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don’t want to admit it, but I’m really struggling. In addition to feeling overwhelmed, underslept (not a word but still true), overanxious, under-meditated, stressed and tugged in too many directions, my body is now screaming at me to pull it together. Like, literally.

My body—specifically my neck—is screaming at me, quite aggressively in fact, saying, “Amber stop! You can’t shoulder it all!” and I seem to be responding, “Oh yeah? watch me…”

Despite my screaming neck and clenched jaw, I proceed with grit and sheer determination, believing I’m supposed to keep soldiering on. Afterall, that’s what my mom did. Her mom too, and her mom’s mom... Down the maternal (and paternal) line it goes, women shouldering the work both in and outside the home, while raising kids/pets and managing it all with a smile and a sense of, “aren’t I so blessed?” Nope, not blessed! It’s more like plissed—blessed and pissed at the same time.

So that’s where I am right now—I’m freaking plissed off!!

My fantastic holistic chiropractor, Dr. Regina Thompson at Presence of Mind Chiropractic, (See page 29) gently suggested that my shoulders are holding “the weight of the world” and my neck is holding onto fear, creating some inflexibility, which I had to admit was a metaphor for exactly how I felt. The body knows and will communicate in whatever way necessary. She also relayed that taking care of my body was a necessary act of love for myself and others—and would allow me to show up more fully for my children and the holistic and spiritual communities I serve and lead. I couldn’t help but agree… But how?!

I spoke at Unity Spiritual Center recently and talked about something that is deeply important to me—spiritual transformation. Researcher Kenneth Parament refers to spiritual transformation as “a fundamental change in the place of the sacred as an object of significance in life, and secondarily to a fundamental change in the pathways the individual takes to the sacred.” So, in any given moment I ask myself, where is this path leading? In living a conscious life, we are constantly offered opportunities to shift from a path toward ego to a pathway to the sacred. The body is one of many ways this guidance is offered. When I stop and listen to my body and honor her as a sacred vessel through which I live this unique and sacred life, my pathway inevitably shifts from fear back to love. When I’m willing to ask for guidance and help—not only from Spirit, but from those around me—I’m able to shift from inflexibility to flow. Are these shifts easy-breezy-beautiful? Nope, but nothing truly transformational ever is. As a matter of fact, real transformation is painful, ugly, dark, uncertain and scary long before it’s beautiful, magical, mystical and transcendent.

I’m not going to lie, my neck and shoulders continue sending sacred messages encouraging me to stop, breathe, tune in and take time for myself, which is creating less plissed and more blissed. I want to challenge you to take some sacred time for yourself this month, as I plan to do. Take some time to read through the May issue of Natural Awakenings featuring women’s health and the necessity of self-care. When you’re done, schedule that massage or facial; hire a weight loss coach or book an aura session; experience reiki, take that free health assessment, try biofeedback or an emotion code session; or schedule your first chiropractic appointment. Allow your body to guide you toward your sacred pathway, and shift from fear to flow and from plissed to blissed…

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Five Top Health Concerns and What to Do

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Enhance Workout Performance and Recovery with Massage

20 NATURAL MAMA Holistic Approaches to a Healthy Pregnancy

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22 DEVAKI LINDSEY BERKSON

on Bioidentical Hormones for Long-Term Health

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FOR SEASONAL ALLERGIES

A Natural Approach to Relieve Symptoms

DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 9 global briefs 10 health briefs 18 fit body 20 healthy kids 22 wise words

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What Does Your Aura Say About You?

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hrysalis Beauty Body Soul, located in downtown Spokane, is excited to be one of the first businesses in Spokane to offer aura photo sessions and readings. During May, these sessions are offered at an introductory rate of $57, regularly $75.

“As humans, we each radiate a low level of electricity known as an electromagnetic field, which broadcasts our own unique frequency into the world,” explains Chrysalis owner, Robin Peltier. “Your aura is expressed in several layers and is ‘seen’ as a luminous body that surrounds the physical body. Our high-tech aura camera captures these layers in color and reports back the findings.”

Peltier and her team of intuitive healers are taking aura appointments now, which include an aura photo, a five-to-20-page emailed aura report and a 10-minute reading from an intuitive healer. “These sessions take approximately 30 minutes and provide a wealth of information on your physical, mental, spiritual and emotional health,” shares Peltier.

“We encourage individuals, couples and pets to come in for an aura session to learn more about what’s going in their mind, body and spirit.”

In addition to aura sessions, Chrysalis is also a metaphysical gift shop with unique, locally made and sourced products that are designed to be affordable. “Our team brings in and hand makes the most amazing metaphysical and esoteric products available. Our goal is to make sure they’re affordable to all income levels,” emphasizes Peltier. “Our inventory is constantly changing, but we always have crystals, unique wears, jewelry, art, charged water, essential oils, cleansing tools, tarot and oracle cards, incense, resin, candles, and so much more. You’ve got to come in and see for yourself!”

Location: 327 W. 3rd Ave., Ste. C, Spokane. Free parking. Hours of operation: Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to schedule an aura session, text or call 509-992-9502 or email ChrysalisBeautyBodySoul@ gmail.com. See ad, page 2.

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he Spokane and surrounding region Farmers’ Market open back up this month. Check out page 26 for the full list of markets, days and times. Readers will find a few new markets to check out, including Wonder Market in downtown Spokane, and the Indian Trail Night Market.

We want to thank Greenstone Homes for sponsoring the Natural Awakenings 2021 Farmer’s Market calendar for the third year in a row.

The mission of Greenstone Homes is to create enriched living and lasting value for their customers while building healthy, sustainable planned communities with the highest quality homes.

For more information, visit GreenstoneHomes.com. See Farmers’ Market calendar, page 26.

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Lose Weight with a Coach Who’s Been There

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heryl Quesnel is a results-focused wellness coach who had struggled with the ups and downs of weight loss prior to her own dramatic transformaSheryl Quesnel before and after tion. She now focuses on helping women on their path to a healthier life. During the month of May, she is offering Natural Awakenings readers a 20 percent discount on 8-weekly one-on-one coaching sessions.

“I know what’s causing most women’s stubborn weight loss struggle,” explains Quesnel. “It’s insulin resistance. Because of my own personal health journey, I’m now professionally trained to know exactly how to deal with it and to guide women through it.”

Quesnel tailors her 8-week program based on each client’s unique needs, goals and lifestyle. “In addition to weekly coaching guidance, my clients receive in-depth education, a clear and manageable action plan, and troubleshooting advice, as well as support for their weight loss and wellness gain goals and success.”

In addition to one-on-one personal coaching, Quesnel also offers group coaching classes via teleconference. “For many, group coaching is a way to receive additional support, accountability and community that many of us need when we’re doing something new,” she says. “I offer these coaching classes to groups of five or more and they’re always a lot of fun!”

Cost: 8-weekly coaching sessions is regularly $600. Natural Awakenings readers that sign up prior to May 31 will pay only $480. Contact Sheryl for more information about group coaching prices. For a free consultation, call 208-267-1990 or visit ProcessToWellness.com. See ad, page 23.

Free Samples of PlantBased Supplements

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Our mission at Terra Life Store is to promote and provide the best plant-based supplements on the market.”

Terra Life Store specializes in healthy, plant-based supplements. The sample pack includes Terra Power Greens, Terra Colon Max, Terra 4Salts and Terra Mineral Clay. Each sample pack contains six servings of their exclusive superfoods.

Visit TerraLifeStore.com to order your free samples (just pay shipping).

Call 954-459-1134 for more information. See classified, page 27.

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Holistic Chamber Meeting Features Back Pain Prevention

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he Spokane Chapter of the Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) will hold its next meeting live and in-person on May 11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the South Hill. Local HCC member and physical therapist, David Lowe, will speak on Back Pain Prevention and Care.

“Is your back hurting from all that sitting behind a screen?” asks Lowe. “Many of us have experienced increased back pain this past year, and now is the perfect time to help your body and spine stay healthy. Join us at this month’s meeting to learn more and to network with some amazing holistic businesses!”

Meetings are open to local businesses and service providers interested in networking, referral opportunities and joining the HCC.

Meeting location: Unity Spiritual Center, 2900 S. Bernard. Cost: $5 for HCC members; $10 for visitors. RSVP to 509-869-4361 (call or text). For more information or to apply for membership, visit HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/Spokane. See Resource Guide listing, page 29.

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ona Lowe of Life Spring Awakening believes strongly in self-care and encourages others in their own commitment by offering five massage therapy sessions for the price of four. The catch, she says, is they must be booked within six months.

“I’m calling on women to make an ongoing commitment to their own vitality and self-care,” explains Lowe. “You are your number one asset in life and taking care of yourself through regular massage therapy is not an indulgence; it’s a necessity.”

Lowe is a licensed massage and craniosacral therapist, shamanic practitioner and owner of Life Spring Awakening. She offers therapeutic bodywork sessions that include advanced massage and craniosacral therapy and shamanic extraction work. “This is not your average massage,” she assures. “I address each client’s unique goals and intentions for every session and only use food-grade organic oils and organic cotton sheets that are scent-free with no nasty chemicals.”

According to Lowe, massage therapy is more than physical manipulation of soft tissue. “At its core, massage offers the benefit of receiving safe, compassionate, therapeutic touch. It not only relieves muscle tension and decreases physical pain; it also improves mental and emotional health.

The positive effects of massage last long after the session is complete!”

For more information, visit LifeSpringAwakening.com or call/text 425791-0413 to book your appointment. See ad, page 23.

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health briefs

People in the “poorest of the poor” communities in which money is not a high value can feel as happy as people in high-income Scandinavian countries, concludes new research from Canada’s McGill University. For the study published in PLOS One, interviewers studied 678 people living in Bangladesh and the Solomon Islands, both extremely low-income countries. People in remote fishing villages with subsistence-level incomes reported very high levels of “subjective well-being”, which they attributed to spending lots of time with family and being in nature. Villagers that had migrated to urban areas for work were more likely to gauge their well-being by economic and social factors, and reported lower feelings of well-being, leading researchers to speculate that monetization, especially in its early stages, may be detrimental to happiness. “When people are comfortable, safe and free to enjoy life within a strong community, they are happy—regardless of whether or not they are making any money,” says Chris BarringtonLeigh, a professor at McGill’s Bieler School of the Environment.

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As convenient as store-bought baby food is, it can pose hidden dangers for infant brains, say U.S. congressional investigators. A report issued by the House of Representatives on February 4 found “dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals,” including arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury, in baby foods made by major companies Hain Foods, Gerber, Beech-Nut and Happy Family Organics.

Walmart, Campbell Soup Company and Sprout Organic Foods refused to cooperate with the investigation. On March 5, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration pledged to enact new standards, increase inspections and testing, and support research to lower baby food contaminants.

Low levels of exposure to heavy metals can cause serious, irreversible damage to children’s brain development, studies show. Naturally present in the environment, they enter baby foods through soil, water and air; companies attempt to minimize this impact through processing. In one example, Hain Celestial, which makes Earth’s Best Organic, says it no longer uses brown rice, which can harbor arsenic.

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A natural, non-pharmaceutical remedy for anxiety disorders that affect 40 million Americans is as close as our beds, say University of California at Berkeley researchers. In Nature Human Behaviour, they reported that a sleepless night can trigger up to a 30 percent rise in anxiety levels, but a full night of slumber stabilizes emotions. The type most apt to calm and reset the anxious brain is deep sleep, also known as non-rapid eye movement, slow-wave sleep during which neural oscillations become highly synchronized and heart rate and blood pressure drop.

The researchers used brain scans to identify anxiety levels in 48 volunteers after nights of deep or restless sleep. “Without sleep, it’s almost as if the brain is too heavy on the emotional accelerator pedal without enough brake,” says the study’s senior author Matthew Walker, professor of neuroscience and psychology. A second survey of 280 people online found that the amount and quality of sleep people experienced from one night to the next predicted how anxious they would feel the next day. Even subtle nightly changes in sleep affected anxiety levels.

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BETTER LIFE THROUGH BETTER DENTISTRY

Avoid Coffee When Pregnant to Safeguard Brain Development A mother’s coffee drinking during pregnancy can change important pathways in an infant’s developing brain, raising the risk of behavioral issues, attention difficulty and hyperactivity years later, say researchers at the University of Rochester, in New York. Analyzing thousands of brain scans of 9- and 10-year-olds, researchers found clear changes in how white matter tracks, which form connections between brain regions, were organized in children whose mothers reported consuming caffeine while pregnant. “These are sort of small effects and it’s not causing horrendous psychiatric conditions, but it is causing minimal, but noticeable behavioral issues that should make us consider long-term effects of caffeine intake during pregnancy,” says John Foxe, Ph.D., principal investigator of the university’s Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study. Previous studies have found that a fetus does not have enough of the enzyme necessary to break down caffeine when it crosses the placenta.

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World’s Largest Wildlife Highway Crossing Opens in San Antonio

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The new Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge connects people with nature in the heart of San Antonio across a six-lane highway at Phil Hardberger Park. Private donations and a fiveyear bond program approved by voters helped fund the $23 million bridge, the largest wildlife crossing of its kind in the U.S. Wildlife and vehicle collisions are a big problem across the country, increasing by 50 percent in 15 years, with an estimated 1 to 2 million large animals killed by motorists every year, according to National Geographic sources.

In the U.S., 21 threatened and endangered species face extinction partly because of traffic accidents. Wildlife crossings are seen as an effective solution to the problem, with fatality reductions of up to 95 percent, depending on the location. The San Antonio bridge is notable for its size—150 feet wide and 150 feet long—and that it accommodates people, too. Animals in the 330-acre park that benefit from the bridge include ringtails, squirrels, coyotes, lizards, raccoons and deer. They are using it as intended, and it also serves as a habitat for native plants.

Critters React to Warming Temperatures in the Rockies

A 13-year study at the University of Colorado at Boulder published in the journal Ecology reveals that the popular goldenmantled ground squirrel and 46 other species of rodents and shrews in Colorado are climbing uphill to escape warming temperatures in the state. The report states that, on average, the ranges of the animals have shifted more than 400 feet in elevation since the 1980s. Montane mammals, or those already living at higher elevations like the ground squirrel, have moved up 1,100 feet on average. It‘s a significant change that could rob them of their environmental niche. The same species may be harbingers of larger and more urgent changes in the Rocky Mountains.

Colorado has warmed by nearly 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit since the 1980s because of human-caused climate change. As the state continues to heat up, scientists say that ponderosa pine forests and other mountain ecosystems will have to move higher to find cooler weather. Beginning in 2008, the team visited multiple sites in Colorado’s Front Range and San Juan mountains to collect records of the current ranges of 47 species of rodents and shrews. They compared their findings with approximately 4,500 historic records from museum collections dating back to the 1880s and included animal specimens stored at the university museum, which houses nearly 12,000 mammals from Colorado.

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Climate Change Makes Pollen Season Worse for Allergy Sufferers

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A new study by the University of Utah published in the journal PNAS found that pollen seasons have been getting longer and more intense in North America over the last 30 years, aggravating asthma and weakening defenses against respiratory viruses, resulting in more emergency room visits that disrupt lives. Researchers comparing pollen metrics between 1990 and 2018 from 60 monitoring stations indicate that seasons are starting up to 20 days earlier and lasting up to eight days longer, affecting millions of allergy sufferers. The study looked at variable factors such as temperature, rainfall, frost days and carbon dioxide concentrations, and found that an increase in mean annual temperatures was the strongest driver. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 19 million adults have been diagnosed with hay fever, an allergic reaction to pollen, a fine powder from plants that can come into contact with the eyes, nose, mouth and throat.

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global briefs

Fuel Fight

As cities phase out the installation of gas lines in new buildings to cut down on methane emissions, gas utilities have been staging adversarial campaigns nationwide. In Santa Barbara, California, residents received warnings that a gas ban would dramatically increase their bills. The Pacific Northwest group Partnership for Energy Progress, funded in part

by Washington state’s largest natural gas utility, Puget Sound Energy, has spent at least $1 million opposing heating electrification in Bellingham and Seattle, including $91,000 on bus ads with the slogan, “Reliable. Affordable. Natural Gas. Here for You.” In Oklahoma, Arizona, Louisiana and Tennessee, the industry has worked aggressively with state legislatures to pass laws to prevent cities from passing cleaner building codes.

The American Gas Association even has a website (aga.org) dedicated to promoting cooking with gas. Surveys have found that most people are open to switching water heaters and furnaces from gas to electric versions, so gas company advertising has made gas stoves a symbol of wealth, good taste and status for consumers, builders and realtors. Gas connections in American houses are at an alltime high, but as Americans realize that natural gas is a powerful contributor to climate change and source of air pollution, at least 42 cities have strengthened building codes to discourage expanding gas hookups in new construction.

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WOMEN’S WELLNESS

Five Top Health Concerns and What to Do

by Ronica O’Hara

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nyone walking into a U.S. hospital today will notice something that was inconceivable 50 years ago—one in three practicing physicians is a woman, and among physicians under age 35, it’s three in five. That compares to one in 14 in 1970. For women needing health care, that fact can change everything. “Research says that female physicians provide better care to female patients than male physicians do,” says Harvard Medical School Associate Professor Alice Domar, Ph.D., a pioneer in women’s mind-body medicine. “They are more likely to listen carefully and take complaints seriously.”

That’s just one factor in how health care is improving for women. Only three decades ago, women were simply considered “small men” in medical research and rarely included as subjects in clinical studies. Today, after a 1993 federal mandate ensured their inclusion, it’s been well established that women metabolize drugs differently than men, respond to health threats with a more robust immune system and are more likely to experience side effects. These findings have helped spur major changes for women in standards, dosages, medications and procedures—resulting in fewer cancer deaths, better treatment of autoimmune disorders and more nuanced cardiac care strategies. Although much has improved about women’s health, much more remains to be done.

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About one in three women is diagnosed with cancer in the course of a lifetime, and they have better survival rates than men, of which one in two receives that diagnosis. Between 2001 and 2017, the overall cancer death rate for women declined by 1.4 percent each year as diagnoses and treatments became more refined and targeted. The number one cancer killer for women is

lung cancer, although 19 percent diagnosed have never smoked.

The next most deadly are cancers of the breast, colon/rectum, pancreas and ovaries.

Breast cancer deaths have dropped by 40 percent since 1989, thanks to greater awareness, early detection and better treatments. “Women learned from the AIDS crisis that making noise gets results,” says Domar. “Look at how far breast cancer research and treatment has come in the past 10 to 20 years, how powerful Breast Cancer Awareness Month is, and that everyone recognizes that pink ribbon.”

Common symptoms: Bowel changes, lingering sores, fatigue, lumps, unusual discharge, difficulty digesting or swallowing, nagging cough or hoarseness, belly or back pain.

New research: An international research team has identified a direct molecular link between meat and dairy diets and the development of antibodies in the blood that increases the chances of developing cancer.

Medical advances: Painful, invasive biopsies may become a thing of the past. Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a simple blood test that detects more than 50 types of cancer, as well as their location within the body, with a high degree of accuracy, and the City of Hope Cancer Center, in Los Angeles, has developed a urine test that analyzes cell-free fragments of DNA to detect cancer.

Preventive strategies: Vitamin D supplementation lowers the risk of mortality across all cancers, German researchers found, estimating that if all Germans older than 50 took such supplements, up to 30,000 cancer deaths per year might be avoided. A 10-year study found that people between 55 and 74 that took a low-dose aspirin at least three times each week lowered their risk of all types of cancer by 15 percent and overall mortality by 19 percent.

One in three American women die from heart disease, more than all cancers combined. “Unfortunately, awareness that heart disease can and does happen to women remains low, and this results in delay of care,” says cardiologist Nicole Harkin of Whole Heart Cardiology, in San Francisco. “Women tend to seek medical care later in the course of their heart attack and with more risk factors, resulting in poorer outcomes, and they are more likely than men to die of their first heart attack.”

Women have different symptoms of heart disease than men, are often misdiagnosed and have a 20 percent greater risk of dying within five years of a heart attack. Pregnant women that develop hypertension are two to five times more likely to later develop cardiovascular disease.

Common symptoms: Heart pressure, fatigue, breathlessness and pain between the shoulder blades.

New research: Eating more than seven servings per day of refined grains like croissants and white bread increased the risk of heart disease by 33 percent and stroke by 47 percent, concluded a study

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by an average of eight years. The 80-plus diseases, including fibromyalgia, lupus, celiac disease, Type 1 diabetes, psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis, are linked to genetics, environmental triggers, some medications, obesity, injuries and stress.

Common symptoms: These vary widely, but may include achy muscles, fatigue, recurring low-grade fever, joint pain and swelling, skin problems, abdominal pain and swelling, hair loss, swollen glands and tingling in hands and feet.

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New research: Eating significantly fewer foods containing the amino acid methionine, found at high levels in meat, fish, dairy and eggs, could slow the onset and progression of autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis in high-risk individuals, reports a study in Cell Metabolism.

in The British Medical Journal. In a Stanford study, participants that ate plant-based meat for eight weeks had improved markers of heart health, lower LDL levels and lost two pounds compared to those eating meat.

Medical advance: To successfully fix a floppy mitral valve that’s hampering blood flow in the heart, doctors can guide a catheter up a patient’s leg vein and staple the troubled parts of the valve with a tiny clip, a safer and less invasive procedure than open-heart surgery.

Preventive strategies: Eating nuts several times a week lowers by 30 to 50 percent the risk of heart attacks, sudden cardiac death and cardiovascular disease, four large cohort studies have shown.

Older women with high fitness levels have one quarter the risk of dying from heart disease as women that are out of shape, report Spanish researchers.

Autoimmune Diseases The prevalence of autoimmune diseases has grown by one half in two decades, even as medications and targeted therapies have kept more patients active and out of wheelchairs. “Where it used to be the norm for many physicians to consider women with some autoimmune illnesses to be neurotic, that approach is now being recognized as being abusive and unacceptable. This is a critical step towards recovery,” says chronic fatigue expert Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., author of From Fatigued to Fantastic!

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Medical advance: Evidence is mounting that low doses of naltrexone, a substance-abuse treatment drug, can treat conditions like lupus, Crohn’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis by normalizing the immune system and relieving pain with few side effects. “It costs only about 70 cents a day, is made by compounding pharmacists and is remarkably beneficial for a host of autoimmune conditions,” says Teitelbaum.

Preventive strategy: To fight inflammation, take a daily turmeric or curcumin supplement that includes piperine (black pepper) for better absorption. A University of Houston meta-study in Nutrients found that curcumin supplements improved symptoms in 14 osteoarthritis, two ulcerative colitis and eight Type 2 diabetes studies.

Hormonal Imbalances The past 20 years has seen significant improvements in the studies and treatments of female hormonal issues. “There are now treatment options that allow women to transition into menopause, options for prevention of osteoporosis and momentous changes in fertility,” says Stephanie Seitz, a naturopathic family physician in Scottsdale, Arizona. At the same time, she adds, “I have seen environmental toxins rising in my female population. I see young girls coming in with polycystic ovary syndrome, early menarche and painful menstrual cramping; women having trouble getting pregnant for unknown reasons; the rise of fibroids, premature ovarian insufficiency and endometriosis.”

Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers, regulating processes ranging from hunger to blood pressure to mood and playing a key role in reproduction. They have come under assault from endocrine disrupters, thousands of largely unregulated perand polyfluoroalkyl substances, abbreviated PFAS. These “forever chemicals” are found in everything from plastics to cushions to canned foods, and are in the blood of 98 percent of Americans.

Studies have linked them to girls experiencing puberty one year earlier than 40 years ago; to rising cases of infertility, miscarriages and low birth weight; to menopause occurring two to four years earlier; and to obesity, polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis and breast cancer.

Common symptoms: Because hormones regulate all of the body’s processes, symptoms of imbalance run the gamut and may include fatigue, weakness, erratic menstrual cycles and weight gain or loss.

New research: Early menstruation increases the likelihood of hot flashes and night sweats decades later at menopause, according to a University of Queensland study. Eating five teaspoons of extra-virgin olive oil daily reduced women’s moderate to severe menstrual cramps by 83 percent in two months, Iranian researchers found.

Medical advance: A major study of 9,000 postmenopausal women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer showed 94 percent that received hormonal therapy, but not chemotherapy, did not have recurrences.

Preventive strategies: To avoid toxic chemicals, buy organics; replace plastic kitchen containers with glass; replace Teflon pans with ceramic or cast-iron; use chemical-free cosmetics and shampoos; nix air fresheners and chemical cleaners; and check out food and care products at the Environmental Working Group (ewg.org). To help detox the body, consider working with a naturopathic doctor to develop a program that may include cleansing foods, herbs, saunas, elimination diets and chelators such as activated charcoal and algae.

Depression

Common symptoms: Sadness, anxiety, flat feeling, loss of motivation or feelings of pleasure, change of eating or sleeping patterns, low energy, difficulty concentrating or headaches.

New research: Sleeping irregular hours, doing night shifts and working for more than nine hours a day have been shown to put women at higher risk of depression, while eating more dietary fiber in produce, grains and legumes significantly lowers this risk.

Medical advances: For the estimated one in four people with depression that doesn’t respond to medication or therapy, emerging approaches offer fresh hope. Low doses of the anesthetic drug ketamine lifted the depression of 70 percent of hard-to-treat subjects by targeting specific serotonin receptors, Swedish researchers report. Transcranial magnetic stimulation, which uses magnetic pulses to stimulate parts of the prefrontal cortex, lifts symptoms for 50 to 60 percent of subjects, studies show.

Preventive strategies: Eating at least two servings a week of wild-caught, oily fish or a daily 1,000-to-2,000-milligram fish oil supplement with a 60-to-40 EPA to DHA ratio has been shown to be effective for symptoms of depression, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and postpartum depression. Taking a brisk daily walk in nature with a friend or dog lowers four factors linked to depression: a “nature deficit”, physical inactivity, low vitamin-D levels and isolation.

Natural health writer Ronica O’Hara can be reached at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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Women are twice as likely as men to develop depression, with one in four having a major episode at some point in life, yet fewer than half seek treatment. “Many women are too busy caring for others and feel guilty about their depression, fearing it could get in the way of their caregiving goals,” says New York psychoanalyst Claudia Luiz. “Many have the fantasy that if they open that door and allow themselves to focus on their feelings, they won’t be able to keep going.”

Depression occurs most frequently in women ages 25 to 44, and one in five teenage girls reports having had a major depressive episode, a number that has exploded due to social media use.

Psychotherapy is effective for 62 percent of adults with depression, antidepressants work for 54 percent and combining the two is helpful for 72 percent.

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Stay Fit with Bodywork Therapy Enhance Workout Performance and Recovery with Massage

by Marlaina Donato

Tailored Tools “In the context of exercise, someone who trains three to five times per week at a high intensity will likely have a higher level of fitness. However, the demand placed on the soft tissue structures will equally be high, and may require more treatment to offset this. This may vary from once a week to once a month,” says Andy Stanbury, head of soft tissue therapy at Pure Sports Medicine, a London clinic for sports injuries.

After working with high performance athletes for 15 years, he always asks, “What do I need to add to improve a patient’s fitness or performance?” For a patient that wants to improve fitness by running, “I would want to optimize their range of movement and stimulate the nervous system in readiness to exercise. I may look to use some myofascial release techniques, active release therapy, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization or muscle energy techniques. This would of course take place before the run.” For post-run recovery, Stanbury suggests more relaxing modalities, such as gentle massage, combined with breathwork.

The Fascia Factor Fascia, a network of connective tissue, wraps the body in protective layers from the most superficial muscle to the deepest organs and plays a central role in flexibility.

This complex netting can become stuck due to inactivity, injury or surgery. Keeping it supple is vital for everyone.

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herapeutic massage and other bodywork modalities are well-known stress-busters, but they can also hasten recovery after a workout or injury. A little restorative TLC with a bodywork practitioner before or after exercise can combat post-workout soreness and stiffness, maximizing our fitness investments in and out of the gym.

Approaches such as Swedish, deep tissue and sports massages, and myofascial trigger point release therapy can boost both blood and lymphatic circulation, giving soft tissues a vital shot of cellular nutrition. Massage modalities affect biochemical processes and on the deepest level, mitochondria—the cell’s energy-producing engines. Research from 2015 published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise shows that massage immediately following injury due to resistance training encourages tissue regeneration.

Bodywork like myofascial release that targets trigger points—knots of tension—can help to ramp up postoperative and overall injury recovery. “Myofascial release is a technique used to reduce the tension in the fascial membrane. Slowly stretching the fascia will unwind and reduce the pressure on the muscles and nerves, reducing pain and creating range of motion and flexibility,” explains Anthony Hansen, a myofascial release therapist at Therapy on the Gulf, in Naples, Florida.

Hansen, who specializes in a “fast release” technique, emphasizes the importance of a gentle approach. “Trigger points are caused by cellular debris encapsulated by the fascia, so it’s much better to stretch it loose than it is to force it. Normally, it takes about three to five sessions, depending on the condition of the patient, for the fascial system to unwind before the patient will feel relief.”

Active trigger points refer, or radiate, pain elsewhere in the body while latent

points tend to be more localized and are sore when compressed.

“From a whole-body perspective and when we put this in the context of fascial planes, restoration of efficient movement is key, particularly post-surgery and when progressing training load,” says Stanbury. “However, this is not just movement of the body (muscles), but movement of blood, lymph and energy.”

A supple, tension-free body helps deter and bounce back from injuries. Regular bodywork, especially Swedish and deep tissue massage, fosters muscle recovery and helps prevent future issues. Self-massage using foam rollers and massage balls or canes can also be very helpful.

Bodywork offers full-spectrum perks, points out Stanbury, including “improved tissue mobility and elasticity, more efficient blood circulation and reduced anxiety and stress. This will, in turn, help promote better sleep, which is, of course, where we recover best.”

Marlaina Donato is a body-mind-spirit author and composer/ recording artist. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

MODALITIES TO HELP EASE PAIN AND STRAIN Swedish Massage: Gentle, gliding strokes to stimulate circulation, lower blood pressure and reduce muscle tension.

Deep Tissue Massage: Specific, focused massage to break up muscle congestion and reduce restrictions.

Sports Massage: Offered at many gyms, physical therapy facilities and recreational sports events for recovery and prevention.

Muscle Energy Techniques: Stretching and hands-on techniques that enable gentle muscle contraction to improve joint function and lengthen muscles.

Myofascial Release: Modalities that specifically target trigger points in the muscles and fascia to release adhesions, increase oxygen and reduce pain and tightness include the following: Active Release Therapy: May be beneficial for chronic pain due to repetitive movements, especially where muscle weakness, numbness or tingling/burning is experienced in the soft tissues.

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization: Also known as the Graston technique, practitioners use an array of hand-held instruments for deep trigger points in the fascia and muscles—beneficial after injuries and conditions such as piriformis, muscle-induced sciatica and back pain.

Myofascial Cupping: A technique that employs cups to create suction on the muscle tissue to move lymph and blood through the area of deep trigger points.

Top 10 Reasons Massage and Self-Care are Necessities

by Nona Lowe

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ur physical body is our number one asset in life, yet we often take it for granted and leave our own self-care at the bottom of the to-do list. It’s easy to think the body will last forever without regular tune-ups, but as many can attest, it won’t. Taking care of our vitality helps us do more of what we have come here to do in the world, and massage therapy is one form of self-care the body needs to stay vital. To reiterate, self-care is not an indulgence; it is a necessity. For those in need of permission to schedule regular massage therapy, here is the American Massage Therapy Association’s top 10 reasons to get a massage: • Relieve stress • Reduce anxiety • Manage low-back pain • Enhance exercise performance • Relieve tension headaches

• Improve sleep • Ease symptoms of depression • Improve cardiovascular health • Lower blood pressure • Help chronic neck pain

Massage therapy not only relieves muscle tension and decreases physical pain, it also improves mental and emotional health. The positive effects of a quality massage session last long after the session is complete. Try it for yourself – your body will thank you for it!

Nona Lowe is a licensed massage and craniosacral therapist and shamanic practitioner in Spokane, WA, with over 16 years of experience. Take Nona’s self-care challenge: receive five massages for the price of four. The catch? All five massages must be booked within six months. Visit LifeSpringAwakening.com or call/text 425-791-0413 to book your first appointment today!

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Natural Mama Holistic Approaches to a Healthy Pregnancy

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by Julie Peterson

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uring her first pregnancy, Sarah Wallace, a former registered nurse in Atlanta, was chronically anemic. “I was so tired I would fall asleep while I was eating dinner,” she says. That pregnancy resulted in a baby with a low birth weight.

Fortunately, Wallace learned more about nutrition and wellness. Her now 4-year-old has caught up to the growth charts and is thriving, and her next pregnancy went smoothly.

No matter how pregnancy is counted—280 days, 40 weeks or three trimesters— mama and baby share blood, nutrition and air for the duration. “Taking a holistic path before and during pregnancy is about embracing the nature of our bodies and committing to maintaining all aspects of wellness during this journey,” says Nancy Peplinsky, founder of the Holistic Moms Network, based in Caldwell, New Jersey.

Nutrition for Two The right foods nourish the growing baby, the placenta and the mother’s increasing blood volume, maintaining the mother’s body during the complex mission. Whole foods rather than processed are best. The Whole 9 Months: A Week-By-Week Pregnancy Nutrition Guide with Recipes for a Healthy Start, by integrative obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) Jennifer Lang and dietitian Dana Angelo White, makes it easier to select the proper nutrients along the way and provides ways to deal with nausea and cravings.

Choose organic foods when possible to reduce exposures to pesticides. If organic isn’t an option for every food, The Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, from the Environmental Working Group (ewg.org), can be downloaded and taken to the market.

Either avoid foods on the “Dirty Dozen” list or go organic for those items.

A high-quality prenatal vitamin fills nutrition gaps. Wallace saw a difference between her first and second pregnancy by switching brands. “The first time, I took generic 20

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prenatal vitamins. With the second pregnancy, I found whole-food supplements. I never got that exhaustion, and my second baby was a healthy weight,” she says.

“Research has shown that healthy nutrition during pregnancy improves outcomes for mom and baby, while unhealthy food choices can lead to premature childbirth, high-risk pregnancies and poor developmental outcomes in children,” says Peplinsky.

In addition to clean food, it’s important to reevaluate body care products and household cleaners for toxicity. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health has linked personal care and cleaning product ingredients to endocrine disruption, developmental and reproductive disorders, neurotoxicity and cancer.

Body Love Kristen Burgess, in Fife Lake, Michigan, creator of the website NaturalBirthAnd BabyCare.com, teaches classes for

moms-to-be. “[Exercise] helps your blood volume increase, brings plenty of oxygen to your baby, increases your stamina and endurance for labor (which is an athletic event), and perhaps best of all, keeps you feeling great,” she writes in her blog.

Options such as stretching, walking and prenatal yoga can be soothing for mom and baby. Burgess also advocates prenatal belly dancing to raise the heart rate “while bonding with your baby and relishing your beautiful pregnant form.”

Peplinsky notes, “A holistic approach to pregnancy also embraces integrative therapies such as meditation, yoga, acupuncture and chiropractic, which may assist in reducing stress, minimizing physical discomfort and joint pain, while improving overall life quality for mom and baby.”

A healthy pregnancy includes assistance. In the U.S., most women choose an OB-GYN, with just over 9 percent of 2017 births incorporating a midwife to support the mother before, during and sometimes after birth. A midwife is medically trained and, depending on state law, may offer gynecological examinations, birth control counseling and prescriptions. On her own or as an assistant to a doctor, she coaches the mother during labor and assists with the delivery, which may be in a home, birthing center or hospital. The American College of Nurse-Midwives, in Silver Spring, Maryland, offers a midwife locator.

Another option is engaging a doula that focuses on emotional support for mom, her partner and the family during pregnancy and birth. During labor, she may offer massage, encouragement and breathing coaching. While doulas only provide non-medical care, they can offer evidence-based resources to inform decision-making. There is a database to find one at DoulaMatch.net.

There are also books and apps to provide week-to-week details on pregnancy.

Genevieve Howland, a childbirth educator in Destin, Florida, and author of The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth, offers a weekly article at MamaNatural.com about what’s going on with the developing baby and mother.

“Being a holistic mom is about connecting the mind, body and spirit, and approaching wellness with all three in mind,” adds Peplinsky. “The more we listen to our instincts and our needs, the more our health improves during childbearing and afterwards.”

Julie Peterson writes about health and wellness. Reach out at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

Local Fertility Clinic Offers Hope The Center for Reproductive Health in downtown Spokane is the only fertility clinic in the Inland Northwest providing a full range of fertility services, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination and egg freezing. The Center utilizes the most cuttingedge fertility treatments available, allowing their doctors to diagnose and treat patients for a wide variety of infertility issues. Through proven methods and advanced technology, the fertility care team at the Center for Reproductive Health is dedicated to helping patients discover what’s possible on their journey toward creating healthy families.

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Support Along the Way

Pregnancy Apps Tracking exercise, nutrition, baby bump images, the joys of the journey and the baby’s development are available options in a variety of apps. There are even apps for dads.

Ovia has many features that expand based on the data entered. It answers questions about food safety and medications, and even has a community feature to connect with other moms.

Hello Belly offers practical tips and a good dose of silliness with pregnancy jokes and memes. There are also yoga videos.

Glow Nurture can be customized, has community spaces, symptom trackers, reminders for appointments and a boatload of articles.

Expectful Pregnancy gives reminders to focus on joy by taking a moment to breathe or meditate. With guided sessions for pregnancy, moms-to-be can put regular meditation practices in place.

Sprout Pregnancy has a pregnancy timeline, weight tracker and journal. The 3-D images showing development of the baby are really cool, as well.

Who’s Your Daddy gives Dad a to-do list, weekly updates, a development timeline, suggestions for taking care of Mom and helps him pick baby names.

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Devaki Lindsey Berkson on Bioidentical Hormones for Long-Term Health

by Linda Sechrist

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ormone scholar Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson, a nutrition and gut expert as well as a continuing education professor for medical doctors and pharmacists, frequently lectures at conferences to clarify misinformation about hormones, such as the difference between synthetic hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and plant-based bioidentical hormone therapy (BHT).

This peer-reviewed, published researcher is the bestselling author of Safe Hormones Smart Women and Sexy Brain: How Sizzling Intimacy & Balanced Hormones Prevent Alzheimer’s, Cancer, Depression & Divorce and a breast cancer survivor of 26 years.

Why do you refer to hormones as nature’s physiologic internet system?

Hormones send invaluable “email” signals to cells throughout the entire body and brain.

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those made by the body and designed by Mother Nature.

I advise tracking hormone levels every decade throughout life to determine which levels help an individual feel their best. Unfortunately, doctors are still being taught that hormones are mainly important for reproductive or sexy things, addressing issues like peri- or postmenopause, andropause, erectile dysfunction or disease.

How did the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) affect the use of hormones?

Up until 2002, when WHI prematurely stopped one of its hormone study groups which was prescribed a combination of Premarin plus synthetic progesterone, estrogen therapies were the recommended standard of care for menopausal women and the biggest-selling pharmaceuticals in history. Medical journals, research institutions and expert cancer doctors accepted that estrogen was safe and did not increase the risk of breast cancer.

Carried out by the U.S. National Institutes of Health from 2002 to 2008, WHI conducted a series of 40 group studies following the health of 161,809

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postmenopausal women. Studies covered various aspects of aging women’s health from diet, bone health and nutrients to heart health and the risk of hormonedriven cancers, as well as two randomized trials on hormone therapies. The resulting claims that the HRT combo of Premarin plus synthetic progestin significantly increased the risks of breast cancer, cardiac events, Alzheimer’s disease and stroke alarmed the public and huge numbers of U.S. doctors stopped prescribing hormones.

What has changed?

By 2004, re-analysis of the combo study demonstrated opposite findings, and a 19year follow-up WHI analysis revealed that estrogen protects against breast cancer while on it and even 10 years after, while progestins do the opposite. Dr. Leon Speroff, professor at the University of Oregon and the physician who authored Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility, twice concluded after reviewing every statistical nuance of the WHI, “There continues to be good reason to believe that there are benefits associated with treatment, including improvement of quality of life beyond the relief of hot flushes, maximal protection against osteoporotic fractures, a reduction in colorectal cancers, maintenance of skin elasticity and the possibility of primary prevention of coronary heart disease and Alzheimer’s.”

Although new science clearly showed that hormones rule body and brain health and are critical for staying healthy,

fighting illness long-term rather than short-term and lowering mortality timing by preventing heart attacks and strokes, CEOs of Big Pharma companies that provided the synthetic hormones used in the WHI trials continued to fight hard against BHT formulated by compounding pharmacists. Now these very same CEOs have released a BHT combination of estradiol and progesterone and are writing in peer review studies about how much better and safer it is. Big Pharma intends be the sole source of supply. They plan to do that by eliminating their competition: compounding pharmacies.

What is your experience with compounding pharmacists?

The FDA purports that compounding pharmacies are dangerous, unregulated and use items that are too complicated to compound. Not true. Compounding pharmacists are skilled professionals at mixing bioidentical hormones to a doctor’s prescription. I’ve successfully been using compounding pharmacies for more than 30 years. A compounding pharmacist should be part of the health team when natural, bioidentical hormones are prescribed.

Their knowledge can provide a wealth of experience for doctor and the patient.

Furthermore, they provide an invaluable service at manufacturing a safe product that is unique for a particular patient.

Hormones are so critical that even if you’re prescribed HRT, it’s better than losing out for decades on the hormone signals that keep your body younger and less inflamed. To be without healthy hormone signals is an aging and pro-inflammatory process to the body. In other words, get hormones any way you can.

While synthetic is better than nothing, bioidentical trumps synthetic.

DrLindseyBerkson.com offers a podcast archive, blog, newsletter and membership opportunities that include live, monthly, Zoom conversations.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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Three Steps for Facing Difficult Emotions

by Shauna Shapiro reactivity, down-regulates the nervous system and allows us to see clearly.

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Welcoming our emotions. The second step is to learn to welcome difficult emotions. Emotions have a limited time span, typically lasting for only 30 to 90 seconds. They arise, do their dance and pass away, like waves in the ocean. When we remember that this painful feeling will not last forever, it becomes more manageable. Through practice, we can learn to welcome all our emotions with an attitude of kindness and curiosity. This involves becoming interested in the emotion and the felt experience in the body. For example, we may feel sadness as a tightening in the throat or fear as a contraction in the belly. All emotions have their signature in the body.

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ll of us can feel the impact of these uncertain and challenging times on our hearts and in our nervous systems.

While there are parts of the situation that we cannot control, that does not mean we are powerless. When we’re up against change, uncertainty and stress, resilience is the key to navigate life and emerge with more happiness and satisfaction.

We can cultivate resilience through the practices of mindfulness and compassion. Here are three key steps to finding greater clarity, calm and well-being.

Naming our emotions. The first step is to bring mindfulness to whatever we are feeling and simply name it. Research shows that acknowledging and naming our emotions allows the body to physiologically calm down. It is helpful to remember that our emotions are here for a reason, metaphorically serving as a smoke alarm to let us know about an impending fire. Ignoring or repressing our emotions can lead to bigger problems, but mindfulness teaches us a different way to manage difficult emotions—acknowledge them and name what we feel—“name it to tame it”. When we name an emotion, it puts the brakes on our 24

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Compassion for ourselves and others. The final step to managing difficult emotions is to cultivate compassion. Self-compassion involves treating ourselves as we would a dear friend that is suffering. The willingness to face the pain in ourselves and in life takes great courage. As we practice self-compassion, we learn not only to grow from our own struggles and sorrows, but to connect with the sufferings and sorrows of others. We realize that we are not alone in our fear and overwhelm, and become aware of the many others right now that are also afraid. As we recognize our common humanity, our isolation begins to lessen and we understand that we are all in this together.

Shauna Shapiro, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized expert in mindfulness and compassion whose most recent book is Good Morning, I Love You: Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Practices to Rewire the Brain for Calm Clarity and Joy. For more information, visit DrShaunaShapiro.com.

Lymphatic Massage for Seasonal Allergies

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pring has finally sprung and there’s no better time to be outdoors in the warm sunshine, marveling at the beauty of the blossoming flowers and foliage. All this beauty in bloom, however, can come at a price for many of us as while allergy season is in full swing.

Those well-known collection of symptoms have returned to many of us and we find ourselves experiencing any or all of the following—itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, congestion, fatigue, brain fog, and pain in the sinuses, head, throat and chest.

When we inhale, we breathe in irritants

in the air produced by the freshly growing plants. These irritants cause the immune system to go into high alert. Once activated, the immune system can become over reactive in producing antibodies and mast cells to attack the allergens. During this process we experience allergy symptoms from increased inflammation in our tissues and mucous membranes. There are many over-the-counter remedies, as well as prescription medications, to counteract this allergic response. While temporary relief is achieved, it can often be paired with less desired medication side effects.

Thankfully, there are many effective noninvasive, medication-free treatments to address allergen inflammation—including lymphatic massage. This modality involves gently massaging the lymphatic system so that inflammation, congestion, sinus pain and pressure can be relieved. The lymphatic vessels in the face, throat and upper chest can be easily drained of irritants and toxins, allowing inflamed tissues to heal and allergy symptoms to cease.

The Vodder Method of lymphatic drainage massage was originally developed in the 1930s by physician Dr. Emil Vodder to help his patients suffering from pain, congestion and inflammation from allergies and sinus infections. Vodder developed specific massage patterns that follow the lymphatic pathways to clear the head, sinuses and respiratory organs. Benefits of lymphatic massage include cleared inflammation and congestion, relaxation, a calmer nervous system and a stronger lymphatic system. Strengthening the lymphatic system helps create a more efficient inflammation management system as well as a healthier immune system. So the next time you feel seasonal allergies coming on, consider making an appointment for a lymphatic massage and feel the relief for yourself!

Dawn-Marie Hancock, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist and owner of Healing Hearts Together Myofascial Release & Lymphatic Therapy Center of Northern Idaho, located in Hayden and Sandpoint.

For more information or to make an appointment, call 208-389-8234 or visit HealingHeartsTogether.org. See Resource Guide listing, page 28.

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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.

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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 Fair wo o d Farmers Market – May 11Oct 12. 3-7pm. A vibrant North Spokane farmers’ market. 319 W Hastings, Spokane.

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wednesday C o e u r d’A l e n e We d n e s d ay Ma r k e t – 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.

saturday 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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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.

Kendall Yards Night Market

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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. 8am1pm. Fresh vegetables and fruits, baked goods, meat, eggs, cheese, honey, plants and more. 20 W 5th Ave, Spokane. SpokaneFarmersMarket.org.

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.

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.

thursday

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.

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.

Indian Trail Night Market – May 22-Sept.

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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Due to ongoing COVID-19 guidance and limited gatherings, please be sure to contact businesses in advance of any in-person events.

Please visit inwAwakenings.com/calendar for updated events.

SATURDAY, MAY 1 Crystal and Gemstone Healing Workshop – noon-4pm. Taught by Charles Lightwalker.

Includes hands-on demonstrations, digital manuals and handouts. $75. Center for Intuitive Studies, outdoor location, Spokane. Home study course available. Register: 509-389-7290.

SATURDAY, MAY 15

save the date Shamanic Healing Workshop noon-4pm. Taught by Charles Lightwalker.

Includes hands-on demonstrations, digital manuals and handouts. $75. Center for Intuitive Studies, outdoor location, Spokane. Home study course available.

Register: 509-389-7290.$75. Center for Intuitive Studies, outdoor location, Spokane. Home study course available.

Register: 509-389-7290

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

ongoing events Due to ongoing COVID-19 guidance and limited gatherings, please be sure to contact businesses in advance of any in-person events.

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.

tuesday

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.

wednesday

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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thursday

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.

friday

PRODUCTS

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.

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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.

RENTAL SPACE

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.

STUDIO AND OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE AT THE LOTUS – Ideal for those building their healing arts practice. Affordable rental space for workshops, classes and private sessions. Email Sam@TheLotusSpokane.com.

CALENDAR

Please visit inwAwakenings.com/calendar for updated events.

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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CHIROPRACTIC

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

ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE SMART THERAPY

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SMART THERAPY

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

Nerea Keesee 9708 N Nevada St, Ste 205 Spokane • 509-466-0226 SmartTherapyGroup.net Smart Therapy has added Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture to its list of holistic services! In addition, acupuncturist Nerea Keesee o ff e r s c u p p i n g , g u a s h a (scraping), tui na (massage), nutritional evaluations, herbal medicine and more. Most major insurance plans accepted. Call to schedule. See ad, page 13.

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 13.

BODY WORK MYOFASCIAL RELEASE & LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

AURA SESSIONS 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 2.

BARTER & TRADE COMMUNITY PRIME TRADE NORTHWEST

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

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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

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 6.

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LOCAL’S CANNA HOUSE

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

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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 8.

SMART THERAPY

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

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 13.

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. See ad, page 8.

ENERGY HEALERS 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 26.

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 13.

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!

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 11.

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

Minerals that symbolize health include: Aventurine, basic good health; Ruby in Fuchite, focused, intense healing; Emerald, healing t h e d i ff i c u l t d i s e a s e s ; Malachite, achieving health goals; Lepidolite, peace and calm; Jade, long life.

See ad, page 9.

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!

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 26.

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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

DEFIANT COFFEE

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!

Organically grown, fairtrade coffee locally roasted in small batches and upgraded for maximum health benefits and energy. Mushroom Coffee Blend with chaga, lion’s mane and cordyceps for brain and immune health and the Collagen Blend for gut health and new cell growth. Online coupon code: awaken.

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

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. Now offering a 20 percent discount on virtual Intuitive Guidance sessions for new clients. Book yours today! Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member.

SOUL AWAKENING SOUL BASED LIFE

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!

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SPECIALTY COFFEE

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. See ad, page 23.

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Post Falls • 702-401-4224 DefiantCoffee.co Facebook.com/DefiantCoffee

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.

WEIGHT LOSS & WELLNESS GAIN PROCESS TO WELLNESS Sheryl Quesnel 208-267-1990 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. See ad, page 23.

Transformational Speaker Series

Sundays at 10 am In-person or Live-stream UnitySpiritualCenterSpokane

UnitySpokane.org

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