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The Guts of Good Health David Perlmutter on Why Bacteria Matter

Hidden Treasures

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Neighbors Discover Their Wealth of Resources

Recovering OURSELVES New Approaches Can Heal Addictions

Yoga for the Bros Men Find Yoga Builds Fitness

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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.

24 RETHINKING 24 RECOVERY

Holistic Approaches to Healing Addictions

by Lisa Marshall

29 MEDICAL DETOX An Integrative Approach

by Sarah Dodson

30 YOGA FOR THE BROS Men Find it Builds All-Around Fitness

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by Meredith Montgomery

36 ACCIDENT PAIN

Don’t Let it Become Chronic Pain

by Dr. Boris Schwartz

40 THE GUT-MIND CONNECTION

David Perlmutter on How Stomach Microflora Affect Brain Health

by Linda Sechrist

42 MANLY FOODS

Boost Testosterone with the Right Choices

by Kathleen Barnes

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43 HIDDEN TREASURES Neighbors Discover Their Wealth of Resources

by John McKnight and Peter Block

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ne of the world’s largest manufacturers of chocolate candy and other prepackaged food items, Mars Inc., recently endorsed a reduction in the amount of sugar consumed by the general public. The company behind M&Ms and Snickers is embracing a proposal by U.S. regulators to disclose the levels of added sugar in the required Nutrition Facts panel on packaged food labels. The same proposal is being widely opposed by many other big food companies.

Is this a sincere move on the part of Mars or just a business attempting to be the first to get ahead of changing consumer attitudes and trends so they can cash in? Whatever the case may be, it’s certainly a step in the right direction toward better understanding how the food supply pipeline works.

We know that candy is made with lots of sugar, but other food conglomerates may be nervous about disclosing the significant amount of added sugars to their other products that consumers do not typically consider to be junk foods.

Nine months ago, I adopted the Paleo diet and lifestyle, which by design significantly cuts the level of carbohydrates one consumes. Reading labels and being vigilant about how much sugar I am ingesting has made me realize how much sugar is contained in just about every prepackaged foot item out there!

My body has been slowly rewired to run without so much sugar and as a result, I have more energy, feel more alert and the ongoing cravings for sweets have diminished.

Our cover story this month is about healing addictions with holistic treatment. While alcohol and drug dependencies are the first to come to mind, I have to wonder if sugar shouldn’t be considered an addictive substance, as well. Looking back, I can see how I have been an addict my whole life. Listening to our body and having greater awareness of its needs is a critical component in maintaining good health and wellness.

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newsbriefs New Community Education Programming for Health and Wellness

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he Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM) has introduced SCNM Thrive, a new series of community education programs that offers patients and the community affordable, feebased, quality programming, covering movement, cooking and personal empowerment, focused on three areas:

Thrive Movement—Yoga, tai chi, meditation and more.

All class offerings respect the student’s starting point, from limited mobility due to health issues or injury to those seeking greater ease, flexibility and concentration.

Thrive Nourishment—Designed to help participants cook delicious and healthy food, these demonstration classes and workshops emphasize cooking for those struggling with particular health conditions, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. Executive chefs, nutritionists and physicians show how to make healthy meals that don’t sacrifice taste.

Thrive Empowerment—Classes, seminars and work-

shops provide participants with the education and information to make more informed decisions to actively participate in their own care. These classes support treatment protocols by naturopathic doctors in the SCNM Medical Center and Pain Relief Center. Topics may include homeopathic remedies, reading food labels, natural treatments for allergies, how to choose dietary supplements and much more.

SCNM Vice President of Student Affairs and the creator of SCNM Thrive Melissa Winquist says, “Healing and health take place outside the doctor’s office. It occurs through lifestyle changes in diet and exercise and in how we feed our mind, body and soul. Thrive aims to provide the community with tools to create their own paths to wellness.”

SCNM, an accredited higher-learning institution offering a four-year medical program, trains future physicians to focus on prevention, wellness and lifestyle changes. The SCNM Medical Center is the largest naturopathic medical center in the Southwest and offers family and primary care using integrative modalities such as acupuncture, homeopathy, clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, manipulation, and pharmacology.

To learn more or to sign up for classes, visit scnm.edu/ thrive. See ad on back cover.

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Holistic Psychology Available from Dr. Zecharia

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r. Sarette Zecharia is a holistic depth psychologist in private practice with two locations in Scottsdale.

She holds a double Ph.D. in clinical and depth psychology and certificates in gestalt and alternative medicine.

Zecharia works with clients to balance their soul’s need with their conscious will, enhancing coping tools, self-confidence and worth. This balance and harmony gives strength to overcome seemingly insurmountable difficulties and facilitate the process of healing, ensure stress reduction and create a vibrant lifestyle.

By using natural, holistic methods to help everyday people facing everyday issues live extraordinary lives, Zecharia explores ways they need to nourish their souls and spirit. Through brain education, Eastern practices, meditation, self-awareness techniques and dream analysis, her integrated approach leads to transformational work that heals the soul, mind and body.

Location: 8415 N. Pima Rd., Ste. 215, Scottsdale. For appointments, call 480-659-2301. See ad on page 55.

A Century of New Thought World Congress

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he International New Thought Alliance (INTA) will hold its centennial congress from July 14 through 18 at Embassy Suites in Phoenix.

Hundreds of member groups such as Unity, Centers for Spiritual Living, Divine Science and independent metaphysical centers, as well as thousands of individual members, celebrate its principles and values, which although considered unique or different many decades ago, are now widely accepted and promoted.

New Thought ministers, teachers and students will gather for spiritual friendship and attend classes and seminars. There will be tai chi and yoga sessions, a banquet celebration with awards, and a New Thought bookstore.

Emphasis is on constructive thinking, holistic living and independent investigation of higher realities.

Location: 4415 E. Paradise Village Pkwy. For more information, visit INTAAnnualWorldCongress.com or call 480830-2461. See ad on page 7.

Online Directory of Holistic Great Graduates

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reatGraduates.com is an interactive online directory of the graduates of Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, its branch campus, Southwest Institute of Natural Aesthetics, and the auxiliary yoga education center, Spirit of Yoga. Graduates are showcased there with customized profiles that highlight their professional skills and gifts.

Specialties include massage therapist, aesthetician, holistic nutrition coach, hypnotherapist, life coach, herbalist, reflexologist, toe reader, yoga teacher, aromatherapist and energy worker.

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is state licensed and nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training as a private college for holistic healthcare careers and continuing education.

For more information, phone 480-994-9244 or visit swiha.edu. See ad on page 17.

Holistic Vision Improvement Means More Than Correcting Sight

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ptometrist Dr. Jeffrey J. Eger has practiced optometry since 1975 in Tempe and Mesa, where he is recognized as an authority on new developments in contact lenses, orthokeratology (non-surgical nearsightedness prevention) and vision therapy with both adults and children. He has lectured to the National Eye Research Foundation in 1991 and 1994 on orthokeratology and keratoconus contact lens fitting and rehabilitation of diseased and distorted corneas.

Eger states, “Our special attention has always been on the difficult-to-fit patient that has been told their vision can never improve and they cannot wear contact lenses.

Life information starts through the eyes, and these can be trained and enhanced for improved sports and scholastic efficiency.�

As a certified hypnotherapist and member of the American Board of Hypnotherapy, Eger offers family eye exams, sports vision enhancement therapy, myopia reduction with biofeedback and orthokeratology, vision improvement for peak performance, contact lenses and thousands of frames.

Location: 1106 W. University Dr., Ste. 1, Mesa. For appointments, call 480-964-6672. For more information, visit AllAmericanSportsVision.com. See ad on page 10.

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Laughter is the Best Medicine at New Center in Mesa

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ngel Laughter, a new holistic center, has opened at 745 West Baseline Road, Suite 7, in Mesa, providing alternative healing and intuitive guidance. Owner Susan Ragusa says she founded Angel Laughter to bring joy back to people’s lives. She taps into more than 30 years of experience in the medical field and as an energy healer, where she learned to embrace compassion for others.

The center features a Laughter Club on Saturdays that provides light to moderate exercise for mental and physical flexibility, mood regulation, stress reduction and attitude adjustment. The focus is on a gentle exercise session of laughing, breathing, stretching and different actions.

On Fridays, Divine Energy Alignment classes integrate healing techniques such as Reiki, Reconnective Healing and more to help participants learn about their own healing abilities. Ragusa also offers intuitive readings, aura photos, hypnosis, emotional freedom technique and other classes.

For more information, visit AngelLaughter.com or call 480244-7306. See ad on page 34.

Old Town Scottsdale Gets New Spiritual Center

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everend Bonnie Barnard is the spiritual leader of ImpulsUS, a new global spiritual community with mystical teachings, that holds a meditation at 9:30 a.m. and a celebration service at 10 a.m., on Sundays, at the Hyatt House in Old Town Scottsdale.

Barnard and her colleagues envisioned a new spiritual community that is not limited to one religion or doctrine, but a community committed to spiritual practice and being a beneficial presence on the planet.

Barnard had her first direct experience of God at age 5 while watering radishes in her family’s backyard. “I fell onto my knees,” Barnard said, “and felt an invisible embrace of Pure Love. It lasted for one or two seconds, but the memory/feeling is dear to me.” She completed an undergraduate degree in religious studies and a doctorate in divinity, unable to limit herself to any one religion. In 2009 she entered into silence, solitude and spiritual practice for three years.

Location: 4245 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale. For more information, visit ImpulsUSCommunity.com.

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healthbrief

The Holistic Value of Allopathic Diagnostic Tools

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olistic health practitioners must know the nature of a patient’s problem before they can design a protocol to address it. Advocates of natural medicine tend to disagree with the conventional medical community, but it is important to remember that although their methods may be different, their tools of investigation can be valuable to holistic practitioners.

“While there are some good natural diagnostic tools to determine a problem’s origin, sometimes the tools

of allopathic medicine are simply superior.

Ultrasound, MRI, blood tests and pathogen screening can all be of enormous value when considering how to heal a condition of damage or sickness,” says Nature’s Rite Founder Steven Frank. “If someone is bleeding internally, knowing the source— ulcer, tumor, hemorrhoids or liver disease—is of paramount importance.

All of these have dramatically different treatment protocols. When a patient’s energy is low, knowing their blood

work and pathogen load is of tremendous value toward designing a healing program.”

While allopathic medicine may seek to poison, cut or irradiate the problem, natural medicine professionals can still choose the appropriate combination of herbs, acupuncture, qigong or other natural products and modalities. “Having the knowledge of exactly what is damaged and then using the techniques that we know are most suited for healing this condition is what collaborative medicine is all about,” explains Frank. “In our quest to bring natural medicine to the community, we don’t have to shun the diagnostic benefits of the hightechnology hospitals. We can use their tools to accentuate our skills.”

For more information, email SteveF@ NaturesRiteRemedies.com or visit MyNaturesRite.com/blog. See ad on page 41.

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globalbriefs SolarWindow Technologies, Inc.

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

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New Technology Makes Windows Power Producers

SolarWindow Technologies’ new window coatings are a “first of its kind” technology that could turn the buildings we live and work in into self-sufficient, mini power stations. They can generate electricity on see-through glass and flexible plastics with colored tints popular in skyscraper glass.

The coating can be applied to all four sides of tall buildings, generating electricity using natural and artificial light conditions and even shaded areas. Its organic materials are so ideal for low-cost, high-output manufacturing that the technology is already part of 42 product patent applications.

When applied to windows on towers, it’s expected to generate up to 50 times the power of conventional rooftop solar systems while delivering 15 times the environmental benefits. For example, a single SolarWindow installation can avoid the amount of carbon emissions produced by vehicles driving about 2.75 million miles per year, compared to 180,000 miles for conventional rooftop systems.

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Creature Crime Feds Make Animal Abuse a Felony In October, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) classified animal cruelty as a class A felony and a “crime against society,” on a par with such serious crimes as homicide. The FBI intends to prosecute intentional abuse and torture, gross neglect, sexual abuse and organized abuse, which includes dog fights. Also, the onset of tracking animal abuse cases nationwide will assist local police and counselors in identifying and connecting with minors that show an early tendency to abuse.

FBI studies show an alarming connection between animal abusers and perpetrators of extremely violent crimes against humans. The goal is that early detection and intervention will help certain children get the counseling and social support they need to live productive lives free of crime and abuse.

“Regardless of whether people care about how animals are treated, people, like legislators and judges, care about humans, and they can’t deny the data,” says Natasha Dolezal, a director for the Center for Animal Law Studies at Lewis & Clark College, in Portland, Oregon.

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eventspotlights Group Healing in Scottsdale with ALEX HERMOSILLO

by Martin Miron

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lex Hermosillo, an internationally known healer, author, spiritual teacher and the founder of the Mastery of Energy Healing Center, in Tempe, will hold a group healing event, Awakening Your Light and Healing Energies, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., July 24, where he will give a demonstration of a simple, quick and effective healing technique that anyone can do for themselves and others for self-healing and well-being.

Hermosillo will share the information given to him on the other side, such as all the pain and suffering humanity experiences is due to the lack of light. Within everyone is light, an energy that wishes to express itself to its fullest. Hermosillo states, “This light is called by many names: our spirit, our soul, our essence. Participants will learn how to use this energy to promote peace, joy, health, nurturing relationships and a prosperous life. Hermosillo will show how to build a new relationship with the body, mind and spirit by guiding attendees through a quick, simple and effective exercise called Mastery

of Energy Healing, which anyone can do daily to support, awaken and nurture this light.

Hermosillo brings fun and joy to the practice of loving and healing.

Participants will practice basics for healing to benefit themselves, along with added techniques to assist their loved ones struggling physically and emotionally. Hermosillo advises that participants will experience an in-

crease in energy and vitality; strengthen their immune system; nurture and balance their emotions; and raise their consciousness, to provide a foundation for a healthy and joyous life.

It is said that Hermosillo was born with the natural gift to help people with their pain with a touch of his hand, and received a second gift in 1997 through a near-death experience. He describes his journey as extraordinary and profound, “As I entered into the light, I became one with it; there was no beginning and no end. Somehow, I had a knowledge that the light always was and always will be.” Hermosillo says he returned from his incredible experience having gained great wisdom and healing abilities, with his intuitive senses greatly amplified. Today, he dedicates his life to bringing peace, love and healing to all that seek a better way of life.

Tickets are $25 in advance/$35 at the door. Location: Chaparral Suites, 5001 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. For more information, call 480-345-9972 or visit MasteryOfEnergyHealing.com.

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PURE LIVING EXPO at Sedona’s Red Rocks

by Martin Miron

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he third annual Raw Living Expo has been renamed the Pure Living Expo & Conference to concentrate on exploring the connection between food, health and ecology from July 23 to 27 at the Arizona Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa, with a motto of “Rejuvenate, Cleanse, Empower.”

The world’s premiere enlightened eating celebration showcases two of the fastest-growing segments of the food marketplace: gluten-free and raw living foods. With a lineup of potent yoga and wellness classes, personal growth workshops and an all-new Pure Earth School, the Expo attracts a global group of health enthusiasts hungry for change for three days of panels, demos, meals and parties.

With more than 45 presenters and 50 top companies, the Pure Living Expo & Conference features professional chef demonstrations, keynotes, workshops, the Best of Raw Awards

gala, receptions, outdoor gardening skills, after parties and more.

Presenters already booked include Matt Monarch, CEO of The Raw Food World; Gabriel Cousens, M.D., author of There Is A Cure for Diabetes; John Roulac, founder of the Nutiva brand; Thomas Lodi, M.D., founder of An Oasis of Healing alternative cancer treatment center, in Mesa; Sonya Sophia, EFT expert; Cindy Kubica, stress reduction expert; David Sandoval, founder of Purium Health Products; Dan McDonald and Dave Conrardy, lifestyle and living foods teachers; Cherie Soria and Dan Ladermann, of Living Light Culinary Institute; Rev. Arlene Hylton, of Agape International Spiritual Center; Jeff Masters, of Sedona’s Thunder Mountain Wellness; Ruza and Jesse Bogdonavich, internationally acclaimed raw foods teachers; Dr. Viktoras Kulvinksas, author of Survival in the 21st Century (video); and Pure

Living Expo founder Chireya Fox.

The Best of Raw Pure Living Awards, a “green carpet” pure celebrity gala and formal dinner are the highlight of the event. The awards have been bringing much deserved attention to the exciting personalities, companies and products in this billion-dollar segment of the food industry since 2008. The sit-down dinner will be prepared by Hilton celebrity Chef Salvatore Moscato, with the option of cooked and raw plates.

Sedona’s own natural foods Chef Chris Holden will create an all-new Pure Living Cafe experience for participants, including pure organic, non-GMO and gluten-free entrées, side dishes, treats, cold pressed juices, desserts and beverages, including signature superfood low-acid coffee drinks, mocktails, superfood elixirs and custom smoothies.

VIP platinum and silver tickets afford special access to workshops, parties and events. For more information, visit PureLivingExpo.com. See ad on page 45.

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Indoor Air Quality is Nothing to Sneeze About

by Kathy Maguire

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leaners, cosmetics, personal care products, disinfectants, air fresheners, paints, solvents, pesticides, nicotine and glue—the list of chemicals found in many homes is extensive.

Heavy concentrations of these chemicals can irritate the eyes, nose and throat, cause headaches, loss of coordination and nausea—maybe even damage the liver, kidneys and central nervous system. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as are pets. In fact, pets are often the ones that show signs of illness first.

Indoor air quality is a term that refers to the stuff we breathe in our home, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of the occupants. Studies from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on human exposure to air pollutants show that indoor levels of pollutants may be two to five times—sometimes more than 100 times— higher than outdoor levels. People in buildings frequently report discomfort and building-related health symptoms and sometimes develop building-related illnesses.

Acknowledging these reports that air quality inside can be worse than outside, engineers have identified ways to move air in and out of homes to minimize the factors that lead to indoor air quality problems. In the past, residential ventilation was not a major concern, because it was felt people were getting enough outdoor air by opening their windows and by air infiltrating through the building’s walls.

As homes and duct systems were built tighter to save energy, trapping contaminants indoors, concern rose about indoor air quality, especially because people spend almost 90 percent of their day indoors, and 65 percent of that in their own homes. Also, residents are now less likely to open windows because of energy costs, security issues, drafts, noise and dirty air from outside.

Source control, filtration and the use of ventilation to dilute contaminants are the primary methods for improving indoor air quality, and homeowners can further improve indoor air quality by routinely cleaning carpets and area rugs. The EPA has guidelines for frequency of cleaning based on traffic, number of household members, pets, children and smokers. Carpets and rugs act like an

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air filter and must be cleaned. Those considering implementing home energy upgrades might want to consider consulting the EPA Healthy Indoor Environment Protocols for Home Energy Upgrades found online at epa.gov.

We all face a variety of risks to our health as we go about our daily lives. Driving in cars, flying in planes, engaging in recreational activities and being exposed to environmental pollutants all pose varying degrees of risk.

Some risks are simply unavoidable, some we choose to accept because to do otherwise would restrict our ability to lead our lives the way we would like and some are risks we might decide to avoid if we have the opportunity to make informed choices. Indoor air pollution is one risk that we can do something about.

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

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lar Tree, Dollar General, and 99 Cents Only, urging them to stop the sale of these unsafe products, especially to communities of low-income and ethnic families that already live in more polluted areas and food deserts, and adopt policies that will instead protect both customers and their own businesses.

Combined, these discount chains have annual sales totaling more than $36 billion and operate more stores

nationally than Walmart.

The CHS is asking for a comprehensive set of reforms; communities need to let dollar store chains know that they want safer products and join local and national efforts advocating for nontoxic products.

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Stores Filled with Toxic Products HealthyStuff, a project of the Michiganbased Ecology Center, in collaboration with the Campaign for Healthier Solutions (CHS), has released a report, A Day Late and a Dollar Short: Discount Retailers are Falling Behind on Safer Chemicals, about toxic chemicals found in dollar store products.

It includes test results for 164 dollar store products such as toys, jewelry, school supplies and household items and found that 81 percent contained at least one hazardous chemical above a level that generates concern.”

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Your Green Home Guide

Kathy Maguire Green Real Estate Agent

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athy Maguire is a real estate agent who takes her career to heart. Being passionate about environmental and sustainability issues, last year she obtained the National Association of REALTORS® GREEN® designation and also became EcoBroker® Certified.

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

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

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

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

KATHY MAGUIRE DPR Realty, LLC 8341 E. Gelding Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85260 602-418-4565 KathyMaguire.com See ad on page 21.

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RETHINKING RECOVERY

Holistic Approaches to Healing Addictions

by Lisa Marshall

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hrough 15 years of alcohol and prescription drug addiction, one prominent Virginia business owner tried it all to get clean: three inpatient rehab centers; talk therapy; Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), spending roughly $200,000 in the process.

“I would follow through for about a year, and then start to feel like I was on top of things and get complacent,” says the 52-year-old, who asked that her name not be used. She’d treat herself to “just one drink” and soon find herself in a familiar downward spiral. She last relapsed in October 2012. Three months later, she was on the interstate in the morning, a half-empty four-pack of mini wine bottles on her front seat, when she swerved and slammed head-on into a semi-trailer truck. She escaped her flattened car with minor head trauma, gratitude that her children didn’t have to “bury their drunk mother,” and a renewed will to sober up and rediscover happiness.

Today, she’s done just that, thanks to a comprehensive, holistic approach that included hiring a life coach that specializes in addiction, overhauling her diet, making time for daily physical and spiritual exercises and reframing her addiction, not as a disease she is cursed with, but as a predisposition she has the power to keep at bay.

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“Yes. I was passed a gene by my alcoholic father. Yet that only becomes a threat to me when I make a choice to ingest something that cuts the beast loose,” she says. “I work hard every day, using a whole bunch of different tools to keep that from happening again.”

She is one of a growing number of alcoholics and addicts reaching beyond the standard trifecta of 28day rehabs, 12-step programs and psychotherapy toward an approach that addresses mind, body and spirit.

More than 40 million Americans over the age of 12 (16 percent of the population) are addicted to alcohol or drugs, according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at New York City’s Columbia University. Yet the standard treatments yield less-than-stellar success rates.

Sixty percent of addicts return to drug use within a year after rehab, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and only 5 percent of AA attendees continue with meetings after 12 months, according to AA research. David Essel, a Fort Myers, Florida, life coach who specializes in working with substance abusers, says that when examining all the data, only about one in 10 addicts or alcoholics that use conventional means alone

are still clean after one year. Fortunately, because people vary widely in emotional needs and physiologies, other complementary options are also catching on.

Mending Brain and Body

Enter a group meeting for recovering addicts or alcoholics and chances are there will be a pot of black coffee, plus donuts or cookies. “Having poor eating habits is a primary contributing factor to relapse,” says Registered Dietitian David Wiss, founder of NutritionInRecovery.com, which provides nutrition consulting for recovery programs in Los Angeles. Because substance abuse can deaden appetite and many of the same neurological circuits that drugs and alcohol stimulate are also activated by salty or sugar-laden foods, newly recovering addicts tend to be ravenous and drawn to junk food. “After 30 days in treatment, people can gain 10 to 30 pounds. They often turn back to addictive substances they’ve abused to get their appetite back under control,” says Wiss. (Because smoking deadens taste buds, drawing people to seek out more intense salty or sugary flavors, it exacerbates the problem.)

In a subconscious attempt to get maximum stimulation of nowneglected reward centers in the brain, users often eat little most of the day, then binge later, leading to erratic blood sugar levels that can impact mood, further sabotaging recovery.

After years of abuse, addicts also tend to suffer deficiencies of proteins and good fats—key building blocks of a healthy brain.

“The brain has been rewired due to the use of substances. Without healing it, you can attend all the meetings in the world and you’ll still struggle with cravings,” reports Essel. He starts new clients with 500 milligrams (mg) daily of the dietary supplement DLphenylalanine, an amino acid precursor to feel-good neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine. He also gives them tyrosine, an energizing amino acid said to quell sugar cravings. For relieving a craving in progress, he recommends 500 to 1,000 mg of glutamine, placed under the tongue.

Wiss says he generally recommends food over supplements, yet asking newly recovering addicts to also revamp their diets can be tough. “I wouldn’t expect anyone to make a big nutritional change in their first week of sobriety,” he says. After that, he encourages small steps: Drink eight glasses of water per day. Eat three meals and three snacks to keep blood sugar stable. Load up on fiber, which can help heal the gut and replenish it with healthy bacteria. Eat plenty of lean protein to promote production of feel-good brain chemicals. Load up on nuts, seeds, fatty fish and other omega-3 fatty acids that suppress inflammation in the brain and have been shown in some studies to quell depression.

Daily exercise is also key as Wiss notes that it “circulates our blood and gets all those healthy nutrients into our brain.”

Physical activities can also help fill the void and even provide a new sense of identity for someone whose selfesteem has been shattered, says Scott Strode, founder of Denver, Colorado’s Phoenix Multisport, which hosts group cycling, running and climbing outings for recovering addicts and alcoholics.

Strode kicked his own cocaine habit 18 years ago by immersing himself first in boxing, then climbing and triathlons. He founded Phoenix in 2007 to help fill what he sees as a gaping hole in recovery support services—a place where people with similar pasts can gather and talk without dwelling exclusively on their dependence issues.

He has since served 15,000 people in Colorado, California, and Boston, offering 60 free outings a week for anyone at least 48 hours sober.

“By being part of something like this, you can let go of the shame of being the addict, the junkie or the one that let down the family. Now you are the climber or the mountain biker,” says Strode. He stresses that Phoenix programs aren’t intended to replace treatment. Still, “For some, just that redefining of self may be enough. For others, it’s a powerful tool in a broader toolbox.”

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Beyond AA

Co-founded in 1935 by an alcoholic named Bill Wilson, Alcoholics Anonymous now has 2 million members and has played an important role in many successful recoveries. However, its God-based approach (five of the 12 steps refer to God or Him), a credo that alcoholics must admit “powerlessness” and its emphasis on alcoholism as a defining disease aren’t for everyone. Naysayers point to a 2006 finding by the nonprofit Cochrane Collaboration that states, “No experimental studies unequivocally demonstrated the effectiveness of AA or 12-step approaches for reducing alcohol dependence or problems.”

Such concerns have prompted some alternative recovery fellowships, including Moderation Management (Moderation.org), which helps people that want to drink less; and Smart Recovery (SmartRecovery.org), which supports an ethos of self-empowerment via cognitive behavioral therapy, nutritional changes and group discussions.

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metaphysical practices to the traditional 12 steps.

“The conventional 12 steps talk about a higher power outside of you,” says Ester Nicholson, a singer, author and addictions counselor. In her book Soul Recovery: 12 Keys to Healing Addiction, she describes a descent into crack cocaine addiction beginning in her teens, and the long climb out of it.

At first, she says, the 12 steps helped her break free of what she calls the “spiritual malady, mental obsession and physical allergy,” that is addiction. But after a decade of being clean, followed by a near-relapse, she discovered meditation and other spiritual practices. “I realized that this higher power can restore me to sanity, but the higher

Complementary Healing Tools

by Lisa Marshall

Ear acupuncture: Since 1974, addiction specialists have used an ear acupuncture needling protocol to ease cravings, decrease anxiety and improve sleep during withdrawal. Numerous published studies in The Lancet, the Archives of Internal Medicine and others support its efficacy. More than 1,000 U.S. programs now use it, according to the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (AcuDetox.com).

Neurofeedback: Also known as EEG biofeedback, this technique uses electroencephalography sensors attached to the head to enable someone to observe their own brain wave activity on a computer and learn to intentionally alter it via visualization and relaxation techniques (isnr.net).

Aromatherapy: Life coach David Essel recommends three aromatherapy oils to clients in recovery: lavender, a relaxant; lemon grass, for energy; and frankincense, a mood-balancer.

Ibogaine: This psychoactive brew derived from the West African shrub Tabernanthe iboga has been used ceremonially for centuries. In the 1960s, an opioid addict accidentally discovered that after experiencing an intense, four-to-eight-hour dreamlike “trip”, his cravings for heroin ceased. Deborah Mash, Ph.D., a professor of neurology and molecular and cellular pharmacology at the University of Miami, traveled to Amsterdam in the early 1990s to see if there was any truth to such cases.

“I saw a man that was on heroin and cocaine and addicted to benzodiazepines undergo detox with no withdrawal signs, and in 36 hours look like a new person,” she recalls. She has been studying it ever since. The drug is believed to serve as an addiction interrupter, acting on opioid receptors in the brain to quell withdrawal symptoms. Some describe it as “resetting the brain” to a pre-addicted state.

Ibogaine is illegal in the U.S. Some offshore clinics are providing it, but Mash warns that some are unscrupulous, so buyer beware. (ClearSkyIbogaine.com offers medically supervised Ibogaine therapy in Cancun, Mexico).

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power is actually within me. I found this wonderful bridge between the 12 steps and universal spiritual principals, and it is rocking my world.”

Patti Lacey, 54, an Essel client, likewise found lasting sobriety by extending her toolbox, learning to focus not only on past pain, but on bringing forth her best self. According to the International Coach Federation, which reports an uptick in interest in recovery coaching, a coach helps to establish individual goals and map a journey to success.

Two years into recovery, Lacey still takes her supplements daily, rises at dawn to meditate, attends 12-step meetings and is part of a nondenominational church community.

She also regularly meets with her coach to report progress and update goals, including getting a handle on her finances, a frequent casualty of addiction. “Everybody’s journey is different,” Lacey confirms. “What I needed was someone to tell me exactly what to do in the beginning, and then be around to hold me accountable. That changed everything.”

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

Recovery at the Deepest Soul Level I

n her book, Soul Recovery: The 12 Keys to Healing Addiction, Ester Nicholson offers a metaphysical take on the 12 steps. Here’s a look.

You are the Power. Through my conscious union with the infinite universal presence, I am powerful, clear and free. Through the realization that God is within me, expressing as me, my life is in divine and perfect order.

Restored to wholeness. Through my conscious connection with the one power, I reclaim my spiritual dominion and emotional balance. I am restored to my original nature of clarity, peace and wholeness. I am restored.

Complete surrender. I turn my life over to the care of the God I understand, know and embody as love, harmony, peace, health, prosperity and joy. I know that which I am surrendering to, and I do so absolutely. Knowing that this power is the very essence of my being, I say with my whole

heart and mind: Thy will be done.

An examined life. Through my absolute surrender and conscious connection to the one power and presence, I courageously, deeply and gently search within myself for all thought patterns and behaviors that are out of alignment with love, integrity, harmony and order.

Living out loud. I claim the courage and willingness to share the exact nature of my mistakes with another spiritual being. I am heard with compassion, unconditional love and wisdom. In this loving vibration, clarity, peace and balance are restored.

Honoring the inner child. I am now ready to release all thought patterns and behaviors unlike my true nature, which is wholeness. I free-fall into the loving presence of spirit within, and allow it to heal every known and unknown false belief. I am transformed by the renewal of my mind.

Never give up. In loving compassion for every aspect of my being, I humbly surrender to the love of spirit.

I know myself as a perfect expression of life. I surrender all, and I am restored to the life I am created to live.

Willingness. I acknowledge the people I have offended based on false beliefs, fear, doubt and unworthiness.

I am willing to go to any lengths to clean up my side of the street.

Cleaning up the wreckage.

Backed by all the power of the universe, I lovingly, directly and honestly make amends in a way that supports the highest good of all concerned.

Spiritual maintenance. I am in tune with my inner self. With integrity, love and self-compassion, I acknowledge my mistakes and continue to clean up the mistakes of my past and present.

Conscious contact. Through daily prayer and meditation, I deepen my conscious connection to the divine and experience the fullness of the universal presence as the dynamic reality of my life.

Loving service. Through my awakened consciousness, I am now prepared to carry the message of truth out into the world. I am now a clear channel to support the awakening of others to their true identity of wholeness.

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Mindfulness for Recovery and Relapse Prevention

by Steve Price

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cientist Albert Einstein stated that a problem cannot be solved with the same mindset that created it.

That would be like hiring the arsonist to put out a fire. A higher consciousness is needed, and that is where mindfulness comes in. Mindfulness is the fire chief.

In a recent study at the University of Washington, the practice has been found to be significantly more effective in preventing relapse than traditional approaches. Jon KabatZinn, the founder of MindfulnessBased Stress Reduction (MBSR), defines mindfulness as “paying attention to the present moment, with intention, while letting go of judg-

ment as if your life depends on it.” In the process of recovery, each part of this definition is essential.

Presence. Living wholeheartedly in the present empowers us to weaken and release old patterns and move forward intelligently and productively. Therein lies the difference between reacting and responding. Reaction (re-action) is the unconscious repetition of a behavior. Responsibility is simply the ability to respond, to be in an intimate, moment-by-moment interaction with what is happening now. Instead of replaying the past, we stay in the present, where we are able to act with awareness.

Intention. An intention is not a goal.

While goals are helpful, they exist in the future, with the risk of our attachment to an outcome. If the goal isn’t met, self-criticism, hopelessness and relapse can ensue. Intention, on the other hand, is instantly attainable.

While the goal might be, “I will quit drinking by July 15th,” the intention can be, “I have the clarity and power to create the life I really want.” Even if we notice ourselves lapsing into reaction, we can always return to our intention. Intention is the seed that when nurtured, grows into the life we truly desire.

Non-judgment. Letting go of selfjudgment liberates us, not from responsibility, but from the shame that can keep us stuck. In step four of the twelve-step approach, the fearless inventory that is taken becomes an opportunity to observe past actions without beating ourselves up. We can see these behaviors as byproducts of the person we used to be, not who we are now. By releasing judgment, we can access the courage and clearmindedness necessary to resolve past issues and move forward, with intention, into a new way of being.

Vigilance. Radical as it sounds, KabatZinn’s qualification, “as if your life depends on it,” is true. Each of our thoughts, words and actions affects our life and the lives of everyone around us. Because our past conditioning can be so strong, we must remain watchful of old patterns and committed to our intention. A regular practice of prayer or meditation helps to stay present throughout the day, whether we’re brushing our teeth, driving or interacting with others. With consistency, we can recover our true nature—to be kind, happy and free.

Steve Price directs and teaches at A Mindfulness Life Center, in Scottsdale.

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An Integrative Approach to

MEDICAL DETOX

by Sarah Dodson

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edical detoxification is offered in both outpatient and inpatient facilities, at mental health centers, addiction clinics, private clinics, hospitals and residential treatment centers. The sole purpose of detox is to stop the physical dependence on a given substance so that the person with an addiction can begin a treatment program. Withdrawal symptoms are controlled in a medically supervised setting, reducing the risk of serious complications. Although there are some variations between detox programs, most include three stages: the evaluation of the patient, stabilizing the patient and guiding the patient into a treatment program.

Though medical detox is nothing new, it has made advances over the years. Just as the approach to treating drug and alcohol addiction has been adjusted, the detox process has also been fine-tuned. Where detox has fallen short in years past is that it is focused on getting addicts clean in the shortest amount of time, and then releasing them, in the hope that they will pursue treatment elsewhere. Unfortunately, recently detoxed addicts could wait weeks or months to get into a treatment program, and by then it’s often too late.

Integrative treatment centers are changing the detox process for the better by providing supervised medical detox with a holistic focus.

Patients often receive a full assessment prior to being admitted and their treatment protocol is more individualized, based on the drug they are addicted to, how much of the drug they are abusing and how long the addiction has been active. Patients typically stay an average of five to 10 days and are medically supervised around the clock

by licensed physicians and licensed therapists.

Throughout the detoxification process, patients are made comfortable using a combination of conventional medicine and holistic therapies.

Common withdrawal side effects such as nausea, difficulty sleeping and muscle pain are treated using traditional medicine, while holistic therapies such as acupuncture, physical manipulation, massage therapy, vitamin B12 shots, meditation, light exercise and counseling make detox more pleasant.

One winning combination is the use of dry sauna detox and vitamin therapy. Toxins are expelled through the body using dry saunas and essential nutrients are replaced using oral and intravenous vitamin therapy.

By the time patients have completed detox, they are no longer physically dependent on drugs or alcohol. They are instead physically, mentally and spiritually able to commit their time and energy to treatment and explore the social and psychological factors that often intermingle with addiction.

Detox is not intended to be a painful, brutal process. Nor is it to be feared or avoided. It is the primary stepping stone in the road to recovery, and can be comfortable, even enjoyable, thanks to the combination of conventional medicine and holistic therapies. By choosing a detox facility that offers an integrative approach and provides individual detox plans suited to the individual, recovery is put within reach and given a higher chance of success than ever before.

Sarah Dodson is marketing director at The River Source, a holistic drug and alcohol treatment center in Mesa.

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Yoga for the Bros Men Find it Builds All-Around Fitness

by Meredith Montgomery

Societal pressures of masculinity sometimes dictate who a man thinks he should be. Breaking through such barriers enables a man to be relaxed with himself and unafraid as, “It changes what goes on off the mat, too,” observes Weiss.

Bhava Ram (née Brad Willis), founder of the Deep Yoga School of Healing Arts, in San Diego, points out, “Men need yoga because it helps us deal better with stress and emotional issues. When we have more inner balance, we show up better for ourselves, spouses, friends and loved ones.”

Therapeutic Benefits

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ive thousand years ago, most yoga teachers and students were men. Today, of the 15 million American practitioners, less than a third are males. However, this figure has increased in the past decade, with teachers in some areas reporting a balanced ratio of men and women in their classes.

Yet, even as professional athletes add yoga to their training regimen, Power Yoga founder Bryan Kest, in Santa Monica, California, points out, “To the mainstream man, yoga is not masculine. You see men in ballet performances, but it doesn’t mean men are attracted to ballet.”

Eric Walrabenstein, founder of Yoga Pura, in Phoenix, agrees. “To achieve the widest adoption of the practice, we need to shift away from the notion that yoga is a physical exercise primarily for women, to one that embraces yoga’s holistic physical, mental and emotional benefits for anyone regardless of gender.”

Life Benefits

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increasing flexibility, strength and balance, and also play a role in pain management and injury prevention. Kest says, “Yoga is the best fitness-related activity I know of, but the tone and shapeliness that results is a byproduct. The focus is on balance and healing.”

He encourages students to challenge themselves without being extreme. “The harder you are on anything, the faster you wear it out. If our objective is to both last as long and feel as good as possible, it makes no sense to push hard. Instead we should be gentle and sensitive in our practice.”

Men will do well to learn how to stop what they’re doing and breathe, says Kreg Weiss, cofounder of My Yoga Online (now on Gaiam TV), from Vancouver. He emphasizes the importance of modifying poses as needed during classes and notes that doing so takes vulnerability that doesn’t come naturally to most men. “If you find yourself shaking while holding downward dog, allow yourself to go down to the floor without worrying about what others will think.”

As modern science begins to document yoga’s healing effects, it’s being used in treatment plans for conditions ranging from addiction and trauma to multiple sclerosis and cancer. Ram was a Type A aggressive reporter and network war correspondent and, “Like many men with similar personality types, I struggled with anger and control issues. I had no interest in yoga; it seemed strange and unnecessary to me,” he recalls.

After a broken back, that ended his journalism career, failed surgery, advanced cancer and dependance on prescription drugs, he found himself facing death. Inspired by his young son to take control of his health, he embraced yoga as a healing way forward. After two years of dedicated practice, Ram says he turned 80 pounds of physical weight and 1,000 pounds of emotional toxins into gratitude, forgiveness and loving kindness. “I left 90 percent of my back pain behind and the cancer is gone.”

Kest explains that yoga’s significant therapeutic value is based on its capacity to reduce stress and its effects, while teaching and strengthening techniques to cope with it. “Ninety percent of the stress we put on our bodies originates in the stress we put on our minds,” he says. “If you want to be healthy, you have to look at mental fitness, not just the size of your biceps or the strength of your cardiovascular system. It’s calmness and peacefulness of mind that matter.”

Tips for First-Timers

Weiss urges men new to yoga to take time to find the right class. “When men that can’t touch their toes walk into some preconceived notion of a class full of women Om-ing, they feel apprehensive and the experience does them no service.” Regardless of one’s state of fitness, it’s important to start slowly, with a focus on the breath. “If you don’t have a good foundation, you can miss a lot of yoga’s benefits. Seek teachers with a solid yoga background educated in anatomy.”

Walrabenstein recommends that first-timers find a class that meets their expectations of targeted benefits.

“Remember that yoga is supposed to serve you in enabling your best life possible. If for you that means a vigorous workout, go for it. Even the most physically-oriented yoga styles can carry profound mental and spiritual benefits—and can lead to a deeper, more rewarding practice over time.”

Arrive early to class to get settled and talk with the teacher about physical status, potential limitations or other concerns. Yoga is practiced barefoot and clothing should be loose and comfortable, allowing the body to sweat and move.

Walrabenstein reminds men to have fun. “Yoga, like anything, can be awkward at first. Make space for your learning curve and remember, no one in class is judging you.”

Meredith Montgomery, a registered yoga teacher, publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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The Local Skinny on Yoga Bros

by Martin Miron

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r. Steven Sorr, a naturopathic physician, and a yoga instructor at the Village at DC Ranch and Sutra Studios, states, “My approach to movement of the human frame is to train through alignment, breath and mindfulness during the practice so that the student can take it off the mat.

More and more guys are filling my classes within the past couple years.

This has always been an intention of mine because men need yoga just as much as women do.

“Being a doctor, I infuse anatomy and physiology to empower my students to understand what is happening with their bodies and prevent injuries through good form and give modifications for those nursing an injury back to health.”

Steve Price, director of A Mindfulness Life Center, says, “Practiced

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mindfully, yoga helps guys cultivate the awareness to heal pretty much anything. Body and mind are inseparable. So when you master the mind, you can direct your energy in a way that keeps you healthy.

“Many of them tell me, often with tears in their eyes, that the practice has totally changed their lives. In our culture, men are conditioned to stuff their feelings and not be vulnerable, but it’s in our vulnerability

where the power lies.”

Will Zecco, manager of the Entrepreneurial Success Center for the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts and co-owner of Yoga Rocks the Park, notes, “The benefits of yoga for men is multifaceted. Men typically do not take time for themselves. What I have found for myself is taking the time to practice has given me time that is just for me. It has helped me to be more focused which in turn has me more focused in my personal life and professional life. The little things that used to bother me no longer do. I sleep better, I feel better physically and emotionally.”

Isabelle Barter, a RYT-200, certiSteve Price fied Yoga Tune-Up Teacher at Crossfit Arizona, CoreBalance Studio and Mountainside Fitness, explains, “Many of my male students state that they have increased their range of motion, especially in the shoulders and hips, and have improved mobility and flexibility.

Photos: Upper left, Dr. Steven Sorr, in the upward dog yoga pose; upper right inset, Steve Price, in the crow yoga pose.

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Yoga Helps Vets Heal

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ccording to the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, an essential aspect of recovering from trauma is learning ways to calm down, or self-regulate. As suicide, divorce, domestic violence, drug abuse, homelessness and violent behavior continue to plague veterans and members of the military, yoga is being regarded as a promising treatment or adjunctive therapy for addressing symptoms associated with trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Numerous studies indicate that veterans that practice yoga (including postures, breath work, guided visualization and affirmation) can better cope with PTSD and other emotional challenges, and realize enhanced physical and mental stability.

Former war correspondent Bhava Ram founded Warriors for Healing (W4H). Launched online and through

trained teachers this year, “We want to spread the word that yoga science is proven to be extremely effective for coping with PTSD and life-based trauma,” he says. The intention is to help people unlock their inherent power to heal, and to assist in a journey of self-empowerment as they establish new lives.

W4H and its foundation partners provide resources for veterans and their families to implement yoga’s transformational lifestyle practices, including nutrition, philosophy, breath work and postures. Studies from leading institutions including the University of California, Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital have shown that these practices can change the organism that is us down to the level of our genomes.

“We’re not stuck where we are,” says Ram. “My own history illustrates this,

and I’ve seen many others heal from remarkable challenges.”

Bootstrap, an online yoga system specific to the challenges of military duty-related stress, has distributed 70,000 yoga sessions to troops and veterans and their families since 2013.

Designed to fill the many gaps left by traditional treatment strategies, it’s tailored to empower users to manage stressors and stressful episodes in a productive and ongoing way.

Founder Eric Walrabenstein, a former U.S. Army infantry officer, notes that the program is curriculumdriven. Beyond breath and body postures, its 10-week structure makes it accessible to those that wouldn’t necessarily step into a studio. “The multimedia program has been clinically proven to derail chronic stress caused by military service in less than one hour per day,” he says.

Bootstrap is presented as a stress-management program that just happens to use yoga techniques. “We did this because many men tend to self-select themselves out of the practice,” he says. “We wanted to avoid that as well as the idea that yoga is primarily about postures, when that’s only a small fraction of what the practice is.”

Visit WarriorsForHealing.org and BootstrapUSA.com.

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Leading the Fight Against HIV/AIDS

by Eric Sells “

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hen you make an appointment with me, I immediately become part of your tribe, and will bring everything I’ve learned as a physician to improve my patient’s health and well-being,” says Naturopathic Physician Carolyn Fuller, director of wellness at the Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS, illustrating the commitment that practitioners at the center deliver to their clients.

The Phoenix-based nonprofit is the largest clinical trial, education, behavioral health and nutrition support center dedicated to fighting HIV and AIDS in the Southwestern United States. Now celebrating their 25-year anniversary, they accomplish their goals by reducing infection, improving quality of life and contributing to worldwide research.

Starting in June, Fuller is helping expand the overall wellness services at the center by offering primary and

naturopathic medical care for everyone, as well as transgender and gender spectrum health services.

Existing programs and services include leading-edge medical research through the largest privately funded, nonprofit, HIV clinical trials site in the Southwest; educational pro-

grams, including group and individual instruction for men, women and youth infected or affected by HIV/AIDS; HIV prevention programs for men, women, youth, and transgender individuals.

Wellness services include nutritional consultations, naturopathic medicine and an on-site vitamin shop; and emotional support for HIV-positive individuals, their friends and families. Family support services encompass child watch, family camp and social activities for families living with HIV/AIDS; and community outreach to underserved populations to provide connection to HIV services.

Southwest Center provided direct holistic services and programs to approximately 9,700 people in 2014, and administers about 2,800 HIV tests annually. In addition, the center partners with the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture to provide free acupuncture services, and soon will also offer homeopathic services. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine provides free acupuncture and naturopathic consultations and Southwest Institute of Healing Arts provides reflexology, Reiki, guided meditation and cranial/ polarity therapy. Payment for services at Southwest Center is on a sliding scale for all income levels, and free walk-in HIV testing is available weekdays. The center’s funding comes from donors, as well as federal, state and county resources.

“One of the greatest challenges of an HIV diagnosis is a high level of stress, depression and anxiety that can follow,” says John Welch, director of prevention and intervention services.

He cites the center’s extensive wraparound services as a big advantage for a patient’s overall well-being, ranging from informal, peer-led services to formal services like medical care, nutrition, case management, behavioral health and more. He adds, “No matter how they enter our services, there’s something for everyone here.”

The Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS is located at 1101 N. Central Ave., Ste. 200, in Phoenix. For more information, call 602-307-5330 or visit swhiv.org.

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Don’t Let Accident Pain Become Chronic

by Dr. Boris Schwartz

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utomobile accidents happen all the time, and many victims endure lasting pain. The pain can be classified as acute or chronic. By definition, chronic pain occurs after six months of acute pain. For example, 50 percent of people that get rear-ended in a car accident will be in pain for the rest of their lives, and a substantial proportion of people that have been involved in an acci-

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dent incur long-term disabilities. In a postal survey done in Sweden, 55 percent had residual disorders 17 years after the original accident.

Research has found that most victims of automobile accidents suffer from minute fractures which occur in the facet joints of the neck or back. They may not be visible on X-rays, but have been identified on slices of the facet joints in people that died from other accident complications. These fractures usually do heal in four to six weeks, but pain can persist for a long time. Patients that are treated for chronic pain after the car accident often report the same symptoms that are typical for a post-fracture pain, such as sensitivity to a change in barometric pressure (weather).

These small fractures and other related injuries can be addressed using a variety of integrative therapies. Treatments need to be applied quickly, and typically last no more than three months. The key is to heal the injury right away so it does not convert to chronic pain.

While every patient and situation is different, there are some typical treatments to the more common injuries sustained in a car accident. For low back pain, neck pain, headaches and fractures, treatments encompass acupuncture, naturopathic medicine, ayurvedic therapy, homeopathic medicine and herbal medicines, including injection therapy. Sometimes dizziness occurs, along with neck and back pain, following the accident.

Medical services related to a recent car accident may be covered by insurance. The critical step for the victim is to reach out to a licensed medical professional who can help with these injuries to start treatment right away.

Dr. Boris Schwartz is a naturopathic physician and the owner of Original Health Institute, in Phoenix. For more information, visit OriginalHealthInstitute.com or call 602788-4333. See ad on page 7.

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Planning Ahead for

Cancer Treatment

by Dr. Paul Stallone

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sk any woman which disease scares her the most, and odds are she’ll say breast cancer.

Virtually every woman knows what’s associated with breast cancer: losing her hair, losing her breasts and losing her life. These three major thoughts surround the once unconceivable thought that breast cancer could actually occur. Whether it’s a lump detected during a self-exam or a re-do of an annual screening, anything that implies breast cancer can send the strongest woman into a panic attack.

However, any fear can be used as a motivator by anyone with the right perspective.

Getting educated about a disease is fundamentally important, and obtaining a second opinion is a huge part of this. Speaking with multiple experts is a great way to learn about a potential disease. These experts should provide education and a treatment plan unique to the patient, and the therapies should be further researched at home before a resolution is made.

Time is of the essence in the treatment of cancer, but there’s always time to make the right decision.

A big part of treatment is the type of cancer. Two factors are considered when categorizing breast cancer: if the disease has spread outside the breast, and what tissue the disease developed in. The original tissue site will determine how the disease behaves. Milk ducts and milk-producing lobules are the most common areas for cancer to affect, but the connective tissue (fat, blood vessels and muscle) can also be involved. That is less common and referred to as sarcoma.

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A second opinion from a cancer-experienced naturopathic physician can simplify many options that are best for the patient. invasive. Noninvasive breast cancer is referred to as in situ, because it remains in the original location and has not spread to surrounding tissue. Invasive or infiltrating breast cancer has spread to another part of the breast or body. Within these two classifications are numerous subcategories, with treatment varying greatly between them.

Establishing the type of breast cancer is important, as is determining hormone sensitivity. This information will also influence which therapies are most appropriate. Some breast cancers are sensitive to naturally occurring female hormones like estrogen and progesterone. Hormone sensitive cancer cells will have hormone receptors for that particular hormone, with therapy reducing that hormone.

In respect to hormone sensitivity, there

can be three types. Estrogen receptor (ER) positive, progesterone receptor (PR) positive or hormone receptor (HR) negative, which will not have any receptors and won’t be affected by hormone-blocking treatments.

As cancer research evolves, more is being understood about the DNA of genes that can and do influence cancer development. There are tests available to analyze the genetic makeup of breast cancer, and although they can be helpful in some situations, not everyone will benefit. There are genetic tests available that can assess a woman’s risk for developing breast cancer before it does. It’s important to note that these tests do not guarantee one way or another whether breast cancer will or won’t develop.

Only after careful consideration of these factors and more should a complex treatment plan be formulated. A one-size-fits-all approach has no business in cancer treatment, and even one variable can completely change the program. A second opinion from a cancer-experienced naturopathic physician can simplify many options that are best for the patient.

Some breast conditions actually resolve on their own, but mistakenly get labeled as cancer. Natural treatments are not only superb at addressing all types of breast cancer, but they’re highly recommended for women looking to address a non-cancer breast condition. Natural therapies can even complement conventional medicine. Any woman diagnosed with breast cancer is urged to consult with a naturopathic physician before beginning any sort of treatment or invasive testing such as a biopsy.

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.

Understanding Mercury’s Harmful Effects

by Dr. Harlan Sparer

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he first Chinese emperor was administered a drink of mercury and powdered jade by his alchemists to give him eternal life. He died shortly after. We kill ourselves more slowly and elegantly these days, often because of misguided advice.

Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature, and it enthusiastically attaches itself to other substances. Notably, selenium- and sulfur-containing substances are altered permanently in our bodies. This leads to irreversible inhibition of selenium-dependent enzymes, thus inactivating nerve hormones. A person suffering from mercury poisoning may experience profuse sweating, tachycardia (quickened heartbeat), increased salivation and hypertension (high blood pressure). Affected children may show red cheeks, nose and lips, loss of hair, teeth and nails, transient rashes, muscle weakness and increased sensitivity to light. Other symptoms may include kidney dysfunction or neuropsychiatric symptoms such as emo-

tional lability (incontinence), memory impairment and/or insomnia.

Neurological function is deeply impaired by a teeny tiny bit of this stuff. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the maximum allowable level is two parts per billion (ppb) in our drinking water. It is important to note that .5 ppb is enough to kill brain cells, which is one-quarter of this amount.

Mercury persists as a preservative and as a part of amalgam fillings in dentistry. It is also used in thermometers, eye products, mascara, blood pressure and pressure devices, and also as a topical antibiotic. In eco-friendly CFL (compact fluorescent) light bulbs, 80 percent of inhaled mercury vapor, which is highly toxic and released when a CFL light bulb breaks, is absorbed into the body via the lungs. Mercury is at the heart of an ongoing debate over the safety of some vaccinations.

There has been a substantial spike in the incidence of brain disorders, and Parkinson’s disease, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease have been clearly linked to mercury poisoning. Mercury has a penchant for disturbing neurological function due to the inseparable attachments it makes to nerve hormones and enzymes. It should come as no surprise that our elders have a spike in the incidence of brain dysfunction due to their radically high mercury intake.

As children, we are taught to look both ways before we cross the street. Allowing mercury in our body or home in any form is equivalent to standing in the middle of busy freeway traffic, daring a car to run us over.

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

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most powerful leverage point we have for maintaining health.

The Gut-Mind Connection David Perlmutter on How Stomach Microflora Affect Brain Health

by Linda Sechrist

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r. David Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and recipient of the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to addressing neurological disorders, has recently released Brain Maker, the latest in a series of books on brain health. This medical advisor to the Dr. Oz Show demonstrates how brain problems can be prevented by adopting lifestyle changes that nurture the bacteria living in the digestive system.

Why did you begin your book with the quote, “Death be-

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gins in the colon,” rather than “Brain health begins in the gut”?

I wanted to draw attention to the real life-or-death issues mediated by what goes on inside the gut.

Individuals with an immediate concern for their heart, bones, immune system or brain must recognize that the health of these parts and functions are governed at the level of commensal gut bacteria, the normal microflora that eat what we eat. This relationship is the

How were you led to expand from studying the nervous system and brain to investigating gastrointestinal medicine?

Early on in my career, I was taught that everything that goes on in the brain stays there. But leading-edge research now reveals that seemingly disparate organs are in close communication, regulating each other’s health. As scientific literature began supporting the notion that gut-related issues have a huge bearing on brain health, and specifically on brain disease, it became important to me to be able to leverage deep knowledge of this empowering information in terms of being able to treat brain disorders.

What is the Human Microbiome Project (HMP)?

HMP, launched in 2008 by the National Institutes of Health, is a $115 million exploration of the gut microbiome. In the ongoing research project involving genetic and DNA assessment, researchers are looking at the microbiome array in the gut of individuals suffering from various diseases. They are drawing correla-

tions between emerging patterns in the abnormalities of gut bacteria and specific diseases. For example, autism correlates with an overabundance of the Clostridia species. In diabetes, there are more Firmicutes than Bacteroidetes, which we also see in obesity characteristic of the Western cosmopolitan diet.

This is paving the way for interventions designed to restore a normal balance of gut bacteria. An example in my book is Dr. Max Nieuwdorp’s research at the University of Amsterdam, in which he discovered an array of abnormal bacteria that characterize Type 2 diabetes. In the more than 250 individuals diagnosed with diabetes that he treated in a double-blind study, he was able to reverse the disease by inserting a series of fecal material transfers from healthy, lean donors into diabetic patients.

What is the most eye-opening information about the roles played by gut organisms?

More than 100 trillion bacteria live in

our gut. Plus, there are viruses, yeast species and protozoa. When we factor in their genetic material, it means that an astonishing 99 percent of the DNA in our body is bacterial. It’s humbling to realize they influence all manner of physiology, from our immune system to our metabolism, making vitamins, maintaining the gut lining and controlling inflammation, the key mechanism involved in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and any number of brain degenerative disorders. They also exert influence over the expression of our 23,000 genes, in effect regulating the expression of the human genome.

The latest startling discovery— which is so new that it’s not in the book—is that bacterial DNA sequences have now been found in the human genome, meaning we are partly bacterial. It reveals the most sophisticated symbiotic and intimate relationship at the deepest level imaginable. It turns the previous way of thinking about who we are upside-down. Our perceptions of the world, moods, hunger or satiety, even our metabolism, are

dictated by gut bacteria, which deserve careful stewarding. They don’t deserve, for example, to be bombarded by the capricious use of antibiotics whenever we have the sniffles.

How can we reestablish good gut health?

Better food choices bring about significant changes in our body’s microbiome. By incorporating prebiotic foods such as Jerusalem artichokes, dandelion greens, garlic, leeks, onions, jicama or Mexican yam, as well as fermented foods such as kimchi, kombucha tea, yogurt and kefir, individuals can reestablish good gut health that helps them gain control over inflammation, the cornerstone of all degenerative conditions. Inflammation originates in the gut. Balancing bacteria and reducing intestinal permeability, which allows substances to leak through the lining of the small intestine into the bloodstream, can reduce it.

Visit Linda Sechrist’s website, ItsAllAboutWe.com, for the recorded interview.

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MANLY FOODS

Boost Testosterone with the Right Choices

by Kathleen Barnes

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ohns Hopkins School of Medicine epidemiologists estimate that 18.4 percent of all American men over the age of 20, totaling 18 million, have reported experiencing erectile dysfunction. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 7.5 percent of all sexually experienced men under 45, or more than 4 million, have consulted a fertility doctor, suggesting it’s a serious problem among younger men.

“Both erectile dysfunction and infertility reflect elements of lifestyle choices, especially obesity, smoking and exposure to environmental toxins,” says Naturopath James Occhiogrosso, of Fort Myers, Florida, author of Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life: A Guide to Causes and Natural Solutions for Prostate Problems and ProstateHealthNaturally.com. He says there are many ways to address low testosterone, a factor in both issues, and a healthy diet is crucial for healthy sexual function in both men and women.

Some foods can help, while others can hinder a man’s sexual vitality, advises Craig Cooper, of Newport Beach, California, founder of the CooperativeHealth network of men’s health websites and author of Your New Prime: 30 Days to Better Sex, Eternal Strength, and a Kick Ass Life After 40. He identifies key no-nos that decrease testosterone as eating excess sugar, drinking excessive alcohol and 42

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being sedentary. Here are the best foods for increasing testosterone.

Shrimp: Like fatty fish, this tiny crustacean is one of nature’s few food sources of vitamin D, which Harvard School of Public Health research confirms is linked to testosterone levels.

Four ounces of shrimp contain 162 IU (international units), about 40 percent of recommended daily intake.

Oysters, red meat and pumpkin seeds: All of these are rich sources of zinc, which Cooper notes has a direct link to higher testosterone levels. He cautions, however, that too much zinc can cause its absorption to diminish.

Men need 11 milligrams (mg) of zinc a day. Oysters are considered a food of love for a reason: One shelled oyster contains 12.8 mg of zinc. Pumpkin seeds are zinc powerhouses with 7 mg in 3.5 ounces. By comparison, 3 ounces of beef liver or dark chicken meat deliver 4.3 mg and 2.4 mg, respectively.

Lean, grass-fed beef, tuna and nuts: These are high-quality sources of omega-3 fatty acids. “Without obtaining at least 20 percent of our daily calories from fat (no less than 15 percent) we can’t function at optimum capacity, as hormones are produced through the components of dietary fats, including the sex hormones like testosterone,” advises Virginia Beach, Virginia, Registered Dietitian Jim White, a spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “A diet high in carbohydrates and too much dietary fat—more than 35 percent—will cause

a gain in body fat, which can decrease testosterone levels. Balance is the key.”

Broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage: Cruciferous vegetables are rich sources of indole-3-carbinol, which helps both balance testosterone and estrogen, and neutralize excess estrogen in men and women, says Occhiogrosso. Yes, men have estrogen, too, just less than women, and too much blocks testosterone production.

Red grapes: This whole food is a good source of resveratrol and proanythocyanidin, which block harmful estrogen production, says White. Excess estrogen production spurred by eating foods like soy and flax and the growth hormones contained in big agriculture’s meat and dairy products lowers testosterone production in men.

Strawberries: Due to their cortisol-lowering vitamin C, all berries help reduce stress, including when hormones are released during a heavy workout that can hamper testosterone production. One study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine confirms that more cortisol equals less testosterone; another in the World Journal of Men’s Health shows that high cortisol lowers sex drive and results in delayed ejaculation. Plus, two Brazilian studies showed animals with the highest vitamin C intake had the highest sperm counts among study subjects. Another good cortisol fighter is the allicin in garlic.

Pomegranates: Occhiogrosso likes pomegranates for building testosterone levels. An impressive study from the International Journal of Impotence Research showed that the performance of 47 percent of the impotent male study participants improved after consuming a daily glass of pomegranate juice for four weeks.

“Food is always the first choice when I’m treating men with testosterone and fertility issues,” says Occhiogrosso. “It’s often effective without the dangers of testosterone injections.”

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous health books, including Food Is Medicine: 101 Prescriptions from the Garden. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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HIDDEN TREASURES

Neighbors Discover Their Wealth of Resources

by John McKnight and Peter Block

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he essential promise of consumerism is that everything fulfilling or needed in life can be purchased— from happiness to healing, from love to laughter and from raising a child to caring for someone at the end of life. What was once the task of relatives and neighbors has been outsourced, costing the family its capacity to manage traditionally provided necessities. The community has been replaced by paid professionals and technology.

Until the 20th century, the basic philosophy of rearing children was that they become effective grownups by connecting with productive adults and learning the community’s skills, traditions and customs from them. Youth had key household jobs to do. When they became adults, they were thus equipped to care both for the next generation and for those that had cared for them.

Today, the most effective communities are those in which neighborhoods and residents have reclaimed their traditional roles. The research on this point is decisive.

Where there are “thick” community connections, there is positive child development. Health improves, the environment is sustained and people are safer and have a stronger local economy.

Neighbors Naomi Alessio and Jackie Barton were talking about family challenges when Alessio noted her son Theron’s encouraging turnaround after he began voluntarily learning metalworking skills with Mr. Thompson in his garage shop. Alessio could see Theron change and finally stopped worrying about what he was doing after school.

Barton admitted that her son Alvin was in trouble, and asked Alessio if there might be someone in the neighborhood whose skills would interest him. They discovered enough diverse talent for all the kids in the neighborhood to tap into.

Three of the men they met—Charles Wilt, Mark Sutter

and Sonny Reed—joined Alessio, Barton and Thompson in finding out what the kids on the block were interested in learning. Also, why not ask the kids what they knew? They found 22 things the young people knew that might be of interest to some adults on the block.

The six neighbors named themselves the Matchmakers and created a neighborhood website. Many neighbors also formed a band, plus a choir led by Sarah Ensley, an elder who’d been singing all her life. Charles Dawes, a police officer, formed an intergenerational team to make the block a safe haven for everyone.

Lenore Manse decided to write family histories with photos and persuaded neighborhood historian Jim Caldwell and her best friend, Lannie Eaton, to help. Wilt suggested that the Matchmakers welcome newcomers by giving them a copy of the block history, and then updating it with information about each new family.

Three years later, at the annual block party, Barton summed up the neighborhood’s accomplishment: “All the lines are broken; we’re all connected. We’re a real community now.”

Adapted from an article by John McKnight and Peter Block for YES! Magazine that appears in its anthology, Sustainable Happiness. They are co-authors of The Abundant Community: Awakening the Power of Families and Neighborhoods (AbundantCommunity.com).

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here’s been a lot of controversy surrounding the practice of medical intuition and whether the medical intuitive or medical medium is just another fortuneteller, soothsayer or snake oil pitchman. Some people believe they are gifted and intuitive individuals offering real answers to those nagging health symptoms.

Often relegated to the world of woo-woo, the practice of medical intuition is receiving interest from people that are disgruntled with the high-tech, low-touch traditional medicine therapies that often don’t yield desired outcomes. Chronic fatigue, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, diabetes, insomnia, hormone and thyroid disorders, cancer and ADHD have become mainstream buzzwords, and their incidence is on the rise, consuming the minds and lives of millions. Many people are tired of being sick and feeling leashed by a seemingly never-ending barrage of pills, and the cost is spiraling out of sight.

A skilled medical intuitive can help detect the root cause of a variety of conditions and triggers often overlooked by traditional allopathic protocols, including hidden organ system imbalances, multiple nutritional deficiencies, hidden infectious processes, environmental toxins, lifestyle miscues and more.

A medical intuitive will take a good look, and each one has their

own unique way of sensing, seeing, feeling or simply knowing what is out of balance. When the process is properly performed, the intuitive practitioner will complete a full intuitive workup, which includes a scan of hormone and thyroid function and hormone levels and the energetic signatures of the key organs and glands in the body.

They may also scan for unwanted microorganisms and unwelcome toxins, such as an overgrowth of the yeast known as Candida albicans, excess viral and bacterial loads and overload of heavy metal toxins such as mercury. Key nutritional deficiencies can also be revealed, as well as trapped emotional blocks and stifled energies, all of which are often the root cause of physical and emotional symptoms.

An important partner and ally in the healthcare field, the medical intuitive can be found as a solo practitioner or as part of a collaborative practice, alongside NMDs, DOs, and M.D.s.

Dr. Emil Faithe is a medical medium and holistic pharmacist in Scottsdale, with more than 30 years of experience in natural and allopathic medicine. He is the author of You Are Sensitive! and Hormone Lies and Thyroid Misunderstandings.

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NaturalAz.com Click “Calendar” MONDAY, JUNE 1 Book Signing – 6:30pm. Red carpet book signing event with Dr. Jack Wolfson, author of the newly published book The Paleo Cardiologist. Q&A session, food, and meet and greet. Formal attire evening.

RSVP required. Fix24 Wellness Studio, Scottsdale.

480-419-1500. Fix24WellnessStudio.com.

Facial Flex Treatment – Jun 1-3. The best of two treatments: a facial and reflexology. Your treatment starts with a skin rejuvenating facial and then you relax and renew with reflexology. $125 for 90 minutes. Drip Doctor Wellness Center, 29850 N Tatum Blvd, Ste 114, Cave Creek. Jennifer: 480-563-2302. http://jenniferfisheressentials. com/spa-services/facial-flex-treatment-june-1stto-3rd-2015.

Fun in the Sun Sunscreen Workshop – 6:307:30pm. Create healthy sunscreen (no toxins) and incorporate essential oils. $20. Drip Doctor Wellness Center, 29850 N Tatum Blvd, Ste 114, Cave Creek. Jennifer: 480-563-2302. JFE11.com.

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

TUESDAY, JUNE 2 Green Drinks – 5:30-7:30pm. Monthly networking event for The Green Chamber. Free to

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Movie Night – 6:30pm. Showing “Jesus & Buddha: Practicing Across Traditions”. $10 donation.

Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. 480-593-8798. Interfaith-Community.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 5 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.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 Intro Workshop: Healing Meditations – 9am12:30pm. These three simple guided meditations will help us to develop greater peace of mind and happiness, and to improve our relationships with others by learning to cherish others. These meditations can be practiced by anyone. $25 advance, $35 door. Clear Light Center Buddhist Center, 614 E Townley Ave, Phoenix. Register at MeditationInArizona.org.

Reiki I – 10am-6pm. With Marsha Craven, 5th generation Usui Reiki Master Teacher. Bring Reiki as a healing practice into your life and your enhanced healing powers will always be with you. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988.

How2Heal.com.

Usui Reiki I Class – 9am-5pm, Jun 6-7. Introduction and initiation into the first Usui Reiki degree.

Learn the story of Usui Reiki. Receive four attunements with guided meditations. Learn different hand positions for self-healing and healing others.

Reiki Harmony Center, 1130 E Grovers Ave, Apt 123, Phoenix. Register: ReikiHarmonyCenter. com or contact info@reikiharmonycenter.com or 480-399-2611.

SUNDAY, JUNE 7 Feldenkrais, Mysticism and Dreams Workshop – 10:30am-4pm. Experience the healing presence and creative flow in the company of shamans, mystics, teachers and guides. Taught by Jacqueline Bayne and Maria Elena Cairo. 602-821-7149.

MariaElenaCairo.com.

Healing One Another – 7-8:30pm. Marie Slottow teaches a deeply relaxing protocol used by certified Eden Energy Medicine practitioners to help with insomnia, restless leg syndrome, stress and pain. $15, discounts available. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 734-7191045 or GoodVibrationsEnergyMedicine.com.

“In the Presence of the Angels” – 12:30pm.

Celebrate the dedication of the new sanctuary in the name of Archangel Michael. $20 donation.

Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. 480-593-8798. Interfaith-Community.org.

Reiki II – 10am-6pm. With Marsha Craven, 5th generation Usui Reiki Master Teacher. Bring Reiki as a healing practice into your life and your enhanced healing powers will always be with you. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988.

How2Heal.com.

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

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

TUESDAY, JUNE 9 Partnering Chiropractics and Restorative Exercise – 6:30-8pm. Awaken to the possibility of a fuller range of motion. See how two different modalities can work together toward better mobility. With Lisa Thorngren and Jacob Hoerr. $40. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. Register: 602-532-3111 or info@kinesphere-studio.com.

Tao Miracles Healing Evening – 6:30-9:30pm.

Experience Tao Miracles Healing with Master Ximena Gavino, Da Tao Channel of Dr & Master Sha. Learn powerful Tao self-healing techniques and receive powerful blessings for health, finances, relationships. The Vail Center, 1 W Elliot Rd, Tempe.

808-315-1704. LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 Gong Meditation and Yoga Nidra – 7-8:30pm.

Presented by Will Zecco, gong master. Bring yoga mat, blanket and/or pillow. Love offering.

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

Tao Miracles Healing Evening – 6:30-9:30pm.

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 11 Open Spiritual Channels Practicum – Join Da Tao Channel, Master Ximena Gavino, to open and further develop your Soul Language Channel, soul language translation abilities to receive guidance from Divine, ascended masters, and spirit guides. $25. Everyone welcome. New Vision Center, 18010 N Tatum, Phoenix. 602-741-7913. LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Become a Peaceful Spiritual Warrior – 1pm.

Free childcare available. Summit Lighthouse of Phoenix, 4105 N 20 St, Ste 115, Phoenix. 480442-5020. SummitLighthouse.org.

Live a Life U Love – 10am-Noon. Are you ready to be happy, healthy, wealthy and wise? Do you want to experience more prosperity and balance in your life? Would you like to eliminate fear, doubt and worry and move towards your goals with confidence? During this fun and interactive workshop, define and design your dream to live a life your love. $40 or ½ off when you use promo code NA2015 (a $20 value). U-SUCCEED Coaching Programs, 12630 N 103rd Ave #135, Sun City.

Register at U-SUCCEED.com.

MCKS Pranic Healing Level I Workshop – Various times, Jun 13-14. In this intensive, experiential workshop, the student will learn the technology to do no-touch energy healings on others, self-healing and distance healings. Energy exercises and meditations are included. Arizona Pranic Healing, Paradise Valley Mall, Ste 204, 4568 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix. For details and registration information, call 480-818-3156, visit AzPranicHealing. com or email azPranicHealing@gmail.com.

markyourcalendar Meet Amma!

Meet Mata Amritanandamayi, renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader. Millions worldwide have been comforted by Amma’s heartfelt hug and inspired by her vast charitable activities, as well as her message of service and inner strength. You are warmly invited to meet Amma and receive her individual, loving embrace.

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Saturday, June 20, two free programs, 10am, and 7pm. Numbered tokens distributed at 8:30am and 5:45pm for morning/evening programs.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 Embracing God the Father – Jun 17-21. This healing intensive is a unique getaway opportunity and joyfully, playfully, sacredly honor our process of growth and contribution as part of the summer solstice. Taught by Jacqueline Bayne and Maria Elena Cairo. 602-821-7149. MariaElenaCairo.com.

Sound Healing Concert – 7pm. Paradiso & Rasamayi perform featuring the world’s largest crystal didjeridoo, variety of singing bowls, Seed Mantras, Chao Gong and more. $25 advance, $30 door. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. Rev. Julia 480-5938798 or Interfaith-Community.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 18

Tuesday, June 23, free public program begins at 7pm, numbered tokens distributed at 5:30pm.Sunday, June 21-23, Retreat.

Pre-registration required.

Hilton Buffalo Thunder Resort 20 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506 505-982-9801 Amma.org Amritpuri.org

Perinatal Massage for Most Common Complaints – 9am-5:30pm, June 18-19. Comprehensive hands-on continuing education designed for licensed massage therapists, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists and doulas.

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

SATURDAY, JUNE 20 Spirit Night – 4-8pm. Lightworkers offer a wide range of services including Reiki, facials, mediums, drumming, tarot, angel messages and more.

Services range from $20 to $30. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. Heather: heatherposey70@gmail.com.

Open Spiritual Channels Intensive I – 10am8pm. Master Ximena, Da Tao Channel, helps open your Soul Language Channel and Direct Soul Communication Channel to receive knowledge and wisdom from your soul, spirit guides, ascended masters, and Divine. $50. East Valley.

602-741-7913. LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com.

Usui Reiki II Class – 9am-5pm, Jun 13-14.

Brief review of the Reiki I class and includes two attunements with guided meditations that open the sacral and solar plexus chakras. Learn three different Usui Reiki symbols that can be used during Reiki treatments. Reiki Harmony Center, 1130 E Grovers Ave, Apt 123, Phoenix. Register: ReikiHarmonyCenter.com or contact info@reikiharmonycenter.com or 480-399-2611.

SUNDAY, JUNE 21 Monthly Mindful Drum Circle – 4-6pm. In this introductory experience, learn how to use the drum as a tool for relaxation, meditation and inner journey that takes us out of our mind into our hands and bodies. While we supply drums, please feel free to bring your drum, rattles or other instruments that you want to include and share with the community. No musical experience necessary. With Daniel Hirtz. $20 nonmembers,

Yoga Tune-Up Shoulder Shape Up – 1-2:30pm.

Learn a simple, yet profound regimen to roll away tension and put the power of self-care in your own hands. We’ll uncover the intricate anatomy of this complicated joint and playfully work our way through techniques that strengthen and create supple shoulders. With Isabelle Barter. $40, incl YTU therapy balls. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. Register: 602-532-3111 or info@ kinesphere-studio.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 16 Usui Reiki for Kids – Noon-3:30pm. Children (ages 8-13) learn to access their own natural healing abilities and learn the Usui Reiki method. $55.

Reiki Harmony Center, 1130 E Grovers Ave, Apt 123, Phoenix. Register: ReikiHarmonyCenter. com or contact info@reikiharmonycenter.com or 480-399-2611.

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Summer Solstice Celebration – 6-9pm. Pool potluck, poetry and song at Heaven on Earth, a wildlife sanctuary in Prescott’s gorgeous Granite Dells. $10. Reservations essential. Call/text 928308-2146 or Happy@HappyOasis.com for info and directions.

TUESDAY, JUNE 23 Pain Free Shoulders – 6:30-8pm. Learn about the mechanics of your shoulders and practice some ways to strengthen and unlock these joints.

With Alex Papazian. $40. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. Register: 602-532-3111 or info@ kinesphere-studio.com.

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Pure Living Expo & Conference

Awaken Your Light & Healing Energies Group Healing Event

The world’s premiere enlightened eating celebration focuses on non-GMO gluten-free and raw living foods. The lineup includes yoga and wellness classes, personal growth workshops, Pure Earth School, vendors, and a group of health enthusiasts hungry for change leading panels, demos and much more.

JULY 23-27 Arizona Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa 90 Ridge Trail Drive Sedona PureLivingExpo.com

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 CranialSacral Balancing Therapy I – 9am-6pm, Jun 24-26. 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.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26 Satsang – 6:30-7:30pm. Satsang is the Sanskrit word that means “gathering together for the truth.” It can be described as a sacred gathering of like-minded people who come together to feel unity, and tell inspirational stories while offering devotional songs. Donation. B~Well Center of Scottsdale, 4300 N Miller Rd, Ste 214, Scottsdale.

602-384-1745. b-wellcenterofscottsdale.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 27 Unity Drumming and Healing Circle – 6:308:30pm. Beginner, expert drummers and observers welcome. Bring a snack or appetizer to share.

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

Usui Reiki I Class – 9am-5pm, Jun 27-28. Introduction and initiation into the first Usui Reiki degree. Learn the story of Usui Reiki. Receive four attunements with guided meditations. Learn different hand positions for self-healing and healing others. Reiki Harmony Center, 1130 E Grovers Ave, Apt 123, Phoenix. Register: ReikiHarmonyCenter.com or contact info@reikiharmonycenter. com or 480-399-2611.

SUNDAY, JUNE 28 Community Get Together – 2-3:30pm. Join us for a short film and discussion followed by meditation. Free. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-207-6016.

AMindfulnessLifeCenter.com.

Move Your Chi...Soothe Your Soul – 1-3pm.

Come on a deep adventure, blending bodyrolling, foot fitness, chi gong, live music and a soul soothing Nidra relaxation. With Kat & Matt Myers. $40.

Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. Call/text 480221-7435 to register.

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Sixth Annual Phoenix Psychic Fair – 9am-5pm.

Over 40 of the top readers, healers, metaphysicians and vendors in one room. Psychic mediums, medical intuitives, energy healers, psychic readers, tarot and angel card readers, unique jewelry, crystals, and metaphysical gifts. Free talks every hour. Readings, healings and revelations in a high vibrational and festive ambiance. $5. Crowne Plaza North Phoenix, 2532 W Peoria Ave, Phoenix. 602-888-0354. PhoenixPsychicFair.com.

Alex Hermosillo, international healer, author and teacher, will share the spiritual principles given to him in heaven through a near-death experience about the different ways in which healing occurs as participants learn and practice a quick, simple and effective exercise that anyone can do daily to support, awaken and nurture their body, mind and spirit for self-healing and well-being, along with added techniques to assist their loved ones who are struggling physically and emotionally.

FRIDAY, JULY 24

7-9:30pm $25 early-bird / $35 at the door Chaparral Suites 5001 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-345-9972 support@masteryofenergyhealing.com MasteryOfEnergyHealing.com

TUESDAY, JUNE 30 Cranial Rhythms – 1-5pm. Experience deep healing from gently engaging the cerebrospinal system. With Barbara Jenkins. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix.

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

Psychic Development Class – 6:30pm. Do you want to connect to your inner intuition? Learn and practice different ways to develop your own abilities, including different ways to connect, guided meditation, psychic exercises and practicing.

With Susan Ragusa. $20. Angel Laughter, 745 W Baseline Rd, Ste 7, Mesa. 480-244-7306. AngelLaughter.com.

savethedate JULY 1 Tao Miracles Healing Evening – 6:30-9:30pm.

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

JULY 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.

JULY 4 Tao Retreat for Healing & Rejuvenation – 10am-8pm, Jul 4-6. Experience the power of Tao I practices to promote healing and transformation, boost energy, stamina, vitality, immunity and longevity. Master Ximena, a Da Tao Channel, shares ancient and new sacred wisdom revealed in TAO I: The Way of all Life, Dr and Master Sha’s bestseller. $150. Asfalesia Center, 12233 N 64th St, Scottsdale. 602-741-7913. LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com.

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

TheGreenChamber.org.

JULY 14 New Thought World Congress – Jul 14-18.

The International New Thought Alliance holds its centennial congress with hundreds of member groups such as Unity, Centers for Spiritual Living, Divine Science and independent metaphysical centers, as well as thousands of individual members, celebrate its principles and values, which although considered unique or different many decades ago, are now widely accepted and promoted. Embassy Suites, 4415 E Paradise Village Pkwy, Phoenix.

480-830-2461. INTAAnnualWorldCongress.com.

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JULY 16 Cranial Neural Support for Longevity – 10am6pm, Jul 16-19. Exciting new class to support wellness and delay onset of age-related challenges including Alzheimer’s and dementia. Apply groundbreaking discoveries in working with the brain. With Marsha Craven. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix.

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

Yoga Nidra for Teens & Parents – 7-8pm, 3 weeks. Yoga nidra is a powerful, relaxation-based meditation that addresses the root cause of stress in everything from insomnia to attention challenges.

During this three-week series, parents and teens will acquire the tools to enter the upcoming school year with peace, focus, clarity and joy. Audio CDs provided. With Julie Lemerond. $99 per family nonmembers, $74.25 members. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale.

480-207-6016. AMindfulnessLifeCenter.com.

ongoingcalendar mondays Monday Night Meditation – 7pm. Guided breathing and relaxation meditation to help stop any busyness within the mind, followed by a teaching on a practical topic within Buddhism and meditation to help improve our experience of inner peace. $10. Clear Light Center Buddhist Center, 614 E Townley Ave, Phoenix. MeditationInArizona.org.

JULY 20 CranialSacral Balancing Therapy I – 9am-6pm, Jul 20-22. 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.

JULY 21 Reiki Clinic – 6-8pm. Learn and have a mini Reiki session with a Reiki Harmony Center student. $10.

Reiki Harmony Center, 1130 E Grovers Ave, Apt 123, Phoenix. Register: ReikiHarmonyCenter. com or contact mike@reikiharmonycenter.com or 480-399-2611.

AUGUST 13 “I Love Myself Special” DNA Cell(f) Imagery & Communication – Aug 13-16. Achieving your life goals is totally possible. Make sure your beliefs are serving you. Ancient wisdom meets quantum science techniques to help you live the life you choose. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

AUGUST 22 Mastery of Energy Healing Class – 10am-5pm.

With Alex Hermosillo, international healer, author and spiritual teacher. Learn how to quickly and easily release the energies and memories of nonnurturing thoughts, emotions and patterns. This simple yet powerful technique allows an individual to heal emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually. Radisson Suites, 7475 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler. Register: MasteryOfEnergyHealing. com or contact support@masteryofenergyhealing. com or 480-345-9972.

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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.

fridays Self-Healing Classes – 1-2:30pm. Susan Ragusa offers Divine Energy Alignments which combines a variety of healing techniques. $20. Angel Laughter, 745 W Baseline Rd, Ste 7, Mesa. 480244-7306. AngelLaughter.com.

JULY 19 Healing One Another – 7-8:30pm. Marie Slottow teaches an Eden Energy Medicine healing technique that involves gentle holding of specific points on the head for improving blood circulation throughout the body. $15, discounts available.

A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 734-719-1045 or GoodVibrations EnergyMedicine.com.

Meditation Moments – 7-8:30pm. Add meditation and/or chanting to your weekly schedule.

Various class topics and presenters. Love offering.

Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. 480-593-8798. Interfaith-Community.org.

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

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

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

wednesdays Breath of Rejuvenation – 5:15-6:15pm. Understand the tools to assess one’s own breathing patterns and exercises to help breathing become more efficient. $40. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix.

Register: 602-532-3111 or kcme-az.com.

Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement – 10:30am-Noon, starting June 13. Lessons create a conversation of sensing, feeling, resting and moving that engages the whole system. Taught

by Jacqueline Bayne and Maria Elena Cairo. 602821-7149. MariaElenaCairo.com.

Laughter Club – 10am. Light to moderate laughter exercise for mental and physical flexibility, mood regulation, stress reduction and an attitude adjustment. First session free when you mention Natural Awakenings. Angel Laughter, 745 W Baseline Rd, Ste 7, Mesa. 480-244-7306.

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sundays Celebration Service – 10:30am. June theme is “Listening with Your Heart.” 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.

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

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

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Prayers for World Peace – 10am. Enjoy practical advice and meditations that lift the heart and bring energy and hope; from this inner peace, world peace grows. Donation. Clear Light Center Buddhist Center, 614 E Townley Ave, Phoenix.

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Meditation, Breath and Oneness – 7-8:30pm.

Experience greater clarity in getting past difficulties and obstacles and receive freedom and joy. Donation. Taught by Jacqueline Bayne and Maria Elena Cairo. 602-821-7149. MariaElenaCairo.com.

Sunday Services – 9 and 10:15am. A positive path for spiritual living, with transformational lessons and music. Experience the power of an open-minded spiritual community. Unity of Mesa, Franklin at Brimhall School Auditorium, 4949 E Southern Ave, Mesa. UnityofMesa.org.

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COLON HYDROTHERAPY MELINDA SMITH

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

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

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MARY PETERSON PHYSICAL THERAPY

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

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

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

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

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

Linda has over 30 yrs of experience to assist you to meet your needs.

Pamper your body and spirit with food-based healing and products, healing touch, channeling for spiritual guidance and Qigong lessons. Private and group sessions or demonstrations by appt.

MARIE SLOTTOW, EEM-CP

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

WOLSKI CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE DENTISTRY

Krystyna Wolski, DDS, DMD, M.D., M.D.(H) 14269 N. 87th Street, Suite 107 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-991-3357 Offering a unique dental-body approach for over 20 years.

Health problems often begin in the mouth because your teeth and body are connected through acupuncture meridians.

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ENERGY HEALING JENNIFER BOYCE

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Cheryl Bourget HHC is a Holistic Wellness Expert, Spirit-Inspired Life and Business Coach, Guided Meditation Practitioner and Energy Teacher. She combines her gift of being a clairsentient reader with her professional education, her diverse life experiences and the varied experiences of her clients, Cheryl inspires individuals globally, professionally and personally to achieve deep and satisfying change in their life conditions. See ad on page 14.

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

Foot and Ankle Care 10555 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. A101 Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 602-954-0777 Practicing in the Phoenix area, Dr. Klebe offers complete foot and ankle care. Holistically oriented, Dr. Klebe integrates homeopathic medicine with conventional medical care. See ad on page 33.

PAUL STALLONE, NMD

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ORIGINAL HEALTH INSTITUTE JACK M. WOLFSON, DO

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

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

Dr. Melenie Dunn has been in practice since 2000 assisting people to achieve their best level of health and wellness with everything from colds to digestive disorders to hormonal imbalances to cancer, and more. She uses a variety of modalities to efficiently resolve all causes of chronic illness in order to restore a level of perfect health and comfort. See ad on page 14.

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We combine naturopathic treatments, including acupuncture, injection therapies and manipulative therapies with other modalities. Protocols are patient-specific. See ad on page 7.

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 40.

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

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 20.

PHYSICAL THERAPY STUDIO HEALTH

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

REIKI HARMONY CENTER 1130 E. Grovers Ave., Apt. 123 Phoenix, AZ 85022 480-399-2611 ReikiHarmonyCenter.com Info@reikiharmonycenter.com

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

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REAL ESTATE PURESALON

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SPIRITUAL CENTERS CLEAR LIGHT BUDDHIST CENTER

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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 51.

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

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