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The Beautiful Sound of an Unfinished Symphony INLAND NORTHWEST

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ikipedia defines an ‘unfinished symphony’ as ‘a

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fact necessary and perfect as is.’

When I’m not paying attention or fully conscious of the

wonder that is my life, bumps and all, I can easily feel incomplete, unfinished or out-oftune. And I know I’m not alone. We all feel like unfinished symphonies at times, and the truth is, we are. And that’s okay. If we weren’t, we’d be dead. The fact that we are still here means there is more unfinished fragments to listen to, discover, experience, fail at, succeed at, complete or ignore. Whatever it is we’re being in this moment and in this life, we’re not done. As a matter of fact, those unfinished parts that frustrate us the most might just be guiding us toward the completion of a repeated cycle, offering us a new way forward. Just throwing that out there!

Spring has definitely sprung in this month’s issue of Natural Awakenings—even if

the weather disagrees! We have 14 feel-good news briefs that cover so many local happenings, such as wonderful workshops, new products and services, an artisan bakery, health and wellness fairs (there are a ton), a new gong avatar class, a vegan farm sanctuary, our second holistic networking meeting, and a mass meditation gathering (so cool) — all right here in our region! In addition, you will find out all you need to know about upgrading your nutritional load and how to heal from genetically-modified foods.

Good times, indeed.

Dear friends — May you continue to find beauty in all your ‘unfinishedness’

knowing there is still work to be done on your magnum opus—your beautiful, messy, unfinished life.

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Self-empowerment Workshop Imagines A New You

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eirdre Catlin, owner of Imagine Creations and transformational consultant, is offering a powerful two-day self-empowerment workshop April 13 and 14 in Spokane.

“This workshop is designed for anyone who feels enslaved by the pain, traumas, tragedies, hurts, losses, betrayals and experiDeirdre Catlin ences of life, and yet is motivated to fearlessly move beyond this pain to live out their most authentic life,” says Catlin. “When you’re able to reconnect with your inner strength and courage, you can be set free!”

Catlin explains that the workshop focuses on leading-edge techniques in relieving stress and anxiety while enhancing the thoughts and feelings that create well-being. In addition, she provides the tools and awareness necessary to move participants beyond chronic pain, stress and trauma by teaching them to utilize the healing abilities of the body and mind.

“Research has proven we are powerful energy beings capable of so much more than we realize,” she says. “The tools I teach are life-changing and surprisingly simple to utilize in our everyday lives. I have seen military veterans with severe PTSD and people who have experienced sexual trauma come away from this workshop completely transformed. Empowering people and teaching them how to reconnect with their authentic purpose is my true passion.”

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hen Gina Angelo, owner of Spokane MONAT Heaven Sent Hair, spent five years battling Grave’s Disease, not only did she lose her thyroid, she lost much of her hair, eyebrows and eyelashes. “It was scary and devastating,” she recalls.

Angelo says her prayers were answered twofold in April of 2016 when she attended a Before After launch party for a haircare product released in 2014 by a company called MONAT, which stands for ‘Modern Nature.’ “I was given samples and after the very first wash, I knew they had something really special,” she says.

After almost three years, Angelo attests her life has changed in ways she never expected. “My hair was so incredibly transformed I knew I had to share these products with others.” She joined hands with MONAT and launched her own home-based business all while supplementing her disability. “The decision to join the MONAT family has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made,” she affirms.

MONAT’s unique line of safe anti-aging hair care products, boast actual clinical results with continued use. “Consumers will find these products intrinsically different than what they’re used to. It’s not just shampoo; we have an entire line of hair care products that are naturally plant-based using 13 botanical oils from around the world,” explains Angelo. “You’re treating your scalp first, which in turn allows your hair to come in stronger and more anchored. The results are extraordinary as you can see in my own before and after photos!”

To discover how these products can change your hair and life, contact Gina Angelo at 509-990-7353, GinaAngelo@mymonat.com, or visit GinaAngelo.mymonat.com. See Resource Guide listing, page 30.

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Artisan Bakery Opens in Browne’s Addition

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eo Walters has a passion for changing lives and creating community through bread. His artisan bakery, Glorious, opens this month in the historic Leo Walters Ladder building in Browne’s Addition.

“My social mission is to build community and serve people who need it most by not only creating the highest-quality artisan bread, but by also creating a replicable apprenticeship program,” explains Walters. “Working with our hands allows our soul to open up, and by learning the trade of crafting artisan bread, our program helps individuals who have suffered emotional or mental trauma learn a marketable skill while being immersed in an environment of love and care.”

Glorious bread utilizes simple ingredients, a longer fermentation time and is completely vegan. It is also baked slowly inside a Dutch oven and each loaf has a unique color and flavor profile. It is currently sold at Huckleberry’s on the South Hill, Madeleine’s, My Fresh Basket and Fery’s Catering.

“In addition to our artisan breads, we will also sell specialty spreads, gourmet olive oils and vinegars,” says Walters. “I want Glorious to feel like you’re walking into your grandmother’s kitchen. Everything will be available to sample, and we will have a community table where people can gather and break bread together.”

Visit Chazael Lotion Booth at Active Living Expo

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oshua Tree Health Care Products, which creates the popular Chazael Pain Relief Lotion, will have a booth at the 2019 Active Living Expo being held on April 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Airway Heights.

In addition to providing hands-on samples of Chazael Lotion, the Joshua Tree booth will also have four-ounce bottles of this effective pain reliever available for $14.95.

“Our staff looks forward to sharing Chazael Lotion with those attending the fair who suffer from arthritis, joint pain, athletic injuries or inflammation,” says Kevin Sgroi, physical therapist and creator of the all-natural pain relief lotion. “We’ve seen amazing transformations in our patients and those in the community who are using Chazael and want to continue spreading the word about this miracle in a bottle.

Come and see us!”

The Active Living Expo is sponsored by the SpokesmanReview and is designed for people 55 and older.

Expo admission: $10. Location: 100 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights. See ad, page 11. For more information about Chazael Lotion, visit Chazael-Lotion.com. See ad, page 2.

Location: 1516 W. Riverside, in Spokane. For more information, visit HowGlorious.com.

Date Change for Super Charge Your Year Wellness Fair

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ue to inclement weather, Healing Waters Holistic Center in the Spokane Valley has rescheduled their Super Charge Your Year Wellness Fair to March 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This free community wellness fair offers attendees multiple 20-minute presentations from each practitioner within the center and provides opportunities for education, self-help tips and questions and answers.

Practitioners include Dr. Toby Hallowitz, naturopathic doctor and acupuncture physician; Susan Flerchinger, energy healing practitioner; Tracy Turner, life coach; Mary Peterson, licensed hypnotherapist; Mark Smith, licensed massage therapist and Brigitte Hallowitz, licensed esthetician.

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Spring Holistic Festival Offers Innovative Technologies

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he spring Holistic Festival will take place April 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point Park, located at 2426 North Discovery Place, in Spokane Valley. Admission is $6 and includes over 50 booths and free lectures throughout the day.

“This year’s booths will be filled with organic and Emily Farish Acupuncture natural products, remedies, body care and pain relief,” says festival co-organizer Cindy Gardner. “Attendees can meet with a chiropractor, hypnotherapist, acupuncturist, numerologist, readers and healers as well as find oils, herbal salves, supplements, organic beauty products, soaps, lotions, aura pictures, books, art, music, jewelry, crystals, quality gifts and more!”

The festival also features a variety of health scans and healing technologies, including biofeedback; senior screenings, including a new DNA cancer test using a simple saliva swab that may be covered by Medicare; and BEMER Physical Vascular Therapy, a machine that helps the body to self-regulate and recover from chronic health issues.

In addition, the festival offers half-hour lectures on topics including improving the immune system, aiding digestion without medication, the power of the subconscious mind, and how to clear limiting beliefs. “We will also have lectures teaching us how to work with our angels, palm reading and how to look at life using numerology,” explains Gardner.

For more information, visit HolisticFestivals.com. See ad, page 12.

Seventh Annual Health and Wellness Fair in Coeur d’Alene

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he seventh annual Health and Wellness Fair is being held March 20 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. The event, presented by North Idaho Wellness, features more than 100 local health and wellness booths offering free raffles, specials and giveaways.

“This year’s fair offers even more amazing health and wellness providers from Eastern Washington and North Idaho, including fitness experts, chiropractors, personal trainers, nutrition consultants, acupuncturists, weight-loss experts, natural beauty consultants, acupuncturists, and essential oil experts,” says fair organizer, Monica Lang Engebretsen. “We’ll also have wellness screenings, healthy food vendors, and so much more. You won’t want to miss out on this amazing free event!”

Fair sponsors include Natural Awakenings magazine, Reform Studio, Nutrishop, Idaho Central Credit Union, Namaste Foods, Inspire Physical Therapy, Lakeside Holistic Health, Cosmic Cowboy Grill, HempWorx, Beauty-Glo Aesthetics, Peach Orthodontics, TruStem Cell Therapy and Northwest Specialty Hospital.

“I’m really excited to be one of the sponsors of this incredible health and wellness fair this year,” says Amber McKenzie, publisher of Natural Awakenings magazine.

“Please stop by our booth to say hi, pick up a current or past magazine and enter to win some sweet holistic prizes!”

Admission: Free. Covered parking and valet. Location: 115 S. 2nd St., Coeur d’Alene, ID. For more information, visit Facebook.com/NorthIdahoWellness. See ad, back cover.

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Soulfest Focuses on Community and Connection

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he third annual Soulfest Spokane will be held on March 31 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Nectar Catering and Artwork by Stephanie Events in downSauvé Bogue town Spokane.

“This is a community-centered event hosted by the Magio Organization, a non-profit focused on residential peace building and empowerment programs,” says lead volunteer organizer, Susana Matran. “Our goal is to provide an opportunity for community members to connect with our highly-reputable esoteric and intuitive practitioners as well as holistic health professionals at an affordable rate.” Readings range anywhere from free to $25. Scholarships are available for those in need.

Ten intuitive practitioners will provide astrology, tarot, runes, psychic, crystal, soul card and herbal readings as well as massage therapy, reiki and holistic health coaching. Acupuncturist and Chinese herbal medicine practitioner, Emily Farish, will be offering free, five-minute medical pulse evaluations.

“In addition, we will have several vendor booths with amazing products including essential oils, local art and boho crystal jewelry, as well as local EMDR psychotherapist, Toni Tombari, who will be hosting a self-care corner with mental, psychical and spiritual inspired small-batch wellness products,” explains Matran. “Attendees will also have an opportunity to win raffle prizes and bid on incredible silent auction items. All donations and money raised goes to Soulfest scholarships for readings and the Magio Organization.”

Admission: Free. Location: 120 N. Stevens St., in Spokane. For more information, visit @SoulfestSpokane on Instagram, see Facebook event or email Magio@MagioTown.org.

Gong Player Training Program Launches in May

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resident of Moscow, Idaho, for the past 25 years, Dr. Linda “Grace” Kingsbury teaches Dr. Linda “Grace” Kingsbury clairvoyant practitioner programs and a variety of natural health classes both locally and long distance.

She is excited to announce the launch of her new year-long Self Mastery and Gong Player Training Program beginning May 18 in Moscow. “I am delighted to share the Gong Avatar Academy training that has meant so much to me for your health, enjoyment and expansion,” she affirms.

According to Kingsbury, the gong is a sacred and powerful instrument that has been used for thousands of years in celebration and ceremony. “A gong bath or meditation practice immerses you in sound as you go into a deeper level within,” she explains. “The waves of sound and vibration fill your mind and body allowing it to restore balance on all levels.” Benefits include stress reduction, emotional release, mental clarity, activation of kundalini life force energy, and enhanced creativity.

Kingsbury began meditation, practicing yoga, and natural medicine when she lived in California in the early 1980’s.

She has taught yoga at the University of Idaho and now teaches weekly kundalini and gong meditation classes at Kula Yoga and special events at Palouse Juice in Moscow. Her hobby of swimming with wild dolphins supports her vibrational and sound healing practice.

For more information on the Gong Avatar Training or other programs, call or text 208-883-9933 or visit TempleOfLight Academy.com. See Resource Guide listing, page 27.

Panel Presentation on Marketing at Next HCC Meeting

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fter a successful launch meeting in February with over 35 in attendance, the Spokane Chapter of the Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, March 12 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

This meeting will feature three area business professionals on a panel titled, Marketing for the Holistic Practitioner: Holistically Communicating? Or Communicating in a Hole?

“Our panelists will present on the importance of first establishing a clear and authentic message to communicate,” says Amber McKenzie, HCC president. “And then discuss the various channels available for businesses and solopreneurs to get that messaging out there.

It’s going to be interactive and filled with strategies and tools for businesses to take with them and implement immediately.”

The panelists include Curt Stockwell, owner of Well Dressed Walrus, a website design company; Chris Angell, owner of Groundswell Business Consulting; and Amber McKenzie, publisher of Natural Awakenings magazine. Gloria Lybecker, owner of Healing with Horses Sanctuary and a founding HCC member, will sponsor the meeting’s food and beverage.

The Chamber is a professional trade organization that represents holistic professionals, practitioners, resource providers and business support services promoting healthy living and a thriving community. Meetings are open to all Holistic Chamber of Commerce members and guests. Guests can visit up to two meetings before membership is required.

Meeting location: Southside Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave., Spokane. Cost: Free for HCC members; $5 for non-members. RSVP to 509-869-4361 (call or text). For more information, visit HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/Spokane. To apply for membership, go to HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com. See Resource Guide listing, page 29.

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Vegan Sanctuary Offers Safe Home for Exploited Animals

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ocated in northwest Spokane County, Terra Farm Sanctuary is a small, niche, vegan sanctuary providing a safe home for animals who have been abandoned, abused or exploited, to peacefully live out their lives. The founders value Toto compassion and peace, and endeavor to create a community based on the ideals of veganism as a justice movement, with the abstention from commoditization, objectification and violence toward all beings.

“We believe that providing a haven for those who have experienced trauma and pain, in an environment void of animal products is powerful and healing,” affirms Rhonda-T Warren, sanctuary founder and director. “We’re vegans and we strive to live our lives causing the least harm to non-human animals. We want vegans and those interested in learning more about ethical veganism to know we are here.”

The non-profit farm relies solely on the generosity of volunteers and donors and has opportunities for everyone. “Terra Farm Sanctuary is a safe place to come and volunteer and connect with the sanctuary’s peaceful environment; talking with goats, and our other non-human family members, can be therapeutic,” says Warren. “In addition, financial gifts help mitigate the increasing cost of feed and medical expenses and are greatly appreciated.”

Besides operating the sanctuary, Warren enjoys being a resource to those seeking information on veganism. “I provide support for individuals in their transition to ethical veganism and can offer insight into plant-based alternatives to clothing, everyday beauty and household products, and other traditionally animal containing items,” says Warren. She goes on to explain that “veganizing” traditional family recipes is one of her specialties. “Plant-based options are prevalent today if we know where to look, and it just makes sense to move to a lifestyle where justice, peace and sustainability are normal and natural.”

For more information on scheduling a visit, volunteering or making a tax-deductible donation, visit TerraFarmSanctuary.org, or call 509-368-0670. See ad, page 17.

First Annual Mass Meditation Ceremony in Spokane

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he first annual Mass Meditation in the Park is being held on March 20 at 6 p.m. in Drumheller Springs Historical Park in Spokane, Washington.

“Scientific studies have confirmed the positive effects mass intention and meditations have on human society,” says Becca Lynn, an organizer of the event.

“This is our way to unify and give love to our beautiful planet as well as to Spokane and surrounding regions. We are encouraging as many people as possible to participate in this collective group intention and to create a mass meditation effect.”

Sponsored by non-profit groups, Bring Your Own Beliefs and the Ahava Project, the ceremony opens with a healing circle followed by the mass meditation. “The meditation will be amplified by the portal of the equinox and the full moon,” says Lynn.

“We encourage attendees to dress warm and bring a blanket or chair to sit on during the meditation. We will also enjoy a potluck and celebration afterward. Please join us!”

Location: 1915 W. Dalton Ave., in Spokane. Cost: Free. Donations welcome. For more information, visit Ahava-Project.com or call 808-250-8344. See ad, page 25.

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Best Ever Northwest Pet Expo Returns to Spokane

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he Northwest Pet Expo, a community fundraiser for SCRAPS Hope Foundation, is being held March 31 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center in Spokane.

“The 2019 Expo will be bigger and better than ever!” enthuses Suzie Dunn, pet expo organizer and Sponsorship and Events Director for KXLY. “We have expanded to another ag building so we could add more vendors, more animals and more interactive, family-friendly activities.”

Attendees will get a chance to visit a wide selection of pet businesses and retailers, as well as participate in a variety of activities and education. “We will have grooming contests, a full-stage entertainment program, Kids’ Zone, birds, fish and exotic animals, free samples and more,” says Dunn. “In addition, several rescue and animal welfare groups will be on hand along with many of their pets available for adoption.”

Cost: Adults: $7 in advance, $10 at the door; kids (5-12) $3 in advance, $6 at the door; children 4 and under free. Location: 404 N Havana St., Spokane. Visit NorthwestPetExpo. com for a schedule of events and more information. Service animals only at the event. Please leave pets at home.

See ad, page 23.

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ona Lowe, shamanic pracW titioner and owner of Life Cryobank Spring Awakening in Spokane, offers full specoffers a variety of therapeutic trum fertility For more than 30 years, • Family and Planning for ALL bodywork intuitive healing services, including a has prominent donor sperm catalog, as well NW Cryobank been creating • Available for At-home Insemination as artificial at-home insemination kits and supplies, laboratory practices including her specialty, • Artificial Reproduction soul retrieval, a deeply healing evaluations and personal storage options. A majority of the • Egg Donor Bank practice for those that have a true desire and commitment to let cryobank’s clientele are same-sex couples and single mothers by • Sperm Donor Bank go of what is not working in their life. choice (SMC) looking to start or grow their families.

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“We are extremely committed to supporting underserved Andrology Services and Fertility Assessment 509-232-0132 methods to return a person’s fragmented self to wholeness,” and underrepresented populations with their family-planning explains Lowe. “Emotional or physical trauma can Suite cause801 a • Spokane, options and goals,” says Vice President, Leora Westbrook. “A 508 West 6th Ave., WA 99204 portion of a person’s vital essence to break off and flee in order growing majority of our clients pursue at-home inseminations, to protect itself. Soul loss occurs when these fragmented parts which is why we focus heavily on education and providing the do not return and can manifest as depression, fatigue, a lack of highest quality technology, delivery, ease-of-use, privacy and joy, chronic anger, feeling stuck, an inability to thrive, suicidal affordability.” thoughts, addictions or not feeling ‘all there.’ The goal of the

NW Cryobank offers frozen donor sperm shipments direct ceremony is to clear the negative energy and return the fragto client homes and physician offices. Donor sperm specimens mented self to wholeness.” are prepared frozen in IUI (intra-uterine), ICI (intra-cervical),

Lowe emphasizes soul retrieval is not a quick fix, and and IVF (in-vitro fertilization) formats and can be shipped to instead requires courage, commitment and a true desire to heal most U.S. locations, as well as several international locations. and return to wholeness. “For those with a deep desire and

“We invest heavily in the screening of donors to ensure commitment to authenticity and living their lives with integrity the highest quality donations,” says Westbrook. “Our DNA and excellence, a soul retrieval can be life altering.” screening tests over 280 genes for genetic conditions as well

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Planet Earth Has a Flag

A new project by Oskar Pernefeldt, a graduate student at Beckmans College of Design, in Stockholm, Sweden, has designed a new flag for the entire planet to be used worldwide in a move toward unity. Its minimalist design shows seven rings intertwined on a deep, sea-blue background, forming a flower in the middle. Simple and contemporary, the flag evokes the Earth’s natural beauty.

“The blue field represents water, which is essential for life,” writes Pernefeldt. “The flower’s outer rings form a circle which could be seen as a symbol of Earth as a planet, and the blue surface could represent the universe.” The flag has yet to be adopted by any official government agencies.

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Bionic Leaf 2.0, a new, artificial photosynthesis system developed by a team headed by Harvard University scientists, takes in carbon dioxide, water and sunshine to create a sugary fuel. Solar energy splits up a water molecule, and bacteria turn hydrogen and carbon dioxide into liquid fuel, mainly isopropanol, which could be used someday to power a car.

An improvement on their prior effort a year earlier, the new system has a catalyst made of cobalt and phosphorus, increasing the efficiency of the reaction to 10 percent. Normal photosynthesis in plants is just 1 percent efficient at converting solar energy to biomass.

This technology has the potential to bring another type of solar energy to the planet, especially in the developing world.

The Power of Magnesium on Overall Health

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by Katie Nelson

ssential to life, critical for good health, and a vital component within our cells, magnesium’s benefits help our bodies maintain balance, avoid illness, perform well under stress, maintain a general state of good health and slow the aging process.

Magnesium serves hundreds of functions within the body and is an essential component of bone health, heart health, a healthy nervous system, cellular energy, hormone regulation and the relaxation and activation of muscle tissue.

Magnesium in the body:

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Five Strategies for Better Health

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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pringtime brings a desire to clean up our diets and refresh our plates.

Here are five worthy strategies for upgrading nutrition and greeting the season with a renewed sense of well-being. n Ditch dieting.

According to the Boston Medical Center, an estimated 45 million Americans go on a diet each year and spend more than $30 billion annually on weight-loss products.

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proach session at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) annual meeting last October in Washington, D.C.

“Diets are not harmless,” Aamodt explains. “They create stress, persistent hunger, trigger eating disorders such as binge eating and even make people fatter over time.”

It’s better to take a kinder approach, says Rebecca Scritchfield, a Washington, D.C.-based registered dietitian and Aamodt’s co-presenter. Scritchfield is the author of Body Kindness: Transform Your Health From the Inside Out – and Never Say Diet Again. She teaches her clients to value their self-worth regardless of body size, practice mindful eating and focus on overall self-care: Think enjoyable physical activity, adequate sleep and positive self-talk.

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Mindful eating includes paying attention to thoughts and feelings that trigger eating such as hunger, but also stress, boredom and loneliness, says California-based registered dietitian Andrea Lieberstein, who wrote Well Nourished: Mindful Practices to Heal Your Relationship with Food, Feed Your Whole Self, and End Overeating. She encourages clients to identify voids in their lives and fill them with healthy relationships and pleasurable activities, rather than food.

The “health at any size” philosophy is accepted by a growing number of health and nutrition experts, including Annie Kay, a registered dietitian and registered yoga therapist at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. She’s the author of Every Bite is Divine: The Balanced Approach to Enjoying Eating, Feeling Healthy and Happy, and Getting to a Weight That’s Natural for You. Kay injects compassion into her work, promoting stress reduction, conscious eating and finding peace for individuals to reach their natural weight.

fresh, whole foods is at the heart of feeding ourselves well. Processed food manufacturers would like us to equate cooking with drudgery or think that cooking takes too much time, yet this couldn’t be further from the truth.

Tanmeet Sethi, an integrative physician at the Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine Residency, in Seattle, established a culinary medicine program that includes both cooking and gardening classes. Sethi says, “Eating is sacred; it’s our connection to the earth.” She also believes there is wisdom in the way food has been traditionally cooked. Sethi recommends a Mediterranean eating pattern for its power to reduce depression and ward off chronic diseases. She also promotes the “herb and spice pharmacy” to reduce inflammation and treat and prevent disease. For example, she says, “Ginger and turmeric both act on the same biochemical pathways as antiinflammatory medicines.”

Cooking and eating together as a family has multiple benefits, too, improving children’s nutrition, self-esteem and school performance. Best of all, says Sethi, “Family meals allow us to connect with the people we love.” Put away phones, turn off screens and truly tune in to each other.

Connecting to the earth through gardening also improves our health, according to both Wendy DemarkWahnefried, a registered dietitian and associate director of the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Diana Dyer, a Michigan-based organic farmer, registered dietitian and author of A Dietitian’s Cancer Story: Information & Inspiration for Recovery & Healing. They promote gardening as a way to interact with nature, reduce stress and improve quality of life. With just a small patch of soil, home and community gardens provide a ready source of affordable, fresh and nutritious vegetables and herbs.

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n Eat to protect our planet. According to the American Public Health Association, climate change is a major threat to our population.

Droughts, fires, storms and flooding create obvious challenges to growing crops, but new research also shows how increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere decreases the nutritional quality of food, leading to lower levels of protein and minerals. One solution is to change the way we farm and eat.

For example, Jennifer Jay, Ph.D., a professor of environmental engineering in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of California Los Angeles, calculated the carbon footprints and climate impacts of a variety of food choices. In general, she says, the fewer animal products in our diets, the lower the greenhouse gas impact.

But meat and other animal products need not be totally off the table. Simply choose smaller portions and when possible, purchase local pasture-raised products produced without antibiotics and hormones. Organic food production introduces less fertilizers, pesticides, antibiotic-resistant bacteria and greenhouse gases into our environment. So, what’s best for the planet is best for us. Jay provides easy, plant-based and planet-friendly recipes at Meals4Planet.org.

n Support gut health. Around 400 B.C., Hippocrates said, “Bad digestion is the root of all evil.” Fast forward through the centuries to today, and one of the hottest areas of research in health, medicine and nutrition revolves around the microbiome; more specifically, the community of microorganisms living in the gut.

“Seventy percent of our immune system is in the lining of the gut,” explains Sethi, which is why she advises,“Feed the bacteria in your gut real food.” Similarly, Teresa Martin, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator based in Bend, Oregon, emphasizes the value of unprocessed, highfiber, organic plant foods to nourish gut bacteria and maintain microbial balance.

Speaking at the same recent meeting, Martin described multiple ways gut bacteria influence our physical and mental health, including nutrient absorption, body weight and blood sugar control, bone density, inflammation and mood. Microbes in the colon digest and ferment plant fibers into short-chain fatty acids, which help ensure a thick, healthy, intestinal mucus lining. Martin notes, “When we don’t eat enough plants, we can’t make enough short-chain fatty acids,” which are key to gut-brain crosstalk and control of appetite and mood.

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Martin recommends eating 35 to 50 grams of fiber per day from food, not supplements. She also warns against “microbial assassins” such as antibiotics, processed meats, highfat diets, refined carbohydrates, added sugars and artificial sweeteners, plus the emulsifiers polysorbate 80 and carboxymethylcellulose, which are commonly added to foods like ice cream and baked goods to improve texture and extend shelf life. All contribute to microbial imbalance, the loss of microbial diversity and leaky gut—the inability to keep offending food compounds like gluten and intact milk protein out of the bloodstream—leading to food intolerance, inflammation and autoimmune disorders.

Registered dietitian Brenda Davis, of British Columbia, also recommends whole-food, plant-based diets to reverse Type 2 diabetes. She developed a “whole-grain hierarchy” to identify the most gut-friendly, least-processed grains, including cracked oats, brown rice, barley, buckwheat, sprouted grain, wheat berries and kamut. Along with beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables, Davis says these foods nourish beneficial gut microbes and reduce inflammation. n Try intermittent fasting and smart meal timing. Allowing the body at least 12 hours without food intake benefits gut microbial diversity, says Martin. Intermittent fasting, or eating patterns in which no or few calories are consumed between 12 to 16 hours, can protect against a variety of metabolic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, perhaps in part due to the effect on gut microbes.

Dorothy Sears, associate professor of medicine and associate director of the Center for Circadian Biology at the University of California, San Diego, studied the effect of intermittent fasting, or “time-restricted feeding”, on the risk of breast cancer recurrence. In a study of more than 2,300 breast cancer survivors, Sears discovered the women that fasted for at least 13 hours a day reduced breast cancer recurrence by 36 percent, regardless of other dietary factors. Putting this into practice, if the last meal of the day ends at 6 p.m., the first meal of the next day would not begin before 7 a.m.

In addition to this “prolonged nightly fasting,” Sears says that when we eat affects the way our bodies handle calories. She recommends eating during the first half of the day, when the sun is up and our enzyme and hormone systems are best able to handle calories, control blood sugar and body weight.

Spring forward with these five tips and enjoy better health.

Melinda Hemmelgarn, the “food sleuth”, is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer and nationally syndicated radio host based in Columbia, MO. Reach her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com. Tune into Food Sleuth Radio through iTunes, Stitcher and KOPN.org.

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Healing From Genetically Altered Foods Another Reason to Go Organic

by Marlaina Donato

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wenty-five years ago, the first genetically modified (GM) crop came to market in the form of a tomato engineered for a longer shelf life.

Today, as much as 80 percent of food in the U.S. contains GMOs (as they are best known) and most of the world’s genetically engineered crops are treated with glyphosate herbicides, primarily Monsanto’s Roundup.

Unlike hybrids produced by con-

ventional breeding, GMOs are created in a laboratory, often incorporating DNA from other species, such as bacteria and viruses. Researching the potential health effects “must be our number one priority, because GMO technology is replacing nature,” says Jeffrey Smith, executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, in Fairfield, Iowa. “The altered genomes are passed on to future generations.”

Although U.S. regulators generally regard these foods to be safe, the ubiquity of GMOs in the food chain and a lack of research on their long-term effect on human health have ignited controversy among scientists, consumers and even governments.

Much of the research has been conducted in other countries—more than 60 have banned GMOs—and most studies have focused on the health effects of the glyphosate used on these crops, which the World Health Organization in 2015 declared a probable human carcinogen. “Glyphosate adversely affects the mitochondria, neurotransmitter production and hormones,” says Smith, whose recent documentary, Secret Ingredients, presents stories of people that overcame chronic illnesses by eliminating GMOs from their diets.

Smith recently conducted a survey published in the International Journal of Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine in which 3,256 respondents reported improvement in a number of health problems after they switched to largely non-GMO and organic diets. “Many of the conditions that improved in the survey participants are similar to the health issues found in lab animals fed GMOs or the associated herbicide Roundup,” he wrote. More than 85 percent reported improvement from digestive disorders. It is possible that glyphosate, which is antibiotic in nature, may disrupt the delicate balance of the microbiome, a community of microbes that inhabit the gut.

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“Roundup can loosen the tight junctions between our cells,” explains Smith. “This can lead to leaky gut, which can contribute to inflammation and numerous diseases.”

Dr. Akil Palanisamy, a Harvardeducated physician and author of The Paleovedic Diet: A Complete Program to Burn Fat, Increase Energy, and Reverse Disease, concurs. “I do believe that the microbiome is crucial for health, and by switching to organic, we eliminate the potential microbiome-damaging effects of glyphosate.”

Palanisamy, based in San Francisco, emphasizes glyphosate’s known ability to cause DNA damage and potentially induce cell death. “It may be a contributing factor to Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, infertility and gastrointestinal disorders,” he says. “It is impossible in the U.S. to just eliminate GMO foods from

the diet, so eating organic is the only way to guarantee avoiding GMO foods.

This automatically also reduces pesticides from the diet.”

Anecdotal Evidence

Dr. Michelle Perro, a pediatrician, author and executive director of GMO Science, in San Rafael, California, became involved when she came across research by plant biologist Dr. Arpad Pusztai, one of the first scientists to raise concerns about the safety of genetically modified foods. “I was able to correlate his findings with the change in children’s health that I was beginning to notice in my own practice,” says Perro. “As I dug deeper, I put the pieces together of the relationship between GMOs, gut health and subsequent diseases.”

Perro has seen improved health in her patients once a cleaner diet is introduced. “Parents have the ability to help reverse chronic disorders plaguing

their children, including asthma, eczema, food allergies and neurocognitive disorders such as autism and ADHD [attention deficit hyperactivity disorder].”

Palanisamy has also seen significant changes in his patients’ health when they heed his advice and avoid GMOs. “Often, they report improvement in digestion, mood, brain fog and energy levels.”

The body is designed with the innate ability to heal, says Pero. “Chronic diseases can be reversed when organic nutrition is the foundation.”

The Hartman Group’s Organic & Natural 2018 report reveals that 46 percent of American shoppers now seek GMO-free food. “The tipping point here in the United States has begun,” says Smith.

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To determine if a patient is a good candidate for acoustic wave therapy, he or she begins with an initial consult with the doctor. The patient lies on an exam table or sits in a chair while the practitioner uses a D-ACTOR applicator to apply short bursts of low-intensity energy pulses to injured areas on the body.

“There are different treatment protocols for different areas,” Peter explains.

“Generally, treatments last from 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the site affected, and generally we look at anywhere from three to six treatments.”

If the injury site is sensitive, there may be some discomfort experienced during treatment. To reduce any pain during or after the treatment session, the physician or therapist can adjust the intensity of the therapy to promote analgesia at the start of the treatment. An acoustic wave applicator can be used before the treatment to gently release the muscles, as well as after to remove waste products from the body.

Many patients notice that their pain decreases or even disappears after the first treatment. There may be some bruising, swelling or soreness one to two hours afterwards due to an inflammatory response of the body to the acoustic wave therapy. This is normal and is the body’s way of healing itself and regenerating the targeted tissue. After a short number of treatments, Peter says many patients have reported long-term pain relief and improvement of chronic conditions.

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pringtime doesn’t just mean warmer weather, colorful flowers and greening grass. It also brings seasonal allergies. For pets, it can be a miserable time of year, because dogs and cats are lower to the ground and pick up allergens on their fur. Grass, weeds, pollen, lawn chemicals, fertilizers and fleas can trigger reactions such as itchy skin, raw paws, sneezing fits and general discomfort.

Due to the warmer temperatures of the past decade, flea allergies in dogs have risen 12 percent, while cats have seen a whopping 67 percent increase. Environmental allergies are also up 30 percent for dogs and 11 percent for cats, according to the 2018 State of Pet Health Report from the Banfield Pet Hospital, in Vancouver, Washington. The most common environmental allergens include dust mites, mold, fabric, feathers and cleaning solutions.

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the stomach or inside the legs. In extreme cases, a veterinarian will give an injection to calm the itchiness before more damage is done. Owners can use that lull to investigate what is causing the allergy.

Fleas For fleas, there are more natural ways to end the cycle than using potentially toxic pet treatments. Diatomaceous earth (DE) is affordable, non-toxic and safe, made from fossils of marine life crushed into a superfine powder. Its deadly effect on insects stems from piercing their hard shells so they become dehydrated.

It does not harm mammals. Be sure to buy food-grade DE, not the kind that’s designed for use in pools and gardens.

Simply dust the dog to the skin with the powder and sprinkle it on bedding, rugs and carpets.

Cats tend to have more favorite nap spots than dogs, so vacuum first to get rid of any flea eggs. Sprinkle the DE and leave it in place for a couple of weeks. Vacuum again. DE can be hard on regular vacuums, but a Shop-Vac is up to the task.

4 Seasonal flowers and grasses.

Pet-friendly wipes will remove excess pollen when the dog comes in after outdoor time. A twice-weekly bath during the worst of the season and weekly as blooming subsides will wash away pollens. An oatmeal shampoo is soothing; don’t use tea tree oil-based shampoos, which may further irritate skin. Be sure to dry the fur. Wet bedding can cause mold, another allergen.

4 Dust mites. Replace worn beds and bedding on a regular basis. Look for natural fabrics and fillings; no down or feathers. Wash weekly.

4 Lack of proper filtration. The air conditioner will capture incoming pollen: Be sure to change the filter often.

Be Proactive 4 Check the paw pads. If they’re irritated or red and raw, ask the vet for a salve to ease the pain while they heal.

Be sure to wipe paws when coming into the house.

4 Take a look inside the ears. Allergies can lead to earaches, so watch for red, inflamed skin or black, tar-like goop. Either requires a vet visit and a prescription salve.

4 If dog walks are part of regular exercise, ask neighbors or local park employees if they’ve sprayed pesticides or treated grassy areas.

4 Add a small amount, based on weight, of Omega-3-rich fish oil to food to soothe and smooth the skin.

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Diligence in spotting symptoms can stop itching in its tracks when remedies are in place or at hand.

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10am-6pm / Spokane County Fair & Expo Center Adults: $7 in advance – $10 at the door / Kids: $3 in advance – $5 at the door Kids 4 and younger: FREE Buy Tickets at all area Country Store locations or on-line at: www.NorthwestPetExpo.com Special Guest

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FRIDAY, MARCH 15 Usui/Holy Fire Reiki Master Intensive – Mar 15-17. 9am-6pm. The Holy Fire energy is highly transformative and powerful. Must have Reiki I and II certification for six months. Tuition: $1,025.

A Spiritual Touch, 923 E Sherman Ave, Ste 200, CdA. Register: 208-691-8865. Facebook.com/ HealingCenterOfLove.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16

FRIDAY, MARCH 1 Holy Fire Reiki Manifestation Retreat –Mar 1-3. 5pm, Fri thru 1pm, Sun. For women looking for a sacred space to bring dreams to fruition. $399 includes meals. A Spiritual Touch, 923 E Sherman Ave, Ste 200, CdA. Register: 208-691-8865.

Facebook.com/HealingCenterOfLove.

THURSDAY, MARCH 7 Holy Fire II, Reiki I and II Intensive Training – Mar 7-8. 9am-6pm. This beginning training is one of the most thorough and comprehensive available. Includes both Reiki I and II. Tuition: $410. A Spiritual Touch, 923 E Sherman Ave, CdA. Register: 208-691-8865. Facebook.com/ HealingCenterOfLove.

Spring into Wellness Open House – 3-7pm. Join Overland Wellness in celebrating their move to the Paulsen Center. Meet Dr. Heather Overland and learn about the clinic’s wellness offerings.

Free. 421 W Riverside Ave, Ste 335, Spokane.

509-309-0937. OverlandWellness.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 12 Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) Spokane Chapter Meeting – 6-7:30pm. Open to all area businesses. Panel of experts topic: Marketing for the Holistic Practitioner. Food/beverage provided

by Healing with Horses Sanctuary. Southside Community Center, 3151 E 27th Ave, Spokane.

Members/free, $5/nonmembers. RSVP: 509869-4361. HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/ Spokane.

Soulfest Spokane – 11am-5pm. Readings from highly-reputable esoteric and intuitive practitioners at affordable rates. Holistic vendors, raffle prizes and silent auction. Free. Nectar Catering and Events, 120 N Stevens, Spokane.

plan ahead THURSDAY, APRIL 4 The Healing Herd Introductory Workshop – Apr 4-5. 10am-5pm. Two-day ‘taster course’ in exploring the healing and growth potential of the horse-human relationship. $500. Healing with Horses Sanctuary. 509-876-1802. Register: HealingWithHorsesSanctuary.com.

Yoga for Pregnancy Loss Workshop – 3-5pm.

Connect with a community of support and experience the healing techniques of yoga. $25.

225 E Sprague, Spokane. Pre-register: 509-5328749. NeelysYoga.com.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 17

The Healing Herd Coaching Program – Apr 6-10 (four modules). 10am-5pm. Customized program for those already supporting others and interested in exploring the healing and growth potential of the horse-human relationship. 4 modules/one year: $1500/module. Healing with Horses Sanctuary. 509-876-1802. Register: HealingWithHorsesSanctuary.com.

March Magic Moon – 5:30-7pm. Welcome the magical overlap of the full moon as the sun crosses the celestial equator. Includes yoga and a meditative sound healing. $20. The Lotus, 225 E Sprague Ave, Spokane. Tickets: TheLotusSpokane.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 19 Reiki Master Training – Mar 19-21. Imagine the powerful joy of receiving your Reiki Master Training in a Hawaiian tropical paradise.

Call/text: 208-883-9933 for information.

TempleOfLightAcademy.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 North Idaho Health and Wellness Fair – 4-7:30pm. Seventh annual health and wellness fair at the Coeur d’Alene Resort featuring 100+ wellness booths, free raffles, prizes and giveaways. Free. 115 S 2nd St, CdA. Facebook. com/NorthIdahoWellness.

SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Hawaii Animal Reiki Practitioner – Mar 23-25.

Reiki animal training on the Big Island. Join the fun of sharing Usui Reiki with wild sea creatures. Call/ text: 208-883-9933. TempleOfLightAcademy.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30 Northwest Pet Expo – 10am-6pm. Fundraiser for SCRAPS Hope Foundation features numerous

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Super Charge Your Year Wellness Fair – 10am2pm. Join the practitioners at Healing Waters Holistic Center for an interactive wellness fair and find out how to super charge your 2019! Free.

101 N Evergreen Rd, Spokane Valley. Info: 509228-3516 or HealingWatersHolisticCenter.com.

First Annual Mass Meditation in the Park – 6pm.

Collective group intention and mass meditation effect in the park. Everyone welcome! Free.

Drumheller Springs Park, 1915 W Dalton Ave, Spokane. 808-250-8344. Ahava-Project.com.

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booths and doggie fashion show. Family friendly. $7/advance, $10/door; kids 5-12: $3/advance, $6/ door; kids 4 and under/free. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N Havana St, Spokane.

NorthwestPetExpo.com.

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Holistic Festival – 10am-6pm. Meet local holistic practitioners and service providers. $6. CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point Park, 2426 N Discovery Plc, Spokane Valley. HolisticFestivals.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13 Imagine A New You Self-empowerment Workshop – Apr 13-14. 9am-5pm, Sat; 9am-4pm, Sun. Join Deirdre Catlin for this transformational weekend and gain new tools to release pain, trauma, fear, anger and loss from your life. $1000/

by Apr 1; $1200/after Apr 1. Call 509-389-1501.

Eye-Seellc.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26 The Somatic and Knowing Field Workshop – Apr 26-30. 10am-4pm. A transformative five-day workshop exploring neuroscience and constellation concepts with horses. $1780.

Healing with Horses Sanctuary. 509-876-1802.

Register: HealingWithHorsesSanctuary.com.

A Retreat is Closer Than You Think – Apr 26-28. A goddess-inspired retreat on the lake in Sandpoint. Replenish and renew your mind, body and spirit. $3500. Info/Register: 208-691-8865.

Facebook.com/HealingCenterOfLove.

SATURDAY, MAY 18 Gong Avatar Academy Training – Year-long program. The gong is a sacred and powerful instrument that has been used for thousands of years in celebration and ceremony. Call/text: 208883-9933. TempleOfLightAcademy.com

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Unity Center of North Spokane Group Service – 8:45am & 11am. A contemplative meditation service at 8:45am and a more social celebration service at 11am. Youth services at 11am.

4123 E Lincoln Rd, Spokane. 509-489-6964.

TheUnityCenter.org.

Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) – 5:306:30pm. 12-step meeting. Free. Alanon Club, West 1700 7th Ave, Spokane. Info: Mike: 290-1358.

Unity Spiritual Center Group Service – 9am & 11am. Join for joy-filled music that opens the heart; a time of stillness to quiet the mind and body; and dynamic messages that both uplift and challenge us to make our lives, and our world better. Childcare available.

Tsinta Mani Choling Buddhist Meditation and Cultural Center – 9-11am. Meditation, teachings and study lead by Lama Lakshey Zangpo. New location: 2311 N Monroe, Spokane. 509-499-9829.

TsintaMani.org.

Unitarian Universalist Church – 9:15am & 11am. We have no dogma or creed and we are each free to seek inspiration from many sources. 4340 W Fort George Wright Dr, Spokane. 509-325-6383.

UUSpokane.org.

Unity Spiritual Center of North Idaho Group Service – 10am. Our Sunday services are a celebration of living with spirit. 4465 N 15th St, 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.

tuesday Book Study with Unity Spiritual Center – 11:30am-1pm. Thru Mar 5. Book: A New Republic of the Heart by Terry Patten. Available at Unity bookstore or Amazon. Donation. 2900 S Bernard St, Spokane. Register: DrJaneSimmons@gmail. com. 509-838-6518.

thursday $3 Dinner – 4-7pm. Join Main Market for their healthy and affordable $3 dinners. Meat or vegan options available. 44 W Main Ave, Spokane.

MainMarket.coop.

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Mental Wellness Yoga Group – 9:30-10:30am.

4th Sat. Smart Therapy offers yoga to decrease depression, anxiety and stress. $15/nonmembers, $12/members, $60/6-classes. 9708 N Nevada St, Ste 205, Spokane. Preregister: 509-466-0226.

SmartTherapyGroup.net.

LuJong Yoga – 11am-noon. 4th Sat. Tibetan spiritual yoga taught by meditation master Lama Lakshey Zangpo. $10. New Location: 2311 N Monroe, Spokane. 509-499-9829. TsintaMani.org.

Yoga for Pregnancy Loss Workshop – 3-5pm.

3rd Sat. Connect with a community of support and experience the healing techniques of yoga to meet your grief and work through it. $25. 225 E Sprague, Spokane. Preregister: 509-532-8749. NeelysYoga.com.

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First Friday – 5-8pm. 1st Fri. Downtown retailers and restaurants stay open, feature artists and musicians and offer special promotions. Free admission. Downtown Spokane. 509-456-0580.

Second Friday – 5-8pm. 2nd Fri. Stroll through downtown Coeur d’Alene and experience the vibrant arts community. Support the downtown shops, restaurants and businesses. Look for the official yellow ArtWalk balloons. A familyfriendly event. Free. CdaDowntown.com.

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.

SERVICES PRESSURE POINT THERAPY – Allows chi to flow, reduces and eliminates pain, creates better sleep. Look and feel younger today. Call Frank 208-215-0394.

Downsizing, Upsizing, Investing or Relocating?

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509-499-0027 Selling Spokane since 1977 1311 N Washington St, Ste A, Spokane ShaneONeillSells@comcast.net

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ACUPUNCTURE LILAC CITY ACUPUNCTURE

2917 N Monroe St, Spokane 509-808-0818 • LilacCityAcu.com S p o k a n e ’s f i r s t dedicated community acupuncture clinic, offering $20 acupuncture treatments in an open, relaxing setting. Appointments can be made easily on our website and same-day appointments are often available. There is a one-time $10 paperwork fee.

LISE TAKASHINA, LAC

Peony Acupuncture & Apothecary 302 N 5th St, Coeur d’Alene 208-292-4829 PeonyAcupuncture.com Find health, balance, and inner vibrancy through a range of holistic treatments including acu-puncture, herbal medicine, Moxa, cupping, essential oil therapy, guasha and other m o d a l i t i e s . Ta k a s h i n a i s passionate about women’s health and holistic internal medicine including pain management, digestive health, and natural hormone regulation.

ADVANCED CLINICAL SKIN CARE EUROPEAN DIVA STUDIO

ADVANCED CLINICAL SKIN CARE 2020 E 29th Ave, Ste 215 Spokane • 509-951-0506 EuropeanDivaStudio.com European Diva Studio promotes youthful, healthy skin by using the latest in anti-aging products and technologies, coupled with natural and noninvasive solutions. Internationally-trained, Master Aesthetician and Certified Aesthetic Consultant provides clients with high-quality, cutting-edge treatments and education on how to attain, preserve and maintain healthy skin on a daily basis.

AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS JULIE GEORGE, ND

Rivercreek Wellness 521 N Argonne Rd, Ste B105 Spokane Valley • 509-919-1385 RivercreekWellness.com I enjoy helping patients restore their health by utilizing naturopathic and environmental medicine protocols. I provide advanced testing, detoxification, supplementation, nutritional/ botanical treatments, and lifestyle education. See ad, page 15.

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JOLENE FISHER

No Bad Days Health and Weight Management Coach 521 N Argonne, Ste B105 Spokane Valley • 509-879-7728 JoleneNoBadDays@gmail.com NoBadDays.biz Jolene Fisher is a certified health coach specializing in weight loss solutions and owns the only research-grade InBody 770 Body Composition scale in the area.

Partners with area health care providers for testing and high accountability health coaching. 20% off for referral partners. See ad, page 9.

CBD OILS 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 t h e r a p y, n u t r i t i o n a l supplements, diet, exercise and more. Our licensed therapists have a wide range of specialties and experience. Most major insurance plans accepted.

Call for more information or to schedule an appointment. See ad, page 13.

BEMER VASCULAR THERAPY DEBORAH A. MARTINEZ, MD, LLC BEMER Vascular Therapy 2020 E 29th Ave, Ste 225 Spokane • 509-724-3946

Retired surgeon, Deborah Martinez, MD, understands the importance of good blood flow for enhanced health and wellness. She offers revolutionary BEMER vascular therapy enhancing blood flow, cardiac function, energy, fitness, mental acuity, sleep and more. Take the free five-day BEMER Challenge! 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! See ad, page 3.

CBD TOPICAL PAIN RELIEF NAKED SCIENCE TOPICALS Timothy Hedrick Spokane • 509-362-6914 NakedScienceTopicals.com

We create CBDinfused skin care products utilizing the highest-quality natural ingredients and testing.

Our products have zero THC and have been developed to help enhance the lives of those looking for a safe and healthy alternative to conventional over-the-counter prescription medications and steroid creams. Call for more information!

CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE EMILY FARISH ACUPUNCTURE 400 S Jefferson, Ste 203 Spokane • 509-217-0448 Info@EmilyFarishAcupuncture.com EmilyFarishAcupuncture.com

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 15.

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 over 25 years’ serving the Inland Northwest. His specialties include accident and injury recovery, pain relief, sports performance, prenatal, weight loss management and overall wellness. Most major insurance plans accepted. Book online or call for an appointment. See ad, page 13.

CHIROPRACTIC & CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT HIGGINS CLINIC NW

Dr. Bill Higgins and Heidi Higgins 1250-B Northwood Center Ct CdA • 208-765-1250 HigginsNW.com Higgins Clinic NW specializes in natural therapies that change lives, including advanced chiropractic, IV therapy, prolotherapy and oxygen therapy for pain, alternative treatments for chronic illness, athletic injuries and overall wellness. Most insurance plans accepted for chiropractic. Patient wellness packages available. See ad, page 18.

Chinese herbal medicine can help you achieve optimal health by providing solutions to feeling better, rather than chasing or masking symptoms. We create customized herbal formulas to address the root causes of your most troubling health concerns.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY HEALTHY YOU WELLNESS CENTER

ENERGY HEALERS SUSAN FLERCHINGER

Healing Waters Center 101 N Evergreen Rd Spokane Valley • 509-879-3264 SusansEnergy@aol.com HealingWatersCenter.com Are you ready to experience more joy and purpose? Through energy balancing and healing, we restore the balance and flow of energy in the body, release physical and emotional blocks, and activate the body’s natural ability to heal. Call for a free consultation.

ENERGY MEDICINE EDUCATION

Annie Patrick 731 W Indiana Ave, Spokane 509-724-2391 HealthyYouCellutions.com

TEMPLE OF LIGHT ACADEMY

Gain a fresh start by cleansing your major organs. Achieve hydration, activation, and regular evacuation of the GI-tract.

We offer synergistic detox therapies such as colon hydrotherapy on the Angel of Water, reflexology, BEMER, infrared sauna, and nutritional coaching.

Explore your potential as a multidimensional being in a supportive environment. Join our fun weekend courses for self mastery and professional development. Sound vibrational healing, animal reiki, clairvoyant practitioner, gong avatar. Readings or sessions in Moscow and from a distance.

COMPOUNDING NUTRITIONAL PHARMACY

Dr. Linda “Grace” Kingsbury Moscow, Idaho • 208-883-9933 TempleOfLightAcademy.com

ENERGY PSYCHOLOGY & LIFE TRANSFORMATIONS

SIXTH AVENUE MEDICAL PHARMACY

IMAGINE CREATIONS

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

Deirdre Catlin 20 W Main, Ste 200 • Spokane 509-389-1501• Eye-Seellc.com

We are a full-service accredited pharmacy, providing custom compounded medications and traditional retail prescriptions. We use the finest, high quality ingredients to make each specially compounded medication, including bio-identical hormones, veterinary, dental, sports medicine, dermatology, chronic pain and more. See ad, page 7.

Deirdre is a Life Transformed™ coach & transformational consultant in the emerging field of energy psychology. Her work promotes powerful healing from negative experiences and empowers clients to fearlessly create and live their most authentic life. Call for a free consult. See ad, page 20.

CRYOBANKS AND FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES

ESSENTIAL OILS PUREOILORDER SOLUTIONS

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dōTERRA Wellness Advocates J and Pancho Edler Coeur d’Alene, ID • 208-777-5367 PureOilOrder.com

NW Cryobank is in the business of creating happy, healthy families. For more than 30 years, our experienced medical professionals have been providing convenient, confidential services for use in artificial reproduction. See ad, page 15.

We dealt with health issues for years and found a natural solution in 2014 when we were introduced to dōTERRA Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils. We discovered quick, long lasting relief without side effects! We want to empower you. Call today for a free consultation!

508 W 6th Ave, Ste 801 Spokane • 509-232-0132 NWCryobank.com

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Chronic Symptoms FAR& FarINFRARED (FIR) Naturopathic Medicine Infrared Sauna SAUNAS

MASSAGE THERAPY MARK SMITH, LMT

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RIVERCREEK WELLNESS IMPROVE GUT HEALTH

My Massage & Sports Therapy Healing Waters Holistic Center 101 N Evergreen Rd Spokane Valley • 509-370-2207 MyMassageSportsTherapy.com

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 many more. The FIR Sauna at Rivercreek Wellness is non-toxic, low EMF, and made of nonallergenic wood. See ad, page 15.

Call Now FUNCTIONAL 509-919-1385 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 7.

HALOTHERAPY/ RESPIRATORY WELLNESS

HEALING MOVEMENT AND MASSAGE MOONDANCE MOVEMENT AND MASSAGE Brietta Leader 823 Main St, Sandpoint, ID 208-304-3143 MoonDancerMoves@gmail.com MoonDancerMoves.com WildCoreMovement.com

Brietta Leader inspires selfhealing through movement and massage. Trained in Ancient Thai Massage, Integrative Table Massage, Soul Motion® Conscious Dance and her own movement form called WildCore™, she blends choreography, conscious dance, breath-work and belonging. Weekly classes, workshops and teacher trainings available.

HEARTMATH & STRESS REDUCTION MIND-BODY WELLNESS

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

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

Dry saline aerosol or Halotherapy provides a gentle respiratory cleanse. Beneficial for relieving lung conditions like bronchial asthma, cystic fibrosis and lingering cough. Helpful in treating skin problems like eczema and acne. If you are seeking non-invasive, relaxing, natural treatment consider Halotherapy.

J e n n i f e r B u r r o w s o ff e r s HeartMath and holistic stress reduction support that takes into account the whole person – mind, body, spirit. HeartMath, integrative nutrition coaching, quantum bio-feedback and Emotion Code. Call to schedule a complimentary 50-minute wellness consultation.

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

My goal is to help you on your journey to a more productive and vital life. I use personal hypnosis sessions and powerful personal coaching to permanently change undesired habits and behaviors on a conscious and subconscious level.

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Mark Smith specializes in the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release approach to eliminate or reduce soft tissue pain in client’s bodies. Myofascial Release treats the fascial restriction that causes pain allowing a return to a pain-free lifestyle.

SMART THERAPY

9708 N Nevada St, Ste 205 Spokane • 509-466-0226 SmartTherapyGroup.net Massage can alleviate pain, i n c r e a s e f l e x i b i l i t y, improve immune function, decrease depression and anxiety, improve health and more. Our professional therapists have a wide range of specialties and experience. Most major insurance plans accepted.

Book online or call for an appointment. See ad, page 13.

MASSAGE & CUPPING THERAPY NAMASTE HOLISTIC MASSAGE THERAPY

Janet Single-Schwall, LMT, CCT 1042 W Mill Ave, Ste 301 Coeur d’Alene, ID • 208-771-1179 NamasteHolisticMassageTherapy.com Janet is trained in Swedish, deep tissue and hot stone massage, cupping therapy, trigger point work and foot reflexology. Her intention is to provide quality care at affordable pricing.

Feel the incredible difference cupping makes when added to your massage session.

NATURAL PAIN RELIEF CHAZAEL LOTION

Joshua Tree Physical Therapy 8475 N Government Way Hayden, ID • 208-772-9774 Chazael-Lotion.com

MEDICAL MARIJUANA SUPPORT SERVICES PATIENTS FOR PATIENTS MEDICAL Tracy Sirrine 408 N Mullan Rd 101 Spokane Valley • 888-204-1260 2807 W Washington Ave Yakima • 888-204-1260 Fax 888-204-1280 PatientsForPatientsMedical.com

We are a compassionate group of medical and administrative professionals assisting patients in Washington obtain the right to use cannabis medically. We provide a service that enables patients to see medical providers that will help them in their holistic health decisions.

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

Garden quartz is the gemstone for March and is said to be used for empowered healing.

Most garden quartz contains chloride which represents healing, and quartz is the alltime best for empowerment.

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NATURAL CLEANING SERVICES INLAND NORTHWEST GREEN CLEAN

Amanda Drake Spokane, WA • 509-671-5775 (call/text) InlandNWGreenClean@Outlook.com Facebook.com/InlandNWGreenClean “A Clean Place Makes a Happy Space.” Allow us to bring more joy to your space! We specialize in detail and maintenance cleaning utilizing all-natural cleaning products to meet our clients’ health and wellness needs. Discounts for weekly clients.

Chazael lotion is a safe and effective natural pain relief product formulated and proven highly effective for patients suffering from pain due to arthritis, injuries, surgeries and joint and muscle stiffness. View our testimonials and lotion-use tutorials at Chazael-Lotion. com. See ad, page 2.

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

ORGANIC SALONS K SALON

Kristen Fuller 2312 N Cherry St, Ste 200 Spokane Valley • 509-926-5392 KSalonOrganic.com K Salon uses 100% pure, certified organic hair color, with no gluten, heavy metals or ammonia. Kristen Fuller is a licensed skin and hair expert, a wholistic body rejuvenist, and certified aroma-therapist who cares about each client’s health and wellness.

ORGANIC SKINCARE & MEDICAL AESTHETICS EMILY ELIZABETH SKINCARE STUDIO 30 E Sprague Ave, Ste C Spokane • 509-475-3284 EmilyElizabethSkincare.com

The naturopathic doctors at Rivercreek Wellness work with chronic conditions while giving hope to the patient. We focus on autoimmune disorders, chronic symptoms, mental health conditions, and holistic addiction education. See ad, page 15.

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 18.

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PAIN AND STRESS CLINICS

HOLISTIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SPOKANE CHAPTER

BROOKE HEATHER, NATUROPATH

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

The Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) is an international trade organization for holistically-minded professionals, business owners, and resource providers. We are member-focused through our ever-expanding national online presence and network of local chapters. The Spokane Chapter meets monthly. Join today!

Heather Holistics 231 N 3rd Ave, Ste 102 Sandpoint, ID • 208-231-7149 HeatherHolistics@yahoo.com NaturopathicClinic.info

Brooke Heather offers A-Z holistic care locally and at a distance. She sp e c i a l i z e s i n f u n c tio n a l nutrition, biofeedback, Chinese medicine and the evaluation of your specific chemistry to create tailor-made wellness plans and programs for individuals and families.

PAIN FREE & ACTIVE TREVOR GEORGE, ND

Rivercreek Wellness 521 N Argonne Rd, Ste B105 Spokane Valley • 509-919-1385 RivercreekWellness.com Prolotherapy coming soon! 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 15.

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Gina Angelo is passionate about helping others change their lives by discovering a healthy scalp and beautiful hair – perhaps for the first time. Your everyday is an awesome hair day with our exceptional natural plant-based products and rewarding business opportunity. Free consultations.

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Jennifer Brown 923 E Sherman • CdA 208-691-8865 Facebook.com/HealingCenterOfLove Through Reiki, aromatherapy and spiritual counseling, Jennifer helps clients relax, find balance, peace and manifest their true dreams, all at affordable rates. Experience the now moment and start your own healing journey with Jennifer today.

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We are a husband and wife real estate team serving Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. Experiencing health issues in their own family of five, we have the unique ability to offer additional support services to our clients specific healthy lifestyle needs during their home search.

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Dr. Deakins recognizes sexual health is vital to a vibrant and healthy life. At Inland Wellness & Vitality, we are certified and trained in multiple cutting-edge therapies which can enhance and increase sexual function and fulfillment for men and women of any age. See ad, page 31.

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Soul retrieval is a shamanic ceremony using ancient methods to return a person’s fragmented self to wholeness.

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Terra Farm Sanctuary provides a safe and loving home for rescued animals to live out their lives free from exploitation. We share information on ethical veganism and plant-based alternatives to animal products. Dedicated volunteers and donors are always needed! See ad, page 17.

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