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TOXINS IMPACT MEN’S HEALTH

14 THE HEALING OF THE MODERN MAN

Men Redefine Their Emotional Power

17 THE GIFT OF AN

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IMPERFECT FATHER

18 GUYS… DON’T

BRUSH OFF DENTAL CARE

19 HEALING TRAUMA Emerging Therapies Offer Fresh Hope

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She specializes in relieving physical and emotional pain. “Men have a tendency of holding on to their grief and internalizing their pain, and may feel like they don’t have a choice,” says Klemann.

“Divorce or end of a relationship, death of their spouse or family member, job change or loss of financial security, retirement, infertility, loss of health or athletic performance, PTSD…and the list goes on and on,” explains Klemann. “There are all different types of losses men suffer from, and it’s important to acknowledge that men need support. It’s okay to cry. It’s okay to admit that your heart is broken. It’s okay to say you’re Jennica Klemann not okay. It’s being human.”

Klemann continues, “The feelings of grief and loss are normal. I practice without judgment, shame or criticism. I teach people how to grieve in a healthier and more positive way.” Klemann provides her grief coaching services in person and online. Her seven-week program brings perspective and ease to an otherwise stressful time.

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Cut Back on Booze to Protect the Brain

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Five Health Pearls

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Sleep. We have to rest and recover. This is even more important as we age. Seven to eight hours of sleep is ideal. Wearable electronics can help to analyze the amount and quality of our sleep.

Stretch. Daily stretching helps maintain flexibility, improve recovery and slow down aging. From a 15-minute daily routine, to yoga classes, to preand post-exercise routines—the body will benefit from regular movement.

Cardio. Walk, hike, bike, swim, run. The heart needs to work to move nutrients to the body to heal, recover and perform. Thirty to 45 minutes, three times a week is a great starting point. Regular cardio contributes to better sleep, weight loss and mental clarity.

Nutrition. No matter what diet, choose a consistent balance of protein, good fats and healthy carbohydrates. A balanced diet increases energy, aids in recovery and reduces the risk of diseases, such as cancer, stroke, heart attack, diabetes and more.

Brain. The brain benefits from reduced stress, brain games, music, better nutrition, art and so much more. Activating the brain will activate the soul.

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s spring turns to summer, here are some pearls of wisdom for everyone to keep in mind for a healthy life.

It is widely known that heavy drinking harms the brain, but even drinking as little as a few beers or glasses of wine per week will reduce brain volume, according to a new study of 36,000 adults.

Researchers led by a University of Pennsylvania team reported in Nature Communications that alcohol consumption even at modest levels may carry risks to the brain, shrinking it in ways similar to the aging process.

The study was conducted using the UK Biobank, a dataset from 500,000 British middle-aged and older adults that includes genetic and medical information, including white and gray matter volume in different regions of the brain.

The researchers found that the more alcohol people consumed on average, the greater the brain damage. Going from zero to a daily average of one alcohol unit (half a beer or half a glass of wine) is linked with the equivalent of a half a year of aging in 50-year-olds. Drinking an average of two units a day (a pint of beer or glass of wine) produces changes in the brain equivalent to aging two years. The difference between zero and four units (two beers or glasses of wine) was equal to more than 10 years of aging. “It’s not linear,” says study co-author Remi Daviet. “It gets worse the more you drink. There is some evidence that the effect of drinking on the brain is exponential. That means that cutting back on that final drink of the night might have a big effect in terms of brain aging.”

Getting Men to Yoga Class

Run Farther with Beetroot and Citrulline

Trish Harris, owner and teacher at Divine Journey Yoga, teaches gentle yoga geared toward seniors. She has seen the benefits of this simple practice in her life and the lives of her students. Both online and in-person classes are available. Connect at 520-490-4012, Trish@DivineJourneyYoga.com or DivineJourneyYoga.com.

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oga is for people of any sex, any race and any age. Sadly, there are far fewer men in yoga classes.

Maybe because yoga has mostly been advertised to women. This may lead men to not even consider it an option for their health. He may think it’s great that the women in his life enjoy yoga as a form of fitness, but prefer sports or a gym for his own physical health.

For some men, trying partner yoga can be a fun introduction to the ways that yoga can benefit all bodies.

Those who have never tried yoga may find partner yoga to be a fun, accessible way to try it out. Since men tend toward shorter, stronger muscles they can have more stiffness and inflexibility.

Many people assume they are not flexible enough for yoga. Consider instead, that thinking you are too stiff for yoga is like saying you are too dirty to take a bath.

Yoga is simply stretching and warming the muscles in a way that is beneficial to the whole body, mind and spirit. It’s time to see more men give it a try.

Nitrate-rich beetroot extract and citrulline, a non-essential amino acid, have been shown to be precursors of nitric oxide, which benefits athletic performance by expanding blood vessels and increasing blood flow. To determine whether combining the two produces better results, Spanish researchers gave the two supplements separately and together to 32 male triathletes for nine weeks. The dosages were 3 grams a day of citrulline and 2.1 grams a day of beetroot extract. In a study published in Biology, they reported that the combination did not improve markers of exercise-induced muscle damage, but did reduce cortisol levels, and also enabled those participants to run 5 percent farther in the standard 12-minute Cooper Test.

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Using traditional cleaning products can cause more indoor pollution than outdoors.

These cleaning products, classified as volatile organic compounds, compromise indoor air quality.

However, green products can help create a healthier living environment, and do not leave strong, harmful odors.

3 5 Reasons to Choose A Green Cleaning Service Outsourcing housework offers us many benefits, but opting for a green cleaning service can have an especially healthy impact on the home and the planet. Green cleaning involves the use of products and methods that are eco-friendly and organic. Here are five great reasons to try a green cleaning service.

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Green cleaning is planet-friendly. The pros use eco-friendly products that are manufactured using sustainable methods and safe, natural, biodegradable ingredients. On the other hand, conventional cleaning products contain toxic, hazardous and non-biodegradable ingredients such as petroleum.

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Healthier choice for the house. Due to the lack of harsh and toxic chemicals, eco-friendly cleaning products allow softer cleaning for fibers and fabrics. This preserves the looks and lifespan of sofas and carpets. The non-toxic products are excellent for cleaning hardwood floors and painted walls.

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Safer surfaces. When it comes to dirt and stains, carpet fibers and padding bear the brunt of the damage. To intensively clean carpeted surfaces, most people use the strongest cleaning solutions that leave behind chemical residues. Using organic cleaning solutions means that kids and pets who love rolling around on the carpet are not exposed to toxic chemical residues.

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Environmental Toxins Impact Men’s Health

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t is no secret that the environment is impacting everyone’s health. There are levels of toxins in our food, air and water that we cannot get away from, even when we do our best to eat, drink and breathe everything clean.

There is hope, though, and it is in everyone’s hands to be free of the effects of these toxins.

First, it begins with educating ourselves and connecting the dots. What we put in our mouth or on our body, what is used to clean our home or clothes, what’s in the yard or gardens—it all matters. If we eat pesticides or genetically modified foods like bleached bread products, or spray bug spray around the home, we are just poisoning ourselves.

Maybe we do not notice the effects initially, but later experience a headache, stomachache or weird cravings. Maybe we get a rash or the sniffles, and we think it is normal. Maybe we get tired or can’t think straight and wonder why. It is likely because what we ate or put on our body or used in our home is making us sick.

Second, we should be voting with our money—using it in wise ways to eat organic produce and local, organically raised meats and dairy. It means we stop buying soda, artificial sweeteners and packaged products that contain preservatives and chemicals.

Don’t use scent plug-ins or chemical shampoos—on loved ones or pets.

Longer-term issues, like cancer and further harm to our ecosystems, should be a huge wake-up call. We can get cancer from spraying chemicals like Roundup around the yard. Plus, this also kills the ants, the bees, then the birds—and now our food supply is not getting pollinated.

That means less food and the prices go up. One small thing does have a ripple effect around the world.

For men and boys, it means a drop in fertility, growth disorders, more mental illness, under-achieving in school, more autoimmune disorders, more suicides and cancer.

It isn’t surprising that we get sick when one billion pounds of pesticides are sprayed on our foods annually. We cannot keep poisoning the Earth and think we are not poisoning ourselves. Pesticides run off into our water supply, and the wind also carries the spray over the country. The people who do the spraying are dressed head-to-toe in hazmat suits; shouldn’t that alone make us wonder?

If, every day, we shave, bathe, put on lotions, creams, deodorant, take medications and eat processed foods that are genetically modified, the amount of toxins pile up inside a person. We could be living in a moldy house or working at a place where chemicals are used—allowing more toxins to seep in.

Truly, we should all be outraged at the lies we have been told—how GMO foods will save the planet and chemistry will heal us. We know those are falsehoods.

We must be accountable to ourselves and our loved ones and start eating smartly, avoiding or outlawing pesticides and growing organic, non-GMO foods.

Making wise choices can help us protect ourselves and our families.

Dr. DeeAnn Saber, NMD practices at Transformational Medicine, in Tucson— now offering expanded testing options to assess one’s levels of environmental toxins, molds, heavy metals, organic acids and more. Read the brief at NaturalTucson. com for more information. Connect at 520-209-1755, Info@tfmnd.com or tfmnd. com. See ad, page 3.

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The Healing of the Modern Man Men Redefine Their Emotional Power

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or generations immemorial, men have been builders of culture, solid providers and inspired adventurers, but gender roles and sometimes-conflicting cultural expectations have taken a heavy toll on both the individual and community. The pervasive “tough guy” paradigm has denied half the human race its full emotional expression, resulting in amplified stress levels, compromised physical health, toxic aggression, broken families and a higher risk for addiction. According to research published in the American Journal of Men’s Health in 2020, death by suicide among men is almost four times higher than that of women and is partly attributed to the stigma of seeking treatment for depression. African American men 14

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carry the additional burden of racial and economic inequality, and their depressive symptoms are often more persistent and incapacitating.

Contrary to common myth, men are deeply emotional and responsive beings by nature. Centuries overdue, restrictive cultural definitions are slowly shifting to a broader psychosocial view of authentic manhood. Thanks to guy-friendly mental health resources, virtual and in-person support communities and diverse options in the alternative health field, more men are taking responsibility for their well-being and learning how to embody emotional freedom. They are stepping up to the plate as strong, sensitive leaders, something our world needs now more than ever.

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Breaking the Chains and Choosing Authenticity

show up in a more authentic and human way,” he says.

The masculine expectation and requirement have been for most boys to “buck up and tough it out” during childhood and adolescence, and this overt or sometimes very subtle conditioning can promote disproportionate power plays, homophobia and resistance to emotional intimacy well into adulthood. “Every society has ‘feeling rules’ that govern how emotions can be expressed publicly,” says psychologist Michael Reichert, executive director of the Center for the Study of Boys’ and Girls’ Lives at the University of Pennsylvania and author of How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men. “Research tells us that boys are born as emotionally expressive as girls, but in a short time receive constant messages from their loved ones, schoolmates and TV shows that only certain emotions are okay for boys.” Such emotional restrictiveness has a profoundly negative impact on male development, he says.

For Todd Adams in Elmhurst, Illinois, cofounder of MenLiving.org and a Tony Robbins-certified life coach, recognizing societal trappings is key. “The first step is to have the awareness that we have been lied to for as long as we can remember about what it means to be a man. We have been conditioned to stay in the ‘man box’, which means if we show any type of vulnerability, our value from the outside, as well as from the inside, plummets.”

Reichert concurs. “My belief is that tragic outcomes—addictions, violence, suicide and premature mortality—are a reflection of how men’s human natures are thwarted by cultural norms. Being confined to a man box is hazardous.

We humans, including men, are built to express our hearts in close connections to others we love and who love us.”

The notion of going the distance solo is discouraged by Adams, whose organization helps men from all walks of life find support and connection through online meetings and adventure outings. “Once the awareness is there, I would invite family, partners, et cetera, to invite us to

Stress and the Physiology of Feelings For many men, emotions—other than “socially acceptable” anger and irritation—rarely see the light of day and instead morph into physical maladies such as digestive trouble, headaches, chest pain and high blood pressure. Unmanaged stress can also zap any zing in the bedroom. “I’m certainly not a doctor, but I’m sure there is a correlation for some about their emotional/mental/financial wellbeing being related to erectile dysfunction. The men that I work with often have a habit of not taking good care of themselves, and that lack of self-care ripples into other parts of their life, including their sexual life,” observes Adams. In spite of the fact that many others are struggling with the same condition, out of shame, it is often kept in the shadows. “My advice is that men find safe spaces to discuss

these challenges with others. My hope is that men can discuss sexuality and intimacy as openly as women do.”

Josh Beharry, project coordinator of HeadsUpGuys.org, in Vancouver, Canada, an online resource hub for men battling depression, has spearheaded online stress assessment tests for more than 26,000 men over the age of 18 and found surprising consistency. “The results suggest that the two most common stressors faced by the men are a lack of meaning and feelings of loneliness, followed by financial strain, relationship difficulties and problems at work,” he says.

According to data gathered by Tulane University, human connection boosts immunity and wards off cardiovascular disease, anxiety, depression and cognitive impairment. For men especially, social bonds are critical in coping with life stresses. Forging new alliances and maintaining old ones can be challenging with or without a pandemic, but online communities offer additional support, ca-

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maraderie and nonjudgmental sharing, which can be especially helpful for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), addiction and depression.

Beyond Talk Therapy Male depression can be hidden in plain sight, disguised as hitting the bottle to “relax”, or by working compulsively, engaging in high-risk behaviors or easily flying off the handle at loved ones. Beharry knows firsthand how insidious the disease can be and why seeking help sooner than later is vital. After miraculously surviving a horrific suicide attempt, he unexpectedly found hope and the will to live through walking, breathwork and human connection.

Being honest with others, as well as himself, was a turning point in his recovery. “For a lot of men, talking about dealing with depression feels like an admission of weakness or something to feel guilty about,” he says. “Try to think of emotional pain like physical pain. If you get cut, you bleed; that’s part of being human. Then you do something to treat the wound. Or if it’s deeper, you go to a doctor or a hospital. Denying painful emotions is like trying not to bleed when you get cut or trying to pretend you’re not bleeding.”

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mental health, he advises, “Vague assertions like, ‘You seem depressed,’ can make a guy feel attacked or put on the spot.

Instead, it’s helpful to start by pointing out specific observations you’ve had about changes to his mood or behavior, such as, ‘You seem stressed out,’ or, ‘You haven’t been eating much,’ or, ‘You’ve been isolating yourself from friends or turning down plans more than usual.’”

It is estimated that 4 percent of men suffer from the physical and psychological consequences of trauma, and PTSD is certainly not reserved for combat veterans. While traditional therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure therapy are excellent for treating depression, other modalities offer light at the end of the tunnel for men plagued by traumatic overwhelm.

Somatic Experiencing, developed by PTSD psychologist Peter Levine during the last 50 years, targets trauma stored in the nervous system and gently helps a person to increase their tolerance for difficult physical sensations and buried emotions. It is also highly useful in addiction recovery. Therapeutic massage, yoga and regular exercise are all allies for men to combat stress, anchor into their bodies and access unconscious feelings.

In the end, little things add up to a whole lot of change for a man. “You are not alone. Take your responsibility in how you experience life. Empower yourself with resources—podcasts, books, therapy, coaching—whatever support might look like for you,” advises Adams.

There is no better time than now for the masculine to rise to a new level of greatness. “There is ample evidence that we are in a paradigm-shifting moment in the history of manhood,” says Reichert. “When I speak with parents, I say that there has never been a better time in all of human history to raise a son.”

Marlaina Donato is an author and multimedia artist. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

HELPFUL RESOURCES MenLiving, MenLiving.org A national program of virtual and in-person opportunities for men to forge healthy and nourishing connections.

EVRYMAN, Evryman.com An online men’s community group.

Good Men Project, GoodMenProject.com Includes articles on many topics including relationships, dads and families, advice and confessions, and ethics.

HeadsUpGuys, HeadsUpGuys.org A program at The University of British Columbia that provides support for men to prevent and manage depression.

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or many of us, Dad was the first person to throw us a ball, take us fishing or treat us to ice cream after a game. If we were fortunate, he was the one who made a bad day better, was a strong protector who kept the metaphorical wolves from the door and, by example, secured our place in the world. Fathers give us many “firsts”, and for some of us, that also means a broken heart.

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Sometimes their “best” is tangled in a net of unresolved personal trauma, addiction or mental illness, and we learn to bear the bitter with the sweet. “Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this, too, was a gift,” wrote poet Mary Oliver, and her words can be a beacon as we journey through healing the father wound.

Once we come out the other side of childhood, it might be difficult to love someone that destroyed our trust and even more difficult to love ourselves.

This “gift” might take decades for us to unwrap. Children of difficult dads sometimes blossom like lotuses into more compassionate beings from the mud of absence, cruelty or indifference. Perhaps with a shift in perspective, we may realize how their weaknesses might have given us survival tools and resilience. Flipping the coin to examine what they have done right and giving credit where it is deserved can also help us to open that dead-bolted door to forgiveness. Taking inventory, both positive and negative, can encourage us to become a different kind of parent.

In a black-and-white world, the heart’s gray areas can teach us how to lean into our own healing. We inherit a lot from our wounded fathers, including an energetic opportunity to change the familial emotional code, and it can be beautiful.

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• The average man is more likely to develop gum disease (11 percent of men compared with 6 percent of women).

There are three key reasons to maintain our oral health.

• Number one is cosmetic. Our smile is one of the first things people notice, including the opposite sex. A Match.com poll examined the factors women and men judge each other on, and 71 percent of single ladies ranked teeth first.

• Reason number two is more serious.

We are more likely to develop oral health problems if we don’t stick to a schedule of continuing care visits. The same is true of delaying recommended treatment; a cavity today can turn into tomorrow’s extraction or root canal if neglected.

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According to sources like the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of General Dentistry: • The average man will lose 5.4 teeth by age 72.

• Males are more likely than females to never floss (about 39 percent don’t).

• Men are about 40 percent less likely to brush their teeth after every meal.

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The link between oral health and overall health illustrates the importance of care Men are more likely to have gum disease, which is linked to serious health issues such as pancreatic, kidney and blood cancers. Many of the medications commonly prescribed to adult men (including blood pressure and heart medicines) inhibit the flow of saliva, which can wreak havoc on oral health. In addition, men are more likely to develop oral and throat cancer.

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efugee children with tear-stained faces, the frail elderly being wheeled away from floods or fires, the sobbing families of gunshot victims—the faces of trauma are seen in every heartbreaking newscast. And the faces are even closer to us than that, walking down the street: a woman that recoils from touch, a child that has withdrawn into himself, a man with incoherent bursts of anger.

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The trauma of death, cruelty and destruction has always been part of the human experience. In the U.S., surveys show that as many as 60 to 70 percent of people report being traumatized by sexual assault, accidents, violence, war combat or other causes, and as many as one in 11 may be diagnosed in their lifetime with the more severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The encouraging news is that in the last few decades, a revolution has occurred in the recognition of how widespread trauma is and how deeply embedded it can be, not only in our behaviors but in our bodies. That, in turn, has led to effective and ever-evolving approaches to heal what’s been broken.

“Although trauma and PTSD are visible in the culture everywhere now, from films to popular literature and from legal to mental health fields, until 1980 the topic was virtually nonexistent,” says San Francisco psychologist, PTSD researcher and author Harvey Schwartz, Ph.D., who has treated trauma clients in clinical practice for 35 years. “After it became a legitimate diagnosis in 1980, long-overdue research and development of clinical protocols occurred, and today, almost every tradition and subculture within the mental health field has its own model of how to treat trauma.”

Shaping the ongoing dialogue has been the research of Boston psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk, whose 2014 book, The Body Keeps the Score, has occupied the top rung of The New York Times bestseller list for three years. In magnetic imaging studies, he found that when a person is thrust into a terrorizing incident, the cognitive functions in the brain’s temporal lobe shut down and activity shifts to the selfdefense mode of the amygdala. When the person responds by fighting, fleeing or freezing, physiological reactions kick in, which armor the body and trap emotions and thinking in that fraught moment, distorting future perceptions and experiences. He argues that any true healing of trauma must include “bottom-up” modalities focusing on the body rather than only mental “top-down” insights. He also insists that no single treatment alone is likely enough and no combination of treatments will be the same for every person.

Christine Songco, a Los Angeles dental hygienist and wellness coach, used cognitive therapy, journaling and meditation to relieve the trauma of a grueling bout with cancer, but hearing loud and angry voices still made her panic. What ultimately proved healing was an hour-long session of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), in which she followed a therapist’s prompt to move her eyes back and forth while memories surfaced. “It got to the root of my fear and anxiety and the source of my trauma without hours of therapy talking sessions, but I do think the other work I did set the stage for EMDR to be effective for me,” she says.

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ries to manage such symptoms as nightmares, flashbacks and explosive anger, often using anti-anxiety and antidepressant medications. They can include such strategies as narrative recall, slowly increasing exposure to the traumatic material, mindfulness training and deep breathing exercises.

“Cognitive approaches help survivors learn how to become an expert of themselves so that they can respond to their trauma in a healthier way,” says psychologist Sabina Mauro, of Yardley, Pennsylvania, author of The Mindfulness Workbook for PTSD. This type of therapy can take months to years and effectively treats about half of PTSD sufferers.

Experiential approaches, which have been researched less, but have engendered substantial therapist enthusiasm, do a “deep dive” to work through traumatic patterning embedded in a person’s mind, body and psyche. “They help people restore not only their nervous systems, but their capacity for self-trust and self-forgiveness and their capacity for connection to their bodies and others,” says Schwartz.

These modalities mostly focus, at least at first, on physical sensations rather than intellectual comprehension. For example, Somatic Experiencing defuses deeply held, fear-based contractions in the body by integrating those sensations with peaceful alternatives. EMDR, once an outlier but now practiced globally and endorsed by the World Health Organization, uses eye movements to lower the emotional charge of a traumatic memory. Internal Family Systems repairs a wounded psyche by relating a person’s deeply felt, damaged “child parts” to their essential goodness.

To re-inhabit parts of the body frozen in the past by trauma, patients may be encouraged to use somatic meditations, trauma-informed yoga, acupuncture, massage and martial arts, as well as art, music, dance and other forms of expression. Psychedelics, which if used carefully can open a trauma sufferer to a larger sense of purpose, may become a legal option in a few years. In a recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved Phase 3 clinical trial on MDMA (previously called ecstasy), 67 percent of participants no longer met the criteria for PTSD after three therapist-guided sessions.

Says Schwartz, “It can feel like a supermarket of options out there, so people need to read, become informed consumers and combine treatments at times. We have to think of the mind, the body and the spiritual as all needing attention and integration.”

Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be contacted at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

TRAUMA TREATMENT OPTIONS Dozens of approaches are available for treating trauma, and experienced therapists often mix and match cognitive and experiential modalities to meet a patient’s needs. “Choose the therapist over the method, as research repeatedly shows that the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in any successful therapy,” advises internationally recognized PTSD specialist Babette Rothschild, author of The Body Remembers, Revolutionizing Trauma Treatment and 8 Keys to Safe Trauma Recovery.

Some primary approaches, with links to practitioners, are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy works to process the traumatic event and change negative thought patterns connected to it. Usually involving 12 to 20 sessions, it is the most thoroughly studied approach and has been shown to be effective for about half of patients with good, long-term retention of outcomes. Some variations are Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. Find a practitioner at Tinyurl.com/CBTpractitioner.

Prolonged Exposure Therapy helps a patient overcome the fear and anxiety of a trauma by re-experiencing elements of it in a safe environment, using imagination and sometimes virtual reality. It is often used by cognitive therapists.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) uses sound, motion, touch, even a pencil to direct a client’s eyes back and forth, thus integrating parts of the brain; memories emerge, but without a heavy emotional charge. A key part of Veterans Administration therapy, it is recommended by the World Health Organization. Some studies show that 84 to 90 percent of single-trauma victims no longer have PTSD after three, 90-minute sessions. Find a practitioner at Emdria.org/directory.

Brainspotting is an emerging outgrowth of EMDR that involves helping a client fixate on a location in the eye that pinpoints specific traumatic memories. Research is scant, but suggests it may be as or more effective than EMDR. Find a practitioner at Brainspotting.com/directory.

Somatic Experiencing has a client pendulate between subtle sensations of trauma in the body and safe, peaceful feelings, which allows the trauma to be gently released. Although extensive research remains to be done, more than 120,000 professionals in 30 countries have been formally trained in it. Find a practitioner at Directory.TraumaHealing.org.

Internal Family Systems explores different “parts” of a personality held together by a

benevolent core consciousness, which allows those parts damaged and hurt by trauma to express themselves and feel self-compassion. It is recommended by leading trauma theorist Bessel van der Kolk. Find a practitioner at Ifs-institute. com/practitioners.

Emotional Freedom Technique shows a client how to tap certain rhythms related to acupuncture meridians on the face and the rest of the body while actively reframing traumatic memories. In a small study of veterans with PTSD, 86 percent no longer met diagnostic criteria after six, one-hour sessions.

Find a practitioner at Members.iceeft.com/ member-search.php.

Psychedelics are emerging therapies for PTSD, with psilocybin (magic mushrooms), ketamine and LSD potentially offering deep healing when administered under the supervision of a trained therapist. MDMA is the losest to obtaining U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval: carefully designed Phase 2 and initial Phase 3 clinical trials show two-thirds of PTSD patients shedding debilitating symptoms. For more information, visit Maps.org/mdma.

Trauma-informed Yoga focuses on grounding practices to restore disrupted physical sensations rather than emphasizing poses themselves and has proven helpful for sexual assault victims and veterans.

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by Trish Devitt

ur vibration is the most significant influence on our health and happiness, as well as that of the collective whole.

Everything in the universe consists of energy vibrating at different frequencies. We are constantly radiating vibrations from our thoughts, words, feelings and actions—even our cells and organs.

Everything we think, say and do affects others as well as ourselves—physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

According to the HeartMath Institute, the heart’s magnetic field is the strongest field produced by the human body. An important carrier of information, it envelops every cell of the body and extends out in all directions.

When we talk about raising our vibration, we really mean raising

our level of consciousness. Our thoughts are so powerful that they can affect our physical reality, including our health. The frequency we transmit is what we attract in return via resonance. Einstein has been quoted as saying, “The brain is a transmitter and a receiver of frequency and affects physical matter.” Dr. Masaru Emoto’s experiments proved that directed thoughts can alter the properties of water.

Our vibration also contributes to the collective whole. Studies, such as the Maharishi Effect, have found that as little as 1 percent of a population can effect a positive change in the community. Consider the impact we can have on the world—positive or negative, conscious or unconscious.

When we raise our vibration, we shift and reshape our reality, and induce positive changes in the collective whole. According to Dr. David R. Hawkins, the higher our level of consciousness, the more power we have to offset negativity in the world. For example, one individual vibrating at the frequency of Love counterbalances 750,000 individuals with lower consciousness levels.

Raising our vibration requires awareness and choice. We think 60,000 to 70,000 thoughts each day. Yet 90 percent of those are the same as the day before. Through conscious focus and intent, we can change our thoughts (our vibration), which in turn changes our reality.

One helpful approach is to become an impartial observer of our thoughts, actions and reactions. It is important to observe without judgement. Once we observe our thoughts, we can then make a conscious decision to choose a different thought. If that feels difficult, start with asking the question, “What different thought could be possible?” In time, we will come up with a more positive thought.

When we feel positive feelings such as gratitude and compassion, they are transmitted into the collective. Simply witnessing a positive action produces a vibration and induces others to do more positive actions.

By consciously changing our thoughts, we can raise our vibration and manifest positive change in our own lives and in the collective, thus contributing toward a more positive world.

Trish Devitt is a Transformational Coach and Advanced Frequency Therapist with over 20 years of experience helping people transform their lives and health. She offers custom sessions and workshops in person at LSpa in Marana, or virtually. Connect at 520-261-5194, Trish@MetamorphosisNow.com or MetamorphosisNow.com.

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martphones come in handy for emergencies or checking directions while traveling, but a brief glance at a website or social media can quickly turn into a lengthy scroll session, distracting us from why we go on vacation in the first place. For those that want to truly unplug, unique off-grid, eco-options beckon.

Remote and Quirky Camping The National Park Service has many affordable campgrounds at parks, forests and lakeshores with little to no cell connectivity, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in nature. Listings of wilderness/backcountry camping sites, as well as front-country sites easily accessible by vehicles, can be found at nps.gov/subjects/camping/campground.htm.

State parks offer closer-to-home refuge from the digital world. California’s Hendy Woods State Park, in Philo, is brimming with old-growth redwoods. “A lot of people head way up north to Sequoia National Forest to see old-growth redwoods, but there are also redwood forests closer to Sonoma and Mendocino counties, and similarly along the coast,” says Milwaukee-based travel writer Kristine Hansen, contributor to Fodors.com, NationalGeographic.com and other travel outlets. “Standing beneath these towering trees, you can’t help but feel like a small part of this large and wild world.”

Hendy Woods’ proximity to wine country allows explorers to drop by a winery or creamery and put together a quick picnic, she notes.

Locally owned campgrounds can offer an escape to a pre-cellphone era. Camp Wandawega, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, has a storied past of hosting both sinners and saints, 24

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opening in 1928 as a speakeasy and later becoming a Catholic youth camp. The historic charm remains intact. “Spending a night here is like dialing it back to the 1950s. Think The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s upstate New York summer camp,” Hansen says. “You can climb into a treehouse or a glamping tent to completely unplug.”

Immersive Getaways River rafting tours provide an escape from the virtual world, says John O’Brien, a scientist and environmental advocate who, with his wife, Kellie, owns Fairbanks Trails and Rivers Tour Company, in Fairbanks, Alaska. “The moment that we shove off from the shore, we’re immediately on what we call ‘river time.’ It’s best at that point to put your phone and camera in airplane mode. We’re often in areas where there is no cell coverage,” he

Getting Our Hands Dirty For an immersive nature experience that also does good, the American Hiking Society offers the Volunteer Vacations program, in which people join in public land stewardship projects.

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says. “There’s something to be said about just unplugging and being in the moment.”

Eco-activities such as river rafting might conjure up images of young, physically fit adventurers in rafts slapped by wild waves, but O’Brien notes river rafting is suitable for all ages and abilities. In tours with frame-style rafts, the guide does all the rowing. “If you are able to stand, walk and climb into and out of a raft, even with some assistance, you can go river rafting,” he says.

Trekking is another proven eco-trip strategy. Sometimes confused with hiking, it involves a long journey across a large swath of land that often requires participants to pare down to the absolute basics, which means ditching the cell phone and charger.

There’s often little to no service in these remote stretches.

North American treks include Canada’s the Long Range Traverse, a 22-mile, unmarked, backcountry trail in Newfoundland with moose, bears and caribou. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a 2,100-mile stretch that takes explorers through 14 states. Stretching from Springer Mountain, Georgia, to the northern terminus at Katahdin, Maine, the trail passes through the diverse terrain of the Appalachian Mountain Range. Hikers of all levels can take advantage of day hikes or longer treks.

Working in small crews of six to 15 people, volunteers handle a variety of land conservation and trail maintenance needs.

Project access ranges from backpacking to day-hiking, and accommodations vary from primitive campsites to bunkhouses or cabins.

“Some of our Volunteer Vacations are remote backcountry trips that are only accessible via foot, and some are offered at local, state and national parks as well,” says program manager Ellie Place. “There is a Volunteer Vacation for everyone, whether you want to sleep in a cozy cabin with amenities or sleep under the stars miles away from it all.”

The American Hiking Society has more than 35 Volunteer Vacations planned this year; more information can be found at AmericanHiking.org.

Sheila Julson is a Milwaukee-based freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not require wine makers to list ingredients on labels or regulate the use of terms such as “natural” and “sustainably grown”.

“There are more than 70 additives that are allowed in wine that don’t have to be disclosed on the label,” explains Brad Kruse, who with his wife, Allie, owns Nonfiction Natural Wines, a Milwaukee-based specialty wine retailer. “The only real requirement relating to additives is the declaration of sulfites, which makes it trickier, because even wines with no added sulfites have to have the warning on the label because 26

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some naturally occur in the wine.”

Some wine labels tout that they’re made with organic grapes or grapes that are farmed sustainably. “But those may still have a host of other additives or lots of added sulfites,” says Kruse.

Certifications can act as a shortcut to locate eco-friendly wines. Demeter USA, for example, certifies vineyards that follow strict biodynamic rules for how the wine is farmed and processed, including limiting sulfites. But many small producers that operate naturally don’t bother obtaining certification.

Independent wine shops with knowledgeable employees can help consumers choose wisely. Kruse recommends looking for the name of the importer on the back label, saying, “If you learn a handful of importers that focus on naturally made wines, such as Louis/Dressner, Zev Rovine or Jenny & Francois, it can be a quick way to find a good option.”

Rudy Marchesi, the former chairman of Demeter USA, practices biodynamic farming at his vineyard, Montinore Estate, in Forest Grove, Oregon. “We view our farm as one whole organism, below and above the ground,” he says.

Biodynamic farming, founded by philosopher Rudolf Steiner a century ago, requires using nutritionally rich compost teeming with microbiology of fungi and bacteria, as well as synchronizing specific farming practices with the seasons. These practices help the vineyards buffer droughts and weather swings, resulting in a consistent product that reflects the region. “Wine connoisseurs and collectors look for wines that have a sense of place and tell the story of where they’re from,” Marchesi says.

Distillers Move Toward Sustainable Practices

Alcohol is an agricultural product, so producing a sustainable spirit starts with the grain itself, says Herman C. Mihalich, founder and distiller of Mountain Laurel Spirits, in New Hope, Pennsylvania. “Rye is a much less resource-intensive grain to grow compared to crops like corn,” he says. The recipe for the company’s signature Dad’s Hat Rye Whiskey calls for malted barley and rye, but no corn. “Rye doesn’t need much fertilizer and few, if any, pesticides. It’s easy to grow and it preserves soil because it’s a fall planting crop that helps prevent erosion,” he says.

Their grains are sourced from a nearby farmer, and they save water by capturing cooling water from the still’s condenser and storing it in a tank, then using it to clean tanks and make spent mash that can be used for livestock feed. The bottles are made locally by Stoelzle Glass, in Monaca, Pennsylvania.

When seeking sustainably produced spirits, customers have to do their due diligence, Mihalich says. “It requires a little digging and asking the right questions: What grains are you using and from where? How are you using water?”

When Extreme Chef host Marsh Mokhtari and his wife, Jan, founded Gray Whale Gin, they rotated proprietorship with two existing distilleries instead of using land and resources to build a new one. A vacation in Big Sur inspired the couple to “capture California in a glass” and make a product with ingredients found along the gray whale migratory route between the Baja Peninsula and Oregon. They hired a professional forager to collect juniper berries along the coast. “Juniper for most gin is sourced from Italy or Macedonia,” says Mokhtari. “We predominantly use juniper berries from California, which are light purple and larger, with a cedar component.” They also source mint and limes from sustainable farms in California.

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Garnish with the cherry.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Dad’s Hat Rye Whiskey.

WHALE HELLO THERE 2 oz sustainably produced gin ½ oz fresh lime juice ½ oz fresh lemon juice ½ oz agave syrup Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour in the gin, lime juice, lemon juice and agave. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled martini glass, or over a glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lemon twist and serve immediately.

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Ambassadors for Sustainability: Twelve Week Summer Training Program – 9:30am-12pm.

Would you like to steer our desert community toward a more sustainable future? Join our Ambassadors Academy offering information and strategies to give participants the foundation for advancing sustainable policies and programs at the local level. $70; $30/student. Stuart@SustainableTucson.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 5 ECK Light & Sound Service – 11am-noon. Discover yourself as soul—a spark of God: eternal, unlimited, divine. Connect with the most sacred part of yourself. Experiene the sacred sound of HU for guidance, healing, love. Register at EckankarArizona.org and click on “Local Events” or call 877-300-4949. No charge.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25 “The Road to Spiritual Freedom” by Harold Klemp – 11am-12:30pm. Explore keys to spiritual freedom found in this book by Harold Klemp, spiritual leader of Eckankar. This month’s chapter title is, “The Language of Love.” You don’t need the book to participate. Register at EckankarArizona.org and click on “Local Events”. Questions: Julie at Julbereng@gmail.com. No charge.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11

Earth Gong Bath – 3-4:30pm. Release, relax, renew and/or rediscover yourself. You’re welcome to lay, sit, meditate, pray, journey, do yoga, dance—whatever feels right to you. This is your opportunity to enlist healing sound in assisting you in whatever way serves you best. $25. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222.

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Experience the Sound of Soul – 4-5pm. You’re invited to experience the power and wonder of HU for yourself. We’ll also engage in spiritual conversation, and enjoy community. Meet others who share a desire to explore their connection with Divine Spirit. Email Rvoec@EckankarArizona.org for Zoom link. No charge. EckankarArizona.org.

Experience the Sound of Soul – 4-5pm. Enjoy the chance to share your spiritual experiences, ask questions, and chat with other spiritual adventurers. We’ll engage in spiritual conversation and enjoy community. Email Rvoec@ eckankararizona.org for Zoom link. No charge.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16 Transformational Medicine Free Discussion, Conversation with the Docs – 6-7pm. Third Wednesday. New topic each month. All are encouraged to participate in the conversation. Please rsvp. No charge. Transformational Medicine, 2028 East Prince Rd. 520-209-1755. tfmnd.com.

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Peaceful Floating – 9am-5pm. Wednesday through Saturday. Float your cares away in our indoor saltwater pool, 2 or 3 family members or roommates may swim or float. Safely sanitized. Lifeguard if needed. $35/90-minutes. 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. By appointment. Text 520-990-1857 or email SantaRitaSprings@gmail.com. SantaRitaSprings.com.

Aquatic Massage – 10am-7pm. Offering Watsu aquatic massage in our private indoor pool of 96 degree saltwater. Includes shiatsu, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Cranial-Sacral and integrative massage methods.

Wednesdays-Saturdays. Call or text for information or to schedule a time. $120/90 minutes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-9901857. SantaRitaSprings.com.

sunday Tucson Metaphysics Fair – 9am-4pm. First & third Sunday. Mediums, numerologists, astrologers, tarot, animal psychic, runes and card readers and other healers, as well as vendors with a collection of jewelry, candles, essential oils and metaphysical supplies. Prices vary. Spark Project Collective, 4349 E Broadway Blvd. 520-5798930. TucsonMetaphysicsFair.com.

Worship Service: Casas Adobes Congregational Church – 9:30am. In person and live streamed. Faithcentered, music-loving Christian congregation with a variety of worship and spiritual enrichment opportunities. No charge. Info@CAUCC.org. CAUCC.org/ Welcome/Natural.

Self-Realization Fellowship, Tucson Meditation Group – Silent Meditation: 9-10am, Reading Service: 10-11am. Learn and practice the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Free literature and lending library. No charge. Self-Realization Fellowship, Tucson Meditation Group, 1702 E Prince #13040. 520-792-6544. TucsonAZ.SRF@gmail.com.

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New Mind, New World – 10-11:15am. Purpose of these classes and meditations is to train to make our mind calm and peaceful. $10. Kadampa Meditation Center AZ, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617.

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Sunday Celebration Services – 10-11:30am. Join the sea of happy faces through zoom technology from the comfort of your living room. Celebrate community, music, life and self-motivated expansion and growth. Happier life, better health and more abundant living. Welcome. By donation.

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Noon Prayers for Race Unity, Social Justice and Healing – 12-1pm. A time set aside for our community to pray for the betterment of current social issues as they relate to race and racism. No charge. For Zoom meeting link email: Bahais4raceunity@gmail.com.

The Bigger Picture – 3-4pm. Discuss whatever problem you find challenging. For 60 years, I’ve used science, the arts, popular culture, and history to see the really big picture. I’ve conquered cancer, a developmental delay, and other things. No charge.

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Sunday Feast and Bhakti Program – 5:30pm.

7pm ten-course feast. Govinda’s Hare Krishna temple and vegetarian restaurant hosts a wonderful program. We observe social distancing and pay close attention to CDC guidelines. No charge.

Govinda’s Natural Foods, 711 East Blacklidge.

520-792-0630. GovindasOfTucson.com.

monday Spirituality Program from Higher Heart Healing – 9am. First Monday. 8-weeks. I help newly sparked empaths to ditch confusion for clarity and start their spiritual journey, understand their soul path, and make sense of their gifts. See our website for pricing and information. HigherHeartHealing.co/ healing-program-tucson.

Online Gentle Hatha Yoga – Zoom: 9-10am.

With Trish. Strong practice to help build bone density and muscle strength. $8.50/Zoom. See website for details. DivineJourneyYoga.com.

Midtown Senior Yoga at Unity of Tucson – With Trish. 11:15am. Monday & Wednesday.

In-person yoga class. $10. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. Vaccination required, masks optional. DivineJourneyYoga.com.

Restorative Yoga – 4-5:15pm. Relax and renew with this gentle yet dynamic form of yoga. Postures are practiced with maximum support and comfort allowing the body to open on its own. Beginners welcome. Also offered Thursday at 7pm and online. $12. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-3231222. YogaConnection.org/class.html.

Book Study: Brene Brown's Atlas of the Heart – 5-6:30pm. Join Rev Janis for a 13-week book study of Brene Brown's new book Atlas of the Heart. We'll take a chapter a week and discuss how Brene's sharing affects our lives. Book discussion scheduled virtually, on Zoom. By donation. TucsonCSL.org.

Back Care Yoga – 7pm. This class focuses on strength, body posture, alleviating neck and back pain, and lengthening and decompressing the spine. Sessions encourage use of props such as blocks or bolsters. Beginners welcome. Also offered Thursday at 4pm and online. $12. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222.

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Midtown Senior Yoga at Church of the Painted Hills – 9am. With Trish. Tuesday & Thursday.

In-person yoga class. $10. Church of the Painted Hills, 3295 W Speedway Blvd. Vaccinations required, masks optional. DivineJourneyYoga.com Living Meaningfully Dying Joyfully – 6:30pm.

With Buddhist nun Gen Lingpur. This series helps us to make the most of our human life, to prepare for death and to help others who are dying. $10.

Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. MeditationInTucson.org.

wednesday Online Yin Yoga – Zoom: 9-10am. With Trish.

This type of yoga is important for joint health. $8.50/Zoom. See website for details. Divine JourneyYoga.com.

Midtown Senior Yoga at Unity of Tucson – With Trish. 11:15am. Monday & Wednesday.

In-person yoga class. $10. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. Vaccinations required, masks optional. DivineJourneyYoga.com.

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Aquacize – 12-1:15pm. With Rebecca Lennon, RN. Join us in a 96 degree private indoor salt water pool for a safe, head to toe aquatic workout, focusing on strength, balance, and joint mobility. Perfect for CST, Arthritis, Lupus, MD, MS, & Fibromyalgia relief. Free trial class. $200/8 consecutive classes. Register with Rebecca: 520-444-8636.

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Transformational Medicine Free Discussion, Conversation with the Docs – 6-7pm. Third Wednesday. New topic each month. All are encouraged to participate in the conversation. Please call to reserve space. No charge. Transformational Medicine, 2028 East Prince Rd. 520-209-1755. tfmnd.com.

thursday Midtown Senior Yoga at Church of the Painted Hills – 9am. With Trish. Tuesday & Thursday. Inperson yoga class. $10. Church of the Painted Hills, 3295 W Speedway Blvd. Vaccinations required, masks optional. DivineJourneyYoga.com.

Online Gentle Yoga – 10-11:15am. A slow-paced class with emphasis on breathing, relaxation and gentle stretching. Beginners welcome. Monthly passes and gift certificates available. $12. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222.

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Online Yoga for Strong Bones – Zoom: 11am.

With Trish. strong practice to help build bone density and muscle strength. $8.50/Zoom. See website for details. DivineJourneyYoga.com.

Meditatíon en Español – 12:30-1:30pm. Tomar 30 minutos en el medio del día para conectarse con su corazón, cultivar la paz interior, la felicidad y clarificar su intención para el día. Todos son bienvenidos para atender estas meditaciones guiadas. Con Andrew Norales. No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617.

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Self-Realization Fellowship, Tucson Meditation Group – 6-8pm. Join us to learn and practice the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Free literature and lending library. No charge. Self-Realization Fellowship, Tucson Meditation Group, 1702 E Prince #130-40. 520-792-6544. TucsonMeditationGroup.org.

Your Seven Energy Centers – 7-8:15pm. Become more aware of your innate energy through your chakras. Held via Zoom: 4946248600, passcode 787878 or phone 253-215-8782. No charge. Info@ SummitLighthousePhoenix.org. SummitLighthouse Phoenix.org.

friday Online Low Slow Hatha Yoga – 9-10am. With Trish gentle, doable, slow, stretch staying close to the ground. $8.50/Zoom. See website for details.

DivineJourneyYoga.com.

Don Zavis Sales Training – 11:30am-1pm. With Don Zavis. Weekly sales training session. Also archived via Vimeo in case you miss it. No charge.

In person at The Catalyst at Tucson Mall, 4500 North Oracle, Ste 110. 248-497-5869. DonZavis@ comcast.net.

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Gentle Yoga – 10-11:15am. A slow-paced class with emphasis on breathing, relaxation and gentle stretching. Beginners welcome. Classes are offered in-studio and online. Monthly passes and gift certificates available. $12. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima, Tucson. 520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org.

saturday Drinking Water: What’s Healthy, What’s Not – 9:45-11:30am. First Saturday. Learn about the health benefits of Kangen special ionized drinking water (electrically charged): alkaline, super hydrating, detoxifying, rich in antioxidants.

Please RSVP. No charge. Pristine Naturopathic Medicine, 2469 N Country Club Rd. 520-7951300. TheHealthyCouple.com.

Simply Meditate – 10-10:30am. Simple guided meditations for daily life from the Buddhist Tradition designed to lead to inner peace and mental clarity, and increase our love and compassion for others. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. MeditationInTucson.org.

Ai Chi with Connie Seddon – 10-11:15am.

4-students safely distanced. Aquatic meditation is practiced in slow, graceful movements, using mindfulness with breath while standing in a 96 degree warm indoor pool. $200 8 consecutive classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. Register: 520-245-6616 or ConnieSeddon@ gmail.com. SantaRitaSprings.com.

Free Wellness Analysis with Balancing – 10am2pm. By appointment. Experience Healy-the wearable for holistic health, well-being and balance. Schedule your free personal session.

Includes frequency analysis and balancing. No charge. L Spa, 7620 N. Hartman Lane, Suite 184, Marana. 520-261-5194. MetamorphosisNow.com.

Aquacize – 12-1:15pm. With Rebecca Lennon, RN. Join us in a 96 degree private indoor salt water pool for a safe, head to toe aquatic workout, focusing on strength, balance, & joint mobility. Perfect for CST, Arthritis, Lupus, MD, MS, and Fibromyalgia relief. Free trial class. $200/8 consecutive classes. Register with Rebecca: 520444-8636. B43Lennon@aol.com.

Foothills Happy Hour Market – 3-7pm. Foothills community market with over 60 merchandise and food vendor booths. Kids’ Activity area at Discovery Toys. Live music and signature market happy hour mocktails poured by Draft Horse Events. No charge. Foothills Mall, 7401 N LaCholla Blvd.

520-360-0385. FoothillsHappyHourMarket.com.

Experience The Sound of Soul – 6-7pm. Fourth Saturday. Join other like-minded people in singing HU, an ancient, universal name of God. Following this 10-20-minute HU song is a short time of quiet contemplation and reflection. Discussion fills the remaining 40-minutes. No charge. Crvalluzzo@ gmail.com. EckankarArizona.org.

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. Check out our online directory at NaturalTucson.com and enter your free online listing.

ADVANCED FREQUENCY WELLNESS TRISH DEVITT

L-Spa. 7620 N Hartman Ln Marana, 85743 520-261-5194 MetamorphosisNow.com The exact frequencies you need, plus gentle microcurrent helps you relieve pain and regain your healthy balance. Private sessions, purchase your own device, or learn a variety of energy healing techniques so you can take charge of your health.

AESTHETICS AND MEDSPA PAMPERED SKIN & SOUL STUDIO Suzanne Pear, RN PhD LE CQH 5160 E Glenn St, Ste 150, 85712 520-400-8109 PamperedSkinStudio.com

If you believe less is more, Dr. Suzie (PhD in Epidemiology) is the Nurse-Aesthetician for you. She provides customized nature-based, holistic skin rejuvenation therapies for all skin types, ethnicities and sensitivities while educating you about your skin concerns and care. See ad, page 5.

AQUA THERAPY 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, flowing movement, and maybe Aquatic Craniosacral Therapy to deliciously unwind trauma and strain patterns. See ad, page 23.

BODYWORK SYLVIA BOYED

6550 E Carondelet, Bldg F, 85712 520-370-3689 SylviaBoyed.com Sylvia Boyed, MA, VMT, CST. Now welcoming new clients.

Restorative bodywork and energetic healing for physical and emotional well-being. 14+ years experience in energetically applied visceral manipulation and craniosacral therapies. Specializing in treatment of head injuries, tinnitus and post-surgical rehabilitation. See ad, page 23.

ZACHARY SABER, LMT

Transformational Medicine 2028 East Prince Rd, 85719 520-232-4585 SaberLMP@aol.com​ TFMND.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.

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BONE HEALTH DIVINE JOURNEY YOGA

CARPET CLEANING PIMA CLEANPRO

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.

CHIROPRACTIC 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. Using gentle chiropractic, physiotherapy, acupuncture and metabolic nutrition, we have helped thousands of patients, from headaches to ankle sprains. Please visit www.PerformanceNeurology.com See ad, page 25.

CLEANING SERVICES

Trish Harris 520-490-4012 Trish@DivineJourneyYoga.com DivineJourneyYoga.com

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Gentle stretching geared toward seniors and all who want to build bone health (Osteoporosis safe).

All classes include balance, posture and breath work. No experience needed. Come try it!

2 locations, $10/class. See website to book in-person and online options.

Divinejourneyyoga.com. Contact Owner/Teacher Trish Harris at 520-490-4012.

PurMaid LLC provides professional green cleaning services to Tucson homes and businesses. Locally owned and operated. Special offer: 3 labor hours of cleaning, just $75. See ad for details. See ad, page 18.

BRAIN HEALTH NORTHSTAR HYPERBARIC

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.

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COACHING, COUNSELING & GUIDANCE ARMORLESS BODY THERAPIES

Randy Usem, LMT, Radix Practitioner Near Campbell & Grant 520-312-9563 TucsonEmotionalAndTraumaTherapy.com TucsonMassageAndBodyTherapy.com Affordable alternative or addition to traditional therapy.

Radix is a neo-Reichian, deep feeling, regressive process similar to bio-energetics and primal therapy. Exploring with breath, body awareness, centering and grounding to access anger, fear, grief, longing and restore love, trust, pleasure, fulfillment and aliveness.

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COLON HYDROTHERAPY INTESTINAL HEALTH INSTITUTE

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. Don’t be surprised if you enjoy the process.

520-325-9686 Intestines@SheilaShea.com @sheacolonics Colon Hydrotherapy and Gut Nutrition, MA & LMT (FL & AZ), 45-year practice using closed system and abdominal massage. Board certified and member of International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy (IACT). Provides expertise on metabolic health, food addiction and gut motility. Certified Gut and Psychology/ Physiology Syndrome (GAPPS) practitioner.

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HEALTHY COUPLES

Bill White, M.A., Love Coach 520-869-6782 TheHealthyCouple.com

Dawn Marie Davis 360-298-4812 DawnMarieDavis.com

Dawn Marie, Holistic Life Coach, integrates mind and body techniques into your sessions to disrupt your patterns of stress, tension and pain. You can start feeling better right away and enjoy your life with more calm, peace and balance.

INNOVATIVE LIFE COACHING Kira Freed, M.A., Board Certified Coach, LPC (ret.)

520-615-8615 KiraFreedCoaching.com Kira@KiraFreed.com

Life coaching in a supportive environment that honors where you are and integrates the wisdom of all your aspects (“parts”) in service of your highest vision for your life. Boundaries, life purpose, transitions, wellness, creativity, life balance. Free initial consultation.

Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN 2028 E Prince Rd, Rm 9, 85719 520-403-1686 VerySpecialAlternatives@gmail.com VerySpecialAlternatives.net Heal.me/vonnie-schultz-albrecht-rn

RN-delivered colonics.

FDA-approved system integrated with a full, closed-gravity 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

TRANSFORMATIONAL COACHING Trish Devitt L-Spa. 7620 N Hartman Ln Marana, 85743 520-261-5194 MetamorphosisNow.com

Neutralize the effects of subconscious patterns and traumas that are preventing you from living a fulfilling, peaceful life. Access your inner wisdom and power. Develop strategies to create your authentic life. Custom-tailored modalities address your needs, challenges, and goals.

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If your computer is "sick", we are here to help! "Computer ick? Call the Doctor." Your first half hour is no charge. We can serve you in your home in the Tucson area, or even via remote. See ad, page 15.

DENTISTRY E DENTAL SOLUTIONS & MEDICINE WHEEL DENTAL Elahe Wissinger, DMD 2504 E River Rd, 85718 520-745-5496 Info@EDentalSolutions.net EDentalSolutions.net

Our mission is to build a partnership to achieve optimal dental health. The state-of-the-art technology, attention to our clients’ needs, and commitment to continuing education ensure that our clients receive the highest quality care, in a safe and comfortable environment. See ad, back cover.

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

A centrally located biologic and integrative dental office with Tucson’s only International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology accredited dentist. Specializing in general and cosmetic dentistry, mercury-free fillings, safe amalgam removal, implants, extractions, cavitation treatment, and ozone therapy. Call for appointment today. See ad, page 2.

ELECTROMAGNETIC WELLNESS EMF WELLNESS TUCSON

Lisa Smith, PhD Certified EMF Expert 520-248-0461 Info@EMF-Wellness.com EMF-Wellness.com “Electromagnetic safety for a healthy life” EMF Wellness helps keep Tucson’s homes, offices, and schools safe from unhealthy levels of electromagnetic fields (EMFs). We offer professional EMF assessments with an emphasis on reducing exposure to rising levels of radio frequency (wireless) radiation. Assessments include EMF education and mitigation counselling.

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EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE - EFT MARIA KINGSLEY

EFT Practitioner, Certified Hypnotherapist 520-780-0170 KadaKingsley@msn.com Maria-Kingsley.com Emotions run high in many people right now. Do you need help in coping with life?

Emotional freedom is just that: an easy tool to deal with upsetting circumstances, anxiety, fears, sickness. It combines energy therapy and psychology to eliminate and reduce emotions. Affordable and necessary.

ENERGY WORK ANNA MANA RAE

Higher Heart Healing 313-303-0651 HigherHeartHealing.co As a Spiritual Coach and energy healer, Anna uses a variety of healing modalities including reiki, shamanic and quantum healing, that take you from feeling disconnected, anxious and fearful— to centered, joyful, healed and whole. Text 313-303-0651 for the scheduling link today.

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ENERGETIC SYSTEM RE-BOOT

Suzanne Pear, RN PhD LE CQH 5160 E Glenn St, Ste 150, 85712 520-400-8109 DoctorSuzie@PamperedSkinStudio.com Dr. Suzie (PhD in Epidemiology) is a Registered Nurse and Quantum Energy Practitioner offering chakra energy system re-alignment and balancing as well as auric field clearing, forgiveness and self-healing practices. Call 520-400-8109 to schedule an Energetic Assessment. See ad, page 5.

ESTHETICS PATRICIA TURNEY ESTHETICS 2504 E River Rd, 85718 (located inside E Dental Solutions) 520-247-3535 PatriciaTurneyEsthetics.com

Licensed esthetician Patricia Turney holds 25 years of experience in the esthetics and cosmetology field.

Specializing in non-invasive anti-aging and adult/teenage acne. Utilizing unique and clean product lines, microdermabrasion, LED light therapy, oxygen, ultrasound, and microcurrent to address most skin issues. See ad, page 17.

FERTILITY MASSAGE CLEAR BLOSSOM

Melanie Tyrrell, LMT, ESTI, CMLDT 6584 N Oracle Rd, 85704 520-954-7784 Melanie@ClearBlossom.com ClearBlossom.com Your uterus needs to be prepared and brought to optimal functionality before conception. Visceral Manipulation is deep pelvic-organ manipulation where the reproductive organs are mobilized to restore natural blood flow and mobility. 87% success rate of conception within 12 months.

GREEN LIVING PIMA CLEANPRO

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. 25% off all services for the entire community!

GROUP COACHING FOR WRITERS BLANK PAGE CONSULTING

Kim Green 678-938-2777 YouCanWriteYourLife@gmail.com BlankPageConsult.com Award-winning author, Kim Green, takes writers from “idea” to the start of something great. This 10-week immersive includes 6 weeks of individualized coaching/editing. Walk away with the fundamentals, an outline and actual chapters. Only 5 slots left. September 5 to November 7, 2022. $1,000. Longer programs are also available.

HEALTH & WELLNESS GRIEF RELIEF WITH JENNICA Jennica Klemann, ACGRS 6812 N Oracle Rd, #100, 85704 520-850-8151 GriefReliefWithJennica.com

Jennica Klemann is an Advanced Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and Arizona Licensed Massage Therapist. She specializes in a variety of losses including death, divorce, loss of health, suicide, child loss, pet loss and helping parents and caretakers with grieving children. See ad, page 23.

SPA DAZE

6812 N Oracle Rd, #100, 85704 520-334-1919 SpaDazeTucson.com We specialize in pain relief, stress management, and lifestyle maintenance. We offer client-centered Therapeutic Massage, Energy Work, Couples Massage, Maternity, Pediatric Bodywork, Grief Recovery Massage and more. Our exclusive pain relieving salve, hot packs and hot towels always included.

HEALTH PRODUCTS STANDARD PROCESS 1200 W. Royal Lee Dr Palmyra, WI 53156 800-848-5061

At Standard Process, we go to great lengths to fulfill our mission of changing lives – from cultivating nutrient-dense soil on our certified organic farm to formulating new products at our Nutrition Innovation Center.

We work in partnership with practitioners to ensure the best outcomes for their Patients.

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HEALTHY HOME EMF WELLNESS TUCSON

Lisa Smith, PhD Certified EMF Expert 502-248-0461 Info@EMF-Wellness.com EMF-Wellness.com “Electromagnetic safety for a healthy life” EMF Wellness Tucson provides measurement, mitigation and education to reduce exposure to unhealthy levels of electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Services include complete home and single-room assessments, as well as measurement of outside sources of EMFs, including smart meters, cell towers, power lines, and solar power systems.

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HEALTHY HOME PURMAID

520-331-2629 PurmaidTucson@gmail.com PurMaids.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 $75. See ad for details.

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INVISALIGN E DENTAL SOLUTIONS & MEDICINE WHEEL DENTAL Elahe Wissinger, DMD 2504 E River Rd, 85718 520-745-5496 Info@EDentalSolutions.net EDentalSolutions.net

Looking to fix your bite issues but avoid the “metal mouth” phenomenon? At E Dental Solutions, we can help you understand how to keep the aligners and your teeth clean and make it easy for you to fit into your best smile. See ad, back cover.

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.

HYPNOTHERAPY VESSEL OF LOVE, INTUITIVE HYPNOTHERAPY Linda Sulvita Heal@LindaSulvita.com LindaSulvita.com

Intuitive hypnotherapist, Linda Sulvita, facilitates self-healing & self-empowerment for lightworkers, seekers, healers, intuitives & coaches through spiritual hypnosis. Grounded in unity consciousness, she helps clients release past life trauma, break patterns of self-sabotage, transform limiting beliefs & receive clarity of next steps. See ad, page 22.

KETAMINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY TUCSON COUNSELING ASSOCIATES

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Are you new to the world of therapeutic psychedelics? Look no further than our friendly, knowledgeable staff to guide you. Services currently offered are psychedelic integration and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy with ketamine.

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE CLEAR BLOSSOM

Melanie Tyrrell, LMT, ESTI, CMLDT 6584 N Oracle Rd, 85704 520-954-7784 Melanie@ClearBlossom.com ClearBlossom.com Specializes in cosmetic surgery and pre-post pregnancy and delivery patients. MLD benefits include: bruising reduction, edema reduction, pain management, scar tissue prevention, fibrosis reduction and infection prevention and more.

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MASSAGE BRANDIE LYNN GARCIA, LMT Healing Spirit Soaks 1074 N Swan Rd, 85719 520-344-3250 HealingSpiritSoaks.com

Brandie Lynn Garcia LMT works alongside you in your Healing Journey of the Mind Body and Soul. Using a variety of massage techniques and Fascia Blasting sessions to help reduce cellulite, spot reduce subcutaneous fat, reduce pain, and increase blood flow.

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The Right Touch Massage Therapy 2984 E Fort Lowell, 85716 520-326-7675 RightTouchMassageTherapy.com Tucson Touch Therapies 3903 E Pima St, 85712 520-881-7337 TucsonTouchTherapies.com Experienced Pain Relief therapist and wellness provider with 25 years as Reiki/Cranial therapist.

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PEACEFUL SPIRIT MASSAGE AND WELLNESS CENTERS 2930 N Country Club Rd, 85716 6650 N Oracle Rd, 85704 520-320-1953 BestMassageInTucson.com

Peaceful Spirit Massage & Wellness Centers is Tucson's leader in providing massage therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic care, stress management and wellness programs to help people feel better and create ease in their lives, relieving their pain and supporting them toward optimum health and function.

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, flowing movement, and maybe Aquatic Craniosacral Therapy to deliciously unwind trauma and strain patterns. See ad, page 23.

MEDICAL INTUITIVE DANIELLE DVORAK

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Holly Baker, Retirement Specialist PO Box 69820, Oro Valley, 85737 520-760-2378 Holly@LifeSolutionsAdvisors.net Providing Solutions for Your Retirement We here at Life Solutions Advisors and American Senior Benefits are a team of local medicare advisors and experts.

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Lisa Holliday, Certified Clinical Thermographer 520-468-1530 Info@InflammationImaging.com InflammationImaging.com Medical Thermography uses an infrared camera to see the current condition of your health, and blood flow dysfunction/patterns, possibly years before a structure has time to form.

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MEDITATION THE YOGA CONNECTION 3929 E Pima, 85712 520-323-1222 Yoga@YogaConnection.org YogaConnection.org The Yoga Connection offers all levels of yoga from Gentle and Chair yoga to Intermediate levels and workshops. Ask about 2022 teacher training at the 200and 300-hour levels leading to Yoga Alliance® certification. Visit YogaConnection.org, email Yoga@YogaConnection.org or call 520-323-1222.

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE DR. DEEANN SABER, NMD Transformational Medicine 2028 E Prince Rd, 85719 520-209-1755 TFMND.com

Dr. Saber is a primary care naturopathic physician who specializes in endocrinology and functional medicine.

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

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DR. EMILY TAKEUCHI-MILLER, NMD Transformational Medicine 2028 E Prince Rd, 85719 520-209-1755 TFMND.com

Dr. Emily Takeuchi Miller, or “ Dr. Em” as she prefers, enjoys seeing patients of all ages and is committed to helping them live well no matter what their current condition. Her special interests include primary care medicine, pediatrics, and Mind-Body medicine/ biofeedback. See ad, page 3.

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PSYCHEDELIC INTEGRATION TUCSON COUNSELING ASSOCIATES

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Despite large amounts of talk therapy or medications, do you still need help in healing treatment resistant trauma or depression? Tucson Counseling Associates’ well-trained and experienced team of psychedelic integration therapists can support you and discuss this emerging field of psychedelic assisted therapies.

PULSED ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD THERAPY SIESTA NATURAL MEDICINE Classical Naturopathic Clinic Dr. Raquel Martin 6145 E 5th St, 85711 520-829-2277 SiestaNatural.com

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SOUND THERAPY DANIELLE DVORAK

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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.

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SPIRITUAL COUNSELING ANNA MANA RAE

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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!

THE SUMMIT LIGHTHOUSE TEACHING CENTER PHOENIX Elizabeth Clare Prophet 4105 N 20 St, Ste 115, Phoenix SummitLighthousePhoenix.org Facebook.com/TSLofPhoenix 602-703-9570

Learn about your inner divine self through The Teachings of the Ascended Masters by Mark and Elizabeth Clare Prophet.

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Dr. Elahe Wissinger has been practicing since 1996, when she graduated from Boston University School of Dental Medicine. Her general practice encompasses a wide variety of services ranging from simple hygiene maintenance, teeth-whitening, oral cancer screening and tooth-colored fillings to more complex treatments including full-mouth rehabilitations. Dr. Wissinger is known for her superior diagnostic abilities, workmanship and treatment-planning skills, gleaned from many years of experience and training, and evidenced by her loyal patients. She has been featured in many national publications as well as presented multiple awards throughout her career, including top Dentists for family & cosmetic dentistry.

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Dr. Wissinger understands how your oral health can influence your general health and vice versa. She believes the mouth is a gateway to your body, and thus when creating treatment plans, she strives to use procedures and materials that are biocompatible and also can be customized to match the color of your enamel. When removing amalgam fillings, she follows additional safety measures set by the International Academy of Medicine and Toxicology to minimize toxic exposure to their patients. E Dental Solutions also offers safe alternatives to fluoride to help keep your enamel strong and prevent tooth decay.

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