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Contents 14 THE ART OF

INNER PEACE

16 THE POWER OF YOGA

Tapping Into the Life Force

20 THE EFFECTS OF BODYWORK ON AGING

26 THE RE-USE REVOLUTION

Plastics Peril Drives New Strategies

28 QI

The Force Behind Blood Flow and Higher Intelligence (Part 2)

30 NATURAL REMEDIES FOR SEASONAL ALLERGIES

34 NATURE BASICS: 101

The First Step

36 CONSIDERING AN AYAHUASCA CEREMONY?

Five Essential Questions

DEPARTMENTS 10 news briefs 12 health briefs 16 fit body 18 masters of

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26 green living 30 plant medicine

section 40 calendar 44 resource guide 54 ad index 55 classifieds

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or a car left to sit unused in a garage, our human parts can age and rot without movement. Movement creates more energy,” explains Nancy Poole, a teacher at Clarksburg Yoga and Wellness, in Clarksburg, Maryland. Joints lose flexibility as we age, but yoga movement provides them with essential oxygen, blood and nutrients. Lisa Moore, owner of Free to Be Yoga, in Great Falls, Montana, underscores, “A joint needs to move through its full range of motion to function well. Movement helps lubricate and cushion joints, provides nutrition and removes wastes.”

Stretching Into Joy

A 2014 hatha yoga study published in the Journals of Gerontology revealed increased cognitive function in older adults after eight weeks of yoga three times a week. Yoga’s super power lies in its capacity to reset the autonomic nervous system and ramp up mood-boosting serotonin while decreasing monoamine oxidase, an enzyme that disarms the effects of stress hormones like cortisol. Under the

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influence of yoga, the brain is bathed in calming neurotransmitters, combatting depression and anxiety, and instilling a sense of optimism. “Yoga also helps us to embrace the hard times and ride the waves. With the tools that yoga provides, we can swim toward the light. It also helps us to experience a more intimate relationship with body and soul, and in turn make better choices in all aspects of life,” notes Carmen Ferreira, owner of the Sunshine Barre Studio, in Rocky Point, New York. Moore concurs, advising, “Yoga gives us powerful tools so we may age gracefully. One of them is to manage stress with equanimity.”

The Breath of Life

Conscious breathing is at the core of a dedicated yoga practice, and a lowered risk of cardiovascular and respiratory disease gives us another reason to inhale and exhale deeply. Poole observes, “Our general population does not breathe correctly, and many of us even hold our breath unconsciously. For my students, the hardest part of yoga is learning to take deep, full breaths. Old breathing habits must be unlearned. Once attention is given to the breath, tensions can be released.” “Yoga improves lung capacity and brings more energy to the cells, which in turn creates more energy and life force in our bodies,” says Ferreira. “It helps us to live from the heart’s center and foster a better quality of life,” she adds. “Each time we show up on our mats, we show up for ourselves, an opportunity to nourish the body, our one and only temple.” Marlaina Donato is an author of several books and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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he phrase, “beauty is only skin deep” is interpreted as physical beauty being just superficial. But the skin is important and, in fact, the body’s largest organ. Skin is named the integumentary (covering) system and operates in harmony with all other body systems. It functions as a protector for the organs and regulates the body’s temperature, provides sweat glands and hair follicles, stores water and prevents water loss, stores fat, gathers sensory information from the environment and prevents bacteria from entering the body. Thousands of receptor cells live in the thicker skin on the soles of the feet, making them among the most nerve-rich parts of the body. Reflexology on the feet sends calming and relaxing messages to the brain through these cells. It also helps improve circulation so all living cells get a fresh supply of oxygen and nutrients. Reflexologists often notice immediate changes in the color, texture, tone and overall vitality of their clients’ skin, appearing soft, pink, moisturized and younger looking. But, the true magic of reflexology is how it subtly but powerfully accesses and releases deep tension anywhere in the human body, allowing for the natural, ageless radiance to shine through. Now, that’s real beauty. Cheryl Foster, a Nationally Board Certified Reflexologist, has been in practice for 15 years. Her gentle practice, Barefoot Dreams Reflexology, is now offering a special introductory rate for new clients. Connect at 520-345-4554, Cheryl@BarefootDreams.net or BarefootDreams.net. See ad, page 19.

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THE EFFECTS OF BODYWORK ON AGING

by Zachary Saber

ging is not caused by wearing down, but is more accurately described as an orderly program of self-destruction. Some aspects of aging appear as accumulated damage (such as cartilage worn away from joints or build-up of cross-linked sugar-protein complexes), but on closer inspection, even these are seen to be entirely avoidable consequences of the body shutting down its repair systems. Luckily, various types of bodywork can drastically improve our body’s aging process. “Living things are fundamentally homeostatic. They can repair themselves. They build themselves from a single egg cell,” says Josh Mitteldorf, of the Mayo Clinic. “The Second Law of Thermodynamics says that entropy (disorder, degeneration, damage) must increase in any isolated physical system. But living systems are not isolated. Living things draw free energy from their environment, use it internally, then dump waste entropy back into the environment. Total energy cannot be created or destroyed, but free energy becomes degraded into warmth as it is used. Both living things and non-living machines take in high-grade forms of free energy, use some of that for their various functions, and discard the same total amount of energy as low-grade chemical energy and warmth.” This isn’t some lucky feature, tacked on to living bodies, rescuing them from an ironclad law of physics. The capacity for homeostasis is built into the form and function of living things. To a physicist, a living body is defined by its ability to create and maintain itself using ambient sources of free energy. The very function of the living machine is homeostasis and to reproduce. Exercise generates free radicals like crazy, but the body’s native antioxidant defenses overcompensate. Muscles suffer little tears, bones tiny fractures, and yet the body repairs these better than

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new, and the result is that we live longer if we exercise. When we regularly receive bodywork, whether it be Swedish massage, reiki work, fascial work, acupuncture or other, our bodies revive, repair and heal faster as well as better than when we put off bodywork. Some of the biochemistry of aging is understood now, and its basis looks like self-destruction, not like attrition. Inflammation, which protects the young body against invading microbes, is turned against healthy tissues in old age, damaging arterial walls in particular, and triggers cancers everywhere. This is specifically where lymph drainage, massage and acupuncture are so excellent. Move the inflammation out of the body. Using nutrients as well as bodywork will improve mobility, motility and relieve unwanted pain—all of which age us too soon. The most common change is the cardiovascular system in stiffening of the blood vessels and arteries, causing the heart to work harder to pump blood through them. The heart muscles change to adjust to the increased workload. Your heart rate at rest will stay about the same, but it won’t increase during activities as much as it used to. These changes increase the risk of high blood pressure (hypertension) and other cardiovascular problems. Here again, all forms of bodywork assist in keeping the heart muscle doing its job. It keeps the vessels fluid and mobile, allowing the other muscles in the

body to pump the blood back to the lungs and heart, keeping us active and healthy. Age-related structural changes in the large intestine can result in constipation in older adults. In truth, it’s not age related, it’s diet related. The abuses we have put our bodies through in what we feed ourselves cause most of the issues we have in our guts. Other contributing factors include a lack of exercise, not drinking enough fluids and a low-fiber diet. Medications, such as diuretics and medical conditions such as diabetes, contribute to constipation. This can also be relieved through massage, other forms of bodywork and acupuncture. Changing our diet, regardless of how old we get, will help us not only feel better quickly, but allow our body to work toward healing better as well as faster. Massage; relax the muscles, move the fluids, reduce inflammation, improve range of motion. These are the best steps toward a younger you. To promote bone, joint and muscle health, massage and acupuncture aid in keeping inflammation out of the joints, which slows down any erosion of the joint capsules and cartilage. Also, get adequate amounts of calcium; Vitamin D; weightbearing exercises such as walking, tennis and stair climbing; and avoid substance abuse. The brain undergoes changes as we age that may have minor effects on our memory or thinking skills. For example, healthy older adults might forget familiar names or words, or they may find it more difficult to multitask. We can promote

cognitive health by taking the following steps: add physical activity, eat a healthy diet, play word games to keep mentally active, don’t ignore cardiovascular issues and avoid substance abuse. Some supplements assist in mending the memory centers, allowing for faster recall and clearer memory function. This is also improved with regular bodywork, massage, acupuncture and fascial work, all of which assist in keeping inflammation markers limited, which allows for an ongoing steady flow of lymph and blood to and from the brain. With age, sexual needs and performance might change. Illness or medication might affect our ability to enjoy sex. For women, vaginal dryness can make having sex uncomfortable. For men, impotence might become a concern. It might take longer to get an erection, and erections might not be as firm as they used to be. To promote sexual health, be honest with partners and physicians. Hormones and diet change may help, as well as decreasing alcohol intake and getting massages. Keep the body relaxed and destressed and keep the circulation going. Zachary Saber, LMT practices at WellnessFirst!, in Tucson. He specializes in myofascial release, structural integration and neuromuscular re-education, with nearly 20 years of hands-on experience. Connect at 520-232-4585, SaberLMP@aol.com or 3861WellnessFirst.com. See ad, page 3.

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THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM Fountain of Youth

by Susan Couture

isualize a trickling stream in the countryside. The fallen leaves and sticks have slowed down the current. Look closely and we see remnants of trash, aluminum cans, plastic bags and chemicals washed from the agricultural farmlands. Now if we were to rake the stream, starting downstream and working our way upstream, the debris is cleaned out and the current becomes swift and flowing from bank to bank. Our lymphatic system is the stream. This is our “Fountain of Youth” flowing within us. Images of the aging lymphatic vessels show degeneration, disconnection and deterioration, impeding the removal of natural and man-made chemicals. Edema builds up in the extremities and the legs become heavy with water. Immunity from inoculations have worn off; the memory cells have been completely broken down over the years.

Two really big jobs the lymphatic system is tasked with are purifying plasma proteins and hosting immunological responses. There is no heart to pump the lymphatics. It is dependent upon muscle pump, joint pump, diaphragmatic breathing and arterial pulse. So how do we keep the lymphatic system from aging? It is the old adage, “Use it or lose it.” Exercising, deep breathing, clean eating, intermittent fasting, limiting exposure to chemicals and getting manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) are actions that help keep a person healthy and contribute to a long life free of ailments. Regularly exercising the heart helps the heart muscle become stronger; hence, regular MLD treatments develop muscle memory for the lymph-angion muscles and the entire lymphatic system becomes stronger. The safety-valve mechanism of injured tissue, broken bones and arthritis activates a frenzy of lymph-angion muscle contractions to carry away edema. Just like any muscle, fatigue sets in and not another contraction is possible. The fluids build up and can cause tissue damage to extremely swollen, stagnant areas. Think of diabetic ulcerations in the lower leg or chronic venous insufficiency. The tissue pressure loses its strength, arterial blood pressure has less resistance and “blow-out” can occur, causing purple discoloration and thickening of the skin. MLD re-activates and re-energizes the sleeping lymphatic vessels by assisting the removal of fluids, breaking down fibrous tissue and increasing the contractility of the lymph vessels. In a healthy aging person, a strong lymphatic system hosts better communication on the cellular level and assists with homeostasis responses—from transporting lipids, hormones, histamine and fluids, to mitigating inflammation and fighting cancer cells. Susan Couture, BSHA, CRC, LMT, LE, Cert. MLD/CDP, practices at OM Oracle Massage Lymphatic Therapy, in Tucson. For 23 years, she has helped patients pre- and post-surgery recover quickly, reduce swelling, eliminate bruising, create lymph connections sooner and heal faster. Connect at 520-668-8731 or OracleMassage.com. See ad, page 19.

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by Lydie Vagnerova

inah Rodrigues is a beautiful, inspirational person, and meeting her is a truly unforgettable experience. Even at 92, she moves with ease, elegance and perfect posture. Her eyes still gleam and her smile still shines—looking at her, one might think that she had discovered a fountain of youth. In a way, she has, through the power of Hormone Yoga. Rodrigues, a professor of physiology and psychology, created Hormone Yoga about 30 years ago.

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Hormone Yoga allows women of any age and women who suffer any hormonal or menopausal issue to experience the perfect beauty and health that they often feel barred from. “Society tells women that menopause is a gate to an old age where femininity and beauty is forever lost, but it is not true. Everything is about hormonal balance and stress management,” explains Rodrigues. “Balanced hormones can help us feel energetic, calmer, sleep better—therefore, look better and have radiant skin. Clients often report feeling great in their bodies, having more energy and enjoying their life to the fullest potential.” Looking at Rodrigues, she’s the perfect icon for her own practice. Although she’s 92, she still practices and teaches Hormone Yoga all over the world, travelling from her home in Brazil to over half a dozen countries across North America and Europe to certify new Hormone Yoga teachers, remaining lively even while teaching for upwards of eight hours a day. And, like Rodrigues, Hormone Yoga is around to stay—helping women reclaim their youth and health for over 30 years. To win back the vibrancy and health that hormonal and menopausal issues can leave feeling unobtainable, give Hormone Yoga a chance. This practice is easy to learn in a workshop and then can be practiced at home once students master the method. Abdominal breathing and dynamic poses help to massage glands and organs, activate the vagus nerve and help with lymphatic drainage. If hot flashes, insomnia, anxiety, depression, painful periods, hormonal acne, PMS, PCOS, infertility or thyroid issues feel alltoo-familiar, Hormone Yoga could be the answer. Lydie Vagnerova is a certified teacher of Hormone Yoga by Dinah Rodrigues—one of the few Hormone Yoga certified U.S. teachers—bringing health and wellness to Tucson. She offers free informative lectures monthly. Connect at 520-822-7397 or LydieHormoneYoga.com.

Place a list on the refrigerator that allows for recording up to 50 foods. Every time a fruit or vegetable is eaten, write it on the list. Children love helping with this. Each food can only be recorded once each week.

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Beauty From The Inside Out

by Jean Read

n today’s world, it is so easy to pull into a drive through restaurant when we are hungry and grab something to satiate the desire. Unfortunately, much of what is purchased through a pass-through window does little to nourish and fortify the skin, body and mind. Most fast foods create a great deal of inflammation in the body, which create free radicals that may accelerate aging. We have known for many years that more fruits, vegetables and grass-fed, pasture-raised animals provide the greatest nourishment and most often, reverse our signs of aging. So, what should we eat to improve our mental clarity and energy and reduce again? While there is a wide variety of foods that can do this, let’s try to keep it simple: eat foods high in antioxidants.

Antioxidants neutralize the free radicals that are running around in our body, causing it to age rapidly. Antioxidants are the plant nutrients that usually give the vegetable or fruit its color. Like some say, “eat the rainbow” every day. This means that we should eat fruits and vegetables of every color. Here are four ways we can monitor and hit our target of getting a wide variety of fruits and vegetables into our diet daily.

Eat six to nine cups of fruits and vegetables daily, including leafy greens. Get one to three cups of fruit or veggies in each meal. Keep track of each color eaten during the day. This will help target vegetables to add for dinner (red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple).

Make meals with one meat and two or three vegetables. Keep it simple or get creative. Have fun with it. In addition to eating fresh foods, there is more to health than just diet. To fortify and nourish the body, mind and spirit, we also need to get good sleep, reduce stress, be playful, socialize with friends and family and get regular exercise. It’s all about diet and lifestyle. So, get that list on the fridge, load up the grocery cart with some great fruits and vegetables and enjoy a meal with loved ones. Beauty starts from the inside.

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The Re-Use Revolution Plastics Peril Drives New Strategies by Yvette C. Hammett

aily news footage and photos capture the damage plastic is doing to the planet’s oceans: turtles ensnared in plastic nets, whales with guts full of plastics and aerial views of the burgeoning island of floating detritus known as the Pacific Garbage Patch. Tiny pieces of plastic are even showing up in our food and drinking water. The growing plastics crisis has some people yearning for the days when soft drinks and beer all came in reusable containers that required a deposit, or when

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milk and cream were delivered to the front porch in quaint, glass bottles. Sherri Mason, Ph.D., sustainability coordinator at Penn State Behrend, in Erie, Pennsylvania, believes this is exactly the direction this issue may take. “I do think some of it will be a return to glass,” she says. Mason conducted a study in 2018 and discovered that bottled water contained tiny bits of microplastic. An earlier tap water study she conducted showed there were about five particles of plastic in a liter of tap water, if averaged across

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the globe. “We thought that would shock people into demanding change. Instead, a lot of the comments were to drink more bottled water.” In the 2018 study, Mason and her team, then at the State University of New York at Fredonia, tested 259 bottles of water from nine countries that included all the top brands in the U.S.—Dasani, Aquafina and Nestlé Pure Life, among them. “On average, for every liter of bottled water in total, you would be ingesting 325 pieces of plastic. We had one bottle of Nestlé Pure Life with over 10,000 pieces of plastic. These are the particles that can make their way across the gastrointestinal tract and be carried to your blood, liver, kidneys and brain,” Mason says. Analysis of the particles indicates that the plastics found in bottled water leach from the container itself, while the source in tap water may be PVC pipes and fittings. However, plastics are also ubiquitous in surface and groundwater, and may make their way into drinking supplies via air, wind, rain and industrial activity, according to an assessment published earlier this year in the journal Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health. After Mason’s findings were released, the World Health Organization announced a review into the potential risks of plastic in drinking water. Meantime, the impact of plastic pollution on marine life—zooplankton, seabirds, marine mammals and reptiles throughout the food chain—is well documented, according to a 2014 study published in the online journal

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JP: “My dad is a pharmacist at a hospital and he loves people. He knows pharmaceuticals have side effects and believes in preventing disease using food. At first, my dad didn’t believe in Qigong. Once he felt the energy for himself he began practicing Qigong and studying Chinese medical

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models. My choice to enter the wellness field was influenced by my dad and his emphasis to a scientific approach. I have a healthy skepticism and present with scientific method. After Paul flew back to China I craved to find another Qigong expert who could explain more. Master Weizhao Wu was my most influential teacher for Qigong and he practiced since age 7. Although he passed

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away, his memory lives in the most excellent posture corrections that he carefully gave. He would open my thumb and relax it so the tendons were not hard anymore. That thumb correction makes a huge improvement to Qi flow and has been passed to my forms.”

DD: Through this process of education and discipline, how long did it take for you to create the Supreme Science Qigong healing forms?

JP: “After 5 years traveling and producing seminars for other Qigong masters, I finally created my Level-1 Qigong Healing Form. It was first published in our books 2003 and only a few dozen instructors memorized it, but by 2007 we had certified a thousand people to teach the routine. Our videos were ‘Qi-Animated’ to show energy graphically and it assisted people in becoming sensitive to energy. In 2013, we upgraded our Qigong videos to HD animation and in 2017 we finally released our remastered Level-2 video with Ultra HD 4K animation. Spirit continues to reveal better ways for us to share these healing practices.”

DD: Will participants get to experience these Forms at the Qi Revolution Event?

JP: “All 3-levels of our Qigong program are shared in detail along with Breath Empowerment, Nine-Breath Method, Tui Na Acupressure, Foot Reflexology and FoodHealing. Qi Revolution is balanced in presentation and practice. After the event, most people choose to continue practicing Qigong from home.”

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JP: “Most important is to slow down breathing in Qigong Strength Training, but most athletes increase respiration when using force. Slowing breathing during pushups changes hormones we make. To demonstrate this relaxing skill during exercises, I performed 750 pushups with twenty students counting and making sure I went up and down all the way. Qi Breathing allows for the ATP to replenish faster so that muscle contractions can occur sooner. This also dilates arteries and increases production of Nitric oxide to lower blood pressure during strenuous exercise.”

DD: If there was one take away at the end of the Qi Revolution, what would you wish for each person to embody? JP: “The most important embodiment I’d like people to walk away with is that we can BREATHE through life’s challenges and allow God’s Healing Qi to bring strength and guidance. Attendees will personally experience a higher energy from the Qigong. For the last 15 years, people write us thanking us for the powerful breathing exercises at crucial life challenge points. Qigong helps people process stress, but most of all it brings us into a higher state of wellbeing. We make our seminar affordable at 3-Days for $199 so that more people can reclaim their Qi.” See ad, page 4. September 21st 23rd, 2019 ARIZONA Tucson Convention Center

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Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergies by J. Garnet ccording to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, over 50 million Americans are diagnosed with allergies. Many more are obviously living with the miserable symptoms and are undiagnosed by a professional. Allergens are present during every season of the month and vary from region to region. The pesky particles that are to blame are not bound by the outdoors and can be found inside the home as well. People suffering from allergies experience numerous symptoms, such as runny, watery eyes and nose, congestion, coughing, fatigue, headaches, nausea and more. The severity of these symptoms can be mild to severe, but no matter how miserable, they can be uncomfortable, debilitating and cause many people to miss work and fun activities each season. The plush green grass, the patchwork of leaf color, the first blossom of the year or the cracklings of a roaring fire on a chilly winter’s night—just a few of the things compromised because of a pounding congested head, aggravated lungs and any number of the horrible side effects that accompany allergies. While allergies in general can be crippling, there are some that are worse than others. People allergic to particular foods including wheat, shellfish, nuts and insect bites and stings can be in mortal danger if anaphylactic shock occurs. When this type of allergic reaction occurs, the body’s immune system is in overdrive, and all systems and organs are affected and begin to shut down. This can cause death. In these extreme cases, doctors prescribe medications that patients can keep on hand in case this type of reaction occurs.

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For milder allergies, doctors still prescribe medications for the symptoms. More so, there are a plethora of medications that can be bought over-the-counter. Many of these medications can cause side effects that are just as bothersome as the allergies themselves. Common side effects of allergy medicine include significant sedation, dry mouth, blurred vision, trouble urinating, constipation and agitation. Precautions are given to patients who suffer from seizures, glaucoma, thyroid disorders, high blood pressure and diabetes because allergy medication can have adverse reactions. According to a research study conducted by the Mayo Clinic, first generation antihistamines, like Benadryl for example, have been shown to increase the risk of early onset dementia by 54 percent. Antihistamines block a neurotransmitter, acetylcholine, which is essential for memory and learning. The study was done with people who took antihistamines on a regular basis, and there are many allergy sufferers who fight their symptoms year round. There are natural antihistamines, however, that can be found in some foods and plant extracts that can be used as an alternative to prescribed and over-the-counter allergy medications. In a 2018 long-term observational study published in the Journal of International Medical Research, revealed that Vitamin C, when given in large doses intravenously, acts as a natural antihistamine. Oxidative stress is a major contributor to allergies. Vitamin C combats the oxidative process with the high levels of antioxidants and its anti-inflammatory properties. Some fruits and vegetables high in Vitamin C are broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers, kiwi, squash, melons and citrus fruits. There are other natural antihistamines that can be used as well. Bromelain, which is an enzyme in the core and juice of pineapples, has been shown to work as an anti-inflammatory for the sinus cavity. Probiotics can be found in yogurt, pickles, kombucha, sauerkraut and miso, and boost the body’s immune system, which can help fight off allergies. Quercetin is an antioxidant flavonoid that has been shown to be an anti-allergic and antihistamine. It can be found in apples, grapes, berries, black tea, red onions and red wine. The extracts from the plants butterbur, astragalus, grape seeds, stinging nettle and spirulina are all effective in fighting allergy symptoms. These can all be found in supplement form and can be added to most diets, especially during times when allergy sufferers are affected most. Many people go to great lengths to fight their allergies, including getting shots to desensitize them to the allergens affecting them. Allergy shots contain small amounts of pollen and allergens. The shots are meant to help the body build up a resistance to these allergens. However, there’s a natural way to build up a resistance, without having to endure the prick of a needle;

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bees can be a major player in fighting allergies without stinging. Bees can be found in every geographic area around the country. Bees collect pollen from many of the plants and flowers that cause some of the most severe allergy symptoms. Consuming raw, unfiltered honey is a natural, tasty way to fight and desensitize against allergens. Local honey works best because the pollen being collected by bees is coming from local plants that are wreaking havoc on people’s allergic response. Allergens are found almost everywhere and at any time of year. Inside a house where the windows remain closed during the winter months, the blooming of spring, the growth of summer and the harvesting of fall all produce particulates that attack people’s bodies and cause horrible symptoms. Eating fruits, vegetables, taking plant extracts and consuming local honey are all natural ways to treat allergies. Put those pharmaceuticals back on the shelf, enjoy the seasons and find relief with plant medicines. J. Garnet, M.A., is an educator and freelance writer. Garnet’s studies have led him to the world of plant medicine and its many benefits. His work is centered on educating the public on alternative medicine. Connect at 520-4378855 or Jeffrey@NaturalTucson.com.

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r. Aimee Gregorie Bachelier is reminded of her first insight into plants: plants in pots around the house, indoor and out, some of them with delicate white flowers, and some with long dagger-shaped flesh, like the aloe vera succulent. It wasn’t uncommon to see aloe growing here in the Southwest, but it never crossed her mind to imagine the good it was capable of. Now a Naturopathic Physician at Purity of Life, in Tucson, Bachelier assists with Medical Marijuana certification and makes house calls utilizing botanical medicine. Botanical medicine, or plant-based medicine, focuses on more than the herbs of herbal remedies, to include other plant parts, such as bark, seeds, roots and stems. Botanicals first introduced on the drug market for therapeutic use were pure natural products derived from plants, like Morphine, derived from the opium poppy. “A living plant is a complex system. It fuels itself from sunlight and water, creating energy. It is this power, synergy or entourage of the whole plant that makes it

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greater than its parts,” explains Bachelier. Because of America’s opioid epidemic and resulting “opiophobia”, more people are turning to more natural options like organically farmed, whole foods and botanical medicine. Medical claims are not to be made for natural products, as they are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Take, for example, the hemp plant. A full-spectrum, naturally extracted CBD from the plant is of a better quality and concentration, and preferred therapeutically to an isolated component of the plant, mainly because it contains additional phytocannabinoids, or trace amounts of other plant parts, working in conjunction with one another to create a synergistic effect. Historically, hemp products have been used to combat anxiety and depression, relieve pain and calm nerves. New scientific evidence has presented anti-oxidative and analgesic effects, neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties, all regulated in one way or another by the endocannabinoid system. Connect at 520-909-0703 or PurityOfLife.com. See ad, page 37.

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s medicinal marijuana continues to slowly become more mainstream, thousands of Arizonans are becoming legal cardholders each month. There are still many people wrestling with the decision to transition from pharmaceuticals, and move away from the stigma that has been attached to marijuana for decades. Times are changing and it’s time to start viewing marijuana as a medication. In the state of Arizona, in order to obtain a medical marijuana card, a person must be suffering from certain conditions which warrant the benefits of cannabis. There are qualifying conditions that enable a patient to obtain a card. The patient must have at least one of these diseases, illnesses or conditions: cancer, glaucoma, HIV, AIDS, hepatitis C, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, chronic pain, PTSD, seizures or many other conditions which arise from having any of these diseases. A doctor must be seen and a pro34

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fessional diagnosis must be given before a card can be issued. The card will allow the holder to enter medical marijuana dispensaries and purchase products that will help and treat the symptoms of illness. In some cases, marijuana has been shown to cure certain ailments altogether and not just treat the symptoms. Qualifying for, and receiving, your medical marijuana card is just one of the multiple steps needed in order to become proficient with the terminology, chemistry and products available. As with most prescription drugs, there will be a trial and error process that is involved. With so many products on the market, finding the best one to fit individual needs is going to take some time and footwork. Learning all there is to know about the specific products that are available can be a daunting task. Becoming a selfadvocate in personal health, medications and treatment will take research. Talking with professionals and with other people

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who have already made the transition into natural medicine is one way to get a broader understanding of the industry. Dispensaries offer educational packets for all new patients. The resource has valuable information that will allow the transition from pharmaceuticals to natural medicine to be much smoother. Decisions can be made based on education and research studies. The information provided in the new customer packet highlights the basics of medicinal marijuana. What are the two types of marijuana? What conditions do each of the types treat? What is a hybrid strain? What risks are involved? All of these questions are answered in the educational material given on the first visit. The first people that are met when going to the dispensary for the first time are also valuable resources for the new patient. The Dispensary Agents, also called Budtenders, can play a vital role in helping to answer questions and concerns for the new patient. Anxiety and chronic pain are two of the primary conditions that Kamron Bughio, Manager for Earth’s Healing, says that he sees with new patients. Bughio also states that new patients spend an average of 20 minutes with the Budtender on their first visit. Interacting and having a conversation with a knowledgeable representative can make the initial visit to a dispensary far less intimidating or scary. With over 1,000 new patients per month combined at both Earth’s Healing locations, it’s evident that more and more people are finally taking control of their own health needs. Having open conversations with friends, family and even coworkers about how medicinal marijuana is changing lives is vital for the expansion of plant medicine. Walking into a dispensary shouldn’t be embarrassing or intimidating. A person who is entering a marijuana dispensary must be seen as someone taking control of their health and medical needs. For more information and education, visit Earth’s Healing Dispensary, conveniently located at 2075 E. Benson Hwy. and 78 W. River Rd., Tucson. Connect at EarthsHealing.org. See ad, page 31.

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Considering an Ayahuasca Ceremony? Five Essential Questions by Alexcis Lopez

sychedelics are back and gaining momentum as a legitimate healing option for many with issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction. Just this year, the cities of Denver and Oakland voted to decriminalize certain psychedelics, and a handful of other cities have similar initiatives on the voting block. With the rise of what some are calling the “psychedelic renaissance”, the need for more education around psychedelic medicines is increasing.

Ayahuasca is one of the psychedelic plant medicines that is gaining in popularity. Whether traveling outside the U.S. or not, it is important to do research when considering Ayahuasca or any psychedelic. These medicines are powerful and it is important that we approach any work with them responsibly, respectfully and sacredly. With that in mind, here are five essential questions we need to ask when considering an Ayahuasca ceremony.

Having an experienced Ayahuasquero (master of Ayahuasca), also called the Maestro/a, is crucial to the safety of the experience. The Maestro/a is in charge of the physical and spiritual safety of the group and also guides the energy of the ceremony. It takes many years of work, both personally and then as an assistant/apprentice, before a person is ready to take on the responsibility of leading a ceremony. Whether the leader of the ceremony is a native South American or not is less of an issue than their integrity, training and intentions. Just because someone bills themselves as a “Shaman”, native or not, does not mean that they know how to work safely with Ayahuasca or that they have good intentions. When we drink the Aya brew, we enter an altered state that can leave us very vulnerable on all levels: physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Ask about the ceremony leader’s experience, training, philosophy, and possible, have a personal conversation with them. Remember, if need be, this is the person to turn to for help in the middle of the ceremony. Have full confidence in their experience, abilities and integrity before signing up.

What are we drinking? Ayahuasca is a brew or tea that is created from reducing down a combination of the Ayahuasca vine (Banisteriopsis caapi) and Psychotria virdis (chacura), which contains DMT. The Aya vine contains

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alkaloids that act as MAO inhibitors and block the breakdown of the DMT, allowing it to cross the blood brain barrier intact. It is the combination of these two plants that produce the profound effects that Ayahuasca is known for. Heart problems, antidepressants, active addiction and certain mental health conditions can all be issues when taking Ayahuasca. Legitimate and responsible groups will always do a medical screening of participants. Not being asked to fill out a medical history is a red flag. Also, not all Ayahuasca is created the same. Depending on the lineage of the Ayahuasquero, the brew may contain between two and 15 ingredients. There are many other plants and barks that can be added for a variety of reasons and effects. Besides speaking with the facilitator about medical history, ask what is in the brew and what effects can be expected from any additional ingredients.

Where will the ceremony take place? Ceremonies can be held in many different venues, from private homes to out of doors locations. The environment of a ceremony can add or subtract from the overall experience. Things to consider include: access to toilets, comfort with bugs/creatures, temperature, open space versus contained space and security. Those afraid or uncomfortable in wild settings should reconsider participating in an outdoor ceremony. Those who don’t do well without modern comforts like indoor plumbing and air conditioning probably won’t enjoy a trip to the jungle, where most ceremonies happen in traditional huts and there may only be outhouses. Be aware of and comfortable with where the ceremony is being held.

Ask the facilitator about post-ceremony integration opportunities. What type of support do they offer, if any: private counseling/guidance, groups, community events, workshops, emails? Whether it is through the ceremony group or other channels, be sure to set up post-ceremony support to be able to continue the healing work. While psychedelic medicines offer powerful healing opportunities, working with them should never be undertaken lightly. With the answers to these five questions, we can make more informed decisions that will support having a powerful and positive experience. Alexcis Lopez, MS, CHt, NLP, works with clients who are seeking mental, emotional and spiritual peace and clarity. She offers private RESET sessions, Ayahuasca retreats, cacao and kava ceremonies and healing workshops. Connect at 520-690-6576 or AlexcisLopez.com. See ad, page 18.

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How many participants? The size of the group is also an important factor of the experience. Be sure that there are enough facilitators to ensure the safety of the participants. There may be only one Maestro/a, but there should be additional helpers/assistants to help with the group depending on the size. The larger the group, the more help needed and the easier it is to get somewhat lost as a participant—especially for a newbie. Smaller groups of six to 15 people allow for more attention if needed. Another consideration is that larger groups are sometimes given a weaker brew to make it easier for the facilitators to handle the number of people involved. Make sure the size of the group fits individual needs and desired experience.

What happens after? Integration is a key ingredient in psychedelic medicine. It is important to have support post-ceremony to help process the insights, visions and experiences. The healing work that Ayahuasca offers can open deep wounds and create space for transformation that can need additional processing and integration once returned home.

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ver thought about taking a yoga or mindfulness practice to a new “high”? Yoga classes offer both physical and mental benefits for people of all ages. Classes are popping up everywhere, from fitness gyms to private studios, while others practice in the comfort of their own homes. But what about adding an extra level of depth by using cannabis beforehand? Yoga is effective for balance, concentration and focus. It aids both mentally and physically by calming the body and mind. Some medical marijuana patients believe that utilizing cannabis before yoga enhances their yoga practice. Cannabis fights inflammation and pain while helping muscle tension and anxious thinking. “Cannabis and yoga can go hand-in-hand. They both involve a spiritual aspect such as bringing a higher level or consciousness. I feel more calm and introspective when I’m doing yoga and also when I’m in an elevated state after smoking cannabis,” says a Tucson SAINTS medical marijuana patient. “By combining the two, a new spiritual plane has been opened for me—one that has helped me overcome PTSD and intense depression and anxiety that Western Medicine has not been able to cure. This is my own therapy that is healing my mind, body and spirit.” Exercising while calm is very important to two Tucson SAINTS Budtenders. “When I smoke Citrus Soother, a SAINTS grown Hybrid, before I go to yoga, not only does it relax me but it calms my body. It really opens my heart and mind chakras so that I’m able to practice better. Cannabis helps me get into deeper stretches and get more out of what yoga is. It’s so healing,” says Kate Frey, a Tucson SAINTS Dispensary Budtender. She is very familiar with the ancient Ayurvedic perspective on marijuana and yoga and feels a strong spiritual connection that helps bring her peace of mind and open her senses all at the same time. April B., a patient visiting SAINTS dispensary, says that she uses a discreet vape pen before class. “I was so nervous going to a yoga class, thinking thoughts about what if I look ridiculous, what if I don’t know what to do. But now that I calm my nerves before class, I feel much more relaxed and I’m also able to calm my racing thoughts,” she says. “Additionally, my body isn’t so tense anymore. Puffing on my vape pen before I walk into the studio has proven to be such a good combo for me and now I’m getting my husband to come with me, too, since he is a MMJ patient who uses medical marijuana for severe pain. He loves coming to yoga with me now.” Another patient chimed in and said that he uses medical marijuana before his meditation class to get more in touch with his body and mind. He feels that cannabis helps open his airways and breathe easier. Due to the growing legalization throughout the country, more medical discoveries have been made about cannabis and all the benefits that it has to offer. Combining the healing aspects of yoga and marijuana is just the beginning of the journey to better health. Tucson SAINTS Dispensary is located at 112 S. Kolb Rd., Tucson. Connect at 520-886-1003 or TucsonSaints@gmail.com. See ad, page 39.

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Eckankar Light and Sound Service – 10-11:15pm. Join people from all walks of life to celebrate a life lived in harmony with Divine Spirit. Explore what could be your next spiritual step. All welcome. No charge. Hampton Inn Suites Hotel, 5950 N Oracle Rd. 520-286-6166. Susannah@hulili.com. Eck-Arizona-org.

Change Habits and Lose Weight! Losing Me, Finding Me – 12-week course with 3 classes. Includes: nutrition, fitness, sleep, emotions, mindfulness, relationships, visioning, spirit, stress. Taught by the Rev Cynthia Spencer who lost 140 lbs by changing habits. Registering now. NW, NE and midtown. Email cms614@me.com for information. Book available on Amazon.

Special Guest Speaker: Amy Steinberg – 1011:45am. Plan to attend Sunday Celebration Services to hear positive music performer and speaker Amy Steinberg sing and share what she knows about how life keeps getting better and better. By donation. The Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org. Sonoran Desert Essences: Low Impact Herb Crafting and the Medicine of Place with Yerba Nomadica – 10am-12pm. Interactive workshop with Carla Vargas-Frank of Yerba Nomadica. $15-$25 (Sliding Scale). The Grocery by Object Limited, 220 N Meyer Ave, 520-403-6907. Matt@ HOCOFest.com. HOCOFest.com. Concert: Amy Steinberg – 2-3:30pm. Attend a positive, uplifting musical adventure with award winning singer/songwriter Amy Steinberg. Come be entertained, and learn something useful for your life. Tickets available at UnityPeaceAZ.com or TucsonCSL.org. $20. Unity Center of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, #121. 520-319-1042. Admin@ TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Eckankar Light and Sound Service – 10-11:15pm. Join people from all walks of life to celebrate a life lived in harmony with Divine Spirit. Explore what could be your next spiritual step. All welcome. No charge. Hampton Inn Suites Hotel, 5950 N Oracle Rd. 520286-6166. Susannah@hulili.com. Eck-Arizona-org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Meditation: Chanting – 6:30-7:45pm. Join Shelly Dunn in an experiential evening of chanting meditation. Bring cushion if you wish. Be comfortable. Chairs available. By donation. CSLT Education Center, 911 S Craycroft Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org. Change Habits and Lose Weight! Losing Me, Finding Me – 12-week course with 3 classes. Includes: nutrition, fitness, sleep, emotions, mindfulness, relationships, visioning, spirit, stress. Taught by The rev Cynthia Spencer who lost 140 lbs by changing habits. Registering now. NW, NE and midtown. Email cms614@me.com for information. Book available on Amazon.

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Hormone Yoga for Women Workshop – 9/5-10/3. 5:30-7:30pm. 5-week workshop to learn a practice that can help to relieve many hormone related issues. Space is limited, please reserve your spot. $250. The Belly Studio, 3838 E Fort Lowell Rd. 520-339-0344. Info@BellyStudio.net. BellyStudio.net. Tucson Ayahuasca Insights – 6pm. If you are considering engaging with this plant medicine, this group discussion is a great educational opportunity to hear insights from an experienced journeyer and retreat facilitator. Beyond Bread, 3026 N Campbell Ave. 520-548-3224. AyaSanctuary6@gmail.com. AlexcisLopez.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Intensive Hormone Yoga for Women Workshop – 6-5pm. 9/6-9/7. Learn this amazing practice that helps relieve many hormone related issues. After learning the sequence in a weekend workshop, then you can practice independently in the comfort of your home. Space is limited, please reserve your spot. $250. Call for address. 520-822-7397. Info@ LydieHormoneYoga.com. LydieHormoneYoga.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Water: What’s Healthy, What’s Not - 9:45-11:30am. The health benefits of special Kangen ionized drinking water (electrically charged)-alkaline, super hydrating, detoxifying, rich in antioxidants. RSVP. No charge. Pristine Naturopathic, 2469 N Country Club Rd. 520-869-6782. Bill@TheHealthyCouple. com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Mystic Breakfast Club: 1-Automatic Handwriting, Pendulums – 9am-12pm. Monthly intermediate intuitive development sessions, beginning with Automatic Handwriting and Pendulum work. Journal and pendulum included. $40. iHeart Energy Studio.480-286-8700. Juanita.Ventura@icloud. com. JuanitAventura.com. Reason To Hope In An Age of Despair – 2-4pm. The Tucson Baha’i Community invites you to a talk by Connie Price-Johnson. Her focus will be on the inevitability of world peace and the process Baha’i all over the world are using to help bring it about. No charge. RSVP for location. 520-838-1293. Bahai.us.

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Sunday, September 8 • 2pm Far Horizons Club House 7570 E Speedway Blvd Thursday, September 26 • 11:30am El Saguarito, 3535 E Fort Lowell Take time off from your busy life, relax, dream, build priceless memories. Guaranteed best price on vacations and travel. Save 50% +. Free lunch with vacation giveaways. No charge. Please RSVP. 520-444-3628 MSondgeroth1@cox.net • 67win.com Gong Sound Journey – 5:30-7pm. Take this opportunity to journey into the cosmos, the earth, lower or upper worlds, out of body or perhaps into deep sleep. This form of sound creates these possibilities without drugs, fasting, or any extreme preparation. Bring a mat, blanket, etc. $20/at door. Solar Culture Gallery, 31 E Toole Ave. 847-3239188. Danielle@Replevyn.com. Replevyn.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Clearing Circle for Caregivers, Sensitives and Empaths – 2-3pm. This circle offers guided imagery and rhythmic inner journey to understand and enhance clearing and protection skills for those who are empaths and caregivers. No charge. Web of Life Animast Church, 2016 E Broadway Blvd. 520-954-2004. EarthwebMedia@gmail.com. WebOfLifeChurch.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Experience HU: The Sound of Soul – 1-2pm. Welcome to the worlds of HU, an ancient, universal name for God. This sacred word can spiritually uplift people of any religion, culture, or walk of life. All are welcome. No charge. El Pueblo Activity Center, 101 W Irvington Rd. 520-237-2297. GJG01@comcast.net. Eck-Arizona-org. Healing of Mind, Body and Spirit – 3-4:30pm. Learn a simple spiritual approach to divine healing and meet new friends during our Bruno Groening Circle of Friends Community Hour. No charge. Unity of Tucson Annex, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-904-4801. Weissmae@email.arizona.edu. Bruno-Groening.org. ZY Qigong – 7-8:15pm. Come practice my annual Scooping the Moon from the Bottom of the Sea a Zhong Yuan Qigong exercise. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on and get a moon glow on. No charge. McCormick Park, 2950 N Columbus Blvd. 520-404-8745. QigongMark@yahoo.com. Meetup. com/Tucson-ZY-Qigong-Meetup.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 The Art of Knowing Oneself Workshop – 11:45am-3pm. The focus will be on using the fingers to balance the internal, external and eternal energies. We will make poster board hands to remind us how we achieve this balance. By donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-488-8284. MollyHNelson@gmail.com. UnityTucson.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Learn to Meditate – 6:30-8pm. In this short class for beginners, or as a review for current meditators, you will learn the key points for easy, relaxed and effective meditation. $10. Kadampa Meditation Center, AZ, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@ MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Awakening Through Jewish Meditation with Reb Brian Yosef – 10:30-11:30am. Sundays and Tuesdays. Experience yourself as radiant awareness – free from negativity and connected to the aliveness of the present moment. No charge. Congregation Bet Shalom, 3881 E River Rd. 510-295-7383. Byosef@ TorahOfAwakening.com. TorahOfAwakening.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Informative Lecture About Hormone Yoga and Healthy Diet – 6-7:30pm. Learn a practice that can help to relieve many hormone related issues. 90-minute lecture. Demonstration of basic techniques, exercises, and yoga nidra. Space is limited, please reserve your spot. No charge. Call for address. 520-822-7397. Info@LydieHormoneYoga. com. LydieHormoneYoga.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Experience HU: The Sound of Soul – 2-3pm. Welcome to the worlds of HU, an ancient, universal name for God. This sacred word can spiritually uplift people of any religion, culture, or walk of life. All are welcome. No charge. Udall Regional Center, 7200 E Tanque Verde Rd. 520-237-2297. GJG1@comcast.net. Eck-Arizona.org. Sanskrit Chanting to Heal Yourself – 4-5:30pm. Empower yourself with your own voice and the energy of a group consciousness. Activate your highest potential with the potential of Sanskrit. No singing experience necessary. $10/at door. Solar Culture Gallery, 31 E Toole Ave. 847-323-9188. Danielle@Replevyn.com. Replevyn.com. Book Discussion: ECK Wisdom on Soul Travel – 6:30-7:30pm. Soul Travel is an individual moving closer to the heart of God. Some people experience it as the apparent movement of the Soul body through the planes of time and space. Free book to attendees. No Charge. Far Horizons East, Clubhouse, 7570 E Speedway Blvd. 520-286-6166. Susannah@hulili. com. Eck-Arizona.org.

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September 19 • Third Thursday • 5-6pm We will answer any questions you have and debunk social stigmas around cannabis prohibition for all these years. No charge • Please RSVP Natural Healing Care Center 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140 520-323-0069 TucsonMedicalMarijuanaCard.com

markyourcalendar AYAHUASCA RETREATS Rocky Point Mexico

September 20-22 November 1-3 Experience extraordinary healing with ancient psychedelic medicine. Transform anxiety, depression, addiction, deepen self-awareness & spirituality. Legal, safe, supportive with pre and post integration counseling incorporated. All inclusive retreat includes transport to and from Tucson. 520-548-3224 • AyaHealingRetreat.com

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September 21-23 Experience the authentic healing and stressdissolving practices of Qigong in a strong group energy field. Sound, light and Qi graphics are used to improve learning so everyone can feel what is going on without any previous experience. Tucson Convention Center For more information: QiRevolution.com • 800-298-8970

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Gong Sound Journey – 5:30-7pm. Travel through space, time, the cosmos, into the center of the Earth, and more via the sounds and vibrations of the Earth Gong, played by Danielle Dvorak. This experience can take you into a deeply relaxed, contented, or altered state. $20/at door. Solar Culture Gallery, 31 E Toole Ave. 847-323-9188. Danielle@Replevyn.com. Replevyn.com.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Healing Breath Meditation Class – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn to heal yourself and others while you meditate. Complimentary class led by Suzanne Pear, RN, PhD. Call to register, limited seating. No charge. Pampered Skin Studio, 5160 E Glenn St, Ste 150. 520-400-8109. DoctorSuzie@PamperedSkinStudio. com. PamperedSkinStudio.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Spirits of Addiction Healing Circle – 5:306:30pm. In recovery from addiction? Let a guided meditation and rhythmic drum bring you allies. This is recovery from an Animist perspective. No charge. Web of Life Animast Church, 2016 E Broadway Blvd. 520-954-2004. EarthwebMedia@gmail.com. WebOfLifeChurch.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Gong Bath – 3:30-5pm. Get gonged in this lovely yoga studio. Like getting a massage for your brain and nervous system. Danielle Dvorak and the Earth Gong will bathe you in sound and vibration unlike anything else.$20/before 9/23; $25/thereafter. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima St. 847-323-9188. Danielle@Replevyn.com. YogaConnection.org.

markyourcalendar TULA WELLNESS & AESTHETICS OPEN HOUSE Thursday, October 3 • 5-7:30pm Meet Dr. Arianna Sholes Douglas and Tula providers to learn about men and women's health services, medical aesthetics, vaginal rejuvenation, Gainswave ED treatment and HRT pellets. Special pricing available on services and products. Vendors available to answer questions! Live demos, raffles and giveaways. 2404 East River Rd, Ste 251 520-577-1129 TulaWellnessMD.com

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 100+ Women Who Care Women’s Group – 5:307:30pm. Come and join the most talked about bighearted women’s group in tucson. Making a considerable difference in our community. Check-in and mingle, 6:30pm. 7:30pm Meeting. No charge. Sonoran Room, Westin Palom Resort, 3800 E Sunrise Dr. Idesha@me.com.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Learn the Bio-Touch points for elderly care.

Prayers for the Dying and Deceased – 5:30-6:30pm. Prayers to help give our deceased loved ones rebirth in Buddha’s Pure Land, attain permanent liberation from suffering and experience pure and everlasting happiness. No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@ MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org.

$10/members; $15/non-members; $5/2CEUs LMT Bio-Touch Center, 5326 E Pima St 520-323-7951 Office@JustTouch.com JustTouch.com/health-conditionworkshops-schedule September 2019

Prosperity Plus III – 1:30-3:30pm. Join Pat Masters in a seven week exploration of experiencing total abundance in your life. It’s way more than money. Call for info. $55/materials fee. CSLT Education Center, 911 S Craycroft Rd. 520-3191042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

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sunday Silent Meditation – 8-8:30am. Experience the healing peace of shared Silence. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace welcomes all who wish to explore and discover their Oneness with Spirit. No charge. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, #121. 520-546-3696. RevNita@ UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceAZ.com. Religious Service – 9am. St Michael’s ECC, the other Catholic Church. Feminist? GLBTQ? Catholic? We are and more. No charge. Chapel, First Christian Church, 740 E Speedway. 520-575-8486. StMichaelsECC@q.com. StMichaelsECC.org. Self-Realization Fellowship: Tucson Meditation Group – 9-10am. Silent meditation with a Service Reading to learn and practice the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Free literature and lending library. No charge. Self-Realization Fellowship, Tucson Meditation Group, 1702 E Prince Rd. TucsonMeditationGroup.com. Ai Chi Sundays – 9:45-11:15am. An aquatic practice of meditation in movement, offering mindfulness aligned with breath, Ai Chi helps calm nerves, improves balance, range of motion and energy levels in the indoor 96° warm pool. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-245-6616. ConnieSeddon@gmail.com. Tucson New Thought Sunday Gathering – 1011:30am. With Rev. Jonathan Zenz. Join our spiritual community, celebrate your inherent connection to everything, and leave feeling empowered. We are an open and affirming community. No charge. Tucson New Thought, 4500 E Speedway Blvd, Ste 7. 520-406-3232. TucsonNewThought@gmail.com. TucsonNewThought.org.

markyourcalendar SAVE ON TRAVEL AND VACATIONS Second Sunday • 2pm

Take time off from your busy life, relax, dream, build priceless memories. Guaranteed best price on vacations and travel. Save 50% +. Free lunch with vacation giveaways. No charge. Please RSVP. Far Horizons Club House 7570 E Speedway Blvd 520-444-3628 MSondgeroth1@cox.net • 67win.com

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Tucson Metaphysics Fair– 10am-4pm. Third Sunday. Fair includes a variet y of mediums, readers, healers and vendors. Price varies. InnSuites Tucson Foothills Best Western, 6201 N Oracle Rd. 520579-8930. Sunday Morning Service – 10am. With Rev Ann Marie Beale. Unity in the Valley, 17630 S Camino De Las Quintas, Sahuarita. 520-625-5687. Unity InGreenValley@icloud.com. UnityGreenValley.org. The Deeper Meaning of Jesus’ Words–10-11am Explore underlying ideas of our Christianity. Learn techniques to gain greater abundance and happiness Child care, youth and teen programs. No charge. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-3036942. UnityTucson.com. Awakening Through Jewish Meditation with Reb Brian Yosef – 10:30-11:30am. Experience yourself as radiant awareness, free from negativity and connected to the aliveness of the present moment. No charge. Congregation Beth Shalom, 3881 East River Rd. 510-295-7383. Byosef@TorahOfAwakening. com. TorahOfAwakening.com. Sunday Celebration – 10:30-11:30am. Learn to live your spiritual potential and purpose. Pray, sing and celebrate Oneness in community. All welcome. Sunday school for kids. No charge. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, #121. 520-546-3696. Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceAZ.com. Sunday Celebration Services – 10-11:45am. Join with positive thinking individuals in community, supporting everyone in having happier life, better health and more abundant living. Great music too. By donation. 3231 N. Craycroft Rd, Auditorium at back of property. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org. The Temple of Universality Sunday Service – 11am. With Founder Rev. Betty Tatalajski. Celebrating the Unity of God and Man, worship, healing, prophesy. Masonic Temple, 3590 N Country Club Rd, 520-884-5340. TempleOfUniversality@ gmail.com. TheTempleOfUniversality.org. Community of Light Sunday Service – 11am12:15pm. Join us for a Metaphysical and Spiritual gathering of Light and Energy Workers. We enjoy healing, enlightenment and growth. By donation. Far Horizons, 7570 E Speedway Blvd, Main Clubhouse. 520-339-2038.TheCommunityofLight.org. Tamara Spiritual Center’s Sunday Services – 11am and 5:30pm. Third Sunday only at 2:30pm. No charge.Tamara Spiritual Center, 3002 E Ft Lowell Rd. 520-325-0513. Info@TamaraFound ation.com. TamaraSpiritualCenter.com. Yogananda Gathering – 11am-1pm. First and third Sundays. Attune to Yogananda’s teachings through chanting, meditation, affirmations, readings and the Festival of Light ceremony. No charge. Ananda Center of Tucson, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-907-4534. ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com. AnandaArizona.org.

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Dreamcatcher Dream Group - 2-4pm. A place to bring your dreams. They stimulate our dream recall helping us track our evolving personal archetypes. By being with each other’s dreams we learn compassion and exercise our intuition, which gives us clues as to how to decipher the dream’s sometimes enigmatic meanings. Contact Helen Landerman, DreamcathcerGroups@gmail.com.

monday Women’s Warm Pool Sharing – 11:15am-12:45pm. With Kathy Jendrzejewski. Weekly freestyle exercise and relaxation in a 96 degree indoor saltwater pool.Laugh, learn, enjoy freedom of movement in unique comfort. $15/class. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. Register with Kathy: Kathynina7377@gmail.com, 520577-7377. SantaRitaSprings.com. Adult Dance Cardio – 6-7pm. Adult Dance Cardio is a dance workout class similar to Zumba with a slight hip hop flavor. Have fun and follow along with the teacher as you dance and sweat to high energy music. $8-$10. Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140. 520-447-7841. Chris@ MMDanceAZ.com. MMDanceAZ.com. Self-Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Exercises – 6-7pm. Second Mondays. Taught by certified lymphedema therapist, Reduce your risk of Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS) after lymph node biopsy. No charge. OM, Oracle Massage Lymphatic Therapy 6818 N Oracle Rd., #414. Seating is limited, please RSVP 520-668-8731. OracleMassage.com. .

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Newcomer Ballroom – 6-7pm. Class is designed to give you the fundamentals of a variety of dances so you can start dancing right away. Check Facebook page for updates. $10. Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140. 520-447-7841. Chris@MMDanceAZ.com. MMDanceAZ.com Silver Ballroom - 7-8pm. Mixed ballroom class focusing on technique, patterns, and styling in a fun environment. $10. Music in Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste140. 520-447-7841. Chris@ MMDanceAZ.com. MMDanceAZ.com. Books – 7-8:30pm. With Rev Inger Mason. Reading of books channeled to Alice A. Bailey by Djwhal Khul, followed by guided meditation. Temple of Universality class. No charge. Call for details, 520-331-5252. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com.

wednesday Wednesday Live Radio Show – 8-9am. Get up to date, live information about what’s happening with the medical marijuana laws of our state, the dispensary process, news, education and more. Tune in on our website. No charge. 520-437-8855. TumbleweedsHealthCenter.com. Prayer and Meditation – 9:45-10:15am. Come experience the healing peace of shared Silence. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace welcomes all who wish to explore and discover their Oneness with Spirit. No charge. 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121. 520-546-3696. Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com. Fun-Day Wednesday Class – 9:45-11:30am. With Rev. Fred Smith. Metaphysical Law, using fun, food and friends. Temple of Universality class. No charge. Masonic Temple, 3590 N Country Club Rd. 520-546-3898. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com. Centering Prayer Group – 12pm. Method of Christian meditation with a strong emphasis on interior silence that encourages silence and deeper connection to the divine. No charge. Casas Adobes Congregational Church, UCC, Rm 1. 520-297-1181. CasasAdobesUCC.com. Aquacize – 12-1:30pm. With Rebecca Lennon, RN. 96 degree warm indoor pool. Join us for a safe head to toe aquatic workout, focusing on strength, balance, and joint mobility. Perfect for CST, Arthritis, Lupus, MD, MS and Fibromyalgia relief. Free trial class. $200/8 consecutive classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-444-8636. B43Lennon@aol.com. Free Reiki Gathering/Share – 12-1:15pm. Third Wednesday. Need some mid-week stress relief? Join us for an hour of discussion on Reiki, a short meditation and mini-Reiki sessions. All are welcome. No charge. Bright Way Wellness, 2030 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 3, 520-549-4800. BrightWayWellness@ outlook.com. BrightWayWellness.com.

Sign of the Month Astrology Discussion – 5:307:30pm. Third Wednesday. Monthly Astrology discussion group. Each months Sun sign and a celebrity chart will be presented. No charge. Nanini Library, 7300 N Shannon Rd. 845-206-9888. Joann@JoannRuhl.com. JoannRuhl.com. Guided Meditation Practice – 6-6:45pm. Learn the benefits of meditation practice. Each week provides a new experience with guided experience accessible to all meditation practitioners from the novice to the advanced. All are welcome. No charge. Tucson New Thought, 4500 E Speedway Blvd, Ste 7. 520-406-3232. TucsonNewThought@gmail.com. TucsonNewThought.org. Self-Realization Fellowship, Tucson Meditation Group – 6-8pm. Silent meditation with a Service Reading to learn and practice the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Free literature and lending library. No charge. Self-Realization Fellowship, Tucson Meditation Group, 1702 E Prince Rd. TucsonMeditationGroup.com. Starfire Wisdom Weekly Book Discussion Group – 6-8pm. Read out loud and discuss the channeled book of light called Starfire Wisdom: The Adamantine Tablets of Diamond Consciousness Teachings. Drop in anytime. Bring book or purchase in class. $11/class; $24.95/book. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. Info@StarfireWisdom.com. StarfireWisdom.com. Newcomer Country – 7-8pm. Our Newcomer class is designed to give you the basics of a variety of country so you can start dancing right away. Meant for beginners, fun and upbeat way to learn dance and make new friends. No partner needed. $10. Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140. 520-447-7841. Chris@MMDanceAZ.com. MMDanceAZ.com. Pathways to Metaphysics Classes – 7-8pm. Topics change weekly, and can be found on our website at TheCommunityofLight.org. By donation. Far Horizons East in the Main Clubhouse, 7570 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson. 520-339-2038. TheCommunityofLight.org. Silver Ballroom – 7-8pm. Mixed ballroom class focusing on technique, patterns, and styling in a fun environment. Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140. 520-447-7841. Chris@ MMDanceAZ.com. MMDanceAZ.com.

thursday Way of Mastery – 5-6:30am. The Way of Mastery teaches you that the choice for Love becomes your every thought, breath and action to extend to the world, as awakened as Jesus was. By donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-488-8284. MollyHNelson@gmail.com. UnityTucson.com. Free Reiki Circle – 10-11:30am. First Thursday. Morning of Reiki, with short discussions, meditations, and mini-Reiki treatments. You do not need to be a Reiki practitioner to join the fun. All welcome. No charge. Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center, 1660 W Ruthrauff Rd. 520-392-6446. Save on Travel and Vacations - 11:30am. Fourth Thursday Take time off from your busy life, relax, dream, build priceless memories. Guaranteed best price on vacations, and travel. Save 50% +. Free lunch with vacation giveaways. No charge. El Saguarito, 3535 E Fort Lowell. Please RSVP, 520444-3628. MSondgeroth1@cox.net. 67win.com.

Therapy Aqua Group – 12-1:30pm. With Skye Linn Walker, LMT, NCBTMB, AMMP Customized Personal Training. The warm saltwater pool offers a stress-free indoor environment to heal, stretch, maintain or build muscle tone. $20/class. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-245-2343. TherapyAqua@outlook.com. Is Cannabis For Me? – 5-6pm. Third Thursday. We will answer any questions you have and debunk social stigmas built around cannabis prohibition for all these years. No charge. Natural Healing Care Center, 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140. RSVP: 520-323-0069. TucsonMedicalMarijuanaCard.com. A Course in Miracles – 5:30pm. With Colleen Hall. Temple of Universality class. Call for details. No charge. Spirits Child, 3870 W River Rd, #120. 520-981-2249. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com. TempleOfUniversality.org. TIES Sharing and Discussion Group – 6:308:30pm. Third Thursday. TIES mission is to provide a safe neutral environment for presenting information on and sharing of near-death and other spiritually transformative experiences. Everyone is welcome. No Charge (love offering accepted). St Francis in the foothills Methodist Church. 4625 E River Rd. 520-395-2365. TucsonAZ@IANDS.org. TucsonIANDS.org. Ascended Masters Introductory Classes – 7-8pm. Learn about your own individual divine being, your I Am Presence. Find divine solutions to every challenge. No charge. The Temple of The Presence, 11902 E Irvington Rd, 520-751-2039. SusanKnitttel@msn.com. TempleOfThePresence.org. ZY Qigong – 7-8:30pm. Practice Zhong Yuan Qigong in the Healing Arts Qigong Center and deepen your spiritual practice while expanding the energetic body. $10/suggested donation. Healing Arts Qigong Center, 326 S Wilmot Bldg B, Ste 110. 520-404-8745. QigongMark@yahoo.com. Meetup. com/Tucson-ZY-Qigong-Meetup.

friday Complimentary Sales Training – 9-10:30am. With Don Zavis. Weekly sales training session. Also archived via Vimeo in case you miss it. No charge. Encantada, 11177 N Oracle, Oro Valley. 520-903-4654. DonZavis@comcast.net. Healing and Message Circle – 12:30-1:30pm. Beautifully guided healing meditations followed by messages for enhanced healing, enlightenment and growth. By donation. Far Horizons East in the Main clubhouse, 7570 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson. 520-3392038. TheCommunityofLight.org. Around the Table with Jennifer English – 1-3pm, Monday-Friday on KVOI The Voice, 1030AM. On Fridays, it’s Around the Table in Spirits Kitchen. A talk show centered around Positive Energy and how it can give a mental and spiritual boost. No charge. 520-790-2040. IrresistibleTucson@gmail.com. Aqua Yoga and Ai Chi Movement – 1:45-2:15pm. With Skye Lin Walker, LMT, NCTMB, AMMP Gentle saltwater therapy: Relax, balance, breathe and strengthen as we practice slow healing poses and stretches, shoulder deep in warm water. $20/ class. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520245-2343. TherapyAqua@outlook.com.

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ongoing events Community of Light Healing and Message Circle – 12:30-1:30pm. New time and location. Join us for beautifully guided healing meditations. The meditations are followed by messages for enhanced healing, enlightenment and growth of the body, mind and spirit. No charge. Far Horizons, 7570 E Speedway Blvd, Main Clubhouse. 520-437-8855. TheCommunityofLight.org. S.M.A.R.T Recovery: Alternative to AA Group – 5-6:30pm. Weekly group for those looking for an alternative to AA, S.M.A.R.T is a non-profit, donation only, small group to deal with substance abuse issues giving us back the lives we were meant to live. No charge. Natural Healing Care Center, 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140. 520-971-6086. NonieSims@ gmail.com. SmartRecovery.org. Line Dance; Learn Popular Country Line Dances – 6-7pm. Ever other Friday. Check website for dates. $10. Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140. 520-447-7841. Chris@ MMDanceAZ.com. MMDanceAZ.com. Women for Sobriety – 6-7pm. Join Sarah Nettles in a women-only sobriety empowerment group. See website for details.. By donation. CSL Tucson's Office and Education Center, new location. 911 S. Craycroft Rd. 520 319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org TucsonCSL.org. Shamanic Journey-for-Healing Circle – 6:30-9pm. Last Friday of the month. Open to all and is designed to help facilitate healing for yourself. You do not need to be a healer. Two guided journeys, sharing time and snacks. No charge. Temple of the Drum, LLC, 16330 N Starboard Dr. 520-870-2108. Info@ TempleOfTheDrum.com. TempleOfTheDrum.com. Newcomer Salsa – 7pm. Learn the basics of Salsa. $10. Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140. 520-447-7841. Chris@MMDanceAZ. com. MMDanceAZ.com. Self-Realization Fellowship, Tucson Meditation Group – 7-8:30pm. Silent meditation with a Service Reading to learn and practice the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Free literature and lending library. No charge. Self-Realization Fellowship, Tucson Meditation Gro, 1702 E Prince Rd. TucsonMeditationGroup.com. Tucson Energy Circle – 7-8:45pm. Fourth Friday. Tucson Energy Circle is replacing IONS Energy Share. Join us for an evening of meditation, energy sessions and networking. No experience necessary. No charge. Unity Church of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520742-1019. Marsha@DesertReikiConnection.com. DesertReikiConnection.com.

saturday Rincon Valley Farmers and Artisans Market – 8am-1pm. Come enjoy the country and shop local in and around the big green and white Barn. No charge. Rincon Valley Farmers and Artisans Market, 12500 E Old Spanish Trail. 520-591-2276. RVFM@RinconInstitute.org. RVFM.org. Contemplative Prayer Group – 9:30-11:30am. Silent meditation, DVD/CD, discussion. Teachings by Richard Rohr, James Finley, John O’Donohue and others. No charge. House of Prayer, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 602 N Wilmot Rd. 520749-7950. SJTucson@aol.com. Free Reiki Gathering/Share – 10-11am. Second Saturday. Learn about what Reiki is and how it helps us heal. Short meditation followed by mini-Reiki sessions. All are welcome. Kid friendly. No charge. Bright Way Wellness, 2030 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 3. 520-549-4800. BrightWayWellness@outlook. com. BrightWayWellness.com.

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Infusing with Cannabis– 10am-12pm. Second Saturday. This class will go into detail on cannabis as medicine, while empowering you to infuse your own cannabis oil at home. Must have AZ Medical Marijuana Card. Seating is limited.$50. Natural Healing Care Center, 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140.RSVP: 520-323-0069. NaturalHealingCareCenter.com. Psychic Fair at Metaphysics World– 10am6:30pm. Every Saturday. $15 for 15 minutes. Everyone is welcome. 2940 East 22nd St. 520-327-7449. Practitioners Reiki Share – 11am-12:15pm. Third Saturday. No charge. Bright Way Wellness, 2030 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 3. 520-437-8855.

Nathan Anderson is an acupuncturist and professor of Chinese medicine. His services include acupuncture, herbal medicine, bodywork, cupping, plus dietary, fitness, and lifestyle consultations. Catalina Acupuncture is a family practice, providing safe and effective remedies for a wide variety of pain and illness. See ad, page 25.

Aquacize – 12-1:30pm. With Rebecca Lennon, RN. 96 degree warm indoor pool. Join us for a safe head to toe aquatic workout, focusing on strength, balance, and joint mobility. Perfect for CST, Arthritis, Lupus, MD, MS and Fibromyalgia relief. Free trial class. $200/8 consecutive classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-444-8636. B43Lennon@aol.com. Group Singing Class – 2-3:15pm. Singing exercises that have a therapeutic force, gentle and respective of the natural function of the human body. Attention on sensing the inner environment and supporting the fullness and quality of Tone. No charge. Solar Culture, 31 E Toole Ave. 520-6616666. SpeechInSong@gmail.com.

markyourcalendar SATURDAY NIGHT SOCIAL First, Second and Fourth Saturdays • 7-10:30pm Ballroom, Country, Latin and Swing Open Social dancing 8-10:30pm. 7-8pm beginner and intermediate group lesson included. 1st Saturdays ALL Country Music! A second ballroom is a dedicated West Coast Swing room. Light refreshments provided. $8-$10 includes lesson and dance social Music In Motion Dance Studio 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140 520-447-7841 • Chris@MMDanceAZ.com MMDanceAZ.com

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ACUPUNCTURE CATALINA ACUPUNCTURE

Nathan Anderson, L.Ac. 2450 E Speedway Blvd, Ste 6, 85719 520-999-0080 Nathan@CatalinaAcupunctureTucson.com

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

We offer tried and true procedures and the newest technologies on the market to improve and prevent signs of aging. Facials, peels, injectables, light therapy, Fibroblast therapy, microderm-abrasion, micro-current, derma-rolling and more. We use all natural skin care products! See ad, page 16.

PAMPERED SKIN STUDIO

Suzanne Pear, RN PhD LE CQH 5160 E Glenn St, Ste 150, 85712 520-400-8109 PamperedSkinStudio.com If you believe less is more, Dr. Suzie (PhD in Epidemiology) is the Nurse-Aesthetician for you. She provides customized nature-based, holistic skin rejuvenation therapies for all skin types, ethnicities and sensitivities while educating you about your skin concerns and care. See ad, page 20.

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

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

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE GAYLE FELBAIN

Mastery in Motion 505-250-1223 GFelbain@gmail.com GayleFelbain.com Gayle Felbain, certified teacher in the Alexander Technique and Mindfulness Meditation Facilitator, has been teaching for the past 35 years. Effective for pain and stress management, back, neck and joint issues, headaches and migraines. Improves performance in whatever you do. 50% off first session. See ad, page 22.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE ALEXCIS LOPEZ, MS, CHt, NLP, REV. RESET, Ayahuasca Retreats, Workshops 1735 E Fort Lowell Rd, 85719 520-690-6576 AlexcisLopez.com

Alexcis works with clients who are seeking mental-emotional-spiritual peace and clarity. Find relief from past trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction and negative behaviors. Improve boundaries, relationships, self-worth, connection, joyfulness abundance. Private RESET sessions, ayahuasca retreats, cacao and kava ceremonies, healing workshops. See ad, page 18.

D2 DISPENSARY

East Tucson, 7105 E 22nd St, 85710 520-214-3232 D2Dispensary.com D2 Dispensary is east Tucson’s high-end medical marijuana facility and is the sister location to Downtown Dispensary. D2 features a contemporary and modern layout and is the only other dispensary in Tucson to carry iLava and MedLava products. See ad, page 35.

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

The Downtown Dispensary offers high-end and affordable cannabis products to Tucson’s medical marijuana patients. Our flower and extracts are made in Tucson and are tested for safety and potency. We also carry edible products made by other AZDHS licensed facilities. See ad, page 35.

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

We believe in the healing power of Mother Nature to make the best medicine. Our dispensary provides safe, compliant, and reliable cannabinoid therapeutics and we strive to give our patients the most innovative and effective products available. Call today for information on how to become a medical marijuana patient. See ad, page 31.

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

Dr. May offers whole being counseling for those seeking a shift from disease centered medicine to individualized care. Naturopathic medicine works to uproot the cause of disharmony, rather than palliating symptoms. Herbs, homeopathy, nutrition, and mind/body medicine are emphasized, with focus on empowering individuals to heal themselves. See ad, page 33.

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

Welcome to SAINTS, where we take pride in providing Arizona medical marijuana patients with the best cannabis, edibles, concentrates, and CBD products in Tucson. Our goal is to offer a safe, warm, educational, and memorable patient experience. Amenities include: easy parking, security at the door, and short wait times. We offer daily specials, new patient specials, and a discount to all veterans. See ad, page 39.

AROMATHERAPY METAPHYSICS’ WORLD

Oils, Oil Sprays 2940 East 22nd St, 85713 520-327-7449 Open Monday-Friday, 10am to 7pm Metaphysics’ World carries over 30 essential oils and over 25 blended oils for $4.77 each. We carry 10 different oil sprays, over 130 different herbs and a fair amount of resins. We carry Lavender as a herb, oil, oil spray and as an incense. See ad, page 13.

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR ONE STOP AUTOMOTIVE

1545 S Craycroft Rd, 85711 520-571-1811 OneStopAutomotive@hotmail.com OneStopAutoRepairTucson.com Mention our ad and receive a complete brake system inspection and fluid service for $89.99. Includes inspection of all brake system components and lubrication of any components sticking or not operating smoothly. Also includes complete system fluid exchange and pressure bleed. Savings of almost $60! See ad, page 15.

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

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

BIO-PHOTONIC SAUNA THERAPY ALIVE & WELL ARIZONA

2420 W Ruthrauff Rd, Ste 160, 85705 TucsonPhotonGenius.com 520-638-6740 Come experience the powerful light frequencies and infrared energies of the Photon Genius Super Sauna. Power up your immune system, reduce pain and inflammation, and detoxify your body’s cells. Multiple session discounts available. Visit online or in person.

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

ZACHARY SABER, LMT WellnessFirst! 3861 N 1st Ave, 85719 520-232-4585 SaberLMP@aol.com 3861WellnessFirst.com

Tired of the pain? Myofascial release frees you from what holds you back. Let go of past injuries and love life again. Zach specializes in myofascial release, structural integration and neuromuscular re-education with nearly 20 years of hands-on experience. See ad, page 3.

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

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

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Medicial Marijuana certification assistance. Dr.’s House Call $120. Includes: assistance acquiring records, state upload. State Fee $150. SNAP eligible discount. By appointment only. Se habla Español. See ad, page 37

SYLVIA BOYED

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

WORKING BODIES MASSAGE Becky Colmenares 3208 E Fort Lowell, Ste 102 520-302-0970

Customized treatment including focus work, deep tissue, medical, injury management, relaxing, or de-stressing. All levels of comfort are respected and supported in a safe, comfortable environment. Call or text to schedule your massage treatment today to keep your body working! Just $46 (9am to 3pm weekdays only). See ad, page 19.

UNITY CHURCH OF TUCSON BOOKSTORE 3617 N Camino Blanco, 85718 520-577-3300 UnityTucson.com Satuday, call or ring bell Sunday, 9-10; 11-noon

Largest most complete metaphysical bookstore in Tucson valley. Books, CDs, DVDs and more covering a wide spectrum of subjects. Also available: Consanti Soleri Bells, greeting cards, and more—a rich environment for anyone interested in furthering their well-being, spiritual awareness and growth.See ad, page 28.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY TRAVEL MIKE

Mike and Luz Sondgeroth (ID 914362) • 520-444-3628 MSondgeroth1@cox.net www.67win.com World-class, award-winning company in the travel industry. Exceptional opportunities to create significant long-term residual income with minimal time investment. Free vacations, personal growth, and business development. Free lunch and learn every month. Looking for additional income? Make extra money part time. View the video at www.67win.com. See ad, page 10.

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

CARPET CLEANING PIMA CLEANPRO L.L.C.

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

CBD DIVINE SYNERGY THERAPEUTICS 143 S Park Ave, 85719 520-351-9828 Mon-Fri 10-7 Sat 10-5 DivineSynergy.co

Divine Synergy Therapeutics offers tested high quality Hemp derived CBD products with a knowledgeable staff to make your decision making easier when it comes to choosing the right CBD products to fit your needs. Free Spectrum water with purchase of $25 or more. See ad, page 32.

KACTUS KUSH CBD

3455 E Speedway Blvd, 85716 520-838-0487 KactusKushCBD.com Kactus Kush CBD is now open in Tucson. Arizona based company committed to bringing top quality CBD products to the marketplace. Some of the purest hemp oil on the market. Test results prove it. Stop by and meet our knowledgeable staff! See ad, page 36.

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

Natural Healing Care Center carries a variety of natural, full-spectrum Hemp CBD Products. All products are high quality, grown in the U.S., and tested. CBD has helped many people obtain relief for various ailments. NHCC can help inform you on the proper way to consume CBD. See ad, page 33.

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

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

WINTERHAVEN HEALTH CENTER Dr. Nathan Conlee 3020 N Country Club Rd, 85716 520-322-6161 PerformanceNeurology.com

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

CLEANING SERVICES PURMAID LLC

520-331-2629 PurMaidTucson@gmail.com PurMaid.com PurMaid LLC provides professional green cleaning services to Tucson homes and businesses. Locally owned and operated. Special offer: 3 labor hours of cleaning, just $65. See ad for details. See ad, page 14.

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.

COLLECTIVE AWAKENING Martin Klabunde, CPC, ELI-MP 520-245-4547 Info@CollectiveAwakening.org CollectiveAwakening.org

Martin offers individual and couples Transformational Coaching and also Energy Leadership Coaching. His coaching is strategic and intuitive. Martin provides a clear space for his clients to grow and transform to create a meaningful, productive and fulfilling life! See ad, page 6.

HEALTHY COUPLES

Bill White, M.A., Love Coach 520-319-9132 TheHealthyCouple.com Quick and dramatic results are common. Bill is a master at navigating relationship challenges. Resolve anger, arguments, emotional distancing, broken trust, childhood influences. Free no-obligation consultation. Don’t be surprised if you enjoy the process.

INTEGRATED WELLNESS COACHING The Rev. Cynthia M. Spencer, MBA, MDiv CMS614@me.com

Cynthia offers spiritual guidance, life coaching, premarital counseling and weddings. She is a teacher & speaker, 30 years of experience with listening skills, visioning and habit realignment. She is a retired Episcopal priest who practices integrated wellness and works with all spiritualities.

RISE ABOVE IT COACH

Denisse Cabrera, RN, CDE Certified Integrative Life Coach 520-979-4600 RiseAboveItCoach@gmail.com RiseAboveItCoach.com Coaching brings out your inner expert and the motivation, excitement, and desire to actually follow your best advice. Using coaching models and intuition you can have desired results in health, relationships, career, money, life. Let your magic outsmart self-sabotage.

COLD/FLU COPPERZAP LLC

5151 E Broadway, Ste 1600 85711 1-888-411-6114 CopperZap.com CopperZap™ is an antimicrobial device made of pure copper. It is used at the first sign of a cold starting to stop the viruses inside the nose before they spread and make you sick. Stop the cold virus, stop the cold. See ad, page 9.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY INTESTINAL HEALTH INSTITUTE

520-325-9686 Intestines@SheilaShea.com IntestinalHealthInstitute.com

Sheila Shea MA is Board Certified with 41 years of colon hydrotherapy experience. The Intestinal Health Institute offers intestinal nutritional support and detoxification protocols to accompany colonics. Specialties are abdominal massage, Metabolic Syndrome and sugar. Shea is an LMT in Arizona and Florida.

VERY SPECIAL ALTERNATIVES Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN WellnessFirst! 3861 N First Ave, Rm 3, 85719 520-403-1686 VerySpecialAlternatives@gmail.com VerySpecialAlternatives.net

RN-delivered colonics. FDA-approved system integrated with a full, closedgravity option. Infrared Therapy included! Probiotic reflorastation and ozone therapies available. Warm, supportive healing environment. Affordable rates and packages. By appointment, flexible hours. Free 15 minute consult! See ad, page 3.

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COMPUTER SERVICES GE COMPUTING AND INTERNET SERVICES

Don Gibbens Office: 520-332-1485 • Cell: 520-784-1243 Don@GEComputerRepair.com GEComputerRepair.com Facebook: GE-Computing-and-Internet-Services One of Don’s tag lines is, “Computer Sick? Call the Doctor.” He has been helping people keep their computers and technology working f or over 30 years. As one of Don’s customers said, “You don’t make me feel stupid”. House calls and via remote.See ad, page 27.

CRYSTALS AND ROCKS METAPHYSICS’ WORLD

2940 East 22nd St, 85713 520-327-7449 Monday-Saturday, 10am to 7pm Metaphysics’ World carries a large range of products: crystals, rocks, meteorites, incense, oils, oil sprays, soaps, books, music, greeting cards, clothing, fossils, ear candles, tarot cards, charts, etc. Check us out Saturdays at 10am when we have our weekly silent auction. See ad, page 13.

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DENTISTRY E DENTAL SOLUTIONS & MEDICINE WHEEL DENTAL

Elahe Wissinger, DMD & Steven Swidler, DDS 2504 E River Rd, 85718 520-745-5496 Info@EDentalSolutions.net EDentalSolutions.net Our mission is to build a partnership to achieve optimal dental health. The state-of-the-art technology, attention to our clients’ needs, and commitment to continuing education ensure that our clients receive the highest quality care, in a safe and comfortable environment. See ad, back cover.

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

1980 W River Rd, Ste 140, 85704 520-447-7841 Info@MMDanceAZ.com MMDanceAZ.com Facebook: Music in Motion Dance Studio All ages independent dance studio on the Northwest side serving Tucson and surrounding communities. Let our staff teach you a variety of dances including: Ballroom, Latin, Country, S alsa, Swing. Private lessons, group classes, wedding dances. Dance socials on the first, second and fourth Saturday. See Facebook for current schedule. special rates for first responders and active/retired military. See ad, page 26.

Helen Landerman, Ph.D. DreamcatcherGroups@gmail.com

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

DRUMMING COLLECTIVE AWAKENING

Martin Klabunde, CPC, ELI-MP 520-245-4547 Events@CollectiveAwakening.org CollectiveAwakening.org

Tired Winter Skin LIGHTWAVE

A centrally located biologic and integrative dental PROGRAM office with Tucson’s only International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology accredited dentist. Includes a mini facial, Specializing in general & cosmetic dentistry, a light wave treatment and a healing after treatment mercury-free fillings, safe amalgam removal, $100treatment, VALUE and ALL FOR $80 implants, extractions, cavitation ozone therapy. Call for appointment today. See ads, pages and 27. Health and Beauty Solutions All 23 Natural

Want to learn how to make your drum sing while building a relationship with the drum, yourself and your cosmic memory or learn how to heal while playing the drum? Drum Classes and Sacred Drumming Ceremonies are happening in Tucson! See ad, page 6.

EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE - EFT

MARIA KINGSLEY ALTERNATIVES IN HEALTH CARE Skin Care Detox Therapies EFT Practitioner, Certified Hypnotherapist DETOX &Treatments MINI MED SPA Cleansing • Ionic Foot Baths • Anti-Aging • Nutritional 520-780-0170

Owner • Far Infared Sauna • Ear CandlingKadaKingsley@msn.com •Debbie SignatureShaw, Facials & Peels

1101 N Wilmot Rd, Ste #227, 85712 Body Treatments Pain Management Maria-Kingsley.com (above Trader Joe’s)• Chiropractic • Acupuncture • Massage • Wraps & Scrubs Are you emotionally over520 275-4510 • DetoxTherapySpa.com Cleanse and replenish your Debbie Shaw, Spa Owner body is our motto. 1101can N Wilmot Detoxification be rd. Ste.#227 (Above TraderWe Joe’s) achieved many ways. have nutritional cleanses, detox wraps, ionic WWW.DETOXTHERAPYSPA.COM footbaths, a far infra-red sauna and a chi machine and more. Call for a free consultation! See ad, page 16.

OM ORACLE MASSAGE LYMPHATIC THERAPY

Susan Couture, BSHA, CRC, LMT, LE, Cert. MLD/CDP 6818 N Oracle Rd #414, 85704 520-668-8731 • OracleMassage.com ThermoTherapy Detox Wrap raises your core body temperature while eliminating toxins. The resulting immune response strengthens the body in its fight against cancer and other pathogens. Lymphatic massage assists in cleansing blood and releasing stored lymphocytes to boost immune function. Book one session and receive one session 50% off. See ad, page 19.

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

ENERGY WORK BRIGHT WAY WELLNESS

Michelle Cardenas, RMT 520-549-4800 BrightWayWellness@outlook.com BrightWayWellness.com “Think outside the bottle.” Find healing the natural way. Michelle listens to your needs then creates a custom session just for you. Specializing in stress relief and pain reduction using reiki, crystal/stone healing and Bio Touch. Additional services available.

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 20.

ENERGY WORK YOUR MOOD LIFTER

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

FERTILITY CLEAR BLOSSOM

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

FLOTATION THERAPY CLOUD NINE FLOTATION

Float & Spiritual Healing Center 2118 S Avenida Planeta, 85710 520-668-4017 FloatTucson.com Best of Tucson Weekly’s Alternative Health Centers! Cloud Nine Flotation offers true Sensory Deprivation in a quiet neighborhood, professional setting. One hour in a float tank, without all the outside distractions, just might be the most relaxing place you’ve ever been. Allow your mind to unwind, and reset. Two tanks available. See ad, page 18.

LEVITY FLOATATION & WELLNESS CENTER

2272 E Speedway Blvd, 85719 520-339-6674 LevityRising.com Floatation therapy gives an experience of complete weightlessness as if one was in the womb or floating in space. We offer two float tanks to choose from, one of which offers easy access, is spacious and claustrophobic-free. Additional services offered. See ad, page 19.

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

Do you have celiac disease or suffer from gluten intolerance? Visit Tucson’s only completely gluten-free bakery/bistro where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or freshly baked treats in a relaxed and friendly environment, without worrying about cross contamination. Beer, wine, signature cocktails available. See ad, page 12.

GONG THERAPY REPLEVYN

Danielle Dvorak 847-323-9188 Danielle@Replevyn.com Replevyn.com Meditate, do yoga, or relax while you bathed in sound and vibration that clears your energy field. Danielle is trained and certified through TibetanBowlsChool.com in the Tibetan Sacred Sound Healing tradition. Private sessions and group events (Gong Baths) are available.

GREEN LIVING PIMA CLEANPRO L.L.C.

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

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

HAIR SALONS PROJEKK

UK Inspired Cuts, Organic Hair Color 204 W Grant Rd, 85705 520-331-9006 • ProjekkHair@yahoo.com Facebook: ProjekK Introducing Hnectar by O Way, the world’s first 2-in-1 holistic hair color infusion treatment. Equal parts treatment and permanent color, the hair’s health actually improves with each use, as plant proteins and moisture are integrated into the hair’s structure. 3.

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

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

HEALTHY LIVING GLOBAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS GROUP Anne McKechnie 520-990-5268 TucsonExperts@gmail.com FamiliesWorkFromHome.com

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

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MASTER DIDGERIDOO AMBISONIC SOUND JOURNEY Allen Smith – Source Sound Healer C3 Sound Healing Studio 520-369-7396 RainbowDidge@gmail.com

ZACHARY SABER, LMT WellnessFirst! 3861 N 1st Ave, 85719 520-209-1755 Zach@TFMND.Com 3861WellnessFirst.com

Learn to choose the right foods for you, how to heal your intestines, when to eat and more. Healing your intestine’s aides in healing Type 2 diabetes, obesity, sluggishness, sleeplessness, depression and lacking confidence. Added benefit is weight loss. See ad, page 3.

HOLISTIC HEALTH/ ALTERNATIVE HEALING ESSENTIAL ENERGY

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

HOLISTIC HEALTH/ ALTERNATIVE HEALING LEVITY FLOATATION & WELLNESS CENTER

2272 E Speedway Blvd, 85719 520-339-6674 LevityRising.com Levity Floatation & Wellness Center offers unique treatments such as: floatation therapy, halo therapy, massage, far infrared sauna, BioScan and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (Functional Lab work). De-stress, alleviate physical pain, detox and get to the root of your aliments here at Levity. See ad, page 19.

Relax, release and realize transformation with the most powerful shamanic and sound healing tools available. Ancient wisdom meets modern tech with didgeridoo, gongs, large crystals, Tibetan singing bowls, Brain Entrainment and Ambisonic Audio. Options: Session recording and Schumann Resonance treatment.

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HORMONAL BALANCE LYDIE HORMONE YOGA

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

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY NORTHSTAR HYPERBARICS Dr. Carol Henricks, MD 7598 N La Cholla Blvd, 85741 520-229-1238 NorthStarHBOT.com

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) saturates the body with oxygen, reducing inflammation and enhancing recovery from central nervous system injury including: traumatic brain injury, post-concussion syndrome, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, birth injury, autism, spinal cord injury, near drowning, anoxic brain injury and other conditions.

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INCENSE METAPHYSICS’ WORLD

2940 East 22nd St, 85713 520-327-7449 Open Monday-Friday, 10am to 7pm Metaphysics’ World carries over 200 different varieties of incense. If you love Nag Champa, we generally have it in stock – although it goes fast. We also have our own incense which we make that is only 10 sticks for $.77. See ad, page 13.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE INFUSION HEALTH

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

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

Tula Wellness and Aesthetics is Tucson’s premier wellness center. Dr. Arianna and her staff specialize in integrative and functional medicine in the treatment of adrenal fatigue, leaky gut, autoimmune disorders, and thyroid disease. We also offer trigger point injections, peptide, and stem cell therapies. See ad, page 2.

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE CLEAR BLOSSOM

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

OM ORACLE MASSAGE LYMPHATIC THERAPY

Susan Couture, BSHA, CRC, LMT, LE, Cert. MLD/CDP 6818 N Oracle Rd #414, 85704 520-668-8731 • OracleMassage.com Pre- & Post-Surgery: Recover quickly from Aesthetic & Restorative surgeries. Reduce swelling, eliminate bruising, create new lymph connections sooner and heal faster. Inflammation causes fibrosis; scars impede lymph flow. Susan has been helping patients recover quickly for 23 years. Book one session and receive one session 50% off. See ad, page 19.

MASSAGE CLEAR BLOSSOM

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

MASSAGE SANTA RITA SPRINGS

Dorothy Richmond, LMT since 1983 2301 N Santa Rita Ave, 85719 Aquatic Massage • Jin Shin Jyutsu Craniosacral Therapy • Watsu Integrative Massage 520-990-1857 • SantaRitaSprings@gmail.com Water is life…80 minutes of Bliss. Immersed in heavenly 96-degree saltwater inside our poolhouse, receive massage, shiatsu, energy work,great stretches, and flowing movement, and maybe Aquatic Cranial Sacral Therapy to deliciously unwind trauma and strain patterns. See ad, page 18.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA D2 DISPENSARY

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

EARTH’S HEALING DISPENSARY

North • 78 W River Rd, 85704 • 520-395-1432 South • 2075 E Benson Hwy, 85714 • 520-373-5779 EarthsHealing.org We believe in the healing power of Mother Nature to make the best medicine. Our dispensary provides safe, compliant, and reliable cannabinoid therapeutics and we strive to give our patients the most innovative and effective products available. Call today for information on how to become a medical marijuana patient. See ad, page 31.

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

We’re a Holistic Wellness Center that focuses on alternative medicine and specializes in Cannabis education, coaching and consulting. We help patients obtain their Medical Marijuana Card in AZ and also assist them in finding the right products to help their needs. Cannabis has been used as medicine for thousands of years and not one person has ever died from over consumption, ever! See ad, page 33.

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

MEDICAL SPA PAMPERED SKIN STUDIO

Suzanne Pear, RN PhD LE COE 5160 E Glenn St, Ste 150, 85712 520-400-8109 PamperedSkinStudio.com Registered Nurse provides customized advanced rejuvenation treatments including Microneedling Botox, Fillers, and Threads. Sensitive, health and ethnic skin issues are a specialty. Call or go on-line today for a complimentary Consultation. See ad, page 20.

METAPHYSICS COMMUNITY OF LIGHT

Far Horizons East Main Clubhouse 520-339-2038 TheCommunityOfLight.org Metaphysical and Spiritual gathering of Light and Energy workers for healing, enlightenment and growth. Every Wednesday we offer Pathways to Metaphysics Classes from 7-8pm. Friday Healing and Message Circle from 12:30-1:30 and Sunday Service from 11am to 12:15pm. See ad, page 22.

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

If you seek relief from symptoms of chronic disease, need solutions to your aching joints, are living with a terminal illness, or seeking wellness, let Purity of Life be your guide. Natural Medicine for Healthy Living. Se Habla Español. House Calls by appointment only. See ad, page 37.

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

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