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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

28 EVERYDAY FOODS THAT CAN FEED CANCER

by Ashley Grimmel

32 LAND MANAGER

ALLAN SAVORY ON HOLISTIC PASTURING

How Cows Can Help Reverse Climate Change by Linda Sechrist

34 MEATY TRUTHS Choosing Meat thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sustainable and Safe

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

38 TASTE THE RAINBOW Expand Your Palate with New Colorful Veggies by Judith Fertig

42 42 TREATING AUTISM

NATURALLY Plus Strategies for Prevention

by Meredith Montgomery

45 EQUINE THERAPY TRANSCENDS SPECIES DIVISIONS

by Martin Miron

46 ROLLING FOR FITNESS DIY Rollers Ease Pain and Aid Flexibility by Randy Kambic

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contents 1 2 newsbriefs 1 8 healthbriefs 20 ecotip 32 wisewords 42 healthykids 45 nonprofit

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46 fitbody 48 inspiration 50 calendar 56 classifieds 57 farmersmarkets 58 resourceguide

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oes food matter? That’s the approach we took in creating our March issue. When you stop and consider all that we consume every day, the answer should be a resounding yes from all of us. Are we eating foods that support our health and well-being or something less? These are simple decisions we make several times each day, and the effects of our choices—both immediately and in the long term—are profound. Armed with the right knowledge, we’ll become empowered to modify our dietary habits for optimal health. With the utmost respect for our many vegetarian friends and readers, Americans still eat a lot of meat; we have explored ways to select that which is both sustainably raised and as safe as possible for us to consume. Check out the Smarter Meat Choices sidebar, which features very specific steps for researching the many options. Another article, “Taste the Rainbow,” focuses on the need to consume a colorful variety of vegetable items on our plates to benefit from their spectrum of taste, as well as the myriad nutrients they offer. Autism seems to be the fastest-growing developmental disability, so we investigated natural treatments as well as prevention strategies. On a lighter note, we looked into the stress reduction benefits stemming from the new trend in adult coloring books. Did you know that we have additional articles and information each month on our website (naturalaz.com) not found in the printed version? You can read much more about food-related topics this month and get more indepth coverage of all our themes year-round.

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NIGHTTIME PARENTING F ostering Healthful Sleep by Stephanie Dodd

DEVELOPING GARDENS INSTEAD OF GOLF COURSES Agrihoods Use On-Site Farms to Draw Residents by April Thompson

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Marquis, an energy healer and certified hypnotherapist, offers Creative Leap Healing Services cher that use many 949 forms of enzona ergy healing performed remotely or in person in Sedona by appointment. Modalities include certified hypnotherapy for transforming limiting beliefs and behaviors including weight control, smoking cessation and releasing fears and stress; past-life regression therapy/healing past lives to gain greater insight and understanding of past and present relationships; distance energy healing, an intuitive form of energy healing; integrated energy therapy, which works with angel and source energy to remove blocks; Usui reiki that channels spiritually guided life force energy to facilitate self-healing; and intuitive readings that are more like a spiritual counseling session. “I work through the creator to tap into information that will provide you with clarity and insight about your soul’s journey,” says Marquis. “We often uncover areas where you are not moving forward, and in these cases, spirit typically provides gentle guidance and direction for your consideration.” Natural Awakenings readers receive 10 percent off the first session with code 11:11. For appointments, call 603-642-4949 or email at Natalie@ CreativeLeapLLC.com. See ad on page 33.

Arizona Grass Raised Beef

rizona Grass Raised Beef owns and operates their own U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-inspected processing plant in northern Arizona and uses it to exclusively process Arizonaborn and raised, 100 percent grass-fed and 100 percent grass-finished free-range cattle that are antibiotic- and hormone-free. The whole operation is verified by the American Grass-Fed Association. In an effort to reach new customers, they are offering 10 percent off any purchase of $55 or more through April 30 (use coupon code BIOHACKED on their website). They just opened a USDA-inspected grind room where they make burger patties for local restaurant distribution, which allows them to bring local and fresh grass-fed and grass-finished hamburger patties to consumers across the state at affordable prices. Arizona Grass Raised Beef also has a USDA-inspected commercial kitchen that is used to make only one product: beef bone broth. They roast the bones and tendons, brew them for three days in a steam kettle with organic vegetables, strain, flash freeze and then ship the broth to homes, restaurants, grocery stores and selected farmers’ markets. Managed by real cowboys on horseback, the cows are never fed any grains, corn or silage, nor are they ever constrained to feed lots. They forage for their food across thousands of acres of Arizona ranchlands that include naturally occurring Arizona grasses, water and flowers. No pesticides, insecticides or GMO seeds are ever used on the land. This stress-free lifestyle is far superior to any other type of ranching. The Arizona Grass Raised Beef philosophy is to remain 100 percent transparent in their sustainable practices, to minimize their carbon footprint and to produce only the highest-quality local grass-fed, grass-finished products. For more information, call 602-920-9666 or visit AzGrassRaisedBeef.com. See ad on page 35.

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Open House at Millennium Dental Associates

r. Jason Jones has joined Dr. Nicholas J. Meyer and Millennium Dental Associates, and both will appear at a complimentary, 60-minute program with Dr. Jason Jones Q&A on holistic dentistry at the Hilton Hotel in the Hilton Village, at 7 p.m., May 21. Jones is a graduate of Penn State and The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, with a general practice residency at the VA Hospital/UCLA in Los Angeles. “Having Dr. Jones join me will enable a wider degree of flexibility and options for care than I have been able to offer alone,” says Meyer. “I am very excited to have him join our practice and learn more of our practice of holistic dentistry. As a young doctor, he can be immersed in the complex intricacies of holistic dentistry and serve more people more thoroughly with this experience.” Location: 5705 N. Scottsdale Rd., Bldg. D, Ste. 110, Scottsdale. For more information, call 480-948-0560 or visit MillDental.com. See ad on page 4.

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Open House at Taoist Tai Chi Society

he nonprofit Taoist Tai Chi Society is holding an open house beginning at 11:30 a.m., April 2. The organization is founded upon a rich tradition of Taoist training. The internal arts are intended to return both body and mind to their original nature. This is done through teaching Taoist Tai Chi at local centers in more than 25 countries. At the open house, guests will see a demonstration of the 108-move Taoist Tai Chi set, hear experiences from current participants and try the first three to five moves of the set. Light refreshments are provided. Contributions may be paid by the month, quarter or year. There are special rates for students, seniors and those unable to pay the full amount due to financial hardship. Contributions entitle individuals to attend as many available classes as they would like at any of 500 locations worldwide. Location: 2765 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 115, Scottsdale. For more information, call 623-252-0027 or visit Taoist.org. See ad on page 31.

Take the Movement Challenge at Kinesphere

inesphere Center for Movement Education is offering a six-week Movement Challenge beginning March 28 through May 6. Many of their instructors RESTORATIVE EXERCISE ™ GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® include visual awareness or related exerZ-HEALTH YOGA TUNEUP® CLASSICAL AND ADAPTIVE PILATES cises in their classes, and participants will have unlimited access to these group classes, alongAve, with private sessions in which to explore and improve their 711 E Missouri Suite three 180 . Phoenix, AZ 85014 602-532-3111 www.KCME-AZ.com vision and overall well-being. Enroll before March 28 and save more than 50 percent on six weeks of unlimited group classes, three private sessions, and six free weeks access to an online self-care library. The Challenge also includes two group life coaching sessions with Dawn Ryan, of Vibrant Living, LLC, and free workshops, along with the chance to win gifts from True Food Kitchen. Each eye has six extraocular muscles that move the eye in its socket, but these muscles become weak and underused in the same way that our hip and knee muscles become weak and underused from sitting all the time. We can refocus our attention inward, bringing some of that attention to our eyes to see how we might move and stretch them as we move and stretch our body. Cost is $295. Location: 711 E. Missouri Ave., Ste. 180, Phoenix. To register, call 602-532-3111 or visit kcme-az.com. See ad on page 31.

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Miracles Can Heal

he Miraculous Healing Experience will be held from April 1 through 3 at the Tucson Jewish Community Center. Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Five amazing healers will administer powerful experiential healing work, including Dr. David Berceli, one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading trauma recovery experts, who will take participants through his Revolutionary Trauma Releasing Process which relieves trauma, stress and tension. Dr. Emil Faithe, a medical medium and all-natural pharmacist, will teach his Extreme Clearing to Achieve Perfect Health for Sensitive People. Live readings will be given to the audience. Alan Davidson, the bestselling author of Body Brilliance, brings his Satori Experienceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a full-blown enlightened experience in 90 minutes or less. Energy healer Nan Akasha will explain Healing the Lightbody: Clearing Unconscious Patterns of Pain and Illness and Releasing Optimal Health. Jennifer Hough, a nutrition expert and alchemist, will relate How I Reversed My Biological Age and You Can Too! as well as Upgrading Your Mind, Body and Spirit and Unleashing Your Super Healing Powers. Attendees will also learn about The Science Of Spontaneous Healing and Harnessing The Power Of The Placebo Effect. This event was created to provide relief for those suffering from chronic pain or illness. Healthy individuals can experience immense stress relief, gain energy and vitality and avoid future illnesses. Location: 3800 E. River Rd., Tucson. Register at DanHornerProductions.com. See ad on page 11.

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A New Kind of Happy Hour at Mindfulness Life Center

Mindfulness Life Center, in Scottsdale, in enabling a new kind of Friday Happy Hour by providing community-centric classes. Candlelit Sound Healing and Yoga Nidra will be conducted from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. with Julie Lemerond and the healing sounds of crystal singing bowls, followed by a blissful yoga nidra meditation. The class ends with the sound of an ocean drum. Tea is served before and after class. Ecstatic Dance takes place from 8 to 10 p.m. with A.J. Germano in a drug- and alcohol-free space. It is a form of an active meditation where music, movement and breath are used to shift brainwave patterns, create new neural pathways and enter into a more meditative and insightful state. Ecstatic Dance is $10 cash only. Natural Awakenings readers receive three classes for $20. Location: 10309 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. For more information, call 480-207-6016 or visit AMindfulnessLifeCenter.com. See ad on page 45.

Herbal Chinese Pranic Healing from Medicine and More Grandmaster Choa Kok Sui

r. Raymond Yau, AMD, Ph.D. Ac (NCCAOM), a classically educated herbalist and acupuncturist from China with more than 40 years of experience, is state board certified in Arizona and California. He is also a member of the Arizona Acupuncture Examination Board and an Oriental medical professor. Yau provides relief for allergies, arthritis, cancer, depression, disease (all types), female problems, hormone balancing, immunology, infertility, injuries of all types, internal medicine, male problems, muscle problems, pain relief, pediatrics, PMS, skin problems, sinus and skeletal problems of all types. Yau provides custom-blended herbal remedies from his vast supply of imported Chinese herbs. His treatments consist of acupuncture treatments plus herbal remedies that may be prepared in the traditional manner or in pill form. This Oriental medical practice produces no side effects, builds up the immune system and assists the body to heal itself naturally. Locations: 2705 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix; 10305 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale; and 3050 S. Country Club Dr., Ste. 30, Mesa. For a free consultation, call 480-632-9916. See ad on page 28.

Learn Oncology Massage

ealing Arts Connection is offering a nationally accredited, cancer center based Oncology Massage Workshop from April 8 to 10 to introduce touch practitioners, massage therapists and healthcare professionals to the bodywork considerations presented by an oncology (cancer) clientele. This course is open to healthcare professionals, licensed massage therapists, estheticians, body workers certified in other modalities and students enrolled in a massage, Asian bodywork or nursing program. The instructor is Jacki Sellers, CMT, NCTMB, CMLDT. Workshop time, which is shared between clinical considerations review and bodywork, prepares practitioners with the knowledge to provide clinically safe and therapeutic touch. Day three includes an oncology client massage and/or bodywork session. Cost is $495/$425 if paid in full by Mar. 11; 24 CE hours. Location: 1715 W. Northern Ave., Ste. 100, Phoenix. RSVP to 623-215-7988 or visit How2Heal.com. See ad on page 48.

ranic Healing, an effective and powerful no-touch healing modality developed by Grandmaster Choa Kok Sui, uses life force (prana, chi, ki) to heal physical and emotional ailments. Certified Pranic Healing instructors Duane and Susan Anderson will hold classes from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., March 19 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 20, at the Paradise Valley Mall, in Phoenix. Pranic Healing uses a cookbook approach to heal different ailments. It is simplified and organized so that anyone can learn to heal in a short amount of time and produce tangible results. In this intensive, experiential two-day workshop, students will learn the technology to do no-touch energy healings on others, selfhealing and distant healings. Energy exercises and meditations are included. Location: 4568 E. Cactus Rd., Ste, 204. To register, call 480-818-3156 or visit AzPranicHealing.com. See ad on page 33.

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Magnolia Bark Knocks Channel-Surfing Couch Out Head and Neck Cancer Cells Potatoes May Lose H Cognitive Skills healthbriefs

esearchers from the University of California at San Francisco, working with the Veterans Affairs Medical Center and other research agencies, have found that watching television may affect cognition, specifically as it relates to executive function and processing speeds. The study followed 3,247 people over a 25-year period, beginning in their early adult years. Those that frequently watched television during their early adult years had a 64 percent higher incidence of poor cognitive performance compared to less frequent television watchers. This was after adjusting results for the effects of many other known lifestyle factors that affect cognition such as smoking, alcohol use and body mass index. The effects of television watching worsened when combined with reduced physical activity during young adult years. Those with low physical activity and a high frequency of watching television were twice as likely to have poor cognition compared to those that had low television viewing combined with high physical activity during that period.

ead and neck cancers include cancers of the mouth, throat (pharynx and larynx), sinuses and salivary glands. According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, more than 55,000 Americans are diagnosed with head and neck cancer, and almost 13,000 die from these diseases annually. A study from the University of Alabama and the Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center found that a magnolia herb extract called honokiol may treat these cancers. It tested human cancer cell lines in the laboratory from different parts of the body, including the mouth, larynx, tongue and pharynx. The researchers found that the honokiol extract halted the growth of each of these cancer cells and induced cell death. Lead researcher Dr. Santosh K. Katiyar and his colleagues wrote, “Conclusively, honokiol appears to be an attractive, bioactive, small-molecule phytochemical for the management of head and neck cancer, which can be used either alone or in combination with other available therapeutic drugs.”

Probiotics Reduce Aggressively Negative Thoughts

ecent research from the Netherlands’ Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition has discovered that negative and aggressive thinking can be changed by supplementing with probiotic bacteria. The triple-blind study followed and tested 40 healthy people over a period of four weeks that were split into two groups; one was given a daily probiotic supplement containing seven species of probiotics and the other, a placebo. The subjects filled out a questionnaire that measured cognitive reactivity and depressed moods using the Leiden Index of Depression Sensitivity, which measures negative and depressed thinking. After four weeks, the probiotic group showed significantly lower scores in aggression, control issues, hopelessness, risk aversion and rumination, compared to the placebo group. “The study demonstrated for the first time that a fourweek, multispecies, probiotic intervention has a positive effect on cognitive reactivity to naturally occurring changes in sad mood in healthy individuals not currently diagnosed with a depressive disorder,” the researchers concluded.

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Repairing Damaged DNA Yields Better Health

NA, arguably the most important material in the body, provides its basic coding along with information influencing aging processes and susceptibility to diseases. Improving the integrity of even a small percentage of cellular DNA can have a positive effect on healthy cell function in the body. A naturally safe, water-soluble botanical extract called ac-11, derived from a wild plant indigenous to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and Peru, helps remove lesions in DNA caused by the environment and stress. The extract can be applied directly to the skin in a topical formulation to repair sun damage and slow the aging process or orally to reduce pain and fatigue, assist with weight loss and control inflammation. Accumulating damage to DNA throughout life can have a profound impact on our health. Such damage might be caused by stress, poor diet, exposure to pollution, lack of sleep or exposure to the sun, as well as other factors. Symptoms sometimes felt as we age, including lack of focus and energy, depression, disease, weakened immune system and weight problems, can be connected to the state of our DNA. For more information, call Esther Lozano, of Natural DNA Repair, at 1-800-362-8846, email Esther@NaturalDNARepair.com or visit NaturalDNARepair.com. See ad on page 31.

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Kitchen Recipes for Daily Energy Savings The kitchen is a hotbed of energy consumption when family meals are being prepared and even when dormant. Appliances make a big difference, and the tools and methods we cook with can reduce utility bills. According to Mother Earth News, cooking in a convection oven is 25 percent more efficient than a conventional oven. Switching to an Energy Star-approved refrigerator that consumes 40 percent less energy than conventional models can save up to $70 in energy bills annually, according to ChasingGreen.org. They suggest performing defrosts routinely and keeping the door tightly sealed, especially on an older model. Position the fridge so that it isn’t next to

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heat sources such as sunlight, the oven or dishwasher. While cooking, refrain from opening and closing a hot oven door too frequently, put lids on pots while heating and select the right size pans. Cooking with a six-inchdiameter pan on an eight-inch burner wastes more than 40 percent of the heat produced. For cleanup, a full load of dishes in a water-efficient dishwasher uses four gallons of water versus 24 gallons for hand washing, according to flow meter manufacturer Seametrics. A slow cooker uses less energy and needs less water to wash afterward (VitaClayChef.com), plus it doesn’t strain household air conditioning as a stove does. It’s good for cooking hearty stews and soups made from local seasonal vegetables, steaming rice, making yogurt and baking whole-grain breads. Consider taking a break from the kitchen by ordering a week’s worth of organic, natural meals and ingredients delivered to the door by an eco-friendly meal distribution service, which cuts down on individual trips to the grocery. Search online for local service options.

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Dig It Urban Gardens and Nursery by Martin Miron

ig It Urban Gardens and Nursery, co-founded by Ryan Jerrell and Tim Bishop in fall 2015, is a boutique nursery in the heart of Phoenix. “At Dig It, we’re proud of our knowledge, passion for plants and impeccable customer service,” says Bishop. “Our urban garden features unique cactus and succulents,

plants for your home and a full line of organic gardening products, from veggie starts to fruit trees. At Dig It, we pride ourselves on the love we have for our local artists and land.” Following the closure of Baker Nursery, Jerrell and Bishop wanted to create a nursery that was a similar non-chain estab-

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lishment that offered what Bishop describes as unique and cool products. He says that with an inner-city nursery, space to fit everything in, including cacti, fruit trees, vegetables, organic gardening supplies and locally grown materials from Dig It’s south Phoenix five-acre farm, is one of the bigger challenges. There is also a variety of pottery, trellises and steel art made by local artists. Since the opening, Bishop says they have developed their own wildflower seeds for spring and summer. They also offer a variety of classes, including container gardening, roses, bonsai, garden design and more. They have their own line of organic vegetables that are non-GMO, grown in organic potting soil with light organic fertilizer and no pesticides. “My biggest surprise so far has been the strong neighborhood outreach and community support we’ve received. It’s very flattering,” says Bishop. Dig It Urban Gardens and Nursery is located at 3015 N. 16th St., in Phoenix. For more information, call 602-812-7476 or visit digphx.com.

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ALEX HERMOSILLO by Martin Miron

lex Hermosillo, one of the most highly sought-after healers and spiritual teachers, author and founder of the Mastery of Energy Healing Center, in Tempe, will give a demonstration of how to awaken and access one’s own ability for self-healing from 1 to 3 p.m., March 19, in Scottsdale. A group healing event, Awaken Your Healing Energies, is accompanied by a guided healing meditation. Then Hermosillo will offer his teachings and healing techniques in a Mastery of Energy Healing Training Class—Level 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 30. Born with a natural gift to help people with their pain with a touch of his hand, Hermosillo was given a second gift in 1997 in a near-death experience where he gained great wisdom and returned from his extraordinary journey with his healing abilities and intuitive senses greatly amplified. Following this life-altering event, he wanted nothing more than to help others experience love, peace and healing in their daily lives; creating heaven on earth. Utilizing the energy and information given to Hermosillo in heaven during his near-death experience, he will convey that everyone has the capacity to nurture and heal themselves. He will expound that within everyone is light, an inexhaustible source of love, wisdom and intel-

ligence, and when one embraces, nurtures and connects with their inner light, it expands, amplifying, stimulating and awakening the cells of the body to promote healing emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually. At this interactive healing event, Hermosillo will give a demonstration and guide participants through a quick, simple and effective exercise to access and awaken their own light by releasing the energies of stress, anxiety, worries, grief, fear, negative thought patterns and painful events

that cause emotional distress and physical illness. Hermosillo advises that participants will experience an increase in energy and vitality, strengthen their immune system, balance their emotions and body, and raise their consciousness for self-healing and well-being. Participants will walk away with a daily practice that they can do to build a new relationship with their body, mind and spirit, to experience a happy, healthy and loving life. Tickets $25 in advance/$35 at the door. Location: Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St., Scottsdale. For more information, call 480-345-9972, email Support@MasteryOfEnergyHealing.com or visit MasteryOfEnergy Healing.com. See ad on page 29.

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Discover the World of Naturopathic Medicine by Martin Miron

he Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM)â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Discovery Day on April 16 is a free open house that allows the community to learn how natural healing can help empower individuals and families. At this nutrition-themed event, participants will be able to

tour the facility, learn about the Thrive community education program and enjoy Admission is free. Location: 2152 E. guest speakers, yoga Broadway Rd., Tempe. If you are a demonstration classes, cooking demcommunity presents SPRING 2016 member, register at scnm. onstrations, herbal tea tastings and edu/discoverscnm. If you are a progiveaways. spective student, register at scnm.edu/ Naturopathic medicine involves studentdiscoveryday. See ad on back SATURDAY a holistic perspective on health and cover.

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healing, seeking to identify underlying causes of each patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s condition. At this event, prospective students can learn about everything from prerequisites and financial aid to the innovative curriculum and career opportunities offered at SCNM. The event is packed with informational presentations, giveaways, yoga classes and many exciting activities. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with the event running from 9 a.m. to noon for the community, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for prospective students. Each track will hear presentations by doctors, students and nutritionists about nutrition, SCNM research and related topics. Special offers during the open house include 10 percent off featured items in the medicinary, medical center specials and lab specials. Other highlights include Good Morning Yoga at 8:15 a.m. with a Thrive instructor; food demonstrations in the teaching kitchen; tea tasting in the medicinary; Restorative Yoga at 10:30 a.m. with a Thrive instructor; and Vinyasa Yoga at 11 a.m.

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Everyday Foods That Can Feed Cancer by Ashley Grimmel

n recent years, we have seemingly made great progress in our understanding of the intimate connection sugar consumption plays in the growth of cancer, and many of us now know the necessity of phytonutrients for protecting our healthy cells. Despite this wave of information, there are many everyday, seemingly healthful foods that create unnecessary and dangerous burdens or toxicities in our body. Here are three such examples. Cooking with extra virgin olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil has a relatively low smoke point, at around 320 degrees. Most recipes call for temperatures of 350 or higher with prolonged heat. Not only are we inactivating all of the healing enzymes in the food that we are cooking, we are also oxidizing the otherwise healthful fats contained in olive oil and causing them to become carcinogens. Yet another assault to olive oilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health benefits is the microwave. Olive oil is an excellent source

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of phenols (with positive effects on certain physiological parameters such as plasma lipoproteins, oxidative damage, inflammatory markers, platelet and cellular function and antimicrobial activity). When microwaved even for a few seconds, these phenols are destroyed and the olive oil loses nearly all of its healthful benefits. Eating fish. Fish have been thrust into the spotlight due to their high content of anti-inflammatory Omega-3 fatty acids. Fish obtain this dense fatty acid composition by consuming large amounts of Omega-3-rich algae and sea vegetables which concentrate in their tissues. But these oils are not the only substance concentrated in their tissues. Fish also store environmental toxins, many of which are known carcinogens. Studies have found that all species of fish throughout the world are contaminated with pollutants and toxins. This means that when we eat fish, we are also consuming many dangerous carcinogens, not to mention the accumulated cesium 137 and other isotopes from Japan.

Consuming dairy yogurt. There is much more to whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inside the carton than probiotics, including chemical fillers, sugars and/or artificial sweeteners. Yogurt is a dense source of casein, a protein found in cowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s milk. Casein specifically has been found to quickly stimulate cancer cell growth. Numerous studies have repeatedly demonstrated cancer growth being turned on when the level of this animal protein exceeds 10 percent of total calorie intake. To put this in perspective, the popular Greek yogurt packs around 20 grams of this cancer-promoting protein in just one small serving. Navigating the world of nutrition and our food system can seem overwhelming. However, through education, we can empower and enable ourselves to live vibrant, health-filled lives. It becomes clear that we need to return to eating the plant foods that the human body is designed to eat in the form that nature provides: in perfect whole food form. Ashley Grimmel is the nutritionist and health educator at An Oasis of Healing, in Mesa. She specializes in utilizing nutrition and lifestyle to eradicate cancer and cultivate optimal health. For more information, phone 480-834-5414 or visit AnOasisOf Healing.com. See ad on page 21.

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How Cows Can Help Reverse Climate Change by Linda Sechrist

hen concurrent dangers arising from overpopulation, desertification (fertile land turning to desert) and climate change were just beginning to attract technological solutions, pioneers like Allan Savory, a young wildlife biologist in Zimbabwe, Africa, were researching how healthy soil captures carbon dioxide and stores it as carbon. It’s the way nature renders the most pervasive greenhouse gas more helpful than harmful and a major reason why this is not happening globally is because of desertification. This innovative game-changer has since received Australia’s 2003 Banksia International Award for “doing the most for the environment on a global scale” and the 2010 Buckminster Fuller Challenge, recognizing solutions that address humanity’s most pressing problems. The Savory Institute, founded in 2009, and its Africa Center for Holistic Management, demonstrate how using livestock to improve soil and decrease depen-

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dence on water— plus increase its ability to hold moisture and carbon—grows more grass and improves profits for ranchers, landowners and investors.

What prompted your examination of soil biology? In the 1960s, I first became alarmed at the rate of land degradation in Africa’s vast grasslands, which were turning to desert. Looking for a solution, I hit upon a profound relationship— that the grasslands, their soils, soil life, plants and animals had evolved symbiotically with large, grazing herbivores of many species and packhunting predators. As my inquiry led beyond Africa, I noticed that the same was true of similar ecosystems worldwide, including those of the U.S. Great Plains. Long ago, the Great Plains supported herbivores that traveled in immense herds for safety from predators. Where there are now approximately 11 large mammal spe-

cies, there were once more than 50. The trampling of dung and urine, as well as grazing of such vast numbers constantly on the move, developed deep carbon-storing and rain-holding soils that also break down methane. Only in the presence of large roaming herds of herbivores periodically working the surface soil does this happen; it works much like a gardener does, breaking bare surfaces and covering them with litter and dung. Only in this way do grasslands thrive.

How did this revolutionize your thinking about land and livestock management? Being trained at a university to believe that grazing livestock causes land degradation blinded me to the deeper understanding that humans’ management of the animals, not the animals themselves, has been the problem. Historically, the healthiest soils in the world’s vast grain-growing regions were those that had supported the largest populations of natural wildlife and intact pack-hunting predators. We now have in hand a natural solution able to reverse U.S. and global desertification, which is contributing to increasing severity and frequency of floods and droughts, poverty, social breakdown, violence, pastoral genocide and mass movement into cities and across national borders. Restoring brilliant natural functions through holistic management of even half of the world’s grasslands has the potential to pull all of the legacy carbon out of the atmosphere, put it back into the ground where it belongs and keep it there for thousands of years. Livestock aided by holistic, planned

grazing that mimics nature can return Earth’s atmosphere to preindustrial carbon levels while feeding people with cleaner meat. I can think of almost nothing that offers more hope for our planet for generations to come. In fact, it has so many benefits—including an eventual net cost of zero or less—that even if climate change wasn’t an issue, we should be doing it anyway.

How is holistic pasturing proceeding? Ultimately, the only sustainable economy for any nation is derived from growing plants on regenerating soil. Today’s conventional agriculture is producing more than 75 billion tons of dead, eroding soil every year—more than 10 tons for every human alive. The largest areas of the world’s land are either grasslands or former grasslands. Holistic, planned grazing to reverse desertification has gained support from thousands of individual ranchers, scientists, researchers, pastoralists and farmers. Currently, it is practiced on more than 30 million acres over six continents with encouraging success. The Savory Institute encourages and links locally led and managed holistic management hubs around the world, now numbering 30 in Africa, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Sweden, Turkey, the UK and U.S., with more forming every year. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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Meaty Truths Choosing Meat that’s Sustainable and Safe by Melinda Hemmelgarn

n his essay The Pleasures of Eating, Wendell Berry, a Kentucky farmer and poet, writes: “If I am going to eat meat, I want it to be from an animal that has lived a pleasant, uncrowded life outdoors, on bountiful pasture, with good water nearby and trees for shade.” He, like a growing number of conscious eaters, wants no part of the industrial meat system in which animals are raised in concentrated animal feeding operations. Media coverage has helped educate consumers previously unaware of how their food is produced and why it matters. The documentary film Food Inc., as well as books like Fast Food Nation, by Eric Schlosser and The Chain, by Ted Genoways, describe common livestock industry practices that mistreat animals, pollute water and air, endanger workers and threaten public health. With increased understanding of the connections between diet and health, climate, environment and social justice, even many Americans that still like the taste of hamburger and steak have sided with Berry; they want sustainably raised, humane and healthful red meat.

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Unsustainable Corporate Lobby Every five years, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines are revised to reflect the latest nutritional science. In 2015, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee attempted to include the concept of sustainability. The committee, which included top nutrition scientists, defined sustainable diets as “a pattern of eating that promotes health and wellbeing and provides food security for the present population while sustaining human and natural resources for future generations.” It made the case that a diet higher in plant-based foods and lower in animal-based foods both promotes health and protects the environment—resulting in lower greenhouse gas emissions, and less energy, land and water use. But political pressure from the livestock industry prevailed, and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Burwell jointly announced, “We do not believe that the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are the appropri-

ate vehicle for this important policy conversation about sustainability.” Instead, they advised the committee to focus solely on nutritional and dietary information. In her book Food Politics, nutritionist and author Marion Nestle explains that recommendations to decrease consumption have never been popular with the food industry. Nonetheless, Roni Neff, Ph.D., who directs the Center for a Livable Future’s Food System Sustainability and Public Health Program at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, in Baltimore, recommends consuming less red meat in particular, because of its large environmental footprint. Neff points out, “Thirty percent of greenhouse gas emissions are connected to red meat.” However, not all red meat is created equal. In her book Defending Beef, environmental lawyer and cattle rancher Nicolette Hahn Niman makes a case for sustainable meat production, noting, “Well-managed grazing could be part of an effective strategy to combat climate change.” In their book The New Livestock Farmer, authors Rebecca Thistlethwaite and Jim Dunlop praise the increase in farmers producing pasture-raised, ethical meats and the growing number of farmers selling directly to people that reject the industrial system. Neff likewise supports such sustainable livestock agriculture, which integrates pasture-raised animals on farms, rather than isolating them on feedlots, where they typically eat a grain-based diet (such as genetically engineered corn) and receive growth stimulants, including hormones and antibiotics.

Risky Hormones and Antibiotics Mike Callicrate, a St. Francis, Kansas, rancher educated in the industrial model of meat production, is considered an expert on its negative consequences. He served as an advisor for Food Inc., and Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma. Callicrate observes, “The same chemical compounds that athletes are banned from

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Smarter Meat Choices by Melinda Hemmelgarn Choose certified organic meat. Organic certification prohibits antibiotics, added hormones and genetically modified (GMO) feed. Select grass-fed and grass-finished meats. Look for the nonprofit American Grassfed Association (AGA) certification, which ensures animals eat only grass and forage from the time of their weaning until harvest, and are raised without antibiotics or hormones (AmericanGrassfed.org). AGA standards apply to ruminant animals only: beef, bison, goat, lamb and sheep. Support Country of Origin Labeling. This mandates that retail cuts of meat must contain a label informing consumers of its source. The U.S. meat industry has worked to stop such labeling. Beware of misleading labels. “Natural” provides no legal assurance about how an animal was raised. “Vegetarian feed” may mean GMO corn and/or soy. (See Greener Choices.org.) Buy directly from family livestock farmers. Check out sites like Local Harvest.org and Tinyurl.com/Farmers MarketsDirectory. Pay attention to portions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture serving size weighs three ounces, about the same size as a deck of cards. Think of meat as a side dish and balance the rest of the plate with vegetables, leafy greens, beans and other legumes. Once a week, cut out meat. Participate in Meatless Mondays (Meatless Monday.org). Assume all retail meat carries bacteria that can cause food-borne illness. Practice safe food handling as directed on package labels. (Also see FoodSafety.gov and KeepAntibiotics Working.com.)

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using in baseball are To be interested in drugs ineffective when used to produce our food they are needed to animals, which our chil- food, but not in food treat infections in dren eat in the hot dogs people.” production, at the ballgame.” The AAP supports is clearly absurd. buying meat from or According to the USDA, about 90 percent ganic farms, because of feedlot cattle receive organic farming rules ~Wendell Berry hormone implants to proprohibit the nonmote growth. Yet the European Union therapeutic use of antibiotics. Stacia Scientific Committee on Veterinary Clinton, a registered dietitian in BosMeasures Relating to Public Health ton who works with the international reports that the use of natural and nonprofit Health Care Without Harm, artificial growth hormones in beef assists hospitals in both reducing production poses a potential risk to meat on their menus and increasing purchases of meat from animals human health, especially among chilraised without antibiotics. The goal dren. is to reduce the growing number of Concerns about growth-promotantibiotic-resistant infections that ing drugs led the American Academy cost hospitals and patients billions of of Pediatrics to call for studies that dollars each year. direct-ly measure their impact on children through milk and meat. The A Friends of the Earth report, President’s Cancer Panel Report on Chain Reaction: How Top Restaurants Reducing Environmental Cancer Risk Rate on Reducing Use of Antibiotics also states, “Growth hormones may in Their Meat Supply, revealed that contribute to endocrine disruption in most meat served by American’s top humans.” Their dietary recommendachain restaurants come from animals tions include choosing meat raised raised in industrial facilities where they are fed antibiotics. Only two without hormones and antibiotics. out of 25 chains, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread, report that the Rising Resistance majority of their meat is raised without Antibiotic resistance is now one of routine antibiotics. A recent study by the world’s most critical public health Consumers Union also found antibiproblems, and it’s related to misuse of otic-resistant bacteria on retail meat antibiotics in animal agriculture. Acsamples nationwide. cording to the U.S. Centers for Disease In California, Governor Jerry Control and Prevention, “Antibiotic reBrown signed Senate Bill 27, maksistance—when bacteria don’t respond ing his the first state to ban the use to the drugs designed to kill them— of routine low doses of antimicrobial threatens to return us to the time when drugs that are medically important to simple infections were often fatal.” humans to promote livestock weight Veterinarian and food safety congain or feed efficiency. The bill doesn’t sultant Gail Hansen, of Washington, go into effect until January 2018, but D.C., explains that bacteria naturally will contribute to making meat safer develop resistance anytime we use anand antibiotic drugs more effective. tibiotics. “The problem is overuse and misuse; that’s the recipe for disaster.” She explains that more than 70 percent of the antibiotics sold in the U.S. are not used to treat sick animals, but to promote growth and reduce the risk of infection related to raising animals in unsanitary, overcrowded spaces. A recent report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) states: Adding antibiotics to the feed of healthy livestock “often leave the

Red and Processed Meats Targeted Dietary advice to reduce the consumption of red and processed meats, regardless of how the animals are raised, is not new. Kelay Trentham, a registered dietitian in Tacoma, Washington, who specializes in cancer prevention and treatment, points out that joint reports

from the World Cancer Research Fund International and American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) since 2007 have recommended restricting consumption of red meat to less than 18 ounces a week and avoiding processed meats. In 2015, the World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified processed meat (like hot dogs, ham, sausages, corned beef and beef jerky) as “carcinogenic to humans” and red meat (beef, veal, pork, lamb, mutton, horse and goat) as “probably carcinogenic to humans.” Risk increases with amount consumed, and the evidence is strongest for the relation of processed meats to colorectal cancer. Trentham explains some factors that make red and processed meats risky. “Heating or smoking meat creates cancer-causing compounds. Processed meats contain salts, nitrates and nitrites; a chemical mélange of preservatives that can increase risk,” she says. Trentham and Karen Collins, a registered dietitian and advisor to the AICR, concur that the form of iron found in meat also contributes to cancer risk. Still, the IARC report recognizes, “Eating meat has known health benefits.” Meat is a rich source of protein and B vitamins, iron and zinc. Livestock feed further influences nutritional composition, with meat from cattle raised on pasture (grass) containing higher levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids compared to meat from animals fed grain. According to medical doctor and National Institutes of Health researcher Captain Joseph Hibbeln, consuming

fewer omega-6 fatty acids and more omega-3s may be one of the most important dietary changes for cutting the risk of chronic diseases, reducing inflammation, improving mental health, enhancing children’s brain and eye development and reducing worldwide incidence of cardiovascular disease by 40 percent. When it comes to eating meat, the agricultural practices, quantity consumed, and methods of processing and cooking make a difference. It turns out that what’s good for the environment is good for animals and people, too. Melinda Hemmelgarn is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer and Food Sleuth Radio host with KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO. Connect at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

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Eating a rich variety of plant-based foods is fast, easy and satisfying. ~LeAnne Campbell

Taste the Rainbow, Expand Your Palate with New Colorful Veggies by Judith Fertig

mericans’ vegetable habits are in a rut. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nearly 50 percent of the vegetables and legumes available in this country in 2013 were either tomatoes or potatoes. Lettuce came in third, according to new data released in 2015, advises Tracie McMillan, author of The American Way of Eating. Further, 87 percent of U.S. adults did not meet basic vegetable serving recommendations from 2007 through 2010, a fact cited in the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey. Yet, urban supermarkets overflow with a wealth of common and exotic vegetables, often displayed side-by-side: broccoli and broccolini, green bell and Japanese shishito peppers, and iceberg lettuce and leafy mâche, or lamb’s lettuce. Trying one new vegetable dish a week is a great way to increase our vegetable literacy, says functional medicine expert Terri Evans, a doctor of Oriental medicine in Naples, Florida. “Our diet should be 60 percent produce—40 percent vegetables and 20 percent fruit,” she says. “To keep this sustainable for the long term, we should eat what tastes good, not what

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we think is good for us. Some days, we crave the sweetness of carrots; other days, the bitterness of artichokes or the heat of hot peppers. Our bodies can tell us what we need.”

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Going Green. Dark green and slightly peppery arugula is good with a little olive oil and lemon juice. Finely shredded Brussels sprouts bulk up a mixed salad, while adding the benefits of a cancer-fighting cruciferous vegetable. Instead of mineral-rich baby spinach, try baby Swiss chard, suggests Matthew Kadey, a registered dietician in Waterloo, Ontario. He also suggests microgreens, the tiny shoots of radishes, cabbage, broccoli and kale, all rich in vitamins C and E. Squash It. Varieties of summer and winter squash add color, body and flavor to one-dish meals, with the added benefits of B vitamins, magnesium and fiber. LeAnne Campbell, Ph.D., author of The China Study Cookbook, simmers a mix of fresh chopped vegetables including yellow summer squash or zucchini, and flavors with coconut and curry powder. Vegan Chef Douglas McNish, of Toronto, makes

an okra and squash gumbo in the slow cooker. Sneak in a Smoothie. Change up a smoothie routine by swapping out the usual baby spinach for a blend of cucumber, apple and fresh mint, or else sweet potato and carrot, suggests Sidney Fry, a registered dietitian and Cooking Light editor, in Birmingham, Alabama. Snack Attack. An array of colorful vegetables served with dips and spreads can be an easy way to experiment with veggies. Carrots in deep red, vibrant yellow, purple and orange are delicious raw and supply beta-carotene, promoting eye health. Leaves from pale green Belgian endive spears are tender and crunchy. Orange or “cheddar” cauliflower has a more creamy and sweet flavor than its pale cousin. “Colors equal health, and the more colors we eat, the better our overall health,” says Susan Bowerman, a registered dietitian, lecturer in food science and nutrition at California State Polytechnic Institute, San Luis Obispo, and co-author of What Color Is Your Diet? “We also have to be willing to try new foods or new varieties of foods, or maybe to prepare unfamiliar foods in a way that will make them taste good, so that we will be willing to add more plant foods to our diet.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot. com from Overland Park, KS.

A Rainbow of Benefits by Judith Fertig

he colors found in fresh vegetables can indicate an abundance of necessary phytochemicals and nutrients. “Many people I see in my practice consume excess food, but have nutrient deficiency,” says Terri Evans, a functional medicine expert and doctor of Oriental medicine. Eating a variety of colorful vegetables can be part of the remedy. “Each color in a vegetable represents 10,000 micronutrients,” explains Evans. “The more colorful you make your diet, the happier your body will be.” She notes that supplements supply a lot of one nutrient, while vegetables gift us with tiny amounts of many requisite nutrients. According to the nonprofit Produce for Better Health Foundation, plant phytochemicals may act as antioxidants, protect and regenerate essential nutrients and work to deactivate cancer-causing substances. So, the more color on our plates, the better. Yellow and orange—in squash and some tomatoes—point to higher levels of vitamins C and A. The beta-carotene behind these colors is renowned for supporting healthy eyesight. Dark green—in leafy greens and cabbages—evidences higher levels of vitamins K, B and E. Chlorophyll creates the color and indicates its well-documented detoxifying properties. Red—in red bell peppers and tomatoes—indicates vitamin C. Lycopene, which provides the color, is widely associated with lowering the risk of prostate and breast cancers. Purple and blue—in radicchio, red cabbage and eggplant—deliver vitamins C and K. Anthocyanins that create the color are powerful antioxidants geared to keep us heart-healthy. natural awakenings

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Fast Food and Fast Healthcare by Dr. Harlan Sparer

hen most people eat fast food, they usually know they are not eating healthy food. Cheap ingredients and low pay for food preparers and handlers do little to encourage flavor or nutrition. Maximizing profit is the theme today, often at the expense of our health and well-being. This kind of franchising has now extended itself into the healthcare market in a number of areas, such as urgent care clinics, and no matter what the business structure may be of any operation, there are inherently good providers and not-so-good providers. When franchising a service industry, a non-professional typically inserts themselves into the provider/patient relationship. This can limit compensation to the provider, de-incentivizing

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excellence. The provider becomes generic and replaceable. Some may merely clock in and clock out at a substantially lower pay scale. They may only sporadically treat their client, often leaving a lack of continuity of care and making well-being a more unreachable goal. More mechanized, cookie-cutter approaches tend to be applied to all patients due to time constraints and franchise imposed policies. Ultimately, the provider has less of a vested interest in personal and professional success, leading to poorer outcomes. In addition to the lack of personal involvement on the providerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part, we must examine the quality and caliber of providers that seek a substantial pay cut in order to be fed clientele by their owner. Sometimes, these providers

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NATURALLY Plus Strategies for Prevention by Meredith Montgomery

n The Autism Revolution, Pediatric Neurologist and Neuroscientist Martha Herbert approaches autism as a whole-body condition that can improve, rather than be a static, lifelong genetic brain disorder. “It’s the way the brain is shifted into acting when faced with a combination of stressors—some, but not all of which are genetic—at a vulnerable point in development,” says Herbert. Non-genetic challenges can come

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from the immune system, nutrition, the environment and stress. “Addressing them can make a profound difference in the condition; maybe even turning it around.” Herbert directs the Treatment Research and Neuroscience Evaluation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (TRANSCEND) program at a joint Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Massachusetts General Hospital Medical Imag-

ing facility. “While autism is often thought of as a genetic disorder, it’s the result of a gene-environment interaction where genes are corrupted,” explains Psychiatrist Robert Hendren, who is currently partnering in developing the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorder and Neurodevelopmental Disorders at the University of California, San Francisco. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability, now affecting one in 68 children and one in 42 boys. Autism Speaks (AutismSpeaks.org) defines autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a group of complex brain development disorders characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.

Prevention

Many experts agree that in some cases, autism can be prevented. “Prevention needs to start early—preconception is ideal,” says Dr. Kenneth A. Bock, of Bock Integrative Medicine, in New York, and author of Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma and Allergies. Emphasizing omega-3 essential fatty acids, folic acid and probiotics during pregnancy can be beneficial, and it’s important to avoid iron deficiency, which has been tied to higher rates of autism, Hendren counsels. Results from a recent University of California, Davis study published in Environmental Health Perspectives reveals increased rates of autism among children of women that live close to pesticide-treated fields during pregnancy, particularly during the second and third trimesters. Hendren says, “Living near heavily sprayed fields can be very detrimental. Living close to freeways or downwind of coal-fired power plants is also associated with autism.” If heavy metal toxicity in blood is confirmed, chelation therapy is often used to remove metals, although Hendren advises against using it for the general treatment of ASD. “Chelators

pull out mercury, along with other metals, a process that can be harmful. Instead, think about diet and nutritional supplements that can help detoxify the body more safely,” he explains. Bock says, “It’s not enough to detoxify, we have to remove and prevent exposure to neurodevelopmental toxins.” Herbert suggests avoiding toxic household products, electromagnetic exposure from devices such as cell phones and baby monitors, which can lead to stress, sleep disruption and cell health problems, as well as antibiotic overuse, which can disrupt the gut microbiome, increasing vulnerability to exposure to other harmful chemicals. Herbert notes some parents observe that their child became autistic after a vaccination but there are also autistic children that are vaccine-free; still others become so after facing other stresses such as illness or trauma. “We need to focus on the underlying vulnerabilities and keep children strong and resilient so they can handle life’s challenges to their health and immune systems,” she says.

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Currently, the only treatment that has been proven to consistently improve the core symptoms of ASD is behavioral therapy designed to foster language, socialization and academic skills. While effective, this approach is time- and staff-intensive. With the rise and prevalence of autism in the past decade, more parents are turning to complementary and alternative treatments (CAM). Hendren reports that the best researched and safest CAM therapies for treating autism include melatonin to improve sleep, omega-3 fatty acids to ease hyperactivity and possibly improve socialization, multivitamins to supplement a limited diet or poor appetite and methyl B12 injections to protect against oxidative stress. Massage therapy has also proven effective in increasing connectivity with others and reducing over-arousal, while reducing ASD symptoms. Research remains in its infancy, but other CAMs deemed acceptable for a professionally monitored trial include B6 and magnesium supplements to correct metabolic aberration, folic acid for improvements in core symptoms, probiotics to ease gastrointestinal distress and iron supplementation for a deficiency. Although clear benefits have yet to be backed by scientific evidence, many parents of children with ASD report that behavior improves with a diet free of the proteins gluten (found in wheat, barley and rye) and casein (found in dairy). Other parent-endorsed diets include anti-yeast, anti-hyperglycemia, specific carbohydrate, low-oxalate and specific food reaction regimens. A review article in the journal Autism Research and Treatment notes that acupuncture, exercise, and musicand animal-assisted therapy have all been reported as helping to reduce a variety of ASD functional and behavioral symptoms. From sound-dampening headphones that offset loud noises to structuring the environment to anticipate transitions,

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removing stressors can help reduce the debilitating characteristics of ASD. “This improves abilities to learn and interact with others, but we also don’t want to shelter them from having a chance to learn the rules of social interaction in realworld situations,” advises Hendren. Because autism is a heterogeneous disorder with numerous subtypes, the best individualized combination of treatments can be challenging to identify and can often change throughout one’s life. Bock reminds families that even with a successful treatment plan, “A parent’s love is the final element that brings these recovering children out of darkness into light.” Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLiving HealthyPlanet.com).

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Equine Therapy Transcends Species Divisions by Martin Miron

he nonprofit Hunkapi organization provides horse therapy and garden therapy utilizing a mindfulness-based approach. In 1999, Arizona State University hosted the Alternative Interventions Research Clinic (AIRC) where Debbie Crews, Ph.D., found that horseback riding improved selfesteem and reduced depression and anxiety in children diagnosed with autism and ADHD. Hunkapi was formed to bring these discoveries to the community through their equine services. Since then, Hunkapi has worked from several locations and served thousands of clients across the Phoenix area. Hunkapi provides therapeutic horseback riding, equine-assisted psychotherapy and garden therapy to clients from 3 years old to adults. Therapeutic horseback riding involves a licensed therapist or counselor, fourlegged healers and a PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) certified riding instructor in either one-on-one or in a group lesson setting. The horses use their primal instincts to give clients profound feedback on thoughts, feelings and behaviors, while therapists help clients focus on building healthy relationships, regulating thoughts, behaviors and emotions and identifying personal strengths. Clients with autism are typically placed in Therapeutic Riding. In this class, one to four students learn to ride a horse while incorporating therapeutic goals into the lesson. Goals may include speech development, eye contact and core strength. This enables participants to focus on learn-

ing and utilizing positive coping skills in each session. A space is provided for individuals to learn to connect with others by first connecting with a horse. Director Terra Schaad says, “We also work with school groups from organizations such as Aurora Day School, Gateway Academy and Scottsdale Unified School District through a program called Horse Powered Learning. In groups as large as 12, we work on therapeutic goals such as following directions, positive peer and adult relationships, while learning horse care, horse anatomy and riding skills.” “The inspiration behind Hunkapi is the horse and its power to connect us to ourselves and to connect us to others. A horse sees our clients for who they are without any judgment, in that particular moment, and accepts anyone that comes through our gates, creating a healing space for them. The horse responds intuitively to a client’s needs, whether one’s energy is high and close, or one is overstimulated or understimulated,” says Schaad. Volunteers are needed. Location: 11250 E. Arabian Park Dr., Scottsdale. For more information, call 480-393-0870 or visit Hunkapi.org.

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ROLLING FOR FITNESS DIY Rollers Ease Pain and Aid Flexibility by Randy Kambic

ore amateur and serious athletes, people wanting to ease stiffness due to sedentary work and seniors are enjoying a new DIY way to massage out the kinks at home that’s becoming recognized for its benefits by experts worldwide. For the first time, flexibility and mobility rolling ranks in the top 20 of the American College of Sports Medi-

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cine’s annual Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends. Made predominantly of foam and hard rubber, the rollers can “massage, relieve muscle tightness and muscle spasms, increase circulation, ease muscular discomfort and assist in the return to normal activity,” according to the organization’s Health & Fitness Journal, which notes a growing market for the devices.

Dr. Walter Thompson, professor of kinesiology and health with Georgia State University, in Atlanta, was the lead author of the survey. He says, “Personal trainers have found that it works for their clients. We’ve also seen an increase in popularity in gyms and fitness clubs.” The trend is partly spawned by their use in Pilates. Thompson adds, “Tech devices, now central to our daily lives, have changed the way we plan and manage our workouts.” Yet, as with other such equipment, users must be educated on how to employ the rollers on their own. Most rollers are available in smooth or ribbed textures in different sizes and densities. Sets include one for deep tissue rolling, self-myofascial release and trigger point relief, designed to aid muscles related to the back, hips, arms, glutes and hamstrings. Dr. Spencer H. Baron, president of NeuroSport Elite, in Davie, Florida, was the 2010 National Sports Chiropractor of the Year and served as a chiropractic physician for the Miami Dolphins football team for 19 years. He starts patients out with rollers during office appointments, especially those with sports injuries. “It empowers them to take charge of their fitness,” he says. “Those standing or sitting all day at work may

need it even more than athletes do to improve circulation and stimulate the nervous system.” While rollers can be administered to hamstrings and quadriceps by hand, he attests that the back is the most commonly targeted region, and suggests two corresponding maneuvers: Lie down with a foam roller under the neck at home. Gently roll it across to each shoulder blade, and then center it and roll it down to the buttocks; even to the hamstrings. Next, assume a squatting position against a wall and place a roller between the center of the back and the wall, gently rise up, and then sink down. It’s also possible do this at work in private. Baron and his colleagues believe that rollers are beneficial to use on the shoulders and arms of tennis players and baseball pitchers. “I like the metaphor of a chef rolling dough in the kitchen. With a similar motion, you’re kneading muscles and tendons, improving blood flow and circulation to sore areas,” he says. Jason Karp, Ph.D., the 2011 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Personal Trainer of the Year and creator of his company’s Run-Fit certification program, has seen the popularity of the devices on the rise with runners. “People like gadgets” that can help them, he notes. “Runners get tight from running, and rollers can help alleviate that tightness. I know a lot of runners that swear by them.” Karp, a California author of six books, including Running for Women and his upcoming The Inner Runner, feels that rollers are especially wellsuited for post-workout use. “The rollers are basically a form of selfmyofascial release, which helps relax muscles by putting pressure on tight areas to cause the muscle to relax via its reflex to tension,” he explains. It looks like this universally applicable and simple fitness tool will keep on rolling through this year and beyond.

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COLOR ME CALM Grownups De-Stress with Adult Coloring Books by Avery Mack

oloring books are no longer solely the domain of children. Immersion in this fun, creative pastime by adults even for just 30 minutes can constitute a focused meditation that relieves stress. Doctor of Psychology Nikki Martinez, in Chicago, says that famed psychotherapist Carl Jung believed coloring helps patients release anxiety. “It uses both sides of the brain and improves organizational and fine motor skills,” says Martinez. “After I underwent a major surgery, I was on bed rest for eight weeks, and adult coloring books were a lifesaver. They passed the time, were pretty and kept me in a constant state of calm. I devoured them.” Publishers Weekly reported combined 2015 sales of 1.75 million copies for the 10 bestselling adult

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coloring books through November. This trend was years in the making, originating when parents colored with their kids and sometimes on their own. Adults around the world now join coloring book clubs, hold related parties and take coloring breaks at work. Last fall, Barnes & Noble hosted the one-day All-American Art Unwind, where customers colored and uploaded their results to Instagram and Twitter. Hallmark sent a crew of artists and calligraphers to select locations to help customers color their greeting cards. “We scheduled a coloring session for a 55-plus community workshop,” relates Ninah Kessler, a licensed clinical social worker with the Sparks of Genius Brain Optimization Center, in Boca Raton, Florida. “People had so much fun they wouldn’t leave. It’s creative, por-

table and inexpensive. You never face blank paper because the lines are there; you just pick the colors. There’s no stress about possibly making mistakes.” “Animals, jungle or floral themes, and Zen-inspired mandalas are popular. Customers like realistic, intricate drawings,” explains Idalia Farrajota, a Dallas executive with Michaels craft stores, which offers free, in-store coloring sessions and provides supplies. (Download a free sample book at Tinyurl.com/BotanicalColoringPages.) Johanna Basford, a renowned illustrator from Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is a hit with colorists, catering to their penchant for nature with Secret Garden, Enchanted Forest and her latest, Lost Ocean. “My daughter wanted to color her life, not do generic drawings,” says Dieter Marlovics, prompting him to establish ReallyColor.com, in Chicago. “Really-Color converts photos into coloring book pages to make individually tailored pages.” Try these eco-tips: Sprout pencils, made with sustainable wood and fruit-and-vegetable-based dyed clay instead of lead, are topped by nonGMO seeds that can be planted when the pencil becomes short. Inktense’s water-soluble brightly colored pencils mimic pen and ink; add water for translucency. Select recycled paper books, soy crayons, watercolor paints and non-toxic markers.

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NaturalAz.com Click “Calendar” TUESDAY, MARCH 1 Double Gong Healing – 7-8:30pm. Revitalize and strengthen your nervous system by relaxing to the sound of two gongs. Experience the play of Shiva and Shakti energies with the husband and wife teaching team of Sangeet Kaur and Hari Nam Singh. Yoga Phoenix, 2308 N Richland, Phoenix. 602-271-4480. YogaPhoenix.com. Green Drinks – 5:30-7:30pm. Monthly networking event for The Green Chamber. Free to members, $10 non. Visit website for location. TheGreenChamber.org. Mindfulness Training Level II – 6:30-8:30pm, start of 8 wk series. Deepen your mindfulness practice, both on and off the cushion. Learn to apply the timeless, time-tested teachings of Buddha and the sage Patanjali, two masters on quieting the mind, returning to your original nature, and living a more mindful, joyful and compassionate life. With Steve Price. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-207-6016. AMindfulnessLifeCenter.com.

Sha. $45. Asfaleia Healing Center, Scottsdale. Facebook.com/MasterShaSoulHealingPhoenix. 602-741-7913.

Sound of Heart and Soul Healing Evening – 6-9pm. Experience the power of Soul Song, Calligraphy, Mantras, and Soul Healing Blessings to transform health, finances, relationships. Join Master Ximena Gavino, Da Tao Channel of Dr & Master Sha. Free. New Vision Center, Phoenix. Facebook.com/MasterShaSoulHealingPhoenix. 602-741-7913.

THURSDAY, MARCH 3 Facial Rejuvenation – 9am-6pm. Practice facial lymphatic drainage sequence and acupressure techniques and experience rejuvenating results the wellness way. $110. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com. Intro to the Spiritual Journey – 6-9pm. Explore the journey back to oneness based on the teachings of Dr and Master Sha, best-selling author of 20 books about the soul journey. Join Master Ximena Gavino, Da Tao Channel of Master Sha. Free. New Vision Center, Phoenix. 602-741-7913. Facebook. com/MasterShaSoulHealingPhoenix.

iRest Yoga Nidra – 6-7pm. Class begins with gentle movement and moves into a relaxing guided meditation shown to calm the nervous system and help release negative patterns. iRest Yoga Nidra also helps alleviate symptoms of insomnia, PTSD, anxiety and depression. $10. Pre-registration required. Multiplicity Enterprises, 2045 S Vineyard Ave, Ste 139, Mesa. Register: Kim Carter 253549-5342, kim@multiplicityenterprises.com or MultiplicityEnterprises.com. Spiritual Channels Practicum – 1-5pm. Join Divine Channel, Master Ximena Gavino, to open and further develop your soul communication abilities to receive guidance directly from Divine, holy being, saints, ascended masters, and spirit guides for any aspect of life. $25. Everyone welcome. 6217 N 29th Pl, Phoenix. Facebook.com/ MasterShaSoulHealingPhoenix. 602-741-7913. What is Your S.O.U.L. Goal? – If you are seeking clarity of your life purpose; to define that objective that aligns your sense of self, own values, unique talents and life’s passion, then attend this lecture by Susan F. Moody of U-SUCCEED and learn a tangible way to answer that burning question, “Why am I here?”. Scottsdale Psychic Fair. Scottsdale Marriott. U-SUCCEED.com. Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants – Spend the day with Peter Bigfoot learning the uses of local wild plants while collecting and creating an herb study book of your own. $78. Lost Dutchman State Park. Reevis Mountain School. ReevisMountian.org.

Universal White Time Healing Certified Level Two – A 2-day course. In the second level a healer begins to work with creating with the mind. Learn how to create light tubes and put them into a person or room; how to create light walls to clear negative energies and clean a room; how to work with white divine blessings of light; total balancing on others and self; advanced aura cleansing/healing, and more. 10% discount when you mention Natural Awakenings. 33998 N 57th Pl, Scottsdale. 480-767-6200. WhiteTimeHealingClasses.com.

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Discover Your Gifts and Graces – 6-7:30pm. Presentation on self-discovery and healing. Free. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1100 E Apache Blvd, Tempe. Swiha.edu.

CranialSacral Balancing Therapy I – 10am6pm, Mar 7-9. Powerful complementary healing modality supports healing from the inside. Take the therapeutic benefits experienced in class home to family, friends and your practice. With Barbara Jenkins. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

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Down Dogs for Paws – 8:30-9:30am. Donation only yoga class. All proceeds will benefit M.A.I.N. (Medical Animals in Need). With Tami Link. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. RSVP: 602-532-3111.

Secrets to Detoxing and Cleansing – 6:308:30pm. If you are struggling to lose weight or wanting to adopt a healthier lifestyle, this class will get you started on the right foot. The detoxing/ cleansing program is designed to help you learn the best way to cleanse or detox for your body and your life. $45. SCNM Community Commons, 2152 E Broadway Rd, Tempe. 480-222-9620. bit. ly/1TorKeU.

Gong Meditation – 7pm. Experience deep relaxation and meditation through the power of the gong. With Gretchen Bickert. $10-20. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org. Guided Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Tune into yourself. Raffle proceeds and love donations shared with LaFrontera Arizona EMPACT Suicide Prevention Center & Animal Rescue. With Marsha Craven. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com. Personal Consultations, Soul Reading, Crown Chakra Blessings – Mar 2-6. More fully understand blockages in any aspect of life with a Soul Reading. Transform thru a Divine Crown Chakra Blessing. Remove sickness, life blockages with Divine Services. With Master Ximena. By appt, 415-529-8770. Honor fees apply. Phoenix.

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Body Contouring – 10am-6pm. Exchange body wraps to reduce cellulite, tone your body and lose 4-14”. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

Reiki I and II – 10am-6pm, Mar 5-6. With Marsha Craven, 5th generation Usui Reiki Master Teacher and 2015 Natural Choice Award winner for Reiki. Bring Reiki as a healing practice into your life and your enhanced healing powers will always be with you. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com. Spiritual Journey: The Path to Greater Love, Forgiveness & Oneness – 10am-8pm. Experience deeper awakening and connection thru new and ancient spiritual practices based on Dr and Master Sha’s best-selling books about the soul journey. Join Master Ximena, Da Tao Channel of Master

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 Beyond Testosterone: How to Feel Youthful Again – 6-7:30pm. Have you bought into the low-T hype, but found yourself disappointed after trying testosterone? Learn how to get the most out of testosterone and what essential components are necessary to feel energetic, strong and “on your game” once again. $39. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Medical Center, 2164 E Broadway Rd, Tempe. 480-428-3232. bit. ly/1VkywAk.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 10 Chi Nei Tsang Introduction – 9am-6pm, Mar 10-11. Abdominal unwinding with Michelle Giles. Gentle, non-invasive release of physical and emotional blockages. Your digestive tract will love this. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com. Oriental Acupressure – Mar 10-13. A hands-on, practical workshop covering the philosophy of Oriental Acupressure, meridians and pulse points, pulse diagnosis, giving a healing treatment, and first aid. Includes Peter Bigfoot’s Book of Ancient Natural Remedies. $238. ReevisMountian.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 11 Essential Dance: Goddess Dance – Awaken the Divine Feminine. Call in the Goddess, and shakeup what’s inside. Bringing the transformational powers of essential oils and dance together to raise your consciousness and bring you a deeper connection yourself and the Earth. Learn core belly dance movements and feel how they open you up, then be introduced to and anointed with essential oils to help you explore your own dance. $25. Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place, 4425 Granite Reef Rd, Scottsdale. 520-275-1710. TheOilAndCrystalLady.com. IANDS (International Association for Near Death Studies) – 7pm. Vincent Genna, a truly gifted healer, will give a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of the childhood trauma and spiritually transformative experiences that launched his unparalleled ability to help others from the inside. $10. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12 Herbs for the Nervous System – 11am-1pm. For those dealing with stress, anxiety, headaches, depression, insomnia, neuralgia or more. $65, incl handouts. SW Herb Shop & Gathering Place, 148 N Center, Mesa. 602-920-8973. SWHerb.com.

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Alex Hermosillo, international healer, author and teacher, will share holistic and natural approaches for self-nurturing and healing, including a simple, fast and effective technique that anyone can do to assist themselves in releasing stress, anxiety, worries, grief, fear, negative thought patterns and painful life experiences that can create emotional distress and physical illness. Attendees will learn and practice these “basics for healing” to unlock the door to further awaken and embrace one’s own ability for self-healing and well-being. Saturday, March 19 • 1-3pm $25 in advance / $35 at the door Mustang Library 10101 N 90th St, Scottsdale 480-345-9972 Support@MasteryOfEnergyHealing.com MasteryOfEnergyHealing.com

What is Fascia? – 1-2:30pm. Your internal fascial network connects every part of your body, and working with it is the key to achieving optimal mobility, decreased pain and greater wellness. With Stephanie Cantu. $40. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. RSVP: 602-532-3111.

SUNDAY, MARCH 13 Channeling, Healing and Meditation – 5-7pm. Experience an evening of consciousness, healing, meditation and teachable moments. With Michael Morelli. Donation. Unity of Mesa Annex Bldg, 2740 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org. Community Acupuncture – 1-4pm. With Kat Myers LAc and Shelley O’Dell-Brock LAc,. $25. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. RSVP: 602-532-3111.

MONDAY, MARCH 14 How to Break Free from Procrastination (and Succeed) – 6:30-8:30pm. Do you find yourself running into the wall of procrastination over and over? Dr. Steven M. Sabatier will teach three simple procrastination-busting strategies you can implement immediately, at any time, any place, any project. $29. SCNM Community Commons, 2152 E Broadway Rd, Tempe. 480-222-9620. scnm.edu/thrive.

TUESDAY, MARCH 15 Marvelous Menopause – 6-9pm. Unlock the mystery of menopause and learn how to move through this marvelous time gracefully. We explore the spiritual, emotional and physical sides of menopause and give you great tools to help you through. Hands-on class and product making. $65. SW Herb Shop & Gathering Place, 148 N Center, Mesa. 602-920-8973. SWHerb.com. Yoga Nidra and Double Gong Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Experience the therapeutic state of Yoga Nidra and gong as well as the awareness of the body and breath, feeling sensations and visualizations. Yoga Phoenix, 2308 N Richland, Phoenix. 602-271-4480. YogaPhoenix.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 Gong Meditation and Yoga Nidra – 7-8:30pm. The goal in all meditative, healing and transformational pursuits is to raise an individual’s vibratory frequency in order to restore the intrinsic state of balance. The gong is the perfect tool to enhance this process. Donation. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. 480-329-4670 or Interfaith-Community.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 18 Gong Divas – 7-8:30pm. If you love the sound of gongs and crystal bowls, come see the gong divas, Xanna Marchetti and Monita Baker, who combine shamanic beats, unusual sounds you probably never heard before, and of course the classic sounds of the gongs. $15. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. Xanna Marchetti: imaginepeace0928@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19 Autism Expo – 9am-1pm. Informational event includes workshops, vendors, door prizes and more. Free. Ability360 Center, 5025 E Washington St, Phoenix. AzAutism.org/autism-expo/. Free Healing Saturday – 10am-2pm. Free 15-minute energy healing sessions are available on a drop-in basis. This community offering is a great introduction to healing touch. All are welcome,

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especially those who could not otherwise afford a full session. Multiplicity Enterprises, 2045 S Vineyard Ave, Ste 139, Mesa. Register: Kim Carter 253-549-5342, kim@multiplicityenterprises.com or MultiplicityEnterprises.com. Full Hour Chakra Gong Healing – 7-8:30pm. Building prana (life force) and using it to heal and support prosperity on all levels: chakras, physical body, mind and spirit. Clear uneasy thoughts and feelings. Yoga Phoenix, 2308 N Richland, Phoenix. 602-271-4480. YogaPhoenix.com. Healthy Living Series: Therapeutic Diets – 10am-2pm. Many health conditions are caused in part by what you eat. As such, treating or preventing these conditions may involve a change in diet or a special diet, often called a therapeutic diet. With a therapeutic diet, you add or limit certain foods to improve a specific health condition. Chef Bill Collins will help you understand the power of therapeutic diets using ultra-healthy plant-based cooking techniques. $30. SCNM Community Commons, 2152 E Broadway Rd, Tempe. 480222-9620. scnm.edu/thrive. Heel Your Sole Workshop – 1-2:30pm. Learn self-care strategies for your body from your knees down to your toes. With Isabelle Barter. Discover how to use The Roll Model Method therapy balls to release tension and restore your body, from the ground up. $40. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. RSVP: 602-532-3111. A Life Worth Living – 11am-2pm. A workshop to dive deep into all aspects of self-acceptance, feeling worthy, and deserving of living your best life as your best self, even in the midst of chaos, commotion and uncertainty. Yoga Phoenix, 2308 N Richland, Phoenix. 602-271-4480. YogaPhoenix.com. MCKS Pranic Healing Level I Workshop – Mar 19-20. Learn the technology to do no-touch energy healings on others, self-healing and distant/remote healings. Energy exercises and meditations are included in the workshop. Arizona Pranic Healing, 4568 E Cactus Rd, Ste M-110, Rm 204, Phoenix. 480-818-3156. azPranicHealing@gmail.com. azPranicHealing.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 22 Kundalini Yoga for Prayers and Blessings – 7-8:30pm. Prayer is the most powerful technique to communicate to the unknown. The unknown is both within and without. It does not have the boundaries that our conscious mind creates and depends upon. Yoga Phoenix, 2308 N Richland, Phoenix. 602-271-4480. YogaPhoenix.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 Reflexology Feet – 9am-6pm, Mar 23-24. Learn relaxing and rejuvenating techniques for use with self and others. Lots of practice time. With Barbara Jenkins. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com. The Sound of Light Kirtan – 7-8:45pm. Join Mika, Prem Vidu and friends for an evening of call and response style community chanting. This practice of devotion connects us deeply with our innate gratitude and presence of being. $10-20. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline #102, Mesa. Mika: 480-694-5843.

FRIDAY, MARCH 25 Essential Dance: Goddess Dance – Awaken the Divine Feminine. Call in the Goddess, and shakeup what’s inside. Bringing the transformational powers of essential oils and dance together to raise your consciousness and bring you a deeper connection yourself and the Earth. Learn core belly dance movements and feel how they open you up, then be introduced to and anointed with essential oils to help you explore your own dance. $25. Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place, 4425 Granite Reef Rd, Scottsdale. 520-275-1710. TheOilAndCrystalLady.com. Good Friday Services – 7pm. “The Twelve Who Knew Him”. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org. Reflexology Hands – 9am-6pm. Learn therapeutic reflexology to care for your hands, yourself and those you touch. Great wellness service for stress

relief and relaxation. With Barbara Jenkins. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Trigger Points: Hand and Wrist – 9am-1pm. Address soft tissue challenges related to hands and wrists by working with trigger points and referral areas to facilitate pain relief and improved functioning. Good for massage therapists, health care and hospice staff, care givers, spa/salon staff and kind people. With Barbara Jenkins. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 27 Easter Sunday Services – 6:45am Garden Sunrise Service; 9am and 10:45am in the Sanctuary. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-8922700. UnityOfMesa.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 28 Movement Challenge – Start of a six-week program featuring unlimited group classes, private sessions, online self-care library, coaching sessions and more. $295. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. RSVP: 602-532-3111.

savethedate APRIL 1 Discover Your Gifts and Graces – 6-7:30pm. Presentation on self-discovery and healing. Free. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1100 E Apache Blvd, Tempe. Swiha.edu. The Intuitive Pathway (TIP) Intensive – Apr 1-3 part one. For anyone interested in medical intuition, executive intuition, interspecies communication, forensics, creative writing, innovation, resource location and many more applications. With Cay Randall-May. Healing Arts Connection,

Spirit Night: Holistic Healing and Services – 4-8pm. Light and energy workers offer a wide range of services including Reiki, facials, mediums, drumming, tarot, angel messages and more. Free admission. Services range from $20 to $30. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline #102, Mesa. Heather: heatherposey70@gmail.com. Women’s Business and Leadership Conference – Sponsored by Gals Prepared to Succeed, this conference focuses on just what it takes to be a women in business. Susan F. Moody of USUCCEED will be speaking on just what it takes to build a successful business. $10. AmTrust Bank, Surprise. GalsPreparedToSucceed.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 20 Interfaith Q & A – 1-2:15pm. This forum provides opportunities for various religions leaders to share the tenets of their faith, as well as their personal story, and answers to questions from the audience. Topic is Buddhism with Ms. Beverly George. $10. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. Rev. Julianne: 480-593-8798 or Interfaith-Community.org.

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APRIL 2 Dances of Universal Peace – 7-9pm. Circling to share, explore, uplift and celebrate the essential unity of all cultural traditions, we explore dances that lead us to meditative consciousness and inner peace. $10. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. Meetup.com/Dances-ofUniversal-Peace-Phoenix-Area/. Open House – 11:30am. See a demonstration of the 108-move Taoist Tai Chi set, hear experiences from current participants and try the first three to five moves of the set. Taoist Tai Chi, 2765 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 115, Scottsdale. 623-252-0027. Taoist.org.

APRIL 3 iRest Yoga Nidra – 6-7pm. Class begins with gentle movement and moves into a relaxing guided meditation shown to calm the nervous system and help release negative patterns. iRest Yoga Nidra also helps alleviate symptoms of insomnia, PTSD, anxiety and depression. $10. Pre-registration required. Multiplicity Enterprises, 2045 S Vineyard Ave, Ste 139, Mesa. Register: Kim Carter 253549-5342, kim@multiplicityenterprises.com or MultiplicityEnterprises.com.

APRIL 6 Guided Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Tune into yourself. Raffle proceeds and love donations shared with LaFrontera Arizona EMPACT Suicide Prevention Center & Animal Rescue. With Marsha Craven. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

APRIL 8 Essential Dance: Goddess Dance – Awaken the Divine Feminine. Call in the Goddess, and shakeup what’s inside. Bringing the transformational powers of essential oils and dance together to raise your consciousness and bring you a deeper connection yourself and the Earth. Learn core belly dance movements and feel how they open you up, then be introduced to and anointed with essential oils to help you explore your own dance. $25. Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place, 4425 Granite Reef Rd, Scottsdale. 520-275-1710. TheOilAndCrystalLady.com. Oncology Massage Workshop – Apr 8-10. Nationally accredited, cancer center based workshop introduces massage therapists, medical staff and healthcare professionals to the bodywork considerations presented by an oncology clientele. With Jacki Sellers, Institute of Integrative Oncology. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com. Universal White Time Healing Certified Level One – A 2.5 day course. Receive a basic understanding of White Time and become connected to the force of White Time for healing. Learn how to do hands-on-healing and distance healing on others and yourself; how to balance the chakras, aura cleansing, light touch healing, accident healing, animal healing and much more. 10% discount when you mention Natural Awakenings. 33998 N 57th Pl, Scottsdale. 480-767-6200. WhiteTimeHealingClasses.com.

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markyourcalendar You Can Get Published; You Can Become a Best-Selling Author NOW! Attend a complimentary class from the “Book Whisperer” Tom Bird March 23, Storm Wisdom, 3375 E Shea Blvd, Phoenix March 24, SW Herb & Gathering Place, 148 N Center St, Mesa April 5, Unity of Sedona, 65 Deer Trail Dr, Sedona All classes are 6:00-8:30 p.m. Free, with advanced registration (required). 928-821-6946 mary@tombird.com TomBird.com Wilderness Survival – Apr 8-10. Acquire wilderness living skills, preparedness and nature experience, while experiencing life on a working offthe-grid homestead. $238. ReevisMountian.org.

APRIL 12 Universal White Time Healing Certified Level Two – A 2-day course. In the second level a healer begins to work with creating with the mind. Learn how to create light tubes and put them into a person or room; how to create light walls to clear negative energies and clean a room; how to work with white divine blessings of light; total balancing on others and self; advanced aura cleansing/healing, and more. 10% discount when you mention Natural Awakenings. 33998 N 57th Pl, Scottsdale. 480-767-6200. WhiteTimeHealingClasses.com.

APRIL 15 IANDS (International Association for Near Death Studies) – 7pm. Susan Giesemann, author of Messages of Hope, shares her personal story and how she became one of the most acclaimed evidential communicators for the reality of spiritual connections. $10. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org. Reiki Healing Circle – 2-4pm. With Marsha Craven, 5th generation Usui Reiki Master Teacher and 2015 Natural Choice Award winner for Reiki. Find out what Reiki is all about and experience a Reiki healing attunement. Free. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com. Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants – Apr 15-17. Peter Bigfoot teaches the uses of local wild plants while collecting and creating an herb study book of your own. $178. Reevis Mountain School. ReevisMountian.org.

APRIL 16 Phoenix Pet Expo – Apr 16-17. Pet-related

speakers and vendors allow you to shop, play, learn and adopt. Free. WestWorld, Scottsdale. PhoenixPetExpo.com. Reiki I and II – 10am-6pm, Apr 16-17. With Marsha Craven, 5th generation Usui Reiki Master Teacher and 2015 Natural Choice Award winner for Reiki. Bring Reiki as a healing practice into your life and your enhanced healing powers will always be with you. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

APRIL 18 CranialSacral Balancing Therapy I – 10am6pm, Apr 18-20. Powerful complementary healing modality supports healing from the inside. Take the therapeutic benefits experienced in class home to family, friends and your practice. With Barbara Jenkins. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

APRIL 23 Aromatherapy for Wellness – Noon-5pm. Learn the benefits, cautions, properties, selection and safe application of essential oils selected to promote wellness. Includes an essential oil kit and support kit with oils appropriate for use in business and home environments. With Marsha Craven. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com. Earth Day Phoenix – 11-4pm. Main stage with music, composting classes, educational exhibitor booths, local businesses and beer garden. Free. PHX Renews Park, 4221 N Central Ave, Phoenix. EarthDayPhoenix.org. IANDS (International Association for Near Death Studies) – 9am-5pm. Susan Giesemann, author of Messages of Hope, shares unique methods to give core concepts for self-transformation a practical, playful twist, giving even the most experienced spiritual seeker real “aha!” moments. $115. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org.

markyourcalendar The Miraculous Healing Experience Speakers and healers Dr. David Berceli, Dr. Emil Faithe, Nan Akasha, Alan Davidson and Jennifer Hough will share their work to help you decrease or eliminate chronic pain, reduce stress and change your life. April 1-3 Tucson Jewish Community Center 3800 E River Road Tucson DanHornerProductions.com

markyourcalendar Naturopathic Discovery Day A free open house that allows the community to learn how natural healing can help empower individuals and families. At this nutritionthemed event, participants will be able to tour the facility, learn about the Thrive community education program and enjoy guest speakers, yoga demonstration classes, cooking demonstrations, herbal tea tastings and giveaways. April 16 • 9am-Noon Free, with advanced registration

enlightened, energized and encouraged to lead a happier, more meaningful life. Re-commit to your resolutions and yourself. Receive the tools, the knowledge, the support and the drive to create the life you truly want to be living. Susan: 623-7347377. U-SUCCEED.com.

APRIL 30 Mastery of Energy Healing Class – 10am-5pm. Learn how to quickly and easily release the energies and memories of non-nurturing thoughts, emotions and patterns, including stress, anxiety, fears, worries, heartbreaks, confusion, aches, pains and disease, allowing greater clarity, peace of mind and relief from symptoms of illness. With Alex Hermosillo. Radisson Hotel Phoenix/Chandler, 7475 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler. Register: MasteryOfEnergyHealing.com or 480-345-9972.

MAY 7 Women Entrepreneurs’ Small Business Boot Camp – Soak up the knowledge and experience of fantastically successful local business experts who will share relevant, valuable tricks, tips and tools to help your business grow and make money at this full day event. $99.

MAY 19 Blossom: A Yoga and Spirit Renewal Retreat – May 19-22. Plan for a little rejuvenation in 2016. Nurture your body, mind and spirit at our Spring yoga retreat in the magical high desert of Santa Fe, NM on a five-star oasis. $2,350. Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado, Santa Fe, NM. Contact: retreats@soulblissyoga.com or 720-2952127. soulblissyoga.com/blossomsantafe2016.

Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine 2152 E Broadway Road • Tempe scnm.edu/discoverscnm scnm.edu/studentdiscoveryday Women’s Wellness Appointments – 8-11am. Stay healthy and up-to-date on your breast exam, Pap smear, cholesterol check, thyroid check and more, with discounted pricing for these services. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Medical Center, 2164 E Broadway Rd, Tempe. 480-428-3232. Medcenter.scnm.edu.

APRIL 24 Rock N’ Rain – 10am-6pm. Learn a new protocol and leave feeling refreshed, recharged and motivated in your work and personal life. Essential oils and reusable heat pack included. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

APRIL 26 Reflexology Feet – 9am-6pm, Apr 26-27. Learn relaxing and rejuvenating techniques for use with self and others. Lots of practice time. With Barbara Jenkins. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

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APRIL 29 The Intuitive Pathway (TIP) Intensive – Apr 29-May 1, part two. Facilitates development of your intuitive powers and assists you in creating more of what you want in your life, no matter your starting place. With Cay Randall-May. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com. Reflexology Hands – 9am-6pm. Learn therapeutic reflexology to care for your hands, yourself and those you touch. Great wellness service for stress relief and relaxation. With Barbara Jenkins. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com. Sedona Women’s Retreat – Apr 29-May 1. Join 40 other women and experience being empowered,

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classifieds To place a Classified Listing: Send $1.00 per word, with typed listing by the 12th of month prior to publication. Must be pre-paid. ADVERTISING SALES – Natural Awakenings magazine is looking for experienced advertising salespeople in the Phoenix area to help others grow their businesses. Commissionbased. Full- or part-time. Unlimited potential. 480-266-5601. Send resume to: Eric@NaturalAZ.com. ARE YOU READY? – Take control of your health by targeting complete wellness from all angles of your life. SunsetHomeopathy.com. CERTIFIED PURE THERAPEUTIC GRADE ESSENTIAL OILS – Healthy Alternative, Nature’s Remedy mydoTerra.com/tsg 928-897-9166. FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME – Business Opportunity for health conscious people. Flexible schedule. Light sales—generous compensation. Great business ethics a must. Call to schedule interview 904-766-0419 or email healthywealthywise@comcast.net. INFANT MASSAGE CLASSES – For babies from three weeks to 3 years. Contact Claudia Barraza, Certified Infant Massage Teacher, 623-252-0473. LEARN YOUR SOUL’S PURPOSE – Soul Reading Services. Third-eye Readings by Dove Saberon. AlohaHolistics@gmail.com or 808315-1704. MATRIX OF HOLISTIC HEALTH – Traditional naturopath, Black salves, Herbal medicine, essential oils, energy medicine. Licensed by Pastoral Medical Association Serving Northern Arizona. BloodrootSalves. com. 928-713-5617. ORGANIC LIFE STYLE HOME IN CAVE CREEK – Organic Lifestyle home, 2.5 acres. Special artist retreat, 3,151sq’ amazing privacy/ views. Garden, cob gazebo/art studio, Basement, in a hidden valley, Lush desert. 623-4655288 “no-text” Youtube.com/watch?v=31bL2 Wqg8L4&feature=youtu.be PAST LIFE REGRESSION – Experience the joyful journey into your past lives. Offering private and group regression sessions lead by Debi McDermott. www.purplelotuspathway. com or 602-790-8970 THAI YOGA MASSAGE – by Nicole Ballantyne, RN RYT. This ancient healing system is designed to create space in the physical and energetic body’s. A sensory rich experience that will leave you feeing relaxed and rejuvenated. 602-904-2317. TheMysticalYogini@ gmail.com.

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ongoingcalendar dailycalendar Free 15-Minute Phone Consultation for Health and Success – Discover how you can achieve ultimate happiness and health with InteriorWerx. Clear emotional and energetic abnormalities that cause dis-ease, such as anxiety, pain, sadness, discomfort, allergies, recurring physical injury and more. There is immediate relief from symptoms, bringing health back to true form. 312-479-7893. InteriorWerx.us.

mondays Body Song – 10:30-11:30am. The body has its own inner song, which can be expressed in a myriad of ways. Through gentle movements of the spine and joints, this class explores rhythmic motion, grounding and releasing spirits as everyone moves together. $20. With Dominika Borovansky Gaines. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. RSVP: 602-532-3111. Tai Chi and Qi Gong – 10-11am. Activate and experience the natural healing capabilities in the body. $10-15 donation. Unity of Mesa Annex Bldg, 2740 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org.

tuesdays Pain Relief Introductory Class – 6-7pm. Learn about an integrative three-step approach for pain relief using stretch therapy, corrective exercise and nutrition metabolism identification. Free. Studio Health, 1425 S Higley, Ste 101, Gilbert. RSVP: 480-466-6398. StudioHealthAz.com. Rewind Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Designed for people 50 and up, the class focuses on balancing, increasing flexibility and building functional strength. With Kim Carter. $10 (first class is free, maximum six). Multiplicity Enterprises, 2045 S Vineyard, Ste 139, Mesa. MultiplicityEnterprises. com. Call/text Kim 253-549-5342 or kim@multiplicityenterprises.com. Watercolor Art Classes – 9:45am-12:30pm. All levels, beginner to advanced. Learn fluid color technique, drawing and composition. Small class of 8 students. No talent required, just a desire to create. With Allura Westly. Paradise Valley area. 602-469-0524. allurawatercolor@cox.net.

wednesdays MCKS Meditation and Healing Clinic – 7-9pm. Experience a nondenominational meditation to bless Mother Earth and also relieve stress and anxiety from the daily events that occur in our lives. No touch energy healing sessions are offered following the meditation. Donation. Unity Spiritual Center of Tempe, 1222 E Baseline Rd,

Ste 103, Tempe. 909-224-8373. pramkumar78@ gmail.com. azPranicHealing.com. Roll and Restore – 5:45-6:45pm. Use Roll Model Method therapy massage balls (provided) to release tension, erase pain, and improve mobility. Reset your nervous system and enter deep relaxation through gentle restorative yoga postures, fully supported by props. $20. With Isabelle Barter. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. RSVP: 602-532-3111. Watercolor Art Classes – 9:45am-12:30pm. All levels, beginner to advanced. Learn fluid color technique, drawing and composition. Small class of 8 students. No talent required, just a desire to create. With Allura Westly. Paradise Valley area. 602-469-0524. allurawatercolor@cox.net.

thursdays Buddhist Meditation Group – 6:30-8pm. Practice based on the book Introduction to Buddhism. Offered by Clear Light Buddhist Center. With Michelle Gauthier. $10. Unity of Mesa Annex Bldg, 2740 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org. MCKS Meditation and Healing Clinic – 7-9pm. Experience a nondenominational meditation to bless Mother Earth and also relieve stress and anxiety from the daily events that occur in our lives. No touch energy healing sessions are offered following the meditation. Donation. Arizona Pranic Healing, 4568 E Cactus Rd, Ste M-110, Rm 204, Phoenix. 480-818-3156. azPranicHealing@ gmail.com. azPranicHealing.com. Rewind Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Designed for people 50 and up, the class focuses on balancing, increasing flexibility and building functional strength. With Kim Carter. $10 (first class is free, maximum six). Multiplicity Enterprises, 2045 S Vineyard, Ste 139, Mesa. MultiplicityEnterprises. com. Call/text Kim 253-549-5342 or kim@multiplicityenterprises.com. Tai Chi – 10:30-11:30am. Emphasizes the original Yang Style slow set as passed down by the Tung family and Tiger Mountain Tai Chi Gong. With David Block. $20. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. RSVP: 602-532-3111.

fridays Candlelit Sound Healing and Yoga Nidra – 6:15-7:15pm. End your workweek peacefully in this beautifully receptive class. Surrounded by the gentle light of candles, enjoy the healing sounds of crystal singing bowls, followed by a blissful Yoga Nidra meditation designed to drop you into the sweetest space of surrender. With Julie Lemerond. $15. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-207-6016. AMindfulnessLifeCenter.com.

A Course in Miracles – 7-9pm. Group book study open to newcomers. Donation. Unity of Mesa Annex Bldg, 2740 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org. Ecstatic Dance – 8-10pm. Ecstatic dance is done in a drug- and alcohol-free space, is a form of an active meditation where music, movement and breath are used to shift brain wave patterns, create new neuro-pathways and enter into a more meditative and insightful state. $10 cash only (no class passes). A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-207-6016. AMindfulnessLifeCenter.com.

saturdays Pranic Healing Meditation – 10am-Noon. Experience the Meditation on Twin Hearts, a guided nondenominational meditation that greatly promotes physical and mental well-being, as well as inner illumination. Healing sessions are offered after the meditation. With Dr. Jeff Potts. Free. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. Rev. Julianne: 480-593-8798 or Interfaith-Community.org.

sundays Celebration Service – 10:30am. March theme is “Sharing Our Gifts.” All with peaceful beliefs are welcome to this inclusive, loving, thriving spiritual community. Coffee and tea happy hour fellowship at 10am. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. Rev. Julianne: 480-5938798 or Interfaith-Community.org. Sunday Services – 9am and 10:45am. A Positive Path for Spiritual Living. Nursery available for infants through kindergarten. Youth ministry classes are open in the Education Annex at 10:45am. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-8922700. UnityOfMesa.org.

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ART CLASSES WATERCOLOR ART CLASSES Allura Westly 3611 E. Sunnyside Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85028 602-469-0524 allurawatercolor@cox.net AlluraWaterColor.com

Allura Westly, master teacher, opens her sanctuary studio to all levels, beginner to advanced. Learn fluid color technique, drawing and composition. Small class of 8 students. No talent required, just a desire to create.

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Author, Speaker, Teacher & Therapist Healing with Joy LLC 35 View Drive Sedona AZ 86336 928-282-0683 CranioSedona.com Joy helps you reset your nervous s y s t e m a n d l ive p a i n f r e e through CranioSacral, Yoga and Meditation Therapy. Individual and group sessions. See ad on page 20.

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WELCOME HOME DENTAL David G. Lewis, DDS 408 E. Southern Ave. Tempe, AZ 85282 480-967-4204 WelcomeHomeDental.net

Unique dental practice focusing personal attention on each patient with a health-conscious approach. Free consultation or second opinion when you mention this ad.

WOLSKI CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE DENTISTRY

Krystyna Wolski, DDS, DMD, M.D., M.D.(H) 14269 N. 87th Street, Suite 107 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-991-3357 Offering a unique dental-body approach for over 20 years. Health problems often begin in the mouth because your teeth and body are connected through acupuncture meridians. Modalities include kinesiology, electro-dermal testing and homeopathy. See ad on page 57.

ENERGY HEALING BUBBLING WELL HEALTH OFFERINGS Linda P. Essex, R.N. Prescott 928-710-2178 BubblingWell@cableone.net

Linda has over 30 yrs of experience to assist you to meet your needs. Pamper your body and spirit with food-based healing and products, healing touch, channeling for spiritual guidance and Qigong lessons. Private and group sessions or demonstrations by appt.

ENERGY MEDICINE FOR ATHLETES Jamine Aponte A Mindfulness Life Center 10339 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85253 480-208-2915 JamineAponteHealing.com

Enhance Sports Performance: Change unconscious thought patterns, gain self-confidence, balance your energetic field, release emotional trauma, learn intentional techniques to get you into ‘The Zone’. Special offer: 60 min. Reiki session for $65.

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INTERIORWERX WITH SUSAN CURRY

312-479-7893 Sessions@InteriorWerx.com InteriorWerx.us Expand your health and happiness by raising your vibration to its highest potential. InteriorWerx clears emotional energetic abnormalities that cause dis-ease, such as anxiety, pain, sadness, discomfort, allergies, recurring physical injury, etc. This natural modality provides optimum health for body and mind with proven results. Free 15-minute consultation (schedule online).

KIM CARTER, M.A., HTCP, RYT 2045 S. Vineyard Ave., Suite 139 Mesa, AZ 85210 480-773-6599 Kim@MultiplicityEnterprises.com MultiplicityEnterprises.com

Kim is a Healing Touch Certified Practitioner specializing in grief and loss, serious/chronic illness a n d s p i r i t u a l g r ow t h . H e r emphasis is on empowering clients to recognize, trust and act on their own intuition.

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ORGANIC LIVING

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KATIE SHELL

katieshell@gmail.com 520-275-1710 TheOilAndCrystalLady.com Energy work to connect you with your body’s own transformational abilities. Traditional Reiki, essential oils, dance and herbs. Products, classes, consultations and treatments.

HOLISTIC HEALTH A MINDFULNESS LIFE CENTER 10339 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85253 480-207-6016 AMindfulnessLifeCenter.com

MARIE SLOTTOW, EEM-CP

Certified practitioner of Eden Energy Medicine, EFT, TFT-adv., and Matrix Reimprinting Using EFT Good Vibrations Healing Practice, Scottsdale 734-719-1045 marie.goodvibrations@gmail.com GoodVibrationsEnergyMedicine.com Marie offers an energy-based, complementary and alternative medicine approach for achieving optimal health, emotional wellbeing and peak performance goals. The energy healing modalities used in sessions combine ancient healing wisdom with our modern scientific understanding of the body’s intrinsic healing systems.

A Mindfulness Life Center offers: meditation classes, mindfulness classes, yoga (i.e. gentle, restorative, kundalini, flow, yin), sound healing (crystal bowls/gong), yoga nidra, tai chi, qigong, breathing classes, stress reduction programming (mindfulness based stress reduction), workshops, special events and energy healing services. No experience needed. See ad on page 45.

REJUVENATE CENTER

Debra Manning, RN LAc Divine Channel 14840 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 8 Phoenix, AZ 85032 602-923-1125 BalanceAndHarmonyForLife.com Offering unique services to help you heal on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. Soul Healing, Akashic Record Readings, Acupuncture, Detox, Facial Rejuvenation, more.

HYPNOTHERAPY INSIGHTS FOR LIFE

Martha Reed, PhD 18589 N. 59th Avenue, Suite 108 Glendale, AZ 85308 623-249-5888 InsightsForLife.center “Easily Lose ½-1 pound a day” with my whole person approach. Combining Homeopathics, Hypnotherapy, Far Infrared Heat Therapy, Life Coaching and Vibefit Therapy. No Needles and Homeopathic Safe. See ad on page 32.

PAUL STALLONE, NMD

Arizona Integrative Medical Center, P.C. 8144 E. Cactus Road #820 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-214-3922 DrStallone.com Dr. Stallone’s main focus is to listen and understand the underlying cause of an individual’s illness. Often it is a combination of nutritional, emotional, chemical, structural, and lifestyle factors. He uses a vast array of modalities to effectively treat the acute and chronic diseases that are commonly seen today. See ad on inside front cover.

PHYSICAL THERAPY STUDIO HEALTH

Pain Therapies & Performance Solutions 1425 S. Higley Road, Suite #101 Gilbert, AZ 85296 480-466-6398 StudioHealthAz.com An integrative 3 step approach for pain relief using stretch therapy, corrective exercise, and nutrient metabolism identification. Free 1 hour introduction class Tuesday evenings at 6:00pm please RSVP.

MEDICAL DOCTORS LESTER R. KLEBE, D.P.M.

Foot and Ankle Care 10555 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite A101 Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 602-954-0777 Practicing in the Phoenix area, Dr. Klebe offers complete foot and ankle care. Holistically oriented, Dr. Klebe integrates homeopathic medicine with conventional medical care. See ad on page 16.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS ARIZONA NATURAL MEDICINE® 2480 W. Ray Road, Suite 1 Chandler, AZ 85224 480-722-2811 AzNaturalMedicine.com

Our mission is to provide the most comprehensive and effective health care, integrating the best of Western, Eastern and Natural medicine. We provide individualized health care addressing the whole person. See ad on page 32.

KATKA NOVAKOVA, MD (EUROPE), ND 29850 N. Tatum Boulevard, Suite 114 Cave Creek, AZ 85331 480-524-4304 info@DrKatka.com DrKatka.com

My desire is to educate, empower and inspire people on their personal healing journey. I believe that healing is possible—on all levels. See ad on page 16.

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BARRIE ZELLER, NMD

Zest Natural Medicine 1405 N. Dobson Road #20 Chandler, AZ 85224 480-361-5108 ZestNaturalMedicine.com

JAN GREEN

Dr. Barrie Zeller specializes in gastrointestinal concerns, obesity, food allergies, adrenal fatigue, hormone imbalances, and women’s health. She uses bioidentical hormone therapy and other natural therapies to guide the body and mind to wellness. Her approach to treatment is to devise a plan that fits your life. See ad on page 47.

REALTOR®, GREEN®, CDPE, SFR, EcoBroker, CIAS RE/MAX Excalibur Realty 21803 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 602-620-2699 GotGreen.info As a Certified EcoBroker, Jan works to assist clients with energyefficient features, understanding ways to save green, live a healthier lifestyle and save money. See ad on page 18.

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SPECIALIZED BODYWORK

Nancy McCarthy, LMT, CPMP, Reiki Master Dobson and Ray Chandler, AZ 85224 480-296-4914 SpecializedBodywork.com

Avoid being exposed to dangerous chemicals when all-natural and safer alternatives work just as well and last longer. See ad on page 22.

PET CARE

Reiki is Universal Life Force Energy. Experience this ancient healing art to create balance, reduce stress, pain, anxiety, and initiate self-healing. Children and adults, in Chandler.

ANDREA SOBOTKA, AKA “CRITTER DOC”

ASAM, Sh. Reiki, HTAP, Animal Communicator and Counselor 602-317-1543 Critterdoc1@cox.net SpiritAnimalWisdom.com

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With a gentle healing touch, Andrea provides earth medicine and energy healing, animal communication, and intuitive counsel for pets and their people.

MOD.I.FY 4164 N. Marshall Way Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-318-7555 ModifyAz.com • AloraOrganic.com Our eco-friendly salon/ spa services, wholesome cafe and yoga studio cultivate a healthy environment in which to grow and thrive. See ad on page 14.

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Voted best natural salon in the Valley 2010-2014 by Natural Awakenings readers. Organic | vegan | gluten free. Clean air eco-friendly salon environment only using the finest non-toxic hair color. Also providing organic facials, oxygen treatments and microneedling. See ad on page 40.

Unity of Mesa offers practical spiritual teachings for abundant and meaningful living. We are a progressive spiritual community that explores universal principles and practices. Weddings, memorials, christenings, classes and activities for the “spiritual, not religious”. Sunday Services: 9am and 10:45am; Youth program available. All are welcome. See ad on page 25.

We specialize in the health and wellness of the mind/body/spirit. Our services include coaching, mentoring, meditation, personal growth workshops, energy therapies and more. See ad on page 39.

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SPIRITUAL CENTERS CLEAR LIGHT BUDDHIST CENTER New Kadampa Tradition 614 E. Townley Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85020 602-243-5220 clearlightbc@gmail.com MeditationInArizona.org

Open to all, whatever level of interest. We offer introductory and in-depth courses on meditation & Buddhism, chanted prayers, retreats and meditation for children. Classes take place at our Phoenix Center as well as other locations in the valley.

INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER

“Celebrating a Positive Path to Spiritual Living” 952 E. Baseline Road #102 Mesa, AZ 85204 Rev. Julianne Lewis 480-593-8798 Info@Interfaith-Community.org Interfaith-Community.org Looking for a spiritual pathway? Interfaith CommUNITY provides services to enrich and empower your life journey. Try Spirit Night 3rd Saturday each month and Sunday 10:30 am Celebration Service. See ad on page 52.

THE SHRINE OF HOLY WISDOM 5025 S. Ash Avenue, Suite B-15 Tempe, AZ 85282 480-219-9633 retablos@cox.net TheShrineOfHolyWisdom.org

Experience the Divine. We are an inclusive community that offers a diversity of spiritual practices. Our offerings include courses in the Western Mystical Tradition, Angelic Theurgy, Meditation and Prayer.

2700 E. Southern Avenue Mesa, AZ 85204 480-892-2700 UnityOfMesa.org

4300 N. Miller Road, Suite 214 Scottsdale, AZ 85251 602-384-1745 info@b-wellcenterofscottsdale.com B-WellCenterOfScottsdale.com

WELLNESS PRODUCTS WEIGHT LOSS INSIGHTS FOR LIFE

WELLNESS CENTERS ABSOLUTE HEALTH Dr. Sara Penton, D.C. 8360 E. Raintree Drive, Suite 135 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-991-9945 AbsoluteHealthAz.com Our focus is treating the whole person based on each individual’s needs, using acupuncture, allergy relief, chiropractic, massage, naturopathic, biofeedback and neurofeedback. See ad on page 37.

SCORPION STING REMEDY Peter Bigfoot Reevis Mountain School Orders@ReevisMountain.org ReevisMountain.org

Very effective all-natural herbal remedy made by Peter Bigfoot of Reevis Mountain School. Topical application to reduce pain and suffering. It works. Order online.

YOGA YOGA PHOENIX

2308 N. Richland Phoenix, AZ 85006 602-271-4480 YogaPhoenix.com Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan, providing an immediate self-exalted experience. By combining physical practices, breath work, chanting and meditation, it connects you with your soul’s frequency to breakthrough to a higher level. See ad on page 16.

ANGEL LAUGHTER HOLISTIC CENTER Susan Ragusa 745 W. Baseline Road, Suite 7 Mesa, AZ 85210 480-244-7306 AngelLaughter.com

A holistic center providing alternative healing and intuitive guidance. Other services available are hypnosis, EFT (tapping), Divine Energy Alignment, Laughter Club and more. See ad on page 46.

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