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n this packed issue, we cover a wide range of valuable and fun topics. Want to know more about reading food labels, the importance of sleep, farming females, learning to relax, independent media and finding your purpose? Bring your copy of Natural Awakenings with you to the beach, camping, on road trips and wherever else your journeys take you this summer. Most people I know, regardless of age, are hoping to someday find their true purpose in this life. This elusive quest can be fulfilled on any given day, when we least expect it. For insight on how to know if you’re on the right path to finding your calling, read Dr. Lissa Rankin’s advice on page 39. For many in this community, our purpose Holly Baker, publisher involves healthy, organic food—and the call to provide it to others. You’ll love the feature on female farmers, on page 34, where we learn a bit about the increasing number of women who are growing and raising our food in sustainable, humane ways. Their numbers have risen by 20 percent from 2002 to 2012, and girls aren’t handing over the shovels to men anytime soon. Brava, ladies! Because we are always talking healthy food choices, it is no surprise that we’re also putting the spotlight on foods specific to the scorching summer heat that we experience in Tucson—both for humans and our furry friends. On page 26, Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery shares fun and easy tips for traveling on a gluten-free diet. And on page 36, read about refreshing treats to help keep dogs cool in the heat, plus some recipes for homemade, dog-friendly eats. Chilling out revives the body and soul, according to the article on page 30 about the importance of relaxing, so don’t forget to take time this month to simply be. There are so many fun and exhausting opportunities that arise in the summertime, so it’s tempting to pack our schedules full, but don’t underestimate the happiness and healing that come from doing nothing every now and then.

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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

20 WHY IS SLEEP SO IMPORTANT ALL OF A SUDDEN?

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24 LOCAVORE LINGO

What All the Food Labels Really Mean by Judith Fertig

26 SUMMER VACATION ON A GLUTEN-FREE DIET

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27 REAL NEWS

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34 SOIL SISTERS

Female Farmers Come of Age by Lisa Kivirist

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Protect Pets from Parvo and Distemper

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he Holistic Animal Care Shoppe provides education, support, prevention and reversal of pet disease, such as Parvo and Distemper. In the last three months, they have had several customers come in with one or both diagnoses, more so than in the past four years. To help protect pets, consider Dr. Lisa Newman’s Holistic Animal Care LifeStyle. For over 30 years, this has been veterinarian-approved and supported. Although Newman herself is not a veterinarian, her years of training in natural solutions to disease, and a Ph.D. in Holistic Nutrition, helped lay the foundation for her pioneering work in the field of natural pet care. It is now reported by long-term, satisfied followers. Step one begins the animal’s return to wellness quickly, often within days, as Azmira’s homeopathic D’Toxifier cleanses the liver and kidneys. As Newman teaches, “a majority of symptoms begin with a toxic reaction.” Followed by a change to a healthy, natural diet, animals begin to rebound quickly. Holistic Animal Care Shoppe carries several top quality brands, including Azmira’s 20-plusyears-proven pioneering brand, tested and used by Newman and staff. Step two involves the use of Mega Pet Daily, Super C 2000 and Garlic Daily Aid. Mega Pet Daily, a multivitamin which provides therapeutic levels of vitamin B complex, protects the nervous system from fevers—especially with distemper. Super C 2000, providing additional vitamin C, can be adjusted as needed, for stimulating immune response. Garlic Daily Aid (well-known and trusted) is an anti-pest/septic/viral/bacterial/fungal and anti-carcinogen. These three remedies work synergistically to enhance the body’s own ability to address, but most importantly, prevent and reverse, its own “dis-ease” prior to becoming an expensive, serious, chronic condition, cancer or worse. Step three is when the use of homeopathic remedies and flower essences stimulate the body’s response, while herbal and nutraceutical supplements support the animal’s own curative process. Thus, they quickly, and more completely, regain physical and mental wellness—as nature intended. Other herbal and nutraceutical supplements to address Parvo and Distemper include, but are not limited to: Viral D’tox, Yucca Intensive and MSM, available at Holistic Animal Care Shoppes. Brittney Penn, General Manager of Holistic Animal Care Shoppes and Azmira’s Director of Educational Services, is a trusted associate of Dr. Lisa Newman’s since 2012. Connect at 520-886-1727 or HolisticAnimalCareShoppes.com. See ad, page 33. 8

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merica’s Mattresss/Arizona Beds, located within Baker’s Distinctive Home Furnishings, in Tucson, is now offering the Naturepedic organic line, an affordable organic mattress option. Jeff Saunders, owner/operator of the store, feels it is important to offer organic sleep options, because many mattress materials used today contain chemicals that are foreign to our bodies and are quite “unnatural”. “The mainstream approach has been to leverage technology to construct foams and other materials with ‘improved’ comfort characteristics,” explains Saunders. “These new technologies are indeed comfortable, but they come with a price: the introduction of new chemicals into our sleep environment. The Naturepedic is an alternative to traditional options.” Saunders’ business model makes his local mattress store a competitor against the larger mattress chains. Arizona Beds has its own delivery crew and employs no pressure sales or sales gimmicks. “We try harder than everybody else. We bend over backwards to make sure people are getting a good night’s sleep. We’ll even deliver the same day if possible. We help you choose the right mattress for you based on your unique needs,” says Saunders. America’s Mattress is a certified Serta Dealer, while Arizona Beds carries organic mattress offerings. Location: 2303 E. Grant Rd., Tucson. For more information, call 520-300-9307, email Jeff@AZBeds.net or visit AZBeds.net. See ad, page 7.

Discover Your Personal Wellness Profile, Six-Week Program

enee Powers, Ph.D., certified wellness coach and owner of Human Potential Coach, is offering Discover Your Personal Wellness Profile, a six-week, six-session coaching program, regularly $549, for a discounted rate of $329, for those who mention this article in the month of July. Participants will learn the seven key areas of life, where they are now and how to bring everything into balance. “Wellness can be described as ‘…a conscious pursuit of living a life in balance Renee Powers and to its fullest potential,’” says Powers. “You have the power to create optimal wellness, contentment, joy and quality of life. Once you discover where you currently are on the continuum of health and learn how to balance the seven areas of life, you will reduce stress and all the harmful effects that go with it.” For more information, call 520-222-9063, email GetInspired@live.com or visit HumanPotentialCoach.com. See ad, page 13.

Eclectic Bodywork and Massage Special

icensed massage therapist Jennifer Beard, owner of Eclectic Bodywork, centrally located in Tucson, is running a summer special of three sessions for $150. Beard utilizes eclectic modalities to realign and balance the body—primarily a mix of Swedish, deep tissue, therapeutic massage and acupressure. Beard’s work is detailed in nature and specific to each individual’s needs, leaving them energized and feeling lighter. She will travel to clients. With 25 years of experience in touch therapies, she helps clients with chronic and acute pain relief. Empathic abilities allow Beard to find all the sore Jennifer Beard spots, including the ones that are unknown. Other modalities include trigger point, sports massage, reflexology, deep energy work, lymphatic massage and more, for all ages. She also offers an array of discount packages for individual needs.

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newsbriefs Awareness Center Offers Discounts on Life Reading, Bodywork

unter Benz, owner/practitioner at Awareness Center, has been in Tucson for just a short time and would like to introduce himself to the community with a $20 discount for his services, which include intuitive life readings and bodywork/massage therapy. Check the Calendar of Events section for an introductory lecture on July 5th on Quantum Healing and Intuitive Awareness workshops. “There are times in our lives when we would like new perspectives; to see things with new eyes. You might want guidance, solutions or insights from a clairvoyant’s perspective,” says Benz. “A life reading can be a powerful tool to restore your connection with your True Self and Gunter Benz activate the storehouse of riches within you.” Massage offers all the benefits of stress release, pain relief and a stronger immune system. In every session, Benz includes his specialty, Quantum Healing, and the results are profound. This healing modality is based in awareness, rather than energy work, and therefore is often instantaneous. A gifted clairvoyant, healer and teacher, Benz offers private intuitive reading and massage therapy/bodywork sessions, as well as workshops and seminars on Quantum Healing and development of intuition—everything that makes us more aware and feeling better physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. For more information, call 928-699-7504 or email Benz@POBox.com.

Flower Shop on 4th Avenue Hosts Flower Arranging Class

lower Shop on 4th Avenue, offering fine floral arrangements and gifts, will host a flower arranging workshop, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., July 27. Owner Norah Schultz is also offering free delivery for clients who mention Natural Awakenings, a value of $10 or more. Participants will learn how to arrange in foam in a one-of-a-kind, take-home container, designed by local artist Gailee Wilson. They will also take home a succulent for the pot. Call to RVSP for this class by July 20. Space is limited to eight. The local flower shop gives personal attention to walk-in customers, offers local delivery, vase recycling, succulent gardens in upcycled containers and vintage gifts. They use locally sourced greens and flowers whenever possible, and flower cuttings and scraps are composted. Flower Shop on 4th Avenue takes orders through its secure, 24-hour online ordering service, as well as by phone. Cost: $65, including materials. Location: 531 N. 4th Ave., Tucson. For more information, call 520-622-7673, email FlowerShopOn4th@gmail.com or visit FlowerShopOn4th.com. 10

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he Loft Cinema will host its tenth annual Loft Kids Fest, from July 22 through 31. The free festival will feature free morning screenings of family-friendly films, fun activities and popcorn. “Each morning, children and their parents can experience some of the best family-friendly films of all-time, along with a fabulous animated short before every feature,” describes J.J. Giddings, Marketing Director of The Loft Cinema. “We’ve also got fun games, hands-on activities, live performances, great giveaways, tons-o-free popcorn and crazy surprises. And best of all, it’s free.” The schedule and more info can be found at LoftCinema.com/event/Loft-Kids-Fest. Location: 3233 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson. For more information, call 520-795-0844, email JJ@LoftCinema.org or visit LoftCinema.com. See ad, page 12.

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A Powerful Bio-Touch Workshop on PTSD

he Bio-Touch Center, in Tucson, offers BioTouch workshops from 6 to 8 p.m., the fourth Thursday of every month. July’s workshop, which will be held on July 28, will cover post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Participants will learn how to use Bio-Touch to relieve stress and other challenging symptoms of PTSD. Now it’s even faster and easier to learn how to use BioTouch to reduce stress, pain, inflammation and other symptoms of health conditions such as PTSD. The new monthly program, unveiled in May, consists of two-hour workshops that teach participants everything they need to know to successfully address a specific health issue. Each month a different health condition is highlighted. Space is limited. Massage therapists receive two continuing education credits for each workshop attended. Cost: $15 for public, $10 for IFBM members. Location: 5634 E. Pima St., Tucson. For more information or to sign up for a workshop, call 520-323-7951 or visit JustTouch.com. See ad, page 16.

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newsbriefs Summertime Essential Oils at Ritual by Kate’s Magik

itual by Kate’s Magik, Tucson’s source for aromatherapy products, treatments, essential oils, gifts and ceremonial supplies, offers an abundance of essential oils and blends, perfect for summertime. Those interested in learning more about how these oils and blends can cater for the summer heat can visit the shop for a mini-consultation. “At Ritual by Kate’s Magik, we believe essential oils are a great companion on our journey and in every season,” says owner Kate Becker. “A PeppermintLavender Body Mist (10 drops each in 4 ounces of water) can help cool us down, while a few drops of Peppermint or Grapefruit Oil, on the temples or rubbed in your palms and inhaled, can serve as a wonderful pick-me- up. Floral and citrus blends such as Jasmine and Sweet Orange are also delicious aromas that enhance the season and leave you feeling playful and sensual.” Location: 215 N. Court Ave., Tucson. For more information, call 520-743-1486 or visit KatesMagik.com and RitualTucson.com. See ad, page 22.

Yoga Teacher Training Program Beginning August

ima Community College has partnered with Yoga Therapy College, an affiliate of Integrative Yoga Therapy, to offer a 200-hour comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of teaching yoga, with a therapeutic approach. Weekend teacher training begins at 6 p.m., August 26, and runs through December 18. Medical research shows that yoga therapy is among the most effective complementary therapies to help individuals facing health challenges, at any level, manage their condition, reduce symptoms, restore balance, increase vitality and improve attitude. Participants in yoga transform their body with improved brain function, lower stress levels and increased flexibility. After a few months, they may experience lower blood pressure, improved lung capacity, improved sexual function, reduced chronic pain, anxiety relief, lower blood sugar levels in diabetics and improved sense of balance; and after years, strong bones, healthy weight and lower risk of heart disease. It is well known that yoga can enhance our physical and emotional well-being, but when yoga is practiced with the therapeutic form, it can help prevent and aid recovery from physical and mental ailments. Those interested in becoming a certified yoga instructor and those currently certified instructors will benefit their students with the techniques learned in this program. Location: Pima Community College, Northwest Campus, 7600 N. Shannon, Tucson. For more information, call 520-206-6354 or visit YogaTherapyCollege.com or Pima.edu/ContinuingEd. See ad, page 6. 12

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eventbrief Earth Gong Bath with Danielle Dvořák

wice a month, the Galactic Center offers the chance to get bathed in sound and vibration by a large Paiste Earth Gong, tuned to the healing frequencies of our Mother Planet, Gaia. This beautiful and effective, non-invasive means of healing helps participants create their own intention for what they would like to experience, opening to endless possibilities for transformation. This is a great opportunity to meditate, contemplate, or just relax, receive and release. Most people lay on the floor, but attendees may also prefer to sit, do yoga Danielle Dvořák or assume their favorite meditative pose. Sound, and its accompanying vibrations, clear our energy field, serve as natural pain killers and can facilitate physical, emotional, mental and spiritual transformation. Sound and vibration have been scientifically proven through a number of studies to be effective in treating many conditions including depression, cancer, stress, insomnia, ADHD and more. During our waking state, the typical frequency of our brain waves is that of Beta (or Gamma). Beta state is the busy mind that Buddhists refer to as the “Monkey Mind”, because it jumps around like an untrained monkey. Sound tools, such as gongs, Tibetan Singing Bowls and others, entrain the brain to move into the deeper Alpha, and sometimes Theta, states. These are the frequencies that induce a calm clarity of mind, encourage intuition and allow for deep meditative and peaceful states. When the brain moves into Alpha state, it triggers a para-sympathetic dominance in the nervous system. When the para-sympathetic becomes dominant over the sympathetic nervous system, our blood pressure goes down, the heart rate slows and blood circulation focuses more into the viscera and less to the extremities. This nervous system response is profoundly stress-relieving, making us an ideal “environment” for the body to cure itself, therefore positively treating almost any disease, imbalance or illness. Cost: $10-$15. Location: 35 E. Toole Ave., Tucson. For more information, visit Facebook.com/GalacticCenter. See ad, page 26.

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The Addiction Epidemic

n 2013, an estimated 24.6 million Americans aged 12 or older—9.4 percent of the population—had used an illicit drug in the past month. Now, according to a Columbia University study, “40 million Americans, age 12 and over, meet the clinical criteria for addiction involving nicotine, alcohol or other drugs.” An estimated additional 80 million people in this country are “risky substance users,” meaning that while not addicted, they “use tobacco, alcohol and other drugs in ways that threaten public health and safety”. Over 38,000 people died of drug overdoses in the U.S. in 2010, greater than the deaths attributed to motor vehicle accidents, homicides and suicides. Overdose deaths from opioids (narcotic pills like Oxycontin, Percodan and Methadone as well as heroin) have become the fastest growing drug problem throughout the U.S. Utilizing counseling, proper nutrition and cardiovascular exercise, these addictions can be overcome. Focus on recreating a healthy connection with the addict and their inner selves. Utilizing proven therapies allows the addicts to live without the use of alcohol or opioids for the rest of their lives. By reconnection with selves, with loved ones, with loving families, people are able to live healthy, happy, productive lives and build nurturing relationships.

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Why is My Child Always Hunched Over?

any parents say, “My child is always hunched over and it drives me crazy.” It definitely should be a concern, because poor posture means that the child’s brain and nerves are under too much tension. This is the wisdom of the child’s body saying that the pull on the brain and nerves is dangerous; it tries to lessen it by stooping over. This is a red flag that the child’s nervous system has not been able to recover from one or possibly multiple stressors. A difficult childbirth can often initiate problems with a child’s nervous system that become worse with added stress over time. Also, ongoing stress in the home such as divorce, depression, addiction, financial stress or loss of a loved one can trigger a child’s nervous system to go into survival mode. Most parents intuitively feel concerned when they see their child’s poor posture, but they have no idea what to do about it and often make things worse by nagging them to stand up straight. Parents can help by having the child’s nervous system evaluated by a chiropractor—especially one who works with children. The chiropractor will help reset and relax the child’s nervous system so their natural, inborn wisdom can work more effectively. Poor posture can cause or exacerbate such things as aggression, ADHD, social anxiety, irritability, poor sleep, digestive problems and many other health issues. The body has an amazing ability to heal and recover, but if a child’s posture is poor, then something has gotten in the way of their nervous system resetting. By the time the extreme tension shows up as poor posture, the problem has likely become entrenched and is likely to get worse without intervention. The good news is that kids respond very rapidly. All children should have their nervous system evaluated by a chiropractor, because a healthy and energyefficient nervous system will facilitate optimal learning, social engagement and self-esteem. Dr. Joanne Haupert, a chiropractor at Inspired Healing Chiropractic, has helped many children who have had serious health issues improve. Connect at 520-584-0343, InspiredHealing.Tucson@gmail.com or InspiredHealing.org.

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Live Comedy Evokes Trust and Empathy

esearch from the UK University of Surrey has found that witnessing live comedy increases emotional interaction and bonding between the spectators and performer and enhances a general feeling of trust and intimacy among participants through the shared experience. Published in the journal Comedy Studies, the study was conducted by doctoral candidate Tim Miles, who analyzed surveys and interviews of audience members, as well as comedians, including some well-known performers. Miles found that comics and audiences connected through sharing of admiration and empathy. Bonds also formed as the audience began to identify with the observations and experiences of the comic. “Comedy has often been seen to be a bit frivolous, but it’s actually something really important. My work looking at comedians and comedy audiences has shown how live, standup comedy fulfills a need for feelings of truth, trust, empathy and intimacy between people, which is really important in a society where many people often complain about feeling isolated,” says Miles.

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Bright Lights Drive Them to Extinction National Moth Week, held from July 23 to 31 (visit NationalMothWeek.org for podcast), has prompted the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) to encourage cities to install motion-sensitive dimming streetlights and is working to designate dark-sky parks that could provide a refuge for nocturnal species. The giant silk moth and other insects pollinate 80 percent of our food crops. In turn, their bodies sustain innumerable birds, rodents and bats. Entire ecosystems rest on their delicate, powdery wings. Only two species of moths are protected under the Endangered Species Act, and three others have gone extinct in the past decade. Many populations are seeing declines of up to 99 percent. Between monoculture crops, pesticides, changing climate, urbanization and decreasing darkness due to artificial lighting, the future of night-flying moths is uncertain. Their only goal is to reproduce, guided to suitable nesting grounds by the shadow of the moon; many moth species do not even have mouths. However, cities now glow brighter than a full moon, and ambient light pollution radiating from urban areas draws moths to their deaths. IDA Program Manager John Barentine says, “Every time a person turns off and shields a porch light on their house, they’re helping.” Source: Sierra Club

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Fresh Veggies Come Direct to Offices Pioneering employers are now offering fresh vegetables to help employees improve their diet—and their health. Tech companies are even hiring professional chefs to prepare healthful lunches and snacks. In Texas, the Farm to Work program is making it easy and affordable for workers to pick up baskets of local produce at the office. Participants aren’t required to pay an initial lump sum or commit to buying every week. Instead, they can sign up to receive produce in any given week. Other groups around the country are also looking into workplace produce delivery programs, and while many use the traditional community supported agriculture (CSA) model, others are experimenting with different procedures. The Farm Fresh Program, in Bellingham, Washington, connects local farmers to employers interested in receiving weekly deliveries. Meanwhile, Farm2Work, in Arkansas, links local purveyors of produce, meat, eggs, dairy, pies, jams and jellies to area employers. New York’s Adirondack Harvest, a branch of the Cornell Cooperative Extension, started by helping a single farmer link to area employers. The next step, says Teresa Whalen, the group’s southern chapter representative, is working to persuade insurance companies to subsidize workplace CSAs in the same way they’re starting to subsidize gym memberships. Source: FarmToWork.org

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Sustainable Ways to Enjoy Sand and Surf When eco-conscious families hit the beach this summer, there’s more to be aware of than just picking up trash like drink containers, wrappers and found litter. Here are some other ways we can enhance our beach and water experiences while upping fitness benefits. Rising water levels and severe weather events have damaged coastlines, so extra care is needed. When setting up a beach spot, stay away from sand dunes and pockets of beach grass that serve as natural defenses against beach erosion. Also watch out for marked-off turtle hatching spots; prime nesting season is May through October, according to the nonprofit Turtle Conservancy. Teach kids not to chase birds. Walk around shorebirds to cause minimal disturbance; it’s stressful dodging danger during meals and wastes precious energy stores. Walking on soft sand is like a weight-training workout, as detailed in Michael Sandler and Jessica Lee’s Barefoot Walking book. Polluting chemicals enter waterways via fertilizer and industry runoff and accidents like the BP Gulf oil spill; don’t contribute more by using sunscreen that contains oxybenzine, which reportedly alters hormone function. The Environmental Working Group (ewg.org) maintains an online guide of safe sunscreens. The Huffington Post also suggests that we can make our own by mixing zinc oxide (a sunblocking agent), coconut oil (soothes and conditions skin), beeswax (for waterproofing) and tea tree oil (soothes and repairs skin and smells good). The same care applies to chemical hair dyes, shampoos, conditioners and straighteners. Patronize clean, green salons that use natural hair treatments free of synthetic chemicals, ammonia or para-phenylenediamine (PPD). Or search “nontoxic hair care” online. Plan a visit to coincide with a public volunteer beach cleanup event. Check with national organizations like Keep America Beautiful (kab.org) and local or countywide groups, as well as social media sites for group activities.

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Why is Sleep So Important All of a Sudden? by Jeff Saunders

ur parents told us to get to bed early as kids. They knew then that our mood was affected by our sleep. However, as we get older, we sleep less and less. Distractions like jobs, swing-shifts, getting older, raising kids, taking care of parents, stress, injuries, pets and lifestyle habits all contribute to our hectic lives and quality of sleep. Not to mention binge-watching Netflix, smart phones and tablets. The reason we are hearing about sleep so much in the media lately is because many prevalent studies have been released in the last 10 years. All of that research points to the fact that the human race is not achieving the sleep we need. The average 30-year-old has been

asleep for 12 years, but by the age of 50, it only increases to 19 years. Once we reach 60 years of age, we will have slept for 22 years. And if by chance we make it to 100, we will have been dreaming for 35 full years. What happens when we are asleep? The brain instructs the body to repair muscle, consolidates memories and regulates hormones that control growth and appetite, just to name a few. If sleep is cut short, some of these necessary changes don’t occur—we can feel moody and have unusual food cravings, typically going after sweetsugary concoctions like flavored coffees or energy drinks. How much sleep should we get each night? Children and teens should

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be asleep for at least 8 hours, and on average 9.25 hours. Their bodies are still growing and they are learning, so their brains need as much of the required sleep as possible. Adults need less, they can get 7 to 8 hours, as long as it is good sleep. There are many apps and devices out there to monitor how we sleep—worth the time and investment, because sleep is so important. As we age and get into our senior years, more sleep will become more important. There are several best practices for getting the best sleep possible. The hardest one for most people is going to bed and waking up at the same time every day—even on the weekends, because once the body loses sleep, it cannot regain it by sleeping in on the weekends. That does not mean it isn’t a luxury (it certainly is), but there are not any sleep benefits to doing so. Hot sleepers will benefit from drinking water earlier in the day and limiting beverages later in the day. It is best not to rehydrate at 7 p.m. for the day, as this may lead to unnecessary trips to the bathroom. To ensure a better chance to sleep well, exercise daily. When the body is tired, the mind follows, and it will be easier to sleep through the night. There are several ways to wind down in the evening, but the important thing is to eliminate the blue light from smart phones, TVs and tablets. This will enable certain hormones to release to help you fall asleep. Those who consume alcohol may be quick to fall asleep, but research states that they are not sleeping well, so limit alcohol intake when possible and see the difference in sleep. If we work on correcting our sleep habits and focus on getting better sleep, our lifestyle will improve and our bodies will get the rest needed to operate properly. Jeff Saunders is the owner/ operator of the local sleep store America’s Mattress/ Arizona Beds, in Tucson. America’s Mattress is a certified Serta Dealer, while Arizona Beds carries organic mattress offerings. Connect at 520-300-9307, Jeff@AZBeds.net or AZBeds.net. See ad, page 7.

The Key to Growing a Business: Writing by Stephanie Parker and Eve Hady

s business owners, we need to value and maintain good writing skills. Leading with a transparent, clear message and precise, memorable sentences is likely to grow your business. • Express the singular point or idea the customer should know and understand. Writing concisely, as if sharing with a new friend, can generate new customers and sustain existing customers. • Including adverbs—“very”, “actually”, “really”, “quickly”, “extremely” and more—in writing may be tempting. The same is said of adjectives. Shorter, compelling sentences, lean content and increased clarity await the customer when adverbs and adjectives are absent. • If you love to write, be cautious about falling in love with your writing, with your own words. Rather than focusing on the quality of content, focus more so on the quality of your writing as adding value to the written piece. • Be brief. Said Shakespeare, “Brevity is the soul of wit.” • Protect your credibility. Always use spelling and grammar checking tools. • Writing is a process. It is best done in a flow. Once ideas and thoughts are fully expressed, it is time to edit. Mark Twain reminds us to “use plain, simple language, short words and brief sentences. Stick to it; don’t let fluff and flowers and verbosity creep in.” Eve Hady and Stephanie Parker are the Accurate Wordsmith. Connect with them at 520-955-2468 or 520-444-9189, Stephanie@TheAccurateWordsmith.com or Eve@TheAccurateWordsmith.com. July 2016

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strology is an ancient science, thousands of years old, and many cultures including India, China, Tibet and Egypt understand its benefits. In India, astrologers are consulted for many big life events, such as the opening of a business, possible marriage partners, the birth of a child or best dates to travel. A reading of our chart with an astrologer can give a tremendous amount of very useful and helpful information, and information is power. When finding an astrologer, we should look for one who is recommended, has seen clients for many years, is well-seasoned and with whom we feel comfortable. Our natal charts are the foundation of who we are and what gifts we have brought with us from a past life. They do not change this lifetime, but they show us how we can fulfill ourselves in this life. The three big questions we all should ask ourselves are: “What are the lessons to learn this lifetime?”, “What is it that I have to offer?” and “What is my spiritual path?” Natal charts show us the life direction, tell us what areas we may have challenges/blocks in and need to grow. Our chart will explain our relationships with parents and possible partners, health issues and children. It reveals our sexual preferences and styles of intimacy, our attitudes about money, style of nurturing and psychic/intuitive abilities.

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The Truth About Going for Couple’s Counseling by Bill White

hen a person suggests couple’s counseling, they are often met with reasons and excuses from their partner, like: We can do this ourselves; It’s a waste of money; I don’t need anyone telling me how to live my life; I don’t need it. You do; People get worse when they go see a counselor; I can figure this out by talking to my friends and family; The reason counselors get into the field is because they need help; Counselors just want your money. Some of these reasons are valid and some are not. Making the decision to get expert assistance—and actually going—can be daunting. On the other hand, it could be one of the best decisions ever made for the relationship, and it could make things much easier for both parties. These are some truths about couple’s counseling. • Counseling is one of those fields where the range of quality among professionals can be huge. One may have to shop around to find someone who is truly skilled. They may interview a few professionals or pay for initial assessment sessions before finding a good fit. • Life and relationships are complex. Our self-awareness and self-understanding is more limited than we realize. We all can use outside support from time to time. • We don’t have a very big tool kit to choose from when we get tangled up with each other. Our parents and caretakers didn’t have the tools for resolving conflict and having healthy communication, and we certainly weren’t taught them in school. • It’s good to get input and support from friends and family—but not with love and relationship concerns. Friends and family are not specialists in relationships. The other problem is that speaking badly about a partner to friends and family alienates them. We may forgive the partner in time, but others may continue to hold a negative attitude toward them.

• It is expensive to hire a professional. We hire professionals for our cars, our computers, our divorces and our plumbing. How expensive is it if we don’t hire these professionals? • Counselors likely have needed counseling help themselves, and hopefully they have gotten help. A few counselors are in it for the money and don’t care about people, just like any profession. We should be selective about who we choose to assist us in our personal life. • Part of the reason for limited and ineffective results in counseling is that most people wait until the relationship is unbearable before they go. Counseling is often the last resort. It is far better to nip things in the bud. Even better is to hire a professional in the beginning of the relationship to help design the relationship to, a) prevent problems, and b) consciously create a happy, lasting relationship. • It is easier to navigate relationship issues with a skilled professional than to go the do-it-yourself route. What would basketball be without a coach or a referee? Coaches and referees are not playing the game. They’re watching from the outside to notice things that the players don’t see. Counselors do the same for couples. It takes courage to admit we need help, to admit that we don’t have all the answers, but couples may find the end result of counseling is a surprisingly happy, playful and communicative love relationship. Bill White is a relationship and communication specialist in Tucson, AZ. Connect at TheHealthyCouple.com.

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ocally grown foods are more likely to have been bred for flavor and nutrition than durability and a long shelf life, says Emily Akins, outreach director for the Kansas City Food Circle, a cooperative that links residents with farmers that grow and raise organic and free-range food. An added benefit is getting to know the farmer and being able to ask the questions—and receive the answers—that are important to us. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that local food sales totaled $12 billion in 2014, up from $5 billion in 2008. They continue to grow.

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nation might be the preferred index of how foods are grown and raised, it is not always possible for certain foods in some climates. Sometimes there’s a tradeoff in buying organic foods in the carbon footprint of its transport to market. According to the Sweetwater Organic Community Farm, in Tampa, Florida, “Organic refers to a specific method of growing and processing foods, and is defined as produce grown, packaged and stored without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or irradiation.” To be considered certified organic under the Code of Federal Regulations 7 CFR Part 205, products must meet these standards: n No harmful chemicals have been applied to the land for at least three years. n Farmers and processors are inspected annually by a certifying agency. n Farmers and processors must keep

detailed records of practices. n Farmers are required to maintain a written organic management plan.

Certified Humane When we buy local cheese, poultry or meat at the farmers’ market, we sometimes see a certified humane notice. One such producer is Baetje Farms, outside St. Louis, Missouri. Their highly regarded goat cheeses offer traceability via a lot number, so buyers can know exactly which milking the cheese came from. In factory farming, which often involves penning or caging animals that never go outdoors, “certified humane” means that this producer meets Humane Farm Animal Care standards: n Fed a nutritious diet without antibiotics or hormones. n Provided proper shelter with resting areas and sufficient space. n Animals have the ability to behave naturally. Veronica Baetje says her farm’s goats receive organic mineral supplements and locally grown alfalfa hay in addition to pasture grass every day. She adds, “They are free to choose what they prefer to do, whether skip and run up a hill, lie under the shade of a tree, soak up some sunshine or play with their herd mates.”

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says Virginia Goeke, of Sylvan Meadows Farm, in Viroqua, Wisconsin. At times, farmers’ markets will offer “We choose to husband our land to foraged foods from the wild or wild promote harmony and synergy. We game. Sources are listed online at are creating a sustainable farm ecosysEatWild.com. “Few of us will go back to tem where herbal meadows, prairies, foraging in the wild, but we can learn heirloom gardens, orchards, woodto forage in our supermarkets, farmers’ lands, and rare breeds of livestock and markets and from local farmers to select wildlife flourish.” the most nutritious and delicious foods Sometimes, we’d just like someone available,” says founder Jo Robinson, in else to do the food curating for us. The Vashon, Washington. Kansas City Food Circle requires mem For example, Dave and Sue Whitber farmers to take a pledge to follow tlesey, at High Wire Ranch, in Hotchcertain agricultural practices. “When kiss, Colorado, raise bison (buffalo) you buy food from our members, you and elk that they sell both through can rely on the co-op’s pledge that it’s local stores and at the Aspen Saturday been certified naturally grown or that Market. The wild game is 100 percent the farmer has USDA Organic certificapasture-fed, non-GMO (no genetically tion,” says Akins. modified feed), gluten-free and not Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperagiven hormones or any antibiotics tive, the joint effort of 100 small-scale unless the animal is sick. family farms providing fresh, organic, seasonal produce, in Leola, Pennsylvania, gives similar assurances. Trusted Sources The USDA reports that 160,000 The land, climate and growing season farmers nationwide are currently selldictate the best natural farming pracing to their local markets via farmers’ tices for each area, often described markets, community supported agriculalong with their products on farm and ture organizations, restaurants, grocerfarmers’ market websites. ies and institutions, generating health, Wisconsin’s Dane County Farmers’ social, economic and environmental Market, in Madison, provides detailed benefits for local communities. It keeps descriptions of farm products and growing because we keep asking quesagricultural practices so customers can tions. make informed choices. Sometimes, the type of farm makes a difference. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood “We are intentionally human scale,” AndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

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Summer Vacation on a Gluten-Free Diet by Susan Fulton

n the best of days at home, eating a gluten-free diet can be a time-consuming challenge, but hitting the road for points unknown can turn a long anticipated vacation into a stressful nightmare. For the average family with no food issues, the biggest choice can be what toys and games to pack to keep the little ones occupied during travel times. Throw in the need to maintain a strict, glutenfree diet and the vacation-for-relaxation picture changes dramatically. It is every parent’s worst scenario to be out of town and end up in a strange emergency room with a sick child (or adult) who has accidentally been “glutened”. But, take heart. With a little ad-

vance planning, some great resource guides and taking a proactive stance, vacation can go off without a hitch. Here are some tips for eating glutenfree (GF) on vacation, depending on the mode of travel.

Airplane Travel If possible, eat a hearty and filling meal at home before leaving for the airport. Carry plenty of GF snacks to eat both while waiting for the flight and in-flight. Also be prepared with extra supplies in case a flight is delayed. Good choices are homemade nut butter sandwiches, fresh fruits, cut up veggies, granola and other GF snack bars and cold GF pizza. Because of restrictions on liquids after

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Automobile Travel When journeying by car, options are greatly enhanced, since there are fewer space restrictions than on a plane. Use an ice chest to keep already cooked foods fresh. Plan to stay in motels or hotels where there will be a microwave and refrigerator. Breakfast can be eaten in the room and a lunch packed for the day’s outing. If staying in the home of others, let hosts know dietary requirements ahead of time and ask for some space in the refrigerator for GF foods.

General Tips For dining out, use all the usual precautions. There are now many phone apps that can be used, such as “Find Me Gluten-Free”, to help in locating GF-friendly dining options. Before leaving home, contact the Celiac Support Groups in the destination area for more advice. Don’t forget, many places have become very conversant with requirements for the celiac diet, including all Walt Disney World locations. Last but not least, always try to eat something before everyone is cranky and overly hungry. This will keep stress to a minimum by not waiting until the last minute to find safe food, and the day will be much more enjoyable. For more ideas and tips, visit Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro at 5845 N. Oracle Rd., in Tucson, or call 520-408-9000 or visit GourmetGirlsGlutenFree.com. See ad, page 18.

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tute of Functional Medicine and director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, learned Brogan’s lesson early on. “Independent media have been crucial in disseminating my life’s work. Given the misinformation being spread by regular news and government channels about weight and health, we deserve to hear the truth about what’s in our food, toxins in our environment and how we can truly heal our bodies,” says Hyman, a nine-time bestselling author.

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Today’s independent media landscape shifts at warp speed. With 24/7 Internet access to websites, both groundbreaking journalism and grassroots perspecby Linda Sechrist tives appear in original articles and blogs. Outlets include independent online radio, TV shows, newspapers, filmmakers and “citizen journalists” armed with smart phones instantly transmitting images and updates via YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. From New York City holistic psychiatrist Dr. n virtually all aspects of life, we a growing recognition that such media Kelly Brogan’s A Mind of Your Own: are influenced consciously or subplay a vital role in shaping a more inThe Truth About Depression and How consciously by mainstream media formed and engaged citizenry, more atWomen Can Heal Their Bodies to messages. Today, six media giants— Reclaim Their Lives. They were shocked tention is again being paid to the need Comcast, The Walt Disney Company, for real news that matters. Breaking the Twenty-First Century Fox, Time Warner, when the book was boycotted. reign of junk food news generators is Viacom and DirecTV—control the vast “The New York Times, Dr. Oz and the mission of ProjectCensored.org, a majority of what we watch on TV and in Good Morning America refused to media research program at California’s movies, listen to on the radio and read schedule author interviews or write Sonoma State University. in books, newspapers and magazines. book reviews. There wasn’t a whisper Billions of dollars are spent annuAccording to Ben Bagdikian, Pulitzer anywhere on mainstream media about ally on webinars, podcasts and e-books Prize-winning journalist and author of my evidenced-based book on how exploring health and healing, self-help, The New Media Monopoly, this handwomen can holistically recover from ful of conglomerates form a cartel that depression without a single prescription. spiritual enlightenment and creativity, indicating a reading audience with a wields enough influence to affect U.S. HarperCollins was baffled. I was their hunger for deeper wisdom. Since 1973, politics and define social values. first credentialed author who spoke out New Dimensions Radio, co-founded and Thirty years ago, before many mergagainst pharmaceuticals,” says Brogan. hosted by Justine Willis Toms, has feaers and acquisitions, 50 corporations So Brogan turned to independent owned nearly all of American media. outlets, including print, online and so- tured many of the world’s most respected wisdom keepers. “Guests exclaim how Today’s infotainment and rhetoric, miscial media, her own website, newsletrefreshing it is to speak in-depth and at represented as news, is leading millions ter lists and word-of-mouth. Her work length. Mainstream, commercially based to conclude that these colossal powers do soon broke through into three of the media consistently present sound bites not exist to objectively report the truth. top bestselling book lists: USA Today, on how things are breaking down and Publisher’s Weekly and The New York not working, without opening thought to Mainstream Media’s Times. That example serves as clear constructive visions for a future that benTrue Colors proof of the importance and power of Although a recent Gallup Poll reflects independent media to furnish the pub- efits all life and the planet,” says Toms. “Independent media have broken Americans’ lack of trust in mainstream lic helpful and in-depth information on away from dependence on the moneyed media’s reporting of news fully, fairly wide-ranging topics that mainstream interests holding tight reins on the news and accurately, fair reporting was what broadcast media typically only cover HarperCollins, a prominent publisher, in 30- to 60-second blurbs or not at all. and information they publish. Because expected upon the 2016 release of Dr. Mark Hyman, chair of the Insti- we’re listener-supported, public radio is

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free to explore a wide range of timely and timeless topics,” he says. Leaning away from one-sided views gives independent media space to expand people’s perspectives and positive expectations for the future. The seventime Pulitzer Prize-winning Christian Science Monitor international news organization was established in Boston over a century ago to till human thought and thereby improve human lives via an uplifted journalistic standard. “Its quiet insistence for human rights and against tyranny; for generosity and against selfishness; for intelligence, charity, courage, integrity and most of all, for progress and hope—surely that has helped,” remarks John Yemma, current columnist and former editor. “We work to uncover where progress is occurring, even though headlines proclaim the contrary. There are always two sides to a story,” says Susan Hackney, a senior director with the Monitor, which consistently resists the sensational in favor of the meaningful. Magazines such as Natural Awakenings, Mother Jones, The Optimist and Yes! are likewise stirring up conversations on meaningful issues via larger perspectives with a focus on tangible solutions. They address such areas as the damaging health and environmental effects of genetically engineered food, championed by Jeffrey Smith, founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology. “Europe could kick genetically modified ingredients (GMO) out of their food supply because their mainstream media covered the health dangers, while U.S. mainstream media ignored them and kept Americans in the dark. Independent media in the U.S. enable democracy and consumer-inspired transformations of all kinds. Knowledge has organizing power,” advises Smith.

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With Fran Korten at its helm, the adfree, subscription-supported, nonprofit Yes! is helping to reframe our biggest issues. “Mainstream media, dependent upon advertisers that would have us believe that we can buy happiness, celebrate stories of the rich and powerful, leaving everyone else feeling small and powerless. Independents can help resist

We in America are the best entertained and least informed society in the world. ~Neil Postman, media such ways of seeing the world, help people see a different path to success and happiness and perceive themselves as change agents. Together, we share engaging stories of how people are carving out new ways of living that hold the hope of a world more in balance with the living Earth and where everyone’s inherent worth and dignity are recognized,” says Korten. Allan Savory, founder of the Savory Institute and originator of a holistic land management systems approach to recover and preserve sustainable resources, underscores the need for change leaders and independent thinkers. “As we ponder who they might be, we realize it’s not those that discover new, counterintuitive insights, but those that spread the knowledge. The groundbreakers are pioneers like writers, poets, artists, speakers and social networkers. After 50 years of trying to understand the intense institutional resistance to and ridiculing of my work of managing complexity in a simple manner, holistic management is now quickly spreading globally. This is only due to social networking, independent writers and my TED talk that went viral,” observes Savory. Laurie McCammon, change leader and author of Enough! How to Liberate Yourself and Remake the World with Just One Word, contracted with independent publisher Red Wheel Weiser to get her message out. “It’s been building awareness of forbidden knowledge—that we each have unrealized potential to affect reality by changing our thoughts. We can nurture a shift in global culture away from an existing way of life that has bred fear, lack and a belief in scarcity,” explains McCammon. She suggests that to preview a new vision of, “I am enough and have enough,” and, “We are enough and have enough,” we should look to the fertile

This is changing. Thanks to farseeing, courageous and strong enough independent media, there’s been an overturning to a more wholesome story theorist and educator of mind-body-spirit, abundance, innovation, collaboration and cooperation.” fringes; small commu Mainstream and independent nities of intentional media coexist like two sides of a coin. and conscious people Mainstream media’s talking heads tell actively reinventing us how to act and think while indepensociety. “Look at what dent media invite us to engage, eduindependent media are cate and think for ourselves, dig deeper reporting on; as well as and take action. Without independent their unprecedented use of media, we would know little about the new terms such as organic, benefits of the ever-evolving grassroots wellness, sustainability, permaculture, movement of holistic, alternative, comtransition town, sharing economy, social plementary, integrative and functional responsibility, biomimicry and the butmedicine. Nor would we know the terfly effect,” says McCammon. truth about climate change; the health The existing worldview, with all of advantages of plant-based diets and its core assumptions and rules, aims to community gardens; food deserts and restrain awakening individual and col- nutrition-related illnesses; the prevalective consciousness. McCammon ob- lence of environmental toxins; signs of serves, “As long as the ‘old story’ was spiritual progress; alternative educatold repeatedly by mainstream media tion; and the benefits of eco-villages to with conviction, it could command our people and the planet. attention and make us doubt our inner story. Trusting that the outer world had Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer our own best interests in mind meant for Natural Awakenings. Connect at that there was no need to turn within. ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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hundreds of businesses, including Fortune 500 companies, create healthier, happier and higher-performing workplaces. The company takes its cues from elite athletes that carefully build rest and recovery periods into their training schedules. “Just as your body needs sleep and food to function optimally, so does your mind and spirit,” says Annie Perrin, an executive vice president with the project. There’s a mounting body of neurological research to buttress the analogy. Important assimilation of learning and “meaning making” occurs in the resting brain, according to Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, Ed.D., associate professor of education, psychology and neuroscience at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, and author of Emotions, Learning, and the Brain. When our minds are allowed to wander, they engage a network of interacting brain regions that together are thought to play a key role in building our ability for inward reflection and recollection, known as the default by April Thompson mode network. Immordino-Yang’s research suggests that such activaquences, according to experts. ere’s something to add to our tion during restful moments is posi Downtime is most acutely needed tively associated with the recalling of to-do list: nothing. Americans today work more in the workplace. In a survey of nearly memories, envisioning the future and hours than ever before, foregoing hard- 20,000 workers, The Energy Project even developing a moral foundation. and Harvard Business Review found earned vacation days and spending “This network seems to be more more time with electronic devices than that 59 percent of them were physiengaged when we aren’t actively with friends and family. The temptation cally exhausted, emotionally drained, gathering information or working on and pressure to do more at the expense distracted and lacking purpose. an external goal,” remarks Immordi Headquartered in Yonkers, New of needed rest are great, but failing to no-Yang. Zoning out on TV or video York, with offices in Europe and Austake time out to recharge our minds games doesn’t produce the same brain tralia, The Energy Project has helped and bodies can have serious consebenefit because, “It’s about looking inward rather than outward,” she says. The default network does engage when introspection occurs during nurturing social interaction, such as while enjoying a reflective conversation with SPIRITUAL TOOLS FOR SELF MASTERY friends or family. She recommends banning technology and other distractions during periods spent in activities that bring joy and meaning so that we $15 per Session/$40 for 3 sessions are present in a mindful way. Check Out Our Website for Our Latest Classes The Energy Project ushers clients through a comprehensive energy audit, using exercises to expose SUNDAY HEALING & MESSAGE SERVICE 2 PM specific personal habits that lead to 4718 E Hawthorne Street, Tucson, AZ 85711 diminishing returns in both work and www.United-Fellowship-Chapel.com play time. In one exercise, workers are

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Why is it vital to introduce organic food during a youngster’s early development?

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homemade, organic food for their little ones. It’s all about enabling parents to provide a legacy of health, all wrapped up in love.

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America’s food supply is loaded with more chemicals and GMOs [genetically modified organisms] than ever before. I believe, as many others do, that the rapid rise of food allergies in children is a direct result. Many chemical pesticides and artificial flavors and colors are known to contain carcinogens, suspected hormone disruptors and neurotoxins. It is widely believed that even small doses of these common pesticides can have lasting negative effects on a child’s health. I believe that teaching our kids about the importance of fresh, organic food and the potential dangers of a conventionally processed diet helps set the stage for a lifetime of healthy choices.

How do homemade organics and packaged organics differ? Store-bought baby food, organic or not, is processed to have a long shelf life of up to two years. So much of the nutrient content is lost during processing that most manufacturers artificially add it back in, but aren’t obligated to inform consumers. The added nutrients are synthetic and aren’t absorbed by the body the same way as naturally occurring nutrients. The taste, color and aroma of commercial baby food isn’t as appealing. By feeding your baby a steady tasty diet of fresh, homemade, organic baby food, you greatly reduce the risk they’ll grow into a picky eater. Plus, making your own baby food is three to five times less expensive than what is storebought. Homemade food has a far smaller impact on the environment compared with commercial manufacturing, transportation and packaging. By the time a baby turns 1, they will have eaten from nearly 700 jars or pouches

of store-bought baby food that generally end up in landfills, because little is recycled.

Which favorite foods do you love to make for your babies and why? I focus on whole foods. Great first foods include bananas, apples, butternut squash, pears, avocados, peas and sweet potatoes. Once a baby has successfully tried a couple of these, start mixing them together. Banana and avocado, apple and butternut squash, and peas and sweet potato are good combos. They’re loaded with nutrients and antioxidants, easy to make and yummy. Avocados’ healthy fat is also essential to brain development.

What key lessons learned from your mother have you carried forward with your young family?

and 20s, I was a meticulous planner, disappointed if things didn’t go exactly as I wanted. Amazing things happened after taking Mom’s advice to leave myself open to wonder. Growing up, I saw my mom have an amazing career, yet also be a fantastic wife and mother. Her secret, and now mine, is to prioritize and focus on one thing at a time, whether it’s work, kids or my husband. This way, everything in your life gets 100 percent of your attention some of the time, rather than trying to do everything at the same time, which rarely works.

What’s the best gift a mother can give her child? There’s nothing more important to a child’s overall health and well-being than being raised in a loving, warm environment where they feel safe, loved and important. My deep love for my children guides every decision I make for them. A mother’s intuition is a superpower.

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“Women have played an integral role in farming for centuries, but in the last 100 years they’ve started to self-organize and be recognized for their important work,” says University of California garden historian Rose Hayden-Smith, Ph.D., author of Sowing the Seeds of Victory: American Gardening Programs of World War I and editor of the UC Food Observer. “During that war, the Women’s Land Army of America, a female-led initiative, recruited nearly 20,000 mostly middle-class urban and suburban women to enter the agricultural sector as wage laborers at farms, dairies and canneries, often in rural areas, where farmers urgently needed

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help while the male labor force was off fighting.” Women also helped feed Americans during the Victory Garden era of World War II. “It’s also estimated that more than 40 percent of fruits and vegetables consumed on the American home front then were grown in school, home, community and workplace gardens,” says Hayden-Smith, possibly resulting in America’s highest period of produce consumption ever. When the commercial organic industry launched in the 1990s, women organized to provide overlooked and undervalued perspectives. The wakeup call for Denise O’Brien, an organic vegetable farmer and owner of Rolling Hills Acres, near Atlantic, Iowa, came during the farm economic crisis of the preceding decade. Although still considered “just” farm wives, “It was the women on the farms that had foreseen where things were heading, because they often kept the accounting books, though nobody took their voices seriously,” O’Brien recalls. This launched O’Brien’s agricul-

ture activism: balancing farming, raising children and serving as a national advocate and spokeswoman for women in agriculture in an ecological and just food system. In 1997, she launched the Women, Food and Ag Network to collectively advocate for a stronger voice. “Throughout history, women in agriculture have been relegated to providing assistance, rather than making decisions,” O’Brien explains. “It’s up to us as women to collaboratively support each other while challenging the system.”

Cultivating Change

For her 50th birthday, Paula Foreman gave her life a new chapter. She launched her midlife “second act” in 2007 with Encore Farm, a name that serves as a rallying mantra for her peers. “The name is a tribute declaring that fresh starts and new beginnings can happen at any age,” explains Foreman, now an urban farmer in St. Paul, Minnesota. Embodying this business moxie, she chose to specialize, producing one thing very well: organic dried beans. Relinda Walker, of Walker Organic Farms, outside Savannah, Georgia, represents a cadre of “boomerang” farmers; women that return to the land to continue a family farm with a commitment to organics. Like many farm kids, after college, Walker left to pursue a corporate career in the city. Then the 9/11 terror attack shifted her priorities. “All roads led me to coming back home and growing food,” she says. Launched in 2005, Walker’s farm was one of southern Georgia’s first organic operations, yielding specialty varieties like rainbow carrots in vivid shades of purple, orange and red.

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Young women in their 20s and 30s are adding energy, diversity, vibrancy and fresh outlooks to the female farming movement. Lindsey Morris Carpenter runs Grassroots Farm, in Monroe, Wisconsin, a diversified operation of certified organic vegetables and pastured livestock, in partnership with her mother, Gail Carpenter. “A crucial key to farming happiness is being a good neighbor,” she shares. “I call around when I see livestock and pets outside of fences; maintain my fences; share my garlic and potato seed; and always invite neighbors to parties and events, even though they may not attend. Even if others’ personal lifestyle and farming philosophies are radical opposites, we still have our physical location and appreciation of nature in common, and that’s big.” “The women farmer movement is just a toddler,” sums up O’Brien. “We’ve come a long way, but we’re not there yet, especially with representation on the national leadership platform.” It’s easy to support female growers at local farmers’ markets. Cultivating change can be rewarding—and tasty. Lisa Kivirist is the author of the new book Soil Sisters: A Toolkit for Women Farmers and a senior fellow at the University of Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture. Her family runs the energy-independent Inn Serendipity Farm and B&B, in southwestern Wisconsin.

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tasty ways. After removing strings, n 2015, manufacturers of commerfill celery logs with plain yogurt and cial dog and cat foods and treats freeze. To serve, cut into one-bite issued 28 recalls, some for multiple pieces appropriate for a dog’s size. products, due to the potential pres Another easy favorite is filling ence of listeria or salmonella bacteria, an ice cube tray two-thirds full with mold, dangerous levels of cumuGreek-style or traditional plain yogurt latively harmful propylene glycol, mixed with diced strawberries or whole inadequate thiamine, elevated levels blueberries and freeze overnight. For of vitamin D, off odors or labeling cats, omit the fruit and instead add bits problems (Tinyurl.com/PetFood of mercury-free waterManufacturerRecalls). Use the freshest packed tuna or salmon In response, homemade treats have grown in ingredients, organic as a special treat. Add fresh or dried catnip to popularity to ensure and non-GMO (no catch Kitty’s attention. that pets enjoy safe and “Once when fixing healthy snacks. genetic modification) dinner, I dropped a piece “Most summer where possible; tuna of frozen yellow squash fruits work naturally to cool the body,” advises or salmon in a pouch and the dogs dove for it,” says writer Livia J. WashCathy Alinovi, co-author is safer than BPA- burn, in Azle, Texas, of of Dinner PAWsible: A her Chihuahuas. “Nicki Cookbook of Nutritious canned fish. waits for things to hit the Homemade Meals for Cats and Dogs, in Pine Village, Indiana. floor; Nora showed her game face and won the Squash War.” “Healthful treats, made from the best “Obesity is the number one ingredients, are a good way to take a nutritional disease affecting our pets, break from summer heat.” so summertime activities that avoid She suggests taking a refreshing overheating are vital for overall look at low-calorie fruits and veggies such as stuffed celery used in creative, health,” says Veterinarian Jeff Werber, 36

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a veterinary medical journalist with a Los Angeles practice. “Proper nutrition is critical—not only to the foods we feed, but to the treats we give.” Twelve years ago, Rick Woodford’s Belgian Malinois/Labrador mix, Jackson, was diagnosed with lymphoma. In order to keep him eating, Woodford shared his own food. Jackson lived an additional four years, in part due to improved nutrition. “Portion control is important,” he says. “What’s right for an 80-pound dog is way too much for a 30-pounder.” Woodford, the author of Feed Your Best Friend Better and Chow, lives near Portland, Oregon. Frosty Paws is a lower lactose version of ice cream for dogs and discriminating cats. Recipes for homemade versions can be found online. The basics are one ripe, mashed banana, 32 ounces of plain or vanilla yogurt and two tablespoons of honey, all mixed in a blender and frozen in small ice cube trays. Variations may substitute goat’s milk yogurt or add a quarter-cup of strawberries, cranberries or blueberries for antioxidants in lieu of the honey. Frozen vegetable broth, primed with added bits of cooked chopped spinach, broccoli, carrots or a small cheese cube, is a hit with dogs. Cats like theirs with tidbits of chicken, turkey or a few shreds of cheese. Using a bone-shaped ice cube tray lets humans know it’s the pet’s treat. “When I was developing frozen treat recipes, my husband came in from the yard one hot afternoon and went straight to the freezer,” says Paris Permenter about John Bigley, co-authors of The Healthy Hound Cookbook, in Cedar Park, Texas, who live with mixed breeds Irie and Tiki. “I watched him eat two helpings of the dog ice cream and then told him what it was. We often share our food with our dogs. It was nice for them to share their goodies with us!” The bottom line for the best summertime treats is to go healthy, be creative, use fresh ingredients, don’t overindulge and stay cool. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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Frosty Treats for Furry Friends Cooling Recipes Fido’s Frozen Fruit Pupsicles 4 cups water 1 Tbsp blackstrap molasses (optional) 1 cup fresh fruit (no grapes or raisins), chopped Wash and core all fruit. Blueberries and strawberries are popular with most dogs, while others enjoy melons, peaches and apples. Chop fruit into bite-sized pieces. Mix fruit with water and molasses. Freeze the mix in ice cube trays, small tubs or Popsicle molds.

Mango Sorbet 2 ripe mangos, peeled Juice of 1 orange Juice of 1 lime ½ cup unsweetened almond milk Add all ingredients to a blender and purée. Pour mixture into ice cube trays and freeze overnight. Transfer frozen cubes to a zip-top plastic bag; stores up to 2 months in the freezer.

Watermelon Slush Low-calorie watermelon is high in potassium and magnesium plus vitamins A and C; filled with fluid, it helps prevent dehydration. Blackstrap molasses has less sugar and more minerals than other sweeteners. 2 cups cubed watermelon, seeds removed ½ cup strawberries 1 Tbsp. blackstrap molasses ½ cup coconut water 1 cup ice Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix. Serve in a bowl as a slushie treat or pour into ice cube trays and freeze. Or share a slice of fun. Many dogs love plain watermelon slices. Be sure the animal doesn’t eat the seeds or rind. Source: The Healthy Hound Cookbook, by Paris Permenter and John Bigley July 2016

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o mistake in life has troubled me more than not serving in the military. After missing that opportunity, I am sharing Qigong at the Veterans Administration (VA) hospitals. The biggest challenge in teaching veterans Qigong is to gain their trust. An individual who never wore their uniform cannot understand what they endured. Veterans immediately want to know if you’re one of them. In the beginning this was unnerving. VAs are tough facilities. I’ll never forget my first time teaching and being let in the locked door and it quickly shutting behind me. One veteran in a wheel chair was trying to escape. Chairs were full of sand so they couldn’t be thrown. Doctors and social workers were coming in during my class and interrupting. Many veterans were medicated and dealing with

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Recovering heroin addicts need a powerful approach and I quickly realized I needed to wow them immediately with Qigong! To make a memorable, quick and powerful statement, my grand slam is the Breath-Empowerment and the 9-Breath Method exercises as this group of people is challenging to gain trust. They are guarded and apprehensive. I draw them in and challenge them to take huge breaths, swallow it and hold it in their belly. A crammed room becomes momentarily silent, smiles and then scattered giggles. I love to see students’ resistance turn to wonder. They tell me, “Wow, I feel electricity, and my body is warm and tingling”. Without the breathing tools, many would give up before benefiting from the immense healing rewards. Teaching Qigong at the VA was not very respected in the beginning. Now it has grown from a single class to two classes each week. The doctors, nurses and social workers now respect the group and do not disturb our class! Qigong at Westcare has been received so well that it has grown from one to three classes every week. It is now a part of their curriculum. There is no doubt in my mind that the need for more instructors in this field of Qigong is a must. August 12-14, 2016 Qi Revolution comes to the Phoenix Convention Center. $99 for two days and one night of Qigong Training! Open to the public. Firefighters, police officers, military servicemen and veterans admitted free. For details, call 800-298-8970 or visit QiRevolution.com. See ad, page 2.

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ou may think you’ve identified your calling, questioned it, become disillusioned, left it and then come back to it in a different form. The following clues let you know you’re on the right track.

called to do. The universe rolls out the red carpet. When called to do what is needed for the highest good of all beings, the universe bends over backwards to hand you whatever you need. You realize you’ve been training No request is too small. Unexpected money flows in and other resources for this since birth. Even the gritty appear just as you’re ready to give up. things, the disappointments, regrets and screwups have all been prepara- You’ll know you’re on track, even if it is not quite clear what you’re on track tion. Major life disruptions and failto do. ures were all just teaching essential People find you. Few can fulfill a lessons so that you can become who calling alone. Most of us need a tribe you’re called to be. to lift us up as we do brave, scary, You sense ease. In the face of world-changing things. When you’re obstacles—such as doors of suspectaligned with your life purpose, the ed opportunity that are shut tight or right people, including magic-wielding relentless struggles impeding a course mentors, will find you at the right time, you thought was right—it can be if only you’re courageous enough to hard to tell if your commitment is be vulnerable about what you’re being just being tested or you’ve veered off called to do. course. Such hurdles can be part of the growth process cultivating your Dr. Lissa Rankin, founder of the Whole “inner hero” necessary for the jourHealth Medicine Institute, is the author ney. Trust the sense of movement of Mind Over Medicine, The Fear towards ease, which likely will Cure and The Anatomy of a Calling include supportive synchronicities. (TheAnatomyOfACalling.com). Your health may improve. Cravings for unhealthy foods will lessen and you’ll feel more energetic. Old aches and pains might disappear; even chronic illness can fade when you’re focused on your life purpose. You feel strangely peaceful, despite reasons to be anxious. Your soul longs to express what you’re on Earth to express, and when you finally rise into alignment with your calling, your soul does a happy dance. Even if everything else seems to be falling apart and others consider you crazy, you’ll be centered in peace, relieved that you finally know what you’re

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520-404-8745. QigongMark@yahoo.com. IONS Tucson Film Series – 6:30-8:30pm. Meetup.com/Tucson-ZY-Qigong-Meetup. Documentary screening of Infinity: The Ultimate Freaky Flowers: Exploring the Crazy Beauty Trip - Journey Beyond Death. What happens after & Fascinating History of Echinopsis Flowers – we pass from this world? $5. Unity of Tucson, 7-9pm. With Greg Krehel, photographer. Presenta3617 North Camino Blanco. 520-730-5640. tion to the Tucson Cactus & Succulent Society. No IONSTucson@yahoo.com. IONSTucson.org. charge. Sky Islands Public High School, 6000 E Ascended Master Conference – 1:30-10pm. 6/29-7/3. Sit at the feet of Ascended Masters and receive their instruction and radiance through their Anointed Representatives. $25/per session. The Temple of The Presence, 11902 E Irvingston Rd. 520-751-2039. SusanKnittel@msn.com. TempleOfThePresence.org.

14th St. 520-256-2447. Holcombew@yahoo.com. TucsonCactus.org.

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Cactus and Clouds Art Exhibit – 6-8pm. Invitational group show of local Tucson artists to be exhibited at the YWCA of Southern Arizona. Reception features music by DJ ButSUNDAY, JULY 3 tafly. Refreshments served. No charge. YWCA Mystic Messengers Psychic Fair – 9am-4pm. of S Arizona, 525 N Bonita Ave. 520-884-7810. Tucson’s premier community of independent psy- VGalloway@YWCATucson.org. YWCATucson.org. chics, healers and crafts people. MysticMessengers. TAG’s July Cool Pool Party – 6:30-9:30pm. com. No charge. Doubletree at Alvernon, 445 S Potluck, discussion, meeting. We will discuss curAlvernon Way. 520-403-4270. PKLibra@aol.com. rent transits, play astrological games, enjoy chatMysticMessengers.com. ting and swimming. No charge. Call for location/ Sunday Celebration Service – 10-11:30am. Discover the family (in-a-good-way) you haven’t met yet. Celebrate the month of Freedom with us. Uplifting music and inspiring message by Rev Donald. By donation. Center for Spiritual Living Tucson, 3231 N Craycroft Rd, Auditorium. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 5 Instant Healing – 6:30-8pm. Extra ordinary times require extra ordinary consciousness. Discuss and experience the benefits of ‘Healing with Pure Awareness’ - an introduction to ‘A Call To Love’ workshop. No charge. Tamara Spiritual Center, 3002 N Fort Lowell Rd. 928-699-7504. Benz@Pobox.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 Wisdom Wednesday – 6:30-8:30pm. Calling all Goddesses! Become the woman you are meant to be - tap into your own authentic super powers and flourish as a Warrior-Goddess. $10. RSVP for location. 520-730-9277. Info@JeanetteGibler.com. JeanetteGibler.com. Identity: Self – 6:30-9:30pm. Class explores some of the aspects that make up each individual’s selfidentity. Increased awareness and understanding can improve quality of life. By donation. Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Ed Cntr, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

directions. 520-625-5762. GaelChilson@gmail.com. TucsonAstrologersGuild.net.

The Land Before Time – 7:30-9:30pm. Heartwarming Jurassic adventure follows an orphaned Brontosaurus as he embarks on an exciting quest to find sanctuary in the lush, legendary Great Valley. No charge. Trail Dust Town, 6541 East Tanque Verde Rd. 520-322-5638. Jeff@LoftCinema.org. LoftCinema.com.

markyourcalendar Sat-Sun 7/9-7/10 • 9am to 6:30pm or Sat-Sun 9/10-9/11 • 9am to 6:30pm Want to learn more than Reiki? Healing Touch is the #1 and only Energy Medicine Program with NCCA accreditation. Easy to learn. $365. Bring 2 students to class and receive 25% off. Limited space. REGISTER EARLY! 520-591-7267 BarbHartht@gmail.com. Facebook.com HealingTouchTucson

THURSDAY, JULY 7 Zhong Yuan Qigong Level 1 and 2 – 7-8:30pm. Experience and learn ZY Qigong. Let Qi move through blockages and release old emotion. Expand your healing abilities. $10, 1st class free. Desert Milagros, 3438 N Country Club.

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R e i k i S h a re – 1 0 - 11 : 3 0 a m . I n c l u d e s a brief discussion about Reiki and two mini Reiki sessions. Everyone welcome. No charge. Conference Room, 2030 E Broadway Blvd. 520-226-5953. LisaMWestrick@gmail.com. SerenityHolisticTouch.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 10 Earth Gong Bath – 5:30-7pm. Stress relief, sleep issues, physical pain, busy mind, digestive problems, toxicity, and more. All can be helped with this form of sound and vibration. $10-15. The Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 520-884-0874. Kati.Astraeir@gmail.com. Facebook.com/GalacticCenter.

MONDAY, JULY 11 Karma and Reincarnation – 4:30pm. Uplifting video talks with live discussion featuring best teachers from Ananda Worldwide. Topic: Karma and Reincarnation. No charge. Ananda Center Of Tucson, 1002 E Prince Rd. ElizabethLMason@ yahoo.com. AnandaArizona.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 12 Fantastic Planet – 7:30-10pm. French director and animator René Lalouxs landmark sci-fi adventure is a mesmerizing, one-of-a-kind psychedelic masterpiece based on the book Om en Serie by Stefan Wul. No charge. Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd. 520-322-5638. Jeff@LoftCinema.org. LoftCinema.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 Healing Music Online – 3:15pm. Therapeutic healing music accelerates your healing and transformation process. Sample our music and choose from an assortment. Sign our mailing list and be notified of new music and discounts. No charge. FaceTheMusic.world. 520-229-6282. Suzanne@ MusicForHealth.net. FaceTheMusic.world. Wisdom Wednesday – 6:30-8:30pm. Calling all Goddesses! Become the woman you are meant to be – tap into your own authentic super powers and flourish as a Warrior-Goddess. $10. RSVP for location. 520-730-9277. Info@JeanetteGibler.com. JeanetteGibler.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 15 Music for Healing – 10:15am. Therapeutic music accelerates your healing and transformation process. Receive a free piano meditation download when you sign our mailing list. Sample our music free and choose from an array of healing music. FaceTheMusic.world. No charge. 520-229-6282. Suzanne@ SuzanneGrosvenor.com. FaceTheMusic.world.

SATURDAY, JULY 16 Cuddle Tucson – 6am-10pm. Cuddle Tucson is a social workshop on establishing and honoring boundaries while filling up on safe, mutual, nonsexual touch. See website for more information. $10. 520-975-3961. Mark@SouthwestTantra.com. SouthwestTantra.com.

Kadampa Meditation Center - Monthly Open House – 7-8:30pm. Guided meditation, short talk on meditation, Buddhism and introduction to the Center’s programs, refreshments and tour. No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org.

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Floral Arranging Workshop – 5:30-7pm. Learn to design in foam. Receive a unique one of a kind pot by local artist Gailee Wilson. Includes instruction, all materials, art pot and a bonus succulent to take home. RSVP by July 20. Limited to 8. $65. Flower Shop on 4th Ave, 531 N 4th Ave. 520-622-7673. FlowerShopOn4th.com.

Wisdom Wednesday – 6:30-8:30pm. Calling all Goddesses! Become the woman you are meant to be - tap into your own authentic super powers and flourish as a Warrior-Goddess. $10. RSVP for location. 520-730-9277. Info@JeanetteGibler.com. JeanetteGibler.com.

Reiki Level One Class – 12-4pm. Learn the ancient practice of Reiki hands-on healing, enhancing your ability to heal yourself and others. Rev. Dorothea and Rev. Howard will teach this course. $75. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. DFN1@icloud.com. United-Fellowship-Chapel.com.

Identity: Work – 6:30-9:30pm. Explore in a classroom setting your relationship with your work, and how your identity is tied to your work. Knowledge can lead to greater freedom. By donation. Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Ed Cntr, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

Family Constellations With John Dore – 1-5pm. All participation is voluntary. Limited to 10 people. $10 donation. Unity Church, 3617 N Camino Blanco Rd. To confirm participation, call or email John Dore, Ph.D. 520- 906-1768. DrJDore@gmail.com.

Introduction to Tantra Yoga – 7-9:30pm. The word Tantra evokes many thoughts in people. Join us to learn what Tantra Yoga is, and is it right for you. $20/online, $25/at door. Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 520-975-3961. Mark@SouthwestTantra.com. SouthwestTantra.com.

Substance Abuse, Medical Marijuana; The Effects on All of Us – 10am-12pm. Seminar deals with the effects of prescription pain killers, particularly medical marijuana. Includes free coaching session. $10. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm 3. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com. Unityucson.com.

Chakras, Yoga, and Energy Workshop – 3-4:30pm. Learn the conceptual energetics, sounds, mudras, life lessons, asanas, affirmations and more for each Chakra. Take home tools for every day use with your Chakras. $15/pre-reg, $20/door. The Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave, 847-323-9188. Danielle@Replevyn.com. Replevyn.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 17 Healing Music – 10am. Therapeutic healing music accelerates your healing and transformation process. Sample our music and choose from an assortment. Sign our mailing list and be notified of new music and discounts. No charge. FaceTheMusic.world. 520-229-6282. Suzanne@MusicForHealth.net. FaceTheMusic.world. Gong Meditation – 2-3:30pm. Sit or lay in meditation, while the sound washes over and through you, calming the monkey mind and nervous system. You become the sound. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima St. 520-323-1222. Joanna@YogaConnection. org. YogaConnection.org. Waiting on the cost. Group Acupuncture Love Bliss-Out – 6-7:30pm. Receive an acupuncture treatment and journey into our imaginations and worlds together to enjoy a wonderful, and relaxing time. Wear loose, comfy clothes. $10. Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. Facebook.com/GalacticCenter.

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THURSDAY, JULY 21 Healing Music – 10:15am. Therapeutic healing music accelerates your healing and transformation process. Sample our music and choose from an assortment. Sign our mailing list and be notified of new music and discounts. No charge. FaceTheMusic.world. 520-229-6282. Suzanne@ MusicForHealth.net. FaceTheMusic.world.

SUNDAY, JULY 24 Mid-Summer Gong Bath – 5:30-7pm. Travel through space, time, oceans, the cosmos, into the center of the Earth, and more with the sounds and vibrations of the Earth Gong. $10-$15. The Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 520-884-0874. Kati.Astraeir @gmail.com. Facebook.com/GalacticCenter.

MONDAY, JULY 25 Crop Circle, Aliens, Reincarnation and Evolution – 4:30-6:30pm. Uplifting video talks with live discussion featuring talks by inspiring teachers from Ananda Worldwide. No charge. Ananda Center Of Tucson, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-299-9309. ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com. AnandaArizona.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 28 Bio-Touch Health Condition Workshop: PTSD – 6-8pm. PTSD will be addressed with practice of the Bio-Touch points to help alleviate symptoms. $10/ member, $15/non-members. Massage therapists earn 2 CEUs (add $5). Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St. 520-323-7951. Office@JustTouch.com. JustTouch.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 29 Healing Music – 10:15am. Therapeutic healing music accelerates your healing and transformation process. Sample our music and choose from an assortment. Sign our mailing list and be notified of new music and discounts. No charge. FaceTheMusic.world. 520-229-6282. Suzanne@ MusicForHealth.net. FaceTheMusic.world.

SATURDAY, JULY 30 Healing Fair – 10am-3pm. Experience different healing modalities from varied practitioners: reiki, massage, sound healing, distance healing, and much more. $15/session, $40/3 sessions. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. DFN1@icloud.com. United-Fellowship-Chapel.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 Bio-Touch Practitioner Training – 6-9pm. 8/4, 8/11 & 8/18. Learn Bio-Touch’s light touch healing technique at enjoyable hands-on training. Teaches how to relieve pain, stress, support good health. $48/3 evenings. Massage therapists earn 10 CEUs ($60). Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St, 520-323-7951. Office@JustTouch.com. JustTouch.com.

Death, Dying and the Astral World – 4:306:30pm. Uplifting video talks with live discussion featuring talks from some of Ananda’s best teachers. Topic: Death, Dying and the Astral World. No charge. Ananda Center Of Tucson, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-299-9309. ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com. AnandaArizona.org.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 Creative Bookbinding For Adults – 2-3pm. Julia Miller will teach a bookbinding workshop using folding, gluing and stitching to create fun little books. Fill the books with art or words. No charge. Martha Cooper Library, 1377 N Catalina Ave. Pima.BiblioCommons.com.

markyourcalendar CALLING ALL GODDESSES WORKSHOP Saturday, August 13 11am-1pm Learn the importance of playing in the sacred union of Warrior and Goddess energies and become unstoppable in your authentic truth and joy. Call to register, space limited. $20 RSVP for location 520-730-9277 Info@Jeanette.com • JeanetteGibler.com

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 Gratitude Does a Body Good – 3:30-4:30pm. Studies show that grateful people are generally rewarded with a longer healthier lifespan. Join writer Marge Pellegrino to express gratitude creatively in words and art. No charge. Martha Cooper Library, 1377 N Catalina Ave. Pima.BiblioCommons.com.

markyourcalendar YOGA TEACHER TRAINING August 26 - December 9 8 weekends (9am-5pm) + 4 Fridays (6-9 pm) Become Registered Yoga Instructor by earning the eRYT-200 certification and make yoga your career. Internationally recognized instructors. $2,995 (includes $500 in required textbooks) Pima Community College, Northwest Campus Call 520-206-6354 for general inquiry or 713-443-7725 to talk with an instructor.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 Qigong, Tao Yoga and Meditation Retreat – 2pm. 8/26-8/27. With Heather Chalon, Healing Tao System Instructor. Learn the ‘secrets’ of ancient Taoist practices for deep healing of spirit, mind, body with Qigong, Tao Y’in, and Taoist Meditation. El Rancho Robles Ranch, Oracle. 520-780-6751. Events@HeatherChalon.com. HeatherChalon.com.

ongoingevents daily Consult the I Ching Oracle – 11am-6pm. The I Ching is an Oracle tool to ask the what and how of be do have. Readings on day of lunar phases new moon, first quarter, full moon, last quarter. $25-$90. 2614 N Balboa. 520-331-1956. TaoTime@DaleBruder.com. DaleBruder.com.

sunday Silent Prayer and Meditation – 8:45-9:30am. Experience the exquisite peace of shared Silence. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace welcomes all who wish to explore and discover their Oneness with Spirit. No charge. 1551 S Eastside Loop #121. 520-546-3696. RevNita@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceaAZ.com. FoodInRoot St. Philip’s Plaza Farmers Market – 8am-12pm. One of the largest farmers markets in Southwestern Arizona and has a regional reputation for the number of local farmers it supports. No charge. St. Philips Plaza, 4380 N Campbell Ave. FoodInRoot.com. Religious Service – 9am. St Michael’s ECC, the other Catholic Church. Feminist? GLBTQ? Catholic? We are and more. No charge. Chapel - First Christian Church, 740 E Speedway, 520-575-8486. StMichaelsECC@q.com. StMichaelsECC.org. Crystal Singing Pyramid Sessions – 9:30am. First Sunday. Enjoy the bliss of Singing Crystal Pyramids. Come for a mini-session. Learn about the importance of sound healing, and Flotation Tank Therapy. $10. Doubletree Hotel, 445 S Alvernon Way. 520-668-4017. Info@FloatTucson.com. FloatTucson.com. Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Sunday Celebration Services – 10am, meditation; 1011:30am, service. No charge. Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org. The Deeper Meaning of Jesus’ Words – 10-11am. Explore underlying ideas of our Christianity. Learn techniques to gain greater abundance and happiness. Child care, youth and teen programs. No charge. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-303-6942. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnitytUS.com.

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Teen Support – 10-11am. Teens’ Safe Space. Unity of Tucson offers teens a program where understanding sponsors and other teens can support their journey. Ages 12 to 19. Donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco Pl, Rm 2. 520-488-8284. UnityTucson.com. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace Sunday Celebration – 10:30-11:30am. Potluck last Sunday. Learn to live your spiritual potential and purpose. Pray, sing and celebrate oneness in community. All welcome. Sunday school for kids. 1551 S Eastside Loop #121. 520-546-3696. Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceAZ.com. The Temple of Universality Sunday Service – 11am. With Founder Rev. Betty Tatalajski. Celebrating the Unity of God and Man, worship, healing, prophesy. Masonic Temple, 3590 N Country Club Rd, 520-884-5340. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com. TheTempleOfUniversality.org. Yogananda Gathering – 11am-1pm. First and third Sundays. Attune to Yogananda’s teachings through chanting, meditation affirmations, readings and Festival of Light ceremony. Snack and fellowship follows. Ananda Center, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-299-9309. ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com. AnandaArizona.org. Community of Light Sunday Services – 11am -12:30pm. Metaphysical and spiritual gathering of lightworkers for healing, enlightenment and growth. Donations welcome. Unscrewed Theater, 3244 E Speedway Blvd. 520-304-1768. DianaoHoh @yahoo.com. CommunityOfLightTucson.com. Tamara Spiritual Center’s Sunday Services – 11am and 5:30pm. Third Sunday of each month at 2:30pm only. Services include a healing meditation, inspirational talk and messages. No charge. Tamara Spiritual Center, 3002 E Ft Lowell Rd. 520-325-0513. Info@TamaraFoundation.com. TamaraSpiritualCenter.com. United Fellowship Chapel – 2pm service. Sunday Services feature a guided meditation, healing, inspirational speakers and psychic messages. Everyone receives a message. No charge. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. DFN1@icloud.com. United-Fellowship-Chapel.com. Elder Circle Jewish Community Center – 1-2pm. First Sunday. A safe, respectful place for harvesting your life; a project of the Center for Community Dialogue. No charge. 3800 E River Rd. 520-405-1926. LBosch@OurFamilyServices.org. OurFamilyServices.org.

ongoingevents Sacred Space Gathering – 4:15-5:30pm. Nonfaith and interfaith gathering for live music, inspiration from the world’s spiritual traditions and community connection. Bands and teachers vary weekly. No charge. Community Room at Tucson City Council, Ward 6, 3202 E 1st St. 520-318-3557. Info@SacredSpaceTucson.org. SacredSpaceTucson.org.

Tai Chi for Health: NW Tucson – 1-2pm. Dr Paul Lam’s program proven to improve balance, relieve pain and stiffness, promote mental clarity, improved memory, overall wellbeing. All welcome. $60/9-sessions. $10/drop-in. Resurrection Lutheran Church, 11575 N 1st Ave, Oro Valley. 520-780-6751. Heather@HeatherChalon.com. HeatherChalon.com.

Chapel of Awareness Healings & Readings – 5-6pm. Meditation, healings, spirit messages, classes available. Private readings available. By donation. Chapel of Awareness, 931 N Fifth Ave. 520-820-0727. RevJim@ChapelOfAwareness.org. ChapelOfAwarenessTucson.net.

Mindfulness and Meditation Group – 1:152:45pm. No experience necessary. Sitting and walking meditation and the Metta Sutta are regular parts of the practice. No charge. UA Cancer Center-University Campus, 1515 N Campbell, Kiewit Auditorium, Rm 2951. 520-694-4605. Marsha.Drozdoff@BannerHealth.com. AZCC.Arizona.edu.

Tucson Heart Wisdom Meetup – 6:30-8pm. Explore connecting to the Wisdom of the Heart through discussion, sharing and guided meditation. Explore the difference between ego/mind and heart. $10 suggested donation. Wellness First, 3861 N First Ave. 520-490-4149. MarceysJourney@gmail.com. TheEssentialAlchemist.com.

monday White Eagle World Healing Meditations – 1011am. With Frances Smith. Using White Eagle channeled books of Spiritual Unfoldment. Temple of Universality Class, held at United Fellowship Chapel. No charge. 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-885-5065. TempleofUniversality@gmail.com. TempleOfUniversality.org. How To Meditate – 11am-12pm. 4-week mindfulness meditation class for people who don’t believe they can meditate. Addresses myths and misunderstandings, covers all aspects of basic practice in a relaxed and comfortable way. Fragrance-free. $40. Arizona Oncology Foundation, 2625 N Craycroft, Ste 101. Alternative class Wednesdays, 12:30-1:30pm, separate location. 520-825-2009. BreathingCoachTucson.com or Marriageafter40.com. Waterbabies Free-Style Pooltime – 1pm. For women with chronic pain, healing from surgery, pain relieving movement in warm salt water, a healing atmosphere. Support, exchanging helpful information to laugh and enjoy life. $10. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-577-7377. KathyNina7377@gmail.com. SantaritaSprings.com. Elder Circle Udall Senior Center – 1-2pm. Second Monday. A safe, respectful place for harvesting your life; a project of the Center for Community Dialogue. No charge. 7200 E Tanque Verde Rd. 520-405-1926. LBosch@OurFamilyServices.org. OurFamilyServices.org.

Gentle Yoga Classes – 5:30-6:45pm. Taught by Danielle Dvořák, Yoga Alliance trained and certified teacher since 2002. $8. The Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 520-884-0874. Kati.Astraeir@ gmail.com. Facebook.com/GalacticCenter. Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Class – 6pm. Gentle, mindful guided movement explorations develop kinesthetic awareness to relieve strain, increase pleasure and ease, improve performance. St Francis United Methodist Church, 4625 E River Rd. 520-529-1913. DavTay@aol.com. Golden Pyramid Meditation – 6-7pm. 2nd Monday. Facilitated by Rev. Yazdi Contractor, Rev. Howard Milwich and Revs. Martha and Darryl Schoon. Temple of Universality class held at United Fellowship Chapel. No charge. 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-884-5340. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com. TempleOfUniversality.org. Energy Healing – 6-8pm. First and third Mondays. Learn about energy work, crystals, Reiki work from Brian LeNormand. By donation. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N 1st Ave. 520-209-1755. SaberLMP@aol.com. Video-Class: Wild Mind – 6:30-8:30pm. Explore Bill Plotkin’s Wild Mind in a video-class setting. Computer with internet access, book. Pre-registration required to participate. By donation. Your computer, your home. 520 319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org. All Level Yoga - 7-10pm. Spiritual Gangsta Yoga. Sandra Turner, Monterey Court Studio Galleries and Café, 505 W Miracle Mile. Free. 619-861-9706. Meetup.com/TucsonYogi. .

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FoodInRoot-Carondelet St. Joseph’s Farmer’s Market – 10am-2pm. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. No charge. Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital, NE Corner of Carondelet Drive and Wilmot Rd. 520-261-6982. Tim@FoodInRoot.com. FoodInRoot.com. Yoga – 11:15am-12:45pm. With Mark Lind. Group and individual instruction. Bring your own mat and belt. Kids under 12 free. $10. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm 3. 520-488-8284.

Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com. Qigong/Tao Meditation – 1-2pm. Inspiring community of well-being. Everyone welcome. Followed by Tai Chi for Health. Qigong: $75/9-week session. Qigong and tai chi: $120/9-week session. St Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E River Rd. 520-780-6751. Heather@HeatherChalon.com. HeatherChalon.com. Tai Chi for Health Central Foothills – 2-3pm. Dr Paul Lam’s Tai Chi program is endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation, CDC, National Council on Aging. Preceded by Qigong. Open to all levels. $60/9-week session. St Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E River Rd. 520-780-6751. Heather@HeatherChalon.com. HeatherChalon.com. Yoga by Donation – 2:30-3:30pm. Gentle hatha yoga class led by recent graduates of The Yoga Connection. By donation. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima St. 520-323-1222. Yoga@YogaConnection.org. YogaConnection.org. Tucson Tuesday Laughter Yoga – 6-7pm. Gently through breathing and yogic exercises, we touch your heart with playful laughter designed to promote peace and healing. No charge. St Francis in the Foothills Church, Corner of River and Swan, Rm 30. 520-490-5500. LaughingJana@gmail.com. Global Chant – 6:20pm. Uplifting weekly community gathering celebrating the sacred music from all traditions. Not linked with any other group or organized religion. Open to public.No charge. Armory Park Senior Center, 220 S. 5th Ave.520-838-4194. VShamas@hotmail.com. A Course in Miracles – 6-7:30pm. Using the traditional blue book, we read and discuss the profound, spiritual teachings as channeled through Helen Schuchman. By donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm 1. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com. Prosperity Plus II – 6:30-8:30pm. 10-week facilitated class allows participants to discover and improve their relationship with prosperity in all forms. Starts July 5. $50, materials fee. Center for Spiritual Living Education Center, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org. Alice Bailey Books – 7pm. With Rev. Inger Mason. Reading of books channeled to Alice A. Bailey by Djwhal Khul. No charge. Temple Of Universality, 3590 N Country Club Rd. 520-331-5252. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com. TempleOfUniversality.org.

wednesday Prayer and Meditation – 9:45-10:15am. Experience the healing peace of shared Silence. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace welcomes all who wish to explore and discover their Oneness with

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ongoingevents Spirit. No charge. 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121. 520-546-3696. Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com. Fun-Day Wednesday Class – 9:45-11:30am. With Rev. Fred Smith. Metaphysical Law, using fun, food and friends. Temple o f U n i v e r s a l i t y C l a s s c l a s s . N o c h a rg e . Masonic Temple, 3590 N Country Club Rd, 520-546-3898. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com. TempleOfUniversality.org. Yoga/Meditation – 11am-12:30pm. Yoga and meditation as taught by Paramhansa Yogananda includes energization and chanting. All levels of yoga and meditation welcome. Ananda Center Of Tucson, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-299-9309. ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com. AnandaArizona.org. Aquatic Therapy Rehabilitation – 11:30am12:30pm. With Carolyn Rashti, M.S. Guided gentle movements with deep breathing to relieve pain, improve circulation and breathing. First class free. Limited to six participants. $200/8 classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-742-4292. AquaticTherapyTucson@gmail.com. AquaticTherapyTucson.com. Energy Movement Meditation – 12-1pm. Sheng Zhen Gong, a series of gentle, easy movements to cultivate a sense of inner peace, while raising your vitality and quality of life. $ 1 0 d a y pass or JCC mem bership. Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Rd. 520-850-8897. JasonWechsLac@hotmail.com. MysticHealingPaths.com. Yoga by Donation – 3:30-4:30pm. Gentle hatha yoga class led by recent graduates of The Yoga Connection. By donation. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima St. 520-323-1222. Yoga@YogaConnection.org. YogaConnection.org. Grief Support Group – 5pm. First and third Wednesdays. With Reverend Felicitas, Reverend Dea. Support group for grief, loss and healing. Not a therapy group. Respectful and compassionate. No charge. CODAC, 3130 E Broadway Blvd. 520-792-6222. Info@TempleOfMA.org. TempleOfMA.org. Way of Mastery – 5-6:30pm. This channeling to Jon Mark Hammer is clearer and easier to understand than the Course in Miracles. It deals more with our feeling nature. By donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm 3. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com. Wisdom Wednesday – 6:30-8:30pm. Discover the potential of you and flourish. Cultivate inner personal power and increase confidence, well-being and joy. $10. RSVP for location. 520-730-9277. Info@JeanetteGibler.com. JeanetteGibler.com. Ascended Masters’ Introductory Classes – 6:30pm. Learn to open your heart and connect with your individualized I AM Presence; the source of all the abundance you will ever need. No charge. Center for Integrative Psychotherapy, 6105 E Grant Rd. 520-795-4147. Info@TheTemple.ws. TempleOfThePresence.org.

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Dream Tending with Wisdom Practices – 6:308pm. Fourth Wednesday of the month. All participation is voluntary. Limited to 10 people. $10 donation. Unity Church, 3617 N Camino Blanco Rd. To confirm participation, call or email John Dore, Ph.D. 520- 906-1768. DrJDore@gmail.com. Deeksha for You – 7:15-9:15pm. A blissful profound transpersonal energy transfer with meditation. By donation. St. Francis in the Foothills, 4625 East River Rd, Rm 30-31. 520-869-4982. LastHouseOB1@yahoo.com. Meetup: Awaken Tucson into Oneness. A Course in Miracles: Original Dictation – 7:30pm. Fifty eight thousand words were edited out of the traditional Course in Miracles book. They have since been restored and are available for study. By donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm 1. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com. Spirit Lab – 7-8:30pm. Third Wednesday. A conversational potluck for 20s-50s adults. Explore aspects of different faith traditions, discuss our personal experiences of the divine, examine religion and culture, and play with progressive theological ideas. No charge. St. Philip’s in the Hills Church, 4440 N Campbell Ave. 520-342-8998. Bulldog2212@gmail.com. StPhilipsTucson.org.

thursday Belly Dancing for Beginners – 8-9am. Shisandra aka Dr. Saber, teaches beginning belly dance. Wear comfortable clothing that moves. Bring water bottle. Suggested donation $10. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N 1st Ave. 520-209-1755. DrDeeAnnND@aol.com. 3861WellnessFirst.com. Tai Chi for Health: NE Tucson – 9-10am. Tai Chi for Health, for Fall Prevention and much more. Dr Paul Lam’s program including qigong warm-ups and cool downs. $60/9-week session. Tanque Verde Lutheran Church, Chapel, 8625 E Tanque Verde Rd. 520-780-6751. Heather@HeatherChalon.com. HeatherChalon.com. Self-Realization/Psychic Development Classes – 1-2pm. Explore metaphysical concepts and principles in order to know yourself and awaken your own authority in life through meditation and discussion. No charge. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-444-3392. DFN1@icloud.com. United-Fellowship-Chapel.com. Yoga by Donation – 2:30-3:30pm. Gentle hatha yoga class led by recent graduates of The Yoga Connection. By donation. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima St. 520-323-1222. Yoga@YogaConnection.org. YogaConnection.org.

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A Course in Miracles – 5:30pm. With Colleen Hall. Temple of Universality class. Call for details. No charge. Spirits Child, 3870 W River Rd, #120. 520-981-2249. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com. TempleOfUniversality.org. Free Tai Chi and Chi Kung– 6-7:30pm. Gentle, flowing movements that relax the body, quiet the mind, increase energy, improve health and make you feel good. No Charge. Church of Christ, 2848 N Mountain Ave. 520-795-8612. DsrtDrgn@gmail.com. Healing With Gemstones & Crystals – 6:308:30pm. 8-weeks. With Rev. Dave Bodell, QHHT. Course on healing the body, mind and spirit with over 275 samples of Gemstones. $10. Mystic Candles & Metaphysical, 6546 E 22nd St. 520-721-1011. MysticTucson@gmail.com. MysticCandles.org. TIES Sharing and Discussion Group – 6:308:30pm. Third Thursday. TIES mission is to provide a safe neutral environment for presenting information on and sharing of near-death and other spiritually transformative experiences. Everyone is welcome. No Charge (love offering accepted). Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-395-2365. TucsonAZ@IANDS.org. TucsonIANDS.org. Ascended Masters’ Introductory Classes – 7pm. Learn about your own individual Divine Being, your I AM Presence. Find Divine solutions to every challenge! No charge. The Temple of The Presence, 11902 E Irvington Rd. 520-751-2039. SusanKnittel@msn.com. TempleOfThePresence.org. Desert Ashram – 7pm. Immerse yourself in a beautiful and peaceful meditation and retreat center. Spiritual teachings of Swami Amar Jyoti, chanting, meditation, library, book shop, walking paths. Free. 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. TruthConsciousness.org. Centering Prayer – 7-8pm. A 20- to 25-minute meditation and reading/discussion. All welcome. We offer two Thursday sessions every week: 12-1pm in the Bride’s Room and 7-8pm in the Library. No charge. St. Philip’s Episcop a l C h u r c h , 4 4 4 0 N C a m p b e l l Av e . 520-820-6537. Javani@outlook.com. StPhilipsTucson.org/Pastoral-Care. Zhong Yuan Qigong Level 1 and 2 – 7-8:30pm. Learn to gather and refine Qi to raise your physical, emotional, and spiritual power. This will enhance our natural abilities and strengthen the immune system. $10, 1st class is free. Desert Milagros, 3438 N Country Club. 520-404-8745. QigongMark@yahoo.com. Meetup.com/Tucson-ZY-Qigong-Meetup.

friday 8:30am Workout – Experience an awesome workout that perks you up. A combination of Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi ending with meditation. Bring yoga mat and water bottle, plan on laughing and starting your day out with a smile. $5. WellnessFirst! 3861 N First Ave. 520-209-1755. Saberlmp@aol.com. 3861WellnessFirst.com. Catalina Farmers Market Artworks and More – 9am-1pm. Fresh produce, baked goods, salmon, range-fed beef, artisans, unique gifts, food court, more. 16733 N Oracle Rd, Cata-

lina. 970-903-0529. MichaelisPlaza@gmail.com. 77NorthMarketPlace.com. Trail Dust Town Farmers Market – 8am-12pm. Formerly Jesse Owens Market. Bring the family and enjoy everything this premiere farmers’ market has to offer. No charge. Trail Dust Town, 6541 E Tanque Verde Rd. HeirloomFM.com. Friday Farmers’ Market at Broadway Village – 10am-2pm. Southern Arizona’s only indoor (A/C)/outdoor venue. Organic produce, meats, prepared foods, baked goods, coffee/teas, cheese, eggs, plants, artisans, body care, massage, music. Broadway/Country Club. 520-603-8116. FoodInRoot UAMC Farmers’ Market – 10am2pm. Every week at UAMC on the plaza south of the hospital. Great Food and Music. No charge. UA Medical Center, NW Corner of Speedway and Campbell. 520-261-6982. Tim@FoodInRoot.com. FoodInRoot.com.

Winning Together: Breast and GYN Cancer Support Group – 10:30am-12:30pm. Educational support group is for women with a diagnosis of Breast and/or Gynecological Cancer; any stage of survivorship is welcome. No charge. UA Cancer CenterUniversity Campus, 1515 N Campbell, Rm 2919. 520-694-4605. Marsha.Drozdoff@BannerHealth.com. AZCC.Arizona.edu. Waterbabies Free-Style Pooltime – 11:30am. For women with chronic pain, healing from surgery, pain relieving movement in warm salt water, a healing atmosphere. Support, exchanging helpful information, to laugh and enjoy life. $10. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-577-7377. KathyNina7377@gmail.com. SantaritaSprings.com. Community of Light Healing and Message Circle – 12pm. Metaphysical and spiritual gathering for healing, enlightenment and growth. Unscrewed Theater, 3244 E Speedway Blvd. 520-403-6156. YeahRightRo@gmail.com. CommunityOfLightTucson.com. Looking for Some Peace & Quiet? – 12-1pm. Guided healing meditation plus, everyone receives a Message. Receive healing energy in meditation for yourself and those in need of healing. By donation. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. DFN1@icloud. com. United-Fellowship-Chapel.com. Healthy Happy Hour – 5:30-6:30pm. 3rd Friday. Happy hour along with a 20-30 minute presentation followed by a question/answer period. Join us for wine, lemonade, community. No charge. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. 520-209-1755. TransformMedpLLC@aol.com. 3861WellnessFirst.com. Qi Gong of Unconditional Love – 5:30-6:30pm. Slow meditation movements to help cultivate and enhance your vitality, health, create a sense of well being and inner peace. No experience necessary, everybody is welcome. $10 or do-

nation. Palo Santo Wellness, 3045 N 1st Ave. 520-850-8897. Jason@MysticHealingPaths.com. MysticHealingPaths.com.

saturday Rincon Valley Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm. Organic produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, ironworks, arts and crafts by local artisans. 12500 E Old Spanish Trail. 520-591-BARN. RVFM@RinconInstitute.org. RVFM.org. Free Iyengar Yoga at Tahoe Park – 9am. Slow, alignment based instruction, for beginners. No charge. Tahoe Park, 2000 E Edison St. FreeYogaTucson@gmail.com. Facebook.com/ FreeYogaTucson. Nature of Dreams – 9-10am. New time. Discussions on the validity of dreams, meanings of symbols, interpretations and beliefs from different cultures. Facilitator: Rev. Howard Milwich. By donation. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. DFN1@icloud.com. United-Fellowship-Chapel.com. Living Lab and Learning Center Free Tour – 9-10:30am. Second Saturday. WMG staff will guide you on an interactive tour to learn about all the systems in detail and what you can do at your own home. No charge. WMG’s Living Lab & Learning Center, 1137 N Dodge Blvd. 520-396-3266, ext 18. SBrown@WatershedMG.org. WatershedMG.org. FoodInRoot St. Philip’s Plaza Farmers Market – 8am-12pm. One of the largest farmers markets in Southwestern Arizona and has a regional reputation for the number of local farmers it supports. No charge. St. Philips Plaza, 4380 N Campbell Ave. FoodInRoot.com. Plaza Palomino Saturday Market – 10am-2pm. Fresh produce, breads, coffee, tea, plants, tamales, salsa and emu oil products. Live music. 2970 N Swan Rd. 520-523-1005. Reiki Share – 10-11:15am. First Saturday. Includes a brief discussion about Reiki and two mini Reiki sessions. Everyone welcome. . No charge. Conference Room, 2030 E Broadway Blvd, 520-226-5953. LisaMWestrick@gmail.com. SerenityHolisticTouch.com. Oro Valley Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. 30 vendor stalls. Every 2nd Saturday fun events are planned to introduce more customers to this neighborhood gem. No charge. Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N Oracle Rd. Heirloomfm.com. AI CHI – 10am. With Connie Seddon. Delicious tai chi-like movements and stretching for all in our 96 degree saltwater indoor pool at Santa Rita Springs. Great for pain relief, arthritis, fibromyalgia, balance and stamina. $15/class. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-245-6616. Connie@AquaticRelaxation.com. AquaticRelaxation.com. Community Potluck – 10:30am-12:30pm. Last Sunday of the month. Spiritual life is best lived with friends. Enjoy a community potluck and get to know one another. By donation. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop #121. 520-546-3696. RevNita@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceAZ.com.

classifieds 19TH EGYPT TRAVELING WORKSHOP. Journey of Transformation with Lynn Gardner. 17 days, October 12-28, 2016. All inclusive from JFK. Call 520-749-0291 for information. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. Phoenix Natural Awakenings magazine franchise available for sale. Start a career you can be passionate about. Home based business complete with comprehensive training and support system. Call 239-530-1377 or visit our website: NaturalAwakeningsMag.com/MyMagazine. DEEPER ENERGY HEALING for body-mindspirit. Release blockages; clear negative energy and strengthen your system. Heart-centered intuitive Lightwork. 20 years experience. Kerry Blank, 410-206-8699. KerryBlank.com. LEARN TO GATHER and refine Qi to raise your physical, emotional, and spiritual power. This will enhance your natural abilities and strengthen the immune system. Mark Frighetti, 520-404-8745. Meetup.com/ Tucson-ZY-Qigong-Meetup. LOOKING FOR MASSAGE THERAPIST TO RENT ROOM SPACE. Located at the Green Valley Massage Clinic. Large room with built in cabinets and sink. Responsible for own clientele. Must provide own products and supplies. Contact Judy 520-648-2893. ORIENTAL FENG SHUI READINGS with Aiko Moto. Not mere entertainment, serious reading for serious mind. Receive guidance for a positive and productive life. 5 20-297-9463. SOCIAL DANCING HEALS. Ballroom, Salsa, Swing & more NW/W Locations – Group classes. Beautiful hardwood floors. Semesterend party. Starting early Sept. 14 weeks/$78 KPDancINC@gmail.com. TRY THE VIBRACUSSOR. Medical Massage Treatment Tool for deep relief of joint and muscle tissue pain and restrictions. Randy L.M.T. 520-312-9563.

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communityresourceguide 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.

ACUPUNCTURE AKASHIC ACUPUNCTURE

Linda Joy Stone, OMD, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. 520-444-6901 LindaJoyStone1@me.com LindaJoyStone.com Double your healing experience by combining an Akashic reading with a grounding acupuncture session—bridging Heaven & Earth, Yin and Yang and rejuvenating body and spirit. Linda brings humor, compassion and 27 years of experience into the treatment room—a sacred place of Joy! Ask about her Natural Awakenings Discount.

MYSTIC HEALING PATH

Jason Wechs, L.Ac. Acupuncturist, ThetaHealer® 1834 N Craycroft Rd Jason@MysticHealingPaths.com 520-850-8897 • MysticHealingPaths.com Experience real change of chronic mental, emotional, physical and spiritual issues through ThetaHealing® technique. Private sessions and incorporated into unique healing classes. Offering ThetaHealing®, Acupuncture, Sheng Zhen Qi Gong instruction, Reiki, Craniosacral Therapy and more. See ad, page 24.

ADDICTION TREATMENT

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE TIMOTHY M MARSHALL, Ph.D. Holistic Neurospecialist 520-370-6044 Dr-Marshall.com

Dr. Marshall has a passion for natural solutions that rebalance and rebuild the brain and body promoting greater health and healing. With the proper diet, guidance, and a balance of the right nutrients – you can start feeling better today. To schedule an enlightening consultation, call 520-370-6044. See ad, page 21.

AROMATHERAPY RITUAL BY KATE’S MAGIK 215 N Court Ave, 85701 520-743-1486 RitualTucson.com

Ritual by Kate’s Magik is an intimate boutique that carries 100% pure aromatherapy products and ceremonial supplies. Ritual also offers a variety of aromatherapy-focused massages designed to help people relieve stress, move through grief or promote love, healing and success. See ad, page 22.

ASTROLOGY ASTRO ANSWERS Millie Silvio

TRANSFORMATIONAL CONCEPTS, PLLC 520-603-8395

DeeAnn Saber, NMD MSilvio@cox.net Zach Saber, LMP In person, by phone or Skype Dr. Jo Ruddy, PHD Let Millie help you better Jodi Hardy, MALPC understand the people in your 3861 N First Ave, 85719 life - family, romance, career. 520-209-1755 • AddictionToConnection.com An integrative approach to heal addiction through demonstrating, teaching and sharing. “Because the opposite of addiction is not sobriety, it is connection.” See ad, page 3.

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Readings include chart for yourself and one other person. With a greater understanding of yourself and the other person, the relationship can be enhanced. Great party entertainment. Gift certificates available.

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READINGS BY SHIVANI

413-313-5677 Shivab@charter.net In person, by phone or Skype Shivani has 30 years of experience as Astrologer, Tarot reader, teacher and has helped many through transitions and crisis. Strong spiritual background with grounded practical approach. 90-minute sessions. Private readings, classes, lectures and parties. Seniors/student discounts. See ad, page 28.

BEDS ARIZONA BEDS

Organic Mattresses Showing at Baker’s Distinctive Home Furnishings 2303 E Grant Rd,85719 520-300-9307 • cell: 520-419-5882 Jeff@AZBeds.net • AZBeds.net Chemically sensitive or would prefer a healthy sleeping alternative? We feature both Naturepedic and Organicpedic by OMI. These mattresses are the purest on the market and utilize eco and cruelty-free wool, organic cotton and pure organic latex. Now showing at Baker’s Distinctive Home Furnishings, 2303 E Grant Rd. 85719. 0% financing available. See ad, page 7.

BODYWORK ARMORLESS BODY THERAPIES

Randy Usem, LMT, Radix Practitioner Near Campbell & Grant 520-312-9563 • Armorless.net TucsonMassageAndBodyTherapy.com Randy has 28 years of bodywork experience, providing treatments that are stress busting or for specific issues. Sometimes sessions are enhanced and integrated with mind-body awareness experiments. The client uses sound, breath and movement to contact feelings and access deep tension and energy release. See ad, page 16.

JENNIFER BEARD

Therapeutic Intuitive Bodywork 520-906-8136 EclecticBodywork.com A skilled touch with a unique effective approach. With 25 years of experience, Jennifer utilizes eclectic modalities to balance the body and reduce stress, leaving you feeling energized and lighter. Will travel to your location. In office summer special: $150 for 3 sessions. See ad, page 16.

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

Voted one of Tucson’s top alternative healing centers. Sessions offered on a donation basis. Classes held monthly. Massage therapists and nurses receive continuing education credits. See ad, page 16.

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CHIROPRACTIC ALAN D. CROSS, D.C., P.C.

AAA Accident & Injury Clinic 6700 N Oracle, #502, 85704 520-797-4177 • AlanCrossDC.com Chiropractic care for accident victims, people suffering from headaches and/or bodily pain, and those concerned with general well-being. Utilization of the gentle and highly effective Atlas Orthogonal approach. Convenient office hours. Most insurances ac/cepted. See ad, page 37.

Don May, LMT Location: House Calls, Office Calls 520-730-0656 DonMay.MassageTherapy.com

DR. JOANNE HAUPERT, D.C.

Enjoy the deeply healing benefits of therapeutic massage in the comfort of your own home or office. Relieve chronic pain, release stress, or recover from injuries with Don’s nurturing Integrative Bodywork (blending traditional massage modalities with Craniosacral and Reiki). Don is known for his “groundedness” (a deeply calm presence), which allows clients to enter a state of deep relaxation with ease. See ad, page 16.

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

NEW LEAF MASSAGE THERAPY Stephanie Dixon, LMT, CNMT 520-775-2367 SDixonLMT@NewLeafTucson.com NewLeafTucson.com

Massage Therapy specializing in relief and treatment of pain and injuries. Stephanie has experience and training with a wide variety of massage therapy techniques. Also certified in neuromuscular therapy. A session at the New Leaf Studio is helpful for conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic back and neck pain and more.

SANTA RITA SPRINGS

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

Aquatic Massage, or Watsu, immerses the body in 96-degree water, using flowing, wavelike movement and the water’s resistance to stretch and free joints, muscles, connective tissue and nerves while your therapist keeps your nose above water. Wave patterns of energy release tension into the flow and regenerate tissue. Deep relaxation frees the mind. See ad, page 17.

4858 E. Broadway 520-584-0343 InspiredHealing.org

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

Dr. Conlee, Chiropractor Neurologist, diagnoses and treats such conditions as Dystonia, ADHD, Peripheral Neuropathy, vertigo, migraine headaches, balance disorders, numbness, tingling, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other conditions related to neurologic function. Also available: acupuncture, physiotherapy, kinesiotape, nutrition and allergy testing. See ad, page 31.

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. See ad, page 16.

COUNSELING CONCEPTS Jo Ruddy and Jody Hardy 3861 N First Ave 520-881-4237 CounselingConceptsLLC.org

Dr. Jo Ruddy, Metaphysical Life Coach and Clinical Master Hypnotherapist, along with Jodi Hardy, M.A., LPC and highly experienced psychotherapist, offer metaphysical approaches to healing and creating lasting change in your life. Located at WellnessFIRST! See ad, page 3.

HEALTHY COUPLES

Bill White, M.A., Love Coach 520-319-9132 TheHealthyCouple.com Quick and dramatic results are common. Bill is a master at navigating relationship challenges to restore love and play. Resolve anger, arguments, emotional distancing, broken trust, childhood influences. Free consultation. Satisfaction guaranteed.

HUMAN POTENTIAL COACH

Renee Powers, Ph.D. Certified Wellness Coach & Holistic Life Coach 520-222-9063 • GetInspired@live.com HumanPotentialCoach.com In transition or overwhelmed by stress? Seeking more balance, direction, guidance, support and fulfillment in your life? Renée coaches individuals who are ready to take their life to the next level. Goal attainment, health/wellness support, stress reduction, relationships, business and life balance. Coaching sessions are personal, professional and confidential. See ad, page 13.

INTEGRAL BUSINESS AND LIFE COACH

Jeanette Gibler, Entrepreneur Certified Awakening Excellence Coach 520-730-9277 • Info@JeanetteGibler.com JeanetteGibler.com Tired of procrastinating on your un-limited potential? Using dynamic processes, tools and intuition, Jeanette has coached hundreds of heart-based individuals and entrepreneurs. Are you ready to release doubt, fear, or struggle and began creating radical success with joy & ease? See ad, page 9.

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COACHING COUNSELING & GUIDANCE STILLNESS, LLC

Dr. Sylvaine Francine Spiritual Counselor In person, by phone and Skype 206-501-7575 • SylvaineFrancine.com Learn how to release your stress. Have you ever wondered how your life would be without the influencing patterns from your past and future lives? Transition to a place where you function happily in the present with authenticity, newly discovered strengths and enhanced potential. See website for testimonials.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY INTESTINAL HEALTH INSTITUTE 520-325-9686 Intestines@SheilaShea.com IntestinalHealthInstitute.com

Sheila Shea, M.A., has 38 years of experience and is board certified. Her institute offers colon hydrotherapy, detox protocols, and GAPS counseling. She specializes in abdominal massage, nutritional support and colonoscopy preparation. Heal your gut, heal your body. See ad, page 19.

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

FDA-approved system integrated with full, closedgravity option; purified water; disposable speculums. Probiotic reflorastation. Affordable rates & packages. Ear coning also available. Flexible hours include weekends. See ad, page 3.

COMPUTER SERVICES GE COMPUTING AND INTERNET SERVICES

Don Gibbens 520-332-1485 • CompDoc@gogibbenscom Facebook: GE Computing and Internet Services One of Don’s Taglines is, “Computer Sick? Call the Doctor.” He has been helping people keep their computers and technology working f or over 30 years. As one of Don’s customers said, “You don’t make me feel stupid”. House calls and via remote. See ad, page 20.

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CRYOTHERAPY EVOLVE PHYSICAL THERAPY 3461 E Speedway Blvd, 85716 520-425-0379 Evolve-PT.com

Evolve Physical Therapy provides natural healing therapies, including Whole Body Cryotherapy, Dry Needling, Ultrasound Therapy, Cold Laser Therapy, and more to promote ultimate wellness, relieve pain and inflammation, recover from injury and promote wellbeing. Call now to schedule your service. See ad, page 15.

DEMENTIA MEMORY CARE HELPING HANDS ELDER ENRICHMENT SERVICES

Founder and Owner, Wendy Annis 322 N Citadel Ave, 85748 520-647-6947 HelpingHandSees.com Helping Hands Elder Enrichment Services provides one-on-one memory connection activities to individuals with dementia. Our methods incorporate the arts and the five senses, along with pieces of each individual’s personal history. Caregiver training and support also offered.

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ENERGY WORK INFINITE SELF CREATIONS

Rev. Susan Wright Reiki Master 5343 S Civano Blvd, 85747 520-401-4486 SWrightISC.wix.com/ISelfCreations Susan Wright and Infinite Self Creations offers the John of God Crystal Healing Bed sessions, Reiki, Reiki attunements, Crystal Intuitive classes, and Certified Theta Healing. The JOG crystal bed is blessed by the entities giving you a high level of healing being done by the spirit beings.

PHYLLIS WINSLOW

Energy Healing/EFT-ADV Barbara Brennan Graduate, School of Healing, EFT Practitioner, LMT 520-909-3455 EnergyBalancingAZ.com Experience positive results in one appointment. Phyllis is highly intuitive and gets directly to the root of your health, relationship and career issues. Pain, depression/anxiety, financial problems and sexual trauma resolution. Call now and get your confidence back.

SERENITY HOLISTIC TOUCH Lisa Westrick, IARP, RMA

® JEANNE ANNE KRIZMAN, DMD, MPH Holy Fire Usui and Karuna Reiki Master

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

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Reiki is a gentle touch therapy that promotes physical, emotional, A centrally located bioland spiritual wellness. Lisa also ogic, and integrative dental does charka therapy to restore and office with Tucson’s only balance the body with crystals and International academy of singing bowls. When scheduling Oral Medicine & Toxicappointment, mention this ad and ology accredited dentist. Specializing in general receive $10 off your first visit. & cosmetic dentistry, mercury-free fillings, safe amalgam removal, implants, extractions, cavitation treatment, and ozone therapy. Call for SPIRITUAL ENERGY appointment today. See ad, page 17. TRANSFORMATION Johanna Alley 520-370-1306 MEDICINE WHEEL DENTAL JWalley@protonmail.ch Dr. Steven A. Swidler, DDS JohannaAlley.com Dr. Kenneth C. Glass, DDS 4650 W Jojoba Dr, 85745 Are you ready to change your 520-743-7101 • MedicineWheelDental.com life? Johanna has 30 years of hypnosis and energy healing Medicine Wheel Dental is Tucexperience (and many more of son’s premier holistic life!). Through Past Life integrative dental practice. Regression learn the cause; Utilizing a balanced mix of through multi-faceted energy traditional dentistry with healing realign your energies to exclusive naturopathic, holistic manifest your authentic self-actualized life. See and alternative modalities, Medicine Wheel Dental provides the highest level of personalized ad, page 13. dental care. “With awareness, we can make a choice.” See ad, back cover.

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TAMMY ROSEN WILBUR, GCFP

Tesla Metamorphosis Pracititoner 3079 W. Avenida Cresta, 85745 520-305-5393 TeslaMetamorphosisPractitionersArizona.com Tammy Rosen Wilbur, Simone Gers and Karen Olsen are certified to offer Tesla Metamorphosis Healing, Light Body activations and soul communication. See ad, page 16.

GARDEN THERAPY YUME JAPANESE GARDENS OF TUCSON

2130 N. Alvernon Way, 85712 520-332-2928 Yume.Gardens@gmail.com Yume.Gardens.org Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson offers a scientifically proven two month long healing walk program that reduces anxiety, stress, and sadness and promotes joy and peacefulness. For details and start dates, visit YumeGardens.org.

EVENTS GALACTIC CENTER

35 East Toole Ave 520-305-0856 Facebook.com/GalacticCenter Galactic Center is an intimate event venue, spiritual center, global visionary art gallery. This high vibe temple environment complete with the resonant cave chambers, is ideal for classes, workshops, lectures, DJ events, concerts & other public or private gatherings.

FLOTATION THERAPY CLOUD NINE FLOTATION Kalyn Wolf 520-668-4017 Info@FloatTucson.com

Float your cares away this summer with a Heavenly Sandwich. A float, followed by a massage, followed by a float. Even just thinking about that makes you feel more relaxed, like you are floating on Cloud Nine. Discover more by visiting our website. Ask about Natural Awakenings summer specials.

FLOWER SHOP FLOWER SHOP ON 4TH AVE Norah and David Schultz 531 N 4th Ave, 85705 520-622-7673 FlowerShopOn4th@gmail.com FlowerShopOn4th.com

Family-owned/ operated, full-service florist for local delivery or across globe. Walk-in for vintage gifts, one-of-a-kind succulent gardens, plants and hand-tied bouquets backed by a service that is friendly and prompt. Locally-sourced flowers and greens when possible. Special offer: free delivery, value of $10+.

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

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

HAIR SALONS PROJEKK

Modern Organic Hairdressing 204 W Grant Rd 520-331-9006 • ProjekkHair@yahoo.com Facebook: ProjekK In the courtyard of Placita de la Luna, enter ProjekK hair studio and notice the scents of pine, rosemary and sage. Stylist Kathie features U.K.-inspired cuts that need minimal styling. Hair color is ammonia-free and organic, providing beautiful, professional results.

HEALTHFOOD STORES DESERT WELLNESS NUTRITION 125 W Calle De Las Tiendas, 103A, Green Valley, 85614 520-625-3665 • DesertWN.com

Desert Wellness is a local health food store dedicated to helping the community access high quality health/nutrition products. The store’s owner, Christina Roberts, is a nutritionist and certified holistic health coach, qualified to guide customers to healthier lifestyles.

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

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

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

Claire’s Cafe & Art Gallery serves home-cooked breakfasts and lunches daily, 7am-3pm. Vegetarian, gluten-free and other dietary needs are easily accommodated. The gallery includes original artwork, jewelry, leather goods and greeting cards. See ad, page 10.

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HEALING TOUCH BARBARA J. HART RN, HTCP

520-591-7267 BarbHartHT@gmail.com Healing Touch Tucson on Facebook Easy to learn, anyone can use Healing Touch on themselves, others and family. Adds balance to life, encourages mindfulness and can be used immediately for bumps, bruises, broken bones, cuts and more. Contact Barbara for information on upcoming trainings.

Foothills Mall Food Court, Ste 135 7401 La Cholla Blvd, 85741 520-887-3990 An Indian restaurant featuring South Indian Cuisine. The Dosa is a crepe made from lentils and rice that is gluten free. Dosa can be filled with most anything and eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Vegan and dairy free menu items.

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

Do you have celiac disease or suffer from gluten intolerance? Visit Tucson’s only completely gluten-free bakery/bistro where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or freshly baked treats in a relaxed and friendly environment, without worrying about cross contamination. Happy Hour coming soon! See ad, page 18.

GOVINDA’S NATURAL FOODS BUFFET & ISKCON TEMPLE

711 E Blacklidge Dr, 85719 520-792-0630 • GovindasOfTucson.com Enjoy resort-like atmosphere of waterfalls, peacocks, fountains and gardens while relishing international vegetarian cuisine emphasizing healthy organic produce. Dinner under $10. Join us for weekly Sunday Festival at 5:30pm with musical meditation, spiritual discourse and dinner at 7pm.

LOVIN’ SPOONFULS

Vegetarian Restaurant 2990 N Campbell Ave, 85719 520-325-7766 • LovinSpoonfuls.com Lovin’ Spoonfuls offers breakfast, lunch and dinner in a gracious atmosphere, perfect for dining with friends, family and business associates. Awards and accolades include Tucson Lifestyle magazine’s Best Vegetarian Restaurant, Tucson Weekly’s Best of Tucson and VegNews’ Best Vegetarian Restaurant.

HEALTHY LIVING NOT YOUR PARENTS’ MIDDLE AGE

Robyn Landis/Bodyfueling® Health Coaching/Training 520-314-0994 • Robyn@RobynLandis.net RobynLandis.net Become a super-savvy, joyful expression of vibrant youthful healthy living. Get strong, lean, energetic. “Install” keystone habits and conscious choices. Know what to do, and love doing it! Personal coaching for deep inspiration and commonsense discernment—to cut through confusion and match your self-care to your purpose and potential. See ad, page 11.

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HEATING & COOLING A.M. HEATING & COOLING 520-548-2650 AMHeatCool.com ROC#296152

Providing commercial and residential service for routine maintenance, repairs, inspections, and new installation of air conditioning systems and furnaces. Specializing in clean and proper installation of equipment, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality. Also offers Mini-splits. Family-owned and operated.

HOLISTIC HEALTH/ ALTERNATIVE HEALING AMY KALAMA HOCHREITER 520-272-4290 877-300-1279 AmyHochreiterCoaching.com

Amy Kalama guides the release of stored emotions, cellular memory, trauma and energetic past with her unique blend of HeartLight healing, cellular cleansing and whole-person health/ACT coaching. Feel renewed and restored in health and wellness, body, mind, heart and soul.

COYOTE HEALING CENTER

David C. Rupley, Jr, MD(H) 700 N Country Club Rd, Ste 110, 85716 DCRupley@gmail.com CoyoteHealingCenter.com Coyote Healing Center is using a new instrument that generates pulsed electromagnetic fields. Tremendous results are reported, including relief from sciatic pain, improved energy, enhanced healing, increased range of motion and relief from depression. Sessions can be scheduled with or without consultation. See ad, page 14.

JOURNEY TO WELLNESS Pam McMahon, Ph.D., CH.t Danielle McFarlin, CH.t (c) Kate McDavid, CH.t 520-336-8178 •LifeHealer.org

Pam McMahon offers ear candling, infrared sauna detox, ionic detox footbath, reflexology, Reiki, hypnotherapy, herbal and nutritional counseling and creates wellness plans together with her clients. She is committed to helping clients achieve health, wellness and spiritual well-being. See ad, page 21.

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HOME SERVICES PURMAID LLC

520-331-2629 PurMaidTucson@gmail.com PurMaid.com PurMaid LLC provides professional green cleaning services to Tucson homes and businesses. Locally owned and operated. Special offer: 3 labor hours of cleaning, just $57. See ad for details. See ad, page 32.

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY NORTHSTAR HYPERBARICS

Dr. Carol Henrinks, MD 7598 N La Cholla Blvd, 85741 520-229-1238 • NorthStarHBOT.com Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) saturates the body with oxygen, reducing inflammation and enhancing recovery from central nervous system injury including: traumatic brain injury, post-concussion syndrome, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, birth injury, autism, spinal cord injury, near drowning, anoxic brain injury and other conditions. See ad, page 29.

HYPNOTHERAPY INTEGRATIVE HYPNOTHERAPY Jeri Mills, MD, CCH 3333 N Campbell, Ste 12, 85709 520-395-0340 • JeriMillsMD.com

Hypnosis is a natural state of deep relaxation where the mind can easily create change. Use this powerful tool to make lifestyle improvements including: weight loss, smoking cessation, overcoming fears and phobias, releasing trauma, and more. 25% off first visit.

INTUITIVE ARTS AWARENESS CENTER Gunter Benz 928-699-7504 Benz@pobox.com

A gifted clairvoyant, healer and teacher, Gunter offers private intuitive reading and massage therapy/bodywork sessions. He also holds workshops and seminars on Quantum Healing and development of intuition— everything that makes us more aware and feeling better physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

KAREN KIESTER

541-941-8432 Karkies5@yahoo.com KarenKiester.com PathoftheSacredMasculine.com Karen offers a variety of sessions including channeling with Josef, the Earthly Father of Christ, Path of the Sacred Masculine (based on her book and card deck) and Human Design, to understand who you uniquely are. By phone. Schedule today.

DOUG RUPEL LMT

Hawaiian, Deep Muscle, Sports Massage 3233 N 1st Ave 520-406-8935 Doug graduated from Desert Institute in 1985, studied under Marie Hansen in the art of intensive deep work and studied Lomi Lomi with Abraham a kahuna from Hawaii. He is certified in Body Talk Access and provider of Body Walking. Choose Breathe Wellness Studios for relaxation and rejuvenation.

IRIDOLOGY DR. ANN ALENE

Iridology and Nutrition IIPA Certified 520-975-1133 • HeavenlyHealings.net Dr. Ann was taught by Dr. Bernard Jensen, Father of American Iridology. A worldwide teacher of Iridology, she uses the latest in iris technology from Australia. See website for online self-paced Iridlogy course. 10% off initial Iridology reading. practice areas, see DMYL.com.

LIFE INSURANCE DON COX – FARMERS INSURANCE

6340 N Campbell Ave, Ste 100, 85718 520-789-7234 Dcox1@farmersagent.com Agents.farmers.com/az/tucson/donald-cox As your local Farmers® agent, Don helps customers like you identify the insurance coverage that best fits your needs. This process is straightforward and personalized to help make you smarter about insurance. Don can help provide options for life, auto, home, business insurance and more.

MASSAGE MARK R DAVENPORT, LMT

2118 S Avenida Planeta 520-314-7558 HeartNHandsMassage.com Book online at FloatTucson.com Mark Davenport, LMT, Reiki Master. Physical pain/mental anguish produces stress in our bodies. Reducing stress helps to heal our minds, our bodies, and our spirits. Relieve pain, relax your mind with Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial massage combined with Reiki. See ad, page 16.

METAPHYSICAL GIFTS & SUPPLIES

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

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

NATUREMEDICA NATUROPATHIC ARIZONA LAPIDARY & GEM ROUGH CLINIC & DETOX SPA 7320 E Broadway, 85710 520-399-6641 ArizonaLapidary.com

Tucson’s cleanest, friendliest Rock Shop is open to the public year round. Minerals, Crystals, Metaphysical Stones, Cabochons, Cutting, Polishing, Jewelry Design & Repair. We love sharing our rocks with you. Come in and see our brand new location! See ad, page 37.

MYSTIC MESSENGERS PSYCHIC FAIR

Patricia Kirkman 445 S Alvernon Way at Doubletree by Hilton 520-403-4270 Patricia.Kirkman@gmail.com MysticMessengers.com Mystic Messengers Psychic Fair is Tucson’s Premier Metaphysical Community of independent psychics, healers, artists and crafts people. Everyone interested in metaphysical events is welcome, always with free admission. Event dates are listed online at MysticMessengers.com.

MUSIC VOCAL VELOCITY STUDIO

Stephanie Sikes, Founder, MA, MC, BCC 520-909-8989 SGSikes@comcast.net With proper diaphragmatic vocal (breath) placement and simple ear training practice, a novice singer can become quite proficient. Lessons are 90 minutes of fun a nd amazing training, rhythm and song. With a solid foundation, you can choose to sing any genre of music.

Judy Gianni, NMD Katie Rose, NMD Kam Tecaya, NMD 1 W. Wetmore Rd, #101, 85705 520-887-4287 • Naturemedica.net

Hormone balancing, bioidentical hormones, thyroid issues, gastrointestinal complaints, autoimmune disorders, skin conditions, allergies, pediatrics, weightloss, acupuncture, colon hydrotherapy, nutritional IVs, well-woman exams, quick care clinic.

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

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

PAST LIFE REGRESSION JOURNEY TO WELLNESS

Pam McMahon, Ph.D., CH.t Danielle McFarlin, CH.t (c) Kate McDavid, CH.t 520-336-8178 • LifeHealer.org Pam McMahon offers ear candling, infrared sauna detox, ionic detox footbath, reflexology, Reiki, hypnotherapy, herbal and nutritional counseling and creates wellness plans together with her clients. She is committed to helping clients achieve health, wellness and spiritual well-being. See ad, page 21.

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PERSONAL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT TAO TIME

Dale Bruder 2614 N Balboa Ave 520-331-1956 • TaoTime@DaleBruder.com Two hour contemplative consultations of the I Ching Oracle every quarter moon 11am-6pm. See some ways, choose a path and embark on a guided journey. Good for ‘what’ and ‘how’ inquiries in the idea, design, and make phases of an action. Best for artists, entrepreneurs, professionals and the self-directed. More at DaleBruder.com. See ad, page 22.

PET SERVICES ANIMAL ALLY OF ARIZONA

Nancy McDonald Certified Canine Massage Therapist 520-591-2950 • AnimalAllyAZ@gmail.com Is your pet recovering from injury or illness, or just getting on in years? Animal Ally can help. Using massage, Reiki, aromatherapy and communication, Nancy guides and assists you and your pet in achieving optimum health, naturally. $20 off first appointment. Call to schedule a session today. See ad, page 9.

PLUMBING RES-COM PLUMBING CO.

3750 E. 22nd St, 85713 520-901-0053 Luigi@Res-ComPlumbing.com Res-ComPlumbing.com Trust all your plumbing needs (large or small) to “Luigi” at locally-owned and operated Res-Com Plumbing Co. Personalized service is reliable and professional. Luigi is a 30 year veteran in residential and commercial plumbing, including water softener and purification installation. Member, SW Gas Referral Program.

QIGONG MARK FRIGHETTI

ZY Qigong Teacher/Practitioner Desert Milagros, 3438 N Country Club 520-404-8745 • QigongMark@yahoo.com ZYQigongAz.com Meetup.com/Tucson-ZY-Qigong-Meetup Zhong Yuan Qigong is a simple life science. Practice an ancient qigong system to quiet the mind and relax the body while developing your physical, emotional and spiritual being to a higher level. Private and group lessons.

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HOLISTIC ANIMAL CARE

7334 E Broadway Blvd, 85710 520-886-1727 HolisticAnimalCareShoppes.com The Shoppe features top quality natural products to ensure optimal health and happiness for your beloved pets. Locally and independently owned by world-renowned natural pet care pioneer, author of nine books and educator to veterinarians, Dr. Lisa S. Newman, Ph.D. See ad, page 33.

MELISSA DAWN RICH

Realtor Tierra Antigua Realty 7330 N Oracle Rd, Ste #280, 85704 520-406-0689 Info@ARichExperience.com ARichExperienceRealty.com From helping you find your dream home and negotiating the best deal, to providing innovative marketing solutions to help you sell your home, I will be here as your Real Estate Professional and Consultant to help you every step of the way.

PHOTOGRAPHY ARTISTIC IMAGES STUDIO

Eric H. Smith, photographer/owner 520-977-6733 ArtisticImages347@gmail.com ArtisticImages347.com Artistic Images Studio presents empowering glamorous photography for those who desire a treat in the Tucson, Southern Arizona, and Phoenix area by securing a clients’ most cherished, joyous, events, and significant moments in digital images. “Our focus is your inner beauty”! Glamour/ Boudair session is normally $250 available at $173 plus Digital Portrait Special, $99 through July 31, 2016. See ad, page 13.

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847-323-9188 Danielle@Replevyn.com Replevyn.com Relax, receive, rejuvenate with reiki, a wonderful tool for treating anything from stress to pain to releasing fear. Whether physical, emotional, mental or spiritual, reiki will help. Trained in the original, traditional Usui school of reiki, 12th generation Reiki Master/ Teacher. See ad, page 26.

SALON/SPA SERVICES ALTERNATIVES IN HEALTH CARE Debbie Shaw, Owner 520-275-4510 DetoxTherapySpa.com

Where all-natural health care meets all-natural beauty solutions. Specializing in all-natural weight loss, anti-aging treatments, skin care and pain management. Unique equipment and treatments set us apart from everyone else. Look younger and be healthier naturally. See ad, page 23.

SEXUALITY JOURNEY TO WELLNESS Pam McMahon, Ph.D., CH.t Danielle McFarlin, CH.t (c) 520-336-8178 LifeHealer.org

Have you lost your spark? Dr. Pam can help you have confidence in your performance, overcome feelings of inadequacy, restore joy and boost your sex appeal. See ad, page 21.

SOUTHWEST TANTRA

Daka Ray Certified Tantra Yoga Educator / Healer 520-975-3961 SouthwestTantra.com Do you want to be truly happy in this life? Then learn to embrace your whole self. Relationship Empowerment, Self Empowerment, Self Love, Sexual Healing. Remove the blocks from living an ecstatic life fully expressed, mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually, sexually.

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SKIN CARE GIGI70 NATURAL SKIN CARE

Gina “Gigi” Gianforti, Owner 300 E University Blvd, Ste 144, 85705 520-390-0081 • Facebook.com/Gigi70nsc Gigi70.SkincareTherapy.net Gigi is excited in helping you to feel as beautiful on the outside as you are on the inside! Specializing in Dermaplaning, also provides facials, waxing, manicures, pedicures & public workshops. Grand Opening Specials applicable.

Michelle will help plan and manage your social media giving you more time to focus on other aspects of your business and to spend with the people you love. She will take you through each step with ease and simplification to help you understand social media. See ad, page 28.

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Senior Field Energy Consultant 520-390-1901 Mgolseth@SolarCity.com

At SolarCity, we believe in a better way to power homes at a lower cost while contributing to Acne treatment a cleaner planet. Work with a Jordan Austin local Tucson energy consultant 520-221-1856 and know that you are PlexyLabs.com supporting Tucson jobs when Plexy Laboratories LLC. provides you switch to cleaner cheaper an all-natural acne treatment that solar power. To see if you qualify for free solar is unique to the market. By using installation, call Ann directly at 520-390-1901. Beta-Sitosterol in our topical acne lotion we can help balance and SOUND THERAPY ultimately regulate your skin’s sebum production. Our ingrediWHOLISTIC FAMILY MEDICINE ents are all-natural and organic Dr. Lance Morris based.

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REFRESHED FACES

Vien Belcher Sawhney, RN, FNP-C 520-888-1183 ILoveRefreshedFaces.com Refreshed Faces is results driven using various methods to combat the signs of aging to create a younger, refreshed, and beautiful look. Acute treatment, maintenance, and prevention are key. Call today for home visits and skincare parties.

TULA WELLNESS

Dr. Arianna Scholes-Douglas Barbara Cooper ARNP, CNM 2404 E River Rd, Ste 251, 85718 520-577-1129 • Info@TulaWellnessMD.com TulaWellnessMD.com Tula means Balance. Integrative Gynecology, well- woman exams, help with perimenopausal and menopausal concerns, PMS and hormone balancing. health and nutrition coaching. Digestive issues and medical weight loss. Complete medspa services including botox and fillers, aesthetics. CoolSculpting, ThermiVa vaginal rejuvenation. See ad, page 25.

1601 N Tucson Blvd, Ste 37, 85716 520-322-8122 WFMedicine@gmail.com ResonantSoundTherapy.com

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

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Rev. Donald Graves Sunday Service: 3231 N Craycroft Rd, 85712 520-319-1042 • TucsonCSL.org

COMMUNITY OF LIGHT

Meeting at the Unscrewed Theater 3244 E Speedway, 85716 CommunityOfLightTucson.com Metaphysical and spiritual gathering of Lightworkers for healing, enlightenment, and growth. Friday Healing Circle at noon; Sunday Service at 11am.

THE TEMPLE OF THE PRESENCE 11902 E Irvington Rd

520-751-2039, x100 TempleOfThePresence.org Saint Germain and the Ascended Masters stand ready to assist you. In their Radiance, you will learn how to release the Light from your Individualized I AM Presence. Find Divine solutions to every challenge. Free broadcasts 24 hours a day.

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

Worship, healing, prophesy. Celebrating the unity of God and man. 11am Sunday service. Free metaphysical development classes in areas of White Eagle World Healing Meditation, Alice Bailey books, Spiritual/Metaphysical Law and Kaballah.

TUCSON IANDS EXPERIENCE Sharing (TIES) Chuck Swedrock 520-395-2365 TucsonIANDS.org

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

Through partnering with possibility, expanding in consciousness, compassion and connection, and by offering spiritual tools that change lives, the Center for Spiritual Living Tucson provides an environment for spiritual deepening through classes in spiritual practice, community building activities and meaningful sharing. “It’s like coming home, in a good way.” Sunday Celebration Service 10:30am, 10am meditation. See ad, page 14.

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SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS UNITED FELLOWSHIP CHAPEL Rev. Dorothea Nobile 4718 E. Hawthorne St, 85711 520-327-0142 United-Fellowship-Chapel.com

Sunday Service at 2 p.m. Open Monday, WednesdaySunday, closed Tuesday. Igniting knowledge within to know yourself, heal and change your life. Weekly classes in Metaphysical Principles, Self-Realization/Psychic Development, Friday Meditation & Messages and a Seminary leading to Ordination. See ad, page 30.

UNITY CHURCH OF TUCSON

Rev. Larry and Mary Ellen Swartz 3617 N Camino Blanco, 85718 520-577-3300 • UnityTucson.com Ministry of love, inspiration, learning, wholeness and joy empowering all people to embrace their divine nature. Daycare ages 1-5. Beautiful, low-cost weddings. Largest metaphysical bookstore in the Tucson valley. See ad, page 24.

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

Explore your spirituality in a warm and loving community of caring friends. Learn practical tools that really work to improve your life and the world around you. Sunday service, 10:30am. Prayer services Sunday at 8:50am and Wednesdays at 9:45am. See ad, page 12.

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

WATER PRODUCTS ERIC SMITH

Kangen Water Distributor 2450 E Speedway Blvd, Ste 7, 85715 520-977-6733 ArtisticImages347@gmail.com Facebook.com/Love’s-Awakening-Journey Eric is excited to help you create a healthier and more beautiful you with Kangen alkaline water by Enagic Corporation. The goal is to take one’s physiology from an acidic base and to more alkaline in nature boostingthe immune system and creatinggreater wellness.

NATURAL HEALING CARE CENTER 2272 E Speedway Blvd, 85719 520-323-0069 Info@NaturalHealingCareCenter.com NaturalHealingCareCenter.com

Tucson’s local wellness clinic. Our team of naturopathic doctors and therapists are dedicated to natural healing and individualized healthcare. We specialize in: naturopathic medicine (including pediatrics), acupuncture, massage therapy, hypnotherapy, herbs and nutrition, kinesio tape application, constitutional hydrotherapy, AZ Medical Marijuana card program.

WOMEN’S HEALTH TULA WELLNESS

Dr. Arianna Scholes-Douglas, Barbara Cooper ARNP, CNM 2404 East River Rd, Suite 251, 85718 520-577-1129 • Info@TulaWellnessMD.com TulaWellnessMD.com Tula means Balance. Integrative Gynecology, well- woman exams, help with perimenopausal and menopausal concerns, PMS and hormone balancing. health and nutrition coaching. Digestive issues and medical weight loss. Complete medspa services including botox and fillers, aesthetics. CoolSculpting, ThermiVa vaginal rejuvenation. See ad, page 25.

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Amey Aubry, L.Ac., Ph.D. 205 W Giaconda Way, #135 520-219-2400 • Amey@Forever-Able.com Forever Able Wellness is an alternative wellness center with acupuncture and massage services, and classes in yoga and qigong. We are committed to providing the highest quality care, empowering patients to take an active role in their wellness.

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