April 2018 by Natural Awakenings Tucson

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HEALTHY

LIVING

HEALTHY

PLANET

A GUIDE TO CLIMATEFRIENDLY FOODS

Healing The Climate & Ourselves

Why We Personally Need a Healthy Planet

Gardening Diet for a Warming Asanas Planet Yoga Poses to Stay Pain-Free

Foods to Counter Climate Change

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Contents

15 DOES MY CHILD

NEED VISION THERAPY?

Frequently Asked Questions & Important Answers

18 HEALTHY CLIMATE, HEALTHY PEOPLE Why a Warming Planet is Harming Our Health

27 STOP SOLAR

GEOENGINEERING IN TUCSON

One Man’s Quest to Clear Our Skies

30 TOUCHING THE EARTH The Healing Powers of Going Barefoot

32 CHANGING OUR DIET

TO COOL THE CLIMATE Good Food Choices Enable Global Health

34 HEALTHY HOUSE Easy Ways to Green It Up

36 PAUL HAWKEN Shares a Plan to Reverse Global Warming

42 GARDENING ASANAS

Yoga Poses to Stay Pain-Free

44 NATURE’S REMEDIES How Animals Self-Medicate

DEPARTMENTS 8 news briefs 12 event briefs 16 health briefs 18 green guide 18 earth day events 19 green briefs 30 healing ways 32 conscious

eating 34 green living 36 wise words 4

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bodywork & healing arts 42 fit body 44 natural pet 46 inspiration 47 calendar 52 classifieds 52 resource guide 63 ad index

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Spring Spiritual Rejuvenation

et your Spring spiritual rejuvenation begin at monthly Taizé services at Casas Adobes Congregational Church, an open and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ. Taizé services are held the second Thursday of each month, from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. “How are you planning on rejuvenating your spirit this Spring? Adding new plantings to your garden? Hiking a new trail? Exploring a new bike path?” questions Rev. John Angiulo. “How about discovering a new way to connect with your spiritual self through music, silence and meditation by candlelight?” The Taizé meditative service provides an alternative form of exploring your relationship with God, with no sermon. Centering Prayer Group is also held every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. They also offer opportunities for small Christian prayer groups, with a strong emphasis on interior silence that encourages silence and deeper connection to the divine. Location: 6801 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson. For more information, call 520-297-1181, email John@caucc.org or visit CasasAdobesUCC.org/events/calendar.

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Unique Treatments at Levity Floatation & Wellness Center

evity Floatation & Wellness Center is a sweet little spot in Tucson for a variety of unique treatments that soothe and heal. Levity offers floatation therapy and has two float tanks to choose from, including one that is claustrophobia-free. Floatation therapy helps recuperate from pain, stress and exhaustion, leaving clients feeling invigorated and lightened. Levity also offers Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN), a holistic approach that works to seek out, identify and correct the underlying causes and conditions that lead to a person’s main health complaints. FDN uses non-invasive laboratory tests to find hidden stressors and their root causes. FDN has step-by-step methods that assess the functions and pathways of the hormones, immune, digestion and detoxification systems—basically, everything we need to have running smoothly for optimal health. Along with this, Levity also offers Bio-Scan meridian testing. Using state-of-the-art Bioelectrical Impedance Measurement technology, this device scans all the major body systems and can detect: energy and stress levels, toxins, pathogens, mold and fungus, food and environmental allergies, vitamin and mineral imbalances, and much more. To top this all off, they also offer Far Infrared Sauna treatments and massage therapy. Location: 2272 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson. For more information, call 520-339-6674 or visit LevityRising.com.

Healthy Couples Offers New Listening Service

ealthy Couples is offering a new listening service for individuals at a special rate of $1 per minute. These sessions can be in person, over the phone or via Skype. Bill White, a seasoned relationship and communication coach, says most people are not good listeners. It can be difficult to find someone who Bill White will just listen while we sort ourselves out. “Do you ever feel you need to express yourself without the other person giving advice, interrupting, talking about what they want to talk about, judging you, and/or getting distracted and not really listening? Do you feel you could come to your own conclusions and feel better if you could just let yourself vent without having to monitor it so it comes out right or respectfully? Would you like the listener to validate or re-state your messages so you know you’re heard?” questions White. White is offering all the time needed to talk, vent and, if desired, get some advice from a great listener. He will not get in the way as you express, and once you’ve initially vented, if White needs clarification to understand your message better, he will ask questions. If you feel you would like his input, he will provide that as well. In addition, White is offering initial individual sessions for couples at the same rate of $1 a minute. Usually the couple’s coaching goes much smoother if White has first had an opportunity to get to know each person of a couple separately, without having to balance listening to two people who need to express initial concerns. And, some things are initially much easier said to the relationship coach than to one’s partner. For more information, call 520-319-9132, email Bill@TheHealthyCouple.com or visit TheHealthyCouple.com.

Manifesto for a Cancer Patient Now Available on Amazon

hat choices do cancer patients have? Why do those choices seem so few? Manifesto for a Cancer Patient, by Colleen Huber, NMD, addresses these questions. Recently featured on Your Life A to Z, Channel 3 TV, Phoenix, this book is a manifesto for patient rights and a manual through the cancer journey, explained by a naturopathic medical doctor. “Cancer patients need a manifesto to help restore their rightful position to the head of the table,” says Huber. “If the adult human is to regain personal sovereignty—that is, complete decision-making authority over his or her own health— the worship of the physician as demigod must end. The doctor is more appropriately an adviser regarding health and disease.” Huber is president of the Naturopathic Cancer Society, was the keynote speaker of the 2015 Euro Cancer Summit and the 2016 World Congress on Cancer Therapy, and a keynote speaker at the 2016 and 2017 World Congress on Breast Cancer. To order Manifesto for a Cancer Patient, visit Amazon.com. See ad, page 10. April 2018

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International Foundation of Bio-Magnetics

he International Foundation of Bio-Magnetics is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to teach Bio-Touch, a simple touch-healing technique, all over the world. Everyone can learn Bio-Touch and use it effectively to help their families and friends feel better. Bio-Touch alleviates pain, reduces stress and improves symptoms of disease. Twenty-nine years ago, Bio-Touch was discovered in Colorado by co-founder Paul Bucky, who recognized the technique as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;gift to humanityâ&#x20AC;? and set about establishing a teaching foundation. The International Headquarters for Bio-Touch is located in Tucson. For the past 24 years, this Bio-Touch Center has offered affordable classes and workshops on a regular basis. The current 21 staff members are all volunteer practitioners, giving BioTouch sessions on a donations-only basis to everyone who comes through the door. New practitioners are always appreciated and welcome to join the staff at the Center. The newest practitioners, Rose Mayer, Chris Chappell and Sandy Knight, started in November and December of 2017 after a brief certification and training program. Being a Bio-Touch practitioner at the Center is the ideal experience for anyone looking for a volunteer opportunity that serves the community in a unique and gratifying way. Location: 5634 E. Pima St., Tucson. For more information, call 520-323-7951, email Media@JustTouch.com or visit JustTouch.com.

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Integrative Primary Care Now Available at Tula Wellness

ula Wellness has welcomed Andria Pizzato, DNP, FNP, and they are now accepting new patients in integrative primary care medicine, a comprehensive approach to prevent disease and Andria Pizzato find the root causes of chronic conditions. It takes into account the whole person (body, mind, and spirit) to address healthcare needs at all stages of life, emphasizing the therapeutic relationship between patient and practitioner. Pizzato holds a Doctorate of Nursing from University of Arizona with an emphasis in family medicine. She is a graduate from Dr. Andrew Weil’s Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine fellowship class of 2017 and has done multiple education courses in functional medicine. She has a background in both integrative medicine research and integrative primary care for all ages. She views the mind-body-spirit connection as integral to health and healing, and collaborates with her patients to empower the creation of balance in their lives. Integrative primary care involves both detailed history taking and cutting-edge diagnostics to evaluate how one’s environment, lifestyle, personal beliefs, psychosocial experiences and genetics impact health, and utilizes a mix of complementary medicine with conventional therapies to facilitate health and disease prevention. The personalized medicine with tailored testing modalities, uses a balance of prescription and nutraceutical treatments in the following conditions: primary care services (physicals, PAP smears, prostate exams); digestive issues; food sensitivities/ allergies; thyroid disorders; cardiovascular disease; diabetes management; neural therapy; homeopathic injection; chronic fatigue syndrome; fibromyalgia; men’s health; women’s health; bio identical hormone replacement; genetic testing; and more.

Try Zero Balancing at a Special Rate

ue Barrett, Zero Balance Practitioner at Balance In Motion, is offering a limited time opportunity to receive three Zero Balancing sessions for a discounted rate. Zero Balancing is a healing method which goes beyond the soft tissue, working at bone level, for healing and releasing stuck energies of physical, emotional and physiological levels. The immediate benefits of a healing session are unique Sue Barrett to each individual, however, some benefits include increased energy, relaxation and/or a general sense of peace and painlessness. Sessions are ongoing, with home visits available for an even deeper and expanded healing experience. Barrett has worked in the alternative healing field as well as the medical field for over 20 years. She is also a Reiki Master, and combines craniosacral therapy and dolphin healing energy into her sessions. For more information, call 520-240-2583 or email BalanceInMotion@comcast.net.

Location: 2404 E. River Rd., Ste. 251, Tucson. For more information, call 520-447-1772 or visit TulaWellnessMD.com. See ad, page 2. April 2018

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Tucson Natural Health Fair

r. John Keifer, DC is celebrating 38 years of practice in wholistic healing by uniting with three other powerful and successful holistic healers in their perspective disciplines to offer an afternoon of fun, education and entertainment to all attendees, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 14, at the Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation. Dr. Randy Aronson, holistic veterinarian; Dr. Jeanne Krizman, holistic dentist; and Doug Grant, clinical/sports nutritionist and formulator of highly effective nutritional products; will be lecturing. The afternoon will be filled with demonstrations, massage, foot reflexology, reiki, body care products, physical fitness trainers, healthy snacks and laughter therapy. Giveaways, drawings and discounts on healthcare products and services will be available. Admission is free with one canned food item to be donated to the Tucson Community Food Bank. Location: Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation, 3182 N. Swan Rd., Tucson. To RSVP and for more information, call 520-577-1717 or email Dr@KeiferWellnessCenter.com. See ad, page 14.

Gathering of Humanity Retreat in Santa Fe

he Gathering for Humanity, Awaken Through the Seeds of Knowledge and Wisdom retreat conference is being held May 16 to 20 at The Chi Center in Santa Fe. According to event organizers, this powerful and timely five-day gathering for unity and awakening is taking place during a pivotal moment on Earth. A mandate of Spirit through universal healer Mayan Grandmother Flordemayo, the Gathering is an urgent calling to all of humanity committed to increasing the light and coherence on the planet. “At this critical time on earth, we as Elders recognize the inherent need for humanity to move in a different way: our habits, what we hold true, how we see our place in nature, with the universe and within our hearts, must shift,” she says. Grandmother Flordemayo was shown that each of us is holding a piece of the puzzle that will catapult us in the direction of personal and collective healing, wisdom and harmony. “Collectively we will go through a process of incredible cosmic remembrance. This Gathering will be a catalyst and a sanctuary for the emergence of the Sacred into Form,” she explains. “Indigenous Elders, hosts, honored guests and musical guests will weave their gifts through the healing journey, activating energies of the land in a retreat environment to transform and realign body, mind and spirit. Sacred seeds of awakening will be planted at this event, which you may grow in your own communities through practice, inner wisdom and higher vibration.” According to Flordemayo, the Gathering represents four different organizations, brought together through a calling of spirit, aligned in a common vision to form a new global alliance. Gathering hosts include Grandmother Flordemayo and The Path, Master Mingtong Gu and the Chi Center, Matthew Reifslager and The Wholeness Crystal Earth Project, and Madi Sato and Timothy McLaughlin and Praising Earth. “Our purpose is an alliance of prayer, wisdom, education and healing for our Mother Earth—for all her inhabitants, for all children, and for the next seven generations, in the four directions,” says Flordemayo. “The Gathering for Humanity is not just a one-time event. It is a movement. We invite you to join us and thank you for moving with us with love, light, compassion and peace.” For more information, visit GatheringForHumanity.org. See ad, page 11. 12

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Return of Mother Nature Nick Gustafson For artist Nick Gustafson, the natural world is a creative catalyst. “Nature is the only thing I’ve ever been interested in painting,” says the Forest Grove, Oregon, artist. “I go hiking nearly every weekend and like to spend time in the wetlands.” He also enjoys wildlife photography, using his photos as inspiration for his canvases. Gustafson uses a variety of media, including acrylics, watercolors and colored pencils to render whimsically styled, brightly patterned horses, trees, mushrooms, flowers, frogs and insects. He typically photographs his paintings to edit them digitally, amplifying the colors. The artist’s family, including his five children, is another source of inspiration and support; he and his daughter recently captured first place in the adult and youth categories of a local area chalk art festival. An artist since childhood, Gustafson studied at the Art Institute of Seattle and Art Institute of Phoenix. His paintings have been exhibited in venues throughout the West. Gustafson has also donated works to some of his favorite wildlife charities, including Save the Frogs! and the Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue. The artist’s portfolio can be viewed at Nick-Gustafson.pixels.com. 14

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of both of their eyes together to form a clear, stable image that their brain can process. There are at least 18 other visual skills besides 20/20 visual acuity that must come together, almost like an orchestra, to have the best possible vision.

Does My Child Need Vision Therapy? Frequently Asked Questions & Important Answers

Amy Thomas

ver the past 10 years, the Arizona Vision Therapy Center has been asked a lot of questions about vision therapy by parents that have come through the office. Here are just some of the questions that you, too, may be asking regarding your child’s performance in school, sports or at home—and how these concerns could be quelled with vision therapy.

Why would my child need vision therapy?

There are many common reasons that people have come into the office for treatment. They involved struggling with: reading; handwriting; paying attention in class; performing sports to their best potential; taking tests (especially timed tests); homework wars (avoiding or throwing fits when forced to do homework); and headaches, strain or fatigue with near work (within arm’s reach).

What is vision therapy?

Just as there is therapy for the back, legs, hands and almost every other body part you can imagine, there is a therapy for the eyes and brain. This therapy is needed when a person has not learned how to control their eyes to allow them to see objects clearly, singly, comfortably and with little effort. This therapy is also needed for people who originally learned these skills but had a brain injury that caused them to “forget” how to control their eyes. Now for the technical explanation: Vision therapy is a progressive program of vision activities performed under doctor supervision, individualized to fit the visual needs of each patient, generally conducted in-office, in once-weekly sessions of one hour and supplemented by home therapy, about 10-15 minutes each day when not in therapy.

Why have I not heard about vision therapy before now? Vision therapy seems to be a hidden gem. One theory that I have is that when most people consider vision, they only think of 20/20. If their child has 20/20 vision, then they must have perfect vision, right? Not always true; in fact, most people that I treat in my office have 20/20 visual acuity but struggle to bring the images

My eye doctor said that my child’s vision was perfect, so why would I need to see a developmental optometrist? Most visual processing or developmental vision problems cannot be detected unless your eye doctor specifically tests for them. In the absence of these symptoms, these tests are typically not incorporated into the exam. In the presence of these symptoms, eye doctors may conduct more extensive tests and/or refer patients to a developmental optometrist. You can find a downloadable “report card” about your child’s vision at AZVisionTherapy.com that you can take to the eye doctor to ensure that the visual skills needed to read, write and learn are covered in their exam. If not all those skills are being tested, consider a second opinion with a developmental optometrist.

How can vision therapy help my child?

Since visual functions take up about 80 percent of the brain, the improvements from vision therapy can affect most areas of a person’s life. Some comments that we have heard from past patients include: “My son can catch and throw balls so much better now”; “My daughter does not have her typical meltdowns when we need to change our plans”; “My child seems so much calmer now”; “My son, who used to hate to read, is now reading chapter books without being told to”; “My child is now finishing his homework without a battle, and his grades are improving drastically.”

I have been told that vision therapy is extremely expensive. Why is that?

The cost of vision therapy is comparable to getting braces. Because vision therapy must be tailored to each person specifically, the doctors that provide this service must be trained extensively to understand the underlying problems that are causing the visual symptoms and how to treat them. In the past, parents have tried treatments that were not provided by fully-trained doctors and have also tried do-it-yourself home remedies. Both of these tended to have poor results because the main cause of the problem—the brain—was not taught the skills necessary to perform the tasks in real-world situations.

When is it too late to do vision therapy?

It is never too late to do vision therapy as long as the person is motivated to get better and put the work into it. We have worked with many 80-year-olds that were originally considered senile but came to find out that it was just their vision that was getting in their way. Their improvements were life-changing. Connect with Arizona Vision Therapy Center at 520-886-8800 or VisionTherapy@live.com. For the full version of this article, with more information for parents looking to help their children, visit AZVisionTherapy.com. See ad, page 14. April 2018

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Retail Pharmacies versus Compounding Pharmacies

ucson is inundated with retail pharmacies. We have them on almost every major street corner. Sadly, the large chains and big box stores have driven most independent retail pharmacies out of the market. However, compounding pharmacies are thriving and here to stay. Retail pharmacies dispense commercially available manufactured products while compounding pharmacies start from scratch, often beginning with powdered active ingredients. Compounding is not new by any means. Compounding began centuries ago with pharmacists mixing remedies and special formulations. Compounding today has become much more scientific, analytical and standardized. Compounding is the process of creating medications that are unique to each individual thus providing more than the standard one-size-fits-all approach. Considering that a patient’s health care can be as unique as the individual or animal, some of the best medical solutions often arise from compounding. Compounding is useful in situations where patients are allergic or sensitive to an ingredient in a commercially available medication like a dye, preservative or filler. Compounding allows preparation of medications that are dye-, preservative- and parabenfree. It is also useful when a different dosage form is necessary for administration to a child or pet, for example a flavored liquid versus a tablet. Speaking of pets, compounding is very useful when it comes to medicating a pet. Compounds can be prepared in flavored liquids, chewy treats, transdermal gels and more for animals. Commercial medications do not always come in the correct dose for a patient and compounding a different strength may be necessary. Sometimes medications are discontinued due to lack of use, however some patients rely on those medications. If they were not removed from the market due to safety issues, compounding pharmacists may be able to prepare them. From time to time, drug companies experience backorders and delays in manufacturing. During those times, pharmacists may be able to compound these medications. Compounding allows providers to be creative and come up with their own formulations, combinations and/or strengths to treat a condition. Compounding pharmacists work in a triad relationship with a medical/veterinary provider and the patient/pet owner to help customize compounds that are specific to one’s needs. Compounding requires a prescription, even if the medications are available without a prescription. Compounding pharmacists are excellent resources for patients looking for individualized treatment. While pharmacists do not prescribe medications, they educate patients and work directly with patients’ physicians or providers, by recommending therapies, medications and specific dosage forms such as creams, gels, ointments, flavored suspensions, suppositories, capsules, troches, injections, ophthalmics and more. Dana Reed-Kane, Pharm.D., FIACP, FACA, NFPPhC, FCP, practices at Reed’s Compounding Pharmacy, located at 2729 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson. For more information, call 520-318-4421 or visit ReedsRX.com. 16

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L-PRF Therapy for Dental Patients

hat is L-PRF therapy? L-PRF (leukocyte-platelet rich fibrinogen) therapy is a way to speed healing. It uses special components of the blood such as leukocytes, growth factors, proteins and platelets. They are used to heal hard and soft tissues within the mouth. This is best performed during tooth extractions and bone grafting. Utilizing this type of therapy can help in preservation of the socket. During a dental appointment, a dentist will draw a small amount of blood, which is then placed in a centrifuge, isolating the platelets and plasma. These are then introduced into the area of the surgical procedure to help with the stimulation of collagen production and facilitate faster healing. The process can reduce healing and recovery times for patients. L-PRF helps prevent post-operative pain and infection. It has therapeutically been shown to reduce post-operative pain when placed in extraction sockets due to the improvement of soft tissue healing, reducing infections with the presence of microbial fighting immune cells (leukocytes), and by helping with blood clot retention. This leads to a significant reduction in the number of analgesics taken by patients. L-PRF also greatly reduces a patient’s chances of developing dry socket. L-PRF has been utilized in medical science for over 20 years, but it has more recently been introduced into dental treatments. It is biological, safe and effective, making it a viable option for many patients. Krizman Dental Integrative Biological Dentistry provides the latest, state-of-the-art services to improve the health and wellness of the smile and body, including treatment with L-PRF therapy. They are located at 1601 N. Tucson Blvd., Ste. 35, Tucson. Connect at 520-3260082. See ad, page 19.

Get Your Spring On

pring is the time of year when nature renews and rebuilds for the next year. For us, that means we’re getting the winter weight off. Rejuvenate your body with nutritious food and exercise. Some may need to metabolically clear the body and some may just need to get the body moving again.

Here are some tips to great spring off to a good start. • Set a goal. Make a plan. Work the plan. • See a professional for help with a detox, exercises, diet and stress. • Get your yearly physical and lab tests done. • Have fun, laugh, breathe. Get your rest. We are all guilty of letting things slide in the winter months. Start working back up to last year’s routine, make those adjustments or attack new goals. Look at the end game. How much fun will you have and how good are you going feel after you have been getting your spring on? Nathan S. Conlee, D.C., practices at Performance Neurology. Connect at 520-322-6161 or PerformanceNeurology.com. See ad, page 23.

New Study Shows Floating Works for Anxiety and Depression

he Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) is excited to announce the PLoS One publication of the first float study ever conducted in patients suffering from both anxiety and depression, published in February 2018. This open-label trial from Dr. Justin Feinstein’s Float Clinic and Research Center at LIBR in 50 patients, provides an initial proof-of-principle study showing that one hour of float therapy can provide significant short-term relief from symptoms of stress and anxiety across a range of different conditions including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. More than resolving symptoms of mental illness, the experience greatly enhanced mental wellness, leaving patients in a peaceful, serene state afterwards. This mood-enhancing effect of floatation was especially notable given that most of the patients had co-morbid depression. It is important to emphasize that this was an open-label study examining the short-term effects of floating. LIBR is now tracking the time course of these effects as well as studying whether or not there is evidence for long-term benefit following repeated practice. The entire study can be found at FloatTucson.com/links. Kalyn Wolf, owner of Cloud Nine Flotation, at 2118 S. Avenida Planeta, Tucson, has been guiding people through floating since 1986. For more information, call 520-668-4017 or email Info@FloatTucson.com.

Reiki Can Help Insomnia

eeking a good night of sleep, free from stress, anxiety and depression? Reiki can be beneficial in helping address the underlying cause of insomnia. If insomnia is a result of stress, anxiety or depression, reiki can help alleviate the problem. The effects of reiki include relaxation, restored concentration and connection. The relaxation process allows the client to put their problems in perspective and find a sense of mental and spiritual balance. A scientific study published in Biological Research for Nursing explored reiki and its ability to promote calmness, relaxation and a sense of well-being. Reiki can bring balance back to one’s life and restore a healthy sleep pattern. When concentration is restored, the client feels like they have control over their problems once again. Concentration allows the client to sort out their stressful issues. Making a connection with the reiki provider helps the client feel safe and nurtured. The presence of reiki and the provider creates an atmosphere that is pleasant and welcoming. The results are relief of stress, anxiety and depression, allowing for better sleep. Canna Yamamoto is a certified provider of Reiki, Restorative Yoga and Meditation. Reach her at 925-548-9141. BodyForLifeHealing.com.

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Healthy Climate, Healthy People Why a Warming Planet is Harming Our Health by Lisa Marshall

amantha Ahdoot’s son Isaac was 9 years old when he collapsed from the heat while playing clarinet at band camp. It had been a record-hot summer following a mild winter and early spring, and Dr. Ahdoot, an Alexandria, Virginia, pediatrician, had already noticed a string of unusual cases: A toddler had contracted Lyme disease in the once tick-free region of Northern Maine. A teenager had suffered an asthma attack in February, a full month before she usually started taking allergy medicine. A displaced grade-schooler from out of town arrived traumatized after fleeing a hurricane-ravaged home with her family. But it wasn’t until she saw her son laying on a gurney in the emergency room 18

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with an IV in his arm that she fully connected the dots. “I was aware that the weather had changed a lot since I was kid. But it really didn’t hit home until that day that climate change could affect my health and the health of my children personally,” recalls Ahdoot. “I realized it would be a betrayal of my duty as a pediatrician to sit back and do nothing about it.”

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professionals that have begun to reframe climate change not as a concern for elsewhere or the future, but as a pressing U.S. public health issue today. In one recent survey of 1,200 allergists, 48 percent said climate change is already affecting their patients a “great deal” or a “moderate amount.” In another survey of lung specialists, 77 percent said they were seeing patient symptoms grow more severe due to worsening climate-related air quality. In a sweeping review published last October in The Lancet medical journal, a team of healthcare professionals proclaimed that the human symptoms of climate change are “unequivocal and potentially irreversible,” noting that since 2000, the number of people in the United States exposed to heat waves annually has risen by about 14.5 million, and the number of natural disasters annually has increased 46 percent. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has also begun to weigh in with a Climate-Ready States and Cities Initiative to help local health departments brace for everything from the hazardous air quality associated with more forest fires to the spread of vector-borne diseases like Zika and West Nile as the range and season of mosquitoes and ticks expands. Meanwhile, groups like the newly formed and expansive Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health, to which Ahdoot belongs, are being proactive. Its doctors are greening their offices, swapping cars for bikes, buses or carpooling, lobbying lawmakers and encouraging their patients to undertake measures to prevent the problem from worsening. In the process, they say, they might even improve their own health.

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“We want the public to understand that climate change is not just about polar bears or receding glaciers in the Arctic, but also about our children and our health here and now,” says Ahdoot.

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of that just since 1990, according to the Lancet report. Further, the tick that carries Lyme disease is now present in 46 percent of U.S. counties, up from 30 percent in 1998. “My physician colleagues used to treat two or three cases a month during tick season,” says Dr. Nitin Damle, a physician at South County Internal Medicine, in Wakefield, Rhode Island. “Now each of us sees 40 to 50 new cases each season.”

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Rising heat can also aggravate lung conditions because it promotes the production of ozone, a major lung irritant. With prolonged heat often come wildfires. When one burned for three months in North Carolina in a recent summer, researchers discovered that residents of counties affected by the smoke plume showed a 50 percent increase in emergency trips due to respiratory illness. Like Isaac, more kids are ending up in hospitals due to soaring temperatures, with U.S. emergency room visits for heat illnesses up by 133 percent between 1997 and 2006. Ahdoot recalls a young football player from Arkansas that showed signs of weakness and fatigue during practice, but wasn’t treated right away. He ended up with heat stroke, kidney failure and pulmonary edema and ultimately required kidney dialysis. “Every summer now, I see the impacts of increasing temperatures and heat waves on kids,” she says. Climate change can also impact mental health, according to a recent review by the American Psychological Association. Exposure to natural disasters can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder. Plus, according to research institutions including the University of California, San Diego, and Iowa State University, chronic heat, especially at night, can interfere with sleep and even lead to aggressive behavior. Then there’s the worry about what to do about it, and whether it will be enough. “When you talk with people about what is affecting them, climate is definitely one of the things stressing them out,” says Thomas Doherty, Psy.D., a psychologist in Portland, Oregon. “There’s a sense of mystery and powerlessness around it that weighs on people.” 20

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Mona Sarfaty, a family physician who is now director of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health, attests that 69 percent of Americans are aware that climate change is occurring, and more than half agree that human activities are at least partly to blame. Yet only a third believe it could ever harm them personally. “So much of the early focus was on the receding glaciers and the penguins,” she says. “People today still think it will affect ‘those other people over there,’ but not them.” She agrees with the recent focus on imminent health issues, and is encouraged that a growing number of healthcare professionals feel it’s their duty to inform their patients about climate change to mobilize action. “When you talk about climate change not only in terms of the health impact it has on individuals and families, but also in terms of the real-time benefits of taking action against it, people are a lot more interested in doing something,” says Sarfaty. For instance, shifting to clean energy sources like wind and solar instead of coal can effect better air quality and easier breathing now. Cycling or walking to work rather than driving can reduce carbon emissions, boost feel-good brain chemicals and keep weight in check. Writing letters to editors or attending rallies to urge lawmakers to pass climate-friendly policies can not only fend off the anxiety and depression that comes with feeling helpless, but also effect real change. Ahdoot is taking these steps now. She has solar panels on her roof, is assisting the local hospital to reduce its carbon footprint, takes public transportation to work and encourages her kids to walk whenever possible. “I don’t feel powerless at all. I feel empowered and optimistic,” she says. “The more we know, the more we are moved to act. We can all do something small every day to protect our climate.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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Earth Day, adding that participants will be able to create an ongoing record and track their commitments. The initiative is also providing materials, tips on organizing cleanup events and social media tie-ins. Help Tucson celebrate and forward progress in sustainability efforts by participating in these local Earth Day 2018 events.

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arth Day, on April 22, will serve again as a galvanizing force on ways to save our planet. With the theme of End Plastic Pollution, the Earth Day Network (EDN) is setting a specific focus this year on the importance of reducing the use of plastics and finding more Earthfriendly alternatives (EarthDay.org). The nonprofit notes that of the approximately 300 million tons of plastic annually produced to make bags, bottles, packages and other commodities worldwide, only about 10 percent is successfully recycled and reused. The rest ends up in landfills or as litter, leaching dangerous chemicals into soil and water, endangering humans and wildlife alike.

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Cyclovia Tucson – 10am-3pm. Cyclovia gives people from the greater Tucson region the chance to enjoy being outdoors, meet neighbors, friends and people from throughout the area, and get a little exercise – all for free on city streets closed to car traffic and open to walkers, joggers, cyclists, skaters and all other forms of people-powered movement. CycloviaTucson.org.

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Tucson Earth Day Festival – 10am-2pm. Free fun family event includes exhibitors sharing information related to the environment using hands-on activities or demonstrations. Children’s Museum Tucson, 200 S 6th Ave, 85701. TucsonEarthDay.org. Earth Day at Kartchner Caverns – 10am4pm. Learn about wildlife rehabilitation and see wild animals up close with Fallen Feathers bird rescue. Come dig for fossils with Tom Olson. Special presentations, games and activities. Normal park entrance fees apply. Kartchner Caverns State Park. AZStateParks.com/Kartchner.

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Cave Restoration at Kartchner Caverns – Great opportunity to care for our natural resources, gain some hands-on experience in cave restoration, and make new friends. Tools and training provided by park staff. Limited spaces available. Contact Ranger Brooke Stathis, BStathis@AZStateParks.gov or 520-586-4125 for more information or to sign up.

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ungoBox is now open for business in Tucson. The company rents. The company rents plastic, reusable moving boxes for both residential and commercial use, making moving easier—with finances, convenience and the planet in mind. Heather Rosson, owner of BungoBox Arizona, is excited to bring a bit of serenity to a stressful situation like moving, while helping preserve our environment at the same time. “Customers who rent BungoBoxes save 50 percent over those who buy cardboard. It is the best decision someone can make for their home or office move,” she says. Location: 3893 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson. For more information, call 520-441-4020, email Heather@BungoBoxAZ.com or visit BungoBoxAZ.com. See ad, page 12.

abiStore will be hosting an Earth Day Sale, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 21, featuring 25 percent off the entire store. Serving as a community recycling hub and innovative store, the HabiStore helps people keep working, and keeps usable household items out of landfills and into the hands of people who need them. This year, thanks to generous donations from individuals and community businesses, the HabiStore diverted almost 600 tons of building materials, appliances, furniture and home accessories. Habitat Tucson’s dedication to being and building green is applied to the daily operations of the store as well as utilizing solar photovoltaic systems and high-efficiency lighting. The HabiStore saved over 598 tons from the landfill this year, more than doubling the annual amount recycled. Sales generated by the HabiStore directly support the building and repairing of homes in our Tucson community. When you shop, donate and volunteer at the HabiStore, you’re doing more than helping build homes, community and hope; you’re contributing to building a more sustainable world. Location: 935 W. Grant Rd., Tucson. For more information, visit HabiStore.org. See ad, page 24.

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Low-Moisture Carpet Cleaning with Pima Cleanpro

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urMaid provides eco-friendly cleaning services of all kinds to the Tucson community. The cornerstone of the company is to provide a superior, professional, eco-friendly house cleaning service that delivers a truly pure clean of the indoor space, creating a healing and peaceful state of mind. PurMaid provides à la carte services including: interior fridge cleaning, interior oven cleaning, load/unload dishwasher, laundry, sweep patio/wipe patio furniture, wipe door/ door frames, inside of windows, inside and outside of windows (ground floor), sweep out garage, change bed linens, and more. If packages and/or pricing don’t fit one’s unique requirements, PurMaid offers customized services. They can work within your requirements most times. For example, one could have a team of three maids for one hour each visit ($90) and have them work from a list of priority tasks, instead of going with a package. For more information and a free estimate, call 520-331-2629, email PurMaidTucson@gmail.com or visit PurMaidTucson.com. See ad, page 30. 24

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ccording to my grandmother, being idle can get you into trouble. Idling your vehicle can also be trouble for children, people with lung and heart disease and the vehicle itself. Not only does engine idling waste gasoline and put pollution into the air we all breathe, but it can also damage cylinders, spark plugs and the exhaust system. We don’t often think about the pollution our vehicle is emitting because most of it is invisible. However, just because we can’t see it, doesn’t mean it isn’t there. Here are some facts to ponder. Idling vehicles produce thousands of tons of toxic pollution annually. • Elevated levels of air toxins were found at schools during times when parents were waiting in parking lots for their children. • Idling 10 seconds or more uses more fuel and emits more greenhouse gases than restarting the engine. • Vehicles warm up faster when driving than when idling. Drive slowly at first and avoid revving the engine. Next time you are picking up a child at school or going to the bank, fast food restaurant or pharmacy, consider parking and walking inside instead of using the drive-through. If we try to drive less and reduce time spent idling our engines, the impact on air quality and health can be significant. Healthy air is in our hands. Beth Gorman is Senior Program Manager at the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality. Connect at 520-724-7446 or Pima.gov. April 2018

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Household Cleaning Products More Harmful to Lungs Than Cigarettes?

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Stop Solar Geoengineering in Tucson One Man’s Quest to Clear Our Skies

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n an average day in Tucson, while waiting to interview filmmaker and activist Matt Landman, I notice jet planes crisscrossing the sky, leaving behind a stream of white plumes, slowly fanning out and becoming a milky haze. I find myself observing the phenomenon and much to my dismay, see a once pristine blue sky slowly become hazy grey. The explanation we often hear is that the trails emitted from planes are nothing more than water vapor, which rapidly dissipates. But this “water vapor” above my head is not dissipating. In fact, it is spreading and lingering. Over the last few years, there has been an extreme surge in the media dismissing any observations made by citizens regarding the change in our skies. Labelled as “conspiracy nuts” or “people who don’t understand simple science”, the stigma of even lightly broaching the subject of a possibility of chemtrails keeps people silent nowadays. Landman, however, is not afraid to speak to anyone on the matter. Landman recently created the movie Frankenskies and has since moved to Arizona as part of his mission to awaken and educate others about solar geoengineering, also known as chemtrails. “Wow, we are getting sprayed like bugs today, huh!” Landman says behind me. I turn around and there stands Landman in a black t-shirt which says, “Stop Geoengineering Tucson Summit 2018”. The picture below it is an ominous gas mask. “We might need that gas mask on your shirt today,” I reply, and we begin discussing his life’s work. “I grew up in Virginia,” Landman explains, “and I spent most of my time outdoors. But I never saw skies like we are seeing nowadays. I first woke up to all of this working on an organic farm. I was disenchanted with the business world. I had a film degree and graduated top of my class with an MBA, but something else was calling me. So, I ended up working on this farm in Northern California

growing squash and potatoes. One day, completely dressed in rain gear and expecting the annual deluge, I witnessed very unusual jet traffic on the edge of a storm front. These planes came in and crisscrossed the sky all day on the edge of that front. And guess what? It didn’t rain. The forecast called for 100 percent chance of precipitation. I mean, the salamanders and frogs were coming out, expecting it. But that storm front passed right over us and didn’t rain a single drop. This was when I had my first a-ha moment connecting the planes’ flight activity to the weather and cloud formations.” It wasn’t until later, after a lot of research, when it became obvious to Landman how much we were completely ignorant of what is happening in our skies. “That is when I decided to dedicate my life to what I consider a treasonous agenda unfolding every day above our heads. And making Frankenskies was my first step to help awaken others and start to put a stop to this nonsense,” he says. He also works at a grassroots level, handing out fliers, talking to people on the streets, at famers’ markets, and mailing fliers to others around the world who want to do the same. Asked why people would want to do something so insidious, Landman lets out a big sigh. “There are so many theories as to why,” he says. “All I can say is it has something to do with blocking out our sun. Did you know that there is a solar geoengineering experiment being launched this year in Tucson by Harvard scientist David Keith, in an attempt to dim the sun with aerosolized nano-particulates? They claim it is a solution to global warming.” He scoffs and shakes his head, “It is a crime against Tucsonians that their consent has never been considered regarding this experiment. But this experiment, if all goes ‘well’, will be launched as a global solution. The whole world could very well see our skies blanketed with heavy metal nano-particulates every day, forever. People would have to pay to see the sun. The funny thing is, we have already seen it start to happen. People are seeing these crazy cloud formations, strange brown rainbows, square clouds. Some people are taking samples of rain water or their hair and finding high amounts of aluminum, barium, strontium. We, together as a whole, have to wake up and do something about it. I see Tucson and the upcoming solar geoengineering experiment as the frontline to this global issue.” Landman goes on to detail what the experiment will involve. “They call it a ‘perturbation’. Out at World View, they are going to launch a balloon and spray aluminum, crushed diamonds and sulfuric acid separately to see which does ‘best’,” explains Landman. “The residents of Tucson will not consent to this. Not on our watch, not on our turf.” On May 12 at the Gallagher Theater, UOA, Landman will be hosting the Stop Geoengineering Summit in Tucson specifically to rally and protest this experiment, standing up for the air we breathe and showing the world what they too can do to address this agenda. Knowledgeable authors and speakers are coming from different parts of the country to inform and inspire at the free event. “I hope we can pack the place and show the world Tucson was the wrong location to launch this crime against humanity.” For more information, visit StopGeoengineeringTucson.com. See ad, page 21. Amanda Butterworth is an investigative journalist and environmentalist for ActualActivists.com. April 2018

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April 22 is Earth Day. Tell me, as a former electrical engineer in Silicon Valley and now an acupuncturist in Tucson, what do you know about this special day and what do you do to help our planet? Honestly speaking, I really do not know much about Earth Day except I know it has something to do with conservation, pollution reduction and planting more trees. Through Natural Awakenings, I learned more about green living, electrical vehicles and recycling. But as a health practitioner, I really want to bring up the awareness of healthy body and healthy planet connection. What do I mean? Eight years ago, I turned to eating plant-based foods only.

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During these years I learned if I just practice this one lifestyle, not only is my body able to help prevent cancer and Alzheimer’s disease and reverse chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes, but I am also doing my share to help this planet’s future sustainability. The “two-birds-one-stone” effect results from one thing I do consistently: watch what I put in my mouth.

Can you elaborate more on how you discovered this ‘healthybody-healthy-planet’ link awareness? I started my own health journey eight years ago when my sister passed with stage four lung cancer. Surprisingly, she never smoked and she was only 60 years old. In the quest of trying to find out why, I discovered her mid-western, high-fat, highprotein, animal-based diet had everything to do with the development of her cancer. In the next five years after her passing, I read many books written by nutrition researchers and medical doctors who did extensive studies on the relationship between foods and diseases. I was influenced most by T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D.; Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., MD; John McDougall, MD; Neal Barnard, MD; Garth Davis, MD; and Dean Ornish, MD. What surprised me later was the fact that I started my quest totally based on the relationship between

foods and health, but their books raised other very urgent issues we are facing daily—environment, water, energy, world hunger, the suffering of animals and Earth’s future sustainability.

Can you be specific about the relationship between our health and the planet’s health? Close to 1.4 million Americans die every year from two chronic diseases alone: heart disease and cancer. I always wonder, with trillions of dollars the medical system spent every year to treat these two diseases, why haven’t we found the “magic drugs” that can cure them? One answer I tell my patients often is: I can guarantee you that these many people don’t die every year from eating too many vegetables, fruits, beans and grains. As Dr. Garth Davis, a bariatric surgeon from Texas, pointed out is his book Proteinaholic, our deep belief in the goodness of animal protein and obsession with meat is killing Americans. As a ChineseAmerican, I experienced this belief and obsession firsthand. Of course, I ate meats when I grew up in Taiwan, but I had not seen any cheese until I came to America in 1975, since there was no dairy in the Chinese diet for 5,000 years until in the last 30 years, with the introduction of western fast foods. So what happened to Chinese health in the last 50 years? Dr. T. Colin Campbell reported in his best-selling book, The China Study, that when he visited China in the 1960s, heart disease, cancer and dia-

betes were almost unheard of. Now? The Chinese have had a huge rise in their rate of diabetes, from 2.6 to 9.7 percent in just a decade—and close to 5 million die from cancer every year. During that time they have had a considerable rise in the amount of pork, chicken, milk and oil consumed. The Japanese have likewise seen a huge rise in diabetes, leading their ministry of health to release a report that this is due to the increase in meat consumption and decreased fruit consumption. But not only is the animal-based diet killing them, the conversion of more traditional plant-based to more meat-based diet is also causing huge environmental challenges like water conservation. For every hamburger consumed, 660 gallons of water is needed to produce the meat in that quarter-pound burger—that’s equal to showering for two months. How many gallons of water does it take to make animal by-products? It takes 477 gallons to make 1 carton of eggs, 900 gallons for 1 block of cheese, and a whopping 1,000 gallons for 1 gallon of milk. The average American now eats 209 pounds of meat a year. The wellknown Markegard model estimated it will take 3.7 billion acres of grazing land to feed the U.S. their annual meat consumption.

It looks like we do need to rethink our diet to transform the world and help save the planet. What do you recommend to start the change to a more plant-based diet? Recently I read two very important books on the goodness of the plant-based diet.

In The Alzheimer’s Solution, two neurologists from Loma Linda University Medical Center’s Brain Health and Alzheimer’s Prevention Program pointed out the diet is scientifically proved to help prevent and reverse cognitive decline. The other book, The Telomere Effect, explains the plantbased diet can help lengthen the telomeres at the end of chromosomes, which in turn helps one live younger, healthier and longer. For those people who wish to change the eating habit, first, eat a lot more whole plants in their natural forms. Plan every meal around these health-promoting foods. Shoot for more than 80 percent of all calories in every meal from whole plants. Second, keep fat calories from both plants and animals below 20 percent of total calories consumed. In this month, while we are celebrating the Earth Day, please also pause and think about how much water you could save when you decide to eat that bean-based veggie burger, vegetable soup without chicken, salads without cheese, or cereal with almond milk. You may begin to view these animals from another angle, not as the food source, but as fellow animals that share the space on this planet. But, the greatest reward is the much-needed sustainability for current and future generations of fellow humans and animals. Steve Liu will be holding a workshop on April 28. Connect with Steve Liu at 520-878-8116 or HLAHC.com. See ad, page 7.

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Touching the Earth The Healing Powers of Going Barefoot by Martin Zucker

elanie Monteith, of San Diego, California, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at age 24 and plagued by symptoms for 14 years. Simple daily tasks became challenging. She relied on walking aids and walls to keep from falling. Eventually, she quit her job. Every day tested her survival skills. Then, in late 2017, Monteith tried grounding and it changed her life. Grounding, also called Earthing, refers to the discovery of major health benefits from sustained contact with the Earth’s natural and subtle electric charge. Recent research published in the Journal of Inflammation, Integrative Medicine:

A Clinician’s Journal, Neonatology and Health indicates that grounding stabilizes the physiology in many ways, drains the body of inflammation, pain and stress, and generates greater well-being. Grounding can be as simple as going barefoot in nature, including the backyard, for 30 to 60 minutes once or twice a day on surfaces like grass, soil, gravel, stone and sand. If this isn’t practical, special grounding mats and pads are available online for convenient indoor use while sitting or sleeping; people with compromised health often benefit from more time being grounded. The activity restores a primordial

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Reduction of chronic inflammation “Inflammation is intimately linked to most chronic and aging-related diseases,” says Gaétan Chevalier, Ph.D., a visiting scholar at the University of California, San Diego, who has conducted multiple grounding studies. “Grounding seems to be nature’s way to reduce inflammation.”

Enhanced blood flow Thick, sludgy blood is a common feature of diabetes and cardiovascular disorders. Several grounding studies have demonstrated a significant decrease in blood viscosity and enhanced blood flow. “Grounding represents a potent circulation booster; a simple, yet profound preventive and therapeutic strategy,” says integrative cardiologist Dr. Stephen T. Sinatra, of Manchester, Connecticut, co-author of the book Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever!

Decreased stress Tracy Latz, a medical doctor and integrative psychiatrist in Mooresville, North Carolina, has found, “Patients with anxi-

ety issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and depression, often benefit from grounding.”

Improved vagus nerve function The vagus nerve connects with and regulates key organs, including the lungs, heart and intestines. In one study, doctors at the Penn State Children’s Hospital, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, grounded hospitalized premature infants and documented improved vagal function that could potentially boost resilience and reduce complications. “These babies have a lot of health challenges,” observes Dr. Charles Palmer, former chief of the center’s division of newborn medicine. “It seems that they are more relaxed when grounded.” More research is needed. Within a few months of grounding both day and night, Monteith’s disease symptoms receded dramatically. Her balance and stability improved when standing and walking. She sleeps more deeply and has more energy. An eye issue for which there is no drug subsided. She says her health continues to improve and she looks forward to living each day. Troy Baker, a recovery consultant for special populations and chief program officer of the nonprofit Adapt Functional Movement Center, in Carlsbad, California, who has been overseeing Monteith’s exercise training schedule, has observed a reduction in the effects of multiple sclerosis since she started grounding. “Her body is more fluid, not as stiff. She moves much better, with increased energy and stamina.” For more information on grounding, visit EarthingInstitute.net. Martin Zucker, a former Associated Press correspondent, has written about alternative medicine for 40 years and is co-author of the book Earthing.

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Good Food Choices Enable Global Health by Judith Fertig

hree years ago, the New York Times added a new word to the world’s food vocabulary: Climatarian (n.) A diet whose primary goal is to reverse climate change. This includes eating locally produced food (to reduce energy spent in transportation), choosing pork and poultry instead of beef and lamb (to limit gas emissions), and using every part of ingredients (apple cores, cheese rinds, etc.) to limit food waste. Changing our food choices to support this model can have a ripple effect. Research-

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ers at the University of California, Santa Barbara, in a 2017 study published in the journal Climatic Change, looked at how diets impact personal health, the healthcare system and climate. They found that adopting a more plant-based diet reduces the relative risk of coronary heart disease, colorectal cancer and Type 2 diabetes by 20 to 40 percent. National annual health care costs could drop from $93 billion to $77 billion. Direct greenhouse gas emissions could annually drop 489 to 1,821 pounds per person. Such an approach involves consider-

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Hydroponic greens are hands-down winners. The Shelton Family Farm, near Whittier, North Carolina, weekly produces 10,000 to 12,000 heads of hydroponically grown Bibb lettuce. The controlled environment and carefully engineered nutrient delivery systems maximize all resources. “It’s an enclosed system that runs 24/7, and it’s highly efficient from a waterusage standpoint because we recycle the water,” says William Shelton Jr., a fourthgeneration family farmer. “The only water that’s actually consumed is what’s taken up and transpired through the plants.” In a moderate climate, energy costs to recycle the water and keep the plants at an even temperature are moderate, as well. Dry-tilled heirloom tomatoes, okra, melons and quinoa are drought-tolerant and only use available rainfall.

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Plants beat meat. “Livestock farming produces from 20 to 50 percent of all manmade greenhouse gas emissions,” says nutritionist and climate activist Jane Richards, of GreenEatz, in Mountain View, California. “You can reduce your footprint by a quarter by cutting down on red meats such as beef and lamb.” An exception is the vegetarian staple of rice. According to researchers at Project Drawdown, a climate solutions organization in Sausalito, California, rice cultivation is responsible for at least 10 percent of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and up to 19 percent of global methane emissions. New farming techniques, like mid-season draining of the rice paddies, could cut methane emissions by at least 35 percent. Richards notes, “Meat, cheese and eggs have the highest carbon footprint; fruit, vegetables, beans and nuts, much lower. The carbon footprint of a vegetarian

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ing the related water usage, greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint—the energy required to cultivate, harvest and transport food—plus processing associated food waste. Here are some top choices.

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diet is about half that of a meat-lover’s diet.” Root crops such as carrots, radishes, potatoes and beets have a lower carbon footprint than above-ground plants due to less food waste. A beautiful beet is easier to grow than a bell pepper that blemishes more easily. Seasonal, regional fruit, vegetables, herbs and honey have a lighter carbon impact because they are transported shorter distances. Usually what grows best in a region and is consumed locally is also best for the climate. Foods naturally suited to their environment grow and taste better, and are packed with more nutrients, reports Sustainable Table, an educational nonprofit that builds healthy communities through sustainable eating habits (SustainableTable.org).

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New agricultural developments can also benefit our climate environment. According to Project Drawdown research, perennial grains and cereals could be pivotal in reaching soil, carbon and energy targets. The Land Institute, in Salina, Kansas, has been working with the Rodale Institute, in Berks County, Pennsylvania, to develop a perennial wheat that would not have to be planted from seed each year. This would save soil, carbon and both human and machine energy. Kernza, a new perennial grain proven to prosper in natural grasslands like the Great Plains, is not yet widely distributed. Maria Speck, author of Simply Ancient Grains, advises, “With up to 15-foot-long roots, it can be harvested for five years and uses less fertilizer than conventional wheat. Kernza tastes almost like a cross between rice and wheat—sweet, grassy, mesmerizing.” Michael Pollan, author of Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual and creator of the film Food, Inc., suggests we keep it simple: “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” Climatarians would add another guideline—eat as locally as possible. Judith Fertig writes cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com). April 2018

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Easy Ways to Green It Up

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iving green isn’t difficult or expensive. Start small, one room at a time.

In the Kitchen Defrosting trays have been available for a while, and although they aren’t a miracle solution, they are eco-friendly and easy to clean; thawing most meats, seafood and vegetables usually takes just 30 to 60 minutes. It’s one way to avoid using the microwave. Most cutting boards of sustainable bamboo or cork originate in China, creating a big carbon footprint. Glass boards are breakable and hard on knives. Consider planet-friendly boards made of recycled cardboard and food-grade plastic combined with flax husks. A countertop convection oven set about 25 degrees lower circulates heated air to cook food 25 to 30 percent faster and more evenly than a conventional oven; it uses less energy and has fewer emissions. Foods come out crispier, which also makes for great veggie chips. A conventional oven

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is still best for soufflés, breads or cakes that rise as they bake. Replace chemical-coated nonstick pans, disposable parchment paper and aluminum foil with reusable, eco-friendly, U.S. Food and Drug Administrationapproved silicone mats. They are easy to clean, affordable and available in many sizes and shapes. Run the dishwasher when full and at night. Off-peak hours won’t cut the electric bill, but are more efficient for the power plant, reducing its energy footprint. Skip the garbage disposal to save water and energy. Use food waste for plantnurturing compost. Plastics numbered 1, 3, 6 or 7 are prone to leaching into food or drinks. Recycle or repurpose those already on hand to store craft items, small toys or office supplies.

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leaked fluids from vehicles. Slippers or socks with a grip sole keep feet warm and prevent falls. Bamboo flooring is sustainable and eco-friendly, but is also shipped from China. Using local products reduces shipping costs, supports American businesses and can give the home a unique design. “Logs salvaged from the bottom of the Penobscot River turn into flooring, ceilings and accent walls,” advises Tom Shafer, coowner of Maine Heritage Timber, in Millinocket. “The cold temperature preserves the wood and gives it a natural patina. It’s now available in peel-and-stick, affordable planks called timberchic. Planks have an eco-friendly, UV-cured finish.” For more flooring tips, see Tinyurl. com/Eco-FriendlyFloors.

In the Bathroom

Instead of air freshener sprays, hang petand child-safe plants. Use fast-drying towels up to four times before washing. Hand towels see more frequent use, so change every other

day. Longer wear makeup stays longer on a washcloth; to prevent reintroducing germs to the face, use a facecloth only once. All-natural cleaning products are easy to find or make. For some tips, see Tinyurl.com/LovelyEcoLoo.

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From sheets and bedding to a fluffy robe, choose eco-friendly organic cotton in white, or colored with environmentally safe, non-metallic dyes. Blue light from a smartphone, computer, tablet or TV can foster sleeplessness. “I keep all devices out of my bedroom and block all unnatural light,” says Leslie Fischer, an eco-minded mom and entrepreneur in Chicago, who reviews mattresses for adults and babies at SustainableSlumber. com. “I sleep on a fantastic mattress that won’t fill my room with pollution.” A good pillow is a necessity. Citrus Sleep rates the Top Ten Eco Options at Tinyurl.com/NaturalPillowPicks. Mattresses should be replaced every eight years. In the U.S., an average

of 50,000 end up in landfills each day. California law requires manufacturers to create a statewide recycling program for mattresses and box springs. An $11 recycling fee, collected upon each sale, funds the Bye Bye Mattress program. Connecticut and Rhode Island also recycle them. “An alternative is extending mattress use with a topper,” says Omar Alchaboun, founder of topper-maker Kloudes, in Los Angeles.

What and Where to Recycle Find out where and what to recycle at Earth911.com. Enter the item and a zip code or call 1-800-cleanup. Going green is money-saving, environmentally wise and coming of age, which makes eco-friendly products easier to access. Earth Day is a perfect time to make simple changes that can have long-lasting and far-reaching results. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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Paul Hawken Shares a Plan to Reverse Global Warming by Linda Sechrist

or author Paul Hawken, a leading environmental entrepreneur working with a coalition of research fellows, advisors and expert reviewers, the climate goal is drawdown, or reversing global warming—the point in atmospheric time when the concentration of greenhouse gases peaks and begins to decline on a year-to-year basis. Hawken edited Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming, a compendium of the 100 most substantive solutions that already exist.

Are you optimistic about achieving the goal?

Why is drawdown the goal? If we don’t name the goal, we are unlikely to achieve it. To date, language like mitigation, stabilization and reduction has been used to address climate change. These goals are not particularly ambitious and will do little to preserve civilization. Those verbs are about slowing the amount of released gases, but do not reverse them. If you are going the wrong way down a road which heads straight over a cliff, slowing down is not a helpful goal. We need to turn around, and that is what drawdown research is all about.

Why and how did you do the research? We wanted to know if it was game over with respect to global warming, or could we reverse the buildup of greenhouse gases with techniques and practices already underway? We gathered a qualified and diverse group of 70 researchers from around the world to identify, research and model the 100 most substantive existing solutions. They modeled the impact the solutions will have if they continue to scale in a rigorous, but reasonable way, and what the cost and profits would be. All carbon data was based on peer-reviewed science. Economic data came from respected international institutions like the World Bank. The goal of the 36

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for breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty while mitigating emissions by curbing population growth. Ranked seventh, family planning, particularly in low-income countries, impacts world population. For women to have children by choice rather than chance and to plan their family size and spacing is a matter of autonomy and dignity. Together, these two solutions would account for significant reduction in greenhouse gases by 2050. The United Nations estimates a difference between the high and median population projections in 2050 of 10.8 billion versus 9.7 billion. The difference is almost entirely determined by availability of family planning.

book was to present the findings and describe the solutions in ways that fascinated and informed, accompanied by images that enlivened and inspired.

What are the top 10 solutions? The top 10 solutions, in order, are: refrigerant management, wind turbines, reduced food waste, plant-rich diet, tropical forests protection, educating girls, family planning, solar farms, silvopasture—the intentional combination of trees, forage plants and livestock as an integrated, intensively managed system— and rooftop solar. All 100 are listed at Drawdown.org/solutions-summary-by-rank.

Did any of the solutions surprise you? None of the solutions surprised us, but their rankings did. For example, educating girls, number six, has a dramatic bearing on global warming. Women with more years of education have fewer, healthier, children and actively manage their reproductive health. Educated females realize higher wages and greater upward mobility, contributing to economic growth. Education is the most powerful lever available

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Drawdown is not about optimism, hope or pessimism. It is a reality project. The science on climate change is amazing, if not stunning. It is the best problem statement humanity has ever created, which I see as a gift, not a curse. Global warming is feedback from the atmosphere. The Earth is a system, and any system that does not incorporate feedback fails. It holds true for our body, ecosystems, social systems and economic systems. The knowledge of global warming and its potential impacts is creating huge breakthroughs in energy, transport, agriculture, housing, urbanization and materials. If it wasn’t for the science of climate change, we would be destroying our planet faster than we already are. Focusing repeatedly on the problem does not solve the problem. Diagnosis is not prognosis unless we give up. The science of what will happen if we do not act has been here for a long time. What Drawdown points out is that humanity is on the case. The plan we refer to in the book’s subtitle is not our plan; we found a plan being activated by the collective intelligence of humanity. This is a different story than one of gloom and doom. It is a story of innovation, creativity and generosity—that is who we are. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List by Anne Ramirez

he baby boomers have re-defined everything they’ve touched, from music to marriage to parenting and, more lately, to what “old” means—60 is the new 50. Longer, healthier living, however, can put greater stress on the sustainability of retirement assets. There is no easy answer to this challenge, but let’s begin by discussing one idea: a bucket approach to building a retirement income plan. The Bucket Strategy can take two forms—either the Expenses strategy or the Timeframe strategy.

The Expenses Bucket Strategy With this approach, you segment your retirement expenses into three buckets: • Basic Living Expenses—food, rent, utilities, etc. • Discretionary Expenses—vacations, dining out, etc. • Legacy Expenses—assets for heirs and charities This strategy pairs appropriate investments to each bucket. For instance, Social Security might be assigned to the Basic Living Expenses bucket. If this source of income falls short, you might consider whether a fixed annuity can help fill the gap. With this approach, you are attempting to match income sources to essential expenses. The guarantees of an annuity contract depend on the issuing company’s claims-paying ability. Annuities have contract limitations, fees and charges, including account and administrative fees, underlying investment management fees, mortality and expense fees, and charges for optional benefits. Most annuities have surrender fees that are usually highest if you take out the money in the initial years of the annuity contact. Withdrawals and income payments are taxed as ordinary income. If a withdrawal is made prior to age 59½, a 10 percent federal income tax penalty may apply (unless an exception applies).

For the Discretionary Expenses bucket, you might consider investing in top-rated bonds and large-cap stocks that offer the potential for growth and have a long-term history of paying a steady dividend. Finally, if you have assets you expect to pass on, you might position some of them in more aggressive investments, such as small-cap stocks and international equity. International investments carry additional risks, which include differences in financial reporting standards, currency exchange rates, political risk unique to a specific country, foreign taxes and regulations, and the potential for illiquid markets. These factors may result in greater share price volatility.

The Timeframe Bucket Strategy This approach creates buckets based on different timeframes and assigns investments to each. For example: • 1-5 Years: This bucket funds your near-term expenses. It may be filled with cash and cash alternatives, such as money market accounts. Money market funds are considered low-risk securities but they are not backed by any government institution, so it’s possible to lose money. Money held in money market funds is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Money market funds seek to preserve the value of your investment at $1 a share. However, it is possible to lose money by investing in a money market fund. Money market mutual funds are sold by prospectus. Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. A prospectus containing this and other information about the investment company can be obtained from your financial professional. Read it carefully before you invest or send money. • 6-10 Years: This bucket is designed to help replenish the funds in the 1-5 Years bucket. Investments might include a diversified, intermediate, top-rated bond portfolio. Diversification is an approach to help manage investment risk. It does not eliminate the risk of loss if security prices decline. • 11-20 Years: This bucket may be filled with investments such as large-cap stocks that offer the potential for growth. • 21+ Years: This bucket might include longer-term investments such as small-cap and international stocks. Each bucket is set up to be replenished by the next longerterm bucket. This approach can offer flexibility to provide replenishment at more opportune times. For example, if stock prices move higher, you might consider replenishing the 6-10 Years bucket even though it’s not quite time. A bucket approach to pursue your income needs is not the only way to build an income strategy, but it’s one approach to consider as you prepare for retirement. Anne Ramirez is Investment Manager at Clarity Financial Services, in Tucson. Connect at 520-955-2495, ARamirez@1stAllied.com or CFSTucson.com. See ad, page 4. April 2018

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The Cranial Wave, Spirit and Consciousness

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t various times in our lives and for many reasons, we all experience stress or pain, be it physical or emotional. Getting to the heart of the issue takes focus, intention, desire and direction. Sometimes we have all the pieces except the direction. How do we direct our consciousness to experience relief? Healers learn many modalities which are wonderful and useful tools. Creating a deeper connection with spirit and supporting our total energy field is an intentional alignment. It is our inherent birthright to use and apply our gifts and realign ourselves with a sense of peace and well-being. Having an expanded view of the Cranial Wave, Spirit and Consciousness and applying that awareness can help relieve stress so we can feel calm, clear and connected. The Cranial Wave is an intelligent form of communication. This intelligence is more akin to feeling and might be called the life-stream of the spirit. It detects what the body needs and can be felt in meditation. Our cranial wave is driven by spirit. The cranial wave is the spirit’s electromagnetic field of energy, chi or prana, which governs the body and continues beyond physicality. Spirit is the measurable electrical field of the body. It is a body of awareness, which is conscious. Some healers can see and connect with a portion of this holographic field of movement—of which we are all a part. Spirit is more than personality, wants and needs. We can expand and direct that field with our desire to feel that which is beyond our self-serving identity. As we open ourselves to this field of awareness, this offers direction from spirit— the energy one needs to feel calm, clear and balanced. Consciousness is the Great Central Self which translates awareness and knows our personality attachments to all things. It observes and knows The Field. It transcends small self-awareness, beyond the instinctual programing or default setting of physicality. One’s emotional programing or personality identifies with thinking. It is designed to compartmentalize experience into increments, or time. Primarily, the way that we think creates a linear production of reality. We are more than the way that we think. Consciousness is presence and is more akin to feeling or move-

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Gardening ASANAS Yoga Poses to Stay Pain-Free by Marlaina Donato

ardening is good for body and soul, but long hours and repetitive movements can negatively impact even the fittest body. While stiffness and pain patterns might manifest in the lower back, shoulders, legs and hands, performing a few yoga poses can lessen pain, increase flexibility, boost stamina and prevent injury. “Every action needs a counter action for structural balance to be maintained. Repetitive movements can tighten fascia, restrict movement and compromise nerve impulses,” explains Asheville, North Carolina, yoga teacher and back care specialist Lillah Schwartz, author of Healing Our Backs with Yoga: An Essential Guide to Back Pain Relief. “What goes into spasm tends to remain in spasm,” observes Schwartz, who has helped many people overcome back pain and other chronic structural issues. Practicing yoga before, during or after spending time outside also promotes mind-body awareness which helps us tune into our body’s natural rhythms and prevent physical problems in the first place. Here are some basics to consider when working in the garden.

Be Aware

Great agility and strong muscles cannot compensate for being in one position too long, over-reaching or fatigue. “Listen to your

To reduce pain: n Stop and breathe. Take slow, deep breaths with a pause (inhalation retention) between inhalation and exhalation. n Don’t resist the pain or allow self-judgment.

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n Wait for a release.

Enjoy Being Outside

Bringing mindfulness to garden work not only helps prevent injury, but helps make it a more enjoyable experience. Here are a few more tips.

n If rising early, begin time in the garden with a Warrior 1 pose while facing east. n Be mindful of feeling the breeze when it brushes the skin and pause to breathe deeply. n Notice the music of the birds or other pleasing sounds in the surrounding environment.

n Stop to drink some water and take pleasure in the garden’s beauty and bounty. Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

body’s messages such as, ‘It’s time for a rest,’ or, ‘That’s too heavy,’” recommends Schwartz. Remember to take regular breaks to rest, stretch and drink water.

Strike a Pose

Doing yoga regularly will condition the body, but incorporating asanas, or poses, while gardening can be both a fun and practical way to avoid overstressing certain muscle groups and keep the spine and hamstrings supple. Using props in the garden environment such as fences, a wall or a chair can provide convenient support. Feel free to perform all poses before or after gardening, and all except numbers one and five in the garden.

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1. Downward Facing Dog pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana) with feet placed against a support

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5. Locust pose (Salabhasana) 6. Squat Pull Spinal Traction (Ardha Malasana in traction)

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“Conscious breathing involves both the body and the mind. Long, slow inhalations and exhalations help us tune into our body,” says Schwartz. “Using long breaths when stretching in the garden can help muscles find relief.”

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rom birds and elephants to dolphins, animals, whether by instinct or learned behavior, have discovered ways to cope with parasites, pests, aches and pains. This science of self-medication is called zoopharmacognosy (zoo for animal, pharma for drug and cognosy for knowing). At home, a dog or cat that eats grass is practicing it to eliminate parasites or hairballs. Donald Brightsmith, Ph.D., of Texas A&M University, directs the Tambopata Macaw Project in the lowlands of southeastern Peru, studying the many macaws and other parrots that gather clay to eat as a supplement. First thought to help remove toxins from their bodies, clay adds needed sodium to their diet, researchers now believe.

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A pregnant elephant in Kenya’s Tsavo Park was observed by ecologist Holly Dublin, Ph.D., to travel miles to find a tree not normally eaten. Four days later, the elephant gave birth. Dublin discovered that Kenyan women make a drink from the same leaves and bark to induce labor. While studying Bornean orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus) in the Sabangau peat swamp forest in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, primatologist Helen MorroghBernard, Ph.D., of the University of Exeter, UK, observed an orangutan chew the leaves of a plant that were not part of its usual diet until it formed a lather. The orangutan spit out the leaves and used the lather much like humans apply a topical pain reliever.

While animals have been known to eat She continues, “Wild animals carry We feel the answers certain plants when ill, hers may be the first diseases that affect livestock and humans. It’s for the future will be sighting of an animal creating a salve. Nearby sensible to explore why they’re successful in found in the past, not in fending off the worst effects in order to find villagers grind the leaves to make a balm for chemical factories. sore muscles and inflammation. Morroghways to improve our own health, instead of Bernard believes humans learned this topical just trying to eradicate the disease. We can ~Ira Pastor application from apes and passed it down learn from behavioral self-help strategies anithrough the generations. mals employ.” Accomplishing this is more difficult than ever, she In the Red Sea, bottlenose dolphins rub against bush-like gorbelieves, because today’s severely shrinking habitat makes it hard gonian corals covered by an outer layer of antimicrobial mucus that to find truly wild animals and plants. may protect them from infection, according to dolphin researcher “Over the last 100 years, we’ve done a horrible disservice to Angela Ziltener, of the University of Zürich, Switzerland. all life by destroying habitat and exploring only a small percent “It’s amazing how much we’ve learned, but forgotten,” says age of what nature has to offer,” agrees Pastor. “As patents expire, Ira Pastor, CEO at Bioquark Inc., in Philadelphia, a life sciences pharma has to change. It’s important to develop botanicals. We’re company developing biologic products to regenerate and readvised to vary our diet and exercise, yet take the same dose of the pair human organs and tissues. “We live with other organisms same pill daily. We’ve studied dead organisms under microscopes, which from a health and wellness perspective are much further but living organisms, even as small as microbes, can communicate advanced than humans. No other species tries to cure with any helpful positive reactions.” single solution. Nature employs multiple options. We’re not ap Western medicine has strayed from what nature offers to keep propriately imitating nature yet. We need to do more.” us healthy. Now is the time to take care of both the planet and all Cindy Engel, Ph.D., of Suffolk, England, author of Wild Health: living beings on it. “We’ve discarded thousands of years of evidence,” Lessons in Natural Wellness from the Animal Kingdom, says, “Animals says Pastor. “We cannot destroy the bounty of possibilities.” rely on plants to provide them with the essentials of life, making their health intimately dependent on plant chemistry to provide everyConnect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at thing they need to grow, repair damage and reproduce.” StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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irst, 27 indigenous elders from 23 North American tribes, two African tribes, a Tibetan Buddhist and a Sami from Finland gathered at Turtle Mountain, in Dunseith, North Dakota, in 1994. Recently, 13 elders from 10 tribes from Russia, Columbia, South Africa and the U.S. gathered in Kauai, Hawaii. Other such gatherings, too, are participating in a shared prophecy supporting world salvation. They offer humanity four sacred gifts of wisdom rooted in their life experiences. This is our invitation to receive them.

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Power to Forgive the Unforgivable

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Forgiveness is releasing ourselves from the prison of pain, hurt or mistreatment. It takes courage and self-love to do this. The reward of this act is freedom to use our energy to create what is life-giving to our self and the lives of those we touch.

Power of Unity

This is a time for us all to become and remain united and steadfast, repairing the world from the misuse of power and greed. When we choose to stand in the circle of unity, there is strength. Each of us has an important part to play in the circle of life to sustain precious relationships among people, Earth and spirit for ourselves, our children and future generations.

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Indigenous elders tailor their healing practices to the whole human being, using good medicine, defined as anything or anyone that brings into positive alignment the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical levels. Healing can take many forms, based on tradition, the healer, patient and nature, yet four basic elements or practices are consistent: listening, supportive relationships, unconditional love and committing to creative, positive action.

Hope springs from the choice to tap into an infinite energy source. It may not be understood by modern science, but indigenous wisdom keepers behold an inner certainty of something bigger than us all. When we open ourselves to hope, it is possible to release the pressure and desire to try to know something about everything, and instead free our imagination to create expansive possibilities. Anita Sanchez, Ph.D., is a transformational leadership consultant, speaker, coach and author of the new book, The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times, from which this was adapted. For videos and a song, visit FourSacredGifts.com.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 1 Easter Service – 10-11am. Easter in our thoughts ranges from bunnies and candy to the profound message of joy and renewal. Join us for a deeper insight to use in our daily lives. Choir and instrumental soloists will provide beautiful music. By donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-488-8284. MollyHNelson@gmail.com. UnityTucson.com. Earth Gong Bath – 5:30-7pm. Enjoy some spring cleaning of your energy field. Reset your brain and nervous system. The sounds and vibrations of the Paiste Earth Gong, played by Danielle Dvorak, are excellent at doing this. $20. The Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 847-323-9188. Danielle@Replevyn. com. Replevyn.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 2 Beginner’s Open House – 7-8pm. If you are new to Buddhism and meditation, or to Kadampa Meditation Center Arizona, and wish to find out what we are all about. No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@ MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 3 Gong Baths at Science of Consciousness – 5:156:45pm. 4/3-4/7. Travel through space, time, the cosmos, and more via the sounds and vibrations of the Earth Gong, played by Danielle Dvorak. Three Gong Baths offered at various times. Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N Resort Dr. 520-247-5785. Center@email.arizona.edu. Consciousness.Arizona.edu.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 Water: What’s Healthy, What’s Not – 9:4511:30am. The health benefits of special ionized drinking water (electrically charged), alkaline, super hydrating, detoxifying, rich in antioxidants. RSVP. No charge. Pristine Naturopathic, 2469 N Country Club Rd. 520-869-6782. Bill@TheHealthyCouple.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 8 Coffee With the Author – 11:30am-12:30pm. Tucson author David Collis shares Interviewing Jesus, The Man, his insightful meditation on the life, times and sayings of Jesus of Nazareth. Join him for coffee and conversation. By donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-488-8284. MollyHNelson@gmail.com. UnityTucson.com.

A Spiritual Discussion on Friendship – 2-4pm. From the Baha’i Faith: Surely, all must today be called to love, to unity and to kindness; to integrity, to friendship, to fellowship and to divine worship. You are welcome to attend a fascinating discussion by Michael Kanning on friendship. No charge. 520-838-1293.

TUESDAY, APRIL 10 Sustainable Water for Tucson – 6-8:30pm. Join Sustainable Tucson to explore key issues around water in Tucson and the Southwest, with informative presentations from a panel of experts and follow-up discussion. No charge. Ward 6 City Council Office, 3202 E 1st St. 520-615-8218. PaulaSch@ mindspring.com. SustainableTucson.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 12 Winning Edge Hypnosis – 1-2pm. Hypnosis and the power of suggestion will be demonstrated. Learn how to get the winning edge with sports, grades, stress, weight, habits and life. No charge. MurphyWilmot Library, 530 N Wilmot Rd. 520-784-4245. Ron@RonlentHypnosis.com. TucsonHypnosis Professionals.com. Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, and PTSD – 4-5pm. Learn the many things these illnesses have in common as well as concrete strategies to bring relief today. Attendees receive a gift certificate for $40 toward initial exam/treatment. No charge. Natural Grocers, 3016 E Broadway Blvd. 520584-0343. InspiredHealing.Tucson@gmail.com. InspiredHealing.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 13 Vegetable Container Gardening – 1-3pm. With Brandon Merchant. Containers are a great option for both small and large spaces. Discuss how to select the right container and how to successfully grow vegetables in containers. No charge. Martha Cooper Library, 1377 N Catalina Ave, 520-594-5315. Pima. BiblioCommons.com. Purifying and Fasting Retreat, Introductory Talk – 6:30-8pm. With Gen Lingpur. Introductory talk to the practice. introduces the weekend retreat of purification and fasting. This special fasting and purification practice is performed in conjunction with Eleven-faced Avalokiteshvara. No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center AZ, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org.

Discover your innate abilities/skills. Experience techniques to prevent your energy from being drained by clients or people around you. Create sacred space using color, sound, Intention, and visualization. $65/class; $175/series of three For more information, see JourneyToHealing.com or contact Linda Johns, 520-825-4645.

markyourcalendar TUCSON NATURAL HEALTH FAIR April 14 • 11am-4pm Lectures • Wholistic Chiropractic • Dentistry • Veterinary Medicine • Nutrition • Demonstrations • Vendors • Healthy Food Choices and more Over 100 years of Natural Health Care knowledge and expertise. Admission: Bring a can of food for the foodbank Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation 3182 N Swan Rd Dr Keifer, DC 520-577-1717, KeiferWellnessCenter.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 14 Purifying and Fasting Retreat (Nyung Na) – 6:30am-2:30pm. 4/13-4/15. Special method for receiving blessings and improving our experience of love, compassion and bodhichitta. Take the Mahayana Precepts at 6:30am. 3 sessions each day will follow. $20. Kadampa Meditation Center AZ, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@ MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org. Free Beginner’s Astrology Class – 11am12pm. With Gael Chilson. Why Use Astrology? Ever wonder what astrology has to do with anything? Look at your chart and see if we can find the answer to that question. No charge. ASAOM & Han University, 2856 E Fort Lowell Rd.520-625-5762. GaelChilson@gmail.com. TucsonAstrologersGuild.org. Move More, Play More – 1-2pm. Learn how Network Spinal Analysis can help you experience more energy, flexibility and endurance. Attendees receive a free $40 gift certificate toward initial exam/treatment. No charge. Inspired Healing, 4858 E Broadway Blvd. 520-584-0343. InspiredHealing. Tucson@gmail.com. InspiredHealing.org.

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Aqua Yoga – 12-1:15pm. With Jessica Byron. Aqua Yoga offers stretches and poses in the comfort and support of a 96 degree indoor pool to open up possibilities for improved balance, breathing, awareness and deep relaxation. $15/class. Pre-register: HealingPathYoga.net. $15. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-370-3499. JeByron@yahoo. com. SantaRitaSprings.com.

Thursday, April 19 Thursday, July 19 Thursday, October 18 Check-in and mingle: 5:30-6:30pm Meeting: 6:30-7:30pm Come and join the most talked about big hearted women’s group in Tucson.

Earth Gong Bath – 5:30-7pm. Celebrate your life by connecting to our planet with an Earth Gong Bath. This Paiste gong is tuned to specific earth frequencies. Danielle Dvorak is a life-long classically trained musician and sound healer. $20. The Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 847-323-9188. Danielle@Replevyn.com. Replevyn.com.

markyourcalendar WANT TO WRITE YOUR BOOK IN A WEEKEND? LEARN HOW Wednesday, April 18 • 6-8pm A Free Class Taught by Best Selling Author Tom Bird. A Truly Spiritual Experience. Unity of Tucson 3617 N Camino Blanco Register: TomBird.com or Text 928-202-9862

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SATURDAY, APRIL 21 Reiki Level I Training – 12-3pm. 4/21-4/22. Reiki Level I offered in the original Usui Shiki Ryoho format. Learn about Reiki, Chakra system, the hand positions and more. 50+ page binder included. Class limited to 6 people. $150/person. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima Ave. 847-323-9188. Danielle@ Replevyn.com. YogaConnection.org. Healing Body and Mind: Half Day Workshop – 2-5pm. With Gen Lingpur. Learn the real causes of ill health and how to eradicate physical and mental sickness. Become our own doctor through relying on the special practices taught by Buddha. $20. Kadampa Meditation Center AZ, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 19 Makeover Your Medicine Cabinet – 6-7:30pm. Learn how to reduce chemicals in your home by making over your medicine cabinet with pure essential oils. No charge. RSVP to Cass for location. No charge. 520-869-7366. Cass614@gmail.com.

markyourcalendar BASIC ANIMAL COMMUNICATION TELE-CLASS Thursday, April 19 • 5-6:30pm Ever wondered what your animal is trying to tell you? Each week learn new skills in this fun interactive class and enhance your natural ability to understand and communicate with animals. Join live or listen to recordings later. $150 To register call 520-825-4645 or JourneyToHealing.com

markyourcalendar AWAKENING OF THE SOUL Saturday, April 21 • 10am A Talk On Spirituality. We have a body, mind and soul. The mind is always changing, and the body lasts only so long, but there is something behind all this… the soul. Join us for this uplifting talk. No charge Himmel Park Library, 1035 Treat Ave, 85716

markyourcalendar VISION THERAPY WEBINAR Saturday, April 21 • 1-2pm When struggling students come to us, they’ve often had an eye exam, but testing doesn’t reveal any problems, they may even have 20/20 vision. Join our webinar from the comfort of your home. No charge Arizona Vision Therapy Center 6602 E Carondelet Dr. 520-886-8800, VisionTherapy@live.com, AZVisionTherapy.com

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SUNDAY, APRIL 22 How Medicare Parts A, B, C and D Works – 11:30am-12:30pm. With Steve Bleicher, Insurance Educator. Learn the pros and cons. By donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-488-8284. MollyHNelson@gmail.com. UnityTucson.com. ZY Qigong – 12:15-1:45pm. ZY Qigong a simple life science. Practice a relaxed state of being and expand your own awareness within. Feel your body move with the changing energies. $10/suggested donation. Desert Milagros, 3438 N Country Club. 520-404-8745. QigongMark@yahoo.com. Meetup.com/Tucson-ZY-Qigong-Meetup.

markyourcalendar LAUGH ‘TIL IT HURTS April 22 • 6-8pm Two hours of nonstop entertainment featuring 6 comedians, hip hop dance, and even a juggler. Proceeds will benefit 3 charities: Ben’s Bells; Arizona Daily Star Send a Kid to Camp/Sportsman’s Fund; and YWCA Southern Arizona. Tickets: $25, $50 (VIP) The Fox Tucson Theatre ComedyForCharity.org

TUESDAY, APRIL 24 Sensory Learning Seminar – 6:30-7:30pm. If your child has been diagnosed with Autism, PDD, ADD/ADHD, ABI, etc. the Sensory Learning Program may help. Learn how we can help improve perception, understanding and the ability to learn. No charge. Arizona Vision Therapy Center, 6602 E Carondelet Dr. 520-886-8800. VisionTherapy@ live.com. AZVisionTherapy.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 26 You Are What You Eat – 5-6pm. Learn how modern processed foods negatively affect your health, premature aging and more. Attendees receive a gift certificate for $40 towards initial exam/ treatment. No charge. Natural Grocers, 7220 E Broadway Blvd. 520-584-0343. InspiredHealing. Tucson@gmail.com. InspiredHealing.org. Tucson IANDS en Español – 6:30-8:30pm. ¡Anuncio de Arizona IANDS! Nuevo grupo de intercambio / discusión en español se reúne el 4º jueves en Tucson. Announcement from Arizona IANDS! New sharing / discussion group in Spanish meets on 4th Thursdays in Tucson. $5. Ward 1 Council Rm, 940 W Alameda St. 520-395-2365. Info@AZIANDS.org. AZIANDS.org. Cacao and Chanting with Rick Franz – 7-9pm. A heart-opening gratitude ceremony with cacao and bliss-filled call-and-response chanting. Includes a vegan, organic fair trade warmed Cacao drink. $20. Club Kilimanjahro, 33 Subway St, Bisbee. 239-287-4221. Lindsey.Deperi@gmail.com. MuseInGrace.com.

markyourcalendar ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVE DISORDER WORKSHOP Thursday, April 26 • 6-8pm Learn the Bio-Touch points to address ADHD $10/Members, $15/NonMembers, LMTs 2CEUs +$5 Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St, Tucson 520-323-7951 Event registration website: Tinyurl.com/JustTouchHCW

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 Gong Bath – 3:30-5pm. Danielle Dvorak and the Earth Gong will bathe you in sound and vibration unlike anything else. Getting gonged in this lovely yoga studio is like getting a massage for your brain and nervous system. $20; $25/after 4/20. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima Ave. 520-323-1222. Joseph@YogaConnection.org. YogaConnection.org.

markyourcalendar AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH TO PARKINSON’S DISEASE WORKSHOP Saturday, April 28 • 1-4pm With Steve Liu, LAC., BSEE $27 Chinese Cultural Center 1288 W River Rd Call 520-878-8116 to register HLAHC.com

SUNDAY, APRIL 29 Aqua Yoga – 12-1:15pm. With Jessica Byron. Aqua Yoga offers stretches and poses in the comfort and support of a 96 degree indoor pool to open up possibilities for improved balance, breathing, awareness and deep relaxation. $15/class. Pre-register: HealingPathYoga.net. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-370-3499. JeByron@yahoo. com. SantaRitaSprings.com. Book Study: Spiritual Economics – 6:30-8:30pm. 4/29-6/2. Join in a public-location or in-home. 5-week book study of Eric Butterworth’s classic text Spiritual Economics. Various locations and times around the city. Contact office for locations. Must purchase book. 520-319-1042. Admin@ TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 4 Self-Watering Containers – 1-3pm. With Brandon Merchant. Learn the benefits of self-watering containers and how to construct your own using new or recycled materials. No charge. Martha Cooper Library, 1377 N Catalina Ave. 520-594-5315. PimaBbiblioCommons.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 5 Water: What’s Healthy, What’s Not – 9:4511:30am. Learn about the health benefits of special ionized drinking water (electrically charged), alkaline, super hydrating, detoxifying, rich in antioxidants. RSVP. No charge. Pristine Naturopathic, 2469 N Country Club Rd. 520-869-6782. Bill@TheHealthyCouple.com.

markyourcalendar UNDERSTANDING ANIMAL BEHAVIORS 3-week Teleconference Class Begins Wednesday, May 9 • 5-6:30pm Learn skills to help an animal move through habits, fears, aggressions by working with both the conscious and subconscious to create healing. Join live or listen to recordings later. Prerequisite: Basic Animal Communication class. $125 To register call 520-825-4645 or JourneyToHealing.com

THURSDAY, MAY 10 Mindfulness For Wellbeing: An Introduction and Practice – 12-3pm. With Steve Diamond. Comprehensive introduction to mindfulness for beginners as well as an opportunity for both beginners and non-beginners to have a more intensive experience. No charge. Martha Cooper Library, 1377 N Catalina Ave. 520-594-5315.

markyourcalendar STOP GEOENGINEERING TUCSON SUMMIT Saturday, May 12 • 10-6pm Leading researchers present on Geoengineering/Chemtrails. Knowledge is Power. Inform yourself and join us to save our Blue Skies. Free Event Gallagher Theatre, University of Arizona Learn more: StopGeoengineeringTucson.com

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5 DAY RETREAT CONFERENCE Wednesday, May 16 - Sunday, May 20 A mandate of Spirit through universal healer Mayan Grandmother Flordemayo, the Gathering is an urgent calling to all of humanity committed to increasing the light and coherence on the planet. The Chi Center 40 Camino Vista Clara Lamy New Mexico 87540 Tickets, registration and schedule at GatheringForHumanity.org

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Learn a valuable exercise that can help you feel centered and balanced no matter what life brings- an essential skill to prevent absorbing other people’s emotions or issues. Use the Quantum Field to quiet the busy hamster wheel mind, while remembering perfect partnership of body, spirit, mind.

Learn to reconnect to yourself with the three points of power. This powerful technique is necessary for anyone who has ever questioned what they are supposed to be doing with their life. Develop your multi-sense perceptions with a collective global healing.

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daily Yume Gardens Winter Season – 9:30am4:30pm. Tuesday through Saturday. $6-9. Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson, 2130 N Alvernon Way. 520-303-3945. Yume.Gardens@gmail.com. YumeGardens.org.

sunday Silent Meditation – 8:45-9:30am. Experience the healing peace of shared Silence. All welcome who wish to explore and discover their Oneness with Spirit. No charge. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, #121. 520-546-3696. RevNita@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceAZ.com. Religious Service – 9am. St Michael’s ECC, the other Catholic Church. Feminist? GLBTQ? Catholic? We are and more. No charge. Chapel, First Christian Church, 740 E Speedway, 520-575-8486. StMichaelsECC@q.com. StMichaelsECC.org. Tucson Metaphysics Fair - 9am-4pm. Third Sunday of the month. Fair includes a variety of mediums, readers, healers and vendors. Price varies. Innsuites Tucson Foothills Best Western, 6201 N Oracle Rd. 520-579-8930. Sunday Morning Service – 10am. With Rev. Ann Marie Beale. Unity in the Valley, 17630 S Camino De Las Quintas. Sahuarita, 85629. 520625-5687. UnityInGreenValley@icloud.com. UnityGreenValley.org. Ai Chi – 10-11:15am. With Connie Seddon. A blend of Tai Chi and Qi Gong, in our indoor 96 degree pool. Movements are aligned with breathing, integrating and calming the nervous system. $20/ class. $60/4-prepaid consecutive; $120/ 8-prepaid consecutive. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520 245-6616. ConnieSeddon@gmail.com. SantaritaSprings.com. Sunday Celebration Services – 10-11:45am. Join with like-minded individuals in celebrating Life. If you want a happier life, better health or more abundant living, you have found the right place. By donation. Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

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Book Study: Spiritual Economics – 6:30-8:30pm. 4/29-6/2. Join in a public-location or in-home. 5-week book study of Eric Butterworth’s classic text Spiritual Economics. Various locations and times around the city. Contact office for locations. Must purchase book. 520-319-1042. Admin@ TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

The Temple of Universality Sunday Service – 11am. With Founder Rev. Betty Tatalajski. Celebrating the Unity of God and Man, worship, healing, prophesy. Masonic Temple, 3590 N Country Club Rd, 520-884-5340. TempleOfUniversality@ gmail.com. TheTempleOfUniversality.org.

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Community of Light Sunday Service – 11am12pm. Metaphysical and Spiritual gathering of light workers for healing, enlightenment and growth. 520-339-2038.TheCommunityOfLight.org.

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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 available for children. 1551 S Eastside Loop #121. 520-546-3696. Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceAZ.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. Yogananda Gathering – 11am-1pm. First and third Sundays. Attune to Yogananda’s teachings through chanting, meditation affirmations, readings and Festival of Light ceremony. Refreshments and fellowship follows. Ananda Center, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-299-9309. ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com. AnandaArizona.org. Aqua Yoga – 12-1:15pm. With Jessica Byron. 3/11 and 3/18. Aqua Yoga offers stretches and poses in the comfort and support of a 96 degree indoor pool to open up possibilities for improved balance, breathing, awareness and deep relaxation. Preregister at HealingPathYoga.net. $15. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-370-3499. JeByron@yahoo.com. SantaritaSprings.com.

White Eagle World Healing Meditations – 1011am. With Frances Smith. Using White Eagle channeled books of Spiritual Unfoldment. No charge. Temple of Universality Class, held at United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-885-5065. A Course of Love – 11am. A Course of Love facilitated by Rev. Ann Marie. By donation. Unity in the Valley, 17630 S Camino De Las Quintas, Sahuarita. UnityGreenValley.org. Waterbabies Pool Sharing – 11:30am-12:45pm. Relief for chronic pain from injury, surgery or illness. Freestyle movement indoors in warm salt water. $60/month. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-577-7377. KathyNina7377@gmail. com. SantaritaSprings.com. Golden Pyramid Meditation – 6-7pm. Second Monday. With Rev. Yazdi Contractor, Rev. Howard Milwich and Revs. Martha and Darryl Schoon. No charge. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. TempleOfUniversality@ gmail.com. TempleOfUniversality.org. Unmasking: Know, Love and Trust Yourself – 6-7:15pm. Join Miraval Resort’s Integrative Wellness Expert, Rebecca Saxon, for a weekly class and support group. Connect within yourself, and release the obstacles that bind you. $40/drop-in; $200/6-weeks. 520-248-6351. RebeccaSaxon.com.

Dream Group – 12-2pm. With Helen Landerman, Ph.D. Tap into the wisdom and guidance of your dreams and develop your powers of intuition. Dream Group members project onto each other’s dreams to reveal multiple layers of meaning. $120/6-weeks of 2-hour sessions. Caritas Healing Center, 330 E 16th St. DreamCatcherGroups@gmail.com.

Aquacize – 7pm. With Rebecca Lennon, RN. Join us for a head to toe workout focusing on strength, balance and joint mobility. Perfect for chronic issues such as CMT, arthritis, lupus, MS, MD, fibromyalgia. $200/8-consecutive classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-444-8636. B4Lennon@ aol.com. SantaritaSprings.com.

SoulCollage Sundays – 2-3:30pm. Second and fourth Sundays in April and May. Creativi-Tea Time while creating SoulCollage cards, an easy intuitive collage process. Contact, Dakota Gold. $10/per session. Civano Center, 10501 E Seven Generations, Way #105. 520-906-7542. Inspire@ ArtsForTheHeart.com. ArtsForTheHeart.com.

Astrology 101: Receive Your Birthchart and Learn Astrology – 7:30-8:45pm. 3/19 and 3/26. Join Miraval Resort Integrative Wellness Expert, Rebgecca Saxon, for this small weekly interactive class. Get your chart interpreted as we learn together. $40/drop-in; $200/6-weeks. 520-248-6351. RebeccaSaxon.com.

Sacred Space Gathering – 4-5:30pm. Sundays. All welcome. No charge. Ward 6 Office, 3202 E 1st St. 520-318-3557. Info@SacredSpaceTucson.org. SacredSpaceTucson.org.

Sunday Love Feast: Kirtan, Bhakti Talks, 10-Course Dinner – 5:30-7:15pm. Each Sunday. Sit down bhajan meditation, a philosophical discussion on the ancient Vedas, Traditional Arti offerings to Temple deities and Kirtan followed by a free 10-course vegetarian feast. No charge. Govinda’s, 711 E Blacklidge Dr. 520-273-2273. KrishnaCove @gmail.com. HareKrishnaTucson.org.

Aqua Chakra Yoga – 10-11:30am. Tuesday, Saturday. With Krysa Kobryner. Movement, water, breath and sound are all essential for wellness. Yoga in a warm indoor pool is a fun, effective low impact workout. $15/class or $50/4-classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave, 520-551-0651. Krysaji@aol.com. SantaRitaSprings.com.

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Book Study – 11am. Every Tuesday. Book: How to Pray Without Talking to God by Rev Linda Martella Whitsett. Unity in the Valley, 17630 S Camino De Las Quintas. Sahuarita, 85629. 520625-5687. UnityInGreenValley@icloud.com. UnityGreenValley.org. Free Yoga Class – 2:30-3:30pm. A relaxing multilevel Hatha Yoga class taught by recent graduates of our yoga teacher training. No charge. The Yoga Connection, 3929 Eat Pima. 520-323-1222. Rebecca@YogaConnection.org. YogaConnection.org. Group Singing – 6:45-8:15pm. Join this group of singers and want to be singers. Under the direction of Sarah Evans you will learn the exercises that gently release your voice. From personal experience and a proven method, the lessons are offered especially for the ones who want to but believe they can’t. $5-$25 donation accepted. Anderson Art and Printing, 3255 E Grant Rd, 520-661-6666. SarahVirgo8@msn.com. Books – 7-8:30pm. With Reverend Inger Mason. Reading of books channeled to Alice A. Bailey by Djwhal Khul, followed by guided meditation. Temple of Universality class. Call for details. No charge. Call for details, 520-331-5252. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com.

wednesday Devotional Yoga – 8-9:15am. Kundalini fusion exercises specifically designed for these aquarian times. A blend of postures, strong pranic breathing, stretching, mantra and moving meditations. Healing gong bath with large 60” creation gong. $12. Call for location. 520-991-4154. Centering Prayer Group – 12pm. Method of Christian meditation with a strong emphasis on interior silence that encourages silence and deeper connection to the divine. No charge. Casas Adobes Congregational Church, UCC, Rm 1. 520-297-1181. CAUCC.org/Taize. Prayer and Meditation – 9:45-10:15am. Come experience the healing peace of shared Silence. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace welcomes all who wish to explore and discover their Oneness with Spirit. No charge. 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121. 520-546-3696. Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com. Fun-Day Wednesday Class – 9:45-11:30am. With Rev. Fred Smith. Metaphysical Law, using fun, food and friends. Temple of Universality class. No charge. Masonic Temple, 3590 N Country Club Rd. 520-546-3898. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com. US Pain Foundation Chronic Pain Support Group – 11am-11:30pm. Forum for people with any type of chronic pain and their significant others. Learn coping skills, guided imagery, meditation, breathing exercises and acupressure. No charge. Natural Healing Care Center, 2230 E Speedway, #140. 800-910-0664. Gwenn@USPainFoundation. org. PainConnection.org. How to Pray without Talking to God Book Study – 11:15am. With by Rev. Ann Marie Beale. Book by Rev. Linda Martella-Whitsett. By donation. Unity in the Valley, 17630 S Camino De Las Quintas, Sahuarita. 520-625-5687. UnityGreenValley.org.

Aquacize – 12-1:15pm. With Rebecca Lennon, RN. With Rebecca Lennon, RN. Join us for a head to toe workout focusing on strength, balance and joint mobility. Perfect for chronic issues such as CMT, arthritis, lupus, MS, MD, fibromyalgia.. $200/8-consecutive classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-444-8636. B4Lennon@ aol.com. SantaritaSprings.com. Book Study: Deep Creativity – 12:45pm. Explore your own experience of creativity and the creative process in facilitated group discussion. By donation. CSL Tucson Office & Educ Cntr, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org. Buddhist Chanted Prayers - Heart Jewel – 4-5pm. Through these beautiful chanted prayers, we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. Includes 10 minutes of silent meditation. No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center AZ, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson. org. MeditationInTucson.org. Tibetan Bowl Meditation – 6pm. Each month on the first and third Wednesdays. Unity in the Valley, 17630 S Camino De Las Quintas. Sahuarita, 85629. 520-625-5687. UnityInGreenValley@icloud.com. UnityGreenValley.org. Michael’s Tibetan Bowl Mediation – 6-7pm. First and third Wednesday. Meditate with Michael’s Tibetan Bowl Meditation. By donation. Unity in the Valley, 17630 S Camino De Las Quintas, Sahuarita. UnityGreenValley.org. Deep Creativity Book Study – 6:30-8:30pm. Join in a 5-week experiential and interactive book study exploring various aspects of creativity based on Victor Shamas’ new book Deep Creativity. By donation. CSL Tucson Office & Educ. Center, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL. org. TucsonCSL.org. Divorce Recovery – 7-7:30pm. Separating or being divorced can be a challenging, often overwhelming experience. We have been helping local families through divorce and separation for over 30 years and look forward to helping you or someone you love. $60. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-488-8284. MollyHNelson@gmail.com. Unitytucson.com.

thursday Taizé Service – 9:45am. Second Thursday. Taizé is an alternative form of worship that includes soothing music, brief readings and silent meditation in candlelight. There is no sermon. All welcome. No charge. Casas Adobes Congregational Church, UCC, 6801 N Oracle Rd., 520-297-1181. John@ CAUCC.org. CasasAdobesUCC.org/Taize.

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ongoing events Desert Crones Celebration – 1-3pm. Older women celebrate themselves. Enjoy speakers, drumming, writing, crafts, chats and each other’s support. No charge. Fellowship Square, 210 N Maguire Ave, Villa 3. 520-730-9352. SorRizo0529@gmail.com. Orgsites.com/AZ/DesertCrones. Free Yoga Class – 2:30-3:30pm. A relaxing multilevel Hatha Yoga class taught by recent graduates of our yoga teacher training. No charge. The Yoga Connection, 3929 Eat Pima. 520-323-1222. Rebecca@YogaConnection.org. YogaConnection.org. Dream Group – 3-5pm. With Helen Landerman, Ph.D. Tap into the wisdom and guidance of your dreams and develop your powers of intuition. Dream Group members project onto each other’s dreams to reveal multiple layers of meaning. $120/6-weeks of 2-hour sessions. Caritas Healing Center, 330 E 16th St. DreamCatcherGroups@gmail.com. A Course in Miracles – 5:30pm. With Colleen Hall. Temple of Universality class. Call for details. No charge. Spirits Child, 3870 W River Rd, #120. 520-981-2249. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com. TempleOfUniversality.org. Tai Chi Chih – 6:15pm. With Peter Worrall. Learn the slow strengthening and healing practice in 8 weeks. Each week a new movement will be presented and repeated. $10. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Annex Rm 3. 520-488-8284. MollyHNelson@gmail.com. UnityTucson.com. Taizé Service – 6:30-7:15pm. Second Thursday. An alternative form of worship that includes soothing music, brief readings and silent meditation in candlelight. There is no sermon. All welcome. No charge. Casas Adobes Congregational Church, UCC, 6801 N Oracle Rd. 520-297-1181. John@ CAUCC.org. CAUCC.org/Taize. Devotional Yoga – 6:30-8pm. Kundalini fusion exercises specifically designed for these aquarian times. A blend of postures, strong pranic breathing, stretching, mantra and moving meditations. Healing gong bath with large 60” creation gong. $12. Call for location. 520-991-4154. 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 – 7-8pm. Learn about your own individual divine being, your I Am Presence. Find divine solutions to every challenge. No charge. The Temple of The Presence, 11902 E Irvington Rd, 520-751-2039. SusanKnitttel@msn.com. TempleOfThePresence.org. ZY Qigong – 7-8:30pm. ZY Qigong a simple life science. Practice a relaxed state of being and expand your own awareness within. Feel your body move with the changing energies. ZY Qigong can help you reach this relaxed state with a beautiful practice. $10/suggested donation. Desert Milagros, 3438 N Country Club. 520-404-8745. QigongMark@yahoo. com. Meetup.com/Tucson-ZY-Qigong-Meetup.

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friday Waterbabies Pool Sharing – 11:30am-12:45pm. Relief for chronic pain from injury, surgery or illness. Freestyle movement indoors in warm salt water. $60/month. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-577-7377. KathyNina7377@gmail. com. SantaritaSprings.com. Community of Light Healing and Message Circle – 12pm. Weekly Metaphysical and spiritual gathering for healing, enlightenment and growth. 520-403-6156. YeahRightRo@gmail.com. TheCommunityOfLight.Org Tai Chi Easy/Qigong for Health – 2pm. With Suzanne Schinkel, certified instructor. On chairs if needed. Outdoor on patio, weather permitting. Benefits realignment of ankles, knees and hip joints. By donation. Unity in the Valley, 17630 S Camino Del Las Quintas, Sahuarita. 520-625-5687. Tucson Energy Circle – 7-8:45pm. Fourth Friday. Tucson Energy Circle is replacing IONS Energy Share. Join us for an evening of meditation, energy sessions and networking. No experience necessary. No charge. Unity Church of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-742-1019. Marsha@DesertReikiConnection. com. DesertReikiConnection.com.

saturday Rincon Valley Farmers and Artisans Market – 8am-1pm. Come enjoy the country and shop local in and around the big green and white Barn. No charge. Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market, 12500 E Old Spanish Trail. 520-591-2276. RVFM@ RinconInstitute.org. RVFM.org. Aqua Chakra Yoga – 10-11:30am. Tuesday, Saturday. With Krysa Kobryner. Movement, water, breath and sound are all essential for wellness. Yoga in a warm indoor pool is a fun, effective low impact workout. $15/class or $50/4-classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave, 520-551-0651. Krysaji@aol.com. SantaRitaSprings.com.

classifieds 130 SQUARE FOOT PRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE IN established NW Wellness Center. Shiastu, Rolfer or other quiet modality preferred. $550/mo. Includes wifi, utilities, janitorial and security. 18-month lease. Text 520-603-0852. SPIRITUAL ENERGY TRANSFORMATION: From the quantum field we access techniques to release old thought patterns and open space for new beginnings to assist you in being your true energy signature and higher vibration. Johanna Alley, 520-370-1306. JWalley@protonmail. ch. JohanaAlley.com. WOMEN WHO PAINT: Small group format for those who are looking for support and guidance to either finish unresolved pieces or to start new work in acrylics, watercolor or mixed-media. Join others in the light-filled private studio of teachingartist, Carolyn King, Located just east of downtown. Info: CKing72@cox.net or call 520-991-0147.

Aquacize – 12-1:15pm. With Rebecca Lennon, RN. Join us for a head to toe workout focusing on strength, balance and joint mobility. Perfect for chronic issues such as CMT, arthritis, lupus, MS, MD, fibromyalgia.. $200/8-consecutive classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-4448636. B4Lennon@aol.com. SantaritaSprings.com.

ZY QIGONG: Learn to gather and refine Qi to enhance your natural abilities, strengthen the immune system and help develop your Jing into Qi. Mark Frighetti, 520-404-8745. ZYQigongAZ.com/index.html.

Group Singing Lesson – 3-4:15pm. Join us for the Yoga of Singing. With a relaxed body and an inner concentration, the exercises are designed to uncover the voice. By donation. Anderson’s Art and Printing, 3255 E Grant Rd. 520-661-6666. SarahVirgo8@msn.com.

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Healing of Mind, Body and Spirit – 3-4:30pm. First Saturday. Learn a simple spiritual approach to divine healing and meet new friends during our Bruno Groening Circle of Friends Community Hour. No Charge. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-904-4801. Weissmae@email.arizona. edu. Bruno-Groening.org.

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We provide outsourced accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and tax services. Home of “We Love Messes”! See ad, page 8.

ACUPUNCTURE AKASHIC ACUPUNCTURE Linda Joy Stone, OMD, L.Ac. 1760 E River Rd, #135, 85718 520-444-6901 LindaJoyStone1@me.com LindaJoyStone.com

Double your healing experience by combining an Akashic reading with an integrating acupuncture session. Akashic Medicine transforms pain and stress, liberates constricting beliefs and manifests a renewed ease in being human. Linda brings 28 years of experience into the treatment room—a sacred place of Joy!

HANLING ACUPUNCTURE HEALING CENTER

Steve Liu, L.Ac., BSEE Wen Ting, L.Ac., MA 6812 N Oracle Rd, Ste 130, 85704 520-878-8116 HLAHC.com BetterVisionTucson.com Healing Tucson since 2001. Specializing in chronic and acute neck and back pain, sports and soft tissue injuries, autoimmune diseases, macular degeneration, digestive disorders, headaches and migraines, allergies and asthma, peripheral neuropathy, and many other health conditions. See ad, page 7.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE EARTH’S HEALING DISPENSARY 2075 East Benson Hwy, 85714 520-373-5779 EarthHealing.org

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

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

Dr. Morris treats all conditions, pediatric through geriatric, emphasizing ‘nature cure’ to heal mind, body, spirit. Developer of RST; Resonant Sound Therapy. See website for more information. See ad, page 35.

WINTERHAVEN HEALTH CENTER Dr. Nathan Conlee 3020 N 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 23.

ANIMAL SERVICES JOURNEY TO HEALING Linda Johns Animal Communicator Healing Practitioner 520-825-4645 JourneyToHealing.com

Telepathy is a bridge from one mind to another regardless of distance, Linda has 20 years of experience being the voice of the animal bringing clarity to all levels of concerns. Many veterinarians use this service. Workshops and tele-classes available.

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

ASSET MANAGEMENT CLARITY FINANCIAL SERVICES Anne (Kelsik) Ramirez Investment Manager CA Insurance License #0D69354 1022 W Ina Rd, Ste 7, 85704 Office / Cell: 520-955-2495 Fax: 520-297-2414 ARamirez@1stallied.com CFSTucson.com

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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 38.

COSMIC BODYWORKS Javier Noperi, LMT 2625 E 22nd St, 85713 520-848-9363

Escape the stressful daily grind and come relax at Cosmic Bodyworks by Javier Noperi. Enjoy a relaxing, nurturing, pain relieving, trance state and rejuvenating experience. Javier is intuitive, passionate, empathetic and active.

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

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 39.

THERAPEUTIC INTUITIVE BODYWORK Jennifer Beard, LMT Speedway/ Craycroft Area 520-906-8136 TherapeuticIntuitiveBodywork.com

A skilled touch with a unique effective approach. With over 25 years of experience, Jennifer utilizes a therapeutic approach to reduce stress, relieve muscle tension, clear energetic blockages, and balance structural misalignments. New client special: three-session “tune-up” for $150. See ad, page 38.

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

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

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BRAIN HEALTH ARIZONA VISION THERAPY CENTER

Amy Thomas OD, FCOVD 6602 E Carondelet Drive 520-886-8800 • AZVisionTherapy.com Amy Thomas, OD, FCOVD, a Developmental/Neurocognitive Optometrist, diagnoses and treats visual conditions that interfere with the ability to read, learn, and pay attention. She also does Vision Rehabilitation for brain injuries and offers Therapeutic Lenses, Vision Therapy, Reflex Integration, etc. See ad, page 14.

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

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) saturates the body with oxygen, reducing inflammation and enhancing recovery from central nervous system injury including: traumatic brain injury, post-concussion syndrome, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, birth injury, autism, spinal cord injury, near drowning, anoxic brain injury and other conditions. See ad, page 41.

BUSINESS SERVICES BETTER BUSINESS OFFICE SOLUTIONS

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

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

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Network Spinal Analysis-Light Touch Chiropractic. Release trauma and stored stress and tension. Awaken the breath. Evolve and grow. Excellent for emotional release, for those on a spiritual path, children, anyone who’s experienced trauma or unable to receive help elsewhere.

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CLEANING SERVICES PURMAID LLC

520-331-2629 PurMaidTucson@gmail.com PurMaid.com PurMaid LLC provides professional green cleaning services to Tucson homes and businesses. Locally owned and operated. Special offer: 3 labor hours of cleaning, just $65. See ad for details. See ad, page 30.

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 38.

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!

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Bill White, M.A., Love Coach 520-319-9132 TheHealthyCouple.com Quick and dramatic results are common. Bill is a master at navigating relationship challenges. Resolve anger, arguments, emotional distancing, broken trust, childhood influences. Free no-obligation consultation. Call for special $1 per minute rate for unique individual listening session.

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Pam “Dr. Joy” McMahon, Ph.D. 520-730-0236 LifeHealer777@gmail.com Lifehealer.org Journey to Wellness with “Dr. Joy” is dedicated to bringing joy and passion back into your life. Have “Dr. Joy”, Intuitive Soul Coach, medium and Spirit Channel by your side as she connects with your guides and helps you with your most important life questions: career, health, love, finances... anything you are yearning to uncover. See ad, page 12.

RISE ABOVE IT COACH

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

SPIRITUAL COUNSELING, TEACHING & LIFE COACHING Rebecca Saxon, BSN, RN, MA 520-248-6351 Rebecca@RebeccaSaxon.com RebeccaSaxon.com

Rebecca, Integrative Wellness Expert at Miraval Resort, offers nurturing yet powerful guidance from a holistic perspective. Release the blocks to self-love and learn to live authentically. Personal growth, relationships, spiritual exploration, life transitions, astrological coaching, higher purpose, self-discovery.

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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 22.

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

RN-delivered colonics utilizing an FDA-approved system integrated with a full, closedgravity option. Far Infrared Therapy included at no additional charge. Gentle, easy detox protocols. Probiotic reflorastation and ozone therapies. Affordable rates & packages. Flexible hours include weekends. See ad, page 3.

COMPUTER SERVICES GE COMPUTING AND INTERNET SERVICES

Don Gibbens Office: 520-332-1485 • Cell: 520-784-1243 Don@GEComputerRepair.com GEComputerRepair.com Facebook: GE-Computing-and-Internet-Services One of Don’s tag lines is, “Computer Sick? Call the Doctor.” He has been helping people keep their computers and technology working for 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 33.

CRANIAL SACRAL THERAPY MEDICINE WHEEL DENTAL AND WELLNESS CENTER

Mercedez Lucke Benedict 4650 W Jojoba Dr, 85745 520-743-7101 • MedicineWheelDental.com

CREATIVITY HEART TO HAND STUDIO

Carolyn King M.A. Teaching-Artist/Creativity Coach 1202 E Broadway Blvd, #112, 85719 520-991-0147 CKing72@cox.net • CarolynKingArts.com Yearn for companionship with like-hearted women as you embrace your creative gifts? Classes, workshops, individual sessions and more offered in beautiful studio space by practicing artist. Carolyn brings over 30 years of skills, tools, compassion and support to her role as your ‘creativity midwife’.

DENTISTRY JEANNE ANNE KRIZMAN, DMD, MPH 1601 N Tucson Blvd, Ste 35 520-326-0082 Smile@KrizmanDental.com A centrally located biologic and integrative dental office with Tucson’s only International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology accredited dentist. Specializing in general & cosmetic dentistry, mercury-free fillings, safe amalgam removal, implants, extractions, cavitation treatment, and ozone therapy. Call for appointment today. See ad, page 19.

MEDICINE WHEEL DENTAL AND WELLNESS CENTER

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

DREAM GROUPS DREAMCATCHER DREAM GROUPS Helen Landerman, Ph.D. DreamcatcherGroups@gmail.com

Experience incredible Cranial work while at Medicine Wheel Dental & Wellness Center. Mercedez has had success in treating tinnitus, trigeminal nerve pain, migraines, TMD dysfunction, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, increasing range of motion and strain pattern releases. Call for a special introductory visit. See ad, back cover.

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

ENERGY WORK TAMMY ROSEN WILBUR

Tesla Metamorphosis Healing and Access Bars 520-305-5393 Tammy Rosen Wilbur is a certified Tesla Metamorphosis and Access Bars practitioner who works metaphysically to create new possibilities for expansion, change and healing. As an intuitive healer, she helps clients clear blockages pain and illness to become the light they are. See ad, page 39.

YOUR MOOD LIFTER

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

FACIAL REJUVENATION PAMPERED SKIN STUDIO

FINANCIAL ADVISOR CLARITY FINANCIAL SERVICES

Anne (Kelsik) Ramirez Investment Manager CA Insurance License #0D69354 1022 W Ina Rd, Ste 7, 85704 Office / Cell: 520-955-2495 Fax: 520-297-2414 ARamirez@1stallied.com • CFSTucson.com The selection of a financial advisor is critical to your success. Just beginning to look for a professional or feeling that your current advisor lacks that level of commitment to you? Schedule a meeting today to discuss your situation and to determine if there might be a fit to work together. See ad, page 4.

FLOTATION SPA CLOUD NINE FLOTATION

Kalyn Wolf 2118 S Avenida Planeta 520-668-4017 Info@FloatTucson.com • FloatTucson.com Free yourself from gravity and all outside influence. Doesn’t that sound wonderful? Sensory Deprivation (Flotation Therapy) is the most relaxing thing you’ll ever experience. Effective for stress, anxiety, recuperation from injuries, meaningful meditation etc. Ask about our new massage chair.

FUNCTIONAL 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.

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. Open daily 9:30am-4:30pm; except on Monday from 10am-4:30pm, October to June.

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

Do you have celiac disease or suffer from gluten intolerance? Visit Tucson’s only completely gluten-free bakery/bistro where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or freshly baked treats in a relaxed and friendly environment, without worrying about cross contamination. Beer, wine, signature cocktails available. See ad, page 33.

GONG THERAPY REPLEVYN

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

GREEN LIVING

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

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BUNGOBOX ARIZONA

Heather Rosson - Owner Rent Reusable Moving Boxes BungoBoxAZ.com 520-441-4020 • Info@BungoBoxAZ.com BungoBox Arizona rents eco-friendly, reusable moving boxes for both residential and commercial use. Boxes are delivered to your home or office, you pack and move, when you are finished unpacking BungoBox will pick up the boxes at your new location. See ad, page 12.

PIMA CLEANPRO L.L.C.

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

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

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.

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HEALTHY LIVING GLOBAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS GROUP Anne McKechnie, Exeutive Director 520-990-5268

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

HOLISTIC HEALTH/ ALTERNATIVE HEALING BALANCE IN MOTION

Sue Barrett, Zero Balance Practitioner Home Visits Available 520-240-2583 BalanceInMotion@comcast.net Zero balancing is a unique, holistic therapy going beyond soft tissue by addressing deep tension and stuck energy held within our bones. It can help to release old belief patterns, promote a sense of expanded awareness, and reduce pain and discomfort. Sue uses gentle touch to integrate and balance body structure with energy for amplified health and vitality.

BODY FOR LIFE HEALING Canna Yamamoto, CRM, RYT 925-548-9141 BodyForLifeHealing.com

Certified provider of Reiki, Restorative Yoga and Meditation. We work with licensed psychologists to provide the physical therapy to bring the mind and body into alignment. Small classes of 4 - 6, or private sessions are available.

LEVITY WELLNESS

Float & Wellness Center 2272 E Speedway Blvd, 85719 520-339-6674 LevityRising.com Floatation therapy gives an experience of weightlessness as if floating in space. We offer two float tanks, one of which offers easy access, is spacious and claustrophobic free. Additionally, we offer Massage Therapy, Far Infrared Sauna, BioScan & Functional Diagnostic Nutrition.

SAGE PATH THERAPY

Patti Thompson, MSN, RN, AGPCNP-BC, CHt 520-444-2725 SagePathTherapy.com Patti Thompson, Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Hypnotherapist, specializes in stress management and health promotion through the Mind/ Body connection. She offers workshops and private sessions to help others access the power of their subconscious mind, change patterns and improve their health. See ad, page 19.

HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY REED’S COMPOUNDING PHARMACY 2729 E Speedway Blvd, 85716 520-318-4421 Info@ReedsRX.com ReedsRX.com

Reed’s Compounding Pharmacy specializes in custom compounded prescriptions for the special needs of patients and pets. They compound creams, suspensions, capsules, suppositories, troches and more. Pharmacists are available to make recommendations based on your needs and to consult with your provider.

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY

INNSÆI: HEALTH FOR MIND AND BODY

Karen Van Wie PMHNP-BC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certified 2230 E Speedway Blvd, Ste 100, 85719 520-343-2105 • InnSaeiHMB.com

NORTHSTAR HYPERBARICS

Provides comprehensive and holistic psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for children and adolescents from 2 to 18 years and adults. Ms Van Wie has extensive experience working with children, adolescents and their families. Ms Van Wie has worked with active duty and retired military men and women who have experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI) and mental health issues that can arise from these conditions.

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

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HYPNOTHERAPY SAGE PATH THERAPY

Patti Thompson, MSN, RN, AGPCNP-BC, CHt 520-444-2725 SagePathTherapy.com Patti Thompson, Nurse Practitioner, Life Coach and Medical Support Hypnotherapist specializes in holistic health promotion and stress management using conventional and alternative methods. She offers private sessions for health management and custom presentations for organizations committed to health and wellness. See ad, page 19.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE INFUSION HEALTH

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

IV THERAPIES

INFUSION HEALTH

Dr. Kevin Wallace Dr. Zahara Sundermeyer 520-396-4866 Info@InfusionHealth.org Revitalize your cells with IV nutrients. Restore and maintain optimal health. Call or see website today for detailed information.

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. See ad, page 35.

LIFE MANAGEMENT EG HELPING HAND SERVICES

Elaine Gerwin 520-471-5077 EGHelpingHandServices@gmail.com EGHelpingHandServices.com Personalized assistance with everyday needs including elder care support, organizing, errands, gift shopping/ wrapping and more. Call today to learn how our services can enhance your life and make it easier to you to better concentrate on your work and family. See ad, page 12.

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

SANTA RITA SPRINGS

Dorothy Richmond, LMT since 1983 2301 N Santa Rita Ave, 85719 Aquatic Massage • Jin Shin Jyutsu Craniosacral Therapy • Watsu Integrative Massage • 520-990-1857 SantaRitaSprings@gmail.com Water is life…80 minutes of Bliss. Immersed in heavenly 96-degreesaltwater inside our poolhouse, receive massage, shiatsu, energy work,great stretches, and flowing movement, and maybe Aquatic Cranial Sacral Therapy to deliciously unwind trauma and strain patterns.. See ad, page 38.

THERAPEUTIC INTUITIVE BODYWORK Jennifer Beard, LMT Speedway/ Craycroft Area 520-906-8136 TherapeuticIntuitiveBodywork.com

MEDICAL MEDICAL DOCTOR DOCTORS

MEN’S HEALTH

COLLEEN COLLEENHUBER, HUBER,NMD NMD NatureWorksBest Clinic NatureWorksBestCancer Cancer Clinic 1250 E Baseline Rd, Ste 205, Tempe 1250 E Baseline Rd, Ste 205, Tempe 480-839-2800 480-839-2800 • NatureWorksBest.com NatureWorksBest.com

INFUSION HEALTH

aspects of cancer. See ad, page 10.

INNSÆI: HEALTH FOR MIND AND BODY

Dr. Kevin Wallace Dr. Zahara Sundermeyer 520-396-4866 Info@InfusionHealth.org

We are experts in restoring a Colleen Colleen Huber Huber NMD NMD is is President man’s vigor for life. Better of the Naturopathic Cancer President of the Naturopathic stamina, athletic perforSCancer o c i e tSociety, y, a N aturopathic a Naturopathic mance and hormone Oncologist and Fellow of the Oncologist and Fellow of the optimization. Testosterone Naturopathic NaturopathicOncology Oncology Research therapy and more. Call or see website today for Institute, authorand of the largest detailed information. Researchand Institute, author of the largest and longest study and longest study in medical in medical historyintake on sugar history on sugar in cancer intake in cancer (2014). She uses aapproach MENTAL HEALTH patients (2014).patients She uses a therapeutic therapeutic that targetsofmetabolic that targetsapproach metabolic aspects cancer.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA EARTH’S HEALING DISPENSARY 2075 East Benson Hwy, 85714 520-373-5779 EarthHealing.org

MEDICAL SPA PAMPERED SKIN STUDIO

Dr. Suzanne Pear, RN, PhD, LE, COE 520-400-8109 5160 E Glenn St, Ste PamperedSkinStudio.com At the Pampered Skin Studio, Dr. Suzie personally provides customized treatments including facials with microdermabrasion, microcurrent and LED, peels, microneedling, facial fillers, Botox and Novathread non-surgical facelifts. Minor skin irregularity treatment and electrolysis are also available. Specializing in adult and teen acne as well as sensitive and ethnic skin issues. See ad, page 40.

MOVING SERVICES BUNGOBOX ARIZONA

Heather Rosson - Owner Rent Reusable Moving Boxes BungoBoxAZ.com 520-441-4020 Info@BungoBoxAZ.com BungoBox Arizona rents eco-friendly, reusable moving boxes for both residential and commercial use. Boxes are delivered to your home or office, you pack and move, when you are finished unpacking BungoBox will pick up the boxes at your new location. See ad, page 12.

A skilled touch with a unique effective approach. With over 25 years of experience, Jennifer utilizes a therapeutic approach to reduce stress, relieve muscle tension, clear energetic blockages, and balance structural misalignments. New three-session for $150. Phoenix Edition “tune-up” NaturalAZ.com 42client special: See ad, page 38.

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NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

PERSONAL ASSISTANT SERVICES

DR. DEEANN SABER, NMD

EG HELPING HAND SERVICES

Elaine Gerwin 520-471-5077 EGHelpingHandServices@gmail.com EGHelpingHandServices.com Personalized assistance with everyday needs including elder care support, organizing, errands, gift shopping/wrapping and more. Call today to learn how our services can enhance your life and make it easier to you to better concentrate on your work and family. See ad, page 12.

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. See ad, page 35.

PARKINSON’S DISEASE HANLING ACUPUNCTURE HEALING CENTER

Steve Liu, L.Ac., BSEE Wen Ting, L.Ac., MA 6812 N Oracle Rd, Ste 130, 85704 520-878-8116 HLAHC.com • BetterVisionTucson.com Healing Tucson since 2001. Specializing in chronic and acute neck and back pain, sports and soft tissue injuries, autoimmune diseases, macular degeneration, digestive disorders, headaches and migraines, allergies and asthma, peripheral neuropathy, and many other health conditions. See ad, page 7.

PHARMACY REED’S COMPOUNDING PHARMACY 2729 E Speedway Blvd, 85716 520-318-4421 ReedsRX.com • Info@ReedsRX.com

QIGONG MARK FRIGHETTI

ZY Qigong Teacher/Practitioner Desert Milagros, 3438 N Country Club 520-404-8745 QigongMark@yahoo.com Meetup.com/Tucson-ZY-Qigong- Meetup Go into a relaxed state of being and expand your own awareness within. Feel your body move into a higher level of vibration. ZY Qigong can help you develop and maintain these states with a beautiful practice.

PERMANENT MAKE-UP A LASTING TOUCH SALON

Yvette Dwornik 5350 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 162 520-869-5593 • ALastingTouchSalon.com Ydwornik@yahoo.com Artist Yvette Dwornik offers beautiful, natural looking permanent makeup. 20 years of experience. Eyebrow, eyeliner and full lip color procedures. Virtually painless, hand method technique to ensure your comfort. Physician recommended. Call to schedule a free consultation See ad, page 26.

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Nutritious “Home Cooked” Meals Sunny, Happy, Healthy Home

Health & Happiness CLAIRE’S CAFE & ART GALLERY Outdoor Walking Path Exercise Program 16140 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, 85739 Sun Basking / Gardening 520-825-2525 • ClairesCafe.net

Social Activities Claire’s Cafe & Art Gallery

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accommodated. The gallery includes original artwork, jewelry, leather goods and greeting cards. See ad, page 5.

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

Do you have celiac disease or suffer from gluten intolerance? Visit Tucson’s only completely gluten-free bakery/bistro where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or freshly baked treats in a relaxed and friendly environment, without worrying about cross contamination. Now serving dinner on Friday and Saturday. Beer, wine, signature cocktails available. See ad, page 33.

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

Vegan Restaurant 2990 N Campbell Ave, 85719 520-325-7766 LovinSpoonfuls.com Lovin’ Spoonfuls is an award-winning restaurant offering a variety of delicious plant-based meals. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with outstanding desserts and drinks, it provides a relaxed atmosphere that is welcoming Aging Parents? for anyone.

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SHAMANISM LYNNE NAMKA

TucsonShaman.com American shamanism helps you surrender to your connection with your guides and Divine Love. Services offered are Soul retrieval, decording, chakra clearing, past life regression and healing and removing shame from sexual abuse. Experience this gentle, loving session. See ad, page 39.

SINGING SARAH’S SCHOOL FOR SPEECH IN SONG

Sarah Evans Individual and Group Lessons 520-661-6666 • SarahVirgo8@msn.com Facebook.com/SchoolForSpeechInSong/ Learn gentle therapeutic exercises to release your singing voice. We open to the etheric tone with our breath and release it as sound. This service produces relaxation and begins the journey of unveiling the voice for those who have longed to sing. Sing and be happy!

SKIN CARE PAMPERED SKIN STUDIO

Suzanne Pear, RN, PhD, LE COE 520-400-8109 • PamperedSkinStudio.com Doctor Suzie, a Registered Nurse and Licensed Aesthetician, is certified in Oncology Esthetics and specializes in providing customized skin care treatments for all skin types and skin issues. She especially delights in educating clients about their skin and helping them identify affordable and manageable solutions for their concerns. Make an appointment and let Dr. Pear start you on the path to revealing your own kind of beautiful! See ad, page 40.

SOUND THERAPY REPLEVYN

Danielle Dvorak 847-323-9188 Danielle@Replevyn.com • Replevyn.com Relax and receive while you are energetically cleansed by antique Tibetan singing bowls, Gantas (bells), and more in the Tibetan Sacred Sound Healing tradition. Danielle is trained and certified through TibetanBowlSchool. com. She is a life-long, classically-trained musician, and an intuitive empath.

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

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 31.

SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS CASAS ADOBES CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH An Open and Affirming Congregation of the UCC 6801 N Oracle Rd 520-297-1181 • CAUCC.org/Taize

Everyone is welcome. Regardless of your denomination or if you have never been to a church, we invite you to worship with us. We hold Sunday Worship Services, Sunday School, monthly Taizé Services and regular Spirituality and Faith Formation sessions.

CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING - TUCSON

Rev Janis Farmer Sunday Service: 3231 N Craycroft Rd, 85712 520-319-1042 • TucsonCSL.org ”..a spiritual alternative. We offer spiritual solutions to everyday challenges. Celebration Service 10:30am, Meditation 10am. We look forward to seeing you soon. See ad, page 32.

COMMUNITY OF LIGHT

520-339-2038 TheCommunityOfLightTucson.org Metaphysical and spiritual gathering of Lightworkers for healing, enlightenment, and growth. Friday Healing Circle at noon; Sunday Service at 11am.

INNER LIGHT & SOUND MEDITATION 1-877-MEDITATE KnowThyself.org Info.US-SW@KnowThyself.org

Learn how to live in alignment with the soul’s purpose. Free classes in Tucson offered regularly. See ad, page 15.

KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTER 5326 E Pima St, 85712 520-441-1617 • MeditationInTucson.org

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

THE 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.

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SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS 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.

UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER OF PEACE

1551 S Eastside Loop, #121, 85710 520-546-3696 Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com UnityPeaceAZ.com

ffiliated with Unity School A of Christianity and now in our 62ndY ear serving the Tucson community. Sunday services at 10 am.See ad, page 29.

UNITY IN THE VALLEY

Rev Ann Marie Beale 17630 S Camino De Las Quintas Sahuarita, 85629 520-625-5687 UnityInGreenValley@icloud.com Unity in the Valley is a joyous, open-minded congregation. Services at 10 am. Tibetan Bowl meditations every first and third Wednesday at 6 pm. A Course of Love, Mondays at 11 am. Book studies, Tuesdays at 11 am. See ad, page 25.

WELLNESSFIRST!

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 20.

TECHNOLOGY RECYCLING GE COMPUTING AND INTERNET SERVICES

DeeAnn Saber, NMD Zach Saber, LMP Lynda Witt. CCT Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN Dr. Jo Ruddy, PHD Jody Hardy, MALPC 3861 N First Ave, 85719 520-209-1755 TransformationalMedicinePLLC.com

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