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his poem reminds me of my mom in her final days of life. She was born on July 27 and died on August 4—just seven days after her 68th birthday. Those seven days between July 27 and August 4 have become a sort of pilgrimage for me now.

Each day a reminder of her final days here on Earth. I often imagine what she must have been thinking, feeling and knowing during that time. Was she afraid? Curious? Did she feel loved? Did she feel alone? Who was she talking to? Where did she go when she slept?

What was she experiencing inside her mind, body, spirit?

I like to believe she was becoming the ocean in those final days. Where every single moment of that week flowed like a river and presence was the only thing available to any of us. Where emotions were palpable and varying and risky: fear, love, joy, sadness, faith, loss, anger, confusion, euphoria—all of them alive and kicking—until they weren’t anymore. Until with one final breath, fear disappeared, and she became the ocean.

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Natural Awakenings is a family of more than 60 healthy living magazines celebrating 26 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet.

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12 BE A SUNSCREEN

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SAFETY SLEUTH

13 THE POWER OF PLAYFULNESS

14 FOOD AS MEDICINE The Healing Power of Nutrition

18 LET FOOD BE THY MEDICINE

It’s not just a Kitschy Cliché

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A Synergetic Approach

20 SWEET SLUMBER

Natural Tips for Deep Sleep

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DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 8 health briefs 10 global briefs 11 inspiration 20 healthy ways

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RESIZE TO OUR SPECS

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Vegan Sanctuary forand Exploited I come as a Brother Friend.

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erra Farm Sanctuary, located in northwest Spokane County, is a small, niche, vegan sanctuary that provides a safe home for abandoned, abused and exploited animals to peacefully live out their lives. The founders value compassion and peace, and endeavor to World Teacher, create a community based on MAITREYA the ideals of veganism as a justice movement, with the abstention from commoditization, objectification and violence toward all beings. They are currently seeking volunteers to help serve on the sanctuary.

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242. 8272 in an environment void of animal products is powerful and healing," affirms Rhonda-T share-international.org Warren, sanctuary founder and director. “We’re vegans and we strive to live our lives causing the least harm to non-human animals. We want vegans and those interested in learning more about ethical veganism to know we are here and to volunteer.”

The non-profit sanctuary relies solely on the generosity of volunteers and donors and has opportunities for everyone. “Terra Farm Sanctuary is a safe place to come and volunteer and connect with the sanctuary’s peaceful environment. Talking with goats and our other residents can be therapeutic," says Warren. “As a non-profit, financial contributions in any amount help mitigate the increasing cost of feed and medical expenses and are greatly appreciated.”

Besides operating the sanctuary, Warren enjoys being a resource to those seeking information on veganism. “I provide support for individuals in their transition to ethical veganism and can offer insight into plant-based alternatives to clothing, everyday beauty and household products, entertainment and other traditionally animal reliant goods and services,” says Warren. She goes on to explain that “veganizing” traditional family recipes is one of her most often received requests. “Plant-based options are becoming mainstream and are available almost everywhere. It just makes sense to move to a lifestyle where justice, peace and sustainability are normal and natural.”

I am among you till the end of the Age. My Love surrounds you always.

My Heart beats in rhythm with yours.

My Hand shall guide you and protect you.

My Love has no bounds.

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I come before you as a simple man.

I come as a Brother and Friend.

I shall return you to your Source.

I am among you till the end of the Age. My Love surrounds you always.

My Heart beats in rhythm with yours.

My Hand shall guide you and protect you.

My Love has no bounds.

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In-person Reiki Appointments Are Back

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eiki master, Pam Flowerday, is back to offering 30- and 60-minute, in-person reiki sessions at the Lotus Spokane’s new location in the East Central neighborhood.

“Reiki is truly powerful energy work for those who are ready,” shares Flowerday. “I absolutely love helping clients release blockages and create more flow in their life through reiki.”

Reiki Costs: $55 for 30 minutes; $80 for 60 minutes. Location: The Lotus Spokane, 3026 E. 5th Ave., Spokane. For more information or to schedule, call/text 510-701-0204 or visit PamFlowerday.com. See ad, page 17.

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BETTER LIFE THROUGH BETTER DENTISTRY

Sky Bison Beverage Goes Mobile

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nfused Wellness, located in the Fairwood Center in North Spokane, is also home to Sky Bison Beverage, a local organic probiotic brewery. Until now, customers could only get growlers and glasses of Sky Bison’s nutritious beverages at Infused Wellness. “However, that’s all about to change,” affirms Sky Bison founder, Gordon Fagras.

Sky Bison's Mindful Xun has a rotating line up of various flavors. “Our Xun is a probiotic drink similar to kombucha.

It’s made from local organic honey and a blend of organic green teas,” explains Fagras. Sky Bison also crafts other health related beverages including RūtTea, an old-world root beer; Sparkling Seltzers; and Effervescent Cold Teas.

The Xun Wagon dispensing fire truck will be at several Spokane Farmer’s markets throughout the season. “The current schedule for dispensing these incredible libations started in late June at the following markets: Tuesdays at Fairwood Farmers, Wednesdays in August and September at Kendall Yards Market, Thursdays at the Night Market in Perry, and Friday nights at the Spokane Valley Farmers Market in Mirabeau Park,” shares Fagras.

Customers can purchase a growler or bring their own to fill. “Be sure you visit Sky Bison Beverages' website and follow us on our social media pages to verify schedules, times and to find details on which of our beverages are currently flowing on tap,” invites Fagras. “Sky Bison is also currently taking reservations for private parties and events.”

Sky Bison Beverages are available at Infused Wellness, 413 W. Hastings Rd., in Spokane and at select Farmers’ Markets throughout the summer and fall. For more information, visit SkyBisonBev.com. See ad, page 3.

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Use Sunlight and Sleep to Lower COVID-19 Risk

Try Saffron Extract to Raise Mood Saffron, harvested by hand from the stigma of crocus (Crocus sativus L.), has long been used in cooking, dying and fragrances, and a new study also verifies its traditional use for lowering depression. European researchers gave 56 people with poor moods, anxiety or stress either 30 milligrams a day of saffron extract or a placebo for eight weeks. Those getting the saffron reported feeling less depressed and having improved social relationships, and their urinary crocetin levels correlated with a change in their depression scores.

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Resolve Arguments the Same Day for a Happier, Healthier Life

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Two readily available natural strategies— sunlight exposure and sufficient sleep—appear to lower the risks of suffering and dying from COVID-19, report two new studies. Researchers from the UK University of Edinburgh examined records of 2,474 U.S. counties from January to April 2020 to compare numbers of COVID-related deaths to levels of UVA rays from the sun. They found that people living in counties with the highest UVA levels had on average, a 29 Either sidestepping percent lower chance of dying from the coronaan argument or virus. They ruled out the vitamin D factor by not resolving it on the including counties with UVB levels that would same day pays off produce the vitamin. Repeating the analysis in quickly by halving England and Italy produced the same results. the reactivity levThe researchers theorized that nitric oxide reel—negative “afterleased by the skin when in sunlight may reduce taste”—that day the ability of that virus to replicate. and often erasing A second study of 2,884 high-risk healthany darkened emocare workers in five European countries and the tional response the U.S. found that every additional hour of sleep following day, say reduces the risk of COVID-19 infection by 12 University of Orpercent. However, insomnia, disrupted sleep egon researchers. and daily burnout are linked to a heightened Based on surveys risk of becoming infected with the coronavirus, of more than 2,000 having more severe symptoms and a longer people reporting their emotional ups and downs during an eight-day recovery period, reports the researchers in BMJ period, the researchers found that when people feel they have resolved Nutrition Prevention & Health. People that had an argument, the emotional response associated with that disagreeproblems like difficulty falling or staying asleep or regularly using sleeping pills were 88 percent ment is significantly reduced or even eliminated. Stress reactivity has been found to significantly reduce lifespan, studies show, and is linked more likely to be infected with COVID-19 than to heart disease, a weakened immune system, reproductive issues and those without such issues. gastrointestinal conditions.

About half of U.S. parents spank their children on occasion, and a third have reported having done so in the previous week, although numerous studies have found that corporal punishment is linked to mental health issues, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems and substance abuse in children. A new Harvard study has further clarified the harm with a finding that spanking alters children’s brain development. The scientists tested 147 children ages 10 and 11 that had been spanked and used MRI to measure their neurological responses to photos of people with angry or neutral faces. Compared to peers that had not been spanked, the children had greater activation in multiple regions of the prefrontal cortex region of the brain to angry faces—a fearful response similar to that of abused children. Those areas of the brain respond to environmental cues that could be consequential, such as a threat, and may affect decision-making and processing of situations. “While we might not conceptualize corporal punishment to be a form of violence, in terms of how a child’s brain responds, it’s not all that different than abuse,” says senior researcher Katie A. McLaughlin. “It’s more a difference of degree than of type.”

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Drink Electrolytes Instead of Water for Muscle Cramps Painful, involuntary muscle cramps have hit 39 percent of marathon runners, 52 percent of rugby players and 60 percent of cyclists, studies show, but gulping down too much water has also been linked to the condition.

The solution might be to drink an oral rehydration solution rather than spring water, suggests an Australian study in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.

Ten men were repeatedly tested with each liquid while running downhill in 96-degree heat for 40 to 60 minutes. When their calves were stimulated electrically to induce cramps, those drinking the oral rehydration liquid were less susceptible to the condition. “It is possible that drinking a large amount of plain water dilutes sodium and other electrolytes in the blood and extracellular fluid, increasing [muscle cramp] susceptibility,” conclude the authors.

Work Out for Fun, Not Necessity Physical activity during leisure time benefits our heart and longevity, but high workout levels on the job may actually hamper our health, report Danish researchers.

Measuring the physical activity of 104,046 women and men of ages 20 to 100 for 11 years, researchers found that leisure physical activity reduced the risk of dying from heart disease by 26 to 41 percent, but high physical activity at work increased that risk by 13 to 27 percent. “A brisk, 30-minute walk will benefit your health by raising your heart rate and improving your cardiorespiratory fitness, while work activity often does not sufficiently increase heart rate to improve fitness,” says study author Andreas Holtermann, of the National Research Centre for the Working Environment, in Copenhagen. lukas rychvalshky/Pexels.com

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Doctors’ Orders

global briefs

Researchers are using recycled rock dust to enrich farm and rangeland soils to accelerate the processes by which soils capture atmospheric carbon. The natural process of rock weathering provides a proven method of capturing carbon from the atmosphere and putting it into the soil, where it may remain for centuries.

Benjamin Z. Houlton, the Ronald P. Lynch Dean of the Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, says, “Soil can be part of the solution set. It will not save us, but it can help to put us on path to negative emissions.”

Field testing has been conducted for a year with positive early findings. Iris Holzer, a Ph.D. student at the University of California-Davis, has seen a doubling of the rate of carbon capture in soils with rock amendments compared to soils without.

Excess carbon speeds up the greenhouse effect, which causes rising temperatures and other challenges to global security, food production, economic growth, infrastructure and human and ecosystem health. Over a five-year period, crushed volcanic rock added to agricultural soils across the globe could remove 2.8 billion tons of carbon.

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Huge Indoor Vertical Farm to Serve Food Desert

Hayek Hospital, in suburban Beirut, Lebanon, launched a 100 percent plant-based menu in March as a “moral responsibility”. Patients will no longer be greeted after waking up from surgery with ham, cheese, milk and eggs, the same foods that may have contributed to their health problems. The familyowned private hospital emphasizes the health benefits of vegan diets, which have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers.

The hospital says deciding factors included the World Health Organization classification of processed meat consumption as carcinogenic, as well as the role that animal agriculture plays in spawning diseases and pandemics. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that three out of four new or emerging infectious diseases in humans come from animals.

The American Medical Association passed a resolution in 2017 requesting U.S. hospitals promote better health by offering plant-based meals to patients, staff and visitors, and similar recommendations have been issued by the American College of Cardiology. New York and California now have laws requiring hospitals to provide a plantbased option with meals.

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The agriculture startup Plenty Unlimited Inc. is building an indoor vertical farm in the South Los Angeles suburb of Compton to provide jobs and fresh produce to the historical “food desert” and surrounding areas. Traditional farms are usually only able to harvest crops a few times a year, but because Plenty’s hydroponic farms are free of the limitations of seasonal changes, weather conditions, pests and natural disasters, they can produce food year-round.

The crops are cultivated in a clinically sanitary environment with full personal protective equipment for staff, as well as robots to do much of the picking. The first time produce is touched by human hands is when the consumer opens the package.

Plenty’s project condenses 700 acres of farmland into a 95,000-square-foot warehouse. Its first vertical farm opened in South San Francisco in 2018, and it maintains a research and development farm in Laramie, Wyoming.

By building farms vertically, healthy, quality produce can be grown without harming the environment, especially in urban areas, where land is limited and food insecurity may be widespread. In addition to the vertical plant towers, Plenty uses LED lighting and automation to plant, feed and harvest crops. The warehouses grow plants faster and with more nutritional density with no need for pesticides, using a fraction of the water required by traditional farming.

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Traditionally, auto dealerships have presented a skeptical and confusing experience for those seeking to purchase electric transportation. When Tesla launched the Model S electric sedan in 2012, it had to build its own stores to educate consumers about electric vehicles (EV) because dealers wouldn’t sell them in Texas or Michigan, for instance. The subsequent success of Tesla, Ford and GM EV models, along with a plan to stop selling new internal combustion cars by 2035 in California, have propelled the transition from fossil-fuel-powered vehicles.

The American division of German automaker Volkswagen is delivering large quantities of their electric SUV ID.4 as part of a nationwide launch, with more than 650 dealers on board. U.S. CEO Scott Keogh reports that the goal is to have at least one vehicle initially at every VW dealer in America. He says, “We see the potential for EV sales to double this year.

We’re optimistic that this is a turning point year for electric vehicles.”

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Las Vegas Seeks to Ban Nonfunctional Grass

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Nature Documentaries Mislead Public Opinion

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With Assembly Bill Nature documentaries, often narrated in a soothing tone 356, Las Vegasaccompanied by a compassionate-sounding orchestral area water officials score, offer easy escapism from everyday routines with hope to impose the dramatic landscapes and extreme close-up views of first policy in the the animal world. Over 1 billion people have watched U.S. banning grass the BBC shows Planet Earth II and Blue Planet II in the on “nonfunctional last three years and more than 20 projects are in the turf” that no one pipeline through 2022 from the BBC, Silverback Films walks on in such (A Perfect Planet) and others. In a way, these documentaplaces as highway ries shape the way we define nature, especially in an era medians, housing of restricted global travel. By selecting the most cinematic developments and shots and editing native peoples out of the picture, they office parks. This create a virgin, parallel universe that is both beautiful ornamental grass, and inaccessible. which occupies In a 1995 essay, “The Trouble with Wilderness; or, about eight square Getting Back to the Wrong Nature,” historian William miles in Las Vegas, requires four times as much water as Cronon debunks the concept of wilderness, arguing that drought-tolerant landscaping like cactus and other sucEuropean settlers in North America had transformed the culents. Removal by 2026 could reduce annual water conidea of wilderness as worthless, scary and unimproved sumption by roughly 15 percent. Clark County Commissioner land by reimagining it as a pristine garden of Eden. The Justin Jones says, “To be clear, we are not coming after your unswerving presentation of nature as an untouched average homeowner’s backyard.” wilderness in nature documentaries misleads viewers California imposed a temporary ban on watering ornainto thinking that an abundance of these areas currently mental grass during a recent drought, but no state or major remains. This encourages people to build environmental city has eliminated specific categories of grass permasolutions around preserving untouched places and posnently. The water authority banned developers from plantsibly kicking indigenous peoples out of their homeland, ing green front yards in new subdivisions in 2003 and offers he charges. owners of older properties up to $3 per square foot to tear out sod and put in desert-type landscaping. Still, water consumption in southern Nevada has increased 9 percent since 2019. The Colorado River, which accounts for 90 percent of southern Nevada’s water, is under intense pressure. Last year was among the driest in the region’s history, when Las Vegas went a record 240 days without measurable rainfall. If the initiative is successful, it may be duplicated in other areas that face their own water crises.

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Be a Sunscreen Safety Sleuth

by Cheryl Fagras

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creening the sun is big business. As we embrace summer, there’s no shortage of ad campaigns prompting us to shield ourselves from the sun. However, being in direct sunlight is the best way to synthesis the steroid hormone we call vitamin D. Undoubtedly, we do need to protect our skin from being damaged by too much sunlight so there is a time and a place for the use of safe sunscreens. Unfortunately, many of the most popular sunscreens contain skin irritating, toxic ingredients.

It’s questionable why these chemicals are allowed to be used in sunscreen products, as they can cause damage to different organs and systems in the body. For instance, spray sunscreens can risk inhalation of these chemicals and each of these ingredients can potentially be carcinogenic. These ingredients also pollute our environment in both production and use.

Be a "sunscreen safety sleuth" and avoid the below active ingredients. While they may prevent a sunburn, they have the potential to cause a host of health issues.

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Oxybenzone (also listed as benzophenone-3): This ingredient has been linked to endocrine disruption, organ system toxicity, contact allergies, and photo allergies. It was banned in Hawaii in 2018.

Octinoxate (also listed as OMC, Octylmethoxy-cinnamate or ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate): This ingredient has been linked to endocrine disruption as well as reproductive toxicity. In studies, it has been detected in breast milk, urine and blood.

Homosalate: This ingredient is also linked to endocrine disruption. It enhances the absorption of other harmful ingredients found within the formulation or in other products used simultaneously, like bug spray. It is also environmentally persistent and doesn’t readily break down.

Avobenzone: This ingredient penetrates the skin and is a severe eye irritant and allergen. It photo-degrades with exposure to sunlight, increasing free radicals in the skin.

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Octocrylene: This ingredient degrades into benzophenone, a compound suspected of being carcinogenic and endocrine disrupting.

Nano zinc oxide: This ingredient has many negative health implications as well, so be sure to use a zinc oxide-based sunscreen that it is non-nano.

As you can see from the chemicals listed above, there are quite a few health risks associated with mainstream sunscreen products. There is no need to spend money on products that can cause real harm when there are safer options available. Next time you need to pick up a bottle of sunscreen, look for products using non-nano zinc oxide which provides the best and safest sun barrier protection.

Cheryl Fagras is the owner of Infused Plant Based Wellness located at 413 W. Hastings Rd., in Spokane. Her shop offers a variety of health products, including non-nano sunscreens. For more information, call 509-863-9027 or visit Infused-Wellness.com. See ad, page 3.

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The Power of Playfulness

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irth has been a memory for most of us this past year; something that we need now more than ever. White-knuckle survival and transition can drain neurotransmitters, those chemical messengers vital for strong immunity and good mental health. Taking a vacation from seriousness just might be what the doctor ordered.

As kids, we rarely turned down an opportunity to roll in the grass, laugh ourselves into bellyaches or catch a wave of spontaneous fun. With the advent of adulthood, pouring a drink or going on a shopping spree often becomes a knee-jerk relaxation strategy, leaving the option for nourishing play in the distant past.

Recent research shows what kids and kittens already know: Snippets of playtime are good for the soul and provide benefits like reduced depression, stronger emotional resilience and higher productivity on the job. A study by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, in Germany, published last year in the journal Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being suggests that even serious, poker-faced humans can train

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Postponing levity accomplishes nothing and doesn’t solve today’s problems, yet we may find it almost impossible to grab downtime without guilt gnawing away at our joy. Try making a to-do list that is solely dedicated to pure, inner-childapproved, illogical fun. Some activities to consider penciling into the calendar: ■ Roll around the floor with the dog or play hide-and-go-seek with the kids.

■ Host an adult sleepover; stay up late watching a scary movie or one made for a younger audience.

■ Make ink blots with watercolors or play with air-dry clay or easy-to-make salt dough.

■ Grab some crayons and adult-designed coloring books.

■ Blow bubbles in the backyard or during a morning shower.

■ Go out for low- or sugar-free ice cream or gluten-free pizza.

■ Fly a kite or find shapes and faces in passing clouds.

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■ Roll in the leaves or down a grassy hill with that special someone.

■ Bounce a ball during work breaks.

■ Belt out karaoke songs and delight in being off-key.

■ Play charades or a favorite childhood game.

■ Have a staring contest.

Having some fun doesn’t break the bank, and the only requirement is to check selfconsciousness at the door. “Wasting” time is being free, and that is worth its weight in gold.

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FOOD AS MEDICINE The Healing Power of Nutrition

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has made it easier to find fast food than a produce store,” says Lisa McDowell, director of lifestyle medicine and clinical nutrition at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

SAD is a primary risk factor for high blood pressure, abnormal blood lipids, increased blood glucose and weight gain, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). These intermediate conditions can lead to full-blown chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes, all of which are on the rise.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 60 percent of American adults have at least one chronic disease and 40 percent have two or more, making chronic disease the leading cause of death and disability in the country.

The good news from WHO is that up to 80 percent of heart disease cases, 90 percent of Type 2 diabetes cases and one-third of cancer incidences could be avoided by a healthier diet, as well as lifestyle changes like stopping smoking and increasing physical activity.

A healthy diet is not as simple as cutting out convenience foods, because many people literally can’t stop eating them. Studies have compared the addictive properties of added sugar and salt to those of nicotine and cocaine. “Additives like sugar release opioids prostock-studio/AdobeStock.com

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ating is a basic need, but many Americans are not filling this need with healthful choices. Among the more than 700,000 Americans that die each year from heart disease, stroke or Type 2 diabetes, about 45 percent eat meals heavy in salt, processed meat and sugary drinks, and low in fruits, vegetables, fish and nuts, according to a March 2017 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

“I fully understand and empathize with people in the public,” says T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., author of the groundbreaking The China Study and founder of the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, in Ithaca, New York. Campbell has often stressed that public and professional understanding of nutrition is lacking.

The problems with the Standard American Diet (SAD) start with the very ground it is grown in. Large-scale farming in the U.S. has depleted the soil, producing lower nutrient foods.

In addition, many foods are processed by manufacturers to improve shelf life, which further destroys nutrients and requires toxic additives.

“The default choice, the easy choice, is the inexpensive, highly processed food. Our built environment throughout the country

and dopamine in the brain. The same neurochemical changes in the brain occur in addictions,” says Claire Stagg, DDS, founder of Health Connections Dentistry, in Indian Harbour Beach, Florida, and author of Smile! It’s All Connected, a layperson’s guide that explains the essential connections between the mouth and overall wellness. “People need to be educated, or re-educated, to take ownership of their health by remembering the basic premise that their bodies can be healthy if they get the right nutrients to facilitate and support that basic process.”

Campbell agrees that more people need to be educated. A major theme in his latest book, The Future of Nutrition, is how to sift through the conflicting information that exists.

Healthier Helpings As the food industry continues to woo Americans with fast and easy processed foods, there are consumer shifts taking place.

“About a quarter of U.S. adults are trying to manage a health or

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Eating healthy also means making a choice for the health of the planet.

Organic, locavore and small-farm advocates are speaking out against the industrialized U.S. food system with its extensive use of pesticides, poor treatment of animals and lack of regenerative soil management. Organizations like the Rodale Institute, Regeneration International, Kiss the Ground and the Ecological Farming Association are working to train farmers to regenerate soils to not only restore climate stability, but also provide far healthier foods from nutrient-rich soils.

“I believe if we have a greater understanding of our local and regional food systems, we will be moving in a more sustainable, intentional and responsible direction for ourselves, our communities and the planet,” says Andrea Bemis, author of the farm-to-table cookbook Local Dirt and operator of Tumbleweed Farm with her husband Taylor in Mount Hood, Oregon.

Local food is easier on the planet for several reasons. “Large commercial farms work the soil so intensively that they must use synthetic fertilizers to get anything to grow,” says Brock Hall, owner of Florida Fields to Forks, in Malabar, Florida.

Alternatively, cover crops keep nutrients in the soil, requiring less water and naturally sequestering more carbon from the atmosphere. Shorter transit or shipping distances after picking uses less pollution-causing fuel.

“Choosing the right food is not only important for our personal health, but also is important for our planet and for our checking account,” says T. Colin Campbell, author of The China Study and The Future of Nutrition. “I have come to believe, after being in this discipline for 65-plus years, that our choice of food is the easiest and most important choice we can make to address the many existential problems that we now face.”

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medical condition by making healthy food and beverage choices,” stated the NPD Group consumer research firm in 2019. “Younger adults, ages 18 to 24, are particularly interested in using foods to improve their health.”

It turns out that it’s most beneficial to focus on adding what is needed for optimal health, instead of worrying about what to eliminate. As William Li, M.D., counsels in Eat to Beat Disease, “Human nature abhors deprivation.” As president of the Angiogenesis Foundation, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Li advises us to “practice health care at home every day in our own kitchens.” He suggests frequently eating such simple, but disease-defying foods as dark chocolate, walnuts, kiwis, sourdough bread and sauerkraut.

“I recommend participating in bigger box stores. They do a great job at making high-quality food available at an inexpensive price,” says McDowell. She also suggests batch cooking and planning meals ahead for the week.

The Power of Plants Plant-based eating is finally becoming mainstream, thanks in part to such eye-opening documentaries as Forks Over Knives, Earthlings, PlantPure Nation and Food, Inc. Research backs up the benefits. In a 2019 study in the Journal of the American Heart Association, Johns Hopkins researchers report that in a 30-year period, people eating a mostly plant-based diet were 32 percent less likely to die from a cardiovascular condition and 25 percent less likely to die from any cause. A 2017 report published in International Journal of Epidemiology suggests that fruits and vegetables are associated with a reduced risk of many chronic diseases and may protect against certain types of cancers.

For treatment, reversal and prevention of chronic disease, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, in Chesterfield, Missouri, recommends eating a primarily plant-based diet containing minimally

processed vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds.

Campbell says that moving to a 100 percent plant-based diet “and staying there for one to three months, provides an opportunity for virtually everyone to finally crave a salad on a regular basis. This is a place wherein people have little or no interest to backslide because their taste preferences have profoundly changed.”

As plant-based eating gains momentum, there are more imitation meat products.

These foods can be helpful to transition away from meat, but Campbell cautions, “They do not replace the whole plant-based foods, even though they are plant-based, because salt, sugar and added oil are usually added.”

Eating by the Colors Eating fruits and vegetables in a rainbow of vibrant colors ensures we get a variety of phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. The federal Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion recommends consuming two and one-half cups of vegetables and two cups of fruit each day. McDowell suggests including “deeply pigmented fruits and veggies in at least five different colors, so that you’re getting all of the micronutrients and they’re all working together.”

Aim to include a couple different foods from each of the following color groups over a week’s time. Infographics and charts are available for download from the American Heart Association (Heart. org), VeganEasy.org, Dr. Ranjan Chatterjee (DrChatterjee.com) and others. Apps such as Eat the Rainbow Food Journal, Eat Five and VegHunter also make vegetable and fruit intake easy to track.

Green: Dark greens have cancer-blocking chemicals like allyl sulfides, lutein and indoles, which inhibit carcinogens.

They also contain folate for healthy cells and calcium for stronger bones, muscles and heart regulation. Get plenty of asparagus, avocados, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, green tea, kale, kiwi, spinach and green herbs.

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Gaining Gut Health The gut contains the organs that make up the digestive tract and the gut microbiome, a balance of microorganisms that survive on food. A healthy gut can prevent and heal illnesses in the digestive tract, immune system, cardiovascular system, kidneys and brain.

If the gut is burdened with unhealthy foods and digestion is impeded, illness may arise. However, shifting to healthier, plant-based foods can cause a measurable shift in the gut microbiome in three to four days, Duke University researchers report in Nature.Gut health can be

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enhanced and restored with specific foods: Enzymes to break down food are found in raw fruits, vegetables, sprouts, nuts and fresh herbs, and can be destroyed by cooking or processing. These work before the body’s digestive enzymes kick in to improve digestion, eliminate toxins and boost energy. Studies have shown that raw plants also help with weight loss, decreasing cholesterol and reducing inflammation.

Probiotics, live bacteria that promote healthy gut flora, are found in fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, sourdough bread, yogurt, kefir, pickles, miso and cheddar cheese.

Prebiotics, undigestible natural fibers that feed probiotics, abound in apples, asparagus, bananas, barley, burdock root, dandelion greens, flaxseeds, garlic, oats and onions.

Going Local Whole foods grown locally provide the most nutrition. Michael Pollan, professor of science and environmental journalism at the University of California, Berkeley, and author of In Defense of Food, famously said, “Don’t eat anything your great grandmother wouldn’t recognize as food.”

Buying, preparing and eating whole foods may seem laborious at first, but the shift away from “easy foods” can quickly become a way of life as the body begins to feel better. “We hear stories every week about people who have fixed health issues from eating healthy,” says Brock Hall, owner of the Florida Fields to Forks organic community supported agriculture (CSA) farm in Malabar, Florida. He adds that everyone “ought to get closer to your food” by growing it or getting to know organic farmers at local markets, self-pick operations or through CSAs. Healthy eating is about balance. Enjoy comfort foods occasionally, focusing on the bigger picture of more healthful foods overall.

Julie Peterson has contributed to Natural Awakenings for more than a decade.

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Let Food be Thy Medicine It’s not just a Kitschy Cliché

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he phrase “let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” has been circulating in the alternative health world since the 1970s. Rumored to be a quote attributed to Hippocrates, this quote has meant many different things to different people over the years, and for this article the focus will be on letting herbs be thy medicine.

Those that have studied plant medicine over the centuries have recorded the many effects that extracts from plants have on the human body. All plants are comprised of different chemical constituents. This includes the fruit and vegetables bought at the farmer’s market and the herbs that are brewed in teas. These chemicals all have different actions on the various systems in the human body.

When it comes to herbs, there are various methods to extract these helpful constituents. In herbal medicine the leaves, flowers, roots, seeds and bark of plants can all be utilized. The easiest and most gentle way to do an extraction is by doing infusions or decoctions which create an herbal tea.

Over the centuries, people around the world have used herbal teas to treat a wide variety of ailments and maladies. It is a safe way for most to enjoy the healing properties of plants.

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herbs. In India, the word chai translates to tea and is traditionally made by gently boiling black tea leaves, aromatic herbs and spices in milk. Chai has a plethora of health benefits.

In South Africa, leaves harvested from rooibos bushes are fermented in fermentation ponds. This fermented red rooibos is infused into a tea which creates a healthful brew loaded with antioxidants.

Many herbs have become superstars in recent years: Turmeric (root) for inflammation, ashwagandha (root) as an adaptogen to regulate stress, kava kava (root) as a sedative, and holy basil (leaves) which eases anxiety. Elderberry has been a remedy to boost the immune system in Europe for over a century.

Quality and freshness do matter. Choose organic herbs that are tested for pathogens and potency—or better yet, grow them yourself and enjoy exploring the many ways that plants can be our medicine. Bottoms up!

Cheryl Fagras is the owner of Infused Plant Based Wellness, a multi-faceted health and wellness store located at 413 W. Hastings Rd., in Spokane. In addition to offering fresh herbs, teas, diffusers and other health products, Fagras offers regular natural health education classes. For more information, call 509-863-9027 or sign up online at InfusedWellness.com. See ad, page 3.

Reiki and Chiropractic Care A Synergetic Approach

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s a Reiki Master since 2001, I have used reiki in many healing situations over the years. My greatest experience in using reiki came when I had the opportunity to do a research project with local chiropractor, Dr. Pat Doughtery.

Our chief aim was to document the affects reiki had on patients, in conjunction with their chiropractic care.

As part of the study, Doughtery set up a series of sessions with a select group of patients that were open to receiving reiki

treatments, before or after their scheduled chiropractic treatment. Three patients were selected to participate in the project and asked to fill out a questionnaire after each reiki and chiropractic treatment. The patients shared their level of wellness before their appointment, in addition to filling out a pain diagram and summarizing their feelings about each visit.

A follow-up questionnaire revealed that patients receiving reiki treatments prior to their chiropractic care felt more attuned to

their bodies and were able to express where they felt out of balance, and where aches and pains resided in their bodies. The patients also noted the calmness they experienced after the combination treatments.

They felt the reiki/chiropractic sessions made their day feel brighter, more enjoyable, and worry-free. This peace of mind sometimes lasted for several days following a treatment.

Dougherty also observed that it was easier to adjust the patients that had had a reiki treatment prior to their chiropractic care, and the patients could communicate more clearly their health concerns.

Since chiropractic care involves moving energy that is stuck or not flowing properly in a person, the combined treatments/care create a synergy of healing that provided a deeper, more profound sense of well-being.

As a result of this experiment, it’s obvious that combining energy treatments can enhance the quality of life for all who receive this care. With this awareness, it is my hope that more reiki practitioners and chiropractors form partnership to increase the effectiveness of their energy work.

Charles Lightwalker co-wrote the book Quantum Healing: The Synergy of Chiropractic and Reiki, with Pat Dougherty, DC. To purchase, visit Amazon.com or SpokaneChiropractic.com. See ads, pages 3 and 9.

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Sweet Slumber Natural Tips for Deep Sleep

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good night’s sleep is a challenge for a growing number of Americans. Even before the pandemic, 35 percent of adults reported sleeping less than the recommended seven hours a night, and in a new survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 56 percent said they were sleeping worse due to what’s termed “COVID-somnia”.

Being sleep-deprived not only makes us crabby and accidentprone, but also raises our risk of obesity, depression, heart disease, dementia and a weakened immune system, studies show. Fortunately, we can stave off fretting about lack of sleep by adopting some simple, natural practices.

MUNCH SMARTLY ON SLEEP-INDUCING FOODS. Many experts advocate foregoing food two hours before sleeping. As another option, “sleep snacks”, is suggested by New York University adjunct nutrition professor Lisa Young. She says, “These are foods that contain natural substances that may help promote a good night’s sleep.” They include warm milk or turkey (tryptophan), tart cherries (melatonin), kiwi fruit (vitamin C and serotonin), bananas (potassium and magnesium) and nuts and seeds (magnesium).

DON AMBER GLASSES OR AN EYE MASK TO BLOCK LIGHT. The blue light emitted by ordinary light bulbs and device screens prevents the pineal gland from releasing melatonin, the sleep-inducing hormone, which is why it’s wise to shut down electronic devices an hour before sleeping. If doing so isn’t easy, at least block the blue light by using amber or orange (not clear or yellow) glasses to restore melatonin production, advises former General Electric lighting researcher Richard Hansler, Ph.D., of Cleveland; he also advises replacing regular bedroom bulbs with only those that produce low levels of blue light. To encourage deep sleep, fully darken the bedroom or wear an eye mask: a Chinese study found wearing such an accessory along with earplugs significantly increases the restorative rapid eye movement (REM) stage of sleep.

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GET A PATTERN GOING. “Keeping to the same routine will signal to the body and brain that it is time to wind down and prepare for sleep,” says Dallas nurse educator Jenna Liphart Rhoads.

This means sticking to the same bedtime and awakening schedule, and doing quieting activities an hour or so before bed, such as stretching, meditating, drinking tea or journaling.

WRITE A TO-DO LIST TO CALM A RACING MIND. Baylor University researchers found that compared to people that journaled about what they had accomplished that day, those that spent five minutes writing a to-do list for the next day fell asleep nine minutes sooner—the same effect as taking a prescription medication. The more specific their list, the quicker the shut-eye.

GET COZY WITH A WEIGHTED BLANKET AND SOCKS. Weighted blankets, ideally weighing about 10 percent of a person’s body weight, lead to better sleep and reduced fatigue, depression and anxiety, reports a Swedish study. Some are filled with natural ingredients like rice and cloves, and can be warmed in a microwave beforehand, providing a fragrant, swaddled feeling. Plus, Korean researchers found that wearing warm socks to bed helped subjects fall asleep about seven minutes sooner, sleep 32 minutes longer and experience fewer light awakenings.

TAKE A NATURAL SLEEP AID. Prescription sleeping pills for insomnia can produce dependency and additional unwelcome side effects such as grogginess, diarrhea, headaches and stomach pain. Natural choices without these drawbacks include melatonin, a pineal gland hormone that primes the body for sleep; small doses of 0.3 milligram (mg) to 1 mg work effectively by mirroring natural circadian levels, research shows. Half of U.S. adults are estimated to be deficient in magnesium, which relaxes muscles and increases levels of a neurotransmitter with calming effects; 500 mg is a common dose. Valerian (300 to 900 mg) has been found to improve sleep quality in women during menopause.

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CHECK OUT HEALTH ISSUES TO GET TO THE ROOT. Apnea, thyroid conditions, anemia, menopausal hot flashes, heartburn, incontinence and depression can affect the quality and quantity of sleep, as can medications such as beta blockers, blood pressure medications, some antidepressants and decongestants.

If anxiety or depression is causing tossing and turning, cognitive behavioral therapy has been shown to improve sleep in up to 70 to 80 percent of people with insomnia. Whether in-person, via Zoom or by email, even one or two sessions can lower insomnia symptoms, with six to eight sessions typically being more helpful.

We might be too old for Rock-a-Bye Baby, but sounds can still lull us to sleep—and they’re right at our fingertips. By dimming the screens of our devices and donning earbuds, we can summon these soothing soundscapes.

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The scents of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome can still be used today to induce deep, restful slumber. “A scent of an essential oil reaches the brain within seconds and activates the hypothalamus, the hormonal control center. It then releases hormones promoting sleep,” says Milana Perepyolkina, Salt Lake City author of Gypsy Energy Secrets. Some doze-inducing essential oils advised by aromatherapists include: ■ Lavender to improve sleep quality ■ Valerian to fall asleep faster ■ Bergamot, which lowers heart rate ■ Clary sage, a natural sedative ■ Petitgrain to ease restlessness ■ Marjoram to soothe the mind

“Put a couple of drops of the above essential oils on your palms, rub them together, cup your nose and breathe in to the count of four. Then hold your breath to the count of two. Breathe out to the count of eight. Hold your breath again to the count of two.

Repeat for several minutes. You will fall asleep fast and have a deep and restful sleep,” advises Perepyolkina, adding, “Always choose only therapeutic-grade essential oils.”

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Meditations designed to induce sleep are easy to access on a smartphone or tablet with apps like InsightTimer, Calm and Headspace. These include gently guided instructions for approaches like breathing, body scans, visualization, counting and slow movements. Once a meditation is learned, it’s easy enough to do without the app. For Italian neurologist and sleep expert Pietro Luca Ratti, this involves “just lying in bed with your eyes closed, focusing on a point in the wall and finding a calm place to take yourself. Think about the feeling of a deep sleep and will yourself into a happy, relaxing place.”

Music can be used to train the brain to sleep, with insomniacs sleeping increasingly better during three weeks of nightly, 45-minute listening sessions, Taiwan researchers found. A study in Musicae Scientiae reported that many genres (not just classical or New Age) work, and that sleep-inducing music typically has more emphasis in lower frequencies such as a stronger bass, a slow and sustained duration of musical notes and non-danceable, simple, subtle rhythms. Music apps like Spotify, Pandora and Apple Music offer a wide array of sleepinducing playlists.

Short stories and novels can be downloaded from meditation apps, and Amazon’s Audible offers more than 200,000 audiobooks. “The key is to find something that is interesting enough to focus on, but not too intense that it grabs your attention to want to stay up to keep listening,” says pharmacist and functional medicine consultant Meg Mill, of Indiana, Pennsylvania.

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Soulful Strides Running as a Spiritual Practice

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acing up sneakers and going out for a run helps to manage weight, high blood pressure, depression and addictions, but pressing our feet upon the Earth can be much more than a form of healthpromoting exercise. Runners often refer to the “runner’s high”—attaining a profound sense of wellbeing after a good jog. According to David Linden, a professor of neuroscience at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, this boost in mood is due to endocannabinoids, the body’s natural chemicals that are similar to the molecules in marijuana that promote relaxation.

Running can be introspective, and over time, a spiritual practice. “Something seems to unite the physical and spiritual when pounding the pavement,” says Michael Fitzgerald, a seasoned runner and multi-genre author in Santaquin, Utah.

“The discipline of running is a gift I give to myself. It gives me time away from the expectations of daily life and allows me to enter a world all its own.”

For many, running is competitive and involves the pursuit of excellence, but directing attention to inner emotional terrain and bodily sensations can foster a practice that transcends personal goals. “Once we see that we can be with the discomfort, the joy, the pain, the thrill of running, we realize that we can be present in every moment of our lives, no matter what it brings,” says Vanessa Zuisei Goddard, author of Still Running: The Art of Meditation in Motion. Goddard, a teacher of Zen in New York City, underscores intention. “We can practice running not just as exercise, but 22

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as a form of moving meditation—what I call ‘still running’. It’s a way of saying to ourselves, ‘Every moment of my life matters. I want to be present for all of it. I want to be awake.’”

Julia Chi Taylor, a London-based life coach and avid runner, highlights the breath as a guide, the option of using a mantra and “being mindful of any dynamic of pushing too hard or internal criticism, and instead practicing quietening the mind as you run.” The 20-year veteran of international races sees no division between the mundane and the divine. “Running has been a spiritual practice for me since I was a teenager, as I have always been on a spiritual path. Running seemed to me to be my soul expression.” Taylor’s challenge during her competitive years was to slow down inside. “I was often getting caught up with my ego’s desire for approval and recognition. It was always evident when I was caught up in pushing and losing the presence of the step; I always became ill or injured,” she relates.

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Michael Fitzgerald: Occasionally, run just for the sake of running. Don’t wear a watch or carry your phone. Take a break from the slavery of electronics.

Then pay attention to nature and the weather. Don’t judge it or wish it away.

Just behold and honor it. You will find that your mind will quiet and you will feel more at peace.

Julia Chi Taylor: It can help to practice a short, five-minute breathing meditation before running. Simply sit and watch your breath, without changing the rhythm. You can become connected to the silence within you and it becomes easier to stay more present to each step and to watch your breathing as you run. It also helps to stay at a relaxed pace with no effort of pushing.

Listen to your footfall and run without any feelings of self-criticism.

Inhaling and exhaling with mindfulness during running, much like yoga, helps to foster the unity of body, mind and spirit. ~Vanessa Zuisei Goddard

Breath as Guide Inhaling and exhaling with mindfulness during running, much like yoga, helps to foster the unity of body, mind and spirit. “The breath is the most common object of meditation. I pair my breath with my stride, and this both keeps me connected to my body and it quiets my mind,” explains Goddard.

Taylor concurs, noting, “Running asks that we breathe more deeply, and the more we are in touch with the breath, the mind stills, or at least starts to work in a freer way, and we realize we are not the mind.

When we run with no purpose but to run, after a while we become the run, and each step takes care of itself.”

For Fitzgerald, running has helped him to overcome negativity and find a sense of freedom. On the practical level, nixing earbuds for silence helps him to pave the way for a deeper experience.

“I find my thoughts are clearer when I am running. Self-discipline for me is a spiritual endeavor. Overcoming internal, trite objections to exercise such as running always feels like a spiritual triumph. Such triumphs give me hope and motivate me to reach higher, again and again.”

Moving the body invites transformation and a broader, deeper perspective.

Taylor shares, “As our body gets fitter and develops endurance, it becomes easier to recognize the body as a temple of the soul. The skills we learn to master the art of running can then become skills to help us master the art of living.”

Marlaina Donato is an author and recording artist. Connect at Autumn EmbersMusic.com.

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Peter Singer on Ethical Eating

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idely considered to be an influential philosopher in the animal rights movement after his book Animal Liberation was published in 1975, Peter Singer is the Ira W. DeCamp professor of bioethics at the University Center for Human Values at Princeton University. He has written, co-authored, edited or co-edited more than 50 books, including Why Vegan? and The Way We Eat: Why Our Food Choices Matter.

Why is food an ethical issue?

There are several reasons for making food an ethical issue and changing what we’re eating. One is that producing food has an enormous impact on the environment.

About 25 percent of all human greenhouse gas emissions come from food production.

It’s also an enormous source of animal suffering. Over 70 billion animals are raised and killed each year worldwide, and the majority of them are in intensive factory farms. Their lives are miserable for most of the time. And finally, factory farms are breeding grounds for new viruses. We’ve had swine flu and avian flu coming out of factory farms. It’s quite possible that the next pandemic will originate there.

Is it unethical to contribute to climate change?

It’s impossible to live without contributing to climate change, but it’s unethical to

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by Sandra Yeyati unnecessarily contribute to climate change when you can live in a way that has a lower greenhouse gas footprint. You could say luxury emissions are unethical while survival emissions are necessary, and so one can’t regard them as unethical.

What are the most important food choices that we can make from an ethical standpoint?

Avoiding animal products is probably the first and most important ethical choice one can make. That’s going to dramatically lower your carbon footprint. You will no longer be complicit in the suffering of those tens of billions of factory-farmed animals, and you won’t be contributing to the increasing risks of viruses being bred in factory farms.

Is eating animals all right if they are raised humanely and don’t suffer when they are harvested?

If animals aren’t suffering and have good lives, that’s a big improvement from the point of view of the animals, but it doesn’t overcome other problems. Grass-fed cattle may have good lives, but they continue to emit large quantities of greenhouse gases, methane in particular. Is painless killing of an animal that has led a good life acceptable? There’s an argument that it is, that at least they had a life, otherwise they wouldn’t have existed at all, so it’s not wrong. People are going to accept or reject that. There isn’t a clear-cut answer. It’s a complicated issue, so that’s why I tend to focus on the fact that large-scale commercial rearing of animals inevitably causes suffering for them and exploits them.

Yes, they can come from very small farms

where animals are looked after and cared for, but it won’t likely happen on a large commercial scale.

Is there a hierarchy of animals that might be ethically okay to eat?

I’m not really concerned about all animals in the zoological sense. I’m concerned about sentient beings or animals capable of suffering or enjoying their lives, and I don’t see that as necessarily coinciding with the boundary between plants and animals.

So, oysters or clams or mussels, the simple bivalves, are clearly animals in zoological terms, but there’s good reason to believe that they don’t have a sufficiently complicated nervous system to feel pain, and if that’s the case, then I don’t think there’s an objection to eating those animals as long as they are farmed or raised in a sustainable way that doesn’t harm the environment.

Are you hopeful that more people will adopt ethical eating habits in the future?

The huge increase in the availability of vegan products pretty much around the world is a great sign of hope, because what we need to do is to reach a critical mass where these products are not only available, but are also comparative in cost with animal products. Once that day comes, I think we’ll get far more people switching, where they really don’t have to change their diet that much, they don’t have to spend that much more and they can avoid all these negative ethical aspects and be healthier themselves.

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer.

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friday Emerson–Garfield Farmers Market – June 4-Sept 24. 3-7pm. Features more than 20 vendors, weekly events; a great atmosphere with plenty of parking.

Adult Education Center, 2310 N Monroe St, Spokane. 509-255-3072. EmersonGarfield.org.

Spokane Valley Farmers Market – June 4-September 17. 4-8pm. Local produce, artisans and healthy products. 2426 N Discovery Place, Spokane Valley.

SpokaneValleyFarmersMarket.org.

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Farmers Market at Sandpoint – 9am-1pm.

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

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monday Hillyard Farmers Market – June 7-Oct 25.

3-7pm. Check out the amazing vendors, fruit, veggies and products and their new location: NE Community Center, 4001 N Cook Ave. Facebook. com/HillyardFarmersMarket.

tuesday Fairwood Farmers Market – May 11-Oct 12. 3-7pm.

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

wednesday Coeur d’Alene Wednesday Market – 4-7pm.

Vegetables, flowers and native plants, meats, cheeses, bread, honey and jams. Sherman Ave and 5th St, Coeur d’Alene, ID. KootenaiFarmersMarkets.org.

Farmers Market at Sandpoint – 3-5:30pm.

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

Hayden Saturday Market – 9am-1:30pm.

Vegetables, flowers and native plants, meats, cheeses, bread, honey and jams. SE corner Hwy 95 & Prairie, Hayden, ID. KootenaiFarmersMarkets.org.

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Liberty Lake Farmers’ Market – May 15-Oct 9. 9am-1pm. The Liberty Lake Farmers’ Market averages 40 to 50 vendors each Saturday, and is full of wonderful produce, baked goods, eggs, meats, fish and specialty items from all around the Northwest. 1421 N Meadowood Ln, Liberty Lake. LibertyLakeFarmersMarket.com.

May 19-Sept. 5-8pm. Kendall Yards Night Market provides a safe, open-air environment offering fresh produce from local farmers, as well as outstanding vendors with a passion for producing and growing the very best food and products this region has to offer. Enjoy our array of street food vendors, live music or simply stroll the market to take in the sights and sounds. 1335 W Summit Parkway, east of Cedar St, Spokane. KendallNightMarket.org.

Millwood Farmers Market – May 26-Sept 29.

3-7pm. Supported by community partners, come check out our family-friendly market. 8910 E Dalton Ave, Spokane. MillwoodPC.org.

Spokane Farmers Market – June 16-Oct. 8am-1pm.

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

thursday South Perry Thursday Market – May 6-Oct. 3-7pm.

Fresh, healthy, locally grown food and locally crafted products in the South Perry neighborhood. 1360 E 10th, Spokane. ThursdayMarket.org.

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

Shop fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as baked goods, meat, eggs, cheese, honey, plants and more.

20 W 5th Ave, Spokane. SpokaneFarmersMarket.org.

Wonder Market – May 15-Oct 9. 9am1pm. Vendors include farm produce, MARKET prepared food and artisan goods. Check out the newest market on the roster this season! Wonder Bldg, 835 N Post St, Spokane.

Facebook.com/WonderSpokane.

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4-8pm. Check out the newest addition to

MARKET the Farmers’ Market family. Enjoy cookie

vendors, food tucks, artisans, art and more. 9025 N Indian Trail Rd, Spokane.

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sunday Unity Spiritual Center Service – 10am.

Transforming lives and inspiring people to make a positive difference in our world. Join us for inperson or virtual services. 2900 S Bernard, Spokane.

UnitySpokane.org.

Unity Spiritual Center of North Idaho Group Service – 10am. Our Sunday services are a celebration of living with spirit. 4465 N 15th St, CdA, ID. 208-664-1125. UnityCenter.org.

Spokane Buddhist Temple – 10:30am. Our main temple hall is called a Hondo where we gather for services. 927 S Perry St, Spokane. 509-534-7954.

SpokaneBuddhistTemple.org.

Unity Center of North Spokane Group Service –11am. In person and live streamed via Facebook page. 4123 E Lincoln Rd, Spokane. 509-489-6964.

TheUnityCenter.org.

Reiki Share – 6:30-8pm. 4th Mon. Come and relax as Holy Fire Reiki surrounds you in love. For everyone interested or practicing reiki. A Spiritual Touch, 932 E Sherman Ave, Ste 200, CdA. By donation. Call/text 208-691-8865.

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Holistic Chamber of Commerce Networking Meeting

2nd Tues. 6-7:30pm. Join local holistic Recovery Dharmaand Meeting – 6-7pm.

Seefor Monday practitioners service providers listing.

Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane. networking, meaningful connections and Donation.

Facebook.com/ businessSoulsCenter.com building tools andorguidance. $10/ RecoveryDharmaOfSpokane. visitors; $5/members.

RSVP: 509-869-4361 HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/Spokane Holy Fire Meditation with Himalayan Singing Bowls – 6:30-8pm. 2nd Tues. Contact for details.

A Spiritual Touch, 932 E Sherman Ave, Ste 200, CdA. Call/text 208-691-8865.

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SatiSeva Support Group – 10-11:30am. 3rd Sun. A spiritually minded community supporting people who struggle with addiction. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane. Donation. SoulsCenter.com.

Women’s Soul Circle – 9:30-11:30pm. Honoring the sacred feminine together in community. Grab a cup of coffee and join for the theme of the month. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane.

Donation. SoulsCenter.com.

Church of Truth Service – 11am. We believe all people are filled with the Spirit of God, and our church helps people search for that connection within.

523 E Garden, CdA. IdahoChurchOfTruth.com.

Recovery Dharma Meeting – 1-2pm. See Monday listing. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane.

Donation. SoulsCenter.com or Facebook.com/ RecoveryDharmaOfSpokane.

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Recovery Dharma Meeting – 6-7pm. A Buddhistinspired approach to recovery from addictions of all kinds. Donation. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane. SoulsCenter.com or Facebook.com/ RecoveryDharmaOfSpokane.

Recovery Dharma Meeting – 10:30-11:30am. See Monday listing. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane. Donation. SoulsCenter.com or Facebook. com/RecoveryDharmaOfSpokane.

Grateful Wizardly Share – 6:30. 2nd Mon. A Spiritual Touch, 932 E Sherman Ave, Ste 200, CdA. By donation. Call/text 208-691-8865.

Gathering of Like-Minded Souls Spiritual Circle – 6:30-8:30pm. 3rd Mon. Join to hold space and raise consciousness within by sharing your gifts and stories. A Spiritual Touch, 932 E Sherman Ave, Ste 200, CdA. By donation. Call/text 208-691-8865.

Talking to the Fire – Weekly Ascension Soul Speak – Meets Weekly on Thursday’s at 6 pm. www.withBecca.com for more information.

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HeartMind Meditations – 10-11am. What the mind knows. What the heart resists knowing.

HeartMind meditations are designed to bring the mind and heart into more balance and harmony.

Donation. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane. SoulsCenter.com.

Recovery Dharma Meeting – 11:30am-12:30pm.

See Monday listing. Donation. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane. SoulsCenter.com or Facebook.com/RecoveryDharmaOfSpokane.

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Reiki Share – 6:30-8:30pm. 2nd Fri. See Monday description. A Spiritual Touch, 932 E Sherman Ave, Ste 200, CdA. By donation. Call/text 208-691-8865.

Holy Fire Meditation with Himalayan Singing Bowls – 6:30-8pm. Last Fri. Contact for details. A Spiritual Touch, 932 E Sherman Ave, Ste 200, CdA. Call/text 208-691-8865.

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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.

AURA SESSIONS

BODY WORK MYOFASCIAL RELEASE & LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

CHRYSALIS BEAUTY BODY SOUL 327 W 3rd Ave, Suite C Spokane • 509-992-9502 ChrysalisBeautyBodySoul@gmail.com

Find out what your aura is saying!

The team at Chrysalis uses a stateof-the-art aura camera to capture your bio-magnetic, vibrational energy which makes the metaphysical visible. Sessions include photo, emailed report and 10-minute reading. Text/call 509-992-9502 to schedule yours today! See ad, page 17.

BARTER & TRADE COMMUNITY PRIME TRADE NORTHWEST

1869 E Seltice Way, Ste 374 Post Falls • 208-699-9692 Arthur.Shaw@ITEX.net PrimeTradeNW.com

The goal at Prime Trade Northwest is to promote you and your business. Their team works hard to connect you with other members in need of your products and services. They also help find ways to offset your cash costs with other members in the ITEX community. See ad, page 13.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SMART THERAPY

9708 N Nevada St, Ste 205 Spokane • 509-466-0226 SmartTherapyGroup.net Smart Therapy specializes in natural approaches to treat mental health issues, which may include a combination of talk therapy, nutritional supplements, diet, exercise and more. Their licensed therapists have a wide range of specialties and experience. Most major insurance plans accepted. Call for more information or to schedule an appointment. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member. See ad, page 6.

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HEALING HEARTS TOGETHER MYOFASCIAL RELEASE & LYMPHATIC THERAPY CENTER OF NORTHERN IDAHO

Dawn-Marie Hancock 9297 Government Way, Ste D, Hayden, ID 480698 Highway 95, Sandpoint, ID 208-389-8234 • HealingHeartsTogether.org Myofascial Release and Lymphatic Drainage are gentle specialized full body tissue treatments that create positive healing by restoring pain free function and enhanced immune system. With 30 years of experience, your treatment is individualized for your body and wellness goals. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member.

CBD OILS & CANNABIS LOCAL’S CANNA HOUSE

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

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 17.

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Wayne Lindell, DC 9708 N Nevada St, Ste 205 Spokane • 509-466-0226 SmartTherapyGroup.net Dr. Wayne Lindell is an experienced chiropractor with more than 25 years’ serving the Inland Northwest. His specialties include accident and injury recovery, pain relief, sports performance, pre-natal, weight-loss management and overall wellness. Most major insurance plans accepted. Book online or call for an appointment. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member. See ad, page 6.

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY DEBORAH A. MARTINEZ, MD, LLC 2020 E 29th Ave, Ste 225 Spokane • 509-724-3946 DrDebbie@CredibleComplementary Therapy.com CredibleComplementaryTherapy.com

Offering complementary therapy consultations, therapeutics and referrals - Created for individuals who want to take responsibility for their health and wellness using complementary therapy backed by science. Personalized program for health and wellness concerns and goals. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member. See ad, page 16.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY SIXTH AVENUE MEDICAL PHARMACY

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

They use the finest, high quality ingredients to make each specially compounded medication, including LDN, bio-identical hormones, veterinary, dental, sports medicine, dermatology, chronic pain and more. See ad, page 2.

EMOTION CODE & STRESS REDUCTION MIND-BODY WELLNESS

Jennifer Burrows 319 W Hastings, Ste A112 Spokane • 509-242-0856 SpokaneBiofeedback.com

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

ENERGY HEALERS SHERRI ARTER

Call/text: 208-661-1338 LightLoveTruth1@gmail.com Sherri is a gifted energy healer who reads, sees, feels and hears energy, working from only pure love and light for over 30 years.

Clients receive guidance, healing techniques and answers to what they need most for their best and highest good. Call or text today!

SUSAN FLERCHINGER

509-879-3264 SusansEnergy@gmail.com SusanFlerchinger.com Ready to create a life you love?

Don’t let anxiety, trauma, fear, or illness stop you from the health and happiness you seek. Susan Flerchinger is a conduit of divine service, specializing in remote energy healing to create emotional, physical and spiritual balance. Call for a free consultation.

FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION & WELLNESS KATIE NELSON, RD

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

Katie Nelson specializes in nutrition counseling for optimal health, weight loss, sports performance, food allergies/sensitivities, ketogenic diets, anti-inflammatory diets and microbiome repair. She offers nutrient evaluations and supplement counseling and is available for speaking engagements and special events. See ad, page 2.

HALOTHERAPY/ INTUITIVE CLARITY SALTROOM OF SPOKANE

Salt Crystal Cottage 2838 N Ruby Spokane • 509-255-0505 SaltroomOfSpokane.appointy.com Dry saline aerosol, or Halotherapy, provides a gentle respiratory cleanse, beneficial for relieving respiratory conditions. For your energetic wellness journey, experience Intuitive Clarity sessions in the Salt Crystal Cottage. Visit website, the Salt Crystal Cottage FB page or call for more info. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member.

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

MASSAGE THERAPY SMART THERAPY

9708 N Nevada St, Ste 205 Spokane • 509-466-0226 SmartTherapyGroup.net

Chiropractors heal nothing. They align you with your innate healing abilities. Dr. Patrick Dougherty utilizes muscle testing to interpret your needs for adjustments, nutrition and more. Suffering from aches, pains, fatigue, brain fog, more? Dr. Pat can help! New patient special available. See ad, page 3.

Massage can alleviate pain, increase flexibility, improve immune function, decrease d e p r e s s i o n a n d a n x i e t y, improve health and more. Their professional therapists have a wide range of specialties and experience. Most major insurance plans accepted. Book online or call for an appointment. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member. See ad, page 6.

PRESENCE OF MIND CHIROPRACTIC

MINERAL THERAPY

Dr. Regina Thompson 1220 W Sprague Ave Spokane • 509-818-0650 pomChiro.com

This Holistic Chiropractic Wellness Center acknowledges the human body as a living, dynamic system entangled with emotions and energy. Dr. Regina Thompson’s care includes full spine adjustments integrated with breathwork and take-home tools. Change happens here, because life is better aligned! See ad, page 23.

HYPNOTHERAPY JAMES BARFOOT, CHT

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

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

INTEGRATIVE HOLISTIC DENTISTRY DEFELICE DENTISTRY

Dr. Alex Hook and Dr. Ellery Young 4703 N Maple St Spokane • 509-850-0918 DeFeliceDentistry.com

At DeFelice Dentistry, the mission is to provide state-of-theart conventional and holistic dental care in a warm and friendly environment. Their team is committed to safety and integrity in dentistry and to honoring the importance of every person they have the privilege to serve. See ad, page 7.

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

Selenite is said to be food for the soul. Come into Wonders of the World and check out our huge selection of minerals and crystals. See ad, page 2.

NETWORKING GROUPS HOLISTIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SPOKANE CHAPTER

Amber McKenzie • 509-869-4361 Spokane@HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/Spokane

The Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) is an international trade organization for holisticallyminded professionals, business owners, and resource providers.

They are member-focused through their ever-expanding national online presence and network of local chapters. The Spokane Chapter meets the second Tuesday of every month from 6-7:30pm. Join today! See ad, page 19.

ORGANIC SKINCARE & MEDICAL AESTHETICS EMILY ELIZABETH SKINCARE STUDIO

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

Emily Elizabeth is a Medically Trained Master Aesthetician with more than 16 years experience in the spa industry. Her natural approach to skincare is complemented by high quality medical-grade and organic skincare products. Treat your skin to a luxury facial and book online today! See ad, page 3.

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PHYSICAL THERAPY & WELLNESS FLOURISH PHYSICAL THERAPY & WELLNESS

Dr. Sarah Hayward 3418 S. Grand Blvd Spokane • 509-385-2823 FlourishPhysicalTherapyAndWellness.com Certified in vestibular rehab (vertigo) and customized pain programs, Dr. Sarah is dedicated to providing her patients with one-on-one appointments focused on the highest-quality care. Her clinic operates outof-network with no insurance companies calling the shots, so she has total freedom in treating patients.

PSYCHIC READINGS PSYCHIC ANGEL READINGS Cindy Gardner Nine Mile Falls, WA 509-468-9001 HolisticFestivals.com

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

REIKI & ENERGY WORK THE SANCTUAREE

Mama Ocean Spokane • 509-475-2513 Instagram.com/TheSanctuaree

Mama Ocean’s Deluxe Rejuvenation session includes two oracle/ tarot readings, reiki, chakra power-up, sound healing and essential oil treatment: $55 (reg $65).

Chakra Tune-Up session includes one oracle/tarot reading and a chakra power-up: $35. Text/call to make your divine appointment today!

PAM FLOWERDAY INTUITIVE COUNSEL & HEALINGS 3026 E 5th Avenue Spokane • 510-701-0204 PamFlowerday.com

Wi t h m o r e t h a n 2 0 y e a r s experience as a clairvoyant and Reiki master, Pam offers a higher spiritual perspective regarding clients’ issues and support moving forward. Hands-on energy work and Reiki releases stress and physical blocks, restoring balance and wellbeing in body, mind and spirit. Book your appointment today!

Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member.

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REIKI A SPIRITUAL TOUCH

Jennifer Brown 923 E Sherman • CdA 208-691-8865 Facebook.com/HealingCenterOfLove Through Reiki, aromatherapy and spiritual counseling, Jennifer helps clients relax, find balance, peace and manifest their true dreams and fall in love everday.

Offering Reiki education, meditation classes and sacred gatherings. Visit Facebook for details.

Becca Lynn, LMT, CcHt 59 Queen Ave, Ste 104 • Spokane 808-250-8344 • WithBecca.com Specializing in awakening the Soul and connecting clients to their higher self through Quantum Healing Hypnosis (QHHT), Human Design Charts, Soul Coaching, Intuitive Soul Readings, House Clearings and Setting Sacred Spaces. Contact me today for a free consultation!

SHAMANIC HEALING & SOUL RETRIEVAL LIFE SPRING AWAKENING Nona Lowe Spokane • 425-791-0413 LifeSpringAwakening.com

Soul retrieval is a shamanic ceremony using ancient methods to return a person’s fragmented self to wholeness. This deeply healing ceremony is for those with a true desire and commitment to heal. Contact for a free 30-minute consultation. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member.

SPIRITUAL CENTERS SOULS CENTER

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

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

Unity is dedicated to its mission of transforming lives and inspiring people to make a positive difference in our world. If you are looking for a transformative, spiritual home, please consider joining us on Sundays at 10am virtually or in-person. We are an open and affirming community. Everyone is welcome. See ad, page 31.

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Sheryl Quesnel 208-597-1844 ProcessToWellness.com

Sheryl is trained to solve your stubborn weight loss problems.

Her encouraging personal coaching method frees clients from stubborn fat and tedious workouts. Improve hormonal balance, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) symptoms, immune strength, sleep quality, weight loss and more! Free consultation.

Meditation Service: 9 am In-person Transformational Speaker: 10 am In-person or Live-stream Unity Spiritual Center 2900 S. Bernard St. Spokane

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