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“A woman in harmony with her spirit is like a river flowing. She goes where she will without pretense and arrives at her destination prepared to be herself and only herself.” ~ Maya Angelou y goal is to flow. To navigate and roll with life and its lazy Class I to extreme Class VI rapids. Easier said than done, of course. There are times when everything feels connected and opportunities arrive and synchronicities happen, and I think, “Oh yeah, I got this thing locked in!” Only to then be flowing along and: DAM. No seriously—I hit a dam. Fear, insecurities and uncomfortable emotions bubble up threatening to block my progress and drown me. Deep breaths. Quiet the mind. Listen. And know that all is well and the flow must go on. Until it ends. Show up. I recently attended the celebration of life for an extended family member and learned that his magical power was ‘showing up.’ Supporting those he loved and being there when it mattered most. What a beautiful gift to be remembered for. I am sad to report that Jason, my sweet friend from New Zealand, passed away in April. I wrote about Jase in the February issue when he shared with me his struggle during those final months. His words hurt my heart, but his vulnerability, courage and resilience strengthened it. He was a gift to me, and I will miss him dearly. Since my mom’s death almost two years ago now, I’ve come to realize the amazing, transformative and powerful teacher that death is. A teacher whose class you would never voluntarily enroll in, but one that transforms you in ways you could never anticipate. All part of the flow. Now let’s flow right into this month’s issue! May is dedicated to women’s health and is chock-full of fabulous local content from area naturopaths, chiropractors, acupuncturists and more. I’m super excited that my own naturopath of 14 years, Dr. Alycia Policani, writes about the important role of thermography in the early detection of breast disease. We also have an informative Q&A with Dr. Pamela Langenderfer on bioidentical hormones during menopause. Dr. Toby Hallowitz details the power of chasteberry and curcumin for PMS symptoms and Dr. Chad Johnson explains the vital importance of the pelvis in pregnancy. But wait, there’s more. Our local spotlight features an inspiring little boy named Tristan who has Pulmonary Hypertension (PH), an extremely rare disease with very few treatment options. Tristan wants us to know May 5 is PH Awareness Day, and there are ways we can help find a cure. Additional spotlights this month feature the awesome Prairie Dog Pet Mercantile and their expanded South Hill store, as well as the Downtown Grocery Outlet. And finally, it’s Farmers’ Market season! We have a listing of all the area markets by day on page 25, and if I’ve forgotten any, let me know.
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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.
10 DOWNTOWN SPOKANE GROCERY OUTLET
New Owners, New Products, Same Value
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PRAIRIE DOG PET MERCANTILE
Focuses on Holistic Pet Health, Education
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12 MAY 5 IS WORLD PULMONARY HYPERTENSION AWARENESS DAY
14 FIVE BENEFITS OF JOURNALING
16 HEALING THE HARD STUFF Natural Approaches Resolve Major Illnesses
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18 ESSENTIAL EXTRACTS FOR MANAGING PMS
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HORMONES: IS IT BETTER FOR MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS?
Catching Up With Dr. Pamela Langenderfer
22 THERMOGRAPHY VS. MAMMOGRAPHY
What is the Best Option?
24 THE PELVIS IN PREGNANCY
The Missing Link
DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 10 kudos 10 business
14 15 12 25 spotlight 26 11 pet spotlight 28 12 local spotlight 31
20 health briefs global briefs pet spotlight farmers markets calendar resource guide classifieds May 2018
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news briefs
New Series of Inspirational Greeting Cards Made Locally
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ertified expressive arts practitioner Tracy Turner, owner and operator of Life Designs with Tracy Turner, has come out with a new line of six inspirational greeting cards inspired by her work and All six cards travel around the U.S., including several Northwest locations. The photos, taken by Turner, include her own original inspirational quotes and feature locations such as Skagit Valley, Pike Place Market, Arches National Park, Lake Roosevelt, South Dakota and Whidbey Island. According to Turner, the greeting cards are a way to inspire and uplift those who give and receive them. “They serve as a reminder that we are all connected and deserving of a life filled with inspiration and passion,” says this creative entrepreneur, who shares that she is often asked what an expressive arts practitioner does. “The work I do with clients is to help remove limiting beliefs, renew personal power and set goals, and create small steps toward success allowing them to create a life filled with passion and joy,” she explains. Turner’s new line of greeting cards is available at Healing Waters Holistic Center at 101 North Evergreen Road in the Spokane Valley by emailing or calling Turner directly. Cost: $4.95 per card or six for $25. To purchase or for more information about Life Designs with Tracy Turner, call 509-951-8393, email Designing.Tracy@yahoo.com or visit LifeDesignsWithTracyTurner.com. See ad, page 25.
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Healing with Horses Sanctuary Offers Two Workshops in June
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ealing with Horses Sanctuary, located just outside of Spokane, is offering two programs during the month of June. The first, Heart Connections, will be held June 1 to 3, and Exploring Spirituality through the Eye of the Horse from June 8 to 10. “Our Heart Connections program, beginning on June 1st, focuses on the reflective nature of horses and connecting with their huge hearts. This Healing with Horses heart connection empowers participants to experience a deeper clarity within themselves as they move in harmony with the rhythm of the horse,” says Gloria Lybecker, instructor and specialist at the sanctuary. “This program is ideal for those ready to open their hearts to a new way of being in relationship, and to learn the nuances of nonverbal communication.” The second program, Exploring Spirituality through the Eye of the Horse, focuses on connecting with spirit and divine consciousness. “The intention for this retreat is to remove the barriers between who you actually are, and who you were conditioned to be,” Lybecker emphasizes. “It’s ideal for those with a passion for horses, nature, and spirituality who are striving to live life as a fully empowered being.” Limited spaces available in both workshops. For more information, contact Gloria Lybecker at 509-876-1802 or visit HealingWith HorsesSanctuary.com. See ad, page 27.
Beyond Pink Benefit Luncheon
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eyond Pink is holding its annual benefit luncheon titled An Afternoon of Inspiration on May 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chateau Rive at the Flour Mill in Spokane. The luncheon, featuring KHQ’s Leslie Lowe as the keynote speaker, is hosted by KHQ’s Stephanie Vigil. Charlie Brewer, Dr. Alycia Policani “This lunch is designed and Karla Porter to educate, inspire and connect the audience to the life-saving technology that is thermography, and we are so honored to have Stephanie Vigil and Leslie Lowe participate,” says Karla Porter, co-founder of Beyond Pink along with Charlie Brewer. “In addition, we have a panel of experts, including naturopathic physician Dr. Alycia Policani, available to answer questions and discuss thermography and the Beyond Pink charity as well as share preventative measures women can take to reduce the risk of breast cancer now and in the future,” adds Brewer. The pair founded Beyond Pink to celebrate the technology of thermography and its powerful ability to aid in the early detection of breast disease. Their goal was to not only educate and raise awareness, but to help provide funding for women who could not otherwise afford this potentially life-saving screening as it is generally not covered by insurance. Cost: The luncheon is free. Generous donations are requested, with a suggested donation of $125 per person. Location: Flour Mill, 621 West Mallon Ave., Spokane. To register or to host a table contact Charlie Brewer at 509-863-7776. For more information, visit BeyondPink.net. See article on breast thermography by Dr. Policani, page 22.
Adventure is worthwhile. ~Aesop
Prairie Dog Pet Mercantile Expands South Hill Store
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he South Hill Prairie Dog Pet Mercantile has added 1,700 square feet to their existing retail space at 5608 South Regal Street in Spokane. “With this expansion we are especially looking forward to partnering with Diamonds in the Rough, an amazing local business that offers dog training classes,” says store owner Amy Barker. “Along with dog training classes, the other thing we plan to offer in our new space is educaExpanded South Hill store tional seminars for our community. We will bring in dog trainers, holistic nutrition experts in our industry and even veterinarians. Stay tuned for more.” Pets and pet owners are encouraged to come check out the expanded store filled with a wide variety of high quality dog and cat foods, supplements and treats; collars and leashes; beds and crate mats; gear and toys. For more information, check out this month’s pet spotlight on Prairie Dog Pet Mercantile, page 11, or visit PDogPet.com. See ad, back cover.
Lilac City Acupuncture Maternity Leave
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hauna Douglass-Parkin, owner of Lilac City Acupuncture, will temporarily close the clinic for her maternity leave from May 11 to August 1. The clinic will reopen on August 1 with new hours, Monday to Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information, call 509-808-0818 or visit LilacCityAcu. com. See Resource Guide listing, page 28.
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Spring Holistic Festival in Spokane Valley Features Crystal Skull
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he spring holistic festival will take place May 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point Park, located at 2426 North Discovery Place, in Spokane Valley. Admission is $6, and includes over 50 booths, free lectures, and a special hour-long presentation on the Mitchell-Hedges Crystal Skull. Co-sponsors of the bi-yearly Holistic Festivals, Sybil Vaughn and Cindy Gardner, had a vision in 2003 to offer education and presentations on alternative healing modalities to the public. “Our original goal was to offer an educational and fun day to the public at a reasonable cost that allowed people to talk directly with local alternative healing professionals in our area to learn more about various modalities and natural products,” says Vaughn. Bill Homann with a client “Our festivals have chiropractors, readers, healers, massage therapists and energy workers as well as new alternative technologies and health scans, essential oils, herbs, weight loss, detox, aura pictures, books, art, jewelry, crystals, gifts and more.” In addition, Vaughn and Gardner are excited to announce a presentation by Bill Homann, the guardian of the Mitchell-Hedges Skull, which was made from a single piece of quartz crystal and weighs 11 pounds, 7 ounces. “For over 80 years, the Mitchell-Hedges Crystal Skull has been regarded as an archeological treasure, a technological marvel and sacred artifact. It is proclaimed to be one of the 13 Crystal Skulls in the Mayan Skull prophesies,” says Gardner. “In a special one-hour lecture being held at 2 p.m., Bill will talk about this ‘Skull of Love,’ share the story of the adventurer Mitchell-Hedges, and take the audience on a guided meditation with the Skull.” For more information, visit HolisticFestivals.com. See ad, page 21.
Kickstarter for Heartfelt Mamas
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eartfelt Mamas, a new business based in Spokane with the mission to create community support for moms through unique, locally sourced care packages, is launching a Kickstarter campaign May 21 through June 21. “Our goal is to raise funds to launch the first two care packages which will include a postpartum care package for new moms and an everyday mama package for moms with toddlers to teenagers,” says Cheree Sauer, owner of Heartfelt Mamas. “All products and services will be sourced from small businesses and creatives in the Inland Northwest and once fully funded, Heartfelt Mamas will offer affordable care packages that friends and family can purchase to provide for a mom’s mental, emotional, physical and spiritual needs specific to her stage of motherhood.” Future care packages will also include moms with babies and kids who have special needs as well as those who have experienced miscarriage. “If you can make a positive impact on a mama, you make a positive impact on children, families and society,” explains Sauer, who is passionate about helping moms at every stage of motherhood. “My heartfelt aim is to help reduce anxiety, stress and comparisons in mamas in order to create happier, healthier families. Making gift baskets and care packages brings me such incredible joy. As mamas we aren’t that great at communicating our needs and I hope to bridge that gap.” To contribute to the Kickstarter campaign, visit HeartfeltMamas.com. For businesses or creatives in the Inland Northwest interested in partnering, contact ChereeSauer@HeartfeltMamas.com or call 509-499-0698.
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Rivercreek Wellness Moves to the Spokane Valley
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ivercreek Wellness has moved from their South Hill location to 521 North Argonne Road, Suite B105, in the Spokane Valley. Their new location, which opened in April, continues to offer traditional naturopathic medicine with an emphasis on environmental medicine to treat chronic conditions, as well as treatments for addiction and mental health conditions. “We focus on building a healing relationship with our patients by listening to their healthcare needs. Our wellness packages allow each patient more time to address their questions and learn the most effective ways to improve their health,” says Dr. Julie George, who owns the clinic with her husband, Dr. Trevor George. “We aim to find the root cause of symptoms and focus on the whole person. We are unique in the fact that we only treat chronic conditions and have an office classroom that will soon offer an autoimmune and chronic illness community group as well as holistic addiction courses.” For those struggling with addiction and mental health conditions, Dr. Trevor George provides treatments with a naturopathic and orthomolecular medicine approach. He focuses on gastrointestinal function, neurotransmitters, and nutrition to restore health. In addition, Rivercreek Wellness has one of the only non-toxic far infrared (FIR) saunas in the area. “Our FIR sauna is non-toxic, low EMF, and uses non-allergenic wood. It is a safe and effective treatment for high blood pressure, asthma, fibromyalgia, diabetes, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, acne and skin issues, weight loss and much more,” affirms Dr. Julie George. For more information, call 509-919-1385 or visit RivercreekWellness.com. See ad, page 25.
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Favorite Charity Award
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ongratulations to nonprofit organization Beyond Pink who won $5,000 from Larry H. Miller Downtown Toyota’s Drive for Good campaign. Beyond Pink was voted the third favorite charity of voters on the car dealership’s Facebook page, receiving 882 votes. The mission of Beyond Pink is to improve lives by providing education and access to the lifesaving technology of breast thermal imaging. For more information, visit BeyondPink.net or InsightThermography.com. See article on breast thermography, page 22.
Best of Pet Award
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ongratulations to The Yuppy Puppy, who was voted the winner of the Inlander’s Best of Pet Boutique. Kudos are also extended to Prairie Dog Pet Mercantile who came in second. Thanks to all who voted for both of these local stores that help make our community such a special place to live. See ad, back cover.
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Downtown Spokane Grocery Outlet New Owners, New Products, Same Value by Sheila Julson
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ack and Sage Dunaway, owners of Downtown Spokane Grocery Outlet, both have a long history with the supermarket franchise. Jack, a native of Spokane, started working in his dad’s Grocery Outlet in Lebanon, Oregon. Sage grew up in the foothills of Northern California and worked at her local Grocery Outlet in Jackson, Jack and Sage Dunaway California. After a few years, both Jack and Sage advanced to the Grocery Outlet Corporate Set Team, which is where they met. During their tenure, they helped open and remodel Grocery Outlets all across the West Coast, and they helped open the Airway Heights location. The couple wed this past September, and they’re starting their married life together as the new owners of the Downtown Spokane Grocery Outlet, which they purchased January 26. The Dunaways are pleased with their decision to own a business that allows them to tailor to the needs of the community. “Unlike traditional retailers, we can order what products are available to fit the requests of customers,” Jack says. “We also have more ability to be hands-on with our customers and our community.” Jack’s family is also helping him continue the Grocery Outlet business history that runs in the family. His mother is the store manager of Downtown Spokane Grocery Outlet, and his younger brother works in departments throughout the store. As new owners of the Downtown location, the Dunaways will keep all of the favorite aspects that Grocery Outlet stores are known for, such as competitive prices, and every day they will bring in new and fresh products. “One of our big focuses is bringing in more natural, organic, specialty and healthy (N.O.S.H.) items,” Sage enthuses. “We have reset the store to give room for more products in every department, and we’re filling up the shelves. We are also very excited to participate in more community events to help build up the Downtown community.” Downtown Spokane Grocery Outlet is located at 1617 W. 3rd Ave., Spokane. For more information, call 509-624-4222 or visit Facebook.com/DowntownSpokaneGroceryOutlet. See ad and coupon, page 9.
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Amy Barker and Daniel Pringle hiking with their dogs
PRAIRIE DOG PET MERCANTILE Focuses on Holistic Pet Health, Education by Sheila Julson
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ertified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) Amy Barker knows that when opportunity knocks, it’s important to answer. Barker had been working at Prairie Dog Pet Mercantile when the store’s founders, Don and Cyndi Cutler, wanted to sell the business. Barker decided to go for it, and she, along with her husband Daniel Pringle, bought the business in 2013. Barker and Pringle—today the enthusiastic pet parents of three dogs and two cats—have steadily grown Prairie Dog, moving the store from its original Palouse Highway location to a new space on Regal Street, where they are currently expanding. They also opened a second location in Kendall Yards in August 2017. The South Hill store expansion will provide Barker with 1,700 additional square feet to offer training classes and seminars. She is already partnering with local dog training experts Diamonds in the Ruff to bring classes to Prairie Dog. They hope to eventually host seminars led by pet nutrition experts and holistic and local veterinarians on topics such as quality foods, behavior issues, and separation anxiety. Barker’s biggest involvement with the dog community remains as an instructor at Diamonds in the Ruff, where she teaches classes like Tails & Trails, in which people learn to hike responsibly with their dogs. She sees a direct link between an animal’s behavior and the quality of food, toys and products the owners provide. Prairie Dog specializes in products for dogs and cats with a focus on natural and holistic kibble, dehydrated and raw foods. “We’re picky about what we carry, and I’ll research something a lot before we bring it in,” Barker says. “We don’t carry foods that have
animal byproducts, wheat, corn or soy. The foods we sell the most are ones that use human grade ingredients. Good dog food comes from good people food.” Customers can also find high quality supplements, collars, leashes and beds. Barker emphasizes that the staff at Prairie Dog give personalized guidance to each customer as they select healthy food, grooming and dental care products, or the perfect chew or toy that will make their pets thrive, all with a goal of helping companion animals achieve longevity. Prairie Dog Pet Mercantile also regularly makes in-kind donations to animal welfare organizations including Mercy’s Mission, SCRAPS and Meals on Wheels. Barker is glad she made the decision five years ago to take advantage of an opportunity to become an entrepreneur in a type of business she adores. “I love our customers, and we’re excited to grow,” she enthuses. “I’m passionate about educating our community, and that’s what we do here. If I can make it so people’s dogs are on this planet a little bit longer, then I’m doing my job.” Prairie Dog Pet Mercantile is located at 5608 S. Regal, Ste. 100, Spokane, and 1206 Summit Parkway, Spokane. For more information, call 509-443-9663 or 509-279-2399 or visit PDogPet.com. See ad, back cover. Sheila Julson is a Milwaukee-based writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country.
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May 5 is World Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Day
Why is awareness important?
by Ebru Ozgen Oglesbay
How do you advocate for PH?
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ulmonary Hypertension (PH) means high blood pressure in the lungs. According to PHaware.com, it is a “rare, complex and chronic lung disease, which currently has no cure. PH makes it difficult for a patient to receive adequate oxygen, forces the heart to work harder, and can result in heart failure.” Symptoms, which include shortness of breath, dizziness and fatigue, are often confused with asthma or COPD due to the similarity of symptoms. Currently, there is no cure for PH, although treatment options are available. Tristan is a 9-year-old PH patient who was diagnosed a few weeks after his seventh birthday. He is also my son. He is fun, smart and full of life. We live in Dalton Gardens and Tristan is currently homeschooled and also a part-time student at the Cornerstone Christian Academy in Post Falls. He loves reading, Minecraft, Pokemon, planes and flying and science. He is also a great advocate for PH awareness as he doesn’t allow PH to define who he is or what his life can be. Tristan knew that something was wrong with him because he often felt short of breath and tired all the time. One day, he told me he was going to pass out and that he needed me to carry him. My husband and I took him to Sacred Heart that day. I interviewed Tristan to help create awareness about Pulmonary Hypertension, and to show that even with a PH diagnosis, you can live a healthy, ordinary life, as my son demonstrates on a daily basis.
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Tristan Oglesbay I take four oral medications every day. I am lucky that I don’t have to use intravenous or subcutaneous medicines. I also use oxygen at nights or when my oxygen saturation is low.
How does PH affect your life?
I can’t walk or ride my bike for too long because I get short of breath. I had to quit school for two years; this year I started going part-time. But during the flu season, I am staying home. We travel to Seattle often for PH appointments. But I love flying, so that’s great! I have to have blood draws, x-rays, hospital stays, and lots of doctor’s appointments. I get a Bead of Courage for each of these, so that’s cool, too. Other than that, my life is the same. I love to play Minecraft and Pokemon and do science experiments because I love science. I also love cooking, playing with my friends, and spending time with my pets and chickens. I have a Facebook page called This Kid Says (@thiskidsays) where I write reviews about restaurants, churches and other places and tell people if these places are good and kid-friendly. I also have a YouTube channel where I post videos about everything in life. I change its name often. Now it is Mallow Marsh. The name is from Pokemon.
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There is no cure for PH but one day they will find one. We need research for that and research means money. If more people know about PH, more people will donate money to PHA (Pulmonary Hypertension Association) for research.
I sell PH awareness bracelets. One of my friends made PH jewelry and key chains; we also made inspirational rocks. I sell those, too. I sold them at the Health Fair in March. My mom and I color our lips blue on May 5th for the World PH Awareness Day and we ask our friends to do the same on that day. Then we put our photos on Facebook and Instagram with hashtags like #PH, #PHAware, #BlueLipsChallenge, and #periwinkleday.
Do you have any advice for newly diagnosed patients?
Don’t be afraid. It’s just a lung disease. Take your medicines and enjoy life until they find a cure.
Have you met other patients with PH?
Yes. I went to a PH Conference in Texas with my mom and dad in 2016. There were many kids and adults with PH. I also met Chloe Temtchine. She is a singer who has PH, too.
Anything else you would like to add?
Yes. We need a cure for PH. Please donate to PH Association so they can have money for research to find a cure. Ebru Ozgen Oglesbay and her son Tristan are passionate about educating people about PH and raising funds to find a cure for this rare disease. There are currently 14 treatment options for PH for adults, and only one of these is approved for children. For more information or to donate, visit PHassociation.org and PHaware.global/ take-action.
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Five Benefits of Journaling Whether written in a college-ruled notebook or in a beautiful leatherbound journal, writing out feelings, daydreams or ideas help to give a home on paper to something which is not otherwise tangible. Journaling ideas and thoughts also helps to give an outlet for various emotions. Whether you journal for relaxation, to get organized, for better introspection and concentration, or to hone your communication skills, the benefits of journaling are numerous. Relaxation: People who feel angry often feel better after exercising or taking a break and counting to 10 to “cool off.” These are healthy outlets. The same is true for journaling as pen and paper or keyboard and screen give an outlet to emotion. Next time you’re feeling angry or overwhelmed, write it out and you will likely feel a whole lot better. Organization: Being able to see written thoughts and ideas will often help you to sort out tangential thoughts. This is the reasoning behind “brain storming” before writing a term paper. So, get organized and write it out. Introspection: Logging blood pressure numbers, blood sugar numbers, and how often you have a headache helps you to introspect on your physical health. You can then use this information to make lifestyle adjustments. Journaling about food or health aspects creates some accountability for you to reflect on your personal human experience. So, go learn about you and write it out. Concentration: Channeling ideas and emotions to paper often helps us to see the importance and utility for staying in the moment. So much of life is chaotic and “busy.” Good work happens when we’re able to be fully immersed in the present moment. Distraction is the enemy of many good works that could have been great if not left unfinished. Channel, focus, be there with pen and paper or keyboard and screen and really take to writing it out. You might just be smarter for it. Communication: We have all heard the phrase “practice makes perfect.” This is the concept behind the written speech which is practiced again and again before the presentation. This can be true for normal conversation as well. If you are struggling or wrestling with a certain topic with another person, then write out those bothersome feelings. Hopefully you will be able to then tame those feelings in a constructive way for a much more appropriate and succinct form of expression. You may even be able to tap into a much calmer and centered demeanor for this previously dreaded encounter. Take the time to write it out and reap the benefits of the emotional growth. Lesley Roberts is a Certified Physician Assistant at Family Healthcare of Post Falls and is being mentored in Integrative Medicine by Michael Oglesbay, DO. For more information, visit TheHormoneDr.com or call 208-773-1311. 14
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Young Women Outdo Male Peers in Oxygen Uptake Young women process oxygen about 30 percent faster and more efficiently than men when they begin exercising, according to a new study from Canada’s University of Waterloo. The ability to extract oxygen from the blood is an important fitness marker, which the researchers tested by having 18 young men and women exercise on treadmills. The women’s superior results indicate they are naturally less prone to muscle fatigue and poor performance. “The findings are contrary to the popular assumption that men’s bodies are more naturally athletic,” observes lead author Thomas Beltrame, Ph.D. Previous research had found that older men and male children tend to have faster oxygen uptake than women.
Yoga Soothes the Blues Taking a 90-minute hatha yoga class twice a week for eight weeks steadily lowered symptoms of depression in all 20 men and women with mild to moderate forms of clinical depression that participated in a recent University of California, San Francisco, study. Another 18 depressed adults attending an attention control class for the same period of time, afterwards had somewhat lower depression scores overall, but less than half the improvement, plus they showed greater mood fluctuation.
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Meds in Urban Streams Drive Microbial Resistance
A new study published in the journal Ecosphere confirms that in urban streams, persistent pharmaceutical pollution can cause aquatic microbial communities to become resistant to drugs. Researchers evaluated the presence of pharmaceuticals, including painkillers, stimulants, antihistamines and antibiotics, in four streams in Baltimore, Maryland. Then they measured the microbial response to drug exposure. Selected study sites represented a gradient of development from suburban to urban. Emma Rosi, an aquatic ecologist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies and lead author on the study, explains, “Wastewater treatment facilities are not equipped to remove many pharmaceutical compounds. We were interested in how stream microorganisms, which perform key ecosystem services like removing nutrients and breaking down leaf litter, respond to pharmaceutical pollution. When we expose streams to pharmaceutical pollution, we are unwittingly altering their microbial communities, yet little is known about what this means for ecological function and water quality.”
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The British supermarket chain Iceland is planning to eliminate or drastically reduce plastic packaging for more than 1,000 of its house-label products by the end of 2023, switching to paperbased trays instead. Nigel Broadhurst, joint managing director of Iceland, explains that the typical ready meal was packaged in a particularly bad way. “It is currently in a black plastic tray. That black plastic is the worst possible option in terms of toxins going into the ground and the ability to recycle that product.” He also notes that instead of the usual plastic bag, grocers could put netting around a bunch of apples the same as with oranges. Iceland’s research found that 80 percent of shoppers would endorse a supermarket’s move to go plastic-free.
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Recycled Plastic Transforms into Prosthetics The emerging technology of three-dimensional (3-D) printing can benefit the world in many ways. Re:Purpose for Good, in Australia, creates robotically 3-D printed prosthetic devices from recycled plastic and e-waste. It’s difficult to customize prosthetics, so more invasive surgery is often needed to make standard sizes fit the patient. Other companies produce 3-D printed prosthetic hands and arms, but Re:Purpose for Good customizes both hands and feet at a much lower cost. The company’s robotics and prosthetics engineer Gerardo Montoya, who had been working on 3-D printing prosthetics for children in Mexico, merged the idea with a desire to do something about the 8 million tons of plastic entering the oceans. Along with plastic waste, they also use e-waste such as discarded smartphones that have all the circuitry and microprocessors needed for advanced features. The company even plans to teach their prosthetic-making process to children as part of their science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) curriculum, so they can learn 3-D printing skills. They’re making it open source so more people can get involved without patent restrictions.
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Inspiring Messages that Surprise
Artistically decorated rocks featuring inspirational messages are turning up in Mobile, Alabama, and along the Gulf of Mexico shoreline as part of The Kindness Rocks Project (TheKindnessRocksProject.com). Anyone can paint rocks and “plant” them for someone else to discover. Likewise, everyone is invited to hunt for kindness rocks. Those that find a rock are free to take it, plant it somewhere else or leave it for someone else to find. The grassroots movement was created to spread inspiration and motivation for unsuspecting recipients through the random placement of the rocks in public spaces. The goal is to encourage others to find creative ways to reach out and brighten someone else’s day unexpectedly, whether it’s through kindness rocks, love notes or random acts of generosity. May 2018
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Natural Approaches Resolve Major Illnesses by Linda Sechrist
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lthough natural health enthusiasts may recognize alternative healing modalities as a preferred approach to treatment, in the face of major health issues, even they tend to join the crowd that’s turning first to conventional medicine. Thus, many gentler modalities described in The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, co-authored by doctors of naturopathy Michael T. Murray and Joseph Pizzorno, remain largely untapped resources. Ignored because they are unsupported by traditional science-based medicine, holistic measures such as acupuncture, energy medicine, essential oils, herbs, detoxification, health-promoting diets, homeopathy, prayer and meditation, supplementation, yoga, massage and naturopathy are sacrificed in favor of often painful medical procedures and prescription drugs which can’t claim to permanently cure anything and can have many harmful side effects. 16
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“A patient that dabbles in holistic medicine for minor health issues such as indigestion, headache or insomnia often turns to conventional methods after receiving a serious diagnosis such as diabetes, heart disease or cancer because they are scared,” observes holistic physician Dr. Wendy Warner, medical director of Medicine in Balance, in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. The co-author of Boosting Your Immunity for Dummies suggests that relatively few people turn to natural solutions for both preventive and therapeutic measures because they’re unaware they exist. Integrative oncologists and endocrinologists that are aware of the benefits of natural complementary methods are scarce. Relatively few conventional doctors are educated in functional medicine. “Yet complementary modalities such as acupuncture, massage and some essential oils can support the immune system and help an individual deal with stress experienced from coping with their illness,” says Warner.
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Rob Wergin, an experienced energy medicine practitioner, speaks from experience regarding clients that consult him for lifethreatening diagnoses. “When I see them, they’re desperate and have exhausted all conventional methods. I’m their lastditch effort,” remarks Wergin. The most frequent reason he hears is, “My family, friends and doctor told me not to waste my money on charlatans.” “People find it challenging to put faith in natural methods and are nervous about going against a doctor’s advice until they feel or see positive results; even these may not provide sufficient motivation to continue with alternative treatments,” he says. “I believe this is the result of the influence of pharmaceutical ads promising results, the medical community’s belief in proof solely through clinical trials, websites like Quackwatch.com and well-meaning friends insisting that the conventional route is the only way to go. It’s sad to see the gravity of these influences pulling clients back into solely believing in the Western model of medicine,” says Wergin. Ann Lee, a doctor of naturopathy, acupuncturist and founder of the Health for Life Clinic, Inc., in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, notes, “This mindset continues to get reinforced by insurance companies that do not cover alternatives. Paying out of pocket for medical expenses also influences a patient’s choices.” Kelly Noonan-Gores and Adam Schomer, director and producer, respectively, of the documentary film HEAL, suggest that unconscious conditioning plays the biggest role in an individual’s choices. “We are deeply conditioned to view medical specialists and prestigious medical institutions as the ones with all the answers. Sometimes they do and some-
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times they don’t,” says Noonan-Gores, who intends to have her film awaken viewers to the possibilities of alternative paths of healing. As just one other example noted in the film, thousands have used the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), tapping on their body to help release the trauma and stress often associated with illness.
EFT, which I continue to use and benefit from. However, despite everything I’ve learned, I can’t give up on all Western medicine, put my faith in alternatives and let my intuition and faith guide me to healing. It’s easier to be skeptical than to have faith,” Lee says.
Resistance to Change
Sheila Tucker, a resident of Navarre, Florida, has been a registered nurse for 20 years, practicing in hospital settings such as critical care, emergency and administration. “I know and understand doctors, surgeries and pharmaceutical treatments and hospitals,” says Tucker, who recalls that throughout her life she was taught to believe in a system that suddenly stopped working for her. “In 2014, I was dying from a rare autoimmune condition, requiring full-time care, and planning my funeral. Doctors had tried everything, yet my health continued to decline. When I saw a friend’s Facebook posts about her use of essential oils, I was curious, but reluctant to reach out, and didn’t want anyone to know that I called her for advice,” recalls Tucker. “Shortly after my friend arrived with her oils, my husband came home with our daughter, who had strep throat and a fever. She made us promise to use selected oils through the night and prayed with us.” Tucker attributes the miracle of her daughter’s turnaround the next morning to shifting her paradigm and opening her up to believing in the healing power of essential oils. Thanks to her friend and role model, Tucker learned how to use therapeuticgrade oils, supplements and a healthy diet to cleanse her body of the heavy toxic load accumulated from several years of expensive drug treatments. Today, she is a healthy and enthusiastic advocate, and her personal results opened the eyes of her physician to the point where she also shifted her own philosophy of healing. Tucker now offers educational classes in her office and online through her
“The conventional medical community wants to maintain the model in which they have heavily invested centuries of time, energy and money. Patients that investigate integrative and complementary medicine may resist hearing that in order to get well, they might need to change their worldview and lifestyle, take a leave of absence from their job, develop a spiritual practice, exercise or maybe even leave a toxic relationship,” says Schomer. “Conventional medicine says take this pill and keep living your life the same way,” says Schomer. “We are not demonizing doctors, pharmaceuticals or the medical system. We simply believe that individuals are more empowered to heal when they take control of their health.” Eva Lee, a resident of Los Angeles featured in the documentary, suffers from a rare and unpredictable form of blistering skin inflammation. “I’ve tested negative for faulty genes and all sorts of rare viruses and bacteria, which helped point me towards holistic methods. So far, following the directives of Dr. Mark Emerson, a chiropractor specializing in nutrition, in Maui, Hawaii, who I met while filming, has helped my body become healthier and deal with inflammation levels that rapidly reduced as soon as I detoxed and eliminated meat and dairy from my diet,” says Lee. Still, it’s hard for her to accept that her condition could be due to the type of stress and suppressed emotions that Anthony William explores in his book Medical Medium: Secrets Behind Chronic and Mystery Illness and How to Finally Heal. “Before, I wasn’t familiar with
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website FloridaOilsRN.com that reaches hundreds of individuals worldwide. She advises, “Reach out to people that you see are having positive results with a different healing system than yours. Ask them to show, help and teach you. I’ve seen many people restored to health by using methods that science is only beginning to understand.”
It’s a Marathon
“Outside of any dominant paradigm, it’s easier to cast suspicion than to make curious inquiry and, over time, working within a dominant worldview creates polarity, the antithesis of ‘wholism’. An inclusive approach integrates all medical and complementary approaches, as well as interaction with the natural world,” says Patrick Hanaway, a family physician and founder of Family to Family Medicine, in Asheville, North Carolina. Hanaway, the former director of medical education for the Institute for Functional Medicine and the first medical director at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, explains, “Doctors have a rigorous job filled with responsibility. Change is difficult and investigating vastly different ways of practicing medicine requires a degree of curiosity and openness. I am heartened by thought leaders and heads of top medical schools who are presently opening up to functional medicine, natural medicine and complementary approaches.” “The paradigm shift we are ushering in has been 50 years in the making,” assesses Hanaway. “Some medical professionals are immersed in a polar view of right and wrong, offering personal attacks and disparaging comments to maintain control of the dialogue. This is not appreciated by patients who look to the doctor as a teacher—the Latin docere means to teach. “The movement to change medicine and the cultural paradigm of healing is a marathon, not a sprint, and those of us involved are prepared to stay the course.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LindaSechrist.com. May 2018
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from conventional drugs, like serotonin reuptake inhibitors and oral contraceptives, complementary and alternative medicines such as chasteberry and curcumin extract from turmeric are effective at combating the symptoms of PMS.
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Essential Extracts for Managing PMS by Toby K. Hallowitz
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remenstrual syndrome (PMS) is characterized by the cyclic occurrence of physical, behavioral and psychological symptoms during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle disappearing within a few days of the onset of menstruation. PMS is one of the most common health issues in women of reproductive age and symptoms including irritability, anxiety, aggression, depression and changes in
concentration are thought to be primarily due to changes in neurotransmitters and prostaglandins. The normal progesterone and estradiol decline at the end of the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle results in withdrawal of the hormonal effects on serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine. Generally, symptoms are mild, but 5 to 8 percent of women suffer from severe PMS. Apart
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Chasteberry has been used for centuries to support women with hormone-related gynecologic complaints. Chasteberry is well-known for its balancing effect on female hormones, prompting more regular cycles. Modern research has validated this traditional use by showing that various preparations of chasteberry demonstrate positive effects in women with PMS. The German Commission E, the German equivalent of the Food and Drug Administration, approves the use of chasteberry to support menstrual cycle regularity, breast tenderness, and PMS; and it is widely recommended by family physicians and gynecologists in Germany for these issues. Extracts called iridoids and flavonoids are thought to exert their benefits through indirect effects on various hormones, especially prolactin and progesterone. Chasteberry essentially decreases the effects of estrogen while increasing the effects of progesterone, while also easing the common, transient symptom of mild breast tenderness.
Curcumin Extract Curcumin, the potent anti-inflammatory extract from turmeric, has been extensively researched and shown to have potent anti-inflammatory effects in the body. While curcumin has not traditionally been used for PMS, newer research and clinical experience supports its important role in relieving PMS symptoms. Studies have demonstrated an action of curcumin in modulating serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine, thus exerting an antidepressant effect. In addition, curcumin reduces the inflammation associated with many PMS symptoms such as pain, swelling and inflammation such as breast pain and engorgement, headaches, extremity edema and others.
A recent study on curcumin was conducted to evaluate the effects on the severity of premenstrual mood, behavior and physical symptoms. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was in healthy 21 to 35 years old women with regular menstrual cycles who had at least five symptoms of 19 on a PMS questionnaire. Group one received 100 milligrams of curcumin every 12 hours from seven days before and until three days after the onset of menstrual bleeding for three consecutive menstrual cycles. Group two received placebo in the same regimen. Total severity of PMS score reduced from 102.6 to 42.47 with a mean change of 59.59 in the curcumin group, thus verifying the beneficial effects of this healthy extract. PMS is a very common and disruptive illness for many women. Chasteberry, a traditional herbal solution, and curcumin, a new modern approach, are two potent natural methods to relieving the symptoms of what can often be a quite severe and debilitating syndrome. Toby K. Hallowitz, ND, MSOM, LAc, practices at CDA Acupuncture & Holistic Healing, located at 225 E. Locust Ave., in Coeur d’Alene, ID., 208-665-2293 as well as Healing Waters Holistic Center, located at 101 N. Evergreen Rd., in Spokane Valley, 509228-3528. For more information, visit Dr-Toby.com or CdaHealing. com. See ads, pages 25 and 27.
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Bioidentical Hormones
Is it better for menopausal symptoms? Catching up with
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ioidentical hormones have been used by naturopathic physicians as an alternative to conventional hormone replacement therapy for over 30 years. The popularity of using bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for women entering perimenopause or menopause has increased in popularity over the past 14 years. Local practitioner, Dr. Pamela Langenderfer, naturopathic physician, acupuncturist, infertility/hormone care specialist and co-founder of Lakeside Holistic Health, firmly believes in the benefits of bioidentical hormones and uses them regularly in her practice.
NA: The term “bioidentical hormone replacement therapy” is becoming more mainstream and more women are discovering this alternative way to help ease their hormone issues. What exactly are bioidentical hormones and are they safer or better than herbs and other hormone replacement therapy options? PL: The answer is both yes and no. It really all
NA: So, when a patient begins hormone replacement therapy, that’s only part of the equation? PL: Exactly. The foundation must be adDr. Pamela Langenderfer
depends on the patient. Bioidentical hormones are plant-based hormones that have a similar structure to human hormones. They can help with many of the symptoms related to aging such as low libido, thinning hair, hot
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flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, brain fog and osteoporosis. My approach to hormone therapy has always been to use the least amount of hormone possible to make the person comfortable. What I realized long ago is that if I only replaced the person’s hormones, they still often came back not feeling optimal. Their hot flashes may have gone away and their sleeping improved, but they still felt tired or had weight gain. That’s when I realized that the bigger picture needed to be addressed. The way I look at the body is like a tree: branches, roots and soil. The branches are the symptoms we experience such as fatigue, weight gain, hot flashes, and digestive issues. If I only treat the branches on the tree, even with natural medicine, it is just putting a Band-Aid on the problems. The root of the problem must be addressed. Just like a tree needs fertile soil to flourish, so does the body.
dressed first which includes optimizing the diet, digestion, nutrients, detoxification and addressing any root causes of dysfunction such as heavy metal toxicity,
chronic infections, and stress. The new world of genomics is changing how we do medicine. Each of us are unique and thus don’t respond to things in the same way. Genetically, some people don’t break down estrogen very well and thus have side effects when they take it.
NA: This whole-body approach is drastically different than conventional hormone replacement therapy that just focuses on one aspect, which is taking the hormone pill. PL: This is when natural medicine
flourishes because optimizing the terrain is essential. By addressing the bigger question as to why someone can’t tolerate the hormone we can optimize the body so it can utilize it correctly. When a woman decides to take bioidentical hormones, I encourage her to do yearly hormone testing for monitoring. This is the best tool to make sure she is metabolizing the hormones correctly.
NA: Is there anything else you recommend to women considering bioidentical hormone replacement therapy? PL: Bioidentical hormones can provide
a natural way to create hormonal balance and there is no one way or right way to treat imbalances with hormones. Each of us is completely unique, and your treatment should be customized and individual to you. Lakeside Holistic Health has offices located at 518 N. 4th St. in Coeur d’Alene, ID, and 21651 E. Country Vista Dr. Ste. F, in Liberty Lake, WA. For more information, call 208-758-0568, 509-385-0218 or visit LakesideHolistic.com. See ad, page 22.
My approach to hormone therapy has always been to use the least amount of hormone possible to make the person comfortable.
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Thermography vs. Mammography What is the best option? by Alycia Policani
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oncerns over breast cancer have crossed all our minds, especially if you are a woman, at least once in our lives. We are constantly bombarded by images of women fighting breast cancer, pleas for donations by various organizations to combat the disease, and have a whole month devoted to stomping it out of existence. But what, if any, significant strides have been made to aid in the early detection of this disease in the past 10, 20 or even 30 years? It seems that the current answer has been breast mammography. But do mammograms really aid in early detection? The fact of the matter is that mammography is a study of anatomy. It looks at breast structure. When a tumor has grown large enough (about four billion cells) and dense enough to block an x-ray beam, it produces an image on the x-ray plate and therefore can be detected by the radiologist. It can take years for a tumor to grow to this size, so it is difficult for mammograms to aid in early detection. In the past several years the sensitivity of mammograms has improved with digital imagery
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and now 3D mammography, allowing for a clearer, more precise picture. This is certainly a great benefit, but if you are under the age of 50 or have dense breast tissue, mammography can be limited in mass detection. Breast thermography on the other hand, is a test of physiology. It does not look at anatomy or structure, it reads infra-red heat radiating from the surface of the body. The first use of thermography came in 1957 when R. Lawson discovered that skin temperature over a cancer in the breast was higher than that of normal tissue. Cancer cells produce something called angioneogenic factors which aid in establishing blood flow to the tumor. Increased blood flow means increased heat. Because physiologic changes always predate structural changes, sometimes by many years, breast thermography does aid in early detection. The earlier the indication of abnormality, the earlier the intervention and treatment, leading to better outcomes. Plus, because the change in physiology detected by breast thermography occurs prior to the development of the mass, the
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Here is an example of the benefits of monitoring estrogen levels using risk assessment thermal imaging. This woman’s image on the left shows high estrogen activity designated by all the black lines reaching deep into her chest. The image on the right was taken three months later. It shows greatly diminished estrogen activity. She accomplished this by making simple lifestyle changes, which in turn, decreases her risk for breast cancer.
physician can start a patient on a plan that might just change that physiology before it develops into a mass. The bottom line is that neither mammography nor thermography can diagnose breast cancer. They are simply diagnostic tests that show a possible disease process and initiate further exploration. Many studies conducted on thousands of women around the world have proven thermography’s role in the early detection and monitoring of abnormal breast physiology and the establishment of risk factors that may lead to the development or existence of cancer. In a large U.S. study, looking at 37,050 women, breast thermography was able to identify 56 cancers per 1,000 thermograms. This is 10 times higher than the BCDDP studies in which only 5.6 cancers per 1,000 mammograms were detected. Another large study in France found 73 percent accuracy in the diagnosis of 486 breast cancer patients using breast thermography. Worldwide retrospective studies have found thermograms were positive in a minimum of 71 percent and maximum of 93 percent of patients with breast cancer. Additionally, an abnormal thermogram is 10 times more significant as a future risk indicator for breast cancer than first order family history of the
disease. A persistently abnormal thermogram carries with it a 22 times higher risk of future breast cancer. That all being said, mammograms and thermograms are not antagonistic. They are looking at structure and function, respectively. It’s comparing apples to oranges. They are not competitive procedures and it is the untrained clinician that views them as such. The procedures should be viewed as complimentary and every woman should have both procedures, when it’s appropriate. As always, an integrative, preventative approach to health is what provides for the best outcomes for the health of the patient. Thermography has undergone extensive research since the 1950’s and the FDA approved thermography as an adjunctive diagnostic breast cancer screening procedure in 1982. Another great thing about thermography is that you can start screening early, age 20 and have the exam yearly. This aids in the earliest detection of negative changes within the breast tissue. Even more importantly, because it detects those early, subtle changes in physiology, it gives you the time to work with your physician on changing the risk factors, lifestyle choices, behaviors and hormonal imbalances that lead to an increased risk of developing breast cancer and therefore preventing the disease. What a concept. Dr. Alycia Policani is a naturopathic physician at Evergreen Naturopathic in Spokane. For more information, call 509-755-5100 or visit EvergreenNaturopathic.com. Insight Thermal Imaging is the only recognized center in the Spokane area providing critical gray scale and full spectrum color images. Call 509-315-4154 or visit InsightThermography.com for more information. To learn more about thermal imaging and recognized centers visit iact-org.org. See ad, page 23.
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The Pelvis in Pregnancy The Missing Link by Chad T. Johnson
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hen asked fit your ideals and approach what the to life. most memorable moments in Pick your birth team one’s life were, nearly wisely. The birth provider every woman includes that is right for your friend the birth of their might not be right for you. children. But like Like the class you choose, everything, these your birth provider, whether memories may be filled it be a midwife or OB/GYN, with joy and pride or should complement your heartbreak and pain. values and birth plan. Not There are wild cards that all providers approach birth can never be anticipated the same way so make sure in birth but, for the most to interview several in order part, there is a formula to build your ideal team. for success as well as for complications. Nobody Hire a doula. A doula is a Torqued pelvis (top) vs. balanced pelvis (bottom) would try to run a person trained to do and say marathon without all the right things at the preparing. Along the same lines, why go right time during your labor and delivery. into birth, arguably one of the most A doula is someone both you and your significant events in a woman’s life, without partner want on your team. preparing? Below are the top five things you Strengthen the integrity of your nervous should do to prepare for birth: system. Huh??? This sounds like a lot and could be an entire article unto itself. In Take a birth class. Research the various short, keep your stress levels down. Keep classes and choose one or more that best your emotional stress in check by keeping
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a positive attitude, go on walks and do yoga. Control chemical stress by eating healthy food. Many people think pregnancy is a time to eat whatever you want. Bad food and sugar place a lot of stress on you and your baby. Lastly, mind your physical stress. This can also be done with yoga and walking, but massage and chiropractic care can be instrumental. Prepare your pelvis for birth. This is the most important part of birth that is commonly overlooked. Nearly every single adult in America has a pelvis that does not move correctly. Recent studies suggest that sitting is the new smoking. Why is that? Because all of that sitting jams the tailbone into the hip joints causing them not to move properly. Getting a baby through a pelvis that isn’t working properly makes it much more difficult. The photo of the two pelvises illustrates this perfectly. The top pelvis, which up to 70 percent of women have, is torqued. Ideally, you’d want your pelvis to resemble the one on the bottom. The good news is that this can be corrected by a chiropractor who is specifically trained in prenatal care called the Webster technique. When your pelvis is balanced, the likelihood of your baby being in the right position goes up and that typically means an easier, more successful delivery. The benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy go on and on, like shorter and more comfortable labor times, decrease in back labor, decrease in interventions, and an overall report of happier birth experiences. For those who want the best pregnancy and birth possible, proper chiropractic care is a must. To find a chiropractor trained in prenatal care, visit icpa4kids.org Chad T. Johnson, DC is the owner of Better Life Family Chiropractic and founder of The Better Life Movement. Discover what hundreds of Spokane families already know and follow him on Facebook at Better Life Spokane or learn more about how he can help with your pediatric, prenatal and family wellness needs at BetterLifeSpokane.com. See Resource Guide listing, page 28.
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Fairwood Farmers’ Market – May 9 thru Oct 13. 3-7pm. Our mission is to establish a vibrant North Spokane farmers’ market where neighbors can connect with local growers, artisan food producers, and crafters in a festive environment. 319 W Hastings, Spokane. FairwoodFarmersMarket.org.
South Perry Thursday Market – May 3 thru Oct 25. 3-7pm. The Thursday Market seeks to make available fresh, healthy, locally grown food and locally crafted products to the South Perry neighborhood and the broader Spokane community. 924 S Perry, Spokane. ThursdayMarket.org.
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Coeur d’Alene Wednesday Market – May 16 thru Sept. 4-7pm. Our market specializes in vegetables, flowers and native plants in the spring, and an ever-changing array of local food products: meats, cheeses, bread, honey and jams – all season long. Sherman Ave and 5th St, Coeur d’Alene, ID. KootenaiFarmersMarkets.org.
Emerson–Garfield Farmers’ Market – June 8 thru Sept 28. 3-7pm. Joint initiative of the Emerson –Garfield Neighborhood Council and Project Hope Spokane. Featuring more than 20 vendors, weekly events and activities; a great atmosphere with plenty of parking. Adult Education Center, 2310 N Monroe St, Spokane. 509-255-3072. EmersonGarfield.org.
Farmers’ Market at Sandpoint – May 9 thru Oct 13. 3-5:30pm. Supporting local agriculture through education and a diverse community market. Farmin Park, The Fountain, Third Ave and Oak St, Sandpoint, ID. SandpointFarmersMarket.com.
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Kendall Yards Night Market – Mid-May thru Sept. 5-9pm. Oodles of varieties of fruits, vegetables and herbs. Cheese, honey, pastured eggs and meat, too. Baked goods, pickles and jams. Take home a gorgeous bouquet or choose the perfect plant and grow your own. Summit Parkway, east of Cedar St, Spokane. KendallNightMarket.org. Millwood Farmers’ Market – May 16 thru Sept 26. 3-7pm. The market is supported by community partners, including the Millwood Presbyterian Church, West Valley School District, the city of Millwood, Hutton House Settlement and the Inland Empire Paper Company. 8910 E Dalton Ave, Spokane. MillwoodPC.org. Spokane Farmers’ Market – June 13 thru Oct. 8am-1pm. Shop fresh vegetables and fruits in stunning variety and abundance, as well as baked goods, meat, eggs, cheese, honey, bedding plants and other products. 20 W 5th Ave, Spokane. SpokaneFarmersMarket.org.
Farmers’ Market at Sandpoint – May 5 thru Oct 13. 9am-1pm. Supporting local agriculture through education and a diverse community market. Farmin Park, The Fountain, Third Ave and Oak St, Sandpoint, ID. SandpointFarmersMarket.com. Hayden Saturday Market – May 12 thru Oct. 9am-1:30pm. This market specializes in vegetables, flowers and native plants in the spring, and an ever-changing array of local food products: meats, cheeses, bread, honey and jams – all season long. SE corner Hwy 95 & Prairie, Hayden, ID. KootenaiFarmersMarkets.org. Liberty Lake Farmers’ Market – May 19 thru Oct 13. 9am-1pm. Shop locally produced food and goods. 1421 N Meadowwood Ln, Liberty Lake. LibertyLakeFarmersMarket.com.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 Healthy Eating on the Go – 6:30-8pm. Many of us understand the vital connection between eating whole, nutritious foods and robust health, but lack of time can feel like an obstacle. Join Dr Hunter Peterson for time-saving shopping, recipe and food preparation strategies, as well as breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack ideas for individuals and families. Free. Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N 4th St, CdA, ID. RSVP: Demo@PilgrimsMarket.com.
FRIDAY, MAY 4 Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) Workshop – May 4-6. 6-9pm, Fri; 8am-6pm, Sat; 1-6pm, Sun. This workshop provides the experience and interpersonal communication tools to prevent, resolve and heal interpersonal and intra-personal conflict through increased self-awareness, empathy and personal responsibility. $30. Unity Spokane, 2900 S Bernard St. Register: DrJane@UnitySpokane.org. UnitySpokane.org.
Caring too Much? Stop! Workshop – 6:30-8pm. Are you tired of caring too much and spending time concerned about what others think of you? Learn how to say no! Your first responsibility is to take care of you. Free. 915 W 2nd Ave, Ste 7, Spokane. RSVP: IntentionalHypnosis.com.
BreathStrokes Workshop – 11am-2pm. Expressing your inner artist through meditation and movement with Deanna Camp, artist, graphic designer, yoga instructor. $45 or $35/members. Mellow Monkey Yoga, 9019 E Euclid Ave, Spokane Valley. Register: SquareUp.com/Store/MellowMonkeyYoga.
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Rivercreek Wellness Autoimmune and Chronic Illness Community – 6:30pm. Toxins in Your Makeup. Learn about the hidden toxins lurking in your personal care products presented by Dr Julie George. Build friendships and support while empowering each other to be healthy. Free. 521 N Argonne Rd, Ste B105 Spokane Valley. Register: 509-9191385, Meetup.com or RivercreekWellness.com. CBD Oils and their Health Benefits – 6:30-8pm. Join expert Joel Bourdeaux as he discusses the many health benefits of CBD oils. Free. Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N 4th St, CdA, ID. RSVP: Demo@ PilgrimsMarket.com.
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SUNDAY, MAY 6 Bloomsday – 9am. The Lilac Bloomsday Association presents the 42nd running of Bloomsday. This 12K (7.46 mile) race is open to runners, walkers, wheelchairs, assisted wheelchairs and strollers. $40/ late registration. Downtown Spokane. Bloomsday.org.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 Holistic Addiction Education – 7pm. Understanding Addiction. Join Dr Trevor George as he covers important topics on addiction. $25. 521 N Argonne Rd, Ste B105, Spokane Valley. Register: 509-9191385 or RivercreekWellness.com.
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savethedate Beyond Pink Benefit Luncheon Thursday, May 10 • 11:30am-1pm Join Beyond Pink for their annual benefit luncheon titled An Afternoon of Inspiration featuring KHQs Leslie Lowe and Stephanie Vigil.
The Power and Health Benefits of Black Seed Oil – 6-8pm. Dr Toby Hallowitz discusses inflammation and autoimmune diseases, and the benefits of utilizing Black Seed Oil. Free. Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N 4th St, CdA, ID. RSVP: Demo@PilgrimsMarket.com. Holistic Addiction Education – 7pm. Addiction Depletes Nutrients. Join Dr Trevor George as he discusses how addiction depletes nutrients within the body. $25. 521 N Argonne Rd, Ste B105 Spokane Valley. Register: 509-919-1385 or Rivercreek Wellness.com.
FRIDAY, MAY 18 Sacred Rubble Rummage Sale – May 18-19. 9am4pm, Fri; 9am-2pm, Sat. Do not miss this opportunity to find gently used treasures at an amazing deal! No checks accepted. Proceeds benefit Unity Spiritual Center. Unity Spokane, 2900 S Bernard St. Info: 509-838-6518.
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Attend holistic lectures and visit with chiropractors, readers, healers, massage therapists, energy workers, experience new alternative technologies and health scans, essential oils, herbs, weight loss, detox, aura pictures, books, art, jewelry, crystals, gifts and more.
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Gemstone Folklore Class – 5:30-7:30pm. Participants will explore the history and metaphysical properties of gems and minerals and how to make them useful in their lives. $15. Wonders of the World Bead Shop, Flour Mill, 621 W Mallon Ave, Spokane. Sign up in the bead shop. Info: 509-3252867. WondersOfTheWorldInc.com.
THURSDAY, MAY 24 Choice Overload? Set Limits Workshop – 6:308pm. We’ve never had so many options to choose from, and it can be overwhelming. What if we make the wrong choice? Many give up or fall into old patterns, but there is another way! Learn to set limits and regain a sense of confidence. Free. 915 W 2nd Ave, Ste 7, Spokane. RSVP: Intentional Hypnosis.com.
TUESDAY, MAY 29 The Truth about Where Your Supplements Come From – 6-8pm. Tim Meadows of Natural Factors presents on the supplement industry and what to look for in finding a supplement you can trust. Free. Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N 4th St, CdA, ID. RSVP: Demo@PilgrimsMarket.com.
plan ahead FRIDAY, JUNE 1 Heart Connections Workshop – Jun 1-3. 10am4pm. Join Gloria from Healing with Horses Sanctuary during this transformative three-day workshop, and learn how to dance in the shared sacred space with horses. $747. Limited space. Register: 509876-1802. HealingWithHorsesSanctuary.com.
FRIDAY, JUNE 8 Exploring Spirituality Through the Eye of the Horse – Jun 8-10. 10am-4pm. In this workshop, Gloria, Jackie, and the horses will guide you through an interactive, transformational process in order to claim and revere your spiritual self. $747. Healing with Horses Sanctuary. Register: 509-876-1802. HealingWithHorsesSanctuary.com.
SATURDAY, JUNE 30 North Idaho Baby Fair – 10am-5pm. Event will highlight Inland Northwest birth and baby businesses. There will be a main stage with discussions, panels, and demonstrations from local professionals. $5; kids 12 and under/free. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N Government Way, CdA, ID.
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Unity Center of North Spokane Group Service – 8:45am & 11am. A contemplative meditation service at 8:45am and a more social celebration service at 11am. Youth services available at 11am. 4123 E Lincoln Rd, Spokane. 509-489-6964. TheUnityCenter.org.
Wine Wednesdays – 8am-9pm. Purchase 12 or more bottles of wine, and get 10 percent off your wine order at the Downtown Grocery Outlet. 1617 W 3rd Ave, Spokane. 509-624-4222.
Unity Spiritual Center Group Service – 9am & 11am. Join for joy-filled music that opens the heart, a time of stillness to quiet the mind and body, and dynamic messages that both uplift and yet challenge us to make our lives, and thus our world, better. Childcare available. 2900 S Bernard St, Spokane. 509-838-6518. UnitySpokane.org. Unitarian Universalist Church – 9:15am & 11am. We have no dogma or creed and we are each free to seek inspiration from many sources, including the world’s many religions, philosophy, literature, art, and science. Ours is a dynamic, welcoming, and supportive faith community that values the worth and dignity of every person and every individual’s right to freely search for truth and meaning in their lives. 4340 W Fort George Wright Dr, Spokane. 509-325-6383. UUSpokane.org. Unity Spiritual Center of North Idaho Group Service – 10am. Our Sunday Services are a celebration of living where we explore our connection with Spirit and learn practical ways to apply ancient wisdom to thrive in the here and now. 4465 N 15th St, Coeur d’Alene, ID. 208-664-1125. UnityCenter.org. Spokane Buddhist Temple – 10:30am. Our main temple hall is called a Hondo where we gather for services. The shrine (Gohonzon) is located in the front center. The ringing of the Kansho signifies the beginning of our service. Begin with a moment of quiet meditation and the chanting of the sutras. 927 S Perry St, Spokane. 509-534-7954. SpokaneBuddhistTemple.org.
monday Half-Hour to Health – 6-6:30pm. 1st Mon. 30-minute workshop led by Dr Ellis at Clear Chiropractic. Learn how your body works to heal itself with chiropractic care. If you’re tired of taking medications that mask your symptoms and don’t actually heal your body, join us to learn more. Free. 2503 E 27th Ave, Spokane. 509-315-8166. ClearChiroSpokane.com.
Nia on Sherman – 9:30am. With Ann Brueggemann. Combining dance arts, martial arts, and healing arts, Nia is a holistic fitness workout encompassing the mind, body, spirit and emotions. $8/drop-in $42/6-class card. Mention Natural Awakenings and first class is free. Lokahi Studio, 1121 Sherman Ave, Coeur d’Alene, ID. 208-704-3769. Wellness Wednesday Online Essential Oil Class – 1-2pm. Interested in learning more about essential oils, but can’t make it to a physical class? This online option is a great way to learn more, ask questions, and see how these natural products can enhance your life. Free. Text: 208-699-3679 for link.
thursday Half-Hour to Health – 6-6:30pm. 3rd Thur. See Monday listing. 2503 E 27th Ave, Spokane. 509315-8166. ClearChiroSpokane.com. Yoga and Essential Oils – 7-8pm. Join for a yoga class where we will use essential oils to deepen and enrich our practice and flow. $10 first class or purchase punch card. Gita Yoga Studio, 206 E Indiana Ave, Ste 200, Coeur d’Alene. RSVP: 208-651-8438.
friday First Friday – 5-8pm. 1st Fri. Downtown retailers and restaurants stay open, feature artists and musicians and offer special promotions. Free admission. Downtown Spokane. 509-456-0580. Second Friday – 5-8pm. 2nd Fri. Stroll through downtown Coeur d’Alene and experience the vibrant arts community. Support the downtown shops, restaurants and businesses. Look for the official yellow ArtWalk balloons. A family-friendly event. Free. CdaDowntown.com.
saturday Nia on Sherman – 9:30am. With Ann Brueggemann. See Wednesday description. $8/drop-in $42/6-class card. Mention Natural Awakenings and first class is free. Lokahi Studio, 1121 Sherman Ave, Coeur d’Alene, ID. 208-704-3769.
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ACUPUNCTURE
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LILAC CITY ACUPUNCTURE
2925 N Monroe St, Spokane 509-808-0818 • LilacCityAcu.com Spokane’s first dedicated community acupuncture clinic, offering $20 acupuncture treatments in an open, relaxing setting. Appointments can be made easily on our website and same-day ap-pointments are often available. There is a one-time $10 paperwork fee.
TREVOR GEORGE, ND
Rivercreek Wellness 521 N Argonne Rd, Ste B105 Spokane Valley • 509-919-1385 RivercreekWellness.com Conventional medications for mental illness work for some, but not for everyone. I provide my patients with naturopathic and orthomolecular medicine to treat mental health issues not helped by medications. Advanced testing available. See ad, page 25.
LISE TAKASHINA, LAC
Peony Acupuncture & Apothecary 302 N 5th St, Coeur d’Alene • 208-292-4829 PeonyAcupuncture.com 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. Takashina is passionate about women’s health and holistic internal medicine including pain management, digestive health, and natural hormone regulation.
AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS JULIE GEORGE, ND
Rivercreek Wellness 521 N Argonne Rd, Ste B105 Spokane Valley • 509-919-1385 RivercreekWellness.com I enjoy helping patients restore their health by utilizing naturopathic and environmental medicine protocols. I provide advanced testing, detoxification, supplementation, nutritional/ botanical treatments, and lifestyle education. See ad, page 25.
NELSON COMERCI, LAC
CDA Acupuncture & Holistic Healing 225 E. Locust Ave, Coeur d’Alene 208-665-2293 • CDAHealing.com Nelson offers traditional oriental medical techniques for a variety of imbalances including physical, mental and emotional. He specializes in acute and chronic pain; digestive, gynecological, mental health, hepaticgallbladder disorders; autoimmune syndromes and substance misuse including cigarettes, alcohol and drugs. See ad, page 27.
ACUPUNCTURE & CHIROPRACTIC JERRY BAILEY, DC, CAC
Lakeside Holistic Health 518 N 4th St • Coeur d’Alene 208-758-0568 21651 E Country Vista Dr, Ste F Liberty Lake • 509-385-0218 ContactUs@LakesideHolistic.com LakesideHolistic.com
BIOFEEDBACK MIND-BODY WELLNESS
Cor Counseling and Wellness Jennifer Burrows Rock Pointe Tower 316 W Boone Ave, Ste 656 Spokane • 509-242-0856 SpokaneBiofeedback.com Biofeedback is a holistic stress reduction technique that factors in a variety of stressors ranging from emotional to environmental for mind, body and spirit support. Each session is specifically tailored to client wellness concerns. Experience the profound benefits of biofeedback today!
Our goal for your care is to restore balance to the body while promoting wellness and optimum health through guided care involving acupuncture, chiropractic and functional medicine. Your journey to optimal health is only one step away from starting. See ad, page 22.
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BETTER LIFE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
Chad Johnson, DC 15 E Central Ave, Ste 3 Spokane • 509-464-0444 BetterLifeSpokane.com Since 2009, Dr. Chad Johnson has been passionate about helping young families, with an emphasis on pediatric and prenatal chiropractic. Our care is heart-centered and personal, with customized treatment options for every family member.
INTELLIGENT BALANCE SPINAL CARE
2310 N Molter Rd, Ste 108 Liberty Lake • 509-924-4443 Info@IntelligentBalance.com IntelligentBalance.com 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. Schedule a free consultation today. See ad, page 18.
CLEANING SERVICES CLEANING BY DACIA
Hayden, ID • 208-699-3435 Let us do the cleaning so you don’t have to! Experienced, thorough, dependable; and we only utilize natural cleaning products. North Idaho and surrounding area. Free estimates.
COMPOUNDING PHARMACY SIXTH AVENUE MEDICAL PHARMACY 508 W 6th Ave, Ste 104 • Spokane 509-455-9345 6AvenuePharmacy@gmail.com SixthAvenuePharmacy.com
We are a full-service accredited pharmacy, providing custom compounded medications and traditional retail prescriptions. We use the finest, high quality ingredients to make each specially compounded medication, including bio-identical hormones, veterinary, dental, sports medicine, dermatology, chronic pain and more. See ad, page 10.
However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. ~Stephen Hawking
ENERGY HEALERS SUSAN FLERCHINGER
Healing Waters Holistic Center 101 N Evergreen Rd, Spokane Valley 509-879-3264 • SusansEnergy@aol.com HealingWatersCenter.com My mission is to facilitate healing for you (and the Earth) to help propel you into a life you love. Through energetic releasing of emotional baggage, traumas, other’s energies and fears, we open the flow for your own natural healing to take place. See ad, page 25.
ESSENTIAL OILS OCEAN’S POTIONS
Erin (Ocean) Meenach Young Living Essential Oils Independent Distributor 509-475-2513 Call Ocean to find out about Yo u n g L i v i n g ’s E s s e n t i a l Rewards program and how you can earn everything from free essential oils to residual income. If you’re interested in lifting your mood, increasing libido, sleeping supporting your immune system, I am Letbetter us help and you with your here to help.
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RIVERCREEK WELLNESS
FIR sauna is an affordable treatment for chronic fatigue, chronic pain, depression, detoxification, high blood pressure, skin conditions, weight loss, and many more. The FIR Sauna at Rivercreek Wellness is non-toxic, low EMF, and made of nonallergenic wood. See ad, page 25.
NIA ON SHERMAN
Ann Brueggemann, Instructor Lokahi Studio 1121 Sherman Ave Coeur d’Alene • 208-704-3769 Combining dance arts, martial arts, and healing arts, Nia is a holistic and fun fitness workout encompassing the mind, body, spirit and emotions. Join the next Nia class Wed & Sat mornings, 9:30-10:30. Mention Natural Awakenings, and your first class is free. See ad, page 11.
FUNCTIONAL MEDICAL PRACTICES LAKESIDE HOLISTIC HEALTH 518 N 4th St • Coeur d’Alene 208-758-0568 21651 E Country Vista Dr, Ste F Liberty Lake • 509-385-0218 ContactUs@LakesideHolistic.com LakesideHolistic.com
By shifting the traditional focus of medical practice to a more patient-centered approach, functional medicine addresses the whole person. Lakeside Holistic practitioners spend time with pa-tients, understanding their histories and evaluating the interactions among several lifestyle factors that can influence long-term health. See ad, page 22.
HALOTHERAPY/ RESPIRATORY WELLNESS SALTROOM OF SPOKANE 2838 N Ruby Spokane • 509-255-0505 SaltRoomOfSpokane.com
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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195 E Hazel Ave Coeur d’Alene • 503-720-9451 BarreUcda.com Coeur d’Alene’s first Barre studio. Locally owned and independently operated, workouts focus on lengthening and strengthening the body. High-intensity, low-impact exercise designed for every age and fitness level. A fun studio where women make life-long friends. Childcare available. See ad, page 7.
HEALING PROGRAMS HEALING WITH HORSES SANCTUARY Gloria Lybecker, Specialist Airway Heights, WA 509-876-1802 • LifeFocused@gmail.com HealingWithHorsesSanctuary.com
Gloria and her amazing horses work in partnership with individuals, couples, families and groups to support the whole being - mind, body, emotions and spirit. Discover how to thrive in the present and release patterns of surviving that have outlived their usefulness. See ad, page 27.
HEALTHY FOODS GROCERY OUTLET
Coeur d’Alene: 410 W Neider Ave 208-765-3141 Downtown Spokane: 1617 W 3rd Ave 509-624-4222 North Spokane: 7810 N Division St 509-484-4850 Spokane Valley: 12115 E Sprague Ave 509-703-7185 GroceryOutlet.com Check out the best first stop on your next health-seeking shopping trip. Grocery Outlet offers a huge selection of NOSH (natural, organic, specialty and healthy) products at deeply discounted prices. NOSH foods support specific health-promoting diets and include a variety of gluten- and dairy-free options. See ad and coupon, page 9.
HOLISTIC ASSISTED LIVING CEDAR MOUNTAIN RETREAT Inna and Jim Epling Athol, ID 208-683-0509 JEpling@gmx.com
We o f f e r t h e p e r s o n a l attention, comfortable accommodation, healthy meals, transportation and planned activities you or your loved one needs – all in a family-home setting in the mountains of North Idaho.
HOLISTIC SKIN CARE BRIGITTE HALLOWITZ, LE
Healing Waters Holistic Center 101 N Evergreen Rd, Spokane Valley Coeur d’Alene Acupuncture & Holistic Healing 225 E Locust Ave, Coeur d’Alene 509-688-9856 • SkinBNatural.com Holistic skin care is the philosophy of treating the body and skin as one cohesive unit – what happens inside our body is reflected on our skin. Brigitte focuses on helping the skin to function optimally by stimulating the healing power of nature with performance, results-driven natural skin care products, facials and microcurrent treatments. See ads, pages 25 and 27.
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HEALING WATERS HOLISTIC CENTER
LIFE DESIGNS WITH TRACY TURNER
101 N Evergreen Rd Spokane Valley • 509-228-3516 HealingWatersHolisticCenter.com
Your personal wellness begins here! Each practitioner has their own business and unique offerings within the center, which include naturopathic medicine and acupuncture, energy balancing and healing, life coaching and personal power renewal, holistic skin care, hypnotherapy and myofascial release massage therapy. See ad, page 25.
HYPNOTHERAPY JAMES BARFOOT, CHT
Intentional Hypnosis 915 W 2nd Ave, Ste 7, Spokane 509-230-5035 • IntentionalHypnosis.com My goal is to help you on your journey to a more productive and vital life. I use personal hypnosis sessions and powerful personal coaching to permanently change undesired habits and behaviors on a conscious and subconscious level.
MARY PETERSON, RN, CCHT
Hypnosis For Self Care Healing Waters Holistic Center 101 N Evergreen Rd, Spokane Valley 509-370-8351 • Hyp.Maryt@gmail.com HypnosisForSelfCare.com Transpersonal hypnosis for accessing inner strength and deep insights, in conjunction with Emotional Freedom Technique, sometimes called tapping, allowing faster relief of emotional challenges. See ad, page 25.
JUICE BARS THE WELLNESS BAR
Coeur d’Alene • Post Falls • Hayden, ID niWellnessBar.com Our mission is to bring healthy options to your entire family with the best raw ingredients available, blended into amazing flavors that you’ll love. Find out why our fresh, healthy, made-to-order juices and smoothies are prized in our community. See ad, page 6.
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Certified Expressive Arts Practitioner Healing Waters Holistic Center 101 N Evergreen Rd, Spokane Valley 509-951-8393 • LifeDesignsWithTracyTurner.com
I am passionate about helping clients transform the shame, fear, limits and negative energy of past life experiences into joyful and loving self acceptance. Let’s get started today building the life you have always imagined and creating new levels of vitality and happiness. See ad, page 25.
MASSAGE SCHOOLS THERAPEUTIC CONNECTIONS SCHOOL OF MASSAGE
505 E 24th Ave, Spokane 509-230-2307 • tcMassageSchool.com Are you ready to pursue a career in massage therapy? A new era of growth, innovation and education awaits and it’s time to step up and own the success that you deserve. The Professional Massage Practitioner Program will arm you with the skills and psychology necessary to thrive in this ever-evolving field of health care. See ad, page 20.
MASSAGE THERAPY MARK SMITH, LMT
My Massage & Sports Therapy Healing Waters Holistic Center 101 N Evergreen Rd, Spokane Valley 509-370-2207 MyMassageSportsTherapy.com Mark Smith specializes in the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release approach to eliminate or reduce soft tissue pain in client’s bodies. Myofascial Release treats the fascial restriction that causes pain allowing a return to a pain-free lifestyle. See ad, page 25.
MASSAGE THERAPY & WELLNESS SHALOM MASSAGE AND WELLNESS Michelle Phay, LMT, RYI, LN 1325 W 1st Ave, Ste 202 Spokane • 509-290-7004 ShalomMassageSpokane.com
Michelle Phay is a nurse, massage therapist, yoga and fitness instructor and educator with a background in dance and nutrition. She specializes in massage, yoga and health classes and works with stress, anxiety, those in recovery from life, chemical dependency and physical challenges. See ad, page 7.
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Located in the Flour Mill 621 W Mallon Ave, Spokane 509-325-2867 • WondersOfTheWorldInc.com Emerald is a beautiful and much sought after gemstone. It is the traditional birthstone for May and the hardest of all green stones. It symbolizes healing difficult health and heart matters, and is especially powerful when used by women on a spiritual search. See ad, page 3.
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NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS TOBY K. HALLOWITZ, ND, LAC
Healing Waters Holistic Center 101 N Evergreen Rd, Spokane Valley 509-228-3528 • Dr-Toby.com Coeur d’Alene Acupuncture & Holistic Healing 225 E Locust Ave, Coeur d’Alene 208-665-2293 • CDAHealing.com Dr. Hallowitz is a naturopathic doctor (ND), classically trained Chinese medicine practitioner and licensed acupuncturist. He concentrates on whole-patient wellness, evidence-based clinical naturopathic and Chinese medicine with emphasis on prevention and restoration of balance to the body, mind and spirit. See ads, pages 25 and 27.
PAMELA LANGENDERFER, ND, LAC Lakeside Holistic Health 518 N 4th St • Coeur d’Alene 208-758-0568 21651 E Country Vista Dr, Ste F Liberty Lake • 509-385-0218 ContactUs@LakesideHolistic.com LakesideHolistic.com
Dr. Langenderfer is a naturopathic physician and acupuncturist specializing in infertility and hormone care. She is passionate about empowering patients to lead a healthy life and believes optimal health is best achieved in partnership with her patients. See ad, page 22.
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PRAIRIE DOG PET MERCANTILE 5608 S Regal, Ste 100, Spokane 1206 W Summit Pkwy, Spokane 509-443-9663 • PDogPet.com
At Prairie Dog, we are passionate about holistic support for your whole pet and believe in the vital importance of nutrition. We’ve learned that animals thrive on diets honoring their evolutionary development, which is why our focus is on quality foods free from cheap fillers—with an emphasis on raw food. Certified professional dog trainers are on staff. See ad, back cover.
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Cultivate: Mind-Body Nutrition is founded on the principle of humanistic healthcare and grounded in the belief that changing your diet and lifestyle should enhance your life, not restrict it; allowing you to show up better in your life and world. See ad, page 22.
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Becca Althouse, CHt, LMT 59 Queen Ave, Ste 104 Spokane • 808-250-8344 WithBecca.com Specializing in Quantum Healing Hypnosis (QHHT). Past life soul regression that allows you to connect and communicate with your higher self for healing, guidance and deeper understanding of any aspect of your life; physical, emotional or spiritual. Free Consultation.
PETS PAWPULAR COMPANIONS
21950 E Country Vista Dr, Ste 100 Liberty Lake • 509-927-8890 PawpularCompanions@gmail.com PawpularCompanions.com We carry a large variety of food and treats for all life stages and diets, including many grain-free options, raw food, canned food and freeze-dried kibble. Let us be your local resource for highquality, natural and organic pet food and supplies. See ad, back cover.
REIKI A SPIRITUAL TOUCH
Jennifer Brown 923 E Sherman • CdA 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. Experience the now moment and start your own healing journey with Jennifer today.
SPIRITUAL CENTERS THE YUPPY PUPPY
9511 N Newport Hwy, Spokane 509-467-8221 New Location: 830 W Sprague Ave 509-474-0394 • YuppyPuppySpokane.com The Yuppy Puppy is a locally owned pet supply store, doggy daycare and dog wash staffed by an outgoing, eclectic and fairly obnoxious group of funloving pet people who truly care about the lifetime well-being of your furry family members. See ad, back cover.
REAL ESTATE MIRANDA ELLINGWOOD
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2900 S Bernard St, Spokane 509-838-6518 • UnitySpokane.org Unity offers practical, spiritual teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. If you are looking for a transformative, spiritual home and want to build a better life and world, please join us. We are an open and affirming community. Everyone is welcome.
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At Insight Thermal Imaging we provide an exceptional health screening tool that gives medical providers an insight into both breast and overall physical health. We use the most accurate stateof-the-art equipment to provide radiation-free, non-invasive, painless and completely safe procedures. See ad, page 23.
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