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DOING NOTHING Why Timeouts Matter

by April Thompson

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n a harried world where our work is never done, it’s tough to take timeouts to do nothing. Yet, when we pump the brakes on Americans’ obsessive drive, we discover fresh productivity, creativity and contentment.

“We’re socialized to pride ourselves on accomplishment and achievement, yet when you step back, you realize doing nothing produces a valuable currency, especially in enhanced mental health,” says Colleen Long, a Boston psychologist and author of Happiness in B.A.L.A.N.C.E: What We Know Now About Happiness.

Italians call it la dolce far niente, or the sweetness of doing nothing, while the Dutch word niksen translates as “doing something without a purpose”. Here are a few tips to reclaim the art of be-ing over do-ing.

Create a “do nothing” ritual. Set

aside a special time and make it known.

It can start the morning or wind down an evening. It may be meditating a few minutes or enjoying a bit of aromatherapy, wherever the heart leads.

Relax into the moment. Acknowledge

guilty feelings when they arise, but don’t heed them. It takes time to undo mental programming and learn to quiet the voice urging, “Don’t just stand there, do something!”

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Mindfully do nothing. It’s not about

vegging out with passive activities like watching TV or checking email. It’s a time to come alive to our senses and surroundings, whether listening to music or peoplewatching, free of distractions from phone calls or anxious thoughts.

Doing something is okay. The aim

is to let go of the compulsion to check off every item on our to-do list—but that doesn’t mean blankly staring off into space.

These are purposeful moments without a specific purpose. Doodle in a sketchbook, wander around the neighborhood or lie in the grass and look at clouds. Spontaneously go with the flow.

There’s no one way or right way to do nothing. “Just by carving out space,

you’ll get a benefit even if it doesn’t feel like you’re doing it right or perfectly,” advises Long. It looks different for different people.

“Before I had kids, my ‘nothing time’ might be just being out in nature or simply doing one thing mindfully at a time, like washing dishes. Now I incorporate the principle into family time. One day a week, I shut off the phone, get on the floor with my kids and just let life get messy.”

Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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Contents 16 LIVABLE COMMUNITIES Good for People and the Planet

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22 HEALING THE HARD STUFF

Natural Approaches Resolve Major Illnesses

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26 ALL-NATURAL BEAUTY

Health Concerns Revolutionize the Cosmetics Industry

29 RUNNING WITH THE KIDS

Strengthens Body, Mind and Family Spirit

30 HEALTH CARE

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Awakening the Divine Within

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Throughout the month of June, a variety of workshops and free demonstrations will take place throughout the Las Vegas Valley and provide assistance to those on their personal path of transformation into a life of freedom and love.

According to coordinator and facilitator Nesho Dobras, “The Basic Master Class incorporates teachings of self-awareness and facilitations of the New Paradigm MDT energies in a way that integrates one with the inherent source from which all energy flows. Connection to this divine love is self-empowering that can subsequently be called on to use for hands-on healing, as well as for many other practical uses.”

Dobras is a NPMDT specialist dedicated to creating a safe loving space through this transformational journey. There are no prerequisites and everyone is welcome to join.

Cost: $222 per person; includes manual and certificate of completion. For more information or to register, email Nesho at VioletLighted@gmail.com or visit violetlighted.com. See ad, page 37.

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This workshop is for those ready to stop questioning if they are good enough and live life by design, rather by default.

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She is offering Real Estate education shows online for buyers and sellers and says, “I love to educate people on the buying and selling process, and what better way then by online web TV education?”

Irwin has a spiritual background as a natural-born psychic medium. She says, “I donate my energy to FindMeGroup.org [missing persons clearinghouse] when possible.”

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Energy Drinks Hurt Youth Health According to a new study from Canada's University of Waterloo, more than half of teens and young adults that have slaked their thirst with energy drinks suffer negative health consequences. Of 2,055 Canadian participants between ages 12 and 24, 55.4 percent said they had negative health events afterwards. Of these, 26.5 percent trembled and felt jittery, 24.7 percent had faster heartbeats and 22.5 percent noted “jolt and crash” episodes—a spell of alertness followed by a sudden drop in energy. Another 5.1 percent experienced nausea or diarrhea and 0.2 percent, seizures. Most respondents said they drank only one or two energy drinks at a time.

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In the first scientific study of facial exercise, 27 middleaged women that performed specific facial muscle movements looked an average of two-and-a-half years younger in 20 weeks based on a standardized scale called the Merz-Carruthers Facial Aging Photoscales.

By doing the exercises for 30 minutes each day or every other day, the fullness of both the upper and lower cheeks, in particular, of the women were significantly enhanced, report Northwestern University researchers.

“The exercises enlarge and strengthen the facial muscles, so the face becomes firmer and more toned and shaped like a younger face,” says lead author Murad Alam, a medical doctor.

Some of the study exercises can be found by searching the topic of Happy Face Yoga on YouTube.

Cardiovascular exercise improves a person’s healthy gut microbes even without making dietary changes, University of Illinois researchers report. In a study of 32 people, 30 to 60 minutes of exercise three times a week for six weeks boosted levels of healthy intestinal bacteria, especially for lean subjects, and less so for the obese.

The healthy bacteria produced shortchain fatty acids that reduce the risk of colon cancer.

“The bottom line is that there are clear differences in how the microbiome of somebody who is obese versus somebody who is lean responds to exercise,” says Jeffrey Woods, Ph.D., a kinesiology professor at the university.

Seek 15 Minutes of Device-Free Time When we’re feeling angry, stressed or overexcited, just 15 minutes of being alone without a device can put us into a more peaceful state, reports a University of Rochester study.

Young adults, sitting in a comfortable chair away from their devices, were given something to read, told to think about something specific or not given any instruction. Some were asked to sit alone for 15 minutes a day for a week and keep a diary. In all cases, such solo time away from devices helped reduce intense emotions afterward.

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Preterm Births Down After Coal Plant Shutdown After a polluting coal-fired power plant in Pennsylvania was shut down in 2014 by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulatory action, the chances of women living 30 miles downwind having a preterm birth fell by about 28 percent, report Lehigh University researchers. While the plant was operating, women in affluent New Jersey communities downwind had a 17 percent greater risk of having babies of very low birth weights— less than 5.5 pounds—than did women in other similar affluent areas.

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Scientists Discover Alcohol-Cancer Link Alcohol has been linked to seven types of cancer, including breast and bowel, and scientists at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, in Cambridge, UK, have tracked down a possible cause. In lab tests, they found that when the body processes alcohol, acetaldehyde is produced. Acetaldehyde alters and damages DNA within blood stem cells, leading to rearranged chromosomes and a greater likelihood of cancer.

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Mangoes Carry Health Benefits Mangoes contain potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties that may prove useful in treating gastrointestinal disease, cognitive decline and diabetes, report scientists at the University of Palermo, in Italy.

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People that Don’t Slight Sleep Eat Better

A spate of recent worldwide studies reveal several cholesterol-healthy alternatives to olive oil.

Ingesting 15 milliliters a day of virgin coconut oil for eight weeks increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) “good cholesterol” levels in 32 young adults by an average of 5.72 milligrams/deciliter, researchers at Thailand’s Chiang Mai University found.

Walnut oil slashed heart disease risk in 100 Type 2 diabetes patients that swallowed capsules containing a total of 15 milliliters of walnut oil a week—the amount of oil obtained from 4 to 5 servings of the nuts.

They experienced significant drops in total cholesterol, low-density (LDL) “bad cholesterol” and triglycerides after 90 days, reported Iranian researchers at the Shiraz University of Medical Sciences.

Camelina oil from the Camelina sativa plant, also called false flax, lowered LDL levels in 79 men with prediabetic symptoms, whereas diets high in either high- or lowfatty fish did not, according to the University of Eastern Finland. The men consumed 30 milliliters of the oil for 90 days.

Those that sleep more than seven hours a night are likely to eat better the following day, according to researchers from King’s College London. In the study, 21 people known to typically sleep fewer than seven hours increased their sleep time by 47 minutes after receiving tips on sleep hygiene such as drinking less caffeine and going to bed neither too hungry nor too full. The following day, they consumed almost 10 fewer grams of sugar in food and drinks on average and also consumed less fat and fewer carbohydrates than a control group.

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Summer Vacations with a Fun Twist

This summer, consider the convenience and relaxation of watching the world go by outside a panoramic side window instead of focusing on driving the road ahead. Train travel is also more cost-effective, affordable and eco-friendly than flying. SmarterTravel.com highlights railroad discounts for children, seniors, students, AAA members, military personnel and other demographics.

Additional advantages include accessible central city terminals, a generous luggage policy and less time waiting until departures. If a station has an unattended parking lot, arrange to be dropped off.

Amtrak (Amtrak.com) encompasses 300 daily trains on more than 21,000 miles of track to more than 500 destinations. Particularly scenic routes include the California Zephyr that winds through the Rocky and Sierra Nevada mountains between San Francisco and Chicago; and the Adirondack train between New York City and Montreal, Canada, offering spectacular views of both its namesake national park and the historic Hudson River Valley.

Amtrak’s 75 vacation packages (AmtrakVacations.com) range from three days to two weeks. Sights include the Grand Canyon and Glacier, Yellowstone and Yosemite national parks. Most long-distance routes provide sleeping accommodations with passenger amenities for day and night.

Advanced technology electric locomotives began enhancing Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor runs in 2016. Designed for maximum energy efficiency with a regenerative braking system that feeds back into the power grid, this innovation saves electricity and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

Amtrak’s partnership with CarbonFund.org allows passengers to offset the carbon emissions footprint from their rail travel. Custom contributions can be made via the Rail Calculator or short- or long-distance traveler or Amtrak Trainiac preset options on Amtrak’s website.

Many travelers also enjoy narrow-gauge, short-rail junkets. Popular options include Colorado’s Durango & Silverton Railroad (DurangoTrain. com), a nostalgic trip back to the mining days of the Old West; the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (CumbresToltec.com), a 45-mile ride along the New Mexico/Colorado border; and the Conway Scenic Railroad (ConwayScenic. com) in New Hampshire, within two hours of both Portland, Maine, and Boston, Massachusetts.

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Cincinnati has contracted with the energy company Dynegy to purchase 100 percent renewable energy to operate most of its municipal facilities through at least 2021.

The green energy will power police and fire stations, health clinics, recreation centers and most administrative buildings, including city hall.

The city’s greenhouse gas emissions will be cut by more than 9 percent and its utility rates by more than $100,000 annually. The deal will bring the city closer to its goal of running on 100 percent renewable energy by 2035.

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Simple Eco-Houses on the Upswing

A new Ukrainian homebuilding startup called Passivdom uses a 3-D printing robot to produce parts for tiny houses.

The machine can print the walls, roof and floor of the company’s 380-square-foot model in about eight hours.

The windows, doors and self-contained plumbing, sewage and self-electrical systems are then added by a human worker. Solar energy is stored in a battery.

Filtered water collects from humidity in the air. Prices start at $64,000 per house (Passivedom).

M.A.DI., in Italy, produces prefabricated A-frame houses in five sizes that can be set up anywhere. The basic model is rated an energy class B, but can be upgraded with an option of adding solar panels to make the structures energy-independent.

Homes made by Lifehaus blend low-cost, off-grid appeal with holistic living and luxurious details. The Lebanon company is pioneering energy-neutral dwellings made from locally sourced and recycled materials. Green home dwellers will also be able to generate electricity and grow their own food.

Mayors Worldwide Sign Climate Charter

At the North American Climate Summit in Chicago last December, more than 50 mayors from around the globe signed the Chicago Climate Charter, intended to guide cities toward reaching greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals similar to the Paris climate accord. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says each mayor will pursue a customized plan, noting, “We’re all going to get to the same destination in our own way.” President Trump’s intended exit from the Paris agreement has sparked an uproar from leaders worldwide, especially mayors in cities long committed to reducing emissions.

Dozens of cities are committed to 100 percent clean and renewable energy goals and pledged to promote clean transit through using zero-emissions buses. Emanuel believes, “Climate change can be solved by human action.” Cities’ actions now may well pay off in the long run.

Deadly Cargo Oil Spill Threatens Ocean Ecology

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severely impact important reefs, fishing grounds and protected marine areas in Japan. They are also concerned by the toxic nature of the ultra-light, highly flammable oil and unknown impacts. Simon Boxall, with the centre, notes, “It’s not like crude, which does break down under natural microbial action. This stuff actually kills the microbes that break the oil down.”

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Cleanup Cites Worst Plastic Polluters

A week-long beach cleanup and audit at Freedom Island in the Philippines last September exposed the companies most responsible for plastic pollution in the critical wetland habitat. The Greenpeace Philippines and #breakfreefromplastic movement audit, the first of its kind in the country, revealed that Nestlé, Unilever and the Indonesian company PT Torabika Mayora are the top three contributors of plastic waste discovered in the area, contributing to the more than 2 million tons of mismanaged plastic waste in the Philippines, the third-biggest source of plastic ocean pollution per year. See the whole list at Tinyurl.com/TopTenPolluters.

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Boston Ban

Plastic Bags Get the Boot

Boston will join 59 other Massachusetts municipalities and hundreds of others across the nation, including Seattle, Washington, and Washington, D.C., in banning single-use plastic shopping bags by the end of this year. Instead, Boston shoppers must bring their own totes or pay store owners five cents or more for a thicker, compostable plastic bag or a larger paper bag with handles. “This new ordinance protects the health of our neighborhoods and environment, while at the same time easing the burden on taxpayers and saving local retailers millions,” says Kirstie Pecci, director of the Conservation Law Foundation’s Zero Waste Project.

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Click on a Campsite Website Opens Up Private Land to Campers

A Portland startup online at LandApart. com is expanding the share-economy Airbnb-model concept to private landowners and campers. People that want to camp or rent a cabin in a beautiful area can pay a private landowner for access. CEO Ven Gist says the move is in part a response to sometimes crowded public lands that often cannot be reserved. He says, “We’re basically collaborating with landowners to open up new wild spaces that people can find and book for truly secluded, unique outdoor experiences.” Prices average between $30 and $40 per night.

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Green Team Seattle Mariners Win Eco-Award

CenturyLink Field and Safeco Field, homes of the National Football League Seahawks and Major League Baseball (MLB) Mariners, respectively, introduced a Strawless in Seattle campaign last September. More than 100 local businesses joined with the Lonely Whale Foundation to help eliminate plastic waste.

Safeco Field is the most sustainable baseball facility today, recycling 96 percent of all waste generated last season. As a result, the Mariners earned MLB’s Green Glove Award for 2017. Every food service item is recyclable or compostable, and cleaning crews manually separate waste items from recyclables after every game.

The Mariners have been playing under energy-efficient LED lights since 2014, the first MLB ball club to do so. The team also added a 450-square-foot urban garden before the 2016 season that provides fresh vegetables and herbs for the concession stands.

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LIVABLE COMMUNITIES Good for People and the Planet

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any people define a livable city as one that is easy to get around in by foot, bike or public transportation. Many also prioritize ready access to fresh, local, organic food via farmers’ markets and community gardens. Others champion affordable housing and cost of living factors, safe neighborhoods with a diversity of people, careful stewardship of clean air and water, and plentiful amenities, including considerable open space and natural settings. Many work to preserve and enhance a sense of place suited to the locale.

Partners for Livable Communities, a national nonprofit in Washington, D.C., that renews and restores communities, maintains, “Livability is the sum of the factors that add up to a community’s quality of life, including the built and natural environments, economic prosperity, social stability and equity, educational opportunity and cultural, entertainment and recreation possibilities.” The American Association of Retired Persons considers livable communities as age-friendly for young and old alike.

Along with economic opportunities, a leading stimulus in moving to urban centers is, “More people are looking for a sociable environment where they can walk out of their door to the shops or transit and be among others they recognize who also recognize them,” observes Suzanne Lennard, director of the International Making Cities Livable Conferences, LLC, in Portland, Oregon. “People who have traveled abroad, especially to Europe, and tasted the quality of life possible in a truly livable, walkable, beautiful and 16

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In Pittsburgh, revitalization is transforming 10,000 parcels of vacant or abandoned land—some where steel mills formerly operated—into greenspace, bike lanes and other enticing and productive public areas.

“Biking and our food scene have exploded,” says Chris Sandvig, director of policy with the Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group, which advocates for equitable urban revitalization through their Vacant Property Working Group, helping communities access blighted areas for pennies on the dollar. “We’re now one of the top 10 bicycling commuter cities in the country. People also come here as food tourists due to vibrant local agricultural activity.”

“A related ideal is to create compact, human-scale, mixed-use urban centers in the suburbs that are less expensive to construct—and thus remain more affordable— while placing shops, schools, parks, services, workplaces and public transit within walking and biking distance,” Lennard

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sociable city, often want to find such a place to live themselves.”

Following are a few examples of America’s many livable cities. More are transitioning and evolving as city planners, government officials, businesses and nonprofit community organizations strive to make their hometowns both people- and planet-friendly, often through public and private partnerships.

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notes. “This ensures a healthy, affordable and high quality of life for all; suburban, as well as urban.”

Fast-growing Carmel, Indiana, just north of Indianapolis, is following suit.

“After years of watching the suburbs sprawl into subdivisions with large lawns, privacy fences and cul-de-sacs, we created a vibrant central core with apartments, townhomes, condos and new options for smaller homes—all within walking distance or a short bike ride to new places to work, shop and dine,” explains Mayor James Brainard. The design efforts serve people instead of cars.

“Carmel has spent the last 20-plus years building more than 900 miles of trails and multi-use pathways, enabling residents to commute by bicycle to work and enjoy easy access to a growing number of parks and recreational areas,” says Brainard. To facilitate traffic flow, some 100 roundabouts replaced stoplights and four-way stops.

“Reducing traffic congestion has improved our air quality, and saved gasoline and lives.” A new, mixed-use downtown Arts and Design District includes a Center for the Performing Arts with a Center Green that hosts a farmers’ market in summer and an outdoor Christkindlmarkt and outdoor skating rink in winter.

“The old way of doing things in which cities and towns sat back and let the market dictate how a community should be grown must come to an end,” remarks Brainard, advocating the benefits of local governance.

Key elements of smart cities—sensors, cameras, data analytics and powerful networks that capture and relay vital information—help them become more energy-efficient or quicker to respond to environmental and residential issues. Such products highlighted the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show, in Las Vegas. Reducing traffic can also contribute to safer highways and shorter commutes with decreased greenhouse gas emissions.

“Citizens are using apps to monitor issues and alert city managers, improving the livability of their communities,” explains Steve Koenig, senior director of market research with the Consumer Technology Association.

In Boston, the app BOS:311 allows residents to instantaneously notify government departments of pollution concerns, like blocked drains and other environmental or community needs, feeding the information directly into the city’s work order system via their mobile phone. This real-time collaboration results in a cleaner, safer and healthier city.

The Envision Charlotte project encompasses interactive kiosks in 64 businesses and government buildings citywide, gathering energy usage data for office buildings to increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. So far, energy consumption has dropped 19 percent, saving companies about $26 million. The program has strengthened economic competitiveness and environmental sustainability.

Nature in the City

Some cities have focused on the natural environment for improving local livability while mitigating contributions to climate change. Forested open spaces, wetlands and protected watersheds improve air quality, protect drinking water and buffer intense storms. Such areas also connect more people with nature and engage them in communal and healthy outdoor recreation.

Portland, Oregon, boasts more than 10,000 acres of parks, plus an innovative Biketown sharing program that has facilitated 160,000 bike trips since its launch in 2016. The

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city’s Bike Bill requires all new streets to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians by design. Portland also embraces urban gardens and allows residents to raise chickens, bees, goats or rabbits in their backyards.

No one wants to live where pollution runs unchecked or water is unsafe to drink.

Philadelphia’s Green City, Clean Waters program works to keep stormwater out of sewers and reduce rainwater runoff through decentralized soil-based and plant-based systems, including pervious pavement, green roofs and rain gardens. Begun in 2011, its goal is to reduce rainwater runoff by 85 percent by 2036. Rainwater has become a valuable community resource.

The program is just one of many ways that the City of Brotherly Love is transforming itself into one of the greenest in the United States. Overseen by the city’s Office of Sustainability, Greenworks Philadelphia devises long-term sustainability strategies that encompass eight facets, including clean and efficient energy, carbon-neutrality and zero waste. Preparations are already underway to cope with a hotter, wetter future.

Ultimately, making cities move livable for children can make them highly livable for all.

“Children need the same things from a city that we all need, but their needs are greater than ours,” says Lennard. “The environment a child grows up in shapes their health and their mental and social development for the rest of their lives. Our modern, unwalkable suburban environments are contributing to childhood obesity, which has been widely linked to chronic diseases that in the past were only associated with old age.”

She notes, “Children need the exercise of walking or biking to school. They need safe streets so they can become independent and explore their neighborhoods; sidewalks and other outdoor areas where they can play, meet friends and interact with adults in the community; easy access to nature; beauty in their environment; and intriguing architecture, works of art and other places to stimulate their affection and imagination. As they become teenagers, they need access by foot or bike to a wide variety of resources to broaden their horizons. Don’t we all need these things?”

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what appeals to residents. Santa Fe, New Mexico, is one example of many where livability priorities are guided by the values of its residents and its sense of place.

“From our historic public square and marketplaces to outdoor cafes, farmers’ markets and community festivals; from human-scale architecture and balanced transportation to pedestrian and bicycle networks, this place represents shared values,” says Mayor Javier M. Gonzales. “Santa Fe is also full of public art. The city is designed to be safe, creative and inspiring for young and old, families of all kinds and everyone else that comes to see us.”

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Interesting, sustainable places are being created and offer a different experience time after time.

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DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS A Vibrant and Walkable Community

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lose your eyes and imagine living, working, or playing in Downtown Las Vegas. As the original heart of the city, downtown is a walkable, urban environment where innovative new businesses co-exist alongside historic landmarks; where book stores, record stores, coffee shops and restaurants flourish next to cultural institutions, and you’ll find both co-working spaces and an amazing outdoor collection of murals and installation pieces by internationally-recognized artists.

The list of people, entities, and businesses who have contributed to downtown’s revitalization is far too long to fully list. So many people across downtown’s varied, unique districts have worked hard for the good of all, under the belief that a rising tide lifts all ships; the people have lived in downtown neighborhoods for decades, never giving up on the area, as well as those who have seen more recent revitalization efforts and made the move.

And there are those people and companies who have seen downtown revitalization efforts start to work and have made their own investments in the area, bringing a new approach, and new development, to help make downtown a diverse, vibrant neighborhood.

Downtown Project is a privately-funded, for-profit enterprise dedicated to helping revitalize part of downtown Las Vegas through investment in small businesses; tech startups; real estate and development; and arts, culture and education. This is accomplished by inspiring and empowering people to follow their passions to create a vibrant, connected urban core.

As Downtown Project has grown, they’ve found it important to define their company core values as a reminder of what drives their work, day in and day out; Make Epic Happen, Embrace Adventure, Do What’s Right, Come Together.

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Downtown Las Vegas is a place to experience new things and the businesses differentiate themselves with unique qualities that help them truly stand out. Community developers care about stories, experiences and emotions per square foot. The goal is to incorporate a sense of discovery into all of projects, lending different elements of surprise throughout the footprint.

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Located in the heart of Downtown Las Vegas on Fremont Street between 6th and 7th Streets, The Market combines a fullscale urban grocery shopping experience with an intimate café setting. The Market features traditional groceries, fresh produce, exceptional coffee and pastries, gourmet sandwiches, craft beer and wine, a carefully curated hot and cold salad bar and a selection of enticing grab-and-go meals, sides and snacks prepared daily.

Hydrant Club

The Hydrant Club unleashes a new experience for urban dog living. It’s a membership-access facility that revolves around dogs and their owners. Equal parts off-leash play space, structured exercise environment, daycare, training and boarding, Hydrant Club takes a fresh approach to the idea of traditional dog parks or dog facilities by emphasizing the importance of being directly engaged with your dog. All dogs must have current vaccinations and pass a behavioral assessment before entry.

9th Bridge School

9th Bridge School is an innovative early childhood / elementary school that focuses on creativity and entrepreneurship.

Students engage in hands-on and meaningful learning experiences through project-based learning, which incorporates academic and developmental content based on students’ interests. Founded in 2013, 9th Bridge School is located in a historical building, which has been renovated to promote exploration, collaboration, and experiential learning.

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How Livable Are Our Local Communities?

Local Livability Index Scores

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he AARP Public Policy Institute developed the Livability Index as a web-based tool to measure community livability. Users can search the Index by address, ZIP Code or community to find an overall livability score, as well as a score for each of seven major categories. Scores range from 0 to 100. Users can also customize the Index to place higher or lower emphasis on the livability features of most importance to them. The website provides resources to help consumers and policymakers use livability scores to effect change in their communities.

It is the first tool of its kind to measure livability broadly at the neighborhood level for the entire country, and it is intended to inform and encourage people to take action to make their communities more livable.

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HEALING THE HARD STUFF Natural Approaches Resolve Major Illnesses

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lthough natural health enthusiasts may recognize alternative healing modalities as a preferred approach to treatment, in the face of major health issues, even they tend to join the crowd that’s turning first to conventional medicine.

Thus, many gentler modalities described in The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, co-authored by doctors of naturopathy Michael T. Murray and Joseph Pizzorno, remain largely untapped resources. Ignored because they are unsupported by traditional sciencebased medicine, holistic measures such as acupuncture, energy medicine, essential oils, herbs, detoxification, health-promoting diets, homeopathy, prayer and meditation, supplementation, yoga, massage and naturopathy are sacrificed in favor of often painful medical procedures and prescription drugs which can’t claim to permanently cure anything and can have many harmful side effects.

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“A patient that dabbles in holistic medicine for minor health issues such as indigestion, headache or insomnia often turns to conventional methods after receiving a serious diagnosis such as diabetes, heart disease or cancer because they are scared,” observes holistic physician Dr. Wendy Warner, medical director of Medicine in Balance, in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. The co-author of Boosting Your Immunity for Dummies suggests that relatively few people turn to natural solutions for both preventive and therapeutic measures because they’re unaware they exist.

Integrative oncologists and endocrinologists that are aware of the benefits of natural complementary methods are scarce. Relatively few conventional doctors are educated in functional medicine. “Yet complementary modalities such as acupuncture, massage and some essential oils can support the immune system and help an individual deal with stress experienced from coping with their illness,” says Warner.

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Rob Wergin, an experienced energy medicine practitioner, speaks from experience regarding clients that consult him for lifethreatening diagnoses. “When I see them, they’re desperate and have exhausted all conventional methods. I’m their lastditch effort,” remarks Wergin. The most frequent reason he hears is, “My family, friends and doctor told me not to waste my money on charlatans.”

“People find it challenging to put faith in natural methods and are nervous about going against a doctor’s advice until they feel or see positive results; even these may not provide sufficient motivation to continue with alternative treatments,” he says.

“I believe this is the result of the influence of pharmaceutical ads promising results, the medical community’s belief in proof solely through clinical trials, websites like Quackwatch. com and well-meaning friends insisting that the conventional route is the only way to go. It’s sad to see the gravity of these influences pulling clients back into solely believing in the Western model of medicine,” says Wergin.

Ann Lee, a doctor of naturopathy, acupuncturist and founder of the Health for Life Clinic, Inc., in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, notes, “This mindset continues to get reinforced by insurance companies that do not cover alternatives. Paying out of pocket for medical expenses also influences a patient’s choices.”

Kelly Noonan-Gores and Adam Schomer, director and producer, respectively, of the documentary film HEAL, suggest that unconscious conditioning plays the biggest role in an individual’s choices.

“We are deeply conditioned to view medical specialists and prestigious medical institutions as the ones with all the answers.

Sometimes they do and sometimes they

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don’t,” says Noonan-Gores, who intends to have her film awaken viewers to the possibilities of alternative paths of healing. As just one other example noted in the film, thousands have used the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), tapping on their body to help release the trauma and stress often associated with illness.

“Before, I wasn’t familiar with EFT, which I continue to use and benefit from. However, despite everything I’ve learned, I can’t give up on all Western medicine, put my faith in alternatives and let my intuition and faith guide me to healing. It’s easier to be skeptical than to have faith,” Lee says.

Resistance to Change

Sheila Tucker, a resident of Navarre, Florida, has been a registered nurse for 20 years, practicing in hospital settings such as critical care, emergency and administration. “I know and understand doctors, surgeries and pharmaceutical treatments and hospitals,” says Tucker, who recalls that throughout her life she was taught to believe in a system that suddenly stopped working for her.

“In 2014, I was dying from a rare autoimmune condition, requiring fulltime care, and planning my funeral.

Doctors had tried everything, yet my health continued to decline. When I saw a friend’s Facebook posts about her use of essential oils, I was curious, but reluctant to reach out, and didn’t want anyone to know that I called her for advice,” recalls Tucker.

“Shortly after my friend arrived with her oils, my husband came home with our daughter, who had strep throat and a fever. She made us promise to use selected oils through the night and prayed with us.” Tucker attributes the miracle of her daughter’s turnaround the next morning to shifting her paradigm and opening her up to believing in the healing power of essential oils.

Thanks to her friend and role model, Tucker learned how to use therapeuticgrade oils, supplements and a healthy diet to cleanse her body of the heavy toxic load accumulated from several years of expensive drug treatments. Today, she is a healthy and enthusiastic advocate, and her personal results opened the eyes of her physician to the point where she also shifted her own philosophy of healing.

Tucker now offers educational classes in her office and online through her

“The conventional medical community wants to maintain the model in which they have heavily invested centuries of time, energy and money. Patients that investigate integrative and complementary medicine may resist hearing that in order to get well, they might need to change their worldview and lifestyle, take a leave of absence from their job, develop a spiritual practice, exercise or maybe even leave a toxic relationship,” says Schomer.

“Conventional medicine says take this pill and keep living your life the same way,” says Schomer. “We are not demonizing doctors, pharmaceuticals or the medical system. We simply believe that individuals are more empowered to heal when they take control of their health.”

Eva Lee, a resident of Los Angeles featured in the documentary, suffers from a rare and unpredictable form of blistering skin inflammation. “I’ve tested negative for faulty genes and all sorts of rare viruses and bacteria, which helped point me towards holistic methods. So far, following the directives of Dr. Mark Emerson, a chiropractor specializing in nutrition, in Maui, Hawaii, who I met while filming, has helped my body become healthier and deal with inflammation levels that rapidly reduced as soon as I detoxed and eliminated meat and dairy from my diet,” says Lee. Still, it’s hard for her to accept that her condition could be due to the type of stress and suppressed emotions that Anthony William explores in his book Medical Medium: Secrets Behind Chronic and Mystery Illness and How to Finally Heal.

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website FloridaOilsRN.com that reaches hundreds of individuals worldwide. She advises, “Reach out to people that you see are having positive results with a different healing system than yours. Ask them to show, help and teach you. I’ve seen many people restored to health by using methods that science is only beginning to understand.”

It’s a Marathon

“Outside of any dominant paradigm, it’s easier to cast suspicion than to make curious inquiry and, over time, working within a dominant worldview creates polarity, the antithesis of ‘wholism’. An inclusive approach integrates all medical and complementary approaches, as well as interaction with the natural world,” says Patrick Hanaway, a family physician and founder of Family to Family Medicine, in Asheville, North Carolina.

Hanaway, the former director of medical education for the Institute for Functional Medicine and the first medical director at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, explains, “Doctors have a rigorous job filled with responsibility. Change is difficult and investigating vastly different ways of practicing medicine requires a degree of curiosity and openness. I am heartened by thought leaders and heads of top medical schools who are presently opening up to functional medicine, natural medicine and complementary approaches.”

“The paradigm shift we are ushering in has been 50 years in the making,” assesses Hanaway. “Some medical professionals are immersed in a polar view of right and wrong, offering personal attacks and disparaging comments to maintain control of the dialogue. This is not appreciated by patients who look to the doctor as a teacher—the Latin docere means to teach.

“The movement to change medicine and the cultural paradigm of healing is a marathon, not a sprint, and those of us involved are prepared to stay the course.”

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LindaSechrist.com.

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Which animals are most often displaced by development so that we now share space with them?

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Deer, raccoons, alligators and coyotes are common neighbors, depending on where you live. The deer population used to be controlled by natural predators like wolves; without wolves, deer can overpopulate.

The best thing to remember is that animals go where there’s a food supply.

Gardens attract deer; cat or dog food left out brings raccoons. Coyotes and alligators must lose their fear of humans in order to eat. Don’t feed, tease or interact with them. Take photos from a distance.

Call your local government animal agency for help or referral to a licensed animal rehabber before “rescuing” an abandoned baby; mothers often spend periods of time away hunting for food.

Why are some animals in danger of being killed on sight?

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eter Gros, co-host of the original Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom TV show, wildlife expert and environmental conservationist, now educates groups of young people that spend more time on their handheld devices than they dooutdoors. His message impresses upon the next generation the importance of wildlife and open spaces as they gift us with heartfelt awe and balance, and engage us with nature to offset manmade lives.

His 30 years of field experiences include serving as a wildlife lecturer and licensed U.S. Department of Agriculture exhibitor. An active member of the American Zoo and Aquariums Association and the Zoological Association of America, Gros is also on the board of directors of the Suisun Marsh Natural History Association and a trustee for the Cheetah Conservation Fund. He lives in Seattle and spends time in national forests when not speaking to groups.

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We react to snakes, wolves and bats from a place of unfounded fears: snakes don’t have facial expressions, are seen as cold or slimy and move quickly; wolves are dangerous; bats can tangle in your hair. These are all tall tales. Animals want to avoid us.

We’ve reacted to our own fears with needless snake roundups, bounties on wolves and panic when a tiny bat swoops by. Historically, there have been no attacks on humans by wolves, and reintroducing them into Yellowstone National Park has restored a natural balance. Snakes keep disease-carrying rodents away. Bats use their radar to steer clear.

We need to understand each animal’s purpose and place in nature. Feeding wildlife corrupts natural behaviors and removes their fear of humans. When we deem them a nuisance or inconvenient, we treat them like they’re disposable and have no value.

It’s better for everyone to enjoy the fact that animals are there and keep our distance.

Who else is working to educate people about the importance of wildlife and habitat?

Zoos used to be concrete-enclosed collections of animals. Now they are education centers, offering enrichment programs and improved natural habitats to keep the animals active and interested.

Waterfalls, swimming pools, trees, puzzles and toys that prompt animals to mimic hunting behaviors help keep a resident animal’s mind and body active.

Breeding programs help maintain endangered species. We’re able to study and learn about a species while caring for them. One breeding program I worked with focused on spotted and striped big cats: the leopards and tigers. In another, we used incubators to hatch eggs among a threatened ostrich population. In Big Sur, California, condors have been raised with puppets so they wouldn’t imprint on humans before being released. Nature and science centers across the country are also teaching people about the importance of animals.

What makes you hopeful for the future?

Each of us can make a daily difference in preserving our natural world. I’ve been fortunate in being able to showcase wild animals, help endangered or protected species and share what I’ve learned in educational forums.

Good news includes sighting of the black-footed ferret, once thought to be extinct. Mountain lions are recovering. We are learning from past mistakes. A big lesson is that what nature provides isn’t in endless supply, so we must be wise and frugal with all of our natural resources.

What are you most passionate about?

No one should have a wild or exotic animal as a pet. The animals I show to audiences were bottle-raised or rescued. They can’t be released and so have become animal ambassadors. When people see them, they better understand the importance of nature and wildlife to people and the planet. I’m passionate about preserving wildlife and open spaces.

Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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rom red carpets to Teen Vogue magazine, the natural beauty trend has taken the industry by storm. Consumer whims may have sparked its beginnings more than a decade ago, but demand is now spiking profits into the billions.

“Consumer need is influencing retailers to offer cleaner formulas reflecting firm eco-values,” says Karen Behnke, the pioneering entrepreneur who founded Juice Beauty, in San Rafael, California. Behnke aimed to create meaningful change in the industry when she assembled her dream team 13 years ago. The company now owns a trailblazing patent and sets the standard for clinical organics.

“We’re excited that traditional department stores such as Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus and Holt Renfrew are adding our products to their beauty departments,” says Behnke, who attributes Juice Beauty’s tremendous growth in recent years to a surge of interest in chemical-free, luxury alternatives.

Natural Replaces Toxic A recent Green Beauty Barometer online survey revealed that more than half of women want their skincare products to be all-natural, a result likely driven by the scientific information age (see KariGran.com/pages/greenbeauty for details). Reputable scientific studies revealing parabens in breast cancer biopsies have demonstrated that everything applied to the skin also enters the bloodstream, hence the effectiveness of dermal nicotine and birth control patches. Thus, it can be alarming to realize that the average woman will unknowingly consume seven pounds of lipstick containing petroleum-based emollients, synthetic preservatives and artificial dyes during a lifetime, undoubtedly another reason consumers are switching to natural options.

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Katey Denno, a Los Angeles makeup artist to the stars, noticed cosmetic red flags early in her career. “The first time I turned over a palette that most makeup artists carry and saw specific colors that couldn’t be used on eyes or lips, I was confused; if something isn’t safe for lips or eyes, how can it be good for any part of us?” queries Denno, who switched from social work to makeup artistry 11 years ago. “The change in the industry has been substantial.

Now green is mainstream, and most artists have included some green beauty brands in their kits.”

Millennials continue to drive consumer demand for higher standards. “Retailers understand that the skincare/makeup landscape is changing,” advises Behnke.

“Traditional brands are no longer attracting younger consumers that are demanding organic, clinically validated products.”

Denno concurs, stating, “The spotlight on clean products comes from the growing acknowledgement that we can and must do all we can to lower our overall toxic load.”

Demand Escalates Women are fueling the natural beauty movement, yet more men than ever are also seeking healthy alternatives.

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“The important thing is to show up. It’s about participation, not breaking personal bests,” Pullen continues. Kids can play a game while running, such as silently counting steps, trees or other runners.” Mindfulness can also include sharing how it feels to run and meeting challenges along the way.

Bloom suggests tuning in to nature. “Being in beautiful surroundings or watching for animals can promote mindfulness,” he says. “It can be spiritual.”

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ombining regular exercise with quality family time can be an enjoyable and fun way to realize a healthier lifestyle.

Running together in fresh air, preferably in natural settings, allows children as young as 5 to safely join in.

Physical and Emotional Perks

Families and coaches agree that running benefits both body and psyche. “Running as a family is an incredibly bonding experience, putting aside some of the usual conflicts and perceived hierarchies and just coming together,” says William Pullen, a London, England, psychotherapist and author of Running with Mindfulness: Dynamic Running Therapy (DRT) to Improve Low-mood, Anxiety, Stress, and Depression. “Running also gives us a place where we can develop skills like building confidence and competency.”

Marc Bloom, of Princeton, New Jersey, author of Young Runners: The Complete Guide to Healthy Running for Kids From 5 to 18 and The Runner’s Bible, concurs, stating, “Running as a family can give parents the opportunity to be good role models by instilling values of health, fitness and togetherness.”

Experts emphasize the fun factor. Pullen encourages both parents and kids to get out of their heads and into their bodies.

“Concentrating on breath, posture, sensation and location all help make running mindful,” he suggests.

For beginners, experts recommend approaching running as a desirable pastime and adopting a slow, easy pace. “Always make running fun, not a chore,” encourages Bloom. “Frame it as being outside, playing and sharing with friends and family. Make a game of it as much as possible.”

Whether a family chooses to run in the park or in a community race, experts stress the importance of not setting goals.

“Make it pleasurable. Don’t worry about time and distance. Start with short distances, maybe a block or two for novice runners or very young children,” advises running coach Jeremy Sanders, from Winchester, Virginia. “Be patient. Some days, the kids will get cramps. They may whine or get moody. Other days, they will be happy and content. Don’t let one bad run ruin the opportunity to try again another time.”

Running coaches and seasoned runners agree that it is wise to tailor runs according to age and fitness levels. “Kids can begin at school age, 5 or 6; but start them with a few minutes and then add more, up to 15 minutes to a half an hour or so a few days a week. Always mix in sprints for short attention spans. Keep it simple. No fancy running shoes are needed when starting, just regular sneakers,” advises Bloom. “For teens, 30 to 45 minutes at a time a few times a week is fine, provided that they have bona fide running shoes.”

Inspiration

Finding inspiration as a family can include running for worthy causes; most communities host charity runs. “This can become a focal point for getting in shape, raising money and running for the greater good, not just yourself,” says Bloom.

Mindful running presents regular opportunities to explore new places, focus on details that often go unnoticed and make exercise an active meditation for all involved. “Show kids how to notice what is going on around them when they run,” suggests Pullen. “You can read up and educate yourselves on trees, geology or the change of seasons so they feel a powerful sense of connection and freedom.”

Whether running as a family is motivated by a desire to stay fit, get someplace or simply share more quality time, being in the present moment is most important. “Life is not about striving all the time,” exhorts Pullen. “Take the kids out. Keep it fun and make it into an adventure.”

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist.

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PERSONALIZED HEALTH CARE

Functional Medicine Leads the Way

by Linda Sechrist

Historical Overview During the last 25 years, a less drug-based grassroots model for dealing with chronic illnesses in the U.S. has emerged. First labeled holistic, the movement gained momentum as alternative approaches morphed into being considered complementary to conventional medicine, warranting studies by the National Institutes of Health. Responding to public interest, an integrative model of care that focuses on the whole person has taken root in medical institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic, in Ohio.

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The latest evolution to a systemsoriented, patient-focused clinical model of functional medicine, which seeks to address causes of illness, rather than simply treat symptoms, has been garnering increasing interest by the public and pioneering medical professionals. It’s now maturing into personalized functional medicine.

New Standard of Care One of the best-prepared, traditionally trained medical professionals in explaining this approach is Jeffrey S. Bland, Ph.D.,

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recognized as the father of functional medicine, and author of The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer and Happier Life. He co-founded, with his wife, Susan, the Institute for Functional Medicine, in Washington, which provides a system geared to understanding the complexity of chronic illness and design individualized programs for more effective healing.

“Medical science didn’t have the advanced technology 25 years ago to perform the research that now helps us better understand the complexity of chronic illness, as well as our present ecological view of the body. Today we’re examining how all the networks of our biology intersect in a dynamic process that creates health when in balance or disease when out of balance,” attests Bland, whose career has focused on searching for a unifying principle behind all healing that can be used to discern the best possible therapy for specific individuals.

Incorporating what he learned from Linus Pauling, Ph.D., two-time Nobel Prize laureate, and Lee Hood, M.D., Ph.D., as well as systems biology and practicing lifestyle medicine, Bland founded the nonprofit Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute (PLMInstitute.org) in 2012.

Seeking to transform the entire medical approach to chronic illness, the Seattlebased organization is a virtual and onsite hub for health professionals, researchers, educators and the public to share ideas and converse about how personalized functional medicine can be delivered to everyone as an improved standard of care.

Role of Genetics The National Human Genome Research Institute, in Bethesda, Maryland, maintains that an evolved approach to medicine starts with using an individual’s genetic profile to determine the best path to preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases. By 2003, scientists had delivered the first essentially complete sequence and map of all the genes in the human body.

Three decades ago, the medical fraternity had few reliable explanations for the origins of chronic health issues. Today, accepted factors include predispositions for a specific disease related to an individual’s genome, along with contemporary epigenetic influences such as nutrition, environment and lifestyle.

None of these elements, however, necessarily define our destiny.

“This genomic personalized medicine approach is creating friends among all healing arts practitioners because it facilitates our using information to design a less-toxic environment, lifestyle, diet and treatment to meet an individual’s specific needs and particular circumstances that led to a disease,” says Bland.

“Diseases are only names assigned to a collection of symptoms,” says Bland. “They don’t indicate how the individual became afflicted. If 10 patients with Type 2 diabetes each had epigenetic variations that triggered getting the condition, it would be unwise to treat them all the same; it’s far better to treat those factors that specifically led to the disease.”

Addressing the concern that genetic test results might be used to deny someone health insurance, Bland notes, “This is a significant misunderstanding about genetic testing. Our genes

don’t tell us how we are going to die. They tell us how we should live. Understanding how our genes can help us live to 100 is a model of enlightenment. Those that practice this systems biology approach are counting on functional personalized medicine becoming the updated standard of care.”

Physicians often offer genetic testing services. At-home DNA testing can be done using a saliva collection kit mailed to a laboratory, offering both ancestry and health information that must be interpreted by an informed professional.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

Connect at LindaSechrist.com.

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Fish. Salmon, halibut, mackerel and tuna help boost the production of vitamin B6, which helps make melatonin. A recent study from the University of Pennsylvania published in Scientific Reports found that eating more fish led both to better sleep and improved cognitive function in children.

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etting enough sleep—or not—has a trickle-down effect. A study in the Journal of Obesity shows that good quality shut-eye helps us reduce stress, lose weight and function better.

Research also shows that most Americans would be healthier, happier and safer going about their daily activities if they slept 60 to 90 more minutes each night, according to the American Psychological Association. A consistent sleep routine helps enable a good night’s rest, with activities like going to bed at the same time whenever possible; shutting down the Internet, email and text messaging at least an hour before bedtime; and limiting intake of caffeine and alcohol.

Another best practice is eating foods that help us relax, fall and stay asleep. Four primary sleep-promoting vitamins and minerals naturally found in foods are tryptophan, magnesium, calcium and vitamin B6. Some of these help the body produce melatonin, the hormone responsible for regulating the body’s sleep/wake patterns called circadian rhythms. Others enhance serotonin, which carries nerve signals and relays messages in the brain related to mood and sleep.

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Some foods are naturally packed with these essential vitamins and minerals, and eating certain foods at certain times can help us tip the scale towards a successful night of restful sleep.

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Kiwi. Full of vitamins C and E, serotonin and folate, kiwi can help us sleep longer. In a study at Taipei Medical University, in Taiwan, researchers had participants eat two kiwifruits one hour before bedtime for four weeks. Total sleep time improved by 13.4 percent.

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Soy. In a Japanese study published in the Nutrition Journal, researchers surveyed 1,076 participants between 20 and 78 on how often they ate soy products, which are rich in sleep-enhancing isoflavones.

Those that ate the most soy foods enjoyed deeper, more sustained sleep. Researchers concluded that soy’s isoflavones help regulate the sleep/wake cycle.

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Fiber-rich foods.

Choices such as chia seeds, nuts and whole grains help promote restorative “slowwave” sleep, according to the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.

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Calcium-fortified yogurt. According to Dr. William Sears, a pediatrician in Pasadena, California, and author of The Baby Sleep Book: The Complete Guide to a Good Night’s Rest for the Whole Family, “Calcium helps the brain use the amino acid tryptophan to manufacture the sleep-inducing substance melatonin. This explains why dairy products, which contain both tryptophan and calcium, are some of the top sleep-inducing foods.”

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Tart cherry juice. A study by the University of Rochester, in New York, found that older adults drinking two, eightounce servings of tart red cherry juice daily, one in the morning and one at night for two weeks, enjoyed moderate sleep improvement, comparable to taking the herb valerian and melatonin.

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a peak two hours later; pineapple juice and orange juice also raised those levels.

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Walnuts. Eating a handful of walnuts an hour before bedtime provides fiber- supporting, restorative, slow-wave sleep, concluded a study in the journal Nutrition. Plus, walnuts are a good source of tryptophan, which helps make serotonin and melatonin; University of Texas researchers also found that walnuts contain their own source of melatonin.

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Dark leafy greens.

Kale, spinach and collard greens are among the magnesiumrich greens that can help us de-stress and go to sleep, says Dr. Raj Dasgupta, a professor of pulmonary and sleep medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles.

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Almonds and dates. Nerina Ramlakhan, Ph.D., a London sleep therapist and author of Fast Asleep but Wide Wake: Discover the Secrets of Restorative Sleep and Vibrant Energy, counsels her clients to start at breakfast by eating eight almonds and two dates. These two fiber-rich foods are able to slowly help produce melatonin for later in the day.

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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We Need Clean Waters

Streams and Rivers Are Life Links

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reeks, streams and rivers flow into ponds, lakes and oceans, carrying pollution.

Keeping large bodies of water clean starts with local waterways.

As awareness of this need rises, some rivers in Africa, India, New Zealand and elsewhere are being protected and recognized as living entities, with rights, values and the legal status of people. While court cases brought by commercial interests are challenging such decisions, progress continues on many fronts.

Cleanup Success Stories

“The Fox River’s been our treasure since Native Americans paddled there,” says Barbara Smits, part-owner of Old Northwest Frontier Tours, provider of self-guided auto, bicycle and walking tours via eBook, in De Pere, Wisconsin. “To see people sail, boat, ice fish or sightsee here again is a joy.” The Fox River Cleanup Project, a multi-year effort covering 13 miles that began in 2009, reduces the health and environmental risks from polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) in the sediment.

Lake Winnebago, source of the lower Fox River, is currently stewarded under the 2000 Lake Sturgeon Management Plan. Recent meetings have sought citizen input for updates in managing sturgeon stock.

In Athens County, Ohio, Michelle Shively, in Trimble, is Sunday Creek’s watershed coordinator. “Every minute, 850 to 1,000 gallons of polluted water from an underground mine pool flows into the creek, turning the water orange from iron waste. Once the iron is removed, you need to do something with it,” she says.

Guy Riefler, Ph.D., an associate professor of civil engineering, and John Sabraw, professor of art and chair of a painting and drawing program, both with Ohio University, in Athens, found a way to wash, dry and pulverize recovered iron. It will be sold to Gamblin Artists Colors to make oil paints for artists in mustardy ochre, rusty red and violet tones.

Not yet widely available, 500 sample tubes of Reclaimed Earth Violet were featured at an initial fundraiser. “Cleaning water is expensive, but now we’ve turned the problem into a method to fund more work,” says Shively.

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Throughout history, river dams have been built to provide power or irrigation, prevent flooding and provide municipal water needs. Of approximately 80,000 three-foot-tall or higher U.S. dams, only about 2,500 produce hydropower. Removal of old dams no longer serving their original function can restore entire watershed ecosystems, provide habitat for fish and wildlife, add jobs, improve water quality, reinstate natural sediment and nutrient flow, and save taxpayer dollars.

Built in 1929 and abandoned after World War II, demolition of an Eklutna River dam, in Alaska, began in 2016.

Curtis McQueen, an Eklutna tribal leader and CEO of Eklutna Inc., which now owns the dam, reported that 300,000 cubic yards of sediment had amassed there, along with junked cars, TVs and other trash.

The tribe is the first in the nation to be involved in such a massive project, intended to restore its historic salmon population.

In 2017, dams were removed in Alaska, California, Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin.

A map at Tinyurl.com/DamRemovals shows dams taken down since 1916.

“The good news is that in meetings like the St. Louis River Summit, in Superior, Wisconsin, in March, clean water

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wasn’t viewed only in a strictly scientific sense, but added the human factor to produce more diverse solutions,” says Wallace J. Nichols, Ph.D., the Monterey Bay, California, author of Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do. “The bad news is that most projects are funded, directly or indirectly, by the federal government.

Cuts add challenges and stress to looking for solutions.”

Cities like Pittsburgh, Superior and Duluth are among many that are protecting, restoring and rejuvenating riverfronts with increased public access, thus rekindling residents’ love for and recognition of the mental and physical benefits provided by their waterways.

“We’re in a period of big ideas,” says Nichols. Two can be easily implemented.

First, he explains, don’t build right on the water; instead, sit in the “second row”.

Second, gain perspective by experiencing changes in waterways.

“One way to do this is to spend an hour a day, or even an hour a week, in, on or near the water. Take someone new with you each time,” suggests Nichols. “You’ll see how best to value, promote and defend our right to clean water.” Then teach the kids.

Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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HEALTHY SUMMER HYDRATION Kids Love These Homemade Drinks

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t day camp or the pool, on the playing field or in the backyard, kids can get really thirsty, especially as temperatures climb. Although filtered water is always a good choice, sugary, carbonated, artificially colored and flavored beverages can be tempting. Having homemade options ready can entice kids to stay hydrated in a healthy way.

Clued-in Professionals “As a sports nutritionist and mother of active kids, I know there’s a lot of misinformation out there, and I get all kinds of questions from parents about what drinks are best for kids,” says Jackie Berning, Ph.D., a registered dietitian, sports nutrition consultant and professor of health science at the University of Colorado, in Colorado Springs. “Parents need to know that all beverages are not created equal when it comes to hydrating them. The best [healthful] beverages taste good when your child is active, so encourage their drinking more of them,” she says.

According to the National Alliance for Youth Sports, the recommended beverage contents for active kids during sports and other activities should contain at least 100 milligrams (mg) of sodium and at least 28 mg of potassium per eight ounces. It should be noncarbonated.

We asked two moms keen on nutrition how they include these elements in drinks that kids will like.

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views herself as both a lover of food and a control freak. The Denver, Colorado, recipe blogger started off making food for her baby and toddler. As her kids grew and their nutritional needs changed, she created new recipes, including healthy sports drinks that both balance electrolytes and hydrate.

While Elliette loves water and has no trouble staying hydrated, Parker loves juice, so Mom had to “make something that looks like juice, but is healthy,” says Olivier. Four main ingredients are a little frozen fruit left over from breakfast smoothies, a bit of honey for sweetening, a dash of Himalayan sea salt and water, or herbal tea or coconut water. She might also add fresh mint, ginger or other natural flavorings (BabyFoode.com).

Heather Dessinger, a mom of three and blogger of recipes and natural mothering tips from Santa Fe, Tennessee, makes a drink based on coconut water with lime juice, raw honey and sea salt for older kids that play soccer or other warm-weather sports.

Dessinger describes herself as a researcher and healthy living DIY fan (Mommypotamus.com).

With homemade drinks, we know exactly what is—and what isn’t—in them. They can be made in batches and kept in the refrigerator. Dessinger relates, “I’ve found that when I make a batch with honey, which is naturally antimicrobial, and store it in the coldest part of the fridge, my homemade sports drink lasts for at least a week.”

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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s of last year, 90 million dogs lived in American homes. Including cats, birds, fish, small animals and reptiles, the grand total is 393 million, reports the American Pet Products Association. Pets are considered family members by 95 percent of their people. Accordingly, pets are a key consideration in choosing a friendly place to live or visit.

The personal finance website WalletHub analyzed the most pet-friendly U.S. cities encompassing criteria inclusive of access to veterinarians and cost, pet insurance rates, pet-friendly restaurants, pet-centric businesses, dog parks and animal shelters. SmartAsset, a personal finance technology company, ranked cities by dog parks, pet-friendly restaurants and stores, walkability, weather and housing costs. Unsurprisingly, many high picks are in warmer climates.

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says Alexandra Bassett, a professional dog trainer and owner of Dog Savvy Los Angeles. “I hike off-leash in Runyon Canyon and we visit the Pawbar at Pussy & Pooch, a pet lifestyle boutique, to mingle and sample treats. Food is the fastest way to make a dog comfortable in just about any setting.”

Irvine and Carlsbad, California, and Portland, Maine, are among the first cities to ban use of toxic pesticides in public areas and homes, following pressure from local groups. Being closer to the ground and smaller in size, pets suffer adverse reactions faster than humans. Contact local environmental groups to help ban harmful insecticides and herbicides in public areas.

In Pasco County, Florida, Epperson Community homes exemplify eco- and pet-friendly planning, with open spaces and solar power-lit trails for jogging and walking. Birdhouses throughout the property welcome wild feathered friends.

A centerpiece lagoon enhances scenic walks and uses less water and energy than a traditional pool or golf course. Separate paths allocated for bikes and driverless cars keep dog walkers safe.

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Colony Cove, in Find amenable lodging friendly pups can ride along in a horse-drawn Ellenton, Florida, is at PetsWelcome.com. carriage from Doublea 55-plus retirement tree Carriage Comcommunity that alpany, in Spring Valley. Dogs are welcome to lows multiple pets, including some breeds watch or snooze through film showings at banned elsewhere. It maintains a large dog the Long Drive-In, in Long Prairie. park, and at summer’s end, dogs are wel Birgit and Jim Walker, authors of Keep come to take a dip in the pool. Further, the Your Paws on the Road: A Practical Guide to association offers mobile groomers, photos Traveling with Dogs, travel by RV in sumwith Santa and costume contests.

All species are welcome at Rose Villa mer with their three dogs to favorite stops Senior Living, in Portland, Oregon, where like Tombstone, Arizona. “Some tourist areas don’t welcome dogs, but in Tombstone, residents’ request for an off-leash dog dogs can go for stagecoach rides and down park play area was granted. One resident into a mine with you,” she says. owns two dogs, two cats and an African

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The largest-ever Canadian residential North Carolina, recommends Kimpton or project to earn Leadership in Energy and Aloft hotels. “Kimpton accepts any pet, any Environmental Design platinum certificasize, weight, breed or species. Amenities tion, Calgary’s University District, embraces include a bed, treats, a water bowl and toys ecological conservation, habitat restoration with no additional pet fee,” she says. and long-term conservation management

Salerno continues, “In Asheville, dogs principles. Designed for residents to age are allowed on the grounds of the Biltmore in place with their families, recreational Estate. The Ernest Hemingway House, in fitness amenities include on- and off-leash Key West, Florida, allows small, cat-friendly dog parks, a pet-friendly activity space and dogs. Boutiques, feed stores, wineries and paths leading to parks. art galleries may say yes to pets. Ask first Favorite Activities and make sure your pet is well-behaved.”

Sara Nick, chief content officer at Side Whether at home or traveling, families walk Dog Media, in Minneapolis, suggests can enjoy many opportunities to share new experiencing unique adventures. Dog padexperiences with pets. Just be sure they dling takes on new meaning via stand-up mind their manners to have a good time. paddleboarding with a pooch at Minnesota’s Split Rock Lighthouse and Tettegouche Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy state parks. Whatever the weather, equineat StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 1 New Paradigm Multi-Dimensional Transformation–6-7:30pm. No prerequisites.

New Paradigm Multi-Dimensional Transformation, Basic Master Class - 2-Day Certified Course. Energy arts and some of the highest energetic upgrades available to humanity. . All are welcomed to join. Hosted by Nesho. $222. The Cube Theatre. 773-993-6865. violetlighted.com

SUNDAY, JUNE 3 Children’s Creation Station–1-2:30pm. Special event: Creation Station is full of magical fun, crystals & glittery flowers, unicorns & other spirit animals. Add an envelope, for someone special in your life. Sure to make your special someone’s day. $10/child or 2/$15.Eclectic Reikiology and Metaphysical Center, 2760 Lake Sahara Dr, 106, LV. 702-463-4782. eclecticreikiology.com Mail Art & Letter Writing Social–3-5pm.

Join us in the fun world of creating mail art & send someone special a beautiful heartfelt letter.

Turn your plain envelope into a piece of mailable art. You will take home a fun postal kit. $15. Eclectic Reikiology and Metaphysical Center, 2760 Lake Sahara Dr, 106, LV. 702-4634782. eclecticreikiology.com

TUESDAY, JUNE 5 New Paradigm Multi-Dimensional Transformation–6-7:30pm.

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Hosted by Jules. Experience New Paradigm Multi-Dimensional Transformation. Guided meditation, energy share and brief lecture with Q&A. Experience energy and learn how it can benefit many aspects of your life. $222. Las Vegas Enlightenment Center. 773-993-6865. violetlighted.com “Friends or Foe”- Hauntings from the Paranormal with Dee Sheffield–6:30pm. Are you gifted and attracting spirits to you who need help? After being Haunted myself and calling in Paranormal Investigators to help me, I decided I had to know and understand more about the Paranormal. $35. Enchanted Forest Reiki Center, 2280 S Jones Blvd, LV. 702-948-4999. enchantedforestreiki

THURSDAY, JUNE 7 New Paradigm Multi-Dimensional Transformation–6-7:30pm. Two day. Hosted

by Jules. New Paradigm Multi-Dimensional Transformation, Basic Master Class - 2-Day Certified Course. Energy arts and some of the highest energetic upgrades available to humanity. $222. Las Vegas Enlightenment Center. 773-9936865. violetlighted.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 8 Crystal Grid Vision Board–6:30-8pm. This will be a fun interactive class. Everything needed to make your crystal grid vision board are all included in the cost of class. This class requires pre-registration and pre-payment as space is limited. $27. Eclectic Reikiology and Metaphysical Center, 2760 Lake Sahara Dr, 106, LV. 702-463-4782. eclecticreikiology.com NLP & Creative Self-Hypnosis Training–69pm Discover how to easily quiet the mind on command. No experience necessary. Start healing immediately at a deeper level. Get 4 hours of sleep in only 5 mins. $35. Transformation, 8871 W Flamingo Rd, LV. 702-659-2390. transformvegas.com

SATURDAY, JUNE 9 MCKS Pranic Healing Level I with Joseph Wong–9am-5pm. Two day. In Pranic Healing Level 1, you learn the basics of working with your energy aura, including learning to “scan,” or feel energy, to “sweep,” or clean away congested energy and to “energize” or supplement. $350.

Eclectic Reikiology and Metaphysical Center, 2760 Lake Sahara Dr, 106, LV. 702-4634782. eclecticreikiology.com Seraphim Blueprint Level 1 Certification Class With Christine Brisco–9am-5pm. Seraphim Blueprint connects the energies of the highest level of Angels, The Seraphim, to earth assisting in expansion of our consciousness. Once you receive these energies you can activate them anytime to assist you daily. $180. Enchanted Forest Reiki Center, 2280 S Jones Blvd, LV. 702948-4999. enchantedforestreiki EZ Weight Loss: Transform Emotional Eating–11am-12:30pm Learn how mentalemotional stress, fear, anger, depression, worries affect health and weight, and what to do about it. Belief system explained: when/how it’s formed. Break through outdated ‘programming’.

Includes guided imagery. $12/prepaid. $16/door.

Transformation, 8871 W Flamingo Rd, LV. 702659-2390. transformvegas.com

SUNDAY, JUNE 10 Experience New Paradigm Multi-Dimensional Transformation–6-7:30pm. Hosted by Jules.

Experience New Paradigm Multi-Dimensional Transformation. Guided meditation, energy share and brief lecture with Q&A. Experience energy and learn how it can benefit many aspects of your

life. $222. Las Vegas Enlightenment Center. 773993-6865. violetlighted.com

TUESDAY, JUNE 12 Healers Circle–6:30pm. Are you a healer? Feel you are but don’t know where to start? Could you use support in this world that questions alternative healing? Then lets come together to share, receive and grow. $8/advance. $10/door.

Alternative Pathfinders, 4045 Spencer St, B26D, LV. 702-331-7606. alternativepathfinders.com

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New Moon Blessings Ceremony–6:30pm. The New Moon energy is about new beginnings and setting intentions. Tap into the energies of Grandmother Moon and offer up your intentions for what you would like to manifest in your life. $10.

Alternative Pathfinders, 4045 Spencer St, B26D, LV. 702-331-7606. alternativepathfinders.com Guided Meditation & Oneness Blessing–7pm.

Are you ready to experience life as it was meant to be experienced? It starts with your first Oneness blessing. Receive it and start your shift into a new way of being. Awaken to Oneness. Love donation. Unity of Las Vegas, 222 S Rainbow Blvd, 215, LV. 702-546-9333. unitylasvegas.org

FRIDAY, JUNE 15 Alkalize for Weight Loss–6:30-8pm. Learn how and why to pH balance fluids in the body.

This is essential and may save a life. Includes guided imagery for easy instant memorization.

Satisfaction guaranteed or it’s free. $12/prepaid. $16/door. Transformation, 8871 W Flamingo Rd, LV. 702-659-2390. transformvegas.com Drum Circle–6:30-8pm. The rhythm of the Drum, the rhythm of the Earth, the rhythm of your Heart. Bring a drum, bring a rattle, bring your dance. This drum circle will raise your vibration and clear chakras. $15.Eclectic Reikiology and Metaphysical Center, 2760 Lake Sahara Dr, 106, LV. 702-463-4782. eclecticreikiology.com Metaphysical Movie Night–6:30pm. A movie or documentary to expand our awareness, make us question our beliefs and/or stimulate our thoughts. We’ll end with a discussion if time allows and munch on homemade popcorn as we go. Free but donations appreciated. Alternative Pathfinders, 4045 Spencer St, B26D, LV. 702331-7606. alternativepathfinders.com

SATURDAY, JUNE 16 REIKI 2nd Degree Certif. Training–10am4pm. Two day. Be attuned to 2nd Degree, which will elevate vibrations 500 times; learn 3 Sacred Reiki Symbols that will greatly enhance hands-on work and will allow powerful remote transmission. $265. Student and senior discounts available. Spring Valley, LV. 702-659-2390. transformvegas.com

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SUNDAY, JUNE 17 Sound Healing Clinic–1-2:30pm. Fathers Day. Bring Dad for a 15 minute individualized session with the crystal sonic alchemy bowls. Group setting, with the option to stay the afternoon and enjoy the sounds & vibrations. Schedule your appointment now. $15/15minute session.

Eclectic Reikiology and Metaphysical Center, 2760 Lake Sahara Dr, 106, LV. 702-4634782. eclecticreikiology.com Aura Camera & Channeling Event/Connect to Your Angels–2-5pm. This event is one of our most beloved events to hold. No one walks away untouched by what they experience Not to mention you receive physical proof of how your energetic body has been affected. $75. Enchanted Forest Reiki Center, 2280 S Jones Blvd, LV. 702948-4999. enchantedforestreiki

THURSDAY, JUNE 21 Natural Skin Care with Essential Oils–6:30pm.

Explore the natural properties of essential oils, butters, carriers and more as you learn how to create your own skin care products and leave the chemicals behind. $25. Alternative Pathfinders, 4045 Spencer St, B26D, LV. 702-331-7606. alternativepathfinders.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 22 Experience New Paradigm Multi-Dimensional Transformation–6-7:30pm. Hosted by Jules.

Experience New Paradigm Multi-Dimensional Transformation. Guided meditation, energy share and brief lecture with Q&A. Experience energy and learn how it can benefit many aspects of your life. $222. Las Vegas Enlightenment Center. 773993-6865. violetlighted.com

SUNDAY, JUNE 24 Raw Food Prep Class: Probiotics-How To Ferment–1-3pm. Experience the power of natural raw fermented food – probiotics. Learn to ferment simple foods like seeds, nuts, veggies, etc, Save on super-expensive store-brands of probiotics, whose effectiveness is questionable… especially, if not refrigerated. $20/prepaid. $25/door. Spring Valley, LV. 702-659-2390. transformvegas.com

MONDAY, JUNE 25 New Paradigm Multi-Dimensional Transformation–6-7:30pm. Experience New Paradigm Multi-Dimensional Transformation.

Guided meditation, energy share and brief lecture with Q&A. Experience energy and learn how it can benefit many aspects of your life. $222. Las Vegas Enlightenment Center. 773-993-6865. violetlighted.com

TUESDAY, JUNE 26 Crystal Mastery Workshop–10am-6pm. Three days hosted by Nesho. This master class will not only enhance connection with the crystalline nature of yourself and this reality, but also give the ability to use these crystals to one of their

highest capabilities. $555. The Cube Theatre.

773-993-6865. violetlighted.com Meet Your Spirit Guides Meditation with Carla Santucci–12pm. Have you ever wondered where your hunches come from or where to go to get positive guidance? We will balance your Chakras and take you on a journey to connect and Meet Your Spirit Guides. $22. Enchanted Forest Reiki Center, 2280 S Jones Blvd, LV. 702948-4999. enchantedforestreiki Alternative Pathfinders Discussion Group– 6:30pm. Times are troubling, stress is high and often we wonder, “What can I do about it?”

So, lets put our creative minds together and uncover positive solutions to help our planet and ourselves. $8/advance. $10/door. Alternative Pathfinders, 4045 Spencer St, B26D, LV. 702331-7606. alternativepathfinders.com

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 Discover Your Power Animal A Shamanic Journey with Ray Veach–3pm. Experience a Shamanic Journey to meet your “Animal Spirt” whom will be your friend -guide and increase your healing power. Continue to learn the many useful ways of a Shamanic journey as tools for life. $20.

Enchanted Forest Reiki Center, 2280 S Jones Blvd, LV. 702-948-4999. enchantedforestreiki CSL Southern Nevada Spiritual Living Circle–6pm. Spend an intimate evening with Practitioners Yvonne Hyde and Karen M Campbell discussing articles from Science of Mind Magazine. Spiritual seekers of every faith learn to co-create happier, richer more satisfying lives using spiritual principles. Free.

CSL Southern Nevada, Online Via https://zoom. us/j/680178687. 702-485-5050. cslsn.org

THURSDAY, JUNE 28 Full Moon Blessings Ceremony–6:30pm. The Full Moon energy is all about releasing that which no longer serves. Through ceremony and meditation we will ask Grandmother Moon to help us uncover unwanted patterns and energies to be cleansed and removed. $10. Alternative Pathfinders, 4045 Spencer St, B26D, LV. 702331-7606. alternativepathfinders.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 29 Crystal Grid Reiki Circle with Tawney Kohl and Christine Brisco–6:30pm. This beautiful event will have you sitting around a massive crystal grid filled with loving, healing, empowering energies, all while receiving Reiki.

The grid will be customized and channeled according to spirit. $5. Enchanted Forest Reiki Center, 2280 S Jones Blvd, LV. 702-948-4999. enchantedforestreiki EZ Weight Loss: Science of Food Combining– 6:30-8pm. Major Food Combining principles are explained. Naturally prevent or free yourself of digestive disorders; lose or gain weight by using

simple principles. Lose fat, rejuvenate, heal digestive issues without dieting or deprivation. $12/prepaid. $16/door. Spring Valley, LV. 702659-2390. transformvegas.com

Reiki Healing Classes Extensive Instruction

by Jay V. Jackson, LRMT Worldwide, Jackson is one of only 31 Reiki Master Teachers licensed by The International Center For Reiki Training.

JUNE 7-8 Usui / Holy Fire II Reiki I & II Certification–9am-5pm. Reiki originates from Japanese healing teachers.

Reiki healing energy is powerful yet very gentle so that it can be used for anyone in any situation. $410.

JUNE 13-15 Usui Holy Fire II ART Reiki Master Certification–9am-5pm. This class gives you the tools to teach Reiki to others and to attune them to Reiki. This class helps those who want to have a better understanding of Reiki and provides additional healing skills. $1025. Ask about payment arrangements.

Illumine Wellness 801-633-3545 Reiki-Healing-Arts.com

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Holy Fire Reiki 1 & 2 Certification – 10am-6pm.

Obtain certification on your own schedule. Reiki 1 teaches history, self-healing and attunement. Reiki 2 covers emotional and mental levels, learning to do Reiki on others and sending remotely. Reiki I/$150. Reiki II/$200. Eclectic Reikiology and Metaphysical Center, 2760 Lake Sahara Dr, 106, LV. 702-463-4782. eclecticreikiology.com

Medical Qigong – 10am-1pm. Tue-Fri. Use body movements, rhythmic breathing, visualizations and healing sounds to develop internal energy for health, vitality, mind expansion and spiritual cultivation. $10. Naturally Organic Healing Center, 1171 S Buffalo Dr, 110, LV. 702-433-3874. naturallyorganiccenter.com

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation – 6-7:30pm.

These classes are a dynamic blend of postures, breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation, which teach the art of self-healing and elevation. $18/class. $49/new members. RYK Yoga and Meditation Center, 8450 W Sahara Ave, 109, LV. rykyoga.com

sunday Sunday Morning Music, Message & Meditation – 9 am and 11am. Unity of Las Vegas is a spiritfilled church where anyone can feel at home.

Join us and feel the energy in person or via live streaming at Facebook.com/UnityChurchLV/. We are transforming lives. Love donation. Unity of Las Vegas, 8212 Sedona Sunrise Dr., LV. 702-5959349. unitylasvegas.org CSLSN Inspirational Service – 10am celebration.

9:15am meditation. All are welcome. CSL Southern Nevada is an ever-expanding global community, joyously igniting a dynamic spiritual awakening through the power of love, peace and prosperity. CSLSN is lively and is “not your-usual church.” Love offering. SL Southern Nevada, 1785 E Sahara Ave, 440, rear building, 2nd Floor, LV. 702-485-5050. cslsn.org Yoga Nidra – 7:30-9pm. Yin Yoga is a wonderful way to help prepare for meditation. It helps in going deeper within; using deep relaxing stretching and releasing blockages through breath exercises. $18/class. $49/new members. RYK Yoga and Meditation Center, 8450 W Sahara Ave, 109, LV. 702-478-9600 rykyoga.com

monday Tonic Tea and Oils – 5-6pm. Tonic Herbal Tea Elixirs are enhanced with therapeutic grade essential oils, and hold the key to exuberant wellness.

Discover how teas and oils boost your energy, moods and mind for more abundant states of BEing.

Free. Naturally Organic, 1171 S Buffalo Dr, 110, LV. 702-433-3874. naturallyorganiccenter.com 1 hour Gong Journey – 7-8:30pm A night of deep healing & relaxation. Hosted by Ashley of Vegas Tribe. $10. Happy Earth Market, 900 Karen Ave, D-102, LV. 702-757-1556. happyearthmarket.com

Here’s To Your Health Series – 10:30-11:30am.

With Dr. Mitzi Reed. Different topics each week on health and wellness. Establishing nourishing lifestyle practices, meditation and mindfulness, toxic free lifestyle, healthy and healing foods, natural remedies, getting and staying fit and healthy. $10/each. $50/all 6 paid in full at 1st class.

Naturally Organic Healing Center, 1171 S Buffalo Dr, 110, LV. 702-281-3688. naturallyorganic.com Reiki Circle – 1:30-2:30pm. Healers and those new to energy are welcome. This Reiki circle is an introduction to the world of energy healing.

Experience relaxation, fun and community. Give or receive energy. $5. Eclectic Reikiology and Metaphysical Center, 2760 Lake Sahara Dr, 106, LV. 702-463-4782. eclecticreikiology.com Relationships Class – 6-8:30pm. 8-week class.

CSL Southern Nevada heard your request. Want tools to take relationships to the next level? This class is for you. Come explore techniques to better communication, clear values and more. We even explore sex. $80. CSL Southern Nevada, 1785 E Sahara Ave, 440, rear building, 2nd Floor, LV. 702-485-5050. cslsn.org Reiki Healing/Meditation in Salt Room – 6:308pm. 1st and 3rd Tue. 1.5 hrs of Reiki healing, meditation and salt room therapy combined.

Release stress and tension. Inhale negative ions and energize respiratory system; receive customized healing. $35. Salt Room, 10624 S Eastern Ave, G, Hd. 702-243-7258. saltroomhenderson.com Yoga Nidra – 7:30-9pm. Guided by the soothing and comforting voice of your teacher, while you enter into a deep sleep but still remaining conscious and aware. Yoga-Nidra expands your consciousness allowing for a greater sense of self awareness. $18/class. $49/new members. RYK Yoga and Meditation Center, 8450 W Sahara Ave, 109, LV. rykyoga.com

wednesday Mid-Week Meditation – 12pm. Door closes at 12:05, so come early. Take a mid-week break and tap into higher wisdom to break old patterns and re-center. This is a great way to set or renew your intentions. Free ($5 energy exchange welcome).

Alternative Pathfinders, 4045 Spencer St, B26D, LV. 702-331-7606. alternativepathfinders.com

A Course in Miracles Study Group – 6pm. Join Rev. Skipper Flippin, Unity of Las Vegas member and 22-year student of A Course In Miracles, in a study of this unique, wise and important book.

All are welcome to attend these drop-in classes.

Love donation. Unity of Las Vegas, 8212 Sedona Sunrise Dr., LV. 702-595-9349. unitylasvegas.org Twin Hearts Meditation – 6:30-8pm. Works on the physical, mental and spiritual levels to open the heart and crown chakras, thereby enabling you to draw down a great amount of high-quality divine energy into the crown. Love donation, whatever guided to give. Eclectic Reikiology and Metaphysical Center, 2760 Lake Sahara Dr, 106, LV. 702-463-4782. eclecticreikiology.com Hot Hula Fitness – 7-8pm. Hot Hula Fitness® incorporates easy to perform dance movements set to the sounds of traditional Polynesian drum beats.

We isolate your larger muscle groups, increasing strength and definition to the core, glutes, quads and arms. $10. Oasis to Zen, 5715 W Alexander Rd, 140, LV. 702-491-6035. oasistozen.com Warrior Wednesday Veteran Meditation – 8-9pm. Come join Your Brothers and Sisters who have also experienced combat, as Sam guides you through an easy hour specifically designed for those who have never tried meditation. $10.

Happy Earth Market, 900 Karen Ave, D-102, LV. 702-757-1556. happyearthmarket.com

thursday Free Reiki Healing Circle – 6:30-8:30pm. An unforgettable inspirational meditative healing experience. Release stress, receive customized healing, meet wonderful people. Walk away energized and elated. Experience guided meditations with Reiki Master/Therapist of 27+ yrs. Free. Donations accepted. Transformations, 8871 W Flamingo Rd, 102, LV. 702-659-2390. transformvegas.com Tonic Teas and Oils – 5-6pm. Take an enlightening journey into superior tonic herbalism and therapeutic grade essential oils over tea and an invigorating lecture. Food is medicine and we will show you how to become your own Tea Healer.

Free. Naturally Organic, 1171 S Buffalo D, 110, LV. 702-433-3874. naturallyorganiccenter.com

friday Incinerate Your Smoking – 10am-12pm. Just imagine being able to stop smoking today! Imagine living in new ways that will fill you with energy and how much money you’ll save from not buying all the packs of cigarettes. $49. Alta Wellness Center, 6655 W Sahara, E100, LV. 702-466-2167. altawc.com Children’s Drum Circle – 11am-12pm. All ages welcome. Make music and dance together.

Learning hand drum basics to encourage confidence. Children under 5 may need help from parents. $5. Happy Earth Market, 900 Karen Ave, D-102, LV. 702-757-1556. happyearthmarket.com Qigong Artist Teacher Certification – 12:152pm. Most advanced Qigong Certification Program

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in Las Vegas available to the public. Learn a complete system of health and meditation that can be taught all over the world. Master the foundations of longevity. $25/class. $350/whole program. Naturally Organic Healing Center, 1171 S Buffalo Dr, 110, LV. 702-433-3874. naturallyorganiccenter.com Children's Story Hour – 1-2pm. A magical, mystical hour of spirit animals and crystals. We will use our imaginations and create a memory with friends and family. Free crystal for each child. $5. Eclectic Reikiology and Metaphysical Center, 2760 Lake Sahara Dr, 106, LV. 702-463-4782. eclecticreikiology.com Happy Earth Market Open Mic – 6-10pm.

All types of Earthlings welcome. 6pm: Family Friendly. 8pm: Spoken Word. 9pm: Anything Goes: Comedy. Dance. Spoken Word. Singers & Musicians, Jam with Instruments. Come share You. Free. Donations appreciated and receive blessing.

Happy Earth Market, 900 Karen Ave, D-102, LV. 702-757-1556. happyearthmarket.com

saturday Qigong with Sifu JC – 9-10am. Qigong is a self healing system that incorporates body, breath, visualizations and sounds to develop internal energy for health, vitality, mind expansion and spiritual cultivation. $10. Naturally Organic, 1171 S Buffalo D, 110, LV. 702-433-3874. naturallyorganiccenter.com Tai Chi with Sifu JC – 10am-11am. Tai Chi is a wonderful art for anyone who wants to increase strength, focus, posture. Naturally Organic, 1171 S Buffalo D, 110, LV. 702-433-3874. naturallyorganiccenter.com Alchemy Sonic Meditation – 10:30am-12pm.

Enjoy healing on a cellular level as the tones and vibrations fill the room. Alchemy bowls are infused with various crystals that reach into the soul to refresh, revitalize and renew. Bring mat and pillow. $25. Eclectic Reikiology and Metaphysical Center, 2760 Lake Sahara Dr, 106, LV. 702-463-4782. eclecticreikiology.com

Chakra Healing Yoga and Meditation – 12pm.

This is an inspiring and relaxing class. Experience yoga breathing exercises, poses and meditation with a smile and joy, in order to help bring balance to each of the main Chakras. $18/class. $49/new members.

RYK Yoga and Meditation Center, 8450 W Sahara Ave, 109, LV. 702-478-9600 rykyoga.com Herbal Tinctures, Potions & Elixirs – 1pm.

Learn about healing herbs by making and taking home your own tincture, potion or elixir.

Includes supplies. RSVP. $15. Herbal Vibrations, 450 S Buffalo Dr, 116, LV. 702-854-0910. herbalvibrations.com

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Live Gong Meditation – 10:30am. The sound of the Gong creates deep relaxation,releasing us from the torrent of thoughts our mind releases, balances the chakras, stimulates the glandular and nervous system, gives a sense of expanded awareness and higher consciousness. $18/class. $49/new members. RYK Yoga and Meditation Center, 8450 W Sahara Ave, 109, LV. 702-4789600. rykyoga.com Chen Style Tai Chi – 11am-12pm. Chen Style Tai Chi is an ancient form of martial arts where the art of health cultivation is key. Learn proper body movement, breathing exercises, moving with chi in the form and application. $15. Naturally Organic Healing Center, 1171 S Buffalo Dr, 110, LV. 702433-3874. naturallyorganiccenter.com Happy Earth Market (HEM) Community Activity Planning – 12pm. 5pm. 9pm. (Check website calendar) For those with serious interest in creating positive change in the community.

HEM needs you and our community needs you.

Free and donations receive blessing. Happy Earth Market, 900 Karen Ave, D-102, LV. 702-757-1556. happyearthmarket.com

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community resource guide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community.

AROMATHERAPY ALTERNATIVE PATHFINDERS

Melody Bartone-Helmick, MMsc, CCMA 4045 Spencer St B26D, LV, NV 89119 702-331-7606 • AlternativePathfinders.com Melody is a Certified Clinical Master Aromatherapist who provides instruction to those who are new to, sell or just love essential oils. Create your own blends in our make-n-take classes. See ad, page 35

To place your business information in the Community Resource Guide call, 702-305-5828 or reserve space online at naturalawakeningslv.com/ forms

ACUPUNCTURE VINCE LINK, OMD

2920 S Rainbow Blvd, Suite 140 Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-444-4775 D r. L i n k i s n a t i o n a l (NCCAOM) and Nevada board certified in the practice o f Tr a d i t i o n a l C h i n e s e Medicine dealing with pain management, gynecology, internal medicine, gastro, insomnia, headache, emotional disorders, allergies, Bell’s palsy and many other conditions. VinceLinkomd.com

ARTIST SPACE/VENUE HAPPY EARTH MARKET

900 Karen Ave Unit D-102, LV HappyEarthMarket@gmail,com 702-757-1556 HappyEarthMarket.com Happy Earth Market is a venue for the community to come together, create and be supported to ethically build a successful business. See ad, page 18

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Babette de Jongh 251-424-4944 HearThemSpeak.com

Telepathic communication, counseling and healing for multi-species families.

Healing with Body Talk, Reiki, Matrix Energetics and more. Plus transcript and follow-up call. See ad, page 37

ANTI-AGING OASIS TO ZEN WELLNESS CENTER & TRANSFORMATION SPA Organic Facials, Massage, Holistic Workshops & More 5715 W Alexander Rd, #145, LV 702-491-6035 • OasisToZen.com

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FOOD NOT BOMBS LAS VEGAS 1251 S. Maryland Pkwy, LV FoodNotBombsLasVegas

Food Not Bombs Las Vegas is the Vegas Valley’s local Food Not Bombs network. We are a grassroots mutual aid project based on recovering and sharing free food that would otherwise go to waste.

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HERBAL MEDICINE VINCE LINK, OMD

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HOLISTIC DENTISTS

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LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE BODY IN BALANCE LV

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Link Oriental Medicine Clinic 2920 S Rainbow Blvd, Suite 140 Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-444-4775 Meditation is mostly taught and learned for mind and body health maintenance.

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Sifu JC has been doing treatments in Las Vegas since 2008, with over 20 years experience helping others find their highest health.

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MYFASCIAL RELEASE BODY RESONANCE MYOFASCIAL WELLNESS CENTER 8724 Spanish Ridge Ave, Ste 120, LV 702-776-8881 • BodyMFR.com

Specializing in the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release. The ultimate whole body approach, mind-body treatment and missing link to healthcare.

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NEUROPLASTICITY BRAIN SOLUTIONS INC OF SUMMERLIN 1005 S Cimarron, Las Vegas, NV BrainSolutionsInc.com Info@BrainSolutionsInc.com 702-340-2248

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ORGANIC FOOD/GARDENING GARDEN FARMS

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SPIRITUAL CENTER

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