Natural Awakenings Phoenix May 2016 Issue

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Helping Pets Cope with Fear and Anxiety

LAGGING LIBIDO? Natural Ways to Boost Desire

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FACIAL FITNESS

Exercises to Tone Your Face and Neck

Keying in on Iodine Solutions for a Sluggish Thyroid

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

26 SLEEP CHOICES AND 26 WOMEN’S HEALTH

Dr. Shari Aftahi and Dr. Beth Hamann

28 FACIAL FITNESS

Exercises to Tone Your Face and Neck

by Kathleen Barnes

30 SOLUTIONS FOR A

SLUGGISH THYROID

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Keying in on Iodine

by Kathleen Barnes

32 THE BENEFITS OF

PROFESSIONAL COACHING

by Zen Benefiel 34

34 PICTURE YOUR

FUTURE

Creating a Vision Board

Makes Dreams Real

by Jayne Morris

36 SPARK UP YOUR LOVE LIFE

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Natural Ways to Boost Libido

by Lisa Marshall

47 NUTRITION TIPS TO

BOOST FERTILITY

by Kate Lloyd

Your Green Home Guide A SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION. PAGES 42-44

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FREE EVENT-Introduction to

Soul and Alternative Healing for Chronic Conditions Your soul, the essence of who you are, can heal your mind and body

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28 fitbody 30 healingways 34 inspiration 50 calendar

28 57 classifieds 57 farmersmarkets 58 resourceguide

Saturday, May 14, June 4, 5-7 pm Rejuvenate Center

14640 N Tatum Blvd., St 8 Phx, AZ 85032 Master Debra: 480-338-1012

Are you suffering from pain or have a chronic or serious condition? Our Soul and Alternative Healing Program for Chronic Conditions is a revolutionary way to heal on many levels. Master Debra Manning RN LAc is a Divine Channel and the owner of Rejuvenate Center and Mary Anne Melvin LPN and Certified Soul Teacher and Healer will lead you through their experiences as healers and teachers. Mary Anne has self healed her own Lymphoma Cancer using these healing techniques.

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his, our annual May Women’s Wellness special edition, excites me because we have captured many aspects of healthy living from a mindbody-spirit connection perspective. Although they are indeed natural nurturers, a number of people of the opposite sex I know tend to spend so much time taking care of others—whether it be their spouse, children, parents and other loved ones—that they shortchange their own health and wellness. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Our sage advice this month can put you on the track to changing all that and finding the right balance for the well-being of all.

I hope you will take some time and read this publication from cover to cover as a gift—no, an investment—in your well-being. Inside, you will find information on how to achieve intimacy, discover natural ways to boost libido, deal with menopause and fertility issues, improve sleep, cope with thyroid issues and create a vision board that can help you map out your future.

We also have our Green Home Guide special promotional section, which offers useful information about removing harmful toxins in the home and overall environment.

Featured in this issue is our annual Natural Choice Awards, whereby our readers can select the practitioners and businesses they believe are doing an exemplary job in the community. This annual awards program gets more and more popular each year, and you can cast your ballot through July 15 at NaturalAz.com.

Here’s to an inspiring month of healthy living!

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CHRISTIE BRINKLEY SHARES HER SECRETS TO LASTING BEAUTY Why She Still Looks Terrific After 40 Years as a Model

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SENIORS, TEENS AND TYKES

TIPS FOR THE BEST YARD SALE EVER

nriching Programs E Unite the Generations

How to Profitably Give Unwanted Stuff a New Life

by Linda Sechrist

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newsbriefs Dr. Mark Starr Book Signing and Fundraiser Half Off a Myers homeopathic physician Dr. Mark Starr, author of Hy- IV Cocktail at LHeartocal pothyroidism Type 2: The Epidemic and Heart Attacks, ChelationCare Failure and Diabetes, has published a new book,

SOLVED, The Riddle of Alzheimer’s Disease. The Arizona Homeopathic and Integrative Medical Association (AHIMA) is holding a book launch reception and fundraiser with a special guest appearance from Dr. Doris Rapp at 5:30 p.m., May 6, at Vincent’s on Camelback, in Phoenix.

Chosen as one of the Top 100 Alternative Medical Doctors in America, Starr has dedicated his life to bringing this information to those affected by chronic illnesses. His new book clearly and succinctly documents how Alzheimer’s disease is directly attributed to deficiencies of our own natural hormones. More than 5 million Americans are suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease in America.

A growing number of research studies show how proper supplementation of

our bio-identical hormones can prevent and even reverse patients’ symptoms, if patients are in the early stages of the illness. Once the brain cells have destroyed and patients’ are unable to speak in sentences, it is too late to reverse the illness.

Certified by the American Board of Pain Medicine and the Arizona State Board of Homeopathic Medical Examiners, Starr has been in private practice since 1996 and opened a homeopathic pain and sports medicine clinic in Paradise Valley in 2008.

Starr utilizes a wide array of alternative methods that allow the body to heal itself naturally, including desiccated thyroid, bioidentical hormones, nutrition, homeopathics, trigger point injections, Hans Kraus’ protocols and exercises, Tennant Biomodulator, low-intensity lasers and other energetic modalities.

Cost is $77 and includes hors d’oeuvres, an adult beverage, silent auction and raffle. Location: 3930 E. Camelback Rd. Register at ArizonaHomeopathic.org/ celebrate. To purchase the book, visit Amazon.com. For more information, visit DoctorMarkStarr.com.

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helationCare, in Scottsdale, is offering 50 percent off a Myers IV cocktail for any new patients inquiring about their services.

ChelationCare offers plaquex IVs, nutritional IVs, hydrogen peroxide IVs, ozone therapy, cardiovascular chelation, heavy metal testing and treatment, and ultraviolet blood irradiation for infections, chronic disease, Valley fever, Candida and other fungal or parasitic infections.

The nutrients in the Meyer’s cocktail include vitamin C to strengthen the immune system and the minor ozone helps to modulate it and strengthen the nonspecific immune system that is the body’s first line of defense.

Location: 7315 E. Evans Rd. For more information, call 480-998-9232 or visit ChelationCare.com. See ad on page 21.

YMEDICA 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training

Lynn Andrews to Host Joshua Tree Gathering

he YMEDICA Center was founded to establish yoga as a standard healthcare tactic, and is conducting a comprehensive, 200-hour yoga teacher training course from May 20 through September 18 at StarShine Academy. Their strategy is based upon collaboration, advocacy, awareness and resources, reaching out to the yoga community to foster collaboration and innovation in education, research and services.

YMEDICA develops evidence-based yoga programs that address the health and wellness needs of different populations and provide new careers in its networks of teachers to deploy in hospitals, senior centers and workplaces. They are looking for compassionate, dedicated and inspiring yoga instructors to join this growing network and teach evidence-based yoga programs.

estselling author, modern-age mystic and spiritual leader Lynn Andrews will host the 27th annual Joshua Tree Gathering, held from May 27 to 29 at the Franciscan Renewal Center, in Scottsdale, this year.

Participants will move deeply into their soul’s history to find the message we chose for relationships in this lifetime.

Through meditation and guided visualization, they will retrieve the pieces of soul that they may have lost along the way and explore new ways of creating relationship that will open the body, mind and heart, allowing them to experience boundaries with gratefulness and move into a state of joy using the four directions of the sacred wheel.

Andrews began a new genre of metaphysical biography with her first book, Medicine Woman. Thirty years and 20 books later, she continues to share her spiritual quest with thousands of people eager to find their magical selves.

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Natural Awakenings readers receive $500 off the $3,000 tuition. For more information or to register, email Carrie Hensley at Carrie@ymedica.com or visit ymedica.com. See ad on page 25.

Tom Bird Brings Out The Best Seller in You

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he “book whisperer”, Tom Bird, will present Write Your Best Seller in a Weekend Retreat with three date options in 2016: June 2 to 5, August 25 to 28, or November 10 to 13, in Sedona. Participants may attend in person or remotely.

The weekend is divided into three phases: Preparation and Education; The Retreat; and Revision. Bird’s experience working with tens of thousands of would-be writers over nearly three decades shows that success as an author depends on being able to first generate and then blend with the literary inspiration. Bird says, “Over 90 percent of our authors finish the writing of their books by the end of the second day. Not only do they walk away from the retreat with a finished, partially revised book which they can easily finish at home, but with the sharpness of their critical minds numbed by the speed at which they wrote their books, they walk away from the retreat with books that they love, as well.”

For more information and to register, phone Mary Stevenson at 928-821-6946 or visit TomBird.com. See ad on page 11.

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For more information and to register, phone 561-265-1833 or visit LynnAndrews.com. See ad on page 41.

Joy Nanda Back or Neck Issues?

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Live Pain Free with CranioSacral Therapy Brain Health Retreats Learn to Meditate in Sedona Individuals, Couples or Groups

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va Maina, senior administrator for the Office of the First Lady of Kenya, recently visited the SCNM Medical Center for an acupuncture appointment with Dr. Yong Deng, and an adjustment with Dr. Nick Buratovich.

After the appointment, she appreciated both doctors’ professionalism and how they genuinely cared about the quality of her experience. “I really loved the calmness of the doctors, and they explain everything you’re going to go through, so no surprises,” says Maina. “It was very nice. I loved it!”

Location: 2152 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe. For appointments, call 480428-3232. See ad on back cover.

Make Your Voice Heard in the 2016 Natural Choice Awards

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f the many providers offering health and wellness, green living, nutrition, fitness and personal growth services in the Phoenix metro area, how do we know which are the best? The annual Natural Choice Awards, sponsored by Natural Awakenings magazine, gives readers the opportunity to select the individuals and businesses each year that deserve recognition for their efforts.

“The Natural Choice Awards has become the Valley’s go-to list of leaders in health and wellness and green living here in Arizona,” says Eric Sells, publisher.

“Each year, we receive higher numbers of ballot submissions, and I’m proud that our conscious readers utilize this opportunity to express their favorites.”

Cast your ballot today. Winners are based on popular vote from online ballot submissions at NaturalAz.com through Jul. 15 and will appear in the Aug. issue. More information on page 8.

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alley Unitarian Universalist Congregation (VUU) has won a Spirited Activists Greening the Earth (SAGE) award from Arizona Interfaith Power & Light (AZIPL).

AZIPL mobilizes people of faith in Arizona to reduce the causes of global climate change through education, advocacy, action and prayer as part of the national IPL organization. IPL founder Rev. Sally Bingham was on hand during the Tempe award and AZIPL anniversary ceremony.

Co-chair of the VUU Green Sanctuary Committee Laurel Hardin accepted a Faith Community award on behalf of the Green Sanctuary group and its members.

For more information, visit azipl.org and InterfaithPowerAndLight.org.

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he city of Phoenix will replace all 90,000 of the city’s street lights and lighting at its park facilities with energy-efficient LED bulbs in order to save millions of dollars in electricity costs, reduce carbon emissions and help make city streets safer. Public input is welcome through June 30 via a short online survey at Phoenix.gov/LED.

LEDs cut energy use and carbon emissions by up to 60 percent and can last years longer than traditional street lights. They also distribute light more consistently with fewer dark spots, so streets are illuminated more evenly and less light is misdirected.

The overall objectives associated with this initiative include converting all street lights to LED technology; reducing energy consumption and annual costs of street lights; optimizing benefits of the program; minimizing future costs to maintain and replace the converted street lights; and obtaining accurate GIS data for luminaires (lighting units) with GPS technology.

Embrace Your Journey Expo

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he third Embracing Your Journey Expo, held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 12, in the Hohokam Ballroom at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort, will inspire and assist participants on the path to wellness and self-discovery.

With more than 50 vendors, this holistic, wellness and metaphysical event presented by Purple Lotus Productions is an opportunity to explore, learn and grow while meeting new practitioners, discovering new modalities and making new, lasting connections.

Admission is $5. Location: 7677 N. 16th St., Phoenix. For more information, visit PurpleLotusProductions.com/expos. See ad on page 53.

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atural Medicine & Detox is now using the AcuGraph, an advanced tool for acupuncture that provides greater insight for practitioners and patients. It helps pinpoint specific issues, choose the most effective treatments, document progress and demonstrate the power of acupuncture with objective proof.

The AcuGraph’s evidencebased approach to acupuncture is a categorical improvement in acupuncture care. Evidence-based care means patients have real-time insight into meridian energetics to make better treatment decisions for improved outcomes.

Using the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine and unique, cutting-edge technology, Natural Medicine & Detox can help identify what is blocking qi, or vital energy, and restore a healthy, energetic flow to the body.

Those that hurt when they wake up, feel tired all the time and want to know what might be responsible whether it’s related to muscle, tension, organ function or an energy blockage, should try an AcuGraph screening.

Natural Medicine & Detox is offering free screenings with the AcuGraph for Natural Awakenings readers. Location: 301 W. Roosevelt Rd., Ste. 2, Phoenix.

For more information, call 602-307-0888 or visit NaturalMedicineAndDetox. com. See ad on page 41.

New Perspectives on Fibromyalgia

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enneth Muhich, DC, a chiropractic physician and graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1986, has treated patients with fibromyalgia for more than 25 years. Saying that he is frustrated with the “silver bullet” magical treatments from drugs and individuals told that it is “all in your head,” Muhich offers an Intro to Fibromyalgia talk every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Fibromyalgia is a cyclic and progressive illness that affects millions of people regardless of age, sex or race.

His protocol involves a number of steps, including a restricted gluten-free and hypoglycemic diet, a liver detox, the use of various natural anti-inflammatory supplements and a lot of dedication by patients.

“You have a choice. Either you control this condition or let this condition control you,” states Muhich. “Believe it! I have patients who have attained relief for over eight years with this protocol.”

Muhich is also Advanced Activator-certified for those that do not wish to have manual manipulation. CEO of Stetson Chiropractic Clinic, Ltd. since 1986 and CEO/medical director of the Fibromyalgia Wellness Center, Muhich is the author of Fibromyalgia: Falsehoods, Fakers & Facts.

Location: 8300 N. Hayden Rd., Ste. A-207, Scottsdale. For more information, call 480-948-4955 or visit FibroWellnessCenter.com.

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Natural Awakenings Family of Franchises Keeps Growing

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atural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) welcomed five new publishers to its April training session at the corporate headquarters in Naples, Florida. The staff spent several days with these entrepreneurs, discussing the ins and outs of publishing new Natural Awakenings editions in Boulder/Fort Collins, Colorado, and Delaware/Chester County, Pennsylvania, and taking ownership of existing magazines in Charlotte, North Carolina; Charleston, South Carolina; and Portland, Oregon/Vancouver, Washington.

Founded by Chief Executive Officer Sharon Bruckman with a single edition in Naples in 1994, Natural Awakenings has grown to become one of the largest, free, local, healthy living publications in the world.

Franchise publishers collectively serve nearly 4 million readers each month via 95 magazines published in cities across the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

“Living a conscious lifestyle that supports our well-being and the sustainability of Planet Earth has become more important than ever,” says Bruckman. “Our dedicated family of publishers, supported by local advertisers, connects readers with the resources they need to create a healthier, happier world that works for all living things.”

For a list of locations where Natural Awakenings is published or to learn more about franchising opportunities, call 239-530-1377 or visit Natural Awakenings.com.

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This training takes a person beyond the borders of so many of the limitations Comprehensive Hypnotherapy that have been experienced on Earth.

Course in Albuquerque Universal White Time Healing links us with he Hypnotherapy Academy of the energies fromAmerica the Beyond—the Origiis conducting a 500-Hour Hypnotherapy Course in Albuquerque nal Sun. And, that heals our separation and beginning June 6. Director Tim Simmerour isolation. man Sierra says, “Our state-licensed

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There are no limits totraining the level therapy have of ledpower the field a in hypnotherapy education person can reach with White Time.for almost 30 years. The 500-hour accelerated certiPowerful yet gentle healing for physical, fication course in hypnotherapy is held three times a year and is taught indaily two-week modules.” psychological, emotional problems

After completing the first 300 hours (modules one to and situations of life. three), students are eligible for certification as hypnotherapists with the International Board of Hypnotherapy. By also completing module four, which covers painWhite management Universal Time UPCOMING CLASSES: techniques and accelerated healing for 400 hours, students Healing Level Three Universal White Time are eligible for the professional designation of clinical March 10-13 Healing Level One hypnotherapist and certified medical support clinical Universal White Time Feb 26-28 hypnotherapist.

Module five is anHealing electiveLevel that covers Four natal regression April 8-10 and past-life therapy, for a total of 500 hours.

June 24-26 Location:White 2132 Osuna Albuquerque.

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March 1-2 in North Scottsdale April 12-13 June 28-29

Remove Blockages to Emotional and Physical Issues

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ally Trautner, assisting head teacher Asst Head Teacher and master healer, is conducting High Teacher hands-on and distance healing sessions Master from her center Healer in the Carefree/Cave Creek area. She has greatly expanded her teaching curriculum and has schedNatural Healing uled certified courses monthly.

Alternatives Trautner has worked in the healing arena since the early 1990s, primarily with Universal White Time Healing (UWTH), which was tailor-made for www.WhiteTimeHealingClasses.com humanity, nature, situations in life and Mother Earth. It is Call 480 767-6200 very suitable for healing physical, psychological, emotional Email: and sallytrautner@cox.net daily problems situations of life.

UWTH is unique due to the fact that the healer uses the past, present and future in one unit. UWTH also provides total protection for the practitioner and client and does not interfere with karmic laws, opening the door to a new, higher dimension and reality for all.

Natural Awakenings readers receive a 10 percent discount off certified courses and energy healings. For more information, call 480-767-6200 or visit SallyTrautner.com. See ad on page 34.

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Eco-Style the Momentous Event It’s summer wedding planning season, and couples can save money and conserve natural resources by planning a simpler, more ecological event. Instead of hosting the reception at a pricey hotel or restaurant, consider moving the ceremony and reception to a serene location like a beach, park or nature center. Local park and recreation departments may collaborate on making arrangements at public facilities, and nominal fees help support their ongoing operations. A natural setting at an ecoconscious hotel is equally well suited to serving healthy, organic food from a local or on-site health food restaurant, caterer or specialty grocer. Here are some more tips.

Purchase organic flowers to avoid pesticides and artificial fragrances often containing toxic chemicals. Buying from local growers cuts transportation costs.

Choose a wedding gown made of organic and sustainable fibers. ChasingGreen.org points out that organic farming reduces atmospheric carbon dioxide by using 37 percent fewer fossil fuels than conventional methods.

While releasing butterflies or doves may constitute a symbol of love, it can be fatal, especially for the birds, which possess no survival skills in the wild. Also, tossing birdseed over the happy couple, for a time viewed as an improvement on throwing rice, is just as wasteful and messy.

Instead, greet the newly hitched lovers by blowing bubbles—it’s inexpensive, childhood fun that won’t harm clothes, animals or the environment. Guests can recycle the wands and bottles, which are available in small sizes for weddings.

Show care for other animals by abstaining from balloons. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notes that balloons that end up in nearby waters or landfills can be mistaken for food and cause stomach blockages for whales, dolphins, turtles and birds.

Rather than pay big bucks for a band that consumes electricity, go with one or two local, unplugged musicians such as an acoustic guitar player and flutist. Guests will relish hearing moving, personal renditions of love songs instead of clichéd tunes.

The Sound of Heart & Soul™ Healing

with Master Ximena Gavino, Master Sande Zeig Divine Channels and Worldwide Representatives of Dr. and Master Sha

& Nadia Rose

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“Compassion boosts energy, stamina, vitality and immunity.”

– Dr and Master Sha

The Sound of Heart & Soul Healing Evening

Intro to The Heart of Compassion

Tao Calligraphy Healing Evening

The Heart of Compassion

Wednesday, May 25, 6–9 pm, Free!

Thursday, May 26, 6–9 pm, Free!

Friday, May 27, 6–9 pm, Free!

Sat & Sun, May 28 & 29, 10 am–8 pm, $75 + Guest Pass

Develop The Heart of Compassion, as embodied by Quan Yin, the Goddess of Compassion.

Master Ximena, Master Sande and Nadia will share the sacred wisdom and practices of the Divine and Tao Source released through Dr and Master Sha to help you cultivate a compassionate heart overflowing with love, purity and light.

Master Ximena Gavino is a Da Tao Channel, Master Sande Zeig is a Divine Channel and Quan Yin Lineage Holder, and Nadia Rose is a Certified Tao Calligraphy Master Teacher and Quan Yin Lineage Holder.

New Vision Center for Spiritual Living

18010 N. Tatum Blvd., Rm #4, Phoenix 85032 Register: Facebook.com/MasterShaSoulHealingCenterPhoenix Information: Bart 602.741.7913 or Nadia 503.860.4595

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Innovative Migraine Relief Now Available

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hose currently living with migraine headaches know the classic symptoms of pain, sensitivity to light or sound, nausea and vomiting. Some migraine sufferers also experience visual disturbances, numbness, tingling, clumsiness or have difficulty communicating. Typical medical treatments include both over-the-counter and prescription drugs. However, all of the common migraine drugs are potentially dangerous and can cause serious side effects.

Migraines can be triggered by a number of factors, including stress, excessive light or sound, fatigue, hunger, diet, hormonal changes, weather changes, caffeine, cigarette smoke, head trauma, neck movements and even the use of a low pillow. However, it is important to understand that these trigger factors do not cause migraine headaches. Dr. Seymour Diamond, executive director of the National Headache Foundation, has announced that new imaging techniques now allow scientists to identify what they believe to be a cause of migraines: a malfunctioning brain stem. When the brain stem, located near the top of the neck malfunctions, it increases the swelling of blood vessels surrounding the brain, setting up a chain reaction that results in a migraine headache.

A misalignment in the upper cervical spine (neck) can irritate and put pressure on the brain stem causing it to malfunction. This, in turn, will cause migraine headaches. Car accidents, sports injuries, work-related injuries, physical or emotional stress, falls or even birth trauma can cause upper cervical misalignments. Those that suffer from migraines need proper care that treats the cause of the problem and not just the symptoms.

Kyle Collins, DC, is the owner of Begin Within Family Wellness, located at 7120 E. Indian School Rd., in Scottsdale. For appointments, call 480-699-3086.

For more information, visit BeginWithinScottsdale.com. See ad on page 5.

Red Clover Guards against Menopausal Bone Loss

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12-week study of 60 menopausal women in Denmark has found that red clover halted bone loss and bone mineral density reduction. The randomized, double-blind, placebocontrolled research, sponsored by the Aarhus University Medical School and Hospital, tested the women over a three-month period. Half were treated with 150 milliliters of red clover extract daily and the others were given a placebo. The red clover plant extract was standardized to 37 milligrams of isoflavones, including 34 milligrams of aglycones.

The scientists measured changes in bone mineral density, bone mineral content and T-score, measured at the spine and femoral bone. They also monitored bone turnover markers. By the end of the study, the women in the placebo group had continued to lose bone mass and bone mineral density. Those given the red clover extract showed no such reductions during the study period. In addition, the red clover group experienced no increase in inflammation or blood pressure.

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Cotton Hygiene Items Contaminated with Monsanto’s Glyphosate

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recent study by researchers at the University of La Plata, in Argentina, has found that most of the cotton hygiene products on the market contain the chemical glyphosate, widely used in agriculture as an herbicide. According to a recent World Health Organization statement, glyphosate is a probable carcinogen to humans.

The researchers purchased samples of cotton gauze, swabs, wipes and feminine care products including tampons and sanitary pads from stores in the La Plata area. Dr. Damian Marino, the study’s lead researcher, recounts the results: “Eighty-five percent of all samples tested positive for glyphosate and 62 percent for aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA), which is the environmental metabolite, but in the case of cotton and sterile cotton gauze, the figure was 100 percent.”

Marino adds, “In terms of concentrations, we saw that in raw cotton, AMPA dominates, with 39 parts per billion (PPB), followed by 13 PPB of glyphosate. While AMPA is absent in the gauze, the material contained glyphosate at 17 PPB.” The research was presented at the 2015 national Congress of Doctors of Fumigated Towns, in Buenos Aires.

Ozone Averts Tooth and Gum Infections

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study of 9,050 people by researchers at Britain’s University College of London (UCL), Princeton University and Stony Brook University has determined that a sense of purpose and meaning in the lives of older individuals can significantly reduce the risk of earlier mortality. The researchers called this greater sense of purpose “evaluative well-being”.

The study followed subjects that averaged 65 years old at the start for eight-and-a-half years. During that period, 9 percent of those with the highest levels of well-being died.

Among those with the lowest levels of well-being, 29 percent passed away during the same period—a 30 percent higher incidence of earlier mortality.

The study was led by Professor Andrew Steptoe, director of the UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care, who explains, “These analyses show that the meaningfulness and sense of purpose that older people have in their lives are also related to survival.” The mechanisms for this effect are still largely unknown. “There are several biological mechanisms that may link well-being to improved health, such as through hormonal changes or reduced blood pressure,” he says.

ccording to a recent report in the journal Interventional Neuroradiology, dental practice and research in Europe has determined that ozone therapy can be used to slow the growth of tooth and gum infections. Clinicians are also finding that targeted exposure to ozonated water, gas and oils helps to manage viral and fungal infections, including oral herpes infections. Approximately a quarter of lesions treated with ozone do not reappear.

These treatments have also been used successfully on sinus infections and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. Using ozone offers advantages over the use of antibiotics, which contribute to antibiotic resistance, according to the report. In addition, ozone gas has been shown effective in eliminating Enterococcus faecalis, one of the central bacteria involved in root canal infections, which can become increasingly resistant to the central antimicrobial treatment used in root canal therapy, sodium hypochlorite, and can thus decrease the risk of continued infection.

“Additionally, the bone at the end of the roots is often shown to harbor pathogenic bacteria for many years after traditional root canal therapy has been completed. Ozone can eliminate those bacteria that infest this region and remove toxic waste products that effectively prevent complete healing of the osseous structures,” writes study author and Doctor of Dental Medicine William Domb, director of the Inland Institute of Aesthetic Dentistry, in Upland, California.

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PHOENIX IS ON THE MOVE

Health and Wellness Businesses Debut

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s economic growth begins to take off again across the Valley of the Sun, the opportunity to launch businesses focused on healthy and holistic living is experiencing a resurgence as well.

KC Miller, founder of the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, says,

“Because we are a nationally accredited college recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, we must keep accurate data on how our graduates are doing. On average, more than 78 percent of all those who complete one of our entrepreneurial focused programs report that they have suc-

cessfully developed a sustainable business or private practice within a year of graduating. Enrollment into our Holistic Nutrition program is the highest it has ever been in 24 years.”

Here are several new healthy living businesses debuting in the Phoenix-metro area.

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r. Martha Reed has opened a True REST Arrowhead location at 18589 North 59th Avenue, near Union Hills, in Glendale. The 2,600-square-foot facility features five float pods, two treatment rooms and an oasis room where clients can enjoy tea and reflection time.

True REST is a zero-gravity environment that allows the mind and body to truly rest. Using 1,000 pounds of Epsom salts, the buoyancy of the water makes floating on water feel like floating on air, helping to relieve pain, relax, recover and improve sleep. Float therapy is a powerful tool for wellness, relaxation, pain relief and better sleep. A float session is usually about 60 minutes in length, but the frequency of visits depends upon the individual needs.

Reed also moved her holistic health practice, Insights for Life, next door, with services that support mental, emotional, spiritual and physical wellness. Mother’s Day and other special offers are available.

For more information, call 623-249-5888 or visit TrueREST.com or InsightsForLife.center. See ad on page 50.

The Blissful Body Offers Food and Thought

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ouglas Edgelow, founder of Urban Yoga, in Phoenix, has opened The Blissful Body Wellness Center with his wife Patty at 2024 North 7th Street, dedicated to healing arts in combination with a planned healthy restaurant, juice and coffee bar, and indoor vertical hydroponic farm growing micro greens. Services include aromatherapy, life coaching, workshops, reiki and energy healing, massage, reflexology, hypnotherapy, ayurveda, intuitive readings, group and private yoga, color light therapy, cooking classes, holistic healthcare, nutrition counseling, past-life regression, Native American signature treatments and breath work.

“The objective of the healing center is that it will become a model for urban, community healing in Phoenix, providing a full range of programs, services and products designed to enlighten and engage the minds, bodies and spirits of a diverse population,” says Douglas.

For more information, call 602-277-9642 or email Info@TheBlissfulBody.org or visit The Blissful Body on Facebook.

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New Herb Box Opens at The Colony

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he Herb Box has opened their third Valley location at The Colony, in midtown Phoenix, offering indoor and outdoor seating for 140 guests. The space has an open and airy feel, with soaring ceilings, exposed wood beams and floor-to-ceiling windows. A rustic-chic interior brings together homey farmhouse and nautical design elements such as whitewashed wood walls, dark wood accents, shimmering chandeliers and a sleek, open bar.

The Herb Box is known for its innovative world cuisine, showcasing fresh, seasonal ingredients, with a menu heavily focused on healthy, veggie-centric dishes.

In addition to lunch and dinner, The Herb Box offers a full-service breakfast Monday through Friday, as well as an expanded brunch menu Saturday and Sunday. For those on the go, there is a coffee bar and house-made pastries and baked goods that can either be ordered indoors or from an outdoor walk-up window.

For more information, call 480-393-0432 or visit TheHerbBox.com.

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ivin’ Lighter has opened at 14891 North Northsight Boulevard, Suite 121, in Scottsdale. Located inside the Canyon Falls Spa & Salon, Livin’ Lighter features the latest in LED light body contouring technology. All new customers will receive a consultation and one treatment for an introductory rate of $59.

“Non-invasive body contouring is currently the highest in-demand aesthetic treatment,” says Karl Bode, co-founder of Livin’ Lighter. “We have partnered with Contour Light, the most powerful non-invasive body shaping system on the market. It is almost 100 times more powerful than its competition and delivers LED-based energy to safely and naturally slim, shape and tone the body. It’s going to revolutionize how body contouring is done.”

To schedule an appointment, call 480-757-2639 or visit LivinLighter.com.

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Innovations in Coping with Domestic Violence at Sojourner

by Martin Miron

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he Sojourner Center is the largest domestic violence service organization in Arizona and one of the largest in the country, providing 400 women and children on-site and 8,000 across the community annually a continuum of multicultural services.

Individuals and families impacted by domestic violence in Arizona receive

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emergency shelter, transitional housing, domestic violence education, safety planning, lay-legal advocacy, case management, a child development center, 24-hour crisis hotline, referral services, community education and healthcare through an on-site clinic.

Sojourner’s new brain recovery and inter-professional neuroscience (BRAIN) program partners with schools, clinics or departments to screen, treat and research traumatic brain injuries. Chief Executive Officer Maria E. Garay-Serratos, MSW, Ph.D., says, “Concussions among professional football players, and other athletes, gets a lot of attention these days. It’s estimated that 21 million women are walking around with brain injuries versus up to 1.8 million people who sustained their injuries playing sports.”

There has been very little research done on concussions and undiagnosed brain injuries among victims of domestic violence, and the available research says it may be as high as 67 percent of victims suffer from an undiagnosed brain injury.

In another pioneering program, Sojourner Center and its partner Lost Our Home Pet Rescue are piloting the first concurrent pet shelter program in Maricopa County. This program will be essential in providing a comprehensive care continuum for the entire family and loving family pet.

Chief Advancement Officer Teri Hauser, CFRE, says, “Forty percent of women who are victims of domestic violence and who have pets will not leave the abusive situation because they believe they have no place to go with their pet. This program removes a barrier from those individuals that want to get out of their current situation.”

The program provides comfortable shelter, basic daily care, exercise for dogs and cats and special accommodations for other types of family pets such as birds and fish.

Pet therapy will be an important component of the program, allowing pets a safe place to heal alongside their owners. A workforce readiness program prepares interested domestic violence survivors in a career working with companion pets.

Sojourner Center is located in Phoenix. To reach the Crisis Hotline, call 602-244-0089 or the main office at 602-244-0997. For more information, visit SojournerCenter.org.

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Sleep Choices and

WOMEN’S HEALTH

by Dr. Shari Aftahi and Dr. Beth Hamann

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or some, sleep deprivation is not a choice. They desperately want sleep, but their sleep is not deep, restful or rejuvenating. Research has found that poor sleep in women is related to increased psychological distress and an elevated risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes.

Women sleeping poorly also tend to experience feelings of hostility, depression and anger.

As well, the fluctuation of sex hormones throughout a woman’s life and the resulting effect of sleep disordered breathing in women are closely related. Progesterone is a hormone that is used in many ways by the body. It affects reproduction, mood, appetite, brain function and sexual activity. Progesterone also induces sleep and acts as a respiratory stimulant that keeps the body breathing during sleep.

Sex hormones influence our sleep/wake cycles, or circadian rhythms; regulate sleep in menstruation and pregnancy; and affect sleep in the peri- and post-menopausal stages of a woman’s life. Understanding the role that female sex hormones play in a woman’s sleep pattern is crucial to her health and well-being. If she is experienc-

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ing sleep-disordered breathing, diagnosis and treatment is a choice she can make toward healthy sleep and increased enjoyment of life.

Sleep disordered breathing is a serious health problem, and its first appearance is usually indicated by snoring. When we fall asleep and our bodies relax, our lower jaw, tongue and tissues in the back of the throat become infirm and may collapse into the narrow opening of the airway. When air struggles to make its way through these relaxed structures, snoring is the result.

Upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) is marked by greater loss of tissue firmness than snoring. Those suffering from UARS are generally young and female, and may also experience gastro-esophageal reflux disorder and/or asthma. Depression and hormonal imbalances are also common in those with UARS. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when the airway becomes completely blocked. The sleeper is involuntarily holding their breath and completely stopping the flow of oxygen to the body.

This is when serious, life-threatening problems start. Untreated, OSA has been associated with heart disease, unexplained high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes and death during sleep. The sleeper may wake with their heart racing, often choking or gasping for breath. Persons with OSA are more prone to illness, injury and increased risk of cancer.

Those experiencing symptoms of sleep disordered breathing have a choice of options including continuous positive airway pressure treatment, surgery and oral appliance therapy. The purpose of the oral appliance is to prevent the jaw from falling back toward the throat and maintain a position that allows the airway to remain as open and firm as possible during sleep. It is covered by most medical insurance and Medicare.

Dr. Beth Hamann and Dr. Shari Aftahi have 50 years of combined experience in dentistry. For more information, contact Koala Center for Sleep Disorders – Biltmore, in Phoenix, at 602-883-1931 or visit KoalaBiltmore.com. See ad on page 48.

Shari Aftahi, DMD

Beth Hamann, DDS

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FACIAL FITNESS Exercises to Tone Your Face and Neck

by Kathleen Barnes

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ravity takes its toll as years pass, and many women find themselves bemoaning crow’s feet, frown lines and turkey necks that make them look older than they feel.

Experts point to the loss of “fat pads” in the cheeks, bone loss around the eye sockets and cheekbones and overall weak muscles as potential contributors to facial aging. Natural exercise programs designed to reverse these unpleasant signs of aging comprise a new fitness-for-beauty trend.

“Face and neck muscles somehow have been left out of mainstream fitness programs,” observes Denver esthetician and massage therapist Grace Mosgeller, who addresses this void with her series of eight FaceFitnez audio and video exercises. “If you tone the muscles of your face and neck, the skin attached to those muscles firms and tones as well, creating a natural youthful look.”

Muscular stress—the good kind— is at the core of facial fitness, says Mosgeller. She cite’s Wolff’s Law, a well-known medical theory that bone grows and remodels in response to the tension or muscle engagement put on it. “Regular facial exercise works the muscles to correct the loss of both muscle tone and bone density and build collagen. It might be called the equivalent of push-ups, pull-ups and abdominal tucks for the face.”

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Carolyn Cleaves, owner of Carolyn’s Facial Fitness, in Seabeck, Washington, near Seattle, a former college professor, developed a facial exercise program for herself upon detecting early signs of aging. With the help of two primary care physicians, she designed a routine that includes 28 basic exercises that target all 57 facial muscles. “As we get older, we lose the underlying layer of fat just beneath the skin, and as a result, we look old and tired,” says Cleaves. She agrees that exercising the face actually helps rebuild lost bone, enlarges the muscles and also builds collagen.

A study from the University of Rochester, in New York, confirms that loss of bone mass can start in women as early as age 40. It starts in men 16 to 25 years later.

Mosgeller’s facial exercises work to fade wrinkles and lines and firm up sagging flesh, yielding visible results in as little as two weeks of dedicated training. She says, “Within six to nine months, it’s possible to look five to 10 years younger than when you started.”

Her claims are verified by Dr. Carol Lipper, in Denver, who states, “I’ve done the exercises and they work.

The trouble is compliance. It’s a lot of work.” She confirms that she saw improvement in her droopy eyelids after just two or three weeks of adhering to Mosgeller’s workouts.

“It seems that every three months or so, I see another leap in results and a younger look,” adds Cleaves of those using her program.

Here are a few crucial areas to target, with just a few of these experts’ recommended remedies.

Cleaves’ Crow’s Feet Eliminator: Place fingertips on top of the head, thumbs resting near the corners of the eyes.

Shut eyes tightly and slide thumbs toward the temples for a count of five. Repeat 10 times.

Mosgeller’s Rx for Droopy Eyelids: Place index finger on top of a closed eyelid, and then lift fingers up and slightly to the outside. Blink hard and hold. It’s preventive, as well as curative, says Mosgeller, so those over 45 should repeat this 100 times a day, while younger individuals should repeat 20 to 50 times a day.

Mosgeller’s Frown Line Eraser: Pull brows apart with fingers and hold for two seconds. Repeat 50 to 100 times up to six times per week.

This is meant to relax and tone the muscles, not build them.

Cleaves’ Turkey Neck Buster: Tilt the head back slightly. With palm facing the neck, grasp under the chin with a wideopen hand and slowly slide hand down to the collarbone; hold there while counting to 10. Repeat five times daily.

Kathleen Barnes is author and publisher of many natural health books.

Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

Reduce Fat Without Surgery

by Carl Mudd

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ermacare InjectionLIPO is a safe, natural, predictable method used in medical aesthetics for fat reduction and skin tightening without surgery for more than 20 years. It also reduces wrinkles, cellulite stretch marks, loose skin, fatty lipomas, under-eye fat pads and helps smooth out post-surgical irregularities.

It comprises a series of ultrafine injections of two safe and natural substances that permanently dissolve fat cells and stimulate new collagen growth, nourishing, tightening and lifting skin, as documented in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology.

Developed in Brazil by Dr. Patricia Rittes and Dr. Franz Hasengschwandtner in Bavaria in the 1990s, hundreds of thousands of treatments have been safely and effectively provided since then, and there are now

One of the reasons injection lipolysis has a stellar safety record is that the two substances utilized are safe natural substances. more than 3,000 provided worldwide daily.

Dermacare InjectionLIPO has been the subject of dozens of peerreviewed clinical studies that have been consistent in their findings of effectiveness and patient satisfaction.

There is no surgery, no downtime and no diet or exercise regimen. Patients can go back to work or exercise the same day. There is no possibility of a

bad or unnatural result and none of the risks associated with surgery. The ultrafine injections are placed exactly where needed resulting in symmetrical results. It is very affordable.

One of the reasons injection lipolysis has a stellar safety record is that the two substances utilized are safe natural substances. Phosphatidylcholine (PC) is an amino acid; 60 to 70% of the body’s cells are made up of PC. Deoxycholate (DC) (FDA approved for treatment of moderate to severe sub mental fat) is a Gallic acid; Gallic acid is found in the stomach and helps process the fat that we eat.

One of the unique and very important features of PC DC is that they both permanently dissolve fat and stimulate new collagen, tightening and lifting the skin. If that is removed without collagen stimulation, there is skin laxity.

Surgical facelifts and liposuction involve the risk of a poor or unnaturallooking outcome. They are expensive, and neither stimulates any magnitude of new collagen growth. Collagen growth and its skin-tightening and lifting effect are essential to a non-surgical facelift and body sculpting. Absent new collagen growth, we can remove fat, but be left with hanging skin.

There are other technologies for face and body sculpting, including radio frequency, ultrasound, cryogenic freezing, heating, cooling and others, but all are expensive, many are very painful and do not work well or at all.

Carl Mudd is founder and president of Dermacare. For more information, phone 480-907-5220 or visit SafeLipo Now.com. See ad on pages 6-7.

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Solutions for a Sluggish Thyroid Keying in on Iodine

by Kathleen Barnes

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t seems that a common mineral supplement that costs just pennies per day can stimulate an underactive thyroid, restore metabolism to normal levels, curb excess appetite, banish fatigue and generally improve everyone’s health. Mounting scientific evidence shows that iodine may be an answer to many such health woes, especially for women.

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“The thyroid acts as a throttle, the gas pedal for all metabolic functions in the human body,” says Dr. Richard Shames, of San Rafael, California, author of Thyroid Mind Power.

If the thyroid is a driving force of human physiology, then iodine is its key fuel, says Dr. Robert Thompson, of Soldotna, Alaska, author of What Doctors Fail to Tell You About

Iodine & Your Thyroid. “Every single cell in your body depends on thyroid hormone, and the thyroid depends on iodine for proper functioning.”

“Without sufficient thyroid hormone, we have low energy, slower metabolism, lower immunity to illness and impaired repair and maintenance of bones and joints,” explains Shames.

After testing thousands of patients in his practice, Thompson estimates that 90 percent of North Americans are iodine deficient, citing what he calls “epidemic proportions” of hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) with symptoms comprising obesity, fatigue, brain fog, irregular or absent menstrual periods, hair loss and heat and cold intolerance.

Major Culprits

Estrogen: Hypothyroidism is overwhelmingly a women’s disease, with women five to eight times more likely to suffer from it than men, according to the American Thyroid Association.

“Estrogen inhibits the body’s natural ability to absorb and utilize iodine,” says Dr. Jorge Flechas, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, who specializes in thyroid disorders. “We find three periods in life when women need more iodine: at puberty and during both pregnancy and perimenopause or menopause. It’s because estrogen levels tend to fluctuate

wildly at those times, neutralizing the ability of iodine gained through select foods to balance thyroid and other hormones.” Flechas prescribes iodine supplements for most women at all three stages of life.

Toxic halogens: Iodine belongs to a group of halogens that includes chlorine, bromine and fluorine, three chemicals that are both toxic to the human body and block its ability to absorb iodine, explains Thompson.

“They’re everywhere, in our air, water and food. It’s nearly impossible to avoid them,” reports Shames, a longtime advocate in the movement against the common practice of adding fluoride (a derivative of fluorine) and chlorine to municipal water. Fluoride is also added to many brands of toothpaste. Bromide is part of almost all commercial flour and flour products, as well as soft drinks.

Shames offers an historic insight.

“Fluoride was once used to slow down an overactive thyroid, as recommended by the physicians’ bible, the Merck Manuals. Now we’re putting it in the water supply and wondering why we have a mushrooming epidemic of low thyroid incidence.”

Food: “So-called ‘iodized’ salt doesn’t contain much usable iodine, and neither does pink Himalyan sea salt,” Shames cautions.

We’ve known that our soil is deficient in essential minerals such as iodine since at least 1936, when a special U.S. Senate report concluded that our soil was already severely depleted. “This simply means that when we grow produce, the plants cannot extract these vital nutrients from

the soil for us—including iodine—if those nutrients aren’t there in the first place,” says Thompson. If anything, he adds, U.S. soils have become even more sterile in the 80 years since the report and, “Factory farming and the use of genetically modified (GMO) crops, Roundup herbicide and synthetic chemical fertilizers have undoubtedly worsened the situation.”

Sources of Iodine

It’s difficult to include sufficient natural iodine in our daily diet unless we follow a Japanese-style diet that includes lots of seaweed and saltwater fish, says Shames. Other food sources are shellfish, turkey, cheese, yogurt, milk, eggs, legumes, cranberries and strawberries.

There is little agreement about the optimal levels of iodine people need. The U.S. Department of Agriculture maintains that we need 150 micrograms a day, but iodine advocates are quick to point out that a person eating a typical Japanese diet (where hypothyroidism, or low thyroid activity, is rare) ingests 12.5 milligrams of iodine each day—83 times the amount recommended by the government.

Shames recommends getting an iodine lab test (available without a prescription at CanaryClub.org) to determine exact needs. Thompson recommends potassium iodide and sodium iodide supplements for thyroid health.

Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including User’s Guide to Thyroid Disorders.

Thyroid Toxins to Avoid Fluorine/fluoride n Fluoridated toothpaste n Unfiltered municipal drinking water n Some bottled teas n Teflon pans n Mechanically deboned chicken Chlorine/chloride n Virtually all municipal water n Swimming pools, spas n Poultry chilled in chlorinated water to kill bacteria n Chlorine bleaches and other conventional household cleaners Bromine/bromide n Flour and flour products, except those labeled “unbrominated” n Soft drinks n Pesticides with methyl bromide n Plastics n Fire retardants in children’s nightwear and some furniture n Spa disinfectants Source: What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine & Your Thyroid,

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The Benefits of Professional Coaching

by Zen Benefiel

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hange is inevitable. With respect to the old adage, “Do what you love and the money will follow,” personal belief systems and unconscious behavior patterns make a huge difference. Coaching practices, personal and professional, have been around for decades. Some folks are better than others, and many offer specific areas of expertise. While there are many that have created new lexicons to describe their style or type of coaching, others take a more traditional route. Finding a coach that offers safety and challenges us to grow may take time, so be tenacious and vet them well. The fact we have made the choice to even consider coaching leads us forward.

Look for differentiators that stimulate the senses. A decade ago after doing some work with a great thought leader, Dudley Lynch, of Brain Technologies, Inc., an unexpected and quite delightful label emerged for this type of coach: possibilities coagulator.

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Inherently, coaching of any kind gets us to pay more attention to our gut feeling; our intuition.

Right away, it felt perfect, as the nature of past and present work is focused on creating strategic alliances bringing people, places and things to facilitate action plans and goal achievement.

The term strikes up conversation and questions. It’s what we want.

The idea and implementation of assembling people, places and things for our greater good is pretty much the focus of all coaching. It is a two-phase production from concept to creation. First, we peer inward to become more aware of how we are feeling and thinking. As the inner view brings more clarity, awareness usually facilitates a built-in auto-response system and change happens. We get better daily.

Secondly is the look outward to reflect upon what has appeared in our lives to date. It gives evidence to our new awareness of how we feel and think. It is like a self-correcting mirror that allows us to monitor the changes we make as a result of the coach’s inquiry, our continued contemplation and shifting how we behave on a moment-to-moment basis.

Inherently, coaching of any kind gets us to pay more attention to our gut feeling; our intuition. Most of us don’t feel much at all, or if we do, the fleeting glimpses of how or why often get overridden by a tenacious mind that wants to deliver answers based on what it knows. That’s where we get stuck. Freeing our mind or taking part in mindfulness meditation can do wonders for changing life for the better; so we might consider coaching; personal and/or professional growth and beyond to achieve our plan.

Zen Benefiel, MBA, is the owner of Be The Dream transformational personal and business coaching.

For more information, phone 480-633-7179 or visit BeTheDream.com. See ad on page 54.

Losing Your Mind Here is a simple exercise. Put your fingertips together like a steeple and make sure they are all touching a bit firmly. Now take a few deep breaths, and then focus on feeling your heartbeat in your fingertips. When you can feel your heartbeat, you’ve left your “thinking” behind and one might even by right to say you are officially out of your mind.

Just feel for a bit. Do it regularly, especially in stressful situations.

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Picture Your Future Creating a Vision Board Makes Dreams Real

by Jayne Morris

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ision boards, a powerful tool for transformation, comprise a collage of pictures, phrases, poems and quotes that visually represent what we would like to experience more of in life. Building one works to uncover hidden desires and inner guidance that help clarify the details of a roadmap to our future. Anyone can create one in a few hours.

The layout may be intuitive, placing pieces where feelings direct; circles within circles like a mandala; or in titled, pie-shaped segments arranged in the form of a wheel.

Board basics: Choose a large piece of poster board, corkboard or canvas the size of an unfolded newspaper.

Gather pens, scissors, glue or pins, sticky tape and a current selfie.

Gather 10 to 20 magazines ranging from women’s and men’s fashion, health and fitness to hobbies, house and garden and travel, including animals representing specific character traits. Pick topics that resonate, uplift and inspire, energize or bring relaxation. Beauty salons, libraries and community centers like to clear out old issues; an alternative is to assemble images by using a computer.

Prepare a space: Find a quiet, relaxing spot, free of disturbances and distractions.

Mindset magic: Let go of ought-tos, shoulds and musts. Rest assured that feeling the desire to be good, to do good or have something good in our life means we can make it happen, even if we do not yet know how.

Flick, snip and stick: Have fun seeing what jumps

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out and catches your attention while riffling through the magazine pages.

Clip and place these images in a pile, and then sort out those that feel really right.

Arrange: Experiment with the positioning and relationships of words and images until it feels good. Take a photograph as a reference. Affix pieces either so they can be repositioned or permanent, leaving spaces to symbolize an openness to receiving more ideas.

Purpose Statement: Play with words that describe desired values and qualities to eventually shape an inspiring affirmation representing cherished personal aspirations for the year ahead. Place this next to the selfie and other key personal photos in the center of the board and reinforce its verity by daily repeating it.

Pride of place: Prominently display the board where it will be visible throughout the day. The more time we spend with our board, the more movement we’ll make toward our goals and the faster they’ll become our reality.

Activate: Sit with the board and connect with its opportunities. Visualize being, doing, having and experiencing everything shown, as if they are already an intimate part of daily life. This living, breathing idea grows with us, and a companion gratitude journal can support us in acknowledging our progress.

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SPARK UP YOUR LOVE LIFE Natural Ways to Boost Libido

by Lisa Marshall

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nderlying health issues aside, a hectic schedule packed with work deadlines, kids’ sporting events and household chores can leave little time for intimacy. Letting that pattern go on too long can become a problem. “There’s a use-it-orlose-it phenomenon that occurs,” says Dr. Anita Clayton, a University of Virginia psychiatry professor, neurologist and author of Satisfaction: Women, Sex, and the Quest for Intimacy.

Despite what hyper-seductive female media stereotypes suggest we believe, in the real world, 39 percent of women feel they lack sex drive, and nearly half experience some kind of sexual dissatisfaction, according to a survey of 32,000 women published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology.

About one in eight women are significantly distressed about it. “The truth is, many of us don’t have great sex lives,” confirms Clayton.

Sprout Pharmaceuticals introduced Addyi, aka filbanserin, last fall; the first prescription drug to address low libido in women. Some heralded

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the controversial medication as “the little pink pill,” seeing it as the female version of males’ blue Viagra pill, which a half-million men purchased in its first month on the market in 1998. Yet several months after its launch, only about 1,000 women had tried Addyi and many doctors declined to prescribe it, due to its lack of widespread efficacy and possible adverse side effects, including low blood pressure and fainting when combined with alcohol.

“This is a complex problem that requires a complex solution,” says Honolulu-based naturopathic physician Laurie Steelsmith, author of Great Sex Naturally: Every Woman’s Guide to Enhancing Her Sexuality Through the Secrets of Natural Medicine.

“For most women, drugs are not the answer.” She notes that for men, boosting libido is largely a matter of boosting circulation and blood flow to the penis. But for women, desire for lovemaking stems from an interplay of emotional, interpersonal, hormonal and anatomical drivers that make lack

of desire harder to “treat”.

The truth is that many simple, effective, non-drug approaches exist. As Boulder, Colorado, marriage therapist Michele Weiner Davis puts it, “There’s no reason why a woman wanting a more robust sex life cannot have one.”

Overall Health Check

The number one culprit for low libido in women is subpar physical health, says Steelsmith. “To be capable of fully enjoying pleasure, you need a healthy body.” Carrying excess weight can both erode self-esteem and lead to reductions in a woman’s natural circulating testosterone, a critical hormone that helps ignite pleasure circuits in the female brain and increase sensitivity in the clitoris. Being underweight can result in fatigue and low sexual energy, diminished production of excitatory brain chemicals and low levels of estrogen, key for keeping a woman moist.

Meanwhile, Steelsmith explains, excess stress can prompt the body to “steal” from libido-boosting hormones like progesterone in order to make more of the stress-hormone cortisol. High blood sugar can drive down testosterone, while high cholesterol can clog pelvic blood vessels, dulling sensation.

Depression, diabetes and thyroid disorders are other major libido killers, says Clayton. “If you treat them effectively, you may see big improvements.”

Women seeking to improve their sexual health should first try to achieve a healthy weight via diet and exercise, Steelsmith says. She recommends an organic diet rich in complex carbohydrates (which keep blood sugar balanced), lean protein (a precursor to desire-related neurotransmitters) and good fats (which help keep vulval tissues lubricated).

Exercise—another circulation booster—is also key. Do it before a scheduled hot date for even better results. One 2014 study of 52 women found that those that worked out prior to an anticipated romantic encounter had significantly increased sexual desire.

Pamper Femaleness

Many women avoid sexual encounters for fear of sparking a urinary tract or vaginal infection. This becomes more common after age 40, as estrogen wanes and pelvic tissue thins and dries, leaving it more vulnerable to microbial invaders. Because semen is alkaline, it changes a woman’s vaginal pH, allowing unfriendly bacteria to thrive, says Steelsmith.

Her advice: Always go to the bathroom and urinate after intercourse, and use natural lubricants, like vitamin E. For some women, she also recommends low-dose, prescription estrogen cream or suppositories.

If an infection occurs, try to treat it naturally, avoiding antibiotics, which can spark yeast overgrowth.

Instead, Steelsmith recommends using tea tree oil, goldenseal, or probiotic douches or suppositories, available online and at health food stores.

Kegel exercises are a famous aid, involving clamping down as if interrupting urine flow, before releasing and repeating. This not only help fends off urinary incontinence and infection, it also strengthens and firms pelvic muscles, rendering enhanced enjoyment for both partners.

Make Time for Intimacy

Research has shown that over time, frequent lovemaking actually causes structural changes in certain areas of the brain as new connections form and sex-related regions grow stronger. Stop, and those areas atrophy, making physical intimacy feel awkward once it’s resurrected.

A sexless relationship can also be emotionally devastating for the person, often the male, that wants more contact, says Weiner Davis, author of The Sex-Starved Marriage: Boosting Your Marriage Libido. “For the spouse yearning for touch, it is a huge deal,” she says. “It’s about feeling wanted, attractive and loved.” In her practice, she often sees couples that are mismatched in how they wish to demonstrate and receive love. Often, the woman wants to feel close emotionally before she can feel close physically.

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Five Common Libido Killers Birth Control Pills: Oral contraceptives can boost levels of sex hormone-binding globulin, which attaches to desire-promoting testosterone, making it harder for the body to access it.

Antidepressants: Numerous antidepressant medications have been shown to decrease libido, but leaving depression untreated can kill sex drive even more; consider natural alternatives.

Smoking: It impairs circulation to genitals.

Alcohol: Too much alcohol lowers sexual response.

Caffeine: Excess caffeine can erode levels of testosterone, which is vital for driving desire.

Sources: Laurie Steelsmith, ND, and research studies

Nature’s Libido-Enhancers L-arginine: Boosts blood flow to sexual organs. Can be taken in supplement form or applied topically.

Chinese ginseng (Panax ginseng): Considered a sexual tonic in Chinese medicine for its ability to stabilize sexual energy over time; also used to address vaginal dryness.

Epimedium (horny goat weed): Said to stimulate nerves in genitals, support adrenal glands and boost levels of feel-good brain chemicals.

Phenylethylamine: Sometimes referred to as the “romance chemical”, this stimulant and mood elevator is naturally released in the brain when we have an orgasm, exercise or eat chocolate; also available in supplement form.

Maca: A Peruvian root used for centuries in that country to promote sexual energy, Maca is said to boost production of libido-boosting hormones.

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conduit for opening up emotionally.

When both keep waiting to get what they want, the relationship suffers.

She counsels couples to deliberately make time to address both partners’ needs. Schedule a long walk or intimate dinner to talk over feelings; also schedule sex. “Some people say, ‘Oh, but that’s not spontaneous enough,’” says Weiner Davis. “But even if you put it on the calendar, what you do with that time can still be spontaneous and playful.”

While most women assume that they need to be in the mood first, research by University of British Columbia Psychiatrist Rosemary Basson suggests that in some women, desire only comes after physical arousal, especially by a loving partner that takes the time to meet her needs. “I wish I had a dollar for each time someone said to me, ‘I’m not in the mood, but once I get into it, I surprise myself, because I have a really good time,’” says Weiner Davis. She’s not advising women to make love when they really don’t want to, but rather to be open to it even when the circumstances aren’t ideal. “A lot of women feel like the house has to be clean, with the kids asleep and free of distracting noises,” she says. “Sometimes, just do it.”

Is Sex Essential?

Clayton points out that while 42

percent of women experience either low sex drive or satisfaction, fewer than 12 percent are really bothered by it. “Some women experience great grief and loss about this. They say, ‘It used to be a part of my life and now it’s gone.’” For some in this subset that are unable to find relief via lifestyle changes, she would recommend Addyi, said to boost desire by changing brain chemicals. On the other hand, many women don’t need to take any action at all. “If someone has low sex drive and it doesn’t matter to them or their partner, it’s not a problem.”

That said, the benefits of attending to an affectionate, healthy sex life can go far beyond the bedroom, improving overall health and strengthening relationships, notes Steelsmith. Sex burns calories, increases circulation, releases calming and painkilling hormones like prolactin and prompts production of the “bonding hormones” vasopressin and oxytocin.

“When you are in a loving relationship and you express that love through your body, physiological changes occur that can help you bond more deeply with your partner,” she says. “The more you make love, the more love you make.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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Stressed-Out Pets Natural Ways to Calm Fear and Anxiety

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hile most American pets live on easy street, with meals, treats, exercise outings and affection provided, the good life also poses challenges—dogs and cats can get stressed.

“Basic stress is fearbased. Separation or isolation anxiety requires in-depth training,” says JennaLee Gallicchio, a certified separation anxiety trainer who uses scientific and hands-off techniques at her All Stars Dog Training, in Bedminster, New Jersey. She authors a bestselling series that was launched with The Secret to Getting Your Dog to Do What You Want.

A drug like Reconcile, the pet version of Prozac, looks like a quick fix, but can bring many harmful side effects. Laurel Braitman, Ph.D., of Sausalito, California, bestselling author of Animal Madness: How Anxious Dogs, Compulsive Parrots, and Elephants in Recovery Help Us Understand Ourselves, estimates that 70 million U.S. dogs are given the same drugs their humans use for anxiety or depression. Considering the potential dangers, such drugs should only be used briefly as a last resort with veterinary supervision to ensure the proper dosage based on age, size and temperament. There are more natural and safer alternatives.

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distance we do; cats hear even better. Thunderstorms, fireworks, traffic, TV, music and children can unnerve them. Add in a new home, baby, another pet or anticipation of car rides associated with fear of the veterinarian and even normally mellow pets can get upset.

Irregular work hours undermine established routines. Pet or human health issues, plus household drama, add special reasons to fret. Pets separated from their litters too early can experience anxiety as adults.

Stress Less Strategies

“Let your dog have a space where he can retreat when he’s had enough,” advises Dr. Carol Osborne, owner of Ohio’s Chagrin Falls Veterinary Center & Pet Clinic. She recommends Bach’s Five Flower Formula, diluted chamomile essential oil or a pet-safe tincture of the Chinese herb skullcap for additional relief.

Dogs like routine.

“Regular exercise helps, including two, 20-minute daily walks. A tired pet is a happy pet,” Osborne says.

“Walks can eliminate stress and anxiety by 50 percent for you both.”

“Cats need exercise that mimics

hunting; cats stare and plan, stalk or chase, pounce and grab,” says Marci Koski, certified by the Animal Behavior Institute and owner of Feline Behavior Solutions, in Vancouver, Washington. “An indoor cat’s prey drive can be met with interactive toys.” A place to climb or hide and a window with a view will help as will periodic playtime catching moving toys; with nothing to catch, a laser pointer’s red dots are frustrating for a cat and a potential danger to its eyes.

“Two of my large dogs were anxious during a three-day power outage,” says Kimberly Gauthier, a dog nutrition blogger at KeepTheTailWagging.com, in Marysville, Washington.

“I add Ewegurt, a sheep’s milk yogurt, to their food to calm them when needed.”

Clicker training rewards desired behaviors. “Ralphie, an Italian greyhound mix, was protective, but also fearful; before going outside, we’d practice sit, stay and come using a click/treat. Now he sees other dogs without reacting,” relates Katrina Wilhelm, a naturopathic physician and owner of DrKatrinaWilhelm.com, in Lake Oswego, Oregon. It works when someone knocks on the door, too.

Soothing music covers the sounds of storms and fireworks, counsels Lisa Spector, an awardwinning concert pianist in Half Moon Bay, California, who creates the Through a Dog’s Ear clinically tested music series to relieve pet anxiety, inclusive of cats. “Although many holistic animal lovers want natural stress relievers, few think of auditory options,” she says.

Getting kitty into her carrier to go to the vet isn’t always easy. London’s Simon Tofield, animator and cartoonist for Simon’s Cats videos and books, suggests making the crate comfy and leaving it out so the cat gets used to it; keeping it out

Signs of Pet Stress 4 Aggression toward people or other animals 4 Digestive problems 4 Excessive barking/meowing 4 Forgetful of housetraining 4 Increased sleep 4 Isolation 4 Loss of appetite 4 Pacing 4 Pulling out fur of reach of curious dogs at the vet’s office; and only opening it upon arrival in the exam room. His local vet staff explains more at Tinyurl.com/ CatVetProtocol.

New View

“Stressors for dogs and cats are different. As a veterinarian, I explain situations from the animal’s perspective,” says Jennifer Quammen, with the Grants Lick Veterinary Hospital, in Butler, Kentucky. “I say, ‘From the cat’s point of view…’ As the animal advocate, I feel it’s my professional obligation.”

“We bring pets into our world and expect them to adjust. Dogs, in particular, try so hard,” says Spector. They need our attention, shared activities and most of all, our understanding.

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Toxins Everywhere but Manageable

by Dr. Katka Novakova

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t’s tempting to think of toxins as something hazardous spilling out from barrels branded with a skull and crossbones and forget about the barrage of chemicals we are unconsciously exposed to on a daily basis.

Those hidden toxins pose risk to our health, too. Our environment is filled with more than 80,000 chemicals and most act as toxins in our bodies due to their effect on cell tissue and the difficulty our detoxification system has keeping up with the sheer amount we are exposed to every day.

Besides affecting virtually every system of the human body and acting as endocrine, nervous and immune system disruptors, toxins can cause or contribute to a wide range of illnesses such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, thyroiditis, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, prostate, breast and uterine cancers, endometriosis, fibroids, fibrocystic breasts, poor concentration, brain fog, excessive forgetfulness, depression, anxiety, mood changes, headaches, migraines and ADHD, among others.

Obesity and difficulty losing weight can also be symptoms of toxicity, because the body stores toxins in adipose tissue and if detoxification is not optimal, the body will not support weight loss, or many will experience intense detoxification symptoms while losing weight.

Toxic chemicals come from many different sources in our environment.

Chemicals like pesticides, herbicides, insecticides and fungicides, which are prevalent in our food sources, including meat and dairy from animals fed these foods might come to mind first, but those pharmaceuticals prescribed for us and that are in our water and food affect us, as well. Anything with a pleasant scent or fragrance that is not an essential oil or plant-based substance, from scented plug-ins and car fresheners to lotions, hair products and laundry detergent, is made of a synthetic chemical.

Some significant forms of toxins we often take for granted are perfumes, colognes and aftershaves. Not only are they filled with a long list of

chemicals and toxic ingredients, they are designed so their scent lasts a long time. Thus a woman wearing perfume is breathing in its chemicals all day, not only through her skin, but through her lungs, as well.

Although it may not seem that one day would make a difference, like drops of water in a bucket, they do add up. For example, the woman wearing perfume may have forgotten she put it on before she reaches work, but to someone in a meeting or sitting next to her in a movie theater suffering from chemical sensitivities, even small amounts of these toxins can cause headaches, nausea, fatigue and a range of other symptoms.

It’s important to remember that one less chemical entering our body from the environment is one less chemical for it to metabolize, process and hopefully eliminate, but most likely it will be stored and added to our overall toxic burden. In addition to eating organically raised foods as much as possible and supporting the body’s elimination and detoxification systems, avoid putting anything in the air or on the skin that has chemical scents and toxic ingredients (see ewg. org/skindeep). While it is impossible to avoid every chemical toxin in our environment, eliminating the ones we have control over can make a huge difference in our health.

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This patented technology works on a microscopic level and repetitively releases billions of micron-sized probiotics to purify the air, clean surfaces and penetrate objects; resulting in a healthy microbiome.

The process leverages the power of probiotics to outsmart airborne and surface contaminants rather than completely eliminate them. Conventional cleaning and purification systems indiscriminately kill harmful and beneficial

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Environmental Probiotics depletes the resources that allergens, pathogens and mold spores thrive on and create an unfavorable environment for harmful bacteria. Eradicating them at the source also helps in the elimination and prevention of foul odors caused by microbial contamination.

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Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Eases Menopause

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enopause comes eventually to all women, and a good number of them are already on some type of anti-anxiety medication, antidepressant and maybe something to help them sleep. They are overweight, overworked, over-stressed and just plain over it. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) may be of considerable help.

Having a well-balanced life is one key, but many women are out of balance. Their lives are too busy to take the time to take care of themselves, so they eat on the run and try to fit in a good night’s sleep while juggling work, family and to-do lists.

Their bodies suffer, as well as their minds and eventually, their spirits.

They become depleted and their hormones just can’t keep up.

If we start menopause in a depleted state, we will probably have menopausal symptoms. BHRT may help decrease those symptoms, but several other factors come into play and must be addressed, such as diet and weight gain, vitamin D status, adrenal health, number of hours of sleep, having an exercise routine and other physical ailments.

BHRT can act as a bridge for hormones to work better together, increase receptor sensitivity on a cellular level and increase overall well-being. For example, menopause usually causes estrogen to decrease.

Estrogen is important for many reasons, including bone health, mental cognition and burning calories.

Weight gain is almost a sure thing if we don’t change our diet and increase our activity. If we are stressed, then cortisol increases, which causes an imbalance with insulin, and over time,

we become insulin-resistant and gain weight.

So, knowing whether we have an estrogen deficiency or too much cortisol, or both, becomes important for providing the right therapy. Progesterone helps to potentiate serotonin and is the feel-good hormone, but if we are low in vitamin D or have systemic Candida, progesterone will have the opposite effect. Many menopausal women are estrogen-dominant, meaning they’ve always had a higher ratio of estrogen to progesterone. If this is the case, then progesterone at the right dosages may be needed to correct this imbalance. Maybe we have too much cortisol; that can lead to sleepless nights and weight gain, so that would need to be addressed.

Checking cortisol and having the correct ratio of estrogen to progesterone is just a small example of how BHRT can help. There are several other hormones that need to be assessed

and addressed for the best results, including estradiol, estriol, estrone, progesterone, DHEA, testosterone, and sex hormone binding globulin. A fasting insulin test and ferritin test can also provide a better overall picture.

BHRT at the proper doses and combinations can be a safe and effective treatment for women in menopause.

Barrie Ann Zeller, NMD, is the owner of Zest Natural Medicine, located at 1405 N. Dobson Rd., Ste. 20, in Chandler. For appointments, call 480-3615108 or visit ZestNaturalMedicine. com. See ad on page 38.

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Waking Up from Our Complacency

by Dr. Harlan Sparer

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ne of the worst problems the Western medical approach has is that preventative solutions are typically ignored until a problem becomes substantial and often dangerous. The effects of a patient’s nutrition, spiritual state, emotional state and environment are often ignored, as well.

Aristotle wrote, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” His philosophy gave birth to a “scientific” viewpoint that is quite the opposite. Reductionism has the goal of simplifying the solution to a problem, rather than observing at a distance. The search is for a satisfactory “fix” rather than a deep, complex analysis of the problem and considering any and all interactive parts.

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There is a simple, reductionist reason why this philosophy is the current rationale in modern health care; it makes more money for everyone concerned. The patient is allotted less time per face-to-face visit, leading to more visits of brief duration over time. If a problem improved swiftly with a careful, inexpensive minimalist solution, there would be a substantially decreased profit margin for the provider and the entire healthcare apparatus.

All Western health care models are based on profit; none are wellness-based. As a result, well-being is not coveted by the provider. There simply is no financial reward to it. Ultimately, this creates failure on many levels. Time and resources are wasted for extra

visits to review negative findings face-to-face; analysis is stretched over time, netting greater profit, but leading to increasing neglect of treatment; and unnecessary tests are performed to prevent litigation.

Inferior providers, often employed by larger financial entities, thrive by charging cheaper prices to compete.

Hospitals need to create business for themselves and advertise competitively, so some impose treatment on noncompliant patients utilizing the law to medically kidnap them, often tearing apart families for profit.

We need to get away from the cookbook approach to health care to find the causes of disease and prevent them before they manifest. We need to be conscious of what we eat and eliminate noxious foods from our lives. We need to recognize the effect of our lifestyle on our well-being and the planet’s wellness. We need to wake up from our snooze.

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. See ad on page 45.

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eeping the body than one or two cups of healthy is one coffee per day] can all thing, but preparoverburden the body, ing it to carry a baby is so a whole foods diet another. Dr. Amanda with copious quantiRoberson, a naturoties of vegetables is the pathic physician at the best option for fertility,” SCNM Medical Center, Roberson says. in Tempe, explains

In particular, that there’s much more women should focus to fertility than meets on eating green, leafy the eye. “Nutrition vegetables due to their is fundamental and high nutrient density; Dr. Amanda Roberson foundational to health eating a variety of colin general, particularly as it relates to orful foods will also benefit the body fertility,” says Roberson. “When we by increasing antioxidant and anthocyattempt to bring a new life into the anin intake. Healthy fats such as cocoworld, there are a number of micronu- nut oil, along with plenty of protein in trients necessary for all the chemical the form of grass-fed beef, wild salmon, reactions that take place to help the pasture-raised chicken and eggs rich in sperm and egg to unite successfully.” omega-3 fats, will also provide necessary nutrients for preparing a woman’s

This means a diet filled with junk body to conceive. food can cause issues when trying to get pregnant. “Eating processed foods, “The most common mistake artificial sweeteners, foods high in women make is not planning ahead,” sugar and even excess caffeine [more says Roberson. “You should start

preparing for pregnancy at least a year prior to conception, as it is very taxing on the body to produce another human.”

Ideally, a woman should cleanse her body of toxins for about a year, coupled with intermittent fasting or other types of detox programs. Regular exercise and building up her nutrient status through whole foods and supplements will also help prepare a woman’s body for pregnancy. Roberson added that women should never underestimate the importance of sleep and stress management.

Certain factors, such as a woman’s weight (underweight or overweight) and conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may also affect fertility. In fact, PCOS is the primary reason many women today have difficulty conceiving, according to Roberson. There are numerous options available through naturopathic medicine to alleviate the imbalances associated with PCOS, and proper nutrition can also help women manage weight.

Kate Lloyd is senior communications coordinator at SCNM. For more information about how nutrition can affect fertility and hormone levels, call 480-428-3232 for an appointment at SCNM Medical Center or visit MedCenter.scnm.edu. See ad on back cover.

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Don’t Assume All Problems Come from Yeast

by Dr. Paul Stallone

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ost women assume anything abnormal in their vagina is a yeast infection; however, vaginal infections have multiple causes.

While symptoms may be similar, the actual cause could be from fungus or bacteria. In fact, the common yeast infection is actually the second-leading type of vaginal infection.

A single yeast infection may be something almost every single woman will experience in her lifetime. Multiple yeast infections, however, are not.

If a woman is experiencing chronic or back-to-back yeast infections, she has an underlying issue that needs to be addressed. Yeast infections, also known as candidiasis, are caused by a fungus. Symptoms can vary, but usually involve intense itching, irritation, and swelling. A true infection will usually clear up on its own with the woman’s next menstrual cycle, as this raises the pH levels in the vagina and creates an unfavorable environment for the fungus. Most women will not want to wait and will purchase an over-the-counter treatment like Monistat. This treatment will be unsuccessful if the underlying cause is bacteria.

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Bacterial vaginosis or BV, is the leading cause of vaginal infections, yet most women are unfamiliar with it. BV occurs when pathogenic bacteria outnumber the beneficial bacteria in the vagina. The delicate balance maintains the integrity of the vagina, and once these levels become compromised, treatment becomes necessary. Symptoms may include itching, redness and vaginal discharge that smells fishy, while the discharge that can accompany yeast infections has more of a bread or beer odor.

Before beginning a course of treatment, pinpointing which infection is present is essential. Treating for a yeast infection when it’s actually BV may only irritate and worsen BV. Diagnosing can be pretty straightforward with the right naturopathic physician.

A treatment plan may be recommended based on in-office testing and an evaluation of symptoms. Some women will require more specialized testing based on factors considered by their doctor. Specialized lab work collected during a vaginal exam will determine the actual source out of the numerous possibilities that can cause

vaginal infections, including STDs. This type of testing will supply invaluable information which a specific treatment plan will be based upon.

Another test that a naturopathic physician may consider is for heavy metals. We do not usually think that heavy metal toxicity may be related to a yeast infection, but it can. As heavy metals accumulate in the body, they disrupt the good and bad bacteria balance, leading to yeast overgrowth.

Yeast will bind with heavy metals, creating an expanding environment as levels of the metals rise. Women may struggle with yeast infection treatment if these heavy metals are not addressed.

Women with chronic vaginal infections or vaginal issues should consult with an experienced physician to determine if it’s a yeast infection or BV, and also to establish what could be causing these infections to reoccur.

Women that only treat the symptoms may be setting themselves up for future complications. With the right diagnostic work, treatment and naturopathic approach, these infections can be easily dealt with and prevented.

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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480-207-6016. AMindfulnessLifeCenter.com.

Sound Healing Concert – 7pm. Join internationally renowned sound healers and Best New Age Album of the Year winners Paradiso & Rasaayi in a unique, powerful and transformative meditative concert. $22 advance, $33 door. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, Mesa. Liz Cox 804-517-8017.

IANDS Workshop – 9:30am-Noon. Beth Peterson will be facilitating an Integral Wellness workshop implementing the use and benefits of essential oils in addition to the importance of balancing vitamin deficiencies in the body. Donation. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-8922700. UnityOfMesa.org.

THURSDAY, MAY 12

Introduction to Soul and Alternative Healing for Chronic Conditions – 5-7pm. Are you suffering from pain or have a chronic or serious condition? This is a revolutionary way to heal on many levels. Rejuvenate Center, 14640 N Tatum Blvd, Ste 8, Phoenix. Master Debra Manning: 480-338-1012.

Cranial Neural Support for Longevity – 10am6pm, May 12-15. Techniques for working and communicating with the brain, cranial and neuro systems to promote wellness and more. Massage therapists, energy healers and caregivers will want to attend. With Marsha Craven, winner of 2014 and 2015 Natural Choice Award for CranioSacral Practitioner. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-2157988. How2Heal.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 13 IANDS – 7pm. Guest speaker Beth Peterson, author of Life After Lightening, discusses the journey of her death and visit to heaven following the first lightning strike. $10 ($5 seniors or students). Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-8922700. UnityOfMesa.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 14 Gong Divas – 7-8:30pm. Their performance combines shamanic beats, unusual sounds you may not have heard before, and of course, the classic sounds of the gongs. $15. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, Mesa. imaginepeace0928@ gmail.com.

Mindfulness and Meditation are More Than You Think – 10am-Noon. Learn the powerful tool of meditation in many different modalities. Topics include meditation using the breath, mantras, sound, movement, visualization, guided meditation, and more. With Sue Witter. Free. West Valley Center for Spiritual Living, 9745 W Peoria Ave, Peoria. 623-972-3205.

Movement and Vitality Workshop – 1-2:30pm.

Get your body ready to move, mobilizing joints to result in better overall movement, using sensory input to create postural awareness, and integrating the information delivered by stress/pain/discomfort. With Deborah Simmer. $40. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. RSVP: 602-532-3111. kcme-az.com.

Past Life Playshop – 9am-5:30pm. Learn how to relax and playfully mine your inner wisdom and past lives for clues and insights regarding

TUESDAY, MAY 10 Demystifying the Paleo Diet: Paleo Beyond the Plate – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to use the Paleo template to navigate this modern world and become healthier. Paleo can be more than a diet—it can be your lifestyle. Free. SCNM Community Commons, 2152 E Broadway Rd, Tempe. RSVP: Facebook.com/events/1293416274008997.

Energy Medicine Class – 7-8:30pm. Simple self-care energy techniques from Eden Energy Medicine for boosting energy level and immune health. Techniques for releasing stress, anxiety and pain will also be shared. With Marie Slottow. $5. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. Marie.Goodvibrations@gmail.com.

Ignite the Internal Fire with Sumr – 7-8:30pm.

Experience your inner strength and fire using Kundalini Yoga breath, movement and sound to ignite your internal fire. Yoga Phoenix, 2308 N Richland, Phoenix. 602-271-4480. YogaPhoenix.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 The Celestine Prophecy Book Study – 7-8:30pm.

Wth Rachel Eriquez. Free, RSVP required. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-207-6016. AMindfulnessLifeCenter.com.

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current-life challenges. Gateway Cottage Wellness Center, 470 N Hwy 89A, Sedona. 603-642-4949.

CreativeLeapHealing.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 15 Bhagavad-Gita – The Book of Life – 1-2:15pm.

This interactive course teaches how to free ourselves from the bondage created by our own mind.

It is not a book only for Hindus or for Indians – it transcends all religions and nationalities. With Mr. Arun Sehra. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, Mesa. Rev. Manny 602-315-9842.

MONDAY, MAY 16 Develop Skills in Kinesiology and Muscle Checking – 7-9:20pm. Learn reliable muscle checking (testing) skills, the background of kinesiology and muscle checking, and a variety of ways in which it is applied by professionals and lay people alike. Two part class. With Shiranda Deerwoman. $85. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, Mesa. Shiranda Deerwoman 480214-5055.

TUESDAY, MAY 17 Circles of Nonviolence/Community Collaboratives – 7-9pm. Sharing and networking for people focused on peace, social justice, Earth-related, etc. projects. Phoenix Quaker Meeting House, 1702 E Glendale Ave, Phoenix. Sylvia 602-348-0731.

Yoga Nidra and Double Gong Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Experience the therapeutic state of Yoga Nidra and gong as well as the awareness of the body and breath, feeling sensations and visualizations. Yoga Phoenix, 2308 N Richland, Phoenix.

602-271-4480. YogaPhoenix.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 19 Archangel Tzadkiel Jupiter Prosperity Ritual – 7:30pm. Wear a blue article of clothing and bring a sacred object to be consecrated on the angelic altar. Donation. The Shrine of Holy Wisdom, 5025 S Ash Ave, Ste B-15, Tempe. 480-219-9633.

TheShrineOfHolyWisdom.org.

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

FRIDAY, MAY 20 Awakening the Wisdom Buddha Within – 7pm.

Free public talk with Western Buddhist nun Gen Lingpur. Kadampa Meditation Center Phoenix, 614 E Townley Ave, Phoenix. 602-243-5220.

MeditationInArizona.org.

Introduction to Divine Healing Hands – 7-9pm.

Do you feel the sacred call of the Divine to heal yourself and others? Do you want to make a difference in the world? Come to this introductory meeting to find out how you can receive this most amazing treasure from the Divine. Rejuvenate Center, 14640 N Tatum Blvd, Ste 8, Phoenix.

Master Debra Manning: 480-338-1012.

Off-Grid Homestead Living – May 20-22. Learn how the school lives on a self-reliant off-the-grid

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markyourcalendar Write Your Best Seller in a Weekend Retreat Align yourself and your desires with the book trying to come out of you. With the “book whisperer” Tom Bird.

June 2-5 • August 25-28 November 10-13 All classes are 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Free, with advanced registration (required).

928-821-6946 mary@tombird.com TomBird.com homestead. See how everything runs; garden and orchard care, care/processing of poultry, self-care and healing modalities, plant corn and much more.

Reevis Mountain School. ReevisMountian.org.

Yoga Teacher Training – Start of 200-hour training from YMEDICA, which offers evidencedbased yoga programs that address the health and wellness needs of different populations. Mention Natural Awakenings and receive $500 discount. carrie@ymedica.com. RewindYoga.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 21 Blessing Empowerment of Green Tara – 9:30am-3:30pm. Tara is a female Buddha, the beautiful embodiment of enlightened wisdom. Tara means ‘liberator’ in that she liberates all beings from all fear and suffering. The empowerment is a blissful guided meditation through which we make a deep connection with Tara’s enlightened mind.

Through receiving her powerful blessings we can swiftly actualize our own potential for wisdom and compassionate action. With Kadam Michelle Gauthier. $60 for weekend program. Kadampa Meditation Center Phoenix, 614 E Townley Ave, Phoenix. 602-243-5220. MeditationInArizona.org.

Full Hour Chakra Gong Healing – 7-8:30pm.

Building prana (life force) and using it to heal and support prosperity on all levels: chakras, physical body, mind and spirit. Clear uneasy thoughts and feelings. Yoga Phoenix, 2308 N Richland, Phoenix. 602-271-4480. YogaPhoenix.com.

MCKS Pranic Healing Level I Workshop – May 21-22. Learn the technology to do no-touch energy healings on others, self-healing and distant/remote healings. Energy exercises and meditations are included in the workshop. Arizona Pranic Healing, 4568 E Cactus Rd, Ste M-110, Rm 204, Phoenix.

480-818-3156. azPranicHealing@gmail.com. azPranicHealing.com.

Yoga Tune Up: KneeHab Workshop – 1-2:30pm.

Deepen your understanding of the anatomy and biomechanics of the knees and their relationship with the hips and ankles. Learn rolling strategies using therapy massage balls to relieve tension and restore the soft tissue around your hips, knees and lower legs. With Isabelle Barter. $40. Kinesphere Center

for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. RSVP: 602-532-3111. kcme-az.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 22 Portal to Energy Healing – Noon-4pm. Witness amazing changes with energy medicine. With Marsha Craven. $50 for one, $80 for two. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

MONDAY, MAY 23 Reflexology Feet – 9am-6pm, May 23-24. Learn relaxing and rejuvenating techniques for use with self and others. Lots of practice time. With Barbara Jenkins. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988.

How2Heal.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 24 Gurdjieff Teachings – 7pm. Facilitated by Rev. Linda Leigh Johnson. $30. The Shrine of Holy Wisdom, 5025 S Ash Ave, Ste B-15, Tempe. 480219-9633. TheShrineOfHolyWisdom.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 Reflexology Hands – 9am-6pm. Learn therapeutic reflexology to care for your hands, yourself and those you touch. Great wellness service for stress relief and relaxation. With Barbara Jenkins. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 27 Joshua Tree Gathering – May 27-29. Join Lynn Andrews at her 27th annual gathering. Franciscan Renewal Center, Paradise Valley. LynnAndrews. com/2016-Joshua-Tree/.

SUNDAY, MAY 29 CranialSacral Balancing Therapy I – 10am6pm, May 29-31. Powerful complementary healing modality supports healing from the inside.

Take the therapeutic benefits experienced in class home to family, friends and your practice. With Barbara Jenkins. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623215-7988. How2Heal.com.

Interfaith Q&A – 1-2:15pm. Representing Bahai’ Spirituality, with Tony Kamson. A forum that provides opportunities for various religions leaders to share the tenets of their faith, as well as their personal story, and answers to questions from the audience. $10. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. Rev. Julianne: 480593-8798 or Interfaith-Community.org

savethedate JUNE 1 Guided Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Tune into yourself. Raffle proceeds and love donations shared with LaFrontera Arizona EMPACT Suicide Prevention Center & Animal Rescue. With Marsha Craven. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988.

How2Heal.com.

Illuminate Film Festival – Jun 1-5. The premiere film festival and launching platform for mind-body-spirit cinema, showcasing narrative features, documentaries and shorts on wellness, self-discovery, consciousness, science, yoga and other practices, meditation, spirituality, organic and plant-based food movements, and sustainable living. Sedona. IlluminateFilmFestival.com.

Master Sha’s Soul Healing Group of NE Phoenix – 6:45-8:30pm. Experience healing, wisdom and practices for optimum health and well-being.

Rejuvenate Center, 14640 N Tatum Blvd, Ste 8, Phoenix. Mary Anne Melvin: 406-250-8369.

JUNE 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.

Free Juice and Kombucha Tasting – Every 1st Friday of the month with music and fun giveaways.

Natural Medicine and Detox, 301 W Roosevelt St, Ste 2, Phoenix. 602-307-0888. NaturalMedicineAndDetox.com.

JUNE 4 Introduction to Soul and Alternative Healing for Chronic Conditions – 5-7pm. Are you suffering from pain or have a chronic or serious condition? This is a revolutionary way to heal on many levels. Rejuvenate Center, 14640 N Tatum Blvd, Ste 8, Phoenix. Master Debra Manning: 480-338-1012.

Reiki I and II – 10am-6pm, Jun 4-5. With Marsha Craven, 5th generation Usui Reiki Master Teacher and 2015 Natural Choice Award winner for Reiki. Bring Reiki as a healing practice into your life and your enhanced healing powers will always be with you.

Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

JUNE 5 Cellular Health and Healing Seminar – 10amNoon. For anyone with fatigue, aging skin, pain, stress or who simply wants to look and heal like they did when younger. Join with like-minded, health conscious people, practitioners and athletes to learn about this life advancing technology—Redox Signaling. Free. DC Village Health Club and Spa, 18501 N Thompson Pk Pkwy, Scottsdale.

RSVP required: sallytrautner@cox.net.

JUNE 10 Lymphatic Drainage Massage Full Body – 9am6pm, Jun 10-12. Lymphatic drainage protocol to support lymphatic movement, boost immune system and improve overall functioning. With Barbara Jenkins. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623215-7988. How2Heal.com.

JUNE 11 Introduction to Divine Healing Hands – 7-9pm.

Do you feel the sacred call of the Divine to heal yourself and others? Do you want to make a difference in the world? Find out how you can receive this most amazing treasure from the Divine.

New Vision Center, 18018 N Tatum Blvd, Rm 2, Phoenix. Master Debra Manning: 480-338-1012.

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Embracing Your Journey Expo – 9am-5pm. A holistic, wellness and metaphysical event. Vendors, raffles, speakers and more. $5. Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort, 7677 N 16th St, Phoenix. 480-296-1928. PurpleLotusProductions.com.

Divine Matrix Connection – 10am-6pm, Jun 21-23. Connect and activate your 12 lightbodies. Experience the merkaba and spiritual integration in ways you never imagined. With Marsha Craven. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

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Reflexology Feet – 9am-6pm, Jun 17-18. Learn relaxing and rejuvenating techniques for use with self and others. Lots of practice time. With Barbara Jenkins.

Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623215-7988. How2Heal.com.

CranialSacral Balancing Therapy I – 10am-6pm, Jun 28-30. Powerful complementary healing modality supports healing from the inside. Take the therapeutic benefits experienced in class home to family, friends and your practice. With Barbara Jenkins. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

JUNE 19 Reflexology Hands – 9am-6pm. Learn therapeutic reflexology to care for your hands, yourself and those you touch. Great wellness service for stress relief and relaxation. With Barbara Jenkins. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

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

JULY 9 Reiki I and II – 10am-6pm, Jul 9-10. With Marsha Craven, 5th generation Usui Reiki Master Teacher and 2015 Natural Choice Award winner for Reiki. Bring Reiki as a healing practice into your life and your enhanced healing powers will always be with you. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix.

RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

JULY 11 Pediatric/Infant Early Bonding – 9am-6:30pm, Jul 11-13. Comprehensive hands-on continuing education designed for licensed massage therapists, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, doulas, counselors, family support staff, parents, grandparents and those involved in child care. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988.

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JULY 15 Facial Rejuvenation – 9am-5pm. Practice facial lymphatic drainage sequence and acupressure techniques and experience rejuvenating results the wellness way. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix.

RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

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Chi Nei Tsang Introduction – 9am-6pm, Jul 16-17. Abdominal unwinding with Michelle Giles. Gentle, non-invasive release of physical and emotional blockages. Your digestive tract will love this. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

JULY 18 “I Love Myself Special” DNA Cell(f) Imagery and Communication – Jul 18-21. Take action now to make achieving your life goals totally possible. Learn to change your DNA to make sure your beliefs are serving you. With Marsha Craven. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix.

RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

JULY 30 Portal to Energy Healing – Noon-4pm. Witness amazing changes with energy medicine. With Marsha Craven. $50 for one, $80 for two. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-2157988. How2Heal.com.

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ongoingcalendar mondays Tai Chi and Qi Gong – 10-11am. Activate and experience the natural healing capabilities in the body. $10-15 donation. Unity of Mesa, 2740 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org.

tuesdays Barre Fusion – 12:30-1:30pm. Realize the benefits of dance in your own body. Barre Fusion lengthens and strengthens by combining the conditioning barre positions of ballet with Pilates principles for a safe and efficient workout. With Stephanie Cantu. $20. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. RSVP: 602532-3111. kcme-az.com.

NAAM Yoga – 6:30-8pm. A new type of yoga using music, mantra, mudra, movement and meditation. Donation. Unity of Mesa, 2740 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org.

Pain Relief Introductory Class – 6-7pm. Learn about an integrative three-step approach for pain relief using stretch therapy, corrective exercise and nutrition metabolism identification. Free. Studio Health, 1425 S Higley, Ste 101, Gilbert. RSVP: 480-466-6398. StudioHealthAz.com.

Rewind Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Designed for people 50 and up, the class focuses on balancing, increasing flexibility and building functional strength. With Kim Carter. $10 (first class is free, maximum six). Multiplicity Enterprises, 2045 S Vineyard, Ste 139, Mesa. MultiplicityEnterprises. com. Call/text Kim 253-549-5342 or kim@multiplicityenterprises.com.

Watercolor Art Classes – 9:45am-12:30pm. All levels, beginner to advanced. Learn fluid color technique, drawing and composition. Small class of 8 students. No talent required, just a desire to create. With Allura Westly. Paradise Valley area.

602-469-0524. allurawatercolor@cox.net.

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MCKS Meditation and Healing Clinic – 7-9pm.

Experience a nondenominational meditation to bless Mother Earth and also relieve stress and anxiety from the daily events that occur in our lives. No touch energy healing sessions are offered following the meditation. Donation. Arizona Pranic Healing, 4568 E Cactus Rd, Ste M-110, Rm 204, Phoenix. 480-818-3156. azPranicHealing@ gmail.com. azPranicHealing.com.

MCKS Pranic Healing Meditation – 12:1512:45pm. Experience a nondenominational meditation to bless Mother Earth and also relieve stress and anxiety from the daily events that occur in our lives. Donation. The Paulson Center, 4700 South McClintock Drive #105, Tempe. info@ drheatherpaulson.com. 480-939-3589.

Rewind Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Designed for people 50 and up, the class focuses on balancing, increasing flexibility and building functional strength. With Kim Carter. $10 (first class is free, maximum six). Multiplicity Enterprises, 2045 S Vineyard, Ste 139, Mesa. MultiplicityEnterprises. com. Call/text Kim 253-549-5342 or kim@multiplicityenterprises.com.

Watercolor Art Classes – 9:45am-12:30pm. All levels, beginner to advanced. Learn fluid color technique, drawing and composition. Small class of 8 students. No talent required, just a desire to create. With Allura Westly. Paradise Valley area.

602-469-0524. allurawatercolor@cox.net.

thursdays Buddhist Meditation Group – 6:30-8pm. Practice based on the book Introduction to Buddhism.

Offered by Clear Light Buddhist Center. With Michelle Gauthier. $10. Unity of Mesa Annex Bldg, 2740 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-892-2700.

UnityOfMesa.org.

Gentle Yoga for Depression and Anxiety – 6:30-8pm. In this gentle class you will be guided through a combination of simple postures, breath work, meditation, that have been shown to lift a depressed mood and/or anxious mood. $60. Unity of Mesa Annex Bldg, 2740 E Southern Ave, Mesa.

480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org.

fridays A Course in Miracles – 7-9pm. Group book study open to newcomers. Donation. Unity of Mesa Annex Bldg, 2740 E Southern Ave, Mesa.

480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org.

The Roll Model Method – 11:30am-12:30pm.

Erase pain, improve posture and enhance performance using a blend of self-myofascial release using massage therapy balls, corrective exercise, and deep relaxation. With Isabelle Barter. $20.

Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. RSVP: 602532-3111. kcme-az.com.

saturdays MCKS Meditation and Healing Clinic – 10amNoon. Experience a nondenominational meditation to bless Mother Earth and also relieve stress and anxiety from the daily events that occur in our lives. No touch energy healing sessions are offered following the meditation. Donation.

Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. 480-926-9696. azPranicHealing@gmail. com. azPranicHealing.com.

sundays Celebration Service – 10:30am. 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: 480593-8798 or Interfaith-Community.org.

Sunday Services – 9am and 10:45am. A Positive Path for Spiritual Living. Nursery available for infants through kindergarten. Youth ministry classes are open in the Education Annex at 10:45am. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-8922700. UnityOfMesa.org.

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CHIROPRACTORS DR. KYLE COLLINS

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

Allura Westly, master teacher, opens her sanctuary studio to all levels, beginner to advanced.

Learn fluid color technique, drawing and composition. Small class of 8 students. No talent required, just a desire to create.

DR. HARLAN SPARER

5308 South Heather Drive Tempe, AZ 85283 480-245-7894 TempeNonForce.com 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 45.

BODYWORK ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE SALT CHALET ARIZONA

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SPECIALIZED BODYWORK

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Children and adults, in Chandler.

CANCER SW HERB SHOP & GATHERING PLACE 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 9.

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AN OASIS OF HEALING

210 N. Center Street, Suite 102 Mesa, AZ 85201 480-834-5414 AnOasisOfHealing.com Leading alternative medicine cancer specialist. Combines nature and science in a comprehensive and integrative way nobody else does. Accepting patients from around the world.

See ad on page 33.

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Valleywide Service 480-994-4988 BennettsCarpetCleaningAz.com 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 44.

PURMAID

844-PUR-MAID PurMaid.com An eco-friendly home and office cleaning company & offers natural cleaning products. 844-PUR-MAID. See ad on page 42.

COACHING CERTIFIED LAW OF ATTRACTION LIFE COACH David Scott Bartky 973-444-7301 info@lifecoachdavid.com LifeCoachDavid.com

Are you ready to attract all that you want? If so, let me teach you how to use the Law of Attraction.

Coaching is held over the phone.

DENTISTS

NATURAL MEDICINE & DETOX 301 W. Roosevelt Street, Suite 2 Phoenix, AZ 85003 602-307-0888 NaturalMedicineAndDetox.com

INTEGRATIVE DENTAL ASSOCIATES

We offer both open and closed colon hydrotherapy systems performed by certified colon hydrotherapy professionals.

Receive a free 45 minute infrared sauna session with purchase when mentioning Natural Awakenings. Call for details 602-3070888. See ad on page 41.

COUNSELING SUSAN F. MOODY, CLC

Success Coach, Author, Speaker In-Office ~ Telephone ~ Virtual Convenient West Valley Office 623-734-7377 U-Succeed.com Ensure Your Success. Work with a Certified Coach who will Believe in U, Inspire U, Empower U and Mentor U to the success you desire. I specialize in working with both Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Women seeking to live a happier, more fulfilled life. 1st Session Free. See ad on page 29.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY INTERNAL WELLNESS COLON HYDROTHERAPY Terrye Baker Certified Colon Hydrotherapist 1520 W. Warner Road, Suite 106 Gilbert, AZ 85233 480-947-0811

A healthy colon is very important in maintaining vibrant health. Safe, comfortable and professional internal cleansing administered by a colon hydrotherapist with 15 years experience.

MELINDA SMITH

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.

INTEGRATIVE MINDFULNESS HEALING, LLC

Spiritual Master Coach & Certified Spiritual Counselor Latoya Beverly, MS, DD, CSC In-Office, Skype, Phone info@LatoyaBeverly.com LatoyaBeverly.com

Lisa M. Butler, DMD 4202 N. 32nd Street, Suite A 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 39.

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

Is it time to re-discover yourself, your path, your journey in life?

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WOLSKI CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE DENTISTRY

JOY NANDA, PHD, CST-D

Krystyna Wolski, DDS, DMD, M.D., M.D.(H) 14269 N. 87th Street, Suite 107 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-991-3357

Author, Speaker, Teacher & Therapist Healing with Joy LLC 35 View Drive Sedona AZ 86336 928-282-0683 CranioSedona.com Joy helps you reset your nervous s y s t e m a n d l ive p a i n f r e e through CranioSacral, Yoga and Meditation Therapy. Individual and group sessions. See ad on page 13.

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 35.

ENERGY HEALING MARY PETERSON PHYSICAL THERAPY

ARIZONA PRANIC HEALING Phoenix 480-818-3156 azPranicHealing@gmail.com azPranicHealing.com

Mary Peterson PT, MS Ed 480-998-1646 MaryPetersonPT.com Personalized care for lingering pain and stress. Integrating handso n t h e r a p i e s l i ke v i sc e r a l manipulation, cranial therapy and myofascial release with self-care strategies. Over 25 years experience finding solutions.

Pranic Healing is an effective, powerful no-touch healing modality developed by GrandMaster Choa Kok Sui that uses “life force” or “prana” (chi or ki) to heal physical or emotional ailments using easy step-by-step protocols. Visit our website’s Events Calendar to learn more about workshops, introductory lectures, and meditation/ healing clinics.

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

This training takes a person beyond the borders of so many of the limitations that have been experienced on Earth.

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Reimprinting 14840 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 8 our isolation. Using EFT Good Vibrations Healing Practice, Scottsdale

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 optimal health, emotional wellspiritual guidance and Qigong being and peak performance lessons. Private and group sessions Universal White Time UPCOMING CLASSES: goals. The energy healing moor demonstrations by appt.

Healing Level Three dalities used in sessions combine Universal White Time March 10-13 wisdom with our Healing Level Oneancient healingUniversal INTERIORWERX WITH Time modern scientific understanding of theWhite body’s Feb 26-28 SUSAN CURRY Healing Level Four intrinsic healing systems.

April 8-10 312-479-7893 June 24-26 Sessions@InteriorWerx.com Universal Time SALLYWhite TRAUTNER InteriorWerx.us Healing Level Two Healer Holistic Energy Expand your health and happiness March 1-2 33998 N. 57th Place by raising your vibration to its April 12-13 Scottsdale, AZ 85266 highest potential. InteriorWerx June 28-29 480-767-6200

clears emotional energetic abnormalities that cause dis-ease, such as anxiety, pain, sadness, discomfort, allergies, recurring physical injury, etc. This natural modality provides optimum health for body and mind with proven results. Free 15-minute consultation (schedule online).

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

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

KATIE SHELL

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

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Readings, Acupuncture, Detox, Facial Rejuvenation, more. See ad on page 9.

HORMONE THERAPY INNOVATIVE PRIMARY CARE

All classes are held 2915 E. Baseline Road, Suite 101 at my healing center Gilbert, AZ 85234 in North Scottsdale480-776-0626 InnovativePrimaryCareAz.com/ bio-identical-hormones

SallyAsst has Head been studying Teacherand working with energy medicine/ High Teacher healing sinceHealer 1995. She is a Master White Time Assisting Head Teacher, High Teacher, Master Natural Healing White Time Healer.

She is also certified in numerous additional Alternatives energy healing modalities. Sally performs hands on and remote healings worldwide for physical, www.WhiteTimeHealingClasses.com emotional and spiritual healing. See ad on page 34.

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ORGANIC LIVING

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

A Mindfulness Life Center offers: meditation classes, mindfulness classes, yoga (i.e. gentle, restorative, kundalini, flow, yin), sound healing (crystal bowls/gong), yoga nidra, tai chi, qigong, breathing classes, stress reduction programming (mindfulness based stress reduction), workshops, special events and energy healing services. No experience needed. See ad on page 49.

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734-719-1045 There are no limits to the level of power a 602-923-1125 marie.goodvibrations@gmail.com BalanceAndHarmonyForLife.com person can reach with White Time.

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If you’re struggling with energy levels, depression, weight gain, diminished sex drive or other confusing symptoms, Dr. Sandy Levitt, M.D. will work with you to determine if a bioidentical hormone regimen will fit your needs. Testosterone pellets available.

HYPNOTHERAPY INSIGHTS FOR LIFE

Martha Reed, PhD 18589 N. 59th Avenue, Suite 108 Glendale, AZ 85308 623-249-5888 InsightsForLife.center “Easily Lose ½-1 pound a day” with my whole person approach.

Combining Homeopathics, Hypnotherapy, Far Infrared Heat Therapy, Life Coaching and Vibefit Therapy. No Needles and Homeopathic Safe. See ad on page 50.

DR. ILANA H. OREN, PH.D., SC.D., LMFT 480-818-0227 DrIlanaOren.com

Anxiety and phobias, anger management and substance addictions are just a few of the challenges Dr. Ilana Oren can help you with through hypnosis.

She has been supporting patients and their wellness for more than four decades.

MEDICAL DOCTORS INNOVATIVE PRIMARY CARE 2915 E. Baseline Road, Suite 101 Gilbert, AZ 85234 480-776-0626 InnovativePrimaryCareAz.com

We are an integrated medical and wellness practice offering individualized attention and a variety of services, including hormone therapy, to support your health. Learn more about us and our high-quality, curated health supplements online at InnovativePrimaryCareAz.com.

PAUL STALLONE, NMD

GREEN ORGANICS PEST CONTROL

Arizona Integrative Medical Center, P.C. 8144 E. Cactus Road #820 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-214-3922 DrStallone.com

Valley-Wide Service 602-448-1180 928-227-1596 520-261-1074 GreenOrganicsPest.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.

LESTER R. KLEBE, D.P.M.

Foot and Ankle Care 10555 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite A101 Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 602-954-0777 Practicing in the Phoenix area, Dr. Klebe offers complete foot and ankle care. Holistically oriented, Dr. Klebe integrates homeopathic medicine with conventional medical care. See ad on page 30.

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

Our mission is to provide the most comprehensive and effective health care, integrating the best of Western, Eastern and Natural medicine. We provide individualized health care addressing the whole person. See ad on page 50.

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

My desire is to educate, empower and inspire people on their personal healing journey. I believe that healing is possible—on all levels. See ad on page 30.

We strive to provide the safest and most natural pest control service available while educating our customers to solve the roots of their pest issues. See ad on page 43.

PET CARE ANDREA SOBOTKA, AKA “CRITTER DOC”

ASAM, Sh. Reiki, HTAP, Animal Communicator and Counselor 602-317-1543 Critterdoc1@cox.net SpiritAnimalWisdom.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 38.

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

PHYSICAL THERAPY STUDIO HEALTH

Pain Therapies & Performance Solutions 1425 S. Higley Road, Suite #101 Gilbert, AZ 85296 480-466-6398 StudioHealthAz.com

PAIN MANAGEMENT INNOVATIVE PRIMARY CARE 2915 E. Baseline Road, Suite 101 Gilbert, AZ 85234 480-776-0626 InnovativePrimaryCareAz.com

Are you in pain? Dr. Xan Simonson specializes in acupuncture and prolotherapy to help stimulate the body’s natural healing process, strengthen joints weakened by trauma or arthritis, and treat chronic pain conditions naturally.

An integrative 3 step approach for pain relief using stretch therapy, corrective exercise, and nutrient metabolism identification. Free 1 hour introduction class Tuesday evenings at 6:00pm please RSVP.

REIKI SPECIALIZED BODYWORK

PEST CONTROL

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

ARIZONA ORGANIC PEST & TERMITE CONTROL Organic Pest Control 602-923-1457 ArizonaOrganic.com

Avoid being exposed to dangerous chemicals when all-natural and safer alternatives work just as well and last longer. See ad on page 43.

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

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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 29.

PURE SALON

8711 E. Pinnacle Peak Road #205 Scottsdale 480-339-6688 PureSalonAz.com Voted best natural salon in the Valley 2010-2014

by Natural Awakenings readers. Organic | vegan | gluten free. Clean air eco-friendly salon environment only using the finest non-toxic hair color. Also providing organic facials, oxygen treatments and microneedling. See ad on page 46.

SLEEP APNEA DR. BETH HAMANN, DDS

Koala Center for Sleep Disorders--Biltmore 4235 N. 32nd Street, Suite A Phoenix, AZ 85018 • 602-957-3808 Koala-Biltmore.com Dr. Hamann is passionate about helping people with sleep disorders.

She is the owner of the Koala Center for Sleep Disorders – Biltmore, providing oral appliance therapy for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Her goal is to help you sleep better so that you will experience a greater quality of life. See ad on page 48.

SPIRITUAL CENTERS INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER

“Celebrating a Positive Path to Spiritual Living” 952 E. Baseline Road #102 • Mesa, AZ 85204 Rev. Julianne Lewis 480-593-8798 Info@Interfaith-Community.org Interfaith-Community.org Looking for a spiritual pathway?

Interfaith CommUNITY provides services to enrich and empower your life journey. Try Spirit Night 3rd Saturday each month and Sunday 10:30 am Celebration Service. See ad on page 56.

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KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTER PHOENIX

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.

OMNI AWAKENING INSTITUTE

Divine Science & Meditative Mastery With Spiritual Master Rishi Devra 8100 E. Grapevine Road • Carefree, AZ 480-575-1276 OmniAwakening.org Info@OmniAwakening.org Meetup.com/OmniAwakening Welcome to the Valley’s premier meditation and divine science group, with spiritual master and author Rishi Devra. You are warmly invited to join us for enlightened teachings and the palpable experience of the divine. Newcomers welcome!

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

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

WEIGHT LOSS INSIGHTS FOR LIFE

Martha Reed, PhD 18589 N. 59th Avenue, Suite 108 Glendale, AZ 85308 623-249-5888 InsightsForLife.center “Easily Lose ½-1 pound a day” with my whole person approach.

Combining Homeopathics, Hypnotherapy, Far Infrared Heat Therapy, Life Coaching and Vibefit Therapy. No Needles and Homeopathic Safe. See ad on page 50.

WELLNESS CENTERS ABSOLUTE HEALTH Dr. Sara Penton, D.C. 8360 E. Raintree Drive, Suite 135 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-991-9945 AbsoluteHealthAz.com Our focus is treating the whole person based on each individual’s needs, using acupuncture, allergy relief, chiropractic, massage, naturopathic, biofeedback and neurofeedback. See ad on page 55.

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

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

UNITY OF MESA

2700 E. Southern Avenue Mesa, AZ 85204 480-892-2700 UnityOfMesa.org Unity of Mesa offers practical spiritual teachings for abundant and meaningful living.

We are a progressive spiritual community that explores universal principles and practices. Weddings, memorials, christenings, classes and activities for the “spiritual, not religious”. Sunday Services: 9am and 10:45am; Youth program available. All are welcome. See ad on page 37.

YOGA YOGA PHOENIX

2308 N. Richland Phoenix, AZ 85006 602-271-4480 YogaPhoenix.com Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan, providing an immediate self-exalted experience. By combining physical practices, breath work, chanting and meditation, it connects you with your soul’s frequency to breakthrough to a higher level. See ad on page 46.

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