Natural Awakenings New Mexico January 2019 Issue

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ORGAN VITALITY

New Energy for the New Year

20 SEEKING SANCTUARY

How to Reduce Electromagnetic Radiation at Home

24 BEFRIENDING FOOD

Embrace the Psychology of Eating

26 BLOOD

CHEMISTRY

A New Roadmap to Better Health

28 AUTISM’S GUT-BRAIN AXIS

A Promising Approach to Healing

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32 HEAD, HEART A ND GUT

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GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES 25 Years of Natural Awakenings

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HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET

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appy New Year! The new year coincides with my birthday so I always love the feel of a fresh start and setting resolutions. In addition to my personal goals, I have a couple of goals for the New Mexico edition of Natural Awakenings which I’ll share here so both readers and advertisers can gently hold me accountable: 1. More local content that is relatable and relevant to readers. Provide a method for reader input to stay on point with content. Watch for a reader survey later this year.

2. Increase awareness for the magazine, reach more readers and increase promotional support for advertisers. You can expect more advertising for the magazine and watch as I do my best to embrace social media.

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And, since I mentioned birthdays . . . Happy Birthday Natural Awakenings! Twenty-five years ago this month, Sharon published her first edition. Check out her thoughts on this silver anniversary on page 33.

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Access Bars Can Calm the Mind

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Access Bars refers to a set of 32 points on the head which, when lightly touched, are said to stimulate positive change in the brain and de-fragment the electromagnetic components of stress, thought and emotions.

Access Bars was introduced by Gary Douglas in the early 1990s.

Today, there are more than 5,000 practitioners in 170 countries around the world offering bars sessions and teaching classes.

“This gentle, non-invasive technique works on releasing both physical and mental blocks stored in the body and helps facilitate greater ease in all areas of life. During your session, you’ll lay down fully clothed on a massage table, while points on your head are lightly touched,” says Biondo. “Clients report feeling relaxed, refreshed and experience a quieter mind after a session.”

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ertified Hypnotherapist Danelle Becklund, owner of InnerSpiral Hypnotherapy, is offering a January special that includes a psychic reading that can help answer questions for the upcoming year related to health, career, relationships and spirituality to ring in the new year.

A subsequent session, which can be scheduled on the same or a different day, will involve energy Danelle Becklund healing techniques than can help remove blocks and energies related to anything that has been holding the person back. It can help in cutting cords to unhealthy relationships, opening up the psychic channels to connect more with intuition and removing unwanted negative energies from the body and energy field.

She says, “Energy healing can help a person feel more grounded and centered, as well as calm and peaceful. It can help a person to be in the present moment and leave any past energies behind.”

Location: 1111 Carlisle SE, Albuquerque. For more information or to arrange for a session, call 505-321-4121, email DanelleBecklund@yahoo.com or visit InnerSpiralHypnotherapy.com.

New Homeopathic Treatments at Mountain Acupuncture

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he founder of Mountain Acupuncture, Matthew G. Kreitzer, PhD, DOM, offers acupuncture/herbs, homeopathy and thermography in his Santa Fe and Albuquerque offices. He has recently expanded his practice by offering LM homeopathic prescribing.

LM potencies were developed by Samuel Hahnemann in the final phase of his life, and he considered them to be his pinnacle achievement.

He described their preparation and use in the Sixth Edition of his Organon, which was completed in 1842 but not published until 1921. Thus, the remarkable successes of homeopaths in the mid-to-late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, using C potencies, were achieved without knowledge of Hahnemann’s LMs, regarded now as yet a further advancement.

Whereas C potency remedies, widely available today in health food stores, are made through a repeated 1:100 dilution process, LM potencies involve a 1:50,000 dilution at each step. Appropriate for both acute and chronic conditions, LMs are renowned for facilitating a rapid, gentle cure with the least amount of aggravation.

As with Cs, LMs do not act directly on the body, in either a chemical or energetic capacity. Rather, they work by inspiring a healing response on the part of one’s vital force (a higher dimension of what is known as the “Qi” in Chinese Medicine), and this healing response is what brings about the amelioration and cure of one’s dis-ease.

Prescription of LMs follows the homeopathic principle that “like cures like.” If one were treating a burn or a condition involving a burning sensation, for example, one would use a homeopathic remedy such as Cantharis vesicatoria, which bears the energetic imprint of a beetle that applied in its crude form would cause blistering.

LMs are prepared in water and succussed (shaken) before each dose. This creates a subtle shift in the remedy’s waveform, so that the vital force responds each time to the remedy with new inspiration. The succussion also slightly increases the power of the remedy, supporting the rapid, gentle nature of the cure.

“The goal of dosing using LMs is to greatly accelerate the healing process, especially when combined with classical acupuncture treatments,” says Dr. Kreitzer. “We are able to combine the two in order to better treat a wide range of conditions – including allergies, women’s health, musculo-skeletal conditions, psycho-emotional imbalances and mystery illnesses such as autoimmune disorders.”

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Beet Juice Boosts Stamina Beetroot juice supplements increase exercise duration and intensity for heart failure patients with a condition called reduced ejection fraction, which affects about half of such patients.

In previous studies, beets have been shown to increase exercise capacity for healthy people because they increase nitric oxide levels in the blood.

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Women that feel highly stressed on a daily basis have a lower ability to conceive, report Boston University School of Medicine researchers. In a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, 4,769 couples that were trying to conceive were followed for a year. Those women with the highest self-reported stress were 13 percent less likely to conceive than women that reported little stress.

Men being under high stress had no effect on conception, but couples were a quarter less likely to conceive if the man’s stress score was low and the woman’s was high, which the researchers termed “partner stress discordance.” In North America, about one out of four women and one out of five men of reproductive age report daily psychological stress.

Nettle, a common roadside weed, may offer hope for sufferers of inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Research from Iran’s University of Medical Sciences tested 59 patients with inflammatory bowel disease in a 12-week, double-blind clinical trial with an extract of nettle leaf (Urtica dioica). Those receiving the nettle leaf extract had lower blood levels of the C-reactive protein inflammatory marker along with a significant improvement in their inflammatory bowel disease quality-of-life scores.

Daily Walks Make Kids Healthier Thanks to a program called The Daily Mile, Scottish schoolchildren have shown improvements in their fitness and body composition, researchers from the universities of Edinburgh and Sterling report. Started by a teacher in 2012, the initiative encourages children to run, jog or walk around their school grounds during a 15-minute recess from classes in addition to normal activity and physical education lessons.

For the study, 391 pupils between 4 and 12 years old wore accelerometers to record their activity and were checked for body fat and overall fitness. Compared to a control group, they increased their physical activity by 9.1 minutes a day, lowered sedentary time by 18.2 minutes, ran 42 yards farther and

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significantly lowered their body fat.

“[The study] suggests that The Daily Mile is a worthwhile intervention to introduce in schools, and that it should be considered for inclusion in government policy, both at home and abroad,” says study author Colin Moran, Ph.D.

To date, the Scottish Government has extended it to half of the country’s primary schools, plus nurseries, colleges, universities and businesses. The Daily Mile Foundation reports that 3,600 schools in 35 countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, the Netherlands and the U.S., have embraced the program.

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Eating Mediterranean Diet Helps Save Eyesight

Low-Nutrition Foods Linked to Cancers

The risk of late-stage, age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness worldwide, can be lowered by 41 percent by eating a Mediterranean diet, according to a new study presented by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). The research, which followed nearly 4,500 French and Dutch adults aged 55 and older for 21 years, found that no single food component lowered the risk; rather, it was the nutrient-rich diet itself.

The findings correlate with previous research that links the Mediterranean diet, typically rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes, fish and olive oil, to a longer lifespan and a lower risk of heart disease and cognitive decline. “You are what you eat,” says AAO spokesperson Emily Chew, M.D. “It’s time to take quitting a poor diet as seriously as quitting smoking.”

In a 10-nation study involving nearly half a million Europeans, researchers found that those eating foods with lower nutritional quality had a significantly greater incidence of cancer, especially colorectal, upper digestive tract, stomach and lung cancers for men, and liver and postmenopausal breast cancers for women.

The study supports wider adoption of a British front-ofpackage food nutritional content labeling system.

Artificial Sweeteners Harm Gut Microbes Six popular artificial sweeteners approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration—aspartame, sucralose, neotame, saccharine, advantame and acesulfame potassium-k—were found to be toxic to digestive gut microbes in a new paper published in Molecules. Researchers at Israel’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University tested each sweetener along with 10 sports drinks that contained them.

They discovered that otherwise healthy bacteria found in the digestive system became toxic when they came into contact with even one mg/ml (less than onehundredth of a teaspoon) of the artificial sweeteners.

Optimism Linked to Better Heart Health Being upbeat helps heart health, reports a new review of research from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Analyzing dozens of studies on psychological wellbeing involving hundreds of thousands of people, the researchers found that the most optimistic people are more likely to kick a smoking habit, exercise regularly and favor fruits and vegetables over processed meat and sugary foods.

Mindfulness programs such as meditation, yoga or tai chi can help enhance optimism by reducing anxiety and stress while boosting quality of life, say the study authors. The researchers also highlighted a 2017 study that found that women in the top quarter of optimism were 40 percent less likely to die from heart disease.

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global briefs Great Pacific Garbage Patch Out of Control

In the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and California, the 80,000-ton Great Pacific Garbage Patch is growing. Encompassing 600,000 square miles, the world’s largest such dump is twice the size of Texas, according to a threeyear mapping effort by eight organizations.

“To solve a problem, we need to understand it first,” says Boyan Slat, CEO of Dutch-based nonprofit The Ocean Cleanup.

“The bad part is that there is more [there] than what we thought. The good part is that most of the plastic is still large objects. Just 8 percent of the plastic is micro plastic. It’s not too late to do something about it.” Fishing gear comprises an estimated half of the debris. The Ocean Cleanup intends to capture, concentrate and ship the materials from the patch back to land.

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The Exmoor pony, which inhabits an area bordered by Devon and Somerset counties in England, is currently listed as endangered by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. It’s believed that these ponies derive from the original prehistoric horse that made the trek from Alaska to Great Britain some 130,000 years ago. Today, about 150 Exmoor ponies roam free on the moor and many more are being reared on farms in other parts of the UK. The Exmoor ponies benefit the environment, attract visitors and increase awareness of environmental conservation.

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The Problem With Bottled Water Is the Bottle One million plastic bottles are sold around the world each minute. Most are used for bottled water, and most end up in the trash. As demand grows, especially in China, so does the bottle problem. According to environmental watchdog Euromonitor, if the present rate of consumption is not reduced, humans will use an estimated half a trillion plastic bottles a year by 2021. The French mineral water brand Evian is part of the problem, but is working on a plan to address it through a new approach. The company plans to use 100 percent recycled plastic by 2025 and to partner with a nonprofit focused on collecting ocean plastic.

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Ancient Canines

Presumed Extinct Dog Species Rediscovered

After thinking the New Guinea highland wild dog had gone extinct in its native habitat, researchers have now confirmed the existence of a healthy, viable population, hidden on the island in one of the most remote and inhospitable regions on Earth. According to DNA analysis, these are the most ancient and primitive canids (dogs) in existence. “The discovery and confirmation of the highland wild dog for the first time in over half a century is not only exciting, but an incredible opportunity for science,” says the group behind the discovery, the New Guinea Highland Wild Dog Foundation.

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Baltimore Rolls Out Sensor-Equipped Bins

Baltimore is spending $15 million to deploy 4,000 sensorequipped trash receptacles that signal when they need emptying to increase collection efficiency. “The cans come with Wi-Fi; we will utilize this capability to allow the can to transmit information, including how full it is, so we can offer as-needed servicing of the cans,” says Jeffrey Raymond, with the Baltimore Department of Public Works.

The solar-powered trash receptacles are manufactured by Ecube Labs, with offices in Los Angeles and South Korea.

The company is installing its CleanCUBE bins across Baltimore in three stages, starting with 150 units in the South Baltimore gateway/casino area.

Cork Rocks

The Self-Regenerating Building Material

Cork is both recyclable and renewable because it regenerates its bark after harvesting, which causes no harm to trees. Durable cork can be found in the flooring of the Library of Congress and as an insulator for space shuttles. It’s also a waterproof, abrasionresistant fire retardant and acoustic insulator with odor and humidity-controlling and acoustic sounddampening applications. In Portugal, the world’s largest producer, the outer skin regrows in time for the next harvest. The stripped trees absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide and release more oxygen, so Portugal’s cork forests, or montados, are often referred to as the “lungs” of the environment.

3-D Domiciles

High-Tech Instant Homes on Horizon

A 3-D printed home can be built in less than 24 hours at a cost of $10,000. Developers hope to cut it to $4,000 to help families living in poverty or other unsafe conditions.

New Story, a housing charity organization, and ICON, a construction tech company, have partnered to try ending global homelessness. Being able to lock the door and have a safe shelter can be elusive. An entire community of printed homes is planned for construction in El Salvador.

The 650-square-foot, proof-of-concept prototype— containing a living room, small office, one bedroom and one bathroom—was built in Austin, Texas. Human workers installed the windows, doors, plumbing and electrical systems. ICON staff will use the home as an office to test its durability.

Fire Hounds

Dogs Help Restore Burnt Forests in Chile

Forest fires in Chile ravaged vast swathes of land in 2017, burning sturdy older trees in the El Maule region. Since then, three border collies belonging to Francisca Torres, a member of the environmental nonprofit Pewos, have been wandering through the charred remains with special satchels that spray seeds as they run to sow seedlings, grass and flowers.

A major goal is for animals that fled the fires to return. “The main thing is for the fauna to be able to live,” says Torres.

She says the dogs, bred to herd sheep, are smart and fast, covering a much larger area than a human could on foot.

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Meatless Munchies

Vegan Beer Hall Highlights PlantBased Food

People relying on plant-based diets can find it challenging to honor their philosophies when enjoying a night out in a beer hall. But in Quincy, Massachusetts, the tavern Rewild is giving hope to those that want to get a little buzzed and still trust the menu. Owner Pat McAuley is working with chef Will Hernandez to offer vegan food at affordable prices. McAuley says, “There’s no other place in Massachusetts that you can go have a few beers, hang out with friends and eat plant-based food. My primary goal of the whole project is to just bring plant-based food in a social and fun way.”

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Nature Finds a Way

Frogs and toads are returning in parts of Panama after a deadly fungal disease devastated amphibians in Central America from 2004 to 2007.

New research shows that evolution may have saved the day. In El Cope, at least four species disappeared, including the red-striped Rio San Juan robber frog.

Four other species lost at least 88 percent of their populations. They are still infected with the fungus, but are alive and increasing in numbers, according to a new study in the journal Science.

Studies have shown that as bad as disease outbreaks get, they play a tiny role in species extinction, notes Andrew Blaustein, at Oregon State University, who wasn’t part of the current study. Evolution allows species to resist completely succumbing to the nastiest diseases, “So, yes, there is hope.”

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Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality For much of the country, winter means spending more time indoors—and exposed to potential toxins. Indoor air quality is critically important to children, the elderly and people with respiratory problems that may be especially sensitive to pollutants, according to WebMD.com. Recognizing and avoiding some of the most common sources of toxins in the home can safeguard everyone’s health year-round and notably now, at the height of the season when humans tend to hibernate in their warm abodes. n The Environmental Working Group warns about volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can be found in many household products from new carpets and furniture to paints and air fresheners. These airborne toxins can irritate eyes and respiratory systems, and increase the risk of cancer and liver, kidney and central nervous system damage. Look for low- and zero-VOC products; buy solid wood, hardwood or exterior-grade plywood and antique furniture. Open the windows once in a while as a natural, refreshing way to ventilate. n How, when and how often we vacuum is also important.

The Indoor Air Quality Association (iaqa.org) recommends a slow and steady motion “to keep dust from flying up into the air.” They also suggest pet owners should vacuum every two days. When choosing a vacuum cleaner, go with a model that includes a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter to pick up microscopic particles a regular vacuum cannot remove. n The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends using and properly maintaining home ventilation systems, including exhaust fans, air conditioning and heating units; preventing mold by controlling moisture and humidity, including checking pipes and window sills for condensation; and keeping the home smoke-free, because burning cigarettes release at least 69 chemicals that can cause cancer. n Place a large floor mat just inside each outside door, suggests WebMD.com, as people track in many chemicals—especially from pesticides and other pollutants— via the dirt on their shoes, which also can be removed before entering.

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seniors at Chicago’s Rush University found that eating leafy greens once or twice a day slowed mental deterioration.

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ith the merry-making furor of the holidays behind us, it’s that time of year when our bodies are crying out for some detox and rejuvenation. Aside from getting back to the basics—a healthy diet and daily exercise—we can take a page from traditional Chinese and Indian medical practices and holistic approaches and use natural, organby-organ procedures to renew our bodies and restore inherent vitality.

“Strengthening our organs is critical because the organs create the vital essences of life, and our emotional and mental health depends to a great extent on how healthy our organs are,” notes T. Caylor Wadlington, a doctor of Oriental medicine and acupuncture teacher in Denver.

“In working to revitalize and re-energize the organs, we renew not just our physical body, but also our sense of well-being.”

Here’s a guide to a gentle fix-up campaign for the five organs considered vital for life in both Western and Eastern medicine:

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Boost the Brain

“Stress can lead to imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, making it more difficult to focus, concentrate, relax and sleep—but it’s reversible, and the brain can absolutely heal from these effects under the right circumstances,” says integrative neurologist Ilene S. Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D., of the Center for Healing Neurology, in Seattle.

Assess it: If you find it hard concentrat-

ing, sleeping, getting things done, remembering where things are and not being grouchy, the brain could be on stress-related overload. See a doctor if teeth grinding, high blood pressure, shortness of breath, fainting or dizziness develop.

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to swallow—dark chocolate, berries, nuts and avocados, along with oily fish, reports WebMD. Also, a five-year study of 950

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ommends boswellia, long used in Asian and African medicine. It targets cerebral inflammation, stimulates the growth of neurons, enhances cognition, lowers depression and alleviates learning and memory problems.

Try this movement: Shake it. Alter-

nating slow movements, or even rest with one-to-two-minute bursts of intense, all-out, heart-pounding moves like Zumba dancing, jogging or lunges increases important proteins called the neurotrophic factor that help brain cells grow, work and live longer, reports a new study from Canada’s McMaster University.

Rejuvenate the Heart

Stress also increases hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which drive up blood pressure, blood sugar and inflammation, says holistic cardiologist Joel Kahn, M.D., of Detroit, author of The Whole Heart Solution: Halt Heart Disease Now with the Best Alternative and Traditional Medicine.

Assess it: Shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, anxiety, panic and swollen feet or ankles are signs the heart may be overloaded. Get medical help immediately if there is unusual deep exhaustion, unexplained weakness, nausea, dizziness, chest pain or pain that spreads to the arms.

Eat this: “The best foods for a stressed heart are those rich in magnesium. I like a giant green, leafy salad, often organic arugula, with blueberries, pumpkin seeds and walnuts,” says Kahn.

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Drink this: Hot, golden turmeric milk, made with organic soy or nut milks, a heaping tablespoon of turmeric (a potent anti-inflammatory also shown to reverse Alzheimer’s “brain tangles”), a pinch of black pepper and maybe an organic pumpkin spice mix.

Supplement with this: Hawthorn strengthens and tones heart muscles, suppresses deadly blood-clotting signals, fights inflammation and lowers heart attack risk, studies show. European doctors routinely prescribe it for managing mild heart failure, either alone or with drugs.

Try this movement: Hop on a bike: Cycling 20 miles a week slashes heart disease risk by half, reports the British Medical Journal. Also, do slow stretches every day: A Japanese study found a correlation between flexibility of the body and of the arteries.

Cleanse the Lungs

Family holidays may not always be unconditionally loving, which can induce stress, anger and sadness—emotions linked in laboratory studies to decreases in lung function. “You can actually give

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Assess it: Trouble breathing, shortness of breath and a cough that won’t go away are signs of stressed-out lungs. If there’s coughing up of blood or mucus, or discomfort or pain when breathing, see a doctor.

Eat this: A 10-year study of 650 European adults found that eating apples and tomatoes two or three times a day, along with other fruit, speeds the healing of smoke-damaged lungs and seems to slow down the lungs’ natural aging process.

Drink this: A juice combining cilantro,

carrot, celery and ginger. According to the Lung Institute, cilantro helps remove heavy metals, carrots provide vitamin A to repair lung tissue, celery helps flush out carbon dioxide and ginger removes irritants from the lungs.

Supplement with this: Vitamin D. Low levels seem to be linked to a higher risk of respiratory infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a review of clinical studies in Advances in Nutrition.

Try this movement: To loosen the airways when tense, the American Lung Association recommends slowly breathing in through the nose for two counts with the mouth closed. Purse the lips as if to whistle, and then breathe out slowly and gently through the lips to a count of four.

Detox the Kidneys The kidneys are hardworking, fist-sized organs just below the back rib cage that filter waste and toxins out of 200 quarts of blood a day.

Assess it: Fatigue, feeling cold, shortness of breath, itchiness, swollen hands or feet, a puffy face, metallic-tasting food and ammonia-smelling breath are signs of growing kidney stress. See a doctor if experiencing kidney pain, weakness, lightheadedness, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, extreme thirst or decreased urination.

Eat this: Bone broth, wheat, millet,

black sesame seeds, chestnuts, mulberries, raspberries, strawberries and walnuts are recommended by herbalist and acupuncturist Irina Logman of the Advanced Holistic Center, in New York City, to restore the kidneys.

An Ounce of Prevention

y taking a few forward-thinking steps, we can protect ourselves proactively from dangers to our vital organs:

Brain

Just say Om! Meditation enlarges parts of the brain concerned with memory, body awareness and emotional control, concluded a review of 21 neuroimaging studies from 300 meditators. InsightTimer. com, a meditation app, makes it easy to meditate for even five minutes a day.

Heart

yourself a stress asthma attack,” says Maui naturopath Carolyn Dean, M.D., ND, author of The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Women’s Health.

Every night, write down two or three things to be grateful for. Heart patients at the Uni-

versity of California, San Diego, that did this for two months had reduced heart inflammation and improved cardiac biomarkers.

“Appreciating even the littlest things builds a heart-protective habit of gratitude,” says study author Paul J. Mills, Ph.D., a professor of family medicine and public health.

Lungs

Many popular cleaning products contain dangerous chemicals, including volatile organic compounds (VOC) that several studies link to breathing problems, asthma and allergies. Check out the Environmental Working Group’s toxicity information on 2,500 products at ewg.org/guides/cleaners.

Kidneys

To energize sluggish kidneys, try a quarter teaspoon of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) in water. In a British study of 134 people with advanced chronic kidney disease, this easy strategy reduced the rate of kidney decline to normal levels. Check with a doctor if under nephrology care.

Liver

Examine the ingredients in prescriptions and over-the-counter meds to make sure daily intake of acetaminophen doesn’t exceed 3,000 milligrams; accidental overuse is the biggest cause of liver failure in the U.S. January 2019

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Supplement with this: Dandelion tea

helps to cleanse and strengthen the kidneys and a new study in Renal Failure reports that it also protects the kidneys from damage by certain toxins.

Try this qigong movement: Rub the palms together to warm them, and then place them on the kidney areas. Slowly massage in circular motions 12 times, and then reverse direction.

Shore up the Liver

“The liver is critical for detoxifying the body, but higher sugar and alcohol consumption over the holidays, as well as more stress, can increase toxin buildup that can damage the liver, which is why it’s important to take steps to help it recover,” says functional chiropractor Jennifer R. Welch, DC, of Iowa Functional Health, in Clive, Iowa.

musky-smelling breath, itchy red palms and mental sluggishness are early problem signs. Advanced symptoms that require medical care are yellowish skin, abdominal pain, swollen legs and ankles, ongoing fatigue, dark urine and pale stool.

Eat these: A Chinese study linked liver disease with low potassium levels, so consume sweet potatoes, tomato sauce, beet greens, beans, blackstrap molasses and bananas.

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few daily to-dos that benefit the whole body:

Walking. A mere 20

minutes a day extends sleep up to an hour and lowers early mortality risk by 20 percent.

Drink this: Sip probiotic drinks like kombucha, kefir and yogurt-based smoothies. The probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus significantly lowered liver damage linked to excess acetaminophen in a recent Emory University laboratory study.

Adaptogens. Taking super-herbs such as astralagus, ashwagandha and rhodiola in tinctures, capsules or tea helps us adapt to stress.

Supplement with this: Milk thistle

Turmeric. An antioxidant and anti-

has been shown in Italian animal studies to decrease and even reverse damage to the liver caused by medications, alcohol, antibiotics, pollution and heavy metals.

Try this yoga movement: With feet shoulder-width apart, make circles with the hips, pushing the torso farther and farther outward with each circle.

Reverse direction.

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based freelance health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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Nature. A dose of greenery a day keeps the blues away—and also guards against heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and early mortality from all causes, a review of 140 studies shows.

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or lime. “The citrate makes water, as metabolized, more alkaline, which helps to remove acid from the blood, bring pH into balance and prevents bone, heart and further kidney damage,” says Phoenix nephrologist Mandip S. Kang, M.D., author of The Doctor’s Kidney Diet: A Nutritional Guide to Managing and Slowing the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease.

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Crockett has taught in a variety of settings, including corJennafer Crockett rectional facilities, detox and physical rehabilitation and private practices, as well as a community advocate. She says, “With physical elements under my belt, I followed my heart and went into mental health working for psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, neurologists, nurse practitioners and other mental healthcare professionals.”

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mericans are atYour Alarm Clock and 1,268 There are lots tached to their gadWays to Outsmart the Hazof solutions for gets, and the tech ards of Electronic Pollution. reducing your industry is all too happy to EMFs have cumulative deliver the latest innovations exposure without and sometimes imperceptito consumers that clamor for ble biological effects, Gittleditching every convenience, connection and electronic [device] man notes—especially on unlimited mobility. Meanthe brain, heart, skin, lungs in your house. while, telecom companies and central nervous system. are busy installing fifth-genThe World Health ~Risa Suzuki, eration (5G) infrastructure Organization has classified EMF expert designed to take the nation’s radiofrequency radiation communications revolution to a new level.

(RF), a high-frequency EMF associated

We love our smartphones and smart with many types of wireless technologies, homes, and especially the relatively newas a Group 2B carcinogen. Radio, televifound freedom from wires and plugs that sion, GPS and cell towers all emit RF, once tethered us to our electronics. But which has become the eye of a gathering concerns about the price to be paid in instorm regarding 5G as companies precreased health risks from electromagnetic pare to install millions of transmitters on fields (EMFs) generated by those devices lampposts and utility poles, along with has surged with the proliferation of silent, standalone antennas nationwide, sending invisible waves of radiation that permeate unprecedented levels of EMF into commuevery facet of modern life. nities and neighborhoods.

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“5G is especially hazardous, since the the breaking of DNA [bonds], leaks in the transmitters are placed closer to the populablood-brain barrier and loss of calcium tions served,” says Samuel Milham, M.D., from cellular membranes,” says Ann Louise MPH, an Olympia, Washington, epidemiGittleman, of Post Falls, Idaho, author of ologist and author of Dirty Electricity: ElecZapped: Why Your Cell Phone Shouldn’t Be trification and the Diseases of Civilization.

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With electromagnetic radiation blanketing the atmosphere from coast to coast, our homes may offer the only sanctuary from this particular form of pollution—providing we take some low-tech, commonsense steps to minimize household exposure to the health risk.

Find Some Distance

EMFs decrease with distance, so the farther away, the better. Switch to a battery-operated alarm clock, ditch the electric blanket, move the bed away from power outlets and keep wireless baby monitors six feet from beds.

Unplug Each Night

Disable Wi-Fi routers and remove all digital appliances and gadgets to make the bedroom a healing haven, says Gittleman.

Identify Overlooked Sources

“Almost all the homes I walk into have printers with wireless turned on, transmitting frequencies in the thousands of microwatts per square meter,” says EMF expert Risa Suzuki, a certified building biology environmental consultant in Seattle.

“Wireless boosters also constantly transmit radio frequency.”

Other overlooked household EMF sources include smart meters and household appliances both large and small, including hair dryers, electric shavers and cordless phones.

Change Wireless Habits

Cell phones are prolific EMF producers, so if disconnecting isn’t an option, use a speakerphone or an air tube headset, similar to a doctor’s stethoscope, whenever possible, Gittleman advises in Zapped. Never carry the phone against the body when it’s turned on.

For computers and tablets, switch to wired internet and turn on Wi-Fi only when necessary. Opt for a wired mouse, keyboard and other plugged-in accessories.

Shield With Caution

Although there are a variety of EMF-shielding products, experts warn against relying solely on them. “EMFs can bounce and deflect off surfaces, and materials have a certain threshold of what they can shield against,” says Suzuki. Do some research, ask questions and consult with an expert before making a purchase.

“It’s easy to get overwhelmed when learning about EMFs, and many people feel totally helpless,” says Suzuki. “But there are lots of solutions for reducing your exposure without ditching every electronic [device] in your house. If you’re willing to take action, then you can absolutely make a positive impact on your health.”

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Jeremy Hyatt, who owns Hyatt Training, a Portland, Oregon, gym, agrees that exercise doesn’t have to be strenuous or structured to make an impact. “Stringing together lots of small decisions throughout your day and week can add up to significant gains in your strength and cardiovascular system, and in the process, reduce risks

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Hyatt suggests staying active by walking the dog after dinner, taking the stairs instead of an elevator and carrying two bags of groceries home from the store or to a distant parking spot. Adding simple body weight movements to everyday chores and tasks can also have a positive effect.

A research study in The Journal of Neuroscience links exercise and neurotransmitter production, offering new hope for depressive disorders in which levels of the brain regulators glutamate and gamma-eminobutyric acid (GAMA) are out of balance.

Bring on the Joy Opting for activities that are fun and interesting is a surefire way to create a healthier lifestyle. Dancing, for instance, can offer a wide range of benefits, especially for older individuals. That’s why dance is now a significant component in many programs designed to treat depression, addiction and eating disorders.

“We’re never too old, too young, too inflexible, too busy, too anything to dance. The hardest part is just walking into the studio,” says Kat Wildish, a renowned former ballerina and master teacher in New York City.

For those older than 50, dance offers many advantages. “Dance gives us positive stimulus in both physical movement and the mental connection in a non-competitive environment. It has an immediate inverse effect to cortisol and raises serotonin,” says Wildish. “With proper alignment and joint care in mind, dance helps to combat the physical effects of aging such as arthritis, osteoporosis ...”

Researchers at the University of Miami’s Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine found that all types of exercise have been shown to improve thinking processes in older adults. Results of their study, published in Neurology: Clinical Practice, suggest that yoga, aerobic exercise and strength training yield the most significant results over an extended period.

Yet, moving the body regularly and consistently in everyday endeavors is an excellent starting point that can be richly rewarding. “Individuals can start to make quick and lasting changes to their overall health. Start by picking small changes,” says Hyatt.

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nyone that has struggled to lose weight, eat right or deal with an eating disorder is familiar with the emotional battle that can evolve from the simple act of seeking sustenance.

“The black-and-white mentality of needing to be perfect or counting calories leads us into a rabbit hole of bingeing, dieting and stuck in a love/hate relationship with food,” says Carly Pollack, whose new book, Feed Your Soul: Nutritional Wisdom to Lose Weight Permanently and Live Fulfilled, comes out next month.

“We live in a society that is obsessed with mainstream media and celebrity culture,” says Pollack. “Poor body image and an unhealthy relationship with food are synonymous. You can’t have one without the other.”

Enter the psychology of eating, a movement built upon a mindset that reshapes our relationship to food, focusing on emotions, beliefs and physiological responses. These insights, grounded in research, offer empowering, new perspectives.

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Nutritional Psychologist Marc David, who highlights research on the food/mind connection in his book The Slow Down Diet:

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Eating for Pleasure, Energy, and Weight Loss, says our thoughts about what is on our plates have even more impact on our physiological responses than vitamins or minerals. Guilt about consuming certain foods can slow digestion and increase chemical responses that store fat, while enjoying the same foods without stress can boost metabolism and nutritional absorption.

“The most important aspect of creating and maintaining a healthy relationship with food is to bring awareness to our thoughts and behaviors around food,” says Pollack, founder of Nutritional Wisdom, a holistic practice based in Austin.

Simplicity, eating real food and unraveling perceptions are paramount. “With all of the information overload out there, ‘eating right’ has turned into ‘eating perfectly,’” Pollack says. “I believe our plate is a reflection of our inner state.”

Gender Differences

Fear-based approaches to eating generally and eating to cope with emotions are seen often as primarily women’s struggles, but a high percentage of men also suffer. In fact, according to Marc David’s Institute for the Psychology of Eating, 40 percent of binge eaters are male.

Helpful Links Harriet Morris’ informative podcast, The Eating Coach TheShiftInside.com/podcast High-octane inspiration from Carly Pollack (YouTube channel) YouTube.com/user/NutritionalWisdom The Institute for the Psychology of Eating PsychologyOfEating.com

“Women’s food issues spring from the cultural pressure to prioritize their appearance over their wisdom, while men may turn to food to deal with career pressure,” says Harriet Morris, who hosts The Eating Coach podcast in Shropshire, England. “I’ve found, too, that both men and women use food as a way to avoid dealing with issues around sexuality, but their needs are very distinct.”

Because a man’s sense of self is much more linked to his sexuality, food can be used to avoid dealing with aspects of male sexuality he is uncomfortable with, says Morris. “Work with my male clients is about avoiding perfectionism and opting instead for a powerful kind of ‘imperfectionism’ where strength allows for pleasure. This—not a Marvel superhero—is a real man.”

Regardless of gender, changing perspective is key, adds Morris. “Our problem is not food. Bulimia, excess weight, IBS [irritable bowel syndrome] and a whole host of other issues are teachers, not enemies. We have, for very good reasons, been using food as a life manager,” she says.

In the end, nourishing ourselves on all levels is what it’s all about, says Pollack. “Our relationship with food gives us the opportunity to examine our relationship to ourselves, our sense of worth, who we think we are, what we feel we deserve and how we show up day-to-day in this body for this beautiful life we’ve been given.”

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Advice From Our Experts Carly Pollack: 4 Create guidelines for how you intend to achieve health and happiness. Gather tools that will help you stay focused (nightly journaling, daily visualization, keeping a food log, creating accountability with friends and family).

4 Remember that our mistakes are opportunities to see more clearly what needs to be healed. We’ll make mistakes; old patterns will pop up when we least expect them to that’ll remind us that this life is a practice, not a perfect.

4 Take a nightly inventory by answering three questions: What did I do today that was great regarding my relationship with food? How can I improve? What will I do tomorrow to put this improvement into action?

Harriet Morris: 4 Allow for pleasure. We are wired to seek pleasure, because on an evolutionary level, the things that helped us survive made us feel good—and food is one of them. There are ways to find healthy alternatives that satisfy our pleasure-seeking center without the huge price tag.

4 Slow down when you eat. You will feel satisfied sooner and eat less.

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BLOOD CHEMISTRY A New Roadmap to Better Health

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ood detectives trained in the art of investigation know not only how to look for, collect and interpret evidence, but also how to use the tools that can help them solve a mystery. With the right tool, such as a comprehensive functional blood chemistry analysis, an experienced practitioner trained in systems biology examines the body’s metabolic blueprint, unravelling the enigma of declining health hijacked by chronic disease.

Holistic health practitioners like Kristin Grayce McGary, of Boulder, Colorado, use these skills to provide clients with sound recommendations, screen for health issues and monitor changes as needed. “This kind of sleuthing is what sets us apart,” says McGary.

Pathological Versus Functional The results of a blood test are essential to understanding anyone’s current state of health. No other screenings are more efficient and effective than the comprehensive blood chemistry panels used by functional medicine and holistic health practitioners to establish a baseline of biomarkers for tracking an individual’s health and nutritional needs.

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pathological range is used by the majority of conventionally trained medical doctors that are focused on diagnosing disease. The functional range is used to assess risk for disease before it develops, says McGary.

“It is critical that you find a holistic and intelligent doctor skilled in functional medicine,” says Boulder-based Suzy Cohen, a registered pharmacist and author of Drug Muggers: Which Medications Are Robbing Your Body of Essential Nutrients—and Natural Ways to Restore Them. “Working with a functional medicine practitioner, as well as a local trusted pharmacist who has access to your medication regimen and sensitivities, is the safest way to regain health.”

It also saves money, because choosing the best supplements, herbal extracts, essential oils, dietary changes and other non-pharmaceutical healing modalities allows for healing faster, she says.

Conventional practitioners, constrained by insurance company requirements, generally order simple blood panels with basic markers for heart, kidney and liver function. These might include reference ranges for hemoglobin, platelets, glucose, calcium and electrolytes. “The baseline lab panel that I prefer for patients has 68 markers, plus a urinalysis. This means that I get five or six full pages of results, which gives me a more in-depth insight into someone’s health,” McGary says.

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McGary considers the most important differences between the interpretation of functional and conventional markers to be the statistically compiled range of values that functional practitioners consider normal and the interconnections taken into consideration during the comprehensive analysis.

“Conventional reference ranges are compiled by laboratories from a huge population of people, many of whom had their blood analyzed because they were already sick. Functional reference ranges are compiled from a much smaller population of healthy people whose bodies are functioning optimally,” she says.

If a marker falls inside the tighter functional range, it’s a green flag that compares favorably with healthy individuals.

If a marker falls outside the wider conventional range, it’s a red flag that correlates to sick people. The marker that falls in-between is a yellow flag.

“Functional practitioners are looking for yellow flags, which are the early warning signs that no one sees or feels yet as symptoms,” explains McGary, who spends more than two hours reviewing the blood analyses with clients. “We’re not only about prevention and achieving vibrant health— which we do by helping clients choose the best supplements to correct deficiencies— we’re also about helping individuals get to the root cause of their health challenge so that they can enjoy life.”

Functional blood chemistry analysis is not generally covered by health insurance, and can cost between $180 and $2,500, depending on the complexity of the panel, the number of markers ordered and the time spent by a practitioner in consultation and interpretation of results.

However, the out-of-pocket cost may be worth it, says Cohen. “In health, sometimes you get what you pay for. You don’t want to be somebody’s number and pushed out the door,” she says. “It’s important to feel like you have been listened to and that your entire medical history has been fully evaluated.”

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ASD encompasses a school-age children, accordwe’ve learned ing to estimates from the U.S. that it can be very range of disorders characterized by repetitive behaviors Centers for Disease Control much related to and impaired social skills and and Prevention (CDC) — inflammation communication. Although it identifying effective, inteincludes four distinct condigrative remedies is more of the gut. tions, one of its hallmarks important than ever. ~Kenneth A. Bock, is how much it varies from

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The very nature of the disorder, so one size and one condition lends itself to integrative aptreatment does not fit all,” says Kenneth A. proaches that can be significantly effective, Bock, M.D., of Bock Integrative Medicine, says Bock. “ASD is really a whole-body in Red Hook, New York, author of Healing

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Not coincidentally, research is finding that these digestive conditions and the accompanying ASD may be connected to the gut microbiome, an ecosystem of trillions of microbes living in the digestive tract.

“Kids with ASD may have inflammation in the brain, and we’ve learned that it can be very much related to inflammation of the gut,” explains Bock. “The gut and immune system—which are intimately connected because the majority of our immune system is in the gut—are two of the most crucial systems involved in autism spectrum disorders.”

It turns out that kids with ASD have less bacterial diversity in their guts than non-autistic kids, along with an imbalance between good and bad bacteria. This dysbiosis of the gut flora leads to problems with improper immune function, inflam-

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disorder that affects the brain, so a wholebody approach makes so much more sense.”

From specialized diet and supplement regimens to a variety of alternative therapies, parents have a wealth of complementary options from which to choose. One integrative approach, however, is showing exceptional, research-backed promise: healing the gut.

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mation and a leaky gut barrier.

It all comes down to the gut-brain axis, by which the gut and brain communicate with each other. When the microbiome isn’t balanced, not only is this vital communication system broken, but toxins and pro-inflammatory molecules that trigger ASD-like

FOUR WAYS TO SUPPORT GUT HEALTH Gluten- and casein-free diet.

A study published in Metabolic Brain Disease found that excluding gluten and casein led to significant improvements in ASD scores. “A gluten-free, casein-free diet is anti-inflammatory, and can help heal a leaky gut by restoring intestinal integrity and enabling the gut barrier to heal,” says Kenneth A. Bock, M.D.

Probiotics. Beneficial bacteria are integral to a balanced

microbiome, but many ASD kids are lacking friendly flora.

Research by Rutgers University shows that probiotics can improve GI dysfunction and reduce the severity of ASD symptoms.

Prebiotics. To thrive, beneficial bacteria need plenty of prebiotic fiber. In a study of 30 autistic children published in Microbiome, six weeks of prebiotic supplementation led to reduced anti-social behavior.

Preconception care. Research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests that a mom’s microbiome may partially determine her child’s ASD risk. Because babies inherit their microbes from their mothers, it’s crucial that pregnant women have healthy gut flora to pass on. Bock recommends that expecting moms ensure adequate intake of probiotics, prebiotics, vitamin D and fish oil, both before and during pregnancy, to help decrease inflammation and promote a healthy maternal microbiome.

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Experts say prioritizing gut health can relieve both GI issues and ASD symptoms.

Focus on Gut Health for ASD Care

For children with ASD, reinforcing the intestinal barrier and restoring balance to the microbiome can have profound health effects.

“With dysbiosis and an overly permeable gut, inflammatory molecules can leak into the circulatory system, travel up to the brain and cross the blood-brain barrier, causing inflammation. A lot of it originates in the gut, so when we treat the gut, we can restore microbial balance, diversity and resilience to the ecosystem—and in doing so, decrease inflammation, help restore the appropriate blood-brain barrier and bring the brain back into more of a balance,” advises Bock.

Before embarking on a treatment plan, Bock emphasizes the importance of working with a qualified healthcare practitioner to determine where a child fits in terms of subtypes of ASD, along with any other individual contributing factors.

Although autism spectrum disorder is complex, using holistic strategies that address the whole body can make all the difference.

“I see thousands of kids on the spectrum, and the vast majority of them improve with an integrative approach to treatment, and more and more kids are actually recovering,” notes Bock.

Emily Courtney is a freelance health and wellness writer and editor living in northern Colorado. Connect at EmilyCourtneyWrites@gmail.com.

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The absence of grains isn’t a problem. What’s substituted for the missing grain is what can be the problem. ~Marty Goldstein, DVM, author of The Nature of Animal Healing

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The possible role of these grains in pet food allergies has given rise to an explosion of grain-free products. “Most dogs don’t need grains. They need nutrients,” says Gleicher. “Some of these foods were well-researched, but others were created solely to exploit fads. That’s often why some have better quality ingredients and better nutritional profiles than others.”

Many dog owners have found grainfree food to be the answer to their pets’ frustrating health woes. “Our 4-year-old rescue terrier-mix had redness and itching on his belly to the point of bleeding from scratching. It flared up almost immediately after eating food or treats with grains,” says Allison Radkay, a blogger at LooksLikeHappy. com in suburban Chicago. “Trial and error, combined with a lot of antihistamines, kept 30

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his redness and hives to a minimum while we figured out his allergies: He can handle brown rice, but not corn or wheat.”

Grains aren’t evil, says integrative veterinarian Marty Goldstein, DVM, of Salem, New York, and author of The Nature of Animal Healing: The Definitive Holistic Medicine Guide to Caring for Your Dog and Cat. “There is not a real requirement to feed them. The absence of grains isn’t a problem. What’s substituted for the missing grain is what can be the problem,” he notes.

“Foods high in beans, peas and potatoes can block taurine utilization ...”

That could be unhealthy for some dogs, according to an alert issued last summer by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It notes that taurine is an amino acid that’s lacking in dogs that develop dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM).

The condition, which can lead to heart failure if left untreated, has long been associated with certain large and giant-sized dogs. Concerns about grain-free foods were raised when reports of DCM surfaced in breeds not typically predisposed to the disease.

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grain-free foods, dog owners and veterinarians ponder the best ways to approach a healthy canine diet. Opinions are divided.

Justin Shmalberg, DVM, a boardcertified veterinary nutritionist based in Gainesville, Florida, and chief nutrition officer at the pet food company NomNomNow, says there’s a longstanding debate about the necessity of carbohydrates for dogs. “Metabolically, a carb-free, meaty diet, including proteins for necessary blood sugar, works.” Still, dogs absorb many carbs just fine, he says. “Carbs are part of our dogs’ evolution. People eat carbs, and as dogs were domesticated, they adapted to eating more carbs.”

Some food formulas substitute potatoes for grains, which are high in starch, says Gleicher. “Too much starch can raise blood sugar levels, which can be especially harmful for dogs with obesity or diabetic issues.”

Goldstein, founder of Dr. Marty Nature’s Blend freeze-dried pet food, headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, favors a predominantly meat diet for carnivorous dogs. “The addition of a small amount of cooked, whole grains is okay, especially for a healthy dog. My golden, eating food that contained some brown rice, lived to 19-and-a-half, much longer than today’s life expectancy of 8 to 10 years.”

In some cases, it may not be the grain itself that’s creating the problem. “A chemical residue on the grain or a genetically modified variety might trigger an allergic reaction,” Gleicher says.

There’s no denying that for some dogs, removing grain has led to significant relief from allergy symptoms. If it helps, there’s no reason to panic over the latest controversy, say the experts. On the other hand, take care in jumping on the grain-free bandwagon without due diligence, careful consideration and consultation with a vet.

“The best diet is individualized,” says Shmalberg. “Feed quality foods, rotate protein sources and ask where ingredients come from. Dogs are adaptable. Do what’s best for each of your dogs. Don’t just follow a trend.”

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A new feature-length documentary, Secret Ingredients, makes a compelling case for why organic foods may be the key to unlocking better health and reversing chronic illnesses ranging from asthma to autism. The film shares the uplifting stories of individuals and families that overcame their struggles with digestive problems, allergies, skin conditions and infertility after eliminating genetically modified (GMO) crops and agricultural toxins from their diets.

“This gives tremendous hope for those suffering from chronic disorders in that simply switching to an organic diet may improve their quality of life,” says Jeffrey Smith, who produced and co-directed the film with award-winning filmmaker Amy Hart. “We hope the film will create an organized tsunami driving millions of people to better living through healthy eating.”

Secret Ingredients includes testimonies from physicians and scientists that explain how GMOs, Monsanto’s ubiquitous Roundup herbicide and other pesticides can disrupt our biological systems and compromise our health.

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Smith’s companion site HealingFromGMOs.com features a free online conference that shares research-based recommendations on how to protect against and heal from exposure to GMOs and pesticides.

“More than 200 studies show the links between GMOs and poor health,” says Smith, “while Roundup and other toxic applications have been proven to damage mitochondria, disrupt the gut biome, throw off hormones, and promote tumors and birth defects.”

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Gut: We need to trust our intuition. If it doesn’t feel right, chances are it’s not right for us. What may be right for one person can be wrong for another. Our gut instinct, our inner voice, is always there for us when we take the time to pay attention and listen.

Become conscious, and do not go into the default mode of past decisions or behaviors. Life has changed and requires more awareness of what is truth and what is not, and we need to utilize our senses, not the old programmed beliefs from others. It is our job to use the instincts that we have to help navigate new terrain.

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Sharon Bruckman—a he year was 1994.

The real “natural America Online awakening” is about dreamer and entrepreneur in her own right— opened the first each of us waking up was quietly laying the gateway to the World to who we truly are and foundation for what Wide Web; Jeff Bezos founded the fledgling the kind of world we would become the largbehemoth Amazon; and can create together. est franchise publishing network in the natural Deepak Chopra installed ~Sharon Bruckman health industry: Natural the first bricks on his Awakenings magazine. path to enlightenment

“America’s natural wellness and sustainwith the publication of his book The Seven ability movements were in their infancy Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide when we started,” says Bruckman. “Now to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams.

Perhaps not coincidentally, genetically the seeds that were planted in fertile soil are benefiting people nationwide, as well as engineered tomatoes entered the U.S. food throughout our precious planet.” supply that year, spawning a GMO food Woven from the threads of grit, revolution that transcended the age-old inspiration and perhaps serendipity, debate between pesticides and organics. the magazine was a tapestry of health, Frankenfoods, as they are called, were the healing and mindfulness. Its successful leading edge of a cultural awakening.

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By 1999, it was clear that Americans had a voracious appetite for well-researched, practical information about the latest natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, personal growth and sustainable living.

The Natural Awakenings franchise was born that year, conceived as a local magazine in many different communities—now 74 markets in the U.S.—anchored by a national editorial team that explores and anticipates the latest trends in mind, body and spirit. Readership of the print magazines is 2.8-million strong, plus a broad online and digital reach.

Bruckman’s holistic-minded passion for health, wellness and integrative therapies has awakened in like-minded entrepreneurs a desire to embrace her mission.

As Paul Chen, publisher of the Atlanta franchise puts it: “Awakenings of the heart speak to our desire for deeper and stronger personal relationships. Awakenings of the mind speak to our desire to learn more, faster, and optimize our mental capacities.

Awakenings of the soul speak to our desire to develop greater love and compassion for all living beings equally and an increasing understanding of and connection with whatever it is we believe lies beyond our small, individual human selves.”

The magazine, in turn, has awakened its readers to new ways of connecting both with their communities and each other.

Natural Awakenings has become a go-to guide for local community events, products and practitioners in all of its markets.

“We love to spread light,” says Bruckman. “Natural Awakenings has played a significant role in fueling the wellness revolution I saw emerging all those years ago, propelled by the kindred spirits who read, advertise and contribute

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During a lifetime of holistic-minded entrepreneurship, Bruckman, a constant gardener, continues to personally tend each new crop of ideas that germinate on the pages of her magazines which bear the imprint, “Healthy Living, Healthy Planet.”

By identifying and responding to a simple need in one community, she has tapped into a universal spirit that exceeded her wildest expectations. “If you have the heart, vision and enthusiasm to help make the world a better place, a greater force just might step in to enable success beyond anything you imagined. The real ‘natural awakening’ is about each of us waking up to who we truly are and the kind of world we can create together.”

We can’t always be shaded by the trees that we grow, yet after 25 years, the seeds Bruckman planted have branched across a nation and borne fruit that will make a difference in countless lives for many years to come.

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Psychic & Tarot Card Readings At Art.i.fact Consignment! 10:00 - 6:00 PM, Professional Intuitive, Coryelle Kramer will be available for 10 and 15 minute readings. Come by and begin your New Year right! mail@CoryelleKramer.com 505-699-5797.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 13

Psychic Fair. 12:00 - 5:00 PM, The New Year Begins. Curious to find what is on your horizon?

Questions about work, relations, spiritual progression? Intuitive Readings $20/$1 min; Astrology $1/ min; Soma Pi healing $20; Energy Medicine session - $30/30 min.. For questions call Michelle (505) 453-7646, Resonant Essentials 7413 Menual Blvd NE, Albuquerque www.resonantessentials.com

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19

Full Moon Sound Meditation Bath w/ Tibetan Bowls & Gong. 7:00 - 8:40 PM Come rejuvenate in the soothing and healing sounds of Sacred Tibetan Singing Bowls, gong, percussion as vocalist and sound shaman, Marie Black takes you on a soundscape journey into the higher ethers. The second half welcomes participants to tone, sound, sing to release dense energy. Pre-pay to register at www.yogaartspace.com. $22.50 including tax. LOCATION: Yoga Art Space, 8338 Comanche NE, Albuquerque, 503-688-0008 sing@holisticvoicelab.com https:// www.yogaartspace.com/upcoming-special-events Healing/Psychic Fair. 11:00 - 4:00PM, Embrace new beginnings. Let your spirit flow and the healing begin. Curious to find what is on your horizon? Questions about work, relations, spiritual progression? Intuitive Readings $20/20 min; Healing $20/20min (or $1.00/min) Limpia $45. For questions call Michelle (505) 453-7646, Resonant Essentials 7413 Menual Blvd NE, Albuquerque www.resonantessentials.com

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20

Astrology Discussion Group. 11:00 - 12:30 PM What aspects does your Sun make to your dominant planet? Find out if this is an easy aspect or if it makes life more difficult for you to express yourself. Join us for a casual discussion. All levels welcome. Donations. LOCATION: Church of Light, 2119 Gold Ave, Albuquerque, 505-247-1338 Churchoflight@light.org or www.Light.org/

Aquarius Astrology Service. 11:00 - 12:30 PM Aquarius rules Astrology, science, technology and knowledge. The symbol is the water-bearer whose humanitarian goal is to enlighten the masses in an original way. Join us in a casual discussion about Aquarius in your chart. All levels welcome. Potluck follows. . Donations. LOCATION: Church of Light, 2119 Gold Ave, Albquerque, 505-247-1338churchoflight@light.org https://www.light.org/.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24

SUNDAY, JANUARY 6

CircleSong Vocal Improvisation Jam. 7:00 - 8:30 PM Singers: Come out of the shower! A chance for ALL levels to open, release and explore your voice. Circle Singing in the tradition of Bobby McFerrin, led by vocalist, Marie Black. Super fun, healing and rejuvenating. Better than any anti-depressant. Allow your voice to come through in this mistake-free zone.. $10 - $20 Sliding Scale. LOCATION: Brad Andersen Guitars, 404 San Felipe St NW, Albuquerque, 503-688-0008 sing@holisticvoicelab.com holisticvoicelab.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12

CircleSong: Vocal Improvisation Jam. 3:30 - 5:00 PM Bring your courageous self to Circle Sing in the Bobby McFerrin tradition, led by vocalist, Marie Black.

Circle Singing is for ALL levels. Beginning singers gain confidence by following parts. Experienced singers can deeply explore by free expressing, we all co-create beautiful soundscapes. Open, Allow, Deepen by exploring your voice.. $10 - $20 Sliding Scale. LOCATION: Candyman Strings & Things, 851 St. Michael’s Dr., Santa Fe, 503-688-0008 Sing@HolisticVoiceLab.com HholisticVoicelab.com.

Metaphysics for a Complicated World. 10:00 – 12:00 PM, Do you feel like there is more, but you aren’t finding the right answers? Free Intro Class in the principles and foundations of Metaphysics. Expand your awareness through awakened consciousness. For questions call Michelle (505) 453-7646. Resonant Essentials 7413 Menual Blvd NE, Albuquerque www.resonantessentials.com.

Intuitive EXPLOSION! 1:00 – 3:00 PM, Get creative with your intuition. Understand more of what you are being shown. Live your life guided through your spirit. FREE INTRODUCTION for this amazing 7 week course. For questions call Michelle (505) 453-7646 Resonant Essentials 7413 Menual Blvd NE, Albuquerque www.resonantessentials.com

Foundations of Ayurvedic Yoga 8:00 - 4:00 PM 4 days – A yoga and Ayurveda immersion to transform and deepen your understanding of Ayurveda as a medicinal sciene for self-healing. Develop a thorough understanding of root philosophy guiding yoga and Ayurveda from ancient texts to doshic theory. Learn how Ayurveda’s tri-doshic theory, vikruti/prakruti paradigm influence yoga sadhana. $500 New Mexico School of Yoga, 1111 Carlisle Blvd SE, Albuquerque, 505-268-0918. office@ nmschoolofyoga.com - nmschoolofyoga.com/200hour-basic-yoga-certification/ Talking to the Heart and the Birth of Love 9:00 – 6:00 PM 4 days. Every illness carries a message.

Don’t kill the messenger, listen to what it has to say.

Healing isn’t about fighting a war, it’s about loving yourself back into balance. In this class you will go beyond working in total silence. You will practice the use of your ‘original voice’ and help your client to do the same. You will engage the intelligence of cells and organs and speak directly to structures inside the body. Since therapy is dependent on the love that the therapist can allow, everyone who wants to claim this ability has to make sure his/her Heart is as free and open as possible. $600 32 CEUs for LMTs, Blue Desert Hale, bluedesert.org, 38 Pine Haven Road, Tijeras, bluedeserthale@gmail.com Leila G. von Stein, PCS Program Coordinator, 505-503-5137

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26

Come Receive Positive Light Energy. 1:00 - 2:40 PM Positive Spiritual Energy, that is transmitted from the palm of the hand of the giver to the person receiving this light. This Positive Light can help a person feel stress free, calmer and happier. There will be many givers, so hope to see you. Free LOCATION: North Domingo Baca Center, 7521 Carmel Ave. NE, Albuquerque, 859-512-7693 Kimberlytc51@gmail.com.

DreamVision - Journey of Discoveries. 6:00 - 8:00 PM, In a safe and nurturing circle we’ll journey into the dream real aided by the sound of the drum and didgeridoo. You’ll learn what the soul wants, where it has gone and can go. This can reveal wishes of the soul, sacred contracts, knowledge & help of guides and spirits. Questing for self-healing and transform soul wounds from grief, pain, anger, and shame into sources of power and wisdom. Wellness Within, LOCATION Prana Blessings 1925 Rosina St., Unit C, Santa Fe RSVP Laurie Wheeler (505)772-0970 Donation $45 - bring a journal & blanket.

Reiki Class- 9:00-4:30 PM, 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. Preregistration required. $175 Location: St.Thomas Episcopal Church, 425 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, asmjan@aol. com - awakeningspiritministries.org

plan ahead SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21-24

Prana Vinyasa Flow + Living Ayurveda - 2:00 PM 5:00 PM, The teachings of Prana Vinyasa Flow are the living movement embodiment of ayurveda.

Delve deeper into your practice and teaching in a thorough understanding of Ayurveda. Learn how it applies, integrates and informs Prana Vinyasa Flow sequencing, thematic offerings, and teaching methods to evolve your sadhana. 27 CEUs $380. New Mexico School of Yoga, 1111 Carlisle Blvd SE, Albuquerque.

(505) 268-0918. office@nmschoolofyoga.com www. nmschoolofyoga.com/calendar/prana-vinyasa-flowliving-ayurveda-aligning-your-life-and-practice-anadvanced-immersion-weekend-for-yoga-teachers

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1

200 Hr Hatha Yoga Teacher Training -5:00 - 6:00 PM Begins Feb 1st! This 8-weekend program will progress and expand your knowledge of asana, anatomy, alignment, philosophy, and Ayurveda. Our course integrates the discipline of Yoga, Vedic wisdom, and Ayurveda to teach the living path of Yoga. Yoga Alliance Certified. $2500 New Mexico School of Yoga, 1111 Carlisle Blvd SE, Albuquerque, 505-268-0918. office@nmschoolofyoga.com https://www.nmschoolofyoga.com/200-hour-basic-yoga-certification/

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3

Awakening Intuition, 9-week Tele-course. Whether you are new to intuition or well along the path, this course will allow you to deepen and strengthen your relationship with your highest guidance for greater joy, wellbeing, peace, abundance and empowerment. Includes individualized mentorship via email support. Enrollment is limited to allow for abundant participant sharing. Call for Tuition Info. LOCATION: Via Phone, 505-438-1074 info@ YourDivineLight.biz www.YourDivineLight.biz

save the date SATURDAY, APRIL 6

Empath Support Retreat with Diving Equine Assistance. 12:00 - 4:00 PM. Are you sensitive to energy, to other people’s emotions, and often the caretaker in relationships? Do you find yourself often unexplainably drained? Are boundaries a particular challenge? Give yourself the support you deserve. We will practice techniques for anchoring your strength, becoming less permeable, all with equine love and support. $125 / person. LOCATION: Unicorn Mesa, LLC, Santa Fe, 505-438-1074- info@YourDivineLight.biz www.YourDivineLight.biz

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ongoing events

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daily(all month) Horses Can Lead The Way – By appointment.

Horses can lead the way through your self-doubt and lack of clarity. Experience equine guided healing, a powerful alternative coaching/counseling approach, with Lynn Clifford, LMHC. No experience needed; all unmounted. 505-231-5353. LynnClifford.com.

Horses & Donkeys Helping You – By appt. Equine assisted healing sessions allow you to relieve stress, grief, PTSD; embrace health, confidence, joy, peace, empowerment & your inner wisdom. New client & package discounts. $199/new client special (reg $260). Your Divine Light at Unicorn Mesa, LLC, 505-438-1074. Info@YourDivineLight.biz.

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Intuitive Healing for Empaths - 1:00 PM 2:00 PM, Intuitive Journeys for Empaths – By appointment.

Overwhelmed? Mysterious physical symptoms? I will teach you to manage your gift of sensitivity so that it will support you in every area of your life for ultimate health, energy and empowerment. $100.00/ hr Special during student clinicals $100 (Reg. $200). Your Divine Light at Unicorn Mesa, Teleconference Via Phone, (505) 438-1074. info@ YourDivineLight.biz www.YourDivineLight.biz Personal Retreats for You or You & a Friend– by appointment - Need to re-charge? Self-care is a necessity, not a luxury. Sometimes an hour is just not enough. Design your retreat yourself, with any combination of equine support, Intuitive Journey time & Reiki. Includes 20-minute pre-retreat phone consultation to review your specific Intentions for your sacred getaway. $50 per session. Chantal Fidanza. Your Divine Light at Unicorn Mesa, LLC Santa Fe, NM 505-438-1074 info@YourDivineLight.biz. www.YourDivineLight.biz

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.

wednesday 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 - 10:30 -12:00 PM. Taoist, Yogic & Shamanic practices cultivate vitality, inner strength & awareness with energy healing, movement, sound, breathwork & meditation. $15, free/first class. Allison Lasky. We’re moving. Call for location, Santa Fe. 505-9848733, AllisonLasky.com.

thursday Free Healings Happen – 6-7pm. 1st & 3rd Thur.

Drop-in anytime and receive a short aura and chakra healing. Have your current growth! Get a next step validating your spiritual path. Free. Deep Roots Psychic Studio, 4195 Via Alegria, Santa Fe. 505-927-5407. DeepRootsStudio.com.

friday Your Authentic Self is Calling – By appointment. Authentic life coaching and counseling sessions with Lynn Clifford, MA, LMHC. Topics may include self- care and sustainability, relaxation, mindfulness, prioritization, and relationship issues. Sliding scale fee available. Santa Fe office just off Route 25 near the hospital. 505-231-5353.

LynnClifford.com

saturday Qigong in the Park – 9-10am. Enjoy a vitalizing Qigong practice with certified Qigong instructor Loretta Shiver. Free. Altura Park, Morningside & Hannett NE, Albuquerque. 505-681-1924.

QigongInThePark.com.

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AKASHIC RECORD / PAST LIFE READINGS & HEALINGS LEA BETH LADUE

Soul Realignment Practitioner EarthAngelTools.com 505-269-1778 • Leabeth@me.com

Tired of repeating old karmic patterns? Ready to see who you are at soul level, so you can start living your Divinity? Learn how to be more congruent! Grounded and practical spiritual advice.

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AROMATHERAPY ALL’S WELL AROMATHERAPY

Jeanie McDuffee Certified Aromatherapist AllsWellAromatherapy.com 505-228-2950 Albuquerque Check out our website for custom essential oil blends to enhance your physical, mental and spiritual health. These are proprietary blends formulated by Jeanie using only natural ingredients and highly therapeutic essential oils. Give it a try, see website for specials.

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!

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BODYWORK & AYURVEDA BLUE DESERT HALE

Leila G. von Stein Jesse R. Thomas Escobosa, NM BlueDesertHale@gmail.com • BlueDesert.org Offering classes and sessions in Massage and Bodywork, CranioSacral Therapy, Ayurveda and Marma Therapy and Reiki. Space also available for groups.

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 3.

ENERGY HEALING

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NOETIC/AURA BALANCING

RIVER STONE

Bethany Moore-Garrison 505-303-0820 www.noeticbalancing.com

Cate Clark, LMT Albuquerque – 505-401-4015 RiverStoneCate.com

Relaxing bodywork massage using complementary topical CBD to ease pain and further extend the benefit of the session for lasting comfort.

CHIROPRACTOR TREY STILES, NETWORK CHIROPRACTOR

11930 Menaul Blvd. NE, Ste 105 A & C Albuquerque 505-453-5853 • DrTreyStiles.com

HERBAL MEDICINE

Gentle and effective care using Network Spinal Analysis (NSA) and Somato Respiratoy Integration (SRI) which help a person integrate and move through life experiences, that the body has held on to as pain and suffering.

This honoring and gentile approach can help people make lasting changes that have thus far been illusive. See ad, page 9.

SONIA MASOCCO PHYTOTHERAPY 11930 Menaul Blvd NE, Ste 219 Albuquerque 505- 296-5737• SoniaMasocco.com

Sonia Masocco Phytotherapy is a herbal practice & apothecary specializing in Ayurveda and Clinical Herbalism. We carry a wide variety of herbs, tinctures, distillates & preparations and we fill custom orders.

HOMEOPATHY

CORE SYNCHRONISM KERRY LEIGH STILES

I work within your energy field to uncover & release blocks that go against your true divine nature & loving. Through energy balancing, removing energy blocks, changing negative thought patterns & therapeutic verbal process-work we work together to bring you back into alignment. Do you experience repetitious patterns that restrict your growth? Do you desire a re-connection with your inner divine guidance & want to increase your self-healing skills? You deserve to live in the fullness of your Life, let’s connect.

11930 Menual Blvd. NE, Ste 105A & C Albuquerque, NM. 87112 505-453-5853 KerryLeighStiles.com Resourcing.Center/kerry-leigh.html Want to feel better in your body, mind, spirit, life? Core Synchronism is a blend of Cranial Osteopathy, Polarity Therapy & Natural Therapeutics; a deep balancing of fluid, physical and energetic mechanics.

The movements of Chakras, Kundalini, physical structures and more, influence every aspect of our health: mental, emotional, & physical.

Deeply Relaxing and Healing. See ad, page 9.

LAURIE WHEELER, DIHOM, CCH, DIPGEM

WellnessWithin (505) 772-0970 Santa Fe www.WellnessWithin.net www.Journeywithdrumming.com

Homeopathy, Gemmotherapy, Rife therapy, shamanic healing/coaching, medical intuition, soul retrieval and flower essences. You may be facing some type of emotional or physical pain - with minimal understanding or relief. I’ve worked for over 24 yrs. with success in these modalities. Working with people of all ages - young and older, from colds to cancer - and specializing (but no limited to) the endocrine system. See ad and monthly calendar event. See ad, page 4.

Smile, it is the key that fits the lock of everybody’s heart. ~Anthony J. D’Angelo

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LIFE COACHING & COUNSELING

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 JASON SHANLEY HYPNOTHERAPY

2325 San Pedro NE Albuquerque JasonShanley.com EXPLORE A PAST LIFE! Natural solutions for all your challenges! Past life regression therapy is fun and healing. Certified Medical Support Clinical Hypnotherapist IBH # F10317-476. Free consultations 505-252-7433.

INTUITIVE CONSULTATIONS GALAYA-INTUITIVE RESOURCES 505-466-3764 • Santa Fe ConsultGalaya.com RGalaxy@juno.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.In-person and by phone consultations available by appointment.

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

Chantal Fidanza 505-438-1074 - Santa Fe YourDivineLight.biz Offering Intuitive Guide Certification, Tele-courses, Intuitive Healing Sessions, and Empath Support (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 anchor their divine light and trust their own inner wisdom. Special support for empaths, those particularly sensitive to energy. Discounted Session Packages for ongoing support available.

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LYNN CLIFFORD, MA, LMHC

Your Authentic Life Coaching & Counseling 505-231-5353 - Santa Fe 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 22.

MEDICAL CANNABIS SACRED GARDEN

505-216-9686 1300 Luisa St, Ste 1, 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 3.

PSYCHIC/MEDIUM READINGS

KERRY LEIGH STILES

11930 Menual Blvd. NE, Ste 105A & C Albuquerque, NM. 87112 505-453-5853 KerryLeighStiles.com Resourcing.Center/kerry-leigh.html Psychic/Intuitive Guidance/ Healing: For all bodies. Gain insight into all of the important things in life. Past history, Current relationships, health concerns, career paths, creative ideas, and physical and energetic influences & energies.

Channeled information comes through/from partnership with Divine Nature in its many forms. See ad, page 9.

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE DR. ROBYN BENSON, DOM

Santa Fe Soul Center For Optimal Health 2905 Rodeo Park Dr, East Bldg #3 Santa Fe •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 15.

REIKI ENERGY HEALING WITH LAGINA

LaGina Glass - Reiki Master 505-772-0171 • Santa Fe 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.

CORYELLE KRAMER

505-699-5797 mail@coryellekramer.com www.coryellekramer.com

Coryelle Kramer is known throughout the country as a prolific Professional Intuitive. She utilizes her psychic abilities, her guides and the ancient tarot in order to see and relay answers on such subjects as: career, love life, relationships, life purpose, current situations and future outcomes.Her readings are always giving with compassion and can be uplifting, empowering, honest, fun and extremely accurate. See ad, page 4.

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REIKI AWAKENING SPIRIT

Jan Walker, Reiki Master Teacher and Healing Practitioner 505-835-5440 - Albuquerque AwakeningSpiritMinistries.org If you are dealing with the daily stresses of life or a major health challenge, Reiki can help.

Reiki’s restorative qualities bring warmth, calmness, balance and a sense of well-being.

Reiki classes offered every month.

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 19.

SACRED BIRTHING DOULA SERVICES ANNA LOUISE LIPKIN

808-639-7534 - Santa Fe MotherToTheMother.com DivineMotherMassage.com

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!

SHAMAN EARTH WALK MEDICINE

Reverend Shaman Sandra Chestnutt 575-779-4253 SandyChestnutt@gmail.com Facilitating Shamanic Healing ceremonies for over 20 years.

Spiritual Guidance, House Clearing, and Apprenticeship program also offered. Open 7 days/eves.See ad, page 31.

SHAMANIC HEALING SHEILA RASMUSSEN

720-633-4740 - Santa Fe BA, Contemplative Psych.

HeartOfTheSoulHealing.com Sheras10@gmail.com

Shamanic healing, Intuitive counseling, Craniosacral therapy. Safe, effective support when healing from physical or psychological trauma or when struggling with transition. Relief from feelings of emotional stress,fear, and sadness. Guidance when searching for clarity or deeper meaning in life.

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION BODYWORK

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970-222-2710 - Santa Fe 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 28.

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VOCAL EMPOWERMENT MARIE BLACK

Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Portland Sing@HolisticVoiceLab.com HolisticVoiceLab.com

Good singing voices seldom just happen, but one wrong note can lead to a lifetime of vocal shame. Shape your singing and/or speaking voice through private lessons and our super fun group CircleSongs & Vocal Improv events and free voice workshops. Vocal Empowerment for speakers, singers, everyone who wishes to explore the dynamics of VOICE. Send us your email to be on our list. See ad, page 22.

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