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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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MAKES A DIFFERENCE WITH PROJECT ANGELFACES

by Enrique Garcia

13 CONSCIOUS CAREGIVING

Nurture Yourself While Helping Another

by Deborah Shouse

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everal months ago, I watched my 13-year-old daughter, Ysabel, create a vegan, gluten-free, chemical-free, organic, cake recipe for my sister. As I watched in awe, I thought about her unbelievable talent for baking and was grateful and proud that she was able to step outside of her own desires and take it upon herself to make sure her zizi (“aunt” in Italian) had a treat that met all of her dietary requirements. After mixing the ingredients, Ysa asked if I would like to lick the beaters. As she handed them to me she said, “And now, the child becomes the parent.” I couldn’t help but laugh!

I am now in my 50th year and my husband, Abel, just turned 58. Although our daughters are still relatively young, we are the “old parents” at the school meetings.

It’s obvious to us that we don’t quite have the same energy as the other parents and each year, we become more aware of the importance of maintaining a good sense of balance in life. We are so busy taking care of the “should-dos” and “have-to-dos” that we forget to take care of ourselves. Inevitably, our girls will have to take on the task of caregiver for one or both of us. Hopefully, by our example they will come to realize this is a role to be taken on with honor.

In this month’s feature article, “Conscious Caregiving,” Deborah Shouse offers wise advice for family caregivers by sharing tips for a healthier, less stressful and more conscious approach to care giving—and receiving. As my daughters read it together, I hope a part stays with them so they know that it is okay to take care of themselves first. I hope you will do the same.

Having said that, I too, need to be reminded to take care of myself and ask for assistance. After a year’s respite, I’ve recently reconnected with my yoga mat and I’m finding that although the physical benefits are wonderful, it is the mental clarity that I crave most. To celebrate National Yoga Month, we’ve packed this September issue with articles about the ancient practice, inviting every body to experience the plethora of benefits that regular time on the mat can provide.

Do you know someone that is dedicating part of their life to taking care of a family member or someone that could benefit from the healing power of yoga? I encourage you to pick up an extra copy of Natural Awakenings this month and share it with a friend or loved one. Everyone can use a little reminder to strive for balance.

Namaste,

Gabrielle Wyant-Perillo, Publisher

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he fourth annual United Healthcare Children’s Foundation Teddy Bear 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk will take place September 20, at Tivoli Village. The Las Vegas Health & Fitness Chamber 5k team will be competing to support the foundation and its efforts to provide financial assistance to children that have medical needs.

Family-friendly post-race activities include shopping at vendor booths, making balloon characters, face painting and more. Donations are tax deductible.

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he annual SolarBration Solar Festival will be held from noon to 4 p.m., October 11, at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Lifelong Learning Center, blending art, technology and outreach to promote renewable solar energy, inspire conservation and support sustainable communities.

In cooperation with the Conservation District of Southern Nevada, the purpose of the festival is to combine world-class entertainment with outstanding educational opportunities in renewable energy, sustainability and community engagement.

“We promise to deliver a fun-filled family event that will be a one-stop location for everything related to going solar,” says Jon Wardlaw, district commission chairman. “We will have all the latest information regarding energy rebates, tax credits, solar financing and lots of hand-on activities for all ages.”

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n addition to an increased likelihood of achieving academic success, children that participate in game-based educational training also have a significantly lower risk of developing future cardiovascular disease, according to University of North Carolina researchers in a paper published this year in Science magazine.

Launched in the 1970s, the Carolina Abecedarian Project studied more than 100 children beginning when they were just over 4 years old. Fifty-seven focused on language skills while also receiving nutritional and health services. A control group received the same nutritional and health services, but not the early language education.

Early education turned out to be an indicator for significantly healthier individuals when they had reached the age of 30, with a lower average systolic blood pressure than those in the control group and no symptoms of metabolic syndrome—a condition related to diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Twenty-five percent of the control group had metabolic syndrome symptoms at age 30.

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Those given the 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 per day were 28 percent less likely to require antibiotics prescriptions than those taking the placebo. Those older than 70 years were 47 percent less likely to be prescribed antibiotics than the placebo group.

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Makers Agree Not to Use Cancer-Causing Chemical This year, the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) reached legal agreements with 26 major companies to discontinue using a cancercausing chemical in shampoo and personal care products, and potential agreements with more than 100 additional companies are still pending.

Cocamide diethanolamine (DEA), a synthetic chemical created from a chemical reaction between coconut oils and diethanolamine, has been used for decades in shampoos and other products as a foaming agent.

In 2012, California listed the chemical as a known carcinogen, based on assessment by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer, which evaluated skin exposure tests on animals. In 2013, the CEH brought lawsuits against companies selling products in California containing the substance without a health warning, as required under Prop 65, the state’s consumer protection law for toxic chemicals.

Note: A Think Dirty app offers information about the potentially toxic ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products and what not to buy.

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U.S. Farmers Plant More GMO Crops Farmers in the U.S. added 12 million more acres of genetically modified (GM or GMO) crops in 2013, reports Clive James, with the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications, and now lead the world in their production by volume. Even as many U.S. consumers reject foods containing GM ingredients, many farmers continue to embrace the technology.

“In general, choosing GM seed is an economic decision for farmers,” says North Dakota Farmers’ Union President Mark Watne, who grows corn, soy and wheat in Minot. “If you give them a tool to battle weeds at a reasonable cost, they adopt it.”

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Another helpful tip from BatteryUniversity.com is not to wait until cell phone power is nearly or completely depleted before recharging, because full discharges put a strain on the battery that can shorten its lifespan.

Umbra Fisk, an environmental columnist at Grist.org, advises using a power strip and even a timer as parts of a central charging area for all mobile devices to facilitate monitoring and reduce overcharging. Energy Star-qualified (EnergyStar. gov) cordless phones demand about half the energy of standard units.

Energy Star reports that the average U.S. household spends $100 annually to power devices while they are off, constituting nearly 10 percent of annual electric utility bills and amounting to an annual total of 100 billion-plus kilowatt hours of U.S. electricity consumption and more than $10 billion in annual energy costs.

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As United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon calls for heads of state to mobilize at an historic U.N. Summit on Climate Change that weekend, the people will demand action via the largest-ever climate change citizens’ demonstration. Concerned groups and individuals expect to exchange ideas, articulate common challenges and address solutions.

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Rhonda humanitarianspotlight Killough Makes A Difference with Project AngelFaces

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honda Killough learned the value of dedication and hard work at an early age. A professional dancer from the age of 14, she became a certified massage therapist at 19 and had a promising future, when fate intervened.

A traumatic motorcycle accident in 2002 left her unable to either dance professionally or maintain a career in massage therapy. She also almost lost her right arm. Due to complications, the emergency room doctor wanted to amputate, but in a haze of pharmaceuticals, floating in and out of consciousness, Killough fired her doctor and defiantly said she was going to keep her arm. The road to recovery wasn’t always easy. She has since had 19 surgeries, including on her hip, as recently as 2011.

During her rehabilitation, a social worker noticed Killough was falling into depression and suggested she start a garden. She wanted to scream, but a decade later that encouragement is what set her onto her life’s path. In 2004, her husband, Tuan, and her father, John, built a raised garden bed for her. That spring she grew “a jungle of food” and thought to herself, “Maybe I’m onto something.”

Then, as she was rehabilitating at home and attempting to walk in her driveway a little further each day, she spoke to the groundskeeper for a vacant house next door that complained about picking up thousands of pounds of rotting fruit from the ground because there were nine productive trees growing there, but no one to care for them. He hated seeing it all go to waste.

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heard a report on National Public Radio about how diabetes was disproportionately affecting poor Black, Latino and Native American kids. Their diets were limited by their social class, without proper access to fresh fruits and vegetables, and it was having a dramatic effect on their health. Learning of this injustice, along with watching so much food go to waste literally next door to her home, Killough had an epiphany. And so even with her one bad arm, she began to harvest all the fruit from the vacant yard next door and share it with her community.

So began Project AngelFaces, a nonprofit she founded “to create sustainable social change by increasing nutritional access across socioeconomic standards.”

Her main goal to reduce waste and “create infrastructure for sharing our abundance.”

Along with recovering all the potentially wasted fruit and vegetables from people’s backyards, for which she always asks permission, Killough also builds gardens with 100 percent repurposed materials rescued from the landfill for those that need them most, like at-risk youth and the elderly at Whitney Recreation Senior Center, where she implements “playful discovery of healthful nutrition,” or the developmentally disabled at New Vista (newvistanv.org), a home for intellectually

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challenged seniors where she founded a garden in 2006. Killough guesses an average year she hauls between 15,000 to 20,000 pounds, and in the summer of 2008, her biggest year, she estimates a harvest of around 45,000 pounds.

The burning question for Killough is how can we throw away almost half of the food available and still have one in five children hungry in the wealthiest nation on the planet? If even just a fraction of the 1.3 billion tons per year of food that is wasted in the Western world were recovered, we could effectively end hunger not just in America, but in the world.

So Killough is doing her part. Of broken body, yet sound heart, she moves onward and upward. What she has lost in physical mobility she has more than made up for in spiritual “fruit”. “The work is incredibly rewarding,” says Killough. “I care about the people, the gardens. I care about the increase in quality of life. That’s meaningful to me. It inspires me to keep going. Every little bit of difference makes a difference.”

Enrique Garcia is a contributing writer for Natural Awakenings – Greater Las Vegas.

For more information, visit ProjectAngelFaces.org.

keep her husband as engaged and active as possible.

When she had difficult issues to discuss, she’d make a “talking date” with him, offering choices by saying, “I’d love to chat with you. Would Tuesday before dinner or Thursday after breakfast work for you?” Before the date, she’d select a comfortable room and clear her mind by meditating, napping or mindfully sipping herbal tea. The conversations would cover anything from how to work with their health professionals to plans for his end-of-life ceremony. They agreed on strategies and worked together as a team.

Redefine Assistance

Conscious Caregiving Nurture Yourself While Helping Another

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f you’re depressed, tired or sick, your caregiving is likely to suffer,” counsels John Schall, CEO of Caregiver Action Network, in Washington, D.C., and a former family caregiver. “For the sake of your loved one, take care of yourself.”

The AARP estimates that some 34 million family caregivers provide for someone that is ill or disabled in the U.S. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, in Bethesda, Maryland, caregivers generally struggle with finding time for themselves, managing emotional and physical stress and balancing work and family responsibilities.

Experts suggest that the following seven steps can help people enjoy a healthier, less stressful and more conscious approach to care giving—and receiving.

Reframe Care

When Lori La Bey’s mom was diagnosed with dementia, the daughter initially felt she was the only family member that

could help her. However, gradually, the Minneapolis-based international caregiver advocate and founder of AlzheimersSpeaks.com learned to welcome help from others. “Being perfect gets in the way of true connections,” she observes.

Although La Bey began her caregiving out of love, the volume of related tasks soon sparked stress. That’s when she taught herself to slow down and reframe her outlook: Before going into her mom’s room, folding her laundry, scheduling healthcare practitioners and delivering dinner, La Bey paused to consciously ask: “Is Mom safe, happy and pain-free?”

Centering on those three questions reminded her that she was doing this work out of love.

Psychotherapist Diana Denholm, Ph.D., of West Palm Beach, Florida, heightened her own consciousness by learning to see caregiving as a collaborative effort. Denholm, author of The Caregiving Wife’s Handbook: Caring for Your Seriously Ill Husband, Caring for Yourself (CaregivingWife.com), sought to

“I’ll carry your luggage for you, Dad, since you’re not feeling well”… La Bey still remembers her father’s downturned mouth as she tugged the suitcase out of his hands. “I was trying to be helpful, but instead I took away his dignity and power,” she later realized. “If I had packed his bag lighter, he could have carried it like always.” When are we helping and when are we doing too much?

“Put yourself in the sick person’s shoes. Avoid doing something the person can do for himself,” agrees Denholm.

Controlling behavior changes the dynamics of the relationship and can put the caregiver in a parental role. She recommends a holistic brainstorming exercise in which the caregiver writes answers to such questions as: What am I frustrated about? What really annoys me? Why am I angry with myself?

The results offer a window to understanding our own feelings. “Feeling anger could mean we’re acting co-dependently and taking on too many responsibilities,” Denholm says. “The caregiver’s job isn’t to save the patient, but merely to support him or her in necessary ways.”

Ask for Help

“I don’t want to be a burden,” and “We’re afraid of losing our privacy,” and “I’m the only one who can take care of him; no one else can do it right,” are common concerns. “These self-limiting beliefs prevent people from reaching out for help,” says family caregiver and life coach Yosaif August, founder of Yes To Life Coaching (YesToLifeCoaching.com), in Philadel-

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August quotes a recent Johns Hopkins study that reported caregivers might improve their health “… when caregiving is done willingly, at manageable levels and with individuals who are capable of expressing gratitude.” Accepting assistance makes caregiving more manageable.

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“What do I need help with right now?”

Keep answers specific, such as, “I need someone to prepare dinner tomorrow night, mow the lawn and pick up our vitamins.”

August also suggests creating a family Declaration of Interdependence, a personal statement documenting how the family prefers to be helped, along with the attitudes and behaviors they find especially supportive. Encourage family and friends to ask these two questions: “Are you open to advice?” and “Is this a good time to talk about your spouse’s

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More than 50 percent of caregivers surveyed in a 21st-century study spearheaded by the National Alliance for Caregiving reported, “I don’t have time to take care of myself.” That can translate to a lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet and little or no respite.

“If you aren’t healthy and strong, you can’t properly care for anyone else,” says Liana Werner-Gray, New York City natural lifestyle consultant and author of The Earth Diet (TheEarthDiet.org). To begin each day, she advises drinking one cup of warm water with juice from half a lemon, explaining that stress produces acid and lemon water metabolizes as alkalinity and helps keep the body’s pH balanced.

For healthy snacks, Werner-Gray recommends easy and nutrition-rich choices like fresh fruits, green smoothies, organic nut butters and a trail mix of raw nuts, seeds and dried fruits. Save time with the smoothies by making a large batch and freezing portions to enjoy later. A basic recipe might include two handfuls of greens, such as spinach and kale, a banana and other fruits, almond milk or purified water and maybe adding flaxseed, cinnamon or goji berries. When appropriate, share the same healthboosting foods with the loved one.

Victoria Moran, of New York City, is the director of the Main Street Vegan Academy and author of a dozen books on health and well-being including Main Street Vegan and Living a Charmed Life.

She offers such conscious eating tips as eating full meals of “real” food instead of snacks; selecting beautiful foods; and ritualizing indulgences, such as a special spot for relaxing with high-quality dark chocolate and tea using good china while listening to classical music.

Stand for Exercise

Even though caregivers may feel they don’t have time to spare, Dr. Jordan D. Metzl, author of The Exercise Cure, says it’s vital to incorporate physical activity.

He recommends starting by walking 30 minutes a day for one month. If necessary, it can be done in 10-minute increments.

According to a study by Mayo Clinic Physician James Levine, Ph.D., in Scottsdale, Arizona, “Sitting is the new smoking.” Researchers have linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns that include obesity, metabolic syndrome and increased risks of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. The solution is to move more and sit less—walk while on the phone and stand up while reading. Metzl suggests a stretch break every 20 minutes. Three of his “commandments” for fitness are having fun, setting goals and minimizing sitting.

“Schedule exercise and respite breaks and make them as inviolate as a doctor’s visit,” advises Schall.

Commune with Spirit

August suggests establishing a twofold consciousness-raising ritual to welcome and appreciate life. Begin each day by showing gratitude for being alive and end it focused on forgiveness and gratitude. “When you cultivate gratitude, you notice more things to be grateful for,” says August.

La Bey concurs, and writes down at least five things she is grateful for every day. She mentally replays time with her mom and appreciates the little moments and signs of hope, like “the twinkle in Mom’s eye or the way she held hands and smiled.” This puts her in an upbeat frame of mind when she drifts off to sleep.

She also writes out her intention for the day, envisioning positive outcomes. She might affirm: “I am going to have a gracefilled day. Things will go smoothly.”

Denholm centers herself by petting her cats. Some caregivers chant or practice meditation or mindful breathing, while others might take a walk, shop, or sit quietly in a church.

Notice Blessings

La Bey discovered that her journey as a caregiver also dramatically enhanced her own life. “Mom taught me so much,” she relates. “I learned compassion and unconditional love on multiple levels.

I learned to live in gratitude, instead of loss.”

August notes, “Even in the tough times, I experienced an engaged, poignant and rich connection with my parents.”

For Denholm, treasured gifts included strengthening her communication with her husband and working as a team.

“Allowing yourself to reach out for assistance and make time for respite will deeply enrich your caregiving experience,” concludes Schall.

Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in the Caregiver’s Journey. Follow her blog at DeborahShouseWrites.wordpress. com.

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Sparking Creativity in Elders with Dementia Re-Engaging Through Art, Music and Dance

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s there a way to upend the limits of Alzheimer’s disease? Expressive therapies focus on what people can do and their successes. Cultural programs offer creative opportunities for those with dementia and their care partners.

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“Looking at art and making observations gives people living with dementia a chance to exercise their imagination and creativity,” says Susan Shifrin, Ph.D., director of ARTZ Philadelphia, part of the Artists for Alzheimer’s program founded by John Zeisel, Ph.D., and Sean Caulfield. “There are no right or wrong answers. People are enlivened, realizing they still have ideas to contribute.”

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tor then tailors a museum visit so that the most engaging works of art are viewed. A similarly beneficial at-home ARTZ experience relates to the individual’s background or interests, looking for images that tell a story about families or feature animals the loved one likes.

“Use open-ended, non-judgmental questions to discuss the art,” Shifrin suggests. “It’s all about listening to the response and encouraging the conversation.”

Musical Connections Trigger Happiness

Dan Cohen, of Brooklyn, New York, had a simple yet profound idea: Furnish people that have memory loss with an iPod loaded with their favorite music. It’s helping people nationwide reconnect with themselves through listening to their personal playlists. He has repeatedly seen how “The music transforms lives.”

Cohen notes, “Residents who were

formerly idle become engrossed in listening to their favorite music. They are empowered to choose the songs they want to hear. They become engaged as the music triggers memories. I’ve also seen the experience make people more social.” He recommends using headphones to minimize distractions. Sit together, turn on the iPod and watch for smiles of delight.

Dance Movement Integrates Souls “Dance therapy enhances connections in the brain and uses movement to integrate body, mind and spirit,” says Erica Hornthal, owner of Chicago’s North Shore Dance Therapy, a psychotherapy practice that helps individuals cope with the challenges of dementia.

Hornthal often notices a real change after people experience movement therapy. Often, when she enters a memory care facility she sees people withdrawn or sleeping. After she guides them in specific movements designed to connect mind and body, participants are usually awake, more alert and making eye contact.

“We might reach our arms up, then down, to connect with ourselves. We might give ourselves a hug and then stretch toward our neighbor,” explains Hornthal, a board-certified dance movement therapist.

“All the movements have a psychosocial goal.”

She suggests that care partners play familiar music and encourage their loved one to move as they wish to. The care partner might move her head or wiggle her fingers to the music, inviting the other to do the same. “Focus on what your loved one can do and celebrate their abilities,” Hornthal advises.

Brushing Watercolor Memories

“Even after memory and cognitive functions are damaged, the ability to create art can continue,” says Karen Clond, a licensed master social worker and dementia care specialist at the Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America chapter, in Prairie Village, Kansas. “The organization’s Memories in the Making art program works because the amygdala, the part of the brain involved with emotions and memory that processes feelings like fear,

also processes beauty, appreciation and attachment.”

Sally Jenny developed the program in 1988, which now boasts more than 4,000 participant artists a week. Facilitators create a safe and encouraging atmosphere to explore painting with watercolors, which can unlock memories, stimulate thoughts and promote social interaction. The process also produces tangible pieces they’ve created and can revisit. “The artists have complete control over their work,” Clond comments. “It’s a failure-free activity.”

For at-home painting activities, she suggests inviting guidelines: Provide goodquality supplies; have no expectations; find something good in every effort; ask them to title their piece and affix their artist’s signature; call them an artist and provide artistic respect.

"Even after memory and cognitive functions are damaged, the ability to create art can continue."

Telling Personal Stories Improves Well-Being “Creative storytelling for dementia patients replaces the pressure to remember with the freedom to imagine,” remarks Joan Williamson, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a coordinator and master trainer with TimeSlips. She’s seen it improve communication, self-esteem and social interaction for people with memory loss.

Whether exploring art, music, movement or storytelling, expressive therapies can enrich the lives and connections of people with dementia and their care partners.

Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia. Visit DeborahShouseWrites.wordpress.com.

Mindfulness Meditation Can Hinder Onset of Alzheimer’s

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pilot study from the Harvard Medical School indicates yet another benefit of meditation.

The researchers tested 14 people with mild cognitive impairment, which often leads to Alzheimer’s disease, and provided them with either Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training or standard care.

Brain imaging tests indicated that those engaged in meditative training had increased activity and connections among three areas of the brain—the posterior cingulate cortex, medial prefrontal cortex and left hippocampus. Although larger studies are needed, study authors remark, “These preliminary results indicate that in adults with mild cognitive impairment, MindfulnessBased Stress Reduction therapy may have a positive impact on the regions of the brain most related to mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.”

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Nutritional Deficiencies result in Diseases of Aging

by Robert DeMartino

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he year 2000 really was the dawn of the era of the brain. More data and research has come out about brainbased functions since then than ever before. It seems almost incredible to think that it was considered scientific fact that once a brain was damaged, it was incapable of repairing itself. Now we know that statement could not be further from the truth, and the term neuroplasticity (meaning new nerve growth) is commonly bandied about.

Yet we are still in the age of increasing brain-based, neurodegenerative diseases from Parkinson’s to Alzheimer’s. What were once considered diseases of aging have now been proven to be nothing more than nutritional deficiencies and toxic-based problems. There is no reason that these diseases are not 100 percent preventable.

The brain needs three things in order to properly function. The first is activation, or firing of the brain signals. This is why we commonly hear people talking about doing crossword puzzles or brain teasers because it will keep your brain active. But doctors not even doing an in-depth neurologically evaluation to check for the brain signaling. Instead, we are far to quick to order an MRI and upon seeing no lesion or tumor, tell the person that everything is fine. There may be no hard lesion, but the concern is about optimal function.

The brain also needs oxygen and some sort of fuel source, most notably glucose. Our brain is a sugar hog, even at rest consuming 25 percent of all glucose in the body. It is why the Journal of Alzheimer’s has called the disease, “Type 2 diabetes of the brain.” This is because if we can’t get our insulin to put the glucose into our brain cells (what happens in type 2 diabetes) then our brain won’t get any food. How do we know if this is happening? Simply run blood work to check for fasting insulin levels and HBA1C markers.

If A1C is above 5.4, research states that our brain is actively shrinking. This is a lab value normally associated with diabetics, but is there any wonder know why Type 2 diabetics have a four times greater chance of having Alzheimer's?

Another major factor is checking for inflammation markers. Reduction of inflammation caused by low-level infections (using markers like high sensitivity C-reactive protein and homocysteine) are commonly missed. Organ-specific detoxification of the brain, especially to substances like mercury and aluminum, are huge factors when it comes to brain health. Almost all Alzheimer's patients, on autopsy, are found to have some sort of metal burden on

the brain. The bottom line is this: Where your brain goes, your body follows. If the brain is healthy, the body is, too. The key here is to make sure we check all these markers diagnostically and leave no stone unturned. Neurologic health is vital when it comes to the prevention or elimination of chronic disease.

Robert DeMartino is a doctor of chiropractic and proprietor of Superior Health Solutions, located at 1661 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy., Ste. 280, inside Highland Plaza, in Henderson. For more information, call 702-643-9900 or visit shslasvegas.com.

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The third syllable, M, is pronounced as a prolonged “mmmm,” with front teeth gently touching. Start to feel the top of the head vibrate.

The last syllable is the deep silence of the infinite. As intelligence rises from the deep silence, merge the chant from the M to the deep silence.

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Sounding the Key Note of the Universe

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m” is a Hindu sacred sound considered the greatest of all mantras, traditionally used in prayers, chants and meditation—possessing high spiritual and creative power, it can be recited by anyone. Om is both a sound and a symbol rich in meaning and depth. When pronounced correctly, it is actually “AUM.”

Aum consists of four syllables: A, U, M and the silent syllable.

The first syllable is A, pronounced as a prolonged “awe.” The sound starts at the back of the throat and is stretched out; sense the feeling of the solar plexus and chest vibrating.

The next is U, pronounced as a prolonged “o-o-,” with the sound gradually

Everything in the universe is pulsating and vibrating—with nothing standing still. The sound Om, when chanted, vibrates at 432 Hz, the same vibrational frequency found throughout nature. By chanting the keynote sound of the universe, we are symbolically and physically tuning in to and acknowledging our connection to all other living beings, nature and the universe.

The universal vibrations and rhythmic pronunciation also physically affect the body by slowing the nervous system and calming the mind, similar to the effects of meditation. When the mind relaxes, blood pressure decreases and ultimately, heart health improves.

Finally, chanting AUM is wellsuited to mark the beginning or end of a yoga practice or meditation session or as a respite from regular daily activities. It signifies that this is a special time to care for ourselves and practice being mindful.

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Cultivating Yoga for Beauty

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oga is the oldest and most encompassing system of selfimprovement. This true science aims not just at obtaining a healthy and ideal body or a strong and positive mind. Yoga teaches us, step-by-step, how to control and elevate our emotions and reactions to life’s events. We gradually learn to amplify all that is good in us, and transform that which is limited or painful. Its ultimate goal is to become aware of our unlimited potential and true divine identity.

Unfortunately, many women are not truly happy in their own skin.

Paradoxically, the more emphasis they put on their physical appearance, the more insecure and self-criticizing they get. In the view of yoga, beauty is the very expression into a shape of a state of overwhelming happiness. Yoga teaches us that there is an everlasting and complete fundamental happiness concealed within the essence of all things and beings, and that this happiness and the beauty it generates

springs from infinite love. Yoga’s goal is to reawaken our femininity and discover the amazing beauty, strength and insight that we already have.

Yoga for beauty teaches specifically all techniques that will help grow all inner qualities associated with beauty: happiness, love, grace, patience, compassion, truth, purity, harmony and forgiveness. With practice, we will start feeling beautiful most of the time. People around us will also react to our new energy and compliment us on our beauty, even though at the surface we may seem to look just like before.

Trying to change our shape without modifying the energy that creates it is ineffective and painful. It would be like expecting to pick peaches out of an apple tree. Yoga explains that every feature of our body is a result of a certain energetic makeup. For example, when we have a lot of energy on the vitality level, our body will tend to be strongly built.

Yoga for beauty works from the inside-out. Once we transform our inner resonances, our body will begin to transform as if by magic. Our body shape will modify precisely according to the energies we choose. Yoga for beauty can be approached by women of all ages and physical conditions. It has been designed to harmonize all important aspects of a woman’s life, from her physical appearance to her sexual and emotional life, mental aptitudes and spiritual awakening. Most of all, Yoga for beauty aims to help us discover and manifest the irresistible woman, the goddess, the magician, shakti, mother and lover, in all its amazing beauty.

Ileana Stefanescu is a yoga and tantra teacher with more than 20 years of international teaching experience.

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Say Yes to Yoga It Boosts Health, Peace, Community and Spirituality

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ois Parker Carmona first stepped into a yoga studio looking for better physical health. “I was doing hot vinyasa because I wanted to sweat.

I wanted to feel better,” she recalls.

Many people on a similar quest try

yoga for the first time during September’s National Yoga Month (YogaHealth Foundation.org/yoga_month), founded by Johannes Fisslinger. “This year, more than 2,200 yoga studios will offer informative public events or a free

Modo Yoga Making Las Vegas Hotter than Ever

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odo Yoga Las Vegas is a hot yoga studio just opened

by Kirk Luipasco and Ashley Cottrell at 3638 East Sunset Road, Suite 110, in the neighborhood of Pecos and Sandhill at the Shea at Sunset business center.

The philosophy of the Modo Yoga Las Vegas owners is that through yoga, they work to ignite the human spirit in the community, to create peace, unity and radiant health for individuals and the earth.

There are a variety of different yoga classes to give students options geared to all fitness levels, body types and age groups.

It’s an extension of Modo Yoga International (ModoYoga.com) a green, clean, hot yoga series that stretches, strengthens and tones the muscles while detoxifying the body and calming the mind. Modo Yoga Las Vegas is an environmentally friendly, completely up-cycled yoga studio with a 55-person capacity heated practice room.

“We are committed to ethical, compassionate and environmentally conscious living,” says Cottrell. Modo Yoga Las Vegas, dedicated only to hot yoga, is the only studio in the Las Vegas Valley that is heated with radiant heating panels versus forced air. That provides heat at the floor level instead of through ducts.

Luipasco says, “Our focus is on being environmentally conscious in how we run our business, offering a product that is accessible to all customers and creating a community vibe within our customer base.”

“We believe yoga should be available for everyone and will have donation based yoga classes and energy exchange programs for people that may not be able to afford the cost of taking a yoga class,” adds Cottrell.

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week of classes to new students to educate everyone about the health benefits of yoga and inspire a healthy lifestyle,” says Fisslinger. “Yoga and mindfulness are an essential part of America’s newly emerging health paradigm.”

Like many others, as Carmona deepened her practice, she discovered that yoga’s benefits transcend the physical. Then she went further, becoming a certified Baptiste yoga instructor and co-owner of Melrose Yoga, in Melrose, Massachusetts. “Many of us are so busy and consumed with the constant motion of day-to-day activities that we lose complete track of who we are, along with the state of our bodies,” she says. “Yoga reconnects me with myself.”

Flexibility

One reason that people try yoga is to improve their flexibility. A recent report from Yoga Alliance, a nonprofit association based in Arlington, Virginia, states that it can improve flexibility and mobility and increase range of motion over time as ligaments, tendons and muscles lengthen and become more elastic. It also helps relieve muscular tension throughout the body.

The Alliance’s Danica Amore notes that flexibility means different things to different people. “A senior might define flexibility as being able to pick up the grandkids, while young people might consider it essential to their athletic abilities.” Flexibility can also mean being able to turn around easily while backing out of the driveway or running with fewer injuries, adds Carmona.

Improvements in flexibility generally depend on an individual’s age, health and commitment to practicing yoga, as well as the style chosen.

“There are so many different lineages of yoga, and each teacher has his or her own style. Plus, each individual progresses at their own pace,” Amore explains. “It’s really a question of where you want this personal practice to take you and how you embrace it in your private life.” The bottom line is that everyone’s journey is different.

Many experts concur that yoga can be effective in reducing stress. As students continue their practice, they feel less stress and an increased sense of peace and relaxation, along with other mental health benefits.

“Yoga gives you what is often called a ‘witness consciousness’,” says John Kepner, executive director of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Being able to observe the external events around you, but not being caught up in the drama. In modern terms, it’s an increased ability to stay cool, calm and collected. After a good yoga class, your troubles can appear further away.”

Improved Relationships

When stress is reduced, an increased sense of calm tends to permeate all areas of one’s life, observes Kepner.

“Based on my experience, yoga also helps improve relationships.” He has taught the same group of students for 10 years and notes their special relationship: “If one goes to the same yoga class regularly, a friendship tends to develop with others in the class, called Songhai. After a while, practicing together becomes one of the most valuable parts of the practice,” he says.

This beneficial, deeper sense of community—a major allure of a longterm yoga practice—develops mainly from the intangible sense of working together in terms of physical, mental and spiritual support.

Spirituality and Connectedness

“Even beginning students quickly realize how connecting with their bodies and their breath helps them in their everyday lives,” says Carmona. “It adds a transcendent dimension to everything you do in life.”

In addition to its more immediate tangible benefits, other long-term benefits experienced by students may be harder to define or quantify. Carmona observes, “People generally say that yoga has changed their life, physically, mentally and spiritually.”

Lynda Bassett is a freelance writer outside Boston, MA. Connect at LyndaBassett@gmail.com.

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Yoga Boosts Hearts, Shrinks Waistlines

wo scientific reviews of human clinical research have found that hatha yoga significantly reduces heart disease risk factors.

Researchers from Germany’s University of Duisburg-Essen reviewed 44 studies involving more than 3,000 people. Overall, the studies found that hatha yoga significantly reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Yoga participants also showed lower respiratory and heartbeat rates, significantly reduced triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad cholesterol, and increased highdensity lipoprotein (HDL), or good

cholesterol. Several important diabetes risk markers decreased among the yoga participants; they also realized smaller waistlines.

Similar results were reached by scientists from the United Kingdom’s Warwick Medical School. In analyzing 11 studies involving 800 people, they found that regular yoga exercise both reduced diastolic blood pressure and triglycerides and increased beneficial HDL cholesterol levels.

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Doctor Recommends Yoga To Compliment Medical Modalities

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r. James Eells is the medical director of Restoration Neurology, in Las Vegas and first stepped into a yoga studio looking for better physical health. Many people on a similar quest try yoga for the first time during September’s National Yoga Month to improve their flexibility.

A report from the Yoga Alliance, a nonprofit association based in Arlington, Virginia, states that yoga can improve flexibility and mobility and increase range of motion over time as ligaments, tendons and muscles lengthen and become more elastic.

“When I hit 50, I noticed the stiffening of joints/muscles, loss of strength and loss of balance,” he recalls. “Having heard about yoga over the years, it seemed like a good thing to do, and now for me, it’s very anti-aging.”

After more than two years, Eells continues to strive for a daily yoga session at Bikram Westside, in Las Vegas. He has lost 35 pounds, has better balance and more strength. “I just backpacked 50 miles on the John Muir Trail, with no other training than my yoga workouts. It’s amazing,” he says, “because I also thermo-regulate better now. I sweat less and, since Bikram yoga is done in a 110-degree studio, I barely notice it’s hot during the summer months.”

Within his practice, Eells recommends yoga to all of his patients, especially those with arthritic conditions or bad backs. “I do believe that yoga can be good for anybody, even those who believe they can’t tolerate the heat or believe it’s too difficult,” he advises. “Patients learn how to live their lives well, manage their emotions and relate to others in ways that create more peace and happiness within. These are the benefits of yoga that my patients come to love.”

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cover how breathing changes. Partner with a child to try to simulate how favorite animals breathe. Invite them to try sustaining a sound, such as chanting a vowel letter, and time how long they can do it.

Notice Feelings and Sensations

Mindfulness for Little Ones Teaching Kids to Be Calm and Focused

by Traci Childress

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indfulness, simply defined, is being in the moment. Using simple tools can help us consciously notice our breath, bodies and sensations, as well as what is happening around us. As we practice noticing, we can more readily return to the moment and more immediately connect with ourselves and others.

Integrating five mindfulness practices into our young children’s lives is easy and yields powerful dividends.

Build Relationship with Breath

Connecting the rhythm of breathing to experiences helps children understand how to calm down. (Older children might enjoy learning the effects of breathing throughout their system.) First, ask children to notice their breath. Invite them to put a hand in front of their nose and breathe and say, “This is breath. All living things breathe.” Encourage them to share

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their response to the experience.

Next, move to modeling breathing patterns in relation to experiences and feelings such as, “I feel so frustrated that my breath is moving fast. Look at my chest.” Then model returning to calm breathing with, “I am putting my hand on my chest and reminding myself to take longer breaths.”

Help children notice how their breath changes throughout the day.

Games can support this increased awareness. Ask the child to lie down, place their hands on their chest and belly and lie still. Ask them to notice their breath, and then have them stand up and jump up and down before noticing their breath again.

After hard play, tell them, “Your breath is moving so fast because you were running hard.” At bedtime, soothingly note, “Your breath is getting sleepy and slow.” Remember to be a witness, rather than a judge.

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Practice a regular mind/body check-in.

At breakfast, inquire, “How are you feeling today?” or “Feelings check! At the moment, I am feeling tired and excited. What about you?” The idea is not to change or fix anything, just to notice, allowing a broadly defined perspective.

Children might be able to describe a specific feeling or only an overall sensation like jumpy or buzzing.

Cultivate Sensory Awareness

Paying attention to sensations can bring children and adults into the moment. Integrate sensory awareness into daily life with simple questions like, “What do you see? What do you hear?

What do you smell?” We can bring this practice with us everywhere—into the waiting room at the dentist’s office, in the car or on a plane.

Practice Moments of Quiet

Intentionally quiet moments support the development of mindfulness and empower children to consider “not doing” a valid part of everyday life.

When they are given the opportunity for quiet time, they often love it.

Try asking the child to get so quiet that they can hear a particular sound in the room—their breath, the tick of a clock or the hum of a computer. Once they hear it and you do too, you can dismiss the practice session with a bell, gentle clap or another soft sound.

Send Well Wishes

The traditional Buddhist practice of mettha, or loving kindness, meditation involves reciting phrases that we direct first to ourselves and then outward toward others. For example, think, “May I be safe. May I be well.

Traci Childress, co-founder and executive director of the Children’s Community School, in Philadelphia, PA, teaches mindfulness practices and yoga. Learn more at TraciChildress.com.

All About Yoga Welcomes New Students

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ll About Yoga, in Henderson, is a yoga and wellness studio serving a broad range of students with different interests and levels of yoga practice. For those new to yoga or looking for a renewal of their yoga practice, this studio may be just the place.

All About Yoga offers classes ranging from Yoga 101, a special class for beginners, to more challenging classes like Hot and Spicy Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga and Dynamic Restorative Yoga. Pre-intermediate level classes are also available for experienced students not quite ready for advanced classes.

Owner Kathleen Grace Santor says, “Our goal as a yoga studio is to educate people on how to practice yoga safely and correctly for their individual body type.

We are known for our unique mini-workshops (1.5 to 2 hours) that are yoga and wellness related. Once a month, All About Yoga offers the ultimate in relaxation and stress relief in the always popular workshop, Restorative Yoga.”

All About Yoga also offers yoga teacher training. The Yoga Alliance approved program has been active since 2000. “The program has very high standards and requirements for its trainees many of whom teach in Henderson and Las Vegas once they graduate and are certified,” says Santor.

All About Yoga’s staff is comprised of an array of certified, experienced teachers with special training in many types of yoga.

According to Santor, watching their students grow and having quality instructors graduate the Yoga Teacher Training Program has been a central part of their mission.

Location: 601 Whitney Ranch, Ste. C-16, Henderson. For more information, call 702-458-8088 or, for a complete listing of mini-workshops or learn more about the staff, visit YogaInLasVegas.com. See ad, page 20.

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May I be at peace,” and then repeat the same phrases for someone we love, someone we don’t know personally and ultimately, all beings.

When, for example, children ask why ambulances emit such loud, wailing sounds, we might explain, “Emergency rescue workers are helpers. Their sirens mean they are going to help someone. When we hear the sirens, we can wish them well by saying, ‘May they be safe.’”

VGY!F is Bringing Las Vegas Yogis Together

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estivals can be a bridge by which we connect to each other, because friendships and collaborations grow out of such interactions. Kristina Blunt, of Las Vegas, has built such a bridge and is connecting Las Vegas yogis throughout the city.

The Vegas Gone Yoga! Festival (VGY!F) will be held from from 8 a.m. to 6:45 p.m., September 21, at Springs Preserve. Participants are encouraged to unroll the yoga mat and take part in a monumental event for the yoga community of Las Vegas.

“Gathering people in one place at one time creates the condition for the yoga community to connect in new ways,” says Blunt, founder of the Vegas Gone Yoga!

Festival, an event designed to create an environment for health and wellness enthusiasts to work together.

The festival offers a variety of classes throughout the day, including vinyasa (flow), kundalini, partner yoga, pranayama/meditation, yin yoga and kirtan, deep relaxation with aromatherapy and more than a dozen workshops. There will also be a merchant area for vendors to sell yoga apparel, jewelry, props, artwork, oils and scrubs.

“As lovers of yoga, every time we step onto the mat, we are given the opportunity to explore this theme of connection; connection to` breathe, ourselves, others or a higher source,” says Blunt. “At the center of all yoga practices is the motif of connection.”

VGY!F is a festival that creates an environment in which local studios, yoga businesses and practitioners collaborate to better serve the community and work together to improve and support health and well-being for all. “I hope to see yogis from all backgrounds and different styles of yoga at VGY!F,” says Blunt.

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True: The Humane Society of America estimates that fewer than 5 percent of pets have a microchip.

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t’s easy for a dog or cat to slip out an unlatched door, open gate or even a window. Three million lost pets are picked up by animal control agencies each year, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).

The National Council on Pet Population Study & Policy estimates fewer than 2 percent of wayward cats and only 15 to 20 percent of wandering dogs find their way home again. Most of those that make it back have been identified and reunited through tags, tattoos or microchips.

About the size of a grain of rice (12 millimeters), a microchip is injected under the skin into the shoulder area of a dog or cat as a form of permanent identification. The chip itself has no internal energy source, so it will never wear out or run down.

Microchips work on a radio frequency identification system (RFIS) that operates on two main frequencies—125 kilohertz (in this country) or 134.2 kilohertz (internationally). A handheld scanner powers a low radio frequency readout of the chip’s unique identification number and transmits it to the scanner’s display window, much like a retail bar code.

Shelters, veterinarians and animal control staff routinely use scanners to check for identification chips in unclaimed pets. If detected, the displayed code can then be traced to the pet’s family.

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False: The chip will move after it’s been injected.

True: Technology has improved. For example, one microchip manufacturer has developed a patented anti-migration feature that ensures their microchips stay put.

“The chip very rarely migrates under the skin,” says Dr. Amber Andersen, a Los Angeles veterinarian. “Every pet should have a microchip.”

False: Microchips pose a health risk.

True: “There have been no reported cases of tumors at injection sites.”

There’s no reaction at all in the tissue around the chip,” reports Dr. Jeff Bryan, a veterinary oncologist at the University of Missouri’s Medical Veterinary Teaching Hospital, in Columbia.

False: The shelter won’t have a scanner.

True: More than 50,000 veterinarians and shelters use scanners. Microchip providers also frequently donate scanners to shelters and rescue groups.

False: Implanting a microchip is painful.

True: Pets do not have to be sedated to be chipped. Although a larger needle is used than for shots, it won’t be any more painful for the pet than a vaccination.

False: It’s expensive.

True: Veterinarians set their own prices, usually between $25 and $40. Local

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False: Microchipping really isn’t necessary.

True: Identification is key in returning a lost pet. The ASPCA strongly recommends the use of a collar tag in combination with a microchip. Collars can break—a microchip assures backup identification that can’t be removed or altered.

GPS Tracking For a dog that likes to jump fences or take himself out on walkabouts, consider using a GPS collar. Tagg’s battery-powered GPS system allows the owner to track a pet from the Internet or a mobile phone app. Simply set up a perimeter of allowed space between 75 and 1,000 yards, and if the tagged pet leaves that area, notification arrives by text and email.

The customized GPS function traces the pet’s location on a digital map or via text updates.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Body Linguistics Body Scan Health Assessment – Body Linguistics Comprehensive Body Scan Health Assessment $160 (Reg. $225). Receive a detailed analysis of personal energy systems, looking for energy loss conditions. Conducted by Intentional Healings. Angie Bergen: 702-296-4732.

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1-4pm. FengShui expert Magdalena Brandon shares bagua information to help improve energies in the home. Guided meditation by Jodi prepares one to explore the desired changes. $56 all materials included with lamination. Intentional Healings, 3450 E Russell Rd, 110, LV. Jodi: 702-2744545. MeetUp.com/Intentional-Healings-Center/ events/188591762/.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

The Power of Planet Medicine – 5:30-7pm (every other Wed). Introduction on using herbs in infusions, decoctions, capsules, tinctures and essential oils to improve health naturally. $30. Zen Me Holistic Wellness Spa, 10885 S Eastern, 100, HD. Taleen: 702-476-4224.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

markyourcalendar Brain Solutions Inc. Free Open House Hope Starts Here Offering brain-based programs individualized to improve brain performance across all ages. Come learn about groundbreaking work through a brief presentation, a tour of the facility, Q &A and family share.

September 3 • 5:30-7pm RSVP by calling 702-340-2248 or visit BrainSolutionsInc.com.

Hiking Safety Event – 6-7:30pm. Learn hiking/ rock scrambling safety tips from hiking expert Branch Whitney, author of Hiking Las Vegas, the first hiking guide for Southern Nevada, an Amazon best seller; Branch has 17+ years of hiking experience. Free. Lvccld, Rainbow Library, 3150 N Buffalo Dr, LV. Contact: Branch at BranchWhitney@HikingLasVegas.com or Kathy Kelbel at HateTheHeatInNV@yahoo.com.

FREE ANMA Natural Health Care Convention – 8am. Sept. 5-7. This is for both the individual looking to improve their quality of life or the practitioner looking to add equipment/products/skills to their practice. Free to Las Vegas locals. Speaker schedule ANMA.org. Call to register now. 702450-3477. ANMA.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Grand Opening of Tantric Yoga Series – 121:30pm. Overall presentation of the content, structure and benefits of the Tantric yoga course.

Discover Tantric yoga as a path of personal and spiritual transformation. Great for all those who are ready to expand their horizons. Free. Naturally Organic Healing Center, 1171 S Buffalo Rd, LV. Ileana: 702-823-6512. Iana2505@yahoo.com.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

Feng Shui/Reiki Vision Board Workshop –

• Games • Face painting & Balloon artist • Live entertainment • Take home veggie plants • Fitness activities • Celebrity chef – meet & greet Hubert Keller • Chef demonstration • Cuisine samplings from local restaurants • Silent auction items (2) Adult tickets for $50.00 (1) Single ticket for $30.00 (4) Kids under age 12 are FREE

September 13 • 3-6pm Las Vegas Springs Preserve 333 S Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, NV Melissa Blynn: 702-300-7399 CreateAChangeNow.org

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Rhythm to a Perfect Weight – 10am-4pm. ThetaHealing, Rhythm to a Perfect Weight is designed to help find and remove the beliefs that prevent one from losing or gaining weight for individual ideal size. Prerequisites: Basic DNA & Advance DNA. $100. Luminosity Wellness Center, 2400 N Tenaya Way, LV. 702-324-2595. TheSacredArtOfHealing.com.

Reiki Master Workshop @ Duck Creek with Rose Catmull & Jodi Friedman – call for time.

This three day workshop is for anyone ready to become a Reiki Master or move into the highest level of Reiki awareness; raising vibrations for ultimate healing. Weekend at Duck Creek, filled with adventure. $650. Duck Creek Village. Jodi Friedman: 702-274-4545. Meetup.com/Intentional-Healings-Center/events/198660392/.

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markyourcalendar Admissions Open House at Wongu University of Oriental Medicine Discover how to get in on the ground floor of an exciting and rewarding profession. Get your questions answered about the Admissions process. Come learn about scholarship opportunities and speak with faculty and students. Free.

September 13 • 12-2pm 8620 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123 702-463-2122 • Start@Wongu.org Wongu.org

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

SMA Awareness Fundraiser – 8:30am. Discover the wisdom of the body with "Soulful Sunday" 75 minute hot vinyasa class. Special event donation class to raise awareness for Spinal Muscular Atrophy which affects the muscles used for breathing, crawling, walking and swallowing. $10. 8575 S Eastern Ave, LV. 702-982-2930. TrufusionYoga. com.

markyourcalendar Under the Crystals Take a journey in this Crystal Layout Class. Learn about crystals, creating a grid and how to lead a session.

Remote viewing, journey to past and future lives and more. Certification upon completion. $175.

September 14 9:30am-5:30pm Luminosity Wellness Center 2400 N Tenaya Way, LV. 702-324-2595 TheSacredArtOfHealing.com

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Eliminate Cravings through Waking Hypnosis – 6-7pm. Experience an interactive NLP seminar and demonstration with Victoria Stitzer, Master of NLP, EFT/TFT Practitioner, Rapid Behavior Modification expert. It’s amazing what the brain can do.

Free. Please RSVP. 3920 Amy Marie Ct, LV. 702659-2390. Info@TransformationsLasVegas.com.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

Starry, Starry Night – 5:30pm. Cocktails, appetizers and smooth music at Poppy DenTivoli Village upstairs lounge and patio. $50.

2295 Renaissance Dr, Ste D, LV. 702-485-2229. eventbrite.com/e/starry-starry-night-tickets12392573521?aff=es2&rank=1.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Healing with Scalar Energy – 2pm. A healing afternoon as the inventor of BioScalar, Dr. Sandra Rose Michael explains what scalar is, the healing benefits and her case studies on an array of ailments observed over 20 years. Free. 1770 N Buffalo Dr (behind the Albertson's), LV. Kim Smith: 702-4325642. AlohaEnergyCenter.com/.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Raw Food Class – 3-5pm. Condiments; pickling, curing, fermenting. Learn to prepare nutritious side dishes that will tickle the palate and add a rainbow of colors to the table. Easy. Inexpensive, packed with enzymes. Includes recipes and full meal. $24.

3920 Amy Marie Ct, LV. 702-659-2390. Info@ TransformationsLasVegas.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Natural Solutions to Thyroid Disorder – 6:307:30pm. Learn the proper diagnosis, testing and treatments available. There is no need to suffer.

This seminar will teach about the new treatments available and cutting edge research to beat thyroid disorder. Free. Superior Health Solutions, 1661 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy, 280, LV. Michelle Farino: 702- 643-9904. SHSLasVegas.com.

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ThetaHealing Advance DNA – Friday, 5-10pm; Sat-Sun, 9:30am-5:30pm. Take ThetaHealing studies even further with Advance DNA. Improve Digging skills, learn more about the Planes of Existence, Free Floating Memories, Baby in the Womb and so much more. Prerequisites: Basic DNA. $440.

Luminosity Wellness Center, 2400 N Tenaya Way, LV. 702-324-2595. TheSacredArtofHealing.com.

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Monthly Wednesday Classes 12-1:30pm

Healthy Kids Festival – 10am-2pm. Families are invited to come and learn how to be healthy and active. A day full of fun and entertainment for everyone while gaining valuable resources and information available to community residents.

Free. Paradise Park, 4775 McLeod Dr, LV. Tricia Perry: 702-948-5975. All_4_Kids@Unce.unr.edu.

September 24: Upward Facing Dog (Urdvha Mukha Svanasana) Backbends can be stimulating, energizing, and fun when done properly Come learn the component parts and actions required to find space and bend from the upper back.

Reiki 1 Certification Class – 10am-5pm. Earn the first attunement for Self Healing for Reiki Level 1 certification with Jodi Friedman; Reiki Master/ teacher with 20 years experience. Learn hand positions and the Usui method of Reiki. $200.

Intentional Healings, 3450 E Russell Rd, 110, LV. Jodi Friedman: 702-274-4545. MeetUp.com/ Intentional-Healings-Center/events/199520762/.

October 29: Handstand (Salamba Sirsasana) We will begin by breaking down the fundamental properties and anatomy of Supported Headstand. Given the proper tools and confidence students will learn to develop ease as they float upside down.

Free Potluck Party – 3-5pm. By Leslie with One Equal Share. Find out how to exchange individual services for what is needed with no money involved. Free. RSVP to Leslie: 702-635-9001.

3920 Amy Marie Ct, LV. 702-659-2390. info@ TransformationsLasVegas.com.

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Natural Non-Surgical Facelift – 1:45pm. Scientifically designed facial exercises that enhance natural beauty. Endorsed by many celebrities. With this short program, attain a high cheek-boned look, restore lips to sexy fullness, remove sagging jowls.

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daily Ecliptic Reiki (Reiki Circles) – Mon-Fri. Circles for everyone to experience. Ten attendees per session, call or email to sign up. Bring loose comfy clothing, yoga mat, & fluffy small pillow and blanket. $10/class or $35/five. Zen Me Holistic Wellness Spa, 10885 S Eastern Ave, 100, HD. Call for daily times: 702-635-7444.

Intentional Healings Center Broadcast with Jodi Friedman – Reiki sessions, Chakra Clearing & Soul Healing sessions, Reiki certification classes, Reiki shares, Intentional Abundance classes, Vision Boards, Meditation for Success and Inner Healing Work. Various pricing-see meetup for prices. Intentional Healings, 3450 E Russell Rd, 110, LV. Jodi: 702-274-4545. MeetUp.com/Intentional-Healing/ center/events/calendar/?scroll=true.

Luminosity Wellness Center – Learn the art of hypnotherapy, NLP, Reiki, Theta Healing, the Melt Method, aromatherapy/herbology, chakra balancing and much more. Ask about certification classes.

Through experience learn self-healing. Prices vary per service. Luminosity Wellness Center, 2400 N Tenaya Way, LV. 702-721-WELL (9355).

Medical Chi Kung – Tues-Fri. 10-11am. Use body movements, rhythmic breathing, visualizations, & 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.

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Natural Organic Facials – Appointment only.

A rejuvenating one hour facial, done with the finest fresh fruit and 100% organic honey. Only at Naturally Organic Healing Center. Starting at $65. Naturally Organic Healing Center, 1171 S Buffalo Dr, 110, LV. 702-433-3874. NaturallyOrganicCenter.com.

Wongu University of Oriental Medicine - Graduate Program – 9:30am-5:30pm. The non-profit school offers a Master of Science Degree in Oriental Medicine. Coursework includes acupuncture, herbology, Taiji, moxibustion, Western medicine, practice management and more. Currently accepting applications. $180/didactic unit. $18/clinical hour. Wongu University of Oriental Medicine, 8620 S Eastern Ave, LV. 702-463-2122. Start@Wongu. org. Wongu.org.

sunday fresh52 Sunday Farmers’ & Artisan Market – 8:30am-1pm. fresh52 Farmers' and Artisan Market is a lively, friendly, open-air market where neighbors and friends come together to celebrate the community. Free. Sansone Park Place, 9480 S Eastern, LV. 702-900-2552. fresh52.com.

Invigorate – 5:45pm. Heated vinyasa class broken

into four parts; flexibility, balance, power and inversions. Class connects movement to breath, builds strength and stamina, develops adaptability, puts the power of self into personal purpose.

Trufusion, 8575 S Eastern Ave, LV. 702-982-2930.

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Krishna Fest – 6-9pm. A unique night out.

Experience mantra chants, vibrant world music, stimulating spiritual knowledge of ancient India.

Relax over a super-tasty vegetarian dinner with a diverse range of thoughtful people. Free. Govinda's Center of Vedic India, 7181 Dean Martin Dr, LV. 702-434-8332. GovindasCenter.com.

TruYin – 7:15pm. All fitness levels. Using principles of traditional Yin with heat for flexibility to target deep connective tissue, joints and ligaments.

Focus is on the skeleton and joints rather than muscular, repetitive effort. Trufusion, 8575 S Eastern Ave, LV. 702-982-2930. TrufusionYoga.com.

monday Holistic Toastmasters – 11:30am-1pm. Hosted

by Guy Dawson. A Toastmasters meeting is a learn-by-doing workshop in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere. Free. Naturally Organic Healing Center, 1171 S Buffalo Dr, 110, LV. 702433-3874. Naturally OrganicCenter.com.

Hatha Yoga – 6-7pm. Join Lisa Agnello for a playfully unique expression of Hatha Yoga. Open to all levels of experience. $10. Naturally Organic Healing Center, 1171 S Buffalo Dr, 110, LV. 702433-3874. NaturallyOrganicCenter.com.

Reiki-Spiritual Healing & Meditation – 6-8pm.

Open to the public. Healing and meditation guided by three Reiki masters with combined experience over 50 years. Leave relaxed, renewed, exhilarated.

Suggested love offering $5. No one is turned away.

Just Breathe Wellness Center, 5333 S Arville St, 206, LV. 702-659-2390. TransformationsLasVegas. com.

Fusion Belly Dance 101 – 7-8pm. Embrace one’s body and inner self as Nikki guides the class through a fun and loving Fusion Belly Dance Class. $10. Naturally Organic Healing Center, 1171 S Buffalo Dr, 110, LV. 702-433-3874. NaturallyOrganicCenter.com.

Tao Yoga – 5-6pm. Guide and lead one’s energy with Carla during her Tao Yoga class. $10. Naturally Organic Healing Center, 1171 S Buffalo Dr, 110, LV. 702-433-3874. NaturallyOrganicCenter.com.

Drums of the Wolf Meditation – 6:30pm. Sessions will start with a guided meditation or breath work followed by deep drumming that will bring participants into a dream-like guided journey meditation. $15. 800 N Rainbow Blvd, 100, LV. EnchantedForestReiki.com/shop/classes/DrumsWolf-Meditation.

Great Basin Permaculture Monthly – (Last Tues.) 6-7:30pm. This group educates our community about permaculture in order to promote sustainable food production, water, conservation, energy and more. All are welcome. Green Valley Library, 2797 N Green Valley Pkwy, HD. Facebook.com/GreatBasinPermaculture.

TruYin – 8:30pm. All fitness levels. Using principles of traditional Yin with heat for flexibility to target deep connective tissue, joints and ligaments.

Focus is on the skeleton and joints rather than muscular, repetitive effort. Trufusion, 8575 S Eastern Ave, LV. 702-982-2930. TrufusionYoga.com.

wednesday Flow Fit – 7:30am. A 60 minute bodyweight class that will restore a full range of motion to the joints, lengthen muscles, strengthen connective tissue and fully activate the core. Trufusion, 8575 S Eastern Ave, LV. 702-982-2930. TrufusionYoga.com.

Introduction to Essential Oils – 11am-1pm, 3pm-5pm, 6pm-7:30pm. Learn how to incorporate essential oils into daily life. Taught by Gayla and Cori, doTerra representatives. Free. Naturally Organic Healing Center, 1171 S Buffalo Dr, 110, LV. 702-433-3874. NaturallyOrganicCenter.com.

Yoga for Beauty – 6:30pm. For women only. Practice yoga to increase charisma, confidence, energy, inner and outer beauty. Re-discover the wonder of being a woman. Connect with a network of spiritual and inspiring women. $15. Dana Delgado Dance Studio, 420 S Rampart Blvd, LV (inside Tivoli Village above Brio). Ileana: 702-823-6512. MeetUp. com/Esoteric-Yoga.

Vinyasa Yoga and Sonic Therapy – 7-8:30pm.

An all level vinyasa flow class with pranayama and mantra meditation. Learn the secrets of relaxation and explore the practical techniques for a healthy mind, body and soul. Donation based. Govinda's Center, 7181 Dean Martin Dr, LV. 702-434-8332.

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Green Drinks – Second Thurs. Network with other eco-friendly business professionals. Times/ locations vary. Facebook.com/GreenDrinksLV.

Beginner Tai Chi for Seniors – 2-3pm. Doris Fong will be guiding a beginner Tai Chi for seniors. $5.

Naturally Organic Healing Center, 1171 S Buffalo Dr, 110, LV. 702-433-3874. NaturallyOrganicCenter.com.

Esoteric Tantra Level 1 – 11am-1pm. Ileana Stefanescu teaches a spiritual path of saying “yes” in all aspects of life; a systematic and comprehensive approach to individual fulfillment. $20. Naturally Organic Healing Center, 1171 S Buffalo Dr, 110, LV. 702-433-3874. NaturallyOrganicCenter.com.

Tai Chi Fan – 3-4pm. Doris Fong will be guiding a Tai Chi Fan class. $5. Naturally Organic Healing Center, 1171 S Buffalo Dr, 110, LV. 702-433-3874.

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Flow Fit – 6-8pm. A 60 minute bodyweight class that will restore a full range of motion to the joints, lengthen muscles, strengthen connective tissue and

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fully activate the core. Trufusion, 8575 S Eastern Ave, LV. 702-982-2930. TrufusionYoga.com.

Magic of Femininity with Ileana – 6-8pm. Open to women 18+. Discover that by growing personal feminine aspects one will open the door to an easy, fulfilling personal and spiritual transformation, and to happiness. $20. Naturally Organic Healing Center, 1171 S Buffalo Dr, 110, LV. 702-433-3874.

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Akashic Book Study Workshop with Anika Ray – 6:30pm. Explore spirituality and connect with the aspect of being divine in nature, the soul.

Workshop is based on the book How to Read the Akashic Records by Linda Howe. $10. Enchanted Forest Reiki Center, 800 N Rainbow, 100, LV. 702948-4999. EnchantedForestReiki.com.

Solar NV Monthly Meeting – 6:30pm. Third Thurs. Featuring speakers from a variety of renewable energy disciplines. A great place to network with people who share an interest in renewable energy. Free. Check website for meeting room number. UNLV, 4505 S Maryland Pkwy, LV. 702507-0093. SolarNV.org.

TruYin – 8:30pm. All fitness levels. Using principles of traditional Yin with heat for flexibility to target deep connective tissue joints and ligaments.

Focus is on the skeleton and joints rather than muscular, repetitive effort. Trufusion, 8575 S Eastern Ave, LV. 702-982-2930. TrufusionYoga.com.

friday Tai Chi Yang Style – 11am-12pm. Tai Chi is whole body exercise. Movement is initiated in the legs, directed by the waist and manifested in the hands.

Guided by Sifu JC. Naturally Organic Healing Center, 1171 S Buffalo Dr, 110, LV. 702-433-3874.

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EZ Weight Loss Series-Meditative Nutrition Classes – 12-1:30pm. Different topic each Fri. Food Combining, Detox, Alkalize, Fats that Heal, Transform Emotional Eating and more. Visit website for specific topic. Must RSVP. $13. Discounts available. 3920 Amy Marie Ct, LV. 702-659-2390.

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Homemade Vegan/Vegetarian Dinners – 6-9pm.

Friday is vegan/vegetarian dinner night at Govinda’s. Preparations will consist of vegetable stew, rice or pasta, soup, bread, a dessert and beverage for a donation of $8/plate. Senior/student discounts available. $8. Govinda's Center, 7181 Dean Martin Dr, LV. 702-434-8332. GovindasCenter.com.

Community HU – 6:15-6:45pm. Fourth Fri. Community HU: Open the heart to divine love and experience uplifting, joy, relaxation and spiritual connection with the HU chant every fourth Friday of the month. Free. Pure Health Foods, 7575 W Washington, LV. 702-224-4325.

Reiki Spiritual Mastermind Group – 7-9pm. A life-changing two hour Spiritual Mastermind group in a safe relaxing atmosphere of unconditional love.

Bring a friend or meet one. On-going certification training available. Free. 1420 E Harmon Ave, 3, LV. 702-659-2390. TransformationsLasVegas.com.

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saturday Chi Kung, Tai Chi, Tai Chi Fan or Saber, and Push Hands – 9am, 10am, 11-11:30am. $10 per class or $15 for both Chi Kung and Tai Chi (Saturdays only). $5 Tai Chi Fan or Saber. $5 Push Hands. Naturally Organic Healing Center, 1171 S Buffalo Dr, 110, LV. 702-433-3874. NaturallyOrganicCenter.com. fresh52 Saturday Farmers' & Artisan Market – 9am-2pm. fresh52 Farmers' and Artisan Market is a lively, friendly, open-air market where neighbors and friends come together to celebrate the community. Free. Tivoli Village, 302 S Rampart, LV. 702-900-2552. fresh52.com.

Tantric Yoga Course - Level 1 – 12-1:30pm.

Practice yoga for personal and spiritual growth.

Increase energy, strength, flexibility, awareness.

Strengthen desired qualities, get rid of bad habits.

Detox the body, improve health. Connect with the Divine. $20. Naturally Organic Healing Center, 1171 S Buffalo Rd, LV.

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BEAUTY $29 SPECIAL FOR NEW CLIENTS - Best for Less services: relaxers, colors, perms, hilights and Jheri/Press Curl. 3520 E. Tropicana Ave, Ste F, LV. Call for an appointment today: 702-542-3949!

NETWORKING LAS VEGAS HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – The mission of the chamber is to promote health, fitness, nutrition and wellness in one "connected community" for businesses and the general public of Las Vegas. For membership information call 702-239-6636 or visit VegasHealthFitnessChamber.

GREEN DRINKS LAS VEGAS – This is a FREE networking group that creates awareness about eco-conscious businesses and concerns in Las Vegas. Businesses, individuals and nonprofit organizations participate, educate and connect to promote a greener world. Meets every second Thursday of the month. Visit Facebook.com/GreenDrinksLV or GreenDrinks.org.

SOLAR NV – Solar NV strives to educate Southern Nevadans about the benefits of renewable energy and to encourage and promote the use of sustainable energy technology. Free monthly meetings every third Thursday of the month feature speakers from a variety of disciplines related to solar energy. SolarNV.org.

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Ashtora Yoga – 4-5pm. Ashtora yoga will be guided by NOHC’s very own Stephanie. Class will begin with an intro to beginner Ashtanga to release, then will finish with gentle restorative yoga and meditation. $10. Naturally Organic Healing Center, 1171 S Buffalo Dr, 110, LV. 702-433-3874. NaturallyOrganicCenter.com. Ileana: 702-823-6512.

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Health Classes – 5-6pm. Join Beverly every week for different health classes such as Digestive Health and Hormone Control. $10. Naturally Organic Healing Center, 1171 S Buffalo Dr, 110, LV. 702433-3874. NaturallyOrganicCenter.com.

Spiritual Experience Discussions – 6-7pm. Open the mind and heart. Feed the soul during these spiritual discussions. Free. Naturally Organic Healing Center, 1171 S Buffalo Dr, 110, LV. 702-433-3874.

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TruYin – 7:15pm. All fitness levels. Using principles of traditional Yin with heat for flexibility to target deep connective tissue, joints and ligaments.

Focus is on the skeleton and joints rather than muscular, repetitive effort. Trufusion, 8575 S Eastern Ave, LV. 702-982-2930. TrufusionYoga.com.

OPPORTUNITIES MELALEUCA – “Enhancing the lives of those we touch by helping people reach their goals.” Learn how Melaleuca’s commitment to manufacturing and delivering healthy, nontoxic products directly to the member can create income opportunities for people just like you every day. For information on how you can join the Melaleuca family please call Laurie Michaels, Membership Executive at 949-6904245 or email LightOurWay@gmail.com.

PROVIDING BENEFITS SECURED BENEFITS CONNECTION: GROWING MARKET PERFECT TIMING – Our company has a successful program where we can train you to help consumers protect themselves from growing risks such as Identity Theft, Increased Health Care Costs and more...

While getting paid handsomely for it. Must have a desire to succeed while helping others. Laurie.

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ROOMS FOR RENT ZEN ME HOLISTIC WELLNESS SPA currently has two suites available for rent. We also provide hourly room rental. If interested, please contact us at 702-476-4224.

SERVICES/CLASSES OFFERED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY – Intern $40 therapy sessions. Initial session no-cost (let’s see how we can work together).

Caleb: 702-508-9461 ext. 3.

NEW HOME TOURS – Designed around your new home desires and needs. Get great Buyer incentives and representation (some conditions apply and broker’s commission paid by seller).

Robert Blake, Broker, Triple Seven Realty. Call Today! 702-523-7653.

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LAS VEGAS HEALTH & FITNESS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

3651 Lindell Rd, #D-794, LV 702-239-6636 Mindy@VegasHealthFitnessChamber.com A Chamber of Commerce for the health & fitness professionals within the community. Our mission is to help members grow their businesses among a group of their peers through a variety of sales, marketing, advertising and public relations initiatives, health and fitness awareness, news articles and education on living a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle. See ad, page 4.

RED ROCK CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER

Dr. Margaret R. Colucci 2085 Village Center Cir, #110, LV 89134 702-880-5335 • RedRockChiropractic.com Dr. Colucci, specializes in treating the whole body in family wellness care, pediatric and pregnancy chiropractic care, auto, work and sports injuries. Colucci, a 1989 Palmer graduate, serving the Las Vegas valley for over two decades.

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DINING & EVENTS LAS VEGAN EATZ EVENTS

Mindy Tatti & Paul Graham 702-239-6636 Facebook.com/LasVeganEatzEvents LasVeganEatzEvents@gmail.com

Las Vegan Eatz Events is an organization focused around a plant-based life-style, while recognizing restaurants and holding events. We host a monthly dinner with plant-based food and a portion of those proceeds go to a foundation or charity.

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This ancient energy healing modality is proven to offer healing of chronic illness and dis-eases through holistic integration of the body, mind and spirit. Experience life long selfhealing.

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We are an eco-friendly apparel line, created for vegan and plant-based individuals, who are creating a peaceable kingdom for all living creatures. A percentage of each item sold goes to organizations that help with this healthy and compassionate mission.

ENERGY PRODUCTS ALPHABIO CENTRIX, R & D 2520 Saint Rose Pkwy, #117 Henderson, NV 89074 877-562-1815

AlphaBio Centrix LLC is a Research and Development company in Henderson, NV, educating the public about “Bioenergy” and the human experience. We manufacture wellness and protection products developed specifically for enhancing a healthy lifestyle. See ad, page 7.

ESSENTIAL OILS BODY RESONANCE MYOFASCIAL WELLNESS CENTER Rowena Cua, LMT, NCTMB 702-776-8881 • MydoTerra.com/RowenaCua/

Certified pure therapeutic grade essential oils are nature’s medicine. Simple and natural solutions for illness, allergies, depression, sore muscles and more. We offer AromaTouch Technique and essential oil therapy to help detoxify your body. Essential oils classes. Retail and wholesale.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE THE ULTIMATE HEALING CENTER Jeffrey Brown, DO 10120 S Eastern Ave, #100, HD 89052 702-871-7004 • OptimalHealthPC.com

The Ultimate Healing Center is a functional medicine practice that incorporates a variety of methods to help heal the body. We identify imbalances and help restore balance so the body can work optimally to heal itself.

Dr. Brown believes that the body has its own natural healing mechanisms. See ad, page 15.

HAPPY LIFE LAURIE MICHAELS, CRM

Wellness Consultant • Reiki Master Self-Love Master 949-690-4245 • Hugs2Live@gmail.com Imagine living through the Power of your self-love. We will release your learned patterns and create new self nurturing practices to enable you to live a happier more f u l f i l l e d l i f e . Wi t h y o u r commitment, the life you have dreamed of will be yours. Call for a free in person or remote consultation.

HEALING CENTER ENCHANTED FOREST REIKI CENTER, SPIRITUAL ITEMS 'N MORE

800 N Rainbow Blvd, #100, LV 89107 702-948-4999 EnchantedForestReiki.com Reiki-ShamanicCranial SacralChakra BalancingSound TherapyBars AccessCrystal healers. Plus lots of classes and events such as Reiki Certification, meditations, intuitive studies and much more.

Visit our beautiful metaphysical gift shop. See ad, page 28.

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HOLISTIC DENTISTRY AAA DENTAL & FOUR SEASONS DENTAL SPA

Dr. Jim Wright, DDS, AIAOMT, AIABDM 8855 W Flamingo, LV 89147 702-281-9900 • HolisticDentistLasVegas.com Practicing holistic, biological dentistry with safe removal of mercury according to the standars of IAOMT and IABDM. State of the art early detect cavity mapping, cosmetic, general, specialty dentistry and low sensitivity teeth whitening. Dr. Wright offers holistic, no-prep veneers, Lumineers, Invisalign Braces, dental implants and All on 4 Implant Bridges, sleep and full sedation dentistry. See ad, page 5.

BELL CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL AND HOLISTIC DENTISTRY Dr. Michael Bell, DDS 8068 W Sahara Ave, #A, LV 89117 702-256-7666 • LVTMJDentist.com

Holistic dentistry with a whole body approach to create a healthy smile and body. Live microscopic viewing of mouth bacteria. Laser gum disease treatment.

Computerized TMJ and bite analysis. Mercury testing and removal. Nutritional testing.

Autonomic nervous system analysis. Invisalign. See ad, page 9.

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WONGU UNIVERSITY

All natural, very effective treatment for difficult medical conditions that result from low neurotransmitter levels: chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety, insomnia, migraines, fibromyalgia, Alzheimer ’s, Parkinson’s, Crohn’s, addiction, ADD, IBS, mood disorder, obesity, restless leg and more. See ad, page 11.

Nevada State Board approved to offer a MS Degree in Oriental Medicine. Didactics with clinical training in acupuncture and herbology ensure competent practitioners.

Step into a new career or expand your practice. See ad, page 14.

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AT YOUR SERVICE PET SUPPLIES & GROOMING

55 S Valle Verde, #300, HD 89012 702-982-4324 AtYourServicePetSupplies.com

Quality, full-service, pet supply store with the best value in the valley. Pet-friendly. On-site “Barkery”. Nutritional experts.

Professional grooming available seven days for cats, dogs and little critters. Pet adoptions too! See ad, back cover.

SUPERIOR HEALTH SOLUTIONS

Dr. Robert DeMartino, D.C. 1661 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy, #280, HD 702-643-9900 • SHSLasVegas.com Naturally heal degenerative diseases; Parkinson’s, MS, A u t i s m , N e u r o p a t h y, Thyroid Disfunction and more. Relax and heal in a state of the art outpatient treatment facility designed to care for patients on a primary and chronic level. See ad, inside cover.

THE SACRED ART OF HEALING Jeff Renel, Theta Healing Practitioner & Instructor 702-324-2595 TheSacredArtOfHealing.com

Embark on a Spiritual Journey of going within to create more of what you want in your life!

Tracey’s Energized Empowerment techniques combine guided mentoring with Intuitive Chakra Illumination. Immediately begin to improve your life in positive ways. Sessions available by phone, via Skype or in-person.

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Looking for a change in your life? Sick of the same negative patterns? If the answer is “yes”, then it’s time to contact Jeff Renel. Create the change in your life you dream about and deserve. See ad, page 28.

Wellness Center & Intl. School of Reiki Victoria Stitzer, Expert in Rapid Behavior Modification • 702-405-9375 Transformations-LasVegas.org Transform your “Fears into Power”; “Pain into Joy” through powerful proven Mind-Body t e c h n o l o g i e s : N L P - E F TRegressions-Detox-Reiki-Pranic and Thetahealing. Free Reiki circles Wednesdays at 7pm. Call 702-659-2390.

ZEN ME HOLISTIC WELLNESS SPA 10885 S Eastern Ave, #100 Henderson, NV 89052 702-476-4224 • ZenMeNV.com

Zen Me Holistic Wellness Spa will transform your mind, body and spirit while providing you with a relaxing retreat to enjoy the benefits of health, wellness and spirituality. See ad, page 20 and 28.

YOGA AND TANTRA ILEANA STEFANESCU

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Practice yoga and tantra as paths of personal and spiritual development. Discover your unlimited potential and true identity. Highly experienced instructor.

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