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13 FREQUENCY SPECIFIC MICROCURRENT

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Top 10 Heart Healthy Choices

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How to Strengthen Your Resilience Muscle

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the rage these days. There are hundreds of books on the topic, including how to help yourself, your kids, families, college students and communities “be” more resilient. It made me wonder what the term actually meant so I looked it up in the dictionary and discovered that resilience basically means “an ability to recover from or

adjust easily to misfortune or change.”

Okay, I get it. Resilience is an ability to bounce back, pull yourself out of the ashes,

recover from defeat, heartbreak, pain, illness, disaster and any number of life challenges that get thrown our way. But I found the words “recover” and “easily” in the definition interesting. Because when I think of resilience, I think of my mom. She never “recovered” much less “easily” from the misfortune (i.e., heart disease) that plagued her small body; yet she laughed, joked and loved her way through it. Nothing about facing her own mor-

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tality and the deterioration of her physical self was easy. As a matter of fact, it was painfully difficult, ugly at times, frightening and sad. And yet she faced it head on—knowing she wasn’t going to recover. That, my friends, is resilience.

low traveler, Jason from New Zealand. I recently found out that he has terminal cancer and won’t be with us much longer. He has a wife and two small children. He told me this Christmas was likely the last time he would watch his kids opening presents under the tree. His current hope is that he’s still here for their upcoming birthdays. He told me, “Just knowing that I’m going to leave them and the world behind soon is so gutting.” And yet, he keeps on; witnessing and experiencing what he can while he can. That is resilience.

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Two decades ago, while traveling through England, I met a lovely and hilarious fel-

I can’t tell you how much I admire my mom, Jason and all of those facing insur-

mountable obstacles that they knowingly will not “recover” from. You are my heroes. You are resilience in action.

Before my mom passed away, her mind and body became agitated—much like a

cocoon becomes distressed before springing forth into a butterfly. I like to believe that the moment she released from her body, she was finally free. Now every time I see a butterfly, I see my mom, my grandma, my friend Jason, and all those loved ones whose resilience of spirit inspired a path for us to follow. And for them, I am eternally grateful.

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news briefs

Therapeutic Connections School of Massage Spring Session

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herapeutic Connections School of Massage, located on Spokane’s South Hill, is enrolling students now for their day or evening spring session. New students begin with an immersion that starts the evening of February 9 and continues through February 10. “The purpose of the immersion is to get new students acquainted with Therapeutic Connections classes and philosophy of teaching, as well as to each other,” says Rebecca Dragseth, who started the school 10 years ago and is the lead teacher. “We pride ourselves on our small class sizes and individualized attention to students, which is why building connections during those first few days is so important.”

Students enrolling in the day program will attend classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and those in the evening program meet Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays beginning at 5:30 p.m. Students typically complete and graduate from the 560-hour Professional Massage Practitioner Program in one year. Other upcoming sessions include summer, fall and winter.

The school is also taking appointments for their Student Massage Clinic, which are offered Monday evenings at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. and Wednesday afternoons at 12:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

The cost is $30 for a one-hour massage.

Location: 505 E. 24th Ave., Spokane. For more information or to schedule a school tour or student clinic massage, call 509-230-2307 or visit TCMassageSchool.com. See ad, page 29.

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Healing Local Kickoff Event with KXLY

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ealing Local is hosting a kickoff event party with KXLY and area health and wellness practitioners at the beginning of March at the Spokane Valley Event Center. This free event is open to all health and wellness providers in the Inland Northwest area.

“We’re building Healing Local with and for the Inland Northwest’s health practitioners,” says Dana Harvey of Healing Local. “The platform will provide referral, directory and professional development services to improve practices and patient outcomes. Practitioners will be able to support the platform through advanced membership while gaining early access to KXLY’s upcoming health fair.”

Food and drinks will be provided.

Location: 10514 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. For more information, contact 208-405-6856 or visit HealingLocal.org.

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Breema Workshop Premieres in Spokane

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he Breema Center is excited to announce the first two Breema events offered in Spokane: a free experiential evening on March 16 from 7 to 9 p.m., followed by The Art of Being Present workshop on March 17 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

These events are led by Roxanne Caswell and Denise Berezonsky, Certified Breema Instructors on faculty at the Breema Center in Oakland, California. Both instructors teach internationally and nationally, including in the Pacific Northwest in Seattle, Port Townsend, Eugene, Portland, and Boise.

“A holistic system consisting of two-person bodywork, self-care movement exercises, and the universal principles, Breema offer practical tools for nurturing aliveness, and a nonjudgmental approach to support you in life, including with clients,” shares Caswell.

No bodywork experience is required.

Continuing education credits are available for massage therapists.

Location: The Buddhio, South Perry Yoga, 915 S. Perry, Spokane. For more information or to register, call 510-428-0937, email Center@Breema. com, or visit Breema.com. See ad, page 12.

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Pure Barre Opening in Coeur d’Alene This Spring

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ure Barre, the largest barre franchise in the nation with over 450 locations in the U.S. and Canada, is opening a studio in Coeur d’Alene this spring. Studio owner Jaimee Cox, who grew up in Coeur d’Alene, shares, “I’ve dreamed of opening a studio here ever since opening my first Pure Barre studio five years ago in Woodlands, Texas, in the suburbs of Houston.”

According to Cox, the Barre concept was founded almost 18 years ago by Pure Barre founder Carrie Dorr, and has been steadily growing in popularity ever since. “As a former high Jaimee Cox school and college soccer player, I appreciate the safe athletic approach to fitness that Pure Barre offers. There’s a whole science and strategy to our classes and you don’t have to jar your body to see changes,” she explains. “The 50-minute Pure Barre Classic class is made up of isometric movements—the smaller the movements, the better. It’s a mental challenge. Everything is done to music and it’s really fun.”

The other class format, Pure Empower, is a 45-minute, high intensity cardio/low impact workout. “It has all the same moves as the Classic Barre class, but it’s faster and utilizes hand and ankle weights. In this class, you’ll quickly see more muscle definition. It burns almost 500 calories in 45 minutes; there’s nothing else like it on the market,” says Cox.

Pure Barre Coeur d’Alene will open with 46 classes per week with more classes to come this summer.

Location: 515 N. 4th St., Coeur d’Alene. For more information, send a text message to 208502-1432 or visit PureBarre.com/ID-CDA.

Lakeside Holistic Health Partners with Nutritionist

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utritionist, Karmen Gregg and her Cultivate: MindBody Nutrition practice have partnered with Lakeside Holistic Health in Coeur d’Alene and Liberty Lake to offer nutrition and dietary support and education to clients and the community. “I’m very excited to be joining such an amazing team of doctors and staff who take a holistic approach to healthcare,” says Gregg, who started with Lakeside Holistic in January. “Our approach to nutrition is grounded in the belief that changing your diet and lifestyle should Karmen Gregg enhance your life, not restrict it.”

Gregg enjoys helping her clients uncover the root causes for their symptoms, while collaboratively working toward healing and resolving any issues they are experiencing.

“Our partnership results in you feeling liberated and empowered in your body, health and life. We bring awareness to what your body needs to thrive and how we can cultivate those needs into your daily life; allowing you to flourish from the inside out,” she says.

Gregg has an undergraduate degree in Human Nutrition and Sociology from the University of Idaho and a Master’s degree in Integrative and Functional Nutrition. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Nutrition from Saybrook University.

For more information, visit LakesideHolisticHealth.com or Facebook.com/ CultivateWithKarmen. See Resource Guide listing, page 30.

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Hospice of North Idaho Opens New Community Building

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ospice of North Idaho is expanding its campus in Coeur d’Alene with a new community building opening in late February. The two-story, 15,200-squarefoot structure will be located adjacent to the Schneidmiller Hospice House.

In line with Hospice of North Idaho’s mission, Hospice staff will now be located on one property which will enhance care and patient accessibility. “We have held a long-term vision of one campus where our in-patient unit houses those in need of specialty end-of-life care and where our in-home hospice care nurses, social workers and the entire care team are right next door,” shares Kim Ransier, Executive Director for Hospice of North Idaho.

The community building will offer a spacious, 200-person community room that will allow more programming that was previously held off-campus due to lack of space. “We will be able to offer grief support groups with a designated space for our kids’ after school grief group,” Ransier says.

The project is a major undertaking made possible by generous gifts from the community and by special funding and financing from the Idaho Health Facilities Authority and Mountain West Bank. Architect Steve Roth, of Architects West, lead the development of the building plans in close coordination with Hospice staff.

For more information, visit HospiceOfNorthIdaho.org or call 208772-7994. See ad, page 18.

Gemstone Folklore Class Offered at Wonders of the World

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onders of the World will host a Gemstone Folklore class on February 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Wonders of the World Bead Shop located in the Flour Mill in Spokane.

Class instructor Alex Morris will offer his perspective on both the scientific and metaphysical properties of gemstones and minerals and their use. “I’ll cover the history of stones and how they’ve been used by numerous religions and civilizations over the years, Alex Morris and then we’ll discuss how stones can help to manifest your goals and desires,” Morris explains. “This is a personal empowerment class as well. Your intention and your focus are really what imbues your stones with power.” Students will also learn how to properly cleanse and utilize stones.

Promotional Biofeedback Session Offered in Spokane

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ind-Body Wellness, now a part of Cor Counseling and Wellness located in the Rock Pointe Center in Spokane, is offering a $40 promotional biofeedback session for new clients. “This is a great opportunity for people to learn and experience the tremendous health benefits of quantum biofeedback first hand,” says Jennifer Burrows, owner of Mind-Body Wellness and certified biofeedback technician. “The session comes with a full report and consultation, and is especially recommended for those looking to manage and reduce the stress in their lives.”

Location: 316 W Boone Ave., Ste. 656, Spokane. For more information or to schedule your session, call 509-242-0856 or visit SpokaneBiofeedback.com. See Resource Guide listing, page 28.

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Local Chiropractic Clinic a Finalist for Award of Excellence

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ntelligent Balance Spinal Care in Liberty Lake was one of the top three finalists for the Award of Excellence for Small Business of the year from the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce.

“We are honored to be a finalist for the Gem of the Valley Awards. I love serving this community,” says Kim White, DC, owner of Intelligent Balance Spinal Care. “This award is also for Dr. Larry Callaway, who was with us since early 2017. He recently moved back to Walnut Creek, California, to be closer to family and is already greatly missed.”

Intelligent Balance Spinal Care specializes in upper cervical care for patients suffering from upper cervical neck pain, mid and lower back pain, spinal injury or other chronic health conditions.

Location: 2310 N Molter Rd. #108, Liberty Lake. For more information, call 509-924-4443 or visit IntelligentBalance.com. See ad, page 22.

Cost: $15; includes gemstone. Location: 621 W. Mallon St., Spokane. For more information, contact 509-325-2867 or sign up for the newsletter at WondersOfTheWorldInc.com. See ad, page 21.

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LOWER BODY MASS

A study of more than 50,000 people in the Czech Republic by the Seventh-Day Adventist Loma Linda University, in California, found that those that made breakfast their largest meal of the day had lower body mass index (BMI) levels. Lunch as the largest daily meal showed the next best results. The researchers concluded that timing and frequency of meals play a role in predicting weight loss or gain. The two factors associated with higher BMI were eating more than three meals a day (snacks were counted as extra meals) and making dinner the day’s largest meal.

Moderate Exercise Guards Against Depression In Exercise and the Prevention of Depression, a study of 33,908 adults in Norway by the University of New South Wales, researchers found that one hour of exercise a week reduced depression in 12 percent of the subjects.

The purpose of the study was to address whether exercise protects against new-onset depression and anxiety and if so, the intensity and amount of exercise required. They concluded that regular leisure-time exercise of any intensity provides protection against future depression, but not anxiety. Thus, increasing the population of people exercising may provide public mental health benefits and prevent a substantial number of new cases of depression.

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Chocolate and Olive Oil Help Heart Health Cardiologist Rossella Di Stefano, with the University of Pisa, in Italy, led a study of 26 people and determined that eating a combination of dark chocolate and olive oil improved cholesterol levels and blood pressure after 28 days. She says, “Fruits and vegetables exert their protective effects through plant polyphenols found in cocoa, olive oil and apples. We found that eating small, daily portions of dark chocolate with added natural polyphenols from extra-virgin olive oil was associated with an improved cardiovascular risk profile. Our study suggests that extra virgin olive oil might be a good food additive to help preserve our ‘repairing cells’.”

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BIG BREAKFAST,

Research from the University of Texas at Arlington reported in The FASEB Journal, published by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, has found that zinc supplements can inhibit or slow the growth of esophageal cancer cells. The research also found that zinc deficiency is common among throat cancer patients. Zinc-rich foods include spinach, flax seeds, beef, pumpkin seeds and seafood such as shrimp and oysters.

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global briefs

Range Brutality

Shooting Wild Horses and Burros

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Renewable Payoff Germany Undergoes an Energy Renaissance

Last May, Germany’s renewable energy mix of solar, wind, hydropower and biomass generated so much power for a few hours that customers actually got paid for using electricity. The country’s renewable power sources generate 88 percent of total electricity demand, and growing wind power assets alone are expected to make the phenomenon a regular occurrence. When this happens, commercial producers either close power stations to reduce the electricity supply or pay consumers to take it off the grid.

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As we went to press, the fate of 90,000 wild horses and burros depended on Congressional action, as the U.S. Senate and House were hammering out differences in the delayed 2018 spending bill. The Senate version vowed to fund “humane and viable options” to the animal euthanasia allowed in the House bill.

Last October, the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board recommended that the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) achieve its on-range population goal of 26,715 wild horses and burros while also phasing out the use of long-term holding facilities within three years.

Killing tens of thousands of healthy animals would “be a betrayal of millions of taxpayers that want wild horses protected as intended in the 1971 Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act,” says Neda DeMayo, president of Return to Freedom Wild Horse Conservation.

BLM has been tasked by Congress with the responsibility of protecting wild horses and other wildlife.

The agency has balked at using affordable fertility control, despite ample evidence that it’s a more than 90 percent safe and effective means of population control, critics charge.

Instead, it spends 65 percent of its annual budget in capturing, removing and warehousing animals.

community spotlight

CEDAR MOUNTAIN RETREAT Holistic Assisted Living in a Home Setting

by Sheila Julson

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he baby boomers are a defining generaclean, nutritious food, we can at least slow tion in history, and as this population down inflammation.” ages, senior living amenities are becom Inna has also created a juicing proing more diverse to accommodate a wider gram for residents interested in cleansing, and range of hobbies and activities. Cedar Mounshe will prepare meals for special diet plans tain Retreat, a private pay Certified Family such as Paleo, GAPS, vegetarian or ketogenic.

Home in Athol, Idaho strives to meet the needs

Staying mentally and physically acof today’s elders through assisted living accomtive is also a key to longevity, so Inna and Jim, modations that include private bedrooms, three along with their sons, ages 13 and 15, provide organic meals per day, outings, movie nights, a stimulating family environment with a host game nights and more, all in a serene, picturof activities. There are movie nights, a gaming esque environment. night with Nintendo Wii bowling, and planned

Inna Epling, who owns Cedar Mountain outings (based on the resident’s physical abilRetreat with her husband, Jim, has several ity) such as water aerobics, exercise programs, Inna Epling years of elder care experience. The first floor walks and yoga. of the couple’s 4,000 square-foot house is dedicated to senior

Cedar Mountain Retreat is located in a quiet nature setaccommodations. There are two private carpeted bedrooms, ting on five acres of land, yet amenities such as Farragut Park, each with a full-size bed and a 32-inch television. Residents downtown Coeur d’Alene and shopping are within a 30-minute have access to their own bathroom, kitchen and living room drive. Complementary transportation to hair appointments, on the downstairs level. Radiant floor heat keeps the tiled doctor’s visits, shopping and errands is also included in residents’ floors of those rooms warm, and Jim notes that radiant heat, stay. “We understand how families are busy with full-time jobs versus an HVAC system, produces fewer allergens. There is and other responsibilities, so we provide the whole package—all also a covered patio with an outdoor living space for residents aspects of daily living,” Inna says. to spend time outside.

During Inna’s years of working with elders, she’s seen how Cedar Mountain Retreat is located at 31353 N. Wester Ranch Rd., poor diets can cause inflammation in the body, thus leading to Athol, Idaho. For more information, call 208-661-4603 or email chronic illness. Because of this, she believes it’s important to projepling@gmx.com. vide three balanced meals per day, prepared with healthy, organic food. “So many diseases today are caused by what we eat and the Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakkind of environments where we live,” she observes. “Through enings magazines throughout the country.

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Frequency Specific Microcurrent for Safe and Speedy Healing

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requency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) is a relatively new form of electrical stimulation being utilized by osteopaths, nurse practitioners and physical and occupational therapists worldwide because of its wide range of applications for both acute and chronic injuries and conditions. This innovative intervention works on the basis that every tissue in the body has a unique electrical frequency. Healthy tissue vibrates at a particular frequency. Once tissue is injured or diseased, the intensity or strength of the healthy frequency can decrease, inadvertently encouraging a downward slide in health. FSM works by utilizing the body’s ability to respond to health-promoting frequencies delivered through the sensory nerves via state-ofthe-art microcurrent technology.

While FSM is especially effective at treating nerve and muscle pain, inflammation and scar tissue, many psychological and emotional conditions often show an immediate response to FSM as well.

by Kevin Brick

FSM has been effective in decreasing hypertonicity (high muscle tone) in traumatic brain injury and strokes. Patients with Parkinson’s disease and other progressive neurological conditions often report increased muscle coordination and strength. Concussions and decreased thought processes are addressed using frequencies which stimulate—or inhibit— targeted brain components and neural pathways. Inflammation, a physiological response in many diagnoses, is significantly reduced using acute or chronic settings.

Healing orthopedic injuries including fractures and torn or inflamed tendons are addressed utilizing frequencies specific to the target tissue and facilitating the healing functions of that tissue. This treatment also has an immediate effect on the pain from shingles, a viral condition, which can reappear years after the initial encounter.

The effectiveness of treatment varies from provisional to complete healing. This often depends on the patients’ compliance with therapeutic recommendations and effi-

cacy of the target tissues. Generally, inflammation and joint laxity are often immediate and may last weeks to months or longer.

Choosing to utilize FSM as a therapeutic tool allows patients who may not be able to tolerate surgical or other medical/rehabilitation interventions programs to decrease their pain and increase function with fewer medications. FSM is the least restrictive intervention which presents with no adverse side effects and is very effective in helping patients return to a higher quality of life.

FSM treatments are further enhanced when combined with other modalities such as CranioSacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation or The Feldenkrais Method. Incremental lifestyle changes can also complement treatment interventions, encouraging the permanency of progress and expediting positive changes.

Kevin Brick, MS, OT, is with Synergy Healthcare in Spokane. For more information, visit SynergySpokane.com or FrequencySpecific. com. See Resource Guide listing, page 31.

Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) innovative intervention works on the basis that every tissue in the body has a unique electrical frequency.

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widely known to treat atherosclerosis, normalize heart rhythms and help lower blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride levels, as well as significantly lower the risk of stroke.

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Foods Our Heart Will Love

Top 10 Heart Healthy Choices

by Judith Fertig

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ow do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” Elizabeth Barrett Browning once penned this unforgettable line to her husband and fellow poet, Robert Browning.

Let us also count the ways to improve our loved ones’ heart health: Lower blood pressure. Modulate irregular heartbeats.

Avoid plaque build-up in arteries. Improve blood flow to the heart.

We can love our hearts with 10 superfoods that just might make perfect ingredients for a Valentine’s Day meal, starting with dark chocolate.

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Cocoa powder. Cacao’s flavanols lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of stroke and act as antioxidants to prevent inflammation. Dr. JoAnn E. Manson, a physician, doctor of public health and professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School affiliate Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, confirms, “Between 400 and 900 milligrams (mg) a day of cocoa flavanols may favorably affect several mechanisms and pathways related to cardiovascular disease prevention.”

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and her colleagues are currently conducting the Cocoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study, a large-scale, randomized study of 18,000 U.S. men and women testing the benefits of ingesting 600 mg per day of cocoa flavanols.

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Raspberries.

Just one-half cup of berries a day can provide plenty of phytonutrients and antioxidants for decreasing inflammation and preventing heart disease, says Wendy Bazilian, a doctor of public health and registered dietitian in San Diego, and author of The SuperFoodsRx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients.

“Whirl them into a breakfast smoothie, add them to a green salad or combine them with dark chocolate for a tasty, heart-healthy dessert,” she advises.

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Salmon.

Full of omega-3 fatty acids, wildcaught salmon (about two six-ounce weekly servings) helps reduce systemic inflammation and risk of developing atherosclerosis, hypertension and stroke, according to Dr. Josh Axe, of Nashville, Tennessee. Beyond prevention, omega-3s in oily fish are also

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Pumpkin seeds. High in

magnesium— about 764 mg per cup—roasted pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, top the list of heart-healthy nuts and seeds.

Magnesium is an important electrolyte that helps the heart fire on all cylinders and not skip a beat. Improvements in lipid profiles can occur with a daily intake of 365 mg, or about a half-cup, of pepitas.

Enjoy roasted pumpkin seeds as a snack or scatter them in a salad, bowl of chili or soup for a delicious crunch.

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Avocados. Fresh avocados sup-

ply magnesium, plus they’re a good source of potassium, another electrolyte the heart needs for optimum functioning. “You probably know bananas and citrus fruits are top sources of potassium, but I like avocados because they also supply healthy fats,” says Dr. Stephen T. Sinatra, a board-certified cardiologist with the HeartMD Institute, in Manchester, Connecticut.

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Almonds. Sinatra recommends a handful of almonds a day to raise HDL, a form of “good” cholesterol he likens to a “lipid garbage truck” that picks up oxidized “bad” LDL in the bloodstream and carries it to the liver for processing.

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Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. Cold-pressed extra-

virgin olive oil with a high phenol content can help lower blood pressure (via about two tablespoons daily), make more efficient and protective HDL cholesterol, and pr otect the inner lining of arteries.

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Beet Juice.

A 2015 study in the journal Hypertension found that two daily eight-ounce glasses of beet juice can help reduce high blood pressure. Beets contain a natural dietary nitrate found in previous studies to lower high blood pressure. Enjoy beet juice in smoothies, as a tart drink known as a “shrub” (beet juice with raspberry vinegar) or in soups like borscht.

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Garlic. Allicin, the sulfur compound that gives garlic its distinctive aroma, helps keep blood thin and flowing optimally, says Sinatra. The freshest chopped garlic offers the best benefits, according to a study from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

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Pomegranate. Drinking about one cup of pomegranate juice a day for three months can improve blood flow to the heart, reports a study in the American Journal of Cardiology.

The ultimate reason of all to keep our hearts in good working order was voiced by Helen Keller: “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.”

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

Sometimes adversity is what you need to face in order to become successful. ~Zig Ziglar

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ADVERSITY How to Strengthen Your Resilience Muscle

by April Thompson

At one time or another, an estimated 70 percent of people experience a life-altering traumatic event, and most grow stronger from surviving it, according to decades of research by leading institutions like Harvard and Yale universities and the University of Pennsylvania.

We can prepare now for life’s inevitable hurdles and setbacks by developing the skills and tools of resilience.

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t’s an incredibly hopeful message: We can go through the most terrible things imaginable and still get through to a better place,” says David B. Feldman, associate professor of counseling psychology at California’s Santa Clara University and co-author with Lee Daniel Kravetz of Supersurvivors: The Surprising Link Between Suffering and Success.

Such researchers have found that, like elastic stretched beyond its normal limits, people often don’t just bounce back to their old form, but stretch and expand in new ways. The pair conducted in-depth case studies of survivors of extreme traumatic experiences that went on to do bold things. Just one case in point: After losing a leg in a car accident, college basketball player Casey Pieretti reinvented himself as a successful Hollywood stuntman.

According to many studies, 60 to 80 percent of people grow in some way from personal trauma, known as “post-traumatic growth”, according to Feldman. “It can be as simple as appreciating each day more. It can mean deepening relationships. It may result in a renewed sense of spirituality.

Or, it might take one’s life in a dramatically different direction,” he says.

Ila Eckhoff, a financial executive in New York City, has experienced more than her share of challenges: developing cerebral palsy as a toddler, enduring

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12 childhood surgeries, losing her mother at age 11 and four years ago, her husband.

“All of the struggles and losses brought me here, now,” says Eckhoff. “Nobody ever said life was easy. We have greater appreciation for the things that we had to struggle to achieve.”

Choosing self-directedness instead of self-pity in the face of challenges differentiates those that thrive from those that merely survive, observes Catherine Morisset, a life coach from Ottawa, Canada, who specializes in resilience. “It’s taking responsibility for life and managing the way you want to live it. We all have choices, even in the face of difficulty,” she says.

Mastering an Optimal Outlook

“Challenges don’t define you. How you respond does,” remarks Doug Hensch, an executive coach and author of Positively Resilient: 5½ Secrets to Beat Stress, Overcome Obstacles,

and Defeat Anxiety. He attests that having Forces instructors and civilians. They found a growth mindset is vital, focusing on people that rebounded strongly often shared strengths without disregarding areas needcommon attributes, including embracing a ing improvement. spiritual outlook and social network.

Maintaining a balanced outlook that’s

In 2013, Damon Redd, of Boulder, realistic, yet positive, enables individuals to Colorado, awoke to a severe flooding move on from trauma. For supersurvivors, event, with his home and business burbeing pragmatic serves them far better ied under five feet of mud and water that than a false sense of optimism about bad nearly wiped out his clothing business, situations, Feldman found, Kind Design, overnight.

Parents do a saying, “They grieved loss“It was the hardest thing es, but thought realistically disservice to their I’ve ever gone through, about what to do next.” to lose everything I had kids when they

“Optimism in the built. It also gave me a try to remove best sense is focusing on new perspective on what’s adversity from their important. It made me the positive without denying the negative, while aware that you can replace lives. When little focusing on what’s in your physical things, but you things go wrong, control,” notes Hensch. rather than rush to can’t replace memories.

Martin Seligman, My mind was blown away fix it, let the kids known as the “father of by the support I received.” figure out a solution. positive psychology”, Redd ended up paying found that when people They’ll realize it’s not forward the kindness. “We take setbacks personthe end of the world. cleaned and repaired 1,500 ally, viewing them as pairs of gloves in our in~Doug Hensch permanent, pervasive and ventory that were damaged personal, they develop a that day, and are donating sense of learned helplessness that inhibits them to search-and-rescue teams and ski growth and happiness. “It’s important not patrols. The more good you do, the more to ‘catastrophize’ or generalize a failure and good other people will do,” Redd professes. extend it to other areas of life,” says Dr. Ste Altruism and owning a moral code is ven M. Southwick, a professor of psychiatry another common characteristic of resilient at Yale University School of Medicine who individuals, according to Southwick. Having focuses on post-traumatic stress disorder a purpose is a huge indicator of whether a and resilience. person will rise to the occasion. “You can endure almost anything if you have a mission, or believe what you are doing has meaning.

Make Caring Connections It gives you great strength,” he says.

Social networks are critical in the face of challenges, resilience experts agree. “When

In 2016, Bobbi Huffman lost her high we are wronged or feel unsafe, it’s natural to school sweetheart and husband to suicide withdraw when we should do the opposite,” a few days before Valentine’s Day. As she says Feldman. “It’s also not the number of began to process the tragedy, she saw two friends you have, or even how much time choices ahead: “Drop into a deep depresyou spend with them, that matters. All you sion and give up or focus on our deep love need is at least one person you can count on.” for one another, get into therapy, and make

“We are built to be connected with oth- a difference by inspiring, encouraging and ers. It has a significant impact in regulating helping others,” says Huffman.

She chose the latter, asking for professtress,” says Southwick, a co-author of Resilsional help and signing up for the 16-mile ience: The Science of Mastering Life’s Greatest Challenges, from West Haven, Connecticut.

Overnight Walk for Suicide Prevention, Over the past two decades, Southwick and in New York City. “Getting into the best his colleagues have studied three groups shape of my life at age 50 became my that have come through harrowing events: passion. As I walked through the night, I being Vietnam War prisoners, Special reflected on our beautiful memories as a

RESILIENCE RESOURCES

Helpful Organizations

OptionB.org provides a supportive space online for survivors of trauma and adversity to share stories, connect with others and get help from experts.

LearningConnection.Stanford.edu/ Resilience-Project normalizes setbacks and failures as part and parcel of professional and personal growth, and provides Stanford University students and faculty a platform to swap stories and coping strategies.

Resilience.Education.UTexas.edu conveys an interactive e-learning platform developed by the University of Texas at Austin to foster a better understanding of resilience and develop related skills.

Films and Books

Charged: The Eduardo Garcia Story documents the journey of chef and outdoorsman Eduardo Garcia, whose life changed irrevocably when he was jolted with 2,400 volts of electricity while hiking in Montana. Garcia lost his hand, ribs and muscle mass, but survived the injury with the help of his former partner, and became an athlete and speaker for the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

Unbroken depicts the life of Olympian and war hero Louis Zamperini, who survived 47 days on a raft after a near-fatal plane crash in World War II, only to be captured by the Japanese Navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp. The film is based on the nonfiction book of the same name by Laura Hillenbrand, herself the survivor of a disabling chronic illness.

The 33 tells the true tale of 33 miners trapped inside a mine in San Jose, Chile, for more than two months, the longest such entrapment in history. All were rescued alive.

Wild is based on Cheryl Strayed’s memoir of her solo hike of 1,000-plus miles on the Pacific Crest Trail without any training, following the loss of her mother and marriage.

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couple. It was an amazing, healing experience,” reflects Huffman.

Forgiveness—whether for others or ourself—is another key to help us move forward, reports Feldman. “Often, people can get stuck in blame, but resentment keeps people shackled to the past. If and when a person is ready to forgive, widespread research indicates that it can lead to better health outcomes.”

Experts point out that there isn’t any one perfect formula or single must-have trait for building resilience, and none we can’t develop. Learning a skill like mindfulness is an easy place to start.

“Resilient people don’t try to avoid stress, but learn how to manage and master it,” says Southwick. “Mindfulness meditation requires practice, but through it, you can learn to regulate emotions and relax the nervous system.”

Eckhoff practices mindfulness several times a day with a one-minute gratitude meditation. “I have five things I am most grateful for. I close my eyes, take a deep breath and say them. It brings me focus, reduces stress and reminds me of how lucky I am,” she says.

Morisset suggests making incremental changes to strengthen our resilience muscles.

“Success builds success and failure builds failure, so do something you know you can accomplish and build on that,” she counsels.

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Writing can also be a good coping tool, according to Hensch. “Just write about your emotions. It’s amazing how much you can learn about yourself and how calming it can be.”

Good times are the best times to begin “resilience training” notes Hensch.

“I sought out a therapist once I had turned the corner after my divorce and was dating someone and my business was taking off.

It was precisely because I knew something else would likely happen, and I wanted to be better prepared for it,” he recalls.

Applying positive self-talk when something blindsides us helps, as does not expecting to handle things perfectly.

“There’s nothing wrong with just staying afloat when you’re in the middle of trauma or adversity. One key to happiness in life is just managing expectations. It’s okay to be anxious, sad and worried at times—in fact, it’s healthy,” says Hensch.

Hardships are just that: hard. However, with time and experience, resilient individuals come to trust their ability to get through them, large and small. “Resiliency is not about how you bounce back from a single traumatic event; it’s how you respond every day to the challenges that life presents,” Eckhoff has learned. “Repetitive use of this ‘muscle’ builds strength and enables you to do more and sometimes, the impossible.”

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

Nine Universal Principles for Balance and Harmony

by Elaine Pendergrast

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reema is a simple, natural form of touch and body movement based on a profound understanding of the underlying unity of all life, and expressed through the Nine Principles of Harmony. The aim of Breema is to bring us to a tangible experience of presence that becomes our foundation for a new dimension of health, consciousness and self-understanding. It offers us a practical way of raising our level of consciousness by unifying body, mind and feelings. The direction is to nurture vitality and wholeness, instead of focusing on symptoms of imbalance, illness or disharmony. Practicing the bodywork while applying the Nine Principles creates an atmosphere of nonjudgment, presence, and support that is very alive and tangible.

The Nine Principles can also be integrated and applied in any profession and in activities of daily life, helping us to bring greater harmony to all our relationships. The nonjudgmental atmosphere created by our use of the Principles is deeply nourishing and enables us to let go of conditioned patterns so we can connect to new and more natural ways of moving, thinking and feeling.

The Nine Principles of Harmony Body Comfortable When we look at the body, not as something separate, but as an aspect of a unified whole, there is no place for discomfort.

is with full participation. Full participation is possible when body, mind, and feelings are united in a common aim.

Mutual Support

The more our Being participates, the more we are able to support life and recognize that Existence supports us. Giving and receiving support take place simultaneously.

No Judgment

The atmosphere of nonjudgment gives us a taste of acceptance of ourselves as we are in the moment. When we come to the present, we are free from judgment.

Single Moment/Single Activity

Each moment is new, fresh, totally alive.

Each moment is an expression of our true

nature, complete by itself.

No Hurry/No Pause

In the natural rhythm of life energy, there is no hurry and no pause.

No Force

When we let go of assumptions of separation, we let go of force.

Learn more about the Nine Principles of Harmony at Breema.com, or at the Open House and workshop being held March 16 and 17 at the Buddhio at South Perry Yoga located at 915 S. Perry St. in Spokane. See ad, page 12.

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MEDITATION THAT WORKS

Tips for Finding the Right Practice

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by April Thompson

ore Americans than ever before are seeking the benefits of meditation, which notably improves mental, physical and spiritual health. Choosing from its many styles and traditions can be daunting for a new meditator, as is figuring out how to incorporate such a practice into a busy life.

Universal Appeal “Meditation is for people of all spiritual backgrounds. As a tool to develop awareness, it can enhance what you already believe and practice,” assures Diana Lang, the Los Angeles author of Opening to Meditation: A Gentle, Guided Approach and a spiritual counselor who has taught meditation for 37 years.

For Jackie Trottmann, a Christian author from St. Louis, Missouri, there is no contradiction between a meditation practice and her faith; rather, they complement one another. For her, “Prayer is like talking to God, whereas meditation is listening to God. Before I came to meditation, I had been doing all the talking.”

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She came to meditation during a trying period working in sales and marketing. “When a friend gave me a meditation CD, I popped it in after a stressful conference call and felt instantly calmed.

Ten years later, meditation has gone beyond quieting the mind; it’s sunk into my heart and spirit,” says Trottmann, who went on to publish her own CDs at GuidedChristianMeditation.com.

“I came to meditation tired of habitual suffering and stress, and wanting to be happier,” says Bill Scheinman, a coach in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), which he refers to as “mindfulness practice without the Buddhist jargon.”

The Oakland, California, instructor has taught mindfulness in settings ranging from corporations to prisons, drawing from a range of meditative disciplines and 23 years of intensive practice.

Begin Modestly “Millions are seeking more mindfulness through meditation, but don’t know how to go about it,” says Sean Fargo, a Berkeley,

California, meditation instructor and former Buddhist monk.

“The key is to take baby steps, like going to the gym for the first time. Start by practicing a few minutes a day; just pay attention to something such as the sensations of breathing, without judgment.”

“Having taught meditation to tens of thousands of people, I would say the most common issue is that beginning meditators don’t think they’re doing it right. It’s important not to judge yourself or have loaded expectations about the experience,” notes Lang. She suggests starting wherever we are right now, adding, “Whatever book, class or teacher you first stumble upon is a clue.” But that doesn’t call for rigidly adhering to a particular type of meditation forever.

Assess Benefits “Shop around and try different things, but at some point, you will begin to discover what works for you,” advises Scheinman.

In trying to decide which meditation practice is right for us, “Go with what feels juicy,” says Fargo, who founded Mindfulness Exercises.com, offering 1,500 free mindfulness meditations, worksheets and talks. “You’re more likely to do what feels alive and enlivening.”

The act of meditating can be uncomfortable, but the challenges are part of its power. Scheinman remarks. “If you establish a daily practice, eventually, you will become more clear-headed, kinder and happier. That’s how you know your practice is working—not how you feel during meditation itself.” Consistency is key.

It’s not effective to only meditate when you feel good, he says.

Overview of Options Mindfulness practices go by many names, from vipassana to MBSR, and can be done sitting or walking, but all are focused on cultivating moment-to-moment awareness. “Mindfulness is about being aware: deliberately paying attention to body sensations, thoughts and emotions. Focused attention is on the body, heart and mind,” explains Scheinman.

Guided visualization differs from most forms of meditation in that the meditator is intentionally creating a mental image, typically one of a peaceful, beautiful place. Typically, the goal of a guided visualization is deep relaxation and stress reduction.

Mantra meditations involve continuous repetition of a word, phrase or sound, drawing spiritual power from the sound’s vibration, as well as its meaning. Many mantras are uttered in a tradition’s native language, such as shanti, meaning peace in Sanskrit. Teachers like Lang prefer to use mantras in English that meditators can more easily grasp, such as, “Love is the way.”

Breathing meditation. Meditation experts say our everpresent breath is a sound foundation for a meditation practice, as well as an easy place to start. “Tapping into the power of our breath is vital; it cleanses our system,” says Trottmann.

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

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Food as Medicine

CITY HOMESTEADING Creating Sustainable Urban Living

by Randy Kambic

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omesteading is a broad field.

“Along with planting produce, we encourage people to compost, change how they use water, learn about biochar—a long-term soil amendment that returns carbon to the earth—and employ creative economics, including bartering and food-sharing systems,” says K. Ruby Blume, of Grants Pass, Oregon, who founded the Institute of Urban Homesteading, in Oakland, California, a decade ago (iuhOakland. com). She’s also co-author of Urban Homesteading: Heirloom Skills for Sustainable Living.

Blume was recently engaged to invite speakers and coordinate presentation content for the three-day online Gardening and Homesteading Skills Summit hosted by The Shift Network. Last October, 20 leading farmers, master gardeners, homesteaders and other experts shared innovative, environmentally friendly advice for providing food and adopting eco-friendly practices.

Blume, who grows fruit and vegetables and raises chickens, sheep and bees on 22 acres, plans to launch her Fantastic Farm Store this month, and will offer spring classes at her institute, as well as at the

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David Crow, teacher, author of In Search of the Medicine Buddha and founder of Floracopeia Aromatic Treasures (Floracopeia.com), is a leader in research and development of growing herbs for medicine, working from Grass Valley, California. He extols the importance of gardens of all types—backyards, schools, neighborhoods and public spaces. “They can strengthen communities, beautify life and reduce crime,” he says. In his home state, he helped launch The Learning Garden, at Venice High School, in 2001. “It’s an eye-opener for youngsters, and they take pride in ownership.” People without a garden plot can place a pot inside or on a balcony or find a community garden.

“Medicinal plants don’t have to be a luxury of the wealthy. You can spend a fraction of the $30 for a drug prescription in growing most of them, and then trade for others with neighbors,” says Crow.

He particularly values oregano, thyme, rosemary, lavender and basil.

To increase yields, home gardeners may consider daily drip irrigation—a system of tubes positioned just above the soil, with tiny holes spaced at regular intervals.

It can conveniently work on a timer with an automatic shutoff during rain. Other benefits include water conservation and better soil structure by avoiding puddles from manual watering.

“Drip irrigation can be especially helpful during dry spells, which can run two to four weeks in many climates,” says Robert Kourik (RobertKourik.com), landscape consultant, horticultural researcher and author of Drip Irrigation for Every Landscape and Climate, and last year’s Understanding Roots. “It can be effective for virtually any fruit or vegetable, except water crops like rice and cranberries.”

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Rogue River Community Center, in southern Oregon. “Everyone should grow their favorite vegetable from seed; think about the animal if eating meat; and take a nature field study class. These all connect us to nature and our world,” advises Blume.

Homesteading gives people the feeling they are making a positive difference by making sustainable changes in their lifestyle and home.

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~K. Ruby Blume ToNature.com) has designed homes of straw, earth and sustainably sourced and reclaimed wood throughout the West.

She consults on greening schools, healing centers, camps and eco-villages, and stresses the benefits of sunlight as in her new e-book, Get Back to Nature Without Leaving Home. She says, “Sunlight’s many wavelengths, shifting directions and intensities render biological effects that keep us functioning well. Watch how it enters your home; changes occur daily and seasonally.”

It’s easy to move furniture to align with sunshine. In warmer climates, attach plant trellises or fabric awnings outside windows to filter or direct reflected light. “Add a potted plant to a window and a picture of a natural scene on a wall. Take the time to get out into woodlands,” advises Venolia.

She commends Marc Rosenbaum, of South Mountain Company, in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, as a green building leader who “brings a soulful approach, as well as engineering, data and technology efficiencies, to a project.” Along with green building goals like zero net energy, Rosenbaum strives to create homes that are healthy, comfortable, resource-efficient, durable and adaptable by the people that inhabit them.

Along with being part of the slow food movement and do-it-yourself trends, Blume believes, “Homesteading gives people the feeling they are making a positive difference by making sustainable changes in their lifestyle and home.”

For summit recordings or transcripts and notices of upcoming events like the online annual Plant Medicine Telesummit in March, visit TheShiftNetwork.com.

Randy Kambic, an Estero, FL, freelance editor and writer, regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

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ugelkultur, which is German for “hill culture,” is a centuries old way of making sustainable raised garden beds. The method employs nontoxic and noninvasive materials from the earth such as logs and branches, fallen leaves, grass clippings, straw, cardboard, food waste, dead things the cat brings in, spent grains from the local brewery, seaweed, animal manure and kitchen scraps. The mounds, comprised of whatever biomass is readily available, are topped with soil to create a nutrient rich pile where herbs, flowers and food can be planted.

Hugelkultur beds can be built on rocky, hilly, infertile soil, yet will grow amazingly healthy plants. One hugelkultur hill or several hills (guilds) creates high-yielding, low-maintenance food and herb gardens using native forests as a model. Guilds are installed to attract and sustain plant pollinators; creating habitat for birds, butterflies, bugs and other beneficial beings.

Guild construction is simple; it begins with layering first logs, then branches, wood chips, leaves and easily compostable items, and topping off the hill with a layer of soil. Some hugelkultur gardeners dig a shallow hole first so that the logs are below the ground surface, and use the soil for the top layer of the guild. It’s important to thoroughly soak each layer of material to ensure a good start for the guild, and completely cover the branches and logs to keep in the much-needed moisture.

The advantages of hugelkultur are many. The gradual decay of logs and branches makes for a consistent source of nutrients.

The composting wood and biomass generates heat, extending the growing season. The wood acts like a sponge as it decomposes, trapping water. This is so helpful in areas that have limited rainfall. Soil aeration increases as the branches and logs break down.

Nutrients added to hugelkultur guilds constantly feed the growing plants, allowing for high yields in small areas.

This can be a big advantage to those who have limited space in which to garden. As herbaceous plants in the hugelkultur end their life cycle, they can be chopped up and dropped on the guild, providing a continuous biomass resource.

It’s especially useful for hugelkultur gardeners to observe how Mother Nature sustains a perfect balance by witnessing plants in their native habitat. Becoming aware of details such as how plants grow, which ones grow together, what constitutes a healthy forest ecosystem, and what bugs live in the soil will provide invaluable information that can be used to create rich hugelkultur guilds.

Suzanne Tabert, bioregional herbalist, is director of herbal education and herbalist mentor at the Cedar Mountain Herb School. She teaches with great passion and excitement, bringing her wealth of knowledge to students in both Washington and Northern Idaho. For more information, visit CedarMountainHerbs.com. See Resource Guide listing, page 29.

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other animals and be comfortable in social settings that match the person’s lifestyle.”

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Do-Good Dogs Do Almost Anything

Service Animals Train to Help People in Need

by Sandra Murphy

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ervice dogs help an aging population live full lives in spite of limitations, no matter the size, age or breed of dog.

Plus, hundreds of thousands of canines make living with disabilities both possible and more pleasant.

The Rules “Service dogs don’t eat on duty, and should be on the floor, not put in a handbag or shopping cart,” advises Maggie Sims, project manager for the Rocky Mountain Americans with Disabilities Act Center, in Colorado Springs. “If the dog disrupts business, the person can be asked to remove the animal and then return. Emotionalsupport dogs are not provided for by the disabilities act, because the dog does not perform a specific task.

“We get calls from people concerned about fake service dogs when owners try to bring them into places where pets generally aren’t allowed. Usually, they’re the ones that behave badly,” Sims says. Service animals are not required to wear a special vest or have documentation.

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Educating the Public A motorcycle accident left Matthew Smith dependent on using a wheelchair or crutches. An administrator at Comcast Cable, in Baltimore, Maryland, Smith relies on his pit bull, Jericho, to fetch dropped items, open doors and help him maintain balance.

“Gravity is my specialty,” he jokes. “If I fall, he braces me so I can get up. Moving about stresses my shoulders, so Jericho pulls the wheelchair on days when I’m in pain.”

Although working service dogs should not be petted or approached, Smith tells Jericho, “Go say ‘Hi,’” if someone asks to approach him. “Pit bulls have an undeserved bad reputation, so I’ll take a minute to let people meet him to change that perception. When Jericho is the subject of conversation, it also takes the spotlight off of me,” he says.

Jericho was trained by Apryl Lea, a certified assistance dog trainer for the Animal Farm Foundation’s Assistance Dog Program, in Kingston, New York. She explains, “The pit bulls I train are from shelters, and must be good with people and

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“When a counter is too high, a service dog can pass money to the cashier. Dogs will pull a rope to open a heavy door. In the event of seizures or fainting, our dogs react based on location; at home, they find another family member, but in public, will stay with their person,” Lea says.

The muscles of a patient with Parkinson’s disease may freeze while walking. Dogs brace against a resulting fall or touch the person to help unfreeze the muscles. Tethered to an autistic child, the dog provides distraction from repetitive behaviors like flapping hands or crying, while keeping the child in a safe area. Some dogs are trained to track the child, as well, in case of escape. Likewise, dogs can give Alzheimer’s disease patients a bit of freedom without getting lost.

Sounding Alerts Hearing dogs alert their hearing-impaired person to the sound of a doorbell or ringing phone. In the car, they’ll nudge the driver with a paw if they hear a siren.

Riley the Chihuahua’s job is caring for Jennifer Wise, an aromatherapist and owner of Enchanted Essence, in Toledo, Ohio. Wise has a neurological disease that affects her legs and makes her prone to falls. “Riley’s trained to bark for help if I am unable to get up,” she explains. “If barking fails, he’ll grab someone’s pant leg or shoelaces and pull in my direction. He’s small, but determined.”

Michelle Renard, a stay-at-home mom in Woodstock, Georgia, relies on Mossy, a goldendoodle trained by Canine Assistants, in nearby Alpharetta, to detect high- and low-blood sugar levels. “She’s never wrong,” says Renard.

Comfort and Joy Linda Blick, president and co-founder of Tails of Hope Foundation, in Orange County, New York, observes, “A veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder may not show outward symptoms, but have anxiety.

Dogs are trained to turn on the lights, lick their person’s face or apply reassuring pressure by lying across their person’s chest to

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bring them out of night tremors.

“One of our veterans was so uncomfortable in public, it was difficult for him to even speak to the veterinarian about his dog’s torn knee ligament,” Blick explains.

“For the sake of the dog, he managed to discuss care, a big step for him.”

As Sims states, “True service dogs literally give people with disabilities their lives back.”

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

Service Dog Resources TO CONTACT AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT CENTERS: Ten centers serve the U.S. and calls are directed to the one closest to the caller.

Call 800-949-4232 or visit adata.org.

TO SUPPORT THE TAILS OF HOPE FOUNDATION: This nonprofit provides critical and lifesaving help to veterans, first responders and search-and-rescue teams. Operating on donations, it covers the cost of purchasing a trained dog, as well as lifetime veterinary care when necessary.

TailsOfHope.org LEARN ABOUT DOGS TRAINED FOR SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Parkinson’s disease – Davis Phinney Foundation at Tinyurl.com/HelpingPaw ForParkinsons Disabled children – 4PawsForAbility.org Alzheimer’s disease/dementia – Rover. com/canine-caregivers-dementia-alzheimers Sight-impaired – GuideDogs.org SAMPLE SERVICE-DOG VIDEOS: A pit bull-lab mix that saves a veteran having a seizure: Tinyurl.com/Dog SavesVeteran A pug that helps a veteran with posttraumatic stress: Tinyurl.com/Dog CalmsPTSD

Making Service Dogs More Accessible to Those Who Need Them

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dog, meaning ssistance that the client dogs—also has little to no known as service involvement or dogs—provide influence in the major quality training process, of life improveand might not ments for people receive support with a wide once they receive range of disthe dog. Other abilities. Howbarriers include ever, there are organizations currently many Three newly certified Atlas Assistance Dogs. that are often barriers preventLeft to right: Reid, Charlie, Theo. disability and/or ing people from breed-specific, or might serve a restricted obtaining a properly trained service dog. geographical area.

Indeed, while the U.S. service dog popula Atlas believes that a strong, trusting tion is not formally tracked, estimates sugand communicative client-trainer relationgest that less than one percent of the 56.7 ship is key to successfully training a service million Americans reporting a disability in dog. Atlas Certified Trainers are kept to the last census use a service dog. the highest standards. They work with all

Atlas Assistance Dogs is a non-profit types of disabilities, all dog breeds, and organization hoping to change that. “We strive to eliminate obstacles to obtaining an most importantly, all people across the United States. Each client is fully engaged assistance dog and help anyone who qualiand supported throughout the training fies under the Americans with Disabilities process and afterwards as a working team.

Act to obtain a certified assistance dog,” Atlas encourages new trainers to apply for says Michael Kolar, president of Atlas certification and welcomes clients who Assistance Dogs. “We believe that anyone have existing trainers or wish to participate who can benefit from a qualified assistance in a large part of their dog’s training. dog should be able to have one.”

Service dogs are increasingly benefit There are currently several ways someing people with disabilities worldwide. one with a disability can obtain a service However, so much more can still be done to dog. Some nonprofits provide dogs with increase the number of people they could some or considerable training free of charge, help. A push for accessibility, awareness and others request in-kind donation. Similarly, humane creative approaches is just a start. for profit organizations can provide dogs with some or considerable training, as well After developing a seizure disorder during as offer group or private training. Finally, her freshman year of college, Molly Neher dog owners may choose to self-train their was able to return to the University of dogs. They can do this with the help of orgaOregon to attain a degree in anthropology nizations or train on their own.

While there are many paths to obtain- and psychology with the help of her service dog, Reid. She now has a passion for raising ing or training a service dog, and many awareness about disabilities and service dogs organizations trying to help, considerable and is on the board of directors for Atlas unmet needs remain. Waitlists for orgaAssistance Dogs. For more information visit nizations that provide dogs are extremely AtlasDog.org. See Resource Guide listing, long, and someone might have to wait page 31. several years before even meeting their February 2018

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Hospice of North Idaho Wine Taste Fundraiser – 5-9pm. Join the 33rd annual Hospice of North Idaho fundraiser at the Hayden Lake Country Club.

Includes a live auction, wine taste, entertainment and prizes. $125. 2362 E Bozanta Dr, Hayden.

Tickets: HospiceWineTaste.com.

Aromatherapy and Art Processing Three-Part Series – 6-9pm. Also 2/21 & 2/28. Join local artist Chelsea Cordova and oil educator Sarah Croy in this art processing class. Combining essential oil aromatherapy and intention setting, this three-part series helps you to let go of what isn’t serving you, and move into what is next in your life and personal growth. $95. Redbrick Art Studio, 602 E Garden Ave, Coeur d’Alene. RSVP: 208-659-5953.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Wild Walls Wellness Night – 6-8pm. A night of wellness hosted by Ashlee from Simplholistic Nutrition. Join for a short wellness talk, climbing, light snacks and a great time. Sponsored by Wild Walls and Defiant Coffee. 25 spots available. Cost: included in day pass. 202 W 2nd Ave, Spokane.

RSVP: 509-455-9596.

Detoxing Smoothies and Juices with Chef Charmaine – 7-8:30pm. Stress, modern food and toxins have a huge impact on our health, hormones and metabolism. Jumpstart your journey toward vibrant health with Chef Charmaine. $18. My Fresh Basket, 1030 W Summit Pkwy, Spokane. Tickets: EventBrite.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Bring on the Men – 6:30-7:30pm. Bring your man to a Barre class for a Valentine pre-date to remember. It will be even more ‘heated’ than usual, with challenging strength exercise set to fun music.

Drinks provided. $10/couple. 195 E Hazel, Coeur d’Alene. RSVP: Facebook.com/BarreUcda.

Love and Libido: Essential Oils in the Bedroom – 6:30-7:30pm. Essential oils have endless uses, and the bedroom is no exception. This fun class will show you how to safely liven up your love life, naturally. Free. Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S 2nd St, Beverly’s Level, Boardroom 7. Info: 208-699-3679.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Maturing Human Body 101 – 9am-1pm. Aging does not have to be an uncontrollable event with a bad outcome. Presenter, Dr Kelli Pearson, will teach the art of breath and meditation, stretching, strategies to keep your metabolism revved up, keys to a happy heart and how to best sit, stand and walk. $89. CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point Park, 16201 E Indiana Ave, Spokane Valley. Register: 509-9278997 or GetHealthyWithSabrina@gmail.com.

Breaking the Six Week Barrier Workshop – 10:30-11:30am. Interactive workshop focusing on tools and techniques to push past the resistance and create the desired change you seek. Free.

Shadle Library, Meeting Room A, 2111 W Wellesley Ave, Spokane. Info: 509-230-5035. Register: IntentionalHypnosis.com.

savethedate Gemstone Folklore Class

Participants explore the history and metaphysical properties of gems and minerals and how to make them useful in their lives.

February 17 · 5:30-7:30pm $15 Wonders of the World Bead Shop, Flour Mill, 621 W Mallon Ave, Spokane.

Sign up in the bead shop.

Info: 509-325-2867

Love yourself.

It is important to stay positive because

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Punk Rock Yoga! – 7-8pm. Beginning, vinyasa flow yoga and DJs spinning punk favorites.

Different music cultivates different energies.

Experience how this powerful music transforms your practice. $15. Browne’s Addition Wellness Center, 2013 W 4th Ave, Ste 2, Spokane. Tickets: BrownesAdditionWellnessCenter.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Make and Take Essential Oil Rollerball Workshop – 2-3:30pm. Learn more about essential oils and get your hands dirty and have some fun. Participants will make rollerballs, and room or fabric spray. More recipes will be provided or bring your own. $20/advance; $25/door. Optimal Living Institute, 3882 N Schreiber Way, Ste 101, Coeur d’Alene. Register: 208-770-7072.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Introduction to Essential Oils and Blending – 6:307:30pm. Learn more about essential oils and blending. Free. White Pine Wellness, 1250 N Northwood Center Ct, Coeur d’Alene. Register: 208-305-7583.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Healthy Heart Pow Wow – 6-10:30pm. Hosted by the NATIVE project, this event is open to the public and offers cash prizes for dancing, blood sugar and blood pressure testing, health promotions, raffle drawings and more. Free. Rogers High School, 1622 E Wellesley Ave, Spokane. Info: NativeProject.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 2018 Great Outdoors and Bike Expo – Feb 24-25.

9am-5pm, Sat; 10am-4pm, Sun. A two-day celebration of all the awesome outdoor recreation and travel opportunities and the amazing lifestyle we enjoy in the Inland Pacific Northwest. $8/online, $11/door; kids 12 and under/free. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd. Tickets: TicketsWest.com.

plan ahead FRIDAY, MARCH 16 Free Breema Experiential Evening – 7-9pm. Learn more about Breema and our upcoming workshop.

Free. The Buddhio, South Perry Yoga, 915 S Perry, Spokane. Register: 510-428-0937 or Breema.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 17

savethedate Breema: The Art of Being Present

Breema offers a practical way to unify the energies of mind, body, and feelings to support being present and living more meaningfully. Continuing education (CE) for massage therapists.

March 17 · 10am-5:30pm $125 10% online discount with promo code NASPOKANE The Buddhio, South Perry Yoga, 915 S Perry, Spokane.

Register: 510-428-0937 or Breema.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 North Idaho Health and Wellness Fair – 4-7:30pm. Join us for the sixth annual health and wellness fair at the Coeur d’Alene resort featuring more than 100 wellness booths, free raffles, prizes and giveaways. Free. 115 S 2nd St, Cd’A. Facebook.com/NorthIdahoWellness.

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

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 7Roots All Levels Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 9am. Relieve stress and stay healthy during 2018 with weekly yoga. $10. 23801 E Appleway Ave, Ste 220 (middle door), Liberty Lake. 509-979-2223. 7RootsLife.com.

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.

wednesday 7Roots All Levels Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 9am. See Monday description. $10. 23801 E Appleway Ave, Ste 220 (middle door), Liberty Lake. 509-979-2223.

7RootsLife.com.

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: 208699-3679 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 7Roots All Levels Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 9am. See Monday listing. $10. 23801 E Appleway Ave, Ste 220 (middle door), Liberty Lake. 509-979-2223.

7RootsLife.com.

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.

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community resource guide

ESSENTIAL OILS OCEAN’S POTIONS

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.

BIOFEEDBACK

ACUPUNCTURE 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 20.

LILAC CITY ACUPUNCTURE

2925 N Monroe St, Spokane 509-535-4055 • 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 appointments are often available. There is a one-time $10 paperwork fee.

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.

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

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!

CHIROPRACTIC 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 22.

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 20.

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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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.

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 7.

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.

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.

HEALTHY FOODS GROCERY OUTLET

North Spokane: 7810 N Division St 509-484-4850 Spokane Valley: 12115 E Sprague Ave 509-703-7185 Coeur d’Alene: 410 W Neider Ave 208-765-3141 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, page 15.

HERB SCHOOLS CEDAR MOUNTAIN HERB SCHOOL Bothell, WA • Bonners Ferry, ID 360-540-5651 Suzanne@CedarMountainHerbs.com CedarMountainHerbs.com

Cedar Mountain Herb School inspires and guides students to better health through medicinal plants and health education on many levels – including diet and stress management. Their hands-on, integrated botanical programs center on wild medicinal plants and their applications.

HOLISTIC ASSISTED LIVING CEDAR MOUNTAIN RETREAT Inna and Jim Epling Athol, ID 208-683-0509 JEpling@gmx.com

We offer the personal 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. See Spotlight, page 11.

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, page 20.

HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTERS HEALING WATERS HOLISTIC CENTER 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 20.

HOSPICE HOSPICE OF NORTH IDAHO

9493 N Government Way, Hayden, ID 208-772-7994 HospiceOfNorthIdaho.org Our community’s trusted hospice for 36 years. As the area’s only community-owned hospice, we serve the seriously ill and those touched by loss. Our patients receive expert care at any age, regardless of financial circumstances. See ad, page 18.

HYPNOTHERAPY JAMES BARFOOT, CHT

Intentional Hypnosis 915 W 2nd Ave, Ste 7, Spokane 509-230-5053 • IntentionalHypnosis.com My goal is to help you on your journey to a more productive and vital life. I use personal hypno-sis sessions and powerful personal coaching to permanently change undesired habits and behav-iors 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, so met im es ca lle d ta p p in g , allowing faster relief of emotional challenges. See ad, page 20.

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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 10.

LIFE TRANSFORMATIONS LIFE DESIGNS WITH TRACY TURNER

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 painfree lifestyle. See ad, page 20.

MINERAL THERAPY

Certified Expressive Arts Practitioner Healing Waters Holistic Center 101 N Evergreen Rd, Spokane Valley 509-951-8393 • LifeDesignsWithTracyTurner.com

WONDERS OF THE WORLD

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 20.

The gemstone for February is amethyst, the traditional birthstone for February.

Metaphysically, amethyst is for divine assistance – God’s help without being asked. It is one of the most spiritual of all stones and is often used for help with addictions. See ad, page 21.

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 29.

MASSAGE THERAPY CYNDI RAI, LMT

Energy Massage & Reflexology 23801 E Appleway Ave, Ste 220 Liberty Lake • 509-979-2223 EnergyMassageStudio.com Experience the healing presence of Cyndi Rai and her two-hour transformative massage to help you move through life more easily. Rai is a certified Chopra Center meditation instructor, yoga instructor, reflexologist, energy worker and licensed massage therapist. See ad, page 18.

Located in the Flour Mill 621 W Mallon Ave, Spokane 509-325-2867 • WondersOfTheWorldInc.com

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.

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, page 20.

Love yourself. It is important to stay positive because beauty comes from the inside out. ~Jenn Proske

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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.

NUTRITION 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 CultivateMindBodyNutrition.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.

ORGANIC SKIN CARE CARING COCONUT Spokane Valley CaringCoconut.com

We hand craft organic skin care for mothers and children. Each item is specially handcrafted with natural- and organic-lovers in mind, so you can rest easy that we’ve chosen only the best for you and your family. Find all of our products at CaringCoconut.com, and use coupon code NATURAL to save 10% off your total purchase.

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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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.

PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CLINICS SYNERGY HEALTHCARE

12012 E Mission Ave Spokane Valley • 509-413-1630 SynergySpokane.com At Synergy, we offer an integrated approach to healing and recovery through physical and occupational therapy utilizing concussion management and Feldenkrais. Our practitioners specialize in manual (hands on) therapy and have a deep respect for the therapeutic techniques of the osteo-pathic profession.

SELF-IMPROVEMENT BLUE SKY SERVICES

Rebecca Knight Spokane • CdA • Sandpoint 208-215-1231 Are you seeking less stress, better relationships and improved outcomes in your personal and professional life? HeartMath certified coach, Rebecca Knight, is here to guide you with proven techniques and a personalized plan to discover and reclaim your unique life vision. Call/text for a complementary consultation. See ad, page 18.

SERVICE DOGS ATLAS ASSISTANCE DOGS Liberty Lake, WA Info@AtlasDog.org AtlasDog.org

We a r e a n o n - p r o f i t organization that strives to expand access to anyone who qualifies and would benefit from an assistance dog. Our trainers nationwide use ethical, innovative and proven approaches to help their clients and dogs succeed and thrive together no matter their dog breed.

SPIRITUAL CENTERS UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER

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.

THERMOGRAPHY 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 5.

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SERVICES INTERIOR PAINTING AND MURAL WORK – Do you need a room or office painted by a professional, reasonably priced painter/artist? Contact Nate for a free estimate: 509-558-1957.

NATURAL HOUSECLEANING SERVICE – Let us do the work so you don’t have to! Experienced, thorough, dependable; and we only utilize natural cleaning products. North Idaho and surrounding area. Call Dacia for a free estimate: 208-699-3435.

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PETS

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PAWPULAR COMPANIONS

21950 E Country Vista Dr Ste 100 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

NutrisourcePetFoods.com

Northside & Downtown

YUPPY PUPPY

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