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Strategies for a Plastic-Free Outing

16 GRIEF RELIEF WITH JENNICA

Everything You Wanted to Know About Grief, But Were Afraid to Ask

19 TADASANA–STANDING ON YOUR OWN TWO FEET

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25 HOW DO TEETH AFFECT SELF-CONFIDENCE?

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26 CHANGE YOUR WORDS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE

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28 SOOTHING SCENTS Top Eight Essential Oils for Anxiety Relief

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erry Sutton, founder of Ocean Dreams Cancer Healing Center, will conduct a Healing and Wellness Retreat in Paradise from December 5 through 9 in Islamorada, Florida. The retreat gives patients with cancer and other diseases, along with their caregivers, the chance to experience hope, healing, education and relief from day-to-day stress and learn to improve the quality of their lives together.

The beautiful Florida Keys offer clean air, blue skies, blue water, warm temperatures and all the health-healing ingredients of paradise. During this five-day, all-inclusive retreat, guests can explore healing modalities that complement their current medical protocol and discover how to treat the entire mind, body and spirit through breathing techniques, nutrition, drinking filtered water, stretching, joint manipulation, massage, acupuncture, music therapy, reiki, grounding, reflexology, meditation, herbal medicine and more. They can also play in the water, go fishing or relax in the sun.

Cost is $850 to $2,850, with an early bird discount for reservations made prior to Aug. 20. Location: Ragged Edge Resort & Marina, 243 Treasure Harbor Dr., Islamorada, FL. For more information, call 305-393-9921, email odchc2019@ gmail.com or visit OceanDreamsHealing.org.

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fter over two-and-ahalf years of being online only, Center for Spiritual Living Tucson has returned to in-person Sunday morning services.

Having found a new Sunday morning home, Center for Spiritual Living Tucson is delighted to invite like-minded individuals to join them at Sunday services, held at 9:30am at Live Theater Workshop, in Tucson. A 20-minute meditation begins at 9am.

“So many individuals didn’t feel connected when we were meeting online only, though we continued Janis Farmer to have a thriving community there,” explains Rev. Janis Farmer, Senior Minister at Center for Spiritual Living Tucson. “Naturally, it’s better when we can meet in person.”

Honoring Live Theater Workshop’s COVID-19 protocols, and being conscious of the concerns of sensitive or at-risk individuals, properly worn masks are required in the interior spaces.

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“When you’re grieving, or experiencing the effects of loss caused by a death, divorce or change in lifestyle, you are not experiencing optimal quality of life,” Klemann says. “You may be stuck in a pattern of unhappiness, or an inability to relieve yourself of thec onstant ache of heartJennica Klemann break. You may feel incomplete, isolated or lonely.”

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Dar Dobroslavic of Infinity Wellness AZ works with customers around southeast Arizona to learn about their nutritional supplement choices. Sales and support is available for walk-in business on Friday and Saturday evenings until 10pm at the Tanque Verde Swap Meet.

As a former longtime employee of New Life Health Centers and a dynamic learner in her own right, she brings expertise, lifestyle ideas and pertinent research findings for using herbs, homeopathics, amino acids, minerals, essential oils and vitamins for the common health concerns of any age person.

Free, 30-minute video chats are now available to take a look at what you have on hand and then discuss how best to take or use products or why not to use what you have. Also, discuss choices and order products by phone/video chat with available pick-up or delivery in midtown Tucson.

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Take a Social Media Break to Improve Mental Health

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With 82 percent of Americans using apps like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, scrolling through social media has become an unconscious automatic behavior for many. But that distraction comes with a price, indicates a new study by the UK’s University of Bath. Half of the 154 participants ages 18 to 72 stopped using virtually all social media for one week, reducing their average usage time from eight hours to 21 minutes for that period. After the seven days, they showed significant improvements in their well-being, depression and anxiety scores compared to those in a control group that did not take such a break.

“Scrolling social media is so ubiquitous that many of us do it almost without thinking, from the moment we wake up to when we close our eyes at night,” says lead researcher Jeff Lambert. “But if you are spending hours each week scrolling and you feel it is negatively impacting you, it could be worth cutting down on your usage to see if it helps.”

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Each client is assisted with accessing her own intuition to empower the client’s ability to heal herself or receive her own Soul clarity. With a primary focus on spiritual connection and soul purpose, intuitive hypnotherapy is best suited for spiritual seekers who believe in the eternal nature of their Soul and seek to embody their direct connection to Source (i.e. God, Universe) and alignment with their Soul purpose.

Intuitive hypnotherapy can be used to heal past trauma, clear energy blocks, transform limiting beliefs, break patterns of self-sabotage, release karmic attachments, embody self-love and self-worth and more. It is perfect for the seeker who understands that in order to become more of who they really are, they must be willing to let go of what is holding them back.

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Fashion Industry Sustainability Campaigns Fall Short

The Changing Markets Foundation, founded in 2015 and based in the Netherlands, discovered that environmental certification programs claiming to verify the sustainability of fashion brands facilitate “greenwashing” for the apparel industry.

A recent report proposes the certification programs provide, at best, a “patchy promise of sustainability.” The organization’s analysis of voluntary efforts designed to reduce fashion’s growing environmental footprint found the efforts instead led to increased pollution, and are helping to solidify the industry’s reliance on nonrenewable resources.

The report, which evaluated 10 of the most prominent sustainability certification programs for the fashion industry, states that fashion retailers are “lauded for working towards the reduction of plastic hangers, bags and other packaging, while their huge and growing use of plastic for clothes passes under the radar.”

George Harding-Rolls, a campaign manager at Changing Markets and lead author of the report, says, “Waste increases, utilization of clothes decreases and reliance on fossil fuels increases, yet these schemes continue to exist and say that sustainable fashion is just around the corner. This is actually preventing us from taking the more systemic action that we need, such as more regulation and legislation.”

Native Voices

United Nations to Better Represent Indigenous Peoples The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) called on governments, courts and UN agencies to implement mechanisms to support and protect Indigenous peoples’ lands and lives in its 21st session, as well as more opportunities to participate in the General Assembly process. Although Indigenous voices are currently heard, their role is constricted because only UNPFII members can make recommendations to other bodies like the Economic and Social Council or UNESCO. Indigenous nations, communities and non-governmental organizations cannot vote or speak to UN bodies, including the General Assembly, without an invitation.

At the forum, Indigenous representatives and leaders discussed how dangerous mining practices driving the green energy transition are threatening Indigenous peoples around the world, how harmful conservation practices are impacting traditional territories and the need for urgent attention on violence against Indigenous land defenders and women. Geoffrey Roth, a Standing Rock Sioux descendent and UNPFII member, says, “A basic first step for enhanced participation would be the United Nations recognizing that tribes have a right to be here and have a right to be able to attend.” With enhanced participation, they can engage equally with member states to ensure rights are protected and concerns are heard. courtesy of UN.org

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Planet-Friendly Picnicking STRATEGIES FOR A PLASTIC-FREE OUTING

Summer is the ideal time to break bread with loved ones, toss a Frisbee and celebrate the great outdoors, but too many of us believe that picnics require single-use plastics. In the name of convenience and easy cleanup, we bring plastic plates and cutlery, a stack of disposable cups and even a plastic tablecloth. When our fun in the sun is over, an avalanche of nonbiodegradable offenders ends up in landfills to pollute our environment and waterways.

It’s time to level up our picnicking game by going plastic-free. With a little planning, simple swap-outs are easy and less costly in the long run.

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Serve Homemade and Bulk Foods: Instead of processed goodies like chips and candy that come in plastic packaging, guests will love Mom’s gluten-free brownies and mixed nuts from the bulk aisle. Bring a chef’s

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Employ Reusable Containers and Bags: The same eco-friendly carriers we use at home can be taken to picnics, including cloth shopping bags, stainless steel food containers, beeswax wraps, Mason jars, resealable silicone pouches and cloth or knit drawstring bags for bulk items. Everything comes home and gets thrown into the washer for easy cleanup.

Get Ice Cubes from Home: Stopping for a plastic bag of ice from a convenience store seems synonymous with a picnic, but it’s time to break that bad habit. Put ice cubes from the freezer into a stainless steel food storage container and drop it in an insulated bag or cooler to keep items cold and provide clean ice for drinks.

Bring Reusable Plates and Utensils: While plates, cups and cutlery from our kitchens can perform double duty at picnics, more lightweight options made of eco-friendly materials like bamboo and stainless steel abound. Assign each person one reusable cup and a set of utensils for the gathering.

Offer Plastic-Free Drinks: Single-use, plastic water bottles are out. Bring big jugs of water and homemade lemonade or iced tea.

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Unfold Real Tablecloths: Add charm with a couple of genuine tablecloths to drape over a picnic table and spread on the ground, with matching cloth napkins to boot.

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Anfinsen believes that spirit, voice and emotion resonate within all living things and even inanimate objects.

While painting, she envisions each entity speaking out to her and sometimes exaggerates color and movement so that others can share what her own inner life sees and feels.

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re you suffering from a broken heart? Coping with the loss of someone or something you love is one of life’s biggest challenges. However, our society doesn’t necessarily equip us with the tools we need to deal with loss. Most of us have learned how to process grief from our parents, our religion and our culture. But the way that we were taught may have been incorrect, so it may not help us cope with our grief.

The pain of loss can feel overwhelming. One may experience emotions ranging from shock and anger to disbelief, guilt and profound sadness. The pain of grief can also disrupt our physical health and affect our cognitive abilities. This might include difficulty eating, sleeping and making decisions.

It is important not to feel ashamed about how you feel, or to believe that it’s inappropriate to grieve. The amount of time it takes to grieve can depend on the significance of the person or life event.

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I’ve been a massage therapist for 24 years. When my grandfather died, I actively grieved him for 17 years, during which I couldn’t talk about him without crying. As a massage therapist, grief was also painful for me personally. I was working with a lot of retirees who were experiencing loss. I framed a massage as a “grief massage” for them, to allow them to spend time with themselves and to sense their inner feelings. Massage calms the nervous system and relieves the physical and emotional components of pain.

Having created this massage, it felt sacred, and it became a privilege to care for people in a vulnerable part of their lives.

When I opened my own business in 2011, I networked with Bobbie Rill, who is located at the Grief and Wellness Group. She encouraged me to go through their eight-week group sessions.

That was my first experience with the grief recovery process, which included reading and writing assignments.

The class was life-changing for me. It was the first time I was given permission to let go—to hang on to positive memories and remember my grandfather fondly without pain. I still miss him, and grieve his loss, but I don’t have to be emotional, sad or heartbroken anymore. I have healthier coping skills, and a more positive outlook on life. In 2019, I was certified as a grief coach myself. In 2020, I received advanced certification, which allows me to work with people online to broaden my accessibility.

What are some of the most significant losses we experience in a lifetime?

The most significant loss is the death of a loved one—but any loss can cause grief, including divorce or loss of a relationship, loss of health, losing a job, miscarriage, empty nesting, retirement, death of a pet, infertility, selling the family home and many more.

What is grief?

Grief is the normal and natural reaction to loss or change of any kind.

What is the difference between grief and mourning?

Mourning is the act of expressing grief.

Grief is how you feel.

What are the myths about grief?

Myth: Don’t feel bad.

Fact: When you are grieving, it’s normal to feel bad…and lots of other emotions.

Feeling bad when you’re sad is normal.

Myth: Grieve alone.

Fact: Isolation is common after a loss.

Seek support from friends, family and/or support groups.

Myth: Give it time.

Fact: There is no specific time period for grieving.

Myth: Stay busy.

Fact: Keeping busy doing things is a distraction, but it doesn’t make you feel better.

Myth: Replace the loss.

Fact: Replacing the loss may not repair your heartbreak. You need to deal with the pain.

Myth: Be strong.

Fact: It’s normal to cry or feel emotional.

Showing your feelings helps you to heal.

How can a person grieve productively?

Recognizing your coping behaviors, especially extreme behaviors, like sleeping too much or not at all. Express your feelings rather than hide them. Eat well and avoid excessive drug and alcohol use. Journal about your loss. Don’t isolate yourself.

Make healthier choices. Be cognizant that love does not equal pain. You don’t have to be in pain to honor someone. If your feelings don’t resolve, seek professional help.

Consider the therapeutic modality of grief massage because grief causes chemical changes in your body. It can cause an increase in adrenaline and cortisol, and a reduction of serotonin and dopamine.

Massage has been proven to lower adrenaline and cortisol, and it increases dopamine and serotonin by 28 to 31 percent. We use a special blend of citrus forward essential oils specifically selected for elevating the mood and decreasing depression and anxiety.

How does a person overcome the guilt which sometimes is concomitant with death?

That’s one of the things we work with in my support groups, which involves apologizing and forgiveness. We talk about 1 percent responsibility, because you can only change how you feel about yourself, you can’t change the past. Guilt is what you feel when you’ve done something wrong. With the grief work, it’s regret versus something you did wrong.

We put the things you regret in writing and read them aloud in front of a safe person, free from judgment and criticism.

The work ends with a completion letter where you express everything you didn’t say and end it with a goodbye.

We’ve all heard the adage “laughter is the best medicine”.

How can laughter help us?

A release of endorphins counters the stress hormones.

Is there anything else you want to say about grief?

The important thing is recognizing you have a problem and that not all problems can be solved alone. Sometimes you need help to navigate through the emotions in

a way that’s tolerable and encourages the healing response. You don’t have to do it alone.

Death is a part of life, and it can even give meaning to our existence. While grieving loss is inevitable, there are ways to help cope with your pain, to come to terms with your grief and to pick up the pieces and move on with your life.

Time alone will not heal your broken heart. If you need professional help with your grief, you don’t have to wait any longer. Klemann is intuitive, caring and she enjoys helping people with an open heart.

Connect with Jennica Klemann at 520850-8151 or GriefReliefWithJennica.com.

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Suzie Agrillo is a freelance writer in Tucson and is 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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et’s take a look at the basic premise of this topic, selfI Choose... empowerment. It starts with the idea that there is something to live by choice, not by chance; wrong with me—that I am missto make changes, not excuses; ing something important, that I have to acquire my power, that I to be motivated, not manipulated; don’t have power and I have to get to be useful, not used; some. to excel, not to compete.

Now let’s approach this from I choose self-esteem, not self-pity. the opposite direction. Assume I choose to listen to my inner voice, for the moment that I’m perfect, Not the random opinion of others. just as I am. That somewhere along the way I forgot that, and I believed others who told me I I choose to be me. am less than, and that to be okay I need to yield to others—experts, authorities, etc. To do what they tell us to do, to think what they tell us to think.

Self-empowerment is not gaining something; rather, it is letting go of all that is not me, anything that is not my authentic self. It’s being clear and comfortable with who I am, not comparing myself to anyone else. Only then can I access and express my true power. It’s been there all along.

There are many holistic modalities that help us release the conditioned patterns that prevent us from accessing our inner power. Those patterns are stored energetically in our bioenergetic field, whether we are aware of them or not. Working with frequency enables us to harmonize those patterns and clear the way to our authentic selves and our inner power.

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eeling empowered occurs on several levels—physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. In yoga philosophy, everything flows from the mental or intellectual level to the verbal level, and finally to the physical level. It also works in reverse: if we do something on the physical level, it affects the mental and more subtle levels of our being.

For example, to practice non-violence, yoga teaches that we first stop injuring others physically. The next step is to stop saying we’re going to hurt someone, or to

threaten. Finally, yogis practice watching their thoughts so that thoughts of injuring another don’t even cross the mind.

Inner and physical strength comes from feeling grounded—that we’re able to move forward physically and mentally, with confidence. The yoga pose Tadasana (tah-DAH-suh-nah), or Mountain Pose, is the starting point for all of yoga. “Tada” means “mountain”. “Asana” means pose.

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(lying on the floor), flow from Tadasana.

The posture provides mental preparation and alignment before the practitioner takes a step, or moves into another position. Thus, it serves as a metaphor for life as well—being grounded, mentally preparing, developing awareness, before making a move.

Standing still in Tadasana may seem simple, and it certainly looks that way when one is practicing. However, it is a very active pose that provides alignment and stability. Yogis would say there is no such thing as perfect posture, but we can try to develop better personal alignment.

Even the name “Mountain Pose” suggests a strong image of being rooted to the earth, while lifting and reaching toward the sky.

Whether or not you practice yoga, practicing Mountain Pose can offer new insights into your own physical alignment as well as into your own walking habits or other exercises.

Mountain Pose/Tadasana Technique • Stand with your (preferably bare) feet, about hip width apart, so that your feet feel comfortably under the hips.

• Keeping feet still, move the body forward and back in small movements, or in small circular moves, until you feel balanced over both feet.

• Now, imagine a point between both feet, and draw a line or small rod up to the ankles. Move ankles around and find a balance of both around this center point and over the feet.

• Breathe. Hold this position and be still for a few breaths.

• Bring the imaginary line/rod up to and between the knees. Knees should be flexed, with knee caps lifted. Balance the knees over the ankles and over your feet.

It is also interesting to practice Mountain Pose while standing in a line (although not while wearing heels). You may want to try this alignment just before going for a walk. Try walking slowly, shifting weight from one foot, finding the balance point, before shifting weight onto the front foot.

Feeling balanced, while lifting your weight, you’ll experience a feeling of groundedness and lightness at the same time. Now you know how to stand on your own two feet.

• Bring the line/rod to center of hips. The pelvis is an elliptical shape. Center the hips and balance so that they’re equally balanced up or down, forward and back.

Balance hips over the knees and feet.

• The tailbone is in a natural position— not protruding backward.

• Continue lifting the line/rod to the center of the torso. The rib cage can also move forward and back, or side to side.

Find a center point to balance the rib cage around the center line/rod, and feel it balanced over the hips, knees and feet.

• The shoulders are relaxed with shoulder blades gently drawn back. Arms hang comfortably at your sides. Palms can face forward.

• Now, the line/rod moves up to just at the base of the head. Balance the head on the center of the imaginary line/rod.

• Now, draw the line/rod up through the center of your head, toward the ceiling.

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Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy as a Tool for Self-Empowerment

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by Kate Kincaid

sychology shares the same root word of psychotherapy and psychedelic. “Psyche” means “soul”. This soul work utilizes healers that have spent their lives studying how to bring a sense of soul back to their clients. It is a gift to be in partnership with these compounds—these soul-giving compounds.

Psychedelics elicit non-ordinary states of consciousness, which support the growth of neurogenesis (new neuronal connections) that cultivate our greater well-being while challenging old or outdated notions of self that come with the territory of this human experience, on varying levels. This is how we heal.

The truth is, we all get stuck. We get stuck without knowing it. Some of us get stuck without our consent. We get stuck believing certain truths about ourselves: such as “I am not deserving” or “I am not enough” or “I could never achieve that.” Once we discover that we are stuck, and look for ways out of this, then we have been reborn with a warrior’s heart with a new quest.

Many people report that having a psychedelic journey is one of the most memorable experiences they’ve ever had. It is not unusual for these experiences to be categorized as spiritual or holy.

Psychedelics are considered empathogenic, which means that they increase empathy.

Empathy is what allows us social creatures to connect with others. Connecting with others gives us a sense of purpose. With saddening rates of isolation and alienation—from our capitalistic structure and exacerbated by the impact of COVID-19—the experiences from these compounds, and their life-enhancing properties, may just be one of the keys to our greater self-empowerment, and to the impact we may have on the world around us.

Each of us is born a whole, powerful being, and repeated messaging about our worth, whether from our families or our social structures, can become an internalized array of disempowerment. Finding wholeness in the presence that these psychedelic molecules elicit, support us in feeling creative again—or maybe for the first time in our lives. But

with this power comes responsibility, especially if we are not used to the joy of being alive. It can diminish quickly or be written off by greater mental forces. Cue therapy.

To really begin to heal ourselves from these internalized beliefs that disempower us,we need to make some significant changes. This might be our lifestyles, who we spend time with, our jobs, our living arrangements, and especially and maybe most importantly, the ways we think about ourselves.

Many times, people arrive at therapy because they have hit an impasse and have nowhere else to go. This is the dark night of the soul, the time of great potential, but also great darkness. In a holistic worldview, which is one that honors the cycles of the seasons and of human beings, we acknowledge that growth begins in the darkness, such as the growth of a seed in fertile soil, and the growth of a human being in the womb. This is an opportunity to allow trained therapists to midwife you through your own darkness and through to your self-empowerment.

Are you ready? Are you ready to potentially change everything?

Tucson Counseling Associates offers a Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) clinic that features not just the use of the psychedelic medicine, but therapy in conjunction with it. They also offer group KAP and have a group integration session that meets weekly. Therapists hold a safe container for clients to process the material that comes forth, and offer somatic tools and research-based therapeutic interventions in order to integrate and resource new ways of approaching our realities.

Kate Kincaid is a licensed professional counselor and the Executive Director of Tucson Counseling Associates. She is a graduate of the CIIS Center for Psychedelic Studies and Research and her practice has applied to establish eligibility with MAPS PBC to offer MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy if it becomes an approved treatment. Connect at 520-214-0818, TucsonCounselingAssociates@gmail.com or TucsonCounselingAssociates.com.

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RAISING A WELL-ROUNDED CHILD PRACTICAL WAYS TO BUILD LASTING LIFE SKILLS

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hildhood is a time of magical discovery and a training ground for adult life. Yet today’s world introduces unprecedented problems that can challenge a child’s bedrock: escalating violence including mass shootings, bullying, social media pressure, environmental crises and cultural conflict, not to mention the COVID-19 lockdowns.

For kids to develop the solid foundation they will need in these trying times, a powerful approach is a full-spectrum one that rounds out their experiences and skills, while instilling confidence and resilience. It includes a broad-based education, artistic and cultural exploration, experiences of diverse cultures, training in mind-body tools, healthy eating habits and connecting with nature. These facets enable children to cope, adapt and thrive 22

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in a changing world. It gives them the necessary building blocks for the rest of their lives, which has an invaluable return for all of us now and for future generations.

The Parental Toolbox Boston-based Casey O’Brien Martin, an expressive arts therapist and author of Skills for Big Feelings: A Guide for Teaching Kids Relaxation, Regulation, and Coping Techniques, defines a well-rounded child as “one who is balanced in the many different areas of their life: socially with friends and by having their own interests and hobbies; physically by being active and eating nourishing foods; emotionally by accepting and acknowledging their feelings and using coping skills to deal with uncomfortable or stressful situations.”

Encouraging kids to try new things—

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and allowing them to experience failure—affects how they respond to life.

“Well-rounded children are flexible in their thinking toward changes in schedule or environment, have been exposed to boundaries and as they mature, can apply their different experiences to their understanding of safety, social skills, fundamental learning and communication,” says April Christopherson, an occupational therapist and owner of Exploration Kids Therapy, in Gunnison, Colorado.

Kids keenly observe and try on adult behavior, and in this practice lies tremendous potential. “One of the very best things parents, caregivers and educators can do is to model healthy coping skills.

Just telling kids what to do is not enough.

We need to walk the talk, too,” Martin says. Attaining family balance is key to avoid overscheduling and feeling overwhelmed, especially if prompting kids to follow their bliss. Integrating mindfulness techniques like meditation, yoga and sensory engagement into a household’s everyday routines can help to fortify emotional stability when kids experience rough waters.

“When kids learn to focus on their breathing, it helps to bring their attention to the present moment. By practicing mindfulness daily, these practices become second nature, and kids are able to tap into them whenever they need to. By teaching children these tools at a young age, we are planting seeds that they will be able to grow and cultivate throughout their lives,” says Maura Bradley, founder of Bee You Yoga and Mindfulness, in Manasquan, New Jersey. The author of Mindfulness For Kids In 10 Minutes A

Day emphasizes that mindfulness can be a formal or informal practice, can involve the entire family and does not require a lot of time. It can be as simple as taking a moment each morning to connect with each other, notice the weather or play an “eye spy” game on the way to school.

Christopherson concurs: “I suggest a child practice meditation, breathwork and mindfulness, first together with a parent or caregiver to get familiar with the practices, and then practice the techniques during non-stressful times.”

The Colors of Learning Focusing on grades with a one-size-fits-all educational model poses many problems, and changing times demand a broader, more vibrant paradigm. COVID-19 lockdowns brought radical changes to the classroom, and more than ever, parents are opting for a more holistic approach with various methods of homeschooling or whole-child curriculums like those offered at Waldorf, Sudbury and Montessori schools. Alternative learning presents the world as a laboratory, goes beyond math, reading and science, and endorses character-building immersion in community, compassion and culture.

“Montessori learning stresses the beauty of nature,” says Ruth Tencati, a Montessori teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina.

“Geography, music, art and practical life skills are taught. Ideally, each child is given lessons that balance learning in all areas and at the right time for each child’s level of skill and curiosity.”

Students are given peace education, “where they are encouraged to think of others, as well as themselves, and to see themselves as part of a community of learners,” she says. Tencati views technology as an ally when it is used to deepen students’ understanding of lessons, but believes it should never be used as a pacifier.

Familiarity with the arts is key to a well-rounded view of life, but the number of school-based arts programs has been declining since 1980 due to a heavy focus on standardized testing. To assess the impact of art on children, Rice University researchers ran a randomized controlled trial in 2019 with 10,548 students enrolled in 42 schools in the Houston area. They found that students that participated in the arts at elementary and middle school levels improved their writing skills, increased their compassion for others and were less likely to misbehave in class.

In lieu of school-based art programs, kids can learn from virtual tours designed specifically for them by the Louvre, the Van Gogh Museum and other outstanding art museums. For a fun dive into history, the British Museum, Boston Children’s Museum and the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History bring the past to life with online “field trips” just for kids.

When kids learn about other cultures, religions, languages and belief systems, it increases their capacity for empathy and the ability to see different perspectives, a trait often found in successful adults. To introduce kids to an expanded worldview, families can enjoy a weekly ethnic meal, go to local heritage festivals and celebrate the holidays of different countries.

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Food for Life Giving a child lifelong tools includes instilling a healthy respect for good health. Positive eating habits have been shown to boost academic performance and lessen the potential for speech and language acquisition delays. Research on laboratory animals by the University of Georgia in 2021 published in Translational Psychiatry showed that sugar consumption in adolescence diminished learning capacity even into adulthood, possibly due to imbalances in gut bacteria.

“Hundreds of studies identify nutrition as one of the most critical factors in the development of robust brains,” says Lorie Eber, a holistic nutritionist in Orange County, California. “Consumption of whole foods such as eggs (choline), oily fish (omega-3 fatty acids), vegetables (folate and antioxidants), beans (zinc) and Greek yogurt (gut health) are vital for the healthy development of children’s brains in the first years of life.”

Nutrition has a measurable impact on psychological health, she says. “Diets high in refined sugars and saturated fats increase the risk of kids developing hyperactivity and ADHD. Children who skip

breakfast have difficulty concentrating and low moods, which detract from learning.”

Eber encourages children’s participation in meal planning and food preparation, as well as weekly excursions to farmers markets, to experience the colors and tastes of local produce. “All of these things will lay the foundation for your children to develop a healthy relationship with food. That is a rare gift in today’s food-centric society.”

Natural Instincts Connecting to nature is not only good for growing bodies, but also for self-image.

A 2018 systematic review of 35 studies published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health shows time spent outdoors positively impacts young people’s mental health.

Research conducted by the Institute of Education at University College London drives it home even further: Primary school children that connected with nature in brief Wildlife Trust programs felt better about themselves and experienced more positive relationships with their teachers and classmates. Adding to

Mother Nature’s feel-good benefits, exercise during childhood and adolescence, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lowers the risk of depression, improves academic performance and reduces the risk for chronic diseases later in life.

In the end, parenting is about doing our best for our children while being human.

“Being a parent is hard. One of my mantras for myself is ‘grace, gratitude and grit,’” muses Martin. “Giving grace to myself by forgiving myself for my parenting mistakes, being grateful for my family and having grit to keep persevering and working hard to build a good life for my family.”

Each parent’s formula might be different, but the basics never get old. “Let a child experience life! Give them opportunities to get into nature, play with non-toy items, interact with animals and support their curiosity,” advises Christopherson.

“Be safe, but let your kids be kids.”

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which may lead to a serious problem. This will help reduce funds needed to address the issue, time spent treating it and the number of visits needed. It is always best to keep as much of the original tooth structure as possible, and early detection is the key. Treatment may be as easy as changing home care routine or adding products that are effective, holistic and non-harmful to address issues.

How Do Teeth Affect Self-Confidence?

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lthough body acceptance is something that people have started to encourage globally, still diseased, neglected or unaesthetic teeth make people conscious about themselves. People who have healthy teeth feel confident and smile without any worry. A beautiful smile is not only directly related to our selfesteem, but it can also increase the level of happiness in our life or how others view us.

It is scientifically proven that smiling results in the release of endorphins. So, if one’s self-esteem is in question because of their smile, it is important to make it a smile that will make them feel beautiful and confident—with the proper and regular care of teeth.

Teeth can create the right or wrong first impression. A first impression is the last impression and thus, it becomes important to feel confident, to leave people impressed at the first instance. Chances are that people will notice our teeth if they are or are not well-maintained, since it is certainly impossible to ignore them. A survey finding by Kelton Research shows that even the alignment of teeth is a catalyst for assumptions regarding success, popularity, intelligence and general health.

It also stated that, “people appear to be financially and professionally successful, intelligent, healthy and happy when they have straight, well-tended teeth.” Survey further stated that “people would trust

a person with a great smile more than someone with a good job, an attractive outfit or an impressive car.”

Teeth issues keep us dissatisfied. If facing any teeth issues—for example, a broken/missing tooth, swollen or bleeding gums—our self-esteem may keep on diminishing as we can’t talk, smile and behave normally, in fear of others noticing the problem. Any dental problems may lead to a difficult situation.

Tips to Lift Confidence with Healthy Teeth MAINTAINING ORAL HEALTH Maintaining good oral health should be the most important concern. The most fundamental of all is brushing and flossing. Make it a habit to brush teeth twice a day, accompanied by flossing at least once a day. Using an electric toothbrush is more effective to flush the bacteria which resides in between gums and teeth and on teeth surfaces to maintain a healthier mouth. An electric toothbrush is also less damaging to teeth than manual brushing, which requires scrubbing.

REGULAR DENTAL CHECK-UPS Dental check-ups must be done at least once every six months, as the dentist can locate decay at its initial stages and not when it’s already very involved. A dentist can also address any other symptoms

WHITENING TREATMENT Consider getting whitening treatments for a whiter and brighter smile to attain greater self-esteem. The kind of food and beverages we are consuming regularly can stain our teeth. Keep in mind that whitening and home care for this procedure requires regular maintenance. As everything else in life, maintenance ensures long lasting results.

USE OF BRACES Braces are used to straighten misaligned/ crooked teeth. Misaligned teeth are a very common problem experienced by children, teens and even adults that either never got treatment to resolve the crowding issue or those that did get orthodontics treatment but did not use retainers regularly to maintain their alignment. Using retainers to maintain bite alignment is very important as one ages and matures, since over time, teeth tend to collect and crowd in the lower and upper front teeth areas.

This can lead to malocclusion, which can allow teeth to hit inappropriately, leading to chips, fractures and excessive wear.

Unhealthy teeth and poor dental appearance can lead to low self-esteem.

Dental disorders have a powerful impact on one’s psychosocial behavior. Good oral health effectively contributes to a more content and happy life. So, we can boost our confidence by keeping our teeth clean, healthy and beautiful.

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by Christy Whitman feeling abandoned and attract great love.

We can’t criticize everything that’s wrong with a situation and simultaneously invent its improvement. We can only focus on one reality at a time—what we want or the absence of it—and the words we speak moment-by-moment are an indication of which way we’re leaning.

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he words we speak are never neutral, because language doesn’t simply describe reality. It creates it. With every word we utter, we’re either speaking into existence a reality we desire or actively creating a reality we dread. We cannot speak about being broke and attract prosperity. We can’t complain about

WORDS SUMMON CREATIVE ENERGY When we say, “It shouldn’t be like this,” “Life is hard” or “Why can’t I get what I want?” we set into motion a powerful stream of unwanted energy. If you’ve ever watched one person’s negativity amplify the negativity in others, you understand this firsthand.

Fortunately, the reverse is also true. We all

have the ability to choose our thoughts, our perceptions—and our words—on purpose.

When we change the way we speak about our life, we reclaim the power to change its trajectory. Here’s how to go about it: Use Unwanted Experiences to Clarify Your Desire Every unwanted experience presents you with a fundamental choice: You can complain about all that appears to be going wrong, or you can focus on what you now desire. In any uncomfortable circumstance, resist the temptation to complain, and focus instead on the clarity that’s been born within you. Ask yourself, “What do I want to experience in this area of my life, and how would I like this situation or relationship to look and feel?” Then make a commitment to speak always in favor of what you desire, never in contradiction to it.

Break Your Desire into Its Essential Form Behind every desire—big or small—is a longing to experience a certain feeling. If life has shown you that you want a better job, a bigger house or a fitter body, try to identify the emotional payoff you believe you’ll receive once this goal is realized. Do you believe you’ll experience a feeling of pride or satisfaction, or one of serenity or freedom? Use as many words as you can conjure to describe the energy you’re reaching for.

Invite the Essence of Your Desire into Your Life As you connect with the energetic essence of your desire in each important area of your life, allow yourself to identify the thoughts, the attitudes—and the words—that would align you with this energy. In other words, if you had already attained everything you’re now striving for, what types of conversations would you be having with yourself and with others?

Have these conversations now. When you shift your language, you shift everything.

Celebrity coach Christy Whitman is The New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Having It All and Taming Your Alpha Bitch. She is founder and CEO of the Quantum Success Coaching Academy and creator of WatchYourWords.com, a free, 30-day, language training program.

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ilent hikes offer an opportunity to be immersed in nature and quiet the internal chatter that too often consumes our daily routine. Wesley Trimble, communications and creative director of the American Hiking Society, has observed a growing interest in ecotherapies such as silent hikes that meld solitude and mindfulness with outdoor recreation. “Just getting out into nature, no matter where you are, is a great way to enjoy its beauty and focus on the experience,” he says.

When heading out on a silent hike or walk, in a group or alone, in a park or around the neighborhood, Trimble recommends taking long, deep, deliberate breaths. This allows the body to relax and focus on moving through space while being aware of sensory experiences.

Acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton takes a quiet hike every day. The author of One Square Inch of Silence has traveled the globe for four decades in search of quiet, natural spaces in which to record ecological soundscapes such as crashing ocean waves or the snowy crickets of Washington State. “Opening up in a naturally quiet place in nature or the wilderness lets you become physically healthier, mentally clearer and more in touch with what you really want,” he says.

Hempton suggests that a silent hike begin with listening, which for mammals is a primary way to gather information: “Any event creates a sound, and that sound carries information about that event.” When heading into a natural area, he recommends listen-

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ing for the furthest sounds and focusing on the faintest ones.

“Then listen to the whole place and notice what you feel. There’s nothing you need to say, but everything you need to hear.”

According to Hempton, it takes less time to enjoy the benefits of a silent hike than people might imagine. “Even five minutes can produce huge relief,” he says. “Don’t make it a stressful thing. Recognize how much time you have, give it that and notice how you feel.”

Advice for silent wilderness experiences can be found at the website of Quiet Parks International (QuietParks.org), a nonprofit that Hempton co-founded which is dedicated to preserving quiet in the wilderness.

Exercises to Quiet the Mind on a Silent Hike Author and nature educator Joseph Bharat Cornell affirms that silent hikes help instill a sense of vibrant calmness. He created an outdoor learning strategy named Flow Learning, which is highly recommended by the U.S. National Park Service. It incorporates playful experiences into wellness walks to lessen internal dialogue and sharpen intuitive perception.

His book, Sharing Nature: Nature Awareness Activities for All Ages, includes activities like the Silent Sharing Walk. “Teams of three people walk along and don’t say anything, but look and enjoy together,” he explains. “When you see something intriguing, gently tap the others on the shoulder, point and look together, and then quietly move on.”

The Trail of Beauty exercise encourages hikers to consider quotations like George Washington Carver’s “If you love it enough, anything will talk with you.” Participants explore trails to find something captivating that relates to the noteworthy words. Cornell advises to not use quotes that are too philosophical, because that can lead to internal dialogue that takes focus away from nature.

Group hikers can use the Nature In Me exercise to develop points of awareness. After finding a captivating spot outdoors, participants sit down and rest their hands palms-down on their thighs, allowing awareness to flow from one observation to the next. Lightly press a finger on the leg for each noticeable observation—a passing cloud, chirping birds or the splash of a river otter. Cornell advises against slipping into passivity, because then the mind tends to wander.

The Sound Map activity encourages hikers to take paper and pencil on a silent hike. “Close your eyes and cup your hands around both ears and listen for a sound,” Cornell explains. "Mark an X at the center of your paper to represent where you are. Then make a simple symbol to represent your sound and its location.

This encourages people to listen and focus.” Trimble cautions that silent hikes can increase the chances of an animal encounter, so it’s important to remain aware of surroundings at all times. Silent hikes can also help wildlife. “One of the components of ‘leave no trace’ is the respect of wildlife,” he says. “Many studies show the impact of noise pollution on different types of ecosystems. Silent hikes let us enjoy nature without disturbing wildlife.”

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

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ssential oils are highly concentrated compounds extracted from aromatic plants that are used in aromatherapy for a variety of conditions.

These fragrant oils have been incorporated into wellness practices for thousands of years, and decades of research confirm their benefits, especially their effects on mental health and well-being.

Breathing in essential oils, whether applied topically or inhaled when diffused in the air, has been shown to improve mood and mental wellness by triggering the release of calming neurochemicals such as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the nerve centers of the brain. In particular, eight unique essential oils for anxiety have been explored in scientific literature.

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The citrus essential oil bergamot (Citrus bergamia), taken either alone or with other oils, has been shown to help ease symptoms of anxiety and stress. A 2017 pilot study found that bergamot oil diffused into the air helped reduce anxiety and improve mental health and overall well-being in patients in the waiting room of a mental health treatment facility.

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The earthy, floral scent of clary sage (Salvia sclarea) may also help with anxiety. A 2013 study featuring women undergoing a stressful medical exam found that inhaling clary sage essential oil not only led to a subjective relaxation response, but also lowered blood pressure. Researchers noted a decreasing trend in salivary cortisol concentrations, a measure of stress; however, it was not significantly different compared to a placebo. Nevertheless, the reduced pressure suggests that clary sage may have stress-lowering capabilities.

3. FRANKINCENSE

Frankincense (Boswellia sacra) comes from the resin of the Boswellia tree and has a woody aroma. A 2011 study found that anxiety levels of women were decreased in the first stage of labor when a combination of frankincense and other calming oils were used topically.

5. LEMON BALM

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) has been proven to have anxiolytic, moodenhancing and cognitive-improving effects in a variety of human clinical trials. As a dietary supplement and inhaled as an essential oil, lemon balm may help reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety.

6. NEROLI

Neroli oil comes from the Citrus aurantium plant and has been found to help with symptoms of stress and anxiety. In a 2014 randomized controlled trial involving menopausal women, inhalation of neroli essential oil both helped with menopausal symptoms and stress, but also lowered blood pressure, improved sexual desire and helped to balance cortisol and estrogen levels.

As with most other essential oils, rose (Rosa) water has been used since ancient times to enhance health and healing, including mental health. A 2016 study involving hemodialysis patients found that inhaling rose water helped noticeably improve symptoms of anxiety. A 2019 randomized, controlled trial found that inhalation of both rose and neroli essential oils helped improve the psychological, physical and social symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome.

8. YLANG YLANG

Often used in the fragrance industry, ylang ylang (Cananga odorata) has a slightly sweet and floral aroma. Research shows that inhaling the essential oil of ylang ylang may help reduce blood pressure and symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Some of the methods for using essential oils include: n Added to bath water (six to 12 drops) n Spread through the air via a room diffuser (three to four drops)

n Inhaled directly from a cotton pad or tissue (one to two drops) or from a bottle itself n As a massage fragrance by adding one to two drops per two tablespoons of massage oil or lotion n As a spray by adding 10 to 15 drops to a two-ounce spray bottle of distilled water n As a steam fragrance when adding one to two drops to a bowl of boiling water and inhaling with a towel placed over the head and bowl To learn more about using essential oils for anxiety, consider consulting with an integrative practitioner for further guidance, or visit Fullscript.com.

Karolyn A. Gazella is the founder of the Natural Medicine Journal and the host of the Natural Medicine Journal podcast. Natacha Montpellier, ND, is a registered naturopathic doctor with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario whose clinical practice focuses on women’s hormonal and reproductive health.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 6

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17

Drinking Water: What’s Healthy, What’s Not – 9:45-11:30am. 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. 520-795-1300. TheHealthyCouple.com.

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.

Intro to Sanskrit Chanting – 1:30-3pm. With Danielle Dvorak, CSP, E-RYT 200, CA. We chant for the upliftment of all beings, we chant for the happiness of all beings, we chant to manifest love. $15 or no charge with all-access membership. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222.

YogaConnection.org.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 ECK Light & Sound Service – 11am-12pm.

Discover yourself as soul—a spark of God: eternal, unlimited, divine. Connect with the most sacred part of yourself. Experience the sacred sound of HU for guidance, healing, love. Register at online and click “Local Events” or call 877-3004949. No charge. EckankarArizona.org.

Soul Collage – 2:30-5:30pm. SoulCollage offers a flexible, creative, accessible and inclusive tool that can be used as a practice for healing and life balance. The process guides you through an inquiry into your deepest and innate wisdom. $75 includes course materials. Sol Center, 527 N Tucson Blvd.

520-628-9642. SolCenter.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 8 Tara Chanting – 6:30-7:30pm. During these difficult times, we can join together in praying that division and deluded views will come to an end, and that the power of love will prevail throughout our country and the world. No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520-4411617. MeditationInTucson.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 Full Moon Labyrinth Walk – 8-9pm. Join a small group of sincere labyrinth walkers at Unity of Tucson’s labyrinth to create intentions and walk the outdoor labyrinth on the evening of the full moon. If it’s raining, the event is cancelled.

No charge. Outdoor Labyrinth at Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-319-1042. TucsonCSL. org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 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. EckankarArizona.org.

Book Discussion on The Road to Spiritual Freedom

by Harold Klemp – 11am-12pm. Come join a lively, facilitated discussion and be prepared to leave with spiritual gifts to assist you on your own life’s journey. People of all faiths welcome. No need to have the book to participate. Register online. Questions: Kristi at Rvobdc@EckankarArizona.org. No charge.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 Caring for Grievers with Confidence for Massage Therapists – 5-7pm. This training will increase your value and confidence as a Massage Therapist and allow your clients to feel more secure and nurtured during a vulnerable time. This class is 2 CE’s. $60. NCBTMB Provider #1000156. Vagaro.com/ GriefReliefWithJennica/classes.

DIASPORA SHOWCASE AFRICA KORAS & GUITARS September 3 • 6-10pm Directed and produced by Kwevi Quaye, features all-star cast of fashion designers, musical acts, dance performance and culinary art. Delicious Africa cuisine from Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Nigeria, Benin, Kenya and Zambia will be served. After Party at the end of the show. $49 – $270 Savoy Opera House 6541 East Tanque Verde Rd #22 520-886-5012 Tinyurl.com/DiasporaAfrica22

ongoing events

daily Self-Care Wellness Guide – 9am. With Maxwell Starkhouse. Therapeutic yoga, self-myofascial release, breathwork, meditation, energy healing, aquatic movement, personal training, assisted stretching. Mstarkhouse@gmail.com or call 808209-2064 for free 15-minute consultation. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave, Tucson.

520-990-1857. SantaRitaSprings.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.

Book Discussion on 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 topic is, “The Quest for Love.” You don’t need the book to participate. Register online. Questions: Julie at Julbereng@gmail.com. No charge.

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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.

Gong Bath – 3-4:30pm. This is a sound experience unlike any other. It’s an opportunity to release, relax, renew, and/or rediscover yourself. You’re welcome to lay, sit, meditate, pray, journey, do yoga or dance—whatever feels right to you. $25.

The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-3231222. YogaConnection.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 Caring for Grievers with Confidence for Massage Therapists – 2-4pm. This training will increase your value and confidence as a Massage Therapist and allow your clients to feel more secure and nurtured during a vulnerable time. This class is 2 CE’s. $60. NCBTMB Provider #1000156. Vagaro. com/GriefReliefWithJennica/classes.

sunday Tucson Metaphysics Fair – 9am-4pm. First and 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. 4349 E Broadway Blvd. 520579-8930. 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.

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ongoing events CSL Sunday Celebration Services In-Person – 9:30-10:30am. We've resumed our in-person Services in the Main Theater. Masks required indoors. Live-stream on YouTube and Zoom. Please join us. By donation. CSL Tucson @ Live Theater Workshop, 3322 E Ft Lowell Rd. 520-319-1042.

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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 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 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.

Continuing BookStudy: Brene’ Brown’s Atlas of the Heart – 5-6:30pm. We continue our book study on Brene' Brown's Atlas of the Heart in our Sunday morning Zoom room. By donation.

Drop-ins welcome. Contact Admin@TucsonCSL. org for Zoom link. 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. YogaConnection.org/class.html.

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.

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.

B43Lennon@aol.com.

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.

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.

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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

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.

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8 Steps to Happiness – 6:30-7:45pm. Powerful teachings to develop a strong, stable mind of patient acceptance, love, compassion and wisdom. $10. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St, Tucson. 520-441-1617. MeditationInTucson.org.

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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.

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.

Simply Meditate – 10-10:30am. Guided meditations designed to lead to inner peace and mental clarity and to increase our love and compassion for others. $5. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. MeditationInTucson.org.

Shakti Yoga – 10:30am-12pm. With Alyssa Spungen. Shakti Yoga, or womb-centered yoga, is a deeply medicinal and receptive practice. The practice of Shakti Yoga includes mudra, mantra, movement and self-touch. $12. Sol Center, 527 N Tucson Blvd. 520-628-9642. SolCenter.com.

Experience the Ultimate Self-Empowerment Tool – 10am-2pm. Free Self-Empowerment Coaching session includes a frequency scan to identify and harmonize the hidden blocks and patterns that prevent you from living your full, self-empowered life.

Call to schedule your session. In-person or via Zoom.

No charge. L Spa, 7620 N Hartman Ln, Ste 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.

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.

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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 23.

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 19.

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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 20.

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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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 24.

CLEANING SERVICES

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

PURMAID

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 14.

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.

520-331-2629 PurmaidTucson@gmail.com PurMaids.com

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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COACHING, COUNSELING & GUIDANCE HEALTHY COUPLES

Bill White, M.A., Love Coach 520-869-6782 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. Don’t be surprised if you enjoy the process.

HOLISTIC MIND BODY LIFE COACHING 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.

VERY SPECIAL ALTERNATIVES

TUCSON BIOLOGICAL DENTISTRY

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.

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.

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

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 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 26.

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

DENTISTRY

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.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY INTESTINAL HEALTH INSTITUTE

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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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.

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Your Business Contact us: 520-760-2378

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

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.

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 RA

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.

See ad, page 19.

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 23.

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 12.

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 19.

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.

See ad, page 7.

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.

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.

See ad, page 14.

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.

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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 18.

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.

KETAMINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY TUCSON COUNSELING ASSOCIATES 125 E Mabel St, 85705 520-214-0818 TucsonCounselingAssociates@gmail.com TucsonCounselingAssociates.com

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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LYMPH STUDIO

Susan Couture, LMT, MLD/CDT 6818 N Oracle Rd, Ste 414, 85704 520-999-0447 • LymphStudio.com Heal faster – Heal better.

Immune boosting, detoxifying manual lymph drainage, pre- & post-surgery care for aesthetic and restorative Surgery. MLD reduces inflammation, assists with organ, endocrine, circulatory, digestive, neurologic and lymphatic systems. LifeWave X39 Stem Cell Activation patch distributor.

Lifewave.com/SusanCouture. See ad, page 20.

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.

CHRISTINE SALOMON, LMT, RMT Namaste Lightwork 5100 N. La Canada, 85704 • 315-391-9181 Also available for scheduling at: Revival Salon Spa 5575 E River Rd, 85750 • 520-441-9475 ChristineSalomon.abmp.com

Professional caring assessments.

Customized healing options ensuring your optimal "Mind-Heart-Body" physical and emotional well-being.

Feel happier, stronger, and re-energized. Advanced Reiki Sessions, Massage, Myofascial Bodywork, and Qigong. Licensed and Nationally Certified 23 years. PTA background. Client testimonials.

KEN READER, LMT, RYT

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.

Shiatsu and Thai Massage available at both locations.

Cupping/ Gua Sha, Stones/ Aromatherapy treatments available. Book today online at RightTouchMassageTherapy.com or call 520-326-7675.

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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 19.

MEDICAL INTUITIVE DANIELLE DVORAK

847-323-9188 Danielle@Replevyn.com • Replevyn.com Danielle is a trained and certified Medical Intuitive (CMIP) through The Practical Path in Tujunga, CA. Medical Intuition utilizes clairvoyance and the sense of intuition to view and assess an individual’s physical body, along with their unique energy system.

MEDICARE SUPPORT LIFE SOLUTIONS ADVISORS OF AMERICA

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.

As your trusted independent advisors, we work with all Medicare carriers and companies to best serve your needs and preferences. Complimentary Medicare cost and coverage review, call 520-760-2378. See ad, page 13.

MEDICAL THERMOGRAPHY INFLAMMATION IMAGING OF TUCSON

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.

Early intervention may help your practitioner with lifestyle/medical testing recommendations for the best outcome. See ad, page 10.

MEDITATION THE YOGA CONNECTION

3929 E Pima, 85712 520-323-1222 Yoga@YogaConnection.org YogaConnection.org

The Yoga Connection has been serving Tucson for 35 years, offering all levels of yoga and specialized yoga workshops. New five-month teacher training begins Sept.

24th leading to 200-hour certification. Ask about scholarships including the GI Bill® and payment plans.

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.

Using science-based information as well as your personal symptoms, we will together find the best way to optimal health.

See ad, page 3.

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.

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 15.

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS STANDARD PROCESS

Michael Smith Sr. Account Manager MSmith@StandardProcess.com StandardProcess.com Standard Process is a Wisconsinbased, familyowned company that has been a leader in making whole food-based nutritional supplements since 1929, and is committed to changing lives by partnering with healthcare practitioners to support optimal health through nutrition. See ad, page 7.

PERMANENT MAKEUP A LASTING TOUCH SALON

Yvette Dwornik 5350 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 162, 85711 520-869-5593 ALastingTouchSalon.com YDwornik@yahoo.com

RESTAURANTS LOVIN’ SPOONFULS VEGAN RESTAURANT

2990 N Campbell Ave, Ste 120, 85719 520-325-7766 Info@LovinSpoonfuls.com LovinSpoonfuls.com Lovin’ Spoonfuls provides outstanding vegan comfort food in a relaxed atmosphere. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts. The 100% plant-based meals are enjoyed by vegans and non-vegans alike. Favorites include the house-made burgers and Fried Chicken Dinner.

RETIREMENT PLANNING LIFE SOLUTIONS ADVISORS OF AMERICA

Holly Baker, Retirement Specialist PO Box 69820, Oro Valley, 85737 520-760-2378 Holly@LifeSolutionsAdvisors.net Providing Solutions for Your Retirement

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 29.

We here at Life Solutions Advisors and American Senior Benefits are a team of local advisors and experts specializing in the concerns of our young seniors heading into retirement. Areas of focus: Medical Expense Planning, Retirement Income Strategies, Legacy & Estate Preservation and Health Solutions. Complimentary cost and coverage review, call 520-760-2378. See ad, page 13.

PSYCHEDELIC INTEGRATION

SALES TRAINING DON ZAVIS

TUCSON COUNSELING ASSOCIATES

125 E Mabel St, 85705 520-214-0818 TucsonCounselingAssociates@gmail.com TucsonCounselingAssociates.com

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.

248-497-5869 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. Attend a complimentary session every Friday, 11:30am-1pm at The Catalyst, Tucson Mall, 4500 N. Oracle, Ste. 110 or on Zoom.

See ad, page 29.

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

Dr. Suzie (PhD in Epidemiology) specializes in providing customized holistic skin care treatments for all skin types and concerns. Make an appointment today and start on your path to creating beautiful skin for life. See ad, page 23.

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SOUND THERAPY DANIELLE DVORAK

847-323-9188 Danielle@Replevyn.com Replevyn.com Relax and receive while your energy field is 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, and also a lifelong, classically-trained musician, intuitive empath and more.

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 15.

SPIRITUAL COUNSELING ANNA MANA RA

Higher Heart Healing 313-303-0651 HigherHeartHealing.co

ECKANKAR

The Path of Spiritual Freedom 1-877-300-4949 EckankarArizona.org Facebook.com/ECKANKARArizona Eckankar.org HearHU.org Eckankar is an active, individual, creative spiritual practice. A companion and road map for your Self-Discovery and God-Discovery journey.

Discover the most secret part of yourself. The key to spiritual freedom lies within you. Explore life as a Soul Adventure.

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

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.

See ad, page 19.

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

Free online classes on Archangels, Karma, Chakras and the Story of Sanat Kumara.

SummitLighthousePhoenix.org. Click on “Free Spiritual Lessons”. More classes on Zoom.

SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS

TECHNOLOGY RECYCLING

CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING - TUCSON

Rev Janis Farmer Sunday Service: 3322 E Ft Lowell Rd, 85716 520-319-1042 TucsonCSL.org A spiritual alternative. We offer spiritual solutions to everyday challenges.

Celebration Service 9:30am, Meditation 9am. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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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

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Have computers in your closet, not being used? We can remake them to be useful again, or we can wipe them clean and recycle them. Let us give you our opinion for no charge to help you decide what to do. See ad, page 26.

TILE 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.

WELLNESS CENTER TRANSFORMATIONAL MEDICINE DeeAnn Saber, NMD Emily Takeuchi Miller, NMD Zach Saber, LMP Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN 2028 East Prince Rd, 85719 520-209-1755 • TFMND.com

We are like-minded healing professionals who have created a collaborative, patient-focused environment to provide healthy experiences for those ready to reach optimal health and wellness. See ad, page 3.

YOGA THE YOGA CONNECTION 3929 E Pima, 85712 520-323-1222 Yoga@YogaConnection.org YogaConnection.org

The Yoga Connection has been serving Tucson for 35 years, offering all levels of yoga and specialized yoga workshops. New five-month teacher training begins Sept.

24th leading to 200-hour certification. Ask about scholarships including the GI Bill® and payment plans.

classifieds CONNECTING WITH CREATIVE ESSENCE INSPIRES TRANSFORMATION. Your innate creative ability is waiting to connect with you. By manifesting an imaginative project, shared with those who support your process, you will feel inspired to make the transition into living a life that is “Rightly Yours.”

Art-Inspired Life Coaching. Sherry Simon-Heldt, M.S. Certified Life Coach.

520-990-4257. ArtInspiredLifeCoaching.com.

EMPOWER YOURSELF WITH TRANSFORMATIONAL COACHING. Break Free from patterns that have been keeping you stuck. When your conscious mind (your thoughts) and your unconscious mind (your frequency) are not in alignment, you’ll always manifest what’s in your unconscious mind.

Neutralize the frequencies that are holding you back and Break Free. Trish Devitt 520-261-5194. MetamorphosisNow.com.

FOR 6 YEARS, TUCSON COUNSELING ASSOCIATES has been dedicated to providing quality, anti-oppressive, affordable trauma-informed mental health treatment specializing in psychedelic integration and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). You are the expert in your own life and with the right tools, can connect with your inner healing wisdom. E-mail with questions: TucsonCounselingAssociates@gmail.com.

GENTLE YOGA FOR SENIORS. Gentle movement eases the body and mind.

Online 9am each weekday morning.

Private consult for setting up your online practice available. In-home private sessions available. 11am classes in person at 2 locations.

Please see website for details and registration or contact Trish directly. DivineJourneyYoga.com or 520-490-4012.

HAVE YOU REVIEWED YOUR MEDICARE PLAN IN THE LAST YEAR? Plans and coverage change every year. Let me help you make sure you’re in the best plan at the best rate for your current needs. Complimentary cost and coverage reviews, call/ text/email Holly Baker at 520-760-2378, Holly@LifeSolutionsAdvisors.net.

HOT SUMMER DEAL! 40% off all coaching B L A N K programs for writers! Stay P A G E cool and start writing your C O N S U L T I NG M a k e i t h a p p e n . book with award-winning author and coach, Kim Green. Sign up in July or August, and get 40% off! Program tailored to your book’s structure, plot, dialogue, character development and pacing. Free 30-minute consultation. Text/call: 678-9382777. BlankPageConsult.com.

RED MOUNTAIN ANCIENT WISDOM As a shaman and Dr. of Metaphysical Sciences, Rev Elena uses Soul Retrieval, Past Life Regression, and Shaman's Touch Healing to find the root cause of dis-ease and release it. She also handcrafts gemstone jewelry, smudge fans and medicine bags.

Spiritual-Shaman.com.

SOUND THERAPY AT AER CARE CENTER beyond simple pain relief.

Timelessly transforming lives with complimentary healing in office or group journeys. Mind, body, soul, spirit and emotions are affected by Stress, the basis of 90 percent of chronic illness. Call or email for an appointment. You deserve it.

520-661-0971, AerCare.Center@yahoo.com.

VISIT INFINITY WELLNESS AZ at the Tanque Verde Swap Meet, 4100 S. Palo Verde Blvd.

Gate K - Bldg 2-32. Friday and Saturday until 10pm. A former New Life Health Center employee is offering sales and support with name brand supplements for all ages and for all common health concerns.

520-248-9576. InfinityWellnessAZ.com.

Infinity Wellness AZ.

To place a classified ad, email: Holly@NaturalTucson.com 50 words just $65 per month, three-month minimum.

Contact us today with questions, 520-760-2378.

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INTUITIVE HEALTH & WELLNESS. Tria Aronow Decker, CIHC, INHC, is a certified Health Coach specializing in helping busy moms and professionals prioritize self-care and plant-based nutrition. Other topics include: anxiety, movement, family life, relationships. Please contact her for a free, 30-minute consultation. 520-248-2289 IntuitiveHealthAndWellness.org.

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E Dental Solutions Elahe Wissinger, DMD

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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Tucson Edition

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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.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 2504 E. River Rd., Tucson, AZ 85718; (520) 745-5496; EDentalSolutions.net