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ou Have Come Here to Be the One in 2021.

Yeah, yeah…I know it’s a cheesy slogan for the New Year, but it rhymes and I’m sticking with it!

Here’s why: 1. If not you, who?

2. If not now, when?

What does it mean to be the One? It means: • Showing up to your life—exactly as it is.

• Acknowledging the things that are working—and the things that aren’t.

• Investigating and noticing your shadow aspects and triggers—the fear, hurt, pain, anger, lack, blame and shame that can take over.

• Affirming the Truth of who you are—the loving, joyful, compassionate, soul-filled, forgiving, free being that is you.

• Allowing your shadow aspects to guide you out of the lie and into the Truth of inner knowing and inner light.

• Loving yourself through it all—as though you are your own compassionate parent.

• Opening your heart to that greater Source of light (God, Universe, Spirit) and asking for clear guidance on your path.

• Listening for and receiving the powerful answers that are within you which are leading you on your own unique life journey.

How does it feel to be the One? It feels like: • Sovereignty. Standing in your full, divine power and authority to be who you have come here to be—without external forces or influences controlling you.

• Freedom. Being secure in your own mind, body and spirit—and honoring your unique and perfect path in the world.

• Surrender. Allowing all that is meant to flow to you to flow—without struggle or resistance or force.

• Humility. Being ‘the One’ may sound self-important or big headed, but that’s separation and the ego talking—your soul knows the Truth. Now is the time to release being trapped within the ego’s rigid limitations and move toward existing within the aweinspiring expansiveness of the soul.

• Connection. When we tune in to our Oneness, we realize we are connected to everyone and everything. We are all part of the Oneness and therefore have all come here to be the One. Years ago, my mentor and friend, Dr. Gary Simmons, had a near-death experience. During his experience, he heard the voice of Spirit telling him it wasn’t his time to go and that there was still much for him to do here. The voice clearly stated, “Gary, you have come here to be the One.” At first, he wasn’t sure what to do with this information, but his spiritual path led him to the answers and the realization that we are each being called by Spirit to be the One unto our own lives. To share our gifts and our unique life journey with those around us.

And so, dear friend, I encourage you to step into your divine, authentic power and commit to being the One in 2021—this is your year to wake up, show up, acknowledge, investigate, affirm, allow, love, open, listen, give and receive all that is meant for you on this journey of 2021-ness.

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Contents 11 20 15 20

12 INTEGRATIVE HOSPITAL CARE

Medicine Embraces Holistic Modalities

15 HOUSE BLESSINGS for Clearing and Protecting Spaces

16 LOSE WEIGHT

WITHOUT DIETING

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How to Eat to Feel and Look Your Best

18 CENTURY OLD DIETARY PLAN REPURPOSED

How the Ketogenic Diet has Evolved

20 TERRY WAHLS

on Taking Control of Chronic Conditions

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22 STAYING FIT IN 2021

Workout Trends Bend to the Times

24 KEEP YOUR IMMUNE

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DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 7 business spotlight 8 global briefs 10 health briefs 15 inspiration 16 conscious eating

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Kick off the New Year Right with Free Health Consultation

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eborah A. Martinez, M.D., is thrilled to announce the addition of nutrition guidance and education as key components of her complementary therapy offerings. During the month of January, she is offering Natural Awakenings readers a free health evaluation and 15-minute phone or in-person consultation to discuss their health score.

“People are often shocked to learn there are over 900 health issues that can be attributed to nutritional deficiencies,” explains Martinez. “When I really understood this, I Deborah A. Martinez, M.D. knew I needed to incorporate nutrition as an integral way to help people with their health and wellness goals in a way that complements traditional medicine.”

As a result of aging, it is common for people to present with multiple health issues, Martinez explains. “When I reviewed the nutritional causes of disease, it was apparent that I could impact more than one health problem by addressing nutrition and combining it with other therapies,” she says. “The therapies I offer are systemic, meaning they impact and improve the whole body. Even more exciting is that these therapies are synergistic and improve health more effectively when used in combination with one another.”

Martinez invites those seeking to improve their health naturally to take her online health evaluation. “The survey generates an overall health score which allows me to formulate a nutritional plan and track progress,” she explains. “My passion is to help people regain control of their well-being and guide them toward feeling healthy and energetic again—2021 is the perfect time to get started!”

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January offer: Free online health evaluation survey and 15-minute consultation for Natural Awakenings readers. Email DrDebbie@CredibleComplementaryTherapy.com and in the subject write: Health Evaluation Survey-NA. You will receive access to the health evaluation survey and follow-up consultation details. Location: 2020 E. 29th Ave., Ste. 225. For more information, call 509-724-3946 or visit CredibleComplementaryTherapy.com. See ad, page 23.

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eiki practitioner, energy worker and Sanctuaree owner, Mama Ocean, is offering 90-minute Deluxe Soul Rejuvenation sessions for only $45 during the month of January.

In addition, every client who books in January receives a free energized gemstone gift.

“I feel as though I have spent my entire life on the hero’s journey,” shares Ocean. “Though the path has been arduous, my experiences growing, gaining wisdom and spiritual maturity have helped to unveil the healer within me. I am excited to share this gift with the world in service to others.”

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As a licensed holy fire Usui reiki practitioner, Ocean incorporates reiki, essential oils, gemstones, tarot & oracles into each session. “I invite you to pamper yourself or someone you care for with a magical ‘energy playdate,’ and experience the ultimate in relaxation and vibrational healing!”

New Year special: $45 for 90-minute appointment, plus free energized gemstone for January bookings (regularly $65). Gift certificates available. For more information or to book your appointment, call or text 509-475-2513. See Resource Guide listing, page 29.

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WELLthier Living Online Healing Resources at KnoWEwell.com

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magine a one-stop, online site for healing, health and well-being information, resources and screened providers in a caring, supportive environment.

KnoWEwell has launched a personalized, private and secure online community and marketplace to transform health care.

KnoWEwell’s mission is to proactively prevent harm, address chronic diseases and inspire and empower individuals to achieve WELLthier Living.

Driven by a series of healthcare challenges in her family that began more than a decade ago, founder and CEO Kimberly B. Whittle embarked on a journey to search for solutions. She immersed herself in research, attended conferences and joined several nonprofit provider organizations along the way. Using a multitude of Regenerative Whole Health (RWH) approaches—including natural, integrative and functional medicine, as well as lifestyle wellness practices—and collaborating with caring practitioners, Whittle created a personalized, integrated wellness approach to prevent and heal chronic conditions.

Motivated to share this transformative knowledge, she started KnoWEwell to help people easily connect with global healing approaches, therapies, providers and organizations that together can cultivate and regenerate humanity, other living species and our planet.

Whittle’s personal healing journey wasn’t easy, but she is determined to make the path easier for others. She also wants to acknowledge and thank the many health and well-being providers and professional organizations that assisted, guided and educated her in this process. Whittle designed KnoWEwell to serve as a role model for using business as a force for good, not

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just profits. In recognition of her innovative approach and leadership, Whittle was honored as one of Industry Era magazine’s 10 Best CEOs of 2020.

Research is proving the effectiveness of ancient healing therapies and confirming that our lifestyle can modify the way our DNA is expressed, pushing us toward or away from chronic diseases. Studies also reveal that there is about a 17-year lag between new scientific discoveries and their adoption into medical practice and patient care.

KnoWEwell is bridging that knowledge gap by creating a centralized online destination with the latest evidence-based research and connecting the dots between soil, food, lifestyle choices, people’s health and the health of the planet. KnoWEwell received the Top 50 Healthcare Compa-

nies award in 2019 from the International Forum for Advancements in Healthcare for its contributions to health care, industry impact and spirit of innovation.

The COVID-19 pandemic has sharpened the focus on chronic illnesses such as diabetes, obesity and respiratory diseases because they increase the risk of serious and deadly consequences of the virus. As an online platform, KnoWEwell provides a new community outlet for like-minded individuals to share their experiences, challenges and triumphs. It is empowering its members to navigate today’s RWH knowledge and resources, as well as find their best-matched, vetted providers to help prevent and address the root causes of their chronic diseases. Members can engage in immersive learning from thought-leading professional organizations and these trusted providers.

“Our DNA may be our ancestry, but it does not have to be our destiny. We are building a global healing community, rooted and united through love of humanity and our planet. We are sharing healing success stories to inspire hope, foster meaningful connections and ensure that mission-aligned organizations prosper,” says Whittle. “KnoWEwell brings an unparalleled depth of health and well-being benefits to individuals and families and the entire Regenerative Whole Health ecosystem. Together, WE inspire and empower WELLthier living—happy, healthy, abundant and purpose-filled living.”

Natural Awakenings is proud to be a collaborative partner with KnoWEwell. With gratitude for 27 years of sharing its mission, the magazine is pleased to provide its readers with the gift of a free, basic, annual KnoWEwell membership for individuals and providers. The new platform can be found at KnoWEwell.com.

To begin a WELLthier Living journey, see page 35, which includes free membership codes.

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Avoid Fluoride to Lower Risk of Behavioral Issues in Children

Intermittent Fasting Benefits Body and Pocketbook

by Sheryl Quesnel Improving health on the cheap is possible. Did you know that a properly implemented intermittent fasting lifestyle is not only inexpensive, but can actually save you money?

Most health conscience people have heard of intermittent fasting but may not be aware of the many documented benefits that extend beyond weight loss, including: • Improved brain health by making more brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).

• Better sleep.

• Reduced inflammation.

• Strengthened and regulated immune system.

• Increased metabolism.

• Naturally boosting the anti-aging “growth hormone.”

• Increased burning of stored body fat.

• A chance to relax the gut and heal the microbiome.

• Clearing old and damaged proteins, viruses, bacteria, molds and fungus from the body.

• Increased stem cell production when practiced over extended periods.

There’s much information on the internet about intermittent fasting and it can be confusing. Hiring a trained coach can be the difference between success and failure.

When introduced correctly, cravings leave, and the myriad of health benefits become noticeable.

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Fluoride is added to public water supplies to reduce tooth decay, but its effects on health are contentious enough that only 38 percent of Canadian and 3 percent of European public water supplies are fluoridated, compared to 74 percent in America. Its effects on neurodevelopment in children are a particular concern: a meta-analysis correlated high levels of fluoride in water with a sevenpoint drop in children’s IQ scores. Two new studies have linked fluoride exposure to ADHD and other behavioral issues in children.

Canadian researchers that collected urine samples and tap water information on 1,877 children between ages 6 and 17 found those that lived in areas with fluoridated water had 2.8 times the incidences of ADHD diagnoses, as well as increased symptoms of hyperactivity and inattention. The effect was most pronounced in teenagers, suggesting a cumulative effect over time, wrote the authors in the journal Environment International.

In a Chinese study published in the International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 325 children between ages 7 and 13 were studied, and higher levels of fluoride exposure were correlated with rises in behavioral issues, especially psycho-somatic symptoms.

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Vitamin D Important for Reducing Risk of Preeclampsia Something as simple as a mother’s vitamin D level can have a future impact on her children, a study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health shows.

Researchers examined 20 years of health data from 754 Boston-area mothers and their children and found that preeclampsia—abnormally high blood pressure during pregnancy—was linked to a higher systolic blood pressure in the children during their early and teen years. However, the effect was minimized or even eliminated among children exposed to higher levels of vitamin D in the womb, as measured by blood levels in the umbilical cord.

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In just the first month of the 2020 pandemic, the use of antianxiety medications increased by 34 percent among Americans, according to pharmaceutical surveys. Because select serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) in particular tend to lose their effectiveness over time, some sufferers may take heart in a new study in Current Clinical Pharmacology. Iranian researchers gave one gram of ashwagandha root extract (Withania somnifera) each day for six weeks to 22 patients with generalized anxiety disorder and a placebo to a second group of 18. People in both groups were also put on SSRIs. Anxiety scores for the ashwagandha group improved by week two and kept improving during the study, significantly outperforming the scores of the control group.

The extract was considered safe and free of side effects.

Schisandra chinensis, an ornamental, woody vine with pink leaves and bright red berries, has long been used as an adaptogen in China and Russia to lower stress, improve immunity and enhance energy. Korean researchers in a new study in Phytochemical Reviews report it may also be a boon for aging muscles. They tested 45 post-menopausal women that were given 1,000 milligrams of Schisandra chinensis or a placebo for 12 weeks. Compared to the control group, the Schisandra group had significantly increased quadriceps muscle strength and lower lactate levels, indicating greater endurance.

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Try Ginger Extract for Hay Fever For people suffering from the miseries of allergic rhinitis, better known as hay fever, ginger extract can be just as effective as the popular pharmaceutical product loratadine (Claritin), concludes a study from Thailand’s Thammasat University. Eighty hay fever patients were given either 500 milligrams of ginger extract or loratadine. After three and six weeks, the ginger group’s improvements in nasal symptoms and quality of life matched those of the loratadine group, but those taking ginger had fewer side effects such as drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness and constipation.

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Microscopic Compass

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Bacteria Powers Animal Magnetic Sense

Generosity Fosters Increased Longevity

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A new study published in the journal PNAS suggests that people that share more live longer because the act of giving and receiving increases well-being. The recipient benefits directly from the gift, while the giver benefits indirectly through emotional satisfaction. Co-authors Fanny Kluge and Tobias Vogt found a strong relationship between a society’s generosity and the average life expectancy of its members. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, in Rostock, Germany, conclude that people are living longer in societies where members support each other with resources.

Residents of African countries such as Senegal and South Africa share the lowest percentage of their lifetime income and have the highest mortality rate of the countries studied. Western European countries and Japan transfer more to the youngest and oldest, and their mortality rates are lower. Kluge notes that the relationship between generosity and lifetime income doesn’t depend on whether the benefits come from the state or from the wider community.

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A new paper in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B may explain why some animals, including birds, fish and lobsters, are able to sense the Earth’s magnetic fields. It allows sea turtles to return to the beach where they were born.

Researchers hypothesize that this ability comes from a symbiotic relationship with magnetotactic bacteria that are influenced by magnetic fields, including the Earth’s.

In support of this theory, Robert Fitak, assistant professor at the University of Central Florida Department of Biology and co-author of the paper, drew from one of the largest genetic databases of its kind, the Metagenomic Rapid Annotations using Subsystems Technology, to identify the presence of these magnetotactic bacteria in animal samples. The researchers are working to develop a genetic test to help with further study. They have not yet identified exactly where the bacteria live in the animals, although they theorize that it could be associated with nervous tissue like the eye or brain.

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An international team of coastal scientists from the United Kingdom, France, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. has disproved the theory that half the world’s beaches will become extinct over the course of the 21st century (see Tinyurl.com/SandyCoastlinesUnderThreat) in a paper published in Nature Climate Change. The team re-examined the data and methodology underpinning the original study and published their rebuttal in the same journal, after concluding that it is impossible to make such global and wide-reaching predictions with the data and numerical methods available today. The new report sees potential for beaches to migrate landward as sea level rises and shorelines retreat.

Beaches backed by hard coastal cliffs and structures such as seawalls are likely to experience “coastal squeeze”, resulting in decreased width, and eventually be submerged because they are unable to migrate, but those with space to move inland will retain their overall shape and form. As such, removal of coastline structures or beach nourishment may be the only methods to safeguard at-risk beaches.

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Smiling Makes for More Positive Thoughts

Techno-Threads Scientists at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology have developed a material that works like a luminescent solar concentrator for producing energy directly where needed that can even be applied to textiles.

Because people are constantly on the move and dependent on a power supply to recharge smartphones, tablets and laptops, the needed electricity will come from our clothing by means of the new polymer applied on textile fibers, jackets and T-shirts.

Based on amphiphilic polymer co-networks already available on the market in the form of silicone-hydrogel contact lenses, this new material is permeable to air and water vapor, as well as flexible and stable. The luminescent solar concentrators capture and transfer diffuse ambient light to a solar cell that converts it into electrical energy. By adding two different luminescent materials to the gel tissue, the solar concentrator becomes flexible, preventing the textile to which it is attached from becoming brittle or susceptible to cracking, or accumulating water vapor in the form of sweat.

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According to research from the University of South Australia published in Experimental Psychology, the act of smiling and moving facial muscles can trick our mind into taking a more positive attitude. The study evaluated a real smile as well as an artificial one induced when participants held a pen between their teeth, finding that in either case, this facial muscular activity alters our perception of facial and body expressions and generates more positive emotions.

The research found that the practice of forcefully smiling will stimulate the amygdala, the emotional center of the brain, which releases neurotransmitters to encourage an emotionally positive state. By inducing the brain into perceiving stimuli as happy, the mechanism could potentially be used to boost mental health.

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Integrative Hospital Care Medicine Embraces Holistic Modalities

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hirty years ago, hospital patients were treated for symptoms based on the Western medical model, and holistic modalities were excluded, largely due to a lack of reliable scientific studies. More recently, because of promising research, the traditional template is expanding. The Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine & Health encompasses 75 university health centers and health systems that offer integrative approaches—a remarkable seven-fold increase in 21 years. America’s top hospitals, including the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the Mayo Clinic, the Duke University Medical Center and the Yale New Haven Hospital, now offer therapies such as acupuncture, reiki, homeopathy, touch therapy, yoga, clinical aromatherapy and chiropractic.

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According to a report in Advances in Medical Education and Practice, nearly half of Americans receiving medical care use alternative medicine (although 80 percent don’t inform their doctors) and physicians agree on the importance of further research and training in such modalities.

A 2017 University of California survey published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that hospital patients of all ages were willing to pay out of pocket for healthier food, therapeutic massage and energy work.

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“Research has repeatedly shown that even with full medical access and optimal medical treatments, a population’s health improves by only about 15 to 20 percent. The rest comes from lifestyle, environment and

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the social and personal determinants of health. Even factors like emotional health, what you feel is your purpose in life and what motivates you to be healthy plays a role,” says physician Wayne Jonas, in Alexandria, Virginia, a clinical professor of family medicine at Georgetown University and former director of the World Health Organization Center for Traditional Medicine. As executive director of Samueli Integrative Health Programs, which aims to make integrative health regular and routine, Jonas emphasizes that patients become healthier and medical costs are reduced when they are engaged in the healing process.

For Jonas, the shift toward integrative health care has become most evident during the current opioid crisis and the search for non-pharmacological ap-

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A 2016 meta-analysis by Taipei Medical University published in the journal PLOS ONE concluded that certain applications of acupuncture reduce pain and opioid use on the first day after surgery. Acupuncture—an ancient modality based on the concept of energy meridians in the body—is also offered in many major hospitals to offset the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation.

Acupuncture treatments at the Mayo Clinic are given in a calming atmosphere of soft lighting and music, and performed by trained doctors, as well as licensed acupuncturists with a firm TCM foundation.

Integrative health care addresses the emotions that accompany a cancer diagnosis, and patients undergoing conventional treatment now have access to not only acupuncture but therapeutic massage, meditation, movement therapy, clinical aromatherapy, herbal applications, biofeedback and yoga. Millstine says of theMayo Clinic, “We have oncology-trained massage providers who are comfortable with what is and what isn’t safe after some-

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proaches like acupuncture and therapeutic massage therapy for pain management.

“The evidence body for many of these approaches has grown tremendously over just the past five years, and has shown a spotlight on what works and what doesn’t.

These approaches are now recommended in national guidelines as mainstream for chronic pain.”

Denise Millstine, integrative physician and internal medicine specialist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, concurs: “The opiate crisis is an example of the need to broaden our clinical toolbox to incorporate care strategies that are less risky. I believe this change has been multifactorial, based on patient demand and more awareness of the importance of lifestyle management.”

Patient demand is also fueled by a desire to avoid medication side effects. In 1998, the Journal of the American Medical Association reported that 106,000 hospital deaths take place each year from adverse reactions to prescription drugs. With more than half of Americans already taking a pharmaceutical drug, and three being the average, adverse side effects can easily mount in a hospital setting.

For Millstine, integrative medicine offers many solutions. “We might recommend the best medication or provide cutting-edge therapies, but without considering stress management, resilience, movement and what people ingest, it’s hard to

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one has had a cancer diagnosis and/or treatment.”

Jonas highlights that when given under the supervision of a doctor and with conventional cancer care, complementary therapies may help people to manage cancer symptoms, boost overall well-being, better handle side effects of treatment and reduce the risk of cancer recurrence. “Integrative cancer care can help by activating one’s ability to heal and feel better physically and emotionally,” he says. “Lectures on nutrition, yoga classes and support groups for cancer patients are now common.”

The Urban Zen Integrative Therapy Program, launched

by American fashion designer Donna Karan in 2009 after her husband died from cancer, partners with heavy hitters such as the American Cancer Society and the Beth Israel Medical Center, in New York City. In many hospital settings, Urban Zen is creating “Zen dens”, calming nooks where staff can discuss cases with colleagues, take a break for self-care or talk to their patients in a nurturing environment. Urban Zen’s dedication to healthcare integration is international and promotes therapeutic applications of reiki, essential oil therapy, nutrition and other contemplative care.

“Alternative therapies are no longer considered ‘alternative’ when conventional medicine adopts them—for example, using calcium and vitamin D supplements, which are a standard consideration,” says Millstine. “With high-deductible plans, many patients are accustomed to paying out of pocket for care, thus making payment for alternative providers possibly more palatable.”

Reiki, a Japanese form of energy medicine once considered alternative, is now offered at major hospitals like Yale New Haven, where it’s given free of charge to cancer patients. Many hospitals are also offering classes in energy work to families of patients, hospital staff and the community.

“A medical doctor introduced me to the practice when my grandmother was diagnosed with lung cancer,” says Denise Baron, a Philadelphia-based reiki practitioner who works with referrals from clients and wellness professionals. “A hospital does not hire me directly, but the staff know I am available. I’ve worked on

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patients post-surgery, during and after births, people with cancer and people in hospice. I would say 96 percent of clients walk away with a deep experience of peace, harmony and lower stress levels.” Most recently, she has seen an increase in nurses asking for support during stressful times, with many wanting to learn how to practice reiki themselves.

According to a 2017 study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, reiki is more effective than a placebo and activates the parasympathetic nervous system via the vagus nerve. Results include lower blood pressure and less anxiety and depression. Other research shows that the modality also reduces nausea, improves appetite and lessens fatigue.

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Collaborating with physicians and holistic practitioners, nurses play a key role in integrative hospital care. “We all work together to facilitate the client towards a higher level of well-being. Each profession brings something to the table,” says Margaret Erickson, in Cedar Park, Texas, CEO of the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation.

The nurse’s role in a patient’s healing journey is an intimate one, and holistic nurses ensure that the whole patient is tended to. “The roots of holistic nursing, grounded in holism, were verbalized over 150 years ago by Florence Nightingale,” says Erickson. “She believed in the mindbody-spirit-emotion connections and that all aspects need to be nurtured in order for people to heal.”

Due to increased demand, more nursing schools are creating educational programs grounded in holistic philosophy, she says. “What makes a nurse holistic is not the skills or alternative therapies she/he/they do, but rather how they show up in their interactions with others. They value and recognize that they are gifted with sharing a person’s most vulnerable moments, and that this shared space is sacred.”

Some holistic nurses may use healing therapies such as guided imagery, aromatherapy, energy work, bodywork, deep breathing, mindfulness and meditation to help both their clients and other healthcare providers.

Those in the field of integrative medicine agree that the future of medicine is now. “People are becoming more selfaware and taking responsibility for their health and life. Consciousness is growing [by] leaps and bounds,” says Baron.

Jonas, drawing on 40 years of experience, agrees. “By working as partners with our patients to help find the care that works for them, we can help them achieve better health and quality of life.”

Marlaina Donato is the author of several books and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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HOUSE BLESSINGS for Clearing and Protecting Spaces

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by Marlaina Donato

oving into a house, office or any new space prompts us to envision bright days ahead filled with hope and joy. Perhaps this is why, from first-century Christians praying to dissuade evil influences to the Mayans smudging herbs to welcome positive energy, the act of blessing a house is such a time-honored tradition.

Whether held in private or with a group of kindred souls, with or without religious elements, blessing a new dwelling takes the concept of housewarming to a sacred level. A house blessing can temper the hair-pulling stresses of a move and be a wonderful way to restore harmony after life gives us a jolt, be it a job loss, a broken relationship, a loved one’s passing or an illness.

Simple gestures of intention, sprinkled with some beauty, enable us to claim our space and sow a new beginning.

Arranging seasonal blooms in jeweltoned vases, scattering fresh rose petals over the threshold or misting the air with ethereal scents consecrates what might otherwise seem mundane. Singing a favorite song, whispering a spontaneous prayer or reciting a Buddhist chant during the flurry of unpacking invites calm and attracts benevolent influences. Pungent smudges of

dried, white sage, sweetgrass, pine or lilac flowers help dissolve unpleasant memories and energetic imprints from the past.

Honoring the four elements of earth, air, fire and water can create balance and celebrate ancient customs. Adding one or more essential oils to a spray bottle filled with distilled water or culinary rose water is an easy way to mist the air and the space inside drawers, closets and cupboards before filling or refilling them. Hanging fresh evergreens, leafy branches or tufts of blossoms over doorways evokes what 10th-century mystic and healer Hildegard of Bingen called veriditas—the greening energy of the Earth. Employing a crystal or Tibetan singing bowl, beating a shamanic drum or playing an instrument in select rooms can charge the atmosphere with fiery hope. Opening windows, even briefly during cooler seasons, invites in the fresh air of possibility.

Stepping into a new life—or revitalizing an existing one—is one of the most beautiful acts of caring for soul and self. Blessing our spaces is also an expression of gratitude, something that can make any life wonderful.

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

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Lose Weight Without Dieting How to Eat to Feel and Look Your Best

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ne of the top New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight, and to that end, millions of Americans go on a diet each year. As we look to reset after holiday indulgences, nutrition experts say it’s a great time to cultivate healthy, longterm eating habits rather than unsustainable diets that lead us in circles.

“A ‘live it’ is better than a diet: small, manageable changes you can live with over time,” says Lisa Mallonee, a registered dietician and professor at the Texas A&M College of Dentistry, in Dallas. “People get focused on losing 15 pounds, but once they get to the finish line, they don’t have a plan for after and 16

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often end up regaining the weight.”

While navigating the labyrinth of nutrition information can be tough, eating better is actually simple, says David Katz, M.D., founder of both the YaleGriffin Prevention Research Center and the nonprofit True Health Initiative, and co-author of How to Eat: All Your Food and Diet Questions Answered. “There are two general shifts to make: first, to less processed foods, and second, to more plant-based foods,” says Katz.

In making such shifts, Mallonee suggests applying the 80/20 rule to food. “If 80 percent of the time you are making healthy choices, and the other 20 percent of the

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time you allow splurges, you’re less likely to feel deprived and revert to old ways.”

Katz agrees that small shifts are more likely to stick, in part because of our adaptable palates. “If you commit to improving your diet little by little, you will find that taste buds are adaptable fellas that will learn to love the foods they are with. For example, try something as simple as switching from regular soda to diet to seltzer to water over time.”

The good news for dieters with questions, suggests Katz, is there is no one superior diet. “You can have a highquality diet whether you are flexitarian, pescatarian or vegetarian, low-carb or high-carb,” he says.

For Jill Weisenberger, a registered dietitian nutritionist, in Yorktown, Virginia, and author of The Overworked Person’s Guide to Better Nutrition, a healthy diet comes down to three meals a day, each with a good source of protein and fiber. “When losing weight, it’s especially important to eat enough protein so you don’t lose muscle mass with the fat,” she says, suggesting a target of 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day, achieved through a diverse diet that focuses on fruits, vegetables and legumes.

Katz, Mallonee and Weisenberger all caution against a diet like keto that restricts many nourishing foods only because they contain carbs. “There is no evidence of long-term safety or benefit of keto,” says Katz. “A truly keto diet cuts out a lot of highly nutritious foods like fruit, grains and beans, all associated with better health and longer life. I think a diet excluding these foods would be a colossal mistake.”

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“Belly fat is a concern for co-morbidities like pre-diabetes, diabetes, increased blood pressure and even sleep apnea,” says Mallonee, stating that women should aim for a waist circumference of less than 35 inches and men of less than 40.

Katz advises that the effects of abdominal fat can vary. “Certain ethnicities are extremely vulnerable to excess weight around the middle, which can result in insulin resistance and metabolic mayhem. However, many people can gain considerable amounts of weight and show no metabolic effects,” he says, suggesting that a comprehensive health checkup can clear up any doubts.

Physiologically, it is hard to keep weight off, says Weisenberger, but people should not get discouraged if they fall short of their goals. “If you are overweight, you will get an enormous boost from the first 5 to 10 percent of weight loss—it’s much more important than that last 5 to 10 percent.”

While weight loss is an exercise in delayed gratification, the power of high-quality food is immediate, advises Katz. “You can improve the quality of your immune response with a single meal. It’s the gift that keeps on giving, too, as those positive health benefits accumulate over time.”

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Century Old Dietary Plan Repurposed

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he ketogenic diet has been in use now for 100 years. It was first proposed in 1921, before the development of anti-seizure medications, as a therapy for childhood epilepsy, according to Dr. Masood and colleagues in their review, Ketogenic Diet. After the introduction of pharmaceuticals, the ketogenic diet was used for the treatment of drug resistant pediatric seizure disorders. More recently, this high fat, low carbohydrate dietary plan has been repurposed as an option for weight loss.

The weight reduction benefit comes from creating a state of “nutritional ketosis” in the body. Nutritional ketosis occurs when a diet is consumed that is high in fat, moderate to low in protein, and low in carbohydrates. Fat breaks down in the setting of

low carbohydrate availability.

Ketone bodies are the by-products of fat breakdown. The cells of the body are forced to derive their nutrition and energy from ketone bodies when glucose from carbohydrates is not available.

The ketogenic diet, therefore, retrains the cells of the body to use fat (ketone bodies) instead of carbohydrates (glucose) for their metabolic energy.

Typically, in a ketogenic diet, 70 to 80 percent of the calories come from “healthy fat,” 20 percent from protein, and 5 to 10 percent from carbohydrates. Protein is kept low because eating too much protein can prevent ketosis.

The amino acids in protein are converted to glucose. The increase in blood glucose stops body fat breakdown and therefore ketone body production.

The ketogenic diet does include

enough protein to preserve lean body mass—including muscle—while allowing nutritional ketosis to occur.

Generally, ketosis occurs after two to four days of initiating a ketogenic diet, however, this is is highly individualized.

Doctors Blair O’Neill and Paolo Raggi in their published debate, The Ketogenic diet: Pros and Cons, discuss research supporting both positions. Most critics cite: difficult sustainability, nutritional deficiencies, increased LDL (bad cholesterol) and lack of information regarding longterm outcomes. Proponents highlight significant weight reduction, return of blood tests toward normal (HDL [good cholesterol], glucose and A1C), decreased insulin resistance, and decreased hunger and cravings.

A well-formulated ketogenic dietary program addresses these concerns while providing the diet’s benefits. All of the below measures will contribute to the safety and benefits a ketogenic diet has to offer.

• The program should feature a well-defined food plan for easy incorporation into one’s lifestyle.

• A system for self-monitoring of the nutritional ketosis state should be part of the approach.

• Inclusion of high-quality supplements including vitamins and minerals, essential fatty acids, as well as calcium and magnesium should be required to avoid any potential nutrient deficiencies inherent in food sources.

Nutritional supplements also safeguard against aggravation or precipitation of nutritionally related health problems.

• A support system to enhance implementation and commitment should be available.

• Collaboration with an individual’s primary healthcare provider should be encouraged for monitoring of relevant blood work if indicated.

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Terry Wahls on Taking Control of Chronic Conditions

by Sandra Yeyati

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wenty years ago, University of Iowa Clinical Professor of Medicine Terry Wahls was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Conventional treatments didn’t work, and her health deteriorated to the point where she was wheelchair-bound and facing a progressively grim future. Through rigorous scientific study and clinical trials, she developed a groundbreaking diet and lifestyle protocol that allows people to take control of their health, reversing many chronic disease states, including her own.

She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Au-

toimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles, as well as an accompanying cookbook, The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life.

What is your personal journey with multiple sclerosis?

In 2000, I had problems walking, which led to the MS diagnosis. After consulting the best doctors and taking the newest drugs, I went downhill anyway. At my lowest point, already in a tilt-recline wheelchair, I realized that conventional medicine wasn’t going to stop my decline into a bedridden, possibly demented state with intractable face pain due to trigeminal neuralgia.

My physicians introduced me to the work of Loren Cordain, who developed the paleo diet, so after 20 years of being a vegetarian, I went back to eating meat; gave up grains, legumes and dairy.

I also studied the basic science for animal models of multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and ALS, and decided that mitochondria—the organelles that generate the energy that cells use to run the chemistry of life—were leading to my early loss of myelin and brain cells. I also discovered The Institute for Functional Medicine and took their course in neuroprotection.

Based on the science, I devised a supplement program to support my mitochondria. My decline slowed.

Then came my “Aha!” moment: What if I redesigned my paleo diet, combining ancestral health with functional medicine principles, relying less on supplements and more on food to support my mitochondria? I did that, and my pain, brain fog and fatigue resolved. I began to get stronger, started walking. In three months, I was able to go for a bike ride with my family around the block for the first time in six years. It felt miraculous.

It changed the way I think about disease and how I practice medicine. I now talk to patients about diet, lifestyle, exercise, toxics exposures and stress management, and I’m able to stabilize, reverse and greatly improve their blood pressure, blood sugar, pain and chronic diseases that I was struggling to manage using the latest drugs.

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People who maintain a sense of control have more robust immune function and are generally healthier. Many of my patients say that their diagnosis ended up being a tremendous gift because it allowed them to take stock of their lives and understand their priorities. That’s true for me. If I eat gluten, dairy or eggs, or I’m exposed to too much stress or toxins, my trigeminal neuralgia will turn on and I’ll have horrific facial pain, but I consider it to be a tremendous gift, because that’s my barometer for the inflammation levels in my brain, which reminds me to look at my triggers and recommit to my self-care. We teach patients how to track their biosensors.

Are you cured of MS? No. I still have the genetic vulnerability and lesions in my spinal cord, and will always be sensitive to gluten, dairy and eggs. If I become severely stressed or don’t sleep, I’ll probably have a problem again.

I caution all of my patients: If you go back to your previous diet and lifestyle, your disease states will return.

Isn’t it easier to just take a prescription drug for symptoms?

It’s a smaller level of effort, but they’re not cures, either. The underlying disease state progresses, so people typically need higher doses of their medications. They also develop co-morbid diagnoses that require new medications. Conventional medicine is effective for some symptom improvements, but it has never been evaluated for improving global health, whereas studies have shown that improving diet quality and incorporating exercise and meditation will improve multiple chemical pathways in the body, gene expression and your microbiome, and dramatically improve health outcomes across many disease states.

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The Autoimmune Process

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ou don’t just catch an Autoimmune Disease (AID). AID develops through the Autoimmune Process (AIP) and that can take many years. When tissues are damaged by toxins, the immune system creates antibodies to get rid of the damage. This is an autoimmune reaction, which is the body’s way of cleaning up cellular debris to allow new healthy tissues to develop.

Every disease and condition begins with an AIP, but the AIP is an initial phase; not the disease itself. That begets the question, “What causes an AIP?”

Every AID has increased gut permeability, increased inflammation, and increased activity of toxins which may include harmful yeast, bacteria, viruses, parasites, heavy metals and more. Toxins cause tissue damage in the body that must be cleaned up by an autoimmune reaction, the AIP. An ongoing exposure to toxins can overwhelm the autoimmune reaction. The resulting excessive tissue damage can allow harmful particles into the circulatory system, instead of the lymph system. The dead cell debris can contain cell nucleus material called DNA and RNA that came from the original damaged cells. All tissues in the body have DNA and RNA blueprints for reproduction.

The AIP produces auto antibodies to attack the debris, but the body’s healthy cells may also be attacked due to matching DNA and RNA. This is most likely when debris is found circulating in the bloodstream. Worse yet, the debris can infiltrate non-matching tissues and cause an AIP in totally unrelated tissues. The longer the toxic overload is tolerated, the more likely that healthy tissues will be attacked, until a full-blown AID can be diagnosed by the allopathic community (drug and surgery model).

DID YOU KNOW? The most common toxins associated with autoimmune disease are found in foods. A 2017 University of Washington study estimated 640,000 dietinduced deaths in the U.S. in one year. This dwarfs the death toll from COVID-19 in the U.S. and is something we can control.

Almost always we have the opportunity to deal with the AIP before it becomes an AID. The way to do that is by searching for the root cause. Once the root cause is found, we then use holistic therapies to rebuild and rebalance the body. The process can use supplements to distract the immune system from attacking healthy tissues, eliminate the toxins, and heal the gut. This can all be done before an AIP progresses to a diagnosable AID.

Being proactive can save a lot of time, pain, heartache and money. A holistic practitioner can help you accomplish this.

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Staying Fit in 2021 Workout Trends Bend to the Times

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or 2021, fitness will be more about better health and inner peace rather than weight loss. Gyms and studios will be on the top of their game adhering to hygiene standards and offering safer environments with smaller class capacity and vitamin D-enhanced outdoor sessions. From remote coaching to cost-effective wellness apps, the workout will get a fresh makeover.

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what each client has at their home or home gym,” says Hollywood, California, fitness trainer Ridge Davis. “Results have been going through the roof because my clients are more likely to dive into healthy routines and meal plans with my daily guidance.”

For those that cannot find local, inperson fitness provisions, subscriptions to streaming-fitness websites like DailyBurn. com and OnePeloton.com provide plenty of guides to workouts from yoga to musclebuilding.

Health apps can tailor individual wellness strategies for the new year. “Fitness and health apps are becoming more popular, and trainers are able to interact with clients all over the world. If you are like me, you need accountability if you cannot meet

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your trainer directly,” says Dominic Kennedy, a personal trainer in Los Angeles and creator of the newly launched fitness and nutrition app Dominic Effect. “Nutrition is also going to be key now more than ever.

Apps will help keep you in check and on track with your food and goals, helping to set up monthly meal plans, as well as recipe suggestions.”

Wearable tech in the form of watches and smart clothing will be another hit in 2021, providing accurate readings on calories burned, number of daily steps and even heart rate and blood pressure.

Virtual Variety, No Pressure Having the option to work out at home might motivate more people to begin a fitness routine without the pressure of comparing with others. Sampling classes online can help them find what they like before they sign up at their local gym or studio. “Virtual fitness classes provide an opportunity for people to test out different instructors at different times all around the country and even the world,” says Paris Alexandra, co-founder of the BK Yoga Club, in New York City. “People are now realiz-

ing the things we can control is our breath and our bodies. Because of this, there’s an appreciation of our capacity, challenging ourselves to try something new.”

Even with gym cutbacks, there is a silver lining. “One of my private weightloss clients has loved our FaceTime workouts so much that she swears she will never go back to in-person training with a coach,” says Chicago-based Stephanie Mansour, host of the weekly national PBS show Step it Up With Steph.

“Even on vacation or while traveling, people can still get in their workout because everything is virtual. Trainers also win because they can still do their job, but at a distance.”

Me-time with a private virtual coach will offer a tailored regimen for those that prefer a one-on-one experience. Mansour muses, “Private fitness and health coaching sessions will be the hottest trend in 2021. By now, many people’s excitement toward their ‘pandemic workout’ is waning, and they’ll be looking for a totally customized approach to kickstart their motivation and goals.”

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Allies for Body and Mind Davis predicts there’ll be greater appreciation for stress-recovery tools such as massage guns for percussive self-treatments, foam rollers to release muscle tightness and stretching apps, noting, “There’s so much noise, uncertainty and anxiety that has come with this pandemic; on-demand meditation classes will be huge.”

Mansour concurs, “Focusing on finding inner peace, meditating and positive programming are all huge trends that have emerged due to COVID. By getting your head in the game, you’re 75 percent of the way to your goal.”

Mostly, 2021 will be a year for selfcare. “I think growth mindset is everything right now,” says Kennedy. “We need to fill our minds with positive affirmations, thoughts or whatever it is that makes you light up inside.”

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

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Keep your Immune System in Flow with Positivity this Winter

by Dawn-Marie Hancock

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ello winter! Tis the season filled with chilly temperatures, cold winds, wet weather, and millions of snowflakes. During this time, it is vital that we keep our immune system strong and healthy. Maintaining a healthy immune system is multi-faceted and includes many tools such as sleep, nutrition, supplementation, exercise, hydration, meditation and holistic and western based professional assistance when necessary.

Like a snowflake, we each have our own unique thoughts, beliefs, physical bodies, lifestyles, stresses, demands and responsibilities. We are a beautiful combination of cells that merge, grow and change together. Like snowflakes, our bodies are made up of at least 70 percent water. Every cell comes together to create intricate connections and pathways providing nourishment, protection, detoxification, communication and thought. Scientists report that 60 percent of the water in our bodies are in the cells and roughly 1/3 of 24

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the rest of the water surrounds the cells.

The top four organs containing 80 percent or more water are the brain, kidneys, heart and lungs.

The immune system requires an adequate amount of water to effectively and efficiently complete all body functions. Let’s take a moment to consider not only the quantity but quality of water we consume. Clear, clean and unblocked water cells have the most success traveling within our bodies while providing our tissues with the maximum benefits of hydration. This emphasizes the importance of drinking clean water, but is there another way to provide ourselves with clean water?

The late Dr. Masaru Emoto, renowned best-selling book author and water scientist, believed there is. He began studying and photographing the changes of water when exposed to different emotional stimuli. His work demonstrated significant changes to the structure of water crystals.

Emoto’s water samples were exposed to

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different vibration stimuli such as music, words and thought, and then frozen and photographed. Repetition of his work revealed that responses to variations of vibration produced clearly defined patterns ranging from clear and bright to broken and cloudy. Emoto concluded the patterns demonstrated that water had a “memory” – the ability to carry molecules of information from its physical experiences.

Dr. Darren Weissman, well-known holistic physician and author further demonstrated this work by photographing blood cells before and after addressing emotional beliefs when treating medical conditions. Prior to the healing process, the photographs depicted clumped and tangled groups of blood cells, resulting in limited flow. Weissman pioneered a treatment using specific thought processes to influence the impact of vibration exposed to the cells to facilitate healing. Following the healing process, pictures revealed individualized and open patterns of cells together.

Understanding the impact we have on our bodies with our thoughts, actions and words can create a powerful tool for achieving optimal strength within our immune system. If we are exposing the water in our bodies to repetitive stressors or negative responses, (low vibration stimuli such as fear and anger), then we are potentially creating blockages within our systems. On the flip side, exposure to high vibrations impacts our cells to be more open and fluid allowing for cellular function to succeed. When we can remove or reduce the stressors on our system— whether physical or mental—our bodies are able to increase strength, efficiency and balance for a healthier life.

So, the next time you stop and give yourself the gift of self-care, remember your superpower—positivity. Visualize the clear flowing pattern of water—your personal “snowflake” —and know that you are supporting your immune system.

Dawn-Marie Hancock 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, call 208-389-8234 or visit HealingHeartsTogether.org. See Resource Guide listing, page 24.

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featuredevent SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 New Life Retreat with Virginia Ellen – Jan 9-13 Join modern day mystic, energy healer, teacher and author, Virginia Ellen, for her life-changing retreat as she shares channeled teachings from Jesus, Mary Magdalene, Mother Mary and Joseph. Limited to 10.

Coeur d’Alene, ID. Register before Dec 20 for discount. Call 208-786-2906 or visit LostScienceOfMiracles

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 Usui/Holy Fire III Reiki I and II Certificate Training – Jan 9-10. 9am-5pm. This beginning certification is one of the most thorough and comprehensive available. Includes Reiki I and II and is a combination of western and Japanese styles. Tuition: $410 contact for early registration discounts. A Spiritual Touch, 923 E Sherman Ave, CdA, ID. Register: 208-691-8865.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 Usui/Holy Fire III Reiki I and II Certificate Training in Spokane Valley – Jan 16-17. 9am-5pm.

See Jan 9 listing. Tuition: $410 contact for early registration discounts. A Spiritual Touch Healing Boutique, 9803 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley.

Register: 509-475-4529.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 Transformational Speaker Series: Are You Spiritually Reliable? Part Two – 10am. See Dec 27 listing. Join Unity Spiritual Center for part two of Richard Seaman’s Spiritual Reliability: Learning to Become God’s Employee Sunday message.

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

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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.

Unity Spiritual Center Live-Stream Service – 10am; Transforming lives and inspiring people to make a positive difference in the world. Join us on Facebook live. Facebook.com/ UnitySpiritualCenterSpokane. UnitySpokane.org.

Thursday Tea, Talk & Things – 6:30-8pm. 4th Thurs. Ladies, let’s take some time each month to drink tea, talk about important topics, and learn from each other. $10. A Spiritual Touch Healing Boutique. 9803 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley.

Facebook.com/ASTHealingBoutique.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

monday 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.

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.

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 Recovery Dharma Meeting – 6-7pm. 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 – 1-2pm. See Monday listing. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane.

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

Wellness Wednesdays – 7-8pm. 2nd and 4th Wed. Join Infused Plant Based Wellness for their monthly education classes covering a variety of important health topics. Classes include a hot herbal tea and Infused Knowledge info card and coupon. $12. 413 W Hastings Rd, Spokane. RSVP: 509-863-9027.

Infused-Wellness.com.

thursday 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.

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

Oracle Vibrationz – 6:30-8pm. 1st Thurs. Are you a card reader or interested in reading oracle cards?

This is your place to have fun with the Oracle. By donation. A Spiritual Touch Healing Boutique. 9803 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley. Facebook.com/ ASTHealingBoutique.

Monthly Reiki Share – 6:30-8pm. 2nd Thurs.

Come and relax as Holy Fire Reiki surrounds you in love. For everyone interested or practicing reiki. By donation. A Spiritual Touch Healing Boutique. 9803 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley.

208-691-8865 or 509- 475-4529. Facebook.com/ ASTHealingBoutique.

Sound Vibrationz – 6:30-8pm. 3rd Thurs. Bathe in the loving sounds of singing bowls. $15. A Spiritual Touch Healing Boutique. 9803 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley. 208-691-8865 or 509- 475-4529.

Facebook.com/ASTHealingBoutique.

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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.

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.

saturday Mystic Mentoring – 2:30-3:30pm. 2nd Sat. A safe space to talk about your gifts and be mentored by one another. By donation. A Spiritual Touch Healing Boutique. 9803 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley.

Facebook.com/ASTHealingBoutique.

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ANIMALS, PETS AND HUMANS – HOLISTIC REMEDIES CRITTER APOTHECARY

Inside Only Local Farmers Market 464138 U.S. Hwy. 95, Sagle, ID 208-265-2277 OnlyLocal.Farm/CritterApothecary Offering the finest in organic and herbal remedies, the Critter Apothecary caters to the health of both twoand four-legged creatures and is the exclusive regional dealer for Dr. Paul’s Lab products. Open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm. See ad, page 3.

AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS JULIE GEORGE, ND

Rivercreek Wellness 521 N Argonne Rd, Ste B105 Spokane Valley • 509-919-1385 RivercreekWellness.com Dr. Julie George helps patients restore their health by utilizing naturopathic and environmental medicine protocols. She provides advanced testing, detoxification, supplementation, nutritional/ botanical treatments, and lifestyle education. See ad, page 11.

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 9.

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 13.

BODY WORK MYOFASCIAL RELEASE & LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE 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.

NAKED SCIENCE CBD

Timothy Hedrick & Tracy Sirrine Spokane • 833-333-7335 NakedScienceCBD.com Made in Spokane!

Naked Science creates CBDinfused skin care products and tinctures utilizing high-quality natural ingredients. Every batch is lab tested to ensure CBD potency, no pesticides or heavy metals. Available at Super One Foods and Rosauers on 29th, Huckleberry’s, Piece of Mind, Northwest Heads and online!

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 11.

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 23.

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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.

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 physical and spiritual balance. Call for Letemotional, us help you with your a free consultation.

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CRYSTALS, GIFTS & MORE A SPIRITUAL TOUCH HEALING BOUTIQUE 9803 E Sprague Ave Spokane Valley • 509-475-4529 Facebook.com/ASTHealingBoutique

Come and find your Zen through crystals, art from local artists, jewelry, oracle cards, singing bowls, clothing and more. Local healers offer Reiki and other light work by appt and walk-ins. Open WedSun, noon to 6 pm and by appointment.

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 23.

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! See ad, page 20.

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RIVERCREEK WELLNESS IMPROVE GUT HEALTH

521 NWEIGHT Argonne Rd, Ste B105 LOSE DECREASE Valley CHRONIC• PAIN Spokane 509-919-1385 IMPROVE HEALTH RivercreekWellness.com FIR sauna is an affordable treatment for chronic fatigue, chronic pain, depression, detoxification, high blood pressure, skin conditions, weight loss and more. The FIR Sauna at Rivercreek Wellness is non-toxic, low EMF, and made of nonallergenic wood. See ad, page 11.

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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.

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HEALTH, WELLNESS & NUTRITION INFUSED PLANT BASED WELLNESS

413 W Hastings Rd Spokane • 509-863-9027 Infused-Wellness.com

Infused Wellness believes your body’s ability to heal is greater than anyone has permitted you to believe.

They are a multifaceted health and wellness boutique offering organic herbs, teas, health products, support and education to help customers achieve optimal health. Visit website for upcoming classes! See ad, page 13.

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

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 14.

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. Louise DeFelice 4703 N Maple St Spokane • 509-850-0918 DeFeliceDentistry.com

At DeFelice Dentistry, the mission is to provide state-of-the-art 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 17.

INTUITIVE COUNSELING SPIRITUAL INTUITIVE COUNSELING

Linda Christine 509-496-8138 LindaChristine@LindaChristineStudios.com Facebook.com/ search Linda Christine Studios Linda Christine is an accomplished therapeutic professional and clinical hypnotherapist who has spent more than 25 years working with human behaviors and addictions. Skilled in both group and private counseling, she relies heavily on her gifted awareness and follows Divine Guidance. Call to make your appointment today!

MASSAGE THERAPY SMART THERAPY

9708 N Nevada St, Ste 205 Spokane • 509-466-0226 SmartTherapyGroup.net Massage can alleviate pain, increase flexibility, improve immune function, decrease depression and anxiety, 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.

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

Unakite – This stone that is said to demand that we do what is best of our bodies – it is often associated with exercise! Come check out our January clearance sale. See ad, page 2.

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Rivercreek IMPROVE GUTWellness HEALTH 521 NWEIGHT Argonne Rd, Ste B105 LOSE DECREASE Valley CHRONIC• PAIN Spokane 509-919-1385 IMPROVE HEALTH RivercreekWellness.com

The naturopathic doctors at Rivercreek Wellness work with chronic conditions while giving hope to the patient. They focus on autoimmune disorders, chronic symptoms, mental health conditions, and holistic addiction education. See ad, page 19.

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FLOURISH PHYSICAL THERAPY & WELLNESS

The Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) is an international trade organization for holistically-minded 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!

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.

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

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 14.

PAIN FREE & ACTIVE TREVOR GEORGE, ND

Rivercreek Wellness 521 N Argonne Rd, Ste B105 Spokane Valley • 509-919-1385 RivercreekWellness.com Are you having knee pain but fear surgery? Proliferative therapy is a non-surgical treatment for musculoskeletal conditions.

Joint pain, arthritis, sprains, strains, overuse injury, degeneration and/or inability to heal after surgery. Contact us to learn more. See ad, page 11.

Dr. Sarah Hayward 3418 S. Grand Blvd Spokane • 509-385-2823 FlourishPhysicalTherapyAndWellness.com

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 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.

REIKI & ENERGY WORK THE SANCTUAREE

Mama Ocean Spokane • 509-475-2513 Instagram.com/TheSanctuaree Energy playdates for the soul!

Sessions include a combination of reiki, sound healing, essential oils, gemstones and more… Relax, renew and reset your mind, body and spirit. January Special: 90-minute Deluxe Soul Rejuvenation session for only $45. Text/call to make your divine appointment today! Gift certificates available.

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

SHAMANIC HEALING & SOUL RETRIEVAL LIFE SPRING AWAKENING

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. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member.

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

Unity offers practical, spiritual teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. If you are looking for a transformative, spiritual home and want to build a better life and world, please join us. We are an open and affirming community. Everyone is welcome. See ad, page 31.

WEIGHT LOSS & WELLNESS GAIN SOUL AWAKENING SOUL BASED LIFE

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!

SPECIALTY COFFEE DEFIANT COFFEE

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

PROCESS TO WELLNESS Sheryl Quesnel 208-267-1990

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.

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