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Contents

18 STRESS SLEEPING

COULD PUT OUR BRAIN AND HEALTH AT RISK

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20 POWER SWITCH Taking a Home Off the Grid

22 LOVING NATURE

Outdoor Adventures for Kids

24 CARLY QUINN

Tucson’s Master Tile Maker

26 THE ART OF HEALING Creative Therapy Aids Recovery

28 THE JOURNEY TO HOME

John Butler Inspires Hope and Awareness

30 INTO THE WOODS

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Hiking for Health and Happiness

32 POTLUCK FOR

THE 21ST CENTURY

Breaking Bread, Building Community

36 GETTING TO THE ROOT

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OF PLANT MEDICINE

42 HEALING FROM

GENETICALLY ALTERED FOODS

Another Reason to Go Organic

DEPARTMENTS 9 news briefs 11 event spotlight 12 health briefs 14 global briefs 15 action alert 16 film brief 22 healthy kids 24 artist spotlight 26 healing ways 30 fit body 6

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eating 34 masters of bodywork & healing arts 36 plant medicine section 46 calendar 52 resource guide 62 ad index 63 classifieds

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Free Guide on Thyroid Health

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r. DeeAnn Saber, NMD, of Transformational Medicine, has treated over 800 people for thyroid disorders. Endocrinology is her specialty and her love. She offers a free guide, “A 30-Day Naturopathic Guide to Thyroid Health & Optimal Energy”, at tfmnd.com/30-day-guide. In addition, Saber offers free, 30-minute discovery sessions to see if she is a good fit to work together with new clients.

In the guide, Saber walks readers through a 30-day journey to help improve the thyroid and boost energy, including: proven ways to improve sleep to feel more rested, energy-boosting tips and techniques that work, nutrition facts and eating habits for a healthy thyroid and a step-by-step plan to help achieve optimal energy.

“Have you suffered from lack of energy for years? Are your hands and feet always cold? Are you losing your hair?

Skin always dry? As a Naturopathic Doctor with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, I understand these issues,” says Saber. “I see patients all the time who have suffered from exhaustion, joint pain and lack of energy for years before they learn that the root cause of the problem is their thyroid. By the time they come to me they are exhausted both physically and mentally, frustrated and about to give up hope of ever finding a solution.

Thankfully, once we identify and confirm that the root cause of their symptoms is a direct result of their thyroid issues, we can DeeAnn Saber start to tackle the problem using natural medicine.”

Saber is well versed in handling all types of thyroid related problems, including hypo- or hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and thyroid cancer. Treatments include dietary and lifestyle changes, rebuilding the gut to build up immunity and stress management.

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Through its extensive network of key partners, Rovia powers exceptional travel and lifestyle products and experiences across the globe. They will host a free lunch at 2 p.m., April 14, where they will teach attendees how to save 50 percent or more on vacations and travel. Attendees will have the chance to win free vacations.

From solo adventures to group travel to large corporate gatherings, the team of industry experts creates customized travel packages based on the individual needs of customers. The award-winning, webbased travel company is 37 years old, with thousands of vacations at the guaranteed best price. Travel benefits include: 24/7 live travel assistant, emergency evacuation, concierge and more.

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Kristina Olivarez Gets to Root of Symptoms

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t Levity Floatation and Wellness Center, Kristina Olivarez has a deep passion for getting to the root cause of disease.

As a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, she takes a holistic approach and works to seek out, identify and correct the underlying causes and conditions that lead to a person’s main health complaints, such as fatigue, weight issues (loss or gain), inflammation, aching joints and more. Those who call and mention Natural Awakenings will receive a free, in-depth consultation.

Due to her own healing path, she has discovered penetrating tools to help. She uses non-invasive laboratory tests to find hidden stressors and their root causes. Olivarez has step-byKristina Olivarez step methods that assess the functions and pathways of the hormones, adrenals, immune system, digestion, pathogens, food sensitivities and detoxification systems—all the symptoms we need to have running smoothly for optimal health.

For those who have tried many different approaches without success, Olivarez may be able to help. She is a serious investigator that takes time to understand each individual. She also offers Bio-Scan meridian testing, which uses state-of-the-art Bioelectrical Impedance Measurement technology to detect: energy and stress levels; toxins, mold and fungus; food and environmental allergies; vitamin and mineral imbalances; and more. The two combined methods are powerful tools to help get to the root of one’s main health complaints.

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Certified “green” by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, the shop is a great source for quick, local and reliable auto repair.

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The Importance of Postural Alignment in Daily Living

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We use our bodies in every action and task we perform. Yet, we often do not consider the important role that postural alignment plays in our lives. If we are out of balance, we take this imbalance into every action. Over time, these habitual patterns of imbalance can lead to degeneration, discomfort, pain and disease.

Many back and joint issues, headaches and migraines, excess stress and more can be attributed to misalignment.

We are often unaware of these habitual patterns and their long-term effect on our health, well-being and performance level. Learning better patterns can change these habits and free us to experience a sense of ease, comfort and joy in daily living. It isn’t enough to have someone change your alignment without addressing the underlying patterns.

Otherwise, they will persist and the problems can reoccur.

The body is naturally designed for poise and alignment.

When we are misaligned, we are interfering with this natural poise and oftentimes the wrong muscles end up working or straining to accomplish an action.

In this way, we put undo strain on our whole body.

Alignment and poise are an often overlooked area of health and wellness, but an essential one. If our bodies are continually out of alignment, it affects the integrity of all the parts. As the body learns to be more in alignment, people report more ease and comfort in movement, less or no pain and a heightened level of performance in whatever activity they are engaged in. Balance becomes a state of being that is reflected throughout our daily living.

Gayle Felbain, certified teacher in the Alexander Technique and Mindfulness Meditation Facilitator, has been teaching for the past 35 years. It is effective for pain and stress management; back, neck and joint issues; headaches; and migraines. Connect at 505-250-1223, GFelbain@gmail.com or GayleFelbain.com. See ad, page 18.

Probiotics Ease Bipolar Disorder Research on 66 patients with bipolar disorder found that patients receiving probiotic supplements were three times less likely to be rehospitalized than those given a placebo.

The study from the Sheppard Pratt Health System, in Baltimore, gave half of discharged patients a placebo and the other half a capsule containing two probiotics, Bifidobacterium lactis (BB12) and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG). Within 26 weeks, 24 of the 33 people that received the placebo returned to the hospital, but only eight of the 33 on probiotics were readmitted. The probiotic treatment was especially effective for those experiencing considerable inflammation, say researchers.

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Household Cleaning Products Affect Babies’ Guts and Weight The heavy use of household cleaning disinfectants may contribute to changes in infant gut bacteria and weight gain, reports a new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. University of Alberta researchers collected fecal samples and studied the gut health of 757 babies between the ages of 3 and 4 months; then restudied the children at 1 and 3 years old. They found that children in households that used disinfectants at least once a week had higher body mass index (BMI) scores and elevated levels of Lachnospiraceae, gut microbes linked in other studies to insulin resistance and metabolic disorders.

Babies in households that used vinegar or other eco-friendly cleaners had lower BMI scores and much lower levels of a family of bacteria that includes E. coli.

Qigong and the Energy Body The energy body and physical body exist as one and are joined with the Spiritual body. This energy body supplies most of what we need automatically, drawing from the air we breathe and the food and water we bring into our systems.

While the physical body has a very hard time after two or more days without food and water, the energy body can be trained to be so much more adept, that we almost don’t need to feed the physical one. The basic information of our cells is stored in this energy system. Expanding the energy body out brings this valuable knowledge to the structure of the body, inside and out.

Qigong is a simple life science that helps develop our being to embrace all life around us while solidifying our connection to that life. Embrace this lifelong practice that teaches one to connect and feel all the life force energy that surrounds us. The simple and slow movements direct this ocean of qi inward as our mind’s own awareness guides it. Open the energy body to embrace the physical body and return it to a healthy and balanced state.

Mark Frighetti teaches ZY qigong at Harmony Hut, 2467 N. Treat Ave., from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday. Connect at 520-404-8745, QigongMark@yahoo.com or Meetup.com/ Tucson-ZY-Qigong-Meetup.

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Under final rules released by the current administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s national labeling standard for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) completely exempts foods made with highly processed ingredients grown with GMOs, including sugar made from sugar beets, high-fructose corn syrup and refined soybean and canola oils. The change will allow 78 percent of products containing GMOs to avoid disclosure, according to the Grocery Manufacturers Association. Companies don’t have to comply until January 1, 2022, and the new labels will use the term “bioengineered” instead of more common identifiers like “genetically engineered” or “GMO”. Small businesses, to-go food prepared at grocery stores, and meat, eggs or dairy from animals that are fed GMOs, which involves virtually all livestock not certified organic, are exempt from the labeling requirements.

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Citrus Crops to Receive Human Antibiotics

Scientists at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressed concern over a recent ruling by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that opens the door to widespread use of the antibiotics streptomycin and oxytetracycline to spray commercial citrus crops. The antibiotics, which are often used on people, can kill insects that transmit a bacterium that causes citrus greening, which renders fruit small and bitter. But the EPA ultimately ruled that the economic benefits outweigh concerns about antibiotic resistance and potential harm to the environment, people and wildlife. The USDA says the amount of antibiotic exposure to people who eat fruit or juices still will be far less than what people are exposed to when prescribed antibiotics by their doctor. The antibiotics will have to be sprayed repeatedly over years just to keep the trees alive and producing fruit until they succumb to citrus greening. Public interest groups are protesting the action.

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Environmental risks are the top three concerns among the 1,000 global decision-makers surveyed in the latest Global Risks Perception Survey of the World Economic Forum (WEF).

For the third straight year, “extreme weather” ranked first, followed by “failed climate change mitigation” and “natural disasters”. The survey was part of a WEF annual report produced in advance of the recent confab of global leaders in Davos, Switzerland. The World Bank has calculated that the real cost of natural disasters to the global economy is $520 billion per year.

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Support Citizen Action Against Plastics Every minute, the equivalent of an entire garbage truck of plastic gets dumped into our oceans, reports the World Economic Forum. Many of the materials are disposable, single-use plastic products like straws, bags and Styrofoam containers, which some

cities and towns have banned. This type of citizen action is increasingly blocked by the Plastic Industry Association (PIA), which has spent big money to successfully ban plastic bag ordinances in 10 states where 70 million Americans live. This means local communities are prohibited from taking effective action that could reduce the plastics that litter our streets and pollute our waterways.

The Sierra Club is calling on nine major corporations that are members of the PIA to withdraw from it with an online petition. So far, two have indicated they will not be renewing their memberships this year: Clorox (which owns companies like Burt’s Bees, Brita and Glad) and the Ascena Retail Group (which includes Ann Taylor and Loft).

Every drop in the ocean counts. ~Yoko Ono

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Ten years after the groundbreaking documentary Planet Earth, an eightpart sequel, Our Planet, shows even more rapturous scenes of our planet’s most precious species and fragile habitats. Premiering globally April 5 on Netflix, it was filmed during four years in 50 countries across every continent, involving more than 600 film crew members and 3,500 days spent in such habitats as the remote Arctic wilderness, the vast landscapes of Africa and the diverse jungles of South America.

The series, narrated by worldrenowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough, is a joint venture of Netflix, the World Wildlife Federation and Silverback Films, whose director Alastair Fothergill was the creator of the critically acclaimed original Planet Earth and Blue Planet series.

“Our Planet will take viewers on a spectacular journey of discovery showcasing the beauty and fragility of our natural world,” says Attenborough. “Today, we have become the greatest threat to the health of our home, but there’s still time for us to address the challenges we’ve created, if we act now. We need the world to pay attention.”

Polarity of Speech and Musical Sounds in Song

by Sarah Evans As we all know, we who are in form live in an existence of duality. From left and right, male and female, night and day, yin and yang and so forth into infinity, we seek constantly and consistently to come into balance or unification.

Some of us have chosen the word “polarity” because it rings more to the tune of unification that humanity so desperately needs.

In singing, too, there are distinct and different natures between tone and sound manifestation, speech sounds and musical sound, vowels and consonants. Now, let’s attend to the opposites: speech sounds and musical sound.

Musical sound is the unconstrained free-flowing principle. On the other hand, the speech sounds are described as the conscious molding and forming principle. Here we can see a polarity at the functional level of singing. As one researches, it becomes clear that a singer’s orientation to the experience of this functional polarity must also be a polar—a dual one.

Once the singer opens the path to the musical sound stream, she must retreat from her own will and feelings to give free reign to its flow. On the other hand, the nature of the “word”, the material/form creative principle, calls for strong formative forces.

Sarah Evans has a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and teaches at The School for Speech in Song, which uses specific spiritual/ science-based exercises to separate the two sounds—speech and melody—before bringing them together in the grand marriage of song. Connect at 520-661-6666 or SpeechInSong@gmail.com.

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Stress Sleeping Could Put Our Brain and Health at Risk

by Jean Read

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hat is a stress-sleeper? This is a person who can’t switch off their mind and thinking during the night, keeping them awake. Many wish there was a switch to turn it off when we lie down, as we should all strive to get good, deep sleep for so many reasons. A solution may be found in Craniosacral Therapy.

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First, let’s look at the four levels of sleep. We have Stage 1 sleep, which is choppy, shallow and not restful sleep.

Our brain waves have slowed, but we still have some awareness of noises, light and movements around us. The next stage is light sleep, which is when our body processes memories and emotions, regulates our metabolism and provides body

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maintenance. We spend 50-60 percent of our sleep time in light sleep. Rapid Eye Movement, or REM, sleep is when the brain becomes very active and the body is very relaxed and inactive. This is known as dream sleep, when the body processes emotions and memories. REM makes up about 20-25 percent of our sleep time.

The final stage is deep sleep. This is when the brain waves take on a deep and wide form (Delta waves) and the brain secretes growth hormones, stimulates our ability to rebuild, regenerate and restore tissues, repairs DNA and detoxifies the brain. We spend 10-25 percent of our sleep time in deep sleep.

It turns out that deep sleep can be the most important time of sleep for optimal health. Research has shown that lack of sleep leads to loss of concentration, decreases memory, increases sensitivity to more pain, makes us take risks and make poor decisions. In fact, poor sleep is often found in many that eventually are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, diabetes, fibromyalgia and cardiovascular diseases.

While the brain only makes up 2 percent of the total body mass, it requires one-quarter of the body’s entire energy.

Therefore, the brain needs a continuous supply of nutrients and oxygen through the cardiovascular system—our blood supply via arteries, capillaries and veins.

In the rest of the body, the arteries and veins are accompanied by the lymphatic system. While all our cells receive nutrients, they also make waste. This waste is released from the cells and floats in the fluids around the cells until the fluid is absorbed into the capillaries or swept away into the lymphatic system. The lymphatic vessels return this waste to the bloodstream just before entering the heart.

While this is an effective system for the body, there is not enough room in the brain to possess a lymphatic vessel in addition to the brain cells, blood supply and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). So how does the brain detox the waste? It uses the CSF at night, during the deep sleep state. The CSF, along with the glial cells, become the glymphatic system of the brain. The glymphatic system sweeps away waste from between the neurons.

The very health and function of the brain is at stake when the CSF flow is hindered, which can happen when deep sleep is limited or not achieved or when there has been a head injury, stroke or strong emotional event causing PTSD. The increase in waste becomes toxic to the brain and increases inflammation. Over years, this inflammation contributes to the shrinkage of the brain. In fact, a person with Alzheimer’s has a 75 percent decrease in flow of CSF, compared to an average adult.

So how can we increase CSF flow to the brain and decrease brain inflammation? Craniosacral therapy is one of the best tools to reset the craniosacral rhythm and enhance CSF flow. Michael Morgan conducted a study in which they took mid- to late-stage dementia patients and gave them daily craniosacral therapy treatments. The patients all showed improved memory, recognition and behavior. It is believed that an improved flow of CSF allows the amyloid plaques to loosen and be cleared.

It turns out that deep sleep can be the most important time of sleep for optimal health. Research has shown that lack of sleep leads to loss of concentration, decreases memory, increases sensitivity to more pain, makes us take risks and make poor decisions.

Remember that external and internal trauma held in the nervous system and brain can decrease the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. These people often have trouble sleeping. Over time, this decrease in deep sleep has a detrimental effect on

the nervous system and overall health of the body. So, if your body feels like it is in the fight-or-flight mode all the time, your mind is too active and you know you don’t sleep well, consider receiving a craniosacral therapy session.

Most clients find they sleep well for many nights to many weeks following a few sessions. Until then, stop the long nights of watching TV or staying up on the computer or cell phone and start to unwind an hour before crawling into bed.

Start to quiet the mind with gentle music, quiet the body with some gentle stretches, drink a warm cup of herbal tea and then crawl into bed for a good night’s sleep and brain detoxification. Sweet dreams.

Jean Read offers craniosacral treatments, which may also be combined with visceral manipulation, lymphatic stimulation or myofascial techniques. She has been trained by the Upledger Institute on using craniosacral therapy for specific brain structures. She has seen improvements in vision and hearing, changes in balance and vertigo, improved sleep and mental focus.

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Power Switch Taking a Home Off the Grid

by Jim Motavalli

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esse Stafford and Alyssa Craft quit their jobs in 2015, bought five acres of remote land far away from utilities and began building their 36-foot-by-36-foot timber frame home from scratch. Next up was a septic system, then a clean water source and, of course, alternative energy.

Their rooftop solar panels are backed up by a reliable Honda generator.

They had some setbacks, which is to be expected. Now they’re blogging about it. “We didn’t want corporate jobs, we didn’t want to live in the city, commute to work or have a mortgage payment,” they write in their online homestead journey at PureLivingForLife.com.

Off-the-grid living has become downright fashionable, especially for the eco-conscious. But leaving the rat race isn’t easy, and it’s not for everyone. Yet, anyone that wants to become more energy-independent can succeed without moving to an isolated cabin; and there’s never been a better time, because prices keep coming down and technology keeps improving. Choosing the best option depends on several factors, including the specific residence, climatic zone, town and neighborhood.

Preliminary Considerations

Power source: Choose from among

solar ($12,000 to $50,000, depending on the system’s size), wind ($6,000 to $22,000, including installation) or geothermal ($20,000 to $25,000).

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Ample resources: Find out if there’s

steady wind, plentiful sun, a place to install geothermal pipes and whether the home is properly oriented for solar without obstruction by trees or tall buildings.

Electricity needed: Get a quick average

by adding up the wattage of all appliances, and then add 50 percent. The American average is 10,000 kilowatt-hours annually, although frugal folks can make do with less.

The local utility company can also estimate energy needs based on past usage.

Realize that alternative energy doesn’t need to be an all-or-nothing proposition.

For instance, a solar system doesn’t have to power the whole house. A smaller and cheaper array with battery backup can be connected to essential services like the water heater, refrigerator and electric stove, with the grid handling heavier loads. Advantages are lower upfront cost and access to the grid when needed.

Connecting to the grid makes sense for all alternative power sources, because wind and solar are intermittent, and don’t always provide power. Also, most states offer net metering, which requires the local utility to pay for the electricity a homeowner puts back into the grid.

Solar: Plunging Costs Solar panels for electricity, usually made of silicon, consist of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into direct current (DC). Their

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Wind: If the Resource is Right Wind power accounted for the largest share of renewable energy growth in 2017,

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cost has come down dramatically in recent years. In January, the average solar panel cost $3.14 a watt, a bottom line of roughly $18,000 with a six-kilowatt system big enough for most homes. The price fell 6.5 percent from January 2018, reports EnergySage.com, a solar vendor pricing source. A federal tax credit covers 30 percent of the cost, so the out-of-pocket cost for a system would be approximately $13,000 if installed before year’s end, when the full residential tax credit is available. Partial tax credits will be available until they are phased out in 2022.

Ron Blumenfeld, a retired doctor in Fairfield, Connecticut, serves on his town’s sustainability task force and “went live” with his rooftop installation six years ago.

“It’s turned out to be one of the best investments we’ve ever made—financially and environmentally,” he says.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is working toward residential solar to generate power at just five cents per kilowatt-hour by 2030, which means it will be far cheaper than grid electricity.

Consumers can either buy a system outright or—as a popular alternative—lease the system with no upfront costs. Leasing companies like SolarCity (now part of Tesla) pioneered this approach, in which consumers agree to buy electricity from the system installed on their roof.

Whether to add the extra expense of battery backup is important. A pair of Tesla Powerwalls will cost about $14,000 installed and store enough electricity to power a home for seven days. It’s suitable for people looking to go off the grid because the sun doesn’t always shine, and power generated on sunny days can be stored and used when it’s overcast.

Off-the-grid solar is not just for those living in sun-rich states. Installers can look at a property—often remotely, through applications like Google Earth—and determine if solar is appropriate. Sometimes a few trees will have to be sacrificed, but the benefits are manifold, and not just because there will be power during grid blackouts.

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reports the International Energy Agency, but it’s in its infancy for homeowners, partly due to an average cost of $48,000 to $65,000 per installed project. Residential turbines have been installed in all 50 states, but many parts of the U.S. have marginal resources. Check the Department of Energy wind resource guide for local data at WindExchange.Energy.Gov.

The best-case scenario is strong winds plus few neighbors close to a large property (and lenient zoning laws). Wind may work for the 19.3 percent of the population that lives in rural areas and the 21 million American homes built on properties of an acre or more.

However, it isn’t for everyone. James Weston, of Greene, Maine, installed his turbine 10 years ago, and considers his rooftop solar panels a better investment. “By the time you put up your 100-foot tower to get the tower above the tree line and optimize the wind resource, the return isn’t there,” he says, noting that his savings from the turbine amount to a few hundred dollars a year.

Bergey WindPower, maker of the 10-kilowatt BWC Excel 10 turbine ($31,770), recommends that a property have at least a 10 mph average wind speed, coupled with high electricity prices of 10 cents per kilowatt-hour or more. Also consider the neighbors: The system’s turbine is typically installed on an 80-to-100-foot tower, and so-called “viewshed” objections have taken down many projects (including Cape Wind, in Massachusetts).

With annual maintenance, the DOE reports that small wind turbines should last about 20 years, the same basic lifespan

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Residential wind power is in its infancy in the U.S. as solar panels. The federal production tax credit for wind is available this year, but won’t be available afterwards. Some states offer incentives. A useful small wind guidebook can be found at WindExchange.

Energy.gov/small-wind-guidebook.

Geothermal: Available Anywhere

Some common misconceptions about home geothermal are that consumers need to live in one of the planet’s “hot spots” (think Iceland, California or Utah). But the truth is the Earth’s temperature just below the surface almost anywhere is a constant 45 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, and the Northeast and Midwest have the highest geothermal adoption rates.

Geothermal doesn’t necessarily require a large piece of property. Local geology will be a factor in siting and sizing the system.

Geothermal systems use underground pipes filled with refrigerant that absorbs warmth from the ground through a heat exchanger. In summer, that same underground temperature can be tapped to cool a home, combining heating and air conditioning in one system.

While it necessitates a relatively high upfront cost, low operating costs mean the

systems can pay for themselves in less than 10 years. Most include a ground-source heat pump with a 50-year warranty. For a 2,500-square-foot home, an average off-theelectrical-grid system will cost $20,000 to $25,000 to install. Bill Martin, in Quincy, California, runs an efficient three-ton geothermal system installed in 2014. “It’s been a very good experience,” he says. “I’m ecstatically happy.”

The same 30 percent federal tax credit that applies to solar also applies to geothermal for systems installed by 2020. States also provide incentives. A detailed guide on availability is available at Tinyurl.com/ GeothermalHeatPumpListing.

Special Considerations

Buildings, especially older structures, are usually sieves in terms of energy loss, so before investing in a system, check to see if the local utility provides free energy audits.

Even if it’s not free, it’s worth finding out if the home needs new windows or strategically applied insulation.

There are scammers in every field, and alternative energy is no exception. Ask providers for references to previous customers and check for online cautions from the Better Business Bureau, Yelp and others.

Alternative energy in any form can save money and precious resources. Explore the options thoroughly and choose wisely before pulling the plug.

Jim Motavalli, of Fairfield, CT, is an author, freelance journalist and speaker, specializing in alternative energy, clean automotive and other environmental topics. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.

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masterpiece or just use it to jump in and get messy with,” suggests MaryEllen Mateleska, director of education and conservation at the Mystic Aquarium, in Connecticut.

All kids like creating special places, going on adventures, befriending animals, following maps and paths, and so on. ~David Sobel

LOVING NATURE Outdoor Adventures for Kids

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by Ronica A. O’Hara

etting kids off the couch and into the great outdoors can be a challenge when they tend to be better acquainted with the popular Angry Birds video game characters than with the real warbling ones. Unfortunately, studies show that digital devices, parental work overload and media-stoked fears of the outside world are currently making our kids nature-deprived.

Yet, they have an instinctive love of the outdoors, experts agree. “When given free access to nature, children’s play follows the same patterns all around the world,” says prominent environmental educator David Sobel, author of Wild Play: Parenting Adventures in the Great Outdoors. “All kids like creating special places, going on adventures, befriending animals, following maps and paths, and so on.”

The more we encourage them, the more likely they’ll discover the thrills of the natural world—and numerous studies show that they’ll then be calmer and less stressed, better able to concentrate and less likely to be obese. Kids also are more “responsive and connected” when they are talking outdoors with adults than talking indoors, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology.

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Here are some simple ideas to get started:

Build fairy houses. In a park, forest or

backyard, ask the child to find a quiet spot, like the base of a tree or under a bush, and build a tiny house using only their imagination and natural materials such as sticks, bark, grass, pebbles, feathers and pinecones. “The fun is ageless and connects you to nature in magical and memorable ways,” says Tracy Kane of Maine, whose website, FairyHouses.com, offers ideas and books.

Befriend a bug. Help them look for bugs

and crawling things in the dirt and on leaves, then ask them to draw them. Back home or at the library, kids can search in guidebooks or online to learn the critters’ names and traits.

Engage in real-life tweets. Show them how to listen carefully for bird songs and count how many different ones they hear. See if they can imitate the tweets or find words that describe them. Check out a bird-song beginner’s guide at Audubon.org/news/a-beginners-guidecommon-bird-sounds-and-what-they-mean.

Create mud art. “Make a batch of mud

and use it to create sculptures, paint a

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Make dolls and critters. Kids can use

hibiscus or hollyhock flowers and toothpicks to make dolls with flowing skirts. Or they can collect leaves of different shapes and sizes and glue them together to create leafy creatures. “You can take it an extra step by inventing a story and creating a one-of-akind storybook,” says Mateleska.

Grow a garden. Using a kid-sized plot of land—it can even be a big pot of dirt—give them a trowel, a watering can and easy-togrow seeds such as radishes and carrots. Not only will they get exercise, a Texas A&M University study shows gardening makes kids more likely to choose veggies for snacks.

Invent a cozy hideaway. Under the

limbs of a big tree, old blankets and pillows can be used by a child to build a “secret” hiding place, stocked with lemonade, apples and fun books.

Incorporate digital delights. Rather than

competing with digital devices, integrate them into the nature experience. “A phone app like iNaturalist lets kids take a picture and will identify the creature or plant for them,” says science teacher Jemma Smith, of The Education Hotel, a UK-based tutoring service. “Or have them take three artistic pictures of nature.”

Try geocaching. This game for older

kids requires them to use their phones as a GPS to find tiny treasure boxes that have already been hidden all over the countryside.

“Most boxes have small trinkets to swap and a tiny book to sign their name,” says Smith.

Time It. Simply set the timer for an hour, open the door into the back yard and let the kids “go at it,” as does writer Attiyya Atkins, a mother of four in Pompano Beach, Florida.

“Mostly it’s self-play, but I come out sometimes and teach them about nature, or we do art projects with leaves, rocks or dirt. It’s always naturally fun, and they’re pretty tired afterwards!”

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@ gmail.com.

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Decide to replace units on a longer timeline than previously done. Many large corporations have started recycling their computers on a four-year cycle rather than a three-year cycle. Raytheon, here in Tucson, is doing this now. For the planet, make it a five- or six-year cycle.

Delay gratification. Don’t replace that phone the minute the two-year contract runs out. Most of the features in those “new” phones will probably never be used, anyhow. If a particular feature is needed, research and find a lower priced version of the flagship phone. For example, although the new Apple flagship phone is nearly $1,500, they have a model at $750 with nearly the same features. Sustainability here means financial sustainability, too.

Sustainable Living Tips for Electronic Devices

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by Don Gibbens

n the quest toward sustainable living, we want to live in such a way that we leave as little a footprint on our world as possible. We should be living and acting smarter in relation to the things that we acquire and do. With that in mind, here are some ideas on what sustainable living means in regards to computers and electronic devices.

Purchase new devices that can be maintained. For example, there are few printer manufacturers who actually make repair parts any more. Most printers are simply pathways to selling cartridges. Unfortunately, it is often cheaper to buy a new printer when we need cartridges. What a waste.

Maintain rather than replace. We wouldn’t buy a car and then not maintain it, would we? The same is true of computers. Maintenance includes using “Dust Buster” air to clean out keyboards and fans. It also includes maintaining the system software so that the “bad guys” don’t creep into them with their viruses, malware, ads or other mischief. This keeps the computer running at near new speeds and removes frustration.

Buy refurbs rather than new. For doing web browsing and general office work, a three- or four-year-old machine will work as well as a new one, and at about half the price.

Recycle rather than dump. Computers and other electronic components are “gold and silver mines”. Older units which are at their “end of life” can be taken to recyclers who “mine” them for gold, silver and anything else of value. That is sustainability. This completes the cycle, making the metals and other rare items available again.

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CARLY QUINN: Tucson’s Master Tile Maker

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by Suzie Agrillo

e may not think of our bathroom or kitchen as a place for art, but Carly Quinn can create one-of-a-kind tile murals for countertops or backsplashes. Quinn has established herself as the “First Lady of Tile” in Tucson, creating intricate, hand-glazed tile. Her work can be found in numerous galleries and businesses throughout the Southwest, Colorado and California.

Born in Burbank, California, Quinn moved from Prescott, Arizona to Tucson in 2005. She graduated from the Art Center Design College in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in Illustration and Fine Arts, and a minor in Graphic Design. She began working in tile under a local Tucson artist while in college. After graduation, Quinn held a number of positions in the print and digital media industry. In 2008, she was recruited by a tile company in Tucson specializing in the mass production of hand-glazed tiles.

While she enjoyed honing her skills making specialty tile, she yearned to have her own business.

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Building a business can be a painstaking process, but Quinn manifested her own reality. “It was very fortuitous. A college friend had a kiln worth $4,000 that was sitting in her garage for 10 years, and she sold it to me when we graduated for $100,” she relates. Quinn put the kiln in storage until she decided to open her own studio.

In 2011, with only $800 in savings, she quit her job and started making her own

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hand-glazed tile murals full-time. “I knew this is what I wanted to do. A light went off. Eight years later, I’m never bored. I still love it. I’m so happy with where I’m at right now. Sometimes it doesn’t even seem real,” Quinn emotes.

Quinn’s first customer was a friend who needed a bar countertop, which earned her a $1,700 commission. However, after paying rent, electricity and buying supplies, she netted only $400 to put toward the studio. Initially, her tight budget necessitated that she rent a studio in an alley for $150 a month. “I hit it hard.

I worked 60 hours a week at first,” she says.

Her passion for having her own business making tile paid off quickly. Within a year, the business was successful enough that she was able to hire her first employee.

In 2017, Quinn purchased her own building downtown. The studio and proprietor both emanate charm, character and grace. The front of the building is adorned with her lovely custom tile murals. The contractor built the back half of the studio utilizing RASTRA, an insulating concrete form. Quinn notes, “They look just like regular bricks, only they are much lighter.”

RASTRA construction has important environmental considerations in that it contains up to 80 percent postconsumer plastic and it has superior thermal performance, which lowers energy consumption.

Tiles made by Quinn are inspired by old world art. Specifically, Quinn’s inspiration is Moorish tile, which is found in Spain and Morocco. “I have tons of books of the mosques there and they are just in-

credibly gorgeous,” she observes. While she was in art school, she studied art history and learned about Alphonse Mucha, an artist from the 1800s. He’s the father of Art Nouveau, and he was an inspiration for her tile with Art Nouveau designs.

“I use an old world technique called ‘Cuerda Seca’. With this technique, the outline is drawn with wax and allowed to cure onto the tile base. Once the wax outlines are cured, the glazes are pooled in between the lines of wax onto the surface of the blank tile. The tiles are put into a kiln that is fired at more than 1,850 degrees, and during this process the silica in the glazes fuse to the tile, creating an impermeable surface. This process takes 24 hours. The glaze rises up and the tiles get a three-dimensional texture while the wax melts off,” she explains.

Quinn’s creative process reflects her eclectic personality. “My palette expresses how I’m feeling at the moment—the colors and the quality of the lines may change versus the subject matter. I sit down and I know what I want to do, but the end result may be different,” Quinn remarks.

Tiles are sold individually and come in a variety of motifs, including intricate floral designs, cactus and geometric patterns. Or, tiles can be fitted together to

form a larger mural. The tiles are available at her studio and online as well as at shops in the Desert Museum, Hacienda del Sol, Old Town Artisans and Etsy. They ship all over the U.S.

With Quinn’s reputation growing, her next leap forward in the evolution of her business is to embark on a new phase of her work. “It’s a challenge to stay on top of the business side while finding time to exercise the creative side,” laments Quinn.

“I want to do more fine art mural work. It’s a glaze blending technique that I’ve never seen anyone else do—kind of like a watercolor. It really gets me excited. I’m amped up about that.”

Even though running her business is stressful, Quinn finds time for her personal life. “I do CrossFit five times a week, and long trail hikes in the desert,” she says. It’s important for Quinn to adhere to her exercise regimen, since she considers herself a “little bit of a foodie”, and she loves beer and wine. She’s excited to take her husband to dinner at Thomas Keller’s restaurant, The French Laundry, for his upcoming birthday. Quinn also likes to order unusual cuts of meat from a local butcher, Ben Forbes. “I especially like his Japanese Wagyu beef. It’s a real treat. He imports it,” she reveals. Her music tastes lean toward the world music genre, including African, South American and Cumbia music.

As the word spreads about her exquisite tile work, Quinn’s star is continuing to rise. While some would attribute her success to her passion, talent and determination, Quinn doesn’t necessarily agree with this assessment. She sums up her success with a quote she read on a coffee cup: “The harder I work, the luckier I get.”

“I use an old world technique called ‘Cuerda Seca’.

With this technique, the outline is drawn with wax and allowed to cure onto the tile base. Once the wax outlines are cured, the glazes are pooled in between the lines of wax onto the surface of the blank tile. The tiles are put into a kiln that is fired at more than 1,850 degrees...”

Carly Quinn Designs is located at 730 South Russell Ave., in Tucson. Connect at 520624-4117, Info@CarlyQuinnDesigns.com or CarlyQuinnDesigns.com.

Suzie Agrillo is a freelance writer in Tucson and a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings Magazine. She focuses on writing about the arts, inspirational people and the human connection. Connect at Suzie@ ComedyForCharity.org.

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or decades, creative expression has been a valuable tool in healing, and expressive arts therapy—the integrated application of two or more art forms—is now considered a life-changing modality for veterans and anyone else struggling with anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Also called creative arts therapy, this form of psychotherapy helps patients to process and express what is often beyond verbal language using music, art, dance, theater and writing as its primary modes of communication. “Individuals need no previous arts experience in order to benefit from working with a certified creative arts therapist,” explains Azizi Marshall, founder and CEO of the Center for Creative Arts Therapy, in Downers Grove, Illinois.

The National Intrepid Center of Excellence—an outpatient clinic specializing in traumatic brain injuries at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, in Bethesda, Maryland—ranks creative arts therapy among the top five most effective approaches in helping veterans.

A study of combat veterans and creative arts therapy conducted at Concordia University, in Montreal, reported considerable progress, especially in areas of expressing emotions resulting from trauma and gaining understanding of symptoms such as depression, thoughts of suicide and insomnia.

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Psychotherapist Cathy Malchiodi, Ph.D., has authored several books, including The Art Therapy Sourcebook, and uses expressive arts therapy in her Louisville practice. “I’ve worked with soldiers for the past 10 years, and find that much of their healing comes about through telling their stories on stage or participating as an actor within a play or improvisation.” Malchiodi also incorporates mindfulness practices, visual arts, music and some simple forms of yoga in her sessions.

Creative Arts Therapy for Multiple Diagnoses

Expressive arts therapy is also making a positive impact on those suffering from panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, addictions, eating and attention disorders, dementia and chronic physical illness.

“Creative arts therapy can be used across life challenges; for example, dance or movement therapy has supported women with breast cancer and eating disorders,” says Marshall, who has also witnessed the power of drama therapy to help reduce feelings of fear in clients diagnosed with anxiety and PTSD.

A 2015 study at Butler University, in Indianapolis published in the Journal of Speech Pathology & Therapy shows the significant effects of theater arts on individuals with autism spectrum disorder. “Creative

arts therapy can be successful in supporting children with autism, especially ways to practice social skills,” says Marshall. “The drama therapist uses role play, improv and games in order to facilitate interpersonal communication.”

Dopamine and Creating Art

The multitasking neurotransmitter dopamine is one of the brain’s natural antidepressants and plays a key role in feeling pleasure and reinforcing habits. It reaches its highest levels during the initial stages of love, observing something of beauty or creating art.

A recent Drexel University study published in The Arts in Psychotherapy shows the neurological effects of drawing, coloring and simple doodling. Increased circulation in the area of the brain correlating to pleasure and reward was evident, and this dopamine-dominant response is responsible for decreasing symptoms of anxiety and increasing feelings of joy and accomplishment.

Psychotherapist Doreen Meister, in Oakland, California, encourages her clients to focus on the process of creating, rather than the result. “Expressive therapies are an extension of the selfdiscovery continuum. I often hear, ‘I draw like a 2-year-old.’ To this I say, ‘Great! Draw like a 2-year-old!’ I believe that somewhere, many of us are told that creative expression must be a certain way.

Creativity is a natural state, a human quality that we are born with, and the product of creation is not as important as the process.”

Creativity from a clinical perspective allows for new emotional vantage points, distance from situations and viewing experiences through a different lens. “Bringing in creativity offers a wider palette

of tools or access points, and gives us another way to understand ourselves,” says Meister. “Creativity as a life force is accessible to all of us.”

Marlaina Donato is an author and composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

HELPFUL RESOURCES

Organizations

American Art Therapy Association, ArtTherapy.org International Expressive Arts Therapy Association, ieata.org American Dance Therapy Association, adta.org North American Drama Therapy Association, nadta.org American Music Therapy Association, MusicTherapy.org

Books

Arts with the Brain in Mind, by Eric Jensen (Tinyurl.com/ ArtsWithTheBrainInMind-Amazon) Writing to Heal: A Guided Journal for Recovering from Trauma and Emotional Upheaval, by James W. Pennebaker (Tinyurl.com/WritingToHeal-Amazon)

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Everyone has a responsibility to take an active role in life— participating in one’s family, community and society. I care about life, justice and equality. It’s not a political thing, it’s common sense. ~John Butler

The Journey to Home John Butler Inspires Hope and Awareness

by Meredith Montgomery

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hen singer-songwriter John Butler sees a performance that gives him chills, he leaves the show feeling like he could do anything. “If I can give that feeling to one person at every gig I play—because of what that experience gives to them, what it gives to me and in turn, what it gives to the world—if I can be a vehicle of that energy, then I’m doing my job.”

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highest selling independent artist of all time, never thought this would be his job. “I thought I’d be in Special Forces, a professional skateboarder, an artist or a teacher, never a musician,” he says.

Butler was 11 when his family moved from Los Angeles to Pinjarra, Australia. He lived a Huckleberry Finnlike life in this beautiful but isolated riverside town, but he also experienced xenophobia and racism firsthand. “It

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seemed my skin was the right color, but I had the wrong accent. Things could change really quickly when I’d begin to speak—like suddenly I was getting chased,” he recalls.

These experiences have kept him humble and down-to-earth through his musical success, but they’ve also helped fuel his outspoken and impassioned advocacy efforts for peace, environmental protection and global harmony.

“We live in an opulent society where everything is done for us. Our trash gets taken away—we put it in a bin, put the top on it and it’s like putting the top on your mind. We don’t know what hole it’s going in and there’s no sense of responsibility once it leaves our hands. And the opportunity to pollute and use plastic is getting easier and easier. It’s a convoluted situation,” he reflects.

His activism efforts are currently focused on the anti-fracking movement in Western Australia and speaking out against plans for the world’s largest coal mine to be built in North Queensland (which poses a threat to the Great Barrier Reef). A portion of his ticket and album sales often benefit charitable organizations, meet-and-greet experiences include a reusable water bottle and the band has utilized Globelet’s system to eliminate single-use plastic at some of his concerts.

Butler carries his own straw, utensils and water bottle and has a garden and rain catchment system at home, but he wishes it was easier to do more, noting, “If we’re sending people to Mars, we should be able to have greater access to green energy.”

As a parent, Butler is careful not

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artist spotlight

Centered around John Butler’s virtuoso guitar stylings and powerful, progressive lyricism, the John Butler Trio draws upon a remarkable variety of musical genres, spanning folk, blues, funk, classic rock ‘n’ roll and beyond. career, Butler leans on family and friends for love and laughter, plus skateboarding, running and meditation to clear his mind. He regularly seeks solace in nature and is also very spiritual. Traveling with a portable altar while on tour, he carries a collection of tokens from his ancestors, candles, photos, feathers and sage—bits and pieces that represent the tapestry of his faith. “I am struck by spirituality’s ability to bind cultures in story, song, ethics and morals for generations to come, so we can somehow make life a little bit more doable,” he says.

Butler’s music and actions have a similar effect on the audiences it touches.

The band’s deep layers of chant-like vocals and heart-pounding drums can bring a sea of strangers together in song and dance, while the words he speaks and the life he leads inspire reflection and action by multiple populations. He’s doing more than his job—he’s cultivating hope and awareness on a global level.

Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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to discourage the future stewards of our earth, so he keeps his fatherly advice simple—treat others as you wish to be treated, and recognize that everything has a cost. “When our kids say ‘I want this’ or ‘I want that’, I remind them to think about the cost of having those things.

What resources were used to make it?

How does that affect the environment? Is it worth it?”

He also encourages his son and daughter to find a form of self-expression that they love as they navigate their teen years. “I want them to have a friend in something they can do on their own,” he says. “Whether it’s making something with their hands, playing music, sewing—there’s something really beautiful about escaping with yourself and your tools, something you can’t get with anybody else.”

For Butler, his guitar is that unwavering companion. While making his latest album, Home, a flood of emotions and anxieties surfaced once he stopped touring. “Bringing a song into the world is an enlightening process, and each one demands different things from me,” he says. He worked through intense introspection, which was challenging yet therapeutic and productive.

“Throughout the years that it took to make this album there were tears and frustration, confusion and chaos. But, there was family and friends, honesty and vulnerability, gardens and harvest, service and surrender. And amongst it all, ultimately, there was joy,” Butler reflects.

To balance the demands of his

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Into the Woods

Hiking for Health and Happiness

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any of us equate fitness with going to the gym, but a good hike in a natural environment can foster unique benefits for both body and psyche.

Hiking or walking outdoors not only promotes heart health, helping to balance both blood sugar and blood pressure, it

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increases hip bone density to help reduce fractures, according to research on postmenopausal women from the ongoing Nurses’ Health Study. Navigating uneven terrain also necessitates lateral movement, which can strengthen core muscles and improve balance more significantly than working out on a treadmill or cycling.

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Any kind of walking can be a great boon to health. Recent research by the American Cancer Society involving 140,000 older adults correlates a lower mortality rate with even short intervals of walking. Individuals in the study that walked six hours a week lowered their risk of dying from cancer and cardiovascular and respiratory disease. It also shows that just two hours of walking per week could significantly improve health.

“Walking and hiking balance the body through natural movement, oxygenation of the cells and the use of our muscles as they were designed to be used,” says Dami Roelse, of Ashland, Oregon, author of Walking Gone Wild: How to Lose Your Age on the Trail. “Walking is in our genes; DNA molecules need to be stimulated regularly to express themselves, and walking does just that. It also improves mood and cognition.”

The beauty of hiking is that it offers a tailored experience according to ability and personal interests. Day hikes, whether in the countryside or in urban botanical gardens or parks, are uplifting and ideal for any fitness level.

Longer or overnight treks with a backpack of supplies offer healthy challenges and opportunities for total immersion in nature. Bringing the kids on a hike offers family fitness time and a healthy way to unplug from technology and sneak in a fun learning experience about local flora and fauna.

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Exercise stimulates feel-good neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, but getting a workout in a natural setting fortifies the whole nervous system. A 2015 study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science led by Stanford University researchers shows that walking in nature for 90 minutes decreases activity in the subgenual prefrontal cortex, the region of the brain most affected by depression. In contrast, individuals that walked in an urban environment did not reap the same results. Another 2015 study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology shows that nature walks improve memory and decrease anxiety in teens.

Walking and hiking balance the body through natural movement, oxygenation of the cells and the use of our muscles as they were designed to be used. ~Dami Roelse

The Japanese philosophy of shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing”, woven into Japanese Shinto and Buddhist traditions, has become an important part of science-based health care in Japan. A significant 2009 study by Japanese researchers published in Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine shows that just 20 minutes of walking in the woods decreases stress hormones. Forest bathing has also been shown to speed postoperative healing, improve concentration in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and fortify immunity with an increased number of NK, or natural killer cells.

Naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley, in Washington, D.C., knows about Mother Nature’s therapeutic gifts firsthand.

“I participated in some of the health research both in the field and the lab during a forest bathing trip to Japan,” says the author of The Joy of Forest Bathing: Reconnect with Wild Places & Rejuvenate Your Life. “My vital signs were checked before and after shinrin-yoku walks, and in the lab my brainwaves were

Helpful Links and Inspiration National trail guide resource: AllTrails.com 13 best hiking apps: AtlasAndBoots.com/best-hiking-apps Hiking with the kids: Tinyurl.com/HealthyHikingWithKids Beginning with day hiking: SectionHiker.com/10-tips-forbeginner-day-hikers Backpacking tips for beginners: REI.com/learn/expert-advice/ backpacking-beginners Practical advice, inspiration and tips for women hikers: GirlsWhoHike.net Walking to stay fit: VeryWellFit.com/walking-4157093 Library of forest bathing articles: TheForestLibrary.com/forestbathing-online-articles measured while viewing urban and forest scenes. My blood pressure was lower after every walk, and my brainwaves calmed while viewing forest scenes.” Choukas-Bradley emphasizes that forest bathing doesn’t require a forest setting, noting, “You can forest bathe in the desert, at the beach or even an urban park during a lunch break.”

Hitting the trails can also help us see life from another perspective. “Forests are living, breathing organisms. Mountains transcend my humanness,” muses Roelse. “It’s both a humbling and uplifting experience.”

Marlaina Donato is the author of several books on spirituality and clinical aromatherapy. She is also a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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POTLUCK FOR THE 21ST CENTURY Breaking Bread, Building Community

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mericans are eating alone more than ever, with adults going solo for nearly half of all meals, according to consumer research consultants at the Hartman Group.

Yet, fellowship-minded foodies are bucking the trend by finding new and unique ways to bring strangers, colleagues and friends together for healthy, home-cooked meals.

Meal sharing not only builds community and camaraderie; it can also save time and money and minimize food waste. Eating with others can also encourage mindful consumption, a boon to physical and mental health. A number of emerging ideas and platforms from around the block to across the globe are helping singles and families young and old connect over food.

Linking Diners Through Technology

“I wanted to find a place to create more meaningful conversations and meet new people than bars where people often meet up, and thought home is that place. Who doesn’t like dinner parties or potlucks?” says Jared Gold, co-founder of MealTribes, in Washington, D.C.

Within two years, MealTribes has grown to more than 200 members that can host or join potlucks via a private Facebook group open to area residents in their 20s and 30s. To encourage participants to be fully present, the group encourages guests to leave their phones in their bags.

Instead of strict food do’s and don’ts, MealTribes encourages attendees to bring a contribution that makes them proud.

However, guests are discouraged from bringing alcohol in lieu of a food dish to avoid it becoming the focus of the table.

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“Lasting friendships and business opportunities have come from our potlucks,” says Gold. “Even skeptics have come away from events feeling like they got the best-case scenario; nice people, homey environment, with good food and conversation.”

Jay Savsani, co-founder of Meal Sharing, in Chicago, got the idea for the “Airbnb of meals” after seeking out a home-cooked dinner while backpacking in Cambodia. He was invited to a farm feast in the countryside, connecting with local hosts over great conversation and delicious food. “I returned home wanting to find a way to use technology to recreate that serendipitous moment,” says Savsani.

Today, the platform uses technology to connect curious diners with affordable, home-cooked meals in 150 countries. “The concept is open; we encourage hosts to make whatever they believe in,” says Savsani. “That can be a top chef serving nine-course meals or a simple spaghetti someone offers for a few bucks or even free.”

Savsani says the meal becomes secondary to the deeper social interactions that can manifest through these gatherings. “We even got an inquiry from a local fire department interested in hosting meals to get to know people in the community better.”

Organically Grown Gatherings

Lilia Fuquen, who directs the Food and Community project in Virginia, participates in several gatherings intended to nurture community through food. Fuquen’s project aims to bring people across the state together to document, celebrate and share traditional, contemporary and emerging foodways, initiating a deeper conversation about and the connections between food, place, culture and community.

Last fall, the project convened more than 200 people around a feast celebrating indigenous foods, people and foodways in Virginia. The meal was prepared from locally farmed and foraged ingredients representative of the diverse native culinary traditions of the region, including greens, mushrooms, wild rice and fish sourced from fields, forests and streams.

On a more grassroots level, an intergenerational family potluck dinner “helps create community and a sense of family among people who often live far from blood relatives,” says Fuquen, who lives on a small farm outside Charlottesville, Virginia.

The workplace can also be a great place to break bread together, says Fuquen. Her office enjoys hosting the Souper Club, where co-workers each bring a key element like salad fixings, a loaf of bread or a pot of soup to enjoy together—away from their desks.

Rebecca Shaloff, a fundraising consultant in Washington, D.C., has participated in work lunch swaps, which she says promote camaraderie, new food discoveries and healthy eating.

She also takes part in a closely knit monthly supper club of four young families in her neighborhood.

“We all value each other’s friendship and company, but there’s something about coming together for dinner that makes us feel more like family than friends,” Shaloff says.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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ommunity of Light is a metaphysical and spiritual group of light and energy workers whose focus is healing, enlightenment and personal growth. Founded in September of 2014, a group of light workers were committed to establishing a spiritual community which offered an alternative to other spiritual gatherings in the area. Since then, the Community of Light has become a collective grounded in metaphysics—a branch of philosophy which examines the fundamental reality of space and time, energy and matter and the mysteries surrounding the world and universe and how it’s all interconnected.

Community of Light’s mission is to increase the Divine Light in the world for the highest and best good of all. They strive to achieve this mission by teaching Universal Law and the principles of metaphysics. They do this through classes, workshops, psychic development, healing circles, meditation and inspirational gatherings. These events will increase individual awareness, perception and spirituality of everyday life, foster unity and inspire all on their spiritual journey to realize their full potential.

Their philosophy of life focuses on using thoughts, words and actions in a positive way in order to create a life of harmony, joy, prosperity and love. Community of Light encourages people with a variety of beliefs to come together and inspire one another through peace, love, kindness and light.

Sunday morning gatherings are from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., where healing meditations, inspirational talks and opportunities to receive messages from Spirit are all part of the celebration. On Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m., Pathways to Metaphysics classes are held. Stemming from the Universal Laws, topics change weekly and can be found on their website. The Friday Healing and Message Circle is from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The circle sends healing energy to each other, our loved ones and to Mother Earth and all her inhabitants. There is a beautifully guided healing meditation, followed by messages from Spirit, which is optional.

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PLANT MEDICINE SECTION

Getting to the Root of Plant Medicine

by Jeffrey Green

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t’s been eight months since Natural Awakenings debuted the Plant Medicine section. In just that short amount of time, plant medicine has become more visible and certainly more popular. Each day brings new discoveries of how plants are becoming the new pharmaceuticals. Natural Awakenings remains focused on educating its readers about alternatives to pills, tablets or capsules and helping them notice the medicine cabinet that is Mother Nature.

Seeing that plant medicine has to begin with a plant, it’s necessary to examine the structure of the numerous different kinds of vegetation that grows on the planet. The one element that they all have in common is having a type of root system which anchors the plant to the environment where it’s growing. The roots of the plant are the life strings that keep the plant thriving. Roots are responsible for getting water and nutrients to every other area of the plant.

There are two main types of root systems. Monocots, also known as the adventitious root system, are fibrous. They look like veins that span out from side to side and are most often near the surface of the ground like grass and those pesky weeds. The second kind of root system are dicots, which consist of a taproot.

The taproot grows downward into the soil and will form smaller roots from it.

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A simple way to remember the difference between the two systems is monocots are planted with a single seed, and the edible outcome grows above ground. Popular monocots include bananas, pineapple and plantains. High in potassium, these fruits help boost the immune system, aid in respiratory health, create strong bone structure, can help cure coughs, offer relief from stroke and high blood pressure and help regulate blood sugar.

This is certainly a tasty bite of information regarding natural health solutions.

Taproots grow underground and become swollen. They fill up with minerals, water and nutrients. They’re a storage unit, in a way, where the plant can pull what it needs from the root.

Carrots, radishes, turnips and beets are all examples of a taproot.

These vegetables, and their colors, are packed full of antioxidants.

Remember, colorful fruits and vegetables are some of the most beneficial foods for the body.

So, what about the potato? It would seem that potatoes are taproots because of their bulging size and growing underground.

But potatoes are not a taproot; they are tubers. Tubers grow at the base of the roots, and store nutrients in the form of starch to support new growth for the plant. Examples of tubers include potatoes, Jerusalem artichokes, jicama and yams. Considered an underground plant organ, potatoes, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, rank fourth as a major food staple worldwide.

The potato belongs to the nightshade family and was believed to be poisonous, and even though it was grown by the ancient Incas thousands of years ago, this tuber was not accepted as being edible in Europe until the 1500s. It took so long to become accepted because, in fact, all parts of the potato plant, except for the edible tuber, are poisonous because it contains the substance solanine.

Potatoes were introduced to the U.S. in the mid-1600s, and “French fried potatoes” were made popular when Thomas Jefferson, in the early 1800s, served them at the White House during his presidency.

Trailing Russia, Ukraine, China and India, the U.S. is fifth in the world for growing potatoes. Per capita, however, Americans eat nearly twice the world average. Disappointingly, more than half of that is in the form of fast foods, scalloped potatoes and mashed potatoes with lots of butter. Perhaps this is why the potato was listed as a taboo food during the low-carb diet craze in the 2000s. The potato is rising in popularity again because of the medicinal benefits it offers.

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resistant starch, which is a fibrous substance that could help with weight loss. USDA researchers have discovered over 60 different vitamins and phytochemicals, many of which improve heart health, protect against lung and prostate cancers and boost immunity. As with any diet, it’s all about portion control and what people are adding to the food like butter, sour cream and cheese. Try topping a baked potato with some chili or sautéed vegetables.

If roots, and tubers, in their many different forms, are the channels where nutrients are transported to other areas of the plant, it makes sense that they would be packed full of a menu that is rich with nutrients, minerals and vitamins. There are different ways to tap into the inventory of goodness existing within roots. There are a number of teas that are comprised of roots, which are used for their medicinal value.

Some topicals are infused with the essence of particular roots. There is probably no better way to absorb the benefits of the powerhouse which is roots than eating them.

Jeffrey Green, MA, is an educator, having taught in elementary, middle and high schools and at the University of Arizona. Currently, he is a freelance writer, reiki practitioner and a light and energy worker.

On staff for Natural Awakenings, Green enjoys educating the public on all things positive, natural and metaphysical.

GOOD TO KNOW GREEN TEA: Being hailed by many as the healthiest drink on the planet, green tea has surged in popularity around the world.

Originating in China, green tea is made from Camellia sinensis leaves. The more common names used for the plant are tea shrub, tea plant or tea tree. Most teas are produced from the parts of this plant, but the numerous varieties of tea are based on the levels of oxidation that takes place in the leaves. Green tea leaves are unoxidized, making it one of the purest forms of the most consumed drink on the planet.

GREEN TEA leaves are packed full of antioxidants and nutrients that benefit whole body health. Many of the helpful agents of green tea are still being researched. As more tests are done on the leaves and elixir that is made from them, the possible benefits are becoming more mainstream here in the U.S. China and India have already incorporated green tea as a medicinal staple in their healthcare practices.

There is no disputing the fact that antioxidants are vital to a healthy lifestyle. Although there are skeptics who can’t see the numerous benefits of the tea, it is scientifically known that antioxidants are prevalent in green tea. The National Cancer Institute has discovered that green tea contains polyphenols, shown to reduce the speed in which cancer tumors grow.

Cancer types which have been identified include breast, bladder, ovarian, colorectal, esophageal, lung, prostate, skin and stomach.

GREEN TEA is beneficial to the body. How beneficial is still being defined, but the results from many research studies are showing that it is a powerful tool in helping and healing the human body.

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CBD FOR OUR PETS: CBD oil seems to be everywhere these days. It’s known for treating many conditions throughout the nerpages 36-45 vous system, digestive system, circulatory system, muscular and skeletal systems and the endocrine and immune systems. CBD oil can help with sleep, stress, body temperature, nausea, mood, inflammation and pain. Our pets can sometimes suffer from some, if not all, of these conditions. It makes sense that because they have similar bodily systems, CBD oil can benefit them as well.

Research studies have shown that our pets in fact do receive the same medicinal benefits as their human counterparts. CBD oil has been shown to help pets with separation anxiety, boredom and depression, and calms those frightened by the passing thunderstorm.

There are more and more CBD products on the shelves these days specifically formulated to treat our pets.

As responsible pet parents, please take the time to research the benefits that the products have. Read the instructions carefully to determine how much can be given to your pet. The rule of thumb is 1mg of medicine to 10 pounds of body weight. The product will include dosing charts.

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GOOD TO KNOW LICORICE ROOT TEA: Most people have visions of black and red candy when licorice is mentioned. The licorice root, however, is not a sweet confection. Licorice root has been used for hundreds of years as a medicinal agent.

First discovered in Europe and Asia, the root is actually identified as a weed. Used by early Egyptians in a tea, it was considered a cure-all drink. China began importing the root and it was quickly added as a staple tea product in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

There are a plethora of ailments for which LICORICE ROOT TEA can be used. According to many research studies, the root is beneficial in improving respiratory issues in the bronchial system. It helps stimulate the production of healthy mucus. Although it might seem strange to seek mucus production medicines with respiratory issues, the healthy mucus cleans out the old sticky mucus which is the culprit of many conditions.

Licorice root is good for stress relief, soothing the stomach, augmenting cancer treatments and helping protect skin and teeth.

There are some side effects from drinking LICORICE ROOT TEA and some medication interactions. Remember to do your research, or seek the assistance from a certified herbalist.

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Healing From Genetically Altered Foods Another Reason to Go Organic

by Marlaina Donato

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wenty-five years As I dug deeper, I put Institute for Responago, the first gesible Technology, in the pieces together of Fairfield, Iowa. “The netically modithe relationship between altered genomes are fied (GM) crop came to market in the form GMOs, gut health and passed on to future of a tomato engineered ” subsequent diseases. generations. for a longer shelf life.

Although U.S. Today, as much as ~Michelle Perro, pediatrician, regulators generally 80 percent of food author and executive director regard these foods to in the U.S. contains be safe, the ubiquity of GMO Science GMOs (as they are best of GMOs in the food known) and most of the world’s genetically chain and a lack of research on their longengineered crops are treated with glyphoterm effect on human health have ignited sate herbicides, primarily Monsanto’s controversy among scientists, consumers Roundup. and even governments.

Unlike hybrids produced by convenMuch of the research has been contional breeding, GMOs are created in a ducted in other countries—more than laboratory, often incorporating DNA from 60 have banned GMOs—and most studother species, such as bacteria and viruses. ies have focused on the health effects Researching the potential health effects of the glyphosate used on these crops, “must be our number one priority, because which the World Health Organization in GMO technology is replacing nature,” says 2015 declared a probable human carcinJeffrey Smith, executive director of the ogen. “Glyphosate adversely affects the 42

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mitochondria, neurotransmitter production and hormones,” says Smith, whose recent documentary, Secret Ingredients, presents stories of people that overcame chronic illnesses by eliminating GMOs from their diets.

Smith recently conducted a survey published in the International Journal of Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine in which 3,256 respondents reported improvement in a number of health problems after they switched to largely non-GMO and organic diets. “Many of the conditions that improved in the survey participants are similar to the health issues found in lab animals fed GMOs or the associated herbicide Roundup,” he wrote.

More than 85 percent reported improvement from digestive disorders. It is possible that glyphosate, which is antibiotic in nature, may disrupt the delicate balance of the microbiome, a community of microbes that inhabit the gut.

Roundup and Gut Health

“Roundup can loosen the tight junctions between our cells,” explains Smith. “This can lead to leaky gut, which can contribute to inflammation and numerous diseases.”

Dr. Akil Palanisamy, a Harvardeducated physician and author of The Paleovedic Diet: A Complete Program to Burn Fat, Increase Energy, and Reverse Disease, concurs. “I do believe that the microbiome is crucial for health, and by switching to organic, we eliminate the potential microbiome-damaging effects of glyphosate.”

Palanisamy, based in San Francisco, emphasizes glyphosate’s known ability to cause DNA damage and potentially induce cell death. “It may be a contributing factor to Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, infertility and gastrointestinal disorders,” he says. “It is impossible in the U.S. to just eliminate GMO foods from the diet, so eating organic is the only way to guarantee avoiding GMO foods. This automatically also reduces pesticides from the diet.”

Anecdotal Evidence

Dr. Michelle Perro, a pediatrician, author and executive director of GMO Science,

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in San Rafael, California, became involved when she came across research by plant biologist Dr. Arpad Pusztai, one of the first scientists to raise concerns about the safety of genetically modified foods. “I was able to correlate his findings with the change in children’s health that I was beginning to notice in my own practice,” says Perro.

“As I dug deeper, I put the pieces together of the relationship between GMOs, gut health and subsequent diseases.”

Perro has seen improved health in her patients once a cleaner diet is introduced. “Parents have the ability to help reverse chronic disorders plaguing their children, including asthma, eczema, food allergies and neurocognitive disorders such as autism and ADHD [attention deficit hyperactivity disorder].”

Palanisamy has also seen significant changes in his patients’ health when they heed his advice and avoid GMOs. “Often, they report improvement in digestion, mood, brain fog and energy levels.”

The body is designed with the innate ability to heal, says Pero. “Chronic diseases can be reversed when organic nutrition is the foundation.”

The Hartman Group’s Organic & Natural 2018 report reveals that 46 percent of American shoppers now seek GMOfree food. “The tipping point here in the United States has begun,” says Smith.

Marlaina Donato is the author of several books on spirituality, health and wellness and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

Healing Strategies

Go-to Tips

n Eat organic when possible, especially oats, wheat and other grains, soy, corn, beans and lentils. n Look for the “Non-GMO Project Verified” seal on labels.

Advice From the Experts Dr. Akil Palanisamy:

n Sweat in a sauna or steam room 15 to 20 minutes once or twice a week to stimulate toxin release (infrared saunas are a good alternative for those that can’t tolerate the heat of traditional saunas). n Take 15-minute home baths with one-quarter-cup of bentonite clay. n Drink lots of purified filtered water every day. n Strive to have a daily bowel movement. n Add fiber to diet such as psyllium husk or fruit pectin. n Eat a variety of detoxifying foods like cruciferous vegetables, ground flaxseeds, parsley, beet greens (the leafy tops of beetroot), cilantro and chia seeds.

Dr. Michelle Perro (for children):

n Eat as much organic foods as possible and eliminate processed foods from a child’s diet. n Don’t drink tap water; use a quality water filter. n Strive to eliminate pesticides in the child’s environment, including at schools, playdates and homes of relatives. n Seek a foundation of nutritional medicine and individualized treatment strategies employing nutraceuticals, herbs, homeopathy and manipulative medicine. n Consider an elimination diet, beginning with dairy and gluten.

GOOD TO KNOW

HYSSOP TEA: A woody-stemmed perennial, the hyssop plant is native to the Mediterranean Islands, but has spread to most other continents and can be seen in many flower gardens throughout Europe and North America. Aside from the beauty of the deeply colored flowers it produces, there are many medicinal properties to the plant as well.

Known for its respiratory system benefits, Hyssop is an expectorant, which cleanses the bronchial airways. Hyssop can help cure the irritations and infections that occur when suffering from allergies, asthma and the common cold or flu.

There is a mold that grows on the leaves of the Hyssop plant that initiates the growth of penicillin. It also acts as a stimulant and anti-inflammatory agent by shrinking the blood vessels, which helps staunch bleeding from wounds and increase the healing process.

In Hebrew, Hyssop is named “ezeb”, which means “a holy herb”, and is also mentioned in the bible: Leviticus 14:1-7. HYSSOP TEA has made its mark in history as being a medicinal resource, and has been recorded as a powerful agent against illness and disease.

There are some important steps that must be followed when making the tea. There are precautions that must be taken for expectant mothers and those with high blood pressure. It is always advised to seek professional advice before introducing a new medicinal tea into the diet.

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Why Do We Celebrate 420 as a National Cannabis Holiday?

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ost medical marijuana users have heard of, or used, the term “420” when referring to ingesting cannabis. Whether it means that it’s a special time on the clock each day that signifies the importance of using marijuana, or as a silly reference to memories or times in the past when one used cannabis, most users can agree that they’ve used the term. But, where did the term come from? Who started it?

Why is April 20 of each year considered a

Go vegetable heavy.

Reverse the psychology of your plate. ~Bobby Flay

“holiday” of sorts for cannabis users?

The simple answer is that no one really knows where it started. What we do know is that it stuck. There are stories told through the years that it was a secret code used in the ‘70s by a group of students in northern California who would make plans to meet after class at 4:20 p.m. to smoke and hang out. Others claim that the Grateful Dead started the slang term for smoking pot or getting stoned while listening to their music.

Interestingly, when California passed a law legalizing medical marijuana in 2003, the bill was named SB 420.

The term was even added to the Oxford English Dictionary, defining it as the “act of smoking marijuana”. April 20 has become an international holiday for cannabis consumers around the globe. Celebrations,

festivals, dispensary sales, concerts and other parties break out. It’s a day for cannabis consumers to celebrate their favorite type of medicating: using the cannabis plant.

Budtender, Jessica, shared that, “420 to me symbolizes a time, whether it be the day or when the clock strikes 4:20, when smokers can unite to have a fun, relaxing time. It’s a stress-free moment. Rumor has it that 420 came from a police code for getting caught with pot but that’s probably not true. The only thing we really know about 420 is that most of the myths about it are a lie. It’s now known as a national holiday for smokers all across North America. I intend to celebrate as long as I can.”

SAINTS will begin celebrating 420 this year on 419 (April 19). There will be vendors on site who will offer information on their products that are available regularly at SAINTS dispensary. SAINTS Crew and Budtenders will help patients choose cannabis strains best suited for their conditions.

Doors will open at 10 a.m. Sale prices will continue through April 20.

Tucson SAINTS is located at 112 S. Kolb Rd., Tucson. For more information, call 520-886-1003 or visit MedicalMarijuanaOfTucson.com.

See ad, page 41.

CANNABIS CORNER: Granddaddy Purple

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en Estes created Granddaddy Purple, or GDP, in 2003 by crossing Purple Urkle and Big Bud, which are both popular for their medicinal effects. It is an indica strain, so it is a relaxing, calming cannabis plant.

Granddaddy Purple is a heavy-hitter. Its effects are powerful, and those who are new to plant medicine may consider starting very slowly. With over 4,300 reviews, Granddaddy stands at a 4.4 out of 5 stars. Its popularity is growing as many patients share their stories about how much it helps to combat pain, stress, insomnia, appetite loss and muscle spasms. It relaxes the whole body and has a happy, unstressed mind.

It has a deep berry scent and taste, but is known to cause dry mouth.

Granddaddy Purple can be found at Earth’s Healing Dispensary, conveniently located at 2075 E. Benson Hwy. and 78 W. River Rd. Connect at EarthsHealing.org. See ad, page 39.

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MONDAY, APRIL 1 Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Series – 10:30-11:30am. Mondays in April. Experience radical results with the most gentle of movement. Relieve chronic pain, find flexibility and better posture through this neuromuscular repatterning class. $65/5-weeks; $15/drop-in. Barbara Mettler Studio, 3131 N Cherry Ave. 520-305-5393. Tucson Feldenkrais@gmail.com. TucsonFeldenkrais.com.

Kadampa Meditation Center Beginner’s Open House:– 7–8pm. Evening will include a guided relaxation breathing meditation and a short talk on meditation and Buddhism as well as an introduction to the Center’s programs, refreshments and a tour.

No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson. org. MeditationInTucson.org.

markyourcalendar TAIZÉ SERVICE Aprul 2 and April 16 • 6:45pm

address and to reserve your spot. $250. Private studio, 4558 E Broadway Blvd, #102. 520-8227397. Info@LydieHormoneYoga.com. LydieHormoneYoga.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 4 Aging with Grace – 3-4pm. With Dr. Joanne Haupert, D.C. Chiropractor. Talk about the dangers of being in constant survival mode; repressed emotions and their effect on the body and mind plus much more. No charge. Natural Grocers, 7220 E Broadway Blvd, 520-584-0343. InspiredHealing.

Tucson@gmail.com. InspiredHealing.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 5 Friday Fire Circle-Gratitude and Release – 6:45-8pm. Surrounded by rhythm, we feed the fire with the burdens we wish to release and we offer gratitude for our blessings. Fire is our teacher and elder. Bring a drum or rattle if you have one. Adults only please. By donation. Web of Life Animast Church, 2016 E Broadway Blvd., 520-954-2004.

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First and third Tuesdays Taizé is a service of prayer, music, readings, and meditation.

MUSIC IN MOTION BOOTS AND BLING

No charge St. Michael’s Episcopal Church 602 N Wilmot Rd 520-749-7950 • SJTucson@aol.com

Saturday, April 6 • 7-10:30pm $10 Music In Motion Dance Studio 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140 520-447-7841 • Chris@MMDanceAZ.com MMDanceAZ.com

TUESDAY, APRIL 2 Awakening through Jewish Meditation with Reb Brian Yosef – 10:30-11:30am. Sundays and Tuesdays. Experience yourself as radiant awareness, free from negativity and connected to the aliveness of the present moment. No charge. Congregation Beth Shalom, 3881 East River Rd. 510-295-7383. Byosef@ TorahOfAwakening.com. TorahOfAwakening.com.

A Course in Miracles – 6pm. Using the Complete and Annotated Edition, the group discusses how these profoundly spiritual concepts, channeled by Jesus, are useful in day-to-day living. No charge.

Unity Of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm A. 520-488-8284. MollyHNelson@gmail.com.

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Hormone Yoga for Women Workshop – 6-8pm.

4/2-5/2. 5-week workshop to learn this practice that can help to relieve hormone related issues including insomnia, stress, PMS, depression, anxiety, hot flashes and hypothyroidism. Call or email for

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SATURDAY, APRIL 6 13th Annual Autism Walk and Resource Fair –7:30-1pm. 13th Annual Autism Walk and Resource Fair sponsored by Arizona Elks Major Projects. Pre-register to show your support at AS-AZ.org. $20/adults; $5/ages 4-17. Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E Ajo Way. Water: What’s Healthy, What’s Not – 9:4511:30am. The health benefits of special Kangen ionized drinking water (electrically charged) - alkaline, super hydrating, detoxifying, rich in antioxidants. RSVP. No charge. Pristine Naturopathic, 2469 N Country Club Rd. 520-869-6782. Bill@ TheHealthyCouple.com.

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Medical Cannabis: Is It Right For You? – 11:30am-1:30pm. With Dr William Troutt NMD. Presentation about medical cannabis including risks, benefits and safety, modalities of use, dosage strategies, constituents of the plant and realistic expectations. No charge. Himmel Park LIbrary, 1035 N Treat Ave. 602-828-1320. Dgrandon@ HarvestInc.com. HarvestingHope.com.

Clear and Heal Your Energy Field – 1-3pm.

Discover what weakens your energy field and how to recognize when you are being influenced by negative energies. Discover tools to clear and heal your field. $25. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-230-1222. Joseph@YogaConnection. org. YogaConnection.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7 Cyclovia Tucson - 9am -3pm. Three miles of car-free city streets will be open to people of all ages to walk, bike, skate, explore neighborhoods, participate in free activities, discover businesses and connect with one another. 520-261-8777, Info@ CycloviaTucson.org or visit CycloviaTucson.org.

Eckankar Light and Sound Service – 10-11am. You are invited to come and experience spiritual growth and fellowship as you explore what could be your next spiritual step. All welcome. No charge. Hampton Inn Suites Hotel, 5950 N Oracle Rd. 520-743-3705.

RHarwell@GLHN.com. Eck-Arizona-org.

Awakening through Jewish Meditation with Reb Brian Yosef – 10:30-11:30am. Sundays and Tuesdays. Experience yourself as radiant awareness, free from negativity and connected to the aliveness of the present moment. No charge.

Congregation Beth Shalom, 3881 East River Rd. 510-295-7383. Byosef@TorahOfAwakening.com.

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Spring Open House: Jade Star Acupuncture and Wellness – 2-5pm. Join us for a free and family-friendly open house for all. Learn about acupuncture, Chinese medicine, orthopedic massage and more. No charge. Jade Star Acupuncture & Wellness, 6440 E Broadway Blvd. 520-881-0827.

Liana@JadeStarAcupuncture.com. JadeStarAcupuncture.com.

Gong Bath Sound Journey – 5:30-7pm. This Paiste gong is tuned to specific earth frequencies, including 136.1 hz and 432 hz. Danielle Dvorak is a life-long classically trained musician and sound healer. $20.

Solar Culture Gallery, 31 E Toole Ave. 847-3239188. Danielle@Replevyn.com. Replevyn.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 8 Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Series – 10:30-11:30am. Mondays in April. Experience radical results with the most gentle of movement. Relieve chronic pain, find flexibility and better posture through this neuromuscular repatterning class. $65/5-weeks; $15/drop-in. Barbara Mettler Studio, 3131 N Cherry Ave. 520-305-5393. TucsonFeldenkrais@gmail.com. TucsonFeldenkrais.com.

Tara Chanted Prayers – 6:30-7:30pm. Tara Puja, Liberation from Sorrow, which includes a special prayer Praises to the Twenty-one Taras composed

by Buddha and is performed regularly at Kadampa Buddhist centers worldwide. No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center, AZ, 5326 E Pima St. 520-4411617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org. Meditation InTucson.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 9 The Green New Deal: What Is It? – 6-8:15pm.

This month’s Sustainable Tucson meeting, joined by the Sunrise Movement, will dissect the Green New Deal to see exactly what it’s all about. No charge. Ward 6 City Council Office, 3202 E 1st St. 520-615-8218. PaulaSCH@mindspring.com.

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Studio, 3131 N Cherry Ave. 520-305-5393. Tucson Feldenkrais@gmail.com. TucsonFeldenkrais.com.

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PTSD Healing Journey – 10:45am. Monthly circle for those suffering from PTSD. Approaching it in a gentle and heartfelt way, we call upon allies who can be helpful on our healing journey. A cleansing process of crystal singing bowls and drums will be done. By donation. Web of Life Animast Church, 2016 E Broadway Blvd. 520-954-2004.

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Second Sunday • April 14 • 2pm

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100+ WOMEN WHO CARE BIG GIVE WOMEN’S GROUP

Far Horizons Club House, 7570 E Speedway Blvd

April 11, July 18, October 17 Check-in and mingle: 5:30-6:30pm Meeting: 6:30-7:30pm Come and join the most talked about big hearted women’s group in Tucson.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 11 100+ Women Who Care Women’s Group – 5:30-7:30pm. Come and join the most talked about bighearted women’s group in Tucson. Making a considerable difference in our community. Sonoran Room, Westin Palom Resort, 3800 E Sunrise Dr. Idesha@me.com.

AZ IANDS Guest Speaker Series: Rev Bill McDonald – 6:30pm. Author of A Spiritual Warrior’s Journey. Bill had multiple NDEs from battle injuries and resulting health issues. His life stories have been featured in over a dozen books by other authors. $10. No one turned away. Unity Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-395-2365. Info@ AZIANDS.org. AZIANDS.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13 Lecture and Workshop: The Enneagram and Its Archetypes –Lecture 9am-12pm. Workshop 1-4pm. With Sandy Hogan, Accredited Enneagram Professional. Lecture: $35/members; $45/ non-members. Workshop: $35/members; $45/nonmembers. Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E Adams St. 520-390-4860. Charles_Gillispie@ yahoo.com. SAFOJ.org.

Is Cannabis Effective and Safe? – 10-11am. With Jamie Cunningham, Medical Marijuana Consultant and Aimee Gregorie Bachelier, ND. Learn about Medicinal Properties of Cannabis. Discuss efficacy and safety when using Hemp and/or Medical Marijuana. No charge. Big Heart Coffee, 4802 E 22nd St. 520-982-1096. PuraNatural33@gmail.com.

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Free Beginner’s Astrology Class – 11am-12pm.

With Gael Chilson, Shamanic Astrologer. Understanding the Moon, its monthly cycle and more.

Ask questions you haven’t had a chance to ask. No charge. ASAOM & Han University, 2856 E Fort Lowell Rd. 520-216-0217. GaelChilson@gmail. com. TucsonAstrologersGuild.org.

No charge. Please RSVP.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 14 Bike to the Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. Celebrate life on two wheels at the Sunday Rillito Park Farmers Market. Enjoy a free bike valet, free ice tea, live music, free swag, family fun and vendors deals.

No charge. Rillito Park Farmers Market, 4502 N 1st Ave. 520-882-2157. Info@HeirloomFM.org.

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Coffee with the Author – 11:30am-12:30pm. With Thomas Wakechild, certified life optimization coach and author of the best-selling A Course in Miracles for Dummies. Conversation on living a richer, fuller life. No charge. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm A. 520-488-8284. MollyHNelson@ gmail.com. UnityTucson.com.

ZY Qigong – 12:15-1:45pm. Are you feeding your Energy Body like you feed your physical one? The process is very important and the vibrant exercises of ZY Qigong do just that. $10/suggested donation.

Harmony Hut, 2467 N Treat Ave. 520-404-8745.

QigongMark@yahoo.com. Meetup.com/TucsonZY-Qigong-Meetup.

The Soul and Life After Death – 2-4pm. The Tucson Baha’i Community invites you to a talk by Gerrold Bagley, a retired professor of marketing and management for the University of Maryland’s overseas programs. No charge. RSVP for location.

520-838-1293. Bahai.us.

Self Care for Healing the Self – 3-5pm. Workshop focuses on all levels of self care. Learn how to incorporate more caring of yourself into your daily life to support healing in all aspects of who you are. $10-20. Solar Culture Gallery, 31 E Toole Ave. 847-323-9188. Danielle@Replevyn.com.

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Awakening through Jewish Meditation: Intro Workshop for Newcomers – 5-7pm. Discover freedom with transformational teachings, heart opening chanting and deep silence. Sample free guided meditation online. No charge. Jewish History Museum, 564 S Stone Ave. 510-295-7383. Byosef@ TorahOfAwakening.com. TorahOfAwakening.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 15

Learn to Meditate – 6:30-8pm. Class for beginners or review for current meditators. Learn the key points for easy, relaxed and effective meditation. $10. Kadampa Meditation Center, AZ, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 16 Experience HU: The Sound of Soul – 6-7pm.

Welcome to the worlds of HU, an ancient, universal name for God. This sacred word can spiritually uplift people of any religion, culture or walk of life. No charge. All welcome. El Pueblo Activity Center, 101 W Irvington Rd. 520-237-2297. GJG01@comcast. net. Eck-Arizona-org.

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April 18 • Third Thursday • 5-6pm We will answer any questions you have and debunk social stigmas around cannabis prohibition for all these years.

No charge Natural Healing Care Center 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140 520-323-0069 TucsonMedicalMarijuanaCard.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 19 Celebrate 420 at SAINTS on 419 – Doors open at 10am.Vendors on site who will offer information on their products that are available regularly at SAINTS dispensary. SAINTS Crew will help patients choose cannabis strains best suited for their conditions. 2019. SAINTS Dispensary, 112 S Kolb.

MedicalMarijuanaOfTucson.com.

Build a Butterfly Feeder – 1-2:30pm. With Dr. Jacqueline Soule. Tips and fun activities to entice butterflies (and butterfly watchers) into your yard.

For ages 4 to 104. Please call beginning 4/12 to register. No charge. Martha Cooper Library, 1377 N Catalina Ave. 520-594-5315.

Public Talk - Life is but a Dream – 6:30-8pm.

With Gen Kelsang Lingpur. Learn the true nature of reality, helping us to gain practical insight into how our mind is related to our experience of our world. $15. Kadampa Meditation Center AZ, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org.

MeditationInTucson.org.

Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Series – 10:30-11:30am. Mondays in April. Experience radical results with the most gentle of movement. Relieve chronic pain, find flexibility and better posture through this neuromuscular repatterning class. $65/5-weeks; $15/drop-in. Barbara Mettler

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calendar of events Full Moon Luminous Labyrinth Walk – 6:458pm. Our labyrinth is made of lights, where we have a walking meditation. The magical portal can transport your mind, spirit and body in ways that you need it most. A consistent drumbeat will guide our walk. No charge. Rio Vista Natural Resource Park, 3974 N Tucson Blvd. 520-954-2004. EarthWebMedia@gmail.com. ShamanicAnimism.com.

markyourcalendar 420 AT EARTH’S HEALING April 20 • 9am to 9pm

April 20 is a day of celebration for marijuana enthusiasts around the world.

Open to medical marijuana patients with a valid Arizona patient card.

Both Earth’s Healing locations will have special deals, food tents, giveaways, commemorative t-shirts for sale and certification center information.

North • 78 W River Rd, 85704 520-395-1432 South • 2075 E Benson Hwy, 85714 520-373-5779 EarthsHealing.org

SATURDAY, APRIL 20 Experience HU: The Sound of Soul – 2-3pm.

Welcome to the worlds of HU, an ancient, universal name for God. This sacred word can spiritually uplift people of any religion, culture or walk of life. No charge. All welcome. Udall Regional Center, 7200 E Tanque Verde Rd. 520-743-3705. RHarwell@ GLHN.com. Eck-Arizona-org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27 MONDAY, APRIL 22 Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Series – 10:30-11:30am. Mondays in April. Experience radical results with the most gentle of movement. Relieve chronic pain, find flexibility and better posture through this neuromuscular repatterning class. $65/5-weeks; $15/drop-in. Barbara Mettler Studio, 3131 N Cherry Ave. 520-305-5393. TucsonFeldenkrais@gmail.com. TucsonFeldenkrais.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 23 Prayers for the Dying and Deceased – 5:306:30pm. Prayers to help give our deceased loved ones rebirth in Buddha’s Pure Land, attain permanent liberation from suffering and experience pure and everlasting happiness. No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org.

Hormone Yoga for Women Workshop – 4/235/21. 6-8pm. 5-week workshop to learn this practice that can help to relieve many hormone related issues including insomnia, stress, PMS, depression, anxiety, hot flashes and hypothyroidism. $250. 4558 E Broadway Blvd, #102. 520-822-7397. Info@LydieHormoneYoga.com. LydieHormoneYoga.com.

Prevention vs Intervention – 7-8pm. Join the University of Arizona College of Medicine Tucson, Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Irving Kron, for a conversation about approaches to conventional medicine and complementary therapies and healing practices that are shaping tomorrows care. No charge. Centennial Hall, 1020 E University Blvd.

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Essential Oils for Health – 2-3:30pm. Learn how pure, natural essential oils can improve your daily life. Essential oils have been utilized for thousands of years in pursuit of better health. 30-40 oils. $15/ pre-reg only. Call for location. 847-323-9188.

Danielle@Replevyn.com. Replevyn.com.

OPIOID ADDICTION WORKSHOP Thursday, April 25 • 6-8pm

Learn the Bio-Touch points to address opioid addiction. Special Guest: Eileen Webster.

Healing of Mind, Body and Spirit – 3-4:30pm.

Learn a simple spiritual approach to divine healing and meet new friends during our Bruno Groening Circle of Friends Community Hour. No charge. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, 520-904-4801.

Weissmae@email.arizona.edu. Bruno-Groening.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 21 Gong Bath Journey – 5:30-7pm. Celebrate Easter in a whole different way. Come and be bathed in sound and vibration by the Earth Gong and Danielle Dvorak (life-long, classically trained musician and sound healer). $20. Solar Culture Gallery, 31 E Toole Ave. 847-323-9188. Danielle@Replevyn. com. Replevyn.com.

Shamanic Journey Circle – 6-7:30pm. The circle is an opportunity to connect with our inner worlds, and with others in our community through drumbeats, inner world journeying, divination and sharing. All bodies and genders are welcome. No experience needed. By donation. Web of Life Animast Church, 2016 E Broadway Blvd., 520-954-2004.

EarthWebMedia@gmail.com. ShamanicAnimism.com.

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$10/members; $15/non-members $5/2CEUs LMT Bio-Touch Center, 5326 E Pima St 520-323-7951 • Office@JustTouch.com JustTouch.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 25 Parkinson’s Disease Talk–5pm. Come and learn how to live your best life with Parkinson’s Disease plus tips for caregivers. No charge. Natural Grocers, 3016 E Broadway Blvd. 520-584-0343. InspiredHealing.Tucson@gmail.com. InspiredHealing.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26 Healing and Message Circle –12:30-1:30pm.

Guided healing meditations followed by messages for enhanced healing, enlightenment and growth.

No charge. Far Horizons East Main Clubhouse, 7570 E Speedway Blvd., 520-339-2038. Jeffrey@ NaturalTucson.com. TheCommunityofLight.org.

NaturalTucson.com

Gong Bath – 3:30-5pm. Danielle Dvorak and the Earth Gong will bathe you in sound and vibration unlike anything else. Getting gonged is like getting a massage for your brain and nervous system. $20/ before 4/22; $25/thereafter. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-230-1222. Joseph@Yoga Connection.org. YogaConnection.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 28 Guest Vocalist: Cerise Patron – 10:30-11:45am.

Come enjoy special music by local singer-songwriter Cerise Patron, spreading the message of peace, love and joy throughout the world. No charge. The Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd, 520319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL. org. SingingTheTruth.com. IfNotMe.info.

Aqua Yoga – 12-1:30pm. With Jessica Byron, Professional Yoga Therapist. Yoga poses and stretches in the comfort and support of 96 degree warm water open up possibilities for improved balance, breathing and deep relaxation. $15/class, pre-register. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-370-3499. JeByron@yahoo.com.

SantaRitaSprings.com.

Awakening through Jewish Meditation: Intro Workshop for Newcomers – 2-4pm. Discover freedom with transformational teachings, heart opening chanting and deep silence. Sample free guided meditation online. No charge. Tucson JCC, 3800 E River Rd. 510-295-7383. Byosef@TorahOfAwakening.com. TorahOfAwakening.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 29 Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Series – 10:30-11:30am. Mondays in April. Experience radical results with the most gentle of movement. Relieve chronic pain, find flexibility and better posture through this neuromuscular repatterning class. $65/5-weeks; $15/drop-in. Barbara Mettler Studio, 3131 N Cherry Ave. 520-305-5393. TucsonFeldenkrais@gmail.com. TucsonFeldenkrais.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 4 Water: What’s Healthy, What’s Not – 9:4511:30am. The health benefits of special Kangen ionized drinking water (electrically charged) - alkaline, super hydrating, detoxifying, rich in antioxidants. RSVP. No charge. Pristine Naturopathic, 2469 N Country Club Rd. 520-869-6782. Bill@ TheHealthyCouple.com.

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sunday Silent Meditation – 8-8:30am. Experience the healing peace of shared Silence. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace welcomes all who wish to explore and discover their Oneness with Spirit.

No charge. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, #121. 520-546-3696. RevNita @UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceAZ.com.

Religious Service – 9am. St Michael’s ECC, the other Catholic Church. Feminist? GLBTQ? Catholic? We are and more. No charge. Chapel, First Christian Church, 740 E Speedway. 520-575-8486.

StMichaelsECC@q.com. StMichaelsECC.org.

Earth Month Celebration – 9am-1pm. Sundays in April. Stop by Rillito Park Farmers Market every Sunday in April to learn how you can help save the planet one week at a time. Visit website for full schedule. No charge. Rillito Park Farmers Market, 4502 N 1st Ave. 520-882-2157. Info@ HeirloomFM.org. HeirloomFM.org.

Sunday Teachings at The University of Ascension Science and The Physics of Rebellion – 10am-1:30pm. With Gabriel of Urantia, Niánn Emerson Chase and Professors. Introduction to the ambiance of various Colleges of study. No charge.

Avalon Organic Gardens & EcoVillage, 2074 Pendleton Dr, Tumacacori. 520-603-9932. Info@ UASPR.org. UASPR.org.

Awakening through Jewish Meditation with Reb Brian Yosef – 10:30-11:30am. Experience yourself as radiant awareness, free from negativity and connected to the aliveness of the present moment. No charge. Congregation Beth Shalom, 3881 East River Rd. 510-295-7383. Byosef@TorahOfAwakening. com. TorahOfAwakening.com.

Tucson Metaphysics Fair–10am-4pm. Third Sunday.

Fair includes a variety of mediums, readers, healers and vendors. Price varies. InnSuites Tucson Foothills Best Western, 6201 N Oracle Rd. 520579-8930.

markyourcalendar SAVE ON TRAVEL AND VACATIONS

Second Sunday • April 14 • 2pm Take time off from your busy life, relax, dream, build priceless memories.

Guaranteed best price on vacations, and travel. Save 50% +. Join us for lunch.

No charge. Please RSVP. Far Horizons Club House, 7570 E Speedway Blvd 520-444-3628 MSondgeroth1@cox.net • 67win.com

Sunday Morning Service – 10am. With Rev Ann Marie Beale. Unity in the Valley, 17630 S Cam-ino De Las Quintas, Sahuarita. 520-625-5687. Unity InGreenValley@icloud.com. UnityGreenValley.org.

The Deeper Meaning of Jesus’ Words–10-11am Explore underlying ideas of our Christianity. Learn techniques to gain greater abundance and happiness Child care, youth and teen programs. No charge.

Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-3036942. UnityTucson.com.

Sunday Teachings – 10am-2pm. Deeper spiritual teachings. Gabriel of Urantia, Niánn Emerson Chase, and Elders of The University of Ascension Science and The Physics of Rebellion. Organic lunch. EcoVillage Tour by inquiry. No charge. Avalon Organic Gardens & EcoVillage, 2074 Pendleton Dr, Rio Rico. 520-603-9932.

Sunday Celebration – 10:30-11:30am. Learn to live your spiritual potential and purpose. Pray, sing and celebrate Oneness in community. All welcome. Sunday school for kids. No charge. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, #121. 520-546-3696. Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com.

UnityPeaceAZ.com.

Sunday Celebration Services – 10:30-11:45am.

Join with like-minded individuals in creating a world that works better for all. Find your own slice of heaven—more joy, and greater aliveness. No charge. The Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org.

TucsonCSL.org.

The Temple of Universality Sunday Service – 11am. With Founder Rev. Betty Tatalajski. Celebrating the Unity of God and Man, worship, healing, prophesy. Masonic Temple, 3590 N Country Club Rd, 520-884-5340. TempleOfUniversality@ gmail.com. TheTempleOfUniversality.org.

Community of Light Sunday Service – 11am12:15pm. Join us for a Metaphysical and Spiritual gathering of Light and Energy Workers. We enjoy healing, enlightenment and growth. By donation.

Far Horizons, 7570 E Speedway Blvd, Main Clubhouse. 520-339-2038. Jeffrey@NaturalTucson. com. TheCommunityofLight.org.

Tamara Spiritual Center’s Sunday Services – 11am and 5:30pm. Third Sunday only at 2:30pm.

No charge.Tamara Spiritual Center, 3002 E Ft Lowell Rd. 520-325-0513. Info@Tamara Foundation.com. TamaraSpiritualCenter.com.

Yogananda Gathering – 11am-1pm. First and third Sundays. Attune to Yogananda’s teachings through chanting, meditation, affirmations, readings and the Festival of Light ceremony. No charge. Ananda Center of Tucson, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-907-4534.

ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com. AnandaArizona.org.

Flutes For Vets Classes – 1:30-3pm. Native American style flute classes for Veterans. Veterans are eligible for free flute after completing 8 classes.

Practice flutes available to take home between classes. No charge. American Legion Post #36, 5845 E 22nd St. 520-784-4468. FlutesForVets@ gmail.com. FlutesForVets.org.

tion, visit TucsonPetanqueClub.wordpress.com.

Metaphysical Spiritual Service – 2-3pm. Includes a guided healing meditation and hands on healing for anyone who wishes. Followed by an inspirational talk then personal messages for each. No charge. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. UFChapel4718@gmail. com. UnitedFellowshipChapel.org.

Save on Travel and Vacations – 2-3:30pm. Second Sunday. Take time off from your busy life, relax, dream, build priceless memories. Guaranteed best price on vacations, and travel. Save 50% +. Join us for lunch. No charge. Please RSVP. Far Horizons Club House, 7570 E Speedway Blvd. 520-444-3628.

MSondgeroth1@cox.net. 67win.com.

Dreamcatcher Dream Group - 2-4pm. A place to bring your dreams. They stimulate our dream recall helping us track our evolving personal archetypes.

By being with each other’s dreams we learn compassion and exercise our intuition, which gives us clues as to how to decipher the dream’s sometimes enigmatic meanings. Contact Helen Landerman, DreamcathcerGroups@gmail.com.

Sacred Space Gathering – 4-5:30pm. Sundays. All welcome. No charge. Ward 6 Office, 3202 E 1st St. 520-318-3557. Info@SacredSpaceTucson.org.

SacredSpaceTucson.org.

Sunday Love Feast: Kirtan, Bhakti Talks, 10-Course Dinner – 5:30-7:15pm. Sit down bhajan meditation, a philosophical discussion on the ancient Vedas, Traditional Arti offerings to Temple deities and Kirtan followed by a free vegetarian feast. No charge. Govinda’s, 711 E Blacklidge Dr. 520-273-2273. KrishnaCove@gmail.com.

HareKrishnaTucson.org.

Satsang at Desert Ashram – 7-8:45pm. 7pm: Satsang of Swami Amar Jyoti (spiritual teaching), Sanskrit mantras, aarati, chanting and meditation.

6:30pm: visit grounds, library, gift shop, have tea.

No charge. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr, 520-743-0384. Info@TruthConsciousness.org.

TruthConsciousness.org.

monday A Course of Love – 11am. A Course of Love facilitated by Rev. Ann Marie. No charge. Unity in the Valley, 17630 S Camino De Las Quintas, Sahuarita. UnityGreenValley.org.

Waterbabies: Women’s Pool Sharing – 11:30am12:45pm. Weekly freestyle exercise & relaxation in a 96-degree indoor saltwater pool. Laugh, learn, enjoy freedom of movement in unique comfort. $15/ first class; $60/month. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-577-7377. KathyNina7377@ gmail.com. SantaRitaSprings.com.

Petanque in the Park – 2pm. Learn and play the French game of petanque (boules). No charge. Reid Park, near DeMeester bandshell. 520-664-4133.

Tucson.Petanque@gmail.com. For specific loca-

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ongoing events On-The-House Mini Readings – 12-3pm. Join us for Metaphysical pursuits mini-readings on the house.

Aura, Chakra, Astrology, Animal Guides. Home Again Home Again, 2569 E Ft Lowell Rd. 520-3214444. Rev.Janyce.Karen@aol.com. Ha-Ha.fun.

Youth Ballet –5-6pm. Affordable Youth Dance Programs. 18-week program has a performance May 18. $270 Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140. 520-447-7841. Chris@ MMDanceAZ.com. MMDanceAZ.com.

Adult Dance Cardio – 6-7pm. Adult Dance Cardio is a dance workout class similar to Zumba with a slight hip hop flavor. Have fun and follow along with the teacher as you dance and sweat to high energy music. $8-$10. Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140. 520-447-7841. Chris@ MMDanceAZ.com. MMDanceAZ.com.

Book Study: The Art of Abundance – 6:308:30pm. Explore and expand your biggest idea of abundance in our annual book study. Call for location and group options. Book required, Dennis Merritt Jones’ Art of Abundance. No charge.

CSL Tucson’s Office & Education Center, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org.

TucsonCSL.org.

Meditation at Desert Ashram – 7-8:30pm. Silent meditation at 7:30pm. Or arrive at 7pm for Aarati: Sanskrit chanting, offerings, waving of light and prasad. No charge. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr, 520-743-0384. Info@TruthConsciousness.org. TruthConsciousness.org. .

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Tasting Tuesday at Natural Grocers River Road – Second Tuesday. Free natural products vendor fair. Stop by for free samples, active demos, giveaways, classes and more. No charge. Natural Grocers, 5600 E River Rd. Awakening through Jewish Meditation with Reb Brian Yosef – 10:30-11:30am. Experience yourself as radiant awareness, free from negativity and connected to the aliveness of the present moment. No charge. Congregation Beth Shalom, 3881 East River Rd. 510-295-7383. Byosef@TorahOfAwakening. com. TorahOfAwakening.com.

Book Study – 11am. Every Tuesday. Book: How to Pray Without Talking to God by Rev Linda Martella Whitsett. Unity in the Valley, 17630 S Camino De Las Quintas. Sahuarita, 85629. 520625-5687. UnityInGreenValley@icloud.com.

UnityGreenValley.org.

markyourcalendar TAIZÉ SERVICE First and Third Tuesdays • 6:45pm Taizé is a service of prayer, music, readings, and meditation.

No charge St. Michael’s Episcopal Church 602 N Wilmot Rd 520-749-7950 • SJTucson@aol.com 50

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Therapy Aqua Group – 12-1:30pm. With Skye Linn Walker. Warm water offers a stress-free environment to heal, stretch and maintain or build muscle tone. $20; $75/4-pre-paid; $150/8-pre-paid. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-2452353. Skyelin@msn.com. TherapyAqua.com.

Visioning, an 8-week Class – 1-4pm. If you have wanted to increase your intuitive receptivity, this class could be for you. No text. Lots of practice.

Pre-registration required. $200. CSLTucson Office & Education Center, 4200 E River Rd. 520-3191042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

A Course in Miracles – 6pm. Using The Complete and Annotated Edition, the group discusses how these profoundly spiritual concepts, channeled

by Jesus, are useful in their day-to-day living. No charge. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm A. 520-488-8284. MollyHNelson@gmail.com.

UnityTucson.com.

Newcomer Ballroom – 6-7pm. Class is designed to give you the fundamentals of a variety of dances so you can start dancing right away. Check Facebook page for updates. $10. Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140. 520-447-7841.

Chris@MMDanceAZ.com. MMDanceAZ.com Silver Ballroom – 7-8pm. Advanced dancers rejoice. This no partner needed class is designed for dancers in Full Bronze and Silver I. Class includes fun pattern combos, technique and styling. Enjoy smooth and rhythm dances. $10. Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140. 520-447-7841. Chris@MMDanceAZ.com.

MMDanceAZ.com.

Books – 7-8:30pm. With Reverend Inger Mason.

Reading of books channeled to Alice A. Bailey

by Djwhal Khul, followed by guided meditation. Temple of Universality class. Call for details. No charge. Call for details, 520-331-5252.

TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com.

Meditation at Desert Ashram – 7-8:30pm. Silent meditation at 7:30pm. Or arrive at 7pm for Aarati: Sanskrit chanting, offerings, waving of light and prasad. No charge. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr, 520-743-0384. Info@TruthConsciousness.org. TruthConsciousness.org.

wednesday Wednesday Live Radio Show – 8-9am. Get up to date, live information about what’s happening with the medical marijuana laws of our state, the dispensary process, news, education and more.

Tune in on our website. No charge. 520-437-8855.

TumbleweedsHealthCenter.com.

Prayer and Meditation – 9:45-10:15am. Come experience the healing peace of shared Silence.

Unity Spiritual Center of Peace welcomes all who wish to explore and discover their Oneness with Spirit. No charge. 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121.

520-546-3696. Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com.

Fun-Day Wednesday Class – 9:45-11:30am. With Rev. Fred Smith. Metaphysical Law, using fun, food and friends. Temple of Universality class. No charge. Masonic Temple, 3590 N Country Club Rd. 520-546-3898. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com.

NaturalTucson.com

US Pain Foundation Chronic Pain Support Group – 11am-12:30pm. First Wednesday. Bring pillows, mats, ice/heat packs to make yourself comfortable. Family members are also invited.

No charge. Natural Healing Care Center, 2230 E Speedway Blvd, Ste 140. 800-910-0664. Gwenn@ PainConnection.org. PainConnection.org.

Centering Prayer Group – 12pm. Method of Christian meditation with a strong emphasis on interio r silence that encourages silence and deeper connection to the divine. No charge. Casas Adobes Congregational Church, UCC, Rm 1. 520-297-1181.

CasasAdobesUCC.com.

Alternative Therapies Cancer Support Group – 12-1:15pm. Second and fourth Wednesdays. With Shelly Eagle. For cancer patient or cancer support person looking to explore or share a holistic approach to health and wellness. No charge. Alive & Well Arizona LLC, 2420 W Ruthrauff Rd, Ste 160.

520-400-8280. Admin@AliveAndWellAZ.com.

Aquacize – 12-1:30pm. With Rebecca Lennon, RN. Safe head to toe aquatic workout, focusing on strength, balance and joint mobility. 96-degree warm indoor pool. Free trial class. $200/8-consecutive classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-444-8636. B43Lennon@aol.com.

SantaRitaSprings.com.

Free Reiki Gathering/Share – 12-1:15pm. Third Wednesday. Need some mid-week stress relief? Join us for an hour of discussion on Reiki, a short meditation and mini-Reiki sessions. All are welcome. No charge. Bright Way Wellness, 2030 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 3, 520-549-4800. BrightWayWellness@ outlook.com. BrightWayWellness.com.

On-The-House Mini Readings – 12-3pm. Join us for Metaphysical pursuits mini-readings on the house.

Aura, Chakra, Astrology, Animal Guides. Home Again Home Again, 2569 E Ft Lowell Rd. 520-3214444. Rev.Janyce.Karen@aol.com. Ha-Ha.fun.

Pathways to Metaphysics Classes – 2:15pm. Join us as we explore the Pathways to Metaphysics Class.

Topics can be found on our website at TheCommunityofLight.org. No charge. Far Horizons East in the Main Clubhouse, 7570 E Speedway Blvd., 520-339-2038. Jeffrey@NaturalTucson.com. TheCommunityofLight.org.

Intermediate Ballroom – 6-7pm. Intermediate class to enhance your dancing through more advanced dance elements and techniques. Learn new patterns with confidence each week for a variety of dances.

No partner needed. $8-$10. Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140. 520-447-7841.

Chris@MMDanceAZ.com. MMDanceAZ.com.

Soothe the SOUL-Gentle Yoga – 6-7pm. With Callie.

Unique practice of yoga with a focus on mindful clarity as you stretch from head to toe. Classes consist of restorative, balance, energy breath work and vinyasa. All levels welcome. $12/drop-in; package prices available. Renew Body Wellness Center, 4625 E Broadway Blvd, 2nd Flr. 406-696-8203.

Flutes for Vets Classes – 6-7:30pm. Native American style flute classes for Veterans. Veterans are eligible for free flute after completing 8 classes. Practice flutes available to take home between classes. No charge. American Legion Post #7, 330 W Franklin St, 520-784-4468. FlutesForVets@gmail.com.

FlutesForVets.org.

Eckankar Book Study: Those Wonderful ECK Masters, by Harold Klemp – 6:30-8pm. “Learn about the wonderful ECK Masters, who they are, and what they’ve already done for others like you” ~Harold Klemp. No charge. 1001 N Swan.

Book Study: Bill Plotkin’s Wild Mind – 6:308:30pm. Explore your own interior models of how life works and discover new ways of being that can serve you better, through a specific type of journaling, experiential exercises and discussion. Book required and available. No charge.

CSL Tucson’s Office & Education Center, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org.

TucsonCSL.org.

Newcomer Country – 7-8pm. Our Newcomer class is designed to give you the basics of a variety of country so you can start dancing right away. Meant for beginners, fun and upbeat way to learn dance and make new friends. No partner needed. $10.

Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140. 520-447-7841. Chris@MMDanceAZ.com.

MMDanceAZ.com.

Pathways to Metaphysics Classes – 7-8pm.

Topics change weekly, and can be found on our website at TheCommunityofLight.org. By donation. Far Horizons East in the Main Clubhouse, 7570 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson. 520-339-2038.

TheCommunityofLight.org.

Meditation at Desert Ashram – 7:30pm: Silent meditation. 7pm: Aarti: Sanskrit chanting, offerings, waving of light and prasad. No charge. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr, 520-743-0384. Info@ TruthConsciousness.org. TruthConsciousness.org.

thursday Therapy Aqua Group – 12-1:30pm. With Skye Linn Walker. Warm water offers a stress-free environment to heal, stretch, maintain or build muscle tone. $20; $75/4-pre-paid; $150/8-pre-paid. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-2452353. Skyelin@msn.com. TherapyAqua.com.

Is Cannabis For Me? – 5-6pm. Third Thursday.

We will answer any questions you have and debunk social stigmas built around cannabis prohibition for all these years. No charge. Natural Healing Care Center, 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140.

520-323-0069. TucsonMedicalMarijuanaCard.com.

A Course in Miracles – 5:30pm. With Colleen Hall. Temple of Universality class. Call for details.

No charge. Spirits Child, 3870 W River Rd, #120.

520-981-2249. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com.

TempleOfUniversality.org.

Advanced Ballroom Technique – 5-6pm. Advance your dancing technique in elements of Ballroom, Latin, and Country. No partner needed in this fun technical class. $10. Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140. 520-447-7841. Chris@ MMDanceAZ.com. MMDanceAZ.com.

Stepping into the Light – 6-8pm. Second Thursday.

Monthly support group open to anyone in the community who has experienced grief or a recent loss. Facilitated by Enza Piazza. 3054 N 1st Ave. 520-576-6870.

Taizé Service – 6:30-7:15pm. Second Thursday.

An alternative form of worship that includes soothing music, brief readings and silent meditation in candlelight. There is no sermon. All welcome. No charge. Casas Adobes Congregational Church, UCC, 6801 N Oracle Rd. 520-297-1181. John@ CAUCC.org. CAUCC.org/Taize.

AZ IANDS Guest Speaker Series – 6:30pm.

Second Thursday. AZ IANDS welcomes a different guest speaker each month to share their stories. $10, no one turned away Unity Tucson, 3617 Camino Blanco. 520-395-2365. Info@AZIANDS.org.

AZIANDS.org.

TIES Sharing and Discussion Group – 6:308:30pm. Third Thursday. TIES mission is to provide a safe neutral environment for presenting information on and sharing of near-death and other spiritually transformative experiences. Everyone is welcome. No Charge (love offering accepted). Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-395-2365.

TucsonAZ@IANDS.org. TucsonIANDS.org.

Ascended Masters Introductory Classes – 7-8pm.

Learn about your own individual divine being, your I Am Presence. Find divine solutions to every challenge. No charge. The Temple of The Presence, 11902 E Irvington Rd, 520-751-2039.

SusanKnitttel@msn.com. TempleOfThePresence.org.

ZY Qigong – 7-8:30pm. Are you feeding the Energy body like you feed your physical one? The process is very important and the vibrant exercises of ZY Qigong do just that. $10/suggested donation.

Harmony Hut, 2467 N Treat Ave. 520-404-8745.

QigongMark@yahoo.com. Meetup.com/TucsonZY-Qigong-Meetup.

Satsang at Desert Ashram – 7-8:45pm. 7pm: Satsang of Swami Amar Jyoti (spiritual teaching), Sanskrit mantras, aarati, chanting and meditation.

6:30pm: visit grounds, library, gift shop, have tea.

No charge. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr, 520-743-0384. Info@TruthConsciousness.org.

TruthConsciousness.org.

friday Complimentary Sales Training – 9-10:30am.

With Don Zavis. Weekly sales training session.

Also archived via Vimeo in case you miss it. No charge. Encantada, 11177 N Oracle, Oro Valley.

520-903-4654. DonZavis@comcast.net.

Get Happy in Your Body – 10am-4pm. Complimentary ½-hr consultation to learn what help is available to you to control Type 2 diabetes and lose weight. Get healthy with support. Call to schedule your appointment. No charge. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N 1st Ave. 520-209-1755. Zach@TFMND.Com. TFMND.Com. Waterbabies: Women’s Pool Sharing – 11:30am12:45pm. Freestyle exercise and relaxation in a 96- degree indoor saltwater pool. Laugh, learn, enjoy freedom of movement in unique comfort. $15/ first class; $60/month. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-577-7377. KathyNina7377@ gmail.com. SantaRitaSprings.com.

On-The-House Mini Readings – 12-3pm. Join us for Metaphysical pursuits mini-readings on the house.

Aura, Chakra, Astrology, Animal Guides. Home Again Home Again, 2569 E Ft Lowell Rd. 520-321-4444.

Rev.Janyce.Karen@aol.com. Ha-Ha.fun.

Healing and Message Circle – 12:30-1:30pm.

Beautifully guided healing meditations followed by messages for enhanced healing, enlightenment and growth. By donation. Far Horizons East in the Main clubhouse, 7570 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson. 520-3392038. TheCommunityofLight.org.

Ai Chi with Skye Lin Walker – 12:45-2pm. A gentle, relaxing movement practice for improving range of motion and breathing. Shoulder deep in warm water, focusing inward, we relax and breathe deeply, opening energy pathways. $15. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave, 520 245-2343.

Skyelin@msn.cm. TherapyAqua.com.

Weekend Immune Booster – 1-3pm. No appointment necessary for Vitamin B shots or Myers Push. New clients pay additional admin fee. No charge. Transformational Medicine, 3861 N 1st Ave, 520-209-1755. SaberLMP@TFMND. com. TFMND.Com. Tai Chi Easy/Qigong for Health – 2pm. With Suzanne Schinkel, certified instructor. On chairs if needed. Outdoor on patio, weather permitting.

Benefits realignment of ankles, knees and hip joints.

No charge. Unity in the Valley, 17630 S Camino Del Las Quintas, Sahuarita. 520-625-5687.

Youth Dance Programs – 5-6pm. Affordable youth classes in Ballroom, Beginning Ballet, Hip-Hop and Lyrical/Contemporary. 18-week program has a performance 5/18/19. $270. Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140. 520-447-7841.

Chris@MMDanceAZ.com. MMDanceAZ.com.

Community of Light Healing and Message Circle – 12:30-1:30pm. New time and location. Join us for beautifully guided healing meditations. The meditations are followed by messages for enhanced healing, enlightenment and growth of the body, mind and spirit. No charge. Far Horizons, 7570 E Speedway Blvd, Main Clubhouse., 520-437-8855. Jeffrey@ NaturalTucson.com. TheCommunityofLight.org.

S.M.A.R.T Recovery: Alternative to AA Group – 5-6:30pm. Weekly group for those looking for an alternative to AA, S.M.A.R.T is a non-profit, donation only, small group to deal with substance abuse issues giving us back the lives we were meant to live. No charge. Natural Healing Care Center, 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140. 520-971-6086. NonieSims@ gmail.com. SmartRecovery.org.

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saturday ongoing events Newcomer Social Country – 6-7pm. Learn the basics of popular social country dances like Rhythm 2 Step, Country Swing, Polka and enjoy Line Dancing (every other week). $10. Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140. 520-447-7841.

Chris@MMDanceAZ.com. MMDanceAZ.com.

Women For Sobriety: Face to Face Meeting – 6-7:30pm. Non-profit organization dedicated to helping women discover a happy New Life in recovery from Substance Use Disorders. Any woman seeking an abstinent New Life is welcome to join WFS. No charge. Please call for location. 253-802-5924.

SarahNettles@hotmail.com. WomenForSobriety.org.

Shamanic Journey-for-Healing Circle – 6:30-9pm.

Last Friday of the month. Open to all and is designed to help facilitate healing for yourself. You do not need to be a healer. Two guided journeys, sharing time and snacks. No charge. Temple of the Drum, LLC, 16330 N Starboard Dr. 520-870-2108. Info@ TempleOfTheDrum.com. TempleOfTheDrum.com Newcomer Social Latin – 7-8pm. Learn the basics of exciting Latin dances including Salsa, Merengue and Cha-Cha. Class is designed to get you dancing out on the town. No dancing experience or partner needed. $10. Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140. 520-447-7841. Chris@ MMDanceAZ.com. MMDanceAZ.com.

Meditation at Desert Ashram – 7-8:30pm. Silent meditation at 7:30pm. Or arrive at 7pm for Aarati: Sanskrit chanting, offerings, waving of light and prasad. No charge. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr, 520-743-0384. Info@TruthConsciousness.org. TruthConsciousness.org.

Tucson Energy Circle – 7-8:45pm. Fourth Friday.

Tucson Energy Circle is replacing IONS Energy Share.

Join us for an evening of meditation, energy sessions and networking. No experience necessary. No charge.

Unity Church of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520742-1019. Marsha@DesertReikiConnection.com.

DesertReikiConnection.com.

markyourcalendar SATURDAY NIGHT SOCIAL First, Second and Fourth Saturdays • 7-10:30pm Ballroom, Country, Latin and Swing Open Social dancing 8-10:30pm. 7-8pm beginner and intermediate group lesson included.

1st Saturdays ALL Country Music! A second ballroom is a dedicated West Coast Swing room. Light refreshments provided.

Rincon Valley Farmers and Artisans Market – 8am-1pm. Come enjoy the country and shop local in and around the big green and white Barn.

No charge. Rincon Valley Farmers and Artisans Market, 12500 E Old Spanish Trail. 520-591-2276.

RVFM@RinconInstitute.org. RVFM.org.

Contemplative Prayer Group – 9:30-11:30am.

Silent meditation, DVD/CD, discussion. Teachings

by Richard Rohr, James Finley, John O’Donohue and others. No charge. House of Prayer, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 602 N Wilmot Rd. 520749-7950. SJTucson@aol.com.

Free Reiki Gathering/Share – 10-11am. Second Saturday. Learn about what Reiki is and how it helps us heal. Short meditation followed by miniReiki sessions. All are welcome. Kid friendly. No charge. Bright Way Wellness, 2030 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 3. 520-549-4800. BrightWayWellness@ outlook.com. BrightWayWellness.com Infusing with Cannabis​– 10am-12pm. Second Saturday. Having trouble using Cannabis? This class will go into more detail on cannabis as medicine, while empowering you to infuse your own cannabis oil at home. Must have AZ Medical Marijuana Card. Seating is limited.​$50​. Natural Healing Care Center, 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140.​520-323-0069.​ NaturalHealingCareCenter.com​.

Psychic Fair at Metaphysics World– 10am6:30pm. Every Saturday. $15 for 15 minutes. Everyone is welcome. 2940 East 22nd St. 520-327-7449.

Youth Ballroom – 1-2pm. Affordable Youth Dance Programs. 18-week program has a performance May 18. $270 Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140. 520-447-7841. Chris@ MMDanceAZ.com. MMDanceAZ.com.

Youth Hiphop –12-1pm. Affordable Youth Dance Programs. 18-week program has a performance May 18. $270 Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140. 520-447-7841. Chris@ MMDanceAZ.com. MMDanceAZ.com.

Aquacize – 12-1:30pm. With Rebecca Lennon, RN. Safe head to toe aquatic workout, focusing on strength, balance and joint mobility. 96-degree warm indoor pool. Free trial class. $200/8-consecutive classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-444-8636. B43Lennon@aol.com.

SantaRitaSprings.com.

Group Singing Class – 2-3:15pm. Singing exercises that have a therapeutic force, gentle and respective of the natural function of the human body. Attention on sensing the inner environment and supporting the fullness and quality of Tone. No charge. Solar Culture, 31 E Toole Ave. 520-6616666. SpeechInSong@gmail.com.

$10 includes lesson and dance social Music In Motion Dance Studio 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140 520-447-7841 • Chris@MMDanceAZ.com MMDanceAZ.com

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community resource guide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Holly@NaturalTucson.com to request our media kit.

ACUPUNCTURE CATALINA ACUPUNCTURE

Nathan Anderson, L.Ac. 2450 E Speedway Blvd, Ste 6, 85719 520-999-0080 Nathan@CatalinaAcupunctureTucson.com Nathan Anderson is an acupuncturist and professor of Chinese medicine. His services include acupuncture, herbal medicine, bodywork, cupping, plus dietary, fitness, and lifestyle consultations.

Catalina Acupuncture is a family practice, providing safe and effective remedies for a wide variety of pain and illness. See ad, page 13.

AESTHETICS AND MEDSPA ALTERNATIVES IN HEALTH CARE DETOX & MINI MED SPA

Debbie Shaw, Owner 1101 N Wilmot Rd, Ste #227, 85712 (above Trader Joe’s) 520 275-4510 • DetoxTherapySpa.com We offer tried and true procedures and the newest technologies on the market to improve and prevent signs of aging. Facials, peels, injectables, light therapy, Fibroblast therapy, microderm-abrasion, micro-current, derma-rolling and more. We use all natural skin care products!

See ad, page 19.

PAMPERED SKIN STUDIO

Dr. Suzanne Pear, RN PhD LE COE 5160 E Glenn St, Ste 150, 85712 520-400-8109 • PamperedSkinStudio.com If you believe less is more, Dr. Suzie is the clinical aesthetician for you. She provides nature-based, holistic skin rejuvenation therapies for all skin types and sensitivities, including basic as well as advanced anti-aging modalities, e.g., Botox, dermal fillers and NovaThreads, producing natural-looking, not over-done results.

Call today for a complimentary consultation. See ad, page 6.

TULA WELLNESS AND AESTHETICS Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas 2404 E River Rd, Ste 251, 85718 520-577-1129 Info@TulaWellnessMD.com TulaWellnessMD.com

Tucson’s premier medspa offering a wide varieties of aesthetic treatments to enhance your inner and outer beauty. Some of the services offer​ed​are Botox, Dermal Fillers, Microneed​l​ing with PRP,​​ medical-grade chemical peels, Ultherapy, hair restoration, IV therapy, CoolSculpting, TermiTight and a array of laser treatments. See ad, page 2.

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE GAYLE FELBAIN

Mastery in Motion 505-250-1223 GFelbain@gmail.com GayleFelbain.com Gayle Felbain, certified teacher in the Alexander Technique and Mindfulness Meditation Facilitator, has been teaching for the past 35 years. Effective for pain and stress management, back, neck and joint issues, headaches and migraines. Improves performance in whatever you do. See ad, page 18.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE AIMEE GREGORIE BACHELIER Purity of Life Naturopathic Physician 520-909-0703 PurityOfLife.com

If you seek relief from symptoms of chronic disease, need solutions to your aching joints, are living with a terminal illness, or seeking wellness, let Purity of Life be your guide. Natural Medicine for Healthy Living. Se Habla Español. House Calls by appointment only. See ad, page 34.

D2 DISPENSARY

East Tucson, 7105 E 22nd St, 85710 520-214-3232 D2Dispensary.com D2 Dispensary is east Tucson’s high-end medical marijuana facility and is the sister location to Downtown Dispensary.

D2 features a contemporary and modern layout and is the only other dispensary in Tucson to carry iLava and MedLava products. See ad, page 39.

THE DOWNTOWN DISPENSARY Parking Lot: 500 N 6th Ave, 85705 520-838-0492 TheDowntownDispensary.com

The Downtown Dispensary offers high-end and affordable cannabis products to Tucson’s medical marijuana patients.

Our flower and extracts are made in Tucson and are tested for safety and potency. We also carry edible products made by other AZDHS licensed facilities.

See ad, page 39.

EARTH’S HEALING DISPENSARY North • 78 W River Rd, 85704 520-395-1432 South • 2075 E Benson Hwy, 85714 520-373-5779 EarthsHealing.org

We believe in the healing power of Mother Nature to make the best medicine. Our dispensary provides safe, compliant, and reliable cannabinoid therapeutics and we strive to give our patients the most innovative and effective products available. Call today for information on how to become a medical marijuana patient. See ad, page 37.

NATURAL HEALING CARE CENTER Dr. Jasmine May, NMD 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140, 85719 520-323-0069 NaturalHealingCareCenter.com

Dr. May offers whole being counseling for those seeking a shift from disease centered medicine to individualized care.

Naturopathic medicine works to uproot the cause of disharmony, rather than palliating symptoms.

Herbs, homeopathy, nutrition, and mind/body medicine are emphasized, with focus on empowering individuals to heal themselves. See ad, page 41.

TUCSON SAINTS DISPENSARY 112 S Kolb Rd, 85715 520-886-1003 TucsonSaints@gmail.com

Welcome to SAINTS, where we take pride in providing Arizona medical marijuana patients with the best cannabis, edibles, concentrates, and CBD products in Tucson. Our goal is to offer a safe, warm, educational, and memorable patient experience. Amenities include: easy parking, security at the door, and short wait times. We offer daily specials, new patient specials, and a discount to all veterans. See ad, page 45.

AROMATHERAPY METAPHYSICS’ WORLD

Oils, Oil Sprays 2940 East 22nd St, 85713 520-327-7449 Open Monday-Friday, 10am to 7pm Metaphysics’ World carries over 30 essential oils and over 25 blended oils for $4.77 each. We carry 10 different oil sprays, over 130 different herbs and a fair amount of resins. We carry Lavender as a herb, oil, oil spray and as an incense. See ad, page 4.

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR ONE STOP AUTOMOTIVE

1545 S Craycroft Rd, 85711 520-571-1811 OneStopAutomotive@hotmail.com OneStopAutoRepairTucson.com Mention our ad and receive a complete brake system inspection and fluid service for $89.99. Includes inspection of all brake system components and lubrication of any components sticking or not operating smoothly. Also includes complete system fluid exchange and pressure bleed. Savings of almost $60!

BIOFEEDBACK ANNA MARIE BLESSING, B.MSC, CNC 4400 E Broadway Blvd, 85711 520-314-6894 Info@TucsonBiofeedback.com TucsonBiofeedback.com

Biofeedback treatments to permanently treat over 16 medical conditions including: anxiety, autoimmune conditions, fibromyalgia, asthma, allergies, chemical sensitivities, children’s allergies, digestive disorders and migraines/headaches. VSI food sensitivity testing, thyroid/hormone and additional testing (we see what blood tests miss).

BODYWORK ARMORLESS BODY THERAPIES

Randy Usem, LMT, Radix Practitioner Near Campbell & Grant 520-312-9563 Armorless.net TucsonMassageAndBodyTherapy.com Randy has 28 years of bodywork experience, providing treatments that are stress busting or for specific issues. Sometimes sessions are enhanced and integrated with mind-body awareness experiments. The client uses sound, breath and movement to contact feelings and access deep tension and energy release. See ad, page 35.

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BODYWORK

BONNIE PRUDDEN MYOTHERAPY

BIO-TOUCH HEALING CENTER 5634 E Pima St, 85712 520-323-7951 • JustTouch.com

Bio-Touch is a touch-healing therapy that anyone can learn to perform effectively. Low-cost classes are offered and healing sessions on a donation basis to anyone in need of relief from pain, stress, or symptoms of disease.

RENEW BODY WELLNESS CENTER Olivia Hughes, LMT 4558 E Broadway Blvd, 2nd Fr, 85711 520-271-7635

Olivia Hughes, Licensed Massage Therapist, yoga instructor and certified foot reflexologist, offers a broad range of massage techniques to improve your health. Offering a variety of yoga classes and workshops geared to all levels.

SYLVIA BOYED

3333 N Campbell Ave, Ste 12, 85719 520-370-3689 • SylviaBoyed.com Sylvia Boyed, MA, LMT, CST, an energetic bodyworker, working in the bodywork field for 11 years, treats all of the systems of the body, for all ages, with specializations in joint reconstruction, head injuries, migraine headaches, vertigo, tinnitus, hyperactivity, learning disabilities, and anxiety. See ad, page 34.

THERAPEUTIC INTUITIVE BODYWORK Jennifer Beard, LMT Speedway/Craycroft Area 520-906-8136 TherapeuticIntuitiveBodywork.com

A skilled touch with a unique effective approach. With over 25 years of experience, Jennifer utilizes a therapeutic approach to reduce stress, relieve muscle tension, clear energetic blockages, and balance structural misalignments.

New client special: three-sessions for $185. See ad, page 35.

ZACHARY SABER, LMT

MUSCLES IN MOTION MYOTHERAPY Andrea Johnson Master Certified Myotherapist Mobile Service Available 786-897-0789 • MYO-1st@earthlink.net

Myotherapy builds strength, reduces stress, relieves pain, re-educates the muscles, improves flexibility, increases range of motion, relieves Fibromyalgia symptoms and more by identifying each individual’s trigger points. 90% success rate when using Myotherapy plus corrective exercises.

No needles or drugs are employed. See ad, page 34.

BOOKSTORE UNITY CHURCH OF TUCSON BOOKSTORE

3617 N Camino Blanco, 85718 520-577-3300 • UnityTucson.com Satuday, call or ring bell Sunday, 9-10; 11-noon Largest most complete metaphysical bookstore in Tucson valley. Books, CDs, DVDs and more covering a wide spectrum of subjects.

Also available: Consanti Soleri Bells, greeting cards, and more—a rich environment for anyone interested in furthering their well-being, spiritual awareness and growth.​See ad, page 29.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY TRAVEL MIKE

Mike and Luz Sondgeroth (ID 914362) • 520-444-3628 MSondgeroth1@cox.net www.67win.com (type in address bar) World-class, award-winning company in the travel industry. Exceptional opportunities to create significant long-term residual income with minimal time investment. Free vacations, personal growth, and business development. Free lunch and learn every month. View the video at www.67win.com. See ad, page 21.

WellnessFirst!​ 3861 N 1st Ave, 85719 520-232-4585 SaberLMP@aol.com​• 3861WellnessFirst.com Tired of the pain? ​Myofascial release frees you from what holds you back. Let go of past injuries and love life again. ​Zach specializes in myofascial release, structural integration and neuromuscular re-education with nearly 20 years of hands-on experience. See ads, pages 3 and 11.

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CANNABIS TUCSON SAINTS DISPENSARY

112 S Kolb Rd, 85715 520-886-1003 • TucsonSaints@gmail.com Welcome to SAINTS, where we take pride in providing Arizona medical marijuana patients with the best cannabis, edibles, concentrates, and CBD products in Tucson. Our goal is to offer a safe, warm, educational, and memorable patient experience. Amenities include: easy parking, security at the door, and short wait times.

We offer daily specials, new patient specials, and a discount to all veterans. See ad, page 45.

CARPET CLEANING PIMA CLEANPRO L.L.C.

Carpet Cleaning, Tile & Grout, Upholstery, Area Rugs Serving Pima County & Surrounding Areas 520-954-2119 • PimaCleanPro@gmail.com PimaCleanPro.com Don’t steam your carpets, clean your carpets. Providing a low-moisture system that is: eco-friendly, unbeatable results, dries in about 1-2 hours, with no residue, longer carpet life for carpet, upholstery, area rugs, tile and grout. Reliable, on-time, answers the phone.

CBD NATURAL HEALING CARE CENTER 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140, 85719 520-323-0069 NaturalHealingCareCenter.com

Natural Healing Care Center carries a variety of, Natural, Full-Spectrum Hemp CBD Products. All products are high quality, grown in the U.S., and tested. CBD has helped many people obtain relief for various ailments. NHCC can help inform you on the proper way to consume CBD. See ad, page 41.

SOS CBD

Mike Bond • 844-402-4223 (4CBD) SOSCBDCompany@gmail.com SOS-CBD.com Tucson’s SOS CBD aims to provide more than just exceptional products and service, we are on a mission to provide hemp derived CBD to everyone. Located in Tucson, AZ our high-quality CBD products are available online throughout the US. THC-free. No medical card needed. See ad, page 44.

CHIROPRACTIC DR. JOANNE HAUPERT, D.C. 4858 E Broadway, 85711 520-584-0343 InspiredHealing.org

Do you want to trust and increase your body’s ability to heal and regenerate? Network Chiropractic is very gentle and helps increase your brain/body connection and empower you to make healthier choices. Great for children, PTSD, depression and autoimmune diseases.

WINTERHAVEN HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Nathan Conlee 3020 N Country Club Rd, 85716 520-322-6161 • PerformanceNeurology.com Dr. Nathan Conlee has been treating auto and sports injuries since 1987. As a Chiropractic Neurologist he works with many neurologic disorders. Also, using gentle Chiropractic, physiotherapy, Acupuncture, metabolic nutrition and we have helped 1000s of patients from headaches to ankle sprains. Please visit www.PerformanceNeurology.com See ad, page 15.

CLEANING SERVICES PURMAID LLC

520-331-2629 PurMaidTucson@gmail.com • PurMaid.com PurMaid LLC provides professional green cleaning services to Tucson homes and businesses. Locally owned and operated. Special offer: 3 labor hours of cleaning, just $65. See ad for details. See ad, page 9.

COACHING, COUNSELING & GUIDANCE COUNSELING CONCEPTS Jo Ruddy and Jody Hardy 3861 N First Ave, 85719 520-881-4237 CounselingConceptsLLC.org

Dr. Jo Ruddy, Metaphysical Life Coach and Clinical Master Hypnotherapist, along with Jodi Hardy, M.A., LPC and highly experienced psychotherapist, offer metaphysical approaches to healing and creating lasting change in your life.

Located at WellnessFIRST!

HEALTHY COUPLES

Bill White, M.A., Love Coach 520-319-9132 TheHealthyCouple.com Quick and dramatic results are common. Bill is a master at navigating relationship challenges. Resolve anger, arguments, emotional distancing, broken trust, childhood influences. Free no-obligation consultation. Call for special $1 per minute rate for unique individual listening session.

RISE ABOVE IT COACH

Denisse Cabrera, RN, CDE Certified Integrative Life Coach 520-979-4600 RiseAboveItCoach@gmail.com RiseAboveItCoach.com Coaching brings out your inner expert and the motivation, excitement, and desire to actually follow your best advice.

Using coaching models and intuition you can have desired results in health, relationships, career, money, life. Let your magic outsmart self-sabotage.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY INTESTINAL HEALTH INSTITUTE 520-325-9686 Intestines@SheilaShea.com IntestinalHealthInstitute.com

Sheila Shea MA is Board Certified with 41 years of colon hydrotherapy experience.

The Intestinal Health Institute offers intestinal nutritional support and detoxification protocols to accompany colonics. Specialties are abdominal massage, Metabolic Syndrome and sugar. Shea is an LMT in Arizona and Florida.

VERY SPECIAL ALTERNATIVES Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN WellnessFirst!

3861 N First Ave, Rm 3, 85719 520-403-1686 VerySpecialAlternatives@gmail.com VerySpecialAlternatives.net

RN-delivered colonics.

FDA-approved system integrated with a full, closedgravity option. Infrared Therapy included! Probiotic reflorastation and ozone therapies available. Warm, supportive healing environment. Affordable rates and packages. By appointment, flexible hours.

Free 15 minute consult! See ad, page 3.

COMPUTER SERVICES GE COMPUTING AND INTERNET SERVICES

Don Gibbens Office: 520-332-1485 • Cell: 520-784-1243 Don@GEComputerRepair.com GEComputerRepair.com Facebook: GE-Computing-and-Internet-Services One of Don’s tag lines is, “Computer Sick? Call the Doctor.” He has been helping people keep their computers and technology working f​ or over 30 years​. ​As one of​ Don’s customers ​said, “​You don’t make me feel stupid”. House calls and via remote.​See ad, page 16.

CRANIAL SACRAL THERAPY MEDICINE WHEEL DENTAL AND WELLNESS CENTER

Mercedez Lucke Benedict 4650 W Jojoba Dr, 85745 520-743-7101 • MedicineWheelDental.com Experience incredible Cranial work while at Medicine Wheel Dental & Wellness Center.

Mercedez has had success in treating tinnitus, trigeminal nerve pain, migraines, TMD dysfunction, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, increasing range of motion and strain pattern releases. Call for a special introductory visit. See ad, back cover.

CRYSTALS AND ROCKS METAPHYSICS’ WORLD

2940 East 22nd St, 85713 520-327-7449 • Monday-Saturday, 10am to 7pm Metaphysics’ World carries a large range of products: crystals, rocks, meteorites, incense, oils, oil sprays, soaps, books, music, greeting cards, clothing, fossils, ear candles, tarot cards, charts, etc. Check us out Saturdays at 10am when we have our weekly silent auction. See ad, page 4.

DANCE MUSIC IN MOTION DANCE STUDIO

1980 W River Rd, Ste 140, 85704 520-447-7841 Info@MMDanceAZ.com • MMDanceAZ.com Facebook: Music in Motion Dance Studio All ages independent dance studio on the Northwest side serving Tucson and surrounding communities. Let our staff teach you a variety of dances including: Ballroom, Latin, Country, S​ alsa, Swing. Private lessons, group classes, wedding dances. Dance socials on the first, second and fourth Saturday. See Facebook for current schedule. special rates for first responders and active/ retired military. See ad, page 17.

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DENTISTRY TUCSON BIOLOGICAL DENTISTRY

Jeanne Anne Krizman, DMD, MPH 1601 N Tucson Blvd, Ste 35, 85716 520-326-0082 • Smile@KrizmanDental.com

DREAM GROUPS DREAMCATCHER DREAM GROUPS Helen Landerman, Ph.D. DreamcatcherGroups@gmail.com

Tap into the wisdom and guidance of your dreams. Develop your powers of intuition. Dr. Landerman has 30 years of experience in dream groups and has been certified by Jeremy Taylor’s Marin Institute for Projective Dreamwork. Dream groups forming downtown.

A centrally located biologic and integrative dental office with Tucson’s only International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology accredited dentist.

Specializing in general & cosmetic dentistry, mercury-free fillings, safe amalgam removal, implants, extractions, cavitation treatment, and ozone therapy.

Call for appointment today. See ads, pages 16 and 23.

MEDICINE WHEEL DENTAL AND WELLNESS CENTER

ELECTRO-MEDICINE ALIVE & WELL ARIZONA

2420 W Ruthrauff Rd., Ste 160, 85705 Dr. Steven A. Swidler, DDS 520-638-6740 4650 W Jojoba Dr, 85745 Rejuvenate TiredTucsonPhotonGenius.com 520-743-7101 • MedicineWheelDental.com

Winter Skin

Medicine Wheel Dental is Tucson’s premier holistic LIGHTWAVE integrative dental practice.

PROGRAM Utilizing a balanced mix of Includeswith a mini facial, traditional dentistry exclua light wave treatment and sive naturopathic, holistic and a healing after treatment alternative modalities, Medicine Wheel Dental VALUE dental ALL FOR $80 provides the highest level of$100 personalized care. “With awareness, we can make a choice.” See ad, cover. Health and Beauty Solutions Allback Natural Let us educate and provide you with all Natural ways to improve your youth and health DETOXIFICATION

Experience the powerful electro-magnetic energy of the Photon Genius Super Sauna. Power up your immune system, detoxify and nourish all of your body’s cells. We also offers wellness classes, support groups and natural health products. Visit online or in person.

EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE - EFT

ALTERNATIVES IN HEALTH CARE Skin Care Detox Therapies DETOX &Treatments MINI MED SPA Cleansing • Ionic Foot Baths • Anti-Aging • Nutritional MARIA KINGSLEY

YOUR MOOD LIFTER

Juliana Ashe 4231 E Havasu Rd, 85718 520-639-6080 • YourMoodLifter.com Juliana extends light. She connects your field of energy to expanded light frequencies, in a heart-centered meditative state. In sessions, she assists you in “holding” new patterns of intent, to relieve stress, pain, trauma, emotional grief and even depression and anxiety.

FERTILITY CLEAR BLOSSOM

Melanie Tyrrell, LMT, ESTI, CMLDT Manual Lymphatic Drainage 2001 W. Orange Grove Rd, Ste #308, 85704 520-954-7784 Melanie@ClearBlossom.com ClearBlossom.com Your uterus needs to be prepared and brought to optimal functionality before conception. Mercier Therapy is deep, pelvic-organ visceral manipulation where the reproductive organs are mobilized to restore natural blood flow and mobility. 87% success rate of conception within 12 months.

FLOTATION THERAPY

Practitioner, Certified Hypnotherapist 1101 N Wilmot Rd, Ste #227, 85712 Body Treatments Pain Management 520-780-0170 • KadaKingsley@msn.com (above Trader Joe’s)• Chiropractic • Acupuncture • Massage • Wraps & Scrubs Maria-Kingsley.com 520 275-4510 • DetoxTherapySpa.com

CLOUD NINE FLOTATION

Cleanse and replenish your Debbie Shaw, Spa Owner body is our motto.

1101can N Wilmot Detoxification be rd. Ste.#227 (Above TraderWe Joe’s) achieved many ways. have nutritional cleanses, detox wraps, ionic WWW.DETOXTHERAPYSPA.COM footbaths, a far infra-red sauna and a chi machine and more. Call for a free consultation! See ad, page 19.

Best of Tucson Weekly’s Alternative Health Centers! Cloud Nine Flotation offers true Sensory Deprivation in a quiet neighborhood, professional setting. One hour in a float tank, without all the outside distractions, just might be the most relaxing place you’ve ever been. Allow your mind to unwind, and reset. Two tanks available. See ad, page 35.

Owner • Far Infared Sauna • Ear CandlingEFT •Debbie SignatureShaw, Facials & Peels

VERY SPECIAL ALTERNATIVES

Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN WellnessFirst!

3861 N First Ave, Rm 3, 85719 520-403-1686 VerySpecialAlternatives@gmail.com daocloud.com/Vonnie-Schultz-Albrecht Gentle, easy detox protocols, colon hydrotherapy & probiotic reflorastation Ozone therapies, including home ozone therapy education!

Introducing wearable health & wellness technology.

Ear coning also available. Services by appointment, flexible hours. Free 15 minute consult!See ad, page 3.

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Are you emotionally overwhelmed, feeling emptiness, pain or anger running you? You can be free and choose better feelings with this energy technique. It can be combined well with hypnotherapy to reinforce positive thoughts and images in your mind. Schedule your session today.

ENERGY WORK BRIGHT WAY WELLNESS

Michelle Cardenas, RMT 520-549-4800 BrightWayWellness@outlook.com BrightWayWellness.com

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“Think outside the bottle.”

Find healing the natural way.

Michelle listens to your needs then creates a custom session just for you. Specializing in stress relief and pain reduction using reiki, crystal/stone healing and Bio Touch.

Additional services available.

Float & Spiritual Healing Center 2118 S Avenida Planeta, 85710 520-668-4017 • FloatTucson.com

LEVITY FLOATATION & WELLNESS CENTER

2272 E Speedway Blvd, 85719 520-339-6674 •LevityRising.com Floatation therapy gives an experience of complete weightlessness as if one was in the womb or floating in space. We offer two float tanks to choose from, one of which offers easy access, is spacious and claustrophobic-free.

Additional services offered. See ad, page 35.

GLUTEN FREE GOURMET GIRLS GLUTEN FREE BAKERY/BISTRO 5845 N Oracle Rd, 85704 520-408-9000 GourmetGirlsGlutenFree.com Tues-Sun 7am-3pm, Fri-Sat 5-8pm

Do you have celiac disease or suffer from gluten intolerance? Visit Tucson’s only completely gluten-free bakery/bistro where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or freshly baked treats in a relaxed and friendly environment, without worrying about cross contamination. Beer, wine, signature cocktails available. See ad, page 10.

GONG THERAPY

GREEN PRODUCTS A & E RECYCLED GRANITE 520-885-8970 - Tucson Metro 480-739-0234 - Phoenix Metro ROC # 305289 AERecycledGranite.com

Arizona’s eco-friendly manufacturer of recycled granite pavers, split stone tile veneer, subway tiles and fire pits. The locally crafted products add a unique, beautiful look to your home and business while keeping our planet’s mountains out of Arizona’s waste stream.

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REPLEVYN

Danielle Dvorak 847-323-9188 Danielle@Replevyn.com • Replevyn.com Meditate, do yoga, or relax while you bathed in sound and vibration that clears your energy field. Danielle is trained and certified through TibetanBowlsChool.com in the Tibetan Sacred Sound Healing tradition.

Private sessions and group events (Gong Baths) are available.

GREEN LIVING BUNGOBOX ARIZONA

Heather Rosson - Owner Rent Reusable Moving Boxes 520-441-4020 Info@BungoBoxAZ.com • BungoBoxAZ.com BungoBox Arizona rents eco-friendly, reusable moving boxes for both residential and commercial use. Boxes are delivered to your home or office, you pack and move, when you are finished unpacking BungoBox will pick up the boxes at your new location. See ad, page 17.

PIMA CLEANPRO L.L.C.

Carpet Cleaning, Tile & Grout, Upholstery, Area Rugs Serving Pima County & Surrounding Areas 520-954-2119 PimaCleanPro@gmail.com PimaCleanPro.com Don’t steam your carpets, clean your carpets. Providing a low-moisture system that is: eco-friendly, unbeatable results, dries in about 1-2 hours, with no residue, longer carpet life for carpet, upholstery, area rugs, tile and grout. Reliable, on-time, answers the phone.

UK Inspired Cuts, Organic Hair Color 204 W Grant Rd, 85705 520-331-9006 • ProjekkHair@yahoo.com Facebook: ProjekK Introducing Hnectar by O Way, the world’s first 2-in-1 holistic hair color infusion treatment.

Equal parts treatment and permanent color, the hair’s health actually improves with each use, as plant proteins and moisture are integrated into the hair’s structure. 3.

HEALTH SCREENING PROACTIVE HEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC Lynda Witt ACCT Certified Thermographer 520-235-7036 • ProactiveHealthSolutions.org

Screening thermography has the opportunity to detect changes at any stage in the development of breast cancer, from the first year to when a tumor is dense enough to be seen with mammography. This early detection of change can lead to earlier diagnosis and better treatment options, as well as the opportunity for patients and their healthcare practitioners to intervene at an early stage with preventive treatment. See ad, page 3.

HEALTHY LIVING GLOBAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS GROUP Anne McKechnie, Exeutive Director 520-990-5268

Improving physical, environmental, financial and personal health are priorities for almost everyone. The Global Wealth and Wellness Group provides opportunities that help people balance these four aspects and thus improve a person’s overall quality of life. For a free consultation, call Anne at 520-990-5268.

HOLISTIC HEALTH/ ALTERNATIVE HEALING BALANCE IN MOTION

Sue Barrett, Zero Balance Practitioner Home Visits Available 520-240-2583 BalanceInMotion@comcast.net Zero balancing is a unique, holistic therapy going beyond soft tissue by addressing deep tension and stuck energy held within our bones. It can help to release old belief patterns, promote a sense of expanded awareness, and reduce pain and discomfort. Sue uses gentle touch to integrate and balance body structure with energy for amplified health and vitality. Call for new client special.

ESSENTIAL ENERGY

Ethel Sidney 520-276-8201 Energy@EthelSidney.com EthelSidney.com Choose wellness and balance that are the keys for a healthy and fulfilling life. journey to wellness Let Reiki, doTERRA AromaTouch, and doTERRA Essential Oils support your journey! At Essential Energy, Etherl offers a path towards a balanced life: emotionally, spiritually and physically.

LEVITY FLOATATION & WELLNESS CENTER

2272 E Speedway Blvd, 85719 520-339-6674 • LevityRising.com Levity Floatation & Wellness Center offers unique treatments such as: floatation therapy, halo therapy, massage, far infrared sauna, BioScan and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (Functional Lab work). De-stress, alleviate physical pain, detox and get to the root of your aliments here at Levity. See ad, page 35.

TUCSON SAINTS DISPENSARY 112 S Kolb Rd, 85715 520-886-1003 TucsonSaints@gmail.com

Welcome to SAINTS, where we take pride in providing Arizona medical marijuana patients with the best cannabis, edibles, concentrates, and CBD products in Tucson. Our goal is to offer a safe, warm, educational, and memorable patient experience. Amenities include: easy parking, security at the door, and short wait times. We offer daily specials, new patient specials, and a discount to all veterans. See ad, page 45.

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HORMONAL BALANCE LYDIE HORMONE YOGA

Lydie Vagnerova, Certified HY Teacher 520-822-7397 LydieHormoneYoga.com Hormone Yoga is a natural alternative approach to regulate hormone imbalances and to decrease undesirable side effects of menopause, PMS, PCOS, infertility, stress, anxiety, insomnia and hypothyroidism.

Hormone Yoga helps to balance metabolism, boost immunity and promote well-being.

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY NORTHSTAR HYPERBARICS

Dr. Carol Henricks, MD 7598 N La Cholla Blvd, 85741 520-229-1238 • NorthStarHBOT.com Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) saturates the body with oxygen, reducing inflammation and enhancing recovery from central nervous system injury including: traumatic brain injury, post-concussion syndrome, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, birth injury, autism, spinal cord injury, near drowning, anoxic brain injury and other conditions.

INCENSE

TULA WELLNESS AND AESTHETICS Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas 2404 E River Rd, Ste 251, 85718 520-577-1129 Info@TulaWellnessMD.com TulaWellnessMD.com

Tula Wellness and Aesthetics is Tucson’s premier wellness center.

Dr. Arianna and her staff specialize in integrative and functional medicine in the treatment of adrenal fatigue, leaky gut, autoimmune disorders, and thyroid disease. We also offer trigger point injections, peptide, and stem cell therapies. See ad, page 2.

INTUITIVE ARTS ANGELS AMONGST US

Enza Piazza 520-576-6870 AngelsAmongUs1963@gmail.com With the aid of Angels and guides in the heavenly realms, Enza/Angels Amongst Us utilizes her natural born abilities, knowledge and skills in her mediumship practice. She offers intuitive coaching, Spiritual Mentorship, and a variety of classes. In Person and Remote Readings. Tested 98% on remote viewing per Pima CC.

UNLEASHING YOUR TRUE SELF

Tammi Morrison 520-273-4117 TammiUnleashingYou.wixsite.com/website Facebook.com/UnleashingYourTrueSelf Tammi Morrison is an Intuitive, specializing in helping folks to get clarity and focus on their spiritual journey. She is a Reiki Master as well as a Certified Theta Healer.

She uses Intuitive Guidance, healing, and meditation to help to open your eyes to possibilities.

METAPHYSICS’ WORLD

2940 East 22nd St, 85713 520-327-7449 Open Monday-Friday, 10am to 7pm Metaphysics’ World carries over 200 different varieties of incense. If you love Nag Champa, we generally have it in stock – although it goes fast. We also have our own incense which we make that is only 10 sticks for $.77. See ad, page 4.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE INFUSION HEALTH

Dr. Kevin Wallace Dr. Zahara Sundermeyer 520-396-4866 • Info@InfusionHealth.org Integrative medicine allows each patient to be treated as an individual. We infuse conventional medicine and nature cure to obtain the best treatments. The doctors of Infusion Health specialize in environmental medicine, men’s health, women’s health and IV therapy.

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LYMPATHIC DRAINAGE CLEAR BLOSSOM

Melanie Tyrrell, LMT, ESTI, CMLDT Manual Lymphatic Drainage 2001 W. Orange Grove Rd, Ste #308, 85704 520-954-7784 Melanie@ClearBlossom.com ClearBlossom.com Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a light massage technique encouraging natural drainage of the lymphatic system to optimize health. Used with a variety of conditions such as Alzheimer’s Disease, autoimmune issues, concussions, lymphedema and more. Can be provided during and after pregnancy.

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MASSAGE CLEAR BLOSSOM

Melanie Tyrrell, LMT, ESTI, CMLDT 2001 W. Orange Grove Rd, Ste #308, 85704 520-954-7784 Melanie@ClearBlossom.com ClearBlossom.com Massage is great for the body and mind. It helps with headaches, muscle pain, relaxation, improves sleep, circulation and posture.

Offering one hour massages starting at $40.

SANTA RITA SPRINGS

Dorothy Richmond, LMT since 1983 2301 N Santa Rita Ave, 85719 Aquatic Massage • Jin Shin Jyutsu Craniosacral Therapy • Watsu Integrative Massage 520-990-1857 • SantaRitaSprings@gmail.com Water is life…80 minutes of Bliss.

Immersed in heavenly 96-degree saltwater inside our poolhouse, receive massage, shiatsu, energy work,great stretches, and flowing movement, and maybe Aquatic Cranial Sacral Therapy to deliciously unwind trauma and strain patterns. See ad, page 35.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA AIMEE GREGORIE BACHELIER Purity of Life Naturopathic Physician 520-909-0703 • PurityOfLife.com

Medicial Marijuana certification assistance. Dr.’s House Call $120.

Includes: assistance acquiring records, state upload. State Fee $150. SNAP eligible discount. By appointment only. Se habla Español. See ad, page 34.

D2 DISPENSARY

East Tucson, 7105 E 22nd St, 85710 520-214-3232 • D2Dispensary.com D2 Dispensary is east Tucson’s high-end medical marijuana facility and is the sister location to Downtown Dispensary. D2 features a contemporary and modern layout and is the only other dispensary in Tucson to carry iLava & MedLava products. See ad, page 39.

THE DOWNTOWN DISPENSARY

Parking Lot: 500 N 6th Ave, 85705 520-838-0492 • TheDowntownDispensary.com The Downtown Dispensary offers high-end and affordable cannabis products to Tucson’s medical marijuana patients.

Our flower and extracts are made in Tucson and are tested for safety and potency. We also carry edible products made by other AZDHS licensed facilities. See ad, page 39.

EARTH’S HEALING DISPENSARY North • 78 W River Rd, 85704 520-395-1432 South • 2075 E Benson Hwy, 85714 520-373-5779 • EarthsHealing.org

We believe in the healing power of Mother Nature to make the best medicine. Our dispensary provides safe, compliant, and reliable cannabinoid therapeutics and we strive to give our patients the most innovative and effective products available. Call today for information on how to become a medical marijuana patient. See ad, page 37.

NATURAL HEALING CARE CENTER 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140, 85719 520-323-0069 NaturalHealingCareCenter.com

We’re a Holistic Wellness Center that focuses on alternative medicine and specializes in Cannabis education, coaching and consulting. We help patients obtain their Medical Marijuana Card in AZ and also assist them in finding the right products to help their needs.

Cannabis has been used as medicine for thousands of years and not one person has ever died from over consumption, ever! See ad, page 41.

TUCSON SAINTS DISPENSARY 112 S Kolb Rd, 85715 520-886-1003 TucsonSaints@gmail.com

Welcome to SAINTS, where we take pride in providing Arizona medical marijuana patients with the best cannabis, edibles, concentrates, and CBD products in Tucson. Our goal is to offer a safe, warm, educational, and memorable patient experience. Amenities include: easy parking, security at the door, and short wait times. We offer daily specials, new patient specials, and a discount to all veterans. See ad, page 45.

TUMBLEWEEDS HEALTH CENTER 4826 E Broadway Blvd, 85711 520-838-4430 Open: Monday-Friday, 10-6pm Saturday, 10-3pm

METAPHYSICS’ WORLD

2940 East 22nd St, 85713 520-327-7449 Monday-Saturday, 10am to 7pm Metaphysics’ World carries a large range of products: crystals, rocks, meteorites, incense, oils, oil sprays, soaps, books, music, greeting cards, clothing, fossils, ear candles, tarot cards, charts, etc. Check us out Saturdays at 10am when we have our weekly silent auction. See ad, page 4.

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MEDICAL SPA PAMPERED SKIN STUDIO

Dr. Suzanne Pear, RN, PhD, LE, COE 5160 E Glenn St, Ste 150, 85712 520-400-8109 PamperedSkinStudio.com At the Pampered Skin Studio, Dr. Suzie personally provides customized treatments including facials with microdermabrasion, microcurrent and LED, peels, microneedling, facial fillers, Botox and Novathread non-surgical facelifts. Minor skin irregularity treatment and electrolysis are also available. Specializing in adult and teen acne as well as sensitive and ethnic skin issues. See ad, page 6.

MENTAL HEALTH SERENITY FIRST COUNSELING Joan M. Silver, LMFT 170 N La Canada Dr, Ste 30C, 85614 520-398-7272 Joan@SerenityFirstCounseling.com

Joan Silver is licensed with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health since 2005. Her clinical background as an MFT is to provide counseling with a focus that is social and relationship based to individuals (adolescents, teens, adults), couples, and families. Ms. Silver works with clients on personalized treatment plans to reach the goals they set.

METAPHYSICS COMMUNITY OF LIGHT

Far Horizons East Main Clubhouse 520-339-2038 TheCommunityOfLight.org Metaphysical and Spiritual gathering of Light and Energy workers for healing, enlightenment and growth.

Every Wednesday we offer Pathways to Metaphysics Classes from 7-8pm. Friday Healing and Message Circle from 12:30-1:30 and Sunday Service from 11am to 12:15pm. See ad, page 12.

MOVING SERVICES BUNGOBOX ARIZONA

Heather Rosson - Owner Rent Reusable Moving Boxes 520-441-4020 • Info@BungoBoxAZ.com BungoBoxAZ.com BungoBox Arizona rents eco-friendly, reusable moving boxes for both residential and commercial use. Boxes are delivered to your home or office, you pack and move, when you are finished unpacking BungoBox will pick up the boxes at your new location. See ad, page 17.

MUSIC SELF DEVELOPMENT THROUGH MUSIC

Suzanne Grosvenor Northwest Tucson 520-229-6282 • MusicForHealth.net Suzanne@MusicForHealth.net Expand your Joy with music.

Develop your musical voice, creativity, intuition and confidence. Suzanne coaches instrumentalists and vocalists to hear your own music.

Beginning to advanced piano.

Composition, improvisation, theory, notation. Classical, jazz, pop, folk, meditative and therapeutic music. See website for more information.

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE DR. DEEANN SABER, NMD WellnessFIRST! 3861 N First Ave, 85719 520-209-1755 3861WellnessFirst.com

Dr. Saber is a primary care naturopathic physician who specializes in endocrinology and functional medicine. Using science-based information as well as your personal symptoms, we will together find the best way to optimal health. See ads, pages 3 and 11.

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PSYCHIC READER

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE WHOLISTIC FAMILY MEDICINE Dr. Lance Morris 2310 N Wyatt Dr, 85712 520-322-8122 WFMedicine@gmail.com ResonantSoundTherapy.com

METAPHYSICS’ WORLD

Psychic Readers available daily in store 2940 East 22nd St, 85713 520-327-7449 Monday-Friday, 10am to 6:30pm Metaphysics’ World has one or two readers available each day. Rates: 15 mins/$20, 30 mins/$35, 60 mins/$60.

Readings available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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Dr. Morris treats all conditions, pediatric through geriatric, emphasizing “nature cure” to heal mind, body and spirit.

Developer of Resonant Sound Therapy. See website for more information. See ad, page 30.

QIGONG

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SALES TRAINING DON ZAVIS

1846 E Innovation Park Dr, 85755 520-903-4654 DonZavis@comcast.net Don Zavis is an accomplished executive with a successful history of taking private and public organizations to new levels of sales and profitability.

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SEXUAL HEALTH

MERCEDEZ LUCKE-BENEDICT

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TULA WELLNESS AND AESTHETICS

Specializing in Craniosacral and Myofascial release, energy healing, crystal/stone therapies and ho’oponopono. Pain Release Specialist using holistic, whole-body approach combining chakra cleansing and her special release techniques. Success treating tinnitus, trigeminal nerve pain and migraines.

ZY Qigong Teacher/Practitioner Harmony Hut, 2467 N Treat Ave, 85716 520-404-8745 QigongMark@yahoo.com Meetup.com/Tucson-ZY-Qigong-Meetup

Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas 2404 E River Rd, St 251, 85718 520-577-1129 Info@TulaWellnessMD.com TulaWellnessMD.com

Qigong is a lifetime practice that teaches one to connect and feel all the life force energy that surrounds us. The simple and slow movements direct this ocean of Qi inwardly as your minds’ own awareness guides it. Open the energy body to embrace the physical body and return it to a healthy and balanced state.

Tula Wellness and Aesthetics offers the most extensive services in the treatment of female and male sexual health. Dr. Arianna offers radiofrequency and C02 laser for vaginal rejuvenation. Tula now offers hormone replacement therapy for men and women and well as Gainswave, a breakthrough treatment for male ED. See ad, page 2.

PERMANENT MAKEUP

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The Belly Studio, Fridays only 3838 Ft. Lowell Rd, 85716 Oasis Wellness, West Marana, 85653 520-221-6276

A LASTING TOUCH SALON

Yvette Dwornik 5350 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 162, 85711 520-869-5593 ALastingTouchSalon.com YDwornik@yahoo.com Artist Yvette Dwornik offers beautiful, natural looking permanent makeup. 20 years of experience. Eyebrow, eyeliner and full lip color procedures.Virtually painless, hand method technique to ensure your comfort. Physician recommended. Call to schedule a free consultation See ad, page 17.

PHYSICAL THERAPY JEAN READ, PT

956-566-5443 LiveYurPassion@gmail.com IAHP.com/Jean-Read Jean is a physical therapist of 29 years, using a variety of manual techniques to treat conditions that have not responded well to traditional physical therapy.

Treatment may include craniosacral therapy, deep dry needling, kinesiotaping, visceral manipulation, lymphatic drainage therapy, private physical therapy, and hot stone myofascial work.

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CLAIRE’S CAFE & ART GALLERY 16140 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, 85739 520-825-2525 ClairesCafe.net

Claire’s Cafe & Art Gallery serves home-cooked breakfasts and lunches daily, 7am-3pm.

Vegetarian, gluten-free and other dietary needs are easily accommodated. The gallery includes original artwork, jewelry, leather goods and greeting cards. See ad, page 7.

GOURMET GIRLS GLUTEN FREE BAKERY/BISTRO 5845 N Oracle Rd, 85704 520-408-9000 GourmetGirlsGlutenFree.com Tues-Sun 7am-3pm, Fri-Sat 5-8pm

Do you have celiac disease or suffer from gluten intolerance? Visit Tucson’s only completely gluten-free bakery/bistro where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or freshly baked treats in a relaxed and friendly environment, without worrying about cross contamination. Now serving dinner on Friday and Saturday. Beer, wine, signature cocktails available. See ad, page 10.

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SINGING SARAH’S SCHOOL FOR SPEECH IN SONG

Sarah Evans Individual and Group Lessons 520-661-6666 • SpeechInSong@gmail.com Facebook.com/SchoolForSpeechInSong/ Learn gentle therapeutic exercises to release your singing voice. We open to the etheric tone with our breath and release it as sound. This service produces relaxation and begins the journey of unveiling the voice for those who have longed to sing. Sing and be happy!

SKIN CARE PAMPERED SKIN STUDIO

Suzanne Pear, RN, PhD, LE COE 5160 E Glenn St, Ste 150, 85712 520-400-8109 • PamperedSkinStudio.com Doctor Suzie, a Registered Nurse and Licensed Aesthetician, is certified in Oncology Esthetics and specializes in providing customized skin care treatments for all skin types and skin issues.

She especially delights in educating clients about their skin and helping them identify affordable and manageable solutions for their concerns. Make an appointment and let Dr. Pear start you on the path to revealing your own kind of beautiful! See ad, page 6.

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SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS

SKIN REJUVENATION

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THE TEMPLE OF THE PRESENCE 11902 E Irvington Rd, 85747 520-751-2039, x100 TempleOfThePresence.org

Saint Germain and the Ascended Masters stand ready to assist you. In their Radiance, you will learn how to release the Light from your Individualized I AM Presence. Find Divine solutions to every challenge. Free broadcasts 24 hours a day.

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Janis Farmer 1101 N Wilmot Rd, Ste #227, 85712 Body Treatments Pain Management Sunday Service: 3231 N Craycroft Rd, 85712 (above Trader Joe’s)• Chiropractic • Acupuncture • Massage • Wraps & Scrubs 520-319-1042 520 275-4510 • DetoxTherapySpa.com TucsonCSL.org

Tucson’s first Fibroblast Debbie Shaw, Plasma Arc machine is rightSpa Owner 1101 N Wilmot rd. Ste.#227 here. Non-laser, non-surgical (Above skin tightening and Trader Joe’s) resurfacing is now available.

Unwanted tattoos can be WWW.DETOXTHERAPYSPA.COM removed also. Tighten eyelids, jowls, turkey necks, saggy arms. Lift brows, remove wrinkles from chest and more! See ad, page 19.

A spiritual alternative. We offer spiritual solutions to everyday challenges. Celebration Service 10:30am, Meditation 10am. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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COMMUNITY OF LIGHT

SOUND THERAPY REPLEVYN

Danielle Dvorak 847-323-9188 Danielle@Replevyn.com • Replevyn.com Relax and receive while you are energetically cleansed by antique Tibetan singing bowls, Gantas (bells), and more in the Tibetan Sacred Sound Healing tradition. Danielle is trained and certified through TibetanBowlSchool.com. She is a life-long, classically-trained musician, and an intuitive empath.

WHOLISTIC FAMILY MEDICINE Dr. Lance Morris 2310 N Wyatt Dr, 85712 520-322-8122 WFMedicine@gmail.com ResonantSoundTherapy.com

Dr. Morris treats all conditions, pediatric through geriatric, emphasizing ‘”nature cure” to heal mind, body and spirit.

Developer of Resonant Sound Therapy. See website for more information. See ad, page 30.

SPA SERVICES ALTERNATIVES IN HEALTH CARE DETOX & MINI MED SPA Debbie Shaw, Owner 1101 N Wilmot Rd, Ste #227, 85712 (above Trader Joe’s) 520 275-4510 DetoxTherapySpa.com

Where all-natural health care meets all-natural beauty solutions. Specializing in all-natural weight loss, anti-aging treatments, skin care and pain management.

Unique equipment and treatments set us apart from everyone else. Look younger and be healthier naturally. See ad, page 19.

Far Horizons East Main Clubhouse 520-339-2038 TheCommunityOfLight.org

THE TEMPLE OF UNIVERSALITY Rev. Betty Tatalajski New Masonic Temple, 3590 N Country Club Rd, 85716 520-884-5340 TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com TheTempleOfUniversality.org

Worship, healing, prophesy.

Celebrating the unity of God and man. 11am Sunday service. Free metaphysical development classes in areas of White Eagle World Healing Meditation, Alice Bailey books, Spiritual/ Metaphysical Law and Kaballah.

Metaphysical and Spiritual gathering of Light and Energy workers for healing, enlightenment and growth.

Every Wednesday we offer Pathways to Metaphysics Classes from 7-8pm. Friday Healing and Message Circle from 12:30-1:30 and Sunday Service from 11am to 12:15pm. See ad, page 12.

TUCSON IANDS EXPERIENCE SHARING (TIES)

ECKANKAR

The Path of Spiritual Freedom ECK-Arizona.org 1-877-300-4949 “The purpose of Eckankar is to make God an everyday reality in your life. As Soul, you have the God-knowledge within you. The teachings of ECK will awaken the knowledge and love for the divine things that are already in your heart. The road to God is the adventure of a lifetime.”—Harold Klemp. Eckankar.org

KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTER 5326 E Pima St, 85712 520-441-1617 MeditationInTucson.org

Learn meditation and other practical methods to cultivate mental peace in your daily life.

KMC Arizona offers a path of wisdom and compassion to help anyone find a happy, meaningful life through explanation and practice of Kadampa Buddhism. Everyone welcome!

Chuck Swedrock 520-395-2365 TucsonIANDS.org

Information on and sharing of NDEs and other transformative experiences. Open to public; everyone has experiences worth sharing. Guest speaker series on 2nd Thursday (Oct – May); small groups on 3rd Thursday each month, 6:30pm at Unity Church of Tucson.

UNITY CHURCH OF TUCSON

Rev. Larry and Mary Ellen Swartz 3617 N Camino Blanco, 85718 520-577-3300 UnityTucson.com ​ ffiliated with Unity School A of Christianity and now in our 62nd​​year serving the Tucson community. Sunday services at 10 am.​See ad, page 29.

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classifieds AS YOU MAY KNOW, any skin rejuvenation treatment is affected by direct sunlight and heat. Fibrolast treatments are no different. So, now is the time to treat those areas hidden by clothes, such as your abdominal area, stretch marks, batwings and crepey upper thighs. Call 520-275-4510. DetoxTherapy.com.

DISCOVER YOUR AUTHENTIC MUSICAL VOICE. For a free 15-minute phone consultation, call Suzanne to discuss your music goals. Explore how you can hone your musical voice. Choose a program that works for you. Engage in intuitively led processes for exploring your music. Suzanne Grosvenor, northwest Tucson. 520-229-6282. Suzanne@ SuzanneGrosvenor.com. MusicForHealth.net.

EXPERIENCE RELIEF FROM SYMPTOMS! Biofeedback is a proven and effective way to mitigate anxiety, pain, digestive discomfort, muscle weakness and symptoms from more than a dozen major medical conditions. Take advantage of this new and proprietary treatment now available in Tucson. Visit our website for exclusive details and to book your relief treatment – TucsonBiofeedback.com

GAYLE FELBAIN/MASTERY IN MOTION offers sessions in the Alexander Technique and somatic mindfulness and meditation. Learn to create freedom, ease and comfort in your body and mind. Gayle has 35 years experience and is available for private and small group sessions.

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ENERGY CHOREOGRAPHY AND SELF HEALING. A delightful shamanic practice where you will learn how your electro-magnetic field can dance itself into well-being and happiness. Based on Gestalt dynamics and Tibetan Shamanism, it is gentle and uplifting. Katherine Lewis, a 40year shaman coach, facilitates. 970-5071565. KatherineLewis555@gmail.com.

MYOTHERAPY is a highly specialized therapeutic treatment for relieving muscle pain and the swelling, weakness, and limited range of motion associated with pain. Andrea Johnson, Master Certified Bonnie Prudden Myotherapist. Mobile Service Available. 786-897-0789.

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EVERY JOURNEY BEGINS WITH A SINGLE STEP. Isn’t it our relationship to our “issues” and not the specific “issue” itself that causes us difficulties in our everyday life?

We heal in togetherness not isolation. Joan Silver, licensed psychotherapist, will walk beside you on your journey. Contact 520-3987272. SerenityFirstCounseling.com.

NORTHWEST TUCSON LEASE SPACE AVAILABLE - Private, full-time office for massage therapist/bodyworkers who prefer quiet healing atmosphere.

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SOS CBD HIGH QUALITY OIL PRODUCTS are available online and through authorized retailers throughout the US. We believe people have a right to the highest quality, fairly priced hemp derived CBD. Sourced in Colorado, manufactured in Tucson. Use code NATURAL to receive 15% off your first purchase. 844-402-4223.

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THE DOWNTOWN DISPENSARY offers delivery to medical marijuana patients in the greater Tucson area and is one of the only delivery services to accept debit cards at your doorstep. Daily specials are also available for delivery customers. Patients can place online orders at DowntownFast.com.

VISCERAL MANIPULATION is a light touch technique relieving tension in the tissues most often in the abdomen and chest. Releasing tension in the tissues around and within the organs often improves circulation, function, decreases pain. Calms the nervous system, brings one into a deep state of relaxation. Northwest Tucson. Jean Read, PT, 956-566-5443.

ZY QIGONG: Are you feeding the Energy body like you feed your physical one? The process is very important and the vibrant exercises of ZY Qigong do just that. Meditating in an ocean of Qi while doing exercises... bliss!

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Smart Choices for the Highest Level of Dental Care Looking to become more informed about your oral health and its effect on your whole body’s system? Medicine Wheel Dental and Wellness Center offers a full range of general, biologic and cosmetic dental options, customized for you.

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