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This joyous time of year reminds us to celebrate what we have, pay it forward to others both near and far, and take some time off to check in with friends and fam ily. It’s all about health and happiness—whether you are hosting loved ones for a holiday meal, showing up with the dessert or kicking back to enjoy some solitude and reflection at home.

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In “The Best Gift of All”, on page 28, learn what research has to say about the importance of teaching children the spirit of giving—especially in a time that can be so focused on getting. Often, giving gifts and acts of kindness to others brings much more joy and satisfac tion, and cultivates lifelong kindness.

Enjoy this season of giving and gratitude with your loved ones—in whatever ways you choose to celebrate the season.

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Self-Care as Self-Preservation with Blissfully Be Holistic Wellness

AtBlissfully Be Holistic Wellness LLC, Shawna Roberts takes a holistic approach to health and wellness. She considers all the complex facets of her clients’ lives, to co-create a unique program aligned with their values and wellness goals. Roberts is a licensed massage therapist in Arizona, a registered yoga teacher, a level 1 Reiki practitioner and a holis tic health and wellness coach.

Roberts’s 20-plus years as a massage therapist, yogini and yoga instructor have demonstrated how critical it is to align personal values and health goals, in order to create lasting, positive behavior change and self-care habits. Her practice is focused on help ing clients discover these connections in a highly personalized and empathetic way, connected to an accountable plan of action.

Roberts has a deep personal commitment to health and nutrition that emerged while managing her own chronic health conditions, including endometriosis, polycys tic ovarian syndrome and polycystic kidney disorder.

“We’ve just lived through three years of global pandemic, with upheavals across society, including at work, at home and in our most personal lives. In these stormy seas, self-care is a life raft,” says Roberts. “Self-care is how we keep ourselves afloat. Self-care is meditation, movement and exercise, eating a healthy diet, getting massage and bodywork, connecting with friends and family, getting adequate sleep. Self-care is how we keep ourselves positive, engaged and productive amid the constant demands of our work and personal lives.”

She is currently working toward her certification through the National Board of Health & Wellness Coaches and is expected to sit for the national exam in the spring/ summer 2023.

Location: 421 N. Schrader Ln., Tucson. For more information, call 520-216-5699 or visit BlissfullyBe.com. See ad, page 17.

Health and Wellness Fair Celebrates Education and Community

To celebrate two years in their new Prince Road location and 12 years in Tuc son, Transforma tional Medicine is hosting a Health and Wellness Fair on January 7, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature free education on a variety of health subjects with the Transformational Medicine team. Meet the practitioners providing full-body chiropractic treatment, acupuncture, mas sage, colon therapy and more.

“We have a lot to celebrate and to thank you for. This is us continuing to provide free education, health tips and options to you,” says Dr. DeeAnn Saber. “Come by to say hello. Come by to meet people that do unexpected treatments. Learn of new options available to you.”

Topics include: how to adjust to plantbased diets easily; what your blood is transporting through your body/brain; how to balance electromagnetic fields in your body; how to assist the elderly and those isolated/alone; and more. Learn which Medicare program is best for your needs, how life insurance can be most advantageous and which insurance covers naturopaths.

Location: 2028 E. Prince Rd., Tucson. For more information, call 520-209-1755 or visit tfmnd.com. See ad, page 3.

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Expected Drops in Wind Speeds Promise Climate Disruption

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predicts that average global wind speeds could drop by up to 10 percent by 2100. Paul Williams, a professor of atmospheric science at the University of Reading, in Eng land, says, “Why do we have wind at all on the planet? It’s because of uneven temperatures; very cold at the poles and warm at the tropics. That temperature difference drives the winds, and that temperature difference is weakening. The Arctic is warming faster than the tropics.” A slowing in sur face winds could disrupt the Gulf Stream, translating to widespread drought and more intense winter storms.

A study published in Nature shows the Arctic has been warming four times faster than the rest of the world since 1979, much faster than scientists estimated. An increase in the number and size of urban buildings that act as a drag on winds is another contributing factor. While temperature data goes back thousands of years, climate wind change studies only have 70 years of data to work with. Substantial annual fluctuations make long-term trends difficult to detect, and conclusions leave room for doubt. Yet Gisela Winck ler, at the Columbia University Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory, writes, “The winds [will be] weaker and stiller.”

Charging Electric Vehicles at Night Poses New Challenge

As electric vehicle (EV) owners learn how to install home chargers, find public charging stations and avoid range anxiety, the demand for power could burden the electric grid in western states at peak times by up to 25 percent if most charging is done at night, according to one Stanford University study. Unlike filling a car with gasoline, charging an electric car takes time. The fastest chargers on the market today can reach 80 percent in 20 to 30 minutes, but many are slower, taking between two and 22 hours to completion. Thus, around 80 percent of EV charging occurs overnight at home when the driver doesn’t need the car.

That charging pattern challenges the way electricity is generated and dis tributed. The largest need overall is in the evening from approximately 5 to 9 p.m. Photovoltaic panels produce energy during the middle of the day, so the highest electricity demand comes when solar is dormant.

“Once 30 or 40 percent of cars are EVs, it’s going to start significantly impacting what we do with the grid,” says Ram Rajagopal, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford University and one of the study’s authors. One solution is for more EV owners to shift to daytime charging at work or public charging stations.

Dental Health to Mental Health

Can a tooth infection cause depression? Is there really a connection between  dental hygiene and mental health? There is. Positive oral health can enhance mental and overall health, while poor oral health can exacerbate mental issues. And, certain mental conditions can also cause oral health issues.

The relationship between overall health and mental health is a continuous one. Essentially, evidence in a study published in the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry demonstrates that patients with mental health issues are less likely to take proper care of their physical health. Alternately, those with impaired physical health may neglect their emotional and mental health. In both scenarios, the body can become deprived of the nutrition, activity and healthy habits needed to promote positive physical and mental health. In turn, an individual’s self-image, self-esteem and self-worth are also affected.

Research suggests ways that mental illnesses can lead to poor dental health:

• Depression is associated with higher abuse of alcohol, caffeine and tobacco, which may cause tooth erosion and decay.

• Depression can cause self-neglect, which often results in poor oral hygiene, gum disease and consequential tooth decay.

• Bipolar affective disorder often causes over-brushing that may damage gums and cause dental abrasion.

• Bipolar patients treated with lithium have a higher rate of dry mouth.

• Acids from vomiting make patients with eating disorders more susceptible to tooth decay.

• Side effects of antipsychotic, antidepressant and mood stabilizer drugs may include a higher susceptibility to oral bacterial infections.

How poor dental health can lead to mental health issues:

• Poor dental health affects speech, which can cause significant social anxiety. Likewise, bad breath can increase social anxiety.

• Patients with mental illness are 2.8 times more likely to have lost all their teeth, affecting physical appearance, self-esteem and self-image.

• Similarly, patients with mental illness have higher statistical rates of tooth decay and missing teeth, which impacts physical appearance and self-image.

While more and more news has uncovered how the coronavirus has impacted the mental health of Americans, increasing stress, anxiety and pre-existing mental health conditions.

E Dental Solutions is located at 2504 E. River Rd., in Tucson. Connect at 520-745-5496 or EDentalSolutions.net. See ad, back cover.

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This is the season when people of all faiths and cultures are pushing back against the planetary darkness. We string bulbs, ignite bonfires and light candles. And we sing. ~Anita Diamant

MOXIE’S OASIS SESSION

Learn How to Be the Guest of Honor in Your Own Life

by Suzie Agrillo

In an Oasis Session with Deb Beroset, creator of Moxie, just two hours on an immersive and mystical journey will help you rediscover who you are, illumi nate what you want and unlock the power of your deepest dreams.

It’s a defining moment, a shift in energy and a turning point in your life. You’ll dis cover: how to tap into your innate wisdom and hear what’s calling to your soul; deep compassion for your fears and frustrations and clarity about what’s in your way; how to find safety, support and strength with the help of your divine guides; appreciation for your gifts, passion and magic; and a profound sense of well-being and purpose.

Sometimes I feel like everyone else has their life figured out except for me. That’s the reason I was drawn to Moxie’s Oasis experience. When I first met Beroset on the Zoom screen, she exuded both inner and outer beauty. She also possesses a warm personality, which made me feel safe to express my innermost thoughts without judgment.

The initial lesson was the importance of acknowledging that life is fleeting. The next moment isn’t guaranteed. I marked where I was on my personal life journey on a diagram as well as where my life will most likely end. The point is that we must live intentionally, with our arms wide open, and make every moment count.

Another concept that enables us to move forward on a positive course is to live without regrets about the past. You can’t go back and change the beginning, so start where you are and change the ending. I’m 68 years old, so time is running out, and a voice in my head keeps asking me, “What am I missing?”

Beroset had me imagine my life as a movie, like a “movie me”. I was the protagonist in the movie, and I had the ability to write my own script. I felt a little bit like a fish out of water as an actor, so I channeled famed acting coach, Stella Adler.

I acted out both the parts of a hypothetical demonic character who was gloom and doom about my chance of happiness (which was how I imagined my lower energy of dispiritedness would look and sound) as well as an angelic character (how my imagination cast the part of possibility) who encouraged me to reach for the stars. It was as if I was in a therapy session with a brainy psychiatrist unearthing the dark dialogue inside of my head.

Fortunately, Beroset kept me upbeat through out the session, as she empowered me to look within and ask myself what would add pleasure

and meaning to my life. At the end of the session, Beroset had me draw a Tarot card from the deck by telling her which one to pull. My card was the Hanged Man, which made me wonder whether my life might be over sooner than later, and yet it had a positive message. It depicts a man hanging upside down in a yoga tree pose, with the sole of one foot resting on the inner thigh of the other leg.

Because the man is upside down, his heart is above his head. This enables him to pause and gives him a chance to distill his experiences into a completely new story. Where will he go from here? The inquiries posed for myself were: What are my options at this time? And how am I honoring the path of my heart?

I thought I knew myself, but I had an epiphany that my true progress lies in a direction I haven’t gone yet.

After the Oasis session, I decided to name my movie, “Where Have I Been All of My Life?” I will not settle for anything that dulls my spark. I resolved to leave the past at the curb and to live without regrets. I let go of all limiting ideas and beliefs and I chose love over fear. I committed to make better food choices and to support my body and health. To read more and watch less TV.

I feel motivated to go after happiness like it’s the only thing I can take with me when I die. I vowed to prioritize my schedule to ensure that I would have more time to pursue what sets my soul on fire—art, travel, philanthropy, spiritu ality, creativity and physical fitness.

Deb Beroset taught me self-love. As the credits roll at the end of my Lifetime movie, I will acknowledge Deb Beroset as the teacher who taught me that it’s never too late to start living your Moxie life.

Connect with Deb Beroset and learn more about her Oasis sessions at Deb@ItsTime ForMoxie.com or ItsTimeForMoxie.com. See ad, page 11.

Suzie Agrillo is a freelance writer and fre quent contributor to Natural Awakenings Magazine. She focuses on writing about the arts, inspirational people and the human connection, and she enjoys yoga. Connect at Suzie@ComedyForCharity.org.

The Relationship Between 2’-FL and Bifidobacteria

by Keri Barron

Ahuman milk oligosaccharide present in breast milk, 2’-fucosyllactose (2’-FL) is able to evade digestive enzymes until it reaches the lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract, where it acts as a prebiotic, feeding bacteria in the gut.

2’-FL is uniquely available to Bifidobacteria, a group of good bacteria in the gut, which helps their population flourish and benefits both gut and immune health. Bifidobacteria are health-promoting bacteria and maintaining adequate levels is important because decreased levels of Bifidobacteria are commonly seen in GI condi tions, as well as metabolic diseases. Supporting growth of beneficial Bifidobacteria can also help decrease the levels of pathogenic bacteria, including Clostridioides difficile, which can lead to severe infection.

Bifidobacteria strains have the ability to utilize 2’-FL by either direct uptake, or by breaking 2’-FL apart outside the cell, liberating its constituents for easy microbial feeding. Bifidobacteria colonization in the gut is aided by the presence of 2’-FL.

Health Benefits Through the Lifecycle

Babies are born with a very underdeveloped gut microbiome, but the human milk oligosaccharides in breast milk, including 2’-FL, help promote the development of a rich gut microbiome.

Breastfeeding in infants has been strongly associated with an increase in many Bi fidobacteria species, due in large part to the high content of 2’-FL. It also is associated with reduced risk of developing lower respiratory tract infections later, as well as other benefits including healthy brain development and cognition.

For infants that are not breastfed, for mula enriched with 2’-FL and other hu man milk oligosaccharides supports the development of the intestinal immune system and gut barrier function.

The benefits of 2’-FL extend beyond infancy, promoting the growth of ben eficial microbes throughout adulthood and in individuals with GI conditions. In healthy adults, supplementation with 2’-FL was able to positively change the composition of the gut microbiome, increasing the levels of Bifidobacteria

In adults with chronic GI conditions, consumption of 2’-FL resulted in im provements in symptoms specific to the intestines, as well as more broad symp toms including quality of life.

A naturally occurring compound in breast milk, 2’-FL jump-starts a baby’s gut microbiome and can help support the gut and resolve gut-related issues throughout life. Supplementation with 2’-FL can help balance the gut microbi ome by increasing Bifidobacteria popula tions, as well as feed beneficial Bifidobac teria during times of acute GI stress.

Keri Barron, Ph.D., is the scientific writer for Standard Process. For more information and further references, visit WholisticMatters.com. See ad, page 7.

BODYWORK & HEALING ARTS masters of

frequency, that our atoms vibrate and reside in every point of light.

Light is love you see, and when you use visualization exercises using your imagi nation to see the light within each cell of your body, you can get into a full-blown energetic experience of authenticity. You actually can see that light within your body, and bring that out to your soul and your heart—and all those around you.

THE ART OF BEING YOU

Living in a world with so much uncertainty and facades can be exhausting. But with a strong connection to our Spiritual selves, we return again to a place of inner centeredness and living a daily existence of authenticity.

Here is a fresh perspective on how to be more in a state of beautiful you, by reconnect ing to your soul through Spiritual practice and ultimately living a life of authenticity.

Spirit teaches us to recall our strong connection to Source and the divine light within. Knowing that we are Source creation, allows us to feel into the mastery and knowing of how powerfully loving we all truly are. For it is in our natural state of love

Try this meditative experience for your self today, and see your light within each atom growing brighter and living in your most authentic state as a being of light and love. This is how you begin to speak from a place of love, lead from a place of love and show to others through your daily habits and actions—that we are all our most au thentic selves when we are love personified.

Anna Mana Ra is an Energy Healer and Spiritual Coach at Higher Heart Healing. Connect at HigherHeartHealing.co. See ad, page 17.

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of Solitude

Getting lost in our thoughts may improve problem solving, increase creativity, enhance imagi nation and provide a bet ter sense of self-worth. But in the digital age, with immediate and satisfying input at a finger’s tap, it is possible to be “solitude deprived,” says Cal New port, a computer science professor at Georgetown University and author of Digital Minimalism. In a recent study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, psycholo gists asked a group of more than 250 university students to sit and wait in a quiet room without do ing anything. Researchers found that the students under-appreciated their enjoyment and engagement of “just thinking” and instead favored technol ogy-driven distractions like internet news-checking. The results suggest an inherent difficulty in accurately assessing how engaging just thinking can be, and may explain why people prefer keeping themselves busy rather than taking a moment for reflection and imagination in their daily lives.

Transforming Our World

WORKING TOGETHER FOR MEANINGFUL CHANGE

by Linda Sechrist

With all the chaos occurring in the world today, it is challenging to remain centered and not feel overwhelmed. Every shocking headline seems to pull the proverbial rug out from under us. Thought leader Laureen Golden explains the dilemma this way: “Psychologically, we were raised, educated and socialized in a world that no longer really exists. We have a new world that we must navigate, and we need a new psychology, a whole new way of being for that world. Re ducing, compartmentalizing, separating things in order to understand them no longer works for us. It’s going to take work to get out of this paradigm.”

Drawing from her background in education and social work, Golden ponders, “How does that new psychology develop when all our institutions charged with cultivating con sciousness—schools, families, religious institutions and organizations—are set in the 19th and 20th centuries? Since learning is how we go from one paradigm to another, where do we go to learn the skills and the structures we need to be successful in such a complex

world? We can’t do it individually. We must learn in collectives.”

The paradigm shift envisioned by Golden offers an opportunity for us to access innovative methods of learning, discovery and connection, such as so ciocracy (a self-governance system based on the equality of its members); systems thinking (an approach to complexity that looks at the whole and analyzes relation ships, rather than splitting it into smaller pieces); permaculture (exploring natural ecosystems as a whole); circle methods (thinking things through as a group); and Indigenous wisdom (focusing on the interconnectedness of all things).

All of these methods focus on an ethos of collaboration and teach us how to discern wisdom, which is different than knowledge. By engaging in these conver sations and explorations, we learn that if we tug on any one part of the web of life, we tug the whole web—an important analogy for our times.

A Beloved Community Co-Creating an Island of Sanity Through Collaboration

Instead of shouting, “The sky is falling, and the seas are rising,” in response to a world that is unraveling and experienc ing the growing realities of global warm ing, residents of St. Petersburg, Florida, are embracing resilience. To prove that the future is born in webs of human conversation, the city is counting on collective intelligence to emerge.

Among the tools city participants are employing is The World Café, developed by Juanita Brown and David Isaac, which allows people to host group conversations around thoughtful questions. The concept

is designed to evoke deeper listening and give rise to solutions for today’s challenges in a more conscious, intentional and stra tegic way. Forty citizens have taken The World Café facilitation course. Employing a simple and flexible format for hosting large group dialogue, this methodology enables participants to clarify the context, create hospitable space, explore questions that matter, encourage everyone’s con tribution, connect diverse perspectives, listen together for patterns and insights, and share collective discoveries.

Other important work being applied is that of bestselling author and longtime community organizer Margaret Wheat ley. Her training, which is designed to cultivate what she calls “Warriors of the Human Spirit,” arouses people’s inherent generosity, creativity, compassion and need for community. Known as a bigsystems thinker throughout her 45-year career, Wheatley has concluded that the only opportunity for change is at the local level. Questions that encourage collective learning became integral to creating cohe siveness in St. Petersburg this year.

Dr. Donella Meadows’ “systems think ing” has helped St. Petersburg par ticipants understand that living systems begin as networks, shift to intentional communities of practice and evolve into powerful systems capable of influence. Also instructive has been “complexity theory”, which helped participants rec ognize human systems as organizations, families and communities.

“The city leaders felt conversations were important enough to invest $20,000 to cultivate a culture of conversational leadership in the neighborhoods. Another $25,000 was granted by the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay to research the outcomes. Now, the Florida Council of Churches, University of South Florida, Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and The Connection Partners have received a Community Vibrancy grant of $14,500 to pilot conversations in three neighborhoods, spreading the skills in creating participatory democracy. Partici pants will host conversations in their own neighborhoods,” says St. Petersburg resi

dent Sharon Joy Kleitsch, founder of The Connection Partners and a longtime catalyst for applying strategic actions based on the new sciences of complexity theory, strategic thinking and quantum science.

“Those who have used World Café as a tool know that a culture of conversational leadership offers citizens the opportunity to experience a sense of oneness and connect edness. We’ve explored what happens when we share feelings of care, compassion and appreciation toward a beloved community,” says Kleitsch. “We found that group reso nance, profound personal involvement and deeply engrossing, interactive conversation supports a City of Compassion and an International City of Peace, which St. Petersburg was chosen to be. I want to be sure that people understand that we do not have answers. Together, we are exploring pathways and listening for the answers to emerge.”

Since 2020, a thoughtfully selected group of Florida activists—including participants from St. Petersburg—have been holding weekly online Zoom conversations that matter. In 2021, they were joined by participants from Ohio to study the Capra Course, which is based on The Systems View of Life: A Unifying Vision by bestselling author Fritjof Capra. “What we discovered after only two weeks was that we were ourselves a living system connecting to itself and becoming self-organized,” says Kleitsch. “We became aware that we were learning together. We were sharing what we were learning around subjects such as honoring Indigenous peoples, local food systems, the human right to clean water, reimaging capitalism and many more subjects. We’ve also bifurcated into a Sarasota [Florida] cohort. The key is, we were not random. We were a self-selected study group learning collaboratively, which is the best way I recommend activists study the Capra Course.”

Argerie Vasilakes, who is researching outcomes, explains that her work is dedicated to helping teams, communities and organizations become more coherent. “I start with traditional ways of thinking about our relationships with nature that native peoples have never forgotten—humans are part of nature, not apart from nature,” she explains. “To

communities, families and governments are also part of nature and examples of natural ecosystems. So, I naturally look at things from a living systems perspective.”

Vasilakes advises, “In a group that is learning together, such as those in the St. Petersburg neighbor hoods, group conversations organized around questions specifically crafted for the context and desired purpose of the World Café evoke a deeper kind of listening, the most important factor determining the success of a Café. They spark learning conversations that can produce insights and innovation for meeting the challenges they face. Through practicing shared listening and paying at tention to themes, patterns and insights, participants begin to sense a connection to the larger whole.”

According to Wheatley, the important work is to foster critical connections. She believes it is not necessary to convince large numbers of people to change; instead, she suggests we connect with kindred spirits. Through these relationships and tools like The World Café, we can develop the new knowledge, practices and commitment that lead to broad-based change.

Wheatley sometimes opens her interviews with an ancient Hopi prophecy that reads as if it were applicable to our current times: “Here now is a river flow ing very fast. It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid, who will try to hold on to the shore. They are being torn apart and will suffer greatly. The elders say, ‘Let go of the shore, push off and go into the middle of the river. Keep your heads above the water. Know the river has its destination.’ The elders say, ‘See who is in there with you and celebrate.’ At this time in history, we are to take nothing seriously; least of all, ourselves. Gather yourselves. Everything we do now must be done in a spirit of celebration, for we are the ones we’ve been waiting for.”

Seeing who is in the river of chaos with us, we can choose to respond with, “How can I serve with what I have, where I am?” This is what any Warrior of the Human Spirit would say because in the same river of chaos, there are also the seeds of transforma tion. In these turbulent times when all the old boundaries are unravelling and all the old certainties are dissolving, there is a possibility for creative transformation if we work together.

Linda Sechrist is Natural Awakenings’ senior staff writer.

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Natural Virus Killer Copper can stop a virus

before it starts

By Doug Cornell

Scientists have discovered a natural way to kill germs fast.

Now thousands of people are using it against viruses and bacteria that cause illness.

Colds and many other illnesses start when viruses get in your nose and multiply. If you don’t stop them early, they spread and cause misery.

Hundreds of studies confirm copper kills viruses and bacteria almost instantly just by touch.

That’s why ancient Greeks and Egyptians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. They didn’t know about viruses and bacteria, but now we do.

“The antimicrobial activity of copper is well established.” National Institutes of Health.

Scientists say copper’s high conductance disrupts the electrical balance in a microbe cell and destroys it in seconds.

The EPA recommended hospitals use copper for touch surfaces like faucets and doorknobs. This cut the spread of MRSA and other illnesses by over half, and saved lives.

The strong scientific evidence gave inventor Doug Cornell an idea. He made a smooth copper probe

with a tip to fit in the bottom of the nostril, where viruses collect.

When he felt a tickle in his nose like a cold about to start, he rubbed the copper gently in his nose for 60 seconds.

“It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold never happened. I used to get 2-3 bad colds every year. Now I use my device whenever I feel a sign I am about to get sick.”

He hasn’t had a cold in 10 years.

Users say:

“It works! I love it!”

“I can’t believe how good my nose feels.”

“Is it supposed to work that fast?” “One of the best presents ever.” “Sixteen flights, not a sniffle!” “Cold sores gone!”

“It saved me last holidays. The kids all got sick, but not me.”

“I am shocked! My sinus cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.”

“Best sleep I’ve had in years!”

After his first success with it, he asked relatives and friends to try it. They all said it worked, so he patented CopperZap® and put it on the market.

Soon hundreds of people had tried it. 99% said copper worked if they used it right away at the first sign of germs, like a tickle in the nose or a scratchy throat.

Longtime users say they haven’t been sick in years. They have less stress, less medical costs, and more time to enjoy life.

Soon people found other things they could use it against.

Colds Flu

Virus variants

Sinus trouble

Cold sores

Fever blisters

Canker sores

Strep throat

Night stuffiness

Morning congestion

Nasal drip

Infected sores

Infected wounds Styes Warts Ringworm Other microbial threats

The handle is curved and textured to increase contact. Copper can kill germs picked up on fingers and hands after you touch things other people have touched.

The EPA says copper works just as well when tarnished.

Dr. Bill Keevil led one of the science teams. He placed millions of viruses on a copper surface. “They started to die literally as soon as they touched it.”

CopperZap® is made in the USA of pure copper. It has a 90-day full money back guarantee. Price $79.95. Get $10 off each CopperZap with code NATA33. Go to www.CopperZap.com or call toll-free 1-888-411-6114. Buy once, use forever.

Statements are not intended as product health claims and have not been evaluated by the FDA. Not claimed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

New research: Copper kills viruses in seconds.

The Transformational Power of Art

A Glimpse into Visionary Surrealist Artist

Janny Taylor

by Suzie Agrillo

Janny Taylor is a life coach, an award-winning artist, and the bestselling author of Our Lady of Weight Loss: Miraculous and Motivational Mus ings from the Patron Saint of Fat Remov al. She studied with feminist artist Anita Steckel at The Art Students League of New York, at Parsons School of Design, and Taylor is a graduate of New York University’s life coaching program. An article about her in Oprah’s magazine O distilled her essence, memorializing her as “a kooky kind of genius.”

Taylor grew up in New York, on Long Island, and moved to Manhattan in her early 20s. In 2010, her vocation as a life coach brought her to an Andrew Weil wellness conference in Arizona with her psychotherapist husband. “We both instantly fell in love with Tucson and bought a house that weekend. The cactus, the mountains, the air—Tucson is magic. It’s just so easy to live here,” she emotes.

Twenty-one years ago, Taylor was a yo-yo dieter, 10 pounds down, 20 up, until she was 50 pounds overweight. After she made the “mistake” of stand ing in front of a full-length mirror while she pulled up her XXL elastic band pants and even they were too tight, she dragged herself into a Weight Watchers meeting.

One day, after weighing in at one of the meetings, she saw the scale regis ter the highest number ever, and she thought, “I’m never going to make it.” Then Our Lady of Weight Loss—the patron saint of permanent fat removal— introduced herself. She advised, “If you say you’re never going to make it, you never will. You’re an artist. Make weight loss an art project and have some fun.”

That’s exactly what she did. Taylor went directly to her studio and started making collages which combined art and weight loss. She made art about food instead of eating it. This was the genesis of her 50-pound weight loss, which she has kept off for 21 years, as

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well as her two illustrated weight loss books which are “guaranteed to help you slim down while you laugh it up”.

Taylor creates beautiful surreal col lages, which are sometimes composed with incongruous imagery. They often juxtapose random objects into works that tell a story and depict aspects of the human condition.

“A painter takes a formless thing and gives it form and makes a language with it. A collage artist takes things that already exist in the world that already have stories, contexts, and uses them in an associative way to create a new real ity,” she opines.

Her art has been featured in a multi tude of galleries and museums, includ ing MoMA (Museum of Modern Art NYC, 9/11 Photography Exhibit) and the National Catholic Museum (NYC). She has been published in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Sun-Times, and O, The Oprah Magazine, and she has appeared on Good Morning America

Taylor, along with fellow artists and studio mates, Deborah Gillis, Elizabeth Criger and Rachel Nelson, have been in strumental in establishing the Steinfeld Gallery and Studios as a Tucson destina tion. “The four of us have been work ing tirelessly on this unique art venue. I’d love for Tucson residents to know about us and to visit this famed artist warehouse,” shares Taylor. “We have a Saturday Artwalk the first Saturday of the month from 4 to 9 p.m., and on subsequent Saturdays from 12 to 5 p.m.”

There is something special about visiting an art gallery in person, not to mention that it would give us a welcome break from our screens. Whether you’re a collector, or you just want to browse, the Steinfeld Gallery is a magical and memorable place to visit at the historic Warehouse Arts District in downtown Tucson.

What inspires your art?

It’s a mystery. I create a piece, and I’m like, “How did this even happen?” I get a euphoric feeling from the process of cre ating art. I like collage because it encour ages my subconscious to come out. When I’m working in my studio, it’s therapeutic and it keeps me buoyant. Art is an impor tant aspect of who I am as a person.

Who are your biggest influences?

Max Ernst, Hannah Hoch, Diane Arbus, Anita Steckel and Yayoi Kusama.

How is art important to society?

Recently, triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini, who died in a hospital on Septem ber 16 after having been arrested and re portedly beaten by Iran’s “morality police” for openly defying Iran’s deeply ingrained misogynistic dress laws, Iranian women used art to protest and bring light to this horrendous situation. Art is impactful and powerful. It brings light.

In a Q&A with Janny Taylor, she clarifies her creative vision and shares her story of what it’s like to be an artist in the enigmatic world we live in.

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How do you promote yourself as an artist?

I was good at self-promoting my books, but now I prefer to kick back, make art and let people find me. I’m on Facebook, I have a website and Instagram is an amazing vehicle to share art. I am enjoying the process of letting go and allowing the magic to happen. And see, it works! You found me!

What motivates you to create art?

The making of art is primarily about process, a mix of beliefs, aesthetic sensibility, ac cess to and an expenditure of resources. It is a complex and mysterious happening that I do not fully comprehend. But I am aware of it. I can coax it along or get out of its way and let it happen.

What is your favorite time of day to paint?

I’m a morning person. If I can sleep in past 6 a.m., I do the happy dance. I head down to my studio, where the creative vibes in the Steinfeld Warehouse are palpable.

What memorable responses have you had to your work?

I painted a series of portraits of female artists who committed suicide or were

institutionalized titled “Facing Mental Illness: Long-Suffering Female Artists”. When folks visited my studio and I shared the stories behind the paintings, people began to share some of the intimate de tails of their lives with me. When some thing I create evokes personal emotions and they share that with me, I’m really moved. It’s an amazing gift. An honor.

What do you like most about being an artist?

I love getting lost in the work, going deep into the process, getting lost in space and time. It’s the journey, not the destination. When I’m painting a portrait, there’s a moment when it starts to talk to me and come alive. Catching that moment is ad dictive. Art is an adaptive way to channel energy and feelings, as well as a coping mechanism.

How important are titles to your paintings?

Titles are super important. My art tells a story, and the title needs to reflect that story.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?

There’s always more opportunity. If it doesn’t feel right, and you don’t want to do something, don’t do it.

Your book is witty and inspirational for people who want to lose weight. Where can people buy it?

Our Lady of Weight Loss: Miraculous and Motivational Musings from the Patron Saint of Permanent Fat Removal (Penguin publishing) is available on Amazon.

What was the genesis of Collaging My Way Through the Virus?

During the COVID lockdown, from March 2020 until March 2021, I spent the vast majority of my time at home, where I embarked on a daily collage practice. I cre ated a collage a day. Sometimes I authored micro-stories to accompany a collage. I did over 370 collages in my pandemic

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project, and I’d like to create a compilation of them in a book to chronicle that period.

Tell us about your most recent project.

I was gifted a collection of LIFE magazines. My latest col lage series, “Going Back to Yesterday,” was created by cutting, pasting and rearranging images that were carefully extracted from the pages of LIFE magazines circa 1959 and 1940. It is an exploration of the past—a glimpse into our future that suggests an astringent reality.

What is your favorite quote?

“You do not need to leave your room. Remain sitting at your table and listen. Do not even listen, simply wait, be still and soli tary. The world will freely offer itself to you to be unmasked, it has no choice, it will roll in ecstasy at your feet.” ~ Franz Kafka

Janny Taylor’s art can be viewed at Steinfeld Gallery & Studios, 101 W. Sixth St., in Tucson. Connect at JannyTaylorCreates@ gmail.com, JannyTaylor.com or follow @JannyTaylorCreates on Instagram.

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

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Merry Brunching

PUT A HEALTHIER TWIST ON FAVORITE RECIPES

by Sheila Julson

When hosting a holiday brunch, it may be tempting to serve breakfast and lunch classics like quiche, eggs Benedict and huevos rancheros, but many of these dishes can be full of hidden calories, unhealthy fats and too much sodium. With a few easy modifications, healthier versions are possible.

According to Jessica Levinson, a New York registered dietitian and author of 52-Week Meal Planner, it’s important to read nutrition labels, remove empty calories and introduce nutritious alternatives. As an example, yogurt and granola parfaits may seem innocent, but are often loaded with added sugar. “A serving size of most granolas is only one-quarter of a cup, which isn’t much, so use granola sparingly,” she says, adding that parfaits made with low-fat Greek yogurt and fresh fruit instead of jam are healthier choices.

Traditional quiches are usually made with heavy cream and a buttery pie crust. Levinson recommends a crustless vegetable frittata instead, as it is naturally gluten-free. “If you don’t want to skip the crust altogether, look for a pre-made, whole wheat crust or make your own,” she says. To eliminate dairy, consider using non-dairy milk and omitting cheese in the recipe.

For eggs Benedict, Levinson suggests skipping the hollan daise sauce, topping the poached eggs with mashed avocado and using a whole grain bread or English muffin for the base. “Instead of ham, try smoked salmon, which has beneficial omega-3 fatty acids,” she says.

Whole grain oats are a heart-healthy option, but oatmeal served brûlée-style is topped with additional sugar, notes Frances Largeman-Roth, a New York registered dietitian and author of Smoothies & Juices. “It’s better to opt for oatmeal and fruit, with a drizzle of real maple syrup,” she says. Large man-Roth likes mixing savory and sweet, to add variety and protein to the brunch plate. “Instead of just having a stack of pancakes, split it with your friends or family, and then have a small, veggie-filled omelet. You’ll feel much more satisfied.”

Planning the Holiday Brunch Spread

When putting together a menu, Levinson advocates incorpo rating all of the components of a balanced meal: lean protein, carbohydrates from whole grains, fruit and veggies, and low-fat dairy or plant-based substitutes. She says, “If you’re making pancakes or waffles, use whole grain flour when possible, and serve with a side of yogurt, fresh fruit and real maple syrup.”

According to Largeman-Roth, egg lovers will enjoy a veggie-packed omelet or frittata with either potatoes or bread on the side, but not both. Watch out for fried foods and use sauces and cream sparingly or find substitutes. If the family is dining out, she cautions that brunch dishes are often served with extra sauces and syrups, adding sodium and sugar. “Try to ask for them on the side,” she advises. “It’s not about com pletely avoiding them, but it’s nice to be able to control the amount that you’re adding to your pancakes or waffles.”

Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and regular contributor to  Natural Awakenings

SHEET PAN PROTEIN PANCAKES WITH BERRY SWIRL

Cooked on a sheet pan, these pancakes make cleanup a breeze and can be prepared the night before. Buttermilk and protein powder add satisfying nutrients.

YIELD: 12 SERVINGS

Cooking spray

2 cups buttermilk

2 eggs, beaten

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

4 Tbsp melted ghee or unsalted butter

⅓ cup maple syrup

1¼ cups whole wheat flour

1 cup all-purpose flour

¼ cup vanilla protein powder

1 tsp baking soda

2 tsp baking powder

½ tsp sea salt

FOR THE SWIRL:

½ cup strawberries

½ cup blueberries

½ cup raspberries

1 tsp brown sugar

Powdered sugar, for topping

Preheat oven to 425°

F. Line an 11-by-17-inch, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray parchment and sides of pan with cooking spray. Whisk the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, ghee and maple syrup together in a medium

bowl. Set aside. In a separate bowl, com bine the dry ingredients—whole wheat flour and salt. Add the wet ingredients to the dry in three additions until just mixed. Pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

Blend the berry swirl ingredients in a blender until smooth. Add ½ teaspoon of water if mixture is too stiff. Add small dollops of the berry mixture to the top of the pancake batter. Drag a wooden toothpick or skewer through the berry mixture to create a swirled pat tern.

Place the pan in the oven and bake for 11 minutes, until lightly golden. Let cool for about 5 minutes, then sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into 12 squares with a knife. Enjoy warm with maple syrup. Can be stored in the fridge for up to two days.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Frances Largeman-Roth.

CRANBERRY MIMOSAS

Cranberries put a holiday twist on a classic mimosa. Drier champagnes or sparkling wines are lower in sugar. Mak ing cranberry juice from scratch with sweeteners like maple syrup or honey is a natural alternative to commercial cran berry juice. Prepare the cranberry juice the night before serving.

YIELD: 4 TO 8 SERVINGS

4 cups homemade or store-bought cranberry juice

1 cup orange juice

1 bottle drier champagne, such as Ultra Brut Rosemary sprigs for garnish

Fill four champagne flutes or glassware of choice approximately halfway with cranberry juice. Add 2 Tbsp orange juice to each glass. Top each glass with cham pagne. Garnish with sprig of rosemary. Refill as desired. Recipe courtesy of Sheila Julson.

photo by Frances Largeman-Roth

The Best Gift of All

TEACHING CHILDREN THE SPIRIT OF GIVING

by Madiha Saeed

anticipating how they might react.

Since the 1990s, scientists have been re searching mirror neurons which respond to actions that we observe in the same way as when we actually perform those actions ourselves. These neurons play a consider able role in the development of speech, language, learning, emotional intelligence, empathy and understanding, so children need to see and receive acts of giving and love to become givers themselves.

Giving Heals

With mental health conditions in chil dren on the rise, charitable behavior can improve their mental well-being and help them secrete “feel-good” chemicals in the brain like oxytocin, dopamine and serotonin. “I think helping our kids ex perience the happiness that comes from giving to others is probably one of the most valuable ways we can nurture gener osity in them,” says Lara Aknin, an as sistant professor of psychology at Simon Fraser University, in Canada. “It sets off this positive cycle. Giving makes people happy and happiness promotes giving.”

Teaching children the value of generosity and kindness is not just good for the world, it is good for our kids, too. Studies have shown that acts of altruism can boost the immune system, lower blood pressure, increase self-esteem, reduce de pression and lower stress levels. Selfless contributions also can foster a sense of belonging, whether they are donating material things, sharing their time or freely conveying love and kindness. A magnanimous child is repaid with benefits that nourish the body and soul.

Empathy and Mirror Neurons

To transform children into givers, they need to learn how to share and comprehend other people’s feelings. Known as cognitive empathy, it involves understanding another person’s emotions on an intellectual level, taking into consideration their situation and

Functional MRIs of people that donate to charities have shown that the act of giving stimulates reward centers of the brain where endorphins are released. These hormones lower cortisol, improve blood circulation, lower blood pressure and heart rate, improve digestion, clear out toxins, help the immune system fight infections and renew energy to repair cells and fight cancer. Other benefits include lower inflammation overall, improved sleep, decreased feelings of restlessness and reductions in chronic pain.

Giving and Social Support

In a 2020 study reported in JAMA Network, researchers found that young adults ages 19 to 20 that perceived higher levels of social support—the feeling that there is some one they can depend on for help should they need it—were less likely to report depres sive and anxiety symptoms or suicidal ideation one year later. The study also found that even in cases where people previously experienced mental health problems, social support was beneficial for mental health later on.

Love and secure attachments, such as those experienced through acts of giving, strengthen the body; help regulate emotions, attention and behavior; mitigate the ef fects of stress; and promote lifelong, healthy development.

Volunteering

Volunteering makes an immeasurable difference in the lives of others and creates a sense of purpose in the person doing it. Science has shown that engaging in volunteer work can decrease depression, reduce stress, increase longevity and help the person stay mentally and physically active. Volunteers get to meet others, develop new relationships and strengthen existing relationships with those that have similar goals and interests. There are many opportunities for children and parents to vol unteer through school, religious and nonprofit organizations.

Random Acts of Kindness and Generosity

Random acts of kindness and generosity include smiling, holding the door open for someone and reaching out to loved ones. Include a child in these activities and en

courage them to do the same. “When you see your children being generous, point it out and praise them,” recommends The Center for Parenting Education. “Help them put into words the positive feelings they may have as they help others.”

The most important ingredient to develop a child with a healthy brain and body is love. Children need positive experiences for pathways in their brain and body to work. Developing empa thy for themselves and others increases emotional strength and self-regulation. Improve the life of a child—physically, emotionally and spiritually—by teaching them the simple of act of giving.

Madiha Saeed, M.D., ABIHM, is the bestselling author of The Holistic RX, an international speaker, founder of HolisticMomMD.com and director of education for KnoWEwell.com.

calendar of events

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

Drinking Water: What’s Healthy, What’s Not – 9:45-11:30am. Learn about the health benefits of Kangen special ionized drinking water (electri cally charged): alkaline, super hydrating, detoxify ing, rich in antioxidants. Please RSVP. No charge. Pristine Naturopathic Medicine, 2469 N Country Club Rd. 520-795-1300. TheHealthyCouple.com.

How to Make a Mala (Buddhist Rosary) – 1pm4pm. A mala, is a string of beads used for keeping count while reciting, chanting, or mentally repeat ing a mantra. For Buddhist practitioners, this ritual object is revered as precious, becoming more pow erful and meaningful the more it is used. $15; $30 to keep mala. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. MeditationInTucson.org.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4

Yoga for Trauma –12pm or 5pm. Note: This class is not meant to be a single means of dealing with trauma. We will be working with specific breathing techniques and postures to build resil ience and toning the vagus nerve. $20. Heart of the Desert Continuing Education, LLC, 2424 E Broadway, Ste 110. 520-425-6572. Tinyurl.com/ HOTDYogaForTrauma.

Jingle, Jolly, Holiday Essential Oils Workshop – 1-4pm. This fun filled essential oils workshop involves several handmade essential oils gifts. $30. Heart of the Desert Continuing Education, LLC, 2424 E Broadway, Ste 110, Tucson. 520425-6572. Tinyurl.com/HOTDOilsWorkshop.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5

Reiki Level II – 10am-2pm. 2nd level attunement, lessons involving distant healing, the secret sym bols of Reiki Level II and how to use them. Prerequisite: Completion of Reiki Level I. $200. Heart of the Desert Continuing Education, LLC, 2424 E Broadway, Ste 110. 520-425-6572. Tinyurl.com/ HOTDReikiII.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7

Full Moon Labyrinth Walk – 7-8pm. Join Janet Salese for a meditative experience of walking the labyrinth under the full moon. Janet sets the space for each individual to experience the gifts of walking the labyrinth individually, and as a group. No charge. Outdoor Labyrinth at Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-319-1042. TucsonCSL.org.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9

What’s Coming Up in 2023 – 6:30-9:30pm. December meeting with panel discussing what’s coming up in 2023. Potluck at 6:30 pm. Meeting begins at 7:30 pm. No charge. ASAOM & Han University of Traditional Medicine, 2856 E Fort Lowell Rd. TucsonAstrologersGuild.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10

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

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11

Guest Speaker Rev Veronica Silva, on Zoom –9:30-10:30am. Rev Veronica Silva will speak during the Sunday Celebration Service on “The Light of Consciousness”. Rev Veronica is a staff minister at Namaste CSL, Long Beach CA. By donation. Zoom only. TucsonCSL.org.

ECK Light and Sound Service – 11am-12pm. Discover yourself as soul—a spark of God. Connect with the most sacred part of yourself. Ex perience the sacred sound of HU for guidance, healing, love. No charge. Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport, 3220 S 48th St, Phoenix. Contact Adi Reinhardt, Adelheid1@cox.net, 480837-3292. EckankarArizona.org.

Experimente El Sonido de Alma – 7-8pm. Experimente el cantar HU, un nombre antiguo para Dios, el Sonido detrás de todo sonido tejido dentro del lenguaje de la vida, y disfrute conver saciones espirituales con almas afines. Para regis trarse oprima aqui: Sin cargo. ¿Preguntas? Span ish@EckankarArizona.org. EckankarArizona.org. Tinyurl.com/SpanishEckankarArizona.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17

The Art of Contentment – 10am-2:30pm. Learn to feel more at peace with simply being, not do ing. Explore practices that help us be okay within the natural stillness of our own mind. Learn the practice of contentment. $30 ($20 by Dec 3). Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. MeditationInTucson.org.

Online Booklet Discussion on “ECK Wisdom on Inner Guidance” by Harold Klemp – 3-4pm. Join a lively, facilitated discussion and prepare to leave with spiritual gifts to assist you throughout life. To register: EckankarArizona.org/localevents or email Kristi at obd@eckankararizona.org. No charge. EckankarArizona.org.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20

Zoom Candlelighting for Solstice – 6-7pm. Join David Prouty and your CSLT friends in an online only candle lighting to celebrate the holiday season. Contact Admin@TucsonCSL. org for the Zoom link. All welcome. By donation. TucsonCSL.org.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21

In-person Solstice/Candlelighting – 5-6pm. Join Rev Janis and your CSLT friends in walking the outdoor labyrinth, and celebrating the solstice with a quiet candle lighting. No charge. Outdoor Labyrinth at Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-319-1042. TucsonCSL.org.

Uplifting Humanity Spiritual Discussion –6-7pm. Dr. Saber will open with smudging each attendee, followed by a guest speaker helping us feel more positive and exemplify more positive ness in our lives and in our environment. No charge. Transformational Medicine, 2028 East Prince Rd. 520-209-1755. tfmnd.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24

Free Online Book Discussion on “The Road to Spiritual Freedom” by Harold Klemp – 11am12:30pm. Explore keys to spiritual freedom found in this book by Harold Klemp, Spiritual Leader of Eckankar. This month’s topic is, “The Heart and Hand of God”. To register: EckankarArizona.org/ localevents. No charge. 877-300-4949. Welcome@ EckankarArizona.org. EckankarArizona.org.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – 6pm. Unity of Tucson presents a Christmas Eve Candlelight service featuring a full choir, musicians, and solo ists presenting traditional and contemporary Christ mas music. By donation. Unity Church of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. UnityTucson.com.

A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.

~James Keller

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27

Caring for Grievers with Confidence for Massage Therapists – 4-6pm. This training will increase your value and confidence as a Massage Therapist and allow your clients to feel more secure and nur tured during a vulnerable time. This class is 2 CE’s. $60. NCBTMB Provider #1000156. Vagaro.com/ GriefReliefWithJennica/classes.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31

Tibetan Style Gong Bath – 3-4:30pm. Set intentions (not resolutions!) for 2023. Release 2022, calm your nervous system, meditate, pray, journey, etc. Please bring a mat, etc. Do not eat within 2-hours of the Gong Bath. $25 In-person. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-3231222. YogaConnection.org.

Endings and Beginnings – 6-7pm. Desiring to commemorate New Years Eve without going outside your house? Join Rev Janis and the CSLT family in remembering and releasing the past and choosing next steps in your greater year to be. Music, silence, joy and peace. No charge. Via Zoom. TucsonCSL.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7

Transformational Medicine Health & Wellness Fair – 9am-1pm. Celebrating 12 years in Tucson and 2 years on Prince Rd. Meet people that do unexpected treatments and learn of new options available to you. No charge. Transformational Medicine, 2028 East Prince Rd. 520-209-1755. tfmnd.com.

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January 9 through March 27 10-weeks

Writing a Book? New York Times best-selling author, Writing Coach and novelist, Kim Green is starting the next 10-week immersion experience for Writers. In just 10-weeks you will walk away with an intimate community of like-minded authors, an outline of your book, at least 5 chapters, a better understanding of the foundational principles of writing meaningful prose and 6 individual sessions to support and hone in on your work.

Visit BlankPageConsult.com to inquire or to register. $1250. Call/text: 678-938-2777

ongoing events daily

Self-Care Wellness Guide – 9am. With Maxwell Starkhouse. Therapeutic yoga, self-myofascial re lease, breathwork, meditation, energy healing, aquatic movement, personal training, assisted stretch ing. Mstarkhouse@gmail.com or call 808-209-2064 for free 15-minute consultation. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. SantaRitaSprings.com. Peaceful Floating – 9am-5pm. Wednesday-Saturday. Float in our indoor saltwater pool, 2 or 3 people may swim or float. Safely sanitized. Lifeguard if needed. $35/90-minutes. 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. By appointment. Text 520-990-1857 or email SantaRitaSprings@gmail.com. SantaRitaSprings.com. Aquatic Massage – 10am-7pm. Wednesday-Saturday. Watsu aquatic massage in our private indoor pool of 96 degree saltwater. Includes shiatsu, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Cranial-Sacral and integrative massage methods. Call or text for information or to schedule. $120/90 minutes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-990-1857. SantaRitaSprings.com.

LightsUp! A Festival of Illumination – 5:309:30pm. Through 1/15. This tradition has evolved and grown, and this year we invite you to join us for a new holiday show unlike any other in Tuc son. Create an unforgettable holiday experience at LightsUp!. Prices vary. Tucson Botanical Gar den, 2150 North Alvernon Way. 520-326-9686. TucsonBotanical.org.

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ongoing events

sunday

Tucson Metaphysics Fair – 10am-5pm. 3rd Sunday. Psychics, mediums, intuitives, angelic, oracle and tarot readers, Reiki and other healers, pet psychic, vendors of metaphysical merchandise and jewelry. Prices vary. Tucson Elks Lodge #385, 1800 N Ora cle Rd. 520-579-8930. TucsonMetaphysicsFair.com.

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

CSL Sunday Celebration Services In-Person – 9:30-10:30am. In-person Services in the Main Theater. Masks required indoors. Live-stream on YouTube and Zoom. Please join us. By donation. CSL Tucson @ Live Theater Workshop, 3322 E Ft Lowell Rd. 520-319-1042. TucsonCSL.org. New Mind, New World – 10-11:15am. Purpose of these classes and meditations is to train to make our mind calm and peaceful. $10. Kadampa Medi tation Center AZ, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. MeditationInTucson.org.

Sunday Feast and Bhakti Program – 5:30pm. 7pm ten-course feast. Govinda’s Hare Krishna temple and vegetarian restaurant hosts a wonderful program. We observe social distancing and pay close attention to CDC guidelines. No charge. Govinda’s Natural Foods, 711 East Blacklidge. 520-792-0630. GovindasOfTucson.com.

monday

Online Gentle Hatha Yoga – Zoom: 9-10am. With Trish. Strong practice to help build bone density and muscle strength. $8.50/Zoom. See website for details. DivineJourneyYoga.com.

Listen to the Who’s Dat Phat Girl Podcast –10am. New Podcast about 100 pound weight loss and 100% health gain from actor /comedian Brooke Hoover. Now available on all podcast streaming sites. New episodes released Monday mornings. No charge. BrookeHoover.com/podcast.

Midtown Senior Yoga at Unity of Tucson –With Trish. 11:15am. Monday & Wednesday. In-person yoga class. $10. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. Vaccination required, masks optional. DivineJourneyYoga.com.

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

Gratitude 360 – 5-6:30pm. Join Rev Janis, and friends you haven’t met yet, in an exploration of the practice of seeing your whole life with grateful eyes. We will use music, poetry, small group discussion, individual practices to explore gratefulness. By donation. TucsonCSL.org.

tuesday

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

Speed and Accountability Networking – 1011am. Third Tuesday. For Networkers truly seri ous about leads and referrals. Arrive early. Timed sessions. Bring handouts/cards. Everyone wel come. Registration or questions: Jennifer Coyle; 520-621-8300, Jennifer.Coyle@ClubCorp.com. Arizona Sands Club, UofA Football Stadium, 565 N Cherry Ave. DonZavis.com.

Laughter Yoga Tuesdays – 5-6pm. Come join us as we use laughter, play, fun and deep breathing as forms of exercise and connection for peace and healing. All ages and abilities welcome. Masks required. No charge. Saint Francis in the Foothills Church, 4625 E. River Rd., Room 50. Modern Buddhism – 6:30-7:45pm. Powerful teachings to develop a strong, stable mind of pa tient acceptance, love, compassion and wisdom. $10. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St, Tucson. 520-441-1617. MeditationInTucson.org.

Taiz é Service – 6:45-7:30pm. First Tuesday. Taizé is a service of prayer, music, readings, and silence. No charge. St. Michael’s Episco pal Church, 602 N Wilmot Rd. 520-400-2137, SJTucson@aol.com

wednesday

Introducing Business Wednesday – 7am-12pm. Second and Fourth Wednesdays. 7am: Kick-off group breakfast. 8am: Education corner, productiv ity area. 9am: Networking Session. 10am: Special presentations/panel. 11am: Recommended early lunch. Call for cost: 520-370-8232 Arizona Sands Club, UofA Football Stadium, 565 N Cherry Ave. DonZavis.com.

Online Yin Yoga – Zoom: 9-10am. With Trish. This type of yoga is important for joint health. $8.50/Zoom. See website for details. Divine JourneyYoga.com.

Midtown Senior Yoga at Unity of Tucson –With Trish. 11:15am. Monday and Wednesday. In-person yoga class. $10. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. Vaccinations required, masks optional. DivineJourneyYoga.com.

Aquacize – 12-1:15pm. With Rebecca Lennon, RN. Join us in a 96 degree private indoor saltwa ter pool for a safe, head to toe aquatic workout, focusing on strength, balance, and joint mobil ity. Perfect for CST, Arthritis, Lupus, MD, MS, & Fibromyalgia relief. Free trial class. $200/8 consecutive classes. Register: 520-444-8636. B43Lennon@aol.com.

Warm Water Exercising – 2-3:15pm. With Ardiss, a 67 year young woman on Keto. Let’s get fitter together! Finish with a floating guided meditation. C ash or Zelle. Text 520-232-2413 for details. $10 per class or $75 per calendar month in advance. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-990-1857.

thursday

West-side Senior Yoga at Church of the Painted Hills – 9-10am. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Gentle Hatha Yoga classes are geared toward seniors and always include breathing, stretching, strengthening and balance practices. $10. Regis ter online. Church of the Painted Hills, 3295 W Speedway Blvd. DivineJourneyyoga.com.

Free Wellness Analysis with Balancing – 10am2pm. What is your vibration telling you about your well-being? Schedule your free personal session. Includes wellness scan and aura analysis with balancing. No charge. Mid-Tucson location. Call for details. 520-261-5194. MetamorphosisNow.com. Online Yoga for Strong Bones – Zoom: 11am. With Trish. strong practice to help build bone density and muscle strength. $8.50/Zoom. See website for details. DivineJourneyYoga.com.

Back Care Yoga – 4-5:15pm. Practice techniques designed to prevent and manage back pain using gentle yoga. Focus on alleviating neck/back pain and lengthening and decompressing the spine. Instudio or online. Led by Danielle Dvorak, CSP, RYT 200, CA. $12. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org.

Beginning/Continuing Yoga Class – 5:306:45pm. This multi-level class introduces mul tiple variations of the postures, allowing students to practice at their own level of expertise. $12 drop-in. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. BlissfullyBe.com.

Taizé Inspired Worship – 6:30-7:15pm. Second Thursday. Taizé is a quiet, 45-minute Christian service with gentle music, singing, subdued candlelight, scripture readings and includes time for reflection, time for silence and time for medita tion. Casas Adobes Congregational Church, United Church of Christ (UCC), 6801 North Oracle Rd. 520-297-1181.

Meditation and Spiritual Clearing for Peace –7:30-8:30pm. When we heal on the inside, healing on the outside is stronger. Our inner peace aug ments world peace. Free, peaceful, healing guided meditation which lasts about 15-minutes. No Charge. Register to receive your weekly Zoom link by emailing ChristineSalomon.lmt@gmail.com.

friday

Free Meditation – 9-9:30am. Bring greater balance and peace into your life with a daily meditation practice. Learn simple techniques to help sustain a simple meditation practice, giving way to lasting calmness, a strong center, solutionconsciousness and increased self confidence. YogaConnection.org.

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

Chair Yoga - Studio & Online – 1:30-2:30pm. For anyone looking for a thorough, safe work-out that offers breath awareness and relaxation. Instudio and online. Gift certificates and monthly passes available. $10. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org.

saturday

Contemplative Prayer Group – 9:30-11am. 9:30-11am. 25-minutes of silent meditation, followed by a DVD by a spiritual teacher such as James Finley, Richard Rohr, Thomas Keat ing and others, then discussion. No charge. St. Luke›s Home Chapel, 615 E. Adams St, Tucson. 520-400-2137. SJTucson@aol.com.

Drinking Water: What’s Healthy, What’s Not – 9:45-11:30am. First Saturday. Learn about the health benefits of Kangen special ionized drinking water (electrically charged): alkaline, super hydrating, detoxifying, rich in antioxidants. Please RSVP. No charge. Pristine Naturopathic Medicine, 2469 N Country Club Rd. 520-7951300. TheHealthyCouple.com.

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

Ai Chi with Connie Seddon – 10-11:15am. 4-students safely distanced. Aquatic meditation is practiced in slow, graceful movements, using mindfulness with breath while standing in a 96 degree warm indoor pool. $200 8 consecutive classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. Register: 520-245-6616 or ConnieSeddon@ gmail.com. SantaRitaSprings.com.

Free Wellness Analysis with Balancing – 10am2pm. What is your vibration telling you about your well-being? Schedule your free personal session. In cludes wellness scan and aura analysis with balanc ing. No charge. L Spa, 7620 N Hartman Ln, Ste 184, Marana. 520-261-5194. MetamorphosisNow.com.

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

community resource guide

Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Holly@NaturalTucson.com to request our media kit. Check out our online directory at NaturalTucson.com and enter your free online listing.

ADVANCED FREQUENCY WELLNESS

TRISH DEVITT

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

The exact frequencies you need, plus gentle microcur rent helps you relieve pain and regain your healthy balance. Private sessions, purchase your own device, or learn a variety of energy healing techniques so you can take charge of your health.

AESTHETICS AND MEDSPA

PAMPERED SKIN & SOUL STUDIO

Suzanne Pear, RN PhD LE CQH 5160 E Glenn St, Ste 150, 85712 520-400-8109 PamperedSkinStudio.com

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

AQUA THERAPY

SANTA RITA SPRINGS

Dorothy Richmond, LMT since 1983 2301 N Santa Rita Ave, 85719

Aquatic Massage • Jin Shin Jyutsu

Craniosacral Therapy • Watsu Integrative Massage 520-990-1857

SantaRitaSprings@gmail.com

Water is life…80 minutes of Bliss. Immersed in heavenly 96-degree saltwater inside our poolhouse, receive massage, shiatsu, energy work, great stretches, flowing movement, and maybe Aquatic Craniosa cral Therapy to deliciously unwind trauma and strain patterns. See ad, page 16.

SYLVIA BOYED

6550 E Carondelet, Bldg F, 85712 520-370-3689

SylviaBoyed.com

Sylvia Boyed, MA, VMT, CST. Now welcoming new clients. Restorative bodywork and energetic healing for physical and emotional well-being. 14+ years experience in energeti cally applied visceral manipu lation and craniosacral therapies. Specializing in treatment of head injuries, tinnitus and post-surgical rehabilitation. See ad, page 17.

ZACHARY SABER, LMT

Transformational Medicine 2028 East Prince Rd, 85719 520-232-4585

SaberLMP@aol.com TFMND.com

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

BONE HEALTH

DIVINE JOURNEY YOGA

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

Gentle stretching geared toward seniors and all who want to build bone health (Osteoporosis safe). All classes include balance, posture and breath work. No experience needed. Come try it! 2 locations, $10/class. See website to book in-person and online options. Divinejourneyyoga.com. Contact Owner/Teacher Trish Harris at 520-490-4012.

BRAIN HEALTH

NORTHSTAR HYPERBARIC

Dr. Carol Henricks, MD 7598 N La Cholla Blvd, 85741 520-229-1238

NorthStarHBOT.com

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

CARPET CLEANING

PIMA CLEANPRO

Carpet Cleaning, Tile & Grout, Upholstery, Area Rugs

Serving Pima County & Surrounding Areas 520-954-2119 • PimaCleanPro@gmail.com PimaCleanPro.com

Don’t steam your carpets, clean your carpets. Providing a low-moisture system that is: eco-friendly, unbeatable results, dries in about 1-2 hours, with no residue, longer carpet life for carpet, upholstery, area rugs, tile and grout. Reliable, on-time, answers the phone.

CHIROPRACTIC

WINTERHAVEN HEALTH CENTER

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

Dr. Nathan Conlee has been treating auto and sports injuries since 1987. As a Chiropractic Neurologist he works with many neurologic disorders. Using gentle chiropractic, physiothera py, acupuncture and metabolic nutrition, we have helped thousands of patients, from headaches to ankle sprains. Please visit www.PerformanceNeurology.com See ad, page 21.

CLEANING SERVICES

PURMAID 520-331-2629

PurmaidTucson@gmail.com PurMaids.com

PurMaid LLC provides profes sional green cleaning services to Tucson homes and businesses. Locally owned and operated. Special offer: 3 labor hours of cleaning, just $75. See ad for details. See ad, page 10.

COACHING, COUNSELING & GUIDANCE

ARMORLESS BODY THERAPIES

Randy Usem, LMT, Radix Practitioner

Near Campbell & Grant 520-312-9563

TucsonEmotionalAndTraumaTherapy.com

TucsonMassageAndBodyTherapy.com

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

COACHING, COUNSELING & GUIDANCE

BLISSFULLY BE HOLISTIC WELLNESS

Shawna Roberts, LMT, RYT 200 421 N Schrader Ln, 85748 520-216-5699

BlissfullyBe.com

Create a vision of health and well-being true to who you are with health and wellness coaching. Stop smoking. Eat healthier. Move your body. Reduce stress. Release weight. Get better sleep. Available in-person or virtually. Also available: massage and bodywork, and private yoga. See ad, page 17.

HEALTHY COUPLES

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

TheHealthyCouple.com

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

TRANSFORMATIONAL COACHING

Trish Devitt

L-Spa. 7620 N Hartman Ln Marana, 85743 520-261-5194

MetamorphosisNow.com

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

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

INTESTINAL HEALTH INSTITUTE

520-325-9686

Intestines@SheilaShea.com @sheacolonics

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

VERY SPECIAL ALTERNATIVES

Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN

2028 E Prince Rd, Rm 9, 85719 520-403-1686

VerySpecialAlternatives@gmail.com

VerySpecialAlternatives.net Heal.me/vonnie-schultz-albrecht-rn

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

COMPUTER SERVICES

GE COMPUTING AND INTERNET SERVICES

Don Gibbens Office: 520-332-1485

Cell: 520-784-1243

Don@GEComputerRepair.com GEComputerRepair.com Facebook: GE-Computing-and-Internet-Services

If your computer is "sick", we are here to help! "Computer ick? Call the Doctor." Your first half hour is no charge. We can serve you in your home in the Tucson area, or even via remote. See ad, page 19.

CREATIVE MUSE

MOXIE

Deb Beroset

ItsTimeForMoxie.com

Deb@ItsTimeForMoxie.com 312-436-2160

Unleash your imagination and name what’s calling you. Are you yearning to sparkle? To create? To be unabashedly yourself? Something’s been holding you back…now it’s time to elevate your vibe & take action. Book a FREE introductory call with Deb to find out more: MoxieTime.as.me/introductory-call. See ad, page 11.

DENTISTRY

E DENTAL SOLUTIONS & MEDICINE

WHEEL DENTAL

Elahe Wissinger, DMD

2504 E River Rd, 85718

520-745-5496 • Info@EDentalSolutions.net

EDentalSolutions.net

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

NaturalTucson.com

TUCSON BIOLOGICAL DENTISTRY

Jeanne Anne Krizman, DMD, MPH

1601 N Tucson Blvd, Ste 35, 85716 520-326-0082 • Smile@KrizmanDental.com

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

ELECTROMAGNETIC WELLNESS

EMF WELLNESS TUCSON

Lisa Smith, PhD

Certified EMF Expert 520-248-0461 • Info@EMF-Wellness.com EMF-Wellness.com “Electromagnetic safety for a healthy life”

EMF Wellness helps keep Tucson’s homes, offices, and schools safe from unhealthy levels of electromagnetic fields (EMFs). We offer professional EMF assessments with an emphasis on reducing exposure to rising levels of radio frequency (wireless) radiation. Assessments include EMF education and mitigation counselling.

EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE - EFT

MARIA KINGSLEY

EFT Practitioner, Certified Hypnotherapist 520-780-0170 • KadaKingsley@msn.com Maria-Kingsley.com

Emotions run high in many people right now. Do you need help in coping with life? Emotional freedom is just that: an easy tool to deal with upsetting circumstances, anxiety, fears, sickness. It combines energy therapy and psychology to eliminate and reduce emotions. Affordable and necessary.

ENERGY WORK

ENERGETIC SYSTEM RE-BOOT

Suzanne Pear, RN PhD LE CQH 5160 E Glenn St, Ste 150, 85712 520-400-8109

DoctorSuzie@PamperedSkinStudio.com

Dr. Suzie (PhD in Epidemiol ogy) is a Registered Nurse and Quantum Energy Practitioner offering chakra energy system re-alignment and balancing as well as auric field clearing, forgiveness and self-healing practices. Call 520-400-8109 to schedule an Energetic Assessment. See ad, page 5.

FERTILITY MASSAGE

CLEAR BLOSSOM

Melanie Tyrrell, LMT, ESTI, CMLDT 6584 N Oracle Rd, 85704 520-954-7784 Melanie@ClearBlossom.com ClearBlossom.com

Your uterus needs to be prepared and brought to optimal functionality before conception. Visceral Manipula tion is deep pelvic-organ manipulation where the reproductive organs are mobilized to restore natural blood flow and mobility. 87% success rate of conception within 12-months. One hour introductory massage just $45!

GREEN LIVING

PIMA CLEANPRO

Carpet Cleaning, Tile & Grout, Upholstery, Area Rugs

Serving Pima County & Surrounding Areas 520-954-2119 • PimaCleanPro@gmail.com PimaCleanPro.com

Don’t steam your carpets, clean your carpets. Providing a low-moisture system that is: eco-friendly, unbeatable results, dries in about 1-2 hours, with no residue, longer carpet life for carpet, upholstery, area rugs, tile and grout. Reliable,on-time, answers the phone. 25% off all services for the entire community!

GROUP COACHING FOR WRITERS

BLANK PAGE CONSULTING 678-938-2777 YouCanWriteYourLife@gmail.com BlankPageConsult.com

Kim Green, award-winning author, ghostwriter, copywriter and coach invites you to learn the foundational principles of writing in a fun, nurturing workshop. Leave with new skills, an outline and first chapters. Next session: January 9-March 27, 2023.

HEALTH PRODUCTS

STANDARD PROCESS

1200 W. Royal Lee Dr Palmyra, WI 53156 • 800-848-5061

At Standard Process, we go to great lengths to fulfill our mission of changing lives – from cultivating nutrient-dense soil on our certified organic farm to formulating new products at our Nutrition Innovation Center. We work in partnership with practitioners to ensure the best outcomes for their Patients. See ad, page 7.

HEALTHY HOME

EMF WELLNESS TUCSON

Lisa Smith, PhD

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

HEALTHY HOME

PURMAID

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

PurMaid LLC provides profes sional green cleaning services to Tucson homes and businesses. Locally owned and operated. Special offer: 3 labor hours of cleaning, just $75. See ad for details. See ad, page 10.

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY

NORTHSTAR HYPERBARICS

Dr. Carol Henricks, MD 7598 N La Cholla Blvd, 85741 520-229-1238 • NorthStarHBOT.com

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

HYPNOSIS

NORI MULLER

Certified Hypnotist and Rapid Transforma tional Therapy (RTT) Practitioner Sessions available via Zoom 520-276-8822 • NoriMuller.com

Nori Muller is a certified hypnotist and Rapid Transfor mational Therapy (RTT) Practitioner specializing in helping clients with feelings of anxiety, weight issues, stress, fears, performance anxiety, persistent sadness, low confidence and self-esteem issues, motivation, achieving goals, improving relationships and finding your life’s purpose.

HYPNOSIS

VESSEL OF LOVE, INTUITIVE HYPNOTHERAPY

Linda Sulvita

Heal@LindaSulvita.com LindaSulvita.com

Intuitive hypnotherapist, Linda Sulvita, facilitates self-healing & self-empowerment for lightworkers, seekers, healers, intuitives & coaches through spiritual hypnosis. Grounded in unity consciousness, she helps clients release past life trauma, break patterns of self-sabotage, transform limiting beliefs & receive clarity of next steps. See ad, page 16.

INVISALIGN

E DENTAL SOLUTIONS & MEDICINE WHEEL DENTAL

Elahe Wissinger, DMD 2504 E River Rd, 85718 520-745-5496 • Info@EDentalSolutions.net EDentalSolutions.net

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

KETAMINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY

TUCSON COUNSELING ASSOCIATES

125 E Mabel St, 85705 520-214-0818

TucsonCounselingAssociates@gmail.com TucsonCounselingAssociates.com

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

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

CLEAR BLOSSOM

Melanie Tyrrell, LMT, ESTI, CMLDT 6584 N Oracle Rd, 85704 520-954-7784

• Melanie@ClearBlossom.com ClearBlossom.com

Specializes in cosmetic surgery and pre-post pregnancy and delivery patients. MLD benefits include: bruising reduction, edema reduction, pain manage ment, scar tissue prevention, fibrosis reduction and infection prevention and more. Just $50 per treatment (one per new client)!

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

LYMPH STUDIO

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

Heal faster – Heal better. Immune boosting, detoxify ing manual lymph drainage, pre- & post-surgery care for aesthetic and restorative Surgery. MLD reduces inflammation, assists with organ, endocrine, circulatory, digestive, neurologic and lymphatic systems. LifeWave X39 Stem Cell Activation patch distributor. Lifewave.com/SusanCouture. See ad, page 17.

MASSAGE

BLISSFULLY BE HOLISTIC WELLNESS

Shawna Roberts, LMT, RYT 200 421 N Schrader Ln, 85748 520-216-5699 BlissfullyBe.com

Create a vision of health and well-being true to who you are with health and wellness coaching. Stop smoking. Eat healthier. Move your body. Reduce stress. Release weight. Get better sleep. Available in-person or virtually. Also available: massage and bodywork, and private yoga. See ad, page 17.

BRANDIE LYNN GARCIA, LMT

Healing Spirit Soaks 1074 N Swan Rd, 85719 520-344-3250 • HealingSpiritSoaks.com

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

CHRISTINE SALOMON, LMT, RMT

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

Professional caring assessments. Customized healing options ensuring your optimal "Mind-Heart-Body" physical and emotional well-being. Feel happier, stronger, and re-energized. Advanced Reiki Sessions, Massage, Myofascial Bodywork, and Qigong. Licensed and Nationally Certified 23 years. PTA background. Client testimonials.

KEN READER, LMT, RYT

The Right Touch Massage Therapy 2984 E Fort Lowell, 85716 520-326-7675

RightTouchMassageTherapy.com Tucson Touch Therapies 3903 E Pima St, 85712 520-881-7337 • TucsonTouchTherapies.com

Experienced Pain Relief therapist and wellness provider with 25 years as Reiki/Cranial therapist. Shiatsu and Thai Massage available at both locations.

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

SANTA RITA SPRINGS

Dorothy Richmond, LMT since 1983 2301 N Santa Rita Ave, 85719

Aquatic Massage • Jin Shin Jyutsu

Craniosacral Therapy • Watsu Integrative Massage 520-990-1857 • SantaRitaSprings@gmail.com

Water is life…80 minutes of Bliss. Immersed in heavenly 96-degree saltwater inside our poolhouse, receive massage, shiatsu, energy work, great stretches, flowing movement, and maybe Aquatic Craniosacral Therapy to deliciously unwind trauma and strain patterns. See ad, page 16.

MEDICAL INTUITIVE

DANIELLE DVORAK 847-323-9188

Danielle@Replevyn.com • Replevyn.com

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

MEDICARE SUPPORT

LIFE SOLUTIONS ADVISORS OF AMERICA

Holly Baker, Retirement Specialist PO Box 69820, Oro Valley, 85737 520-760-2378

Holly@LifeSolutionsAdvisors.net

Providing Solutions for Your Retirement

We here at Life Solutions Advisors and American Senior Benefits are a team of local medicare advisors and experts. As your trusted independent advisors, we work with all Medicare carriers and companies to best serve your needs and preferences. Complimentary Medicare cost and coverage review, call 520-760-2378. See ad, page 9.

MEDICAL THERMOGRAPHY

INFLAMMATION IMAGING OF TUCSON

Lisa Holliday, Certified Clinical Thermographer 520-468-1530

Info@InflammationImaging.com InflammationImaging.com

Medical Thermography uses an infrared camera to see the current condition of your health, and blood flow dysfunction/patterns, possibly years before a structure has time to form. Early intervention may help your practitioner with lifestyle/medical testing recommendations for the best outcome. See ad, page 27.

MEDITATION

THE YOGA CONNECTION

3929 E Pima, 85712 520-323-1222

Yoga@YogaConnection.org

YogaConnection.org

The Yoga Connection, a non-profit center, serving Tucson over 35 years, offers all levels of yoga and specialized classes. Yoga teacher training leading to 200-hour certification begins 12/1. Spring training session begins March 1. Ask about scholarships and payment options.

MINDFUL LIVING

MOXIE

Deb Beroset

ItsTimeForMoxie.com

Deb@ItsTimeForMoxie.com 312-436-2160

What do you want to do with your one wild and precious life? It’s not about knowing more, it’s about learning how to be more YOU. Learn how to tap into your soul’s desires and elevate your mood and energy. Book a FREE introductory call with Deb to find out more: MoxieTime.as.me/introductory-call. See ad, page 11.

MOBILE THERAPIES

HOLISTIC MIND BODY LIFE

COACHING

Dawn Marie Davis 360-298-4812

DawnMarieDavis.com

Healing sessions customized just for you in the comfort of your surroundings or online. Helping you live a slower, more mindful life in a fast world with Hypnotherapy, Energy Healing and Guided Meditations. Ask me about packages and sliding fees.

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

DR. DEEANN SABER, NMD

Transformational Medicine 2028 E Prince Rd, 85719 520-209-1755 TFMND.com

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

DR. EMILY TAKEUCHI-MILLER, NMD

Transformational Medicine 2028 E Prince Rd, 85719 520-209-1755 TFMND.com

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

WHOLISTIC FAMILY MEDICINE

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

Dr. Morris treats all conditions, pediatric through geriatric, emphasizing “nature cure” to heal mind, body and spirit. Developer of Resonant Sound Therapy. See website for more information. See ad, page 15.

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

STANDARD PROCESS

Michael Smith

Sr. Account Manager MSmith@StandardProcess.com StandardProcess.com

Standard Process is a Wisconsinbased, familyowned company

that has been a leader in making whole food-based nutritional supplements since 1929, and is committed to changing lives by partnering with healthcare practitioners to support optimal health through nutrition. See ad, page 7.

A LASTING TOUCH SALON

Yvette Dwornik

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

Artist Yvette Dwornik offers beautiful, natural looking permanent makeup. 20 years of experience. Eyebrow, eyeliner and full lip color procedures. Virtually painless, hand method technique to ensure your comfort. Physician recommended. Call to schedule a free consultation See ad, page 14.

PSYCHEDELIC INTEGRATION

TUCSON COUNSELING ASSOCIATES

125 E Mabel St, 85705 520-214-0818

TucsonCounselingAssociates@gmail.com TucsonCounselingAssociates.com

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

RESTAURANTS

LOVIN’ SPOONFULS

VEGAN RESTAURANT

2990 N Campbell Ave, Ste 120, 85719 520-325-7766 • LovinSpoonfuls.com Info@LovinSpoonfuls.com

Lovin’ Spoonfuls provides outstand ing vegan comfort food in a relaxed atmosphere. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts. The 100% plant-based meals are enjoyed by vegans and non-vegans alike. Favorites include the house-made burgers and Fried Chicken Dinner.

RETIREMENT PLANNING

LIFE

SOLUTIONS ADVISORS OF AMERICA

Holly Baker, Retirement Specialist

PO Box 69820, Oro Valley, 85737 520-760-2378

Holly@LifeSolutionsAdvisors.net

Providing Solutions for Your Retirement

We here at Life Solutions Advisors and American Senior Benefits are a team of local advisors and experts specializing in the concerns of our young seniors heading into retirement. Areas of focus: Medical Expense Planning, Retirement Income Strategies, Legacy & Estate Preservation and Health Solutions. Complimentary cost and coverage review, call 520-760-2378. See ad, page 9.

SALES TRAINING

DON ZAVIS

248-497-5869

DonZavis@comcast.net

Don Zavis is an accomplished executive with a successful history of taking private and public organizations to new levels of sales and profitability. See ad, page 25.

SKIN CARE

PAMPERED SKIN & SOUL STUDIO

Suzanne Pear, RN PhD LE COE 5160 E Glenn St, Ste 150, 85712 520-400-8109

PamperedSkinStudio.com

Dr. Suzie (PhD in Epidemiology) specializes in providing customized holistic skin care treatments for all skin types and concerns. Make an appointment today and start on your path to creating beautiful skin for life. See ad, page 5.

SOUND THERAPY

DANIELLE DVORAK

847-323-9188

Danielle@Replevyn.com Replevyn.com

Relax and receive while your energy field is cleansed by antique Tibetan singing bowls, Gantas (bells) and more in the Tibetan Sacred Sound Healing tradition. Danielle is trained and certified through TibetanBowlSchool.com, and also a lifelong, classically-trained musician, intuitive empath and more.

WHOLISTIC FAMILY MEDICINE

Dr. Lance Morris 2310 N Wyatt Dr, 85712 520-322-8122

WFMedicine@gmail.com

ResonantSoundTherapy.com

Dr. Morris treats all conditions, pediatric through geriatric, emphasizing ‘”nature cure” to heal mind, body and spirit. Developer of Resonant Sound Therapy. See website for more information. See ad, page 15.

SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS

CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING - TUCSON

Rev Janis Farmer Sunday Service: 3322 E Ft Lowell Rd, 85716 520-319-1042 TucsonCSL.org

A spiritual alternative. We offer spiritual solutions to everyday challenges. Celebration Service 9:30am, Meditation 9am. We look forward to seeing you soon. See ad, page 15.

ECKANKAR

The Path of Spiritual Freedom 1-877-300-4949 EckankarArizona.org Facebook.com/ECKANKARArizona Eckankar.org • HearHU.org

Eckankar is an active, individual, creative spiritual practice. A companion and road map for your Self-Discovery and God-Discovery journey. Discover the most secret part of yourself. The key to spiritual freedom lies within you. Explore life as a Soul Adventure.

KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTER

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

Learn meditation and other practical methods to cultivate mental peace in your daily life. KMC Arizona offers a path of wisdom and compassion to help anyone find a happy, meaningful life through explanation and practice of Kadampa Buddhism. Everyone welcome!

THE SUMMIT LIGHTHOUSE TEACHING CENTER PHOENIX

Elizabeth Clare Prophet 4105 N 20 St, Ste 115, Phoenix SummitLighthousePhoenix.org Facebook.com/TSLofPhoenix 480-442-5020

Learn about your inner divine self through The Teachings of the Ascended Masters by Mark and Elizabeth Clare Prophet. Free online classes on Archangels, Karma, Chakras and the Story of Sanat Kumara. SummitLighthousePhoenix.org. Click on “Free Spiritual Lessons”. More classes on Zoom.

TECHNOLOGY RECYCLING

GE COMPUTING AND INTERNET SERVICES

Don Gibbens

Office: 520-332-1485

Cell: 520-784-1243

Don@GEComputerRepair.com

GEComputerRepair.com

Facebook: GE-Computing-and-Internet-Services

Have computers in your closet, not being used? We can remake them to be useful again, or we can wipe them clean and recycle them. Let us give you our opinion for no charge to help you decide what to do. See ad, page 19.

TILE CLEANING

PIMA CLEANPRO L.L.C.

Carpet Cleaning, Tile & Grout, Upholstery, Area Rugs

Serving Pima County & Surrounding Areas 520-954-2119 • PimaCleanPro@gmail.com PimaCleanPro.com

Don’t steam your carpets, clean your carpets. Providing a low-moisture system that is: eco-friendly, unbeatable results, dries in about 1-2 hours, with no residue, longer carpet life for carpet, upholstery, area rugs, tile and grout. Reliable, on-time, answers the phone.

WELLNESS CENTER

TRANSFORMATIONAL MEDICINE

DeeAnn Saber, NMD

Emily Takeuchi Miller, NMD

Zach Saber, LMP

Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN

2028 East Prince Rd, 85719 520-209-1755 • TFMND.com

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

YOGA

THE YOGA CONNECTION

3929 E Pima, 85712

520-323-1222 • Yoga@YogaConnection.org

YogaConnection.org

The Yoga Connection, a non-profit center, serving Tucson over 35 years, offers all levels of yoga and specialized classes. Yoga teacher training leading to 200-hour certification begins 12/1. Spring training session begins March 1. Ask about scholarships and payment options.

COME JOIN THE 3 MONTH SELF EMPOWERMENT & TRANSFORMATION AYAHUASCA PREPARATION & INTEGRATION PROGRAM. This program addresses the common challenges that occur with preparation and integration and assists people thrive on the path of Ayahuasca. Registration opened now! More details at TheMultiDimensionalJourney.info or contact Sarai Darbandi, LCSW at 520-392-1582.

ELEVATE YOUR MENTAL WELL-BEING.

Transformational Coaching combined with vibrational wellness can help you break free from unconscious patterns keeping you from experiencing optimal mental, emotional and physical well being. Experience how frequency healing can help you return to the balanced, self-empowered life you deserve. Break free now! Trish Devitt 520-261-5194. MetamorphosisNow.com

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

FOR 6 YEARS,

MEDICARE ANNUAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD ENDS DECEMBER

7TH

Plans and coverage change every year. Let me help you make sure you’re in the best plan at the best rate for your current needs. Complimentary cost and coverage reviews, call/text/email Holly Baker at 520-760-2378, Holly@LifeSolutionsAdvisors.net.

INTUITIVE HEALTH & WELLNESS.

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

KIM GREEN, AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR, GHOSTWRITER, COPYWRITER, AND COACH INVITES you to enjoy personalized one-on-one coaching to make your dream book, a reality. Weekly, we will work on your book’s intention, structure, plot, dialogue, character development and pacing. Call today for a free 30-minute consultation. Blank Page Consulting, 678-938-2777. YouCanWriteYourLife@gmail.com. BlankPageConsult.com.

GENTLE

YOGA FOR SENIORS. Gentle movement eases the body and mind. Online 9am each weekday morning. Private consult for setting up your online practice available. In-home private sessions available. 11am classes in person at 2 locations. Please see website for details and registration or contact Trish directly. DivineJourneyYoga.com or 520-490-4012.

THERE IS A QUALITY THAT IS PROFOUND AND QUIET INSIDE OF US.

An inner space that is peaceful, wise and an inexhaustible source of bliss. If you are feeling stuck or confused in areas like relationships, worthiness, life transitions, anxiety, there is help. Contact Carla at Colibri Holistic Coaching 720-774-0010. Colibrihc1@ gmail.com. ColibriHolisticCoaching.com. Se habla Español.

E Dental Solutions

Elahe Wissinger, DMD

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

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