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VERY OLD THING IN A VERY NEW WAY by Sylvia Haskvitz

22 SUSTAINABLE CITYSCAPES

Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way by Christine MacDonald

26 DYNAMIC DUO

Combining Chiropractic and Acupuncture Energizes Health by Kathleen Barnes

30 THE SUN’S Together, we have the power to create soul healing miracles to transform all life. – Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha NEW!

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ELECTRIFYING FUTURE Solar Power is a Worldwide Eco-Goldmine by Linda Sechrist

32 DR. ANDREW WEIL on America’s Evolution

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New York Times bestselling author MD in China and certified doctor of TCM and acupuncture in China and Canada Grandmaster of ancient arts including tai chi, qi gong, kung fu, I Ching and feng shui Honored with the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission Award in 2006 for his humanitarian efforts

Soul Healing Miracles Ling Guang Calligraphy Sacred Art Healing and Training

Thursday, November 6, 6 – 9 pm, $25 First-ever Sacred Scrolls Art Healing and Training in Tucson Experience the soul healing power of the Source Ling Guang Calligraphies created by Dr. and Master Sha, sole lineage holder of the sacred calligraphy art form ‘Yi Bi Zi’, on display during this first-ever public training. The Source Ling Guang (Soul Light) Calligraphy created by Master Sha carries Source healing power to heal and transform health, relationships, finances, and all life. Master Sha will also offer healing calligraphy to heal and transform a particular condition. Honor fees apply. Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave., Tucson 85701 520.624.2333 • www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org

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Public Radio’s Steve Curwood Empowers Listeners to Aid Planet Earth by Randy Kambic

38 BREATH-TAKING WISDOM

Six Ways to Inhale Energy and Exhale Stress by Lane Vail

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Detects Illness in Time for Effective Treatment by Shawn Messonnier

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This month, we address the hot-button topic of sustainability. That sounds like a cool, constructive, helpful word, doesn’t it? But what does it mean? Don’t worry, the definition is actually pretty simple. The short form is “conserving an ecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources.” That’s right, it’s just good old conservation—even grandpa and grandma know what that means—but with a new, slicked-up name for a new century. This new era is full of surprises, too. Conserving animal species no longer means just maintaining a sufficient number of deer to accommodate hunters in the fall, sustainability means avoiding mass extinctions. Conservation doesn’t just apply to the resources in our general region anymore, like Texas oil wells; now it applies to a global supply of petroleum resources that are causing major disruptions in the Earth’s ability to sustain life. Hey, there’s that word again; to sustain life. So that’s what it’s all about. Everything we do, every decision and every action either makes things better or worse. We all know that littering is bad for the environment, so putting trash in a bin was an improvement. Now, recycling that trash to keep it out of the landfill altogether is even better. Maybe someday soon we’ll be able to use that same trash to make electricity. This concept applies to all human activity. In our big story, “Sustainable Cityscape,” by Christine MacDonald, you can find out what is possible by reading about heroic efforts in cities across the country. A big part of that equation is the energy sector, and nothing is hotter than solar. Read “The Sun’s Electrifying Future,” by national senior staff writer Linda Sechrist. If you thought that chiropractic and acupuncture were great alternative paths to wellness, wait until you read about how effective they can be together, in “Dynamic Duo,” by Kathleen Barnes. It seems that there is progress on many fronts these days for attaining and maintain good health and a longer lifespan—you just have to do it. Happy Halloween!

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newsbriefs Envision Tucson Sustainable Festival

ENVISION TUCSON SUSTAINABLE he annual Envision TucFESTIVAL son Sustainable Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 26, at the YWCA. Designed to be as much a community expo as it is a festival, the event is dedicated to promoting all aspects of sustainability in Tucson and southern Arizona. Envision Tucson Sustainable Festival will feature sustainability issues from solar for the home to growing food and native plants, aquaponics and other key environmental issues. The “co-op cluster” features local co-ops, including Food Conspiracy. The DIY demonstration area will offer an opportunity to see hands-on sustainability skills in action, including water efficiency, container gardening, solar cooking and energy applications, home energy, recycling and more. The DIY area will also showcase a new vegetable garden that festival volunteers are building for the YWCA. Local and native foods will be featured through tastings and demonstrations in the exhibit courtyard. In the food court area, delicious local food will be available for purchase. The Tucson Electric Vehicle Association will be on hand with a display of electric vehicles.

Volunteers are welcome. Admission is free. Location: 525 Bonita Ave. For more information, call 520-297-1739 or email gjwetzel@hotmail.com. See ad, page 8.

We won’t have a society if we destroy the environment. ~Margaret Mead

Dr. Lance Morris Wholistic Family Medicine

r. Lance Morris has more than 29 years of clinical experience treating patients of all ages utilizing a wide range of natural therapies, including clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture and structural work integrating craniosacral. Morris has developed a sub-specialty treating chronic, degenerative diseases and cancer. He draws on research from around the world, Dr. Lance Morris and as a board-certified naturopathic physician is able to offer therapies like IV ozone and ultraviolet blood irradiation. From bioidentical hormone replacement to neural and prolotherapy using platelet rich plasma (PRP) for chronic pain, Morris has a large and unique toolbox for patient care. Foremost, he is the developer of RST; resonant sound therapy and RMM; resonant movement meditation. This bio-energetic, vocal, hands-on, organic treatment and selfhelp practice potentiates healing of mind, body and spirit. His book, The Edge and Beyond; A Journey for Personal Self-Discovery, Awakening and Healing, is now in its second edition. The book not only explains the origin, development, theory and use of RST and RMM, but includes a seven point self-help handout at the end, previously reserved only for RST patients. These seven items are potentially life-changing for enhancing well-being at all levels. Morris has also developed a companion DVD that explains RST in detail with a short demonstration. It also includes a detailed explanation of RMM with a follow-along practice portion. The DVD is only available through Morris’s office or website. Wholistic Family Medicine, 1601 N. Tucson Blvd., Ste. 37. For more information, call 520-322-8122, email; wfmedicine@gmail.com or visit ResonantSoundTherapy.com

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Visual Arts for Personal Growth at Heart to Hand Studio

ocal teaching artist Carolyn King offers support, education and guidance in the visual arts as a means for cultivating connection with one’s authentic inner vision and wisdom. Located in downtown’s arts corridor, Heart to Hand is a space where community members gather to explore, to reflect, to play and to connect with imCarolyn agery, color, self and each other through King guided projects or individual art work. Current workshop meets from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Saturdays or from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. King’s background, initiated by a search for healing on a personal level, led her through extensive practice of hatha yoga and explorations in nutritional systems to the world of visual arts. As a young art student, world travel intertwined with spiritual practice eventually brought her to John F. Kennedy University, where she received an MA in arts and consciousness with an emphasis in the area of arts and healing. Location: 35 E. Toole Ave. at 7th Ave. For more information, call 520-991-0147, email CKing72@cox.net or visit CarolynKingArts.com. See ad, page 13.

Women’s Frontier Workshop

icia Berry, of Frontier Woman, Inc., will hold The Frontier Inside women’s retreat – the Path to Personal Power, from October 24 to 26 at Tucson Botanical Gardens. Berry, the author of Soul Compost – Transforming Adversity into Spiritual Growth and The Wild Woman’s Guide to the Frontier Inside, says, “Many women are uncomfortable with their power and being fully and authentically themselves. This retreat is designed to take women on a creative, introspective inner journey to Do wonder about YOUR Self, theyou heart of their power andTrue to unleash your Original Design? Do you wonder what permission to be who they really are!” special gifts, talents and powers you have Do you wonder about YOU Participants will learn their gifts, yet to tap into? Do you want to have someyour Original Design? Do strengths and special powers through special gifts, talents and p FUN discovering your brilliance? intimate creative workshop activities. yet to tap into? Do you wa Join me and 40 other passionate women toFUN discovering your brill “This retreat is for women who hear the boldly pioneer the inner territory & discover call to something bigger, feel a yearning Join me and 40 other pass your special powers at… to be more, but they may not know whatboldly pioneer the inner te your special powers at… it is or how to get there,” says Berry. Licia Berry

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A You Don’t Have to Live with Pain

pplied Physical Medicine/Tygiel Physical Therapy has two doctors of physical therapy on staff and a master of physical therapy with 25 years of experience. More than 80 percent of the population will experience low back pain at some time in their lives, and people develop compensations that help for a little while, but only make things worse in the long run. At Applied Physical medicine, patients receive a combination of soft tissue mobilization and therapeutic exercise to become an active person again. Noah Abrahams says, “I have found a protocol that works with certain patients. I can help you if the following hold true: you have pain when you stand up; you have pain when you walk; the pain decreases when you sit down; you may even feel the need to rest on the shopping cart at the grocery store. We have been able to help large numbers of clients with this specific approach, even our own family members.” Location: 6606 E. Carondelet Dr. For appointments, call 520-296-8513 or visit AppliedPhysicalMedicine.com. See ad, page 23.

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fter showcasing his acclaimed Chinese calligraphy scrolls in cities around the world to thousands of people, Dr. and Master Sha brings the Source Chinese Calligraphy: Ling Guang Pu Zhao (Shining Soul Light) art exhibit for Tucson residents to experience the powerful blessings contained in the art from The Source. Master Ximena Gavino will present a Soul Healing Miracles workshop, The Source Ling ©2014 Heaven’s Library Guang Calligraphy, with Dr. and Master Sha from Dr. and Master Sha 6 to 9 p.m., November 6, at the Tucson Museum of Together, we have the power to create soul healing miracles to transform all life. – Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha Art. NEW! NEW! Participants will experience the soul healing power of The Source Ling Guang Calligraphy, created by Dr. and Master Sha, the sole lineage holder of the sacred calligraphy art form of Yi Bi Zi. The Source Ling Guang Calligraphy has Source healing power to transform any aspect of life, including health, relationships, finances and more. Attendees will learn how to create calligraphy at this first-ever New York Times bestselling author in China and certified doctor of TCM and acupunctureand in China and Canada public training led by Sha, world-renowned miracleMDsoul healer, soul leader Grandmaster of ancient arts including tai chi, qi gong, kung fu, I Ching and feng shui Source Channel. Honored with the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission Award in 2006 for his humanitarian efforts Featured in Sha’s newest national bestselling book, Soul Healing Miracles, Soul Healing Miracles the scrolls carry Source healing power to help viewers transform their lives Sacred when Art Ling Guang Calligraphy Healing and Training they connect and meditate with the scrolls. Thursday, November 6, 6 – 9 pm, $25 First-ever Sacred Scrolls Art Healing and Training in Tucson

Cost is $25 at the door. Location: 140 N. Main Ave. To register, call 520-624-2333 or visit TucsonMuseumofArt.org. See ad page 4.

Experience the soul healing power of the Source Ling Guang Calligraphies created by Dr. and Master Sha, sole lineage holder of the sacred calligraphy art form ‘Yi Bi Zi’, on display during this first-ever public training. The Source Ling Guang (Soul Light) Calligraphy created by Master Sha carries Source healing power to heal and transform health, relationships, finances, and all life. Master Sha will also offer healing calligraphy to heal and transform a particular condition. Honor fees apply. Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave., Tucson 85701 520.624.2333 • www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org

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New Essential Oil Therapy at Thrive family Acupuncture

hrive Family Acupuncture now incorporates custom blends of essential oil with acupuncture for the therapeutic treatment of patients. Essential oils maintain a highly energetic quality that resonates well with acupuncture points to enhance treatments for people that cannot take herbs internally or are too weak to receive acupuncture needles. It also improves results from treatments in everyone else. Each essential oil has a unique set of properties that makes it good for treating certain imbalances. Jamie Szybala, LAc, MSTOM, chooses the appropriate oils based on the patient’s constitution, much like creating an herbal formula. The oils are then blended and applied to specific acupuncture points with a function similar to that of the oil. This creates a strong therapeutic effect, allowing the patient to improve their condition between treatments. Because the oils are blended in a carrier oil, their scent is kept to a minimum so that even people with sensitivity to fragrance can typically use them.

For more information, call 520-955-4243, email ThriveFamilyAcupuncture@gmail.com or visit ThriveFamilyAcupuncture.com. See ad, page 30.

Experience the Benefits of Bio-Touch

io-Touch is a gentle, touchhealing therapy that has been helping people feel better for 25 years. It can be used alone or in conjunction with mainstream medicine to relieve pain, lower stress levels and ease the discomforts of illness and disease. Everyone is effective using the technique the very first time they try it, and no special talents, knowledge or beliefs are required. The Bio-Touch Center, in Tucson, offers individual sessions on a donation basis to anyone that needs relief from pain, stress or whatever ails them. And for those that would like to know how to perform Bio-Touch to help their family and friends, it’s easy to learn. The Bio-Touch foundation offers low-cost classes at the center and online. Volunteers can become a certified Bio-Touch practitioner and give sessions at the Center to those seeking a reprieve from the miseries of headaches, bunions and everything in-between. Executive Director Paul Bucky says, “The Bio-Touch Center is a welcoming place, staffed by caring volunteers who love to share the wonders of Bio-Touch. Come in soon, and discover the delights of this truly ‘touching’ experience!” Location: 5634 E. Pima St. For more information or to make an appointment, call 520-323-7951 or visit JustTouch.com. See ad, page 29.

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Mastery of Energy Healing Class In Tucson

lex Hermosillo, an internationally known healer, author, spiritual teacher and founder of the Mastery of Energy Healing Center, in Tempe, is teaching healing techniques Alex Hermosillo to the public on October 19 at the Radisson Suites in Tucson. Hermosillo was born with the natural gift to help people with their pain with a touch of his hand. In 1997, he was given a second gift through a neardeath experience where he journeyed to Heaven and has helped people heal from migraine headaches, depression and more. Utilizing the energy and information given to him in Heaven, Hermosillo developed a quick, simple and effective energy healing method that anyone can do for themselves and others, called Mastery of Energy Healing (MEH). It is a gentle, non-invasive technique that assists an individual in releasing nonnurturing physical, mental and emotional energies, including traumas, allowing the body to heal the cause. For more information, register for class or schedule a private healing session, call 480-345-9972 or visit MasteryOfEnergyHealing.com. See ad, page 3.

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New Book on Relationship Literacy

aul Zohav, MEd, has written a new book, Creating An Extraordinary Relationship: The Art of Relationship Literacy, providing easy access to renewed and extraordinary relationships, at home, in public and at work, even with teenagers. The book teaches readers and guides them toward relationships of mutual love, honor and respect Paul Zohav anywhere. Creating An Extraordinary Relationship teaches readers easy-to-use, highly effective communication and relationship skills. Unhappy, stressed relationships, domestic violence and abuse can all be avoided when individuals, couples, families and workplaces possess the tools for handling relationship and communication issues well before they reach the point of no return. Readers need not read the whole book to become relationship literate.Â Any chapter read in any order will make a positive difference in the relationship experience.Â For more information, call 425-998-6432, email Paul@RelationshipLiteracy.com or visit RelationshipLiteracy.com.

Gabriel Ayala Trio Concert Aids Mobile Health Program

abriel Ayala, an international, award-winning artist, and member of the Yaqui people of southern Arizona, will appear in concert at 2:30 pm, October 12, at Holsclaw Hall, on the University of Arizona (UA) Campus. Doors open at 1 p.m., with a raffle. The event will benefit the UA Mobile Health Program, which provides critically needed health services to underserved women, children and men in Pima County. Tickets are available at uafoundation.org/netcommunity/ gabrielayalaconcert for $100/$150 preferred seating with reception, tour and signed CD. For more information, contact Thom Melendez at tmelendez@email.arizona.edu

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Laser Treatments for Holistic Oral Care

olistic oral care is focused on the highest standard of patient care, with an emphasis on total body wellness. A laser for soft tissue treatment and management of the following problems is recommended. Tooth sensitivities: Lasers may be used to seal exposed tubules located on the root of the tooth that are responsible for tooth sensitivity. Gummy smiles: Lasers can reshape gum tissue to expose healthy tooth structure and improve the appearance of a gummy smile. Muscle attachment: Laser frenectomy is an ideal treatment option for children or adults that are tongue-tied (restricted or tight frenulum) and may also help eliminate speech impediments. Benign tumors: Lasers may be used for the painless and suture-free removal of benign tumors from the gums, palate, sides of cheeks and lips. Cold sores: Low-intensity dental lasers reduce pain associated with cold sores, aphthous ulcers and herpetic lesions, as well as significantly minimized healing time, even in minutes. Depigmentation of gum disease: For patients that have a darker pigment on their gum tissue and wish to lighten it for cosmetic purposes. Bacteria reduction during cleanings: The laser seeks out and eliminates oral bacteria beneath the gum line. These bacteria are responsible not only for inflammation and gum disease, but can be linked to increased risk for several systemic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes and low birth weight in babies. Laser treatments can reduce the need for additional appointments, thus increasing comfort and convenience for patients. It also minimizes the inflammatory response, allowing faster and improved healing with less discomfort. Used for the proper procedure, it is often faster and more efficient that other treatments. Medicine Wheel Dental and Wellness Center is located at 4650 W. Jojoba Dr., and now employs laser treatment for soft tissue treatment and management. For more information, call 520-743-7101 or visit MedicineWheelWellness.com. See ad on back cover.

A New Direction for Neti Pots

sed for centuries in Asian cultures to support nasal health and eliminate toxins from the nasal mucosa, neti pots have recently become popular in the Western world and are recognized for their value in preventing and relieving sinus infections. Typically, a mild solution of unrefined sea salt and purified or distilled water is poured from one nostril through the other to flush out unwanted mucus, bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms. Herbalist Steven Frank, of Nature’s Rite, points to a powerful new paradigm that helps neti pot users deal even more effectively with infection: a regimen of aqueous, colloidal silver and soothing herbal and plant extracts. Frank recommends using the neti pot with a colloidal silver wash that is retained in the nostrils for several minutes. “Bacteria and fungus stick rather well to the nasal mucosa and few are flushed out with simple saline flushes,” he explains. “Most of these nasty pathogens adhere to the mucosa with what is called a biofilm. Within this slime layer, they are well protected and thrive in the warm moist sinuses, so a small saline bath once a day doesn’t bother them much. However, colloidal silver disables certain enzymes needed by anaerobic bacteria, viruses, yeasts and fungus, resulting in their destruction. And, unlike antibiotics, silver does not allow resistant ‘super bugs’ to develop.” He also suggests soothing the sinuses with restorative herbal decoctions. Calendula, plantain and aloe contain vital nutrients that soothe and heal, while Echinacea root and grapefruit seed extract offer antimicrobial benefits. Frank emphasizes the importance of using a neti pot safely and responsibly and warns against table salt, which can irritate nasal membranes, and tap water, which may contain contaminants.

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T Vital Dental Health Tips for Seniors

reventing a heart attack by taking good care of our mouth and teeth is very important and easy. Cavities in the tooth root are more common as gum tissue begins to recede in older adults, exposing the tooth root surface to decay. Also, dry mouth resulting from the natural aging process and certain medications and diseases can lead to more tooth decay. Without an adequate amount of saliva, food particles can’t be washed away and the acids produced by plaque can’t be neutralized. The lymphatic drainage from our teeth goes right to the heart easily, causing many health issues, including a heart attack. Remembering to stay off sweets, floss daily and invest in a water pick and electric toothbrush can save our teeth, our gums and our life. Cavities can be more frequent in older adults for a number of other reasons. They may not have been exposed in childhood to fluoride in community water supplies and toothpaste and adults are likelier to have decay around older fillings. Using a highquality, non-fluoridated toothpaste is recommended by naturopaths. DeeAnn G. Saber, NMD, is part of WellnessFirst!, a collaborative, holistic community of practitioners dedicated to personal integrity, professionalism and service. For more information and appointments, call 520-209-1755, email DrDeeAnnND@aol.com or visit 3861WellnessFirst.com. See ad page 24.

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here is a common misconception that chiropractic care is only beneficial for neck and back pain. While it has been suggested as the most effective, conservative care for such issues, chiropractic can be much more far-reaching than this. The idea that chiropractic can result in improved wellness on multiple levels is supported by the largest chiropractic research study of its kind, using a subluxation-based tonal model of chiropractic care. This study retrospectively gathered surveys from nearly 3,000 participants that reported the effects of their chiropractic care. The results included a significant perceived improvement in overall quality of life, as well as improvements in four areas of health: stress, life enjoyment, physical state and emotional state. The impact of this ground-breaking study is to illustrate a strong association with chiropractic care and self-reported, positive changes in one’s overall health and wellness. It supports the hypothesis that chiropractic can be more than just back care, with the possibility of benefiting patients on many levels of their health and well-being by helping to remove interference in nervous system communication. Lee Ann Kalaba, DC, operates Be Now Chiropractic, utilizing a gentle approach to chiropractic in Torque Release Technique. For a free consultation, call 520-484-3471. For more information, visit BeNowChiropractic.com. See ad page 39.

Free Medicine Available to All

etrichor, also known as the essence of rock, is the smell of earth after a rain. Who hasn’t taken a deep breath upon walking out in nature and immediately declared feelings of well-being? The latest in wellness science has provided us with ample research on forest therapy worldwide, with the idea being to let nature enter our body through all five senses. As the smell of plant oils, geosomes are inhaled, friendly soil microbes that affect the brain in a similar way to antidepressants by increasing the release of serotonin. In Japan, nature deficit disorder is a term coined for what happens to our cells and neurons as we become what John Muir described as “tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people.” As North Americans spend more than eight hours a day in front of electronic screens, they have become seriously ill via a theory called the hygiene hypothesis, along with decreased cognitive function, increased aggressiveness and more depression, plus fatter. We are rediscovering our inherent biophilia, or affinity for nature, we are also defining a cultural moment called the slow-nature movement. When we go outside among the earth, grasses and trees, phytocides boost production of natural killer immune cells that fight tumors and viruses. The stress hormone cortisol is decreased and there is less fatigue, anxiety and more overall feelings of invigoration. Who could resist taking advantage of the health benefits of sunlight, from increasing serotonin levels, vitamin D and blood-oxygen carrying capacity to decreasing blood cholesterol levels? Making contact with natural habitats is free medicine available to all of us. Kathie Takach is a stylist with ProjekK. Contact her at 520-331-9006 or ProjekkHair@yahoo.com.

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Carl Jungâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Psychology for the Second Half of Life

arl Jung, a Swiss psychiatrist and psychologist, believed that we need to become more ourselves in the second half of life. At the transition point of midlife, our focus begins to shift from our outer life, Carl Jung with its emphasis on achievement, family and career, to our inner life and who we are being called to become. Early in life, we were shaped by our family, community and culture, according to who they wanted us to be. Important aspects of ourselves were repressed or left behind. In the second half of life, our soul calls us to reclaim those parts of ourselves in order to become more complete personalities. Jungâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emphasis was on wholeness, not perfection. This means looking at some things about ourselves that we may not want to acknowledge, but that are part of our humanity. We need to take back the parts of ourselves that we have unconsciously projected onto other people such as our parents, our children and our partners. It is also time to stop living according to someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expectations. We are more than what has happened to us. We have to take responsibility for the choices we have made and for what our developmental task is at this point in life. Jung also believed that we need to develop our spiritual life for our ego to realize that it is part of something much bigger than itself and that it is not really in control. It is time to ask who our soul is calling us to be.

How the Mind Influences Our Gut Flora and Vice Versa

t is estimated that our gut is host to 100 trillion bacteria, which is three times as many as the cells in our body, and these bacteria live in a symbiotic relationship with us. We provide them with nutrients and an adequate microenvironment, and they in turn provide us with vitamins like B and K, antimicrobial lipids and assist in the digestion of certain foods, among other things. New research has shown that our microbiome influences our behavior, giving rise to a new field of study called the microbiota-gut-brain axis. Our microbial flora produce significant amounts of neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, GABA and acetylcholine which influence our emotional state, energy level, appetite, learning and other functions. In this cycle of interdependence, our emotional state influences the choice of foods we eat, which in turn influences the quality of nutrients available to our gut flora. As a result of this, neurotransmitter byproducts produced by the bacteria are affected by our diet. Self-prescribed antibiotic treatment can give rise to antibiotic-resistant bacteria, as well as disturbing the healthy microbiome balance. Some antibiotics used with cattle and other farm animals also influence our gut flora via the food we eat, giving rise to unwanted changes in the delicate balance of endocrine/microbiome neurotransmitters production. This in turn influences our behavior and emotional state. The health of our immune system and that of microbial diversity in our gut is intimately connected to our emotional state, which in turn influences the way we view our world. Hypnotherapy and life coaching can be used to transform unproductive habits and limiting beliefs into empowering actions. Dr. Tomas Sepulveda, with ALAS Hypnotherapy and Life Coaching, can be reached at 520-885-0575 or alaslifecoaching.com.

Sylvia Simpson, M.D., is a psychiatrist and Jungian analyst in private practice in Tucson and the president of Southern Arizona Friends of Jung. Contact her at 720-339-4428 SylviaSimpsonMD@comcast.net or safoj.org. October 2014

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wareness of the seriousness of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion as a consequence of exposure to blast injuries and contact sports has reached an all-time high. The NFL concussion problem has been front page news for years. But it is the TBI or brain blast injury that our military veterans have suffered that is creating a crisis? Often military veterans do not realize that they have suffered brain injury because they have not been in a coma or even lost consciousness, yet exposure to repeated blasts from explosions creates a serious cumulative injury. Blast brain injury has two mechanisms: the concussive force and the pressure effect. Even one concussion is associated with depression and increased risk of suicide, but repeated injury dramatically exacerbates that statistic. The alarming rate of veteran suicide initially was at 18, then 22 and is now suspected to be 35 or more a day. The brain is analogous to a computerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complex network of fiber tracks: to carry out any brain function, there is a locus of control and a network that needs to be activated. If we disrupt the initiation of function or the connections throughout the brain, poor cognitive function results. Injury to the left frontal and mesial temporal lobes of the brain contribute to some of the worst symptoms, including uncontrolled anger, depression, suicidal thoughts and problems with attention, concentration and memory. Many of these brain injury symptoms that our military veterans experience have been labeled as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or complex PTSD and treated ineffectively with medicine. Medications do not create healing, and are therefore not treatment for brain injury. Medications do not inhibit cell death or block any neurodegenerative process. Non-healing is where the pathology of neurodegenerative disease begins. Although reevaluations by neurologists may establish that a brain-injured person has achieved a certain baseline of functional recovery, that is not confirmation that injury has healed at a cellular level. A given functional baseline does not guarantee that an individual will avoid future consequences such as early onset neurodegenerative disease. It is time to focus our thinking on healing. The future is now and therapies to recover are available. Recovery from brain injury has never been as possible as it is now. A combination of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), nutrient maximization, pulsed electromagnetic therapy, neurobiofeedback, cognitive therapy, stem cell transplantation and other treatments all facilitate optimal outcome. If someone is a combat injured military veteran from the Iraq/Afghanistan conflict that believes they have suffered brain injury, they should contact the nonprofit Healing Arizona Veterans via HealingArizonaVeterans.org or Facebook. Dr. Carol Henricks is the owner of Northstar Hyperbaric, located at 7598 N. La Cholla. For more information, call 520-229-1238 or visit NorthStarHBOT.com. See ad page 17.

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Thermography for Breast Health

ne of the largest and most detailed studies of mammography ever done (nyti.ms/1eSbFcm), involving 90,000 women and lasting 25 years, has added new doubts about the value of the screening test for women of any age. It found that the death rates from breast cancer and from all causes were the same in women that got mammograms and those that did not, and the screening had harms. One in five cancers found with mammography and treated was not a threat to the woman’s health and did not need treatment such as chemotherapy, surgery or radiation. With these findings, more confusion than ever about mammography permeates our culture of early detection. Now may be the time to consider the use of screening from a paradigm of prevention instead of the paradigm of detection. Digital infrared thermal imaging (DITI) has been around for more than 30 years and was registered by the U.S. food and Drug Administration in 1982.

Image 1 It is an adjunctive screening using a thermal camera to detect changes in breast physiology prior to the formation of a tumor. This safe and effective technique offers women the opportunity to determine risk factors for breast disease; lymphatic congestion, hormonal imbalances, asymmetrical thermal patterns or new patterns of vascular growth that all play a role in the later development of a cancerous lump. Awareness of these risk factors offers women a chance to reverse this trend through lifestyle changes and addressing the concerning thermal findings which can lead to better outcomes and prognoses. DITI takes a four pronged approach to breast imaging: risk assessment; detection (not as a standalone technology); prevention/early intervention; and monitoring effects of therapy.

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Household Hazards

States Move Against Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products This year, at least 33 states are taking steps to address the untested and toxic chemicals in everyday products. Many toys, clothes, bedding items and baby shampoos contain chemicals toxic to the brain and body. The federal 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act has become outdated, allowing untested chemicals and known carcinogens, hormone disruptors, heavy metals and other toxins to be ingredients in commonly used products. Wise new policies would change labeling and disclosure rules for manufacturers so that concerned consumers know what chemicals products contain and/or completely phase out the use of chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) in infant formula cans, food packaging and receipt paper; formaldehyde in children’s personal care products; chlorinated tris (hydroxymethylaminomethane) in toxic flame retardants and other consumer products; phthalates, lead and/or cadmium in children’s products; and mercury. View the entire report at Tinyurl.com/State-By-State-Action-List.

Clever Collaborations

Renewables Gain Ground Worldwide Excess heat from London subway tunnels and an electric substation will soon be funneled into British homes, slashing energy costs and lowering pollution, according to the Islington Council. Germany’s renewable energy industry has broken a solar power record, prompting utility company RWE to close fossil fuel power plants that are no longer competitive. RWE says 3.1 gigawatts of generating capacity, or 6 percent of its total capacity, will be taken offline as it shuts down some of its gas- and coal-fired power stations. In China, wind power is leaving nuclear behind. Electricity output from China’s wind farms exceeded that from its nuclear plants for the first time in 2012 and out-produced it again last year, generating 135 terawatt-hours (1 million megawatts)—nearly enough to power New York state. While it takes about six years to build a nuclear plant, a wind farm can be completed in a matter of months. China also employs a recycling-for-payment program in Beijing subway stations that accept plastic bottles as payment. Passengers receive credit ranging from the equivalent of five to 15 cents per bottle, which is applied toward rechargeable subway cards. In the U.S., a newly installed working prototype of a pioneering Solar Road project has raised more than than double its $1 million crowd-funding goal to seed the manufacturing process (Indiegogo.com/projects/solar-roadways). Watch a video at Tinyurl.com/NewSolarRoadways. Primary Source: Earth Policy Institute

Doable Renewables

Engineers Detail a Clean Energy Future Stanford University researchers, led by civil engineer Mark Jacobson, have developed detailed plans for each U.S. state to attain 100 percent wind, water and solar power by 2050 using currently available technology. The plan, presented at the 2014 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference in Chicago, also forms the basis for the Solutions Project nonprofit. “The greatest barriers to a conversion are neither technical nor economic. They are social and political,” the AAAS paper concludes. The proposal is to eliminate dirty and inefficient fossil fuel combustion as an energy source. All vehicles would be powered by electric batteries or by hydrogen produced by electrolysis, rather than natural gas. High-temperature industrial processes would also use electricity or hydrogen combustion. Transmission lines carrying energy between states or countries will prove one of the greatest challenges. With natural energy sources, electricity needs to be more mobile, so that when there’s no sun or wind, a city or country can import the energy it needs. The biggest problem is which companies should pay to build and maintain the lines. Source: SingularityHub.com

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FoodInRoot Does a Very Old Thing in a Very New Way by Sylvia Haskvitz

irst there was one, able to find their favorite and now there are vendors, and so many two farmers’ markets on chose to have booths Sunday morning; one at both markets. Now at St. Philip’s Plaza and both markets seem to one at the Rillito Park be thriving and have Race Track. Many peobecome a cultural habit ple have been regular and a community affair patrons of the latter and for Tucson residents. in the last few months, FoodInRoot is the changes have taken management company place. The Heirloom that has taken over the Clayton Kammerer and his Farmers’ Market, which St. Philip’s Plaza markets partner, Jon Hall comprises the original on both Saturday and St. Philip’s management Sunday and have added a team with Manish Shah market from 10 a.m. to 2 at the helm, has moved to Rillito. As p.m. Fridays at the University of Arizona with any change, there were questions Medical Center. FoodInRoot co-founder about whether customers would be Clayton Kammerer sees the benefit of

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having two Sunday markets. Even with more than 70 vendors at each market, the demand still exceeds the offerings. Plus, having two markets allows people more choice which taps into vendors being more creative and less complacent. The name FoodInRoot conjures up images of roots of vegetables and community roots, as in food belonging in the community. Kammerer and his partner, Jon Hall, wanted a name that captured the essence of what they are all about for this bold new business adventure and build a foundation to support all they want to do—bring locally sourced natural, real food to people, support small vendors sourcing to restaurants and build relationships. They choose to set up markets where there are captive

audiences; “the low-hanging fruit,” as Kammerer says. Both Kammerer and Hall are 2011 graduates of the University of Arizona Eller College of Management. They wanted to contribute to the success of farmers’ markets by using a wellthought-out business model and updated business practices that are not prevalent in this industry called a venture concept in entrepreneurship. They see the vendors as their customers and do whatever they can to support them to succeed. In the traditional business model, where customers are the focus and not the vendors, a flat fee approach is used for vendor space, no matter what they sell or how much they take in. Under the new system, payment for the space at a vendor booth is based on performance; there are no upfront fees. A vendor that brings in less than $500 per market gives 10 percent to the management and then 5 percent up to sales of $1,000 if the vendor is in only one of the three markets. No vendor will pay more than $80 per market for the space and no more than $60 if the vendor is in two or more markets, or no more than $40 if they are in three markets. Insurance is provided, vendors are highlighted in the press and customer suggestions and feedback regarding labeling and the shopping experience are coordinated in order for vendors to increase their visibility and profit. “In this way, even people just starting out will have the opportunity to sell their wares in a high-profile venue,” says Kammerer. This partnership encourages new farmers and those with new product ideas to begin a business with less risk and lots of opportunity for growth. The market becomes a platform for small businesses to test their commercial viability and get exposure. FoodInRoot helps vendors perform better, works with them on marketing strategies, pays attention to the numbers and oversees their placement in the market. Kammerer and Hall can also pinpoint problems when vendors are not doing well and connect them with support or new opportunities because they have significant connections in the community. Prior to launching this new enterprise, Kammerer and Hall took jobs in the industry. Hall worked at a local restaurant that sourced all local food and Kammerer mentored with Shah and other assistants at Heirloom Farmers’ Market for 18 months. There, he learned about the strengths and weaknesses of the market and credits that experience and what he learned from Shah and others with his success. “Farmers like to feed people; this is a business,” says Kammerer. “If we can help people be successful, they can keep doing what they love.” It is up to vendors to actually sell their product. They often offer samples, schmooze and connect with their customers, which can increase sales. Kammerer notes, “A good product can sell itself, and consistency in showing up and location are also some of the keys.” If the excitement and enthusiasm of old and new vendors is the best way to assess how this experiment with FoodInRoot is going, it certainly seems that all is very well. For more information, visit FoodInRoot.com. Sylvia Haskvitz is a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine.

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evident,” says Bennett. “We’re now learning how to do it well and create environmentally sustainable, peoplecentered districts.”

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CITYSCAPES Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way by Christine MacDonald

oday, buzzwords like “sustainability” and “green building” dominate discussions on how to overcome the unhealthful effects of climate change, extreme local weather events and pervasive pollution. Now, a growing body of research indicates an unexpected upside of living greener; it not only makes us healthier, but happier, too. It’s all helping to spread the “green neighborhood” idea across the U.S., from pioneering metropolises like New York, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, to urban centers like Cincinnati, Detroit and Oakland, California.

Rethinking Redevelopment

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footprints, rather than on fossil fuels. Along with building entire eco-cities, developers also are striving to replace hard-luck industrial pasts and turn problems such as depopulated urban cores into opportunities for fresh approaches. “We are having a major rethink about urban development,” says Rob Bennett, founding CEO of EcoDistricts (EcoDistricts.org), a Portland-based nonprofit skilled in developing protocols for establishing modern and sustainable city neighborhoods. The group has recently extended help to seven other cities, including Boston, Denver and Los Angeles, applying innovations to everything from streetscapes to stormwater infrastructure. “The failures of the old, decaying urban and suburban models are

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The concept of home is undergoing a radical makeover. From villages of “smallest houses” (usually no bigger than 350 square feet), to low-income urban housing complexes, people interested in smaller, more self-sufficient homes represent a fast-growing, increasingly influential segment of today’s housing market, according to experts such as Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House. Google reports that Internet searches for information on “tiny houses” has spiked recently. Economic freedom is one factor motivating many to radically downsize, according to Bloomberg News (Tinyurl.com/ TinyHouseDemand). Cities nationwide have overhauled their building codes. Cincinnati, for example, has moved to the forefront of the eco-redevelopment trend with its emphasis on revamping instead of demolishing existing buildings. Private sector leaders are on board as well; a transition to buildings as sustainable ecosystems keeps gaining ground through certification programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and the “living building” movement begun by Seattle’s Cascadia Green Building Council has gone international.

Friendly Neighborhoods

Walkability is “in” these days, along with bike paths, locavore shopping and dining and expansion of public destinations, all of which draw residents out to meet their neighbors. This “new urbanism” is evident in places like Albuquerque’s emerging Mesa del Sol community and Florida’s proposed Babcock Ranch solar-powered city. While public and private sectors are involved, residents are the catalysts for much of the current metamorphoses. Whether it’s a guerrilla gardener movement—volunteers turning vacant lots and other eyesores into flowering oases—creative bartering services

or nanny shares, membership for low- bikes and pedestrians along Riverside New York City Drive overlooking the Mississippi River, people-helping-peoincome residents. while Detroit’s HealthPark initiative has residents taking ple approaches are One common many of the city’s public parks serving gaining momentum. denominator of the an urban walking as sites for farm stands, mobile health The Public new urbanism is clinics and free exercise classes. School, an adult an amplification of tour rated the education exchange what’s considered that began in Los to be in the public experience better Clean Energy Angeles in 2007 and welfare. Through and more exciting when partnerships among The ways we make and use energy are has since spread to a dozen cities currently being re-envisioned on both public and private it included worldwide, the large and small scales. Solar cooperasectors and commuSeattle Free School, tives have neighbors banding together nity groups, organian urban garden. the Free University to purchase solar panels at wholesale zations like EcoDisof New York City, prices. Startup companies using comtricts are develop~ Charles Montgomery, and Washington, puter algorithms map the solar producing ways to help D.C.’s Knowledge tion potential of virtually every rooftop communities in the Happy City Commons all have in the country. However, while solar aftermath of natural taken the do-itpanels and wind turbines are rapidly disasters like hurriyourself movement canes and tornadoes, becoming part of the new normal, they into the realm of adult education. The are only part of the energy revolution seasonal flooding and water shortages. latter offers more than 180 courses a Coastal cities, for example, are grappling just getting started. year, most as free classes offered by In the past several years, miwith ways to safeguard public transit and and for local residents encompassing crogrids have proliferated at hospitals, other vulnerable infrastructure. all neighborhoods, with topics ranging Designing for better public health is military bases and universities from from urban foraging and vegan cooking a central tenet of sustainability, as well. Fort Bragg, in North Carolina, to the to the workings of the criminal justice University of California at San Diego. Active Design Guidelines for promoting system. These electrical systems can operate physical activity, which first gained traction in New York City before becoming a in tandem with utility companies or as self-sufficient electrical islands that pronational trend, intend to get us moving. Upgraded Transportation tect against power outages and increase Banishing the core bank of elevators With America’s roads increasingly energy efficiency, sometimes even genfrom central locations, architects substiclogged with pollution-spewing veerating revenue by selling unused electute invitingly light and airy stairwells. hicles, urban planners in most larger tricity to the grid. While still costly and Evolving cityscapes make it easier for U.S. cities are overseeing the expansion complicated to install, “Those barriers commuters to walk and bike. of subway and light rail systems, reare likely to fall as more companies, Tyson’s Corner, outside of Washvamped street car systems and even ferry communities and institutions adopt ington, D.C., has made sidewalk and water taxi services in some places. microgrids,” says Ryan Franks, techniconstruction integral to the overhaul of Meanwhile, electric vehicles (EV) got cal program manager with the National its automobile-centric downtown area. a boost from four New England states, Electrical Manufacturers Association. Memphis recently added two lanes for plus Maryland, New York, Texas and Oregon, which have joined California in building networks of EV charging stations, funding fleets of no- or low-emission government cars and making green options clearer for consumers. If all goes - Physical Therapy as planned, the nine states estimate that - Wellness 3.3 million plug-in automobiles could No waiting - Preventive Medicine hit the streets by 2025. in pain! Mass transit, biking and walking Call 520-591-1634 are often quicker and cheaper ways to Visit us for get around in densely populated urban treatment in as centers. Car sharing, bike taxis and onsoon as 24 hrs! line app-centric taxi services are popular 6606 E Carondelet Drive, Tucson with increasingly car-free urban youth. Dr. Noah Abrahams, PT, DPT www.appliedphysicalmedicine.com Boston’s Hubway bike-sharing program We accept Cash Pay, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Workman’s Comp, Medicare, BCBS, United Health Care addresses affordability with a $5 annual

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The benefits of urban agriculture are not limited to the provision of food, with many advocates citing community empowerment, environmental justice, public health, and education and training as primary goals. ~ Columbia University

Local Food

What started with a few farmers’ markets feeding urban foodies has given way to a growing local food movement that’s beginning to also reach into lowincome neighborhoods through mobile markets, a kind of farmers’ market on wheels, and an explosion of urban gardens and city farms. Ohio City Farm (OhioCity.org) grows food for in-need residents on six acres overlooking the Cleveland skyline. In Greenville, South Carolina, the Judson Community Garden is one of more than 100 gardens in the downtown area, notes Andrew Ratchford, who helped establish it in a neighborhood four miles from the nearest supermarket. Giving residents an alternative to unhealthy convenience store fare is just one of the garden’s benefits, Ratchford says. “We’re seeing neighbors reestablish that relationship just by gardening together.”

Waste Reduction

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working to augment their recycling and find more markets for residents’ castoffs, many are becoming more sophisticated in repurposing what was formerly considered trash. Reclaimed wood flooring in new homes and urban compost-sharing services are just two examples characterizing the evolution in how we dispose of and even think about waste. We may still be far from a world in which waste equals food, as described by environmental innovators William McDonough and Michael Braungart in their groundbreaking book, Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things. Nevertheless, projects certified as cradle-to-cradle are cutting manufacturing costs and reducing pollution. For example, carpet maker Shaw Industries Group, in Dalton, Georgia, reports savings of $2.5 million in water and energy costs since 2012, when it improved energy efficiency and began using more renewable material in its carpet tiles. Shaw is spending $17 million this year to expand its recy-

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cling program. Stormwater runoff is a pervasive issue facing older cities. Many are now taking a green approach to supplementing—if not totally supplanting —oldfashioned underground sewage systems. Along with creating new parks and public spaces, current public spaces are often reconfigured and required to do more. Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Portland, among others, are instituting carefully planned and built green spaces to soak up rainwater and cut down on runoff into sewer drains—taking motor oil and other pollutants with it. Using revamped sidewalk, parking lot and roof designs, plus rain gardens designed to filter rainwater back into the ground, municipalities are even successfully reducing the need for costly underground sewer system overhauls. The proliferation of rooftop gardens in places including Chicago, Brooklyn and Washington, D.C., and new green roof incentives in many cities nationwide further exemplify how what’s considered livable space is expanding. Altogether, eco-cities’ new green infrastructure is saving cities billions of dollars and improving the quality of life for residents by adding and enhancing public parklands and open spaces, a happy benefit for everyone. Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.

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James Van Praagh to Appear in Tucson

ames Van Praagh isn’t out to convince anyone that his connections to the spirit world are real. The renowned medium, who has done demonstrations around the world and on Oprah and Larry King Live prefers to let his work speak for itself, and it often speaks loud and clear. “Most of the people who come to these shows leave different,” says Van Praagh, who is presenting at 7:30 p.m., November 7, at Fox Tucson Theatre. His two-day workshop, Master Your Power Within: Working with the Energy In Your Life to Manifest Health, Love, Money and Wonderful Opportunities, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., November 8 and 9, at James Van Praagh the Radisson Suites. Check-in time is 9 a.m. Van Praagh’s shows are a mix of entertainment, humor, healing meditation and amazement. There are no pointy hats or wizard robes, no smoke and mirrors. He starts with a brief introduction, throwing in a good dose of humor about his own abilities and how it works for him. Then there is a guided meditation he calls a “mind journey” to prepare the guests for the experience. When everyone is relaxed and more open to connecting with them, Van Praagh starts getting information from spirits. He then connects them to members of the audience, most of whom walk away amazed. “I’ve seen so many jaws drop in the past 30 years,” he says. Van Praagh started seeing spirits as a child at about age 6, but he didn’t know what it was. He believes his abilities are hereditary, because his mother and grandfather also had connections to the supernatural realm. He considers himself a teacher first and foremost, and that’s where he gets joy from what he does. “Strengthening your connection to your spiritual self, your intuition and managing your energetic aspects isn’t just a parlor trick, it’s a very real way to make your daily life happier, healthier and more compassionate and mindful,” he says. His two-day workshop is designed to help people with those things in addition to helping them shape their personal evolution. It isn’t likely to happen in a revelation or moment of clarity. “I believe we’re all connected as one; we’re all one,” says Van Praagh. “This energy, whatever you’re putting out, you’re going to get back. I love seeing the lights go on in people’s heads when they get a concept.” Admission: $29 to $99 for Fox; $300/$350 for Radisson. Location: Fox Theatre Tucson, 17 W. Congress St.; Radisson Suites, 6555 E. Speedway Blvd. For tickets, visit NewGroundEvents.com.

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Combining Chiropractic and Acupuncture Energizes Health by Kathleen Barnes

hiropractic manipulation of the spine has long been a remedy for structural malfunctions such as aching backs and recurring headaches. Today, chiropractors are also treating neck pain from stress, plus tight shoulders and numb fingers from long hours of computer use. An increasing number of them are now incorporating acupuncture into their arsenal against disorders once treated by chiropractic alone, with great success. “What if you had a nail in your foot? You can do anything to try to heal it, but until you pull the nail out of your foot, you’ll still have a recurring problem,” explains Dr. James Campbell, owner of Campbell Chiropractic Center, in East Brunswick, New Jersey, a certified diplomate and incoming president of the American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture (ABCA). “Like removing the nail, chiropractic removes the mechanical problem and opens the way

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for acupuncture to stimulate healing,” Similarly, a chiropractic adjustment removes obstructions and opens acupuncture meridians to facilitate quick healing, “sometimes even immediately,” says Campbell. “Instead of having the needles in for 20 to 30 minutes, I can actually use a microcurrent device to access the meridians in the ears or on the hands and get the same results in five to 10 seconds.” He notes that relief can be both fast and permanent because the healing energy currents are able to circulate freely throughout the body.

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Combining the two modalities has been practiced for more than 40 years, although awareness of the enhanced effectiveness of doing so has been primarily realized in the eastern half of the U.S. The dual therapy is the brainchild of the late Dr. Richard Yennie,

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who initially became a Kansas City chiropractor after acupuncture healed a back injury shortly after World War II. An acupuncturist smuggled prohibited needles into Yennie’s Japanese hospital room in the sleeve of his kimono for treatments that ended with Yennie’s hospital discharge marked, “GOK,” meaning in the doctor’s opinion, “God only knows” how the intense back pain was healed. While Yennie went on to teach judo and establish five judo-karate schools, his greatest achievement was bringing the two sciences together in the U.S. He founded both the Acupuncture Society of America and the ABCA, affiliated with the American Chiropractic Association. Certification as a diplomate requires 2,300 hours of training in the combined modalities.

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Doctor of Chiropractic Michael Kleker, of Aspen Wellness Center, in Fort Collins, Colorado, is also a state-licensed acupuncturist. “I can tailor treatments to whatever the individual needs,” he says. For patients experiencing pain after spinal fusion surgery, with no possibility of any movement in their spine, Kleker finds that acupuncture helps manage the pain. “We can commonly get the person out of the chronic pain loop,” he says. He also finds the combination helpful in treating chronic migraines, tennis elbow and other chronic pain conditions. “When I started my practice in 1981, few chiropractors knew anything about acupuncture, let alone used it. Now there are more and more of us,” observes Kleker. Both Kleker and Campbell are seeing increasing numbers of patients with problems related to high use of technology, facilitating greater challenges for chiropractors and new ways that adding acupuncture can be valuable. Notebook computers and iPads have both upsides and downsides, Campbell remarks. Users can find relief from repetitive motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome by utiliz-

ing portable devices. However, he is treating more patients for vertigo due to looking down at screens or neck pain from lying in bed looking up while using the devices. “Blackberry thumb”, which refers to pain caused by texting, responds especially well to a combination of chiropractic manipulation of the thumb to free up the joint and microcurrent or acupuncture needles to enhance energy flow in the area,” advises Campbell. Prevention is the best cure for these problems, says Kleker. He routinely informs patients about proper ergonomic positions for using traditional computers and mobile devices. He also suggests exercises to minimize or eliminate the structural challenges that accompany actively leveraging today’s technological world. In addition to chiropractors that are increasingly adding acupuncture to their own credentials, an increasing number of chiropractors have added acupuncturists to their practices. Therapy combining chiropractic and acupuncture has yet to be widely researched, but one study published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine in 2012 reports the results of two acupuncture treatments followed by three chiropractic/acupuncture treatments for a women suffering from long-term migraine headaches. The migraines disappeared and had not returned a year later. Other studies show the combination therapy offers significant improvements in neck pain and tennis elbow. Campbell relates a story of the power of chiropractic combined with acupuncture, when his young son that was able to walk only with great difficulty received a two-minute treatment from Yennie. Afterward, “My son got up and ran down the hall,” he recalls. Locate a certified practitioner at American BoardOfChiropracticAcupuncture.org/ about-us/find-a-diplomate. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com. October 2014

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Humankind has sought for centuries to harness the sun because the cumulative energy of 15 minutes of its rays shining on Earth could power the world for a year. Following the invention of the solar collector in 1767, a slow, yet steady evolution of other breakthroughs in the quest have included the photovoltaic (PV) effect, observed in 1839, invention of the first solar cell in 1954 and a solar-powered communications satellite in 1958. Solar summits in 1973 and 1977 led to the inception of the Solar Energy Research Institute (now the National Renewable Energy Laboratory), part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Organization Act signed by then-President Jimmy Carter. Making the most of the “alchemy of sunlight” that Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Yergin writes about in The Quest: Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World, has required a global village of inventors, visionaries, scientists and engineers. Pioneering companies have produced technological advancements and reduced manufacturing costs that expand the sun’s services to the world. Today, thanks to solar power, many of the remotest villages in developing countries have electricity. “Without solar photovoltaics on satellites and those powering the uplink transmitters, downlink receivers and associ-

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ated equipment on the ground, the isolated residents of developing countries can’t join the modern world,” explains Neville Williams, author of the recently released book, Sun Power: How the Energy from the Sun is Changing Lives Around the World, Empowering America, and Saving the Planet. As founder of the guerilla nonprofit Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF.org), Williams led the charge for electrifying households in 12 developing countries for 17 years, beginning in 1990, using solar panels and systems funded by grants. “While we were cost-effective and decisive, the results were due to the honest, hardworking and dedicated people we found there,” he advises. Williams initiated his pioneering advocacy of solar energy as a media specialist with the DOE during the Carter administration and served as the national media director for Greenpeace, in Washington, D.C. In 1997, he co-founded the solar installation company SELCO-India, which has supplied solar home systems to more than 150,000 families in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam and South Africa. In 2005, he founded the solar solutions supplier Standard Solar Inc., of Rockville, Maryland.

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The U.S. currently has an operating capacity of 13,000-plus megawatts of cumulative solar electricity—enough to power

more than 2.2 million average American homes. As the industry grows, so does its impact. The Solar Foundation’s Solar Job Census 2013 reported nearly 143,000 solar workers in the U.S.—a 20 percent increase over 2012—at 6,100 businesses in 7,800 locations encompassing every state. According to Yergin and Williams, the increasing value of nationwide solar installations has “electrified” the U.S. economy. In 2013, domestic solar electric installations were valued at $13.7 billion, compared to $11.5 billion in 2012 and $8.6 billion in 2011. The top 10 states for annual additions of photovoltaic capacity in residential and commercial applications are California, Arizona, New Jersey, North Carolina, Nevada, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Colorado, New York and New Mexico. Currently, there are more than 550 major solar projects underway nationally. Under the Obama administration, 16 of these have been permitted on federal lands and will provide 6,058 megawatts of generating capacity. The two experts expect solar energy to be a major catalyst of global political and economic change. Williams contends that now is the time to fully access this cheapest form of unlimited energy. “If millions of poor families in developing countries can get their electricity from the sun, why can’t Americans do the same?” he queries. In a 2002 National Public Radio Planet Money podcast, Yergin, president of Cambridge Energy Research Associates, in Massachusetts, addressed the concerns of everyone that sees the common sense of relying on solar energy. “Technology will be central to solutions for our energy challenges,” he says. “What needs to be done is very, very large, as are the risks and challenges. What we have going for us is the greatest resource of all—human creativity—and for the first time in history, we are going to see it employed on a global scale.” To learn more, visit SunPowerBook.com and DanielYergin.com. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAbout We.com for Neville Williams’ recorded interview.

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Live Your True Self Four Tools Guide Us on Our Life Journey

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tarting today, we can experience life as a naturally unfolding expression of our vision and realize the contribution we are here to make. Living a truly good and purposeful life becomes as natural as breathing as we shift into a new paradigm based on the four tools of connect, listen, trust and act. In most people’s current paradigm, the limited and limiting human mind will shape and drive our day-to-day actions whenever we allow it to. When we buy into it, it becomes our automatic truth, organizing our energy around fears for survival. Everything changes when we stop focusing primarily on what we need to do in order to function and survive. Instead, by realizing that our essence is energy, we gain powerful access to our ability to separate the human mind’s chatter from our higher consciousness, shifting us into a new relationship with who we are. That’s where we can now go for the answers that are unique to us and aligned with our true journey and purpose. Connect. The initiating step of seeing our real self as an eternal energetic force of higher consciousness activates our alignment with the universal vibrational force of all creation. This energy frequency becomes real and available to us. Listen. By learning to distinguish between the mind’s busyness and intuited messages of our true self, we come to more consistently align our actions with our highest being. As a result, we naturally walk a path of honoring both our highest self and others. Trust. The inner guidance we discern often defies logic, but we begin to trust that it knows best. The beauty is that because everything is in relationship with everything else, when one piece of our life changes or moves forward it shifts the entire energy and relationship with every-

thing else, allowing for a new relationship and a new result. Such trust goes deep, activating our inner knowing of who we are; not from the basis of a thought or concept, but as our new reality. We are listening to and heeding our most authentic self. Act. Be aware that when we honor our higher self, transcending the human mind’s control, the ego will fight for its survival. It may argue for doing something else, not doing it fully or create circumstances that make it tough to act from an authentic place. Now we can release such mind suggestions and choose what supports our true journey. We are here to experience our own magnificence as we walk our journey on Earth. In acting, we are saying, “I am not my mind; I am a wellspring of divine truth.” We are claiming our eternal identity. Indira Dyal-Dominguez’s new book, YOU: A Spiritual Being on a Spiritual Journey, is based on 15 years of personal experience using the four tools and living from the spirit within while developing and sharing programs that guide others to connect with their true self. Access free tools at IndiraToday.com. October 2014

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There is a new body of research linking inflammation with depression that I find fascinating. The fact that the mainstream diet promotes inflammation is why I believe there may be a dietary correlation with the rise of depression in our population.

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atural Awakenings had the opportunity to pose progressive healthcare-related questions to Dr. Andrew Weil, world-renowned author, founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and clinical professor of internal medicine at the University of Arizona, on the eve of the sixth biennial Symposium of Integrative Medicine Professionals, to be held October 13 to 15 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He will be the keynote speaker.

You frequently speak to the topic of integrative health and happiness. How does your book, Spontaneous Happiness, reflect that?

If someone suffers from depression, would you say the steps recommended in Spontaneous Happiness are a proactive approach or an addition to management through medication?

For a long time, I’ve wanted to see an integrative movement start in psychology and psychiatry. It’s another field that has become dependent on drugs and is not functioning all that well to help people. There are so many more things that people need to know about maintaining emotional wellness, I think the wisdom of taking an integrative approach here is obvious.

I share information about how to wean off of medication. I’d say the book is primary; for people with mild-to-moderate depression, I would follow the information there first. For people with severe depression, it may be necessary to give antidepressant drugs, but I think that they should be used for a limited period, a maximum of one year. You should then be working to find other ways to manage the depression. There is specific information about what to do if you are on medication and how to wean off of it carefully and start these other methods.

Your presentation will take place soon after the recent passing of actor and comedian Robin Williams, which may bring about a more informed awareness of mental health. Why do you think there is such an increase in the incidence of depression?

Do you feel that the increase in diabetes in the U.S., particularly its onset in early childhood, is another major problem?

There are many reasons for it, including changes in diet and a breakdown in communities that has greatly increased social isolation and disconnection from nature. Another factor is the rise in information technology, all the new media. Plus, pharmaceutical companies have been highly successful in convincing people that ordinary states of sadness are matters of unbalanced brain chemistry that need to be treated with medication.

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Yes, it’s a big concern. I think this is mostly due to the way we’ve changed the food we eat; diet is a hugely influencing factor, especially the greatly increased consumption of sugar, sweetened beverages and products made with flour and refined carbohydrates.

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How can integrative medicine lower Americans’ healthcare costs? Integrative medicine can help reduce costs in two ways. First, by shifting the focus of health care onto health promotion and prevention, rather than disease

management. Most of the diseases we are trying to manage today are lifestyle related. This is where integrative medicine shines. Second, by bringing into the mainstream treatments that are not dependent on expensive technology, and I include pharmaceutical drugs in this category. I think we’re going to be forced to change our dysfunctional approach by economic necessity, because the current healthcare system is not sustainable. Integrative medicine is in a perfect position to do that because of its emphasis on lifestyle medicine. Integrative medicine is also teaching healthcare practitioners to use inexpensive, low-tech methods of managing common diseases. Both economic drivers will help reshape mainstream medicine.

What influence can the public have in supporting such a shift? Our dysfunctional healthcare system is generating rivers of money flowing into very few pockets. Those are the pockets of big pharmaceutical companies, medical devices manufacturers and big insurers; interests that control legislators. So, I don’t think any real change is going to come from the government. The only real change will come from a grassroots movement to change the politics of all of this. Demand that insurers cover the treatments you want. Seek out integrative practitioners. Tell health practitioners you work with that integrative education is available and urge them to get up to speed in those areas. Raise your own awareness of the extent that the powerful lobbies now influence the system and why we need to see a sweeping political change.

You offer several programs through the University of Arizona such as a four-year degree, a two-year fellowship for medical doctors and programs for nurse practitioners and physician assistants. What are the benefits of adding integrative medicine to one’s practice? I think it’s what patients want and it makes the practice of medicine much more

enjoyable. Many practitioners realize that they don’t have the knowledge their patients want; for instance, informed counsel about diet or uses of alternative medicine. This is a way they can gain knowledge they didn’t get in their conventional medical training. We’ve graduated more than 1,000 physicians over 10 years, supporting a robust and growing community of like-minded practitioners that stay in touch and support each other. We’re eventually hoping that we can get integrative training into all residencies. Whether you go to a dermatologist, pediatrician, gastroenterologist or psychiatrist, that doctor will have had basic training in nutrition, mind/body interactions, herbal medicine and all the rest that is now left out. We’ve also begun a program in lifestyle medicine that’s open to all kinds of practitioners, from registered dietitians to psychologists.

What reforms would you like to see in the current U.S. healthcare system? We need to change priorities for reimbursement that favor integrative medicine. At the moment, we happily pay for drugs and tests. We don’t pay for a doctor to sit with and counsel a person about diet or teach them breathing exercises. I would like to see a new kind of institution come into being that I call a healing center, where people could go for lifestyle education and management of common illnesses—somewhere between a spa and a clinic. Stays in these would be reimbursed by insurance, similar to how it’s done in Europe. Beyond that, I think it’s unconscionable that the richest nation on Earth can’t provide basic coverage to all of its citizens.

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Dr. Andrew Weil will be spearheading the 12th annual Nutrition & Health Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 4 through 6, 2015. Learn more about integrative medicine at IntegrativeMedicine.Arizona.edu and DrWeil.com. Andrea Schensky Williams is the publisher of Natural Awakenings of Northern New Mexico. October 2014

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Slipping masks, sagging costumes and sugar hits can all contribute to cranky kids at Halloween. Healthier, greener and safer options will up the ongoing fun factor.

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Hooray! Princesses and superheroes are more popular than witches and devils these days. With encouragement from parents, kids can enjoy a greener Halloween with tiaras, wands and capes made from recycled cardboard and hobby shop items. Thrift stores offer up hats and jewelry for added bling. The Internet overflows with inspiration. Also, many public libraries host costume swaps this month; find other swap locations at Tinyurl.com/CostumeSwaps.

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drops of both water and a conditioner into a paste. Apply cocoa butter at the hairline to prevent color from running down the face. Use a paintbrush to apply it to the hair, topped by a shower cap for a steeping period of as long as youthful patience allows before shampooing. Homemade face paint is a fun and healthy alternative to sweaty masks. (Commercial face paint can contain lead and other undesirables.) A moisturizer with sunscreen, unscented lotion or cocoa butter acts as the base. “UVA/ UVB rays are present year-round,” says Dermatologist Michael Taylor, in Portland, Maine. “Use zinc- or titaniumbased products, free from fragrance, para-aminobenzoic acid, parabens, bisphenol A, phthalates and other

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For the youngest treaters, hold an afternoon party with games and an outdoor wildlife/leaf hunt. “Plan a scavenger hunt or arrange stuffed toys to be knocked over with balls,” suggests Pamela Layton McMurtry, author of A Harvest and Halloween Handbook, and mother of seven in Kaysville, Utah. “Older kids will love a block party. Solar twinkle lights can mark the perimeters. Plan for a potluck and emphasize healthy choices. Games with prizes like wooden toys, juices, raisins or glutenfree crispy rice cakes take the focus off of candy. Tweens like progressive parties: appetizers at one house, dessert at another and music or scary movies at a third.” “Disguise healthy snacks as scary, gross foods,” suggests Rosie Pope, a parenting style leader and former reality TV personality in Ridgewood, New Jersey. “Homemade grape or orange juice popsicles with a small gummy worm inside are popular.” Pope likes to decorate cucumber and apple slices with raisins, dried cranberries, blueberries and pretzels adhered with organic peanut butter to mimic crawly creatures. Black spaghetti colored with squid ink can simulate boiled witch’s hair. Spinach linguini masquerades as swamp grass. Look for gluten-free varieties. Prepare peeled grapes for green eyeballs. “Cover party tables with a patchwork of fabric remnants,” advises McMurtry. She also suggests a DIY taco area or cat-and-scarecrow-shaped pizzas. Use sliced olive or cherry tomato eyes, shredded cheese hair and a red pepper smile. Prepare a cheesy fondue with whole-grain bread. Individually wrapped popcorn balls studded with

bits of fruit can be great take-home desserts for guests.

Harvest Décor In addition to the usual farmers’ market gourds, Indian corn and pumpkins, “Oranges, tangerines and apples covered with cloth and tied with orange or black yarn or ribbon hung as miniature ghosts in the kitchen and doorways add a spooky touch,” adds Pope. “After the holiday, the fruit returns to the table as a snack.” Pope’s children also like to draw Halloween murals on windows using water-based markers. Traditional tricks and treats are easily improved upon with mindful shopping and imagination. The calorie counts are lower, environmental impacts are lighter and the feel-good fun factor soars. Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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s creator, executive producer and host of Living on Earth, the weekly environmental news program broadcast since 1990, first distributed by National Public Radio and more recently by Public Radio International, Steve Curwood keeps millions of people informed on leading environmental topics. Broadcast on more than 250 public radio stations nationwide, the program has garnered a host of accolades, including three from the Society of Environmental Journalists and two Radio and Television News Directors

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What do you believe is the most important environmental challenge we currently face? Hands down, global warming and the

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associated disruption of Earth’s operating systems is the biggest risk that we run right now. If we continue to get this wrong—and right now we’re not getting it right—it’s going to destroy the ability of our civilization to proceed as it has been. Everything else operates within the envelope of the environment. There’s no food, economy, family or anything else good if we don’t have a habitable planet.

As Living on Earth approaches its silver anniversary, what stands out to you as having changed the most over the years? One thing that is new and important is an understanding of the power of coal to disrupt the climate. Massachusetts Institute of Technology research shows that using natural gas energy has about three-quarters of the impact of coal over its lifetime, and work at other universities and government agencies supports that finding. Another way to put this is that coal shoots at the environment with four bullets while natural gas does it with three. It also raises serious questions about whether we should be making massive infrastructure changes to use natural gas when we already have that infrastructure for coal, and why we shouldn’t instead be moving to clean and renewable energy sources that don’t destroy the climate system.

Can you cite the single highest-impact segment enabling NPR to tangibly help forward changes benefiting the environment? I believe that in 1992 we were the first national news organization to do environmental profiles of presidential candidates, prompting follow-up by ABC News, The Wall Street Journal and others. That signaled the greatest impact—that other news organizations felt it was important. A number of media picked up on the idea and started doing those kinds of profiles... not always, not everywhere, but frequently. Presidential candidates can now expect to be asked questions about their positions on the environment.

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How much does listener feedback and interaction influence your selection of topics? When we launched the program, surveys showed that only 14 percent of the public cared about the question of global warming, which means 86 percent didn’t care, but we thought the story was important and stuck with it. People do care about their health, so we pay a lot of attention to environmental health stories, particularly eco-systems that support healthy living, from clean water to the vital roles of forests to the toxic risks we run from certain manmade chemicals. That’s really important to people, and listeners are quite vocal on such subjects. There’s a phrase, “You don’t know what you don’t know.” If we just relied on listeners to tell us what we should tell them, we wouldn’t be educating them. On the other hand, it’s equally important to cover what listeners are curious about, because they can also educate us. It’s a two-way street. Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a freelance writer, editor and contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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Try these six healing techniques.

Six-Second Breath

Lee’s six-second breath is a simple prescription for stress that can be used anytime, anywhere. Relax the abdominal muscles and inhale for three seconds, breathing through the nose to “disinfect, filter, condition and moisturize the air before it reaches the lungs,” says Lee. Visualize the breath filling the body like a bell, with the flared bottom expanding completely around the waistline. Pause momentarily and exhale through the nose or mouth for three seconds, gently contracting the abdomen to help expel the air. Practice this whenever needed to ease stress or for five minutes daily to establish a slower, deeper breathing pattern.

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Breath-Taking Wisdom Six Ways to Inhale Energy and Exhale Stress by Lane Vail

e draw an astounding 22,000 breaths daily, but because breathing is involuntary, we often take it for granted. Transforming breathing into a conscious activity can provide amazing energy, awareness and control, and dramatically improve our mental, physical and creative performances, according to Al Lee, co-author of Perfect Breathing: Transform Your Life One Breath at a Time. That’s 22,000 opportunities to choose health and wisdom every single day.

Everyday Ease

Lee paints a picture of perfect breathing: “Watch a baby breathe; it looks like there’s a balloon in the stomach that inflates and falls back down. This is belly breathing—pleasant, enjoyable and natural.” During inhalation, the diaphragm pulls down under the lungs, allowing them to expand with air and displace space in the abdomen. 38

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However, “Breathing can fall victim to the same movement dysfunction as any other skill, like running or walking,” says Nick Winkelman, director of movement and education at EXOS, an elite athletic training facility in Phoenix, Arizona. He points to “shoulder breathing”, characterized by a lifting of the shoulders with each shallow sip of air, as a common dysfunction perpetuated by too much sitting. “Hunching over the laptop or sitting in the car binds up the abdominal region and reduces the possibility of expansion there, so the breath moves higher into the chest cavity,” Lee explains. Replacing shoulder breathing with belly breathing “creates a cascade of positive effects,” says Lee, including lowering blood pressure and boosting the immune system. Deep breathing also clarifies the mind and is used in nearly every spiritual tradition to achieve deeper states of prayer, meditation and contemplation, he notes.

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The yoga breath ujjayi, or ocean-sounding breath, is achieved by slightly constricting the throat muscles and gently lifting the glottis, so that a soothing hiss is produced when the breath is drawn in through the nose. Dr. Richard Brown, an integrative psychiatrist, associate professor at New York’s Columbia University and co-author of The Healing Power of the Breath, explains the benefits. “Ujjayi creates resistance to air flow, triggering receptors deep within the lungs’ alveoli, which allows more oxygen to be delivered to the cells. It also stimulates the vagus nerve input to the brain, which promotes calmness and clear thinking.”

Target Breathing

A recent study from the journal Pain Medicine found that deep, slow breathing, combined with relaxation, effectively diminishes pain. “The nervous system represents a physical or emotional trauma in an unregulated pattern of signals,” says Brown. “But the mind and breath can wash away and rewire that pattern.” Practice target breathing, a technique derived from qigong, by inhaling deeply into the belly and visualizing the breath as a ball of energy which upon exhaling can flow to the place in the body needing healing, advises Lee.

Bellows Breath

Brown has co-authored a review in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary

Medicine describing the neurophysiological basis and clinical benefits of yogic breathing on depression and post-traumatic stress. Bhastrika, or bellows breath, is a mood-lifting technique wherein one inhales vigorously through the nose while raising the arms above the head, fingers extended, and then forcibly exhales through the nose while pulling the elbows down alongside the ribs with fingers closing gently. Avoid overdoing it, instructs Brown; three rounds of 15 to 20 breaths are sufficient for healthy individuals.

4-2-10 Breathing

Anxiety attacks often generate feelings of breathlessness, and fixating on each inadequate inhalation reinforces panic. Winkelman recommends 4-2-10 breathing, a technique that emphasizes elongating exhalations. Inhale through the nose for four seconds, hold for two, and then slowly release the breath for up to 10 seconds. Lee explains that after several breaths, the brain will start to shift from reactive emotional thinking to rational problem solving. “Concentrating on the breath makes it hard to think about the future or rummage around in the past,” says Lee. “It keeps you in the moment, intimately in touch with the mind, body and emotions.” Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina. Connect at WriterLane.com.

Striving for Better Health?

An Athlete’s Advantage by Lane Vail “Many disciplines, from Eastern arts to performing arts and athletics, rely on breathing as the foundation for eliciting the most from the mind and body,” says fitness writer Al Lee. Effective breathing optimizes the delivery of air into the lungs and extraction of oxygen into the bloodstream, both critical for improving athletic efforts. Deep breathing also enhances and balances the autonomic nervous system, inducing a “relaxed state of readiness,” adds Arizona fitness consultant Al Winkelman. When an athlete breathes into the belly, the shoulders remain relaxed, the spine neutral and the ribs positioned over the hips. “This is a great biomechanical position to move and take an impact,” says Winkelman, adding that a shallow breather, with lifted shoulders and arched back, not only recovers oxygenation slower, but also increases

vulnerability to injury. For rhythmic sports like running, cycling and swimming, Winkelman recommends relaxing into the synchronization of breath and movement. “Tension restricts muscles’ ability to shorten or lengthen, but relaxation allows them to naturally release stored energy. Correct breathing is one of the most important mechanisms by which athletes can unlock tension and relax.” For sports that require striking a ball or exerting a kick or punch, like tennis, soccer, martial arts and golf, the athlete inhales during the wind-up and momentarily holds the breath as the wind-up peaks. “The exhalation happens during the transition and upon impact, the breath is held again, muscles are tensed up and force is delivered,” says Winkelman. “Breathe in, hold, release, hold.”

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New Cancer Test for Dogs Detects Illness in Time for Effective Treatment by Shawn Messonnier

et owners often ask if there’s an accurate, inexpensive way to test dogs for cancer before they develop clinical signs of it. A diagnosis early in the course of the disease is crucial for beginning effective treatment and better outcomes. Until recently, the answer to their question was no. As a result, most owners have remained unaware of the problem until the cancer was well advanced and had spread throughout the pet’s body. While chemotherapy can help some pets, the treatment is unable to heal most of them due to the advanced stage of most diagnosed cancers, which typically already have been active for six to 12 months or longer. Early diagnosis would allow both traditional and natural therapies to be more effective. In some cases, chemotherapy might not even be needed, because natural medicines such as astragalus, essential fatty acids, mushroom extracts, ginseng and green tea may be able to reverse the cancer at its earliest stages. Fortunately, dog owners can now secure an accurate early diagnosis using a new blood panel costing less than $200, including lab processing, that enables veterinarians to detect cancer and other inflammatory diseases before a pet becomes ill. The tests provide valuable information about the

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dog’s health before overt signs of disease are observed, damage occurs and treatment options become more limited and expensive. Early detection tests for cancer in cats will be available soon. The tests measure several aspects of cell irregularity, including abnormal cell division and systemic inflammatory activity, by detecting any increased levels of thymidine kinase and C-reactive protein in the pet’s body. A study by California’s Veterinary Diagnostics Institute’s VDI Laboratory applying the new blood panel tests to 360 dogs followed their incidences of cancer and other serious diseases for up to a year. The researchers found that nearly all of the cancers that occurred were detected four to six months prior to the pet showing outward signs. Because the cancers were detected early and treated before the pet became overtly ill, costs to the pet owner were greatly reduced and the effectiveness of cancer treatment improved. The new cancer screening tests, which are designed to be part of a routine wellness plan, constitute the most comprehensive single blood diagnosis available in monitoring overall canine health. It’s just as important to check the vitamin D status of canine patients. Low levels contribute to increased incidence of cancer and infectious diseases, according to a study published in the journal Veterinary and Comparative Oncology. Supplementing vitamin D levels is easy and inexpensive and may help reduce the incidence of serious disease later in life. While the new blood panel tests have been shown to be highly accurate in early cancer detection, any test can miss it if the number of cancer cells is too small. Therefore, pets with negative test results should be retested every six months, while positive results prompt further diagnostic tests and initial treatment. Pets with cancer also benefit from these tests because they allow the vet to fine-tune a treatment plan and determine when a cancer may be coming out of remission. The screening is recommended for all dogs 5 years of age and older. Only a small amount of blood is needed and results are available within a few weeks. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 Free Tai Chi and Chi Kung – 6-7:30pm. Every Thursday. Gentle, flowing movements that relax the body, calm the mind, improve health and make you feel good. E-mail to confirm. Free. Church of Christ, 2848 N Mountain Ave. 520-795-8612. Dsrtdrgn@gmail.com. Managing Relationships During Difficult Times – 12-1pm. With Jo-Ann Marks, MA, LMFT. Join us for our monthly educational support series to help identify your own needs, how to get your request heard and managing others’ disappointments. All Welcome. Free. University of Arizona Cancer Center, University Campus, 1515 N Campbell Ave, Room 2920. 520-694-4786.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 Make 7 figures Thru Writing/Publishing a Book – 6-8:30pm. Tom Bird, best-selling author and publisher, teaches the steps to make a 7 figure income. Pre-registration required: Info@tombird.com. 928-203-0265. Free. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm 4. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com. Cactus Society to Hear Opuntiad Webmaster – 7-9pm. Joe J. Shaw, Phd, ELS, will run the meeting of the Tucson Cactus & Succulent Society on his website Opuntiads.com. Shaw will present a program on the production and information he has gathered and some historical information as well. Call William Holcolm for information. Free. Junior League of Tucson, 2099 E River Rd. 520-256-2447. MaxineGoodman17@yahoo.com. TucsonCactus.org.

Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path – 3-4:30pm. Experience a simple, natural spiritual healing technique based on the teachings of German healer Bruno Groening and meet new friends. Free. The University of Arizona Medical Center Cafeteria, Room E, 1501 UMC Cafeteria, Room E, 1501 N Campbell Ave. 520-904-4801. Weissmae@email.arizona.edu. Bruno-Groening.org/english. 2014 PCOA Art Auction: People Creating Original Art – 6-10pm. Live and silent benefit auction, free reception, light entertainment, original art from over 60 Southern Arizona artists and artisan. Proceeds will benefit Pima Council on Aging. For info contact Kimberley. Free event and free Parking. Artifact Dance Project Studio, 17 E Toole Ave. 520-305-3401. Khoidal@pcoa.org. Pcoa.org/new-events/fundraisers/auction/. Compassion Cultivation Training – Would you like to learn how to bring compassion into your life and understand the research behind it? You can do so in this 8-week program developed at Stanford U. Call Aly for details. $295. Caritas Center for Healing, 330 E 16th St. 520-302-9840. CaritasHealing. com/events. Aly@CompassionEducation.com. CompassionEducation.com.

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Earth Harmony Festival – 10:30am-6pm. EcoVillage tours, live music, healthy food, local arts and crafts, children’s village, pony rides. America’s largest eco-village established since 1989. Free. Avalon Organic Gardens & EcoVillage, 2074 Pendleton Dr, Tumacacori. 520-398-2542. Info@AvalonGardens.org. AvalonGardens.org. EarthHarmonyFestival.org.

Soul Radiance Retreat – Oct 3-5. Give yourself a break: reconnect with your spirit, awaken to your full potential, and strengthen your soul connection. Includes gentle yoga, self-discovery exercises and silent and guided meditations. No prior experience with yoga or meditation necessary. $395 and up. McLean Meditation Institute, 411 SR 17, Ste 8, Sedona. 928-204-0067. SedonaMeditation.com.

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IONS Tucson Monthly Presentation – 6:30-8pm. “Bridging Spirituality and Science with Jesus, Pan and Teilhard De Chardin” with David Wilkinson, PhD. Dr. Wilkinson recently retired as pastor of St. Francis in the Foothills. $5/suggested donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco Pl. 520-577-1478. ChiRising@gmail.com. IonsTucson.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 Reflexology for the Feet – Oct 4-5. 9am-5pm. With Susan Watson. Class designed for the massage therapist professional who is interested in learning foot reflexology techniques. $350. ASIS Massage Education Sedona Campus, 701 S Broadway, Clarkdale. 928-639-3455. Workshops@ASISmassage.com. ASISworkshops.com.

Looks Aren’t Everything. The Science of Attraction – 11am-1pm. What do others find attractive in you? Learn ways you can make yourself be more attractive to your potential partner. Free. ALAS Hypnotherapy and Life Coaching, 6510 E 22nd St. 520-885-0575. Sepulvedart@gmail.com. AlasLifeCoaching.com. Full Moon Yoga Class - Celebrating the Lunar Eclipse – 6:30pm-7:30pm. Elda Castro will be leading this yoga class free of charge for our community. This is a gentle yoga class for all body types. Please bring your own mat. Free. Mystic Candles & Metaphysical, 6546 E 22nd St. 520-721-1011. Info@MysticCandles.org. MysticCandles.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 TIES Guest Speaker - Luis Minero – 6:30pm. Luis Minero–author of Demystifying the Out-of-Body Experience: A Practical Manual for Exploration & Personal Evolution. Administrative Director of the International Academy of Consciousness (IAC). $5. Unity Church of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco Pl. 520-395-2365. TucsonAZ@iands.org. TucsonIANDS.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 Blissful Angel Gong Waves in Salt-Water Pool – 6:30-8pm. Float fully supported in an indoor warm salt-water pool while receiving the transformative vibrations of the Angel Gong. Release stress, pain, and what no longer serves you. Raise your vibrations with ease! $20/in pool, $15/pool-side. Must RSVP. Santa Rita Springs Indoor Salt Water Pool, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-975-5376. MillMarcia@gmail.com. SpiritedChangeAZ.com. Message Circle – 7p-8:30pm. Messages from Spirit. Every attendee receives one message. If time permits, more than one message may be offered. Limited seating. Door closes shortly after 7pm. $8. Tamara Spiritual Center, 3002 E Ft. Lowell Rd. 520-325-0513. Info@TamaraFoundation.com. TamaraSpiritualCenter.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 Understanding Divorce: The Whys and the Whats – 9am-3pm. Full Day Workshop. Key Topics: Disintegration of a Marriage, Dealing with Losses, Taking Care of Yourself, the Grieving Process. Lunch included. Use discount code NAT101. $85 with Discount Code. William Centre Office Bldg, 310 S Williams Blvd, Ste 102. 520-829-0225. RonnieK@DesertRanch.com. Endings.DesertRanch.com. Mini Bonsai Show and Demonstration at Mesquite Valley Growers – 9am-2pm. Treat yourself to a new experience! Join us for a mini showing of bonsai trees and demonstrations on how to create a bonsai from nursery stock. Free. Mesquite Valley Growers, 8005 E Speedway Blvd. TucsonBonsai@yahoo.com. TucsonBonsaiSociety.org. Tai Chi Skill Building Workshop – 9:30am12pm. Learn tai chi principles to apply to daily life or existing tai chi practice. Deepen tai chi skills as we practice core tai chi forms. Preparation for instructor certification workshop, which can yield 14 CEs. Stay after to observe/ practice advanced set. Beginners welcome. $25. River/Swan area, Details upon registration. 520-780-6751. Heather@MoveInToWellBeing.com. MoveIntoWellBeing.com.

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Aqua Yoga Intro For Yoga Instructors – 10am12:30pm. With Jessica Byron. Apply the principles of yoga to a water-based practice, modifying asanas to make aqua yoga accessible to clients. Experience a gentle yoga class in an indoor, heated saltwater pool. Limited to 7. Registration required. $35. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-370-3499. HealingPathYoga@gmail.com. HealingPathYoga.net. Mind, Body, Spirit Fair – 3-9pm. Join us for a fun evening of psychic readings, Reiki & sound healing, massage therapy, reflexology and locally crafted items. Visit website for list of vendors. $20 per reading/session. Mystic Candles & Metaphysical, 6546 E 22nd St. 520-721-1011. Info@MysticCandles.org. MysticCandles.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 What Are You Saying When You Don’t Talk? The Art of Body Language – 11am-1pm. What people say is often very different from what they think or feel. Learn to read other’s thoughts by their gestures. Free. ALAS Hypnotherapy and Life Coaching, 6510 E 22nd St. 520-885-0575. Sepulvedart@gmail.com. AlasLifeCoaching.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 13th annual Feed the World Day – 4-8pm. Govinda’s opens its doors to Tucson to experience a healthy 6-course free vegan dinner. Live music and health related booths, eco vendors and hands on demonstrations of massage and Reiki as well as info on living a healthy lifestyle. Free. Govinda’s Natural Foods, 711 E Blacklidge Dr,. 520-792-0630. Sandaminidd@cs.com. GovindasOfTucson.com. Buddhist Teachings and Meditation - Eastside – 6:30-8pm. Basic Buddhist teachings with western Buddhist nun, Kelsang Lingpur. Includes meditation practice. Meets once monthly. $10. Discover Chiropractic, 7290 E Broadway Blvd. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 How to Solve our Human Problems – 6:307:30pm. Series begins with Buddha’s popular teaching on the Four Noble Truths, offering a solution to our problems, guiding us to peace within our hearts. Then focus on overcoming anger, learning how to develop and maintain patience. First class free, $10/class, $40/5-class card. Transcend Massage & Wellness Spa, 7435 N Oracle Rd Ste #101. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditatioIinTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org/nw-tucson/. The Gardeners of Tucson Plant Public Auction – 7-9pm. The plants, donated by members, may include two colors of dwarf ruellia, dwarf papyrus, night blooming cactus, two varieties of mint, carrion flower, rain lilies, kangaroo paw and many more species. Refreshments. Free. Ward 6 City Council Office, 3202 E First St. 520-622-0905. MaxineGoodman17@yahoo.com.

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TMS Education Day – 6-7pm. Are you not seeing the results you want from your antidepressant? Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) can help! TMS Education Day to learn about TMS and how it will help alleviate your depression. Call to register. Free. MindSource Centre, 7345 E Tanque Verde Rd. 520-296-7766. MindSourceCentre@yahoo.com. MindSourceCentre.com. Bio-Touch Open House – 6pm. Co-founder Paul Bucky holds a short presentation on Bio-Touch, a light touch healing expression of the universal principle “Love Thy Neighbor”. Q&A included. Free. Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St. 520-323-7951. Office@JustTouch.com. JustTouch.com. Permission: The Key to Fulfilling Dreams – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn to use YES to create more choice; expand your life into abundance; move out of a contracted state of lack, to finally manifest your dreams. RSVP 48 hrs. in advance. $30. The Man in the Maze Room, Casas Adobes Professional Plaza, 6965 N Oracle Rd @ Giaconda Way. 520-877-5039. SacredJourney@earthlink.net. ManInTheMazeRoom.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 Creative Soul: A Women’s Meditation & Writing Retreat – Oct 17-19. 4:30pm Friday-11:30am Sunday. Transcend your inner critic and express yourself from the womb of creativity through expansive writing exercises and group sharing. Meditation instruction in the Simple, Easy, Every Day Meditation method included. No experience necessary. $355 and up. McLean Meditation Institute, 411 SR 17 Ste 8, Sedona. 928-204-0067. SedonaMeditation.com. An Evening of Global Change Theater – 7pm9pm. Experience an evening of entertaining, thought provoking, and emotionally engaging theater as Global Change Theater delves into topics of activism, consciousness, and spirituality.. $13/ advance,$18/day of show (reduced rates for youth). The Sea Of Glass--Center For The Arts, 330 E. 7th St. 520-398-2542. Booking@TheSeaOfGlass.org. TheSeaOfFlass.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 Tamara’s Annual Parking Lot Sale! – 8am-2pm. Don’t miss the annual PARKING LOT SALE at Tamara Spiritual Center! What may be old to one person is treasure to another! Come Shop! Free. Tamara Spiritual Center, 3002 E Ft. Lowell Rd. 520-325-0513. Info@TamaraFoundation.com. TamaraSpiritualCenter.com. The Divorce Cleanse: Saying Good-Bye, Moving On – 9am-3pm. Full day workshop. Topics: Importance of Boundaries, Anger - the Good and the Bad, Power of Forgiveness, Saying Good-bye. Lunch included. Use discount code NAT102. $85 with discount code. William Centre Office Bldg, 310 S Williams Blvd, Ste 102. 520-829-0225. RonnieK@DesertRanch.com. Cleanse.DesertRanch.com.

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Permission: The Key to Fulfilling Dreams – 10am-12pm. Learn to use YES to create more choice; expand your life into abundance; move out of a contracted state of lack, to finally manifest your dreams. RSVP 48 hrs. in advance. $30. The Man in the Maze Room, Casas Adobes Professional Plaza, 6965 N Oracle Rd @ Giaconda Way. 520-877-5039. SacredJourney@earthlink.net. ManInTheMazeRoom.com. Past Lives Regression – 1-3pm. This workshop will enable you to journey to past lives and access energies affecting this life, clear physical symptoms and non-beneficial emotions, and understand relationships. $30/advance, $35/ day of. Caritas Center for Healing, 330 E 16th St. 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net. OpenPathways-EnergyAndCommunication.com.

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With Alex Hermosillo, international healer, author and spiritual teacher. Learn how to quickly and easily release the energies and memories of non-nurturing thoughts, emotions and patterns, including stress, anxiety, fears, worries, heartbreaks, confusion, aches, pains and disease, allowing greater clarity, peace of mind and relief from symptoms of illness. Radisson Suites, 6555 E. Speedway Blvd. Register: 480-345-9972. Support@MasteryOfEnergyHealing.com. MasteryOfEnergyHealing.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 Love & the Lightness of Being Retreat – Oct 1923. Sarah McLean facilitates this intimate retreat to discover your true essence and the peace accessible in any moment. Discover how to live with gratitude and confidence. Mii amo Spa at Enchantment Resort, Sedona. 888-749-2137 or 928-203-8500. Info@Miiamo.com. How to Deal with Difficult People – 11am1pm. When walking away is not an option, what do you do? Learn strategies to deal with difficult people. Free. ALAS Hypnotherapy and Life Coaching, 6510 E 22nd St. 520-885-0575. Sepulvedart@gmail.com. AlasLifeCoaching.com.

markyourcalendar SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 THE FRONTIER INSIDE

The Path to Personal Power Women’s Retreat 6:30am-4:00pm. A creative, fun weekend exploring your Inner Frontier with Licia Berry, The Wild Woman’s Guide to the Frontier Inside™! Join us for a journey to the heart of your power! $249. Tucson Botanical Garden 2150 N Alvernon Way 850-661-9370 Licia@LiciaBerry.com LiciaBerry.com/the-frontier-inside.

So. AZ Authors Series – 11:30am-12:30pm. Author Victor E. Smith reads a passage from The Anathemas, a novel about reincarnation and restitution and discusses its historical and spiritual message. Donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco Rm 3, Tucson. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com. Tucson Bonsai Society Meeting & Lecture – 124pm. Come join in the fun and learn the Art and Science of Bonsai, as adapted to the horticulture of the Sonoran Desert environment. Program Topic: “Club Critique and Swap and Shop”. Free. Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E Speedway Blvd. TucsonBonsai@yahoo.com. TucsonBonsaiSociety.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 Diwali-Fedtival of Lights – 6-9pm. Celebrate the Indian New Year with live music offering of lamps and fire dancing along with a hill of sweets and a free feast. Free. Govindas Natural Foods, 711 E Blacklidge Dr. 520-792-0630. Sandaminidd@cs.com. GovindasOfTucson.com. Film - Edgar Cayce: The Beautiful Dreamer – 7-9pm. Edgar Cayce (1877-1945), was dubbed “the Sleeping Prophet” and “the Father of Holistic Medicine” because he was able to bring forth incredible healing information from a deep, selfinduced trance.. $7/advance, $12/day of show. The Sea Of Glass-Center For The Arts, 330 E 7th St. 520-398-2542. Booking@TheSeaOfGlass.org. TheSeaOfFlass.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 International Festival of Tucson – 11am-8pm and 10am-5pm on Oct 26. Authentic cuisine from Syria, Greece and Eastern Europe, imported beer and wine, and entertainment from around the world. Shop the Artisan Villa and Arabian Marketplace for unique goods while the kids enjoy the Family Fun Zone.. $1/adults: includes free water, Free/kids under 12, Free/with military ID. Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, 5910 E 5th St. 520-622-2265. Labdulnour@yahoo.com. TucsonInternationalFestival.org. Reiki Level II: Working Across Space and Time – 12-5pm. This training will enable you to greatly increase your capacity for energy and enable you to work across distance and also across time/space. Also enhance your intuition. $100. Highlands Activity Building, 4949 W Heritage Club Blvd, Marana. 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net. OpenPathways-EnergyAndCommunication.com. Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path – 3-4:30pm. Experience a simple, natural spiritual healing technique based on the teachings of German healer Bruno Groening and meet new friends. Free. The University of Arizona Medical Center Cafeteria, Room E, 1501 UMC Cafeteria, Room E, 1501 N Campbell Ave. 520-904-4801. Weissmae@email.arizona.edu. Bruno-Groening.org/english. Blissful Angel Gong Waves in Salt-Water Pool – 4pm-5:30pm. Float fully supported in an indoor warm salt-water pool while receiving the transformative vibrations of the Angel Gong. Release stress, pain, and what no longer serves you. Raise your vibrations with ease! $20/in pool, $15/poolside. Must RSVP. Santa Rita Springs Indoor Salt Water Pool, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-975-5376. MillMarcia@gmail.com. SpiritedChangeAZ.com.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Envision Tucson Sustainable Festival – 11am4pm. Community expo and festival to promote and celebrate sustainable living practices in our southwest desert. Free. YWCA, 525 Bonita Ave. 520-297-1739. GJWetzel@hotmail.com. EnvisionTucsonSustainable.org.

Cancer & Massage: an Introduction for Massage Therapists – 9am-6pm. With Judy Stahl, M.A., LMT. Class for therapists who would like to or who are already working with people with cancer. Designed to renew your commitment, validate you, and facilitate integration of the profound inner changes that occur when working in this arena. $575. ASIS Massage Education Tucson Campus, 639 N 6th Ave. 866-334-3348. Workshops@AsisMassage.com. AsisWorkshops.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28 How to Solve our Human Problems – 6:307:30pm. Series begins with Buddha’s popular teaching on the Four Noble Truths, offering a solution to our problems, guiding us to peace within our hearts. Then focus on overcoming anger, learning how to develop and maintain patience. First class free, $10/class, $40/5-class card. Transcend Massage & Wellness Spa, 7435 N Oracle Rd Ste #101. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditatioIinTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org/nw-tucson/.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Bio-Touch Practitioner Training – 10am-4pm. 11/1-11/2. Learn to alleviate others’ pain, stress & support their good health. Interactive, enjoyable, hands-on. $48/2 days. Massage therapists earn 10 CEUs ($60). Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E. Pima St. 520-323-7951. JustTouch.com.

markyourcalendar THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 SOUL HEALING MIRACLES The Source Ling Guang Calligraphy with Dr. and Master Sha 6-9pm Experience the soul healing power of The Source Ling Guang Calligraphy created by Dr. and Master Sha, the sole lineage holder of the sacred calligraphy art form of Yi Bi Zi. The Source Ling Guang Calligraphy have Source healing power to transform any aspect of life, including health, relationships, finances and more. Learn more about how to create calligraphy at this first-ever public training led by Master Sha, world-renowned miracle soul healer, soul leader and Source Channel. $25 at the door Tucson Museum of Art 140 N. Main Ave. 520-624-2333 TucsonMuseumofArt.org$160 Register at OurFamilyServices.org

markyourcalendar NOVEMBER 7-8TH OUR FAMILY SERVICES SPONSORS NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION TRAINING $160 Register at OurFamilyServices.org

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Meditation Class with Sarah McLean – 1-3:30pm. The Simple, Easy, Every Day Meditation Method™ introduces you to a powerful, yet simple-to-do method you can use every day. Learn various ways to meditate, discover the basics of successful meditation, find out what meditation is and what it isn’t, and explore experiences you might have. All levels welcome. $225, discounts and scholarships available. McLean Meditation Institute, 411 Hwy 179 Ste 8, Sedona. 928-204-0067. McLeanMeditation.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 R. Carlos Nakai in Solo Performance – 4-7:30pm. World renowned Native American flautist R. Carlos Nakai performs Solo. Proceeds will benefit IAEDP Tucson Chapter Grant Fund, providing financial support to raise awareness and prevention of eating disorders. $45. Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E Adams St. 520-887-6686. LMFT@SuzanneLovejoy.com. TucsonEvents.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 TMS Education Day – 6-7pm. Are you not seeing the results you want from your antidepressant? Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) can help! TMS Education Day to learn about TMS and how it will help alleviate your depression. Call to register. Free. MindSource Centre, 7345 E Tanque Verde Rd. 520-296-7766. MindSourceCentre@yahoo.com. MindSourceCentre.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Soul’s Purpose – 1-3pm. Before birth we choose purpose, and discovering it is our journey. Relearn what purpose you chose before birth and find ease in life as you accelerate your energetic growth.. $30/advance, $35/event. Spirits Child Gift Shop, SE Corner of River/Orange Grove, by Sprouts. 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net. OpenPathways-EnergyandCommunication.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Reiki Advanced Symbols – 12-5pm. These symbols will focus your energies and raise your frequency. Learn scientific evidence that Reiki does impact healing and heightens intuition.. $100. Highlands Activity Building, 4949 W Heritage Club Blvd, Marana. 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net. OpenPathways-EnergyandCommunication.com. Music for Health and Wholeness – 6:30-8:30pm. Enjoy live, spontaneous piano music by Suzanne Grosvenor. Calming, rejuvenating to mind, body and spirit. $5. Reservations. Private home, Cortaro Rd & I-10. 520-229-6282. Suzanne@MusicForHealth.net. MusicForHealth.net.

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ongoing events Calendar events must be received by the 12th of the month prior to publication and adhere to our guidelines. Visit NaturalTucson.com for guidelines and to submit listings.

daily Morning and Evening Meditation – 7am & 7pm, Daily. Begin and end your day with Sanskrit chanting, worship and meditation in the contemplative environment of Jyoti Mandir – Temple of Light. Free. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr, 520-743-0384.

sunday I Ching Lunar Journaling – 1st Sun. New moon seminars engaging spiritual alchemy in a Zen Taoist way. Shojo 6, 18 days or 72 days over 2 1/2 lunar cycles. See DaleBruder.com/taotime for seminar times and locations. 520-331-1956. TaoTime@DaleBruder.com.

FoodInRoot St. Philip’s Plaza Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm. St. Philip’s Farmers’ Market-Saturdays & Sundays. Great local food, music and non-profits. Free. St. Philip’s Plaza, SE Corner of River & Campbell. 520-261-6982. Tim@FoodInRoot.com. FoodInRoot.com. Silent Prayer and Meditation – 8:45-9:30am. Experience the exquisite peace of shared Silence. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace welcomes all who wish to explore and discover their Oneness with Spirit. Free. 1551 S Eastside Loop #121. 520-546-3696. RevNita@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceaAZ.com.

The Deeper Meaning of Jesus’ Words – 10-11am. Explore the underlying ideas of our Christian heritage for your deeper understanding. Child-care provided. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N. Camino Blanco. 520-577-3300. UnityTus.com. Ai Chi – 10am. with Julia Barwell. Combining Tai-Chi concepts with shoulder depth warm water, using deep breathing and slow, flowing movements. Helpful for arthritis, fibromyalgia, high stress, low energy. $15. 520-360-1798. juliabar@cox.net. Unity of Tucson– 10am service. Youth programs and childcare offered. Social hour before and after the service. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com. Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Sunday Celebration Services – 10am, meditation; 10-11:30am, service. Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd, 85712. 520-319-1042, Admin@TucsonCSL.org, TucsonCSL.org. Center of Hope – 10am-12pm. Prayer at 10am followed by worship at 10:30am. Children’s Service at 11am; Close with social time and coffee. 505 W Miracle Mile. 520-882-8132. CenterOfHopeTucson@hotmail.com.

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Advice for Life and Prayers for World Peace – 1011:15am. Learn how to put Buddha’s teaching to use in our normal busy lives. Concurrent children’s class. Kadampa Meditation Center, 1701 E Miles Street. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org. Science of Spirituality – 10am-2pm. New hours. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N 1st Ave. 520-209-1755.

United Fellowship Chapel – 10am-3pm. 10am & 2 pm service. Sunday Services feature a guided meditation, healing, inspirational speakers and psychic messages. Everyone receives a message. Free. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. DFN1@icloud.com. United-Fellowship-Chapel.com. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace Sunday Celebration – 10:30-11:30am. Potluck last Sun. Learn to live your spiritual potential and purpose. Pray, sing and celebrate Oneness in community. All welcome. Sunday school for kids. 1551 S. Eastside Loop #121. 520-546-3696. Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com. Center for New Thought Spirituality – 10:45am12:45pm. Formerly Community Interfaith Church. 10:45 a.m. Meditation; 11:00 a.m. Celebration Service & Youth Church. 520-861-8734. Love Offering. Metro Water Company Meeting Room, 6265 N La Canada. 520-861-8734. GWrigley@ymail.com. CenterForNewThoughtSpirituality.com. Sunday Service – 11am. Coffee & conversation, 10:30am. Celebrating the Unity of God and Man, Worship, Healing, Prophesy. The Temple of Universality. Masonic Temple, 3590 N. Country Club Rd, Country Club & Prince. Founder Rev. Betty Tatalajski: 520-884-5340. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com. TheTempleOfUniversality.org. Tamara Spiritual Center Sunday Services – 11am/5:30pm. 3rd Sun at 2:30pm only. Services include a healing meditation, inspirational talk and messages. Tamara Spiritual Center, 3002 E Ft Lowell Rd. 520-325-0513. Info@TamaraFoundation.com. TamaraSpiritualCenter.com. Yogananda Gathering – 11am-1pm. 3rd Sun. Attune to Yogananda’s teachings through chanting, meditation affirmations, readings and Festival of Light ceremony. Talk on India Pilgrimage. Snack and fellowship follows. Ananda Center, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-299-9309. ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com. AnandaArizona.org. Elder Circles, The Wisdom Journey – 1-2pm. 1st Sun. A safe, respectful place to harvest life. Free. Jewish Community Center, River at Dodge. 520-323-1708. Ctornbom@OurFamilyServices.org. Controlling Anxiety – 2-4pm. 1st & 4th Sun. 4-week class, cognitive-behavioral exercises, relaxation and breathing techniques, mindfulness practices, discussion. Fragrance-free class. Steve Ross, MA, LMFT (CA). $100 pre-paid or $30/class. Central Tucson location. Pre-register: 520-320-5559. Steve.Ross@Wildblue.net. RelaxAndBreathe.net. Chapel of Awareness Spiritual Church, Healings & Readings – 4pm. Meditation, healings, spirit messages. Class follows at 5pm. Private Readings available after the service at 6-7pm. Free will donation. Chapel of Awareness, 931 N Fifth Ave. Call 520-820-0727 to reserve time. ChapelOfAwarenessTucson.net.

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Sacred Space – 4:30-6:30pm. Weekly gathering with live music, inspiration from the world’s spiritual traditions, community connection. Maker House, 283 N Stone Ave. 520-318-3557. SacredSpaceTucson@gmail.com. SacredSpaceTucson.org. Desert Ashram – 7pm. Also Thurs, 7pm. Immerse yourself in a beautiful and peaceful monastic center. Spiritual teachings of Swami Amar Jyoti, chanting, meditation, library, bookshop, walking paths. Free. Personal retreats available. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. TruthConsciousness.org.

monday Bio-Touch Sessions – 9am-5pm. Try Bio-Touch, an application of the universal principle “Love Thy Neighbor”, as a means of alleviating pain, stress and supporting good health. By donation. Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St. 520-323-7951. Office@JustTouch.com. JustTouch.com. Aquatic Therapy – 11:30am-12:30pm. With Carolyn Rashti, M.S. Have fun! Laughter promotes deep breathing and erases depression. Gentle movements in warm salt water relieve pain, tension, and improves circulation, flexibility and endurance. $160/8 classes, once or twice weekly. First class free. 520-742-4292. AquaticTherapyTucson.com. How to Meditate – 11:30am-12:30pm. This 4-week class debunks the myth that you have to “do it right” or not at all. Meditation helps with stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain. Advanced class at 12:30pm. $35 for 4 classes pre-paid or $10/class. Central Tucson location. Preregister: 520-320-5559. Steve.Ross@WildBlue.net. RelaxAndBreathe.net.

Waterbabies Pool Sharing – 1-2pm. With Kathy Jendrzejewski. Work your muscles in a relaxing way in warm salt water. No instructor. Not a water aerobics class, just sharing time in the pool with others who like to walk, stretch, swim, or just soak. $30/shared with all participants. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N. Santa Rita Ave. 520-577-7377. KathyNina7377@gmail.com. SantaritaSprings.com. Watercolor Class – 1:30pm-4pm. Come learn about the variety of ways you can put watercolor paint to paper to achieve the effects you want. All levels of experience are welcome. Registration required. Call or e-mail for supply list. $93.75. 12112 N. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. #120, Oro Valley. 520-308-4511. Artistryoffice@artistryacademy.net. ArtistryAcademy.net. Pilates Combo Class – 6-7pm. A fast paced session utilizing rollers, resistance bands, balls and other small apparatus. $13. 4619 E Speedway. 520-777-8001. Melissa@BalancedSpiritPilates.com. BalancedSpiritPilates.com.

Book Study-Demystifying Patanjalii – 6-8pm. Demystifying Patanjali: The Yoga Sutras. This study will give Yogananda’s take on the sutras of the wise men of ancient eastern cultures. 2nd and 4th Mondays. Free. Ananda Center Of Tucson, 1002 E Prince Road. 520-743-9481. Pvold@comcast.net. AnandaArizona.org. Counselors & Helping Professionals: Re-Ignite Your Own Delight! – 7-8:30pm. 8- Week personal renewal and growth group for counselors and helping professionals. Experience healing and inspiration in this small, confidential group through creative and experiential processes. $40/session by 9/1. $45/session after 9/1. Man in the Maze Room, Casas Adobes Professional Plaza, 6965 N Oracle Rd. 520-333-7436. Arianna@The HeartCenteredLife.com. ManInTheMazeRoom.com.

tuesday 8:30am Workout – 8:30-9:30am. Combination of yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi ending with meditation. Bring yoga mat and water bottle. $10. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. 520-209-1755. Saberlmp@aol.com. 3861WellnessFirst.com. Restorative Movement – 10-11am. Meet in 96 degree solar-heated Santa Rita Springs waters, using somatic principles, breath work, and relaxation techniques, exploring safe movement to maintain youthful agility and increase body awareness. $60/4 classes. Santa Rita Springs. 520-977-6847. Nitule7@hotmail.com. SantaritaSprings.com.

FoodInRoot-Carondelet St. Joseph’s Farmer’s Market – 10am-2pm. 4th Tuesday of every month. Free. Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital, NE Corner of Carondelet Drive & Wilmot Rd. 520.261.6982. Tim@FoodInRoot.com. FoodInRoot.com.

Pilates Barre Class – 12pm. Featuring exercises designed at the barre and on the mat that elongate the spine, strengthen legs and tighten and tone the overall body. $13 per session. Speedway $13. 4619 E Speedway. 520-777-8001. Melissa@BalancedSpiritPilates.com. BalancedSpiritPilates.com. Gentle Yoga Classes – 12:30-1:15pm. Gentle Hatha yoga. All levels of experience are welcome. Small classes focus on your individual needs and are led by our instructor Nadia Hblika. $10 Walk in, 1st session is Free. Indigo Oasis Studio, 204 W Grant Rd, Unit 180. 520-329-2478. Info@IndigoOasis.com. IndigoOasis.com.

Taize Meditation Service – 6:45-7:30pm. 1st & 3rd Tuesday. Taize is a service of prayer, song, readings, silence and meditation. Free. St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 602 N Wilmot Rd. 520-749-7950. SJTucson@aol.com. Tucson Tuesday Laughter Yoga – 6-7pm. Gently through breathing and yogic exercises, we touch your heart with playful laughter designed to promote peace and healing. Free. St Francis in the Foothills Church, Rm 30. 520-275-9802. LaughingJana@gmail.com.

Oil and Acrylic Painting Class – 1:45-4:15pm. Paint with oils or acrylics while working at your own pace with the subject matter that interests you. Personalized instruction. All levels welcome. Registration required. $125/month. Artistry Academy Music & Art, 12112 N Rancho Vistoso Blvd #120, Oro Valley. 520-308-4511. ArtistryOffice@ArtistryAcademy.net. ArtistryAcademy.net. Self-Realization Psychic Development Classes – 3pm & 7pm. Explore Metaphysical concepts and principles in order to know thyself and awaken one’s own Authority in life through meditation and discussion. Donation. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E. Hawthorne. 520-327-0142. Dfn1@icloud.com. United-Fellowship-Chapel.com. Ventana Plaza, Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. Organic produce, organic meats and eggs, prepared food, baked items, body care products, coffee, teas, jams, jellies, soaps, artisans and live music. Free. Sunrise and Kolb. 520-603-8116.

FoodInRoot-Carondelet St. Mary’s Farmers’ Market – 4-7:30pm. 3rd Tuesday of the month. Free. Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital, NW corner of Anklam & Silverbell. 520.261.6982. Tim@FoodInRoot.com. FoodInRoot.com. Yoga Classes – 6-7pm. Starting July 22 Tues &Thurs. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco in Harmony Hall. Tim Howell, 520-808-9383. JoyfulHeartsYoga.com. A Course in Miracles x2 – 6-8:30pm. Traditional text for ACIM is offered Tuesdays at 6pm: Urtext version is Wednesday 6pm. $3-5. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco Rm1. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com. Distance Healing Conference Calls – 6:30-7pm. 3rd Tues. Distance energy healing offers a powerful way to receive the benefits of Reiki and Deeksha, with a guided meditation first to help you relax and open. Call 805-399-1000 and enter access code: 611994. Free. Lucia@LuminousAdventures.com. LuminousAdventures.com. Divorce Support and Educational Group – 6:308pm. Meet-up begins by presenting and discussing the weekly educational topic. Then we open it up to participant personal issues and answer questions of interest. Free. William Centre Office Bldg,

wednesday Rainbow Sun Qigong – 9-10am. With Barbara Evans-Levine. This ancient Chinese mind-bodyspirit healing practice lowers stress, boosts the immune system, calms the mind, creates balance and harmony within, and more. $7. Lotus Massage & Wellness Center, 2850 E Grant Rd. 520-760-0054. bjel17@yahoo.com. Qigong/Tai Chi – 9-11:30am. Back-to-back classes Self Healing Qigong and Tai Chi for Health. Beginners welcome. Go deeper if you have experience. $35/mth. Casas Adobes United Congregational Church, 6801 N Oracle Rd. 520-780-6751. Heather@MoveIntoWellbeing.com. MoveIntoWellbeing.com. Bio-Touch Sessions – 9am-5pm. Bio-Touch is an application of the universal principle “Love thy Neighbor,” as a means to alleviate pain, stress, and support good health. By donation. Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St. 520-751-7751. Prayer and Meditation – 9:45-10:15am. Experience the healing peace of shared Silence. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace welcomes all who wish to explore and discover their Oneness with Spirit. Free. 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121. 520-546-3696. Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com. Life’s Support Group – 10-11am. Meet with a group supporting life’s changes and demands. Support with health, exercise, mental well-being and more. $10. WellnessFirst! 3861 N First Ave, Bldg A. 520-668-0039. Saberlmp@aol.com. 3861WellnessFirst.com. Elder Circle, The Wisdom Journey – 10:30-11:30am. 2nd Wed. A safe, respectful place to harvest your life. Topics are about life, legacy and mentoring. Free. TMC Srs, 1400 N Wilmot Rd. 520-323-1805 x121. Ctornbom@OurFamilyServices.org. Elder Circle, The Wisdom Journey – 10:3011:30am. Last Wed. A safe, respectful place to harvest your life. Topics are about life, legacy and mentoring. Free. St. Phillips in the Foothills, 4440 N Campbell at River. 520-298-6542. DelJonesAZ@cox.net.

Spiritual Development Classes--6:30pm-8pm. 6:30-8pm. Classes to nurture spiritual growth. Topics vary. A group discussion is always included. A guided meditation follows the discussion. $8. Tamara Spiritual Center, 3002 E Ft Lowell Rd. 520-325-0513. Info@TamaraFoundation.com. TamaraSpiritualCenter.com.

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Painting and Drawing Class – 10:30am-1pm. Paint with oils or acrylics, or learn to draw while working at your own pace. Personalized instruction. Beginners to advanced students welcome. Registration required. $125/month. Artistry Academy Music & Art, 12112 N Rancho Vistoso Blvd #120, Oro Valley. 520-308-4511. ArtistryOffice@ArtistryAcademy.net. ArtistryAcademy.net. Spiritual Education Classes – 10:30am-12:30pm. The Twelve Powers: express and integrate the foundational aspects of the Divine within each of us. Bring your willing and open mind and heart. Free-will offering. 1551 S Eastside Loop #121. 520-546-3696. RevNita@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceaAZ.com. Aquatic Therapy – 11:30am-12:30pm. With Carolyn Rashti, M.S. Have fun! Laughter promotes deep breathing and erases depression. Gentle movements in warm salt water relieve pain, tension, and improves circulation, flexibility and endurance. $160/8 classes, once or twice weekly. First class free. 520-742-4292. AquaticTherapyTucson.com Bio-Touch Open House – 5-7:30pm. 3rd Wed. 6pm, Co-founder Paul Bucky presents Bio-Touch, a light touch healing expression of the universal principle “Love Thy Neighbor.” Includes Q&A segment. Free. Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St. 520-323-7951. JustTouch.com. Raising Your Vibration to 5-D series – 5-7pm. 6 month mastery program will give the skills, and steps for a profound journey of raising awareness and 3-D vibrations into 5-D oneness with new teachings, discussions and experiential practices. $45/class. TeleConference class, the comfort of your own home. 520-825-4645. JourneyToHealing@msn.com. JourneyTohealing.com. Tai Chi for Health – 5:45-6:45pm. Tai Chi program is medical evidence based, designed to be safe and effective. Endorsed by CDC, Arthritis Foundation, Centers on Aging. Everyone can benefit. No experience or special clothing required. Adaptable to your level of mobility, even seated. Free. La Encantada, 2905 E. Skyline Dr. 520-780-6751. Heather@MoveIntoWellBeing.com. MoveIntoWellBeing.com. A Course in Miracles x2 – 6-8:30pm. Traditional text for ACIM is offered Tuesdays at 6pm: Urtext version is Wednesday 6pm. $3-5. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco Rm1. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com.

thursday Mold Support Meeting – Last Thurs. Free. Foothills Business Park, 10831 N Mavinee Drive, Ste 185, Oro Valley. 520-419-4668. Drum Circle – 10-11am. Rhythm making, stress reduction, joy, fun and community building. No experience necessary. A few drums available. Free. Rhythm Industries, 1013 S Tyndall Ave. 520-624-6110. Sinde@cox.net. Spring Forest Qigong – 10-11am. Experience relaxation, healing, energizing. Taught by two experienced Qigong masters Steve McGeeney and Tandra Goodwin. $10. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-303-6042. Molly.Nelson@q.com.

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Pilates/Core Strengthening – 12pm. Invigorating series of exercises to enhance your core. Results include better balance, greater flexibility and overall strength to your body. $13 per session. 4619 E Speedway. 520-777-8001. Melissa@BalancedSpiritPilates.com. BalancedSpiritPilates.com. Gentle Yoga Classes – 12:30-1:15pm. Gentle Hatha yoga. All levels of experience are welcome. Small classes focus on your individual needs and are led by our instructor Nadia Hblika. $10 Walk in, 1st session is Free. Indigo Oasis Studio, 204 W Grant Rd, Unit 180. 520-329-2478. Info@IndigoOasis.com. IndigoOasis.com. Bodymind Refreshment – 1:30pm. with Norma Itule, Certified Biosomatic Educator. Deeply relaxing moving meditation class, we unshackle tension with somatic movements on the floor, then enhance the release in warm water. $60/4 classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. Register: 520-977-6847 or Nitule7@hotmail.com. Music and Visioning Workshop – 4-6pm. With Suzanne Grosvenor. Live, spontaneous Transformative Piano Music. Open the gates of Light and healing. Rejuvenating, connecting with Source. Receiving messages for healing and personal freedom. Prerequisite; attend one Music for Health and Wholeness event. $15. Pre-register. Suzanne’s home, Cortaro Rd & I-10 Fwy, Tucson. 520-229-6282. Suzanne@SuzanneGrosvenor.com. MusicForHealth.net.

Maker’s Square - A Downtown Tucson Art and Farmers’ Market – 4-8pm. Monthly evening event downtown, a celebration of farmers, food, crafts, artisan goods, live music, and even brew on tap. Free. Maker’s House, SW Corner of Stone Ave & Toole Ave. Facebook.com/events/1523913997846212/. Mat Pilates – 5pm. Integrates the mind and body, offering breathing and relaxation techniques, Pilates practice builds strong, flexible bodies and healthy minds in an innovative way. $13 per session. 4619 E Speedway. 520-777-8001. Melissa@BalancedSpiritPilates.com. BalancedSpiritPilates.com. Yoga and Meditation – 5:15-6:45pm. As taught by Paramahansa Yogananda. Includes energization and chanting. All levels of yoga and meditation welcome. Free. 1002 E Prince Rd. Elizabeth: 520-299-9309. ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com. AnandaArizona.org. Eating Disorders Recovery Group for Women – 5:30-7pm. Get support for struggling food issues, Including compulsive eating, restricting food or using exercise or other purging methods to control your weight. $50/session. Man in the Maze Room, 6965 N Oracle Rd. Contact: Linda Cerveny, LCSW 520-797-1234. ManInTheMaze2013@gmail.com. ManInTheMazeRoom.com. Yoga Classes – 6-7pm. Tues &Thurs. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco in Harmony Hall. Tim Howell, 520-808-9383. JoyfulHeartsYoga.com. Reiki Circle – 6-7:30pm. 2nd Thurs. Learn about Reiki, receive, and give. Experience its documented healing energies. $5 suggested donation. Bookman’s, 1930 E Grant Rd. 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net. OpenPathways-EnergyandCommunication.com.

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Tai Chi and Chi Kung – 6-7:30pm. Gentle, flowing movements that relax the body, calm the mind, improve health, increase energy and make you feel good. Free. Church of Christ, 2848 N Mountain Ave. Contact to confirm: 520-795-8612. Dsrtdrgn@gmail.com. Metaphysics Classes – 6:30-8:30pm. Unity Metaphysics: a five-week exploration introducing the spiritual principles which underlie our lives. Bring your open mind and open heart. Learn how Life works. Free-will offering. 1551 S Eastside Loop #121. 520-546-3696. RevNita@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceaAZ.com. A Course in Miracles Discussion Group – 7-8pm. Discussions based on A Course in Miracles. All students welcome whether you are new or experienced in the ACIM text. Facilitated by Hollis Toal. Donation. Tamara Spiritual Center, 3002 E. Ft. Lowell. 520-325-0513. Info@TamaraFoundation.com. TamaraSpiritualCenter.com.

Eight Steps to Happiness – 7-8:30pm. Composed by the great Tibetan Buddhist Master, Bodhisattva Langri Tangpa. These eight short verses particularly focus on developing loving-kindness. $10/class, or 5-class card/$40. First class free. Kadampa Meditation Center, 1701 E Miles St. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org.

friday Catalina Farmers’Market – 8am-noon. Fresh produce, baked goods, salmon, range-fed beef, artisans, unique gifts, food court, more. 77 N Marketplace (Farmer’s), 16733 N Oracle Rd (opposite Eagle Crest entrance), Catalina. 970-903-0529. MichaelisPlaza@gmail.com. 77NorthMarketPlace.com. Jesse Owens Park Farmers Market – 8am-noon. The fledgling member of Heirloom Farmers Markets offering fresh produce to Tucson’s east side. Free. Jesse Owens Park, 400 S Sarnoff Dr. Heirloomfm.com. 8:30am Workout – 8:30-9:30am. Combination of yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi ending with meditation. Bring yoga mat and water bottle. $10. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. 520-209-1755. Saberlmp@aol.com. 3861WellnessFirst.com. Bio-Touch Sessions – 9am-5pm. Bio-Touch is a means of applying the universal principle “Love Thy Neighbor” to alleviate pain, stress and to support good health. By donation. Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E. Pima St. 323-7951. Donation. Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St. 520-323-7951. Office@JustTouch.com. Friday Farmers’ Market at Broadway Village – 10am-2pm. Southern Arizona’s only indoor (A/C)/ outdoor venue. Organic produce, meats, prepared foods, baked goods, coffee/teas, cheese, eggs, plants, artisans, body care, massage, music. Broadway/ Country Club. 520-603-8116.

FoodInRoot UAMC Farmers’ Market – 10am2pm. Every week at UAMC on the plaza south of the hospital. Great Food and Music. Free. UA Medical Center, NW Corner of Speedway & Campbell. 520.261.6982. Tim@FoodInRoot.com. FoodInRoot.com. A.C.T.- Accountable Creative Time – 12-1pm. Step into your creativity or project using telephone support for inspiration and momentum. Free tele-conference calls. 520-906-7542. Inspire@ArtsForTheHeart.com. ArtsForTheHeart.com.

Healing Meditation & Message Circle – 12-1pm. Guided healing meditation. Everyone receives a message. Donation. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-444-0142. Dfn1@icloud.com. United-Fellowship-Chapel.com.

Beginner’s Classic Pilates – 1pm. Learn Pilates principles, set-up and proper execution techniques in a class designed for the beginner, but with challenge for the seasoned athlete and gentle enough to help alleviate chronic pain. $13 per session. 4619 E Speedway. 520-777-8001. Melissa@BalancedSpiritPilates.com. BalancedSpiritPilates.com. Waterbabies Pool Sharing – 11:30am-12:30pm. With Kathy Jendrzejewski. Work your muscles in a relaxing way in warm salt water. No instructor. Not a water aerobics class, just sharing time in the pool with others who like to walk, stretch, swim, or just soak. $30/shared with all participants. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N. Santa Rita Ave. 520-577-7377. KathyNina7377@gmail.com. SantaritaSprings.com. 4thAveFoodFest–4-8pm.Greatlocalfoodandmusic.4th Ave & 4th St. 602-329-2766. FoodInRoot@gmail.com. FoodInRoot.com. Gentle Yoga Classes – 6-7:30pm. Gentle Hatha yoga. All levels of experience are welcome. Small classes focus on your individual needs and are led by our instructor Nadia Hblika. $10 Walk in, 1st session is Free. Indigo Oasis Studio, 204 W Grant Rd, Unit 180. 520-329-2478. Info@IndigoOasis.com. IndigoOasis.com. Music for Health and Wholeness – 6:30-8:30pm. With Suzanne Grosvenor. Live, spontaneous Transformative Piano Music played specifically for the group. An evening of rejuvenation, contemplative meditation and sharing, nourishing body, mind and spirit. $5. Register. Suzanne’s home, Cortaro Rd & I-10 Fwy. 520-229-6282. Suzanne@SuzanneGrosvenor.com. MusicForHealth.net.

markyourcalendar SATURDAY HEART TO HAND VISUAL ARTS 1:30 - 4:00 pm.

Drop-in workshops exploring: Color, paint, collage & mixed-media with guidance in a supportive studio environment. All levels welcome! $20.00 per session includes materials. 520-991-0147. CarolynKingArts.com

saturday Miracle Marketplace: Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market – 8am-12pm. Fresh organic produce, artisans, psychic readings, and more. New vendors always welcome. Ample parking. Monterey Court, 505 W Miracle Mile at 14th Ave. 520-2072429x2. Marketplace@MontereyCourtAZ.com. MontereyCourtAZ.com. Oro Valley Farmers Market – 8am-12pm. 30 vendor stalls. Every 2nd Saturday fun events are planned to introduce more customers to this neighborhood gem. Free. Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N Oracle Rd. Heirloomfm.com.

FoodInRoot St. Philip’s Plaza Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm. St. Philip’s Farmers’ Market-Saturdays & Sundays. Great local food, music and non-profits.. Free. St. Philip’s Plaza, SE Corner of River & Campbell. 520-261-6982. Tim@FoodInRoot.com. FoodInRoot.com. Rincon Valley Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. Organic produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, ironworks, arts and crafts by local artisans. 12500 E Old Spanish Trail. Gentle Yoga Classes – 10-11:30am. Gentle Hatha yoga. All levels of experience are welcome. Small classes focus on your individual needs and are led by our instructor Nadia Hblika. $10 Walk in, 1st session is Free. Indigo Oasis Studio, 204 W Grant Rd, Unit 180. 520-329-2478. Info@IndigoOasis.com. IndigoOasis.com. Plaza Palomino Saturday Market – 10am-2pm. Fresh produce, breads, coffee, tea, plants, tamales, salsa and emu oil products. Live music. 2970 N Swan Rd. 520-523-1005. How To Get Married After Forty Workshop – 124pm. 2nd Sat. Find your ideal mate by becoming an ideal mate. Learn how through interactive exercises and discussion. Book-based. Fragrance-free. Steve Ross, MA, LMFT. $65, includes book. Central Tucson location. Pre-register: 520-320-5559. Steve.Ross@Wildblue.net. RelaxAndBreathe.net. Barbara Fredricks: Unstuck and Moving Ahead – 1-3pm. Discover who you are now, where you are stuck in old thought patterns, envision what you want to be. enlist many tools to get there. $10. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco Pl, Tucson. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnitytUS.com. Spiritual Awakening: Awaken to your True Self – 1-3pm. Saturdays, 10/4-11/22. Receive messages the natural, direct way from you to you. Exploration and deepening the process of cleansing and evolving. Join the excitement as you discover your spiritual Light. $40 for materials. Reservation: 520-780-0170. 600 W Orange Grove Rd. KadaKingsley@msn.com. Healing your Inner Child – 3:30-5:30pm. Saturdays, 10/4-11/22Find the hidden beliefs your child is holding that trip you up unexpectedly. 8 weeks of showing love, playing & experiencing all of you in a new way. $40 for materials. Reservation: 520-780-0170. 600 W Orange Grove Rd. KadaKingsley@msn.com.

Visual Arts Workshops – 1:30-4pm. Fun, nurturing, drop-in open studio workshop offers guidance for painting, mixed-media and collage explorations. All levels welcome. $20 includes materials. 520-991-0147. CarolynKingArts.com. Music and Visioning Workshop – 4-6pm. With Suzanne Grosvenor. Live, spontaneous Transformative Piano Music. Open the gates of Light and healing. Rejuvenating, connecting with Source. Receiving messages for healing and personal freedom. Prerequisite; attend one Music for Health and Wholeness event. $15. Pre-register. Suzanne’s home, Cortaro Rd & I-10. 520-229-6282. Suzanne@SuzanneGrosvenor.com. MusicForHealth.net. Plant-Based Food Potluck Dinner – 4-6pm. 2nd Sat. Enjoy the supporst of other like-minded healthy eaters and learn some new recipes. Potluck guidelines found at HealthyYouNetwork.org. Free; must bring a dish to share. Healthy You Network Resource Center, 3913 E Pima St (at Alvernon). 520207-7503. AmberAdil@HealthyYouNetwork.org. HealthyYouNetwork.org.

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ANIMAL COMMUNICATION AND ENERGY HEALING Better understand your animal to enhance your relationship, address behavioral issues, learn what your pet needs to be healthy. Judy Ferrig, M.S., 520-245-4214, OpenPathways-EnergyandCommunication.com. MEETING ROOM for presentations, groups, workshops, etc. Midtown, off-street parking. Modest rates. Lotus Massage & Wellness Center, 2850 E Grant, 520-326-7700, LotusTucson.com. MEETING ROOM AND PRACTITIONER ROOMS for rent at SpiritsChild Metaphysical Center, Orange Grove and Thornydale. SpiritsChild, 520-744-4402. TRY THE VIBRACUSSOR Medical Massage Treatment Tool for deep relief of joint and muscle tissue pain and restrictions. Randy L.M.T. 520-312-9563.

TWO LARGE OFFICE SPACES AVAILABLE AT ESTABLISHED ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE CENTER Come work with enthusiastic, talented practitioners who collaborate to empower patients to find their optimal health. Parking, utilities, WIFI, group promotions/brochure, group web site and more included in rent! Contact Zach at 520-232-4585 at WellnessFirst! for further information. 500 + SQ FT of carpeted beautiful teaching space includes ample parking, chairs and conference tables at WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. $25 per hour. Various times and days available. Zach, 520-209-1755.

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communityresourceguide ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE DEL SOUL

Nanie Carillo, L.Ac. Dipl. O.M. Located within Caritas Center for Healing 330 E. 16th St., 85701 520-979-7078 NanieC@acupuncturedelsoul.com Acupuncturedelsoul.com Nanie Carrillo, provides compassionate health care to all ages using acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapy, nutritional guidance, massage, Reiki and CranioSacral Therapy. She also provides Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture for facial rejuvenation. Workers Compensation and some insurance accepted. See ad page 5.

LIGHTWORKS ACUPUNCTURE

Candice Thomas, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. Located within 5th Street Chiropractic Center 5602 E. 5th, 85711 520-390-6767 Acucandy@gmail.com • LightWorksAcu.com Candice is an Integrative Acupuncturist specializing in chronic pain conditions and prostate health. She quickly achieves remarkable results for her patients, so that they may fully enjoy their lives. Accepts insurance, call to inquire.

THE GATHERING POINT COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE

Michele Smith, M.Ac.O.M, L.Ac., Dipl, Ac. 1927 E. Grant Rd., 85719 520-777-7444 Gpcacupuncture@gmail.com Gpcacupuncture.com Licensed acupuncturist, Michele Smith, is confident and skilled in treating a wide range of health concerns, having administered thousands of acupuncture treatments. The clinic’s tranquil community setting and low cost allow patients to receive the quality healthcare needed. See ad page 18.

THRIVE FAMILY ACUPUNCTURE

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Jamie is a second-generation healer and practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She uses acupuncture, manual therapy, dietary counseling and herbal formulas to correct imbalances and to help people honor their bodies to achieve optimum health at any age. See ad page 30.

ART ARTISTRY ACADEMY MUSIC & ART

Music lessons and art classes for all ages 12112 N. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Ste120, 85755 520-308-4511 ArtistryOffice@artistryacademy.net ArtistryAcademy.net All the family is invited to enjoy our music lessons and art classes. Music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, violin, drums, bass, ukulele, flute, and rock band classes. Art classes in drawing, watercolors, oils and acrylics painting. Painting events for children and BYOB painting events for adults. Private corporate events and parties available. Call now and discover your Artistry with us!

HEART TO HAND STUDIO

Carolyn King Visual Arts classes & workshops for all levels 35 E. Toole Ave. 520-991-0147 CarolynKingArts.com Teaching-artist, Carolyn King, M.A. offers guidance and support in painting, drawing, mixed-media and collage in a nurturing studio environment designed to provide a place for community to explore, express, heal and celebrate through the visual arts. Drop-in and private sessions available.Call for more information. See ad page 13.

BODYWORK

ARMORLESS BODY THERAPIES

Randy Usem, LMT Radix Practitioner Campbell & Grant 520-312-9563 • Armorless.net TucsonMassageAndBodyTherapy.com Randy has 25 years bodywork experience, providing treatments that are stress busting or for specific issues. Sometimes sessions are energetic and primal, using sound, breath and movement which access deep tension and feelings. Also, Male-Female Team facilitating a uniquely blended, nurturing massage experience. See ad page 29.

BIO-TOUCH CENTER

5634 E Pima St, 85712 520-323-7951 Office@justtouch.com • JustTouch.com Voted one of Tucson’s top Alternative Healing Centers. Sessions offered on a donation basis. Classes held monthly - Massage Therapists & Nurses receive CE Credits. See ad on page 29.

INTUITIVE HANDS MASSAGE THERAPY

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Enjoy the deeply healing benefits of therapeutic massage in the comfort of your home or business. Relieve chronic pain, release stress, or recover from injuries with Don’s nurturing Integrative Bodywork (blending traditional massage modalities with Craniosacral and Reiki). Prenatal/pregnancy massage a specialty. See ad page 28.

LOTUS MASSAGE & WELLNESS CENTER 2850 E. Grant Rd., 85716 520-326-7700 LotusTucson.com

For massage that relieves long-held tension, alleviates pain, and brings lasting therapeutic benefits – while feeling great to receive – call Lotus Center. Enjoy deep tissue massage, specialty techniques, or combination treatments at no extra cost. You’ll appreciate our soothing setting and exceptional therapists. See ad page 29.

CHIROPRACTIC BE NOW CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Lee Ann Kalaba 520-484-3471 Facebook.com/benowchiro

Light-force chiropractic adjustments, Soft Tissue Release, nutritional counseling, weightloss strategies, exercise programs. Call today for a free consultation. See ad on page 39.

WINTERHAVEN HEALTH CENTER Dr Nathan Conlee 3020 N. Country Club Rd., 87516 520-322-6161 PerformanceNeurology.com

Dr. Conlee, Chiropractor Neurologist, diagnoses and treats such conditions as Dystonia, ADHD, Peripheral Neuropathy, vertigo, migraine headaches, balance disorders, numbness, tingling, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other conditions related to neurologic function. Also available: acupuncture, physiotherapy, kinesiotape, nutrition and allergy testing. See ad on page 33.

CLASSES SANTA RITA SPRINGS

Dorothy Richmond, LMT Aquatic Massage, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Cranial Sacral, Watsu 520-622-4201 520-990-1857 Watsu_Woman_Az@yahoo.com SantaRitaSprings.com

Aquatic Massage, or Watsu®, immerses the body in 96 degree warm water, using flowing wavelike movement and the water’s resistance to stretch and free joints, muscles, connective tissue, and nerves while your therapist keeps your nose above water. Wave patterns of energy release tension into the flow and regenerate tissue. Deep relaxation frees the mind. See ad page 28.

TUCSON MINDFUL MASSAGE Carol Daniel 520-760-3358 TucsonMindfulMassage.com

My experience of thirty years of massage and meditation enable me to deeply listen to you and your body to provide the optimal treatment for you. $25 off first session for new clients (regular $75)! See ad on page 28.

HEART TO HAND STUDIO

Carolyn King Visual Arts classes & workshops for all levels 35 E. Toole Ave. 520-991-0147 CarolynKingArts.com Teaching-artist, Carolyn King, invites you to experience painting, drawing, print-making and mixed-media as paths for exploring and expressing your authentic inner world. Join others as you welcome colors and images of your soul to be seen and shared. Materials included in class cost. Attend a drop-in session to see if this is a ‘fit’ for you. See ad page 13.

JOURNEY TO HEALING

Linda Johns 520-825-4645 JourneyToHealing.com Experience profound healing, self-awareness, and growth, through the Self-Mastery programs, “Awakening your Authentic Self”, “Raising your Vibration to 5-D Oneness” and “Opening to Your Soul”.

COACHING COUNSELING & GUIDANCE ARMORLESS BODY THERAPIES

Randy Usem, LMT, Radix Practitioner 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. See ad page 29.

BEYOND DIVORCE & RELATIONSHIP ENDINGS Ronnie Kaufman Certified and Credentialed Coach 520-829-0225 RonnieK@DesertRanch.com DesertRanch.com

A most difficult life event that represents a deep heartfelt loss that turns into painful shattered dreams. Since 2005 Ronnie has facilitated 100’s of individuals through Divorce and Relationship Endings process. His educational programs offer a unique and transformational approach in a safe environment.

CREATING AN EXTRAORDINARY RELATIONSHIP Paul Zohav M.Ed. 520-297-3085 RelationshipLiteracy.wildapricot.org

Create a life worth loving. Learn how to have honor and respect in any relationship: at home, with teens, in public, at work. Easy to learn and implement communication and relationship strategies, insights, and best practices. Phone and Skype sessions available. First 45-minute consultation free.

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 to restore love and play. Resolve anger, arguments, emotional distancing, broken trust, childhood influences. Free consultation. Satisfaction guaranteed.

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STEVE ROSS, M.A., L.M.F.T. (CA)

DENTISTRY

520-320-5559 • Steve.Ross@wildblue.net Honest discussion coupled, with natural techniques like diaphragmatic breathing, mindfulness, relaxation, and neutralizing negative thoughts, can help “right the boat.” Individuals, couples, kids too can benefit. Sliding scale. Central Tucson location. Also offering three classes.

SUSAN HANNAH

2850 E. Grant Rd. 85716 520-329-1402 • SusanRHannah.com Sue offers Reiki sessions, classes, spiritual business and life coaching as well as psychic readings. Her background includes being an intuitive, having a graduate degree in counseling and twenty years of experience helping people move beyond struggle in their lives.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

MEDICINE WHEEL DENTAL

Dr. Steven A. Swidler DDS & Dr. Kenneth C. Glass DDS 4650 W. Jojoba Dr., 85745 520-743-7101 • MedicineWheelDental.com Medicine Wheel Dental is Tucson’s Premier holistic integrative dental practice. Utilizing a balanced mix of traditional dentistry with exclusive naturopathic, holistic and alternative modalities, Medicine Wheel Dental provides the highest level of personalized dental care. “With awareness we can make a choice.” See ad on back cover.

DIAPER SERVICE SUN SPROUT

Cloth Diaper Delivery Service 520-351-2370 Ileana@sunsprout.us SunSprout.us Sun Sprout Cloth Diaper Delivery Service brings clean cotton diapers to your door every week and cleans the dirty ones for you. Choose the ecological alternative to disposable diapers. To set up your service call us at 520-3512370 or visit www.SunSprout.us.

SKYLINE HEALTHWORKS

Sandra Joy Van Hall 2230 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, 85719 520-299-5158 Detoxify and improve your health with Colon Hydrotherapy. Let me be your “waste management” expert. Call today for a free phone consultation and have all your questions and concerns answered. Making this a comfortable and “ease-ful” experience is my specialty! See ad page 35.

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

FDA-approved system integrated with full, closed-gravity option. Dual-filtered, UV-purified water; disposable speculums. Probiotic reflorastation. Affordable rates & packages. RN with 29 years’ experience, 18 with colon hydrotherapy. Ear coning, phlebotomy & IV therapy, The One Command. Flexible hours include weekends.

ENERGY WORK

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Judy Ferrig, M.S., IARP Energy, Healing, and Communications 520-245-4214 OpenPathways-EnergyAndCommunication.com Energetic healing for people and animals is key to wellbeing and health. I use a variety of modalities such as Reiki, chakra and aura clearing, visualization, and balancing with stones, crystals, sound, color, and essences to work on the most effective vibrational level. Medical studies support the work I do as instrumental in healing.CE’s available for all Reiki levels.

FARMERS’ MARKETS FOOD IN ROOT FARMERS’ MARKETS 3 Weekly Markets 520-261-6982 Info@FoodInRoot.com • FoodInRoot.com

Enjoy fresher and better tasting foods, promoting health and wellness, creating sustainability in the environment, boosting the local economy, and having fun! Find organic produce and wholesome food from local farmers at UAMC (Fri 10a-2pm) and St. Phillip’s (Sat, Sun 8a-1p) Farmers’ Markets.

HAIR SALONS PROJEKK

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Modern Organic Hairdressing Placita de la Luna 204 W. Grant Rd. 520-331-9006 • ProjekkHair@yahoo.com Facebook:ProjekK

Felice DiAnna at A Time Of Healing gives energy healing sessions using the modalities of Reiki, Reflexology and Intuitive Life Coaching. Some benefits of this work are helping reduce pain and stress, improve sleep, and boost the immune system bringing balance and alignment to body, mind and spirit and so enhancing the quality of life at all levels. See ad page 29.

In the courtyard of placita de la luna, enter projekK hair studio and notice the scents of pine, rosemary and sage. Stylist Kathie features U.K. inspired cuts that need minimal styling. Haircolour is ammonia free and organic, providing beautiful professional results.

ENERGY HEALING/EFT-ADV

DESERT WELLNESS NUTRITION

Felice Di Anna Near Beautiful Armory Park 520-743-8400 Felice@ATimeOfHealing.com

Graduate: Barbara Brennan School of Healing (4 yr. school) EFT Practitioner, Psyche-K 520-909-3455 EnergyBalancingAz.com

Experience positive results in one appointment! Phyllis is highly Intuitive and gets directly to the root of your Health, Relationship and Career issues. Pain, depression/ anxiety, financial problems and sexual trauma resolution. Call now and get your Confident Self back!

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HEALTHFOOD STORES 125 W. Calle De Las Tiendas, #103A Green Valley, 85614 520-625-3665 • Desertwn.com

Desert Wellness is a local health food store that’s dedicated to helping the community access high quality health/nutrition products. The store’s owner, Christina Roberts, is a Nutritionist and Certified Holistic Health Coach and qualified to guide customers to healthier lifestyles.

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 through 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 37.

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

Claire’s Cafe & Art Gallery serves home cooked breakfasts and lunches daily from 7am-3pm. Vegetarian, gluten-free and other dietary needs are easily accommodated. The gallery includes original art work, jewelry, leather goods and greeting cards. See ad page 7.

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

Do you have celiac disease or suffer from gluten intolerance? Visit Tucson’s only completely gluten free bakery/bistro where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or freshly baked treats in a relaxed and friendly environment without worrying about cross contamination. Now serving dinner on Friday and Saturday See ad on page 27.

GOVINDA’S NATURAL FOODS BUFFET CHAITANYA CULTURAL CENTER 711 E. Blacklidge Dr., 85719 520-792-0630 • GovindasOfTucson.com

Enjoy resort-like atmosphere of waterfalls, peacocks, fountains and gardens while relishing international vegetarian cuisine emphasizing healthy organic produce. Dinner under $10. Join us for weekly Sunday Festival at 5:30 pm with musical meditation, spiritual discourse and dinner at 7 pm for $3.

LOVIN’ SPOONFULS VEGETARIAN RESTARANT

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Lovin’ Spoonfuls offers breakfast, lunch and dinner in a gracious atmosphere, perfect for dining with friends, family and business associates. Awards and accolades include Tucson Lifestyle Magazine’s Best Vegetarian Restaurant, Tucson Weekly’s Best of TucsonTM and VegNews’ Best Vegetarian Restaurant.

Pam McMahon, Ph.D., offers ear candling, infra-red sauna detox, ionic detox footbath, reflexology, reiki, hypnotherapy, herbal and nutritional counseling, shamanic healing and journeys, and creates wellness plans together with her clients. She is committed to helping clients achieve health, wellness and spiritual well-being. See ad on pages 25 and 28.

NEW GRATITUDE NUTRITION

LINDA CERVENY, LCSW, MSWAC, LLC

2990 N. Campbell Ave., 85719 520-325-7766 • LovinSpoonfuls.com

Kariman Pierce, NTP, CGP Nutritional Therapy Practitioner 520-477-6204 NewGratitudeTucson@gmail.com NewGratitudeNutrition.com

Pam McMahon, Ph.D. 520-730-0236 LifeHealer.org

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Are you ready to reclaim mastery over your health and wellness? Do you have symptoms that can no longer be ignored? Offering Function Assessment to unlock your bio-individual needs. Customized plan with a focus on nutrient-dense whole foods. Certified in: Nutritional Therapy, GAPS & Gluten Sensitivity.

Psychotherapist with 33 years experience. Specialities chemical dependency, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, dual diagnosis, GLBT issues, depression, women’s issues. Weekly Eating Disorders recovery therapy group available. Man in the maze room currently open to include numerous experiential offerings by a variety of practitioners, energy workers, artists, and teachers.

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CARITAS CENTER FOR HEALING 330 E. 16th St., 85701 520-624-2743 • CaritasHealing.com

For comprehensive wellness, come to Caritas, where you can receive yoga therapy, acupuncture, massage, relationship counseling, EMDR, and more. Select the class/practitioner that is the best fit for you! Rental space also available. Located in a historic neighborhood near downtown. See ad page 9.

COYOTE HEALING CENTER David C Rupley, Jr, MD(H) 700 N Country Club Rd. Suite 110, 85716 CoyoteHealingCenter.com Dcrupley@gmail.com

Coyote Healing Center is using a new instrument that generates pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF). Tremendous results are reported including relief from sciatic pain, improved energy, enhanced healing, increased range of motion and relief from depression. Sessions can be scheduled with or without consultation with David Rupley, Jr., M.D.(H). See ad page 10.

Board Certified Psychiatrist Doctor of Homeopathy Certified Biotoxin Specialist 520-299-5694 MaryMD@mypassion4health.com MyPassion4Health.com

Mary Ackerley, MD, MD(H), ABIHM is a classically-trained board-certified psychiatrist specializing in Chronic Fatigue, Mold Sickness, Anxiety and Depression. Visit her website and read her articles to learn more. See ad page 15.

HOME SERVICES PLANET HUGGER 877-624-3326 Planet-Hugger.com

An eco-friendly home and office cleaning company & offers natural cleaning products. 877-624-3326. See ad on page 35.

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HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY NORTHSTAR HYPERBARICS

Dr. Carol Henrinks, 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. See ad on page 17.

HYPNOTHERAPY ALAS (AWAKENING LOVE ACTION SUCCESS) Dr. Tomas Sepulveda, PhD, MS, Cht 6510 E. 22nd St. 85710 520-885-0575 Tomas.Sepulveda@alaslifecoaching.com AlasLifeCoaching.com

Negative behavior patterns learned through experience can hold you back in life. Hypnosis and NLP are just two of the powerful resources that are used to create fast and lasting change. If not NOW, when?

PAST LIFE REGRESSION

Tina Kelly, RN, CHt 4737 N. 1st Ave., 85718 520-225-0307 TucsonPastLifeRegression.com TinaKellyRN.com Tina utilizes hypnosis to unlock past life memories. Open the door to countless possibilities for healing, self-exploration, and change. Deepen your understanding of your life purpose and soul lessons. Recognize repetitive dramas and release negative unconscious feelings and beliefs that currently manifest in your life. Tina is fully trained in clinical hypnosis. See ad page 18.

MENTAL HEALTH DR STEPHEN STREITFELD

MindSource Centre 7345 E. Tanque Verde Rd., 85715 520-296-7766 • 520-296-2301 MindSourceCentre.com Facebook.com/mindsourcecentre Break free from the chains of depression. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy can help. FDA approved medical treatment. TMS is not medication and sessions are done right in the office. Check out MindSourceCentre.com to learn more about TMS or call to set up a TMS consultation. Free monthly TMS Education Day, see calendar. Some insurances accepted. See ad on page 17.

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520-625-9128 ThePlaceOfHealingTherapy.com Online scheduling Insurance accepted Jean combines the best of Traditional and Non Traditional therapies -energy, crystals, essential oils , sound, shamanic journey in her counseling practice to assist her clients to achieve their goals for relief of depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and for spiritual transformation.

METAPHYSICAL GIFTS & SUPPLIES MYSTIC CANDLES & METAPHYSICAL

6546 E. 22nd Street, 85710 520-721-1011 mysticcandles.org Hand-Crafted Candles * Incense * Sage * Oils * Books * CDs * Tarot Cards * Jewelry * Gemstones. Psychic Readings offered Wednesday-Saturday by Nancy Parsons, Rhodea Nicols, & Sherri Leigh. Now hosting group and private healing sessions with the Ancient Crystal Skull ‘Synergy’ (see calendar of events).

SPIRITSCHILD

A Unique Gift Shop Marana Market Pl., Ste. 120 S.E. Corner Thornydale & Orange Grove 520-744-4402 • SpiritsChild.com

Your resource for one-of-akind gifts including crystals, jewelry, candles, music, books and spiritual tools for practitioners and students alike. See the calendar section for personal and spiritual development classes, workshops and book signings. Truly a spiritual oasis awaiting your exploration. New location.

MUSIC MUSIC FOR HEALTH AND WHOLENESS

Suzanne Grosvenor Sound Portrait Music Composer, Life Coach, Piano Teacher NW Tucson 520-229-6282 MusicForHealth.net Suzanne utilizes a gift for hearing music from people she meets along with a rich background of music skills and lifelong training, combined with 25+ years supporting people’s healing and self improvement through music. Group Gatherings, workshops, Private Sessions. Also, Piano Lessons. See ad page 9.

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

Dr. Saber is a Primary Care Naturopathic Physician who specializes in Endocrinology and Functional Medicine. Using science-based information as well as your personal symptoms we will together find the best way to your optimal health. See ad page 24.

WHOLISTIC FAMILY MEDICINE Dr. Lance Morris 1601 N. Tucson Blvd., Ste 37, 85716 520-322-8122 ResonantSoundTherapy.com Wfmedicine@gmail.com

Dr. Morris treats all conditions, pediatric through geriatric, emphasizing ‘nature cure’ to heal mind, body, spirit. Developer of RST; Resonant Sound Therapy. See website for more information.

PAST LIFE REGRESSION JOURNEY TO WELLNESS Pam McMahon, Ph.D. 520-730-0236 LifeHealer.org

Pam McMahon, Ph.D., offers ear candling, infra-red sauna detox, ionic detox footbath, reflexology, reiki, hypnotherapy, herbal and nutritional counseling and creates wellness plans together with her clients. She is committed to helping clients achieve health, wellness and spiritual well-being. See ad on pages 25 and 28.

TINA KELLY, RN, CHT

4737 N 1st Ave., 85718 520-225-0307 TucsonPastLifeRegression.com TinaKellyRN.com Tina utilizes hypnosis to unlock past life memories. Open the door to countless possibilities for healing, self-exploration, and change. Deepen your understanding of your life purpose and soul lessons. Recognize repetitive dramas and release negative unconscious feelings and beliefs that currently manifest in your life. Tina is fully trained in clinical hypnosis. See ad page 18.

PATIENT ADVOCATES RN PATIENT ADVOCATES, PLLC ...your healthcare safety net Karen Mercereau, RN, iRNPA 3212 N. Anderson Dr., 85716 520-743-7008 Info@PatientAdvocates.com PatientAdvocates.com

Facing acute illness or chronic conditions or a new diagnosis? Learn more about why this is happening and explore all your treatment options. We protect and guide you in your healthcare – asking those questions you don’t know how to ask.

PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TAO TIME

Dale Bruder 1505 N. Alamo Pl., 85712 520-331-1956 DaleBruder.com • TaoTime@dalebruder.com New moon seminars engaging spiritual alchemy in a Zen Taoist way. Shojo 72 days over 2 ½ lunar cycles in an I Ching mandala of 12 hexagrams. Be in a time of blossoming, realize something and manifest it. Register at dalebruder.com.

PHYSICAL THERAPY APPLIED PHYSICAL MEDICINE + TYGIEL PHYSICAL THERAPY Noah Abrahams, PT, DPT 6606 E Carondelet Dr, 85710 520-591-1634 AppliedPhysicalMedicine.com Noah@appliedphysicalmedicine.com

Dr. Noah Abrahams believes that you can live without debilitating, nagging, or simply frustrating pain. His expertise in manual therapy, coupled with his intuitive Home Therapeutic exercise plans will allow the client to return to function quickly. See ad on page 23.

PET SERVICES ANIMAL ALLY OF ARIZONA

Nancy McDonald Certified Canine Massage Therapist 520-591-2950 AnimalAllyAZ@gmail.com Is your pet recovering from injury or illness, or just getting on in years? Animal Ally can help. Using massage, Reiki, aromatherapy and communication, Nancy guides and assists you and your pet in achieving optimum health, naturally! $20 off first appointment. Call to schedule a session today! See ad page 28.

SALON/SPA SERVICES INDIGO OASIS

Natural Skincare Placita de la Luna 204 West Grant Rd. 520-329-2478 • IndigoOasis.com Offering personalized and caring skincare using natural products. Choose from our wide variety of services including facials, peels, waxing and body treatments. Focused Hatha Yoga classes are held in our charming studio. See schedule on-line. See ad page 25.

XANADU SALON AND SPA

4026 E Grant Rd., 85712 Mon-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-5pm 520-319-1116 XanaduSalonAndspa.com Xanadu Salon and Spa, located between N Sycamore and N Walnut, offers head to toe beauty treatments and wellness services that include: Facials, Cellulite solutions, Hair care, Microdermbrasion and Spa packages. Victoria Gonzalez and her team of stylists and trained therapists are ready to serve you with all your beauty needs. See ad page 13.

SENIOR SERVICES ROSA’S CHANTE ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES Anthony Vaughn Diaz Owner/Administrator 2631 S. Blackmoon Dr., 85730 520-751-1998 RosasChanteTucson.com DiazAnthonyV66@gmail.com

Rosa’s Chante A/L/S provides provides consulting services to senior living related service businesses in Tucson and southern Arizona; as well as family and referral/placement services for seniors needing any and all levels of assisted living care.

SOUND THERAPY ANGEL GONG WAVE

Marcia Breitenbach, MA 520-975-5376 • MillMarcia@gmail.com SpiritedChangeAZ.com Experience the magic of the Angel Gong Wave frequencies. Offerings include gong meditations in home, office, conference and salt-water pool. Participants say, “heaven on earth, “ delicious!” “best sound healing ever,” “energy boost for me and my home, “ and “transcendent deep relaxation.”

WHOLISTIC FAMILY MEDICINE

Dr. Lance Morris 1601 N. Tucson Blvd., Ste 37 85716 520-322-8122 • Wfmedicine@gmail.com ResonantSoundTherapy.com Dr. Morris treats all conditions, pediatric through geriatric, emphasizing ‘nature cure’ to heal mind, body, spirit. Developer of RST; Resonant Sound Therapy. See website for more information.

SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING - TUCSON Rev. Donald Graves Sunday Service: 3231 N. Craycroft Rd., 85712 520-319-1042 • TucsonCSL.org

Through partnering with possibility, expanding in consciousness, compassion and connection, and by offering spiritual tools that change lives, the Center for Spiritual Living Tucson provides an environment for spiritual deepening through classes in spiritual practice, community building activities, and meaningful sharing. “It’s like coming home, in a good way.” Sunday Celebration Service 10:30am, 10am Meditation. See ad on page 16.

CHAPEL OF AWARENESS SPIRITUAL CHURCH Rev. Jim McCaw, Pastor 931 N. Fifth Ave ChapelOfAwarenessTucson.net

Sunday Service, 4-5pm. Healing, Meditation followed by a Talk and Angel Messages. Develop your own clairaudience, clairvoyance, power of thought, healing and other psychic skills. You will learn to communicate with and know your own benevolent spiritual guides, guardian angels and spirit healers. Stillness meditation, concentration and healing will be taught and practiced in all classes. Parking in back.

KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTER ARIZONA 1701 E. Miles St., 85719 520-441-1617 MeditationInTucson.org

Learn time-tested methods for finding peace of mind - the key to happiness. Weekly classes in Buddhist meditation and philosophy, prayer services, retreats and spiritual advice with Resident teacher Gen Kelsang Lingpur and senior practitioners. Everyone welcome.

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TAMARA SPIRITUAL CENTER Pastor Karen Bock & Assoc. Pastor Vita Balsino 3002 E. Ft. Lowell Rd. 520-325-0513 Info@TamaraFoundation.com TarmaraSpirtualCenter.com

Tamara Spiritual Center offers fellowship, exploration of spirituality, and a place to worship filled with the Love and Light of the Creator. Information regarding the wide variety of spiritual cultures throughout the world is offered, including but not limited to Spiritualism, New Thought, and Metaphysics. See ad page 33.

THE TEMPLE OF THE PRESENCE 11902 East Irvington Rd.

(SW corner of Old Spanish Trail) 520-751-2039, ext. 100 TempleOfThePresence.org Saint Germain and the Ascended Masters stand ready to assist you. In their Radiance, you will learn how to release the Light from your Individualized I AM Presence. Find Divine solutions to every challenge. Spiral upward to your Ascension. Thursday classes, 7pm.

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

Worship, Healing, Prophesy. Celebrating the Unity of God and Man. 11:00 am Sunday service, Free Metaphysical development classes in areas of: White Eagle World Healing Meditation, Alice Bailey books, Spiritual/Metaphysical Law, and Kaballah.

TUCSON IANDS EXPERIENCE SHARING (TIES) Facilitators: Chuck & Susan 520-395-2365 TucsonIANDS.org

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

UNITED FELLOWSHIP CHAPEL

Rev. Dorothea Nobile & Rev. Susan Wright 4718 E. Hawthorne St., 85711 529-327-0142 United-Fellowship-Chapel.com Study Self-Realization/Psychic Development to know yourself, heal and change. The Metaphysical Principles Course is more in-depth. You can learn how to apply these principles in your life. In the Chapel Seminary you can become an ordained minister. See ad page 39.

UNITY CHURCH OF TUCSON

Rev. Larry and Mary Ellen Swartz 3617 N Camino Blanco, 85718 520-577-3300 UnityTucson.com Ministry of love, inspiration, learning, wholeness and joy empowering all people to embrace their divine nature. Daycare ages 1-5. Beautiful low-cost weddings. Largest metaphysical bookstore in the Tucson valley. See ad page 30.

UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER OF PEACE 1551 S. Eastside Loop, Ste. 121, 85710 520-546-3696 Info@unitypeaceaz.com

Explore your spirituality in a warm and loving community of caring friends. Learn practical tools that really work to improve your life, and the world around you. Sunday service 10:30. Prayer services Sunday at 8:50am and Wednesdays at 9:45am. www.unitypeaceaz.com. See ad page 13.

T’AI CHI MOVE INTO WELL-BEING

Heather Chalon, MPH, Senior Trainer T’ai Chi, Qigong, Tao Yoga 520-780-6751 Heather@MoveIntoWellBeing.com MoveIntoWellBeing.com 25+years experience. Practical solutions for relaxation, rejuvenation, harmony, balance. Inspiring healthy community by empowering people to improve wellness. Collaborative programs to serve your group’s needs. Skills workshops; instructor training; professional CEs; classes at various locations; private lessons.

WELLNESS CENTER NATURAL HEALING CARE CENTER 2272 E. Speedway Blvd.,85719

(Between Campbell & Tucson Blvd) 520-323-0069 NaturalHealingCareCenter.com Info@naturalhealingcarecenter.com Tucson’s local wellness clinic. Our team of Naturopathic Doctors and Therapists are dedicated to natural healing and individualized healthcare. We specialize in: Naturopathic Medicine (including pediatrics), Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Herbs & Nutrition, Kinesio Tape Application, Constitutional Hydrotherapy, AZ Medical Marijuana card program.

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BRINGING MORE THAN HOMEWORK HOME By Ryan Hogan It’s that time of year when we’re sending our kids back to school. Unfortunately, while schools are good places to learn they are great places to catch a disease. In fact, children’s Upper respiratory illnesses (URI’s) cause more doctor visits and missed school days than any other illness in the US. Luckily, there are a few things you can do at home to help reduce the chances of your child getting sick at school this year.

sanitizer before eating snacks, lunch and after using a shared computer mouse, pencil sharpener, water fountain or other community objects. Now, most people know we need to wash our hands, but one thing most people don’t really relate their health to is nasal hygiene. Using a saline spray with xylitol, such as Xlear Nasal Spray, is safe for all ages. Research has shown this natural sweetener is useful in preventing bacterial otitis media (ear infections), among other upper respiratory problems that are most likely to occur in fall and winter months. Additional xylitol studies have also shown a significant reduction in asthma attacks when a xylitol nasal spray is used on a daily basis. Xylitol affects nose and throat bacteria in two ways:

HOW? Before we talk prevention, we need to know how infection spreads. Many childhood illnesses are caused by viruses and bacteria that are transferred from person to person. URI’s increase in fall and winter as we spend more time crowded indoors. All it takes is one sick child, going to school for the spread to begin. Small droplets from a child’s cough or sneeze travel through the air and land on surfaces like desks, doorknobs and people. These germs are easily spread when someone touches the contaminated object and then proceeds to touch their eyes, nose or mouth. Children’s immune systems are less mature than those of adults, so they’re more vulnerable to these germs. Washing your hands and your nasal passages and also keeping their hands away from their nose, eyes and mouth are the most preventative habits to form at a young age.

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Decreases the adherence of harmful bacteria on their surface cells.

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Stimulates the body’s own natural defense system

Since the average American child has six to ten colds a year, using a xylitol nasal spray is a safe and effective way to promote better upper respiratory health, year round. FINAL HEALTHY TIPS In addition to frequent hand-washing, teach your child some other school health basics: •

Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.

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Give your child a package of tissues to keep in his or her desk.

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Encourage your child not to share water bottles, food or other personal items.

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Ask your child’s teacher to include hand-washing time before lunch or snacks.

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Have your whole family practice nasal hygiene and the use of xylitol saline spray like Xlear.

WHAT CAN YOU DO? Our best defense is to stop cold germs where they breed. Good hand-washing is the most effective way to prevent bacteria and viruses from spreading. Wash your hands after using the bathroom, blowing your nose, handling trash and prior to touching food to help eliminate germs. Soap and water should be used for 20 seconds (about as long as it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice). Using alcohol-based hand cleaners is also effective. Remind your child to use the

Even with all of these tips, your kids are bound to come down with something over the course of the school year. We all get sick at some point or another, forming healthier habits and maintaining a positive attitude is all we can do as parents. For more information, please visit www.xlear.com.

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