Natural Awakenings INW May-June 2020 Issue

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ere’s the thing—I could have chosen a bright, cheery cover filled with sunshine and flowers for the May-June issue of Natural Awakenings; but clearly, I wasn’t feeling it. For a variety of reasons, bright and cheery doesn’t resonate with me right now, and I know I’m not alone. What does resonate is this woman. She’s isolated and alone, on an island, in the rain and she’s looking off into the distance… But what does she see? A brighter future perhaps? An unknown and unimaginable destiny?

Is she filled with excitement, fear, trepidation or nervous anticipation? I don’t know; but I’m feeling it.

The entire world is feeling it. What’s going to happen next? What does the future hold?

This cover painting is titled, “The Arrival” and the artist, Paul Bond, explains that, “It speaks to our ultimate aloneness in the world. After all, there’s no other person, other than ourselves, with whom we will travel through our entire lives. Yet there is strength and peace in her aloneness.”

I agree with the artist that we are ultimately alone in the world with no other person to travel with us and know our experience. However, I would argue that her strength and peace come not from her aloneness, but in her deep knowing that she is never alone. I believe strongly that each of us extends far beyond this physical realm existing as energetic and spiritual beings having a messy-beautiful human experience. What this means is that we don’t have a soul—we are the soul and we have a body, temporarily. Our soul, or higher self, has been here and will be here forever. It is with us from pre-birth through the end of our physical lives when we return home and are reunited. We are also accompanied by a team of guides, guardians and angels that are on standby 24/7, available to remind us who and what we have come here to be—most especially when we’ve forgotten.

Interestingly enough, many of us have forgotten—me included—that which sets our heart afire, also known as our soul’s purpose. And it is during this time of forced isolation, discomfort, social and “busy-body” distancing that we are encouraged to stop and remember. For many of us, it’s not comfortable or pretty or bright or cheery, and we may feel like we have no idea where we are going, or worse; that we are weathering this storm all alone.

I assure you; we are not. No matter your background, religious or spiritual leanings, beliefs or non-beliefs, please know that you are unconditionally loved, and you are worthy of the answers you seek and the unique life that is only yours to live. Everything is right there and available – within you.

Please enjoy this May-June issue of Natural Awakenings which covers a variety of topics, including autoimmune health, the mechanics of stress, benefits of collagen, how dance and movement can set you free and the gift of hard times. We also have COVID-19 community partner updates and specials, so please check them out!

It’s become a cliché these days, but we really are all in this together, so here’s to the never-boring mystery and adventure that is life, and to our arrival into what is next…

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Contents

Natural Awakenings is a family of more than 70 healthy living magazines celebrating 26 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet.

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11 INFUSED PLANT-

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BASED WELLNESS

A Trusted Resource for Our Community

12 HEALING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

Autoimmune Breakthroughs Offer New Hope

16 THE MATRIX OF LIFE

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Boosting Collagen for Better Health

18 FINDING CALM During Trying Times

19 DANCING TO YOUR OWN DRUMMER The Healing Power of Movement

20 NATURAL AWAKENINGS

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The Arrival

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Paul Bond

aul Bond’s magic realism art oil paintings live in the spaces between dreaming and reality.

Illuminating a world where anything is possible, they are visual meditations that delight the imagination and stir the soul.

About The Arrival, he says, “The figure stands as if waiting for someone just out of view. It speaks to our ultimate aloneness in the world. After all, there’s no other person, other than ourselves, with whom we will travel through our entire lives. Yet there is strength and peace in her aloneness.

On a personal level, this painting represents my wife as I imagined her waiting for me to arrive in her life.

Before we met each other, we’d both spent time alone to consciously clear our old ‘baggage’—hence, there’s ‘no luggage on the island’, so that we’d be prepared for the highest level of relationships.”

Born in 1964 in Mexco, Bond now resides in Southern California. His art is in corporate and private collections throughout the U.S. as well as in Asia, Australia, Europe and the Middle East.

He recently published a book covering 20 years of his art and poetry.

View the artist’s portfolio at PaulBondArt.com.

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Emerald Spiral Event Switches to Halloween Weekend

Astrological Mini Readings During This Time of COVID-19

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Cost: $5 entry fee. Location: 5100 W. Riverbend Ave., Post Falls, ID. For more information, visit EmeraldSpiral.com. Vendors/exhibitors can sign up online. See ad, back cover.

ow through May 31, astrologer Govinda Miller, founder of Astrology With Govinda, is offering 20 and 40-minute readings that explain the most significant astrological transits during this time, and how they affect a person’s life based on their unique personal natal chart.

Govinda Miller “In this radical time of upsets and instability, a great Spiritual Light is available to us that comforts, inspires and guides each of us,” says Govinda. “Through contemplation, introspection and meditation, we can invite and receive Spiritual Guidance, intuition and Divine Wisdom. We can also tune in to the astrological alignments and learn about their effects on our personal and collective lives.”

Some of these significant transits include Pluto, Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars. “This reading is a glimpse of one or more celestial influences that are most significant for you at this moment.”

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Cost: $45 for 20-minute reading; $75 for 40-minute reading and includes a digital recording of the reading. To learn more and schedule your appointment, email Govinda@AstrologyWithGovinda.com or call 208-448-2093. See Resource Guide Listing, page 26.

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merald Spiral Events has changed the dates of their two-day Metaphysical and Wellness Expo to October 31 and November 1 at the Greyhound Park in Post Falls, Idaho.

“Due to stay-at-home orders in both Idaho and Washington, we decided to delay The Emerald Spiral Expo to Halloween weekend,” explains Astara Briski, owner and organizer of Emerald Spiral Events. “I absolutely love the idea of having the expo during such an auspicious time of year and can’t wait to see what magic and mystical experiences are in store for us all!”

The event features local and national spiritual and metaphysical authors, alternative medicine providers, intuitive art demonstrations, crystals and stones, healers, new age wisdom and much more.

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hallan Knowles believes strongly in buying local, so when cases of COVID-19 began increasing in Washington state, she searched for masks made locally and found the options to be limited. “Fortunately, my stepmother is a professional seamstress and was able to make some high-quality, double-layer cotton masks for our family,” Knowles says. “They ended up being so awesome that we decided to start selling them to friends and family who were also looking for masks and then things took off from there. We’ve now been selling our double-layer cotton masks to people all over the country through our website SpokaneMasks.com.”

The unexpected business launch has proven to be helpful for the entire family. “Providing people with fun, well-made masks has been a financial lifesaver for us as well since our family business has been put on hold due to the pandemic,” shares Knowles, whose budget-friendly masks come in a wide variety of sizes, colors and patterns. “If readers are looking for quality masks for themselves, their family, or business, please support a Spokanearea small business and check out all of the many styles and sizes of adult and kids protective face masks we have at our website.”

View the entire mask collection at SpokaneMasks.com. See ad, page 8.

Intuitive Guidance Just a Phone Call Away

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elinda Bienkowski, owner of Element Intuitive, is offering remote psychic energy readings to clients during this time of COVID-19.

“Many clients are currently experiencing questions and concerns regarding career and finances as well as transitions and difficulties in personal relationMelinda Bienkowski ships,” shares Bienkowski. “Every client’s situation is unique, and my role is to help provide clarity and answers.”

Bienkowski offers 30 and 60-minute energy readings over the phone. “A reading can provide insight and comfort on a variety of issues, as well as give step-by-step ideas to guide you to more clarity when things feel tenuous,” explains Bienkowski. “It can feel like a lifeline to know that guidance and support is only a phone call away.”

Cost: $60 for 30-minute reading; $120 for 60-minute reading. For more information or schedule your reading, call 970-210-3508 or visit ElementIntuitive.com. See Resource Guide listing, page 29.

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Reduce the Effects of EMF Stress

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Clean Air is a Matter of Life and Breath

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ith the outbreak of COVID-19, the entire staff at DeFelice Dentistry has been hyper-aware of the illness, virus transmission and keeping patients and employees safe and healthy. As a result, the practice has introduced three world-class medicalgrade air purifiers to remove chemicals, toxins, germs, odors and—most importantly—viruses.

“Our office has always taken extra measures to go above and beyond the standard of care for cleanliness and sterilization,” shares owner, Dr. Louise DeFelice. “Surgically Clean Air (SCA) purifiers not only filters pollutants but destroys them, including airborne viruses to reduce the spread of illness. We are the first dental office in Spokane to invest in this technology.”

Surgically Clean Air purifiers offer a medical-grade six-stage filtration system, which not only filters particles, but also exposes them to ultraviolet (UV) light effectively burning and obliterating viruses and bacteria at the DNA level, releasing purified air with negative ion generation. “It’s a powerful tool that protects the patients at our practice from illness, infection, disease and discomfort,” assures DeFelice.

“We are doing all we can to ensure a safe and healthy experience for our patients and staff,” says DeFelice. “We are so excited to share this news with our current and future patients, as they are the reason we continue to work to improve our services every day.”

Drs. DeFelice and Hook are two of the few SMARTcertified Mercury-Free dentists in Spokane. The practice has invested in equipment and technology that allows safe removal of mercury amalgam fillings. For more information, visit DeFeliceDentistry.com or call 509-850-0918. See ad, page 17.

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an Stachofsky, president of Essential Energy, shares that electromagnetic frequencies (EMF) are everywhere— from cell phones to refrigerators to electric cars. “And while many may not realize their disruptive effects, science has proven that every individual’s biochemistry is affected by EMF stress whether we feel it or not. Essential Energy has created products to reduce the harmful effects of EMF,” he says.

Stachofsky explains that, unlike other EMF protection products on the market, Essential Energy products don’t block electromagnetic frequencies. “Rather than blocking the signals, our technology uses light harmonics to correct the negative aspect of the signals. It’s gentle and effective against all forms of harmful EMF,” he affirms. “We embed proven harmonics into the plates used in each product, and as a result these beneficial harmonics transmute the harmful electro-magnetic frequencies making them a biological non-issue.”

According to Stachofsky, Dr. Magda Havas, an expert in EMF science, believes that three percent of the population have severe electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS) symptoms and 35 percent have mild to moderate symptoms. “Everyone’s experience will be slightly different as each individual is unique, but those who suffer from EHS often experience sleeplessness, memory loss, brain fog, fatigue, headaches, anxiety, trouble breathing and more,” says Stachofsky. “Our products start to work right away to reduce EMF stress, which is a cause of many of these symptoms.”

Stachofsky suggests that pulmonary function may also improve when EMF stress is reduced. “In two studies, we have shown that by wearing our Power Pendant or the LightTower, the EMF stress response is reduced in over 90 percent of people tested, and their breathing becomes deeper and fuller almost immediately.”

For more information, visit TheEMFfix.com. Now through May, receive a free pulse oximeter with any purchase. Call 509-850-0557 or visit TheEMFfix.com for more information. See ad, page 14.

Remote Healing Sessions Available Now

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arrin Lenton, owner of Neural Advantage, is offering 30- and 60-minute remote healing sessions allowing clients the ability to stay in the comfort and safety of their own homes.

“Many people and pets with health issues are staying home and are unable to access services in person at this Darrin Lenton time,” explains Lenton. “I want everyone to know that I am here to help and have had tremendous success resolving a variety of health difficulties remotely.”

Conditions that Lenton has successfully resolved include pulmonary issues, shortness of breath, acid reflux, chronic pain, headaches, viruses, muscle tightness/weakness, vertigo, ocular control, chronic pain, athletic injuries, recurring headaches, arthritis and more. He also works with pets that suffer from a variety of conditions, including ear infections, pain, arthritis and unknown illnesses.

“If you or your pet are experiencing pain or discomfort, there is hope,” says Lenton. “I am only a call away. These beneficial remote sessions can help anyone seeking relief and healing during this time.”

For more information, or to read client testimonials, visit Facebook. com/NeuralAdvantage. Remote sessions available via video conference or phone. Cost: $60 for a 30-minute or $100 for a 60-minute session. To make an appointment, call 916-215-9118. See ad, page 8.

Local Business Offers Protective Masks and Hand Sanitizer

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orth Spokane Hemp Co. is distributing KN95 and Cambrelle washable surgical protective face masks, as well as non-alcohol-based hand sanitizer, to the general public while supplies last.

“Studies have shown that wearing masks could help people limit the spread of the flu and other viruses,” shares Michael Pickens, owner of North Spokane Hemp Co. “When we exhale, small droplets are released into the air. Wearing a mask mitigates the number of droplets released into the air thereby reducing the spread of illness.”

In addition, the business is also offering non-alcohol-based hand sanitizer as an alternative to the sanitizers most stores have sold out of.

Location: 9323 N. Division St., Spokane. Currently open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and offering a 30 percent discount and free shipping for online orders with coupon code: medical30. For more information, visit NorthSpokaneCBD.com. See ad, page 24

Expanded Complementary Therapy Offerings

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eborah A. Martinez, MD, is excited to announce the expansion of services in her health and wellness office to include additional credible complemenDeborah A. Martinez tary therapies as well as a complementary therapy educational program.

“Shortly after opening my office in 2019, it became clear there was a tremendous need for more therapies focused on the body’s basic needs; needs beyond restoring good blood flow,” explains Martinez. “When the body is provided with its essential requirements, multiple health issues can be impacted. Who wouldn’t want to improve more than one health problem by supporting what their body needs most?”

As a retired surgeon, Martinez is resolute in recommending and offering only credible therapies that are based on sound scientific research, as well as offering education. “In my live online seminar, Believe It’s Possible, I explain my approach to participants by helping them understand the body’s basic needs in relationship to their own health issues,” Martinez shares. “I also explain what complementary therapy is, how to find credible complementary therapy, and how to develop a personalized program, taking advantage of the possible synergy between conventional medicine and less conventional health and wellness practices.”

Her goal is to empower individuals and offer them the hope that feeling better is possible. “I have achieved some amazing results with complementary therapy for my own health issues. I am here to help others do the same.”

Location: 2020 E. 29th Ave., Ste. 225. For more information, call 509-724-3946 or visit CredibleComplementaryTherapy.com. See ad, page 13.

Virtual Holistic Chamber Meeting to Discuss Ancient Healing Practices

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he Spokane Chapter of the Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) will hold its May meeting online via Zoom from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on May 12. The topic is Self-Care Techniques That Have Survived for Centuries.

The meeting will be led by HCC Vice President, Nona Lowe who is a shamanic practitioner, massage therapist and owner of Life Spring Awakening. “For the May meeting, I will share powerful, centuries-old healing salves that are spiritual in nature and include singing, dancing and storytelling,” explains Lowe. “I will also guide participants through an easy, active meditation to clear out what is no longer helpful and rejuvenate the spirit.”

All are welcome to attend. Zoom meeting link: Zoom.us/j/ 8998265421, pw: 051911. Free. For more information, call 509-8694361 or visit HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/Spokane. See ad, page 21.

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In a study of 76 people with mildly high total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, research published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine found that consuming 30 milliliters of vinegar made from date pulp and pits daily for four weeks significantly improved total cholesterol, LDL, triglyceride and HDL levels, as well as several biomarkers of inflammation.

Take Quercetin to Reduce Blood Pressure Supplementation with quercetin, a plant pigment found in capers, cilantro, fennel, onions, red leaf lettuce, watercress, elderberries, asparagus, kale, cocoa, apples and chia seeds, can significantly reduce both diastolic and systolic blood pressure, lowering each by about three milliliters/Hg, reports a new review of research published in the Oxford Academic Journal, of 17 clinical studies that tested 896 participants.

Quercetin also improved HDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels when consumed for eight weeks or more.

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Fewer than seven hours of sleep for a child is not only linked to anxiety, depression, impulsiveness and cognitive difficulties, but also impacts a child’s brain structure, suggests new research from the UK’s Warwick University published in Molecular Psychiatry. Researchers used data that included MRI scans of more than 11,000 children ages 9 to 11 from 21 centers in the U.S. Parents also provided information about their child’s sleep duration and mental health conditions, and children performed a battery of cognitive tests. Researchers found that compared to children that slept between the recommended nine and 11 hours, those receiving less than seven hours had 53 percent more behavioral problems and scored 7.8 percent lower on cognitive tests. In children that slept less, volumes were smaller in five brain regions. Children that slept longer showed less depression and higher cognitive scores, and felt safer and more secure in their homes and neighborhoods.

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A new Harvard study of 746 young sperm donors reports that men that exercise more have better sperm quality.

The men, with an average age of 26, at least a high school education and no radiation exposure or sexually transmitted diseases, were qualified to donate to a sperm bank in their area. Compared to men that seldom exercised, those that reported the most total exercise and logged the most time doing intense workouts had better sperm motility, which increases the chances for sperm to move through the female reproductive tract to reach an egg.

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Consume Date Vinegar to Boost Heart Health and Reduce Inflammation

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Infused PlantBased Wellness

A Valuable Resource for Our Health Community

by Sheila Julson

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things from our cabheryl Fagras, inets and restocked owner of them with healthier Infused substitutes.”

Plant-Based Well Fagras and her ness, grew up “the family then began standard American purchasing food way,” eating profrom a trusted local cessed foods from farmer. “I was so supermarkets, inspired by eating routinely visiting farm-fresh produce fast food restaurants, Cheryl Fagras that I started growand participating ing my own vegetables and herbs,” says this in other unhealthy habits ingrained in our passionate plant advocate, who also comculture. Her father was even an executive in piled an extensive herbal medicine cabinet the pharmaceutical industry. It wasn’t until with wellness teas for specific ailments.

11 years ago, as a mom with five daughters, Realizing she could help others by sharing that Fagras experienced health issues and took a second look at the commercial prod- her extensive research in herbal health, this past November, Fagras opened Infused ucts her family had been using.

Plant-Based Wellness, a multi-faceted well “I played tennis, I was a skier, and I ness business offering bulk herbs, apothran half-marathons. I thought I was eating ecary style teas, infusion pots and mugs, healthy because I watched out for highand plant-based body care items. trigger words on food packaging, like ‘high

Infused Plant-Based Wellness serves fructose corn syrup,’” she reflects. Yet she as not only an apothecary with an array still experienced problems including an of herbal health boosting products, but enlarged liver and poor brain function. also as a vehicle to share information. “It’s While navigating the conventional health a boutique wellness store, with targeted system of pharmaceuticals and which products for personal and environmental health care services would be covered by wellness, and classes to educate people,” insurance, Fagras experienced her “ah-ha” explains Fagras. Wooden shelving units moment when she looked on her kitchen counter. As a dieter, she was an avid user of are stocked with jars of bulk dried herbal blends. In addition, customers can find the popular artificial sweetener, Splenda.

“I thought I was doing this great thing items like immune-boosting elderberry syrup and synthetic-free lotions for infants, to reduce calories, but when I researched children and adults. “I love talking to Splenda and learned what was in it, I others about simple ways we can improve was horrified,” she recalls. Thus, began a our health, so you’ll often find me suggestpassionate quest to research ingredients ing items such as organic wool dryer balls in other products throughout her home— in lieu of chemical-laden dryer sheets, or food, personal care items, and household ginger for an upset stomach,” she says. cleaning products. “We removed a lot of

Before opening Infused Plant-Based Wellness, Fagras did extensive research on companies that make top-notch products to offer in her store. “I do my best to source as locally as possible. If I won’t give it to my own family, I won’t sell it,” she affirms. “We also have a hutch with a small sampling of the literature and resource materials I’ve used during my myriad hours of researching herbal and natural wellness. I invite guests to come in and relax while enjoying one of our healthy beverages such as Tibetan jun, red chai herbal lattes, ginger beer, root beer or infused herbal teas. It’s a wonderful community space where people can sit and chat, or read up on health issues,” Fagras says.

Fagras also leads classes and events designed to help people understand the “whys” behind so much of the illnesses that’s commonplace in America today.

“People are looking for answers. They want to go natural, but need a little help in that direction,” she says. “My main purpose is to help others discover natural solutions that will help them achieve a healthier lifestyle.”

Although her journey with Infused Plant-Based Wellness began just a few months ago, Fagras says the experience of helping others find solution-based wellness remedies has been fabulous. “We’re generating a lot of business word-of-mouth, and we have a lot of return customers,” she concludes. “We have something that people are looking for. Natural health is not always an easy world to navigate, but it can be end up being a very exciting adventure. Through education and empowerment, I hope to grow a community of people seeking wellness, and to be that resource for them.”

Infused Plant-Based Wellness is located at 413 W. Hastings Rd., Spokane. They are an essential business and are currently open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon, and by appointment. For more information or to set up an appointment, call 509-863-9027 or visit Infused-Wellness.com.

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Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country.

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Healing the Immune System Autoimmune Breakthroughs Offer New Hope

by April Thompson

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ome 23 million Americans suffer from one or more autoimmune diseases—a category comprised of more than 80 conditions, including fibromyalgia, Hashimoto’s disease, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis and Type 1 diabetes. These pernicious disorders are notoriously difficult to diagnose, even harder to treat and can be debilitating, diminishing the quality of life for sufferers.

Another commonality is the increased prevalence of autoimmune disease in women versus men; in the case of lupus, for example, a nine-fold difference. Some early indicators are that this may be related to a “gene dosage effect”, as men with XXY chromosomes have the same risk of developing lupus as other women, and women with XXX chromosomes (known in medical parlance as “super12

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women”) have an even higher risk of autoimmune disease, according to Judith James, chair of the Arthritis & Clinical Immunology Program at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, in Oklahoma City.

Yet there is hope on the horizon, as scientific discoveries unlock important insights about the manifestation and progression of autoimmune diseases leading to new treatments and prevention tips. Evidence is also mounting around the role of diet and lifestyle in autoimmune conditions, giving patients new avenues for taking charge of their health instead of simply waiting for a cure.

Autoimmune diseases are chronic and can affect almost any part of the body, including the heart, brain, muscles, skin, eyes, joints, lungs, kidneys, glands, digestive

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tract and blood vessels. Each disease carries its own set of symptoms, but inflammation is nearly always present, and are all connected by how the immune system attacks the body’s healthy tissues. “Those shared characteristics hold the potential for shared treatments, and ultimately potentially common cures,” says Jane Buckner, president of the Benaroya Research Institute (BRI), at Virginia Mason, in Seattle, which works to advance the prediction, prevention, reversal and cure of immune system diseases.

“I’m excited about our progress toward prevention. We are working to understand those tipping points in transitioning into disease that help us understand who is at highest risk, and helps give very directed therapies,” says James.

Self-Healing from Autoimmunity

By her early 20s, Mickey Trescott, of Willamette Valley, Oregon, was bedridden and had lost her job to autoimmune disease. At one point, doctors thought it was multiple sclerosis (MS); she was dizzy, numb, falling over and slurring her speech.

Eventually, she was diagnosed with both Hashimoto’s and celiac diseases, affecting the thyroid and small intestine, respectively. Trescott, a nutritionist, chef and author of The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook, had been vegan for 10 years, but had a feeling that her body needed something different.

She found an early version of what would become known as the autoimmune protocol (AIP), and in following its guidelines, began to find relief. Trescott connected with other women and started a private Facebook group to share information on what was improving their condition from which the AIP community sprung. AIP, an elimination diet that seeks to reset the immune system by cutting out inflammation-causing foods and treat-

ing leaky gut, has much in common with the paleo diet and promotes vitamin- and nutrient-rich foods. However, every individual comes out of the AIP process with a customized diet.

For Trescott, “Gluten is a forever-no, and I am also allergic to dairy and sensitive to a lot of nightshade vegetables, like tomatoes and peppers.” It took three years to recover most of her functioning, and although she had been a personal chef, it was still challenging to determine a new approach to eating that didn’t include the grains and legumes that had been staples of her diet.

Trescott is still on medications, including the same thyroid support she’s relied on from the start. “There is a misconception that the AIP is an alternative to conventional medicine. We really pride ourselves on using all the tools in our toolbox, including surgery, medication and lifestyle changes,” she says.

Anecdotal successes like Trescott’s have led researchers to pursue funding to test the AIP’s efficacy. In a pilot study of 18 individuals with an average sick time

of 19 years that didn’t respond to traditional medication, 73 percent were in clinical remission at the end of the trial, having followed the AIP. “It was a small sample size, but the results are promising,” says Trescott.

Physician, Healed Thyself

Like many physicians, Terry Wahls focused on treating her patients with drugs or surgical procedures—until the Iowa City doctor was diagnosed with MS in 2000. Within three years, despite conventional medical treatments, her back and stomach muscles had weakened to the point where she needed a tilt-recline wheelchair, and by the summer of 2007, she could no longer sit up.

Though Wahls had been a vegetarian on a low-fat diet for 20 years, she went back to eating meat and gave up all dairy, wheat and grains, but still wasn’t improving. Delving back into the science of her condition, Wahls realized that mitochondrial support was key, and the speed of her decline slowed while taking a cocktail of vitamins to support its functioning.

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Buckner cautions against patients trying to manage disease with lifestyle changes alone, without giving available allopathic treatments a fair try. “People do better if they are treated early and aggressively.

They are reliant on fewer medications down the road and don’t have permanent damage if they seek treatment early.”

However, even researchers focused on pharmaceutical approaches acknowledge the importance of diet and lifestyle.

Meggan Mackay, professor of Molecular Medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, at Northwell Health, in Manhasset, New York, believes this can play a critical role in disease management. She cites numerous studies show-

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ing exercise as a stress-buster positively influencing disease outcomes, as well as a more specific study looking at the benefits of adding fish oil and vitamin D to the diets of lupus patients. “The rise in obesity, which is linked to increased inflammation in the U.S., may be one of reasons we are seeing more autoimmune disease than ever,” says Mackay.

At-risk individuals should be aware of factors under their control, adds James.

“If someone is worried about autoimmune disease running in their family, monitoring and maintaining adequate vitamin D levels and avoiding smoking and other high-risk behaviors can help improve their chances.” Even sleep patterns can play a role in disease manifestation, says the researcher. In one study, individuals at high risk for autoimmune disease that slept less than seven hours per day were more likely to develop an autoimmune condition, according to James.

Common Links Serve as Research Clues

There are some clear links between autoimmune diseases, such as the genetic predisposition that runs in families. “Someone with rheumatoid arthritis may have a sister with celiac disease, for example, and one individual may suffer from multiple autoimmune conditions. We can learn from these common genetic links,” says

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It wasn’t until she took a comprehensive approach to optimize everything she could take in through her food rather than relying on supplements that she saw radical results: Her brain fog, fatigue and pain went away and she biked around the block for the first time in six years. “Taking in nutrients in the form of food rather than supplements, you get related compounds and thousands of others in biologically anticipated ratios,” explains Wahls. “I still do take some supplements, but the magic is the food.”

Those key ingredients, says Wahls, include magnesium, zinc, selenium, sulfur, amino acids, cholesterol, omega-6 and omega-3s, fats, carnitine and creatine. Her rule of thumb for daily intake is three cups of leafy green vegetables; three cups of sulfuric vegetables like cabbage, mushrooms and onions; and three cups of deeply pigmented vegetables, plus sources of protein for meat eaters and vegetarians.

While her work was initially not accepted, today she has funding from the National MS Society and her research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. “Basic science is now showing that the microbiome has a huge impact on the immune system activity and the brain; the food we eat can turn gene expression on and off,” says Wahls, who hasn’t taken any drugs for her autoimmune condition since 2008.

Buckner. These common links can serve as important clues. For example, Buckner says they are able to demonstrate changes in T cells in diabetes and MS that are the same, which might lead to common treatments for the two conditions.

While the process from basic scientific discovery to development of effective treatment can be slow, there are some concrete breakthroughs autoimmune researchers are excited about, having demonstrated ability to both prevent and delay disease. Citing a recent clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine, “They have demonstrated in kids at high risk for developing Type 1 diabetes the ability to delay onset for at least two years. It’s an incredibly exciting finding,” says Buckner.

Mackay is hopeful about advances in basic science addressing specific immune system abnormalities linked to inflammatory problems. “Lupus is very challenging to diagnose and treat because it can affect every system in the body,” says Mackay, whose research team has focused on lupus for decades. “The only forms of treatment have been very immune-suppressive medications that shut down the immune response. None of these medications are specific, so in shutting down the immune response to treat lupus, they in turn interfere with the body’s ability to fight off infection and cancer.” Researchers are now honing in on single cells from biopsies that indicate which proteins are abnormal, thereby helping develop more selective therapies, she says.

Seeing progress in the lab is one thing; seeing it in the waiting room is another, and that’s where autoimmune scientists and clinicians are really beginning to note a difference. “I’ve seen patients for 25 years, and when we started, we had very few options in my clinic, which was full of wheelchairs,” says Buckner. “In the last 20 years, we have seen an explosion in research and available treatments. I don’t have wheelchairs in my office anymore.”

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ollagen, a protein, holds us together from the inside-out, helping to build bones and providing the scaffolding that knits our bones and organs together. Stress and poor lifestyle habits, such as smoking and eating too much sugar, can contribute to its breakdown and accelerate the aging process, but strategic dietary choices and supplements can have a significant positive impact on our skin, as well as underlying conditions.

Although celebrated for its cosmetic effects, “Most people are surprised to learn that collagen is equally important for blood vessels and tissues surrounding and supporting the internal organs,” says Pamela Schoenfeld, a dietitian and nutritionist in Raleigh, North Carolina, and

author of The Collagen Diet: Rejuvenate Skin, Strengthen Joints and Feel Younger by Boosting Collagen Intake and Production.

Collagen is mostly found in tendons, ligaments and skin, and is also abundant in bones, cartilage, muscles, corneas, blood vessels, the gut, vertebrae discs and teeth.

In studies, collagen supplements show promise for joint pain, arthritic conditions, osteoporosis and heart health.

A Penn State study of 147 student athletes found that those that took 10 grams of collagen hydrolysate daily for 24 weeks had significantly less joint pain while walking and at rest compared to a placebo group.

A 2012 study featured in Complementary Therapies in Medicine found that 1,200 milligrams of collagen hydrolysate taken

Collagen health starts with our diet.

Leafy greens and jewel-toned, lycopenerich vegetables, like beets, red peppers, tomatoes, berries and pomegranates, as well as seeds, including chia, sunflower and pumpkin, all pack a collagen punch.

Schoenfeld recommends bone broth, too, for its joint-lubricating molecules called glycosaminoglycans, which hold many times their weight in water.

Kellyann Petrucci, a naturopathic doctor in Philadelphia and author of Dr. Kellyann’s Bone Broth Diet, concurs: “Bone broth is more than a soup. It’s concentrated healing and contains a bioavailable form of collagen your body can use immediately. It contains calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, collagen, glucosamine, chondroitin, amino acids and so much more.” She also recommends sulfur-rich foods like eggs, broccoli, onions, garlic and cauliflower, as well as shellfish and red meat in moderation for copper. “Copper activates the enzyme that is critical in producing collagen,” she explains.

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Experiment with broccoli, kiwi, tomatoes and various citrus fruits. Bioflavonoids also improve the ability of vitamin C to be absorbed and utilized.”

Schoenfeld recommends chicken, including the skin; omega-3-rich fish with edible bones, such as sardines and canned salmon; and proline-rich, aged cheeses and yogurt. “Gelatin is also a fantastic way for the whole family to enjoy collagen and can be added to foods high in water like soups, stews, hot cereals, as can bone broth and collagen powders,” she says.

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A 2019 review of 11 studies published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology found that oral collagen hydrolysate or tripeptide at dosages ranging from 2.5 grams to 10 grams a day increased “skin elasticity, hydration and dermal collagen density” and showed promise for wound healing and skin aging. Aloe vera, ginseng, berries, garlic, hyuralonic acid and red light therapy also boost collagen production, according to osteopathic physician and author Joseph Mercola.

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Even during these tough times, we can find opportunities to develop new strengths and grow individually and together. To start with, we need emotional first aid to help us find calm quickly. We can do this by locating the tension points

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in our body and asking them what color would help them feel calm. Then we can inhale that color, letting it find its way within to soothe our cells, and exhale our stress by breathing out a different color.

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ovement comes in many colors, from modern dance to country line dancing, and there’s something for everyone, including those that claim to have two left feet. Dancing is healthy for the heart and improves cognitive function by forging new neural pathways in the brain. It builds stronger bones, helps balance and improves flexibility and endurance. Putting on dancing shoes also has a positive effect on depressive disorders, flooding the brain with endorphins that uplift mood and jumpstart motivation. Dance has found its way into the clinical setting as a psychotherapeutic tool for healing trauma, eating disorders and addictions.

Dancing, in essence, is for everyone.

“Dance is a human right, a feature of almost every culture in the world, and our natural inclination to dance is one of the things that makes us human,” says David Leventhal, program director of Dance for PD, a nonprofit Parkinson’s Disease program of the Mark Morris Dance Group, in Brooklyn.

Valerie Durham, a modern dancer in Baltimore specializing in the Isadora Duncan technique, concurs, “Birds don’t consider if they have talent for singing, they just sing. They sing because they have a voice. Similarly, dance is a right offered to anyone with a body.”

A Deterrent for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Disease and Cancer Going dancing on a Friday night also proves to nourish the brain. A 2017 study published in Frontiers of Aging Neuroscience shows evidence that dance increases white matter that diminishes with cognitive decline. An older study sponsored by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and published in the New England Journal of Medicine spotlights data gathered during a 21-year period and reveals that regular social dancing can reduce the risk for dementia in seniors by 76 percent.

“A number of peerreviewed research studies point to dance’s ability to improve motor skills and function of people living with Parkinson’s disease—balance, gait and tremor. Dance is expressive, giving people a creative voice when it feels that their capacity for physical, vocal and facial expression is being taken away,” says Leventhal.

Durham, who worked with patients at the University of Florida Shands Hospital Arts in Medicine Program in the 1990s, witnessed memorable responses from cancer patients. “We danced with patients who were attached to IVs and those even in the ICU, some who were partially or even completely paralyzed,

people who maybe could dance only with their eyes. And yet they danced,” marvels Durham. “Getting the lymphatic system, endorphins and breath flowing all elevate the body out of pain mode.”

Dancing from the Soul All forms of dancing have the capability to free the spirit and heal deep emotional wounds buried in the memory-holding fascia of the body’s soft tissues. Ecstatic dance, which has roots in ancient spiritual practices, is an unstructured option that dilutes limiting, self-conscious habits.

These days, ecstatic dance gatherings have been organized in cities around the world.

“There’s a vast movement in the dance world that has nothing to do with performance, but rather, is done for the joy of inhabiting a body in motion. Ecstatic dance is a free-form conscious dance and is a vibrant global community for people who love music and movement,” says Donna Carroll, founder of Ecstatic Dance International, in San Francisco. “When we can be courageous enough to turn away from our cultural norms that say you need ‘talent’ to dance, we get a chance to experience music through our bodies, and it can be quite pleasurable and life-affirming.

Ecstatic dance is one of the most effective methods to return to what matters, to our bodies, to our ‘home’, and is accessible for people of all abilities.”

In her artistic sphere of performance art, Durham has seen her students blossom from the inside-out. “They are able to connect with the deep wisdom in their bodies, thereby releasing old energetic wounds. Depression and anxiety are relieved during dance because you are so consciously consumed with the present moment of the steps and the music. Dancers will find that they feel more joyful and at peace at the end of a dance session.”

For Leventhal, moving the body is a blessing for all: “Dance should be accessible and enjoyable to everyone, regardless of physical or cognitive challenges.”

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The Mechanics of

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tress! Surprise! It has to do with the brain. Deep inside each person’s brain is a limbic system which has several structures that deal with emotions and memories. The hypothalamus in the limbic system reacts when it perceives a threat.

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It sends a message out of the thalamus to the pituitary gland which forwards the message to the adrenal glands. When the adrenal glands are alerted about this threat—by physical, chemical or emotional stress—they go into fight-or-flight mode.

This means they pump out adrenaline, cortisol and several other stress hormones.

When stress hormones are being pumped into our system, blood is diverted from our organs to our extremities. This is because the extremities are better at running and fighting than our organs; however, our organs are responsible for growth. Because our bodies turn over billions of cells every day, we don’t want to stay in fight-orflight mode and shut down growth for too long. It is physiologically impossible to be in growth and protection simultaneously.

Fight-or-flight also shuts down the immune system. All of us have multiple pathogens—bacteria, viruses, yeast and parasites—living in and on us all of the time. A healthy immune system suppresses these pathogens to keep us from becoming ill. Since the fight-or-flight response stifles the immune system, this can become problematic.

Stress hormones also shut off the flow of blood to the front of the brain while funneling it to the back of the brain. Unfortunately, some structures in the back of the brain are much less rational than the front. This tends to make our behavior less intelligent.

Now we know that stress hormones do three things: stop growth, depress the immune system, and make us more irrational. In other words, stress can shut down a person’s life. That is why we want

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our stress hormones to show up for short periods when we need them, then get out of town. This brings us back to the limbic system. Here is a quick tutorial on how this system works: After our sense organs send messages to the thalamus in the limbic system a subconscious decision is made.

Those messages can either go to the rational thinking part of the system, the neocortex; or they can go to the amygdala.

If sensory input is viewed as a threat to the amygdala, the emotional, irrational part of the brain looks for a match in the hippocampus, another part of the limbic system which catalogs your past experiences.

If the amygdala can find a fear-inducing match in the hippocampus, it will trigger the fight-or-flight response via the hypothalamic pathway mentioned above.

This match can override the rational response of the neocortex even if the reaction is irrational.

This means that old stored cellular memories can trigger irrational selfdestructive behavior, even when it is not needed.

Fight-or-flight can literally save our lives. However, if stress hormones are staying active due to cellular memory and not an actual life-threatening situation, they drain us of life. The adrenal glands can become so exhausted they stay in fight-orflight mode. Then the continually activated

stress hormones stop growth, depress the immune system, alter the brain, and in general, shut down life. This becomes the new normal. Right now, more people than ever are stuck in this loop.

Remember, it’s impossible to be in protection and growth simultaneously. Protection is stress hormone activation, useful only when we are endangered. Too much activation shuts us down. When we stay in growth, life expands around us. We stay in growth by regulating our stress hormones appropriately. That regulation provides the opportunity to transcend health, continue to grow, and move toward wellness.

Simply put, there is an amazing level of wellness beyond simply “not being stressed.” That level is where the brain moves toward more joy and love. Less stress equals more growth equals more joy and love.

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Find health, balance, and inner vibrancy through a range of holistic treatments including acupuncture, herbal medicine, Moxa, cupping, essential oil therapy, guasha and other modalities.

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CBD OILS & CANNABIS LOCAL’S CANNA HOUSE

9619 E Sprague Ave Spokane Valley • 509-413-2796 LocalsCannaHouse.com Featuring the highest quality CBD oils, capsules, tinctures and bath salts to help with inflammation, sore muscles, sleep, pain relief, relaxation and more. Allow the friendly Local’s staff to assist in finding the CBD products that are right for you! Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member. See ad, page 31.

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Offering complementary therapy consultations, therapeutics and referrals - Created for individuals who want to take responsibility for their health and wellness using complementary therapy backed by science. Personalized program for health and wellness concerns and goals. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member. See ad, page 13.

Jennifer Burrows offers holistic stress reduction support that takes into account the whole person – mind, body, spirit. Learn how Emotion Code, HeartMath, integrative nutrition coaching and quantum biofeedback can transform your life. Call for a complimentary 30-minute wellness consultation. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member. See ad, page 15.

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Not all forms of chiropractic care are the same. Intelligent Balance treats patients using upper cervical chiropractic care by performing the QSM3 technique, which focuses on body balancing. They also specialize in a progression of the NUCCA chiropractic technique that achieves measurable results in a comfortable setting.

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SMART THERAPY

Wayne Lindell, DC 9708 N Nevada St, Ste 205 Spokane • 509-466-0226 SmartTherapyGroup.net Dr. Wayne Lindell is an experienced chiropractor with more than 25 years’ serving the Inland Northwest. His specialties include accident and injury recovery, pain relief, sports performance, pre-natal, weight-loss management and overall wellness. Most major insurance plans accepted. Book online or call for an appointment. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member. See ad, page 13.

CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE EMILY FARISH ACUPUNCTURE 400 S Jefferson, Ste 203 Spokane • 509-217-9262 Info@EmilyFarishAcupuncture.com EmilyFarishAcupuncture.com

Chinese herbal medicine can help you achieve optimal health by providing solutions to feeling better, rather than chasing or masking symptoms. Receive customized herbal formulas to address the root causes of your most troubling health concerns.

SIXTH AVENUE MEDICAL PHARMACY

508 W 6th Ave, Spokane 509-455-9345 • 1-844-250-9007 SixthAvenuePharmacy.com A full-service medical pharmacy, providing custom compounded medications and traditional retail prescriptions.

They use the finest, high quality ingredients to make each specially compounded medication, including LDN, bio-identical hormones, veterinary, dental, sports medicine, dermatology, chronic pain and more. See ad, page 23.

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Essential Energy has the most powerful anti-EMF products on the market. Several functional medicine practitioners in Spokane utilize these devices and recommend them to patients. They create a personal EMF clean space, resulting in reduced EMF stress, improved blood oxygen saturation, deeper breathing and more. Free pulse oximeter with any purchase through May. See ad, page 14.

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Dry saline aerosol or Halotherapy provides a gentle respiratory cleanse. Beneficial for relieving lung conditions like bronchial asthma, cystic fibrosis and lingering cough. Helpful in treating skin problems like eczema and acne. If you are seeking non-invasive, relaxing, natural treatment consider Halotherapy.

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FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION & WELLNESS KATIE NELSON, RD

Sixth Avenue Medical Pharmacy 508 W 6th Ave, Spokane 509-455-9345 • 1-844-250-9007 SixthAvenuePharmacy.com

Katie Nelson specializes in nutrition counseling for optimal health, weight loss, sports performance, food allergies/sensitivities, ketogenic diets, anti-inflammatory diets and microbiome repair. She offers nutrient evaluations and supplement counseling and is available for speaking engagements and special events. See ad, page 23.

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HEALTH, WELLNESS & NUTRITION AMY LOVE, RN

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HYPNOTHERAPY JAMES BARFOOT, CHT Intentional Hypnosis 827 W 1st Ave, Ste 203 Spokane • 509-230-5035 IntentionalHypnosis.com

James Barfoot’s goal is to help you on your journey to a more productive and vital life. He uses personal hypnosis sessions and powerful personal coaching to permanently change undesired habits and behaviors on a conscious and subconscious level.

INTEGRATIVE HOLISTIC DENTISTRY DEFELICE DENTISTRY Dr. Louise DeFelice 4703 N Maple St Spokane • 509-850-0918 DeFeliceDentistry.com

Amy is a health and wellness nurse who educates and empowers clients seeking long-term solutions to their struggles with food, weight, and chronic metabolic illness. She helps clients reclaim their health using a low carb intermittent fasting approach. Contact today!

At DeFelice Dentistry, the mission is to provide state-of-the-art conventional and holistic dental care in a warm and friendly environment. Their team is committed to safety and integrity in dentistry and to honoring the importance of every person they have the privilege to serve. See ad, page 17.

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413 W Hastings Rd Spokane • 509-863-9027 Infused-Wellness.com

Infused Wellness believes your body’s ability to heal is greater than anyone has permitted you to believe.

They are a multifaceted health and wellness boutique offering organic herbs, teas, health products, support and education to help customers achieve optimal health. Visit website for upcoming classes! See ad, page 25.

HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC CHIROPRACTIC LIFECENTER, INC. Dr. Patrick Dougherty 2110 N Washington St, Ste 1 Spokane • 509-327-4373 Spokane-Chiropractic.com

Chiropractors heal nothing. They align you with your innate healing abilities. Dr. Patrick Dougherty utilizes muscle testing to interpret your needs for adjustments, nutrition and more. Suffering from aches, pains, fatigue, brain fog, more? Dr. Pat can help! New patient special available. See ad, page 16. .

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GROUNDSWELL BUSINESS CONSULTING

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Without a marketing method that feels aligned to who you are, you’re stuck with the unpredictable nature of word-of-mouth and referral business. There is a better way to grow your business and Important Work in the world.

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MASSAGE THERAPY SMART THERAPY

9708 N Nevada St, Ste 205 Spokane • 509-466-0226 SmartTherapyGroup.net Massage can alleviate pain, increase flexibility, improve immune function, decrease depression and anxiety, improve health and more.

Their professional therapists have a wide range of specialties and experience. Most major insurance plans accepted. Book online or call for an appointment.

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Amber McKenzie • 509-869-4361 Spokane@HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/Spokane The Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) is an international trade organization for holistically-minded professionals, business owners, and resource providers. They are member-focused through their ever-expanding national online presence and network of local chapters. The Spokane Chapter meets the second Tuesday of every month from 6-7:30pm. Join today! See ad, page 21.

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Kristen Fuller 112 N Bowdish Rd Spokane Valley • 509-926-5392 KSalonOrganic.com

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K Salon uses 100% pure, certified organic hair color, with no gluten, heavy metals or ammonia. Kristen Fuller is a licensed skin and hair expert, a wholistic body rejuvenist, and certified aroma-therapist who cares about each client’s health and wellness. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member.

Cindy Gardner is a gifted psychic known for her compassionate accurate readings, covering such topics as: love, career, pets, dreams, past lives, life goals and angels. Her helpful guidance and coaching empower people in making decisions and understanding their life situations.

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EMILY ELIZABETH SKINCARE STUDIO 30 E Sprague Ave, Ste C Spokane • 509-475-3284 EmilyElizabethSkincare.com

Emily Elizabeth is a Medically Trained Master Aesthetician with more than 16 years experience in the spa industry. Her natural approach to skincare is complemented by high quality medical-grade and organic skincare products. Treat your skin to a luxury facial and book online today! See ad, page 16.

PAIN FREE & ACTIVE TREVOR GEORGE, ND

Rivercreek Wellness 521 N Argonne Rd, Ste B105 Spokane Valley • 509-919-1385 RivercreekWellness.com Are you having knee pain but fear surgery? Proliferative therapy is a non-surgical treatment for musculoskeletal conditions.

Joint pain, arthritis, sprains, strains, overuse injury, degeneration and/or inability to heal after surgery. Contact us to learn more. See ad, page 15.

PSYCHIC & ENERGY READINGS ELEMENT INTUITIVE

Melinda Bienkowski Inland Northwest • 970-210-3508 MelindaBienkowski@gmail.com ElementIntuitive.com Melinda offers highly intuitive psychic energy readings and reiki. She provides a deeper perspective into each client’s life to help guide them in relationships, career, life purpose, relocation decisions, financial issues, spiritual gifts and more. Her services are offered by phone and remotely.

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RE/MAX Inland Empire 1311 N Washington St, Ste A Spokane • 509-499-0027 ShaneONeillSells@comcast.net

Shane O’Neill is a Spokane native with more than 40 years’ experience selling homes in the Spokane area. From estate sales to trendy condos, he enjoys the diversity in housing possibilities and guiding his clients to the home that is right for them. See ad, page 18.

REIKI A SPIRITUAL TOUCH

Jennifer Brown 923 E Sherman • CdA 9803 E Sprague Ave • Spokane Valley 208-691-8865 Facebook.com/HealingCenterOfLove Through Reiki, aromatherapy and spiritual counseling, Jennifer helps clients relax, find balance, peace and manifest their true dreams, all at affordable rates.

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Wi t h m o r e t h a n 2 0 y e a r s experience as a clairvoyant and Reiki master, Pam offers a higher spiritual perspective regarding clients’ issues and support moving forward. Hands-on energy work and Reiki releases stress and physical blocks, restoring balance and wellbeing in body, mind and spirit. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member. See ad, page 22.

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SEXUAL HEALTH & WELLNESS INLAND WELLNESS & VITALITY

Jacob Deakins, MD 316 W Boone Ave, Ste 350 Rock Pointe Tower Spokane • 509-474-0145 Info@InlandWellnessAndVitality.com InlandWellnessAndVitality.com

Dr. Deakins recognizes sexual health is vital to a vibrant life. His clinic is dedicated to helping patients feel and look their best by offering multiple cutting-edge therapies that improve sexual function and physical appearance. See ad, page 3.

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The Adjustable Spine Alignment Pillow (ASAP) is ergonomically designed to support and maintain proper curvature of the neck and cervical spine as you sleep. Ideal for back and side sleepers, the pillow is adjustable to each customer’s unique comfort needs. Order online today! See ad, page 6.

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Soul retrieval is a shamanic ceremony using ancient methods to return a person’s fragmented self to wholeness.

This deeply healing ceremony is for those with a true desire and commitment to heal. Contact for a free 30-minute consultation.

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SPIRITUAL CENTERS

YOGA THERAPY

SOULS CENTER

Julia Hayes 707 N Cedar, Ste 2 Spokane • SoulsCenter.com Founded by Julia Hayes, the vision of Soul Circles is to offer a variety of opportunities for women to explore and promote spiritual empowerment through small groups, movement, creative expression, spiritual teachings, retreats, workshops, recovery groups and more. See full calendar on website.

UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER

FLOWING TREE YOGA

Anna Molgard, C-IAYT 515 W Francis, Ste 6 Spokane • 509-499-6835 FlowingTreeYoga@gmail.com FlowingTreeYoga.com Empower yourself with yoga therapy at Flowing Tree Yoga.

Certified Yoga Therapist, Anna Molgard, offers this nurturing space for individualized private sessions and group courses in mental health, trauma recovery, chronic pain and hypermobility.

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Jennifer supports spiritually driven leaders who are feeling stuck in their 9-to-5 job gain clarity in answering their higher calling. Receive insights on your path with a Psychic Reading or free Clarity Session and learn how transformational coaching can help you achieve your goals. See ad, page 18.

Stefani VanDeest 20 W Main Spokane • 509-979-0117 SolfulSomatics.com

Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose.

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Solve pain, improve function and elevate performance with Clinical Hanna Somatic Education (CHSE). Gentle, non-invasive neuromuscular training that addresses full-body patterns rather than symptoms. CHSE engages and reeducates the nervous system for rapid, long-lasting results.

SPIRITUAL TRAVEL

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Unique Gifts Crystals • Minerals Pendulums • Jewelry Chakra Gemstones Smudging Tools Incense • Candles

Wonders of the World is the Inland Northwest’s primary source for minerals and crystals as metaphysical tools.

Come And Experience The Magic Inside

FOR YOURSELF!

Flour Mill | 621 W. Mallon, Spokane | 509-328-6890 | WondersOfTheWorldInc.com May-June 2020

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