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YOUR THYROID Deficiencies impact overall health

EARLY CANCER DETECTION It’s possible!

ALTERED GENES, TWISTED TRUTH GMOs EXPOSED

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inside the

departments

issue

health 08 Patient Mysteries: Are You Thyroid Deficient? Pt. 1

12 That Didn’t Hurt That Much!

on the cover

in every issue

14 The Nature of Homeopathy

08 Your Thyroid

04 Publisher’s letter

16 Are You a Legacy Bearer of Dysfunctional Beliefs?

20 Conspiring with the Universe for Change

22 Important Things to Consider when Choosing a Spine Doctor

Deficiencies Impact Overall Health

20 Connect with the Universe 25 Early Cancer Detection

36 Professional Directory 38 Calendar

It’s Possible!

26 Chocolate Cake Classy and Healthy!

28 Altered Genes, Twisted Truth GMOs EXPOSED

spiritual health 11 Don’t Hide Your Gifts

integrative health 25 How Do I Know if I have Cancer?

healthy reading 28 Altered Genes, Twisted Truth

Raspberry ice tea with lemon, raspberry, and ice cubes

How the Venture to Genetically Engineer Our Food has Subverted Science, Corrupted Government and Systematically Deceived the Public

herbs&spices 34 Yarrow

recipes 26 Classy Chocolate Cake with Berry Coulis

30 Mango Avocado Salsa

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publisher’s letter publisher’s letter

appy Summer! It’s hard to believe it is already August, the summer feels like it is flying by. I hope that you and your families are finding time to enjoy the summer and the beautiful surroundings.

To start, choose to omit foods that are genetically modified, chemically processed and full of toxins. The first step would be to review the things that you eat on a daily basis and decide which you would want to eliminate and replace with healthier options. On a positive note, eating organic foods can reduce the level of pesticides you consume by 89%.

The mission of Healthy Beginning’s Magazine is to provide relevant information about healthy lifestyle choices. One topic that coincides with that is to learn as much as can about the foods we consume and what is actually in those foods.

For example, replace a sweet sugary item with a handful of organic blueberries, full of anti-aging properties and anti oxidants. Blueberries are valuable in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s, heart disease and diabetes. Add an avocado to a meal each day. The avocado is a true super food full of vitamins K, C, B5, B6 and E. It even has more potassium than a banana. The avocado is also loaded with heart healthy monounsaturated fats.

One of the articles in this month’s issue is a book review about the infiltration of GMOs into our crops and food supply. I too am very passionate about the topic of GMOs (genetically modified organisms) and their impact to our health and the health of future generations. The use of GMO’s is part of a greater concern; the power of Monsanto to impact government decisions in relation to food, farming practices and crops. Daily, we read and hear about the increase of diabetes, autism, cancer and heart disease. Main stream media shares relatively little information about the astronomical rise of these conditions and the information related to their connection to GMOs, processed foods, pesticides, hormones and antibiotics. Ironically, the most recent health information talks about the trend towards creating drugs that are detox in nature. Meaning, the medicine of the future will be designed to help combat the effects of the toxins on our food and the environment. Fortunately, we can get started on our own efforts to create health and make choices about the kinds of foods that we want to eat and the kinds of food we want to avoid.

Another way to add to your healthy lifestyle is to support local organic farmers. There are lots of opportunities in the area to attend a farmers’ market to pick up your fresh fruits and vegetables. Our August issue is full of interesting articles regarding early cancer detection, thyroid disease, concepts to expand your thinking and delicious healthy recipes. Enjoy !

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Farmer’s Market at Kahle Community Park

4-7 p.m. Every Wednesday night through September at Kahle Community Park in South Lake Tahoe. www.laketahoemarkets.com

Farmers Market at the Tahoe Biltmore

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Every Friday through Sept. 25 in the front parking lot. www.LakeTahoeMarkets.com

El Dorado County Certified Farmers Market

8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Every Tuesday June 2 through October in the American Legion parking lot in South Lake Tahoe. eldoradofarmersmarket.com

Ski Run Farmer’s Market & Street Fair

3-8 p.m. Every Friday June 5 through Sept. 4 between Larch and Birch avenues on Ski Run Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe. www.skirunfarmersmarket.com

Downtown Reno Farmers Market

4-9 p.m. Every Thursday June 11 through Aug. 27 at The Sands Regency Hotel in downtown Reno. www.shirleysfarmersmarkets.com

Nature Inspired Yoga and Yoga Hikes

Every Wednesday and Thursday through August at 8:30 a.m.. These events will blend nature, yoga, meditation, adventure and sustainability practices and are available to everyone. Community and donation based. For more information, contact Erica Hartnick at erica@yogatrade.com .

Free Line Dancing Lessons

Every Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Vinyl inside the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Lake Tahoe. Call (775) 588-1010.

Aura Healing Clinic

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events in the area Essential Oils Workshop

Essential oils are useful for a wide range of wellness applications. Join us for a fun and informative workshop to learn about the safe and effective uses for essential oils: health care practices, food preparations, face and hair care. Thursday, August 13th, 7:00pm Tuesday, August 25th, 7:00pm Call to Register! Dr. Tony Jensen 775-323-1222

Church of Inner Light

Meditation service followed by aura healings. Every Sunday at noon. Open to all. www.renopsychicinstitute.com

Yoga Sculpt

5-6 p.m. Every Saturday. A class complementing well-known yoga poses with light weight lifting, which also includes core work and body resistance training. Bring a mat. tahoemountainmartialartsandyoga.com

Kickboxing/Yoga Fusion

9-10 a.m. Every Sunday. The first 30 minutes is kickboxing based and the second half will be body sculpt and yoga based. tahoemountainmartialartsandyoga.com

Reiki Sharing Group

Exchange ideas and Reiki energy. Open to anyone who does Reiki and anyone who is curious. Please call or email to register. Space is limited. 775-782-3481 sbarrydc@heart2heartschool.net

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tumeric

green tea

Tumeric contains curcumin known to be a potent anti inflammatory. Include Tumeric in recipes, sprinkle on roasted vegetables and put it in smoothies.

The flavonoids in green tea are strong in natural anti –inflammatory compounds. Enjoy a cup of green tea to start your day!

chia seeds

cherries

broccoli

This tiny seed is packed with anti – inflammatory plant based Omega 3 fatty acids. Sprinkle chia seeds on yogurt, salads and put a couple of table spoons in your favorite smoothie.

Cherries contain of anthocyanins- plant pigments that have powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Eat Cherries, fresh, dried or use pure tart cherry juice for a healthy additions to your meals and snacks!

The compound sulforaphane in Broccoli helps to block enzymes linked to inflammation. Lightly sautéed is the best way to cook Broccoli to retain its nutrients. Enjoy sautéed Broccoli with lemon and garlic. Delicious and so good for you!

tudies show that chronic inflammation can lead to hear disease, cancer and diabetics. The top producers of inflammation in our bodies are; processed foods, refined starches, sugar and animal fats. Fortunately, nature provides foods that are naturally anti inflammatory. Dietary changes will help!

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avocado as a sandwich spread instead of mayonnaise? Mash 1/2 avocado with a bit of salt, pepper and lime juice. Spread on your sandwich. Enjoy!

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Patient Mysteries: ARE YOU THYROID DEFICIENT? Part 1

Written by Dr. William N. Clearfield, D.O.

n Part 1 we review two case studies illustrating common clinical presentations of thyroid disease, the anatomy and physiology of the thyroid gland, symptoms of low thyroid output and causes of thyroid disease.

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An estimated 12 percent of the U.S. population will develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime. 60 percent of those patients are symptomatic but unaware of their condition.1 Two great patients presented to our office on the same day illustrating the shift in thinking from a traditional disease based medical model to a patient-centered approach looking for the root cause of disease. T.G., a 47-year-old secretary for a local construction company, presented with a ten year (10 years!) history of depression, dementia, weight gain, constipation, dry skin, hair loss, cold intolerance, hoarseness, irregular menstruation prior to menopause, muscle stiffness and pain. She complained of always feeling “on edge,” yet living life in slow motion. T.G. clearly exhibited symptoms of low thyroid output. She has sought out “at least ten doctors including two specialists,” two massage therapists, an occupational therapist, a faith healer, a hot yoga instructor, two chiropractors, a reiki master and an iridologist. “Everyone told me I was normal. They all say I'm crazy. My husband says I’m crazy. I’m anxious, stressed out, I have panic attacks, insomnia, you name it. They say there’s nothing wrong with me.” Her physical examination was “normal.” There were no lumps or bumps where there shouldn’t have been. Her blood count (hemoglobin) was 14.6 (normal 12-16), blood sugar 86 (normal <100), Thyroid Stimulating Hormone 2.39 (normal 0.45-4.5) and her cholesterol was 178. Everything is normal. (Or is it?) Later that day, L.D. a 56-year-old chiropractor presented with a six year history of severe fatigue, headaches, abdominal bloating, multiple food allergies, and a profound coldness even on a 100 degree day in summer. L.D., complained of an inability to handle stressful situations, poor memory, muscles weakness, and hair loss. He was concerned he was in the early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease. His physical examination was likewise “normal.” His hemoglobin was 15.2, blood sugar 91, Thyroid Stimulation Hormone 6.21, and his testosterone was 578 (normal 300-1000). L.D. was told he had low thyroid function. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone is an inverse. When the level is high, one has low circulating thyroid. When the reading is low, the circulating thyroid is high. He was prescribed a synthetic thyroid preparation, did not believe the diagnosis, did not take the medication, and sought a more complex meaning for his maladies. L.D. submitted to Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Techniques (allergy testing using muscle energy techniques), colon cleanses, IV vitamin therapy, hair analysis, the abovementioned reiki and hypnosis. He sought out like-minded chiropractors, a shaman and an orthomolecular psychologist. Several concluded he was hypothyroid and he should just “take the damn synthetic pill and be done with it.” L.D. felt his life “had more meaning and he couldn’t imagine having a common, garden variety, thyroid problem.” Looking over six years of tests, it was evident early on that he was indeed, simply hypothyroid. T.G., a lay person, was repeatedly told over the ten years she

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ALWAYS COLD? ALWAYS TIRED? IS YOUR HAIR FALLING OUT? It Could Be Your Thyroid. Take the Quiz I’m sensitive to cold

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had mental health issues. Not one of her previous practitioners had looked beyond simple, everyday screenings. We performed extensive thyroid testing including antibodies, markers for T.G.'s immune cells, which somehow became confused and attacked her own tissues. T. G.’s antibodies were off the scale high, unreadable and immeasurable. (>900, normal <30). Conclusion? T.G. has autoimmune induced hypothyroidism, namely Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.

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L.D., a medical practitioner, who treats patients every day, could not see his forest for the trees. (His antibodies were <5, normal). He suffered, greatly missing out on many of life’s pleasures, overthinking his easily controlled malady. The thyroid gland, a butterfly shaped organ, is located in the laryngeal prominence, i.e. the Adam’s apple, in the neck. It’s hormones, chemicals that carry messages from their organ of origin to specific cells, regulates the function of every cell in the body. The thyroid is responsible for the smooth functioning of the heart, lungs, G.I. tract, blood sugar, cholesterol production and utilization, bone, blood, and brain. The thyroid gland produces two major hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) are major regulators of the growth and rate of function of other body systems. The thyroid also produces calcitonin, a hormone responsible for calcium balance and bone density. The thyroid is a “Goldilocks” hormone. We need it to be just right—not too little, not too much. It produces itself only 20% of its necessary daily requirements (100 micrograms a day of T4, 30 micrograms a day of T3). The majority (80%) of the active thyroid molecule comes from a process known as de-iodination, naturally converting T4 to T3. Adequate conversion of T4 to T3 accounts for a smooth-running system. Inadequate conversion of T4 to T3 contributes to the symptoms of low circulating thyroid.

The thyroid is such an ubiquitous organ that over 200 different symptoms can be traced to it. Common symptoms include cold intolerance, unexplained weight gain, fatigue, thinning of the hair, the outer third of the eyebrow, the skin and the nails, increased body fat, energy loss, cognitive loss, memory loss, mood disorders, lowered body temperature (never greater than 97.6 F), fluid retention, and a poor sense of well-being are all attributable to poor thyroid function. Although thyroid deficiency has traditionally been viewed as a decrease in hormone production from the aforementioned decreased conversion of T4 to T3, zinc and selenium deficiencies, adrenal insufficiency, thyroid receptor site resistance (normal blood levels, poor thyroid function), and pharmaceutical medications including amiodarone, beta blockers, dilantin, prednisone, synthetic progesterones, and lithium, a new understanding has arisen. When the underlying cause of hypothyroidism is the immune system, not the thyroid per se., and it is not addressed, standard medical treatments are not effective.2 25 percent of patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis develop poly-glandular syndromes (such as pernicious anemia, diabetes, or adrenal insufficiency) or other autoimmune diseases (such as Sjogren’s syndrome).3 In Part 2 we will review diagnosis and offer treatment modalities that include medications, supplements and dietary advice. For more information, contact Dr. William N. Clearfield at (775) 359-1222. See ad on this page.

references 1. General Information, Press Room, http://www.thyroid.org/mediamain/about-hypothyroidism/, Accessed July 5, 2015. 2. Allahabadia A, Razvi S, Abraham P, Franklyn J. Diagnosis and treatment of primary hypothyroidism. BMJ. 2009 Mar 26;338:b725. doi: 10.1136/bmj.b725. 3. Cihakova, D., Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, http://autoimmune.pathology.jhmi.edu/diseases. cfm?systemID=3&DiseaseID=22, accessed July 5, 2015.

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Don’t Hide Your Gifts Written by Andy Drymalski, EdD

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THAT DIDN’T HURT

THAT MUCH! Written by Dr. Tony Jensen

hen you're first involved in an auto accident, have a fall, or some type of injury, you sometimes don't feel a lot of symptoms initially. This is due to the adrenalin flow in the body, or the changes in the tissues. That’s why most people think, "that didn't hurt that much.” Or DID IT?.

You could be missing some very important tissue changes that are going on in your body that sometimes don't have much pain or bad symptoms associated with them at first. Like in the case of whiplash, symptoms can appear immediately, or can develop over the next few days, weeks, or even months after the accident. When your neck is forced to move past its normal range of motion, this is called "Whiplash." This unnatural and forceful movement affects the muscles and ligaments in the neck, stretching and potentially tearing them. The discs between the vertebrae can bulge, tear, or rupture, and vertebrae can be forced out of their normal position, reducing your range of motion. The spinal cord and nerve roots can get stretched, irritated, and "choked." Some of the most common symptoms associated with whiplash or neck injuries are neck and upper back pain, shoulder or arm pain, headaches, dizziness, vision disturbances, numbness and/ or tingling in arms or face, stiffness and tenderness, and low back pain.

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According to Dr. Michelle Bean, D.C., “ironically, the same mechanism that creates whiplash in less than 0.005 seconds, can be created at zero miles per hour (mph), over a prolonged period of time. Whiplash at zero mph is a result of poor posture. When we slump while seated, it causes our shoulders to roll forward and the mid-back to round out, the head and neck are pushed forward. In an attempt to maintain balance we automatically extend the head back even further causing that abnormal S-shaped curve of the neck as seen in sudden whiplash. Only now, we maintain this posture hours on end, day after day. Over time, this will result in muscle lengthening adaptations and altered normal biomechanics. The body continues to compensate by restricting motion of injured muscles and joints. All these changes cause secondary myofascial pain, which leads to referred pain, typically in the neck, shoulders, and between the shoulder blades. Initially, most people will experience this as that stress or tension in the neck and shoulders that we all know too well. However, it’s important to remember that this tension is usually a secondary symptom at this point. The main cause is an alteration in posture, creating adhesions around the joints of the spine.” So, we can see that poor posture can slowly create changes over time. Whiplash, falls and other types of injuries all affect the tissues as well. If these changes are not addressed, the body will try and make changes to decrease the irritation or problem as much as it can, because it doesn't like being in discomfort. Then, if those abnormal adaptations are ignored, over time, the body could be set up to have earlier than normal degenerative problems, as well as arthritis and chronic pain symptoms. It is, unfortunately, a common story. A person goes in to see a chiropractor months (to years) after an injury they felt didn't do much damage to them, but are now having problems. The chiropractor takes in their history, performs an exam, takes x-rays, and then sees early stages of degeneration due to the old injury. The patient is then treated with proper protocol of adjustments, specific home exercises to assist with the tissue changes, and home traction to restore the neck curve if needed. In most cases, the patient is brought back to a state of pre-injury and normal health. For more information, contact Tony Jensen at (775) 323-1222

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The Nature of Homeopathy Written by Michael Gerber, MD, HMD

fter practicing Homeopathic and Integrative Medicine for 40 years, I am continually in awe of its power and complexities. Homeopathy is based not only on the patient’s symptoms but also on their personality. It is what I wished psychiatric drugs could have been from my early days in psychiatric drug research at the Stanford Research Ward at the Palo Alto VA Hospital. Remedies are tailored to the individual’s nature and symptoms without the awful side effects of many psychiatric drugs. Of course, homeopathy also treats every imaginable human illness and personality. Modern homeopathy was first discovered by German physician Samuel Hahnemann in the late 1700s, when he was commissioned by the king to treat malaria in his soldiers who were fighting in the swamps. He noted that if one took large doses of quinine it caused relapsing fevers and joint pain just like malaria. He reasoned that if a large dose of quinine could cause these symptoms that a very small dose might reverse the symptoms and, indeed, it proved to be true. There are now more than 1,000 homeopathic remedies, thankfully, twenty or so remedies are called the polycrest and are most frequently used. Remedies are located in a homeopathic repertory, a large book or on a computer, which is used to match remedies with the patient’s condition. Standard dosing techniques may be used and the EAV computer which I have written about in these pages makes dosing more accurate and sure. Because the remedies are diluted infinitesimally beyond the likelihood of there being even one molecule of the original substance Western medicine has been at odds with homeopathy for over 200 years—starting in the days when allopathic doctors, regular MDs, were still prescribing gross, poisonous lead, arsenic and mercury preparations for their patients. There is no toxicity to homeopathic prescribing outside an occasional, short lived, aggravations of symptoms. One hundred thousand patients per year die from pharmaceutical drugs and 400,000 are hospitalized. Go online and look up homeopathic research studies if you are inclined. There are many books

on the subject especially from Switzerland and Germany1. Wikipedia issues a flat condemnation of homeopathy yet it is used by 95% of French doctors. It is the largest medical system in India and many other countries. How and Why Homeopathic Medicines Work: New Evidence, New Results and Provocative Results. Dana Ullman is a national and international spokesperson for homeopathy. Currently residing in Berkeley, CA he is the founder and owner of Homeopathic Educational Services and has written 11 books on homeopathy and co-published 35 books. He is currently a columnist for the Huffington Post magazine and has contributed chapters in medical textbooks and many articles in the mainstream and peer-review press. His book, The Homeopathic Revolution: Why Famous People and Cultural Heroes Choose Homeopathy First,2 is a fascinating review of the history of homeopathy and the hundreds of famous people who used and currently use and support homeopathy. His book and lectures focus on many supportive references for homeopathy. Nanopharmacology is explained and supported as a rational mechanism for homeopathy. “Certain species of moths can smell pheromones two miles away but only of their own species, an example of resonance which is a key to homeopathic prescribing. Beta endorphins are known to modulate natural killer cell activity in dilutions of 10-18. Interlukin 1 has been found to exhibit increased T-cell clone proliferation at 10-19 concentration. Pheromones will result in hyper-sensitive reaction when as little as a single molecule is received.” If you like homeopathic medicine you are in good company. Ullman extensively documents homeopathic patients and supporters. Hahnemann is the only physician to have a statute in Washington, DC. Read his book to get the full account of the following supporters of homeopathy including the following: Charles Darwin, Sir William Osler, MD, Charles Menninger, MD, William and Charles Mayo, C Everett Koop, MD, Sarah Bernhardt, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr, Marlene Dietrich, John Wayne, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jane Seymour, Vanessa Williams, Alan Bates, Priscilla Presley, Kim Cattrall, Ashley Judd, Jennifer Aniston, Ludwig van Beethoven, Fredric Chopin, Nicolo Paganini, Robert Schumann, Richard Wagner, Samuel Barber, Yehudi Menuhin, Dizzy Gillespie, Ravi Shankar, Tina Turner, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Cher, Vincent van Gogh, Henri Paul Gauguin, Antoni Gaudi, Karl Lagerfield, Vidal Sassoon, Abraham Lincoln, Presidents John Tyler, Rutherford B. Hayes, James Garfield, Chester A. Arthur, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, William Jefferson Clinton, Tony Blair, Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, John D. Rockefeller, Sr., George Eastman, Charles Kettering, George Westinghouse, H.J. Heinz, William Wrigley, Queen Mary, King George V, King Edward VII, King Edward VIII, King George VI, Queen Elizabeth

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II, Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, Napoleon Bonaparte, Czar Alexander II and hundreds more. Even more importantly, he notes and gives credit to the homeopathic physicians who treated these luminaries often at great peril to themselves from allopathic physicians and licensing boards. Contact Gerber Medical Clinic for more information.

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1. Homeopathy in Healthcare: Effectiveness, Appropriateness, Safety, Costs Gudrun Bornhoft and Peter Matthiessen 2011, Springer Science & Business Media – Publisher. Available at Amazon 2. The Homeopathic Revolution – Why Famous People and Cultural Heroes Choose Homeopathy by Dana Ullman, MPH Publisher North Atlantic Books, Berkeley, CA, 2007

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DYSFUNCTIONAL BELIEFS? Written by June Milligan, M.Ed., CCHt, PLR

hen you think of certain beliefs or attitudes you hold, do you ever think about where they came from? Did you decide on them yourself or did they come from parents, the church or the culture? For most of us, we picked many of them up along the way because of what we were taught. That’s certainly natural, but it’s not beneficial to mindlessly hold onto them no matter what results they have. Certain attitudes or beliefs that worked for our parents or grandparents may not work for us. New discoveries are coming out all the time…new ways of looking at things, new ways of researching ideas and solving problems. In fact, many of

the challenges we face today did not exist for past generations. Whether we agree with these changes or not, we must deal with them in order to function in today’s world. You might ask yourself regarding a certain conviction or belief, “Where did I get that? Why do I believe that?” You will probably get a memory of someone stating that belief. Then you can ask yourself, “Is that serving me now in my life?” If it isn’t, you can learn how to let it go. A belief is just a thought we keep on thinking, so anything that was repeated over and over as we were growing up, whether it was true or not, is embedded deeply into the subconscious mind.

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vibrational-frequencies attract to you the Anything that you “learned” while question. Say to yourself, “What would opportunities, people, conditions and experiencing intense emotion, say I have to believe about myself, in this situations that match your state of being. fear or embarrassment, is also deeply current situation, in order to be feeling The new physics calls this Quantum embedded. It’s easy to act on those this way?” The answer you get will Affinity or the Law of Affinity. Like beliefs and programming without even give you a memory of something that attracts like. It’s also known as the Law of knowing it…to turn down that chance Attraction. Your expectations, attitudes for a promotion without knowing why, or By doing that, will attract be retaining your personal power, not andyou beliefs the essence of whatpower, to find every possible excuse not By doing that, you will be retaining your personal not giving it away to a rigid personout. whoSo isn’t willing to change in you’re sending if you don’t to move ahead toward your giving it away to a rigid person who isn’t willing to change in any way and who won’t shut up.experiencing/ like what you’re goal, without knowing why. any way and who won’t shut up. attracting, how do you change Did someone make fun Learn to stand back and observe human behavior in every simple process of you when you voiced Learn to stand backit? andThrough observea human behavior in every situation…at home, work or school. It’s often quite amusing, using your dreams? 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How the Venture to Genetically Engineer Our Food Has Subverted Science, Corrupted Government and Systematically Deceived the Public By Steven M. Druker Reviewed for Healthy Beginnings by June Milligan, M.Ed., CCHt, PLR teven Drucker is a public interest attorney who initiated a lawsuit that forced the FDA to open its files on genetically engineered foods. This suit exposed how the agency had covered up the warnings of its own scientists about the risks, lied about the facts and then allowed those foods onto the market in violation of federal law. This book presents clear and convincing evidence that genetically engineered (GMO) foods have not been adequately tested to ensure that they are safe to eat. Many independent bio-tech scientists are worried that there has been literally no independent research on the safety of genetically engineered foods. What little research has been done has shown that these foods can cause a number of health problems ranging from allergies to tumor growth and

carcinomas in multiple organs and tissues. Monsanto has known since 1981 that Glyphosate, the active ingredient in their herbicide Roundup, causes cancer, yet over one billion pounds a year is still allowed to be sprayed on our food crops, which results in the average American eating several hundred pounds of glyphosate-contaminated food every year. Monsanto patented this poison as an antibiotic even though they knew it damages your gut flora, chelates vitamins and minerals as well as disrupts bacteria-manufacturing amino acids. Druker’s book further explains how chunks of genetic material jump all over the place once they are inserted into plants or animals and there is no predicting where they will go or what they will do. Since GMO foods aren’t labeled, we end up consuming them without knowing. This author shows that almost all the corn and soybean products sold in this country are GMOs, plus most of the sugar (from sugar beets) as well as wheat. Even though genetically modified foods are banned in many other countries, they continue to be sold to Americans. He goes on to explain that there is an ongoing feud between the US and Europe regarding GMOs because we want to sell our Frankenfoods and they don’t want to buy them. The GMO seed industry has a cozy relationship with government regulators (FDA, USDA, EPA and

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Congress) and that’s why they’ve been able to pull off this massive fraud. It’s gone on for decades, with the help of many independent scientists who are too afraid of their livelihoods to speak out. We’ve been taken in by the coordinated efforts of corporate “scientists,” Congress and our own regulatory agencies. This author explains that the Big Four GMOsupporting corporations (Monsanto, Novartis, Dow and Du Pont) have deep pockets and don’t mind spending big money on lobbyists in order to reach their goals. Imagine the enormous profits they would make if they were able to control the world’s food supply through genetically modifying most of the seeds. Employees of Monsanto who have quit the company say that is exactly their long term goal. India has finally fought back against Monsanto, refusing to buy their seeds, which are engineered to produce only one crop. Therefore, farmers are unable to save part of their crop for the next planting. They must buy Monsanto’s expensive seeds yet again, plus they are pressured to buy the deadly herbicide Roundup as well as insecticides made by the Big Four. If the seeds blow over into neighboring farmers’ fields, Monsanto sues those farmers (who didn’t want GMO seeds to begin with) for “stealing” their seeds. Great swaths of India now have laws against using GMO seeds, to protect their farmers’ livelihood as well as the health of the citizenry. Many countries in Europe have also banned GMO seeds as well as the insecticides manufactured by the Big Four. Over 100,000 farmers in Europe who use bees to pollinate their crops are pressuring their governments to ban Roundup. Bees are dying all over the world because of the overuse of herbicides applied to crops as well as pesticides embedded within the GMO seeds. That becomes alarming when you realize that a third of the world’s food supply is dependent upon bees for pollination. In experiments which were kept from the public and unearthed by this author, genetic engineering of plants and animals has produced some grotesque results. These same scientists have even inserted human DNA into both plants and animals. Or a virus may be used to inject a desired gene into the seed. The virus itself may lie inert for a while, then become active. Regarding this type of reckless combining of DNA, many responsible scientists are alarmed. They feel much of this experimentation is unethical because we don’t know what these wild combinations will produce. Just because we can experiment in this manner doesn’t mean we should. Reviewer’s note: What do German beekeepers, the Pope and Neil Young have in common? They’ve all recently come out against GMOs; the Pope in an Encyclical letter and Neil Young in a new album entitled The Monsanto Years. This excellent book is available locally or online.

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he idea of an interactive universe and divine intelligence that interacts with individualized intelligence has been written about in many sacred texts and is universally considered a spiritual principle. So what is this Law and how can we use it? How can we connect more deeply with our innate intelligence and step into the support of a loving and generous universe? The first step to using this spiritual principle to live with a greater expression of ourselves is to realize that we are always one with this intelligence, we cannot be separate from the “Thing” itself. We are created in, sustained by, and return to this intelligence, we live and breath and have our being in and through this intelligence.

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Just as there are physical laws there are also spiritual laws, and a nature to consider when working on making changes is that the Law of this creative intelligence is impersonal. We can liken it to soil ready for a seed to be planted in it. If you plant a tomato seed in the soil you are going to get a tomato plant. Taking this analogy a little further; if the soil is the Law, that impersonal part of the creative process, than we can think of the seed as our consciousness-our thoughts, and the plant as the body or manifested outcome of the seed. So here we have consciousness interacting through our beliefs, patterns, and habits, with the Law, and producing the ‘effects’ of our lives. So thoughts do eventually become things, they become situations and conditions, they materialize to form the realization of our mind. They become our relationships, our work, our creativity, our health, and all of the outward expressions of our inward atmosphere of thought. If we put a tomato seed into the soil we will yield a tomato plant, if we want to have carrots then we need to plant carrot seeds. We cannot plant a tomato seed and expect carrots. We cannot continue thinking one way and expect a different result. And here is where it gets really good. Say there is something that you have

been wanting to change about your life, you don’t want tomatoes, you want carrots, there is a calling within you to get into alignment with your true nature, that calling is the “Thing” itself communicating it’s desire to expand into some greater good, in you, and through you. Once you identify that this requires making some changes, the same Law that produced what you want to change in your life will create the change that you desire, it’s impersonal! The divine intelligence is both love and law, as love it pushes us towards our good and the Law makes it all possible. Whether you are working with personal self-inquiry or working with a practitioner, discovering the atmosphere of your thinking, your beliefs, and hidden agendas will help you to move in the direction of the change you desire more effectively. Lastly, when you are clear that your desired change is moving you in the direction of love and alignment you can release the need to know ‘how’ it’s going to happen. The Law is always operating and divine intelligence already has within itself the path, the people, the circumstances, and the unfoldment. Just as we release the ‘how’ in the law of gravity and fully accept it’s action, we can release the ‘how’ in the Law of creativity and accept it’s action in our lives. As

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ou may wonder, how is a Spine Center of Excellence different from other clinics that treat back and neck pain?

A Spine Center of Excellences utilizes a comprehensive approach using standardized clinical protocols. The focus of this centers of excellence model is on improving the way care is provided through a coordinated system in order to identify and treat conditions of the neck and back, ranging from the most common to the most complex.

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eloquent speech. It is said to aid in eloquent speech. It ismatters, said to and aid in success in business is success in business matters, and is particularly known for assistance particularly known for assistance in areas of legal affairs. Emerald is in areas of legal affairs. Emerald is reputed to possess the power to assist reputed to possess the power to assist one in becoming an eloquent speaker. one in becoming an eloquent speaker. Aristotle, a great fan of the gem, wrote Aristotle, a great fan of the gem, wrote that owning an Emerald increases the that owning an Emerald increases and the owner’s importance in presence owner’s importance in gives presence and speech during business, victory in speech during business, gives victory in trials, and helps settle litigation. trials, and helps settle litigation. Emerald is the stone that most Emerald theenergy stone patterns that most representsis the of represents the energy patterns of an activated Heart Chakra. Located an Heart Chakra. Located nearactivated the center of the breastbone this near the center of the breastbone this chakra regulates our interaction with chakra regulates ourand interaction with the external world controls what the external world and controls what we embrace or resist. When the Heart we embrace or resist. When the Chakra is out of balance, oneHeart may Chakra is out of balance, one may feel either controlling or controlled A key part of the comprehensive spine feel controllingbecome or controlled in a either relationship, center approach is and a finely tuned overly and in a relationship, and become overly critical of others. structured triage pathway that navigates critical of others. the patient through an organized, Inappropriately strong emotional coordinated approach to appropriate Inappropriately strong emotional responses to everyday stimuli diagnosis and treatmentexternal and, most responses to insures everyday external can be a sign of anthat imbalance in importantly, patientsstimuli seethis can be a Green sign of crystal an imbalance insuch this chakra. energy, the right provider at the right time. chakra. Green crystal energy, such In addition, Centers of Excellence as Emerald, is used to resolve such as used to resolve such areEmerald, staffed and byisprofessionals who blockages to re-balance theare Heart “fellowship-trained," the highest level of blockages and to re-balance the Heart Chakra. A strong and open heart also training available for physicians. Chakra. A strong and open heart also allows universal blessings to flow into allows universal blessings flow into While it is unusual for aishealthcare one’s life. Emerald a to powerfully one’s life. Emerald is a powerfully provider to consider what customers grounding stone in meditation, it helps want, that stone is exactly how SpineNevada grounding meditation, helps the meditator to in maintain focusiton the wasmeditator created. SpineNevada is the on result the to maintain focus the slow, rhythmic breathing necessary of extensive one-on-one meetings slow, rhythmic breathing necessary to attaining depth in a meditative with large employers, managed care to attaining depth in a meditative state. Once it assists in companies andachieved, workers’ compensation state. Once achieved, it assists in maintaining coolThe brilliance of experts across the Nevada. center took maintaining theabout coolthe brilliance deliberate the time toreflection. learn specific of deliberate needs and reflection. concerns of those entities which manage the care of people statewide. The consensus was that spine References: care in the region could be improved — References: specifically, that patients benefit 1. Cunningham, Scott. could Cunningham’s from a comprehensive, non-biased, non1. Cunningham, Scott. Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, and surgical approach the problem. Encyclopedia of to Crystal, Gem, and

Metal Magic. Llewellyn Publications. Metal Llewellyn Publications. Medical directors of managed care St Paul,Magic. 2001. the country are concerned Stplans Paul,across 2001. 2. r y wide s t a l vvariation a u l t s . cinotreatment m/crystalwith cthe 2. c r y s t awith l v aback u l t sand . c o neck m / c pain. rystalassociated encyclopedia/emerald encyclopedia/emerald Many believe that back surgery is

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Minimally Invasive Spine Institute in 2013. “Now, 90% of our spine surgery cases can be performed with a minimally invasive approach. Only major deformity and trauma need conventional open procedures,” explains Dr. James Lynch, founder of SpineNevada. Accurate and timely diagnosis of back and neck pain is especially cumbersome because of the complexity of many spine conditions. The optimal treatment plan will vary greatly based on the spine condition. Not only will an accurate diagnosis prevent unnecessary treatments and healthcare spending— but it also means a faster return to an active lifestyle for the affected patient. Due to the complexity of spine diagnosis, the long term vision of SpineNevada’s center of excellence was to combine advanced diagnostic services under the spine center umbrella. In 2015, SpineNevada introduced the InMotion Diagnostics line of advanced radiology services. InMotion Diagnostics includes open InMotion MRI, a weightbearing MRI that provides superior diagnostic capabilities compared to

that of traditional MRI. A natural, standup position during MR imaging increases diagnostic accuracy for musculoskeletal conditions. InMotion Diagnostics will soon expand imaging offerings to include Dynamic X-rays and Vertebral Motion Analysis. Vertebral motion

analysis is the first new quantitative spine imaging test in over 75 years. While it’s common for healthcare providers to talk about quality, it’s rare for them to track statistics, and more rare to publish and reveal their data on the subject of patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes. SpineNevada is the only spine center in Nevada to publish a Clinical Outcome Report Card for referral sources and be included in SpineCenterNetwork.com, the only national listing of credentialed spine centers. The center of excellence concept in place at SpineNevada follows evidence-based guidelines to help foster a faster, more permanent recovery for spine patients — usually without surgery. For more information about specialized physical therapy for relief of back or neck pain, please call 775.348.8885 or visit SpineNevada.com See ad on back page.

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Written by Robert A. Eslinger, D.O., H.M.D.

ancer screening tests are invaluable tools that, if used properly, can give an early warning that a cancer has started growing in the body.

The problem with many of the conventional tools is the toxicity that comes along with them. Studies in England have shown conclusively that regular mammograms over time cause an increased incidence of cancer due to the radiation. Other tests, such as CAT scans, bone scans, X-rays and PET scans, all involve differing levels of radiation. It is even controversial as to weather a biopsy of a suspicious lump will contribute to the cancer spreading. What is a person to do? Fortunately there are some new tests and panels of tests that are increasingly available around the world and are able to detect cancer years before the clinical lump or bump stage of cancer has developed. The value of these tests is that finding the abnormal results early enough helps patients begin taking their health more seriously, motivating them to make necessary changes in diet, exercise, elimination of sugar and smoking, detoxification and immune support. When these simple strategies are started long before the detectable lump stage of cancer has developed, they permitted the cancer screening test abnormalities to revert back to safe, healthy levels. First, a simple blood test for a specific enzyme called “nagalase”, which is secreted by cancer cells, can be sent to a lab in Holland. An elevated level reveals a high suspicion for cancer somewhere in the body.

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hen you are just putting your first steps out in the new culinary world of living plant-based foods, you may feel a bit uncertain because everything you once took for granted is now being questioned. Your foundation is shaking. You are thinking back of all the lusciousness of sweet memories, scents at the table that bring up images from your childhood and you wonder how to ban what you once loved so much from your life. We all eat with our memories. That’s why it is often so difficult to let go of certain foods. Raw food helps you to create emotional freedom by building a new relationship with what you eat and thus, with yourself. Desserts are the ideal way to have a comfortable transition phase from eating cooked to raw while enjoying the pleasures of life. This stylish and delicious cake will not only fire up your joy in your pure kitchen, but also seduce the cynics around your table without another explanation about your “rabbit food.” Present your classy, sexy chocolate cake and only reveal that it hasn’t seen any fire after your guests say; “Oh my, can I have this recipe?’

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MANGO AVOCADO SALSA Submitted by Shannon Vigil, Holistic Health Coach

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Yarrow Written by Allison Prater

here is something sweet and endearing about tiny pink and white yarrow flowers, or Achillea Millefolium. Some say the name Achillea is attributed to the Achilles made infamous by the Trojan War, who used the herb to treat battle wounds of soldiers. Others say the name comes from the person who discovered the plant, who happened to be name Achilles. Either way evidence of human's relationship to can be traced back at least 60,000 years!

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• Disinfects cuts and scrapes • A hot cup of Yarrow tea helps treat winter cold and flu as it increases perspiration to help remove toxins and reduce fever • Works as an expectorant for coughs. • Crushed Yarrow leaves can help stop a nosebleed •As an essential oil Yarrow can be used to stop bleeding

Yarrow Oil Tear or cut Yarrow into one inch pieces, pack in a jar, fill to the top.Next, fill the jar with organic, cold pressed coconut oil. Close the lid tightly and put the jar in the sun. Let it sit for six weeks. (Be sure to put a plate under the jar in case there is any leakage). When the six weeks is complete, strain the oil mixture through a cheese cloth, remove the herb. During straining, you can transfer the oil to another decanter for use. Yarrow improves peripheral circulation by dilating the blood vessels which makes the oil effective to use on bruises, varicose veins and other stagnant blood issues.

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professional directory

allergies Melissa Monaghan, RN, APH Advanced Practitioner — Homeopathy Gerber Medical Clinic Reno, NV (775) 826-1900 renonurse@yahoo.com Pain-free allergy testing and individualized treatments (under tongue drops-or-shots), with environmental and diet instruction to eliminate food, chemical, mold, animal, pollen allergies in adults and children. 20 years Integrative Medical Experience specializing in treating: allergies, viruses, bacterias, fungus/yeast/candida, parasites, organ detoxification, and sick visits with holistic care.

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cancer therapy Reno Integrative Medical Center Robert A. Eslinger, DO, HMD (775) 829-1009 www.renointegrative.com Reno Integrative Medical Center offers a variety of therapies to treat Cancer. Our approach is to support and enhance the body’s natural defenses while targeting the Cancer. Dr. Eslinger brings over 30 years of alternative and conventional medical experience.

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chiropractic health

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Dr. Tony Jensen 495 Apple St. Ste #105 Reno, NV 89502 (775) 323-1222

Therapeutic Skin Care & Massage Karen Tenaglio - #1534 507 Casazza St. Ste E, Reno Office/Text (775) 722-9307

We take the time to educate you about Chiropractic and how important the nervous system is to your overall existence. That sets us apart from other Chiropractors. Offering the ProAdjuster technique, NO twisting and popping, safe and effective for all ages. Se Habla Español.

55+ 10% senior discount on all services including facials, peels, massage, ear candling, ear piercing, lash & brow tinting, full body waxing, body exfoliating treatments. Specializing in Ear Candling & Brazilian Wax. Comforting and relaxing office. Visit www.therapeuticskincare.com.

Go to ad on Page 13 Dr. William Clearfield 9550 S. McCarran Blvd. Ste B., Reno, NV (775) 359-1222 Dr. Bill Clearfield comes to the Reno area from Northeast Pennsylvania after having practiced the art of medicine since 1982. He brings a unique holistic perspective from traditional medical backgrounds in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Practice, Medical Acupuncture and AntiAging Medicine. “Dr. Bill” is the author of Celestial Stem: A Five Element Approach to Diet and Exercise, has taught fellow physicians the art of acupuncture needling, pioneered the treatment for head, neck and neuropathic injuries with medical acupuncture, has twenty years experience and training with bio-identical hormone replacement, intravenous nutrition, weight loss and non surgical facial rejuvenation. Dr. B’s approach to health and wellness combines the best of Eastern and Western Medicine with a healthy dose of the latest Anti-Aging Medical philosophies.

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crisis intervention Crisis Call Center www.CrisisCallCenter.org (775) 784-8085

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environmental resources Sierra Green Building Association Building The Sierra’s Sustainable Community (877) 744-2248 www.Sigba.org SIGBA membership is non-exclusive, available to anyone who wants to support green building in the Sierra communities. We encourage our members to participate in green building practices, but do not require any specific certifications.

gift shops Mystic Rose Gift Shop 20 Hillcrest Drive Reno, NV 89509 (775) 324-2872 www.MysticRoseGiftShop.com Open 10 am to 7 pm Mon.-Thur., 10 am to 5 pm Fri. & Sat. Eclectic and unique tools of spiritual traditions, crystals, jewelery and candles. Natural healing aids: Magnesium Chloride, Diatomacious Earth, Himalayan Salt and salt products. Tropical Traditions raw coconut oil, aromatherapy and massage oils. Ancient healing wisdom for today’s wellness.

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Crisis Call Center provides 24-hour emergency telephone crisis intervention, support, information, and referral services throughout the State of Nevada. The Center also operates the Sexual Assault Support Services program providing face-to-face crisis intervention and advocacy services to victims of sexual assault in Washoe County and neighboring rural communities. This service is free of charge, regardless of the nature of his or her problems.

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health food stores Quincy Natural Foods Cooperative 269 Main Street, Quincy, CA 95971 (530) 283-3528 We focus on products that are organically produced, made from natural ingredients (not synthetic or highly processed), and without additives or unnecessary ingredients. We actively promote locally produced foods and goods. Mon.-Sat. 7 am - 8 pm, Sun. 9 am - 7 pm

Sprouting Roots Market 60 North Pine St., Portola, CA 96122 (530) 832-1642 Health food market featuring: organic whole foods, produce, supplements, skin care products, and more. Stop in or give us a call.

Vitamin Connection 2295 S. Virginia St. #13, Reno, NV (775) 825-3993 Vitamins 20% below retail. Hard to find supplements. Ionized Alkaline Water, full up your water jugs here. Turbosonic sessions, ten minutes equal to an hour workout. We carry supplements featured on the Dr. Oz TV show. Lose belly fat with HCG drops. Open Mon.-Sun.

hypnosis Joyful Changes June Milligan, M.Ed., CCHt Consulting Hypnotist (775) 786-9111 Quickly remove negative feelings from any scene or memory. Learn instant stress removal techniques as well as new ways to replace negative thoughts. Then together we instill the powerful goal suggestions that YOU want. All in one 2-hour session. Procrastination, situational stress, worries, smoking, ect.

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integrative medicine Gerber Medical Clinic Michael Gerber, MD, HMD 1225 Westfield Ave., Reno (775) 826-1900 www.GerberMedical.com Since 1975, Dr. Gerber has offered familyoriented medicine, addressing all health issues from infancy through advanced age. Areas of specialty include homeopathy, bio-identical hormones, nutritional therapy, natural pain relief, infectious disease, detoxification, autoimmune disease, mood disorders, allergies and environmental sensitivities.

Go to ad on Page 15 Smart Movement Solutions The Feldenkrais Method ® Carole Bucher, BA, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Teacher 775-240-7882 Mindful, noninvasive movement classes and private lessons with Carole (RENO FELDENKRAIS) provide a simple, empowering path to improve vitality, reduce pain and functional limitations, and to regain quality of life after injury, surgery or illness. See Ongoing Events and visit RenoFeldenkrais.blogspot.com for weekly Class Schedule. The only continuous Feldenkrais classes in Nevada, since 2009.

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massage therapeutic Therapuetic Skin Care & Massage Karen Tenaglio - #1534 507 Casazza St. Ste E, Reno Office/Text (775) 722-9307 Since 1992, specializing in Medical and Relaxation massage and Brazilian full body waxing. 55+ 10% senior discount on all services: facials, peels, ear candling, and lash and brow tinting. Comforting and relaxing office. Visit www.therapeuticskincare.com

pet care Sugarland Ranch (775) 970-5350 www.SugarlandRanch.com Sugarland Ranch is a community based, nonprofit organization housing several small animal rescue programs. Volunteers an donations are welcomed.

spiritual centers Spiritualist Society Larry D. Johson Community Center 1200 12th St., Sparks, NV 89431 www.SpiritualistSocietyofReno.org Meetings every Sunday at 11a.m. Spiritual awakening is a personal path, but a community helps you find the way. The Spiritualist Society of Reno is a community of like-minded people seeking to help one another on their spiritual path. Meetings include talk, mediation, healing and message service.

Kate Colby Nelson, MA Licensed Spiritual Practitioner Licensed HeartMathTM Provider Radiant Living Life Coach www.seedsofradiance.com 775.400.8879 Find that “sweet spot”, put your life in alignment with the universe. Kate Colby Nelson is a Licensed Spiritual Practitioner, RScP, through United Centers for Spiritual Living. Practitioner sessions focus on bringing the client into alignment with the life they want. Using spiritual principles and tools for transformation clients are guided through inquiry, dialogue, meditation, and affirmative awareness to create the life they love while releasing false beliefs, hidden patterns, and sabotaging habits. Deepen your experience of life through sacred support and guidance.

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Patricia Elliott #NVMT5274 Good4utherapeuticmassage.massagetherapy.com

(775) 830-6284 Licensed RN specializing in therapeutic massage. Dedicated to providing beneficial therapeutic massage. Located in the center of Reno.

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calendar of events

08.05.15 - 08.16.15

08.22.15

09.19.15 & 09.20.15

For individuals who love outdoor, summer sports and are aged 50+. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded in each sport. Visit the website for a complete listing of the sporting events. For more information, email seniorservices@reno. gov or call 775-657-4602.

7 a.m. – noon. Choose from half-mile, 1.2mile and 2.4-mile distances. Each distance is marked by large buoys. Detailed course maps can be found online. Contact Todd Jackson. laketahoetri.com

Healing Arts, Intuitive Readings, Aromatherapy, Aura Drawings, Crystals, Massage, Jewelry, Gemstones & Beads, Candles, Delicious Food, Silent Auctions & Raffle Prizes, and much more! $7 for One day or $10 for Both. Children 6 & Under free. Proceeds to benefit esperanza Foundation & Heart to Heart School (501c3 Non-Profits) 10 am - 4 pm. Located at Mills Park in Carson City, NV. EarthSpiritFaire.net

Reno-Tahoe Senior Summer Games

08.06.15

Hula Hoop at Regan Beach

6:30 p.m. Join the “Happy Hooper” Saundra Koeck of Tahoe Hula Hoopers at Regan Beach on Thursdays. www.tahoehulahoopers.com

08.08.15

Sierra Crest 50K

7a.m. The Sierra Crest 10K, 30K and 50K are point-to-point trail runs that take advantage of some of the Truckee-Donner Summit region’s best single track. auburnskiclub.com

08.10.15

Miracle in the Andes

7:30 p.m. See world-renown speaker, author and survivor Nando Parrado share his story of surviving the Uruguayan rugby team’s tragic plane crash in the Andes Mountains. tahoefamily.org/nando-parrado/

08.14.15 - 08.16.15 Tahoe Nalue Paddle Festival.

The world’s oldest paddle festival with food and SUP in the sun. www.tahoenalu.com

08.15.15

Tahoe Youth & Family Services ColorBlast 5K

9-11 a.m. A fundraiser for Tahoe Youth & Family Services.Get covered from head to toe in different corn starch-based colors at each kilometer. www.tahoeyouth.org

Lake Tahoe Open Water Swim

Lake Tahoe Triathlon

5:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Choose from Sprint, Olympic & Half Ironman distances. Contact Todd Jackson at 530-546-1019. laketahoetri.com

08.29.15

Full Moon Kayak Tour

6:30 p.m. Paddle for about two hours before landing on the beach to top off a night on the water with hot drinks, snacks and stargazing. tahoeadventurecompany.com/ ourtrips/Custom/fullmoonpaddles/ fullmoonkayaktours/book.htm

09.04.15 - 09.06.15 Endless Summer Yoga Retreat @ Granlibakken Tahoe

Start your yoga practice or enhance it at Lake Tahoe with soothing mountain air and clear blue water. Granlibakken Tahoe presents Endless Summer Yoga Retreat, September 4-6, 2015 for all yoga level abilities. Join us for a rejuvenating weekend of yoga, meditation, daily restorative meals and lodging. The weekend program is complete with live music, daily yoga classes, unique yoga performances and entertainment and Lake Tahoe activities. Book now at www.granlibakken.com or contact shawnalee@granlibakken.com for more information.

Earth Spirit Faire

11.07.15. & 11.08.15 Lake Tahoe Women’s Wellness Weekend @ Granlibakken Tahoe

Granlibakken Resort hosts the annual Lake Tahoe Women’s Wellness Weekend (WWW), November 7 & 8, 2015. This long loved program is alive with a complete schedule of speakers, exercise classes, vendor booths, health fair, food and wine. Medical doctors and health professionals present information on nutrition, relationships, metabolism, pelvic problems, hormone therapies and environmental toxis. The event starts on Saturday with an optional yoga class (7:30am) and ends with the beloved health fair. WWW is $120.00, additional charge for lodging and continuing education credit. Book now at www.granlibakken.com or contact shawnalee@granlibakken.com for more information.

09.08.15 - 10.13.15

Beginning Hatha Yoga Workshop in Reno

Tuesdays 6:00- 7:30pm. This fun class is slightly slower paced and designed for everyone. $49, Limited space! Sign up in advance. Contact Kathy Stuart at (775) 544-1167 for more info

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ongoing events Receive a Discount When You Buy Three Colonics Call Gerber Medical Clinic to set up your appointment. 1225 Westfield Ave., Reno (775) 826-1900. Smart Movement Classes RENO Feldenkrais Schedule • TUES 10 am at Cardio Kickfit, 600 So. Center St,. Reno. • THURS 5:30 pm at The Reno Buddhist Ctr., 820 Plumas St. • SAT 3 pm at Cardio Kickfit, 600 So. Center St,. Reno. All levels of fitness. You can start anytime by contacting: Carole Bucher, BA, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Teacher RenoFeldenkrais.blogspot.com • 775-240-7882 RenoFeldenkrais@aol.com Energy Healing Clinic Every Saturday 2:00-3:00pm Meditation Tools Class & Energy Healing I Saturday 11:30am Each class is six weeks, two hours a week. The cost is $125 if paid first class or $25 a week. Classes start Saturday, May 23

Better Health at Your Fingertips Zyto technologies, bio-communication lets your body tell you what it prefers in 25 minutes at RIMC. Schedule now, call (775) 829-9330. 7 Day Slim Down Whole foods cleanse to control cravings and boost metabolism. Sign up at www.shannonvigil.com/slimdown or call cellular (916) 718-2684. Ringing in Ears, Headaches, Heart Palpitations and Neurological Issues. These sudden symptoms can be caused by Smart Meters. Free Support Group. Call Gloria (775) 851-3322.

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NEW 15,000 SQ. FT. CENTER OF EXCELLENCE LOCATED AT 780 VISTA BLVD., STE 100 IN SPARKS SpineNevada Minimally Invasive Spine Institute is pleased to announce the opening of our new Sparks office located at 780 Vista Blvd, Suite 100. The center of excellence includes fellowship-trained spinal neurosurgeons, fellowship-trained pain management and physical medicine physicians, spine specialized physical therapists, and an exercise gym — ALL under one roof for patient convenience. SpineNevada was awarded 1st Place in the 2015 Northern Nevada Best Places to Work program. In August 2015, SpineNevada also introduces the InMotion Diagnostics line of advanced radiology services. SpineNevada’s InMotion Diagnostics includes Open InMotion MRI, Dynamic X-rays and Vertebral Motion Analysis (VMA). The InMotion MRI is weight-bearing and provides superior diagnostic capabilities compared to that of traditional MRI. SpineNevada.com includes symptom charts for back and neck pain along with educational 3D videos that detail spine conditions, nonsurgical treatments and minimally invasive spine procedures. SpineNevada distributes a free 36-page Home Remedy Book for patients, please call 775.348.8800 to request a free copy.

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