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’m always happy to see the holiday season arrive, and I never feel badly about seeing it depart. I did my best to jingle all the way, but the cycles of publishing a monthly magazine are always pushing me towards what’s next.
Speaking of work, this is the twenty-fifth anniversary of the publication of the first Natural Awakenings magazine. In 1994, Sharon Bruckman, in Naples, Florida, added her voice to the brand-new natural wellness and sustainability movement – and discovered she had a winner. (Read the story on page 16.) Sharon nailed it on the first try – weary of Big Agriculture, Big Pharma, and the tyranny of the allopathic medical establishment, people were ready for well-researched, practical, empowering information about natural approaches to sustainable living. We’re still doing what Sharon did in the first issue, encouraged by the community that develops around our publication. Things have changed since 1994, some for better, some for worse. On the better side, I’m impressed by almost daily progress in laboratory sciences. I was a sort of electronics geek, back in the day, but what’s happening now is far over my head, and there are new developments every time I turn around. I’m perpetually amazed by the things we can observe, measure, track, and analyze. (I’m also amazed, maybe not surprised, when the measurements support what some healers have known intuitively for millennia. But hey, Americans tend to believe in things we can observe and measure.) Those advances bode well for all of us, and these frontiers expand literally from day to day. On the worse side, I’ll point to most of our nation’s political scene at the moment, and the stresses we’re placing on our environment. We’re kept offbalance by contention and scandal – a tried-and-true strategy for rulers who don’t intend to give us time to think – and we’re appalled by cruelty for the sake of cruelty, as well as by those who revel in it. On top of that, our climate is changing, and through summer and autumn for the past two years, significant amounts of the West Coast were on fire – areas half a day’s drive from our homes, or less. It’s only sensible to worry.
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None of this uproar is good for us, in body or spirit. We come home from work feeling tired and beaten up because we are, in fact, being traumatized. I’m convinced our health depends on dealing realistically with distressing truths, and strengthening resilience practices that can keep us grounded.
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With the new year, Natural Awakenings – Portland / Vancouver is adding a new department to help all of us address the mounting burden of bad news. It’s called "Reality Check, Finding Resilience in Troubled Times."
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Portland writer, Deb Rodney will be creating the series. Each one will be deliberately in three parts, providing food for our mind, practices for the body and inspiration for the spirit. I’ve been following Deb’s writing, have read her books and am pleased that she is on the Natural Awakenings team. I hope that you’ll agree that Reality Check strengthens the magazine as a guide to healthier, more balanced living.
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Contents 11 HEAD, HEART AND GUT Lodestars of Powerful Decision Making
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16 SILVER THREAD AND
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES 25 Years of Natural Awakenings
18 KICK-START
ORGAN VITALITY
New Energy for the New Year
22 DUSTIN SULAK
on Cannabis as a Healing Therapy
24 BLOOD CHEMISTRY
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A New Roadmap to Better Health
26 BEFRIENDING FOOD Embrace the Psychology of Eating
28 MOVING THROUGH LIFE
Daily Motion Adds Up to Fitness
30 SEEKING SANCTUARY How to Reduce Electromagnetic Radiation at Home
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32 AUTISM’S GUT-BRAIN AXIS A Promising Approach to Healing
34 CANINE CONUNDRUM Controversy ‘Dogs’ Grain-Free Diet
DEPARTMENTS 4 news briefs 6 health briefs 8 reality check 11 inspiration 12 global briefs 14 film brief 15 eco tip 21 community
spotlight 22 wise words
24 healing ways 26 conscious
eating 28 fit body 30 green living 32 healthy kids 34 natural pet 36 calendar 39 classifieds 40 resource guide January 2019
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Poet John Brehm together with certified Feldenkrais practitioner Alice Boyd will offer a workshop titled “Cultivating Gratitude through Poetry and Movement” on February 2. According to Boyd and Brehm, “science has proven that gratitude is good for our health and well being: It strengthens our immune system, improves our relationships and makes us more optimistic, among other benefits. And yet we don’t give it the attention it deserves, in part because we usually think that being grateful is something we either are or aren’t, rather than an attitude we can develop.” In this half-day workshop, three related practices are explored — Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement lessons, guided meditation and mindful poetry discussion — to cultivate gratitude not as an occasional feeling but as our basic orientation toward life. Workshop participants will learn how to slow down and savor positive experiences, appreciate the learning that comes from difficulties and come away with tools for practicing gratitude regardless of life circumstances. “Cultivating Gratitude Through Poetry and Movement” with John Brehm & Alice Boyd, Saturday, February 2, 9:30am-12:30pm, Multnomah Friends Meeting House, 4312 SE Stark Ave. $60 ($55 before 1/19/19). For registration contact Alice: Alice@AliceBoyd.com; 503-753-6437.
Win a Free Astrology Reading for 2019 What do the stars have in store for you in 2019? Enter to win a free astrological reading with longtime astrologer Liz Howell, founder of Celestial Living Arts. According to Liz, we can expect the year ahead to feel very different from recent years past as expansive Jupiter in Sagittarius invites us to step beyond our self-limiting boundaries and Uranus in Taurus shows us how to build the future in the here and now with innovation. Saturn’s measured approach to transformational Pluto comes within orb this year, paving the way for some important redefinition in 2020. Steps taken this year will have lasting ramifications. Find out what part of your natal chart is being highlighted with the planetary dynamics of 2019 and how and where you can cosmically align to most skillfully ride the waves of change. Enter to win a free astrology reading by sending an email to CelestialLivingArts@ gmail.com with 2019 Astrology Reading in the subject line. Please include one sentence indicating your #1 aspiration for 2019.natural All entries must be receivedAugust by Jan 2016 31, 2019. The awakenings 7 winner will be notified the first week of February. NAPortland.com
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Beetroot juice supplements increase exercise duration and intensity for heart failure patients with a condition called reduced ejection fraction, which affects about half of such patients. In previous studies, beets have been shown to increase exercise capacity for healthy people because they increase nitric oxide levels in the blood.
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Thanks to a program called The Daily Mile, Scottish schoolchildren have shown improvements in their fitness and body composition, researchers from the universities of Edinburgh and Sterling report. Started by a teacher in 2012, the initiative encourages children to run, jog or walk around their school grounds during a 15-minute recess from classes in addition to normal activity and physical education lessons. For the study, 391 pupils between 4 and 12 years old wore accelerometers to record their activity and were checked for body fat and overall fitness. Compared to a control group, they increased their physical activity by 9.1 minutes a day, lowered sedentary time by 18.2 minutes, ran 42 yards farther and
significantly lowered their body fat. “[The study] suggests that The Daily Mile is a worthwhile intervention to introduce in schools, and that it should be considered for inclusion in government policy, both at home and abroad,” says study author Colin Moran, Ph.D. To date, the Scottish Government has extended it to half of the country’s primary schools, plus nurseries, colleges, universities and businesses. The Daily Mile Foundation reports that 3,600 schools in 35 countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, the Netherlands and the U.S., have embraced the program.
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Women that feel highly stressed on a daily basis have a lower ability to conceive, report Boston University School of Medicine researchers. In a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, 4,769 couples that were trying to conceive were followed for a year. Those women with the highest self-reported stress were 13 percent less likely to conceive than women that reported little stress. Men being under high stress had no effect on conception, but couples were a quarter less likely to conceive if the man’s stress score was low and the woman’s was high, which the researchers termed “partner stress discordance.” In North America, about one out of four women and one out of five men of reproductive age report daily psychological stress.
Nettle, a common roadside weed, may offer hope for sufferers of inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Research from Iran’s University of Medical Sciences tested 59 patients with inflammatory bowel disease in a 12-week, double-blind clinical trial with an extract of nettle leaf (Urtica dioica). Those receiving the nettle leaf extract had lower blood levels of the C-reactive protein inflammatory marker along with a significant improvement in their inflammatory bowel disease quality-of-life scores.
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Eating Mediterranean Diet Helps Save Eyesight
Low-Nutrition Foods Linked to Cancers
The risk of late-stage, age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness worldwide, can be lowered by 41 percent by eating a Mediterranean diet, according to a new study presented by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). The research, which followed nearly 4,500 French and Dutch adults aged 55 and older for 21 years, found that no single food component lowered the risk; rather, it was the nutrient-rich diet itself. The findings correlate with previous research that links the Mediterranean diet, typically rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes, fish and olive oil, to a longer lifespan and a lower risk of heart disease and cognitive decline. “You are what you eat,” says AAO spokesperson Emily Chew, M.D. “It’s time to take quitting a poor diet as seriously as quitting smoking.”
In a 10-nation study involving nearly half a million Europeans, researchers found that those eating foods with lower nutritional quality had a significantly greater incidence of cancer, especially colorectal, upper digestive tract, stomach and lung cancers for men, and liver and postmenopausal breast cancers for women. The study supports wider adoption of a British front-ofpackage food nutritional content labeling system.
Artificial Sweeteners Harm Gut Microbes Six popular artificial sweeteners approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration—aspartame, sucralose, neotame, saccharine, advantame and acesulfame potassium-k—were found to be toxic to digestive gut microbes in a new paper published in Molecules. Researchers at Israel’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University tested each sweetener along with 10 sports drinks that contained them. They discovered that otherwise healthy bacteria found in the digestive system became toxic when they came into contact with even one mg/ml (less than onehundredth of a teaspoon) of the artificial sweeteners.
Optimism Linked to Better Heart Health Being upbeat helps heart health, reports a new review of research from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Analyzing dozens of studies on psychological wellbeing involving hundreds of thousands of people, the researchers found that the most optimistic people are more likely to kick a smoking habit, exercise regularly and favor fruits and vegetables over processed meat and sugary foods. Mindfulness programs such as meditation, yoga or tai chi can help enhance optimism by reducing anxiety and stress while boosting quality of life, say the study authors. The researchers also highlighted a 2017 study that found that women in the top quarter of optimism were 40 percent less likely to die from heart disease. January 2019
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reality check | finding resilience in troubled times
is greater than our ability to act as if LOVE is all that matters. LOVE keeps tapping, though. If we embrace the creative power of LOVE, we get new opportunities to see how and why we resist, miss or try to use love to feel superior. Powerful stories about LOVE have been told by poets, musicians and freedom fighters. Atheists hid Jews. A Palestinian gave a kidney to an Israeli stranger. A lone man stood in front of a tank. Elephants in Africa are being protected from poachers. Weeds instead of lawns are being grown for bees. Women are leaving men who power over them. LOVE is being expressed in many ways. Sometimes at great risk. But what is more important to defend than LOVE? The point of being human is to get better at LOVE.
What if Love Powers The Universe? By Deb Rodney What if it is LOVE that powers the universe with an energy that sustains and nourishes everything? I think it’s what the new physicists are struggling to describe with different words because the word “love” has been cheapened, diluted and stuffed into syrupy cards, fairy tale romances and television commercials. And in our world of logic and measurement, the word “love” is just not substantial enough. What if LOVE is a force like gravity or the wind? What if it keeps the planet spinning and causes birds and butterflies to migrate? Love, as a creative impulse, ALWAYS leads us toward genuine connection, balance and wholeness. War, poverty, jealousy, fear, competition and division are expressions of the resistance to LOVE. This resistance creates suffering. Love is operating at full power now as everything that resists LOVE is being called out from the shadows. LOVE is a pulse that beats through everything we know. It is pointing out what we can’t see, so it can be healed and 8
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transformed. It is operating at full power now as everything that resists LOVE is being called out from the shadows. This is happening out in the world, and inside ourselves. Countries are dividing, relationships are failing. LOVE is diligently enticing us to observe, be curious, and awaken. Seen from this perspective, this is a time of love’s light revealing what is stuck and has been festering under a thick cover of darkness. Hating or fearing the darkness won’t make it go away. It only blocks the light. LOVE keeps knocking on our door asking us to wake up. Unfortunately, it isn’t easy. There is so much blocking LOVE’s creative power that we have grown used to living without it. Our collective resistance to LOVE
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The point of being human is to get better at LOVE. It isn’t one-size fits all. Everyone is capable given their ability to choose either to wake up to what LOVE is showing them (no matter how painful), or to be dulled by denial and resistance. Welcome the light of LOVE as it pierces the darkness. What has been hiding in ourselves and in the world, is being revealed with big, red, blinking lights. We can’t heal what we can’t see. Take full advantage of this powerful opportunity to witness and awaken to LOVE, as a vital force that powers cells, stars, beauty, gravity and the human heart. Take full advantage of this powerful opportunity to witness and awaken to LOVE, as a vital force that powers cells, stars, beauty, gravity and the human heart.
The Science of Self-Compassion The Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education in a 2014 study showed that self-compassion is an important resilience tool. It gives us strength in difficult times, the ability to learn from mistakes, and to re-bound with a greater zest for life. The research suggests that self-compassion is a far superior alternative than trying to be perfect, work harder, compete with others for approval or resist making mistakes. Here are some of the findings: • When our self-worth depends on outcompeting others, we become more insecure, anxious, and self-critical. • When we fear making mistakes we feel anxiety if criticized and become defensive. • In competition, people see others as obstacles to overcome, which separates us from them. • Self-criticism and competition get in the way of our primary goal to belong and be loved.
Health Benefits: Self-compassion can activate our biological nurturance and natural soothing systems, which leads to greater feelings of wellbeing. Conversely, harsh self-criticism activates our sympathetic nervous system and elevates stress hormones. So, those who have more compassion for themselves and their mistakes are less at risk for anxiety and depression. “People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed only if there is light from within.”
Deb Rodney has spent her career writing about change, empowerment and resilience. Sometimes she hosts soirees or leads workshops. Please contact her at DebRodney@Gmail.com with your thoughts and comments. They would be gratefully appreciated.
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I LOVE YOU …A Practice
By Deb Rodney
When a friend died, someone from the men’s group he had been in for 22 years spoke at his Remembrance Ceremony. He told us that when the group met to mourn him, they said “I love you” to each other for the very first time. In tears, he said they never got to tell their friend they loved him. This was heartbreaking because he had taken his own life. So often, we have no idea how to express love. In our culture, love can make us feel vulnerable and exposed. Will I get love back if I give it? Will my love be rejected? Will my heart get broken? We can feel suspicious. Why is someone smiling at me? What do they want from me? We have become afraid of love under the weight of a limited and stifling definition and heavy expectations.
On the other hand: • Self-kindness reinforces the understanding that we are intrinsically deserving of care and concern just like everybody else. • Self-compassion helps us understand that making mistakes is intrinsic to being human and that they are a normal part of everybody’s life. • Self-reflection with kindness is likely to improve one’s performance after failure. • When one remains calm in the face of failure, rejection or criticism, people experience a higher sense of well-being and are more productive. • Meditation has been shown to loosen the grip of self-critical thoughts and emotions.
We have become afraid of love under the weight of a limited and stifling definition, and heavy expectations. So, we are very careful how and where we ‘spend’ it. Here’s a simple practice. Say “I love you” to a friend, a relative -- or yourself in a mirror -- every day for several weeks. If you don’t often say it or have reserved your I-Love-You’s for your lover, you might start with yourself. It can be very powerful. It will make it easier to say it more often to others. Or try “beaming out love” (as if it is a force like the wind or magnetism) to a stranger, with a smile, at least once a day. It’s important to release any expectations. I did this for months as I walked a track around and around a golf course. I smiled as I encountered each person coming toward me on the circular path. Some people smiled back. Most people looked away and were careful not to make eye contact on the next go-round. At first, I felt disappointed. Then it felt so good to smile at people without being attached to whether they smiled back or not that I just kept doing it. So, spend a little love. It powers you and the universe. I love you.
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I’ve looked more carefully at my participation in various aspects of ecocide just by virtue of being a participating member of western patriarchal capitalism and inquire as to what differentiates me from someone at the helm of an Exxon or Monsanto who willfully and knowingly destroys the future for “profit” now. Although I personally believe some of these folks should be tried for crimes against humanity, I’ve also developed compassion for myself as an individual and for my species as a whole in ways I would not have imagined.
HOW ARE YOU FINDING RESILIENCE?
GWEN CODY, JANUARY'S PDX COMMUNITY VOICE Gwenn Cody has been a psychotherapist and personal growth facilitator for 30 years. She is also a mother, a friend, a partner, a sweetheart, a dancer, a climber and a wide-eyed child in grownup clothing just like you. We asked Gwen to respond to two questions.
WHAT HAPPENED WHEN YOU REALIZED THE SERIOUSNESS OF CLIMATE CHANGE? Shock. Anger. Fear. Grief. Acceptance. Simultaneously and cyclically. I began to educate myself and wade through the information available about the changes we’re experiencing, some of which are scientifically certain and observable and some of which are theoretical and unknown, but hardly consoling. I found a few individuals and online communities that I could share openly with and also learn from.
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At 57, accepting the likelihood of biosphere collapse has been concurrent with my acceptance of my personal mortality. It has forced me into a deeper consideration of what is significant to me, what I want to put my life force into, and what I feel is enduring and worthwhile regardless of outcomes. My drives towards a fulfilling life of the senses and a fulfilling life of service have become more pronounced and even urgent to me. At work, I offer clients a safe place to bring their concerns about both climate issues and neo-fascism, much of which is best seen through the lens of trauma. In my personal life, I’m in the natural world as much as possible, and in my experience of unity with existence. My reading, particularly of Steve Jenkinson and Deb Ozarko, also sustains me. My deep and long-standing relationships are the most precious things of all. Interested in being a local community voice? Email DebRodney@Gmail.com.
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e are living in unprecedented times of stress, confusion and overwhelm. We all need resources to help navigate these challenging times and make the right decisions for the highest and best long-term good for ourselves, our families and our businesses. Those resources can be found within each of us if we pause to consider three reliable indicators: the head (intellect), the heart (feelings) and the gut (intuition). Before proceeding in making an important choice, make a habit of checking these built-in sensors, which can warn us about danger or give us the go-ahead.
Head: Make use of intellect and past
knowledge. All decisions, actions and even non-actions have repercussions. Use the conscious mind to discern questions that need to be answered. For example, is this person telling the truth? What has worked in the past? Have we done our due diligence and homework before making a decision?
Heart: I listen to my heart and ask: Is this the right direction for me? Do I naturally feel attracted to this? Am I hearing truth? The internal part of us, the voice inside, tells us when things feel right or wrong. For example, are we relaxed around the person we are asking the question about,
or do we feel uptight and uncomfortable? Keep in mind that our bodies do talk to us. For me personally, if I feel shut down, tight and not good, I know something is not right. However, if I feel open, lighthearted and relaxed, I trust that my heart is telling me that, “All is well.” We have to pay attention to our own internal signals.
Gut: We need to trust our intuition. If it doesn’t feel right, chances are it’s not right for us. What may be right for one person can be wrong for another. Our gut instinct, our inner voice, is always there for us when we take the time to pay attention and listen. Become conscious, and do not go into the default mode of past decisions or behaviors. Life has changed and requires more awareness of what is truth and what is not, and we need to utilize our senses, not the old programmed beliefs from others. It is our job to use the instincts that we have to help navigate new terrain.
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Rare Breed Great Pacific Garbage Patch Out of Control
In the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and California, the 80,000-ton Great Pacific Garbage Patch is growing. Encompassing 600,000 square miles, the world’s largest such dump is twice the size of Texas, according to a three-year mapping effort by eight organizations. “To solve a problem, we need to understand it first,” says Boyan Slat, CEO of Dutch-based nonprofit The Ocean Cleanup. “The bad part is that there is more [there] than what we thought. The good part is that most of the plastic is still large objects. Just 8 percent of the plastic is micro plastic. It’s not too late to do something about it.” Fishing gear comprises an estimated half of the debris. The Ocean Cleanup intends to capture, concentrate and ship the materials from the patch back to land.
The Exmoor pony, which inhabits an area bordered by Devon and Somerset counties in England, is currently listed as endangered by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. It’s believed that these ponies derive from the original prehistoric horse that made the trek from Alaska to Great Britain some 130,000 years ago. Today, about 150 Exmoor ponies roam free on the moor and many more are being reared on farms in other parts of the UK. The Exmoor ponies benefit the environment, attract visitors and increase awareness of environmental conservation.
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Exmoor Ponies Beat the Odds
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Meatless Munchies
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Frogs and toads are returning in parts of Panama after a deadly fungal disease devastated amphibians in Central America from 2004 to 2007. New research shows that evolution may have saved the day. In El Cope, at least four species disappeared, including the redstriped Rio San Juan robber frog. Four other species lost at least 88 percent of their populations. They are still infected with the fungus, but are alive and increasing in numbers, according to a new study in the journal Science. Studies have shown that as bad as disease outbreaks get, they play a tiny role in species extinction, notes Andrew Blaustein, at Oregon State University, who wasn’t part of the current study. Evolution allows species to resist completely succumbing to the nastiest diseases, “So, yes, there is hope.”
One million plastic bottles are sold around the world each minute. Most are used for bottled water, and most end up in the trash. As demand grows, especially in China, so does the bottle problem. According to environmental watchdog Euromonitor, if the present rate of consumption is not reduced, humans will use an estimated half a trillion plastic bottles a year by 2021. The French mineral water brand Evian is part of the problem, but is working on a plan to address it through a new approach. The company plans to use 100 percent recycled plastic by 2025 and to partner with a nonprofit focused on collecting ocean plastic.
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The Problem With Bottled Water Is the Bottle
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People relying on plant-based diets can find it challenging to honor their philosophies when enjoying a night out in a beer hall. But in Quincy, Massachusetts, the tavern Rewild is giving hope to those that want to get a little buzzed and still trust the menu. Owner Pat McAuley is working with chef Will Hernandez to offer vegan food at affordable prices. McAuley says, “There’s no other place in Massachusetts that you can go have a few beers, hang out with friends and eat plant-based food. My primary goal of the whole project is to just bring plant-based food in a social and fun way.”
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Ancient Canines
Presumed Extinct Dog Species Rediscovered
After thinking the New Guinea highland wild dog had gone extinct in its native habitat, researchers have now confirmed the existence of a healthy, viable population, hidden on the island in one of the most remote and inhospitable regions on Earth. According to DNA analysis, these are the most ancient and primitive canids (dogs) in existence. “The discovery and confirmation of the highland wild dog for the first time in over half a century is not only exciting, but an incredible opportunity for science,” says the group behind the discovery, the New Guinea Highland Wild Dog Foundation.
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Baltimore is spending $15 million to deploy 4,000 sensorequipped trash receptacles that signal when they need emptying to increase collection efficiency. “The cans come with Wi-Fi; we will utilize this capability to allow the can to transmit information, including how full it is, so we can offer as-needed servicing of the cans,” says Jeffrey Raymond, with the Baltimore Department of Public Works. The solar-powered trash receptacles are manufactured by Ecube Labs, with offices in Los Angeles and South Korea. The company is installing its CleanCUBE bins across Baltimore in three stages, starting with 150 units in the South Baltimore gateway/casino area.
Cork Rocks
The Self-Regenerating Building Material
Cork is both recyclable and renewable because it regenerates its bark after harvesting, which causes no harm to trees. Durable cork can be found in the flooring of the Library of Congress and as an insulator for space shuttles. It’s also a waterproof, abrasionresistant fire retardant and acoustic insulator with odor and humidity-controlling and acoustic sounddampening applications. In Portugal, the world’s largest producer, the outer skin regrows in time for the next harvest. The stripped trees absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide and release more oxygen, so Portugal’s cork forests, or montados, are often referred to as the “lungs” of the environment.
3-D Domiciles
High-Tech Instant Homes on Horizon
A 3-D printed home can be built in less than 24 hours at a cost of $10,000. Developers hope to cut it to $4,000 to help families living in poverty or other unsafe conditions. New Story, a housing charity organization, and ICON, a construction tech company, have partnered to try ending global homelessness. Being able to lock the door and have a safe shelter can be elusive. An entire community of printed homes is planned for construction in El Salvador. The 650-square-foot, proof-of-concept prototype— containing a living room, small office, one bedroom and one bathroom—was built in Austin, Texas. Human workers installed the windows, doors, plumbing and electrical systems. ICON staff will use the home as an office to test its durability.
Fire Hounds
Dogs Help Restore Burnt Forests in Chile
Forest fires in Chile ravaged vast swathes of land in 2017, burning sturdy older trees in the El Maule region. Since then, three border collies belonging to Francisca Torres, a member of the environmental nonprofit Pewos, have been wandering through the charred remains with special satchels that spray seeds as they run to sow seedlings, grass and flowers. A major goal is for animals that fled the fires to return. “The main thing is for the fauna to be able to live,” says Torres. She says the dogs, bred to herd sheep, are smart and fast, covering a much larger area than a human could on foot. January 2019
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When we awaken to the call of Beauty, we become aware of new ways of being in the world. –John O’Donohue
A new feature-length documentary, Secret Ingredients, makes a compelling case for why organic foods may be the key to unlocking better health and reversing chronic illnesses ranging from asthma to autism. The film shares the uplifting stories of individuals and families that overcame their struggles with digestive problems, allergies, skin conditions and infertility after eliminating genetically modified (GMO) crops and agricultural toxins from their diets. “This gives tremendous hope for those suffering from chronic disorders in that simply switching to an organic diet may improve their quality of life,” says Jeffrey Smith, who produced and co-directed the film with award-winning filmmaker Amy Hart. “We hope the film will create an organized tsunami driving millions of people to better living through healthy eating.” Secret Ingredients includes testimonies from physicians and scientists that explain how GMOs, Monsanto’s ubiquitous Roundup herbicide and other pesticides can disrupt our biological systems and compromise our health. “More than 200 studies show the links between GMOs and poor health,” says Smith, “while Roundup and other toxic applications have been proven to damage mitochondria, disrupt the gut biome, throw off hormones, and promote tumors and birth defects.” The film builds on the groundbreaking research that went into Smith’s prior feature-length documentary Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives, which looked at genetically engineered foods as a major contributor to rising disease rates in the U.S. Visit SecretIngredientsMovie.com for a trailer and schedule of screenings. Smith’s companion site HealingFromGMOs.com features a free online conference that shares research-based recommendations on how to protect against and heal from exposure to GMOs and pesticides.
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Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality For much of the country, winter means spending more time indoors—and exposed to potential toxins. Indoor air quality is critically important to children, the elderly and people with respiratory problems that may be especially sensitive to pollutants, according to WebMD.com. Recognizing and avoiding some of the most common sources of toxins in the home can safeguard everyone’s health year-round and notably now, at the height of the season when humans tend to hibernate in their warm abodes.
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By 1999, it was clear that Americans had a voracious appetite for well-researched, practical information about the latest natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, personal growth and sustainable living. The Natural Awakenings franchise was born that year, conceived as a local magazine in many different communities—now 74 markets in the U.S.—anchored by a national editorial team that explores and anticipates the latest trends in mind, body and spirit. Readership of the print magazines is 2.8-million strong, plus a broad online and digital reach. Bruckman’s holistic-minded passion for health, wellness and integrative therapies has awakened in like-minded entrepreneurs a desire to embrace her mission. As Paul Chen, publisher of the Atlanta franchise puts it: “Awakenings of the heart speak to our desire for deeper and stronger personal relationships. Awakenings of the mind speak to our desire to learn more, faster, and optimize our mental capacities. Awakenings of the soul speak to our desire to develop greater love and compassion for all living beings equally and an increasing understanding of and connection with whatever it is we believe lies beyond our small, individual human selves.” The magazine, in turn, has awakened its readers to new ways of connecting both with their communities and each other. Natural Awakenings has become a go-to guide for local community events, products and practitioners in all of its markets. “We love to spread light,” says Bruckman. “Natural Awakenings has played a significant role in fueling the wellness revolution I saw emerging all those years ago, propelled by the kindred spirits who read, advertise and contribute
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seniors at Chicago’s Rush University found that eating leafy greens once or twice a day slowed mental deterioration.
reduce anxiety and depression, protect against mental decline and even correct stroke damage. In a Swiss study using MRI, people drinking green tea immediately had heightened activity in the workingmemory part of their brain.
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New Energy for the New Year by Ronica A. O’Hara
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ith the merry-making furor of the holidays behind us, it’s that time of year when our bodies are crying out for some detox and rejuvenation. Aside from getting back to the basics—a healthy diet and daily exercise—we can take a page from traditional Chinese and Indian medical practices and holistic approaches and use natural, organby-organ procedures to renew our bodies and restore inherent vitality. “Strengthening our organs is critical because the organs create the vital essences of life, and our emotional and mental health depends to a great extent on how healthy our organs are,” notes T. Caylor Wadlington, a doctor of Oriental medicine and acupuncture teacher in Denver. “In working to revitalize and re-energize the organs, we renew not just our physical body, but also our sense of well-being.” Here’s a guide to a gentle fix-up campaign for the five organs considered vital for life in both Western and Eastern medicine: 18
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Boost the Brain
“Stress can lead to imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, making it more difficult to focus, concentrate, relax and sleep—but it’s reversible, and the brain can absolutely heal from these effects under the right circumstances,” says integrative neurologist Ilene S. Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D., of the Center for Healing Neurology, in Seattle.
Assess it: If you find it hard concentrat-
ing, sleeping, getting things done, remembering where things are and not being grouchy, the brain could be on stress-related overload. See a doctor if teeth grinding, high blood pressure, shortness of breath, fainting or dizziness develop.
Eat this: The top brain boosters are easy to swallow—dark chocolate, berries, nuts and avocados, along with oily fish, reports WebMD. Also, a five-year study of 950
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ommends boswellia, long used in Asian and African medicine. It targets cerebral inflammation, stimulates the growth of neurons, enhances cognition, lowers depression and alleviates learning and memory problems.
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nating slow movements, or even rest with one-to-two-minute bursts of intense, all-out, heart-pounding moves like Zumba dancing, jogging or lunges increases important proteins called the neurotrophic factor that help brain cells grow, work and live longer, reports a new study from Canada’s McMaster University.
Rejuvenate the Heart
Stress also increases hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which drive up blood pressure, blood sugar and inflammation, says holistic cardiologist Joel Kahn, M.D., of Detroit, author of The Whole Heart Solution: Halt Heart Disease Now with the Best Alternative and Traditional Medicine.
Assess it: Shortness of breath, irregu-
lar heartbeat, anxiety, panic and swollen feet or ankles are signs the heart may be overloaded. Get medical help immediately if there is unusual deep exhaustion, unexplained weakness, nausea, dizziness, chest pain or pain that spreads to the arms.
Eat this: “The best foods for a stressed heart are those rich in magnesium. I like a giant green, leafy salad, often organic arugula, with blueberries, pumpkin seeds and walnuts,” says Kahn.
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Drink this: hot, golden turmeric milk, made with organic soy or nut milks, a heaping tablespoon of turmeric (a potent anti-inflammatory also shown to reverse Alzheimer’s “brain tangles”), a pinch of black pepper and maybe an organic pumpkin spice mix. Supplement with this: Hawthorn strengthens and tones heart muscles, suppresses deadly blood-clotting signals, fights inflammation and lowers heart attack risk, studies show. European doctors routinely prescribe it for managing mild heart failure, either alone or with drugs. Try this movement: Hop on a bike: Cycling 20 miles a week slashes heart disease risk by half, reports the British Medical Journal. Also, do slow stretches every day: A Japanese study found a correlation between flexibility of the body and of the arteries.
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Cleanse the Lungs
Family holidays may not always be unconditionally loving, which can induce stress, anger and sadness—emotions linked in laboratory studies to decreases in lung function. “You can actually give
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Assess it: Trouble breathing, shortness of breath and a cough that won’t go away are signs of stressed-out lungs. If there’s coughing up of blood or mucus, or discomfort or pain when breathing, see a doctor. Eat this: A 10-year study of 650 European adults found that eating apples and tomatoes two or three times a day, along with other fruit, speeds the healing of smoke-damaged lungs and seems to slow down the lungs’ natural aging process. Drink this: a juice combining cilantro,
carrot, celery and ginger. According to the Lung Institute, cilantro helps remove heavy metals, carrots provide vitamin A to repair lung tissue, celery helps flush out carbon dioxide and ginger removes irritants from the lungs.
Supplement with this: vitamin D. Low levels seem to be linked to a higher risk of respiratory infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a review of clinical studies in Advances in Nutrition.
Try this movement: To loosen the airways when tense, the American Lung Association recommends slowly breathing in through the nose for two counts with the mouth closed. Purse the lips as if to whistle, and then breathe out slowly and gently through the lips to a count of four.
Detox the Kidneys The kidneys are hardworking, fist-sized organs just below the back rib cage that filter waste and toxins out of 200 quarts of blood a day.
Assess it: Fatigue, feeling cold, shortness of breath, itchiness, swollen hands or feet, a puffy face, metallic-tasting food and ammonia-smelling breath are signs of growing kidney stress. See a doctor if experiencing kidney pain, weakness, lightheadedness, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, extreme thirst or decreased urination. Eat this: Bone broth, wheat, millet,
black sesame seeds, chestnuts, mulberries, raspberries, strawberries and walnuts are recommended by herbalist and acupuncturist Irina Logman of the Advanced Holistic Center, in New York City, to restore the kidneys.
An Ounce of Prevention
y taking a few forward-thinking steps, we can protect ourselves proactively from dangers to our vital organs:
Brain
Just say Om! Meditation enlarges parts of the brain concerned with memory, body awareness and emotional control, concluded a review of 21 neuroimaging studies from 300 meditators. InsightTimer. com, a meditation app, makes it easy to meditate for even five minutes a day.
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yourself a stress asthma attack,” says Maui naturopath Carolyn Dean, M.D., ND, author of The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Women’s Health.
Every night, write down two or three things to be grateful for. Heart patients at the Uni-
versity of California, San Diego, that did this for two months had reduced heart inflammation and improved cardiac biomarkers. “Appreciating even the littlest things builds a heart-protective habit of gratitude,” says study author Paul J. Mills, Ph.D., a professor of family medicine and public health.
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Many popular cleaning products contain dangerous chemicals, including volatile organic compounds (VOC) that several studies link to breathing problems, asthma and allergies. Check out the Environmental Working Group’s toxicity information on 2,500 products at ewg.org/guides/cleaners.
Kidneys
To energize sluggish kidneys, try a quarter teaspoon of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) in water. In a British study of 134 people with advanced chronic kidney disease, this easy strategy reduced the rate of kidney decline to normal levels. Check with a doctor if under nephrology care.
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helps to cleanse and strengthen the kidneys and a new study in Renal Failure reports that it also protects the kidneys from damage by certain toxins.
Try this qigong movement: Rub the palms together to warm them, and then place them on the kidney areas. Slowly massage in circular motions 12 times, and then reverse direction.
Shore up the Liver
“The liver is critical for detoxifying the body, but higher sugar and alcohol consumption over the holidays, as well as more stress, can increase toxin buildup that can damage the liver, which is why it’s important to take steps to help it recover,” says functional chiropractor Jennifer R. Welch, DC, of Iowa Functional Health, in Clive, Iowa.
Eat these: A Chinese study linked liver disease with low potassium levels, so consume sweet potatoes, tomato sauce, beet greens, beans, blackstrap molasses and bananas.
Full-Body Boosters
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few daily to-dos that benefit the whole body:
Walking. A mere 20
minutes a day extends sleep up to an hour and lowers early mortality risk by 20 percent.
Drink this: Sip probiotic drinks like
Adaptogens. Taking super-herbs such as astralagus, ashwagandha and rhodiola in tinctures, capsules or tea helps us adapt to stress.
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Turmeric. An antioxidant and anti-
kombucha, kefir and yogurt-based smoothies. The probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus significantly lowered liver damage linked to excess acetaminophen in a recent Emory University laboratory study.
has been shown in Italian animal studies to decrease and even reverse damage to the liver caused by medications, alcohol, antibiotics, pollution and heavy metals.
Try this yoga movement: With feet shoulder-width apart, make circles with the hips, pushing the torso farther and farther outward with each circle. Reverse direction. Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based freelance health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.
inflammatory powerhouse proven to ward off cancer, heart disease and dementia.
Nature. A dose of greenery a day keeps the blues away—and also guards against heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and early mortality from all causes, a review of 140 studies shows. Sources: Harvard University School of Medicine, Dr. Andrew Weil (DrWeil. com), American Journal of Preventive Medicine, ScienceDaily.com.
Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse and Rejuvenation Series This 12-day food cleanse is about eating, moving and adjusting your life to give your body the support it needs during this critical seasonal juncture. In this class, we will use protocols from the oldest, continually practiced healthcare system in the world, Ayurveda. 2 week class meeting on Tuesdays, March 12, 19 & 26 - Pre-registration required contact Susan@JourneyYoga.com, www.TheArtOfDigestion.com "This is a cleanse for people that love to eat. It is a seasonal food cleanse that encourages 3 meals a day every day. I have been teaching this cleanse for 9 years in Oregon. I love sharing this ancient sacred knowledge that has helped so many."
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Supplement with this: Dandelion tea
Assess it: Itchy skin, easy bruising, musky-smelling breath, itchy red palms and mental sluggishness are early problem signs. Advanced symptoms that require medical care are yellowish skin, abdominal pain, swollen legs and ankles, ongoing fatigue, dark urine and pale stool.
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Drink this: Water with squirts of lemon or lime. “The citrate makes water, as metabolized, more alkaline, which helps to remove acid from the blood, bring pH into balance and prevents bone, heart and further kidney damage,” says Phoenix nephrologist Mandip S. Kang, M.D., author of The Doctor’s Kidney Diet: A Nutritional Guide to Managing and Slowing the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease.
Using The Feldenkrais Method® To Improve Health and Wellness
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like what I do. No, I love what I do. I am a Feldenkrais Practitioner.
The Feldenkrais Method has been around since the middle of the last century. But in the United States few people know about it. In Germany, by contrast, Feldenkrais classes are as common as yoga classes. But the Method is getting more attention here these days. Feldenkrais Method Receives Acclaim From Major Media Outlets In 2015, New York Times Best selling author, Dr. Norman Doidge devoted two chapters to Dr. Feldenkrais and the Feldenkrais Method in “The Brain’s Way of Healing: Remarkable Discoveries and Recoveries from the Frontiers of Neuroplasticity.” A little over a year ago, the New York Times published an article “Trying the Feldenkrais Method for Chronic Pain” (October 30, 2017) by their Personal Health Editor Jane Brody, who described her recent positive experience with the one-on-one Functional Integration® lessons of the Feldenkrais Method as a way to relieve chronic pain. This past year Lisa Rein of the Washington Post published a longer article “A Different Way to Relieve Years of Back Pain” (September 27, 2018) focusing on the benefits of the Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® classes. Using Somatic Education to Evoke Change Although Dr. Feldenkrais began to develop his method in response to a knee injury he got from playing soccer a century ago, technically the Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education is not a healing technique. It’s an educational method— with a healing effect. Dr. Feldenkrais wrote five books on his philosophy and
practice of what later would be known as the Feldenkrais Method. He personally gave lessons to thousands of people, trained hundreds of practitioners who in turn have trained others worldwide. Sometimes referred to as the ”grandfather” of neuroscience, he was a neuroplastician long before it had a name. Dr. Feldenkrais often said if you don’t know what you are doing, you can’t do what you want. He was one of the early proponents of learning through the experience of the body-mind (soma) awareness. Being aware of your own true capacity to change is just the beginning. To actually feel or experience the change is even more powerful. This somatic awareness is most efficiently developed by accessing the nervous system directly through hands-on work and verbal coaching by a Feldenkrais Practitioner. In a physical sense our nerve impulses trigger our muscles, our muscles pull our bones and movement results. However,
if our nervous system goes awry, it can make our movements inefficient and often painful. But our nervous system can be coaxed to bypass the brain and re-pattern our movements directly with a light directive touch. What a Functional Integration Lesson Is Like In a hands-on session, I connect my nervous system with that of my client to feel how I can support them in changing movement patterns and old habits. I observe and guide a client’s awareness of differences in how they occupy their body. This is how our nervous system learns—by recognizing distinction. Due to the global nature of our nervous systems, what changes in one part of our body affects the whole. In this event we can say that our body and mind “learn.” And when presented with options, luckily our nervous system always chooses the more efficient way to be and move. Continued on page 23.
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wise words
Dustin Sulak on
Cannabis as a Healing Therapy by Amber Lanier Nagle
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oceans there would be no life on Earth. ~Peter Benchley
ustin Sulak, D.O., opened a private osteopathic manipulation, hypnotherapy and integrative medicine practice in Hallowell, Maine, in 2009, the same year the state’s voters expanded its medical cannabis law. At that time, he was one of the few physicians in Maine willing to certify patients to use cannabis legally. As of this writing, 33 states now allow medical marijuana, and 10 of them allow its recreational use. Cannabis initiatives continue to find their way onto state ballots with each election cycle. Today, Sulak’s practice serves thousands of patients that use cannabis for authorized medical purposes. He educates medical professionals and patients on its safe, clinical use, while continuing to explore its therapeutic potential. Visit Healer.com to learn more.
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me make deeper connections with people, nature, music and spirituality. In college, I worked with social and political activists to learn and spread the truth about cannabis— that it’s a plant that has been used by humankind for thousands of years; that it has the potential to address many of our healthcare and environmental problems; that it’s been a victim of propaganda; and that it’s safe for most people. Then, as a first-year medical student, I attended a conference lecture on the endocannabinoid system, a powerful physiological system our bodies use to stay healthy and respond to illness and injuries, and I saw the incredible therapeutic potential of cannabis in a new light. Today, there’s enormous evidence, including a 2017 report from the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, concluding that cannabis can be a safe and effective medicine for treating many conditions.
Which conditions are your patients using medical cannabis for?
My two offices in Maine currently follow approximately 8,000 patients who use medical cannabis, and of those, about 70 percent suffer from chronic pain, many
It’s a plant that has been used by humankind for thousands of years. of whom are able to eliminate or decrease their dependence on opioids. Post-traumatic stress disorder is the next most common diagnosis we treat with cannabis, with excellent results where other medications fail. Medical cannabis is like a magnet for conditions that fail to respond to conventional medical approaches, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, dementia, Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, epilepsy, movement disorders, tick-borne disease, brain and spinal cord injuries and more.
How do you address concerns that cannabis is a gateway drug and can become addictive?
Research proves that medical cannabis actually serves as an exit drug, not a gateway drug. One study of 350 medical cannabis users in California found 40 percent of the subjects used cannabis as a substitute for alcohol, 26 percent as a substitute for illicit drugs, and 66 percent as a substitute for prescription drugs. Any time a person can replace a harmful substance with a safer substance like cannabis, it’s a step in the right direction. Cannabis dependence does exist, but is uncommon. One study published in the journal Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology found that only 9 percent of those who try cannabis illicitly develop dependence, compared to 24 percent of those who try heroin. Cannabis withdrawal is mild and similar in intensity to caffeine withdrawal, and most people don’t have any trouble stopping using cannabis, when and if they need to.
Are there any side effects?
The common adverse effects of cannabis are mild, especially when compared to other drugs. A 2008 review found that in 23 randomized controlled trials, there was no higher incidence of serious adverse events following medical cannabis use compared with control. Dizziness was the most common non-serious adverse effect. Other common adverse effects include euphoria, altered consciousness, acute panic or paranoid reaction; altered motivation; impaired attention, memory and psychomotor performance; tachycardia; orthostatic hypotension; dry mouth; and increased appetite.
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I love what I do because I help people grow and change for the better. People come to see me for various reasons: hip and knee replacement recovery, chronic pain, car accident injuries, limited movement associated with aging, “bad” posture, feeling emotionally disconnected from their body and just plain curiosity. But more than anything, people come to see me as a last resort. Other healing modalities have ceased working for them, leaving them in pain and functioning less efficiently than they could be. They still have a deep desire to improve their movement and eliminate pain. They often leave a session feeling taller, more at ease, less anxious, more mobile and in less pain. This effect lasts longer each time, leading people to increase functionality and joy in their lives. How cool is that?! About the Author Susan Marshall is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner located in Portland, OR. She is the former Executive Director of the Feldenkrais Guild of North America. For the last three years (2016-2018) she has received a Natural Awakenings “Nattie” Award in the category Favorite Massage Therapist/Body Worker. She can be reached through FeldenkraisPDX.com.
If someone lives in a state that has legalized medicinal cannabis and thinks it may help a disease or condition, what should be their first step?
The ideal first step is to find a medical provider with experience in the medical cannabis field. The Society of Cannabis Clinicians (CannabisClinicians.org) is a good resource. Amber Lanier Nagle is a freelance writer based in Northwest Georgia. Connect at AmberNagle.com. January 2019
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ood detectives trained in the art of investigation know not only how to look for, collect and interpret evidence, but also how to use the tools that can help them solve a mystery. With the right tool, such as a comprehensive functional blood chemistry analysis, an experienced practitioner trained in systems biology examines the body’s metabolic blueprint, unravelling the enigma of declining health hijacked by chronic disease. Holistic health practitioners like Kristin Grayce McGary, of Boulder, Colorado, use these skills to provide clients with sound recommendations, screen for health issues and monitor changes as needed. “This kind of sleuthing is what sets us apart,” says McGary.
Pathological Versus Functional The results of a blood test are essential to understanding anyone’s current state of health. No other screenings are more efficient and effective than the comprehensive blood chemistry panels used by functional medicine and holistic health practitioners to establish a baseline of biomarkers for tracking an individual’s health and nutritional needs. In the field of blood chemistry analysis, there are two main types of reference ranges—pathological and functional. The 24
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pathological range is used by the majority of conventionally trained medical doctors that are focused on diagnosing disease. The functional range is used to assess risk for disease before it develops, says McGary. “It is critical that you find a holistic and intelligent doctor skilled in functional medicine,” says Boulder-based Suzy Cohen, a registered pharmacist and author of Drug Muggers: Which Medications Are Robbing Your Body of Essential Nutrients—and Natural Ways to Restore Them. “Working with a functional medicine practitioner, as well as a local trusted pharmacist who has access to your medication regimen and sensitivities, is the safest way to regain health.” It also saves money, because choosing the best supplements, herbal extracts, essential oils, dietary changes and other non-pharmaceutical healing modalities allows for healing faster, she says. Conventional practitioners, constrained by insurance company requirements, generally order simple blood panels with basic markers for heart, kidney and liver function. These might include reference ranges for hemoglobin, platelets, glucose, calcium and electrolytes. “The baseline lab panel that I prefer for patients has 68 markers, plus a urinalysis. This means that I get five or six full pages of results, which gives me a more in-depth insight into someone’s health,” McGary says.
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McGary considers the most important differences between the interpretation of functional and conventional markers to be the statistically compiled range of values that functional practitioners consider normal and the interconnections taken into consideration during the comprehensive analysis. “Conventional reference ranges are compiled by laboratories from a huge population of people, many of whom had their blood analyzed because they were already sick. Functional reference ranges are compiled from a much smaller population of healthy people whose bodies are functioning optimally,” she says. If a marker falls inside the tighter functional range, it’s a green flag that compares favorably with healthy individuals. If a marker falls outside the wider conventional range, it’s a red flag that correlates to sick people. The marker that falls in-between is a yellow flag. “Functional practitioners are looking for yellow flags, which are the early warning signs that no one sees or feels yet as symptoms,” explains McGary, who spends more than two hours reviewing the blood analyses with clients. “We’re not only about prevention and achieving vibrant health— which we do by helping clients choose the best supplements to correct deficiencies— we’re also about helping individuals get to the root cause of their health challenge so that they can enjoy life.” Functional blood chemistry analysis is not generally covered by health insurance, and can cost between $180 and $2,500, depending on the complexity of the panel, the number of markers ordered and the time spent by a practitioner in consultation and interpretation of results. However, the out-of-pocket cost may be worth it, says Cohen. “In health, sometimes you get what you pay for. You don’t want to be somebody’s number and pushed out the door,” she says. “It’s important to feel like you have been listened to and that your entire medical history has been fully evaluated.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.
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Fear-based approaches to eating generally and eating to cope with emotions are seen often as primarily women’s struggles, but a high percentage of men also suffer. In fact, according to Marc David’s Institute for the Psychology of Eating, 40 percent of binge eaters are male.
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Helpful Links Harriet Morris’ informative podcast, The Eating Coach TheShiftInside.com/podcast High-octane inspiration from Carly Pollack (YouTube channel) YouTube.com/user/NutritionalWisdom The Institute for the Psychology of Eating PsychologyOfEating.com “Women’s food issues spring from the cultural pressure to prioritize their appearance over their wisdom, while men may turn to food to deal with career pressure,” says Harriet Morris, who hosts The Eating Coach podcast in Shropshire, England. “I’ve found, too, that both men and women use food as a way to avoid dealing with issues around sexuality, but their needs are very distinct.” Because a man’s sense of self is much more linked to his sexuality, food can be used to avoid dealing with aspects of male sexuality he is uncomfortable with, says Morris. “Work with my male clients is about avoiding perfectionism and opting instead for a powerful kind of ‘imperfectionism’ where strength allows for pleasure. This—not a Marvel superhero—is a real man.” Regardless of gender, changing perspective is key, adds Morris. “Our problem is not food. Bulimia, excess weight, IBS [irritable bowel syndrome] and a whole host of other issues are teachers, not enemies. We have, for very good reasons, been using food as a life manager,” she says. In the end, nourishing ourselves on all levels is what it’s all about, says Pollack. “Our relationship with food gives us the opportunity to examine our relationship to ourselves, our sense of worth, who we think we are, what we feel we deserve and how we show up day-to-day in this body for this beautiful life we’ve been given.” Marlaina Donato is the author of Multidimensional Aromatherapy. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.
Carly Pollack: 4 Create guidelines for how you intend to achieve health and happiness. Gather tools that will help you stay focused (nightly journaling, daily visualization, keeping a food log, creating accountability with friends and family). 4 Remember that our mistakes are opportunities to see more clearly what needs to be healed. We’ll make mistakes; old patterns will pop up when we least expect them to that’ll remind us that this life is a practice, not a perfect. 4 Take a nightly inventory by answering three questions: What did I do today that was great regarding my relationship with food? How can I improve? What will I do tomorrow to put this improvement into action?
Harriet Morris: 4 Allow for pleasure. We are wired to seek pleasure, because on an evolutionary level, the things that helped us survive made us feel good—and food is one of them. There are ways to find healthy alternatives that satisfy our pleasure-seeking center without the huge price tag. 4 Slow down when you eat. You will feel satisfied sooner and eat less. 4 We might look at how compulsive eating is actually a misguided attempt to deal with other issues. Let’s ask, “How can we put food out of that job?”
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xercise is often Stringing together lots of water or shoveling associated with snow from the driveway. of small decisions the gym or yoga throughout your day According to a study in studio, but structured the Archives of Internal and week can add workouts aren’t the only Medicine, everyday activup to significant gains ity outside of traditional way to keep physically and mentally fit. Whether exercise might be even in your strength and regulating blood prescardiovascular system … more beneficial than an sure, avoiding obesity hour at the gym. ~Jeremy Hyatt, or promoting brain “Staying active health, regular movement throughout the day personal trainer throughout the day helps regulate hormones yields promising benefits. Research shows like insulin, which help metabolize carbothat small changes in routine tasks—from hydrates to be used for fuel, and enzymes house cleaning to grocery shopping—can like lipoprotein lipase (LPL), which help make quick and lasting improvements in release free fatty acids for muscle activity. overall health. Remaining sedentary for extended periods
Burn Calories Without the Workout Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) burns calories by keeping us moving throughout the day. “In essence, NEAT is how we use our bodies when we’re not doing a specific exercise or sitting still,” says San Diego’s Pete McCall, author of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple. Over time, doing simple things can add up, like getting off the couch to refill a glass
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can actually lower LPL,” notes McCall, an American Council on Exercise-certified personal trainer and host of the podcast All About Fitness. Jeremy Hyatt, who owns Hyatt Training, a Portland, Oregon, gym, agrees that exercise doesn’t have to be strenuous or structured to make an impact. “Stringing together lots of small decisions throughout your day and week can add up to significant gains in your strength and cardiovascular system, and in the process, reduce risks
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for some of our main causes of disease and disability due to metabolic conditions.” Hyatt suggests staying active by walking the dog after dinner, taking the stairs instead of an elevator and carrying two bags of groceries home from the store or to a distant parking spot. Adding simple body weight movements to everyday chores and tasks can also have a positive effect. A research study in The Journal of Neuroscience links exercise and neurotransmitter production, offering new hope for depressive disorders in which levels of the brain regulators glutamate and gamma-eminobutyric acid (GAMA) are out of balance.
Bring on the Joy Opting for activities that are fun and interesting is a surefire way to create a healthier lifestyle. Dancing, for instance, can offer a wide range of benefits, especially for older individuals. That’s why dance is now a significant component in many programs designed
to treat depression, addiction and eating disorders. “We’re never too old, too young, too inflexible, too busy, too anything to dance. The hardest part is just walking into the studio,” says Kat Wildish, a renowned former ballerina and master teacher in New York City. For those older than 50, dance offers many advantages. “Dance gives us positive stimulus in both physical movement and the mental connection in a non-competitive environment. It has an immediate inverse effect to cortisol and raises serotonin,” says Wildish. “With proper alignment and joint care in mind, dance helps to combat the physical effects of aging such as arthritis, osteoporosis ...” Researchers at the University of Miami’s Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine found that all types of exercise have been shown to improve thinking processes in older adults. Results of their study, published in Neurology: Clinical Practice, suggest that yoga, aerobic exercise and strength training yield the most significant results over an extended period. Yet, moving the body regularly and consistently in everyday endeavors is an excellent starting point that can be richly rewarding. “Individuals can start to make quick and lasting changes to their overall health. Start by picking small changes,” says Hyatt. Wildish agrees that making the decision to begin and keeping it fun is paramount. “Do what you can and stick with it when you find something that brings you joy, even when it’s challenging.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books, including Multidimensional Aromatherapy. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.
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Your Alarm Clock and 1,268 mericans are atThere are lots Ways to Outsmart the Haztached to their gadof solutions for ards of Electronic Pollution. gets, and the tech reducing your industry is all too happy to EMFs have cumulative deliver the latest innovations exposure without and sometimes imperceptito consumers that clamor for ble biological effects, Gittleditching every convenience, connection and electronic [device] man notes—especially on unlimited mobility. Meanthe brain, heart, skin, lungs in your house. while, telecom companies and central nervous system. are busy installing fifth-genThe World Health ~Risa Suzuki, eration (5G) infrastructure Organization has classified EMF expert designed to take the nation’s radiofrequency radiation communications revolution to a new level. (RF), a high-frequency EMF associated We love our smartphones and smart with many types of wireless technologies, homes, and especially the relatively newas a Group 2B carcinogen. Radio, televifound freedom from wires and plugs that sion, GPS and cell towers all emit RF, once tethered us to our electronics. But which has become the eye of a gathering concerns about the price to be paid in instorm regarding 5G as companies precreased health risks from electromagnetic pare to install millions of transmitters on fields (EMFs) generated by those devices lampposts and utility poles, along with has surged with the proliferation of silent, standalone antennas nationwide, sending invisible waves of radiation that permeate unprecedented levels of EMF into commuevery facet of modern life. nities and neighborhoods. “The main health concerns include “5G is especially hazardous, since the the breaking of DNA [bonds], leaks in the transmitters are placed closer to the populablood-brain barrier and loss of calcium tions served,” says Samuel Milham, M.D., from cellular membranes,” says Ann Louise MPH, an Olympia, Washington, epidemiGittleman, of Post Falls, Idaho, author of ologist and author of Dirty Electricity: ElecZapped: Why Your Cell Phone Shouldn’t Be trification and the Diseases of Civilization.
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With electromagnetic radiation blanketing the atmosphere from coast to coast, our homes may offer the only sanctuary from this particular form of pollution—providing we take some low-tech, commonsense steps to minimize household exposure to the health risk.
Find Some Distance
EMFs decrease with distance, so the farther away, the better. Switch to a battery-operated alarm clock, ditch the electric blanket, move the bed away from power outlets and keep wireless baby monitors six feet from beds.
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Going green. Certain plants that absorb radiation
Disable Wi-Fi routers and remove all digital appliances and gadgets to make the bedroom a healing haven, says Gittleman.
and other indoor air pollution can be great additions to a healthy home environment. The betel leaf plant, stone lotus flower, spider plant, snake plant and cactus are all good options for helping to clean the air.
Identify Overlooked Sources
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“Almost all the homes I walk into have printers with wireless turned on, transmitting frequencies in the thousands of microwatts per square meter,” says EMF expert Risa Suzuki, a certified building biology environmental consultant in Seattle. “Wireless boosters also constantly transmit radio frequency.” Other overlooked household EMF sources include smart meters and household appliances both large and small, including hair dryers, electric shavers and cordless phones.
Change Wireless Habits
Cell phones are prolific EMF producers, so if disconnecting isn’t an option, use a speakerphone or an air tube headset, similar to a doctor’s stethoscope, whenever possible, Gittleman advises in Zapped. Never carry the phone against the body when it’s turned on. For computers and tablets, switch to wired internet and turn on Wi-Fi only when necessary. Opt for a wired mouse, keyboard and other plugged-in accessories.
Shield With Caution
Although there are a variety of EMF-shielding products, experts warn against relying solely on them. “EMFs can bounce and deflect off surfaces, and materials have a certain threshold of what they can shield against,” says Suzuki. Do some research, ask questions and consult with an expert before making a purchase. “It’s easy to get overwhelmed when learning about EMFs, and many people feel totally helpless,” says Suzuki. “But there are lots of solutions for reducing your exposure without ditching every electronic [device] in your house. If you’re willing to take action, then you can absolutely make a positive impact on your health.”
greater protection from many health challenges, including EMF exposure. Ann Louise Gittleman suggests consuming superfoods, minerals and supplements that bolster health, such as artichokes, blueberries, rosemary, turmeric, melatonin, whey protein powder and milk thistle.
Earthing. Physically connecting with the earth enables a transfer of electrons into the body, which helps to neutralize the free radicals that build up from EMF exposure. “Go out in nature as much as possible to discharge energies,” says Gittleman. The easiest way to practice earthing is walking barefoot outside. Accessorizing. Many experts, including Gittleman,
recommend wearing jewelry made of shungite, a black mineraloid composed almost entirely of carbon that can absorb harmful radiation from EMFs. For more information on EMFs and public health, go to: National Cancer Institute Tinyurl.com/ElectromagneticFieldsAndCancer National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Tinyurl.com/ElectricAndMagneticFields
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ith the diagnosis Kids with ASD From specialized diet and supplement regimens to of autism specmay have a variety of alternative theratrum disorder inflammation in pies, parents have a wealth (ASD) on the rise—now the brain, and of complementary options affecting one in every 59 from which to choose. One school-age children, accordwe’ve learned ing to estimates from the U.S. that it can be very integrative approach, however, is showing exceptional, Centers for Disease Control much related to research-backed promise: and Prevention (CDC) — inflammation healing the gut. identifying effective, integrative remedies is more of the gut. important than ever. The Gut-Autism ~Kenneth A. Bock, “You may have five Connection M.D. kids with ASD that are very Children with ASD frequently different in how they present experience gut issues such as and what contributes to the disorder, so constipation or diarrhea; a review from the one size and one treatment does not fit International Society for Autism Research all,” says Kenneth A. Bock, M.D., of Bock indicated that nearly 47 percent of autistic Integrative Medicine, in Red Hook, New children exhibited at least one gastrointestinal York, author of Healing the New Childhood (GI) symptom. And, the more severe a child’s Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and GI symptoms, the more severe the autism, acAllergies. The Groundbreaking Program for cording to a study in BMC Gastroenterology. the 4-A Disorders. Not coincidentally, research is finding ASD encompasses a range of disorders that these digestive conditions and the accharacterized by repetitive behaviors and companying ASD may be connected to the impaired social skills and communication. gut microbiome, an ecosystem of trillions Although it includes four distinct condiof microbes living in the digestive tract. tions, one of its hallmarks is how much it “Kids with ASD may have inflammavaries from person to person and how diftion in the brain, and we’ve learned that it ferent the restrictions can be for each child. can be very much related to inflammation The very nature of the condition lends of the gut,” explains Bock. “The gut and itself to integrative approaches that can be immune system—which are intimately significantly effective, says Bock. “ASD is connected because the majority of our imreally a whole-body disorder that affects mune system is in the gut—are two of the the brain, so a whole-body approach makes most crucial systems involved in autism so much more sense.” spectrum disorders.”
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It turns out that kids with ASD have less bacterial diversity in their guts than non-autistic kids, along with an imbalance between good and bad bacteria. This dysbiosis of the gut flora leads to problems with improper immune function, inflammation and a leaky gut barrier. It all comes down to the gut-brain axis, by which the gut and brain communicate with each other. When the microbiome isn’t balanced, not only is this vital communication system broken, but toxins and pro-inflammatory molecules that trigger ASD-like behaviors can cross the blood-brain barrier. Experts say prioritizing gut health can relieve both GI issues and ASD symptoms.
Focus on Gut Health for ASD Care
For children with ASD, reinforcing the intestinal barrier and restoring balance to the microbiome can have profound health effects. “With dysbiosis and an overly permeable gut, inflammatory molecules can leak into the circulatory system, travel up to the brain and cross the blood-brain barrier, causing inflammation. A lot of it originates in the gut, so when we treat the gut, we can restore microbial balance, diversity and resilience to the ecosystem—and in doing so, decrease inflammation, help restore the appropriate blood-brain barrier and bring the brain back into more of a balance,” advises Bock. Before embarking on a treatment plan, Bock emphasizes the importance of working with a qualified healthcare practitioner to determine where a child fits in terms of subtypes of ASD, along with any other individual contributing factors. Although autism spectrum disorder is complex, using holistic strategies that address the whole body can make all the difference. “I see thousands of kids on the spectrum, and the vast majority of them improve with an integrative approach to treatment, and more and more kids are actually recovering,” notes Bock. Emily Courtney is a freelance health and wellness writer and editor living in northern Colorado. Connect at EmilyCourtneyWrites@ gmail.com.
FOUR WAYS TO SUPPORT GUT HEALTH Gluten- and casein-free diet.
A study published in Metabolic Brain Disease found that excluding gluten and casein led to significant improvements in ASD scores. “A gluten-free, casein-free diet is anti-inflammatory, and can help heal a leaky gut by restoring intestinal integrity and enabling the gut barrier to heal,” says Kenneth A. Bock, M.D.
Probiotics. Beneficial bacteria are integral to a balanced microbiome, but many ASD kids are lacking friendly flora. Research by Rutgers University shows that probiotics can improve GI dysfunction and reduce the severity of ASD symptoms. Prebiotics. To thrive, beneficial bacteria need plenty of prebiotic fiber. In a study of 30 autistic children published in Microbiome, six weeks of prebiotic supplementation led to reduced anti-social behavior. Preconception care. Research from the University of
Virginia School of Medicine suggests that a mom’s microbiome may partially determine her child’s ASD risk. Because babies inherit their microbes from their mothers, it’s crucial that pregnant women have healthy gut flora to pass on. Bock recommends that expecting moms ensure adequate intake of probiotics, prebiotics, vitamin D and fish oil, both before and during pregnancy, to help decrease inflammation and promote a healthy maternal microbiome.
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ust like their people, dogs are prone to allergies, and pinpointing a cause and cure can be complicated. The maddening itching and scratching that allergic dogs experience can emerge from many factors, including changes in cleaning supplies, chemically treated grass at the park or sensitivity to food—with corn and wheat being common culprits, says Roberta Gleicher, a Purina-certified pet advisor in Long Island. The possible role of these grains in pet food allergies has given rise to an explosion of grain-free products. “Most dogs don’t need grains. They need nutrients,” says Gleicher. “Some of these foods were well-researched, but others were created solely to exploit fads. That’s often why some have better quality ingredients and better nutritional profiles than others.” Many dog owners have found grainfree food to be the answer to their pets’ frustrating health woes. “Our 4-year-old rescue terrier-mix had redness and itching on his belly to the point of bleeding from scratching. It flared up almost immediately after eating food or treats with grains,” says Allison Radkay, a blogger at LooksLikeHappy. com in suburban Chicago. “Trial and error, combined with a lot of antihistamines, kept
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his redness and hives to a minimum while we figured out his allergies: He can handle brown rice, but not corn or wheat.” Grains aren’t evil, says integrative veterinarian Marty Goldstein, DVM, of Salem, New York, and author of The Nature of Animal Healing: The Definitive Holistic Medicine Guide to Caring for Your Dog and Cat. “There is not a real requirement to feed them. The absence of grains isn’t a problem. What’s substituted for the missing grain is what can be the problem,” he notes. “Foods high in beans, peas and potatoes can block taurine utilization ...” That could be unhealthy for some dogs, according to an alert issued last summer by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It notes that taurine is an amino acid that’s lacking in dogs that develop dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). The condition, which can lead to heart failure if left untreated, has long been associated with certain large and giant-sized dogs. Concerns about grain-free foods were raised when reports of DCM surfaced in breeds not typically predisposed to the disease. While the FDA investigates the potential link between taurine deficiency in some
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grain-free foods, dog owners and veterinarians ponder the best ways to approach a healthy canine diet. Opinions are divided. Justin Shmalberg, DVM, a boardcertified veterinary nutritionist based in Gainesville, Florida, and chief nutrition officer at the pet food company NomNomNow, says there’s a longstanding debate about the necessity of carbohydrates for dogs. “Metabolically, a carb-free, meaty diet, including proteins for necessary blood sugar, works.” Still, dogs absorb many carbs just fine, he says. “Carbs are part of our dogs’ evolution. People eat carbs, and as dogs were domesticated, they adapted to eating more carbs.” Some food formulas substitute potatoes for grains, which are high in starch, says Gleicher. “Too much starch can raise blood sugar levels, which can be especially harmful for dogs with obesity or diabetic issues.” Goldstein, founder of Dr. Marty Nature’s Blend freeze-dried pet food, headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, favors a predominantly meat diet for carnivorous dogs. “The addition of a small amount of cooked, whole grains is okay, especially for a healthy dog. My golden, eating food that contained some brown rice, lived to 19-and-a-half, much longer than today’s life expectancy of 8 to 10 years.” In some cases, it may not be the grain itself that’s creating the problem. “A chemical residue on the grain or a genetically modified variety might trigger an allergic reaction,” Gleicher says. There’s no denying that for some dogs, removing grain has led to significant relief from allergy symptoms. If it helps, there’s no reason to panic over the latest controversy, say the experts. On the other hand, take care in jumping on the grain-free bandwagon without due diligence, careful consideration and consultation with a vet. “The best diet is individualized,” says Shmalberg. “Feed quality foods, rotate protein sources and ask where ingredients come from. Dogs are adaptable. Do what’s best for each of your dogs. Don’t just follow a trend.”
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 2019 Intention Ceremony & Sound Healing Bath – 6:30-8:30pm. Join Mikaela Jones for an Intention Ceremony and Sound Healing Bath to release the energetic baggage from 2018 and powerfully bring in 2019 with energetic Clarity and Love. Dive deep into a relaxing, clearing and rejuvenating sound healing bath with eight crystal bowls and sixteen Tibetan metal bowls, along with handheld gongs, Solfeggio tuning forks, rainsticks, chimes, rattles and more. $25 New Renaissance Bookshop, 1338 NW 23rd Ave, Portland. 503-224-4929, NRBEvents@gmail.com. NewRenBooks.com.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 CPR Training – 9:30am-1:30pm also offered 2:306:30pm This CPR course provides hands-on training in Adult, Child and Infant CPR. Choking and use of the AED are also covered. Content is based on the American Heart Association Guidelines. Participants will receive a 2 year CPR/AED certification card. $85. OSM Portland Campus, 9500 SW Barbur Blvd #100, Portland. Alisha, 503-244-3420. AE@OregonSchoolOfMassage.com. OregonSchoolOfMassage.com. Massage Training Preview – 10am. Learn about Oregon School of Massage’s 640-hour training program in the massage profession at this free presentation. OSM is committed to providing holistic education that integrates the body, mind, heart and spirit. Winter Term begins Jan. 7. RSVP. Free. Community Education classes are also offered each quarter. See website for details. OSM Portland Campus, 9500 SW Barbur Blvd #100, Portland. Alisha, 503-244-3420. AE@OregonSchoolOfMassage.com. OregonSchoolOfMassage.com.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 Craniosacral Therapy Introduction – Fri 6:309:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am - 5pm. Craniosacral work is a gentle, powerful form of bodywork developed by an osteopathic physician. Craniosacral techniques move the cranial and sacral bones to free restrictions in the connective tissue and central nervous system. Craniosacral bodywork is especially useful for addressing pain and dysfunction in the head, spine and pelvis. The techniques can release physical and emotional trauma throughout the body and can be performed with the client clothed. Learn the history and basic concepts of Craniosacral Massage and a basic protocol of preliminary techniques that you can practice alone or integrate into a massage session. $340. OSM Portland Campus, 9500 SW Barbur Blvd #100, Portland. Alisha, 503-244-3420. AE@OregonSchoolOfMassage.com. OregonSchoolOfMassage.com.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 Sacred Geometry – 10am. What is Sacred Geometry? While there are as many answers as there are vibrations in the universe, we will answer that question with practical tools you can apply to your life immediately to raise your own energy and that of the spaces you inhabit. Come experience a truly embodied practice linking the nature of your human design with the rest of the universe. We are truly all One! You might also enjoy putting those tools to use in the astral plane by joining us at the same time the next day for Astral Travel. Take both classes for a special discount. $95. Incite Healing Center. Matthew Koren, 503-765-6542, Matt@ SpiritInTransition.com, SpiritInTransition.com/ Home/Modern-Mystery-School Sat. Jan. 19
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 Cultivating the Unknown with the Tarot – 11am-1pm. So much of life is about going to new places, meeting new people and having to navigate this energy in an open and authentic way. The Tarot can help us open up to others, let go of fearful thoughts, and embrace the energy of the present. This class is about strengthening you, so that you’ll be up for the challenge of taking on the unknown. $25. New Renaissance Book-shop, 1338 NW 23rd Ave, Portland. 503-224-4929, NRBEvents@gmail.com. NewRenBooks.com. Integrating the Astrology of 2019 – 2-5pm. With Astrologers David Yarrow Wood and Danny Lampon. In 2019, the stage is set for immense shifts in our lives, as numerous planets change gears and prepare for momentous alignments in our collective future. Before we reach the transformative astrological events of 2020, the year 2019 has a power of its own that will bring us the renewed inspiration, new paradigms for daily living and spiritual softening required for the times. $33. New Renaissance Bookshop, 1338 NW 23rd Ave, Portland. 503-224-4929, NRBEvents@gmail.com. NewRenBooks.com.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 Mindful Living: 6-week Mindfulness Meditation Course – Begins Jan 23, 7-9pm. Mindfulness helps us navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and can reduce distractibility in an age of increasing distractions. In this six-week course we’ll take an experiential dive into the fundamental principles and practices of mindfulness meditation, exploring how they support well-being, compassionate awareness and embodied presence – wherever we are. Wednesday evenings 1/23 - 2/27, plus day retreat 2/23. $385. 2710 N Interstate Ave, Portland (at Knott Street, above Beam and Anchor). Ashley Dahl, MSW, CMT-P, Info@OpenSspaceMindfulness.com. OpenSpaceMindfulness.com.
plan ahead Metaphysical Empowerment & Wellness Fair – Feb 9. Noon-8pm. Free Intuitive Panel Noon-1pm. Free Talks. Experience 50+ readers, healers, vendors: crystals/jewelry, mediumship, astrology, tarot, medical intuition, sound/energy/shamanic healing, bodywork, psychic readings, spirituality, reflexology. Free admission, samples, parking & snacks. Also May 18, Sept 7, Nov 2. Unity of Portland, 4525 SE Stark St, Portland. 720-352-2434. Laureli@ThriveTypes.com. MetaphysicalEmpowermentEvents.com.
Metaphysical Empowerment & Wellness Fair – Feb 23. Noon-8pm. Free Intuitive Panel Noon-1pm. Free Talks. Experience 45+ readers, healers, ven-dors: crystals/jewelry, mediumship, astrology, tarot, medical intuition, sound/energy/ shamanic healing, bodywork, psychic readings, spirituality, reflexology. Free admission, samples, parking & snacks. Also Oct 26. Unity of the Valley, 3912 Dillard Rd, Eugene. 720-352-2434. Laureli@ThriveTypes.com. MetaphysicalEmpowermentEvents.com.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 Feldenkrais for Runners – 1:30-4pm. Come experience The Feldenkrais Method and learn some innovative strategies for bringing more ease and efficiency to your running. Whether you want to improve performance, find more enjoyment or prevent/recover from injury, this workshop is for you! Identify your goals and/or concerns when you register, and they’ll be addressed. Therapeutic Associates, P.A.C.E., 4829 NE MLK Jr Blvd. Alice Boyd, CFP, 503-753-6437, Alice@AliceBoyd.com, AliceBoyd.com. The seven Archangels are coming to Portland – 1:30-5:30pm. Rev. Carla Healy has lectured on spiritual subjects in numerous countries worldwide and presents “The Archangel Solution”, an enjoy-able and riveting seminar where you will learn how the 7 Archangels can help you with your soul journey, relationships, finances, health and much more. Sponsored by The Summit Lighthouse. $15. Fairflield Inn and Suites, 6100 SW Meadows Rd, Lake Osego. For more info call/text or email; 503- 839-2400, PaulL@HEI.net.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 Upgrade your Energy Body with a DNA Activation – 6pm. What’s possible in life is a function of your capacity to dream and your tenacity in following your dreams. It’s time to upgrade both. DNA Activation is a technique that has been used for the last three thousand years within the secret mystery schools. It is a rite of passage to activate priests/priestesses and healers so they can achieve a heightened state of consciousness and be empowered to a degree not ordinarily reached by human beings. Learn more about this exciting technique and why hundreds of people each year are learning how to deliver this session to their clients. Free. Incite Healing Center. Matthew Koren, 503-765-6542, Matt@SpiritInTransition.com, Activate. SpiritInTransition.com.
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mondays Healing from Depression & Anxiety Support Group – 6:30-9pm. Experience the healing power of community. Learn practical tools and coping strategies that will create wellness and reduce your symptoms of depression and anxiety. Conveniently located. Sliding scale fee. 503-544-9248. DouglasBloch@gmail.com. tinyurl.com/lnjfuvk. The Movement Center Community Meditation Program – 7-8pm. Join us for chanting, satsang and guided meditation in our beautiful meditation hall. Community yoga ($5) before meditation, from 5:45-6:50pm. The Movement Center, 1021 NE 33rd Ave, Portland. 503-231-0383. Info@TheMovementCenter.com. TheMovementCenter.com.
Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Class – 5:45-6:45pm. With Susan Marshall. Bring greater ease into your daily movements: breathing, walking, turning, reaching, safer pelvic movement, freeing your back and more. $13 drop-in; other discounts may apply. The Movement Center Yoga Studio, 1021 NE 33rd Ave, Portland. 503-313-9813. Register: MCYoga.com/calendar. Yoga Nidra – 5:45-6:45pm. Through supported and guided relaxation, we’ll gently release accumulated tension, activating our bodies innate capacity to self-heal and restore. All levels, all bodies welcome. $16 drop-in, discount with passes & memberships. Unfold Yoga, 2370 SE 37th Ave, Portland. Ashley Dahl, MSW, CMT-P, Info@OpenSpaceMindfulness.com, OpenSpaceMindfulness.com. Healing from Depression & Anxiety Support Group – 6:30-9pm. See Monday listing for details.
wednesdays Senior Discount – Every first Wednesday of the month is Senior Morning at the Hollywood Grocery Outlet. During this time, anyone 55 or better will receive 10 percent off their total purchase (excludes alcohol). Hollywood Grocery Outlet, 4420 NE Hancock St, Portland. 503-282-5248. Curvy Yoga – 12:15-1:30pm. An empowering yoga class, where bigger-bodied students can practice (re)connecting to themselves! The laid-back atmosphere encourages you to ask questions, explore variations and learn about movement that fits YOUR body. We are owning our shape unapologetically and learning to listen to our bodies through movement, breath and a healthy dose of candidness—we are keeping it real. Appropriate for beginner and experienced yogis alike. DAYA Foundation, 5210 SW Corbett, Portland. 503-552-9642. Info@DayaFoundation.org. DayaFoundation.org. Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Class – 4-5pm. Explore mindful movement to refine your awareness and reconnect with your body’s natural capacity for efficiency and ease. Experience The Feldenkrais Method and learn to effort less! $15 drop in; 3 classes for $36. Luminance, 3430 NE 41st Ave, Portland. Alice Boyd, CFP, 503-753-6437, Alice@AliceBoyd.com, AliceBoyd.com. The Movement Center Community Meditation Program – 7-8pm. Join us for a short talk and guided meditation. Community yoga ($5) before meditation, from 5:45-6:45pm. The Movement
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Evening Reiki Share Group – 7-9:30pm. First Wednesday. With Paul M Rakoczy, Reiki Master. Share or exchange reiki energy with practitioners and beginners alike. No experience necessary to encounter the warm energy. Donations accepted. Please RSVP by email. Individual sessions and attunements by appointment. 3939 NE Hancock, Ste 205, Portland. 503-997-8611. PMR1354@hotmail. com. PaulRakoczyTherapist.com/groups.
thursdays Dao Yin Stretch – 5:30-6:15pm, Jan 10-Mar 7. This movement discipline strengthens and enhances vitality in many dimensions by opening the joints and clearing the channels of energy. Dao-Yin Stretch will also increase mobility, strength and resilience, improving your coordination, balance and endurance. Dao-Yin helps the student develop body awareness and understand the principles of alignment for practicing Shiatsu in an efficient manner. Workshop is open to beginners. $125. OSM Portland Campus, 9500 SW Barbur Blvd #100, Portland. Alisha, 503-244-3420. AE@OregonSchoolOfMassage. com. OregonSchoolOfMassage.com. Medical Qigong – 8:30 to 10 am. Learn how to create healing in your body through gentle movement. Drop-ins welcome. $10. Awakenings Wellness, 1016 SE 12th, side ramp entrance. 503-961-2242. RoseCityQigong.com Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement –3:30-4:30pm. With Alice Boyd, CFP. Explore mindful movement to refine your awareness and reconnect with your body’s natural capacity for efficiency and ease. $15 drop in, 3 classes for $36. Friendly House Community Center, 1737 NW 26th Ave. Alice@AliceBoyd.com, AliceBoyd.com.
fridays Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Class – 10:30-11:30am. With Susan Marshall. Bring greater ease into your daily movements: breathing, walking, turning, reaching, safer pelvic movement, freeing your back and more. $13 drop-in; other discounts may apply. The Movement Center Yoga Studio, 1021 NE 33rd Ave, Portland. 503-313-9813. Register: MCYoga.com/calendar.
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January 2019 © Liz Howell Expect an energetic start to the New Year. With Venus and Moon positioned in a grand trine with Chiron and the North Node of the Moon, we can feel what it is we need to heal and set our sights accordingly. The Capricorn stellium for much of the month gives us the discipline and sense of timing we need as we regulate the charged up energy of Mars moving through Aries. On January 7, Uranus takes a direct turn, further energizing the Aries drive and the pace picks up. By the last week of the month, Jupiter in Sagittarius joins the fire fest and we should rely on our instincts and intuition to guide us. Of note is the first solar eclipse of the year smack dab in the middle of the Capricorn stellium on January 6. We are erecting our pillars of support for the year ahead and should look to release any people, places and things not aligned with the support we need for growth. The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse on January 20 closes out the two year cycle of Leo -Aquarius focused energy suggesting that our love and light is now ready to shine on our ability to care for self and others.
Mantras and musings for the month of January: Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19): You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection. ~Buddha Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18): Nothing will work unless you do. ~Maya Angelou Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20): When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. ~Confucius Aries (Mar 21-Apr 19): Never confuse motion with action. ~Benjamin Franklin Taurus (Apr 20-May 20): If you never want to be criticized, for goodness’ sake don’t do anything new. ~Jeff Bezos Gemini (May 21-Jun 20): Don’t judge each day by the harvest that you reap but by the seeds that you plant. ~Robert Louis Stevenson
Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22): Thinking will not overcome fear but action will. ~W. Clement Stone Leo (Jul 23-Aug 22): Good actions are never lost. ~Turkish Proverb Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22): You will either step forward into growth or you will step back into safety. ~Abraham Maslow Libra (Sep 23-Oct 22): If you think you can do a thing or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right. ~Henry Ford Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21): Action is the antidote to despair. ~Joan Baez Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21): Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. ~Dalai Lama
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We are dedicated to providing our guests with comprehensive dental excellence in a friendly, relaxing atmosphere so that optimal health, beauty and comfort can be realized for individual needs. The finest quality will always be provided.
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Holistic Dental Care 511 SW 10th Ave, Ste 1102, Portland 503-222-2157 JayHarrisLevy@gmail.com JayHarrisLevy.com Holistic dentistry is about promoting oral health by customizing the finest quality dentistry to suit a patient’s needs in a safe, caring environment.
ENERGY HEALING EXPERT PAIN HEALING
Emotion/Body Code Practitioner Lori Arveson 971-800-1560 LoriArveson@gmail.com ExpertPainHealing.com Lori specializes in relieving chronic pain. Lori uses the Emotion / Body Code system to identify and release trapped emotional energies caused by physical and emotional trauma, entities, toxins, pathogens, inherited emotional energies, and other manifestations that create imbalance in our bodies, causing chronic pain and disease that manifests in daily life.
HANDS OF FREEDOM HEALING/ QUANTUM-TOUCH®
Judie Maron-Friend, Certified QT Level I, II & Self Created Health Instructor/ Practitioner 8725 NE Broadway St, Portland 503-753-1590 JudieMaronFriend@gmail.com VitalityLink.com/p/hofh When one learns QuantumTouch®, during class students typically relieve 50% - 100% of each other’s pain. Not only do bones align with a light touch, inflammation reduces and healing accelerates. Often students experience dramatic and profound emotional release. Contact Judie to learn more or sign up for a class today and discover your power to heal.
MARCONICS 5D ENERGY & HEALING THERAPY Ron Rathburn M.Sc., CMP 360-823-7071 NWSpiritualCollective.com
Energy healing modality that integrates high wave frequencies to balance and clear the chakras; recalibrate the body’s energetic field and integrate the higher aspects of soul identity.
TEMPLE MEDICINE HEALING Amy Kimmick, BSN RN 1716 NE 42nd Ave, Portland TempleMedicineHealing.com
My work brings you back to you, by way of energy healing, mediumship, and knowledge of the body to release ancestral patterns and emotions.
FELDENKRAIS FELDENKRAIS® CENTER OF PORTLAND
Susan Marshall, GCFP Laurelhurst Healing Arts Building 3059 NE Glisan St, Portland 503-313-9813 FeldenkraisPDX.com Improve neck, back and hip pain, recover from workplace, auto and bike accidents, sleep better and more. Find out why Norman Doige, MD in his 2015 NY Times Bestseller, The Brain’s Way of Healing, highlights the Feldenkrais Method® as applied neuroplasticity—using your brain and nervous system for effective recovery.
ALICE BOYD FELDENKRAIS
Alice Boyd, GCFP Feldenkrais Lessons in NW & NE Portland AliceBoyd.com Alice@AliceBoyd.com 503-753-6437
HEALTH INTUITIVE MEDIUM BE-JOY!
Readings By Phone or In-Person 1316 NW 23rd Ave, Portland 503-805-7403 Be-Joy.com
HOLISTIC WELLNESS COHESIVE THERAPY HEALING & REJUVENATION CENTER
2400 Broadway St, Vancouver WA CohesiveThearpy.org
Offering programs for motor vehicle, workman comp, weight loss detox programs, mind body spirit healing and rejuvenation. Accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield for Acupuncture and massage.
HEALTH MATTERS
Constance Coquillette, MSW 971-404-5174 Lisa Fishman, MA 425-736-4784 HEALTH MATTERS NORTHWEST LLC HealthMattersNW.com
Specializing in preventing/reversing Specializing in preventing/reversdisease & controlling weight food ing disease andwith controlling weight Constance MSW with food.Coquillette, 971.404.5174
Lisa Fishman, MA 425.736.4784
www.healthmattersnw.com
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SPIRITPATH TRANSFORMATIONAL SHAMANIC HEALING Liz Randol 505-204-0452 LizDragon2002@gmail.com Spiritpath-Healing.com
OREGON SCHOOL OF MASSAGE Training LMT’s for over 25 years 9500 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland 503-244-3420 OregonSchoolOfMassage.com
We offer massage and bodywork courses for aspiring massage therapists, licensed professionals and the general public.
Release the past, embrace the present and find your role in the Great Changes that are upon us. Tap the wisdom of the Higher Self/Divine Feminine/Great Spirit quickly with unique healing that taps into the Akashic records, past lives and trauma from this lifetime. Break through to the sacred truth in each being. Call for Free Consultation.
MATCHMAKING INTUITIVE EYE READINGS WITH THRIVETYPES®
SUPERIOR SPORTS NUTRITION & WEIGHT LOSS
Laureli Shimayo 720-352-2434 ThriveTypes.com
Ellen Gyberg, Holistic Nutrition Expert 360-601-0137 Superior-Nutriton.net
Life, leadership and love coaching. Conscious online dating, matchmaking, hiring consulting, career path coaching, resume writing. By video and MetaphysicalEmpowermentEvents.com. LearnToReadEyes.com
HYPNOTHERAPY LOVING KINDNESS HYPNOSIS
Laney Coulter, BCH, CPHI, NLP, M.Ed BWRT Level 2 Practitioner 503-289-3614 LovingKindnessHypnosis.com Clear emotional pain and create powerful inner resources. Stop smoking, eliminate excess weight, remove phobias, learn strategies to control anger, stress and much more. Empower yourself with hypnosis! Be the person your dog thinks you are!
MINISTER/CELEBRANT NW SPIRITUAL COLLECTIVE Marie Marks BA, STT, IWA 360-609-6498 NWSpirtualCollective.com
Celebrant/Minister: weddings, rite of passage, blessings, prayers, meditations, cultural and custom design ceremonies. Transformational Advocate: spiritual guidance & mentoring.
LANDSCAPING BLOSSOM
1829 NE Alberta St, Ste 8 Portland, OR 97211 503-837-3557 Info@BlossomPdx.com BlossomPdx.com
ORGANIC SALONS REV!VE ORGANIC SALON
At Blossom, it is our goal to meet your landscape and construction needs while providing ecological and sustainable solutions for the environment.
4460 SW Garden Home Rd, Portland 503-360-1324 ReviveOrganicSalonPDX.com Revive is an organic and ammonia-free salon promoting beauty, wellness and green living by being free of chemicals, damaging toxins, and harmful carcinogens.
MASSAGE MIKI MORROW, LMT
Yaimayu Massage 201 SE 124th Ave, Ste 202 Vancouver, WA 98684 360-608-0135 MikiWaMassage.com Facebook.com/Yaimayu Lic. MA00025265
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PERSONAL TRAINER MICHAEL HAYNES
NASM Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Sr. Fitness, Nutrition & Weight Loss Specialist 312-519-9270 Train_With_Mike@yahoo.com Providing personalized, science based, efficient, biomechanically sound workouts designed to meet your immediate goals and focus on long-term health & wellness. Pearl location. No gym membership needed. Also mobile - I’ll come to you!
PETS MEAT & BONES CALIFORNIA, INC.
220 NW 8th Ave Portland, OR 97209 Hello@MeatAndBones.com MeatAndBones.com
Holistic raw food for happy & healthy dogs. We formulated our unique balanced blend that your dog will love eating and you will love feeding.
QIGONG ROSE CITY QIGONG Rose Allen Portland, OR 503-961-2242 RoseCityQigong.com
Qigong practice delivers proven health benefits. People are discovering that these simple movements coordinated with breath and focused awareness are easily learned. Enliven your energetic life force by joining this health movement. Rose is a Certified Instructor with 12 years of dedicated practice. Now is a great time for self-healing.
READERS TAROT READINGS Dynamic, Insightful, Empowering
Crystal Chakra Healings Resolve Major Life Issues Now Gina Crystal 360-984-6837 RadiantCrystal@att.net GinaCrystal.com
REIKI Inspiration is hard to come by. You have to take it where you find it. ~Bob Dylan
NAPortland.com
VICKI MCARDLE
Usui/Holy Fire Reiki Master Portland, OR 503-939-4357 VickiMcArdle.com
RETREAT CENTER ANANDA CENTER AT LAURELWOOD Retreat, Conference and Event Center 38950 SW Laurelwood Rd Gaston, OR 97119 503-746-6229 AnandaLaurelwood.org
A beautiful place to host your next meeting, event, retreat or conference and only 45 minutes west of Portland. We have bright spaces for groups of all sizes; lovely guest rooms, most with views of the lush valley; delicious vegetarian meals served daily; yoga and meditation.
SOUND HEALING SOUND HEALING PRACTITIONER Mikaela Jones 3736 SW 10th Ave Portland, OR 97239 503-705-1609 HealingSoundBaths.com
Trained in sound healing and hypnotherapy, Mikaela utilizes various sound healing instruments and her voice for stress release, Higher Self communication, goal manifestation, restoring harmony to body, mind, and Spirit.
THERAPY/COUNSELING EMOTIONAL PEACEMAKING
Hypnotherapy/Energy Psychology Val Jolley C.Ht, P.NLP, EFTP, QTP ValJolley.com
PAUL M RAKOCZY, LCSW
Humanistic Psychotherapy/ Reiki 3939 NE Hancock, Ste 205 503-997-8611 Pmr1354@hotmail.com PaulRakoczyTherapist.com SJL PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES Stuart J. Levit, Ed.S, M.Ed.
4531 SE Belmont St, Portland 503-983-7949 Info@StuartJLevit.com StuartLevit.com Have a particular life obstacle that you are trying to understand and resolve? Somatic and Mindfulness based counseling in a private comfortable space. Evening & weekend hours available.
VETERNARIAN TWO RIVERS VETERINARY CLINIC
HEALTHY LIVING
3808 N Williams Ave Suite 129, Portland Phone: 503-280-2000 Info@TwoRiversVet.com
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YOGA DAYA FOUNDATION
Sarahjoy Marsh, Yoga Teacher + Therapist 5210 SW Corbett Ave, Portland SarahjoyYoga.com DayaFoundation.org Public yoga classes, private lessons, yoga therapy, and Hunger, Hope + Healing Series for women with food and body image issues.
GOOD BEGINNINGS YOGA
GoodBeginningsYoga@yahoo.com GoodBeginningsYoga.com Prenatal + Mom & Baby yoga with Sound healing. Classes in North Portland.
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SARASVATI INSTITUTE OF AYURVEDIC YOGA THERAPY
Susan Bass, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500 503-208-2716 AyurvedicYogaTherapy.org 200, 300 & 1100-hour Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Certification Programs Portland’s first Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Certification Program. SIAYT is recognized by Yoga Alliance, IAYT, NAMA & APPNA.
THE MOVEMENT CENTER YOGA STUDIO 1021 NE 33rd Ave, Portland 503-231-0383 TheMovementCenter.com
Hatha yoga for all levels, workshops & specialty classes, private & healing yoga sessions, at a beautiful meditation and retreat center in the heart of the city.
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