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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.

20 STEWARDS OF

EARTH’S BOUNTY Organic Farmers Sow Seeds of Change by Melinda Hemmelgarn

24 JAMES GORMLEY

TAKES ON THE FDA

Why the Natural Health Movement Must Protect Itself by Kathleen Barnes

26 GIVE FREEDOM A HAND 32 Let Peace and Prosperity Ring Around the World by Kirk Boyd

30 SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY AND HOMELESSNESS IN PHOENIX by Kena Fedorschak

32 SUMMERTIME, AND

THE SIPPIN’ IS EASY

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34 FRACKING

VERSUS FOOD

America’s Family Farm Heritage and Health at Stake by Harriet Shugarman

36 HOW TO 34 ELIMINATE PAIN

by Dr. Paul Stallone

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Sneak Attack on Dietary Supplements

According to Scott Tips, president and legal counsel for the National Health Federation (NHF), harmonized global standards are enabling overall reduced vitamin and mineral levels in pill and food form. In February, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed changes to both the current Nutrition Facts panel on food labels and Supplement Facts panel on dietary supplement labels that prompt concern. “While the food industry, media and general public focus on the proposed format changes, new wording and label design, there’s a danger to our health in the FDA harmonizing our Reference Daily Intake (RDI) of vitamin and mineral levels down to the extremely low levels of the Codex Alimentarius, which our organization has fought against for more than a decade,” advises Tips. Although a few RDIs have been raised, if the proposed rulemaking is adopted, the NHF anticipates that the FDA will work to conform other recommended nutrient values to those of Codex. Support for this projection is based on an October 11, 1995, FDA pronouncement in the Federal Register to harmonize its food laws with those of the rest of the world. The deadline for citizens to submit comments to the FDA ended on June 2, but we can still write to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5360 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Mention Docket No. FDA-2012-N-1210 and insist that the FDA cease pushing its harmonization agenda.

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10 newsbriefs 1 7 actionalert 1 7 ecotip 1 8 globalbriefs Sneak Attack on Dietary Supplements 24 wisewords 30 sustainableaz 3 1 mastersof According to Scott Tips, president and legal counsel for the National Health Federation (NHF), harmonized global standards are enabling overall reduced vitamin and mineral levels in pill and food form. In February, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed changes to both the current Nutrition Facts panel on food labels and Supplement Facts panel on dietary supplement labels that prompt concern. “While the food industry, media and general public focus on the proposed format changes, new wording and label design, there’s a danger to our health in the FDA harmonizing our Reference Daily Intake (RDI) of vitamin and mineral levels down to the extremely low levels of the Codex Alimentarius, which our organization has fought against for more than a decade,” advises Tips. Although a few RDIs have been raised, if the proposed rulemaking is adopted, the NHF anticipates that the FDA will work to conform other recommended nutrient values to those of Codex. Support for this projection is based on an October 11, 1995, FDA pronouncement in the Federal Register to harmonize its food laws with those of the rest of the world. The deadline for citizens to submit comments to the FDA ended on June 2, but we can still write to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5360 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Mention Docket No. FDA-2012-N-1210 and insist that the FDA cease pushing its harmonization agenda.

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id you know that the Phoenix metro area has the highest concentration of grocery stores in the country? Gary Baker, co-owner of Gluten Free Country Store, in Gilbert, shared this factoid with me. It’s wellknown that grocery stores in general have razor-thin profit margins, which is why the market is dominated by large national and multinational companies that focus on growth and acquisition as a means of survival. These chains cast long shadows in which independent stores must find a way to thrive. That makes the success of local favorites like Luci’s Healthy Marketplace, in Phoenix, The Good Apple, in Apache Junction, the Tempe Farmers’ Market, Baker’s establishment and many others all the more important. And it means that if we consumers want more local, independent grocers, we all need to patronize them regularly! Whole Foods Market’s impressive growth as the leader in organic foods over the years – and the growing trend by enlightened consumers demanding these products – has not gone unnoticed by other major players. Today, Safeway offers its O Organics line and Fry’s Food boasts its Simple Truth line. In April, the world’s largest grocer announced it will carry the Wild Oats brand of organic groceries, and do it at a cost of at least 25 percent lower. Walmart’s strong push into organic products creates further competitive pressure on Whole Foods, Sprouts Farmers’ Market and others. Whole Foods is in the process of purchasing the three New Frontiers Natural Marketplace locations in northern Arizona as part of buying out the entire company. The parent company of Albertsons is in the process of acquiring Safeway, with plans to merge the two chains. Sprouts’ initial public offering last year raised monies to no doubt fund expansion plans in Arizona and across the country. “Food Watch” is our July issue focus, and our cover story describes organic farmers across the country bringing inspiration and hope to ensure the American food system is safe and healthy for all of us. As more and more grocers see the value (think profit) in expanding their organic options, these visionary farmers will enjoy strong demand for their produce. This is wonderful news for everybody.

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regory Drambour, a master spiritual teacher, shamanic healer and owner of Sedona Sacred Journeys, in Sedona, will be offering a series of monthly master classes in Phoenix, starting in July. The At A Crossroads master class will take place from 6 to 9 p.m., July 24, at the New Vision Center For Spiritual Living, in Phoenix. Participants will receive powerful tools to breakthrough the fear of change and learn specific steps to get really clear on a new direction to take and do it easily, gracefully and with faith. They will also learn how to identify and clear what could stop them from moving into that new place. Drambour spent 12 years in Sedona, growing a deep relationship with the Old Ones, the Grandfather and Grandmother Tree, Rock and Plant People. Additional classes include Forgiveness of Self and Others–Letting Go, Gregory Dram on August 21; Relationships and Deep Listening, on Sepspir tember 25; and Inner-Child Healing–Letting Go ofthe thepremiere Past, on October 23.

The first 25 participants to register will receive the Invitation to Divinity/Wisdom online program as a bonus (a $60 value). Location: 18010 N. Tatum Blvd. For more informa- New V tion and registration, call 928-274-2427, Greg@SedonaMany clients come on spiritual r SacredJourneys.com or visit SedonaSacredJourneys.com/ They are at “a place of change” masterclass.htm. See ad on page 23. They want to move through the f Some Examples:

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an Green, CDPE, SFR, EcoBroker, CIAS, of Excalibur Realty, has earned the National Association of Realtors green designation and notes that being involved with the Residential Green Building Committee of the U.S. Green Building Council Arizona Chapter added building science knowledge that was useful in earning the designation. Green’s new designation includes detailed knowledge of lead-based paint and radon. She explains that having multiple designations not only allows for expanded knowledge, but also the ability to advertise on Realtor. com so the public can retain an agent with more expertise. Contact Green at 602-620-2699 or RelocatingToScottsdale.com. See ad on page 41.

Get World-Class Treatment at Desert Institute of Physical Therapy

he Desert Institute of Physical Therapy (DIPT), in Scottsdale, provides physical therapists, athletic trainers, massage therapists, craniosacral therapists and physical therapy technicians that deliver the highest level of customer service while ensuring positive results through compassionate, one-on-one care. For a limited time, new patients will receive a free consultation with owner Dr. Robb Blackaby, PT, DPT, ATC, CFMT. Blackaby served as the team physical therapist and athletic trainer for the U.S. snowboarding half-pipe team at the Sochi Winter Olympics. DIPT is also directly affiliated with Medicine in Motion, a traveling sports medicine company, and is the official provider for the ESPN International X Games competitions. Location: 15953 N. Greenway-Hayden Loop. For more information, call 480998-4848 or visit DesertInstituteOfPT.com. See ad on page 10.

Cancer Patients Receive Energy Healing

Lor A Organic Studio is offering free, 30-minute energy healing sessions with owner Lorina Quigley during July for anyone that has been dealing with cancer. The sessions are a combination of Reiki, Matrix Energetics and Yuen Method. Quigley began doing energy healing in 1987 starting with MariEL, and then went on to become a Reiki master and Karuna Ki master. She says, “This offer is given from the heart. I have known many people who have dealt with illness, and want to give this gift. Energy healing can bring a sense of peace and well-being, help deal with stress and have many other wonderful benefits.” Location: 7329 E. Stetson Dr., Ste. 18, Scottsdale. For more information, call 480-318-7555 or visit AloraOrganic.com. See ad on page 49.

Absolute Health Adds Naturopathic Physician, Offers New Services

alley-based Creative Living Fellowship has become the first faith community in Arizona to graduate from the two-year environmental leadership program for houses of worship and be certified by GreenFaith.org. GreenFaith provides the guidance and mentoring and resources to help take green efforts to the next level. The intensive program consists of 117 requirements of an ecologically conscious nature.

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Location: 8360 E. Raintree Dr., Ste. 135. For more information, call 480-9919945 or visit AbsoluteHealthAz.com. See ad on page 15.

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r. Monica Vaghela, a naturopathic physician, has joined the team at Absolute Health, in Scottsdale. She graduated from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2011, completed additional training and is certified in both IV nutrient therapy and non-invasive laser procedures. Vaghela is bringing new modalities to Absolute Health this summer such as nutritional counseling and ozone therapy, along with an overall naturopathic approach to health. She also utilizes B vitamin shots as an energy booster, and notes that B12 helps with mood changes and metabolism issues.

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nsights for Life is now offering the ARP Wave System, a branch of soft tissue medicine which deals with the neurological origin of all soft tissue conditions and symptoms. The main function of the system of treatment is to locate the origin of pain, treat that pain from the spot it started to where it ended up and then quickly retrain the body to work again at its optimal best. The ARP Wave System features a state-of-the-art patented electrical modality classified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a class 2 medical device and is combined with one-of-a-kind system protocols and testing techniques. For more information, call 623-249-5888 or visit InsightsFor-life.com. See ad on page 24.

Classes Forming for Comprehensive Massage Curriculum

he independent, non-corporate Sedona School of Massage is offering a “wholistic” 700-hour, five-month intensive education in massage therapy that prepares students for licensure in Arizona and most other states. The program focuses on some of the deeper, more effective modalities in an atmosphere of relaxation around learning. The school is accepting applications for the class beginning September 10. The anatomy and physiology portion of the program presents cutting-edge research that demonstrates the underlying science supporting the body/mind connection. The bodywork modalities covered include Swedish, polarity, connective tissue therapy (myofascial techniques), shiatsu, neuromuscular therapy, Ortho-Bionomy craniosacral therapy and more. Students also learn about kinesiology, yoga, nomadics, juggling and hiking into the wild nature all around us. Communication and the development of therapeutic skills, ethics and basic business practices are woven into the curriculum, along with an introduction to herbology, homeopathy, aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The Sedona School of Massage is ready to help students join a growing profession that is as inspiring as it is rewarding. Location: 2945 Southwest Dr., Sedona. For more information, call 928-284-3693 or visit SedonaSchool.com. See ad on page 49. 14

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o celebrate its recent opening, A Mindfulness Life Center, in Scottsdale, is offering $79 pricing for all regular classes, including unlimited yoga, or $29 for unlimited yoga classes, during July. A Mindfulness Life Center is a safe, open-hearted community for those seeking less stress and greater fulfillment in their everyday lives, bringing together masters in the healing arts and various disciplines to provide a holistic range of modalities, treatments and education. Class offerings feature mindfulness, yoga, meditation, qigong, tai chi, spirituality and much more. Hero Yoga is a popular class that helps heal issues associated with military, law enforcement, medical, firefighting or other high-stress professions. Veterans and active military personnel receive 10 percent off any classes. Mindfulness for Kids is another class that provides simple, engaging meditations and movement for children of all ages. Owner Roger Jusseaume states, “The main purpose behind the Center is better quality of life through stress reduction, which can be accomplished as easily as taking our Breathing/Meditation classes. Our clients are always talking about the good results they are receiving. We invite everyone to come take a tour and sample some of our transformational classes.“ Location: 10309 N. Scottsdale Rd. For more information, phone 480-207-6016 or visit AMindfulnessLifeCenter.com and Facebook. See ads, including July class schedule, on pages 27 and 29.

Study Permaculture in Earnest

he Four Directions PermaCulture will host an internationally recognized, 72-hour intensive Fall Permaculture Design course, starting September 6 through November. Permaculture is the art and science of sustainable living. This course guides participants through the process of creating an actual design of a typical home site with local teachers and experts to assist in the process. A one-day Permie Day class is offered August 9 as introduction to the full course. For more information, email fdpc@4dirs.com or visit 4dirs. com/fdpc/pc_PDC.htm and Facebook.com/beeoasis.

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Soul Communication for Business Success

aster Ximena Gavino, Tao channel and worldwide representative of Dr. and Master Sha, is offering Divine Direct Soul Communication sessions at Rejuvenate Center, in Phoenix, to assist individuals and businesses in creating more success by applying Soul Healing techniques. Those seeking healing are invited to attend the Soul Healing Miracles Evenings July 16 and 30 to experience Soul Healing power. Gavino is offering introductory Soul Communication evenings July 17 and 31, a Soul Communication practicum on July 20 and an Open Your Spiritual Channels intensive from August 1 to 3. During Divine Direct Soul Communication sessions, Gavino assesses the key aspects of a business and can identify the spiritual causes of success or failure and help to better align resources with tasks, projects, departments and businesses to create more prosperity and abundance. Call Debra Manning, RN, LAc, owner of Rejuvenate Center, at 480-338-1012 to schedule an appointment with Master Ximena. For more information, visit LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com. See ad on page 28.

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Sewage Can Lurk in Bagged Fertilizers Bagged garden fertilizers help plants grow, but store-bought brands can be a scary mix of sewage sludge—treated human, industrial and hospital waste. No federal or state regulations require that sewage sludge, also known as biosolids, be listed on the label. Sludge can also be blended with more natural fertilizers without listing it as an ingredient. Today’s testing requirements for waste sludge cover only 10 elements and two indicator bacteria; all other contaminants, pharmaceuticals and toxic chemicals that go down the drain of every home and business go right into the fertilizer. According to Scott Tips, president and Terms like “organic” and “natural” only apply to some food products, not legal counsel for the National compost or fertilizer. Arsenic and Health lead are both considered natural ingredients. (NHF), global when exposed to sun or rain; they Federation Toxins and heavyharmonized metals don’t disappear standards overall reduced enter the soilare or enabling travel by wind and water runoff into yards and communities and vitamin and mineral levels in pilland andlivestock. When we consume foods can be absorbed in vegetables, plants grown in sludge, we consume the plant takes up from the soil. Also, food form. In February, thewhatever U.S. Food elements like heavy metals collect in the and Drug Administration (FDA) pro-meat, milk and fat of animals that are fed crops in sewage sludge. posedgrown changes to both the current To protect the family garden, call the fertilizer manufacturer before purNutrition Facts panel on food labels chasing a product to verify ingredients. Ask the nursery or store for labeling and Supplement Facts panel on dietary that depicts which products are sludge-free and also insist on their use at area supplement that prompt concern. schools, parkslabels and playgrounds.

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Farm Building

Training Programs Attract Young Farmers There’s little doubt that the nation needs more young farmers, because statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show the average American farmer is 58 years old. Hope lies in farm incubators that equip young agrarians with the technical skills and the business savvy needed to compete in the fierce, burgeoning market for locally grown produce. At Kinsman Farm (KinsmanFarm.net), in Cleveland, the Ohio State University Extension gives wouldbe farmers quarter-acre starter plots and helps them develop business plans. Financial support is available, too. “The city of Cleveland recently received private funds to expand its Gardening for Greenbacks Program,” advises spokesperson Marie Barni. “Our urban farmers can now receive a $5,000 grant to help start their farming microenterprise.” Some city planners have voiced considerable skepticism about whether urban farms are an effective tool for creating jobs and rebuilding economies like Cleveland’s, but advocates point to other farm incubators in North Carolina, Oregon and Rhode Island, as well as in Kansas City, Kansas, Holyoke, Massachusetts, St. Louis, Missouri, and Seattle, Washington. In Chicago, students at the role model Windy City Harvest, coordinated by the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Richard J. Daley City College (ChicagoBotanic.org/windycityharvest), engage in six months of hands-on horticulture training, and then a three-month paid internship with a farm or food justice organization. Source: Emagazine.com

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Relaxing Rules

U.S. Organic Standards Under Siege Last September, without any public input, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), under pressure from corporations, changed the way the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) decides which non-organic materials are allowed in products labeled as Certified Organic, all but guaranteeing that when the NOSB meets every six months, the non-organic and synthetic materials allowed in organic items will increase. Certain non-organic or synthetic materials can be used in up to 5 percent of a USDA Organic product, and in up to 30 percent of a Made with Organic Ingredients product. Look for the addition of carrageenan, synthetic nutrients such as DHA and ARA, sausage casings made from processed intestines, synthetic methionine, antibiotics and mutagens, among others. Sign a petition in protest at Tinyurl. com/OrganicStandardsPetition.

Food Transparency

Strength in Numbers

Vermont Senator David Zuckerman and Representative Carolyn Partridge spearheaded efforts for Vermont to pass the nation’s first unrestricted mandatory labeling bill for genetically modified organisms (GMO). The state legislature’s collective efforts, lasting more than a decade, led to an unprecedented, game-changing new law signed by Governor Peter Shumlin on April 23. Anticipating the current lawsuit by Monsanto and the Grocery Manufacturers Association, Vermont has set aside $10 million for legal fees. The Organic Manufacturers Association is working to expand funding behind Vermont’s defense because the outcome could affect all 50 states. Unless legally overturned, starting July 1, 2016, products sold in Vermont that contain more than 0.9 percent GMO content contamination will require a statement on the label indicating that genetic engineering was used. Products that contain GMOs and are labeled as such cannot also label their products as “natural”. The bill, however, does not apply to labels for milk, eggs and meat from animals fed GMOs.

Organizations worldwide are working to create a more sustainable and just food system. Food Tank lists 101 organizations to watch in 2014 (Tinyurl.com/FoodTank100). All are vital in creating a better food system. Here are a few examples. Food MythBusters is telling the real story of how food is produced through short films, showing that we can have a food system that is truly affordable, delicious, fair and good for the planet. Heifer International has been helping small farmers around the world practice better animal husbandry and develop more environmentally sustainable sources of food production for 70 years. Oxfam, a confederation of 17 organizations worldwide, helps find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. Oxfam America’s recent Behind the Brands campaign highlights how favorite consumer brands bring hidden costs to farmers, food security and the environment. Real Food Challenge, started in 2008 mainly among students, aims to shift $1 billion of existing university food budgets from industrial farms and junk foods to community-based, fair, ecologically sound and humane food sources by 2020. Seed Savers Exchange is dedicated to saving and sharing organic, heirloom and non-GMO (genetically modified organism) seeds.

Vermont Demands GMO Labeling

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rom epidemic childhood obesity and rising rates of autism and food allergies to the growing risks of pesticides and climate change, we have many reasons to be concerned about the American food system. Fortunately, many heroes among us— family farmers, community gardeners, visionaries and activists—are striving to create a safer and healthier environment now that will benefit future generations. Recognizing and celebrating their stellar Earth stewardship in this 2014 Interna-

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tional Year of Family Farmers, Natural Awakenings is spotlighting examples of the current crop of heroes providing inspiration and hope. They are changing America’s landscape and the way we think about the ability of good food to feed the future well. Doug Crabtree and Anna JonesCrabtree, of Vilicus Farms, in Havre, Montana, are reviving crop biodiversity and pollinator habitat on their organic farm in northern Montana. “We strive to farm in a manner that works in concert with nature,” Doug explains. The couple’s actions live up to their farm’s Latin name, which means “steward”. They grow 15 nourishing crops on 1,200 acres, including flax, buckwheat, sunflower, safflower, spelt, oats, barley and lentils, without pesticides, herbicides or synthetic fertilizers. By imitating natural systems, planting diverse crops and avoiding damaging chemical inputs, they are attracting diverse native pollinators, he notes. Their approach to farming helps protect area groundwater, streams, rivers and even oceans for future generations.

Dick and Diana Dyer, of Dyer Family Organic Farm, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, finally realized their lifelong dream to farm in 2009, each at the age of 59. The couple grows more than 40 varieties of garlic on 15 acres; they also grow hops and care for honeybees. In addition, they provide hands-in-the-soil training to a new generation of dietetic interns across the country through their School to Farm program, in association with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Diana, a registered dietitian, teaches her students to take the, “We are what we eat” adage a step further. She believes, we are what we grow. “Like nearly everyone else, most dietetic students are disconnected from Mother Earth, the source of the food they eat. They don’t learn the vital connections between soil, food and health,” says Diana. During a stay on the Dyer farm, she explains, “The students begin to understand how their food and nutrition recommendations to others can help drive an entire agricultural system that promotes and protects our soil and water, natural resources and public health.” It all aligns with practicing their family farm motto: Shaping our future from the ground up. Mary Jo and Luverne Forbord, of Prairie Horizons Farm, in Starbuck, Minnesota, raise Black Angus cattle, grazed on certified organic, restored, native prairie pastures. Mary Jo, a registered dietitian, welcomes dietetic students to the 480-acre farm to learn where food comes from and

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how to grow it withties with acout the pesticides cess to plenty that contribute to of wholesome farmers’ higher risk food. After for certain cancers. working for “We must know the nearly two true cost of cheap decades with food,” she insists. some of South Most recently, Alabama’s they planted an most vulnerorganic orchard in able families, memory of their Lanier wanted son, Joraan, who to “provide died of cancer in more than a Luverne and Mary Jo Forbord 2010 at the age crutch.” In 2009, of 23. Joraan’s orchard is she established home to thriving, health-supporting the nonprofit CFCD organization, dedapple, apricot, cherry and plum trees, icated to healthy living. Within five plus native aronia berries. It also years, she had assembled a small, but injects fresh life into the community. hard-working staff that began building Each spring, the Forbords celebrate community and school gardens and their son’s birthday by “waking up” creating collaborative partnerships. his orchard. His mother explains: Recently, the group established “People of all ages gather—an assort- the Victory Teaching Farm, the region’s ment of our friends, Joraan’s friends first urban teaching farm and comand their growing families, neighmunity resource center. “The farm will bors, relatives, co-workers, students serve as an onsite experience for chiland others—to keep his legacy dren to learn where their food comes growing. The incredible community from and the reasons fresh, organisupport keeps us going.” cally grown food really matters to our health,” says Lanier. However, “This is Tarrant Lanier, of the Center for just the tip of the iceberg for us. UltiFamily and Community Developmately, we’d like to be a chemical-free ment (CFCD) and Victory Teaching community through advocating for Farm, in Mobile, Alabama, wants all reduction and elimination of pesticide children to grow up in safe communiand chemical use in schools, hospi-

Don Lareau tals, households and local parks and ball fields.” Lanier aims to help improve on Alabama’s low national ranking in the health of its residents. “I love our little piece of the world, and I want future generations to enjoy it without fearing that it’s making us sick,” she says. “We are intent on having a school garden in every school, and we want to see area hospitals establish organic food gardens that support efforts to make people healthier without the use of heavy medications.” Lanier further explains: “We see our victory as reducing hunger and increasing health and wellness, environmental sustainability and repair, community development and beautification, economic development

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and access to locally grown food, by promoting and creating a local food system.”

underground and surprised that milk comes from an udder, not a store shelf.”

Don Lareau and Daphne Yannakakis, of Zephyros Farm and Garden, in Paonia, Colorado, grow exquisite organic flowers and vegetables for farmers’ markets and community supported agriculture members in Telluride and the Roaring Fork Valley. Recently, the couple decided to take fewer trips away from their children and homestead, and instead bring more people to their 35-acre family farm to learn from the land and develop a refreshed sense of community. From earthy farm dinners and elegant weddings to creative exploration camps for children and adults and an educational internship program, these family farmers are raising a new crop of consumers that value the land, their food and the people producing it. The couple hopes to help people learn how to grow and prepare their own food, plus gain a greater appreciation for organic farming. “The people that come here fall into a farming lifestyle in tune with the sun and moon, the seasons and their inner clock—something valuable that has been lost in modern lifestyles,” notes Lareau, who especially loves sharing the magic of their farm with children. “Kids are shocked when they learn that carrots grow

Klaas and Mary-Howell Martens, of Lakeview Organic Grain, in Penn Yan, New York, grow a variety of grains, including wheat, spelt, barley, oats and triticale, plus peas, dark red kidney beans and edamame soybeans, along with raising livestock on about 1,400 acres. Their family farm philosophy entails looking at the world through a lens of abundance, rather than scarcity, and working in cooperation with their neighbors instead of in competition. The result has been a groundswell of thriving organic farmers and a renewed sense of community and economic strength throughout their region. The Martens switched to organic farming after Klaas experienced partial paralysis due to exposure to pesticides, compounded by concern for the health of their three children. Because the Martens work in alliance with nature, they’ve learned to ask a unique set of questions. For example, when Klaas sees a weed, he doesn’t ask, “What can we spray to kill it?” but, “What was the environment that allowed the weed to grow?”

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Anne Mosness, in Bellingham, Washington, began fishing for wild salmon with her father during one

summer after college. The experience ignited a sense of adventure that led her back to Alaska for nearly three decades, as a crew member and then a captain in the Copper River and Bristol Bay fisheries. During that time, Mosness became a passionate advocate for protecting coastal communities and ecosystems. “Like farm families on land, fishing families face many risks and uncertainties,” but she believes, “political forces may be even more damaging to our livelihoods and wild fish.” For example, “We are replicating some of the worst practices of factory farming on land in our marine environment with diseases, parasites and voluminous amounts of pollution flushing into our coastal waters,” explains Mosness. She’s also concerned about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s potential approval of genetically engineered (GMO) fish without adequate health and environmental assessments, and she works to support GMO labeling so consumers can make informed choices in the marketplace. Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “food sleuth”, is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO (FoodSleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image.blogspot.com.

Gregory Drambour, master spiritual teacher, shamanic healer and owner of Sedona Sacred Journeys, the premiere spiritual retreat organization in Sedona, will be offering a series of master classes in Phoenix.

“At A Crossroads” Master Class Thursday July 24, 6:00 -9:00 PM New Vision Center For Spiritual Living, 18010 N. Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ Many clients come on spiritual retreat because they are at crossroads in their life. They are at “a place of change” and need support to cross over to a place of victory! They want to move through the fear of change like we all do. Some Examples: • I know there is a deeper purpose for my life but I can’t seem to figure out what it is! • I am unhappy in this marriage/relationship but can’t seem to leave or change it. • I want to meet my soul mate but I can’t seem to make it happen. • When am I going to stop thinking so much and just live in the present! • I want my true self to come out! • I want to know when my wisdom is talking to me and have the courage to follow it. • I have gone to workshops, counseling but I still can't find consistent peace Inside • I have been sick for years and I can’t seem to break through to being healthy again. For information and registration and additional Master Class Schedule:

Goal of the Master Class In this master class you will receive powerful tools to breakthrough the fear of change! You will learn very specific steps on how to get really clear on a new direction to take and how to do it easily, gracefully and with faith. You will also learn how to identify and clear what could stop you from moving into that new place. You will learn that the secret to breaking through is seeing what your true journey is. That’s where the secret lies! Gregory has spent over 25 years helping clients create the changes they want. In this master class you will receive solutions.

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Gregory Drambour is a master spiritual teacher and shamanic healer with over 25 years’ experience. He is deeply honored to be the spiritual brother of two Northern Plains Holy Men who handed down to him 11 generations of knowledge. Gregory has spent 12 years in Sedona growing a deep relationship with the Old Ones, the Grandfather and Grandmother Tree, Rock, and Plant People. They are his partners in helping clients create powerful and lasting breakthroughs on their spiritual path. Gregory is dedicated to training and teaching Spiritual Warriors to live an impeccable life. He is a stage 4 Cancer Survivor and has been sober for over 30 years. He is the author of, "The Woodstock Bridge" which is about the warrior’s spirit that lives inside of each of us; it is about crossing the bridge from one’s mind to one’s heart.

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James Gormley Takes On the FDA Why the Natural Health Movement Must Protect Itself by Kathleen Barnes

ames Gormley, a leader of the natural health movement in the U.S. and an award-winning health journalist, is a passionate advocate for natural health. For more than 20 years, he’s been at the forefront in the fight against government restriction of dietary supplements and for transparency in the food industry, and has twice participated in America’s trade delegation to the United Nations Codex Alimentarius Commission, advocating for health freedom. Gormley’s editorial positions

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have included editor-in-chief of Better Nutrition and editorial director for the Vitamin Retailer Magazine Group. He now serves as both vice president and senior policy advisor for Citizens for Health and as a scientific advisory board member with the Natural Health Research Institute. His latest book, Health at Gunpoint: The FDA’s Silent War Against Health Freedom, poses a strong stance against government interference in our rights to information about and access to healthy food and supplements.

Why do you believe that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are tainted by special interests, particularly big companies in the pharmaceutical and food industries? The FDA was created to address issues of food and drug contamination and adulteration. Dr. Harvey Wiley, the courageous first leader of its predecessor, the Bureau of Chemistry, expressed his disgust with the unintended consequences in his 1929 book, The History of a Crime Against the Food Law: The Amazing Story of the National Food and Drugs Law Intended to Protect the Health of the People, Perverted to Protect Adulteration of Foods and Drugs. The FDA has been beholden to drug companies for decades. Making the situation worse, a 2012 law loosened conflict of interest restrictions for FDA advisory panels. That has further weakened the agency’s review system and likely allowed more drugs with safety problems to gain marketing approval, according to an analysis

published in the journal Science in 2013. In addition, 40 percent of the FDA’s last budget increase came from user fees on prescription drugs paid by the pharmaceutical giants. The USDA has the potential to do much good, but is bogged down with politics and mandates to push questionable biotechnology.

With regard to the controversy over genetically modified organisms (GMO), are certain companies being given undue influence in national policy making? Yes. A perfect example was the ability of Monsanto to block initiatives requiring labeling of food products that contain GMOs in California and Washington state. Monsanto and the food industry continue to leverage their considerable influence in the U.S. Congress to block such legislation on a national level, despite the massive outcry from consumers demanding to know the identity and origin of the food we eat.

Did the FDA declare war on the natural products industry in

the 1990s? The FDA conducted numerous and illegal raids on health food stores, supplement makers and practitioners. In an infamous barbaric raid on the clinic of integrative physician Dr. Jonathan Wright, in Tahoma, Washington, in 1992, agents and deputized officers converged with guns drawn, terrorizing patients and staff because Wright was giving his patients legal L-tryptophan supplements to help with sleep and mood. It was dubbed the “vitamin B-bust”. A federal grand jury declined to indict Wright on the charges stemming from the raid.

Current European Union and international codex policies maintain that most necessary nutrients can and should be obtained from foods, so they have dramatically limited the availability of many supplements. Do you expect such a policy to become part of U.S. law? These European policies fly in the face of reality and every major food study conducted since World War II. The

super-refined, overly processed Western diet does not and cannot fully supply optimal levels of daily nutrients. The U.S. has made minor efforts to tread this dangerous path and been met with tremendous consumer outrage. Potential related laws and policies would have to make it past an avalanche of public comments.

What is the current status of the fight for health freedom, and what is your prognosis for the future? Substantial threats to our health freedom still exist, but I am optimistic. Three highly credible nonprofit organizations are leading the way: the Alliance for Natural Health, Citizens for Health and the National Health Federation. If consumers remain vigilant and stay informed on the issues identified by these advocates, we will be able to tackle and defeat threats to Americans’ health freedoms as they emerge. Kathleen Barnes has authored many natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Give Freedom a Hand Let Peace and Prosperity Ring Around the World by Kirk Boyd

048 is a plan to prevent wars, eliminate poverty and create the conditions for global sustainability by the time we celebrate the centennial of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, unanimously adopted in 1948 by all UN member countries. 2048 dispels myths, including a major misconception that peace and prosperity are hopelessly complicated and unattainable. In truth, both can be secured through the realization of five fundamental freedoms for everyone: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from want, freedom for the environment and

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freedom from fear. These basic freedoms establish a framework within which other rights can flourish. The five fingers of our hand illustrate the possibilities, starting with the thumb. It looks different and stands out. It is strong. It represents freedom of speech, an idea that stands up to dishonesty and corruption. With our index finger, we point and indicate direction. It represents freedom of religion. Each of us is free to choose our own way. Those that decide God is their guide are free to live their own relationship with God. The middle finger, the longest, represents freedom from want—

the long road of existence and the certainty that there’ll be food, water, education and health care for every one of us as we go along. Next is the wedding ring finger for many of us, and a finger with a direct link to our nervous system for all of us. It represents freedom for the environment and for life. We all have a direct link to the Earth and the ecosystem of which we are a part. When the life of the Earth is spoiled, our lives are spoiled. Finally, there is our little finger, the least imposing. It represents freedom from fear. It’s the “finale” of our hand, our reward. All the others lead to this one. As we recount the five freedoms represented by our fingers, remember that we didn’t ask for that hand; we were born with it. Everyone was born with the right to all five freedoms. They are the essence of a good life for all, and in this way they are intertwined; the success of each bolsters the others. As we learn our rights, we come to expect and demand them, with lasting results. They become our way of life. Source: Adapted excerpt from 2048: Humanity’s Agreement to Live Together by Kirk Boyd. Used with permission of Berrett-Koehler Publishers. See the evolution of human rights at Tinyurl. com/HumanRightsTimeline.

Foods Can Help Us Keep Our Cool by Dr. Ankit Chander

oth traditional Indian and Chinese healing systems have long put forth that different foods can have cooling or heating properties. By adding or changing a few foods in our diet, we can improve how we feel during the hot months of the year. One of the simplest additions to our diet is to add fresh lemon or lime juice to the water we drink. This is an easy solution, because drinking more fluids during the heat is also beneficial for our health. Other fruits that are cooling include apples, melons and grapes, as well as different kinds of berries. Cooling vegetables include asparagus, squash, cucumber, avocado and leafy, green vegetables. Consider making large salads with combinations of these ingredients. For dressings, use those with cooling spices such as dill, fennel, mint, coriander or cilantro. Smoothies are a great way to obtain many nutrients in a convenient form. To make smoothies, combine

protein, greens and fruits, including lemon juice, with a base such as coconut milk. Coconut has been found to have a number of medicinal qualities, and is cooling in either milk or coconut meat forms. To add a natural, cooling sweetener, use pitted dates. For protein, use chickpeas, butter or clarified butter (ghee), milk, egg whites and poultry. Try cooking them in coconut or olive oils. Cooling grains include oats and barley, as well as white rice. This is what a day of cooling foods could look like: oatmeal, egg whites and green smoothie for breakfast; a large chopped salad with chickpeas for lunch; vegetable or chicken

fajitas with avocado or guacamole for dinner; and water with lemon for sipping throughout the day. Some other foods to consider include psyllium, a gentle fiber supplement, and chamomile tea before sleeping. Aloe juice is also considered cooling. These are a few simple additions or substitutions we can make to our diet to gain a health benefit and obtain cooling for our body during the hot months. The key is to experiment and find what works best, because everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body is different. One of the most important steps to beat the heat is to stay well hydratedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;when we lose water, it affects not only our temperature regulation, but our energy levels, as well. Dr. Ankit Chander is a staff physician at Naturopathic Specialists, 7331 E. Osborn Dr., Ste. 330, in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480-990-1111 or visit ListenAndCare. com. See ad on page 16.

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ots of people believe it is worth the effort to try and eat a healthy diet and do just that; however, the cards are certainly stacked against the conscious eater. Trying to keep track of what is good for us and what is not is compounded by the fact that there are ever-changing ingredient lists. It’s not just the lists that change, but the names of the ingredients, as well. It’s almost as if the food industry is trying to make it difficult to know what’s healthy. As an example of the food industry’s attempts to lead us into a state of dis-ease there was an attempt to petition the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to change the labeling on school cafeteria chocolate milk. The reason for this label change? Current law mandates that milk tainted with artificial sweeteners must be labeled as “low-fat” or “reduced calorie”. Apparently, this isn’t a great idea because kids are averse to the idea of these items. If the label isn’t changed, then kids might not choose the chocolate milk that is fractionally better for them. So how about just getting rid of the chocolate milk option; wouldn’t that solve the problem? Why do we need to present a sweet option for every food out there? Oh, right, because it’s addictive. If they get a hook in early, then they’ve got a customer for life. If we’re clever enough to figure out that we need to read the labels printed on the foods we eat, we’re still not going to be out of the woods. Have you heard of AminoSweet? You might think, “It’s ‘amino’, maybe that’s related to that paleo thing and it’s good for me.” Nope, sorry, it’s not. It’s just aspartame, the same old artificial sweetener that has been linked to neurological disorders and cancer. It got a facelift (read: new pubic deception campaign). Maybe we do need artificial sweeteners these days. There was a recent projection that roughly 50 percent of Americans have either diabetes or pre-diabetes. That means half of us. Clearly, we’re eating too much sugar. Obviously, we can’t control ourselves, and making our foods taste sweet with something that won’t raise our blood sugar may prove to be a panacea (provided we

don’t melt our brain or get cancer). There are several options out there for those looking to lower their blood sugars without angering their sweet tooth. The sugar alcohols might be a good idea. Stevia or Truvia seem promising. Doctors often hear, “But I don’t like the stevia aftertaste!” Well, maybe the oral anti-diabetic drug Metformin will taste a little better. However, the health crisis that we are finding ourselves in is not due solely to our overconsumption of sugar. In all likelihood, our overconsumption is only just as problematic as our habit of under-consumption. The standard American diet is utterly void of many health-sustaining nutrients, and can even cause further depletion of the nutrient stores within our bodies. So, if we have a diet that is too rich in the bad stuff and too depleted of the good stuff, what do we get—a population with a 50 percent rate of blood sugar problems, a 35 percent rate of obesity and 49 percent of us have significant cardiovascular disease risk factors. On top of that, the rates of other serious diseases such as asthma, autoimmune disease and psychiatric disease are also skyrocketing. Considering the speed at which our society is developing serious dis-ease, we cannot afford to wait around for the next miracle drug or supplement. It isn’t coming. We also shouldn’t wait for the food industry to become worried about our collective health, either. What we should do to regain our health is to get serious about eating a nutritionally sound diet. Choose fresh, un-manipulated foods and eat them frequently. Making major dietary changes can be challenging, so consider enlisting the help of a qualified naturopathic physician to help eat our way to health. Dr. Jonathan (Jake) Psenka has been practicing naturopathic medicine at Longevity Medical Health Center, in Phoenix, since 2002. For more information, visit LongevityMedical.com or call 602-428-6151. See ad on page 13. natural awakenings

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he challenges of environmental sustainability are real, pressing and urgent; militating against environmental degradation and anthropocentric belief structures is necessary to ensure the prosperity of future generations. However, sustainability is a broad philosophy that is inclusive of more than just environmental issues, (i.e., sustainability also seeks to address issues of social inequality and economic instability to ensure a continually thriving planet). According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, persons identified as being homeless lack a “fixed, regular, and adequate night-time residence.” In Arizona, 27,877 individuals experienced homelessness at some point during the 2013 state fiscal year. Of these individuals, approximately 17,000 are located in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Further, an estimated 37 percent have physical or mental disabilities, 28 percent abuse drugs and/ or alcohol and 38 percent can be classified as chronically homeless. Efforts aimed at reducing the number of individuals who are chronically homeless are vital, as they are most likely to die on the streets and utilize 50 percent of related resources, (e.g., shelter beds, hospital services, etc.). Support, generosity and compassion can make a meaningful difference in the lives of people who are homeless. Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton exemplifies these character traits through his tireless efforts to end homelessness among Arizona veterans. Initiatives implemented by the mayor’s office have resulted in a significant decrease in the population of veterans who find themselves homeless in Phoenix, from 220 a couple of years ago to virtually zero today. Furthermore, USA Today highlighted Stanton’s work in a recent article. We don’t have to be a mayor or politician to make a real difference within the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness. Leslie Todd is the executive director of the Real Gift Foundation, established by Valley native Conde Rogers in 2000 to work with local schools to provide food, clothing, school supplies, holiday assistance and health care services to children who are homeless and needy. According to Todd, “Providing children with basic necessities, such as school supplies and clean clothes, is a beautiful

and humbling experience. You quickly realize that your actions have an enormous impact.” Want to make a difference? Here are five actions we can take: Volunteer at a shelter or foundation. Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) may be Arizona’s largest shelter, but dozens of shelters exist statewide. Check Google or consult a phonebook. Donate to a food bank. Numerous food banks operate throughout the state. Just to name a few: St. Mary’s Food Bank, in Phoenix, United Food Bank, in Mesa, and the Community Food Bank, in Tucson. Donate food often and consider volunteering time, as well—these organizations will take all the extra support they can get. Tutor children who are experiencing homelessness. Many organizations exist locally and statewide to address the needs of youth who are homeless. Volunteering for StandUp for Kids in Phoenix, The Real Gift Foundation or the Valley of the Sun United Way could make a big difference in a young person’s life. Employ someone who is homeless. Own a small business and want to make a difference? Stanton’s Hire, Educate, Recruit, Organize (HERO) program creates job fairs to connect veteran job seekers with employers. Taking part in events like these is a step toward ending chronic homelessness. Reach out to local politicians. Arizona’s politicians are often preoccupied with other concerns. Remind them that the large population of people who are currently homeless still needs help and support. Kena Fedorschak is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at Arizona State University. He believes that sustainable management practices should achieve fiscal, social, and environmental goals. Visit KenaFedorschak.com to learn more.

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moothies offer big nutrition in a small package. Based on a vegan source of lean protein like coconut milk or yogurt, soy, chia seeds or a vegan protein powder made from dried beans or hemp, they can energize us for a full day of summer activities. Other ingredients follow the peak of summer crops. Berries, greens, melon, tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, celery, carrots and stone fruits like peaches and mangoes add antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and minerals. A tablespoon or two of milled flax seeds, hemp or nut butter adds richness to the flavor, while providing omega-3 fatty acids necessary for complete nutrition. For the finale, add a touch of sweetness from fruits, maple syrup, agave nectar or stevia. The best way to mix a smoothie is to start with either a liquid or an ingredient with a thicker consistency, like yogurt, placed in a standard or highspeed performance blender. Next, add

the desired fruits or vegetables and flavorings, followed by ice. Start on a slower speed, holding down the lid tightly, before increasing the speed to achieve a velvety texture. If the smoothie is too thin, add more frozen fruit or ice. Freezing the fruits first and then blending them into a smoothie can substitute for ice. Peeling bananas before freezing them makes smoothiemaking easier. Freezing the fruits in recipe-size portions also simplifies the process. Smooth-fleshed fruits like mangoes, papayas, bananas, ripe peaches and nectarines blend more easily to a silky finish than do fresh berries. Tender, baby greens such as spinach, kale or chard virtually disappear within a smoothie; if using mature, rather than baby greens, cut out the stems unless the blender is extremely powerful. Blending enough ingredients for two smoothies can yield a leftover serving to store in a reusable glass jar in the refrigerator. To reactivate the full taste

later, just turn over the jar and give it a good shake to re-blend the ingredients. Spirulina (made from a microsaltwater plant) and wheatgrass juice and powder are some popular smoothie additions. Milled flax seeds add healthy fat, but their water-soluble fiber also adds a little bulk; although the texture difference isn’t noticeable if the smoothie is enjoyed right away, it will be apparent if it sits for 20 min-

Sunny-Day Sippers Black Cherry Raspberry

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Yields 2 servings ¼ cup cranberry juice 1 cup pitted sweet black cherries ½ cup raspberries 1 /3 cup plain soy or coconut yogurt 4 ice cubes Combine all ingredients and blend from low to high speed until smooth.

Mango Lassi Yields 2 servings ¾ cup vanilla soy, almond or coconut milk ¼ cup vanilla soy, almond or coconut milk yogurt ¾ tsp vanilla extract 1½ cups chopped fresh mango, frozen ½ tsp ground cardamom Agave nectar to taste Ground pistachios for garnish Combine the milk, yogurt, vanilla extract, mango and cardamom and blend using low to high speeds until smooth. Add agave nectar to taste and blend again. Sprinkle ground pistachios over each serving.

utes or more. With the whir of a blender—and no cooking—summer’s tastiest bounty transforms into at-home or on-the-go beverages to revive, replenish and renew us so we’re ready for our next adventure.

Tomato Smoothie Yields 2 servings 2 cups tomatoes, chopped ½ cup tomato juice ¼ cup apple juice ½ cup carrots ¼ cup celery, chopped Tabasco or other hot sauce to taste 2 cups ice

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Peachy Watermelon Yields 2 servings

Combine all ingredients and blend from low to high speed until smooth.

2-3 cups watermelon, seeded 1 cup low-fat vegan vanilla yogurt 1 cup frozen organic strawberries 1 cup frozen organic sliced peaches

Cool as a Cucumber Smoothie Yields 2 servings

Combine all ingredients and blend from low to high speed until smooth.

Seasonal Suppers Summer Salad Smoothie

1 cup apple juice 1 cup sliced sweet apple ¼ cup applesauce ½ cup sliced carrots ½ cup cucumber, peeled and sliced 2 cups ice Dash of nutmeg or cinnamon (optional) Combine all ingredients and blend from low to high speed until smooth.

Yields 2 servings ½ cup apple juice 2 cups stemmed and chopped baby spinach, Swiss chard or kale 1 apple, unpeeled, cored and chopped ½ avocado, peeled and chopped ½ cup cilantro leaves 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 Tbsp matcha (fine green tea powder) 1 Tbsp milled flax seeds ¼ cup vegan protein powder Combine all ingredients and blend from low to high speed until smooth. natural awakenings

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Fracking Versus Food America’s Family Farm

Heritage and Health at Stake by Harriet Shugarman

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n No federal funding exists for researching the impacts of chemical contamination from oil and gas drilling and infrastructure on food and food production. n No public tests are required for what contaminants to look for because many of the 500-plus chemicals used in the fracking process are categorized as proprietary. n Minimal-to-no baseline analysis is being done on air, water and soil conditions before oil and gas companies come into a new area. n No commonly agreed distances are lawfully required between farms, farmlands, rivers, streams and water supplies in relation to oil and gas wells and their infrastructure.

What To Do 4 Support local, county and state bans on

fracking operations and waste disposal.

Information is Power Center for Environmental Health, CEH.org Chefs for the Marcellus, ChefsForMarcellus.org The Endocrine Disruptor Exchange, Tinyurl.com/EndocrineDisruptingChemicals

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Love NY: Don’t Frack It Up, LoveNYDontFrackItUp.org

Compounding Crises

etable farmer in Orange County, New York, is among the leaders in the David versus Goliath battle pitting farmers and community members against the Millennium Pipeline Company and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. On May 1, oral arguments were heard in the U.S. Court of Appeals. According to Canalos, “Our case could set a national precedent, with all the attending legal precedent, that will either empower other farmers and communities like ours and Minisink or will do the opposite.” In January 2013, more then 150 New York chefs and food professionals sent a letter to Governor Mario Cuomo calling for a ban on fracking in their state. As of December 2013, more then 250 chefs have signed on to the Chefs for the Marcellus campaign, which created the petition. In April 2014, Connecticut chefs entered the fray by launching their own petition to ban the acceptance of fracking waste in Connecticut. In California this past February, farmers and chefs banded together to present Governor Jerry Brown with a petition calling for a moratorium on fracking, stating that fracking wastes huge amounts of water. The previous month, California had declared a statewide drought emergency, and by April Brown had issued an executive order to strengthen the state’s ability to manage water. Ironically, existing California regulations don’t restrict water use by industrial processes, including fracking, which uses and permanently removes tremendous amounts of water from the water cycle. To date, fracking in California operates with little state regulation. It’s past due for a “time out” on oil and gas production and infrastructure development. Every citizen needs to think carefully and thoughtfully about what’s at stake as outside interests rush to use extreme forms of energy extraction to squeeze the last drops of fossil fuels from our Mother Earth.

Harsh economic conditions, plus concerns over long-term climate changes, including extreme weather events, have pitted neighbors against one another as farmers consider leasing their lands to oil and gas companies. More, often the riches promised do not make their way to the farmers that need them the most as American policies continue to favor megalithic agribusinesses and push farming families into unsustainable choices. Standard drilling leases rarely provide broad protections for farmers and can even eliminate their input on where roads are created and fracking machinery is installed on their property, all of which can hamper normal farming. In Pennsylvania, where fracking is commonplace, thousands of diesel trucks drive by working farms daily, compounding problems already associated with 24/7 vibrations, noises, emissions and light pollution, stressing both humans and farm animals. In New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Ohio, farmers that have or are near such leased land are finding it increasingly difficult to obtain mortgages, re-mortgage property and acquire or renew insurance policies. Caught up in a vicious cycle, some farmers feel forced to abandon their farms, thus opening up more land to oil and gas companies. “Fracking is turning many rural environments into industrial zones,” observes Jennifer Clark, owner of Eminence Road Farm Winery, in New York’s Delaware County. She notes that we often hear a lot about the jobs fracking might create, but we hear little about the agricultural jobs being lost or the destruction of a way of life that has been integral to America’s landscape for generations. Asha Canalos, an organic blueberry and heirloom veg-

“We can’t in good conscience say our food is organic, as we no longer are sure what chemicals are leaching into our soil through our water and contaminated air.” ~ Pennsylvania family put out of business due to nearby fracking after 20 years of organic farming

Minisink Matters, MinisinkMatters.org

Activist Harriet Shugarman, a veteran economist and policy analyst and former representative for the International Monetary Fund at the United Nations, currently chairs regional environmental committees and works with national, state and local organizations seeking pro-environmental legislation. natural awakenings

July 2014

How to Eliminate Pain by Dr. Paul Stallone

ain is one of those broad-spectrum symptoms that could signify numerous problems within the body. Most are minor, but chronic pain could be an indicator of something more severe. For those that have unexplained pain, it is ill-advised to silence a message our body is sending us. Chronic or sharp pain may be evaluated by a naturopathic physician to rule out serious causes. Many people are very successful treating their pain at home with supplements

customized by a skilled naturopathic physician trained in natural pain management. Pain relief programs are going to vary, depending on many factors considered during an office visit. These recommendations are for general pain and safe for most; however, meeting with an experienced doctor can ensure proper dosage and prevent interactions. Magnesium is an essential mineral responsible for hundreds of biological functions in the body. The

benefits of supplementing magnesium are many, and superior pain relief is one of them. Magnesium is incredible in addressing headaches, migraines, restless leg syndrome, PMS, muscle pain, muscle spasms, muscle cramping, joint pain, fibromyalgia and most pain-related disorders. There are many forms and different strengths, although most find relief with 400 to 500 mg of magnesium glycinate daily. If loose stools develop, then one may decrease the dose. Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is an organic form of sulfur. Like magnesium, it is a vital mineral found naturally in the body. MSM may help reduce inflammation, soften scar tissue, reduce muscle pain, spasms and joint pain and aid in healing. When used topically, it may help improve blood supply to the applied area. The body may also use MSM to create and repair connective tissue like ligaments, tendons and cartilage. Approximately half of the MSM in the body is found in muscles, skin and bones, but is also used by every single cell in the body. Supplementing can benefit our

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whole body beyond pain relief. MSM should be taken twice a day as it is only active in the body for 12 hours. Astaxanthin is sometimes referred to as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;supernutrientâ&#x20AC;? and a very powerful antioxidant. Inflammation and oxidative damage from free radicals can put tremendous stress on cells, body tissue and organs, which is why an antioxidant is extremely important. Astaxanthin may also help circumvent muscular soreness from strenuous activities or workouts. Synthetic astaxanthin should be avoided, because it is made from petrochemicals. There are only two natural sources of this amazing anti-inflammatory: the microalgae that produces it and the marine animals that eat it. Aim for eight to 12 mg daily. Research the brand to see if hexane gas is used in the extraction, as this should also be avoided. Turmeric contains the active ingredient curcumin that causes the yellow-orange color, but more importantly, is the force behind its astonishing pain-relieving capabilities.

Research shows Turmeric may have incredible anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, antiviral, antibiotic and antioxidant properties. Many prefer turmeric over aspirin or ibuprofen because it naturally reduces inflammation and pain by blocking inflammatory pathways without damaging the liver or kidneys. Not only can it help pain and inflammation, but it may actually help prevent it, by stopping the production of a protein that triggers swelling. Overloading on this herb has shown to be the most effective, but this can be tricky, as it is not absorbed easily. There are countless combinations of vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids and other nutrients that can provide serious pain relief, all without the possible dangers and complications of OTC pain relievers and prescription-strength narcotics. As multiple supplements and varying dosages will be needed, an experienced naturopathic physician should be involved in making a supplemental protocol. They will also be able to determine if more involved treatment is needed to

eliminate pain. For some people, supplements will only provide minimal relief, because the damage may be too great. For those with moderate to severe pain, in-office treatments like prolotherapy, prolozone, and plateletrich plasma therapy may provide the fastest, most permanent pain relief. Only a naturopathic doctor experienced with these treatments will be able to determine who will respond to supplements and who needs a more hands-on approach. Relief for pain is possible with the right guidance. Paul Stallone, NMD, founded the Arizona Integrative Medical Center, located at 8144 E. Cactus Rd., Ste. 820, in Scottsdale. He combines natural/ alternative/conventional treatments to best fit and benefit each individual patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs. For more information, call 480-214-3922 or visit DrStallone. com. See ad on inside front cover.

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July 2014

Avoid the Melodrama of Food Villains by Dr. Alan Christianson

n the late 1980s, nutritional authorities decided that dietary fat was to blame for obesity, heart disease and many other common maladies. It seemed so obvious that if fat on the body and fat in the blood vessels was the problem, that fat in the diet had to be the cause. Eventually, low fat was not enough, and fat-free became the new grail. The next belief that emerged was that all carbs must be good. At the peak of this way of thinking, foods that would not normally be thought of as healthy were eaten without restraint: jellybeans and pretzels were prime examples. In the 1980s, typical â&#x20AC;&#x153;healthyâ&#x20AC;? fare was fruit and bagels, with perhaps a spread that was an equal blend of cream cheese and brown sugar. Nutritional beliefs shift partly because of new information but in no small part because of the very nature of trends, much like clothing fashions. If we decide fat is to blame, eventu-

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ally, we will binge on jellybeans. It seems our minds can only focus on a finite number of concepts at once. Thankfully, we moved out of the fat-free craze and came to realize that there was such a thing as good fat. Fish, nuts, avocados and olive oil became okay foods to eat again. If we follow current books and some popular blogs and podcasts, we will see that we have now swung 180 degrees from the low-fat days. Many have gone far beyond saying that some fats are good and are saying that most of our calories should come from saturated fat. Let’s shorten the learning curve this time. Just as it was such a revolution to learn that some fats could be good for us, it is time we realize that carbs are also not always the villain, and some carbs are good for us. Just as Crisco and margarine are clearly unhealthy fats, high-fructose corn syrup and white flour are clearly unhealthy carbs. Yet good carbs, rich in fiber, are a critical part of our diet. As important as fiber is, we need different types, such as soluble fiber from fruits and vegetables and insoluble fiber from grains and beans. High-fiber carbs are the body’s best source of energy; they feed protective intestinal flora and allow our immune system to work better. As omnivores, we can subsist on many different types of diets. But beyond subsisting, we have the greatest chance of thriving when our diets contain nutrients from a variety of healthy, unprocessed foods. The global obesity crisis started in the 1980s, even though we consumed carbohydrates for decades and centuries before then. Some excellent carbs include pinto beans, black beans, buckwheat groats, lentils, quinoa and brown rice. Dr. Alan Christianson is a naturopathic physician, the founding president of the Endocrine Association of Naturopathic Physicians and author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Thyroid Disease. Contact him at MyIntegrativeHealth.com. See ad on this page. natural awakenings

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another benefit: The Jabs’ homemade laundry detergent costs five cents per load, compared with 21 cents for a store brand. Annie B. Bond, a bestselling author and pioneering editor of the award-winning Green Guide, dispels a DIY myth: “What’s time-consuming isn’t making the cleaners; it’s making the decision to switch and figuring it all out,” she says.

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over these toxins entering water supplies and wildlife food chains. Cleaning product labels lack transparency, says Johanna Congleton, Ph.D., a senior scientist for the Environmental Working Group, because “manufacturers aren’t required to specify ingredients.” One approach to assure safe ingredients is do-it-yourself (DIY) products. For Matt and Betsy Jabs, the authors of DIY Natural Household Cleaners who blog at DIYNatural. com, creating homemade cleaners is a rewarding exercise in sustainability and simplicity. “We’re cutting through all the marketing and getting back to basics,” says Matt. Affordability is

Find these multitasking ingredients in local groceries and health stores or online. White vinegar effectively cleans, deodorizes, cuts grease and disinfects against bacteria, viruses and mold. Castile soap in liquid or bar form serves as a biodegradable, vegetablebased surfactant and all-around cleaner (avoid mixing with vinegar, which neutralizes its cleansing properties). Baking soda cleans, whitens, neutralizes odors and softens water. It’s an excellent scrubbing agent for bathrooms, refrigerators and ovens. Borax, a natural mineral, improves the effectiveness of laundry soap. Although classified (as is salt) as a low-level health hazard that should be kept away from children and animals, borax is non-carcinogenic and isn’t absorbed through skin. Washing soda, a caustic chemical cousin of baking soda, softens water and removes stains. Bond advises, “It’s a heavy-duty cleaner as powerful as any toxic solvent,” so wear gloves. Hydrogen peroxide is considered an

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Essential oils derived from plants infuse cleaners with fragrance and boost germ-fighting power. Tea tree, eucalyptus and lavender oils all boast antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. The Jabs advise that although they can be pricy, “The investment will pay for itself many times over.”

Laundry detergent: Combine one cup of borax, one cup of washing soda and one 14-ounce bar of grated castile soap. Use one tablespoon per load, adding a half-cup of lemon juice to the rinse cycle. Prior to washing, use hydrogen peroxide as a stain remover (test first; it may lift color).

Lemon juice or citric acid cuts through grease, removes mold and bacteria and leaves dishes streak-free.

Bathroom soft scrub: Bond recommends creating a thick paste with liquid castile soap and a half-cup of baking soda. Scour tubs, showers and stainless steel surfaces with a sponge, and then rinse.

Carpet cleaner: Freshen rugs by sprinkling baking soda at night and vacuuming in the morning, suggests Bond. For deeper cleaning, combine one cup of vinegar and two-and-a-half gallons of water in a steam cleaner.

Toilet bowl cleaner: Sprinkle one cup of borax into the toilet at bedtime and then clean the loosened grime with a

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All-purpose cleaner: Homemade Cleaners: Quick-and-Easy Toxin-Free Recipes, by Mandy O’Brien and Dionna Ford, suggests combining one cup of vinegar, one cup of water and 15 drops of lemon oil in a spray bottle. Use it anywhere, including glass and mirrors. For serious disinfecting, follow with a hydrogen peroxide spray. Foaming hand/dish soap: Shake one cup of water, a quarter-cup of castile soap and 15 drops of essential oil in a foaming dispenser. Use in bathrooms and kitchens. Dishwashing detergent: DIYNatural recommends mixing one cup of borax, one cup of washing soda, a half-cup of citric acid and a half-cup of coarse kosher salt. Leave it uncovered for several days, stirring often to

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brush the next morning, advises Bond. Wipe outer surfaces with the all-purpose spray. Wood polish: Bond recommends mixing a quarter-cup of vinegar or lemon juice with a few drops of olive and lemon oil. Hard floor cleaner: Environmental Working Group’s DIY Cleaning Guide suggests combining a half-gallon of hot water with one cup of white vinegar in a bucket to mop.

Cloth Tools Replace Paper by Lane Vail Americans, comprising less than 5 percent of the world’s population, use 30 percent of the world’s paper, according to the Worldwatch Institute. Some 13 billion pounds of this comes from paper towels, mostly landfilled because grime-soaked paper is non-recyclable. Ecological and economical alternatives include cloth dishrags, towels, napkins, wipes and handkerchiefs plus washable diapers and menstrual pads. Jean Calleja, co-owner of the Eco Laundry Company, in New York City, suggests customers buy recycled, organic, unbleached cloths and local products when possible. In the kitchen: Use washcloths or repurpose cotton T-shirts into 10-by10-inch squares to use regularly with a homemade all-purpose cleaner on surfaces. Replace paper towels with cloth towels for drying hands. At the table: Cloth napkins enhance mealtime. Buy or make plain napkins (by hemming cotton fabric squares) for everyday use and celebrate holidays with fancy-patterned fabric rolled into napkin rings.

In the bathroom: Substitute chlorineladen disinfecting wipes with homemade reusable ones. DIYNatural.com recommends mixing three-quarters of a cup of white vinegar, three-quarters of a cup of water and 25 drops of essential oil in a glass mason jar. Stuff five to seven washcloths into the jar, seal with a lid and shake, so the solution is absorbed into each wipe. Pull out a ready-made disinfecting wipe for a quick clean. Laundering linens: Change cleaning rags often, hang-drying them thoroughly before adding to the laundry basket. Wash kitchen and bathroom rags (added to the bathroom towel load) separately each week. According to Calleja, “Presoaking rags overnight in a non-toxic, chlorine-free, whitening solution can make a huge difference in getting them clean.” Combine a half-cup of hydrogen peroxide with two to three gallons of water, spottesting every fabric first for colorfastness. Calleja also likes using a white vinegar and eucalyptus oil rinse aid to dissolve soap residue, soften fabric and leave a fresh scent.

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Goodyear Farmers’ Market 3151 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear Saturdays: 7:30am-11am Mesa Community Farmers’ Market 263 N. Center St., Mesa Fridays: 9am-Noon Peoria Farmers’ Market at Park West 9744 W. Northern Ave., Peoria Saturdays: 9am-2pm Phoenix Public Market 721 N. Central Ave., Phoenix Wednesdays: 5pm-8pm & Saturdays: 8am-1pm

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Gluten Free Creations Bakery 10880 N. 32nd St., Ste. 39, Phoenix 2924 N. 30th St., Phoenix 7607 E. McDowell Rd., Scottsdale 602-522-0659 GFCBakery.com Natural bakery, dedicated gluten-free wheat-free facility. Many dairy, egg, nut, soy-free items with some vegan and sugar-free items. Breads, cakes, cookies, low fat donuts, bagels, pies and more.

Some local farmers’ markets have switched to summer hours. Please phone or visit their respective websites to have the most current information.

COMMUNITYSUPPORTED AGRICULTURE Desert Roots Farm Queen Creek 602-751-0655, DesertRootsFarm.com Locally grown, organic vegetables, fruits & herbs delivered to your door-step.

ArizonaCommunityFarmersMarkets.com ArizonaFarmersMarkets.com CentralFarmersMarket.com MommasOrganicMarket.com PhoenixPublicMarket.com TempeAction.org Ahwatukee Farmers’ Market 4700 E. Warner Rd., Phoenix Sundays: 8am-11am Anthem Farmers’ Market 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem Sundays: 8am-Noon Central Farmers’ Market 7901 N. Central Ave., Phoenix Saturdays: 9am-1pm Citadelle’s Twilight Farmers’ Market 19420 N. 59th Ave., Glendale Wednesdays: 5-8pm

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Roadrunner Park Farmers’ Market 3502 E. Cactus Rd., Phoenix Saturdays: 7am-11am Scottsdale Old Town Farmers’ Market Corner of Brown and 1st St., Scottsdale Saturdays: 7:30-11am Tempe Community Market 620 N. Mill Ave., Tempe Sundays; 8am-1pm

RESTAURANTS The Dhaba 1872 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe 480-557-8800 • The-Dhaba.com Bringing the memories and flavors of India to life, with healthy dining, natural foods, and gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options. Picazzo’s Organic Italian Kitchen Locations in Tempe, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sedona and Flagstaff Picazzos.com An Italian kitchen providing delicious organic, natural and gluten-free entrees.

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Full Moon Gong Meditation – 7-8:30pm. The Full Moon Meditation with Sevak Singh incorporates light yoga, Kundalini yoga meditation, as well as deep relaxation and healing with the sound of the gong. A celebration of elevation and relaxation. $17. ANAHATA Sound and Energy Healing, 10565 N 114 St, Ste 110, Scottsdale. RSVP: Ronee 480-307-0057. Ana-ha-ta.com.

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NaturalAz.com TUESDAY, JULY 1 Green Drinks – 5:30-7:30pm. Monthly networking event for The Green Chamber. Free to members, $10 non. The Brick, 455 N Third St, Phoenix. TheGreenChamber.org.

MONDAY, JULY 7 Reiki I – 10am-6pm. With Marsha Craven, 5th generation Usui Reiki Master Teacher. Healing Arts Connection, 1717 W Northern Ave, Ste 115, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 8 Adrenal Reset Diet Bootcamp – Jul 8-22. Dr. Alan Christianson guides participants through his WAISTloss program, which includes dietary guidelines, approved recipes and four videos. $97. Integrative Health, 9200 E Raintree Dr, Ste 100, Scottsdale. 480-657-0003. MyIntegrativeHealth.com. Reiki II – 10am-6pm. With Marsha Craven, 5th generation Usui Reiki Master Teacher. Healing Arts Connection, 1717 W Northern Ave, Ste 115, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 Lunch and Learn – Noon-1:30pm. Educational program sponsored by the Green Chamber. $18. Macayo’s, 4001 N Central Ave, Phoenix. TheGreenChamber.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 11 New Developments in Afterlife Communication – Jul 11-13. Nineteen speakers present information and resources on afterlife communications. $295. Embassy Suites, Scottsdale. 800-690-4232. Ascsi. org/conference. Special Reiki Night – 6:30-8:30pm. A special

workshop provides information and new techniques for Reiki practitioners. $20. Reiki Harmony Center, 717 W Union Hills Dr, Ste 12A, Phoenix. Register: ReikiHarmonyCenter.com or contact mike@reikiharmonycenter.com or 480-399-2611.

SATURDAY, JULY 12 How to Turn A Negative Into a Positive Workshop – 3-5pm. Explore how we individually categorize our thoughts and experiences into either positive, negative or neutral. Learn tools to keep our thoughts, words and actions on the positive and why this promotes better physical, mental and emotional health. $30. B-Well Center of Scottsdale, 4300 N Miller Rd, Ste 214, Scottsdale. RSVP: John Seibert 602-384-1745 or info@bwellcenterofscottsdale.com. Michael Harner’s Shamanic Extraction Healing Training – 9:30am-5pm, Sat/Sun. Prerequisite The Way of the Shaman. Learn the shamanic extraction method of healing. Taught by Melissa M. Dawahare, NMD, RN, Foundation for Shamanic Studies Faculty. Tuition $250 (mention this and save $25). shamanism@drmelissa.com, 480-993-8249. Register online at drmelissa.com/fssextraction. Usui Reiki I Class – 9am-5pm, Jul 12-13. Introduction and initiation into the first Usui Reiki degree. Learn the story of Usui Reiki. Receive four attunements with guided meditations. Learn different hand positions for self-healing and healing others. Reiki Harmony Center, 717 W Union Hills Dr, Ste 12A, Phoenix. Register: ReikiHarmonyCenter.com or contact info@reikiharmonycenter. com or 480-399-2611. Your Hands Can Heal You – 10am-Noon. An introductory presentation on pranic healing. Free. Paradise Valley Mall, Community Room 204, 4568 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix. RSVP: Duane Anderson 480-818-3156.

Spice Up Your Reiki Using Crystals – 6:308:30pm. Understand how to incorporate crystals within a Reiki session. $35. Reiki Harmony Center, 717 W Union Hills Dr, Ste 12A, Phoenix. Register: ReikiHarmonyCenter.com or contact mike@reikiharmonycenter.com or 480-399-2611. Water Harvesting in the Desert – 7pm. Greg Peterson covers concepts integral to both rainwater and “greywater” (or waste water) harvesting and more. Changing Hands Bookstore, 6428 S McClintock Dr, Tempe. 602-565-7045.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16 Chanting Through Obstacles – 7pm. Use your voice to move through obstacles and the “stuck places” in your daily life to a more open and relaxed space. With Pinna Joseph. $20. Changing Hands Bookstore, 6428 S McClintock Dr, Tempe. Registration required: 480-730-0205. Personal Consultations – Jul 16-18. With Master Ximena Gavino, Divine Channel. More fully understand your karma, soul’s journey and life blockages with a Soul Reading. Remove sickness, life blockages through a Divine Crown Chakra Blessing, karma cleansing, Soul Healing Miracles Blessing. By appointment. Debra 480-338-1012. Rejuvenate Center, Phoenix. Soul Healing Miracles Evening – 6:30-9:30pm. Understand how the Law of Karma creates blockages in health, relationships, finances, home, pets, etc. Receive sacred wisdom and Divine Healing blessings from Master Ximena Gavino. Love offering. New Vision Center, 18010 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix. Debra 480-338-1012. LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 17 Introduction to Open Spiritual Channels: Soul Language – 6:30-9:30pm. Tao Channel, Master Ximena Gavino, helps you open your soul language to connect directly with your soul. By trans-

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lating soul language you will receive your soul’s guidance for any aspect of life. $25. Rejuvenate Center, 14640 N Tatum, Phoenix. LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com. RSVP: 480-338-1012.

FRIDAY, JULY 18 Tarot/Oracle Share – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to give intuitive readings. $10. Reiki Harmony Center, 717 W Union Hills Dr, Ste 12A, Phoenix. Register: ReikiHarmonyCenter.com or contact mike@reikiharmonycenter.com or 480-399-2611.

SATURDAY, JULY 19 Final Exit Network – 10am-Noon. The Next Civil Right: The Right To Die. Free. Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6400 W Del Rio St, Chandler. RSVP: John Abraham 520-235-5646. Plant Protein and Whole Grains Intuitive Cooking and Nutrition Class – 4-6pm. Cook your own lentil soup with whole grains and make your version of a raw kale salad and green drink. With Melanie Albert. $49. Jesse James Body Wellness, 6009 N 16 St, Phoenix. RSVP: 602615-2486. Usui Reiki II Class – 9am-5pm, Jul 19-20. Brief review of the Reiki I class and includes two attunements with guided meditations that open the sacral and solar plexus chakras. Learn three different Usui Reiki symbols that can be used during Reiki treatments. Reiki Harmony Center, 717 W Union Hills Dr, Ste 12A, Phoenix. Register at ReikiHarmonyCenter.com or contact info@ reikiharmonycenter.com or 480-399-2611.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 Does Eating Healthy Really Matter? – 6pm. Dr. Jake Psenka discusses why it’s hard to eat a healthy diet, but very beneficial to do so. Free. Longevity Medical, 13832 N 32nd St, Ste 126, Phoenix. RSVP: 602-428-6151 or LongevityMedical.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 24 “I Love Myself Special” DNA Cell(f) Imagery and Belief Systems Transformation – Jul 24-27.

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savethedate At A Crossroads Master Class Gregory Drambour, a master spiritual teacher, shamanic healer and owner of Sedona Sacred Journeys, in Sedona, is offering a series of master classes. Participants will receive powerful tools to breakthrough the fear of change and learn specific steps to get really clear on a new direction to take and do it easily, gracefully and with faith. They will also learn how to identify and clear what could stop them from moving into that new place.

JULY 24, 6-9pm New Vision Center For Spiritual Living 18010 N. Tatum Boulevard, Phoenix

928-274-2427 Greg@SedonaSacredJourneys.com SedonaSacredJourneys.com Achieving your life goals is totally possible – make sure your beliefs are serving you. Ancient wisdom meets quantum science techniques to help you live the life you choose. With Marsha Craven. Healing Arts Connection, 1717 W Northern Ave, Ste 115, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com. Spirit Over Soul Retreat – Jul 24-27. A life transformative retreat to master your destiny, finances and relationships. $720. Hotel L’Auberge De Sedona, 301 Little Ln, Sedona. 888-819-4809. Usui Reiki for Kids – 1-4pm. Children learn to access their own natural healing abilities and the Usui Reiki method. For ages 8-13. $60. Reiki Harmony Center, 717 W Union Hills Dr, Ste 12A, Phoenix. Register: ReikiHarmonyCenter. com or contact info@reikiharmonycenter.com or 480-399-2611.

SATURDAY, JULY 26 Miracle Energy Balancing Class – 10am-Noon. Miracle Healing Techniques by Susan Weber. Learn new techniques for energy balancing client and self. $80. Inner Joy Center, 600 W Ray Rd, Ste D-2, Chandler. RSVP: 480-584-0913. Nutrition for Optimal Health + Weight Class – 10am-Noon. Learn a proven nutrition philosophy that incorporates balancing blood sugar, increasing energy, weight loss and digestive health. $95. Biltmore Office Plaza, 2942 N 24 St, Ste 114, Phoenix. 602-616-4259.

SUNDAY, JULY 27 Intuitive Fair – 10am-5pm. Aura and chakras photos, readings, learn about Reiki, and much more. Reiki Harmony Center, 717 W Union Hills Dr, Ste 12A, Phoenix. ReikiHarmonyCenter.com or 480-399-2611.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 Soul Healing Miracles Evening – 6:30-9:30pm. Understand how the Law of Karma creates blockages in health, relationships, finances, home, pets, etc. Receive sacred wisdom and Divine Healing blessings from Master Ximena Gavino, Divine Channel to transform life. Love offering. Rejuvenate Center, 14640 N Tatum, Phoenix. Debra 480-338-1012. LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 31 Introduction to Open Spiritual Channels: Soul Language – 6:30-9:30pm. Tao Channel, Master Ximena Gavino, helps you open your soul language to connect with your soul to receive your soul’s guidance for any aspect of life. $25. New Vision Center for Spiritual Living, 18010 N Tatum, Phoenix. 480-338-1012. LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix. Overview of Medical Intuition – 7-9pm. Learn the overview of medical intuition from its historical beginnings to the present. How to choose a reliable and principled intuitive reader and how to

build on one’s intuitive gifts will be discussed. Detailed syllabus included. With Cay Randall-May, Ph.D., ABSMI. $25. Healing Arts Connection, 1717 W Northern Ave, Ste 115, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

save the date AUGUST 1 Creative Self Care – 2-6pm. Cay Randall-May, Ph.D., LMT, Certified Medical Intuitive, ABSMI, presents four keys to self-care and practical ways to promote physical and energetic well-being for self and others. Includes her autographed Healing and the Creative Response book and CD. Healing Arts Connection, 1717 W Northern Ave, Ste 115, Phoenix. 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com. Discover Your Gifts and Graces – 6-7:30pm. Presentation on self-discovery and healing. Free. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1100 E Apache Blvd, Tempe. Swiha.edu. Intuitive Healing Foundations – 9am-1pm. Concepts of intuitive healing, medical intuition and energy medicine. Healing Arts Connection, 1717 W Northern Ave, Ste 115, Phoenix. 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com. Open Your Spiritual Channels – 10am-8pm, Aug 1-3. Open key spiritual channels with Master Ximena Gavino, Divine and Tao Channel. Open your Soul Language Channel, including translation, and Direct Soul Communication Channel. $150 ($100 by July 20). Spiritual Garden Center, 8327 E Desert Cove, Scottsdale. Debra 480-3381012. LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com.

AUGUST 2 Usui Reiki I Class – 9am-5pm, Aug 2-3. Introduction and initiation into the first Usui Reiki degree. Learn the story of Usui Reiki. Receive four attunements with guided meditations. Learn different hand positions for self-healing and healing others. Reiki Harmony Center, 717 W Union Hills Dr, Ste 12A, Phoenix. Register: ReikiHarmonyCenter.

com or contact info@reikiharmonycenter.com or 480-399-2611.

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

AUGUST 9 Permie Day – A one-day permaculture design class that serves as the start of a 72-hour intensive Fall Permaculture Design course. fdpc@4dirs. com. 4dirs.com.

AUGUST 13 Lunch and Learn – Noon-1:30pm. Educational program sponsored by the Green Chamber. $18. Macayo’s, 4001 N Central Ave, Phoenix. TheGreenChamber.org.

AUGUST 16 Qigong - Mastering the 5 Elements – 10am-4pm. The five element theory has been used for more than 2,000 years as a method of diagnosis and treatment. Join us for this one-day event for seated, standing and moving qigong practices. $197. Save 20% and register before July 15. Zen Wellness, Sun City West, 623-537-9443. scwzenwellness.

AUGUST 19 Understanding Sex Hormones – 6:30-7:30pm. Want to know more about sex hormones, but don’t know where to start? Rudy Dragone, R.PH, an expert and author on Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), explains in laymen’s terms sex hormones and the benefits of BHRT, along with Dr. Barrie Ann Zeller, NMD, and Dr. Cynthia Long, DC. Back on Track Chiropractic, 2051 W Warner Rd, Chandler. RSVP: zestnaturalmedicine@gmail.com or call 480-361-5108.

AUGUST 21 Forgiveness of Self and Others – Letting Go – 6-9pm. Gregory Drambour, a master spiritual

teacher, shamanic healer and owner of Sedona Sacred Journeys, in Sedona, teaches a series of master spiritual classes. New Vision Center For Spiritual Living, 18010 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix 928-274-2427. Greg@SedonaSacredJourneys. com. SedonaSacredJourneys.com.

SEPTEMBER 6 Michael Harner’s The Way of the Shaman – 9:30am-5pm, Sat/Sun. Experience core shamanism, the shamanic journey, the shamanic state of consciousness, and more. Taught by Melissa M. Dawahare, NMD, RN, Foundation for Shamanic Studies Faculty. Tuition $250 (mention this and save $25). Tucson location. shamanism@ drmelissa.com. 480-993-8249. Register online at drmelissa.com/fssbasic.

SEPTEMBER 10 Comprehensive Massage Curriculum – Classes start for a “wholistic” 700-hour, five-month intensive education in massage therapy that prepares students for licensure in Arizona and most other states. Sedona School of Massage, 2945 Southwest Dr, Sedona. 928-284-3693. SedonaSchool.com.

SEPTEMBER 15 Thyroid Summit – Sept 15-20. Dr. Alan Christianson and his group of experts will answer questions about Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and reveal how to regain one’s energy, lose excess weight and heal the thyroid naturally through diet and lifestyle changes and performing the correct lab tests. Integrative Health, 9200 E Raintree Dr, Ste 100, Scottsdale. 480-657-0003. MyIntegrativeHealth.com.

SEPTEMBER 26 Fall Yoga/Healthy Living Retreat – Sept 26-28. Join Dusty Snow and Syd Hoffman for six healthy meals, four yoga classes, and three healthy living workshops in the beautiful red rocks of Sedona. Slow down and discover the peace that is waiting to emerge. Everything is included. $499. Sedona Mago Retreat Center, Sedona. 480-664-2515.

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ADVERTISING SALES – Natural Awakenings magazine is looking for experienced advertising salespeople in the Phoenix area to help others grow their businesses. Commission-based. Full- or parttime. Unlimited potential. Send resume to: eric@ naturalaz.com.

Meditation and Buddhism – 7-8:30pm. Each week participate in a guided breathing, relaxation meditation followed by a teaching on a practical topic within Buddhism to help improve your experience of inner peace. $5-10. Clear Light Buddhist Center, 614 E Townley Ave, Phoenix. MeditationInArizona.org. 602-243-5220.

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. 602-996-0612. allurawatercolor@cox.net.

HEALING CIRCLE – Fun, effective, complimentary w/ad. Every Tuesday & Friday 7 P.M. 1702 N. 69th St. Scottsdale 85257. Unwanted paranormal activity? We make house calls. Greg 480-834-6233.

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LARGE ROOM FOR RENT – With Lobby/ Great Location. Esthetics/Laser/Medical/Injection/Spa/Beauty Services. 5320 E.Shea-LaCamarilla Tennis/Fitness Club (east of Tatum). Includes Taxes and Utilities. Only $595/Month-Or split $300. Call Linda for details. 480-254-0302. NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN NEEDED PART-TIME – In Healing Center. Be an independent contractor and work among Chiropractors, Massage Therapists and Skin Care Specialists. Beautiful, serene and creative space in Tempe. For more info please call Dr. Kimberly Landino 480-720-3045. PRACTITIONERS WANTED SPACE AVAILABLE – North Phoenix Reiki Center looking for a licensed massage therapist, different healing modalities, or a psychic to share our peaceful space. Two rooms available for rent. Mike 480-399-2611. QIGONG: MASTERING THE 5 ELEMENTS – The five element theory has been used for more than 2000 years as a method of diagnosis and treatment. Join us for this one-day event for seated, standing and moving qigong practices. Saturday, 8/16,10am-4pm. $197. Save 20% and register before July 15. Zen Wellness, Sun City West, 623-537-9443. www.scwzenwellness.

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wednedays Book Study: Power of Intention – 1:30-2:30pm. Discussion and meditation centered on the book by Dr. Wayne Dyer. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-207-6016. amindfulnesslifecenter.com. Celiac Support Group – 7-9pm. Monthly meeting of the Greater Phoenix Chapter occurs the first Wed of the month. Free. Paradise Valley Retirement Community (Community Room) 11645 N 25th Pl, Phoenix. PhoenixCeliac.org. Reiki Share – Various times. For the Reiki practitioner. The basics of Reiki, followed by 20-minute mini Reiki sessions. $5. Reiki Harmony Center,

Weekly doTerra Essential Oils Classes – Various times. Learn what an essential oil is and they can improve your mood, health, vitality, save on medical expenses naturally and how to use the oils with everything you do. Free. Reiki Harmony Center, 717 W Union Hills Dr, Ste 12A, Phoenix. Register: mike@reikiharmonycenter.com or 480-399-2611.

saturdays Create a Mindful Life – 2-3pm. Meditative practices, visualizations and other awareness tools to become more present. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-207-6016. amindfulnesslifecenter.com. Hero Yoga – 5:15-6:30pm. An all-levels practice especially for healing issues associated with military, law enforcement, medical, firefighting and other careers involving post-trauma. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10339 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-207-6016. amindfulnesslifecenter.com.

sundays Prayers for World Peace – 10am. Enjoy practical advice and meditations that lift the heart and bring energy and hope; from this inner peace, world peace grows. Clear Light Buddhist Center, 614 E Townley Ave, Phoenix. MeditationInArizona. org. 602-243-5220.

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

Affordable pain and stress relief for working people. Acupuncture for as little as $25 per session for established patients getting a series of 5-10 treatments. Custom Chinese herbal formulas for common ailments. Skin health specialist. Top-tier skills without the frills.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE SALT CHALET ARIZONA

Pavel Gershkovich, CHP, CRP 5011 N. Granite Reef Road Scottsdale, AZ 85250 480-621-6041 SaltChaletArizona.com ArizonaLeechTherapy.com Our rooms are coated from floor to ceiling with multiple layers of pure, untreated salt from the Dead Sea. Providing relief for many health conditions. See ad on page 38.

ART CLASSES WATERCOLOR ART CLASSES Allura Westly 3611 E. Sunnyside Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85028 602-996-0612 allurawatercolor@cox.net AlluraWaterColor.com

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

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

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

MIND BODY & FLOW

290 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 11 Chandler, AZ 85224 480-782-6566 MindBodyAndFlow.com The journey to optimal health begins by detoxifying the body. Our professional certified staff provides services such as colon hydrotherapy, infrared sauna, massage therapy, and more. Now offering chiropractic care and functional medicine. See ad on page 21.

COUNSELING ABLE: ALLIANCE FOR BETTER LIVING

Carlos F. Tosca, MC-LPC Licensed Professional Counselor “Strategies to Enhance Life in a Meaningful and Mindful Way” 602-696-2801 Ablellc1@gmail.com AllianceForBetterLiving.com

CLEANING SERVICES BENNETT’S CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

Valleywide Service 480-994-4988 BennettsCarpetCleaningAz.com Eco-friendly carpet & upholstery cleaning. Featuring organic cleaners and odor removal products derived from renewable seed and vegetable sources. No perfumes, solvents or other hazardous products. No phosphates. Products also available for in home use. Licensed and owner operated since 1974. See ad on page 41.

Individual, Couples, Group, and Family Counseling, utilizing an integrative approach to transform and create balance in your life; Personal, Family, Career, Mind, Body, and Spirit.

CRANIOSACRAL MARY PETERSON PHYSICAL THERAPY

Mary Peterson PT, MS Ed 480-998-1646 MaryPetersonPT.com

PLANET HUGGER 877-624-3326 Planet-Hugger.com

An eco-friendly home and office cleaning company & offers natural cleaning products. 877-624-3326. See ad on page 40.

Personalized care for lingering pain and stress. Integrating hands-on therapies like visceral manipulation, cranial therapy and myofascial release with self-care strategies. Over 25 years experience finding solutions.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY MELINDA SMITH

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

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