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IT JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER!

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.

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in Arizona’s Valley of the Sun

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24 EARTH DAY 2015 Hope for Our Future

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36 NATURE’S WISDOM

Its Lessons Inspire, Heal and Sustain Us

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Radiation Causes Cancer

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elcome to the April green living special issue of Natural Awakenings magazine!

This month, we are kicking off a new column that shines a light on local nonprofits making a difference in our community through their efforts in sustainability and/or health and wellness.

We also delve into a discussion of Mother Nature’s wisdom, illustrating her infinite lessons that inspire, heal and sustain us. There’s also an extensive listing of the numerous Earth Day events happening in the Phoenix-metro area and across our great state.

For most of us, there’s no greater investment than in our home. Our special series “Your Green Home Guide,” returns for the next few issues to provide valuable information and resources from local businesses on how to become more energy efficient, reduce the amount of toxic chemicals found indoors and much more.

Natural Awakenings recently increased its monthly print run to 35,000 copies, with an estimated readership of more than 80,000 green consumers across Arizona each issue! I would like to express my sincere thanks to our many readers who make this vibrant publication part of their world each month and to our growing list of advertising partners that help make this free magazine possible.

On The Cover: PHX Renews is the new site for the annual Earth Day Phoenix Festival April 25. See related article on page 10 and our list of all Valley-area Earth Day events starting on page 24.

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HOME-GROWN ORGANIC MADE EASY

10 Time-Saving Tips for a Healthy Garden

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SPRING GREENING T HE FOOD ARTISANS Easy Ways to NEXT DOOR Detox a House

by Lane Vail

Homemade Delicacies, Direct from Our Neighbors

by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko

newsbriefs Enhance Performance with Counseling by Breuer

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ary Breuer, a holistic licensed professional counselor in private practice in North Scottsdale, provides strength-based counseling and coaching, including traditional therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), a mind-body technique that treats clinical issues and is effective for people seeking to enhance performance.

Serving children, adolescents and adults, Breuer addresses anxiety and phobias, depression, trauma, grief and loss, career, academic and workplace issues, relationship issues, LGBT concerns, personal growth and spirituality.

His experience includes professional counseling in clinical, business and school settings.

Natural Awakenings readers receive a complimentary 30-minute face-to-face or telephone consultation. Location: 9915 E. Bell Rd., Ste. 140, Scottsdale. For more information, call 480-758-2552 or visit GaryBreuer.com.

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Healing Arts Center Finds More Spacious Digs

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he Healing Arts Connection Continuing Education Center has moved to a larger space nearby at 1715 West Northern Avenue, in Phoenix. Founding President Marsha Craven, founding partner Mary Ellen Brown and their outstanding teaching staff have infused the new environment with supportive, healing energy and created a beautiful and comfortable space for students to engage in self-development and learn body-mind-spirit modalities that facilitate healing in others, and re-energize and complement modern health care.

Classes include 5th Generation Usui Master Instruction for Reiki, CranialSacral Therapy I, II and III, Chakra Balancing, Lymphatic Drainage, Trigger Point Release, Reflexology and Aromatherapy. Also offered are programs such as Cranial Neural Support for Longevity, I Love Myself DNA Cell(f) Imagery & Belief Transformation, The Intuitive Pathway Intensive and Pregnancy & Perinatal Massage and Pediatric Early Bonding.

For more information, call 623-215-7988. For a full schedule, visit How2Heal.com. See ad on page 38.

Keep Phoenix Beautiful Earth Day

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he sixth annual family-friendly Republic Services Earth Day Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 25, at PHX Renews, in downtown Phoenix.

Local exhibitors include nonprofits, businesses and city, state and county departments providing information and relevant giveaways with a core message of sustainability, from solar energy to recycling and gardening.

The Earth Day Phoenix Festival also features bike parking, a green car show, the SunUp Brewing Beer Garden and short, educational seminars throughout the day. To reduce our carbon footprint on Earth Day, there will be no parking on-site at PHX Renews and alternative modes of transportation such as light rail and biking are highly recommended. Nonprofit Keep Phoenix Beautiful is an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, working in Phoenix since 1982 to promote the preservation and protection of our environment. Earth Day Phoenix is a zero-waste event.

Admission is free. Location: Central Ave. and Indian School Rd. For more information, call 602-262-4820 or visit KeepPhxBeautiful.org. See ad on page 25.

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New Book for Allergy Sufferers

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uthor and naturopathic physician Dr. Jonathan Psenka, of Longevity Medical Health Center, in Phoenix, has published a new book, Seasonal Allergy Solution—The All Natural 4-Week Plan to Eliminate the Underlying Cause of Allergies and Live Symptom-Free.

Psenka has developed a detailed, four-step plan that targets the root cause of seasonal allergies to eliminate allergy medication. Readers will discover how people often attempt to manage the symptoms of their seasonal allergies with pills, sprays, drops and even painful shots, but few of these medications treat the cause, so symptoms are likely to return year after year.

The book is available at Amazon.com. For more information, call Longevity Medical at 602-899-4070 or visit LongevityMedical.com.

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elenie Dunn, NMD, in practice since 2000, uses a variety of modalities to efficiently resolve causes of chronic illness in order to restore a level of perfect health and comfort. She is a 1994 graduate of Franklin and Marshall College, in Lancaster, and the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, in 1999, and has received additional training in mesotherapy and lipolysis, neurotransmitters and sclerotherapy.

She states, “Naturopathy shows the way for people to become the best version of themselves. It can reintroduce individuals to their bodies and enable an independence from prescription medications.”

Drip Doctor Wellness offers empowered integrative primary care. Some patients may prefer to receive an IV nutrient infusion with antiviral properties to heal from a common cold, while others may prefer a bio-oxidative treatment. Some may wish to release excess weight by following a doctor’s recommended diet and supplement regimen, while others prefer to receive weight loss injections and IV therapy.

Natural Awakenings readers receive a free ozone sauna session with any treatment. Location: 29850 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 114, in Cave Creek. For more information, call 480-563-2302 or visit DripDoctorWellness.com. See ad on page 18.

Return Furs to Their Original Owners

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he Coats for Cubs program is accepting donations of real fur apparel, including coats and accessories, through Earth Day, April 22, at any Buffalo Exchange location. These donations are sent to rehabilitation organizations across the U.S. and provide a natural and nurturing environment for recovering orphaned and injured animals.

Since 2006, Buffalo Exchange has collected nearly 10,000 used furs through the Coats for Cubs program.

For locations and more information, visit BuffaloExchange.com.

Extended Yoga Teacher Training in Sedona

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Centers Yoga Arts, a classical yoga studio in Sedona, is offering a 30-day yoga teacher training program from June 8 to July 9 and October 4 to November 5.

The 200-hour immersion includes an introduction to the sister sciences of ayurveda and Vedic astrology and is designed for those looking for a spiritual and transformative retreat.

Following the style of Rama Jyoti Vernon, author of Yoga: the Practice of Myth and Sacred Geometry, students engage in a detailed study of asana with emphasis on breath, creating relaxation and equanimity.

The first two weeks focus on the student’s personal process of cleansing and moving through multiple layers of blocks and tension in their bodies. A daily schedule helps develop new patterns through dedicated practice so that the student learns how to be a role model for yogic principles. The second two weeks emphasize teaching skills and progressive teaching assignments in the Asana Lab. The school has conducted more than 60-month-long trainings led by Ruth Hartung with faculty and staff that attract a diverse group of international students.

Location: 2115 Mountain Rd., Sedona. To register, call 928-203-4400. For tuition and schedule, visit 7centers. com. See ad on page 21.

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Anti-Aging Supplement Bargain from Alternative Medicine Solution

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he TA-65MD antiaging skin cream and capsules from Alternative Medicine Solution, shown to improve skin elasticity and decrease the amount of time it takes skin to recover after a procedure, has now been adapted for topical (surface) application, too.

Not only is our skin the largest organ in the body, but it is also the fastest-growing. There are about 19 million skin cells in every inch of the body, and about 30,000 to 40,000 of them are replaced every day as they age and die.

Bestselling author Lloyd Wright created Alternative Medicine Solution and operates one of the most successful alternative medicine pharmacies on the Internet, providing life-saving, superior quality products to both doctors and patients for hepatitis C, cancer, autoimmune diseases, antiaging, cirrhosis, fibrosis, chronic fatigue, adrenal fatigue, liver disease and more.

To receive the best price guarantee and free shipping for TA-65MD, call 877-676-1615 and mention Natural Awakenings magazine. Also visit AlternativeMedicineSolution. com. See ad on page 5.

ThetaHealing Technique with Suzanne Roloff

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uzanne Roloff, a certified ThetaHealing master teacher, has changed her name to Suzanne Dann, moved to Sedona and will be teaching ThetaHealing classes and workshops in Phoenix in April and May, plus a one-day Access Bars class on May 6.

Dann states, “Access your natural intuitive abilities to create physical, emotional and spiritual healing with focused intent, prayer and energy through the creator of all that is. She will be teaching the Basic, Advanced, Dig Deeper, Family Ties, Manifesting and Abundance, and Game of Life Classes.

Discounts available for multiple classes. For more information, email SuzanneDann57@gmail.com or visit ThetaHealingArizona.net. See ad on page 42.

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New Patient Auxiliary Complements Holistic Health Organization

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he Arizona Homeopathic & Integrative Medical Association (AHIMA) has launched a Patient Auxiliary group. The public may join this community of supporters that want to keep the practice of homeopathic medicine alive and well in Arizona. Membership helps support and defend this kind of healing practice by supporting the Homeopathic Board and the physicians it licenses. Arizona is only one of three states that license medical doctors and doctors of osteopathy to practice homeopathic and integrative medicine.

Members of the Auxiliary receive admittance to educational events at a reduced price and a newsletter filled with information needed to stay healthy. The newsletter features an “Ask the Doctor” column, written by physicians that are highly trained in the fields of homeopathy, osteopathy, orthomolecular medicine, biological dentistry and bioelectric and botanical therapies, used in conjunction with a broad background of medical and surgical knowledge and understanding of the human condition.

To join, call Lisa Platt at 602-263-3589. For more information, visit ArizonaHomeopathic.org.

Hormone Authority to Speak at Chambers Clinic

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udy Dragone, a registered compounding pharmacist, nationally acclaimed bioidentical hormone replacement expert and author, will present a talk, Hormone Education – Menopause and Andropause, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., May 14, as part of the Hormone Education Series being sponsored by the Chambers Clinic, in North Scottsdale.

Dragone worked for years with Dr. William R. Lee, an internationally acknowledged pioneer in the study and use of hormone replacement therapy for women. Together, they were instrumental in educating thousands of healthcare professionals about the role of hormones and the use of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Dragone offers hope, help and healing through education and the proper use of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.

Dr. Angelina Alejandro from the Chambers Clinic will also be presenting with a focus on naturopathic approaches to treatment.

Admission is free. Location: 6748 E. Lone Mountain Rd., Cave Creek. For more information and to register, call 480389-3265 or visit ChambersClinic.com.

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Calling All Magical Mamas

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lue Russ, of Blue Russ Health Coaching, and Jennifer Hoeprich, of Moxie Meditation, are offering a Magical Mother’s Day of pampering and personal growth workshop specifically designed for mothers from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 30, in Mesa.

The workshop features a foot bath bar, professional foot massages, organic vegetarian lunch, vision boarding for embodying motherhood in a powerful and loving way, and relaxing guided imagery to solidify this new intention.

Participants will come away from this day of sisterhood and self-discovery feeling refreshed and refocused, ready to embrace motherhood with renewed patience, gratitude and joy.

Russ is a master-level holistic health coach specializing in women’s health, and Hoeprich is a board-certified hypnotherapist and midwife, offering home birth, water birth and meditation circles for pregnant women. They collaborate regularly through workshops, health summits and weekend retreats.

The workshop is $147 or free with registration for the annual Magical Mama Retreat in Arcosanti the first weekend of Nov. For location, more information and to register, call 480-239-2912 or visit MagicalMamaRetreat.com. See ad on page 10.

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Learn About Reiki with Tracy Minton

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racy Minton will be teaching Reiki levels one and two on April 11 and 12 at Barefoot Acupuncture Community Pain & Stress Clinic, in Scottsdale. Participants will learn about traditional Usui Reiki symbols in a non-traditional way from this experienced practitioner of energy healing. Minton has been practicing energy healing since 1998. She is also a certified clinical hypnotherapist and licensed acupuncturist.

Participants receive a Reiki attunement and learn a brief history of the Usui Reiki method, the first symbols, hand positions and how to conduct a Reiki healing session in the traditional manner. Additionally, they will learn how to tap into their own unique energy healing style and intuitive gifts, how to balance and harmonize energy centers, or chakras, interpret what they are feeling, remain open and get out of their own way.

Cost is $220 or $360 for two. Location: 6722 E. Avalon Dr., Ste. 1, Scottsdale. For more information and to RSVP, call 602-954-8016 or visit Barefoot-Acupuncture.com. See ad on page 55.

Natural Awakenings Earns Top Franchise Business Award

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atural Awakenings has been named one of 200 companies in the Franchise Business Review’s 2015 Top Franchises Report. The healthy living magazine was one of five franchise companies cited as best-in-class in the advertising and sales category. To select the top franchises across industries and performance categories, the organization surveyed more than 28,500 franchisees.

“We feel privileged that it was our franchisees’ expression of high satisfaction that earned us this award,” says Sharon Bruckman, CEO of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. “Gaining this recognition proves that our process of providing franchisees with editorial, promotional and operational support, partnered with their enthusiastic dedication in individual markets, serves communities well.

Together, we are nourishing and growing a healthy living consciousness in America.” The network now encompasses nearly 100 franchisees nationwide and in Puerto Rico.

Franchise Business Review, headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is a national franchise market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction and franchise buyer experiences. 2015 marked its 10th annual Top Franchises Report.

For more information, call Anna Romano at 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com and FranchiseBusinessReview.com. See ad on inside back cover.

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he Arizona STEM Network, led by Science Foundation Arizona, is a collaboration between business, educators, government and philanthropy sharing a common agenda to graduate more Arizona students prepared for the global economy. The STEM Network recently helped create a joint venture between Sundt Construction, Stacy and Witbeck and the nonprofit Treasures4Teachers. Conduit pipe, wire mesh, nuts and bolts, washers, rubber gaskets and ABS pipe were collected from worksites to make its way back, through the nonprofit, to classrooms to support education. The company plans to continue to support Treasures4Teachers with routine monthly donations, including household items collected by their employees.

To participate, email Lisa Herrmann at stemnetwork@sfaz. org or visit stem.org.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Thriving Eco-Towns

Malaysian Villages Model Sustainability

Buzzing Buddies photo by MIGHT

Innovations being successfully pioneered in Malaysia offer ideas for improving the world, according to the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), including the construction of high-tech, self-sustaining ecological “smart” villages.

These villages are lifting incomes for scores of rural families while promoting environmental sustainability. Each 50-acre community consists of about 100 affordable homes, advanced educational, training and recreational facilities and an integrated, sustainable farm system that provides villagers with food and employment that on average, triples their monthly income.

Low-cost, 1,000-square-foot homes are built in 10 days and the communal farming operations include a cascading series of fish tanks, or “aquafarms”. Filtered fish tank wastewater irrigates trees, grain fields and high-value plants grown in “autopots”, a three-piece container with a valve that detects soil moisture levels and releases water as required, reducing the need for fertilizers and pesticides. Free-range chickens feed on the fastreproducing worms that process the plant compost.

This system optimizes nutrient absorption, minimizes waste and enables crops to be grown on previously non-arable land. The village’s solar-generated power is complemented by biomass energy and mini-hydro electricity. A community hall, resource center, places of worship, playgrounds and educational facilities equipped with 4G Internet service support e-learning and e-health services.

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‘Flying Doctor’ Bees Prevent Cherry Disease University of Adelaide researchers are introducing a “flying doctor” method of employing bees as preventive medicine. Project leader and bee researcher Katja Hogendoorn, Ph.D., says, “All commercial cherry growers spray during flowering to control the later development of cherry brown rot.

Instead of spraying fungicide, we’re using bees to deliver a biological control agent right to the flowers, where it’s needed.” The innovative delivery works via entomovectoring.

This is a new technique for Australia, with potential application in many horticultural industries. The biological control agent contains spores of a parasitic fungus that prevents another fungus that causes the brown rot from colonizing the flower. Future applications of the small, winged medics are expected to become available for disease control in almonds, grapes, strawberries, raspberries, apples, pears and stone fruit.

Source: Adelaide.edu.au

Corporate Do-Gooders

U.S. Recognizes Companies for Earth-Sound Policies Each year, the U.S. Department of State presents Awards for Corporate Excellence recognizing U.S.-owned businesses that play vital roles worldwide as good corporate citizens. Parameters include supporting sustainable development, respect for human and labor rights, environmental protection, open markets, transparency and other democratic values.

The 2014 winners, announced last December, include the EcoPlanet Bamboo Group, in Nicaragua, for fostering sustainable development by regenerating degraded pasturelands.

The company dedicates 20 percent of its plantations as natural habitat that protects biodiversity by prohibiting illegal hunting. EcoPlanet also focuses on employing persons with disabilities and empowering women through recruitment to managerial positions.

Wagner Asia Equipment, LLC, in Mongolia, a heavy equipment dealership, is recognized for its commitment to public/private partnerships with Mongolia’s local and national governments designed to protect the environment.

Initiatives include planting more than 900 trees, conducting workshops for students on environment and ecology, implementing a project to build a community garden and rehabilitating a toxic waste site.

Other finalists include the CocaCola Company, in the Philippines; Chevron Corporation, in Burma; ContourGlobal, in Togo; General Electric, in South Africa; General Electric International, in Tunisia; GlassPoint Solar, in Oman; and the Linden Centre, in China.

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ig agriculture might have bigger competition in years to come from the local food movement, because Phoenix-area farms have been making strides in sustainable farming when it comes to providing Phoenicians with local fruits and veggies: kale people, kale! These local organic farms are educating us in how our food is made and redesigning our urban landscapes and building community by doing so. Cotton, cattle, copper, citrus and climate are the five C’s of Arizona we locals learned about in elementary school, but with farms like Maya’s Gar-

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den at South Mountain and Agritopia, we may have to add community and collaboration to that list.

Maya’s Garden sells directly to consumers via a community supported agriculture (CSA) agreement, where people can have membership or a subscription to a weekly food basket of fresh, organic vegetables, herbs and flowers. Owner Maya Dailey has a huge interest in restoring the relationship between the farmer and the community. According to her, food systems no longer have the same communication or relationship as they once did.

“If a customer doesn’t have the money, I say, ‘Hey, take the bag, pay me back next time.’ Those systems of trust are really important for the community,” says Dailey. “A handshake isn’t a handshake anymore, people need to come back to that through small farming by honoring systems that we have abandoned—trust and honor.”

About today’s commercial food production, Dailey states, “We no longer have the power to pull the carrot out of the ground and serve it in the cafeteria, but we can serve kids Coke and Twinkies; that system has to be reinvented, or we need to find a new/better way.”

Maya’s Garden promotes biodiversity, rotates crops and uses livestock to fertilize the soil to create a closed loop cycle, limiting the need to use pesticides or chemicals.

The farm is certified organic, which means little to no chemical-based pesticides, which cause acid rain, topsoil erosion and environmental pollution, are used. “This keeps it safe for my workers and safe for me and the environment. Clean, fair food; that in itself is an environmental perk,” says Dailey.

Agritopia is an urban suburban farm in Gilbert. In 1990s, the Johnston family decided to keep the familyowned farm by building a neighborhood around it, maintaining an element of farming in the community, also bearing the idea in mind that if all Arizona neighborhoods have green space for local golf courses, why not a local farm? A farm could be much more beneficial for a community and they are doing just that.

Joe Johnston, the owner of Agritopia, has a vision for the future of the farm and the restaurants nearby; Joe’s Grill and the Coffee Shop at Agritopia. He wants everything to become “hyper local”, not just “farm to table”, and to have many businesses and local restaurants pull their food from the farm instead of using outside resources.

The Agritopia neighborhood has a unique partnership with the farm and there are community garden beds available for an annual fee so everyone can participate in the growing, and a 24-hour farm stand offers fresh

produce. The homeowners’ association fee also includes the price of collecting grass and lawn clippings for compost usage on the farm.

Eric Schultz, an overseer and leader at Agritopia, leases land from the Johnstons where he grows a variety of certified organic fruits and vegetables year-round, along with wheat, olives, dates, orchids, beehives and free-range chickens.

Schultz’s comment on today’s current food production is that people don’t understand the “true cost” of food. They do not know the externalities that truly go into growing a single carrot or raising a chicken. Such externalities are water overuse, carbon emissions from transportation, cow waste, pesticides, contamination of groundwater and destruction of topsoil, which all contribute to climate change and therefore are unsustainable. Today’s mass production of food adds to that true cost, ultimately depreciating our food’s ethical and nutritionally based value.

Agritopia and Maya’s Garden are familiar with not only the buyers, but their neighbors, too. They are providing healthy options from the fast, commercialized food industry and benefiting the community. Their soil fertilization and pest control techniques are natural and not harmful to the environment, respecting the planet sustainably. Support our local farming economy by signing up for a CSA or going to farmers’ markets to obtain groceries.

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Maya’s Garden is located at 6106 S. 32nd St., in Phoenix. The farm stand is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wed. through Sun. Agritopia is located at 3000 E. Ray Rd., in Gilbert. There is a 24-hour farm stand along with restaurants like Joe’s Grill and The Coffee shop at Agritopia.

Natalia Trulsson is a graduate of the Arizona State University School of Sustainability.

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BUILDING THE FUTURE with Remnants of the Past

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tardust Building Supplies provides quality salvaged and gentlyused building materials for reuse.

Executive Director Karen Jayne says, “Our vision is one without waste; sustainable communities where all resources are reused and redistributed back into the community. The focus is on reuse. Taking in donated building materials to be sold at our three home improvement thrift stores supports Gifts in Kind, which supplies essential items including toiletries, housewares and building supplies to nonprofits in Maricopa County.”

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people committed to the environment and who want to keep things out of landfills, landlords, people who want to renovate and low-income folks, because our pricing is very low,” says Jayne.

Stardust Building Supplies began in 1996 when a group of contractors, including Jerry Bisgrove, noticed that lots of usable building materials ended up in landfills from remodeling projects. During a remodeling project, Bisgrove asked a friend to take whatever she wanted. When he returned, the friend had gutted the house. She put some materials in her home, sold some and gave some to people in need. Bisgrove was immediately inspired to start a nonprofit around this concept, and he provided the seed money.

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helped 120,000 people so far, delivering 4 million pounds of reused materials just last year. Even stores such as Walmart, Home Depot and Bed Bath and Beyond donated materials that are discontinued, out of style or have damaged packaging to Stardust, which distributes it to other organizations and purposes from homeless to housing at no cost.

She says, “We’ve helped veterans returning to work. If they are going into construction and need tools, we give it to them at no cost.” They even distribute toilet paper, towels and diapers to help other nonprofit organizations so they don’t have to use their limited resources to purchase those things.

The main source of Stardust’s material is the building and remodeling

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industry. “A deconstruction opportunity gives us a call and speaks with us. Most times, someone will go out and make a site visit to the home or business, because some materials are not reusable, such as kitchen cabinets made before 1980,” says Jayne. “We assess the material, and if we can deconstruct it, we set up a time to do the work. If it’s a kitchen, we will send one team, or we can do a full house deconstruction.”

A community donation drive is currently underway to make it easier for people to donate in close central locations where Stardust will pick up the materials. All donations are tax deductible. Jayne says, “We are also building relationships with local retailers that would probably throw these materials away so they donate them, instead.”

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EARTH DAY 2015

Hope for Our Future

by Julianne Hale

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hen we learn about the condition of our most valuable resource—this spinning planet we call home—we may feel a sense of urgency, desperation or even defeat. Global climate change is a powerful foe, and current efforts may seem like a losing race against time.

Yet, mounting evidence suggests that the global community is making progress, giving rise to the possibility that climate change may not be the insurmountable obstacle we once thought. The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) article, “We Can Do This: 10 Reasons there’s Hope for our Climate,” by Dan Upham, summarizes a speech given by EDF President Fred Krupp at the 2014 Aspen Ideas Festival (Tinyurl.com/HopeForTheClimate). Here are some encouraging highlights.

The price of solar energy panels has dropped by 75 percent in the U.S. since 2008, and affordable wind energy is increasingly available. According to a study published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, carbon dioxide emissions from energy in this country dropped by 10 percent between 2005 and 2012. In addition, China, the world’s largest producer of greenhouse gases, is actively seeking ways to reduce emissions.

Proof of progress is also found in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan to cut billions of tons of pollution, a goal supported by two-thirds of Americans, according to a survey conducted by Harstad Strategic Research.

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turers double automobile fuel mileage by 2025.

Perhaps the best argument for hope reflects the priorities of America’s younger generations. A recent bipartisan poll of young voters conducted by Benenson Strategy Group and GS Strategy Group suggests that 80 percent of voters under the age of 35 support the president taking action to address climate change, making it an issue that both major political parties must take seriously.

It’s time to realize that mankind is making decided progress, that the majority of us do care, that what local communities accomplish has a positive effect and that the global community can take the steps needed to avert catastrophic climate change.

Become a part of the solution by attending one or more of the community events listed here.

Solutions Summit 2015, April 4, Noon-4pm Memorial Union, 2nd Floor, 301 E. Orange Mall, Tempe A gathering of Arizona State University’s most passionate social innovators and changemakers. Learn about current global challenges we face in the areas of sustainability, education, poverty and human rights from some of the top experts – and discuss what can be done to solve them.

Annual Garden Expo 2015, April 10-11, various times Mustang Library, Scottsdale Learn about xeriscaping, edible gardening, irrigation, butterflies, plant selection, composting and more.

ScottsdaleLibrary.org/gardenexpo.

Adopt-A-Highway Earth Day Cleanup, April 15-29 Take pride in one’s area and go the extra distance to achieve clean public lands by cleaning designated roadways. Sponsored by the Maricopa County Department of Transportation’s Adopt-A-Highway Program.

602-506-4068. aah@mail.maricopa.gov.

Building a Sustainable Arizona: Exploring the Future of Air Quality, April 15, 7:30-9am CopperPoint Mutual Insurance, 3030 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix Community Dialogue Series, presented by CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Co. ValleyLeadership.org.

Celebrate Mesa 2015, April 18, Noon-4pm Pioneer Park, 526 E. Main Street, Mesa A free family event that brings the community together to enjoy games, carnival rides, entertainment, Earth day displays and activities, petting zoo, and more. Mesaaz.gov.

Earth Day at the Zoo, April 18, 9am-4pm Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix The Phoenix Zoo joins more than 100 top zoos and aquariums across the country to create the largest combined Earth Day celebration, featuring activities, crafts, music and more among intriguing and inspiring wildlife.

602-286-3800. PhoenixZoo.org/event-items/earth-day.

Earth Day Celebration, April 18, 10am-2pm Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix

Arizona Army National Guard Earth Day, April 16, 9am-1pm Papago Park Military Reservation, 5636 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix Join approximately 300 children, as well as military and civilian personnel and their families. Activities include arts and crafts, animal displays and vendor tables consisting of green companies, nonprofits and local municipalities.

602-629-4261.

Explore the five distinct trails, participate in unique tours and behind-the-scenes glimpses and meet the experts who make the garden a special place. The festival is included with paid admission. dbg.org/events-exhibitions/earth-daycelebration.

Earth Day Celebration, April 18, 8am-2pm Two Waters Tribal Government Complex 10005 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale Activities, games, service projects and more.

480-362-7740. srpmic-nsn.gov.

Earth Day Fun and Crafts, April 16, 20-22, various times Scottsdale Public Library locations Separate programs for young kids and teens to learn environmental awareness of planet Earth and create art with reusable materials. Library.scottsdaleaz.gov.

Sustainability Awards Ceremony 2015 April 16, 5:30-6:30pm Native American Cultural Center, Flagstaff Recognizes and celebrates the efforts of students, faculty, staff and community members that have enhanced the culture of sustainability at Northern Arizona University. nau.edu/Green-NAU/Earth-Week.

Eagle Quetzal Condor Confederations Unite, April 17-19 Various locations in Sedona A global convergence of wisdom keepers and planetary advocates. Receive guidance and wellness tools that assist us in becoming balanced with the natural world and humankind. $323. EagleQuetzalCondor.com.

2015 Earth Day, April 18, 11:30am-4pm Heritage Square, Flagstaff Community clean-up, electronics recycling, entertainment and more. dbg.org/events-exhibitions/planet-celebration-earth-day-2015 natural awakenings

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Earth Day Prescott, April 18, 10am-4pm Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza, Prescott Celebrate our environment with informational on-site discussions about solar energy, water conservation, organic gardening, native plants and trees, fire safety, preventive erosion measures and hiking/biking trails. Family fun with face-painting, great food and live entertainment with allnatural jewelry-making. 928-515-4630.

National Park Week, April 18-26 All National Parks Explore amazing places, discover open spaces, enjoy affordable vacations and more. Free admission to all parks April 18-19. nps.gov/npweek.

Peoria’s Party for the Planet, April 18, 7-10am New River and Skunk Creek trail systems In partnership with the city of Glendale and Arizona Clean and Beautiful, the city of Peoria is having a Party for the Planet. Volunteers are needed to help with this effort of picking up trash and debris along the New River and Skunk Creek trail systems. 623-773-7137. peoriaaz.gov/NewSecondary.aspx?id=54405.

Green is the New Black Eco Fashion Show, April 20, 7pm DuBois Ballroom, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff Come see students’ fashionable creations of upcycled materials. Hosted by Environmental Caucus. nau.edu/Green-NAU/Earth-Week.

SRP Shade Tree Workshop, April 18, various times Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Road, Gilbert

Earth Day Farmers Market, April 21, 9am-2pm Arizona State University, Cady Mall, Tempe

Shade tree program gives away free trees to build a better community. For SRP customers. 602-325-1254. vpaaz.org.

Ongoing farmers’ market offers Earth Day theme and special activities.

Tucson Earth Day Festival, April 18, 9am-2pm Reid Park, South Country Club Road, Tucson

Earth Day Festival, April 21, 11:30am-2:30pm ASU Polytechnic, Backus Mall 7001 E. Williams Field Road, Mesa

The largest Earth Day event in Tucson celebrates Southern Arizona’s unique environment. Enjoy hands-on activities and learn how to be kind to the earth by leaving your car behind. Parade and exhibitors. TucsonEarthDay.org.

How Are You Spending Earth Day 2015?

“My solar team and I plan on participating in the Phoenix Earth Day event April 25 and intend to bring an interactive Earth-friendly art project that is both fun and educational regarding clean solar energy.”

Brandon Cheshire, Founder, SunHarvest Solar

Tabling and giveaways for students being “caught green handed.” Special art contest for those who build a masterpiece using recyclable and reusable materials, from noon to 1 p.m.

“Earth Day is a great day to learn about permaculture! VPA will be joining community partners throughout the Valley to share solutions for sustainable, urban living at great local celebrations.”

Sarah Osteen, Interim Executive Director, Valley Permaculture Alliance

“On this Earth Day, I plan to show local consumers how they can nourish their body with food and supplements close to nature – pure, natural and healthy.”

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Earth Day at the Memorial Union, April 22, 11am-1pm Arizona State University, 301 E. Orange Mall, Tempe Earth-themed demonstrations, activities and promotions.

Earth Day at the Wetlands, April 22, 8:30-10:30am Sedona Wetlands Preserves 7500 W. State Route 89A, Sedona Activities include two guided hikes led by Jay’s Bird Barn, solar telescope viewing provided by Astronomers of the Verde Valle, guest speakers from the U.S. Forest Service, as well as treats from Whole Foods. SedonaAz.gov.

Glendale Community College Earth Day Lecture April 22, Noon-1:30pm Student Union, Room 104, 6000 W. Olive Avenue, Glendale

GateWay Community College Earth Day Event April 21, 11:30am-1pm GateWay Community College Amphitheater 108 N. 40th Street, Phoenix Educational event for the campus and surrounding community with entertainment, refreshments, giveaways, vendors and activities while learning about sustainability. Clothing swap, a recycled banner sale, recycling drive, and a produce sale. Taccone@gatewaycc.edu. GatewayCC.edu.

Glendale Community College Earth Day Celebration April 21, 8am-1pm 6000 W. Olive Avenue, Glendale Gathering inside and outside of the student union features environmental groups such as Nature Conservancy, Liberty Wildlife and more, educating students and staff. Students will be doing a poster presentation on their sustainability projects. www2.gccaz.edu/calendars.

“I will attend the city of Tempe’s Earth Day Expo with other Rio Salado staff to help increase awareness about the benefits of eating and living sustainably.”

Michael Hodgins, Director of Sustainable Food Systems and Café at Rio, Rio Salado College

Megan Southern of the Northern Jaguar Project will speak on how large landscape-scale conservation aimed at preserving top predators can be accomplished through land purchase, local outreach and public education. Free. www2.gccaz.edu/calendars.

Green-Fest, April 22, 9am-Noon Estrella Mountain Community College 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale Part of a weeklong celebration to teach students and the general public the resources and best practices that makes integrating sustainability into your daily life simple.

EstrellaMountain.edu/sustainability/earthweek.

Phoenix College Earth Day, April 22, 11am-2pm 1202 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix Providing a venue and information where students, staff, faculty and community members can learn about sustainable options to benefit all facets of life.

602-285-7104. PhoenixCollege.edu.

“I celebrate Earth Day by connecting with nature, taking a hike and being grateful for the world around me. This is a beautiful part of my regular life and well-being.”

Mia Mackman, Founder/President, Arizona Spa & Wellness Association

“Representing ACT and the Green Chamber of Phoenix, I will be attending a few events including the city of Phoenix’s annual Earth Day Phoenix 2015 celebration.”

“We will be working with volunteers and the ASU Landscape Architecture Program to install greywater and rainwater harvesting systems that will help our urban greenhouse be even more sustainable.”

Marc Sobelman, Sales Manager, Advanced Charging Technologies

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Tempe Earth Day Expo, April 22, 11am-1pm 31 E. Fifth Street, Tempe The city of Tempe and local businesses will showcase their sustainability programs. Guests will enjoy interactive displays, goodies and free food. Tempe.gov/green.

The Great Globe Earth Day Celebration, April 22, 8-8:45am East Valley Institute of Technology 1601 W. Main Street, Mesa Over 6,000 tiles made by school children will be brought together to form the surface of Arizona on a globe.

480-461-4000. evit.com.

Bringing Sustainability to Communities April 23, Noon-1:15pm Arizona State University, Wrigley Hall, Room 481, Tempe Joanna Nadeau, of Audubon International, along with Sal Celona, of Living Green in the Verdes, present Rio Verde, Arizona, as an example approach to working with privatesector communities on incorporating sustainability into all aspects of life.

Sustainability.asu.edu/events/rsvp/joanna-nadeau.

How to Build an EcoVillage, April 23-26 Avalon Gardens & EcoVillage, Tumacacori This Earth Harmony Sustainability Seminar is for those who want to start their own ecovillage and explains what that will take. Information on sustainability and more in an academic setting. AvalonGardens.org.

Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival, April 23-26 Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood Celebrate nature with workshops and field trips for all levels of birding experience, where expert guides take visitors to the area’s many excellent birding hot spots. A family nature fair takes place on Saturday featuring games, activities, and free walks and presentations. BirdyVerde.org.

Arbor Day 5K, April 24, 4:30pm Kiwanis Park, Tempe Participate in this community fun run/walk that benefits the Trees for Tempe program. Event expo and one-mile Kid’s Dash. $25. ArborDay5k.com.

Earth Day Phoenix, April 25, 11am-4pm PHX Renews, 4221 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix Main stage with music, composting classes, educational exhibitor booths, local businesses and beer garden.

EarthDayPhoenix.org.

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Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration April 25, 9am-Noon Environmental Education Center 4050 E. Chandler Heights Road, Chandler Experience hands-on activities, live animal presentations, and discover ways to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle from on-site vendors and exhibitors. 480-782-2890.

Chandleraz.gov/eec.

Earth Day at the Library, April 25, 10:30am Tempe Public Library, 3500 S. Rural Road, Tempe Enjoy an all-age appropriate story, singing and dancing, and free craft project that celebrates the planet.

Tempe.gov/libraryevents.

Go Green Anthem, April 25, 8am-Noon ACC Community Park, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem Recycle electronics, personal documents, clothing, prescription and non-prescription drugs and latex paint.

623-879-3011. OnlineAtAnthem.com/go-green.

Open House and Student Project Showcase April 30, 10am-4:30pm ASU School of Sustainability Wrigley Hall, 800 Cady Mall #108, Tempe Learn how to get involved and connect with community partners through engagement with School of Sustainability students and faculty as they share their experiences. Events include a poster session, video presentations and more.

SchoolOfSustainability.asu.edu/events.

I Recycle Phoenix, May 2, 8am-Noon University of Phoenix, 4025 S. Riverpoint Parkway, Phoenix A one-stop free recycling festival to clean out your closets.

Open to all residents. 602-262-4820.

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Green Homes Sell Faster at Higher Prices

by Kathy Maguire

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ne thing to consider before listing a home on the market for sale is a summary of what energyefficiency features the home may have. Demonstrating to potential buyers that a home is equipped to save energy and keep utility bills low can make it sell for more money—and faster, too.

According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as many as 90 percent of people shopping for a new home consider efficiency very important. A survey conducted by the Association found that efficient features influence the decision of 72 percent of buyers, and 61 percent would be willing to pay $5,000 more for a house if it meant having lower utility bills.

Although there is no specific data available for Arizona green homes, according to NAHB, green-certified homes in California sell for $34,800 more than their equivalent non-green counterparts. Similar studies from Seattle and Portland found that green homes sold at similar premiums. Furthermore, the study in Seattle found that green homes sold 22 percent faster. So not only can homeowners make more money, efficiency upgrades could

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make a home so attractive that it jumps to the front of the line for prospective buyers.

Make sure that a real estate agent is aware of all the work that went into the “green-up” of the house and that those features are highlighted in its MLS listing. Retain copies of utility bills to show buyers and let them be amazed at how low monthly utility bills are.

Before listing a home, there are a host of ways to increase its energy efficiency. Start with simple steps, like sealing any drafty areas and making sure that insulation is up to par. Owners often sell their appliances with the house, so when it’s time to upgrade, purchase models that are Energy-Star certified. Use energy-efficient light bulbs, such as compact fluorescents or LEDs, to illuminate the home inexpensively. Upgrade windows to double- or even triple-pane models for maximum efficiency or caulk existing windows to prevent air leaks.

Other energy tips include installing an instant, or tankless, water heater, and use low-flow faucets to keep the water bill down. Convert to a smart thermostat to automatically find efficiencies and garner savings from heating and cooling bills. Keep in mind that solar panels on the roof can reduce your electricity costs dramatically, too.

Consider hiring a qualified professional to conduct an energy audit and help find other ways to cut down on utility bills. The best part is that even if there is no plan to sell the house any time soon, the savings will still materialize every month.

Kathy Maguire is a residential real estate agent with DPR Realty, LLC. She is EcoBroker certified and holds the National Association of Realtor’s GREEN designation, as well as GRI and ABR designations. For more information, visit KathyMaguire.com. See ad below.

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How to Choose an

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ur home is like a third skin, the foundation of our life and the essence of our family environment. All too often the largest effort placed on living a healthy lifestyle is concentrated solely on the body within. Organic food, natural beauty products and holistic remedies are all major elements, but they are only part of the solution. It may be a rude surprise to discover the average mattress is riddled with dangerous combinations of suffocants, stabilizers and fire retardants.

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family by choosing an organic mattress that is made with only non-toxic materials. In the bedroom, we are in direct contact with the mattress and pillow for a third of our lives. Because of this intimate proximity, the quality of air we breathe while sleeping may be more significant to our health.

Asleep, we are not likely dreaming of what is in our mattresses. It’s an object most people seldom contemplate. But if the chemicals commonly used in conventional mattresses were sitting in beakers on a desk, we might be inclined to move them some distance away.

Choosing an organic mattress may seem like a daunting task, but there are key factors to consider when in the market for a truly non-toxic, healthy mattress. Quality organic mattresses currently on the market are made with 100 percent natural rubber latex. Technically, a manufacturer can make a mattress with only 30 percent natural rubber and 70 percent synthetic chemical foam and advertise the mattress as “natural.” Look for that certified Global Organic Latex Standard natural latex.

An organic mattress is defined by the materials of which it is comprised, meaning organic cotton, eco-wool and natural latex. Be sure an organic mattress is made with third-party certified organic materials. For example, Global Organic Textile Standards certification means that the mattress and/or textile materials meet stringent organic and non-toxic standards.

By law, all mattresses must be flame-retardant compliant. A true organic mattress will not be sprayed with chemical flame retardants, but will instead be constructed with a layer of wool that acts as a natural flame retardant. When it comes to chemical exposure, the cumulative load has a powerful effect on our well-being.

The standard mattress industry asserts that chemicals stay locked inside every mattress, and chemical manufacturers want us to trust that their products are safe. Organic Living believes that it is better to be proactive about our health and safety. Search for a comfortable, durable organic mattress that is made with the purest materials available and sleep without fear.

Nathalie Windstein is co-owner of Organic Living, in Phoenix, which offers many healthy home products, including a wide selection of organic mattresses. For more information, phone 602-224-5313 or visit OrganicLivingAz.com. See ad on pages 32-33 for a 10% off coupon on your next purchase.

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Working with A ‘Green’ Real Estate Agent

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eal estate agents offer services when homeowners need to buy or sell a home, and each has their own marketing tools, tips and tricks— including the advantages of enlisting the services of a “green” agent that has undertaken the course of study to either become an EcoBroker or a National Association of Realtors (NAR) GREEN designee.

A green agent is trained to recognize, market and consult about sustainable and energy-efficient features. Defining these to buyers and sellers helps homeowners make more educated decisions as to cost savings on utility bills, assisting with healthrelated issues and a better return on investment. A green agent is trained to gain the most value for a home with these features during the sales process.

During the initial interview with a buyer, questions are asked about chemical sensitivity and interests in energy-efficient features. According to a 2001 NAR study, nine out of 10 consumers are concerned about energy costs, so these issues are important to consumers and should be addressed by agents with this training.

During the inspection period, an energy audit is offered as an extra step to determine what deficiencies exist over and above a traditional home inspection. Home sellers can order the energy audit and be reimbursed by the buyer for this information. This leads to full disclosure of nearly every

aspect of the home, which is a lot more than a normal home inspection.

Selling a home with green and energyefficient features requires unique knowledge and marketing expertise to convey the value and importance of these features to the public. Homes with solar panels require a specific process in order to gain any value for them at the point of sale. Utility bills before and after solar, solar leases and any energy-efficient and sustainable features are uploaded onto the multiple listing service (MLS) for buyers and appraiser to view. If a home has a leased solar system, the buyer must qualify for that lease with a minimal FICO score, depending on the leasing company.

Homes with owned solar panels can gain value at the point of sale, while homes with leased systems typically provide no additional value

and are considered personal property.

It’s important to understand both components to manage these expectations for homeowners. Specific steps are also required for homeowners to gain value for energy-efficient, sustainable and solar features. If these steps aren’t followed, there is no guarantee that proper value will be provided.

It’s important to pre-qualify appraisers before they arrive at the home by asking if they are familiar with the area and with these types of features.

If not, then the agent needs to contact the lender to request another appraiser. Once the appraiser arrives at the home, they should be provided with a feature list, utility bills, contract, comparable sales, copy of the contract and the Green and Energy Efficient Addendum to record the features and attach to the appraisal. Armed with this data, an appraiser can work to gain as much value for the home as possible.

Providing value-added service for homes with green and energy-efficient features requires skill and knowledge that is above and beyond the normal real estate agent’s scope, unless that agent has a construction background.

Jan Green is a certified EcoBroker and holds the National Association of Realtor’s GREEN designation, with RE/ MAX Excalibur Realty.

Contact her at 602-6202699 or GotGreen.info. See ad on page 35.

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She is qualified to help buyers and sellers who are interested in saving money on green and energy-efficient homes and who are also interested in having a positive impact on the environment. “After being in the real estate business for ten years, I decided I wanted to take my commitment to the environment to the next level by incorporating my education and knowledge of sustainability into my real estate practice,” said Kathy, who walks the eco-walk in both her business and personal life.

“Three years ago, my husband and I bought a home built in 1930 on nearly an acre of land in the Biltmore area. The property is one of the original remaining, continuously operating citrus farms in central Phoenix,” Kathy said, explaining that she farms organically, has a composting system, recycles, and participates in the Phoenix Green Organics program. Additionally, every Saturday during citrus season, she sells the fruits of her labor at a downtown Phoenix farmers market.

A real estate agent with DPR Realty, Kathy specializes in residential real estate in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale and surrounding areas. She is a member of DPR Realty’s President’s Club, ranking No. 10 out of 1,200 agents for sales volume in the first quarter of 2014.

In addition to her GREEN and EcoBroker designations, Kathy also holds a Graduate, REALTOR Institute (GRI) designation and the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) designation.

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hy use harmful chemicals and poisons that are potentially harmful to the health of your children and pets, as well as the environment? Natural, organic pest control is an effective alternative.

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Call them today for a free consultation and quote about your pest problem in Phoenix and surrounding communities, and go green.

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Nature’s Wisdom Its Lessons Inspire, Heal and Sustain Us

by Christine MacDonald

The environment is not separate from ourselves; we are inside it and it is inside us; we make it and it makes us. ~ Davi Kopenawa Yanomami, Amazon shaman

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hile the idea that we humans stand apart from—or even above—nature is a prevailing theme in much of modern civilization, naturalists and other clever souls throughout the ages have observed that the opposite is true: We are part of, depend on and evolve with nature—and we ignore this vital connection at our peril.

“If one way is better than another, that you may be sure is nature’s way,” admonished the Greek philosopher Aristotle, in the third century B.C.E.

“Time destroys the speculation of men, but it confirms the judgment of nature,” Roman politician and philosopher Cicero ruminated two centuries later.

Nobel Prize-winning physicist and philosopher Albert Einstein remarked, “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.”

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Today, more of us are looking to nature for ways to improve physical, mental and emotional health, develop intelligence, innovate, overhaul how we build homes and neighborhoods, and raise our children.

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As Henry David Thoreau wrote in his classic 1854 book Walden, “We need the tonic of wildness.”

While we know firsthand how walking in the woods can elevate mood, scientists have documented that a regular dose of nature has other far-reaching benefits. It can lower stress hormone levels, blood pressure and undesirable cholesterol; help heal neurological problems; hasten fuller recovery from surgery and heart attacks; increase cancer-fighting white blood cells; and generally aid overall health (Health Promotion International research report; also Nip-

pon Medical School study, Tokyo).

Regular playtime outdoors helps children cope with hyperactivity and attention deficit disorders, according to research published in Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care.

Exposure to nature can help adults escape from today’s wired lives; reinvigorate, be fitter and less likely to suffer from obesity, diabetes and heart disease, as reported in studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and a University of Washington research summary. It can also unlock understanding of the spiritual essence of life.

Hours regularly spent by youth outdoors stimulate imagination and creativity and enhance cognitive development, helping them learn.

Nature also helps youngsters develop social awareness, helping them better navigate human relations (Tinyurl.com/OutdoorHealthBenefits Research).

“It’s strange and kind of sad that we are so removed from nature that we actually have to ask why nature is good for us,” says Dr. Eva Selhub, a lecturer at Harvard Medical School, author of the new book Your Health Destiny, and co-author of Your Brain on Nature. “The fact is our brains and bodies are wired in concert with nature.”

Recognition of nature’s positive effects has grown so much in recent years that physicians increasingly write their patients “prescriptions” to go hiking in the woods, counting on the healthy exercise and exposure to sunlight, nature and soothing views to address health problems stemming from poor diets and sedentary lifestyles. Healthcare clinics and hospitals in Washington, D.C., New York City, Chicago, Indianapolis, Albuquerque, New Mexico, California’s Bay Area and elsewhere have launched Prescription Trails programs aimed at objectives from preventing obesity in children to healthful activities for retirees (Tinyurl.com/AmericanHealthTrails).

Bestselling author Richard Louv calls the positive nature effect “vitamin N” in The Nature Principle.

He contends: “Many of us, without having a name for it, are using the nature tonic. We are, in essence, selfmedicating with an inexpensive and unusually convenient drug substitute.”

Such ideas are commonly accepted in many cultures. The Japanese believe in the restorative power of shinrin-yoku, which could be translated as “forest medicine” or “forest bathing”. Indigenous peoples like the Brazilian tribe led by Shaman Davi Kopenawa Yanomami, fighting to preserve their land and way of life in the Amazon, profess to be at one with the innate riches of sustainable rainforests (SurvivalInternational.org/parks).

Innovative Nature

Scientists, inventors and other innovators are increasingly inspired by nature. Biomimicry, part social movement and part burgeoning industry, looks to how Earth’s natural systems work and solve problems. University of Utah researchers, inspired by the durable homes built by sandcastle worms, are creating a synthetic glue that one day could help repair fractured bones. Architectural components manufacturer Panelite makes energy-efficient insulated glass by mimicking the hexagonal structure

that bees use in honeycombs. (Find other precedents at Tinyurl.com/ BiomimicryCaseExamples).

The inspiration for biomimicry comes from many places, says Dayna Baumeister, Ph.D. co-founder of Biomimicry 3.8, a Missoula, Montana, company working with other companies and universities to propel biomimicry into the mainstream.

“People are recognizing that they’ve been disconnected to the natural world,” she says. “We also realize that [as a species] we are in trouble.

We don’t have all the answers, but we can look to other species for inspiration” for clearing pollutants from our bodies and environments.

Plants and fungi are now commonly used to clean up old industrial sites that resemble nature’s way of removing pollutants from water and soil. A University of California, Berkeley, meta-study confirms that farmers currently using organic farming methods and solar power achieve roughly the same crop yields as conventional techniques with far less dependence on fossil fuels, reducing greenhouse gases and petrochemical pesticide and fertilizer pollution.

Cyclical Nature

These breakthrough technologies emulate the way nature uses the building blocks of life in an endless cycle

of birth, reproduction, decay and rebirth. It’s part of a broad rethinking of the principles behind sustainability—building, manufacturing and living in greater harmony with natural systems, perhaps eventually eliminating landfills, air and water pollution, and toxic site cleanups.

“A toxin is a material in the wrong place,” says architect William McDonough, of Charlottesville, Virginia. The only individual recipient of the Presidential Award for Sustainable Development, he is co-author of Cradle-to-Cradle, a groundbreaking book that calls for re-envisioning even the nastiest waste, and The Upcycle: Beyond Sustainability—Designing for Abundance. McDonough imagines a world where waste becomes raw material for new buildings, furniture and other goods—akin to how a forest reuses every deceased tree and animal to nourish the ecosystem and spawn new life.

With 80 percent of U.S. residents currently living in urban areas, architects, builders and municipal planners are likewise pivoting toward nature, prompted by the scientific evidence of the many ways that human health and general well-being rely upon it. While this contact is preferably the kind of “stopping by woods” that inspired New England poet Robert Frost, even a walk in a city park will work.

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“Urban nature, when provided as parks and walkways and incorporated into building design, provides calming and inspiring environments and encourages learning, inquisitiveness and alertness,” reports the University of Washington’s College of the Environment, in Green Cities: Good Health.

The American Planning Association stresses the importance of integrating green space into urban neighborhoods. Not only does socalled “metro nature” improve air and water quality and reduce urban heat island effects, urban wilds such as Pittsburgh’s Nine Mile Run and Charlotte, North Carolina’s Little Sugar Creek Greenway also restore natural connections in densely populated city centers.

Natural Intelligence

A growing number of scientists say that research about our place in nature has sparked fresh thinking about our role and devastated quaint notions about our species’ superiority. “Single-celled slime molds solve mazes.

Brainless plants make correct decisions and bees with brains the size of pinheads handle abstract concepts,” points out Anthropologist Jeremy Narby, author of the groundbreaking book Intelligence in Nature.

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Scientific studies show that a regular dose of nature has far-reaching health benefits. More doctors now write “nature” prescriptions for their patients.

Fe, New Mexico, and San Francisco that gathers nature-minded social and scientific innovators, Narby said: “We are nearly identical to many animals.

Many behaviors once thought to be exclusively human are shared by other species. The zone of the specifically human, as determined by science, has been shrinking.”

We haven’t lost the ability to tap that primal animal inside, even if most of us are more likely to “venture into the forest” by watching a movie or playing video games. We may feel cut off from our instincts, but studies show time in the woods can do wonders to restore the keenness of our senses to connect with the subtle changes in natural habitat, the movements of other species and the changing seasons.

The rise of human civilizations may have taken “survival of the fittest” in new directions, often decidedly tamer ones, but experts ranging from scientific researchers to lifestyle analysts say humankind is still hardwired

by our more primitive past. Despite the ingenious ways we’ve devised to exploit other life forms, capitalize on Earth’s resources and protect ourselves from nature’s sometimes terrifying power, our fate remains linked to natural laws and limits, from nurturing our body’s immune system to resolving planetsized problems like climate change.

“‘Nature’ is our natural environment,” according to Selhub. We don’t have to move to the country to reconnect, she says. “Even spending 20 minutes a day outside has an effect.”

Houseplants, nature photos and aromatherapy Earth scents can also help indoor environments better reflect our own nature.

The wealth of research and common sense wisdom is aptly summed up by celebrated author Wendell Berry in The Long-Legged House. “We have lived our lives by the assumption that what was good for us would be good for the world. We have been wrong.

We must change our lives so that it’ll be possible to live by the contrary assumption, that what is good for the world will be good for us. And that requires we make the effort to know the world and learn what is good for it.”

Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science.

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Our History is Making Us Fat

by Dr. Harlan Sparer

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merica is one of the world leaders in obesity. By some estimates, 25 percent of our population has a problem. A simple look around at our peers may be enough to startle some people into making changes. The true cause is more fascinating.

The solution can be understood by the age-old saying, “Follow the money.” We know that economics rules our healthcare system. It also controls what we eat. The U.S. government subsidizes agriculture and is influenced drastically by its lobbyists.

Historically, the 1950s accelerated a period of intense influence that started in the 1800s. The grange was a farmer’s union that wielded substan-

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tial influence in local and national elections in the 19th and early 20th century, when farmers could make or break elections. Farming became less generalized and began to organize into industry-specific lobbying groups, such as dairy, in the 1950s. An integral part of elementary education included detailed nutrition units with materials provided by agribusiness organizations.

As a result, milk was something everyone drank on a daily basis. Our diet danced to the tune of burgeoning agribusiness lobbying groups whose sole interest was money. Our minds and palates were cultured and developed in school and in the media for profit. Our comfort foods, while unhealthy, became locked in the limbic system (basic survival part of the brain) and eating unhealthy “junk food” became a way of life.

In the 1990s, this problem

soared to epidemic proportions.

Monsanto began the marketing of its pesticides and genetic modifications (GMO). Pesticide production and consumption increased exponentially. The effects of GMO and pesticide consumption by both feed animals and humans began to affect us through hormonal and enzyme disruption, both increasing obesity.

Another negative influence occurred when fuel prices soared, which led to cost-cutting measures for processed foods, a staple by then of the American diet. These measures included decreases in processed food package sizes and more notably, changes in the ingredients, to decrease production cost. Many GMO sweeteners and oils were added to processed foods, increasing human exposure to hormone and enzyme disruption.

The simple solution for this problem is to consciously eat organic food in a healthy manner.

Dr. Harlan Sparer is a DNFT chiropractor practicing in Tempe. He can be reached at 480-245-7894 or DrHarlan@TempeNonForce.com. For more information, visit TempeNonForce. com or YouTube.com/user/drharlan11.

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or three decades, more people have been diagnosed with skin cancer than all other cancers combined. In fact, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetime. Cancer or many other diseases occur when a number of factors come together. Eliminating as many risk factors as possible is the best way to minimize our probability of disease.

The sun is not the enemy, but excessive radiation is. We have the sun to thank for our very existence, and without it life would not have started, nor would it continue. Vitamin D is one very important reason to get some sun exposure. Our body converts the vitamin D it produces from the sun into another hormone that organs use to repair cellular damage, including damage from cancer cells. Vitamin D increases the suicide of mutated cells which would otherwise lead to cancer and reduces the production of cancer cells. Applying sunscreen or avoiding the sun altogether blocks our ability to produce vitamin D, contributing to a weakened immune system. Many experts believe a deficiency in vitamin D is considered a high risk factor for skin cancer.

Each person will require a certain amount of sun exposure to obtain

healthy levels of vitamin D, but after that, precautions should be taken to avoid sunburn. Sunburn causes DNA damage in our cells, and that is another risk factor for skin cancer.

Organic sunscreens should be applied instead of the commercially available variety, because those products may actually contain known carcinogenic ingredients and endocrine disruptors.

According to the Environmental Working Group, the data available doesn’t even support claims that sunscreen alone prevents cancer.

Because most sunscreens may be more dangerous than helpful, it may seem as if we have limited options, but that is not the case. There are numerous foods and supplements that we can take to prevent disease; just make sure to get the cleanest and highest quality possible. There are tests for specific deficiencies and what the most appropriate dose is. Preventing skin cancer is quite possible with the right information and tools. A naturopathic physician can not only be the best defense in preventing disease, but also in helping the body’s immune system.

Gather alternative opinions before starting any course of treatments.

Conventional or mainstream treatments usually consist of poisoning, cutting

or burning cancer from a patient, and may result in serious side effects, which can include death. Harsh treatments weaken the best defense, our immune system. Naturopathic doctors are educated in which nutrients may induce cancer cell death and help reduce cancer from spreading. They know the importance of prescribing a cancerspecific diet, removing toxins from the body and reducing risk factors. A naturopath can administer intravenous therapies that deliver high levels of nutrients directly to the bloodstream that are difficult to be absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract.

There are numerous ways to treat skin cancer naturally, including topical creams, nutritional supplements and IV therapies. There are even more ways to prevent skin cancer and other diseases. Consulting a naturopathic physician is the best step in preventing and addressing disease.

Paul Stallone, NMD, founded the Arizona Integrative Medical Center, located at 8144 E. Cactus Rd., Ste. 820, in Scottsdale. He combines natural/ alternative/conventional treatments to best fit and benefit each individual patient’s needs. For more information, call 480-214-3922 or visit DrStallone. com. See ad on inside front cover.

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The goal of Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ), launched in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1999 as part of Intermountain Therapy Animals, is to improve children’s literacy skills with the mentoring help of certified therapy teams. Its reach has spread through library programs across the U.S. and Canada and internationally, with other therapy groups following suit.

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during his library visit and read a few words. His parents were overjoyed as his reading continued to improve. “It’s hard to include children with special needs in many family activities,” Vening says. “A library is a place the whole family can enjoy.”

She advises, “Designate a safe corner where a child can escape if feeling overwhelmed. After entering the room, handlers should sit on the floor with the dog lying beside them.

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The Mount Prospect Library, near Chicago, has an age requirement for its Tales to Tails program. “Rachael, 8, will hardly put a book down now,” says her mom, Nicole Sasanuma, a senior associate with Business Communications & Advocacy, in Northbrook, Illinois. “Her sister, Emi, 6, is anxious for her next birthday so she ‘can read to doggies,’ too.”

Reading programs aren’t limited to libraries or schools. Jean Maclean, of Lompoc, California, trains her two dogs in agility and rally skills. For a change of pace, they visit the Chumash Learning Center, in Santa Ynez, once a month. The Chumash people value education from both its elders and teachers outside the tribe. Maclean relates that Donny, age 11, was

afraid of dogs until he met hers, after which his teachers saw his reading improve three levels in one semester.

Animals help kids relax and become teachers to the dogs. Researchers at the University of California, Davis have found that reading skills for kids that read to dogs during a 10week literacy program improved by 12 percent. Children in the same program that didn’t do the same showed no improvement.

Dogs and other pets prove that reading out loud doesn’t have to be scary. All it takes is a good book and a good listener.

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Other Four-Footed Reading Partners Cleo, a small gray cat that lives with Michelle Cardosi, a retail clerk in Denver, enjoyed her Love on a Leash therapy visits. When she became arthritic, moving from lap-to-lap was painful, and Cardosi considered retiring her, but Cleo didn’t agree. “So we went to the library’s Whiskers and Tales program instead, where she could sit on a pillow, get petted and be the center of attention,” she says. “She was able to visit until her 18th birthday.”

Clifford, a 24-year-old Morgan horse, is a well-known literacy advocate. He tours libraries in Michigan and using a sponge and watercolor paint, “signs” his biography, Clifford of Drummond Island, by author and Lansing artist Nancy Bailey, for his fans. “The kids probably won’t remember what I say, but they’ll always remember the day they saw a horse in the library,” says Bailey. “We’ve been visiting for about four years. He’s nosy and gets into everything, like the day he noticed the used book shelf. He picked out pulp fiction books and kept handing them to me.”

Bailey notes that Clifford teaches children that horses have feelings and a sense of humor when he goes for laughs and changes his responses when doing tricks. photo courtesy of Nancy Bailey

your therapy dog will know how to approach a child that’s afraid, has tremors or can’t sit up or sit still.”

“An animal’s heartbeat seems to call to kids,” observes Rachael Barrera, a children’s librarian at Brook Hollow Public Library, in San Antonio, Texas. “Dogs have come here once a week for more than a year. Now older kids that are comfortable with the reading program are showing younger ones how to choose a book.”

At California’s Benicia Public Library, kids read to Honey, a friendly brown dog, on Wednesday afternoons. Sheila Jordan, managing editor and owner of Booklandia, founded in Bend, Oregon, says her 8-year-old, Chase, found it difficult to concentrate because of ADHD (attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder). “The Tales and Tails program was a big help. All summer, we went every week and chose books he said the dog would love.”

Jordan’s reward was a more focused child; Chase’s reward was a dog of his own last fall.

North Carolina’s Charlotte Mecklenburg Library offers 14,000 free programs a year throughout its 20 locations, including Paws to Read.

Librarian Cathy Cartledge, reading program coordinator for the Morrison Regional branch, shares this story from Jaylee’s mom, Jill.

“Jaylee was tutored in reading for a year. After she also began reading to Zoey, a great Pyrenees, or Hunter, a golden retriever, I saw improvement in fluency, confidence and enjoyment.

It worked miracles compared with the hours and money spent for tutoring,” her mom remarks.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 2 Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement – 1:30-2:30pm. Lessons create a conversation of sensing, feeling, resting and moving that engages the whole system. Taught by Jacqueline Bayne and Maria Elena Cairo. 602-821-7149. MariaElenaCairo.com.

The Sweet Science – 6-8pm. Bring your umbrellas and join nutrition consultant Sharon Madsen as she forecasts how much sugar is raining down inside your local grocery store. $20, incl lesson materials and tastes. Brokers Alliance Inc., 16930 E Palisades Blvd, Fountain Hills. Register: 602684-1475.

FRIDAY, APRIL 3 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.

Good Friday Service – 7pm. “Twelve Who Knew Him.” A dramatic presentation that honors the life, teachings and path of Jesus, through the eyes of 12 who encountered him. Unity of Mesa Annex Bldg, 2740 E Southern Ave, Mesa. UnityofMesa.org.

Savasa-Nidra - The Yoga Spa for Your Soul – 7-8:30pm. This soothing workshop combines aromatherapy, crystal singing bowl sound healing

and a themed Yoga Nidra meditation. Pamper your body, mind and spirit, and leave the studio feeling renewed, refreshed and revitalized. With Julie Lemerond. $17 advance, $20 door. ANAHATA Sound and Energy Healing, 10565 N 114th St, Ste 110, Scottsdale. Ronee Kipnes: 480-699-9600. info@ana-ha-ta.com. Ana-Ha-Ta.com.

Wilderness Survival – Apr 3-5. Learn primitive fire making, wilderness healing, cordage making and much more. Homegrown organic meals provided. $238. Reevis Mountain School.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 4 Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement – 10:30am-Noon. Lessons create a conversation of sensing, feeling, resting and moving that engages the whole system. Taught by Jacqueline Bayne and Maria Elena Cairo. 602-821-7149. MariaElenaCairo.com.

Full Moon Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Incorporates light yoga, Kundalini yoga meditation as well as deep relaxation and healing with the sound of the gong. With Sevak Singh. $17 advance, $20 door.

ANAHATA Sound and Energy Healing, 10565 N 114th St, Ste 110, Scottsdale. Ronee Kipnes: 480699-9600. info@ana-ha-ta.com. Ana-Ha-Ta.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 5 Contemporary Easter Celebrations – 6:45am Garden service at 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa and 10:15am Indoor service at Brimhall School, 4949 E Southern Ave, Mesa. Open to the possibility of rebirth into Awakened Living. UnityofMesa.org.

Feldenkrais, Mysticism and Dreams Workshop – 10:30am-4pm. Experience the healing presence and creative flow in the company of shamans, mystics, teachers and guides. Taught by Jacqueline

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Organic Raw Vegan Potluck – 1-4pm. Potluck plus optional yoga and dance circles, short hike and sharing. Bring an organic vibrant vegan dish.

Join the Prescott Vibrant Vegan Meetup for more info. Free. Heaven On Earth Retreat Center, Prescott. Reservations and directions: 928-3082146 or happy@happyoasis.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 6 Basic Thetahealing Class – Apr 6-8. With Suzanne Dann, certificate of science in Thetahealing Technique. suzannedann57@gmail.com. ThetaHealingArizona.net.

“I Love Myself Special” DNA Cell(f) Imagery & Communication – Apr 6-9. Achieving your life goals is totally possible. Make sure your beliefs are serving you. Ancient wisdom meets quantum science techniques to help you live the life you choose. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 7 Arizona Gives Day 2015 – A 24-hour online giving initiative encourages Arizonans to recognize and financially support the efforts of nonprofits across the state. AzGives.org.

Green Drinks – 5:30-7:30pm. Monthly networking event for The Green Chamber. Free to members, $10 non. Visit website for location.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 Live a Life U Love – 6:30-8:30pm. Are you ready to be happy, healthy, wealthy and wise? Do you want to experience more prosperity and balance in your life? Would you like to eliminate fear, doubt and worry and move towards your goals with confidence? During this fun and interactive workshop, define and design your dream to live a life you love living. Free when you use promo code NA2015 (a $20 value). U-Succeed Coaching Programs, 12630 N 103rd Ave #135, Sun City.

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Lunch and Learn – Noon-1:30pm. Educational program sponsored by the Green Chamber. $20, incl lunch. Macayo’s, 4001 N Central Ave, Phoenix. TheGreenChamber.org.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 9 Advanced Thetahealing Class – Apr 9-11. With Suzanne Dann, certificate of science in Thetahealing Technique. suzannedann57@gmail.com.

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Intuitive Pathway (TIP) Intensive – Apr 9-11.

Facilitates development of your intuitive powers and assists in creating more of what you want in your life, no matter your starting place. Designed for anyone interested in medical intuition, executive intuition, interspecies communication, forensics, creative writing, innovation and resource location. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623215-7988. How2Heal.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 10 Head and Neck Workshop – 6-7:30pm. Learn the basics of head and neck anatomy and correct alignment, and participate in several exercises to strengthen, stretch and realign these areas for more optimal function and ease. With Lisa Thorngren. $40. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. KinesphereStudio.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11 Body Awareness and Energetics To Heal Relationships – 2-4pm. Using breathing, sacred sound and simple postures, this workshop will awaken the body’s main energy centers to identify and heal relationship conflicts within yourself.

With Amy Ouzoonian. $30 for nonmembers; $22.50 for members and veterans. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale.

480-207-6016. AMindfulnessLifeCenter.com.

Larisa Stow & Shakti Tribe Concert – 7:3010pm. Larisa Stow & Shakti Tribe create a vibration-raising revolution with their edgy blend of mantra-infused rock. $20 advance, $25 door.

Spirit of Yoga, 1420 E Southern Ave, Tempe.

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Pranic Healing Level I Workshop – Apr 1112. In this intensive, experiential workshop, the student will learn the technology to do no-touch energy healings on others, self-healing and distance healings. Energy exercises and meditations are included. Arizona Pranic Healing, Paradise Valley Mall, Community Rm 204, 4568 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix. 480-818-3156. azpranichealing@ gmail.com. azPranicHealing.com.

Silent Sitting – 3-3:45pm. Silent Sitting is an ancient meditation practice that benefits the mind, body and spirit. Minimal meditation instruction is given. Donation. B~Well Center of Scottsdale, 4300 N Miller Rd, Ste 214, Scottsdale. Lida Korolyshyn 602-384-1745. info@b-wellcenterofscottsdale.com. b-wellcenterofscottsdale.com.

Reiki Levels 1 and 2 – Apr 11-12. Participants will learn about traditional Usui Reiki symbols in a non-traditional way from Tracy Minton, an experienced practitioner of energy healing. $220 or $360 for two. Barefoot Acupuncture, 6722 E Avalon Dr, Ste 1, Scottsdale. 602-954-8016.

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Let’s Go Shopping for Nutritious Foods – 6-8pm. Walk the aisles and learn the hidden secrets of food labels and strange-sounding names with nutrition consultant Sharon Madsen. $20, incl lesson materials and tastes. Sprouts Market, 9301 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale. Register: 602-684-1475.

The Sweet Science – 10am-Noon. Bring your umbrellas and join nutrition consultant Sharon Madsen as she forecasts how much sugar is raining down inside your local grocery store. $20, incl lesson materials and tastes. Dr. Edward Carrington, MD, 2600 E Southern Ave, Ste F4, Tempe.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 12 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. 480-221-7435 or KinesphereStudio.com.

Guided Meditation – 2-2:45pm. Features various topics intended to bring peace and awareness to your daily life. $10. B~Well Center of Scottsdale, 4300 N Miller Rd, Ste 214, Scottsdale. Lida Korolyshyn 602-384-1745. info@b-wellcenterofscottsdale.com. b-wellcenterofscottsdale.com.

Mindful Drum Circle – 2-4pm. Learn how to use the drums as a tool for relaxation, meditation and inner journey that takes us out of our mind and into our hands and bodies. With Daniel Hirtz. $20 for nonmembers; $15 for members. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale.

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Experience Tao Miracles Healing with Master Ximena Gavino, Divine Channel of Dr & Master Sha. Learn powerful Tao Healing techniques to self-heal. Receive powerful blessings for health, finances, relationships, etc. New Vision Center, 18010 N Tatum, Phoenix, 602-741-7913. LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 16 Tao I: The Way of All Life Series – 6:30-9:30pm.

Learn how living in harmony with Tao brings ease and fulfillment to life with Tao Channel, Master Ximena Gavino. New Vision Center, 18010 N Tatum, Phoenix.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 17 Tapping Into Freedom – 9am-5pm. Learn EFT Tapping to rapidly resolve fears, upsets, anger, guilt, cravings, self-sabotage, blocks to success, simply by tapping acupoints. Improve academic and athletic performance, intuition, self-confidence and self-esteem. Includes instruction manual, follow up teleconference call and certificate. With John Freedom, author of Heal Yourself with Emotional Freedom Technique. 480860-6503. tapping-phoenix-april.eventbrite.com.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Goddess Gathering – 1-4pm. Features a vibrant vegan potluck with short meditation and yoga circles followed by sharing of each goddess’s visions and dreams. This is a fun, sacred women’s circle for sharing creative projects and offering nurturing support. Please bring a dish and, if you like, a pillow, blanket, flower, hiking shoes, and yoga mat. Free. Heaven On Earth Retreat Center, Prescott. Reservations and directions: 928-308-2146 or happy@ happyoasis.com.

Heal Your Life Training – Apr 18-25. Become a licensed teacher in Louise Hay’s philosophy. Complete manuals and materials provided plus extensive follow-up. This training is approved by Louise and authorized by Hay House. $4,595, incl hotel lodging in San Diego and meals. Bahia Hotel, San Diego. Patricia Crane: 800-969-4584. patricia@heartinspired.com.

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Long Chant Meditation and 40 Day Challenge – 7:30-9:30pm. A Kundalini yoga and meditation workshop taught by Susan Agrios. $40 advance, $45 door.

ANAHATA Sound and Energy Healing, 10565 N 114th St, Ste 110, Scottsdale.

Ronee Kipnes: 480-699-9600. info@ana-ha-ta.com. Ana-Ha-Ta.com.

Lowering Cholesterol Naturally – 10am-Noon. Watch nutrition consultant Sharon Madsen show you how to do the “cholesterol limbo” with the help of nutritious foods. How low can you go? $20, incl lesson materials and tastes.

Brokers Alliance Inc., 16930 E Palisades Blvd, Fountain Hills. Register: 602-684-1475.

Open Spiritual Channels Intensive for Soul Healers – 10am-10pm. Join Divine Channel, Master Ximena Gavino, to develop your soul communication abilities and receive guidance directly from God, saints, ascended masters, and spirit guides to better serve your clients. $65. 8327 E Desert Cover Ave, Scottsdale. 602-741-7913. LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com.

Spirit Night – 4-8pm. Lightworkers offer a wide range of services including Reiki, facials, mediums, drumming, tarot, angel messages and more. Services range from $20 to $30. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa.

Heather: heatherposey70@gmail.com.

EFT Level Two: Mastering the Art of EFT – 9am-5pm, Apr 18-19. Includes the Art of Delivery; advanced trauma release techniques; uncovering and resolving core issues; reframing and creative languaging; opening up your breath, etc. Includes instruction manual, follow up teleconference call and certificate. With John Freedom, author of Heal Yourself with Emotional Freedom Technique. 480-860-6503. mastering-april-phoenix.eventbrite.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19 Advanced Manifestation and Healing Seminar – 1-4:30pm. Explore quantum spirituality and tools for removing blocks to the life of our dreams, with Dr. Garland Landrith (from “What the Bleep Do You Know?”). $39 for one day, $49 for both days. Unity of Mesa Annex Bldg, 2740 E Southern Ave, Mesa. UnityofMesa.org.

Double Symphonic Gong Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Breathe, do a little light kundalini yoga and meditation, then lay out as your body and mind are gently lulled into a safe, relaxed state through the vibrations of two separate symphonic gongs. With Celebrate Us Now - Ardas Kaur and Sadhana Kaur. $17 advance, $20 door. ANAHATA Sound and Energy Healing, 10565 N 114th St, Ste 110, Scottsdale. Ronee Kipnes: 480-699-9600. info@ana-ha-ta. com. Ana-Ha-Ta.com.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 Master Sha’s Soul Power Group of Northeast Phoenix – 6:45-8pm. Learn powerful Soul Healing wisdom and practices to help transform health, relationship, finances with Debra Manning, RN, LAc Certified Divine Soul Teacher & Healer.

Rejuvenate Center, Phoenix. 480-338-1012.

LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction – 6:309pm. Learn mindfulness in the original structured and supported program developed by Jon KabatZinn, PhD. Designed to reduce stress and pain while improving focus, emotional balance and coping skills. Free orientation meeting of planned 8 week program, facilitated by Genevieve Tregor, MS. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. 602-9104240 or KinesphereStudio.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Love Your Liver Workshop – 6:30-8pm. A detoxifying celebration of life with BodyRolling and Auricular (ear) Acupuncture. Enjoy live percussion and let your body dance inside and out in.

With Kat Myers Lac. $40 pre-paid; $50 at door.

Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. 480-221-7435 or KinesphereStudio.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Alchemy of Healing – 1pm. Childcare available.

Summit Lighthouse of Phoenix, 4105 N 20 St, Ste 115, Phoenix. 480-442-5020. SummitLighthouse.org.

Meditation for Teenagers – 11:30am-12:30pm.

A supportive environment where teens can ask questions about spiritual topics and receive advice from Buddha’s teachings for a meaningful and beneficial way of life. For ages 12-17. $3. Clear Light Center Buddhist Center, 614 E Townley Ave, Phoenix. MeditationInArizona.org.

Reiki I – 10am-6pm. With Marsha Craven, 5th generation Usui Reiki Master Teacher. 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.

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Master Sha’s Soul Healing Group Biltmore – 6:45-9pm. Learn powerful Soul Healing wisdom and practices to help transform health, relationships, finances with Bart Standish and Terry Matthews, Certified Divine Soul Teachers and Healers. 6217 N 29th Place, Phoenix. 602-7417913. LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com.

“Let’s Get Wild!” Edible Plant Foraging Walk & Luncheon – 11am-2pm. Learn how to forage and feast from nature’s supermarket at Heaven on Earth in Prescott’s Granite Dells. Please bring a large wooden, plastic or metal floating salad bowl and scissors for gathering your lunch. Bring a swimsuit and towel if you wish to join the floating picnic in the pool or dine in the gardens surrounding the canyon pool. $25/$20 students. Heaven On Earth Retreat Center, Prescott. Reservations and directions: 928-308-2146 or happy@happyoasis.com.

Reflexology for Hands and Feet – Apr 28-30.

With Barbara Jenkins. Learn relaxing and rejuvenating techniques for use with self and others. Lots of practice time. All materials included. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 30 Tao I: The Way of All Life Series – 6:30-9:30pm.

Learn how living in harmony with Tao brings ease and fulfillment to life with Tao Channel, Master Ximena Gavino. Teleconference. 602-741-7913.

LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com.

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Reiki II – 10am-6pm. With Marsha Craven, 5th generation Usui Reiki Master Teacher. 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.

MAY 5 Green Drinks – 5:30-7:30pm. Monthly networking event for The Green Chamber. Free to members, $10 non. Visit website for location.

TheGreenChamber.org.

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Aromatherapy for Wellness – Apr 25-26. Marsha Craven gives participants information on 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. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

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.

Sacred Arts of Tibet – Menla (Medicine Budda) – 7-8:30pm. Menla is the embodiment of the power of healing of all the Buddhas. Once a relationship has been developed and strengthened through empowerment, participants become more open to receiving the benefits of the healing powers of all the Buddhas. $15 donation. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. Rev. Julia 480-593-8798 or Interfaith-Community.org.

Crystal Singing Bowl Training for Kids – 2:303:30pm. Includes light yoga followed by learning to play the crystal singing bowls along with using our voices to “tone” with the bowls. Children love the experience of these amazing, sound-healing tools. $20. ANAHATA Sound and Energy Healing, 10565 N 114th St, Ste 110, Scottsdale. Ronee Kipnes: 480699-9600. info@ana-ha-ta.com. Ana-Ha-Ta.com.

Off-Grid Homestead Living – May 1-3. Learn about solar power, water systems and how Reevis lives off-grid while being involved in processing of poultry and a practical farm project. Homegrown organic meals provided. $178. Reevis Mountain School. ReevisMountian.org.

FitnessFest Scottsdale – May 1-3. Essential oils, restorative and anti-aging yoga, holistic nutrition, healing with real food and over 80 additional seminars offered. Free health and wellness expo. Save $10 with promo code: Natural. FitnessFest.org.

MAY 8 Basic Thetahealing Class – May 8-10. With Suzanne Dann, certificate of science in Thetahealing Technique. suzannedann57@gmail.com.

ThetaHealingArizona.net.

Phoenix Pet Expo – Apr 25-26. All things related to pet care, health and wellness. Shop, learn, play and adopt. Free. WestWorld, Scottsdale. PhoenixPetExpo.com.

Unity Drumming and Healing Circle – 6:308:30pm. Event sponsored by Interfaith CommUNITY. Observers and drummers welcome.

Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. Rev. Julia 480-593-8798 or Interfaith-Community.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 26 Community Get Together – 2-3:30pm. Join us for a short film and discussion followed by meditation. Free. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-207-6016.

AMindfulnessLifeCenter.com.

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MAY 9 Grand Opening of Heaven On Earth and Illuminate Film Fest Preview Party – 6-9pm. Features a preview of short samples of the festival’s eclectic array of films led by the executive producer. Illuminate is deemed as one of North America’s premier conscious and inspirational film festivals.

Free. Heaven On Earth Retreat Center, Prescott.

Reservations and directions: 928-308-2146 or happy@happyoasis.com.

MAY 13 Advanced Thetahealing Class – May 13-15.

With Suzanne Dann, certificate of science in Thetahealing Technique. suzannedann57@gmail. com. ThetaHealingArizona.net.

MAY 14 Hormone Education: Menopause and Andropause – 7-9:30pm. Rudy Dragone, a registered compounding pharmacist, nationally acclaimed bioidentical hormone replacement expert and author, presents this talk as part of the hormone education series sponsored by the Chambers Clinic.

Dr. Angelina Alejandro will also present. Free. 6748 E Lone Mountain Rd, Cave Creek. 480-389-3265.

MAY 30 Magical Mother’s Day Workshop – 10am-4pm.

Pampering and personal growth workshop specifically designed for mothers. Participants will come away from this day of sisterhood and selfdiscovery feeling refreshed and refocused, ready to embrace motherhood with renewed patience, gratitude and joy. $147 or free with registration for the annual Magical Mama Retreat in November.

480-239-2912. MagicalMamaRetreat.com.

JUNE 1 Hypnotherapy Certification Course – Activate your mind power through this course that integrates your interest in healing, quantum biology, the mind sciences and practical spirituality. 505767-8030. HypnotherapyAcademy.com.

JUNE 8 Extended Yoga Teacher Training – Jun 8-Jul 9.

The 200-hour immersion includes an introduction to the sister sciences of ayurveda and Vedic astrology and is designed for those looking for a spiritual and transformative retreat. 2115 Mountain Rd, Sedona. 928-203-4400. 7centers.com.

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ongoingcalendar mondays Building a Meditation Practice – 7-8:30pm.

Guided breathing and relaxation meditation to help stop any busyness within the mind, followed by a teaching on a practical topic within Buddhism and meditation to help improve our experience of inner peace. $10. Clear Light Center Buddhist Center, 614 E Townley Ave, Phoenix. MeditationInArizona.org.

Meditation Moments – 7-8:30pm. Add meditation to your weekly schedule. Each class has a different topic and theme. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. Rev. Julianne: 480593-8798 or Interfaith-Community.org.

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.

Tai Chi and Qigong – 10-11am. Learn Tai Chi to activate the natural healing capabilities in the body. With Leslie Cook. $10-15 suggested donation. Unity of Mesa Annex Bldg, 2740 E Southern Ave, Mesa. UnityofMesa.org.

Meditation for Kids – 9:30am-12:30pm. Kids can create happy hearts through Buddha’s teachings emphasizing kindness, respect for others, and keeping a peaceful mind. During class children will engage in brief prayers, a teaching, meditation, mantra recitation with mala, and an art project. $3. Clear Light Center Buddhist Center, 614 E Townley Ave, Phoenix. MeditationInArizona.org.

tuesdays 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 A Course in Miracles – 1pm. An interactive time of learning and sharing, appropriate for all levels.

With Rev. Julianne Lewis. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. 480-593-8798.

Interfaith-Community.org.

Celiac Support Group – 7-9pm. Monthly meeting of the Greater Phoenix Chapter occurs the first Wed of the month. Free. Paradise Valley Retirement Community (Community Room), 11645 N 25th Pl, Phoenix. PhoenixCeliac.org.

sundays Celebration Service – 10:30am. April theme is “Take a Deep Breath In…” 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.

Channeling, Healing and Meditation – 6-8pm.

Evening of consciousness healing, meditation and intuitive guidance with Michael Morelli, graduate of Barbara Brennan’s School of Healing teacher training program. Donation. Unity of Mesa Annex Bldg, 2740 E Southern Ave, Mesa.

UnityofMesa.org

Prayers for World Peace – 9:30am-12:30pm.

Enjoy practical advice and meditations that lift the heart and bring energy and hope. From this inner peace, world peace grows. In these troubled times, this is an opportunity to make prayers together for our families and friends, and for the cessation of all the pain and problems in the world. Clear Light Center Buddhist Center, 614 E Townley Ave, Phoenix. MeditationInArizona.org.

Sunday Services – 9 and 10:15am. A positive path for spiritual living, with transformational lessons and music. Experience the power of an openminded spiritual community. Unity of Mesa. See website for locations: UnityofMesa.org.

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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.

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FARMERS’ MARKETS Take advantage of fresh, local produce from the best Arizona farms. Some markets have switched to winter hours.

Visit their respective websites for current information.

ArizonaCommunityFarmersMarkets.com ArizonaFarmersMarkets.com CentralFarmersMarket.com MommasOrganicMarket.com PhoenixPublicMarket.com TempeAction.org Ahwatukee Farmers’ Market 4700 E. Warner Rd., Phoenix Sundays: 9am-1pm Anthem Farmers’ Market 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy, Anthem Sundays: 9am-1pm ASU Tempe Campus Farmers’ Market Cady Mall, North of E. Lemon St., Tempe Tuesdays: 9am-2pm Bi-weekly Carefree Farmers’ Market Carefree Amphitheater, Carefree Fridays: 9am-1pm Central Farmers’ Market 7901 N. Central Ave., Phoenix Saturdays: 9am-1pm

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Gilbert Town Square Farmers’ Market 1094 S. Gilbert Rd, Gilbert Wednesdays: 3:30-7pm Goodyear Farmers’ Market 3151 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear Saturdays: 8am-Noon Mesa Community Farmers’ Market 263 N. Center St., Mesa Fridays: 9am-1pm Old Town Scottsdale Farmers’ Market Corner of Brown & 1st Street, Scottsdale Saturdays: 8am-1pm Peoria Farmers’ Market at Park West 9744 W. Northern Ave., Peoria Saturdays: 9am-2pm Phoenix Public Market 721 N. Central Ave., Phoenix Wednesdays: 5pm-8pm & Saturdays: 8am-1pm Roadrunner Park Farmers’ Market 3502 E. Cactus Rd., Phoenix Saturdays: 8am-1pm Sun City Farmers’ Market 16829 N. 99th Ave., Sun City Thursdays: 8am-1pm Tatum Ranch Farmers’ Market 28230 N. Tatum Blvd., Cave Creek Sundays: 9am-1pm Tempe Community Market 620 N. Mill Ave., Tempe Sundays; 8am-1pm

ADVERTISING SALES – Natural Awakenings magazine is looking for experienced advertising salespeople in the Phoenix area to help others grow their businesses. Commission-based. Fullor part-time. Unlimited potential. 480-266-5601.

Send resume to: eric@naturalaz.com.

ALL NATURAL OFFICE CLEANING – Call for a free walk-though estimate. 29 years of experience/references. Ace Specialty Cleaning.

Licensed-bonded. 480-238-2712.

HEAL YOUR LIFE WORKSHOP LEADER TRAINING – Become a licensed teacher of Louise Hay’s philosophy! Complete manuals and materials provided plus follow-up. The training is residential in San Diego, April 18-25. For details call 800-969-4584 or go to www.healyourlifetraining.com.

LET US HELP YOU GET A BETTER RATE! – Free Apple Pay and Contract Buyout Program!

Call Aydin at 480-442-6826. Prophet Payments.

MEDICINAL AROMATHERAPIST AND REIKI PRACTITONER – Classes, treatments, and products. Bio-dynamic and wild-crafted essential oils not affiliated with a MLM. 480-247-9009 www.theoilandcrystallady.com.

OFFICE SPACE TO SHARE – Share Office at Plaza Cordoniz in South Scottsdale. Available Tuesday - Fridays for LAC or LPC. Supervision for LAC available. If interested call for costs: 480-612-0031.

TACHYON ZERO POINT ENERGY PRODUCTS – Jewelry, Pashmina scarves, crystals, cards, meditation cells. Improve body’s ability to heal, clears EMF, deepens relaxation, opens spiritually. www.moonlightmanifestation.com.

480-447-5960.

VACATION RETREAT RENTAL – 10 acre casita for 2 people. Abundant healing energy. Reconnect with Spirit! 520-204-7464. orovalley4u. weebly.com/vacation-rental.html.

communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email PhoenixAds@naturalAZ.com or visit www.naturalAZ.com and download our media kit.

ACUPUNCTURE BAREFOOT ACUPUNCTURE COMMUNITY PAIN & STRESS CLINIC 6722 E. Avalon Drive, Suite 1 Scottsdale, AZ 85251 602-954-8016 Barefoot-Acupuncture.com

Affordable pain and stress relief for working people.

Acupuncture for as little as $25 per session for established patients getting a series of 5-10 treatments.

Custom Chinese herbal formulas for common ailments. Skin health specialist. Top-tier skills without the frills.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE SALT CHALET ARIZONA

Pavel Gershkovich, CHP, CRP 5011 N. Granite Reef Road Scottsdale, AZ 85250 480-621-6041 SaltChaletArizona.com ArizonaLeechTherapy.com Our rooms are coated from floor to ceiling with multiple layers of pure, untreated salt from the Dead Sea. Providing relief for many health conditions. See ad on page 52.

ART CLASSES WATERCOLOR ART CLASSES

Kathleen Gould, RH 148 N. Center Street Mesa, AZ 85201 480-694-9931 SWHerb.com

Hundreds of bulk medicinal herbs and specialty blends, multitude of classes of all kinds, rental space. Medicinemaking supplies, herbal bath shoppe. Varied therapists available. See ad on page 13.

877-624-3326 Planet-Hugger.com

An eco-friendly home and office cleaning company & offers natural cleaning products. 877-624-3326. See ad on page 31.

COACHING

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

SUSAN F. MOODY, CLC

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.

U-SUCCEED Coaching Programs In-Office ~ Telephone ~ Virtual Convenient West Valley Office 623-734-7377 U-Succeed.com The heart of true success is a sense of inner satisfaction. If you are ready to live a life you love, I can help you succeed with purpose, vision and action so that you too can be Happy, Healthy, Wealthy and Wise. See ad on page 51.

CHIROPRACTOR COLON HYDROTHERAPY

DR. HARLAN SPARER Tempe, AZ 85282 480-245-7894 TempeNonForce.com

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Dr. Harlan Sparer is a Wholistic C h i r o p r a c t o r, e x c l u s i v e l y practicing the Directional Non Force Technique®, for the last 30 years. He adjusts ligaments, muscles, bones, and discs. See ad on page 17.

CLEANING SERVICES BENNETT’S CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

SW HERB SHOP & GATHERING PLACE

PLANET HUGGER

Colon Hydrotherapist and Holistic Iridologist 602-317-7677 BestVisionOfHealth.com Unique gas release technique in order to get rid of toxins and prevent diseases. Very gentle, relaxing. Free nutritional consulting and mini iridiology reading with your first session.

COUNSELING

Valleywide Service 480-994-4988 BennettsCarpetCleaningAz.com

SARETTE ZECHARIA, PH.D.

Eco-friendly carpet & upholstery cleaning. Featuring organic cleaners and odor removal products derived from renewable seed and vegetable sources. No perfumes, solvents or other hazardous products. No phosphates. Products also available for in home use. Licensed and owner operated since 1974. See ad on page 35.

Licensed Holistic Psychologist 2401 N. Hayden Road, Suite 112 Scottsdale AZ 85257 8415 N. Pima Road, Suite 215 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480-383-3882

Via a holistic depth and Gestalt approach, explore the essence of your unique nature. Balance your soul’s needs with your conscious will to transform and transcend.

Specialties include dream tending, relationship issues, life/health challenges, mindful parenting, brain education, and soul-mind-body harmonizing.

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CRANIOSACRAL MARY PETERSON PHYSICAL THERAPY

Mary Peterson PT, MS Ed 480-998-1646 MaryPetersonPT.com Personalized care for lingering pain and stress. Integrating hands-on therapies like visceral manipulation, cranial therapy and myofascial release with self-care strategies.

Over 25 years experience finding solutions.

DENTISTS INTEGRATIVE DENTAL ASSOCIATES Lisa M. Butler D.M.D. 4210 N. 32nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-956-4807 IntegrativeDental.com

Providing biologic dentistry personalized to fit your needs in a caring and supportive environment. We offer many holistic procedures using the latest in modern technology. Dr. Butler is a member of the Holistic Dental Association and the International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology. See ad on page 11.

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 44.

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ENERGY HEALING JENNIFER BOYCE

Emotional Release 480-295-0401 jen_boyce@hotmail.com JenniferLynnBoyce.com The Emotional Release Process assist in releasing negative emotions, toxic thinking, limiting beliefs, misperceptions and sabotaging behavioral patterns that are created as a result of experiencing pain, trauma or stress. Private sessions, workshops, seminars and year-long classes offered. Free your heart and the rest will follow.

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.

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.

HEALTHY HOME ORGANIC LIVING

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

Welcome to a safe, open-hearted community for those seeking less stress and greater fulfillment in their everyday lives, offering a wide range of transformational classes and more. See ad on page 54.

ANAHATA SOUND AND ENERGY HEALING

10565 N. 114th Street, Suite 110 Scottsdale, AZ 85259 480-699-9600 Ana-Ha-Ta.com

Gong, crystal singing bowl and full moon meditations, kundalini yoga, restorative Sunday, Juneand 1styoga 12pm - 4p yoga, yin yoga nidra classes.

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TAMMY COIN, MHR

Holistic Life & Wellness Coach 405-410-1507 Tempe • Phoenix • Scottsdale • Skype TammyCoinMhr.com Using a variety of techniques (including Life Coaching, N u t r i t i o n , R e f l e x o l o g y, Mindfulness) to empower you to make lasting changes from Stress, Addiction and Weight Management issues.

DIRECT MINDPOWER, LLC Lingfei Hui, C.Ht., MSAOM 1111 N. Gilbert Road, Suite 210B Gilbert, AZ 85234 directmindpowers@gmail.com 480-450-8070 DirectMindpower.com

Offering Hypnotherapy (PTSD/ Fears/Phobia/Smoking & Weight Management/Childbirth/ Past-Life Regression), NLP, EFT, Energy Healing, and Angel T h e r a p y. F R E E 3 0 - m i n u t e consultation. Monthly healing, meditation and CPR classes.

DRIP DOCTOR WELLNESS CENTER 29850 N. Tatum Boulevard, Suite 114 Cave Creek, AZ 85331 480-563-2302 Cheryl@YourSourceConnection.com DripDoctorWellness.com

Cheryl Bourget HHC is a Holistic Wellness Expert, Spirit-Inspired Life and Business Coach, Guided Meditation Practitioner and Energy Teacher. She combines her gift of being a clairsentient reader with her professional education, her diverse life experiences and the varied experiences of her clients, Cheryl inspires individuals globally, professionally and personally to achieve deep and satisfying change in their life conditions. See ad on page 18.

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

Foot and Ankle Care 10555 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 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 41.

JACK M. WOLFSON, DO

Wolfson Integrative Cardiology 10585 N. Tatum Boulevard, Suite D-135 Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 480-535-6844 WolfsonIntegrativeCardiology.com A board-certified cardiologist who specializes in nutrition and the use of evidence-based supplements to prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. See ad on page 9.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS DRIP DOCTOR WELLNESS CENTER 29850 N. Tatum Boulevard, Suite 114 Cave Creek, AZ 85331 480-563-2302 DripDoctorWellness.com

BARRIE ZELLER, NMD

Zest Natural Medicine 1405 N. Dobson Road #20 Chandler, AZ 85224 480-361-5108 ZestNaturalMedicine.com 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 23.

NUTRITION SHARON MADSEN

Dr. Melenie Dunn has been in practice since 2000 assisting people to achieve their best level of health and wellness with everything from colds to digestive disorders to hormonal imbalances to cancer, and more. She uses a variety of modalities to efficiently resolve all causes of chronic illness in order to restore a level of perfect health and comfort. See ad on page 18.

Nutrition Consultant 602-684-1475 sharon@foodsenseatoz.com Foodsenseatoz.com Providing integrated counseling, coaching, support and training to implement healthy lifestyle nutritional habits. Meal planning, shopping, food preparation and portion control. Group and individual classes.

PEST CONTROL

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.

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Avoid being exposed to dangerous chemicals when all-natural and safer alternatives work just as well and last longer. See ad on page 34.

GREEN ORGANICS PEST CONTROL Valley-Wide Service 602-448-1180 GreenOrganicsPest.com

KATKA NOVAKOVA, MD (EUROPE), ND 29850 N. Tatum Boulevard, Suite 114 Cave Creek, AZ 85331 480-970-0077 drnovakova@yahoo.com DrKatka.com

New Location! 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 13.

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REIKI HARMONY CENTER

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Muscle Balance Therapy David J. Castro, C.H.E.K. Practitioner 2915 E. Baseline Road #101 Gilbert, AZ 85234 480-776-0626 InnovativePrimaryCareAz.com

Therapeutic relief that rebalances and realigns muscles damaged by trauma, repetitive movement stress, structural compensation, contact sports, surgery and sitting for long periods. Free 30-minute consultations.

REAL ESTATE JAN GREEN

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 35.

KATHY MAGUIRE

REALTOR , GRI, ABR, GREEN, EcoBroker Certified DPR Realty, LLC 8341 E. Gelding Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85260 602-418-4565 KathyMaguire.com ®

Specializing in residential real estate in Phoenix, Paradise Va l l e y, S c o t t s d a l e a n d surrounding areas, Kathy understands the energy and environmental issues that affect real estate transactions. See ad on page 29.

2219 E. Hillery Drive Phoenix, AZ 85022 480-399-2611 ReikiHarmonyCenter.com Info@reikiharmonycenter.com

Reiki is a natural and safe healing method effective in helping any issue on a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual level. RHC provides Reiki sessions, classes, Reiki Space Cleanse and Reiki Shares. We also offer many different workshops and classes. We do sell books, crystals, oracle cards, essential oils and salt lamps.

SALONS LORINA QUIGLEY

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 46.

PURESALON

8711 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd #205 Scottsdale 480-339-6688 PureSalonAz.com Voted best natural salon in the Valley 2011, 2012 and 2013 by Natural Awakenings readers.

Organic | vegan | gluten free. Clean air ecofriendly salon environment only using the finest non-toxic hair color. See ad on page 23.

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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!

UNITY OF MESA

2700 E. Southern Avenue Mesa, AZ 85204 480-892-2700 UnityOfMesa.org A progressive Christian community that draws on universal teachings from various traditions.

Weddings, memorials, christenings for the “spiritual but not religious.”

9am & 10:45am Sunday services, classes and workshops. See ad on page 40.

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“A Diet Literally Saved My Life” A few years ago, I was 40 pounds heavier and was taking prescription medications for hypertension, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, high cholesterol, gastric reflux and prostate issues. I also had high creatinine levels, which ultimately leads to kidney failure.

I knew very little about naturopathic medicine, and frankly, I didn’t believe in it.

But I took a chance and went to the SCNM Medical Center. We started with numerous tests and determined that I was actually prediabetic. I went off grains and increased my vegetable and lean protein intake. Within the first four months, I lost 40 pounds and within six months, I was off all medications, my blood pressure was normal, my creatinine levels dropped and my stage 3 kidney disease disappeared.

Naturopathic medicine goes so much deeper and looks at how everything ties together.

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