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13 HIGH-END EATS AND EVERYDAY TREATS AT COEUR D’ALENE GROCERY OUTLET

14 MULTILEVEL HEALING

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Embracing All Dimensions of Well-Being

16 BETTER OPTIONS THAN OPIOIDS

Natural Ways to Reduce Pain

18 DEBBIE JUDD

ON THE WONDERS OF LOW-DOSE NALTREXONE

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19 HELPING OTHERS NAVIGATE THE ROAD TO RECOVERY

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20 NATURAL IMMUNE BOOSTERS FOR KIDS

How to Power Up Their Defenses

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Revolutionary Treatment for Women’s Sexual Health Now Available in Spokane

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nland Wellness & Vitality in Spokane offers multiple cutting-edge therapies for men and women’s sexual health, including the revolutionary Geneveve technology.

This nonsurgical feminine rejuvenation treatment is available in Canada, Europe and most recently, the United States.

“I believe sexual health is of the utmost importance when it comes to the overall picture of health and well-being for men and women of all ages,” says Jacob Deakins, M.D., co-owner of Inland Vitality & Wellness along with his brother, Peter Deakins, who is a nurse and the practice manager. “Childbirth, menopause, weight fluctuations or changes in hormones can lead to loosening of the vaginal muscles and cause urinary incontinence, a loss of sexual pleasure, decreased sensation, and pain during intercourse,” explains Deakins. “Geneveve is a 30-minute, one-time treatment that uses cryogen-cooled monopolar radiofrequency (CMRF) to heat deep tissue while cooling the surface resulting in the rejuvenation of vaginal tissue and muscles. It’s like doing several thousand Kegel exercises, and the results have been profound in the women who have received the treatment.”

Some of the benefits reported by women include significantly reduced urinary incontinence along with an increase in sexual pleasure and orgasms.

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New Car Raffle to Support Beyond Pink

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eyond Pink, a nonprofit charity dedicated to raising awareness and funding for the prevention of breast The Beyond Pink disease through thermography, is sell2018 RAV4 ing $50 raffle tickets for a 2018 Toyota RAV4. The car was donated by Inland Empire Toyota Dealers.

The drawing will be held on October 6 at the Davenport Grand Hotel at 10 p.m. following the Beyond Pink Designer Bra Fashion Show & Auction, which is the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year.

One thousand tickets will be sold, and must be purchased in person. The winner, who does not need to be present to win, is responsible for tax and license at time of delivery.

To purchase a raffle ticket, visit Facebook.com/BeyondPinkSpokane Events or call 509-863-7776. See Insight Thermal Imaging ad, page 7.

Coaching Practice Focuses on Empowerment

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am Karorero, owner of The Lotus holistic co-op in downtown Spokane, opens her coaching practice this month where she helps clients turn their hurtful experiences of the past Sam Karorero into gifts of empowerment. “When we sign up to be human, we sign up to be hurt. It’s just part of the human journey; there is no escaping it. But, the wounds that we acquire throughout a human life lived with courage are actually the doorway to our greatest gifts and to our freedom and empowerment,” she affirms.

Living a cross-cultural life between the U.S. and Rwanda with her Rwandan husband, Karorero has seen and experienced the greatest depths of the human journey. Through her fearless exploration of her own humanity—the light and dark—she feels called to assist others in their journey.

Karorero believes that the greatest truths come from within and she assists in guiding clients to discover that truth. Along with metaphysical healing and reading clients intuitively, she also helps them identify old stories and patterns while assisting them in establishing a new story. This journey of discovery leads her clients toward the new reality they wish to experience.

“The greatest gift I feel I can offer is to hold hands with the courageous spiritual trail blazers who are willing to dig into their wounds and change and along the way remind them that they are perfect, in all their imperfections.”

For more information or to schedule an appointment, text or call 509-991-9201 or visit TheLotusSpokane.com.

Energy Therapy Workshop

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magine Creations located at 20 West Main Street in downtown Spokane is offering a two-day Restoration/Soul Link Memory Deirdre Catlin Energy Therapy Workshop August 11 and 12.

Imagine Creations owner, Deirdre Catlin, transformational consultant and energy therapist, shares that the workshop aims to assist those in neutralizing their worst negative memories, stress, anxiety, phobias, trauma, all the way to PTSD. “This groundbreaking work is fast becoming a leading go-to for practitioners,” she affirms. “These techniques are amazingly powerful and have a 100 percent success rate. Why? Gary Sinclair has been in the field of energetic healing for close to 40 years and has developed such an understanding of the human body and the energetic fields that the work is quick, efficient, content free, and successful.”

Catlin is a veteran Air Force pilot with active duty and Air National Guard experience. In pursuit of personal growth and wellness, she became certified in multiple energy modalities. She is passionate about empowering people to understand their lives through emotional intelligence, body awareness, and energy techniques.

For more information, call 509-389-1501, email DImagineCreations @gmail.com or visit Eye-SeeLLC.com.

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efiant Coffee is a locally-owned and operated business offering two unique blends of organically grown, fair-trade coffee that have been upgraded with superfoods to increase energy and support increased immune, brain and gut health. This month, the company is offering a discount on all coffee purchased online with the coupon code ‘awaken.’

Owner of Defiant Coffee, Ronnie Watson, is an active outdoor enthusiast and father of three, who has always been health conscious and invested in ways to stay young and energized. “I used to work for an energy drink company and decided to create a healthy coffee blended with the most powerful bio-available superfoods available,” he explains. “Defiant Coffee is as the name implies—it’s a rebellious coffee that defies typical convention and incorporates medicinal mushrooms or collagen to create optimal health benefits and energy throughout the day. Plus, it tastes great, and is ideal for people on all types of diets, including Ketogenic.”

The Mushroom Blend includes three organic medicinal mushroom extracts, including lion’s mane, which has been shown to increase immunity, repair nerve damage, and help improve memory and cognitive functions. The blend also contains chaga, which is one of the most powerful antioxidant sources on the planet as well as cordyceps which is a highly revered athletic tonic that can revitalize physical stamina, increase ATP production, increase lung capacity, help build muscle mass, and increase libido.

The Collagen Blend has a highly bioavailable form of collagen added to provide the essential building blocks for new cell growth, which has been shown to improve gut health, build muscle, repair tissue, and promote deeper sleep.

Cost for each one-pound bag: collagen blend, $16; mushroom blend, $22. For more information or to order, visit DefiantCoffee.co. Use coupon code: awaken. See Resource Guide listing, page 31.

Intentional Hypnosis Moves to New Downtown Location

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ames Barfoot, owner of Intentional Hypnosis, has moved his practice to 827 West 1st Avenue, Suite 203, in Spokane, Washington.

At his practice, Barfoot focuses on helping his clients on their journey to a more productive and vital life. “We use personal hypnosis sessions and powerful personal coaching to permanently change undesired habits and behaviors on a conscious and subconscious level,” he says.

For more information, contact 509-230-5035 or visit Intentional Hypnosis.com. See Resource Guide Listing, page 29.

Happy Tails on Trails Keeps Your Dog Active

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appy Tails on Trails is a new business in Spokane dedicated to providing dogs the proper exercise they need while giving dog owners the peace of mind that their pet is healthy and happy while they are away.

Owner, Kenzie Ferguson, has always had Kenzie Ferguson a love for animals, especially dogs. “I have and her dog, Vato. a mission in this life to help and care for dogs,” Ferguson explains. “Animals are amazing, and they don’t care what you look like or how much money you have. They care about one thing, and that’s the heart that beats inside your chest.”

Years ago, after a long bout with depression, Ferguson discovered first-hand how therapeutic having a four-legged friend could be. “One day during this time I saw an online post from a woman who couldn’t keep a litter of puppies,” she recalls. “That was when I saw Vato. I drove four hours to get him, and once I held him in my arms, I knew everything would be okay. It’s because of him that I was inspired to start this business.”

Ferguson explains that depending on their size, dogs require 30 minutes to two hours of exercise every day to stay healthy.

“When people come home from a long day at work it can be hard to find the motivation and energy to take their dog out for exercise,” she says. “So, my job is to pick the dogs up from their home, take them on a hike, with many water breaks in between, and then drop them back off. The dogs love it, and so do I!” For more information about Happy Tails on Trails, contact 281-7803878, Facebook.com/HTOT5265 or email KFerg5265@gmail.com.

See Resource Guide Listing, page 31.

Girlfriends’ Wellness Retreat Coming Up

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arreU in Coeur d’Alene is hosting a Girlfriends’ Wellness Retreat from October 5 to 7 at the Blackwell Hotel in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The three-day, all-inclusive retreat includes barre and yoga classes, reiki, massage, sound bowl sessions, farm-to-table food, intuitive art, swag bags and more.

“As women, we often sacrifice our own needs for those around us,” says Jenny Wiglesworth, owner of BarreU and retreat organizer. “The Girlfriends’ Retreat is all about women taking a timeout for themselves. Not only will we be taking a vacation from our busy daily lives and responsibilities, but we are also being served great food, wine and the best fitness classes imaginable.”

Women of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to participate, and can take all classes offered, or just a few. “Expect to make new friends, connect to your mind and body through meditation and exercise, and leave the weekend feeling refreshed, de-stressed and excited to experience it again next year,” enthuses Wiglesworth.

Tickets range from $399 (non-stay), $599 (shared room) to $999 (solo room). For more information or to purchase tickets, visit BarreUcda.com or call 503-720-9451. See ad, page 8.

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Rethinking Toiletries Using Less Saves Both Money and the Planet

The maxim “less is more” applies well to skin care and personal hygiene.

Overuse of products is costly and increases pollution. Both genders are prone to overdoing it when it comes to basic activities like washing, shampooing and shaving. Here are some helpful tips.

Take fewer showers and spend less time in the shower to conserve water. A study by the Water Research Foundation ranks showers as the second-highest residential use of water at 20 percent, just behind toilets, at 24 percent.

Some traditional soaps can strip natural skin oils.

Dr. Doris Day, a dermatologist in New York City, suggests products labeled as “cleaner”, such as a body wash formulated to add moisture back into skin.

An estimated 2 billion disposable razors are discarded annually in the U.S. Helpful ideas include using a long-handled safety razor to shave women’s legs; positioning it at a 20-degree angle with the proper pressure can significantly increase a blade’s lifespan, saving money and the environment.

To streamline our personal care routine, Treehugger.com suggests we completely use up existing products, resist seasonal fads and new colors, and use products that serve multiple roles. For example, a good oil can serve as a makeup remover, skin and face moisturizer, lip balm, frizz tamer and shaving lotion.

For men’s aftershave, it’s healthier to go natural, avoiding perfumed products that contain petroleumbased chemicals. ChasingGreen.org recommends makers like Weleda, Herbal Choice, Burt’s Bees and Aubrey Organics, which offer skin toners and balms with natural ingredients like sunflower, coconut, lemon, St. John’s wort, witch hazel, myrrh, shea butter, beeswax and essential oils, including organic jojoba seed oils.

Note that some products labeled as organic and natural can include synthetic chemicals when the term organic doesn’t apply to the entire formula.

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Parrot Prosthetics 3-D Printers Help Rehabilitate Animals

Climate Consensus

Researchers Raise Red Flags

A research paper, World Scientists’ Warning to Humanity: A Second Notice, published in the journal Bioscience about the fate of humanity, has received more than 20,000 signatures and endorsements from scientists in 184 countries.

Meanwhile, if humans don’t reduce greenhouse gas emissions drastically and maintain carbon sinks like forests within 10 years, the impact on our climate will be catastrophic, according to the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis.

Researchers there have developed a model that they believe could do the trick; it calls for fossil fuel consumption to be reduced to less than 25 percent of the global energy supply by 2100, a drastic cut from the 95 percent being used now. Deforestation also must be cut significantly to lead to a 42 percent decrease in cumulative emissions.

The target is in line with the Paris agreement on climate change, which 194 countries have signed, but not the United States.

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Literacy Project

Dolly Parton Donates Millions of Books Singer Dolly Parton donated the 100 millionth book of her career via her nonprofit Imagination Library earlier this year. She began in 1995, donating books to children in her home state of Tennessee. Now, Imagination Library mails 1 millionplus books per month to children around the world. Parton celebrated the milestone by donating to and giving a reading at the Library of Congress.

“My daddy couldn’t read and write, and that always troubled and bothered him, so I wanted to do something special for him,” says Parton. “I got the idea to start this program and let my dad help me with it, and he got to live long enough to hear the kids call me the ‘book lady.’”

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Pete, a 34-year-old Amazon parrot, received a boot-like prosthesis made by a 3-D printer from a customized mold after his leg was ripped off by a fox. A day later, he was not only already starting to accept it, but also realized he could place his weight on it.

“That in itself is revolutionary for a bird,” says Veterinarian LaToya Latney, service head and attending clinician of the Exotic Companion Animal Medicine and Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s Ryan Hospital, known as Penn Vet. “He gets it.”

In another case of an interspecies application of new medical technology, Lola, a Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle, the most endangered species of marine turtle, suffered injuries so extensive that a flipper was amputated. Losing a limb can make it difficult for a turtle to avoid predators or chase after prey. At the Key West Aquarium, in Florida, Iok Wong, Samantha Varela and Vivian Liang, three recent engineering graduates from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, in Massachusetts, used their specialized skills and 3-D printing to create an effective, low-cost prosthetic turtle flipper.

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Holding Hands Reduces Pain Holdings hands with a loved one reduces physical pain, report researchers at the University of Colorado and University of Haifa that studied the brainwaves of 22 heterosexual couples between ages 23 and 32. When in each other’s presence, the couples’ brainwaves tended to synchronize, especially in the alpha mu band, a measure of focused attention; holding hands amplified this effect and markedly lowered pain levels. The more empathetic the man was to the woman’s pain, the more their brain activity synced and her pain decreased. Men that were less empathetic did not produce the same effect.

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Turmeric Helps Heal Skin Ailments Turmeric, with its renowned anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, seems to improve a number of skin conditions when taken topically or orally, concludes a review of clinical studies published in Phytotherapy. Researchers at Drexel University, in Philadelphia, and the University of California, Sacramento, selected the 10 strongest clinical studies on turmeric out of 234 published. They concluded that this spice, with its active ingredient curcumin, was effective in treating acne, oral lichen planus (mouth inflammation), pruritus (itchy skin), psoriasis, radiodermatitis (a side effect of radiation treatment), diabetic microangiopathy (bleeding of small blood vessels) and diabetic edema (swelling). Studies on other skin conditions were either inconsistent or ineffective, the report concluded.

Mediterranean Diet Cuts Risk of Prostate Cancer In a five-year study published in The Journal of Urology of 2,000 older Spanish men, those following a Mediterranean diet rich in fish, boiled potatoes, whole fruits, vegetables, legumes and olive oil that was low in juices had a significantly lower risk of aggressive prostate cancer compared to those eating a Western diet.

This protective effect was not found in diets higher in fatty foods, red and processed meat, refined grains and sweets. The researchers also reviewed other science to date, confirming the protective effect of the Mediterranean diet as well as “healthy” and “prudent” diets, all consisting of greater portions of fruits and vegetables.

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Vitamin D can’t be metabolized without sufficient magnesium levels. Thus, it remains stored and inactive for as many as 50 percent of Americans on nutrient-poor diets, reports a research review in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. “Without magnesium, vitamin D is not really useful or safe,” says study co-author Mohammed S. Razzaque, Ph.D., a professor of pathology at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Erie, Pennsylvania.

As a consequence, taking vitamin D supplements can increase a person’s calcium and phosphate levels, even if they remain vitamin D deficient, he explains; and that can lead to vascular calcification if their magnesium levels aren’t sufficient.

The magnesium factor may explain why vitamin D supplementation doesn’t necessarily help vitamin D deficiency-related disorders such as skeletal deformities, cardiovascular diseases and metabolic syndrome.

Natural sources of magnesium include almonds, cashews and other nuts, bananas, beans, broccoli, brown rice, egg yolks, fish oil, green vegetables, mushrooms, oatmeal, soybeans, sweet corn, tofu, whole grains, and pumpkin, sesame, sunflower and flax seeds.

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“We’re always encouraging our customers to browse the store to find the new and high- end products that just came in.”

Sarena and Steve Mayer (back right) with their kids Ted, Seth, Shayla and Sarah

High-end Eats and Everyday Treats at Coeur d’Alene

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arena and Steve Mayer, owners of the Coeur d’Alene Grocery Outlet, know that their customers enjoy the finer things in life. Quality wines, local craft beers, cider and artisan and farmstead cheeses from across the country and Europe line the shelves, all at Grocery Outlet’s renowned discounted prices.

“We’re always encouraging our customers to browse the store to find the new and high- end products that just came in,” Sarena says. “It’s like a treasure hunt to find the latest finds. We also have a huge selection of cereals at discounted prices,

compared to conventional grocery stores.”

In addition to an array of food and drink that would grace any foodie’s table, Coeur d’Alene Grocery Outlet also has lots of deals on natural, organic, specialty and healthy (NOSH) products, which can be found in the NOSH section, as well as throughout the entire store. There are also full produce, meat and dairy departments.

Both Steve and Sarena are from the Inland Northwest and have past experience working at Grocery Outlet. Steve started with the company in 1982 and was mentored by Mike Clancy, who owned

two Grocery Outlet stores in Spokane.

Steve eventually relocated after earning the opportunity to manage a Grocery Outlet in Monterey, California. When his dad got sick several years later, he moved back to the Inland Northwest and returned to work with Clancy in the Spokane area.

Sarena met Steve in 1989 when she was working for Steve’s parents, managing a group home for people with developmental disabilities, or as Sarena affectionately says, “those with special abilities.” Sarena and Steve married in 1990. In 1996, she began doing bookkeeping and payroll for Grocery Outlet stores in Spokane, and eventually the pair had the opportunity to open a store in Coeur d’Alene, where Sarena’s mother was from. As proud owners of Coeur d’Alene Grocery Outlet since February 2006, they’re delighted to now be involving their family in the store operations.

“Customers love that our store is family-owned and operated. Three of our four kids work at the store—Sarah, Shayla and Ted—as well as our niece, Tara,” Sarena says. “The entire staff is like a family to us. We value our employees and want them to feel like family. We also love getting to know our customers, and on any given day either Steve or I will chat with shoppers and make sure they’re finding what they need, and getting feedback.”

The Mayers are involved in the Coeur d’Alene community by supporting local food banks through efforts such as the Independence from Hunger Food Drive the store holds every July. They also support kids groups and sports programs that encourage exercise and fitness.

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Multilevel Healing Embracing All Dimensions of Well-Being

by Linda Sechrist

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r. Wayne Jonas’ curiosity was piqued after hearing stories of patients that have experienced healing from chronic illnesses or reclaimed well-being without following conventional medical advice. So he focused on researching dimensions of healing that Western medical schools never taught him. The rewards were radical discoveries: whole system science exploring the web of connections within the body; the need to acknowledge an individual’s core multidimensions—body/external, behavior/ lifestyle, social/emotional and spiritual/ mental—and what’s needed to unlock each person’s inherent capacity for health and healing.

The author of How Healing Works: Get Well and Stay Well Using Your Hidden Power to Heal, Jonas concludes, “Only 20 percent of healing comes from the treatment agent the doctor applies. A full 80 percent of the healing potential, which lies 14

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dormant in everyone, comes from constructing a meaningful treatment response unique to you. This is internal, highly personal and uses simple principles and components.”

During his 40-year career, Jonas was able to observe multi-level healings with patients, as well as through other professional roles. He’s served as director of the Office of Alternative Medicine at the National Institutes of Health, a research scientist at the World Health Organization, CEO and president of the former Samueli Institute and director of the medical research fellowship at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research.

Applying whole system science, Jonas developed the view of a patient as a veritable ecosystem. “We are more like a garden to be cultivated than a car to be fixed. Healing emerges when we support and strengthen the connections within us—body, behavior, social and spirit—

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making us more whole,” says Jonas. His broader approach for healing now includes the impacts of beauty, order, an optimal healing environment, connecting with nature, elements that induce an individual’s greatest meaning response, nourishment of the spiritual self, making time for joy, the roles of love and the physical presence of loved ones and a supportive social network, as well as the energetic contributions of other social interactions and emotional dimensions.

For nearly 40 years, James Oschman, Ph.D., author of Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis, has been conducting research in physiology and the biophysics of energy medicines worldwide, including at Cambridge University, in England, and Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland, Ohio.

“Medical doctors are unaware of the body’s energy field because they aren’t taught anything about it or physics in medical school. Although the vast majority believe there is no science behind energy medicine or any that proves the body even has an energy field, it is real and has been measured,” says Oschman.

He’s passionate about including energy medicine in healing, and says, “To understand the human body, health and healing, you have to look at all dimensions without any exclusions. No aspect of science, medicine or life should be left out.

All medical interventions and everything you do to the body involves energy. An awareness of this can fully transform any medical approach.”

Jonas experienced the energetic dimension of healing when his wife, Susan, was undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. Although skeptical, he tried the process of laying his hands on her while imagining a soft, white light filled with love being transmitted through the top of his head, down through his hands and into her body. “I knew of the dozens of experiments done at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. When meditating individuals put their hands around test tubes containing immune cells, the amount of infrared radiation emanating from their hands

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increased, which stimulated the immune cells to produce more adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy-producing molecule found in all cells. After this exposure, those cells survived better when hit with stresses such as heat and chemical shocks,” says Jonas.

“Susan said that she could feel something and fell asleep. The next day, she felt less fatigued, slept less and was more active. From then on, I cut back on travel and made sure my body—in all its physical, social and emotional dimensions—was around,” says Jonas.

To help patients and doctors expand their own perspectives, Jonas has developed a healing-oriented practices

and environments (HOPE) consultation protocol (DrWayneJonas.com/resources). It includes questions a doctor or patient can use to spark pivotal lifestyle changes that cover optimal healing dimensions—inner, interpersonal, behavioral and external—to evaluate measures that facilitate or hamper healing.

Sincerely responding to the answers shows results. “With chronic diseases, it can almost always enhance wellness and well-being, and improve function, whether the disease is cured or not,” says Jonas.

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

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Natural Ways to Reduce Pain

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by Kathleen Barnes

hronic pain affects 100 million Americans, with annual treatment costs reaching $635 billion, according to the Institute of Medicine.

Worse, opiate-derived pain medications, conventional medicine’s go-to treatment for chronic pain, are addictive and deadly.

The Annals of Internal Medicine reports that an estimated 2 million Americans suffered from opioid use disorder involving prescription drugs as of 2016 while 12 million admitted to misusing them. Legal and illegal opioids killed 64,070 Americans in 2016, 21 percent more than the previous year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Some opioid addiction stems from use of illegal recreational drugs like heroin and cocaine, but the National Institute of Drug Abuse testified to the U.S. Senate 16

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that as of 2014 more than four times as many Americans were addicted to prescription opioids (2.1 million) than heroin (467,000).

Natural approaches, less harmful in relieving pain and thereby preventing drug addictions, are addressing and ameliorating long-term back or neck, nerve and even cancer pain, and saving lives.

The first step in preventing dependency is to avoid opioids completely, says Fadel Zeidan, Ph.D., assistant professor of neurobiology and anatomy at the Wake Forest School of Medicine, in WinstonSalem, North Carolina: “Opioids don’t work for chronic pain. They may be effective for acute pain, such as right after an injury or surgery, but they are ineffective and addictive in the long run.” Here are several better ways to feel better.

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Acupuncture: The ancient Chinese modality that’s been used to treat all types of pain for millennia has become such a mainstream treatment that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends that healthcare providers learn more about it to help patients avoid prescription opioids.

Let the Sunshine In Just getting a little natural sunlight can have a strong effect on chronic pain, according to a study published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine.

Hospital patients fortunate enough to have beds on the sunny side of the building cut their need for opioid-based pain meds by 22 percent just one hour after spine surgery.

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Yoga: Strongly positive effects have been reported in several studies, including one on 150 veterans with chronic low back pain from the Veterans Administration San Diego Healthcare System. It showed that 12 weeks of yoga classes reduced pain and opioid use, and improved functionality of participants; many of them had suffered back pain for more than 15 years.

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Mindfulness meditation: Zeidan recommends mindfulness meditation and cites a University of Massachusetts study of people with chronic pain in which pain lessened by at least 65 percent after 10 weeks of this practice.

“Mindfulness meditation is about discipline and regulating one’s attention.

It appears to shut down the thalamus, the brain’s gatekeeper, and the brain’s ability to register pain,” explains Zeidan.

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“All pain starts with imbalance,” says Terri Evans, a doctor of Oriental medicine in Naples, Florida. “Acupuncture is about creating balance in the body and in releasing the fascia, where pain patterns get locked.”

Marijuana: All forms of marijuana, or cannabis, are illegal on the federal level, but medical marijuana is now legal in 29 states and the District of Columbia.

In a study from San Francisco General Hospital published in the journal Neurology, researchers found that smoking the first cannabis cigarette reduced pain by 72 percent in a group of patients with painful neuropathy. The body’s endocannabinoid system, found in the brain, organs, connective tissues and immune cells, is one of its natural pain-coping mechanisms, and is most affected by cannabis.

Mitch Earleywine, Ph.D., associate professor of clinical psychology at the State University of New York at Albany, author of Understanding Marijuana: A New Look at the Scientific Evidence and a member of the advisory board of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, is an advocate of medical marijuana. While regarding it as helpful for chronic pain with little risk of addiction, he concludes it’s “great for a small handful of conditions, but it’s not the cureall that some are suggesting.”

CBD oil: Dr. Hyla Cass, of Marina del Rey, California, an integrative physician expert in psychiatry and addiction recovery, and author of The Addicted Brain and How to Break Free, is more comfortable with CBD (cannabidiol) oil. It’s a hemp product legal in 45 states, provided it qualifies in nonaddictive levels of THC, the component of cannabis that induces euphoria (see TheCannabisIndustry.org/state-marijuanapolicies-map).

Some CBD oils contain trace amounts of THC, not enough to induce a “high” or contribute to addiction, but there are also products that contain no THC at all. By definition, hemp’s THC content is less than 0.3 percent versus marijuana’s 5 to 35 percent.

“CBD oil won’t make you high,” says Cass. “In and of itself, CBD oil is very potent. You don’t need the THC for pain relief. There’s no need to go down the slippery slope of using an illegal substance.”

In addition to CBD oil’s painrelieving effects on the endocannabinoid system, says Cass, it’s a powerful antiinflammatory, which contributes to its effectiveness in addressing the underlying causes of chronic pain, confirmed by University of South Carolina research.

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ebbie Judd, ARNP, FAARFM, ABAAHP, coowner of the Metabolic Institute in Spokane, Washington, has spent years working alongside cutting-edge physicians who are nationally known experts in the field of diabetes, hormone regulation, nutrition and their related complications. Through her guidance and functional approach, clients experience a renewed understanding and sense of balance that nurtures the mind, body and spirit.

As a practicing Certified Functional Medicine nurse practitioner who uses low-dose naltrexone (LDN) as a key therapy, she attests that LDN is the most successful and important medication she prescribes.

Why is LDN so important in your functional medicine practice?

Functional medicine focuses on chronic, complex health issues.

To find a medication that can revolutionize treatment for autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s disease, along with fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue, cancer, depression, asthma and allergies is extraordinary. It’s a drug that can revolutionize medicine. However, many practitioners are still unaware of LDN mainly because it isn’t used in their medical specialty.

What is the history of its use?

Naltrexone is already being used as an FDA-approved medication to treat opiate (narcotic) and drug abuse addictions.

Developed in the 1970’s, it is an opiate antagonist drug that blocks the physiological activity of other drugs as well as endorphins, hormones and neurotransmitters. Research and years of clinical experience demonstrate that used at much

lower doses it is helpful in treating many immune system disorders. It is available as a compounded medication, only through a compounding pharmacy, as low-dose naltrexone.

Most commonly, doses range anywhere from 0.5 milligrams (mg) to 4.5 mg per capsule.

How does this medication, that claims to be so helpful with so many disease conditions, work?

Many diseases are expressions of a malfunctioning immune system, a system that is regulated by endorphins and immune receptors. Endorphins are chemicals produced naturally by our body during times of emotional stress, strenuous exercise and pain. They can be considered “immunomodulators” balancing the immune systems response to pain and stress. These endorphins have a primary action on opiate receptors. When taking LDN, opiate receptors are temporarily blocked, “tricking” the body to produce more endorphins to compensate for a seemingly low production. This works to strengthen the immune system, not suppressing it as many drugs do. In the case of some forms of cancer, cell growth can also be suppressed by a subtype of endorphins. This leads to a reduction of inflammation in the body and potentially down-regulating oncogenes, a gene that has the potential to cause cancer.

What are the down sides of this medication?

There aren’t many. Starting patients on doses between 0.5 mg and 1.5 mg significantly lowers the potential for any adverse effect from LDN. The dose is typically increased by 1 mg every 1 to 3 weeks which allows the prescriber an opportunity to evaluate the patients’ response. The max dose is 4.5 mg but not everyone achieves this dose, which is fine. Patients do very well long term on a lower dose, say 3.0 mg. LDN is typically taken at bedtime but newer research reports taking it in the morning is as effective and often can abate any adverse effect that lasts longer than a couple of weeks.

The most reported side effects in the initial phase of treatment are insomnia, vivid dreams and nightmares. In my experience, this only happens if the starting dose is too high. Occasional reports of transitory stomach cramps, loose stools and headache may occur but typically pass with time or the change to a morning dose. The only medication that cannot be taken with LDN is an opiate pain medication because LDN will make the medication ineffective.

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Helping Others Navigate the Road to Recovery

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oga instructor, massage therapist and nurse, Michelle Phay, often finds herself describing what she does as not only self-care, but “as a passion to help people along on their road to recovery.” Once she explains that, most people she talks to wonder ‘recovery from what?’

“The question is a door opener for me,” affirms Phay. “My initial response goes something like this: ‘Recovery can be from anything; most of us simply need to recover from life.’ I usually get a head nod in agreement. Life today is pretty challenging as we navigate this Facebook sense of reality—not to mention keeping up with what we think is ‘real’ is our ‘reality’ television.”

But, says Phay, recovery goes so much deeper. “One can’t help but notice from our local news to a variety of periodicals that our nation, our city, is steeped in addiction. Reality television may be warping our minds no doubt, but we as a whole, are on an escape path using illicit substances, binge television watching, video gaming, along with a wide range of escape mechanisms. Our addiction is leaving a path of destruction never before seen in the history of the nation,” she explains. “These issues include, among many, the inability to know just what we are feeling physically as well as emotionally, leaving us unable to cope with the daily stressors of our lives.”

As a therapist, Phay finds that using therapeutic touch is a beneficial way to invite an individual to connect with their authentic body, soul and spirit. “The sensations of the body and the authentic feelings of the soul propel us to a place where recovery is possible utilizing modalities such as massage, yoga and meditation. As we become aware of the sensations physically, emotionally and spiritually, we are able to connect the feelings associated with our body and begin the process of creating a sense of well-being, leading to the potential to start the recovery process.”

Michelle Phay is the owner of Shalom Massage and Wellness at 1325 W. 1st Ave., Suite 202 in downtown Spokane. She specializes in massage and wellness for those in recovery from life, chemical dependency and physical challenges. For more information, call 509-290-7004 or visit ShalomMassageSpokane.com. See ad, page 18.

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Natural Immune Boosters for Kids

How to Power Up Their Defenses

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by Marlaina Donato

trong immunity is a cornerstone of optimum health, and may be weakened or enhanced by what we eat and how we manage our emotions. Starting young in incorporating good ongoing habits can go a long way toward building a better immune response to whatever a person encounters.

Kid-Friendly Foods Organic strawberries, brightly colored peppers, vitamin D-rich eggs or almond trail mix can turn a child’s brown bag lunch into an immune-boosting power meal. “Diet is one of the main pillars for children’s health. I teach parents and kids that food can be fun, and not to be obsessed with counting calories or portions,” says Dr. Alina Olteanu, a holistic pediatrician in Dallas, Texas. “I recommend an anti-inflammatory diet based on lots of colorful vegetables and fruits, and healthy fats like fish, nuts, seeds, avocado and olive oil. Eating fermented foods like sauerkraut, pickled vegetables and kimchi supports a healthy microbiome.”

Adequate protein supports healthy immunity, as does reducing inflammatory foods containing monosodium glutamate (MSG), caramel color, sodium nitrite, food dyes and chemical preservatives. Such measures help reduce the burden on a child’s immune system. According to Naturopathic Doctor Sarah Anne Rothman, of Thyme Integrative Health, in Pacifica, California, limiting or eliminating processed sugar is also recommended; studies

by Loma Linda University, in Loma Linda, California, show that sugar consumption suppresses immune response for five hours.

Olteanu notes, “Desserts can be fruits and a small amount of dark chocolate, which is rich in antioxidants and actually healthy.” Her favorite sweetener for kids older than 1 year is raw honey; however, she cautions against giving honey to infants during their first year.

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Exercise has been shown to increase blood and lymphatic circulation and in turn, helps move antibodies through the system and do a better job at fighting invaders, according to Harvard Health Publishing. Exercise is also a renowned stress-reliever, especially outdoors, which manifests the bonus of vitamin D fortification from healthy sun exposure. “I strongly encourage all my patients to spend at least an hour a day playing outside,” says Olteanu.

Childhood stress is a real factor that can weaken immunity, yet juvenile anxieties may be dismissed or go unnoticed by adults. Caffeine-free herbal teas and glycerin-based tinctures such as chamomile, lemon balm, passionflower and lavender can be reliable double-duty allies for children, calming them while also promoting immune response.

Essential oils are another boon. “The benefits of using essential oils on children are immense. Many oils are safe for all age groups and can elevate mood, induce relaxation and boost natural defenses,” says holistic nurse and certified clinical aromatherapist Patricia Springer, in Mason, Ohio. Springer recommends diffusing organic lemon or orange essential oil for 30 minutes two to three times a day in the house or applying one to two drops on a cotton ball and inhaling.

Adding a few drops of Roman chamomile or lavender essential oil to Epson or sea salt makes a calming, immune-boosting bath.

Homeopathy Homeopathy is a system of natural healing to which kids often respond positively. There are well-known over-the-counter remedies that treat acute conditions without side effects, but certified classical homeopath Julia Eastman, a doctor of Oriental medicine in Naples, Florida, recommends a more thorough approach.

“Homeopathy can be life-changing, but it’s a system based upon the unique physical, emotional and energetic constitution of the individual. Going to a board-certified classical homeopath is the ideal route, because they can profile the child’s complete constitution, including patterns of illness and personality for the best possible result.”

Treating children’s illness homeopathically when symptoms arise without taking the big picture into account can sometimes cause more harm than good. “Homeopathic remedies are not preventive medicine unto themselves, but using them constitutionally can help to improve overall health, immunity included,” says Eastman, who has witnessed dangerously high fevers in infants relieved within minutes when whole-care homeopathy has been applied.

Health is wealth, and fortifying the next generation benefits us all.

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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Reasons to Consider Chiropractic Care for Kids

by Kim White

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ow many times have you seen your children fall or smack their heads? Has it made you wonder about the alignment of their spine? Just like it is with adults, chiropractic care is important and effective for kids, too. Below are six reasons to have your child checked by a chiropractor: Chiropractic care is safe for kids as gentle, non-manipulative adjustments are the norm.

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Being adjusted has been shown to reduce ear infections in kids.

Chiropractic care has also been shown to boost the immune system, so at the first sign of a cold or an ear ache, bring your child in for an adjustment.

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Proper spinal alignment is important for kids. Our spine is the most changeable as a child; bones are still forming and growing, and muscles are lengthening. This makes it easy for kids to heal and makes it a critical time to address alignment of the body.

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Adjustments reduce migraines in school-aged girls. Chiropractic care has been shown in many studies to reduce migraine headaches, along with cervicogenic and tension-type headaches.

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Newborn checkups improve health. The birthing process can be very difficult on babies’ spines, including both vaginal and c-section deliveries. Breastfeeding problems, digestive issues and colic, among other things, can significantly improve in newborns and infants after being adjusted.

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Chiropractic care promotes healthy lifestyle. It is important for kids to learn about taking care of their bodies and preventing problems. Much of our healthcare is focused on treating illness, teaching children that we don’t need to worry about our body until it’s broken. Proper alignment, good eating habits, being active, and having healthy relationships are a few ways that we can promote a healthier life to our kids.

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tion classified Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, as a “probable human carcinogen.” Insufficient human studies exist, but a goodly number of animal studies confirm that it causes cancer.

Preliminary tests commissioned by the Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT), an educational nonprofit, on the dangers of GMOs, revealed that six popular dog and cat foods contained more glyphosate residues than most human foods.

Possibly because pets are exposed to Roundup from spraying both foods and lawns, a pilot study by Health Research Institute Laboratories, which tests glyphosate levels in food and environments, found the levels in dogs’ urine were 50 times higher than the average in humans.

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GMO Toxins Permeate Pet Foods

by Jeffrey Smith

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n the late 1990s, the nationally syndicated newspaper columnist, “animal doctor” Michael Fox received many letters about dogs and cats with diarrhea, itchy skin and other persistent disorders.

He advised all inquirers to immediately remove foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMO). Dozens of follow-up thank-you notes verified that his recommendation worked.

“One of the main reasons I came to the conclusion of blaming GMOs in pet foods for this cluster of health problems is that essentially, nothing else in the health background of these animals had been changing,” says Fox.

Many vets have also reported a rise in pet obesity, skin conditions, inflammation, degenerative disk disease, cancer and even shorter lifespans since late 1996, when GMOs and associated poisons entered America’s food supply. For example, most

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GMOs like soy, corn and canola are designed by Monsanto to tolerate high doses of its Roundup herbicide. Corn is also engineered to produce an insect-killing poison called Bt-toxin.

Together with pesticides sprayed on or produced inside GMO crops, the side effects from genetic engineering create dangers. Monsanto’s “Roundup-ready” corn has higher levels of putrescine and cadaverine, compounds responsible for dead body odor. They promote bad breath and also can enhance the risk of allergic reactions and cancer.

Getting Cancer from Food

Cancer rates among our country’s 185 million pets are skyrocketing, especially among dogs. Canines have the highest cancer rate of all mammals; in America, about half are struck with the disease.

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Numerous veterinarians see good results when pets switch to non-GMO food that’s free of synthetic pesticides. Veterinarian Barbara Royal, owner of The Royal Treatment Veterinary Center, in Chicago and author of The Royal Treatment: A Natural Approach to Wildly Healthy Pets, says, “Allergies, gastrointestinal problems, autoimmune diseases, behavioral problems [and other conditions] improve when we take the animals off of these GMO-laden, glyphosate-ridden foods, and put them on something that’s more organic and natural.

It’s a dramatic change.”

In a survey conducted by IRT, 3,256 people that adopted a non-GMO and largely organic diet reported improvements in 28 health conditions, many of which have increased in the U.S. parallel with the growing prevalence of GMOs and Roundup.

Further, 80 pet owners cited improvements in status for eight health issues, including digestion, allergies and skin conditions, when their pet’s food was changed.

Plausible explanations include that glyphosate is patented as an antibiotic, and so easily kills beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This could possibly interfere with digestion, detoxification and immunity.

According to integrative veterinarian Karen Becker, in Chicago, the Healthy Pets expert for Mercola.com, “We know now that animals consuming genetically modified

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GMOs are not the only crops drenched with Roundup. It’s also sprayed on other foods to dry them, often just a few days before harvest, including wheat, oats, barley and other cereals. It’s also used on lentils, citrus orchards, sunflowers, potato fields and vineyards.

Organic growers and processors are not allowed to use GMOs, Roundup or other synthetic toxins. It’s safest to choose organic; if unavailable, at least buy verified non-GMO. Jeffrey M. Smith is founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology and its campaign, Protect Pets from GMOs and Pesticides, at PetsAndGMOs.com. Author of the bestseller Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies About the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods You’re Eating and Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods, his upcoming film, Secret Ingredients, interviews many that recovered from disease after switching to organic food. Also visit NonGMOsImproveHealth.com.

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Lucy Postins tries a bite of the latest dog food blend

Human Grade Pet Foods from The Honest Kitchen

by Erin Floresca

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he Honest Kitchen company founder, Lucy Postins, fell into her passion almost by accident. Back in 2002, she was preparing a homemade raw food diet for her dog, Mosi, but, as Postins explains, “it made a huge mess in my kitchen. I wanted to give him a whole foods diet, without all the mess and inconvenience.” At some point during that year, she began dehydrating Mosi’s food. “There was no lightning bolt moment when that thought occurred to me,” she recalls.

“I’ve just always had an appreciation for a

healthy, fresh homemade diet.” She realized that by taking out the moisture elements of the raw food diet, she could more easily and conveniently feed Mosi a whole foods diet. Turns out, others in her San Diego community liked her idea, too. Later that same year The Honest Kitchen, now a global company, was born.

Postins guarantees that all of the food in their products is human grade.

“We not only choose 100 percent of our ingredients directly from the human food chain, but we also have our products made

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in a human food facility. Our bananas and cranberries are the same ones used by granola and trail-mix makers; our celery and carrots are also used in soups, and the place that makes our products creates bakery and soup mixes, milk shake powders and more,” she assures.

The fact that their pet foods are human grade doesn’t just mean an extra assurance of the quality and integrity, it has the added bonus that Postins and her team can taste test everything themselves.

“When we’re securing our purchasing contracts each year, we receive lots of different ingredient samples from suppliers, and we sit down at our big kitchen table and taste them,” she shares. “We’re also checking for color, aroma and piece size, but the taste really is the best part.”

Additionally, when creating new products or considering new ingredients, the dogs love to join in their taste-testing fun, to give their four paws of approval.

“It’s a team effort, and we’re all focused on the same goal of creating meaningful products that make a difference, and of course, putting pets before profits,” she says.

If there is one key message that Postins would like all pet owners to know, it’s this, “Bring fresh ingredients into your pet’s diet on a daily basis,” she says. “You can do so much good for your pet just by doing this one thing.”

The Honest Kitchen pet food formulas can be found locally at Pawpular Companions, Prairie Dog Pet Mercantile and Yuppy Puppy. For more information, visit TheHonestKitchen.com. See ad, back cover.

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tuesday Cheney Farmers’ Market – 10am-3pm. Fresh local produce and more. 1011 First St, Cheney.

Fairwood Farmers’ Market – thru Oct 13. 3-7pm.

A vibrant North Spokane farmers’ market. 319 W Hastings, Spokane. FairwoodFarmersMarket.org.

wednesday Coeur d’Alene Wednesday Market – thru Sept.

4-7pm. Vegetables, flowers and native plants, meats, cheeses, bread, honey and jams. Sherman Ave and 5th St, Coeur d’Alene, ID. KootenaiFarmers Markets.org.

Farmers’ Market at Sandpoint – thru Oct 13.

3-5:30pm. Supporting agriculture through education and a diverse community market. Farmin Park, The Fountain, Third Ave and Oak St, Sandpoint, ID. SandpointFarmersMarket.com.

Kendall Yards Night Market – thru late Sept.

5-9pm. Kendall Yards Night Market brings friends and neighbors together in our unique location along the Spokane River gorge. Shop for local produce, check out our array of street food vendors, enjoy live music, share a meal with friends or just gather with your neighbors and enjoy the sights and sounds. Summit Parkway, east of Cedar St, Spokane. KendallNightMarket.org.

Millwood Farmers’ Market – thru Sept 26. 3-7pm.

Supported by community partners, come check out our family-friendly market. 8910 E Dalton Ave, Spokane. MillwoodPC.org.

Spokane Farmers’ Market – thru Oct. 8am-1pm.

Fresh vegetables and fruits, baked goods, meat, eggs, cheese, honey, plants and more. 20 W 5th Ave, Spokane. SpokaneFarmersMarket.org.

thursday South Perry Thursday Market – thru Oct 25.

3-7pm. Fresh, healthy, locally grown food and locally crafted products in the South Perry neighborhood. 924 S Perry, Spokane. ThursdayMarket.org.

friday Emerson–Garfield Farmers’ Market – thru Sept 28. 3-7pm. Features 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.

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Hillyard Farmers’ Market – thru Sept 24. 3-6pm.

5102 N Market St, Spokane.

saturday Cheney Farmers’ Market – 10am-3pm. Fresh local produce and more. 1011 First St, Cheney.

Farmers’ Market at Sandpoint – thru Oct 13.

9am-1pm. Supporting agriculture through education and a diverse community market. Farmin Park, The Fountain, Third Ave and Oak St, Sandpoint, ID. SandpointFarmersMarket.com.

Hayden Saturday Market – thru Oct. 9am1:30pm. Vegetables, flowers and native plants, meats, cheeses, bread, honey and jams. SE corner Hwy 95 & Prairie, Hayden, ID. KootenaiFarmers Markets.org.

Liberty Lake Farmers’ Market – thru Oct 13.

9am-1pm. The Liberty Lake Farmers’ Market averages 40 to 50 vendors each Saturday, and is full of wonderful produce, baked goods, eggs, meats, fish and specialty items from all around the Northwest.

1421 N Meadowood Ln, Liberty Lake. LibertyLake FarmersMarket.com.

Spokane Farmers’ Market – thru Oct 31. 8am1pm. Shop fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as baked goods, meat, eggs, cheese, honey, plants and more. 20 W 5th Ave, Spokane. SpokaneFarmers Market.org.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 4

Food Allergies and Intolerances – 6:30-8pm.

Helping parents identify, understand and treat food intolerances and allergies with Hunter Peterson, ND. Free. Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N 4th St, CdA, ID. RSVP: Demo@PilgrimsMarket.com.

Dogs for Dogs – 10am-4pm. Downtown Spokane Grocery is hosting a Dogs for Dogs fundraising event selling hotdogs and soda for $1 to raise money for SCRAPS. 1617 W 3rd Ave, Spokane. 509-6244222. GroceryOutlet.com/DowntownSpokane.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 Barefoot in the Park – Aug 3-4. 8am-11pm. Golf cart rodeo, live drone racing, music, search and rescue dogs, beer garden, car show, Cecil the magician, K-9 agility course, food trucks, 3v3 soccer tournament, and more. Free. Pavillion Park, 727 N Molter Rd, Liberty Lake, WA. Usui/Holy Fire Reiki Master Intensive – Aug 3-5. 9am-6pm. The Holy Fire energy is highly transformative and very powerful. Must have Reiki I and II certification for six months. Tuition: $1,025.

A Spiritual Touch, 923 E Sherman Ave, Coeur d’ Alene. Register: 208-691-8865. Facebook.com/ HealingCenterOfLove.

Art on the Green – 10:30am-9pm. Take a stroll through the beautiful North Idaho College campus and peruse the numerous art vendors. Live music and performances. 1000 W Garden Ave, Coeur d’Alene.

MONDAY, AUGUST 6 Unity Kids Week – Aug 6-10. 8:30am-12:30pm.

A fun and creative week where kids actively supercharge their tools of affirmation, connection, cooperation and peace-making. $30/kids 5-14.

Unity Spiritual Center, 2900 S Bernard, Spokane. 509-838-6518.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 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

Hard To Get 5-9 Servings of Fruits and Veggies A Day? An all-natural, green barley grass juice powder concentrate.

Helps provide the daily nutrition needed to develop a strong foundation for good health.

Contact Marion at 208-664-0141 for products and information or visit MyAIMstore.com/RightOnAIM

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Yoga in the Yards – 7pm. Explore Spokane’s Yoga Shala’s offerings. Bring a mat and water bottle.

No registration. The Nest at Kendall Yards, 1335 Summit Pkey, Spokane. SpokaneYogaShala.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 A Circle of Healing: Sacred Circles with Horse – Aug 8-12. 10am-4pm. A course that integrates the power and mystery of horse with sacred circles and neuroscience. $1,780. $300 nonrefundable deposit.

Healing with Horses Sanctuary. Register: 509-8761802. HealingWithHorsesSanctuary.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 Restoration/Soul Link Memory Energy Therapy Workshop – Aug 11-12. 9am-5pm. This lifechanging two-course honors your self-growth and transformation first. Neutralize the pain of your past and empower your future. Limited to five participants. Imagine Creations, 20 W Main St, Spokane.

509-389-1501. Register: Eye-SeeLLC.com.

Garland Street Fair – 10am-7pm. Fun for the whole family. More than 140 vendors, live music, car show, great food, local artists and more. Free.

Garland District, Spokane. GarlandStreetFair.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 A Spiritual Healing Fair at the Park – noon5:30pm. Join us for card readings, Reiki, massage, art, jewelry and more. Free. McEuen Park, 420 E Front Ave, Coeur d’Alene, ID. Facebook.com/ HealingCenterOfLove.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 Ancient Grains: History, Nutrition, Use & Taste - 6-8pm. Presented by founder of Snacktivist Foods, D. Joni Kindwall-Moore, BSN-RN. Learn, taste and prepare whole ancient grains. Free. Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N 4th St, CdA, ID. RSVP: Demo@ PilgrimsMarket.com

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 Spokane to Sandpoint 2018 – Aug 17-18. 9am. The premiere relay of the Inland Northwest. 200-miles, two-days, 11 teammates and you. SpokaneToSand point.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 Unity in the Community – 9am-4pm. 24th annual event for the Inland Northwest community. Vendors, food, family-friendly event. Free. Riverfront Park at the Clock Tower, 507 N Howard S, Spokane. nwUnity.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 Wander Wild at Mt Spokane – 9am. Sponsored by the Lands Council. Take a hike through the old growth areas and talk about the council’s advocacy in the area. Moderate hike. Mt Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park, 29500 N Mt Spokane Park Dr, Mead, WA.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 Yoga in the Park – 6-7pm. Co-sponsored by Banner Bank and YogaJoy, this yoga outdoor experience is for the whole family. Bring your own mat. Franklin Park, 302 W Queen, Spokane. Info: 509-290-5086 orYogaJoyNorth.com.

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sunday 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 at 11am. 4123 E Lincoln Rd, Spokane. 509-489-6964. TheUnityCenter.org.

Unity Spiritual Center Group Service – 10am.

(Summer service). 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 challenge us to make our lives, and our world better. Childcare available. 2900 S Bernard St, Spokane. 509-838-6518. UnitySpokane.org.

Tsinta Mani Choling Buddhist Meditation and Cultural Center – 9-11am. Meditation, teachings and study lead by Lama Lakshey Zangpo. 2902 N East Oval St, Spokane. 509-449-9829. TsintaMani.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. 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 with spirit. 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. 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. Free. 2503 E 27th Ave, Spokane.

509-315-8166. ClearChiroSpokane.com.

wednesday Wine Wednesdays – 8am-9pm. Purchase 12 or more bottles of wine, and get 10% off your wine order at the Downtown Grocery Outlet. 1617 W 3rd Ave, Spokane. 509-624-4222.

Gentle Nia at Nia on Sherman – 9:30am. For seniors and those starting to exercise, this holistic fitness Nia class focuses on gentle flexibility, mobility, agility, stability and strength. $5/drop-in thru August. Mention Natural Awakenings and first class is free. Lokahi Studio, 1121 Sherman Ave, Coeur d’Alene, ID. 208-704-3769.

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Wellness Wednesday Online Essential Oils 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 $3 Dinner – 4-7pm. Join Main Market for their healthy and affordable $3 dinners. Meat or vegan options available. 44 W Main Ave, Spokane. MainMarket.coop.

Half-Hour to Health – 6-6:30pm. 3rd Thur. See Monday listing. 2503 E 27th Ave, Spokane. 509315-8166. ClearChiroSpokane.com.

OPPORTUNITIES ADVERTISE HERE – Are you hiring, renting property/office space, selling products, offering services, or in need of volunteers? Advertise your personal/business needs in Natural Awakenings classified ad section. To place an ad, email Publisher@inwAwakenings.com.

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Yoga and Essential Oils – 7-8pm. Join for a yoga class that uses 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.

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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.

Working with horses is a powerful and effective approach to helping children, adolescents and adults. No prior experience with horses required.

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Classic Nia at 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.

LuJong Yoga – 11am-noon. 4th Sat. Tibetan spiritual yoga taught by meditation master Lama Lakshey Zangpo. $10. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar St, Ste 2, Spokane. TsintaMani.org.

Horses Have An Amazing Power To Heal And Teach Upcoming Workshop: • August 8-12

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Check out the area’s Farmers’ Market guide on page 25.

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CHIROPRACTIC

Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Publisher@inwAwakenings.com to request our media kit.

ACUPUNCTURE

ALTERNATIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

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 17.

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

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 15.

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 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.

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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 17.

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!

CBD OILS LOCAL’S CANNA HOUSE

9619 E Sprague Ave Spokane Valley • 509-413-2796 LocalsCannaHouse.com Featuring the highest quality CBD oils, capsules, tinctures and bath salts to help with inflammation, sore muscles, sleep, pain relief, relaxation and more. Allow our friendly Local’s staff to assist in finding the CBD product that’s right for you! See ad, page 15.

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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 24.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY SIXTH AVENUE MEDICAL PHARMACY 508 W 6th Ave, Spokane 509-455-9345 • 1-844-250-9007 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 18.

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 17.

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 better and supporting your immune system, I am here to help.

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2838 N Ruby Spokane • 509-255-0505 SaltRoomOfSpokane.com

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 17.

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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FITNESS STUDIOS BARREU

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 8.

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.

NIA ON SHERMAN

FUNCTIONAL MEDICAL PRACTICES

J.R. Watkins has been in business for over 150 years. They are famous for their allnatural products, vanilla, cinnamon, pepper, spices, extracts and more.

Home business opportunity. Contact Marion for more information!

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 15 and 17.

HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTERS HEALING WATERS HOLISTIC CENTER

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 17.

HEALTHY FOODS GROCERY OUTLET

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

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

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 patients, understanding their histories and evaluating the interactions among several lifestyle factors that can influence long-term health. See ad, page 26.

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, page 23.

LAKESIDE HOLISTIC HEALTH

Marion Hayden 208-664-0141 Coeur d’Alene, ID

101 N Evergreen Rd Spokane Valley • 509-228-3516 HealingWatersHolisticCenter.com

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 Gentle Nia class on Wednesdays from 9:30-10:30am or Classic Nia on Saturdays from 9:30-10:30am.

Mention Natural Awakenings and your first class is free. See ad, page 18.

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HYPNOTHERAPY JAMES BARFOOT, CHT Intentional Hypnosis 827 W 1st Ave, Ste 203 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.

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HYPNOTHERAPY

MASSAGE & CUPPING THERAPY

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 17.

LIFE TRANSFORMATIONS

NAMASTE HOLISTIC MASSAGE THERAPY

Janet Single-Schwall, LMT, CCT 1042 W Mill Ave, Ste 301 Coeur d’Alene, ID • 208-771-1179 NamasteHolisticMassageTherapy.com Providing a massage experience to meet each c l i e n t ’s n e e d s , J a n e t Single-Schwall is trained in Swedish, deep tissue and hot stone massage, cupping therapy, trigger point work, and foot reflexology.

Grand Opening Special: $40 for 60-minute massage.

LIFE DESIGNS WITH TRACY TURNER 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 17.

MASSAGE THERAPY

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 18.

MINERAL 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 17.

WONDERS OF THE WORLD Located in the Flour Mill 621 W Mallon Ave Spokane • 509-325-2867 WondersOfTheWorldInc.com

Peridot, the traditional birthstone for August, is said to cause giggles and laughs!

Being a combination of the solar plexus and heart chakra colors, it symbolizes bringing joy to the heart. If you are feeling sad, peridot is the stone for you! See ad, page 3.

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 15 and 17.

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 Let us help you with your a healthy life and believes optimal health is best achieved in partnershipSymptoms with her patients. See ad, page 26.

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Rivercreek IMPROVE GUTWellness HEALTH 521 NWEIGHT Argonne Rd, Ste B105 LOSE DECREASE Valley CHRONIC• PAIN Spokane 509-919-1385 IMPROVE HEALTH RivercreekWellness.com The naturopathic doctors at Rivercreek Wellness work with chronic conditions while giving hope to the patient. We focus on autoimmune disorders, chronic symptoms, mental health conditions, and holistic addiction education. See ad, page 17.

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NATURAL PAIN RELIEF CHAZAEL LOTION

Joshua Tree Physical Therapy 8475 N Government Way Hayden, ID • 208-772-9774 Chazael-Lotion.com Chazael lotion is a safe and effective natural pain relief product formulated and proven highly effective for patients suffering from pain due to arthritis, injuries, surgeries and joint and muscle stiffness. View our testimonials and lotion-use tutorials at Chazael-Lotion. com. See ad, page 2.

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CULTIVATE: MIND-BODY NUTRITION 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

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 26.

PAST LIFE REGRESSION SOUL BASED LIFE

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.

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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.

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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.

PET SERVICES HAPPY TAILS ON TRAILS Kenzie Ferguson Spokane • 281-780-3878 KFerg5265@gmail.com Facebook.com/HTOT5265

Dogs require 30-to-120 minutes of exercise every day to stay healthy and happy. My passion is to help loving pet owners do just this! I pick dogs up from their home, take them on fun and playful hikes, and then drop them back off feeling revitalized!

REAL ESTATE MIRANDA ELLINGWOOD

Century 21 Beutler & Associates 509-844-7447 MirandaEllingwood@gmail.com MirandaEllingwoodHomes.com Licensed in Idaho & Washington Having grown up in the Inland Northwest, Miranda Ellingwood gained a personal connection to this region. She knows the importance of finding the right realtor, which is why her mission is to serve as a positive and innovative partner through the buying or selling of your home.

SHANE O’NEILL

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

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

Dr. Deakins recognizes sexual health is vital to a vibrant and healthy life. At Inland Wellness & Vitality, we are certified and trained in multiple cutting-edge therapies which can enhance and increase sexual function and fulfillment for men and women of any age. See ad, page 3.

SPECIALTY COFFEE DEFIANT COFFEE

Post Falls • 702-401-4224 DefiantCoffee.co Facebook.com/DefiantCoffee Organically grown, fairt r a d e c o ff e e l o c a l l y roasted in small batches and upgraded for maximum health benefits and energy. Mushroom Coffee Blend with chaga, lion’s mane and cordyceps for brain and immune health and the Collagen Blend for gut health and new cell growth. Online coupon code: awaken.

SPIRITUAL CENTERS UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER 2900 S Bernard St, Spokane 509-838-6518 UnitySpokane.org

I have over 40 years’ experience selling homes in the Spokane area. From estate sales to trendy condos, I enjoy the diversity in housing possibilities and guiding my clients to the home that is right for them. I am al an active cycler, Bloomsday runner and Zags fan!

See ad, page 8.

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.

REIKI

THERMOGRAPHY

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.

INSIGHT THERMAL IMAGING 316 W Boone Ave, Ste 777 Spokane • 509-315-4154 InsightThermography.com

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 7.

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We Carry EVERYTHING You Need For A Happy Healthy Pet

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ARE WELCOME! Liberty Lake

PAWPULAR COMPANIONS

*new location* 21801 E Country Vista Dr Suite 111 Liberty Lake, WA 99019 509-927-8890 PawpularCompanions.com

South Hill & Kendall Yards

PRAIRIE DOG PET MERCANTILE

5608 S Regal Ste 100 509-443-9663 1206 W. Summit Pkwy 509-279-2399 Spokane, WA PDogPet.com

Northside & Downtown

YUPPY PUPPY

9511 N Newport Hwy 509-467-8221 830 W. Sprague Ave 509-474-0394 Spokane, WA 99218 YuppyPuppySpokane.com

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