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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.

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24 FALL IN LOVE WITH WATERCOLOR

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nwind Yoga, an affordable new yoga studio, has opened at 1023 Grand Avenue, in the downtown Phoenix La Melgosa building. Owner Suzanne Zupancic says, “The first class is free for Valley residents.” At this yoga collective, yogis and yoginis can practice yoga, relax in the lounge and shop for yoga-related items.

Zupancic came to yoga in 2008, after more than 25 years in retail management. Yoga had a profound effect on her life physically and emotionally, and she felt compelled to harness this new vitality, sense of wellness and power with others. Her classes focus on alignment with intention, a little humor and a lot of realism.

She states, “At Unwind, we believe that yoga can be intimidating, but it shouldn’t be. Everyone can enjoy yoga and reap its lifelong benefits as a way of life. Our classes are designed to meet you where you are, whether that means it’s your first yoga class or your millionth."

oach Dr. Shelley Nash is launching a woman’s empowerment program called Breakthrough Your Inner Blocks. She states, “I love the transformation process, watching women of all ages let go of limiting beliefs and discover their magnificence and unlimited potential. Sometimes we need the eyes and ears of a coach to help us see what we are not seeing ourselves. A coach helps you find the reasons you are not achieving the success you desire, gives you tools to get unstuck and helps you reach new heights you never thought possible.”

She works with women from all walks of life and all ages. “Many are smart, independent women that are very successful in some areas of their life, yet they still find themselves feeling stuck,” says Nash. “Most of the women I work with have never been taught how to navigate their emotional life, their mind-body connection or how their thoughts create their world.”

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Monthly membership is $78 and drop-in classes are $14; discounts for seniors over 60, students under 18, teachers, troops, police and fire professionals. For more information, call 602-538-5301, email Info@unwindyogaaz.com or visit UnwindYogaAz.com.

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For a free, 30-minute breakthrough session and to download her free e-book, Discover 5 Easy Ways to Eliminate Self-Sabotage, visit DrShelleyNash.com.

Gemscents Create a Spa in a Bath

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amelyn Williams, owner of Gemscents Bath Salts, moved her business from California to Phoenix to offer “luxury fragrances mixed with our favorite salts that you love designed in a formula specifically for your mind, body and soul. Other companies may offer similar products, but we use high-quality oil and all of our salts are natural made to give you the experience of a lifetime each time you take a bath. Our products are handmade, mixed and created with an open heart and passion,” she says.

Fragrances include amethyst, clear quartz, lapis lazuli, moonstone, rose quartz and tiger’s eye.

Williams is an intuitive master and a disabled Army veteran who has studied and experienced metaphysics and spirituality. She says, “I have learned our healings act as a channel for assisting us in identifying and working through mental and physical blocks that are preventing us from realizing our highest potential and flowing through life with ease and joy.

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Thyroid Workshop in Gilbert

Free Sleep Apnea Screenings at Koala Center

r. Peter Kan, owner of Hope Integrative Wellness Center, is conducting a free Thyroid Solutions Workshop at 5:30 p.m., on Tuesdays. Participants will learn the number one cause of thyroid problems, why most people still experience thyroid symptoms even when a lab test is normal, and natural solutions to heal the thyroid.

Kan states, “Thyroid dysfunction affects an estimated 20 million Americans, and about one in eight women will develop a thyroid disorder during her lifetime; yet up to 60 percent of those with thyroid disease are unaware of their condition.”

he Koala Center for Sleep Disorders – Biltmore is offering complimentary sleep apnea screenings ($165 value) for Natural Awakenings readers. Learn more by attending a free, 30-minute informational seminar, Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Snoring and TMJ with Oral Appliance Therapy, at 5 p.m., June 20 and July 18.

Oral appliances are worn during sleep to treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Similar to orthodontic retainers or sports mouth guards, oral appliance therapy involves the selection, design, fitting, use and professional titration of a custom-designed oral sleep appliance that is worn during sleep. The job of the oral appliance is to prevent the obstruction that occurs when the lower jaw, tongue and tissues in the back of the throat become relaxed during sleep and collapse into the narrow airway space.

Owners Dr. Beth Hamann, DDS, and Dr. Shari Aftahi, DMD, have 50 years of combined experience in dentistry and advanced training in the treatment of sleep disorders. They provide comfortable treatment options for patients that suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, snoring and TMJ joint disorder, using noninvasive oral appliance therapy.

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Location: 3336 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Ste. 123, Gilbert. To register, call 480-988-6269 or visit AskDrKan.com/ thyroid. See ad on page 11.

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Location: 4235 N. 32nd St., Ste. A, Phoenix. For more information, call 602-3579845 or visit KoalaBiltmore.com. See ad on page 20.

Visit the New Kharma Life Center for Holistic Healing

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he Kharma Life Center recently opened at 700 West Campbell Avenue in central Phoenix, offering holistic healing and related classes. A three-part series, Opening Up to Abundance: The 5 Most Common Abundance Blocks, with Dr. Alisa Cooper, DC, CCN, a certified EFT practitioner, will take place from noon to 2 p.m., June 10, 24 and July 8.

Upon booking a service with Kharma Life Center, their experienced staff will assist and guide clients to help make informed decisions about their health and well-being. They strive to create a unique personal experience tailored to individual needs, concerns and desired outcome.

They make group yoga and fitness classes accessible to all (any class/any time for $10) by offering a variety of levels to meet each individual’s needs, interests and ability, while keeping class sizes small. Classes include yoga, TRX group fitness, mindfulness and more. Therapies encompass massage therapy, acupuncture, reiki, life coaching, personal training, nutritional counseling and jin shin jyutsu.

For appointments, call 602-795-9767. For more information, visit KharmaLife.com.

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Relationship Retreat For Married and Unmarried Couples

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ane Fendelman, MC, a professional counselor with more than 24 years of experience, is offering her Relationship Retreat to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., July 22 and 23, in Phoenix. The Relationship Retreat is for partners that want to be better together, or are in trouble and need help; and for platonic friends that would like to learn techniques for attracting more love into their lives.

Topics include: Heal Old Wounds (recent and childhood), Resolve Old Arguments and Create Something New, Reignite Romance and Intensify Chemistry and Be Profoundly Connected in Body, Mind and Soul.

As a nationally acclaimed author and counselor appearing on many radio and television broadcasts in her career, Fendelman has helped more than 30,000 people with their relationships. She also offers individual counseling and couples counseling in private sessions at her offices in central Phoenix.

Cost is $600/couple; limited to 25 couples. For more information, visit JaneFendelman.com. Complete an application at SurveyMonkey.com/r/QXJRM6Z. See ad on page 8.

Experience the MariEL Energy Healing System

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orina Quigley is teaching a weekly class on the MariEL Energy Healing System from 7 to 9 p.m., beginning June 5 through August 21 at Rising Phoenix Church. MariEL Energy Healing System comes from the Divine Mother Mary and Eloheim. MariEL brings in the energy of the divine feminine. The Eloheim are a masculine energy that creates form. Together, they create a very powerful system for healing.

Quigley states, “MariEL Energy Healing Technique was channeled in through Ethel Lombardi, one of the initial Usui reiki masters initiated by Mrs. Hawayo Takata.� The theory is that every cell in our body has stored memory that can be accessed to release energy blocks, patterns and old, painful memories.

Cost is $200. Preregistration required. Location: 1522 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix. For more information, call 480318-7555, email lorinared@aol.com or visit aloraorganic. com. See ad on page 43.

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After completing the first 300 hours of modules one through three, students are eligible for certification as hypnotherapists with the International Board of Hypnotherapy.

Academy Director Tim Simmerman Sierra states, “Our state-licensed hypnosis courses and clinical hypnotherapy training have led the field in hypnotherapy education for almost 30 years. The 500-hour accelerated certification course in hypnotherapy is held three times a year and is taught in two-week modules.”

By also completing the additional 100 hours of module four, which covers pain management techniques and accelerated healing, students become eligible for the professional designation of certified medical support clinical hypnotherapist. Module five is a 100-hour elective that covers natal regression and past-life therapy, for a total of 500 hours of training.

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The staff shares more than 40 years of combined underlying many common ailments including an epidemic experience in kinesiology, massage therapy and energy of leaky gut syndrome causing 50 percent of Americans medicine. They say, “The body is like an electrical piece of over the age of 50 to develop fatty liver. equipment controlled by the brain. If the body is in perfect

Leaky gut describes gaps in the intestinal lining allowhealth, the brain constantly sends electrical signals to each ing viruses, food particles, bacteria and toxins to pass into muscle, and the muscle sends electrical signals back. Difthe body. Once in the body, the immune system is triggered ferent muscles are associated energetically with particular and also produces health issues; chronic inflammation and organs. When a particular muscle is weak, this indicates pain, allergies, adrenal fatigue and high cholesterol. that there is less energy going to a particular organ. When

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Make Your Voice Heard in the 2017 Natural Choice Awards

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f the many providers offering health and wellness, green living, nutrition, fitness and personal growth services in the Phoenix metro area, how do we know which are the best?

The annual Natural Choice Awards, sponsored by Natural Awakenings magazine, gives readers the opportunity to select the individuals and businesses each year that deserve recognition for their efforts.

“The Natural Choice Awards has become the Valley’s go-to list of leaders in health and wellness and green living here in Arizona,” says Eric Sells, publisher. “Each year, we receive higher numbers of ballot submissions, and I’m proud that our conscious readers utilize this opportunity to express their favorites.”

Cast your ballot today. Winners are based on popular vote from online ballot submissions at NaturalAz.com through Jul. 14 and will appear in the Aug. issue. More information on page 47.

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Vegetarian Protein Options on the Rise Last year, the United Nations International Year of Pulses recognized dry peas, lentils and chickpeas because they are affordable, nutritious and have a low eco-footprint.

New, innovative, plant-based proteins will extend the options.

The Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition reported that vegetarians can save at least $750 annually over meat eaters by reducing or replacing consumption of animal products and switching to sources that adhere to higher animal welfare standards.

The Impossible Burger simulates the sizzle, the smell and the juicy first bite of the real thing to rave reviews. The similar Beyond Burger is a hit at Whole Foods Markets.

Tyson Foods is investing in the protein alternative company, Beyond Meat, and launching a $150 million venture capital fund to support plant-based foods. Some large German meat producers are also seeking to diversify with plant-based versions of traditional meaty favorites.

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Big Squeeze

Robot Parks Vehicles in China Lot A robotic, laserguided, fully automated vehicle, manufactured by Shenzhen-based Yeefung Automation Technology Co. Ltd., has been installed in the Chinese city of Nanking. Called GETA (get a car), the robot slides under a vehicle, picks it up, and places it in a parking spot in even the tightest of spaces in about two minutes.

Yeefung General Manager Wu Hao says that the company developed the robot in response to limited parking in big cities worldwide, increasing efficiency by 20 to 40 percent. China has about 172 million vehicles on the road and projects that number to increase to 250 million by 2020.

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Autonomous Autos

Driverless Cars Promise Safety and Savings Hyundai demonstrated its Ioniq autonomous, or driverless, hybrid car concept at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show, demonstrating that such vehicles—equipped with sophisticated sensors, GPS and computers—could be for sale within five to seven years.

Safety is paramount. Estimates for the U.S., based on a 2013 Eco Center for Transportation study, projected that if 90 percent of vehicles were autonomous, the number of driving-related deaths would plummet from an annual 32,400 to approximately 11,300.

“Drivers are excited that driverless cars will offer 90 percent fewer U.S. traffic accidents, 40 percent lower insurance costs, the end of drunk driving accidents and newfound freedom for seniors and people with disabilities,” says Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association. Its 2016 report Self-Driving Vehicles: Consumer Sentiments found that nearly 75 percent of consumers surveyed like the proffered benefits.

In Driverless, authors Hod Lipson and Melba Kurman highlight significant ecological benefits, including McKinsey research findings that driverless cars will yield up to 20 percent fuel savings, and a corresponding reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.

Their smoother driving also extends a vehicle’s life.

Ford intends to deliver a fully autonomous vehicle for ride sharing in 2021, according to Mark Fields, Ford Motor Company president and CEO. Companies such as Uber and Lyft already are testing driverless vehicles in pilot cities. natural awakenings

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Lab Tests Don’t Always Detect Thyroid Dysfunction

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hyroid dysfunction affects an estimated 20 million Americans, and about one in eight women will develop a thyroid disorder during her lifetime; yet up to 60 percent of those with thyroid disease are unaware of their condition. Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction can include low thyroid symptoms of fatigue, weight gain, constipation, depression, lack of motivation, mental sluggishness, cold hands and feet, hair loss or dry brittle hair, outer third of eyebrow thinning and dry skin. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, include heart palpitations, inward trembling, insomnia, nervous, emotional, night sweats and difficulty gaining weight.

Some people experience both hypo and hyper thyroid symptoms.

This is usually an indication of

Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune disease where the immune system is attacking the thyroid gland. This leads to progressive thyroid gland destruction and hypo function, interspersed with hyper thyroid symptoms. According to the Endocrine Society, up to 90

percent of thyroid cases are due to Hashimoto’s. If someone has not been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, they may be wondering why their doctor has not mentioned or even tested for it using a simple blood test for thyroid peroxidase antibody and thyroglobulin antibody. Both must be tested for, because people can be positive for one and not the other. The reason most doctors don’t test for Hashimoto’s is because the current model for thyroid treatment is focused solely on managing the lab values, rather than treating the root cause.

Most physicians, either medical or natural, treat everyone with thyroid problems with hormone replacements such as Synthroid or levothyroxine, which are synthetic hormones, or patients are given bioidentical hormones such as Armour or Naturethroid and told that they are better than synthetic.

The truth is that none of these hormone replacement therapies address the root cause of the thyroid dysfunction, which can be one of 24 different underlying causes, with the autoimmune mechanism being the most common.

This explains why so many people continue to suffer with thyroid symptoms even though they are taking thyroid medications and lab tests may be normal. In order to receive the right treatment, look for a doctor that understands and takes the time to investigate the root cause, not just prescribing a hormone pill. Finally, if suffering with thyroid symptoms, we must take charge of our health by learning how the thyroid works and learning how to reset our hormones.

Dr. Peter Kan is board certified in integrative medicine and chiropractic neurology. His practice at 3336 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Ste. 123, in Gilbert, is nationally known for treating complex neurological and metabolic conditions. For appointments or to attend a free informational class, call 480-9886269. For more information, visit AskDrKan.com. See ad on page 11.

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Ginger Relieves Infected Root Canals

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esearch from the University of Medical Sciences and Technology, in Khartoum, Sudan, tested the efficacy of ginger, cinnamon and a combination of both in reducing root canal infections.

The study tested infections associated with 50 teeth involved in root canals. They were divided into five groups. One was treated with a paste of extract of ginger, another of cinnamon, and another with both of them. The final two groups were divided into a positive control group treated with calcium hydroxide with iodoform paste, and a negative control group was left untreated.

The researchers recorded the number of colony forming units (CFU) of bacteria—individual bacteria units capable of growing into a colony—before and after the treatments. The extract of ginger group showed the most effectiveness, with a reduction from 83 CFUs to 26.5, suggesting that ginger may help treat or prevent root canal infections. The cinnamon group saw their status reduced slightly, to 77.8 CFUs, and the combination caused a decrease to 49.7.

Inactive Lifestyle Accelerates Aging

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etting off the couch and just moving may help slow the aging process in women that do not lead active lifestyles.

Researchers from the University of California at San Diego measured the telomere lengths of white blood cells in 1,481 women between the ages of 64 and 95. Telomere lengths are a measure of aging within genes. After adjusting for other health and lifestyle factors, the researchers found that the women with less physical activity had shorter telomere lengths than those with more active lifestyles.

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problems connected with watercolors. The word they used was “unforgiving”. Once a brush stroke is laid down, it was considered to be irretrievable. Our civilization is undergoing a technological revolution that includes materials and techniques making the medium much more flexible, opening up new possibilities.

Having been an artist and art teacher for more than 25 years, the materials and techniques Westly uses have evolved with the technology. Watercolors have developed way beyond the basic seven-color mixing strategy originally developed by the old masters. Westly paints with more than 150 colors. She says, “The old way is too limited, making it impossible to replicate colors day after day. If you have ever dreamed of being an artist, falling in love with watercolors will bring a magical transparency and a flow into your life

Fall in Love With Watercolor

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aving been an oil painter and a pastel artist while dabbling in acrylics, Allura Westly, a master watercolor artist and watercolor teacher, chose watercolors for her life path as an artist. Watercolors, with their transparency, glazing and lifting abilities, allow the artist time for changes that help create emotion and drama more than any other medium she ever worked with. In addition, water is an elemental and has its own creative properties, allowing the skilled artist to engage it in a co-creative process. She says it is the closest thing to real magic she has ever encountered, “Allowing body movements to be guided by a veil of spiritually created fantasy is an indescribable, self-transcendent experience.”

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like nothing you have ever experienced before. Its luminosity and spontaneity are beguiling and fascinating.”

Painting in watercolors is also therapeutic. “It offers the opportunity for emotional release,” notes Westly.

“Some pieces turn out to be cathartic; an inner barrier bursts, flooding the piece with some dark emotion you’ve been seeking freedom from, while others express amazing beauty and you frame them for your wall. Begin with a meditative exercise that clears away our monkey mind, evoking inner stillness.

See her work at AlluraWatercolor.com. For classes or private lessons, email AlluraWatercolor@cox.net or call 602469-0524. See ad on page 53.

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Backyard Pizza Party Grill Scrumptious Pizzas and Flatbreads

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ummer is high season for grilling when just about anything sizzled over high heat tastes great. Grill masters Karen Adler and Judith Fertig recently put this theory to the test when they fired up their grills—gas and charcoal—to cook bruschetta, panini, flatbreads and pizzas. The results tasted so good that they created a cookbook: Patio Pizzeria: Artisan Pizza and Flatbreads on the Grill.

Here are a few pointers using a backyard charcoal-style approach,

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with toxin-free hardwood lump charcoal, or a barbecue gas grill. Grill grates can be plain or fancy, from a pizza stone to a high-heat pizza oven—all can bring out that charcoal earthiness.

Great Grilled Breads

“No patio pizzeria repertoire is complete without a signature grilled bread. It’s one of the easiest and most flavorful appetizers ever,” says Adler.

This dish starts with good whole grain

bread, liberally brushed with extravirgin olive oil on both sides, and then grilled and topped with any number of vegetable mixtures, from fresh sliced tomatoes to sautéed bell peppers or broccoli rabe and garlic. “The bread slices should be big enough to manage on the grill grates with longhandled grill tongs,” she says. “Simply cook on each side until the bread has good grill marks, then add toppings.”

For flatbread, Fertig suggests starting with a pound of fresh pizza dough—healthy grain, if preferred— cut into four pieces. Pat each piece into an oval on a floured surface. “The good thing about flatbread is that it can be just about any shape, so the pressure is off to make it perfectly round.” Brush each oval with olive oil before transferring it directly onto the hot grill grate. When the dough bubbles up like a pancake, turn it with grill tongs and cook the other side.

Then top the grilled flatbread with mixtures like honey, pistachios and chive blossoms or freshly chopped herbs and grated pecorino cheese.

“Grilled flatbread can go vegan, vegetarian or ‘omnivore-ean’,” she says.

Tiny Pizzas with Big Flavor

Another variation is to step up from flatbread to small, individual pizzas, or pizzettes. For this, use the same fresh pizza dough, but roll it into four perfect rounds. One by one, the rounds go on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brushed with olive oil.

“Placing the dough on the oiled parchment paper first and then flipping it upside-down on the grill

grates helps keep the dough’s shape better than placing it directly on the grates by hand. This quick flip-andpeel motion is easy once you do it a time or two. Keeping the pizzas small also makes them easier to maneuver on the grill,” advises Adler. After each pizzette bubbles up like a pancake, it needs to be turned and moved to the indirect, or no-heat, side of the

grill. There, it gets pizza toppings and can sit for a while with the grill lid closed, so the toppings melt.

Served with a fresh salad or summer fruit, a flatbread or pizzette makes for a perfect summer meal on the grill.

Claire O’Neil is a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO.

Broccoli Rabe and Garlic Bruschetta

Pizzeria Recipes

Baby Arugula, Ricotta, Sea Salt and Olive Oil Pizzas Yields: 4 (6-to-8-inch) pizza servings

Fresh baby arugula on top gives this pizza a fresh first bite, with creamy, tangy, salty and grill-icious to follow.

1 cup ricotta cheese ¼ tsp dried red pepper flakes 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ¼ tsp coarse sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb prepared pizza dough, garlic and herb-flavored, if possible; whole wheat, natural grain or gluten-free if preferred Unbleached all-purpose or gluten-free flour for rolling out and dusting Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese 4 cups baby arugula (about 6 oz)

Stir together the ricotta, red pepper flakes and olive oil in a small bowl and adjust the seasonings to taste.

Set aside.

Prepare an indirect medium-hot fire in the grill, with heat on one side and no heat on the other.

Divide the dough into four portions.

On a floured surface, pat or roll each portion into a 6-to-8-inchdiameter circle.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush olive oil into a circle that’s a little larger than a pizza, and then place a pizza on the oiled circle.

Brush the top of the pizza with olive oil.

Lift the pizza by holding the ends of the parchment paper. At a height of about 6 inches above the grill, flip the circle of dough onto the hot side of the grill grates. Quickly peel off the parchment and close the lid. Grill the pizza for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it has good grill marks.

Turn the pizza with tongs and move it to the indirect side. Spread the pizza with one-quarter of the ricotta and sprinkle with one-quarter of the Pecorino Romano. Cover and grill for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Repeat the process with the other pizzas. To serve, top each pizza with 1 cup of arugula.

Yields: 8 servings

Hearty greens such as broccoli rabe, kale, Swiss chard and spinach are interchangeable here. A quick sauté until greens are wilted keeps dark colors brilliant. Pile the greens, still dripping with olive oil, atop the toasted bread for an appetizer or delicious side with pasta or pizza.

For the sautéed broccoli rabe: 8 oz broccoli rabe, chopped 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 /8 tsp kosher or sea salt Pinch of red pepper flakes (less than 1/8 tsp)

For the bruschetta: 8 slices (½-inch-thick) of Italian country (or gluten-free) bread 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

For the sautéed broccoli rabe, in a large skillet on the stovetop, heat 2 tablespoons of water and add the broccoli rabe and garlic. Cook until soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with the red pepper flakes and salt. Adjust the seasonings to taste.

For the bruschetta, prepare a mediumhot fire in the grill. Brush each slice with the olive oil and grill 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until it has good grill marks.

Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the wilted broccoli rabe on each bruschetta and serve warm.

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Thai Shrimp Pizzettes with Coconut and Chiles Yields: 4 (6-to-8-inch) pizza servings

Green curry paste, available in the Asian section of the grocery, contains green chiles, lemongrass and other tasty seasonings. Ingredients include enough shrimp for nibbling before scattering the bulk of them on the pizzettes.

For the green curry coconut sauce: 1 cup fresh or canned coconut milk, well shaken 2 tsp green curry paste Juice of 1 lime (about 1 Tbsp)

For the shrimp pizzettes: 1 lb large shrimp (31 to 35), peeled and deveined Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing 1 lb prepared pizza dough, whole wheat, natural grain or gluten-free if preferred Unbleached all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour for rolling out and dusting ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

For the green curry coconut sauce, stir together the coconut milk, green curry

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paste and lime juice in small bowl. Set aside.

For the shrimp pizzettes, soak 8 (12inch) bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare an indirect medium-hot fire in the grill, with heat on one side and no heat on the other.

Thread the shrimp onto the prepared skewers and brush with olive oil.

Grill shrimp over direct heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until firm, opaque and pink.

Divide the dough into four portions.

On a floured surface, pat or roll each portion into a 6-to-8-inch-diameter circle.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush olive oil into a circle that’s a little larger than a pizza, and then place a pizza on the oiled circle. Brush the top of the pizza with olive oil.

Lift the pizza by holding the ends of the parchment paper. At a height of about 6 inches above the grill, flip the circle of dough onto the hot side of the grill grates. Quickly peel off the parchment and close the lid. Grill the pizza base for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it has good grill marks. Turn the pizza with tongs and move it to the indirect heat side.

Spread the pizza with one-quarter of the green curry coconut sauce. Cover and grill for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until the topping has melted.

Repeat the process with the other pizzas. To serve, top each pizza with grilled shrimp and cilantro.

Source: Patio Pizzeria, by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig; adapted, with the permission of Running Press.

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Tips for a Nutritional Gluten-Free Life Healthy Choices are More Doable than Ever

by LynnRae Ries and Alison Riddiford

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aking the decision to go gluten-free, whether for medical reasons or not, can be overwhelming and stressful at first.

Keep it simple with these recommendations and our body will thank us.

Eat with the eyes. Most whole foods from the perimeter of the grocery store such as fresh fruits, colorful vegetables and protein from eggs, dairy, beans and/or lean unprocessed meats or fish are naturally gluten-free. Strive for each of these items to color our plates, with an emphasis on bright, beautiful vegetables. Add fiber with whole grains like quinoa or brown rice cooked in vegetable or chicken broth.

When preparing a meal, maintain as much nutritional punch from the vegetables as possible by steaming them, sautéing in ghee, organic coconut oil or roasting in olive oil. Add fresh herbs and spices; not only are they nutritionally dense, but can also aid in digestion, reduce inflammation and enhance the immune system.

Eat for taste. The better the flavor, the more satisfied we will feel. Remember that flavor is subjective and personal. Different people can taste the same item and all will have different opinions on the taste or texture. A key to tasty meals is to satisfy four key flavors: sweet, salty, sour and bitter.

Texture is also of importance; include cream and crunchy in each meal, along with substances that makes us chew. The more we masticate our food before swallowing, the easier it is on our digestive system.

Eat for lasting health. Whatever our diet restrictions, there is a food that

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exists in nature that meets those needs. Quality counts, so buy the freshest ingredients possible, make it organic and shop locally grown when possible.

The chances are that not everything we eat is going to be at the top of the nutritional scale—don’t worry— making changes to the way we eat will take some time. If we crave a sandwich, strive for the most nutritional contents. If we desire a dessert, focus on portion size, and then savor each bite.

Above all, we must take it easy on ourselves; many advances have been made in the past 10 years for those on a “living without" lifestyle.

We will easily adapt and grow if we view this process as an opportunity to experience a wide variety of new foods and appreciate the health benefits that come from making the changes our body needs.

LynnRae Ries is a certified health coach, certified, plant-based chef and founder of Gluten Free Creations Bakery, in Phoenix and Scottsdale.

Alison Riddiford is a licensed nutritionist and speaker. For more information, call 602-680-7258 or visit GFCBakery. com. See ad on page 41.

Calcarea carbonica

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This remedy may ease deeply aching arthritis, particularly if bony or fibrous tissue has formed around joints. Avoid cold and dampness.

Signs alerting a veterinarian to the problem may include muscle weakness, fatigue from exertion and a feeling of chilliness or sluggishness (these pets may also be hypothyroid).

Kali carbonicum

Homeopathy for Joint Injury and Pain Six Remedies for Relief

by Shawn Messonnier

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oint disease, specifically arthritis, is a common problem in dogs and cats, especially as they age. The causes are many and include obesity, inflammation, immune dysfunction and normal wear and tear in joints.

Conventional therapies include steroids, non-steroidal medications, analgesic medications to control pain and surgery, when applicable.

Clinical signs of arthritis include joint stiffness, pain, difficulty getting up and down, a pet’s decreased desire to walk or exercise and increased aggression due to pain. Keep in mind that other causes may be misdiagnosed as “arthritis”, but are related to another disease.

Many natural therapies for joint disease include acupuncture, chiropractic, cold laser treatment, physical therapy, Chinese and Western herbal therapies, nutrition and diet, homotoxicology and homeopathy. Several key homeopathic remedies recommended for human relief in osteoarthritic knee, hip and finger joints by Dr. Vikas Sharma, of Chandigarh, India, may also be helpful for pets with joint injury and

pain, according to The Arthritis Solution for Dogs & Cats (PetCareNaturally.com). Consult a holistic veterinarian for individual treatment options.

Arnica This is a mainstay of homeopathy, as noted in the New World Veterinary Repertory, and applies to anything related to bones and joints. It is useful for chronic arthritis, especially if the painful parts of the body seem to worsen when moved or touched.

Bryonia Alba It’s especially helpful for pets showing signs of stiffness and inflammation with pain made worse as the pet moves, especially when rising and lying down. Offset cold dry weather with warmth and humidification.

Discomfort is aggravated when the affected body part is touched, bumped or moved about, which may spur aggressive behavior, so show tender care and respect. Relief typically comes when the pet rests the affected part.

Pets with advanced arthritis showing joints that are thickened or deformed may benefit from kali. Stiffness and pain are typically worse in the morning from cold, damp weather, so that’s an ideal time for applying prescribed treatment.

Rhus toxicodendron This is useful for many arthritic pets and especially those with rheumatoid arthritis, which is rare. The remedy is also beneficial for pets that start the day stiff and in pain, but improve with continued movement.

Protect them from cold, wet weather conditions.

Ruta graveolens Another widely recognized arthritis remedy, ruta grav is for pets whose symptoms may be exacerbated by cold and damp and exertion. It may be prescribed for affected and damaged tendons and capsules of the joints, when arthritis may have developed from overuse, repeated wear and tear and associated chronic inflammation.

The practice of functional medicine teaches combinations of complementary therapies suited to the individual pet’s needs. Homeopathics can be a beneficial element in treating animals suffering from a variety of joint disorders.

Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets.

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A majority of Americans feel pain on a daily basis.

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the U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control in 2014 that there were an estimated 2.1 million people in the U.S. suffering from substance abuse disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers in 2012. The problem is worsening.

Every day, 1,000 people are treated in emergency rooms for misusing prescription opioids, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Go Natural for Effective Relief

Break Free of

Such statistics expose the magnitude of the problem of chronic pain. “It’s daunting, but there are many natural ways to address it that are inexpensive, effective and with what I call side benefits rather than negative side effects,” says Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum,

CHRONIC PAIN

Natural Ways to Feel Much Better

by Kathleen Barnes

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ccording to the National Center for Health Statistics, 25 percent of Americans, or 76.2 million, are suffering from pain that lasts more than 24 hours at this very moment: Ouch!

Lower back pain alone keeps Americans from going to work a total of 149 million days each year, costing the U.S. economy $100 to $200 billion, reports the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Other common types of chronic pain affect musculoskeletal tissues, knees, hips or the neck. Migraines and severe headaches plague 16.6 percent of adults over 18, per a National Health and Nutrition Survey. Neurological discomfort can reach as high as 12.4 percent, estimates a study from the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester,

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Minnesota. Even visceral or organ pain associated with heart disease, cancer and pelvic diseases occur in at least 20 percent of the global population, according to the International Association for the Study of Pain, in Seattle.

If chronic pain is affecting you, you feel it and want relief—right now.

Watch Out for Opioids

Unfortunately, conventional medicine often has little to offer most pain patients. Even for something as pervasive as back pain, surgery and steroid injections are usually an unsatisfactory first line of defense, having mixed results at best, seconded by prescriptions for addictive opioid painkillers.

Dr. Nora D. Vokov, director of the National Institute of Drug Abuse, told

of Kona, Hawaii, author of the smartphone app Cures A-Z. Complementary, integrative or functional medicine, all names for a holistic approach to health care, offer a comforting wealth of gentle ways to address chronic pain, most of which the vast majority of conventional medical doctors are unaware, says Daniel Cherkin, Ph.D., senior investigator emeritus with the Group Health Research Institute, at the University of Washington, in Seattle.

“Effective natural treatments include yoga, acupuncture, chiropractic, meditation, lifestyle changes and exercise,” notes Cherkin. “But since they’re not in most doctors’ medical training or learned repertoire for pain relief, patients aren’t offered the opportunity to try them.”

What Helps Relieve Pain

Here are just some of the many natural and affordable forms of pain relief.

Try the Yass method: Mitchell Yass, Ph.D., of St. John’s, Florida, author of The Pain Cure Rx, is busting the myth that musculoskeletal pain is often caused by osteoarthritis. “Arthritis or joint deterioration is rarely the cause of joint pain,” says Yass. He points out that 90 percent of people over 60 have herniated discs, but no associated pain.

Yass treats patients based on his observation that in up to 98 percent of the cases he sees, weak muscles are the underlying cause of joint pain, and strengthening them provides relief. He says his prescribed exercises are usually effective in days or a few weeks.

“Pain is an indication of tissue in distress. For example, pain in the shoulder area is often an impingement of the bicep,” he says. His prescription is strengthening exercises using hand weights for the trapezoid, tricep and serratus anterior muscles. His book suggests a detailed self-diagnosis program and the necessary exercises to strengthen muscles and relieve joint pain (more at Tinyurl.com/YassIntroInfo).

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Address underlying trauma: Osteopath Maud Nerman, of Novato, California, author of Healing Pain and Injury, has broad experience in treating neurological problems and brain injuries and often focuses on physical and emotional trauma as an underlying cause of chronic pain.

She explains that the autonomic nervous system that directs unconscious body functions like breathing, digestion and heartbeat is interrupted by such trauma.

“Trauma literally shocks the nervous system,” she says. “The body cannot turn off the ‘fight-or-flight’ reaction, causing a firestorm of inflammation that can lead to a variety of serious diseases, overwhelming the body’s ability to manage its own healing.” Her work has showed how readjusting the body, restoring breathing and reactivating the autonomic nervous system can provide relief in short order.

Consider lifestyle, diet and supplements: “Pain is like the ‘check oil’ light on a car’s dashboard. It signals that something needs attention,” says Teitelbaum, author of Pain Free 1-2-3. “If the oil light goes on, putting a Band-Aid over it or smashing it with a hammer won’t help.”

Teitelbaum recommends an energy optimization approach he dubs SHINE that addresses underlying causes of chronic pain that has worked for 91 percent of the people he’s treated for fibromyalgia and muscle pain.

Sleep—Eight to nine hours a night helps replenish energy and heal muscles.

Hormones—Treat hormone imbalances even if lab tests are “normal”.

Immunity—Dysfunctional immune systems and persistent infections can lead to chronic pain.

Nutrition—In Teitelbaum’s studies, optimizing nutritional support, especially B vitamins, vitamin D, ribose, coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and magnesium, was helpful. A healthy, high protein, low sugar diet is effectively complemented by a variety of herbs and nutrients, primarily curcumin,

boswellia, willow bark and fish oil, nutrients that widespread studies show stop pain better than pharmaceuticals.

He’s also a strong proponent of eliminating sugar entirely because it causes inflammation.

Exercise—Daily exercise speeds the healing process and after 10 weeks following the first four SHINE steps, will increase the capacity to exercise.

For migraines, Teitelbaum advocates vitamin B2 (riboflavin). Numerous studies support the effectiveness of dosages of 400 milligrams per day to prevent migraines. After just six weeks of use, a German study published in the European Journal of Neurology shows thats taking a daily riboflavin supplement cut the number of migraine days in half for participants and significantly reduced the amount of migraine medication needed.

Tap for Relief: Also known as the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Tapping Solutions founder Nick Ortner, of Newtown, Connecticut, says “Tapping sends a calming signal to the amygdala in the brain, turning off the fight or flight stress response and allowing the body to heal.” The physical tapping opens up the body’s energy meridians and allows them to

Yogic Breathing Brings Relief

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n ancient yogic breathing practice, or pranayama, is used to rebalance the autonomic nervous system.

Dr. Maud Nerman strongly recommends alternate nostril breathing for those that experience chronic pain caused by physical or emotional trauma.

Here’s a basic practice: n After folding the middle two fingers of the right hand down, press the right nostril closed. n Inhale to the count of four. n Hold both nostrils closed for a count of eight. n Release the right nostril and exhale to a count of eight. n Repeat on the other side. n Continue for at least three minutes, alternating sides throughout.

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relax so the natural healing process can take place, Ortner explains.

EFT combines tapping on specific body points while repeating appropriate affirmative statements such as: “Even though I have this [pain], I love, accept and forgive myself.”

He recalls a woman that arrived at a seminar he led with a toothache that had lasted for years. Doctors had done X-rays, seen an infection and prescribed antibiotics to no good effect. He asked her if she recalled when the pain began; without hesitation, she answered, “When my mother passed away unexpectedly.”

“So we started working together and the pain reduced significantly right away and eventually disappeared completely,” says Ortner. A follow-up with her dentist showed no sign of the former problem.

Up to now, the EFT research is positive. One study from the Energy Medicine University, in Mill Valley, California, found it helped people with chronic pain (some coping with severe fatigue and fibromyalgia) feel physically and emotionally better in as little as a month; another from the Foundation for Epigenetic Medicine, in Santa Rosa, California, showed substantially reduced trauma in institutionalized abused teenagers after just one EFT session.

Meditation vs. Medication: Meditation may not resolve the underlying cause of chronic pain, but research from the University of Alabama demonstrates it can interrupt pain signals to the brain. It’s at least as effective as opioid painkillers in relieving chronic pain, according to a study led by Cherkin at the University of Washington.

His team’s 342 subjects that had experienced back pain weekly for at least a year were offered either eight meditation and yoga classes, eight cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) sessions or just keeping up their own regular daily routines that did not include yoga and meditation. The results, recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, confirm what numerous other studies 34

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have reported: 44 percent experienced a “meaningful reduction” in pain within six months of the meditation or CBT sessions, equal to results reported by people taking addictive opioid pharmaceuticals. More, the pain relief continued for up to two years, even if the subjects stopped doing actual sitting meditation.

“Meditation changes the way people think about pain and how they develop skills to keep it from becoming a major focus in their lives,”

observes Cherkin.

Regardless of the mechanism, experts in a holistic approach to chronic pain relief agree that encouraging self-control, self-determination and self-empowerment makes a huge difference in patients’ abilities to control pain more naturally and effectively.

Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including Our Toxic World: A Survivor’s Guide. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

How to Tap Away Pain

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apping, or Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), soothes the body by turning off the “fight or flight” stress response that can cause inflammation and worsen pain, according to Tapping Solutions founder Nick Ortner, of Newtown, Connecticut. Here’s how to do it:

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Identify the problem (e.g., pain in back of neck).

Rate the intensity of feelings about the problem on a scale of one to

10.

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Compose a statement about it (e.g., “Even though I have intense neck pain today, I deeply and completely accept myself”).

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Using one or two fingers on one hand, tap the “karate chop” area on the outer edge of the other hand while repeating the statement three times.

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While repeating, e.g., “intense neck pain,” using firm, but gentle pressure, use either two or four fingers to tap these areas, on either side, five to seven times in sequences as follows: * side of eyebrow * side of eye * under eye

* under nose * chin * inner collarbone * under arm * top of head

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Refocus on the original problem and rate its intensity. Restate what you’re feeling, as needed.

Source: The Tapping Solution for Pain Relief, by Nick Ortner; instructional video at Tinyurl.com/JessicaOrtnerTapping.

Soulutions for Joint Pain

by Dr. Paul Stallone

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ain is a signal from the body that can get worse the longer it is ignored, and diagnosing the source will lead to the most appropriate treatment. Chronic knee pain could be the result of an injury that never healed completely or arthritis. A comprehensive assessment will provide answers a physician will need to move forward in our recovery. Any treatment program should revolve around the cause of the pain instead of the pain itself.

Relying solely on pain-relieving medication for a chronic situation is an irresponsible approach, but also a great way to make the problem worse. This leads to the important question of how to treat the source of chronic joint pain.

The solution is with regenerative joint therapy (RJT), which involves healing any old trauma, stabilizing the joint itself, reducing scar tissue and strengthening supportive tissue. By accomplishing these goals, the pain is eliminated.

An experienced physician will discuss which combination is best for the circumstance.

Prolotherapy involves an injection into the afflicted joint of a dextrose solution with customized nutrients that trigger a healing response from the body. Joints are notoriously bad healers because they lack sufficient blood flow to carry the needed components for healing. Prolotherapy injections intentionally trigger inflammation, increasing blood flow to the desired site. These healing factors,

combined with certain nutrients, aid in repairing damage.

Ligaments and tendons tighten; loose supportive tissue is often the cause of joint pain and immobility.

Prolozone incorporates some factors from prolotherapy, along with the injected use of medical-grade ozone.

This gas is a powerful force that stimulates the body to produce more collagen. Prolozone is a non-surgical form of ligament reconstruction that is administered in short office visits. Ozone gas can reconstruct damaged connective tissue and stabilize a once-compromised joint. Prolozone can help heal partially torn connective tissue, reduce or eliminate joint pain, increase mobility, break up scar tissue and reverse damage caused by arthritis.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is another injection technique that accomplishes many of the same goals as prolotherapy and prolozone. This therapy begins with some blood being collected and prepared so that just the plasma, where the platelets are stored, becomes super-concentrated. This solution is then injected into a joint. Platelets contain more than 1,000 different types of hormones and proteins that stimulate cell repair and growth. PRP therapy can repair ligaments, tendons, cartilage and nerves. It also regrows tissue that has been frayed or damaged. Orthopedic injuries, known to be difficult to treat, respond very well to PRP, thus avoiding joint surgery.

While these therapies can be tailored in myriad ways, the list of qualified practitioners is much smaller. Write down any questions and bring them along to all consultations. Inquire about the physician’s qualifications and where and how they learned about injection techniques, and how long they’ve been practicing them. Prolotherapy, prolozone and PRP can completely and permanently eliminate chronic joint pain. Even mild chronic pain should not be disregarded.

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 for each patient’s needs. For more information, call 480-214-3922 or visit DrStallone.com.

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Navigating the Seas of Pain Relief

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ain is a fact of life; it’s an evolutionary trait. Without it, the caveman might not have pulled his hand from the fire. Pain prohibits us from walking on a broken leg until the body heals. These facts are self-

evident; but the pain coming from inside our body may not be so straightforward. It is speaking to us in a loud voice that cannot be ignored, though the language is sometimes unclear and all we can do is try to silence it.

Here we present a panoply of resources available in the Phoenix area.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Stretch i-D Eliminates One-SizeFits-All Approach

For people suffering with chronic pain in the neck, lower back, hips or the many degenerative conditions of the spine, Stretch i-D is a manual form of hands-on therapy that combines corrective stretching, neuromuscular therapy and triggerpoint massage techniques for releasing, restoring, and reeducating muscles damaged by repetitive motion stress, contact sports, surgery, poor posture and sitting for long periods.

The success of Stretch i-D begins with standing structural assessments using postural calibration tools developed by the CHEK Institute and the muscle imbalance research of Dr. Vladimir Janda’s upper and lower cross syndromes. These two pre-therapy protocols quickly identify muscles that are tight and need stretching, and muscles that have become weak and need to be strengthened.

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pensations that cause pain, and expose the wear and tear (degeneration) during movement.

For a free, 30-minute consultation, call David Castro, owner of Studio Health, at 480-466-6398. For more information, visit StudioHealthaz.com. See ad on page 57.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA

An Old Remedy Returns to Society

The most common forms of chronic pain include arthritic pain, low back pain and neuropathic pain.

Typically, they are treated with prescription opioids, which carry a high risk of physical dependence. Medical marijuana provides a natural alternative: it has a lower risk of dependence, has been shown to be therapeutically effective in the treatment of pain, nausea, seizures and tumor growth, and cannabidiol (CBD) products in particular are used to treat Crohn’s, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and epilepsy.

CBD is the non-psychoactive

component of the cannabis plant, yet it too has an enormous therapeutic value. The lack of psychoactivity makes it ideal for treating children and the elderly. Research has found that CBD has strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, anti-tumor, antidepressant and neuroprotective qualities.

While the psychoactive component of cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), is the most well-known, CBD and THC work best in concert to potentiate each other’s therapeutic qualities. While CBD lessens the psychoactive effects of THC, it also enhances its painkilling properties.

There are many ways to use medical marijuana: smoking, vaporizing, edibles, tinctures, oils and topical applications. Methods and dosages may vary depending on individual preference and metabolism.

For more information, contact the physicians at Alternative Medical Centers, in Phoenix, at 480-338-3816 or altmedcenters@gmail.com.

MEDITATION

Meditation as a Holistic Pain Management Approach

Chronic pain affects us not only physically, but mentally, too, taking a toll on our day-to-day life. While chronic pain is commonly treated with prescription drugs, studies show that meditation is a holistic approach to pain management that increases overall happiness and well-being. Compared to prescription drugs that only treat the condition causing the chronic pain, meditation unlocks the power of neuroscience to not only reduce pain, but treat the mental and emotional side effects caused by it, including stress, depression and anxiety.

Studies also show that meditators can access the brain regions that regu-

late pain; regular meditation decreases activity in the brain’s primary pain processing center, the somatosensory cortex, while increasing activity in the other three regions of the brain that control the perception, regulation and emotional response of pain, actively changing how we feel and react to pain.

Meditation leverages the adaptable nature, or neuroplasticity, of the human brain. Nerve cells in the brain have the ability to change their function and structure based on both external and internal factors. These changes can ultimately shape the way a person thinks and feels. When meditating, we are positively altering how our brain thinks and feels about pain, diminishing the anxiety surrounding pain to leave us happier, healthier and more in control of managing chronic pain.

For more information, contact Current Meditation instructor Hamid Jabbar at 602-522-2000. To book a class, visit BeCurrent.com.

CHIROPRACTIC

Directional Non-Force Technique Chiropractic

Wholistic chiropractic means treating both the spine and the body as a series of integrated parts that are interdependent. It includes consideration of the alignment and health of muscles, ligaments and intervertebral discs, as well as vertebral and extremity alignment. It searches for the cause of repeated subluxation (misalignment); typically a repetitive movement, job, recreation or habit, thus treating the whole person.

Directional Non-Force Technique chiropractic is a 90-year-old method developed by Dr. Richard Van Rumpt, DC and his successor, Christopher John, DC. The method involves a precise analysis and correction of subluxations causing nerve interfer-

ence considering alignment from front to back (posterior), side (lateral), tilted, or back to front (anterior) and front to back (posterior). The bones, ligaments, muscles and discs are aligned utilizing the thumbs to adjust with a few ounces of force.

The reactive leg reflex is the indicator utilized to determine which segments are out of alignment. This is not a short leg, but is a leg which dynamically shortens in response to a physical challenge to the malpositioned segment causing nerve interference.

For appointments, call Dr. Harlan Sparer at 480-245-7894. For more information, visit TempeNonForce.com.

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STEM CELLS

Stem Cell Therapy is the New Approach to Chronic Pain

Stem cell therapy studies have shown a 91 percent success rate in decreasing pain and regenerating damaged tissue. PubMed offers more than 6,000 research articles and studies on stem cell therapy showing promising results.

Stem cells do not cure nor treat any disease, but do allow the body to heal damaged tissue at a faster rate for up to 12 months. This type of therapy has the potential to regenerate any cell in the musculoskeletal system, such as in muscles, ligaments, tendons, cartilage and bone.

Currently, there are four types of stem cell therapies used in regenerative medicine: amniotic, a biological allograft (same species) derived from the placenta of a screened donor, processed in a laboratory and cryogenically frozen; adipose, from the patient’s own fat; bone marrow, taken from the hip area; and platelet-rich plasma (PRP), drawn from patients own blood.

They can be injected into injured areas or given intravenously to circulate

through the body for a systemic regenerative effect as they wake up dormant stem cells throughout the body. It is a low-risk procedure with no rejection as they are undifferentiated, non-DNA containing cells. The procedure lasts approximately 45 minutes with no sedation, downtime or scarring.

For appointments, call naturopathic physician Carmen Mora, medical director of Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine, in Phoenix, at 602-9731774. For more information, visit StemCellrm.com.

LASER THERAPY

Athletes Depend on the Latest K-Laser

The class IV K-Laser, the highest class of therapeutic laser available, is a cutting-edge modality that is used by professional baseball and football teams to speed up healing and return their million-dollar athletes to competition much more rapidly than standard treatments from the past. K-Laser therapy has no known side effects.

K-Laser therapy produces a soothing, deep-penetrating energy which reduces pain and inflammation, stiffness, muscle spasm and swelling.

Each painless treatment draws water, oxygen and nutrients to the damaged nerves or joint, speeding up healing of the damaged area. As the injured area returns to normal, function is restored and pain is relieved.

Most lasers used by practitioners to treat neuropathy, joint degeneration and muscle injuries are class III lasers, which have been deemed obsolete by professional team trainers due to their much lower power and healing capabilities.

For appointments, call Dr. Kent Pederson at 480-609-1080. For more information, visit KLaserNeuropathy CenterAz.com. See ad on page 17.

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Chronic Head and Neck Pain Management

by Dr. Nicholas J. Meyer

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hronic pain is a debilitating, life-altering event. Pain anywhere in the body is designed to tell us that something is out of balance. There are at least 50 different symptoms that are associated with teeth being out of balance with the muscles and jaw joints. This is often lumped into the category incorrectly called TMJ. A more appropriate term is a craniomandibulocervical disorder (CMCD). Diverse symptoms such as headaches, pain behind the eye, tenderness of the scalp, balance problems, misshapen faces and numbness of the arm are just some of the 50 symptoms associated with CMCD.

One of the most common ways to diagnose these maladies is with an oral history, physical examination of the oral, facial and cervical structures and observing how the jaw moves through space when the person is speaking sibilant-sounding words, such as “house”, “judge” and “zebra”.

It is the discrepancy between where the jaw sits with the teeth together when closed and where the jaw moves when speaking those words.

The discrepancy sets up a chain reaction of trouble in the musculature of the neck and back. There is almost always a tightening of the muscles that

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results in trigger points called “knots”.

These must be acknowledged and treated along with the improper jaw posture. Approximately 90 percent of the time, an individual is suggested to have a precision bite appliance constructed that will assist in giving balance to the muscles of the head and neck while aligning the lower jaw to have a better posture.

Complimentary services to the bite appliance might be the use of ultra-low frequency transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation trigger point injections into the joint to flush out toxin and trigger point injections to rapidly break up muscle tension and the sphenopalatine ganglion block-

ade. This last one alone can give almost instantaneous relief from multiple types of pain that visit the head and neck area.

Other causes of chronic pain or distress can be attributed to teeth that have had root canal therapy in patients that have a persistent awareness or discomfort. These are evaluated on an individual basis and will often respond well to the use of medicalgrade ozone. The relief is quite quick, often in about two days from application, and may need a follow-up treatment in two weeks or so, dependending on the individual.

Back pain is also frequently tied in with either of these issues and can respond with the same type of care working with either a chiropractor, osteopathic physician or CranioSacral therapist. Acupuncture can also be a great adjunctive service.

Once the head structures become better balanced, many of the body responses clear up on their own without drugs. We have become a society in which drugs are the easy solution to mask pain. This is why a more holistic approach to health is so beneficial, because we look for the true cause of the issue, instead of just treating the symptom.

Dr. Nicholas J. Meyer, owner of Millennium Dental, has been in practice for 38 years and has a keen interest in the care and treatment of the chronic pain sufferer. For more information, visit MillDental.com. See ad on page 4.

CONQUERING CHRONIC PAIN

Jon Kaiser, M.D., a pioneer in mitochondrial medicine, details ways to improve the health of energy-producing cells and thus decrease pain and move away from illness.

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Stay hydrated with spring water.

Eat a healthy diet. Mitochondrial cells are nutrient dependent. Go to the produce department and get six different fruits and vegetables per day.

Eat clean.

by Mary Peterson

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he emerging field of mitochondrial medicine is helping to explain the process of energy depletion that underlies chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and myofascial pain, along with disease processes like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Lyme, diabetes, and others.

The mitochondria are organelles in all cells, with the exception of red blood cells, that produce ATP, the cellular energy “currency” of the body.

The brain, heart, skeletal muscles and liver have high energy needs. If factors like stress, poor nutrition and exposure to toxic chemicals are present, then the normal aging decline of mitochondrial function accelerates. The system breakdown tends to express at the genetic weak link for the individual.

Like a battery that doesn’t hold a charge, when the mitochondrial function declines enough, pain or illness begin to appear. In chronic pain patients, there may be an intolerance to exercise, fatigue, headaches, anxiety or depression, along with sensitivity in the connective tissue. Instead of responding to treatments with steady improvement, the system has difficulty holding the progress and exhibits fluctuations in symptoms, creating a chronic condition.

In future years, a blood test will be available to measure mitochondrial vitality. In the meantime, listen to the messages from the body when making life changes and work with a healthcare team. The battery can be recharged and symptoms drop away. It takes determination and consistent ef-

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Stay active. A sedentary lifestyle creates stagnation in cells, which ages them. At the same time, people that have recovered from chronic pain scale back their activities to the point where they avoid flare-ups and feel rested. Then they gradually grow their activity level as their health improves.

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Reduce exposure to environmental toxins. HealthandEnvironment.org has the latest evidence-based research on chemicals and health. Make wise choices in what to bring home.

5 fort over time, but living with increasing comfort is the payout.

Mary Peterson, PT, MS Ed, has worked with complex pain patients for more than 25 years. For more information, call 480-998-1646. See ad on page 54.

Minimize medication induced mitochondrial damage. Several classes of drugs have shown to decrease function: antivirals, antibiotics, NSAIDS. Chemotherapy and statins are among them.

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Address stress. Our body is working to get our attention so we can transform our life and heal it. Work with a mental health professional/ coach to find what makes us happy and find a mission in life.

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Poor Sleep Impacts Safety at Work and on the Road

by Dr. Beth Hamann

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esearchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) emphasize that we are not getting enough sleep, which is linked to serious health consequences such as obesity, depression and heart disease. Sleep disorders affect 50 to 70 million Americans, such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but as many as 80 percent of these adults don’t know they are affected. OSA not only impacts the quality of sleep and overall health, but also our safety in the workplace on the road.

OSA is a condition characterized by complete and partial airway obstructions which can occur when the tongue and muscles relax during sleep, the lower jaw falls back toward the throat or the airway becomes blocked. When a person stops snoring and is silent for seconds or minutes, the brain causes the body to jerk with a loud snort, cough or gasp in an at-

tempt to wake the sleeper so breathing will resume. Once asleep again, the muscles relax and the airway becomes blocked anew. This cycle can occur hundreds of times per night. Additional warning signs of OSA include headaches, high blood pressure, daytime sleepiness, insomnia, diabetes and depression.

Symptoms such as daytime sleepiness can lead to an increased risk of vehicular crash. A 2013 study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that untreated

OSA is a factor in vehicle crashes up to three times more often than the general public. Among those driving for a living, OSA can be particularly dangerous, yet data from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine suggests that 20 percent of commercial drivers may suffer from it.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is working with Congress to develop regulations to ensure the health and safety of all drivers. In other working environments, OSA can lead to fatigue, morning headaches, difficulty concentrating and a foggy memory, all of which could affect the ability to perform a job and even lead to safety violations in a number of professions. A 2011 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association surveyed nearly 5,000 police officers and estimated that 33 percent of them had sleep apnea, and that the disorder was significantly associated with an increased risk of poor performance and safety errors.

Fortunately, patients may see a dramatic reduction in symptoms of OSA with treatment. If chronic poor sleep is making someone sleepy on the road or at work, they should consider asking their physician for a sleep study that will determine if they have sleep apnea.

Treatment options include lifestyle changes, surgery or a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Also, oral appliance therapy works to hold the jaw in a position that allows the airway to remain as open and firm as possible during sleep, thus preventing snoring and interruptions. The appliance is similar to an athletic mouth guard, but less bulky, and is covered by most insurance plans and Medicare.

Beth Hamann, DDS, is co-owner of the Koala Center for Sleep Disorders, located at 4235 N. 32nd St., Ste. A, in Phoenix. For a free sleep apnea screening, call 602-357-9845.

For more information and to take the online Epworth Sleepiness Scale test for apnea, visit KoalaBiltmore.com.

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PROVEN RELIEF FOR SHINGLES

Six Drug-Free Ways to Preempt the Pain

by Margie King

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ne in three people will develop shingles (Herpes zoster) during their lifetime. Although the painful skin eruptions last only a few weeks, chronic pain can persist for several months and seriously impair quality of life long after the red rash marks disappear.

Also concerning is that the rate of shingles is on the rise, according to a multidisciplinary review of relevant literature by PLOS, a nonprofit openaccess science publisher. The cause may be widespread use of the chickenpox vaccine. A decade-long Australian study published in the Medical Journal of Australia showed that as its use rose, so did the incidence of shingles.

Shingles is acknowledged as being far more serious than chicken pox. Dr. Joseph Mercola, founder of the healthcare website Mercola.com, reports shingles can also lead to neuropathy,

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meningitis, hearing loss and blindness.

Fortunately, there are six safe and effective drug- and vaccine-free ways to prevent shingles or ease symptoms.

Vitamin C Therapy: According to Dr. Thomas E. Levy, vitamin C has been successfully used in treating shingles’ skin rash and blisters. In one study by Dr. Frederick Klenner, eight such patients received 2,000 to 3,000 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C by injection every 12 hours, supplemented by 1,000 mg in fruit juice every two hours. Seven reported complete pain relief within two hours of the first of five to seven injections.

As early as the mid-20th century, a study by Dr. Mohammed Zureick of 327 shingles patients demonstrated that vitamin C injections effected complete resolution of the outbreaks in all of them within 72 hours.

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Fruits and Vegetables: Diets low in micronutrients including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants can increase the risk by depressing the immune system. In a British community-based study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, researchers followed 243 shingles patients in 22 general practices in London with a control group of 483 individuals with no history of the ailment.

Those eating less than one piece of fruit a week had more than three times the risk of herpes zoster versus those eating more than three a day. The same pattern occurred when they looked at combined fruit and vegetable intake.

Capsaicin: Postherpetic neuralgia is a complication of shingles that can last long after initial symptoms disappear. Topical capsaicin, the spicy compound in hot peppers, may be an effective treatment.

In a double-blind study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 32 elderly patients with chronic postherpetic neuralgia were treated with either capsaicin cream or a placebo. After six weeks, almost 80 percent of capsaicin-treated patients experienced relief. The researchers noted that because capsaicin avoids problems with drug interactions and systemic toxicity, it should be considered a first choice in management.

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patients in Clinical Therapeutics yielded similar results. Then, in a two-year follow-up of 77 of the patients, 86 percent showed continued benefits from the single six-week trial with no serious adverse effects.

Acupuncture: In a Chinese study of acute shingles cases in the journal Zhongguo Zhen Jiu, 72 patients were randomly divided into two groups. One received acupuncture around the margins of the outbreak. The others received acupuncture plus moxibustion—a traditional Chinese therapy that burns dried mugwort near the skin—of the area around the needling. The acupuncture group had a relief rate of 85.3 percent, with the cessation of herpes eruptions, quicker scab healing and reduced residual neuralgia. Moxibustion-treated patients were cured within three days with a rate of 97.4 percent.

Tai Chi: A study in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society found that tai chi boosts immunity to the varicella zoster virus. In a randomized trial of 112 healthy adults, one group did tai chi for 25 weeks while another received health education. After 16 weeks all were vaccinated with VARIVAX, the live, attenuated Oka/Merck varicella zoster virus vaccine.

Results showed the tai chi group had nearly twice the levels of cell-mediated immunity to the virus compared to the control group; tai chi alone increased immunity about

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as much as the shingles vaccine plus yielded significant improvements in physical functioning, bodily pain, vitality and mental health.

In a University of California-Los Angeles study, 36 men and women over 60 were assigned either to a tai chi or control group. For 15 weeks, the tai chi practitioners received three, 45-minute instruction classes a week; their cell-mediated immunity to the varicella zoster virus rose 50 percent plus they experienced significant improvements in physical functioning.

Light Therapy: In a study published in Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 25 patients with severe pain in the first week of zoster rash were divided into a prevention group (receiving the drug acyclovir for 10 days, plus UVB light therapy three times a week until pain relief was reached or a maximum of 15 sessions); a control group received just the drug.

After one month, 58.3 percent of the light therapy patients were painfree, compared to 38.5 percent of the drug group. At three months, the ratios rose to 83.3 percent versus 53.8.

The researchers concluded that UVB phototherapy in the acute stage of shingles might reduce the incidence and severity of lingering neuralgia.

Margie King was a corporate attorney for 20 years before becoming a health writer in Lower Gwynedd, PA. Connect at IntegrativeMenopause.com.

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dictions. Skeptical views on Qi are instantly overcome by the tangible waves of vibration that dissolve tension and relax tight muscles.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 9 CranialSacral Balancing Therapy I – 9am-6pm, Jun 9-11. Powerful complementary healing modality supports healing from the inside. Take the therapeutic benefits experienced in class home to family, friends and your practice. With Barbara Jenkins. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

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Presentation on self-discovery and healing. Free.

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1100 E Apache Blvd, Tempe. Swiha.edu.

Ecuador Beach and Andes Mountains Retreat – Jun 2-10. All-inclusive health rejuvenation and healing retreat. 480-599-8370. AliveAndRevive.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3 Reiki I and II – 10am-6pm, Jun 3-4. With Marsha Craven, 5th generation usui reiki master teacher and 2015 Natural Choice Award winner for reiki. Bring reiki as a healing practice into your life and your enhanced healing powers will always be with you.

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

SUNDAY, JUNE 4 iRest Yoga Nidra – 6-7pm. Class begins with gentle movement to prepare for this guided meditation shown to calm the nervous system and help release negative patterns. Helps alleviate symptoms of insomnia, PTSD, anxiety and depression. $10. RestoringBalanceAz.com. Preregistration required. Kim: 253-549-5342 or kim@ restoringbalanceaz.com.

Meet the Ascended Masters – 10:15-11:30am.

Discover keys to strengthen your aura with the Ascended Master Kuthumi. Phoenix Summit Lighthouse, 4105 N 20th St, Ste 115, Phoenix.

480-442-5020.

Pure Light and Reiki Therapy Level 1 – 8:30am4:30pm. Blending traditional Usui with other energy modalities to bring to you balance for self-healing and the potential for working with others. $90. Pure Light Therapies. RSVP: Judy Richter. 480-695-2002. purelight1111@gmail. com. PureLightTherapies.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 5 Healing Circle – 9:15-11am. For certified Reiki practitioners who want to share and support others on their energy path. Pure Light Therapies. RSVP: Judy Richter. 480-695-2002. purelight1111@gmail.com. PureLightTherapies.com.

Hypnotherapy Certification – Start of a 500hour state-licensed certification course. Hypnotherapy Academy of America. 505-767-8030.

HypnotherapyAcademy.com.

MariEL Energy Healing System – 7-9pm. Start of weekly class series on a healing system from the Divine Mother Mary and Eloheim. MariEL brings in the energy of the divine feminine. The Eloheim are a masculine energy that creates form. Together,

they create a very powerful system for healing. With Lorina Quigley. $200. Phoenix Rising Church, 1522 W Encanto Blvd, Phoenix. Registration required: 480-318-7555. lorinared@aol.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 2 Quick Ways to Cook Organic Veggies – 6-8pm.

Join local Arizona cookbook author, Melanie A. Albert at this fun, interactive, hands-on cooking experience. Learn how to steam veggies with a bamboo steamer and perfectly roast summer veggies with recipes from Melanie’s new book, A New View of Healthy Eating. $45.99. Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. 2152 E Broadway, Tempe. 602-615-2485. EXPNutrition.com.

Gong Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Experience deep relaxation and meditation through the power of the gong. With Gretchen Bickert. $10-20. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-892-2700.

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

Summer Sugar Detox – 9am. Elizabeth Joseph, Certified Holistic Nutrition Specialist, has created a raw food, sugar free cleanse based on her years of experience and her own personal struggles and success of overcoming hypoglycemia. Reboot your metabolism and immune system. Natural Medicine and Detox Center, 301 W Roosevelt, Phoenix. Register: bemoreraw.com/sugar-detox.

Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy – Jun 9-11. Experience Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy and learn how to offer a basic craniosacral session, or add it as an adjunct to other bodywork and energy healing modalities you already practice. Facilitated by Helena Bacellar. $350. Gateway Cottage Wellness Center, 470 N Hwy 89A, Sedona. 928-862-4400. GatewayCottageWellness.com.

Universal White Time Healing Certified Level One – Jun 9-11. Receive a basic understanding of White Time and become connected to the force of White Time for healing. Learn how to do hands-on-healing and distance healing on others and yourself; how to balance the chakras, aura cleansing, light touch healing, accident healing, animal healing and much more. 10% discount when you mention Natural Awakenings. 33998 N 57th Pl, Scottsdale. 480-767-6200. WhiteTimeHealingClasses.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 10 13th Octave LaHoChi Mini Sessions – 3-6pm.

13th Octave LaHoChi is a high frequency, handson healing technique that gracefully brings balance and harmony to the energy fields, chakra system, meridians and physical body while opening spiritual awareness and gifts. $30 for 30 min session. Appointment required. Purple Lotus Pathway, 4111 E Valley Auto Dr, Ste 209, Mesa. RSVP: purplelotus@purplelotuspathway.com or 602-790-8970.

Blood Sugar Management – 11am-Noon. By Certified Holistic Nutrition Specialist, Elizabeth Joseph. Natural Medicine and Detox Center, 301 W Roosevelt, Phoenix. Register: bemoreraw. com/events.

THURSDAY, JUNE 8 Full Moon Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Incorporates light kundalini yoga, meditation, plus deep relaxation and healing to the sound of the gong.

With Sevak Singh. $25 advance, $30 door. Anahata Yoga, Sound and Energy Healing, 14148 N 100th St, Ste C-130, Scottsdale. 480-699-9600.

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Kinesiology with Muscle Testing Workshops – 6:30pm. Learn about Kinesiology, including how to do corrections on meridians, organs, circulation and more. Excellent for emotional issues, trauma, blockages, negative energy. $49. Universal Touch, 534 E University Dr, Mesa. 480-835-5380.

Self-Care for Busy Adult Lives – 2-4pm. Learn quick, easy and affordable self-care tips and techniques that can be added to any lifestyle. With Joy Carter. $10 Chandler resident; $14 non. $5 supply fee. City of Chandler Community Center. 602-7306213. chandleraz.gov/recreation.

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Emerging Scientific Technologies – 1-2pm.

Learn why Harvard, Cornell and other major universities have opened entire departments to study an astounding breakthrough and the Huffington Post has named this one of the five new emerging scientific technologies that will shape our lives in the future. Free. DC Village Health Club and Spa, Scottsdale. RSVP required. cellularmiracles@ gmail.com or text 480 395-7333.

Essential Oils 101 and Oils for Energetic Clearing – 10am. Discover the what, why and how of essential oils. Class shows how to use essential oils for energetic clearings and protection; and attendees leave with a protection sample. $20. Purple Lotus Pathway, 4111 E Valley Auto Dr, Ste 209, Mesa. RSVP: purplelotus@purplelotuspathway. com or 602-790-8970.

Opening Up to Abundance: The 5 Most Common Abundance Blocks – Noon-2pm. This introductory 3-part workshop teaches how EFT, or Emotional Freedom Technique, can help you overcome limiting beliefs and blocked emotions that are preventing you from manifesting your goals. With Dr. Alisa Cooper, DC, CCN, a certified EFT practitioner. $225. Kharma Life Center, 700 W Campbell Ave, Phoenix. 602-795-9767.

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Shop and Intuitively Cook at the Phoenix Public Market – 9-10am. Stop by the Downtown Phoenix Public Market and join Melanie A. Albert, author of A New View of Healthy Eating as we shop for local Arizona farmers produce and learn simple ways to intuitively cook with this week’s goodies. Free. 721 N Central Ave, Phoenix. EXPNutrition.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 11 11th Step Meditation Monthly Workshop – 5-6:30pm. Explore and learn how to work the first 12 steps from Alcoholics Anonymous as action steps through understanding and practicing meditation. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. Must preregister: 480-207-6016.

Ayurveda Lunch Seminar – 11:30am-3:30pm.

Learn about digestive disorders, how to prepare herbs and spices, and an introduction to emotional health. Sponsored by Balancing My Life. $65 incl lunch. SW Herb, 148 N Center St, Mesa. 877-8051744. BalancingMyLife.com.

Broken Laws: Making the Law of Attraction Work For You – 12:15-1:45pm. Learn the reasons for negative attraction, how to get around them, and how to make positive attraction work for you.

This on-going monthly class explores the art of manifestation, the power of the mind and your divine identity. With Rev. Charlie Moore. $10.

Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. Rev. Julianne: 480-593-8798 or InterfaithCommunity.org.

Meet the Ascended Masters – 10:15-11:30am.

The Angelic Kingdom. Find a transformative way that angels help you. Phoenix Summit Lighthouse, 4105 N 20th St, Ste 115, Phoenix. 480-442-5020.

Past Life Regression Overview – 2-3pm. Curious about experiencing a past life regression and want more information before you schedule a session? During this past life regression informational, Debi McDermott will share the details

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Thyroid Solutions Workshop Tuesdays 5:30pm

Massage Therapist Training

Learn the number one cause of thyroid problems, why most people still experience thyroid symptoms even when a lab test is normal, and natural solutions to heal the thyroid. Free.

Hope Integrative Wellness Center 3336 E Chandler Heights Rd, Ste 123 Gilbert.

480-988-6269 • AskDrKan.com/thyroid

about what to expect during your session. $10.

Purple Lotus Pathway, 4111 E Valley Auto Dr, Ste 208, Mesa. RSVP: purplelotus@purplelotuspathway.com or 602-790-8970.

MONDAY, JUNE 12 The Ocean Yoga Adventure Kid’s Camp – 8:3011:30am, Jun 12-16. Learn about what swims, flies, slithers and crawls in the vast oceans of the world. Each child will create a mixed-media work of art of his or her favorite ocean creature. Participants will learn how to breathe and flow “like the oceans waves.” $165. Desert Song Healing Arts Center, 3232 N 20th St, Phoenix. 602-265-8222.

Perinatal Massage Certification – Jun 12-15.

Comprehensive (prenatal, labor and post-partum) hands-on continuing education designed for licensed massage therapists, RN, PT, OT, midwives, doulas or other medical professionals with understanding of female reproductive anatomy.

With Tammy Roecker. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix.

RSVP: 623-215-7988 or info@How2Heal.com.

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The Power of Taking & Giving – 7-8:30pm.

Learn the special, magical practice of taking by means of compassion and giving by means of love.

Tap into the unlimited potential of our mind, thus going beyond our ordinary perceptions and limitations. This special healing meditation is delivered by visiting Buddhist Nun Kelsang Lhadron. $15.

Kadampa Meditation Center Phoenix, 614 E Townley Ave, Phoenix. MeditationInArizona.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 13 Chakra Cooking Class – 6:30pm. Enjoy learning recipes for a chakra balanced diet with Soulicious

By Raquel. Tasty treats provided. Tree of Life Metaphysical, 1515 N Gilbert Rd, Ste 112, Gilbert.

RSVP: 480-284-4705.

Universal White Time Healing Certified Level Two – Jun 13-14. Continuation of the White Time certification process with a two-day advanced level course. 10% discount when you mention Natural Awakenings. 33998 N 57th Pl, Scottsdale.

480-767-6200. WhiteTimeHealingClasses.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 Energy Medicine – 6:30-8pm. Using Donna Eden›s approach, learn how to transform your body’s energy systems and to create a faster healing process. Tapping, clearing, balancing and

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Southwest Institute of Healing Arts 1100 E Apache Blvd, Tempe 480-994-9244 • swiha.edu awakening your “life force” energy and redirect and restore your health. $30. Universal Touch, 534 E University Dr, Mesa. 480-835-5380.

THURSDAY, JUNE 15 Mindful Habits for Adults – 2-4pm. Learn new, breakthrough tools and techniques to make lasting, positive change in your life. With Joy Carter. $10 Chandler resident; $14 non. $5 supply fee. City of Chandler Community Center. 602-730-6213. chandleraz.gov/recreation.

FRIDAY, JUNE 16 Experience Meditations – 7pm. Experience meditations on the radiant heart of the Christ. Invoke the wisdom and insight of Christ consciousness through the imagery of the Sacred Heart of the Cosmic Christ. $15. The Shrine of Holy Wisdom, 5025 S Ash Ave, Ste B-15, Tempe. 480-219-9633 or shrineofholywisdom@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17 Chakra Harmony – 7-9pm. A unique group healing experience with James Titschler. $29.

Anahata Yoga, Sound and Energy Healing, 14148 N 100th St, Ste C-130, Scottsdale. 480-699-9600.

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Dr. Dream and Band of Angels – 3-5:30pm. A multi-sensory journey utilizes energetic modalities to create a tangible spiritual experience. 111 Tibetan healing bowls, essential oils, raw chocolate, and a sound healing chakra experience. $25 advance, $33 door. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org.

Spiritual Surgery – 10am-5pm. Advanced energy healing class to meet and learn to work with your guides to support healing for animals as well as humans. With Marsha Craven. $150. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 18 Cupping-Massage Therapy – 9am-6pm. Learn how to safely and properly apply silicone massage cups to a client in two methods (static and sliding), indications, benefits and contraindications. With Joel and Lauren Sheposh. $200. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix.

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

Healing Circle – 6-8pm. For certified Reiki practitioners who want to share and support others on their energy path. Pure Light Thera-

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Meet the Ascended Masters – 10:15-11:30am.

The Angelic Kingdom. Go higher with seven archangels. Phoenix Summit Lighthouse, 4105 N 20th St, Ste 115, Phoenix. 480-442-5020.

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Lymphatic Drainage Massage – 9am-6pm, Jun 19-21. A massage protocol to stimulate the lymphatic system function while enhancing the immune system and assisting the interaction of the lymphatic system interactions with the digestive, circulatory and cerebrospinal systems. With Barbara Jenkins. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623215-7988. How2Heal.com.

Movement, Mindfulness and Meditation Summer Camp – 9-11:30am, multiple days. Kids 5-10 years old will learn movements to connect the hemispheres of the brain for calm, connectedness and higher learning, mindful walking, mindful eating, mindful communication, meditations and more. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. Must preregister: 480-207-6016.

TUESDAY, JUNE 20 Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Snoring and TMJ – 5pm. Informational seminar that discusses treatment options using oral appliance therapy and how it works. Free. Koala Center for Sleep Disorders - Biltmore, 4235 N 32nd St, Ste A, Phoenix. 602-883-1931. KoalaBiltmore.com.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 22 Culinary Kids Camp at Children’s Museum of Phoenix – 1:15-2:15pm. Hands-on cooking just for kids ages 5-8, with Melanie A. Albert, author of cookbook, A New View of Healthy Eating. In this class in the camp, kids will spiralize veggies and fruits, make dressing, and grind spices. 215 N 7th St, Phoenix. 602-615-2485. EXPNutrition.com.

Muscle Health Seminar – 6pm. Dr. Robert Wolfe, the world’s leading authority on muscle health, will discuss the importance of essential amino acids and the role they play in keeping us healthy, why dietary protein supplements are insufficient and how healthy muscles can help us look, feel and stay younger and more vibrant. All attendees receive a free copy of his book Playing for Keeps.

TriVita Event Center, 16100 N Greenway Hayden Lp, Ste G104, Scottsdale. 800-991-7116.

Qigong and food healing conference that shows how to increase one’s energy and reduce pain and trauma. $149 Free for veterans Tucson Convention Center • Tucson 800-298-8970 • QiRevolution.com

SATURDAY, JUNE 24 Free Healing Saturday – 10am-2pm. Free 40 minute Healing Touch sessions by appointment only with Kim or Daniel. Restoring Balance Mind & Body, 2045 S Vineyard, Ste 139, Mesa.

RestoringBalanceAz.com. Kim: 253-549-5342 or kim@restoringbalanceaz.com.

Gluten Free and Allergen Friendly Expo – 10am4pm, Jun 24-25. Discover great-tasting specialty products and learn how to cook and bake to meet your dietary needs. Lots of free samples. $15. Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa, 9495 W Coyotes Blvd, Glendale. 630-473-3202. gfafexpo.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 25 Meet the Ascended Masters – 10:15-11:30am.

The Angelic Kingdom. Effectively summon Archangels. Phoenix Summit Lighthouse, 4105 N 20th St, Ste 115, Phoenix. 480-442-5020.

Pure Light and Reiki Therapy Level 2 – 8am4pm. The next step in your Reiki journey to learn how to use your gift as a practitioner. Pure Light Therapies. RSVP: Judy Richter. 480-695-2002. purelight1111@gmail.com. PureLightTherapies.com.

The Creator and the Creation - A Philosophical Viewpoint – 1-2:30pm. Since time immemorial, humans have been asking questions such as, when and how was this universe created? Who created it? Why are we here? Learn the logic and rationale in support of the Vedantic philosophy of cyclic time, involving cyclic creation and dissolution, made possible by Cosmic Intelligence - the Creator. With Arun Sehra. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. Rev. Julianne: 480593-8798 or Interfaith-Community.org.

Summer Solstice Celebration – 7pm. Mark the longest day of the year in a ceremony expressing the power of light and love in the world. Through music, sacred art and meditation we will align with and expand the energies present at this sacred sabbat. The Shrine of Holy Wisdom, 5025 S Ash Ave, Ste B-15, Tempe. 480-219-9633 or shrineofholywisdom@gmail.com.

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Kirtan with the Band of Now – 7-8:45pm. Join Prem Vidu & the Band of Now for an evening of call and response style community chanting based in the Bhakti yoga tradition. Stilling the mind, softening the heart, evoking joy, and dissolving separateness. $15. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. Rev. Julianne: 480-5938798 or Interfaith-Community.org.

Synergistic Kinesiology – Jun 23-25. Achieve perfect health with Kinesiology and muscle testing. Special certification awarded upon completion. $350 advance. Universal Touch, Kinesiology Group, 534 E University Dr, Mesa. 480-835-5380. kinesiologyaz@gmail.com.

Reflexology Feet – 9am-6pm, Jun 27-28. Learn relaxing and rejuvenating techniques for use with self and others. Lots of practice time. With Barbara Jenkins.

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

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Kinesiology with Muscle Testing Workshops – 6:30pm. Learn about Kinesiology, including how to do corrections on meridians, organs, circulation and more. Excellent for emotional issues, trauma, blockages, negative energy. $49. Universal Touch, 534 E University Dr, Mesa. 480-835-5380.

Cusco and Machu Picchu Retreat – Jul 8-15. Allinclusive health rejuvenation and healing retreat.

480-599-8370. AliveAndRevive.com.

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 30 Therapeutic Retreat – Jun 30-Jul 4. Enjoy a vacation of well-being retreat in northern Arizona from June 30 through July 4 to escape the Phoenix heat and restore the body and mind with relaxation, renewal and decompression. AzWellBeingRetreat.com.

Trigger Points: Hand and Wrist – 9am-1pm.

Address soft tissue challenges related to hands and wrists by working with trigger points and referral areas to facilitate pain relief and improved functioning. With Barbara Jenkins. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

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JULY 5 Guided Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Raffle proceeds and love donations shared with LaFrontera Arizona EMPACT Suicide Prevention Center & Animal Rescue. With Marsha Craven. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988 or info@How2Heal.com. How2Heal.com.

JULY 6 Moon Soundings – 7:30-8:45pm. Full moon gong and crystal bowl meditation, with essential oils and soothing background music. With Kim Balzan. $20 advance. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. Must preregister: 480-207-6016.

JULY 7 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.

Kirtan with The Band of Now – 7-9pm. $15.

Anahata Yoga, Sound and Energy Healing, 14148 N 100th St, Ste C-130, Scottsdale. 480-699-9600.

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Full Moon Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Incorporates light kundalini yoga, meditation, plus deep relaxation and healing to the sound of the gong.

With Sevak Singh. $25 advance, $30 door. Anahata Yoga, Sound and Energy Healing, 14148 N 100th St, Ste C-130, Scottsdale. 480-699-9600.

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Reiki I and II – 10am-6pm, Jul 8-9. With Marsha Craven, 5th generation usui reiki master teacher and 2015 Natural Choice Award winner for reiki. Bring reiki as a healing practice into your life and your enhanced healing powers will always be with you.

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

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

480-296-1928. PurpleLotusProductions.com.

JULY 10 CranialSacral Balancing Therapy I – 9am-6pm, Jul 10-12. 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 12 Healing Arts Open House– 4-7pm. Relax, refresh and shop for unusual gifts. Experience shoulder healings, product demos and free samples. Bring this invitation with you for a 15% discount on all items in the store (except for Egyptian Healing Rods). Carefree/ Cave Creek area. RSVP required. cellularmiracles@ gmail.com or text 480 395-7333 for address.

JULY 15 Emerging Scientific Technologies – 3:455:45pm. Learn why Harvard, Cornell and other major universities have opened entire departments to study an astounding breakthrough and the Huffington Post has named this one of the five new emerging scientific technologies that will shape our lives in the future. Free. DC Village Health Club and Spa, Scottsdale. RSVP required. cellularmiracles@gmail.com or text 480 395-7333.

MYO Trigger Point Releases: Full Body – 9am6pm, Jul 15-17. Utilize the concepts of common myofascial trigger point locations and referral zones in tracing pain to distressed areas based on prescribed patterns specific to each muscle and use release techniques to relieve pain and improve functioning. With Lisa Boggs. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623215-7988 or info@How2Heal.com. How2Heal.com.

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DISTANCE HEALER – One of the world’s best. 40 years’ experience. My fee $9.00 – not a misprint. My motivation – results for YOU. Not big $s for me. Master Stempkowski @ 928-592-3101.

ILLUMINATE YOUR LIFE PATH! – Remove blocks to abundance, creativity, relationships, and more. I will consult with your Beings of Lights to access your Akashic record — the record of your soul’s journey — to remove obstacles so you can live a life you love. For details, please visit Meg at goalswithheart.com/ akashicphx.

JOY CARTER, MSW, CHT, LC – Certified Hypnotherapist & Life Coach. 602-730-6213. joyouslifecoach@gmail.com. joyouslifecoach. net, Mindful Habit Change, Weight Loss, Life Coaching, & Hypnotherapy.

LIFE COACH – Life Awakened, Life Fulfilled, Life Loved, Life Accepted, Life Peace, Life Forgiven, Life Present, Life Awareness, Life Actualized. John Kai 520-339-2315. Phoenix.

SOUND THERAPY-SPIRITUAL HEALING – Create your own serenity. Find out how playing the native flute resonates with your spirit. Workshops monthly. Flutes provided.

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JULY 16 Healing Circle – 6-8pm. For certified Reiki practitioners who want to share and support others on their energy path. Pure Light Therapies. RSVP: Judy Richter. 480-695-2002. purelight1111@gmail.com. PureLightTherapies.com.

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Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Snoring and TMJ – 5pm. Informational seminar that discusses treatment options using oral appliance therapy and how it works. Free. Koala Center for Sleep Disorders - Biltmore, 4235 N 32nd St, Ste A, Phoenix. 602-883-1931. KoalaBiltmore.com.

Cranial Neural Support for Longevity – 10am6pm, Jul 20-23. Techniques for working and communicating with the brain, cranial and neuro systems to promote wellness and more. Massage therapists, energy healers and caregivers will want to attend.

With Marsha Craven, winner of 2015 Natural Choice Award for craniosacral practitioner. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

Universal White Time Healing Certified Level One – Jul 213-23. Receive a basic understanding of White Time and become connected to the force of White Time for healing. Learn how to do hands-onhealing and distance healing on others and yourself; how to balance the chakras, aura cleansing, light touch healing, accident healing, animal healing and much more. 10% discount when you mention Natural Awakenings. 33998 N 57th Pl, Scottsdale.

480-767-6200. WhiteTimeHealingClasses.com.

JULY 19 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: 623-2157988 or info@How2Heal.com. How2Heal.com.

Culinary Kids Camp at Children’s Museum of Phoenix – 1:15-2:15pm. Hands-on cooking just for kids ages 5-8, with Melanie A. Albert, author of cookbook, A New View of Healthy Eating. In this class in the camp, kids will spiralize veggies and fruits, make dressing, and grind spices. 215 N 7th St, Phoenix. 602-615-2485. EXPNutrition.com.

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JULY 22 Chakra Harmony – 7-9pm.Aunique group healing experience with James Titschler. $29.Anahata Yoga, Sound and Energy Healing, 14148 N 100th St, Ste C-130, Scottsdale. 480-699-9600. AnahataYogaAz.com.

Relationship Retreat – 10am-6pm, Jul 22-23.

For married and unmarried couples that want to be better together, or are in trouble and need help; and for platonic friends that would like to learn techniques for attracting more love into their lives.

With Jane Fendelman. $600 per couple. 602-8811991. JaneFendelman.com.

JULY 24 Infant Massage Instructor Certification – 8am-5pm, Jul 24-26. Comprehensive hands-on continuing education designed for licensed massage therapists, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, doulas, counselors, family support staff, parents, grandparents and those involved in child care. With Tammy Roecker.

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

JULY 29 Take advantage of fresh, local produce from Peoria Farmers’ Market: the best Arizona farms. Visit their respective Park West, 9744 West Northern Avenue, websites for the most current information. Peoria Ahwatukee Farmers’ Market: 4700 East Warner Road, Phoenix Sundays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Carefree Farmers’ Market 1 Sundial Circle, Carefree Fridays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Chandler Farmers’ Market: 3 South Arizona Avenue, Chandler Thursdays 3 to 7 p.m.

Gilbert Farmers’ Market: 222 North Ash Street, Gilbert Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon Goodyear Farmers’ Market 3151 North Litchfield Road, Goodyear Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mesa Community Farmers’ Market: 20 E. Main St., Mesa Fridays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Mandala Meditations Workshop – 1-3pm.

With Deb Althoff. $29. Anahata Yoga, Sound and Energy Healing, 14148 N 100th St, Ste C-130, Scottsdale. 480-699-9600. AnahataYogaAz.com.

JULY 30 Portal to Energy Healing – Noon-4pm. Witness amazing changes with energy medicine. With Marsha Craven. $50 for one, $80 for two. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

Pure Light and Reiki Therapy Level 1 – 8:30am4:30pm. Blending traditional Usui with other energy modalities to bring to you balance for self-healing and the potential for working with others. $90. Pure Light Therapies. RSVP: Judy Richter. 480-695-2002. purelight1111@gmail.com. PureLightTherapies.com.

JULY 31 Facial Rejuvenation – 9am-6pm. Practice facial lymphatic drainage sequence and acupressure techniques and experience rejuvenating results the wellness way. $110. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

SEPTEMBER 11 Hypnotherapy Certification – Start of a 500hour state-licensed certification course. Hypnotherapy Academy of America. 505-767-8030.

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

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

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Chronic Pain Prevention 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.

“A Course in Miracles” Study Group – 1-2:15pm. Long-time ACIM student and teacher Rev. Julianne Lewis leads this interactive time of discussion and sharing. $10. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. Rev. Julianne: 480-593-8798 or Interfaith-Community.org.

Rewind Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Designed for people 50 and up, the class focuses on balancing, increasing flexibility and building functional strength. With Kim Carter. $10 (first class is free, maximum six students). Restoring Balance Mind & Body, 2045 S Vineyard, Ste 139, Mesa. RestoringBalanceAz.com. Pre-registration required.

Call or text Kim: 253-549-5342. kim@restoringbalanceaz.com.

Deeksha Oneness Blessing Service – 7:30pm.

An inspirational mid-week service consisting of chants, sacred readings, prayer, meditation and the transmission of divine energy known as Deeksha.

Facilitated by Cheryl Cross and Jim Lane. Love offering. The Shrine of Holy Wisdom, 5025 S Ash Ave, Ste B-15, Tempe. 480-219-9633 or shrineofholywisdom@gmail.com.

Shakti Naam Yoga – 6:45-8:15pm. Experience a new type of yoga using music, mantra, mudra (hand positions), meditation and movement to align with the vibration of the universe, bringing more health and happiness into your life. With Moriah Salzman and Jeannie MacLaughlin. $10 donation. Unity of Mesa, 2740 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org.

Thyroid Solutions Workshop – 5:30pm. Learn the number one cause of thyroid problems, why most people still experience thyroid symptoms even when a lab test is normal, and natural solutions to heal the thyroid. Free. Hope Integrative Wellness Center,

Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement – 12:30-1:30pm. Receive greater self-connection, self-awareness, self-healing and transformation.

This method bypasses all conditioning and habitual stress patterns to achieve instant relief and to break unconscious patterns. $20 per class/6 for $100. And Breathe, 3201 N 3rd St, Phoenix.

Jacqueline Bayne: 602-821-7149 or jacquelinebayne1@gmail.com.

Simply Meditate – 6:30-7:30pm. Escape the stress and busyness of life and discover inner peace by exploring meditation techniques and positive minds. Learn simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through guided meditation and a short Buddhist teaching to help us solve our daily problems and find the lasting happiness we seek. $5. Kadampa Meditation Center Phoenix, 614 E Townley Ave, Phoenix. MeditationInArizona.org.

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

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

thursdays Rewind Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Designed for people 50 and up, the class focuses on balancing, increasing flexibility and building functional strength. With Kim Carter. $10 (first class is free, maximum six students). Restoring Balance Mind & Body, 2045 S Vineyard, Ste 139, Mesa. RestoringBalanceAz.com. Pre-registration required.

Call or text Kim: 253-549-5342. kim@restoringbalanceaz.com.

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

480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org.

Gnosis of Yeshua – 6-8pm. Weekly discussion group focusing on Mystical Yeshua and ending with prayer and energy work. $10. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org.

Meditation – 12:30-1pm. This meditation is free for everyone to come and simply take a break in the middle of your day. To shift away from all of the thinking, and just feel. To stop the doing, and just be. With Suzanne Zupancic. Unwind Yoga, 1023 Grand Ave, Phoenix. 602-538-5301.

saturdays Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement – 11am-Noon. Receive greater self-connection, self-awareness, self-healing and transformation.

This method bypasses all conditioning and habitual stress patterns to achieve instant relief and to break unconscious patterns. $20 per class/6 for $100. 40th St and Cactus, Phoenix. Jacqueline Bayne: 602821-7149 or jacquelinebayne1@gmail.com.

Yoga Basics – 11am. Whether you are a beginner or just like to focus more on your alignment in poses, this class is for you. Move slowly through basic yoga poses and spend a little more time on aligning the body appropriately for your shape.

With Heather Karr. Unwind Yoga, 1023 Grand Ave, Phoenix. 602-538-5301.

sundays Celebration Service – 10:30-11:45am. “Forgiveness Ain’t for Sissies”. Whether you are a follower of new thought or ancient wisdom, a student of ACIM, a gong or drum circle enthusiast, an interfaith seeker, a music lover, or if you are simply looking for the friendship of open-minded and creative people, you will find a welcome home here. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. Rev. Julianne: 480-593-8798 or Interfaith-Community.org.

Prayers for World Peace – 10-11:15am. Enjoy practical advice and meditations that lift the heart and bring energy and hope; from this inner peace, world peace grows. In these troubled times, this is an opportunity to make prayers together for our families and friends, and for the cessation of all the pain and problems in the world. $5 donation. Kadampa Meditation Center Phoenix, 614 E Townley Ave, Phoenix. MeditationInArizona.org.

The Spiritual Quest – 10:15-11:30am. Practical spirituality from Mark and Elizabeth Clare Prophet. Bookstore 10am-1pm. Mary’s Way Montessori-style children’s program. Phoenix Summit Lighthouse, 4105 N 20th St, Ste 115, Phoenix. 480-442-5020 or 602-703-9570.

Sunday Services – 10:15am. A Positive Path for Spiritual Living. Nursery available for infants through kindergarten. Youth ministry classes are open in the Education Annex at 10:15am. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-892-2700.

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

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2915 E. Baseline Road, Suite 101 Gilbert, AZ 85234 Toll Free 1-866-696-3847 mdvip.com/SandraLevittMD Guided by the principal of integrating care of the mind, body and spirit, board-certified primary care physician, Dr. Sandra Levitt, will be offering personalized care, including prevention, wellness and education through her concierge-like practice.

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“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 At Interfaith CommUNITY, we share open-minded joyful spirituality with respect for cultural, religious and lifestyle diversity. Join us for the journey toward our unique and perfect Divine Potential! See ad on page 16.

KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTER PHOENIX

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New Kadampa Tradition 614 E. Townley Ave. • Phoenix, AZ 85020 602-243-5220 info@MeditationInArizona.org MeditationInArizona.org A Temple dedicated to bringing peace and happiness to the world, and to removing suffering, through meditation and classes on Modern Buddhism. Be inspired and empowered to reach your full spiritual potential to be of greatest benefit to others.

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Nationally accredited college o ff e r s H o l i s t i c H e a l t h & Wellness degrees, diplomas, certificates of excellence, continuing education and personal development, Oncampus and Online. Financial Aid available. See ad on back cover.

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

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Koala Center for Sleep Disorders--Biltmore 4235 N. 32nd Street, Suite A Phoenix, AZ 85018 • 602-883-1931 KoalaBiltmore.com Dr. Hamann is passionate about helping people with sleep disorders.

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

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UNITY OF MESA

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