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ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR BACK PAIN

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10 ANTIINFLAMMATORY FOODS Flavorful Ways to Lower Disease Risk

28 ORGANIC FARMERS: GROWING AMERICA’S HEALTH

Restoring the Nutritional Value of Crops

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GARY GRIGGS

on What We Must Do to Save Our Coasts

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A LIGHT BEARER IN TUCSON

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WHY MORE PETS ARE GETTING CANCER GMO Toxins Permeate Pet Foods

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That’s right, we’re talking about organic farmers!

These heroes wear overalls, not capes, and they’re ridding the world of unhealthy crops, one field at a time.

Check out “Organic Farmers: Restoring America’s Health” on page 28, where Melinda Hemmelgarn introduces us to just some of the exceptional farmers who are making a difference in the nutritional value of our food. And on page 21, Karen Van Wie shows us some reasons and ideas for getting the kids excited about gardening. Adventures in the dirt can teach lessons of all kinds, for children with and without sensory differences.

All that bending and leaning we’re doing in the garden brings to mind that back pain is rampant in our society. We all know many people who experience back pain, whether acute or chronic, and it’s time we did something to help prevent and quell the pain we have. On page 18, Dr. Jasmine May gives us some tips for alleviating back pain in a variety of natural ways. Share this information with those you know struggling with pain, and you could make all the difference.

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In that same vein, have you heard of “Text Neck”? On page 15, learn how there’s actually a term now for the damage we’re doing to our bodies when we spend too much time looking down at our phones. This position puts extra strain on our necks, directly affecting our backs and causing lasting health issues.

So, here is your reminder to look up from that phone or device, raise your head high and thank a farmer today.

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A Creative Journey in Glass

a one-of-a-kind art Create piece this summer at Robin

Cannell Baker’s glass studio, ArtStudio7. Baker’s glass studio is bursting with color and artistic energy, providing a creative space for students and artists.

Students will learn to use fusable glass to create a unique piece of art, handmade gift or treasure to keep for years to come, in a “process that is nurturing and uplifting to the creative spirit”.

Baker provides instruction to get students started and is there to help prepare the piece for completion in the kiln. In a couple of hours, attendees learn how to cut the glass into desired shapes and glue the piece together. Once the glue is set, your piece will be placed in the kiln to be fused. Firing times vary from 18 to 36 hours, and artists will be contacted when finished artwork is ready to pick up.

ArtStudio7 is a great venue for birthday or family gatherings, or for a few friends to take a class together. Classes are held most Sundays, from 2 to 5 p.m., Thursdays, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., and are also flexible by appointment. Space is limited. Call to reserve a spot.

For more information, call 520-247-2271, email RCB@mcn.org or visit ArtStudio7.com.

Investigate Symptoms of Potential Food Sensitivities

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sing functional lab work and health coaching, Kristina Olivarez, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner at Levity Floatation and Wellness Center, has a deep passion for getting to the root cause of symptoms that may be due to food/ chemical sensitivities. Once these sensitivities are identified, she works on a protocol with clients to get health back on track. Readers who mention Natural Awakenings when calling receive a free Kristina Olivarez in-depth consultation.

“Many chronic health complaints such as digestive problems, headaches, joint and muscle pain or fatigue are all symptoms which can be caused by our immune system’s reaction to foods, additives or other substances in our diets, as well as chemicals in the environment,” explains Olivarez. “Even ‘healthy’ foods like broccoli, carrots, spinach and many more can cause inflammation, and these sensitivities can develop suddenly and accumulate over time.”

The following symptoms may be associated with food sensitivities: digestive complaints, nasal/sinus issues, muscle and joint pain, general malaise, emotional unbalance, skin problems and weight management.

Due to her own healing path, Olivarez has discovered penetrating tools to help. She takes a holistic approach and works to seek out, identify and correct the underlying causes and conditions that led to a person’s main health complaints.

For more information, call 520-339-6674 or visit LevityRising.com.

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Self-Help Memoir Published

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on’t Just Breathe, a self-help memoir that is entertaining, motivational and funny, was recently released by author John Graziano, a massage therapist for cancer centers in the Tucson area. A portion of proceeds from book sales go to Integrative Touch for Kids (IntegrativeTouch.org) and National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southern Arizona (namisa.org).

Graziano pursued innovative thinking through his massage career while working for top resorts throughout the country. He combined this with what he learned from conversations and observations, filtered through his immense compassion, and came up with a collection of humorous stories and thoughtful insights that causes one to not only look at the issues he addresses, but also to look at all things differently.

That, in turn, inspires one to ponder events of daily life from the aspect of whether they make sense for all involved and are true to our soul. No preaching, no dogma—just interesting things to think about from alternative perspectives that can help jog us out of our thinking ruts.

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Soul Path Renewal Retreat Returns to Ferry Beach

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n this stressful and over-stimulating world, there is a huge need for people to go on retreats to unwind and reconnect with their souls and Mother Nature. The Soul Path Renewal Retreat uses the wisdom of SoulCollage and Spiritual Autobiography to spark creative inspirations, life/work transitions and serenity, from August 20 to 24, at Ferry Beach Retreat Center, in Maine. The retreat will be led by author/coaches Gail McMeekin Deb Knox and Deb Knox, who have been co-leading workshops together for years.

The retreat is an opportunity for enlightenment, healing, goal-setting and creative expression in a gorgeous setting by the sea, which readers can attend or pursue independently. Attendees can deepen their Soul Connection in a supportive community of seekers and learn the two powerful tools of art-making and memoir to enhance their capability to capture their soul linings and fulfill their dreams.

Gail McMeekin The theme this year at Ferry Beach Retreat Center is Love in Action. McMeekin and Knox have ties with the Unitarian Universalist churches and are delighted to be teaching at Ferry Beach Center and helping people renew their spirits and deepen their capacity for creative expression.

Location: Ferry Beach Retreat Center, 5 Morris Ave., Saco, Maine. For more information, call 207-282-4489, email DLKCoach@gmail.com or visit FerryBeach.org/soulpath.

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The Gluten Piece of the Inflammation Puzzle

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t is widely accepted that inflammation is a major cause or precondition of many diseases, including the multitude of autoimmune syndromes. So what role does gluten play in fanning the flames?

Susan Fulton & Inflammation is a natural response of Mary Steiger the immune system to anything it perceives as a danger to the body. For the one in 30 people who have gluten sensitivity, every time they eat it (or put it on skin through contaminated cosmetic products) the inflammatory response kicks in. And to make matters worse, the consumption of the widely present gluten protein releases the chemical zonulin, which signals the normally tight junctions of the intestinal wall to open up, creating intestinal permeability—better known as leaky gut syndrome.

This permeability allows toxins, microbes and food particles to be released into the bloodstream. The immune system recognizes them as invaders and creates inflammation to destroy them.

With the ongoing consumption of gluten, this becomes a continuous process causing chronic inflammation, which is turn stresses the immune system, leaving it weakened and unable to deal with pathogens and serious invaders. The chronic inflammation may eventually lead to attacks on the body’s own tissues, which can result in autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, muscular sclerosis and Hashimoto’s disease.

Sounds pretty scary, doesn’t it? But take heart, we can stop the gluten-induced inflammatory response and help heal leaky gut by removing it entirely from our diet. “Entirely” is the key word because eating gluten can elevate our gluten antibodies, creating inflammation that lasts for up to three months.

For further information on these and other issues, visit Celiac.org.

For local help and delicious food, stop by Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro. Connect at 520-408-9000, Gourmet.Girls@live.com or GourmetGirlsGlutenFree.com.

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Positive Outcomes of Vision Therapy

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ome children struggle with understanding the world around them.

This difficulty in understanding may make a child struggle in school with homework or paying attention in the classroom. Struggling with reading, intense near work and expressing their thoughts are just a few obstacles that children must overcome.

Rereading a passage may be very frustrating for children. Vision therapy (VT) can help retrain the brain without the need for medication, in ways that Amy Thomas can aid the child with vision difficulties.

A series of eye movement activities as well as the use of colored and prism lenses can further aid in the progression of the child’s success. These lenses train the brain to perceive the world around them in a different but helpful way. The activities that are performed in VT once a week will be repeated at home for 15 minutes for five days a week. This is practice for the eyes so that the movements can eventually become second nature for the child. Once the child experiences these changes from the lenses and activities presented in vision therapy, the brain will adjust accordingly and be able to understand the visual cues in the world around them.

There are various positive outcomes from doing VT with a child who is struggling. A child who was described as strongwilled with problems following instructions and interpreting social cues, for example, saw tremendous growth in interpreting social cues after VT. She was better able to control verbal and physical impulses and apply herself to her work, with improved spatial awareness. She also had increased legibility and ease of handwriting. The child saw great coordination improvement with catching and throwing balls, hopping, skipping and jumping.

For more information about vision therapy, visit Arizona Vision Therapy Center at 6602 E. Carondelet, in Tucson. Connect at 520-886-8800 or AZVisionTherapy.com. See ad, page 25.

Essential Oils Curb the Opioid Epidemic

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urrently we know there is a growing opioid epidemic.

Doctors are overprescribing highly addictive medications for pain and inflammation. In addition to that, there is abuse of NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). While these may work really well, people don’t know the side effects from these medications, including harm to the liver, kidneys, digestive system and heart.

There is an overwhelming use of both of these medications. Essential oils have been used for centuries for inflammation and pain. There have been Tammy many studies to prove how the essential oils work Longhurst at a cellular level and on the nervous system. For instance, Frankincense is a very popular oil for inflammation. It is commonly used for people who have arthritis and general joint pain.

Another great example is dōTERRA’s Copaiba. It helps clam, soothe and support the nervous system. This essential oil is similar to CBD oil, but does not contain psychoactive cannabinoids like marijuana-derived products. These are just a couple of the many options with essential oils. The right knowledge and wellness advocate can guide people to ease issues such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, knee pain, back pain, fibromyalgia and more.

Tammy Longhurst is a wellness advocate with dōTERRA Essential Oils, finding what works for clients and educating on the use of essential oils. She holds classes, plus meets with people in a more personal setting at her office for free. Connect at 520-850-7592, and see calendar for list of classes. See ad, page 11.

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Trigger Point Therapy for Referred Pain

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ver had trouble pinpointing the exact spot pain is coming from? Sometimes, we can touch or rub a location that hurts, only to find it’s the wrong spot. It’s like the brain and body are getting different signals. This is what referred pain feels like.

Trigger points are sensitive areas in the muscle or connective tissue. They refer pain locally or to other areas of the body. It is helpful to know that 75 percent of trigger points cause referred pain away from the actual source. We are intuitively correct when we further investigate the source of pain. Trigger points can go away on their own, or stick around indefinitely, until treated.

Trigger point therapy can connect the dots. Trigger points are deactivated by applying pressure to the compromised area.

After pressure is applied and the trigger point dissolves, active and passive stretching can be used to restore the muscle to its normal resting length, thus resulting in optimal function.

Trigger point therapy is a natural alternative to over-thecounter and prescription pain medication, invasive procedures and even surgeries, effective in lessening and eliminating pain.

Clients report freedom of movement and lessened pain that typically doubles in duration with each session.

Nathan Morrison, LMT, NMT is a Certified Neuromuscular Therapist at Skeleton Key Therapy. His goal is to see people reach their optimal pain-free potential, utilizing neuromuscular trigger point therapy, breathing techniques and myofascial release. Connect at 740-3988966 or 740-507-4212, SkeletonKeyTherapy@ gmail.com or SkeletonKeyTherapy.com.

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#FloatForMAPS Raises Money to Help Ease PTSD

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n July, Cloud Nine Flotation, along with float centers around the world, is cooperating in the #FloatForMAPS fundraising campaign. Founded in 1986, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is a nonprofit research and educational organization that develops medical, legal and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana. Participating centers have a #FloatforMAPS gift card available throughout July, where 15 percent of proceeds go to MAPS’ study that is bringing groundbreaking treatment to those with PTSD. In their MDMA-assisted psychotherapy to treat PTSD, MAPS had groundbreaking results with their Phase 2 trials, where participants showed remarkable results: 68 percent of the 107 participants no longer showed symptoms after just three sessions of MDMAassisted psychotherapy. Follow-up studies showed that these benefits were sustained, on average, 45 months later (nearly unheard of in traditional treatments for PTSD).

MAPS has taken huge steps toward a viable, rigorously-tested system of MDMA therapy.

They are fundraising for the final phase of the study, and need $500,000 to complete the final trial. Float centers are uniting to make this therapy a legal option for those with PTSD. “If you love floating, or want to try, this is the perfect time. Your money will be helping you, and an amazing cause,” explains Katherine Kennedy, Flotician at Cloud Nine Flotation. “To see if your local center is participating, visit FloatForMAPS.com and check the ‘participating centers’ map. Be sure to purchase the #FloatForMAPS gift card.”

For more information, call 520-668-4017, email KattKenn@gmail.com or visit FloatTucson.com or FloatForMAPS.com.

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e see this every day in the office, walking around town or in the grocery store: people with their head down, slumping the structure of their spine. They are jutting their head forward, which pulls on their neck muscles and on the nerves, causing damage. This posture, called Text Neck, is a real problem.

The head weighs 10-12 pounds, and for every inch the head moves forward of the trunk, that creates six times the downward pressure. This is like having six bowling balls on top of our head. This amount of pressure can reverse the curve in the neck which can create secondary problems such as thyroid issues, carpal tunnel, trigger finger and many others.

This pressure also stretches or impinges the blood vessels in the neck Joanne and nerves literally die due to lack of O2 and glucose. The other thing that Haupert happens when the neck juts forward is it changes a person’s emotional state. This posture triggers the fight-or-flight, which triggers the stress hormone adrenalin and cortisol to course through our body. One powerful way to avoid all of this is to put devices at eye level.

Dr. Joanne Haupert, D.C. at Inspired Healing Chiropractic, has been helping people with neck, shoulder and carpal tunnel problems for decades. Connect at 520-584-0343, InspiredHealing.Tucson@gmail.com or InspiredHealing.org.

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According to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, three of the world’s largest meat producers, JBS, Cargill and Tyson, emitted more greenhouse gas last year than all of France and nearly as much as the biggest oil companies, such as Exxon, British Petroleum and Shell.

Carbon dioxide emissions from raising farmed animals make up about 15 percent of global human-induced emissions, with the biggest offenders being beef and milk production.

The nonprofit environmental organization EcoWatch claims that a pound of beef requires 13 percent more fossil fuel and 15 times more water to produce than a pound of soy. It notes, “There is no such thing as sustainable meat, and plant-based alternatives to meat, dairy and eggs take a mere fraction of the resources to produce as their animal-based counterparts.”

A vegan diet is not just good for the planet, either; it also spares animals misery at factory farms. “Pigs, cows, chickens and other farmed animals suffer horribly. These innocent animals face unthinkable horrors: cruel caged confinement, brutal mutilations and bloody, merciless deaths,” says Joe Loria, communications and content manager at the humanitarian group Mercy for Animals.

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As we race toward a future full of high-tech, labgrown meats in place of the environmentally unsound animal protein industry, a new startup wants to extend this offering to our furry friends, too. Aiming to make the most sustainable, transparent and organic product possible, Rich Kelleman, owner of Bond Pet Foods, started growing it in a petri dish from animal cells, free of the environmental and ethical dilemmas caused by traditional animal farming. Lab-grown meat slashes land use by 99 percent, produces 90 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions and may be a more economically viable way to feed the growing global population.

“Pet food has always been quick to follow human food trends,” says pet food industry consultant Ryan Yamka, who is working with the startup. “If you walked down the aisles this year at the trade shows, you already saw people talking about humanely raised and sustainable pet food.”

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In a win for the health of the world’s oceans, McDonald’s says it will end the use of harmful polystyrene foam packaging globally by year’s end. Rarely recycled, the material used in beverage cups and takeout containers is a frequent component of beach litter, degrading into indigestible pellets that marine animals mistake for food, resulting in injury or death. The company says, “The environmental impact of our packaging is a top priority.” The International Agency for Research on Cancer has determined that styrene, used in the production of polystyrene, is also a possible human carcinogen.

Dunkin’ Donuts is also phasing out its polystyrene foam cups in favor of paper cups.

A planned worldwide project completion by 2020 will prevent nearly 1 billion foam cups from entering the waste stream each year. Customers may still opt for the restaurant’s mugs or bring their own thermos.

The foam cups will be replaced with doublewalled paper cups made with paperboard certified to Sustainable Forestry Initiative standards.

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Those spending time in their traditional home swimming pool this summer or taking the plunge to install a natural pool have healthy and cost-saving options. Saltwater pools are far better for skin, hair and lungs. Their use of sodium chloride reduces possible side effects from long-term exposure to the chlorine in traditional pools.

Natural swimming pools may employ alternative materials instead of concrete or fiberglass, plus aquatic plants, rather than harmful chemicals and completely mechanical filtering systems. They require no chemicals to maintain because they are self-cleaning, mini-ecosystems. According to Mother Earth News, the plants enrich the pool with oxygen, support beneficial bacteria that consume debris and potentially harmful organisms, and provide habitat for fish, frogs, dragonflies and other waterborne life. Some owners separate plants from main swimming areas; others integrate them, creating a pond-like aesthetic.

Ecohome, a Canadian sustainable housing resources firm in Quebec, attests, “No further landscaping is required, as with a traditional pool, which can make the total finished cost of natural pools even more competitive. Moving water and the natural predators of mosquito larvae that will inhabit chlorine-free water will make natural swimming pools practically mosquito-free.”

Whole Water Systems LLC, in Idaho, concurs that natural pools deploy “systems that have lower maintenance costs than conventional pools.”

For a traditional pool, an oxidation system using a generator powered either by traditional electricity or ultraviolet light-capturing solar panels is a chemical-free way to keep water sanitized, reports Care2.com.

For greater sustainability and cost savings for traditional pools, the UK’s Poolcare Leisure Limited suggests monitoring for leaks; using a cover overnight and during extended periods of inactivity to reduce water loss due to evaporation; and utilizing recycled glass in the water-filtering system to save 30 percent in energy costs.

According to the Sierra Club, covers also prevent pools from becoming a death trap for pets and wildlife and keep pool water cleaner to reduce pumping needs.

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Alternative Solutions for Back Pain

by Jasmine May

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ack pain is rampant in our society.

Some sources claim that 80 percent of our population experience back pain at some point throughout our lives.

Some patients with chronic back/neck pain find that chiropractic adjustments, or naturopathic physical manipulation, have given them relief from pain. Many others have tried cortisone injections or physical therapy. Sadly, patients even undergo spinal surgery only to find that the pain was unchanged, or worse, had progressed.

An influx of patients who are seeking an alternative to opiate-based pain medications like Vicodin, Percocet or oxycodone, seem to be increasing—some, because of the U.S. opiate epidemic, wherein doctors no longer feel safe within their license to prescribe opiates. These patients may feel left “high and dry”, with no other options to manage their pain.

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Naturopathic doctors have many tools available beyond the aforementioned conventional approaches, to manage pain.

Mind/body medicine, in which the doctor and patient participate in processes like guided visualization, meditation techniques and biofeedback, can be effective for treating pain. Acupuncture and bodywork modalities like the Rossiter System, craniosacral therapy, Feldenkrais Method and somatic re-education can be incredibly helpful for eliminating pain. Classical homeopathy, when the right homeopathic remedy is carefully selected and taken properly, can stimulate self-healing in a way that may completely extinguish pain. Herbal medicine is another modality, rich in history and vast in array, which can treat pain.

Contrast hydrotherapy is another powerful naturopathic technique that can easily be added to any pain management

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regimen: beginning with 4 minutes of moist heat to the painful area, followed by 1 minute of damp cold, repeat for a total of 5 rounds of hot/cold. A steaming hot towel wrung out well, alternating with a towel wrung out in ice water works best, although a heating pad and ice pack are less labor intensive and may be used as well.

The heat dilates blood vessels, bringing fresh, oxygenated, nourishing blood to the area. A short cold application then constricts the vessels, pushing the blood through the painful area. Add more heat to dilate the vessels and bring more nourishing blood to the tissue, feeding the nerves, then cold to constrict and push the blood and lymphatic fluid through, to clear out inflammation. This is a very simple therapy, but extremely effective for reducing pain and promoting healing, especially when practiced regularly.

One of the most overlooked, yet impactful, ways to squelch pain is simply: diet. When people hear the word “diet”, often we think of weight loss programs.

Although losing weight may be helpful for back pain, in reducing the overall load that our bones and muscles have to carry, “diet”, here, refers to the quality of food we eat rather than a means to lose weight.

Painful medical conditions like rheumatoid or osteoarthritis, that are causing back or joint pain in general, have an inflammatory component. Reducing the body’s overall inflammation levels systemically, by eating wholesome anti-inflammatory foods, truly works to reduce pain and increase mobility.

A simple internet search for “antiinflammatory diet” yields a plethora of resources and guidelines. You’ll find fancy lingo like bioflavonoids, phytonutrients and polyphenols, as authors attempt to convey information about the beneficial components of healthy eating that nutritional research continues to reveal. Carotenoids in veggies like carrots, anthocyanins found in dark berries, quercetin in onions and olive oil, lycopene in tomatoes—these are a just a few of the antioxidant/anti-inflammatory micronutrients found in fruits and veggies that are healing and regenerative.

Patients may need reminding, when attention to diet turns to examination of specific

nutrients’ physiological effects, that an orange, for example, is made up of about 10,000 different biochemical constituents, but only 200 or so of those have been identified. This illustrates a generality in current medical science: we know enough to know that we don’t know it all.

In other words, although the scientific research is helpful in validating the medical, nutritional importance of eating an anti-inflammatory diet, trusting in the innate wisdom of nature is a surer bet.

The more “processed” a food is (difficult to pronounce ingredients are a tell-tale sign), the worse it is for your health generally. Food labeling laws don’t require that companies even list the entirety of all the additives that could be in their “foods”. If a product isn’t labeled organic or GMO-free, then it most likely has been sprayed with pesticides, and probably contaminated with any number of inflammatory chemicals. Eliminating the big culprits— refined sugar, refined grains, factory farmed meats and dairy and processed “conventional” foods—will greatly improve any inflammatory medical condition, including arthritis and back pain.

Last, but not least, medical marijuana (or more appropriately, medical cannabis) can be a wonderful addition to any protocol for treating chronic back pain or arthritis. All humans and some animals (including horses and dogs) have an “endocannabinoid system” that regulates many different aspects of our physiology, from pain signaling to inflammation, present even in the synovial membrane of joints. Cannabinoids are molecules found in the cannabis plant that may mimic our own endocannabinoids, bind to receptors found in our endocannabinoid system, and effect change in the body and mind.

THC and CBD are two cannabinoids, out of many identified and studied by researchers, that have gotten the most attention. Both have anti-inflammatory and pain mitigating effects.

Local application of cannabis, in a balm or other topical preparation, can be surprisingly efficacious for reducing pain—especially when combined with careful internal dosing via tincture or edible form.

Too often patients say things like, “My doctor says I just have to learn to live with the pain,” or, “I know this is only going to get worse as I get older.” But the truth is that there are a myriad of ways to treat pain. Our bodies communicate with us all the time, and learning to listen to and understand those sensations and cues can be a beautiful lifelong journey. We are constantly changing (literally, our cells are dying and regenerating continually), and the power of our minds and spirit to positively affect the direction of that change is awe-inspiring.

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Got Inflammation?

by Debbie Shaw

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nflammation is a defense mechanism in the body. It is one of the ways that our body tries to protect itself. If we are toxic, the body will naturally produce extra fat and fluid. If we are injured, we will produce extra fluid that surrounds the injury.

Extra fluid in the body is called inflammation. If we have a lot of swelling, it is important to try to find out why. Diuretics don’t get to the root cause of inflammation.

There are two kinds of inflammation, acute and chronic. Acute inflammation usually accompanies an infection or an injury and is short-lived. It’s temporary. It

may seem like a bad thing at the time, but it is totally necessary for healing to begin.

The body would not be able to heal if it didn’t have that immune response.

On the other hand, there is chronic inflammation (CI). Long term inflammation can happen for many reasons and, left untreated, can actually cause several conditions and diseases, such as cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and coronary artery disease. CI is a symptom of many autoimmune diseases.

CI causes are very different from acute inflammation causes. It presents itself

differently also. CI is caused by pathogens that the body cannot break down, including some types of viruses, foreign bodies (toxins) that remain in the system or overactive immune responses. It occurs over time and can lead to tissue death and the thickening and scarring of connective tissue. This, of course, causes pain and many other problems. The primary reason that inflammation causes pain is that swelling pushes against sensitive nerve endings, thus sending pain signals to the brain.

What are some ways to help decrease inflammation? Eating an anti-inflammatory diet can help reduce CI. Anti-inflammatory diets can readily be found online.

Certain herbs can also help—turmeric, white willow and ginger are a few.

Detoxifying the body is another way to drop inflammation levels. Exercise, massage, detoxifying body wraps and plenty of clean water can also help. Certain CBD oils target inflammation and others target pain. Most time, if we can lower the level of inflammation, the pain level will also drop.

There are a few recommended mechanical treatments as well. A far infrared sauna can help rid the body of toxins, therefore dropping inflammation levels.

A chi machine can help circulation, again helping to drop inflammation levels. It has been said that cryotherapy (extreme cold) can also help eliminate inflammation and reduce pain.

There are many facets to inflammation. What works for one person doesn’t always work for the next person, but an active, healthy lifestyle definitely has more benefits than a sedentary one.

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children are mistakenly diagnosed with ADHD and prescribed medications they don’t need that make things worse for them. It is important children receive appropriate evaluation for diagnosis and treatment.

Regardless of sensory differences, gardening is a multi-sensory experience. The overly sensitive child can be encouraged to experience activities at their comfort level and help them be less fearful. The under-sensitive child will enjoy the physical activity and dirty business of gardening.

TOUCH: Plants and dirt come in a variety of textures. Rocks can be smooth and round or rough and odd-shaped. More sensitive kids may want smooth and soft dirt. Sensory seekers may like adding their own ingredients. Walk barefoot through the grass and dirt. Play in the mud.

SIGHT: There are so many colors of plants and flowers. Dirt and rocks vary in color. Find the butterflies, lizards, worms and other insects living and enjoying your garden.

Sensory Gardening for Kids

An Adventure in Dirt

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by Karen Van Wie

e live in a sensory world. Everything we know about the environment comes through our sensory systems: what we see, hear, feel, smell and taste. We have two more sensory systems we didn’t learn about in school: the vestibular system, which tells us how our body is moving through space, coordinating balance and movement; and the proprioceptive system, which tells us where our body is in space, how much force we need to accomplish a task and perception of deep pain.

When all systems work in coordination, we respond appropriately to sensory information.

Some individuals have sensory systems easily overwhelmed by even a small amount of stimulation. They can be hyper-sensitive and avoid certain experiences. Others may not get enough sensory stimulation to detect information from the world and are hypo-sensitive. These individuals may seek out sensory experiences. Sensory differences are most noticeable in children. They can be over-active, seeking out sensory experiences, or underactive, avoiding participation in some activities. Often these

SMELL: Flowers and dirt have a variety of odors. Plant different kinds of mint and herbs for the nose to explore. Close your eyes and try to guess that smell.

SOUND: Help your child identify different sounds they hear such as the birds and wind, the sound of plants moving in the breeze.

Add a wind chime or whirligig—or both.

TASTE: Explore the different flavors of vegetables and herbs.

Make a salad or have a cooking adventure. Yes, even the dirt tastes different. Not an activity encouraged, but those sensory seekers may explore it anyways.

VESTIBULAR: Gardening requires lots of movement. Dance in the garden. Pretend you’re the butterfly and fly. Be the tree or plant swaying in the breeze.

PROPRIOCEPTIVE: Dig, dig, dig. This uses lots of muscles and different forces depending on if the tool is a hand, shovel, rake or trowel. Pat the dirt down. Squish the mud using different forces and see what happens.

Gardening combines multiple sensory systems. Help the sensoryseeker experience how to control the experience to enjoy it. Help the sensory avoider gently engage in the fun.

Karen Van Wie, PMHNP-BC is a psychiatric nurse practitioner providing services for children, adolescents and adults through her private practice at InnSæi: Health for Mind and Body. She assesses for sensory processing differences in children and adults. Connect at 520-343-2105 or InnSaeiHMB.com.

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10FOODS

Anti-Inflammatory

Flavorful Ways to Lower Disease Risk

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by Judith Fertig

ny time our bodies sense an “invader”—a microbe, virus, plant pollen or unwelcome chemical— they go into high alert, producing white blood cells to fight it off. Once the danger has been thwarted, normal functioning returns.

If we continue to expose ourselves to these threats, then the high-alert process, known as inflammation, becomes chronic.

This disturbance of natural equilibrium can lead to cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, depression and pain. It can also mask or worsen autoimmune diseases. Eating foods with natural anti-inflammatory properties can help the body function better.

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“Many experimental studies have shown that components of foods or beverages may have anti-inflammatory effects,” says Dr. Frank Hu, also a Ph.D. and professor of nutrition and epidemiology in the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. “A healthy diet is beneficial not only for reducing the risk of chronic diseases, but also for improving mood and overall quality of life.”

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Hu, Josh Axe, a chiropractor and doctor of natural medicine, in Nashville, Tennessee, and Dr. Andrew Weil, director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, in Tucson, promote anti-inflammatory foods, backed by recent studies, on their websites.

“Small, gradual changes are typically more sustainable and easier for the body to adapt to,” writes Axe. “So rather than emptying your pantry and sailing off to the Mediterranean, you can pursue an anti-inflammatory diet one step at a time.”

That’s what Andrea Adams Britt did.

A professional wedding cake baker from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Britt experienced bewildering symptoms, including digestion issues, depression, migraines, weight gain and skin irritation. In 2015, she eliminated flour and sugar from her diet, and then added more organic leafy green vegetables, coconut oil and wild-caught salmon. Her symptoms went away one at a time, and by last January, she had also lost 100 pounds.

The solution for her was to create flavorful dishes that she enjoyed eating, so she did not feel deprived.

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Weil advises, “The best foods are those that offer disease-preventive benefits such as anti-inflammatory effects and delectable flavor. When I eat such foods, I feel as though I’ve hit a grand slam homerun—the sensory pleasure is heightened by the fact that each bite contributes to my overall well-being.”

His take on an Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid at Tinyurl. com/Andrew-Weil-Food-Pyramid offers a broad sample of these foods in an easy, downloadable graphic.

Reducing inflammation in her body has also led to better mental and emotional health for Britt. “I am a happier person,” Britt says. “I can control my emotions, focus my thoughts and am more at peace.”

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Green leafy vegetables such as Swiss chard contain natural anti-inflammatories such as vitamins K, D and C, says Axe.

Beets have a natural antioxidant, betalain, an anti-inflammatory compound that inhibits the activity of enzymes the body uses to trigger inflammation, advises Axe.

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Sea buckthorn berry juice (known as olivello juice) is one of the most concentrated natural sources of vitamin C, says Weil.

Ginger is a potent anti-inflammatory food that also helps reduce intestinal gas and prevent nausea, advises Weil.

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Green tea is best enjoyed hot with a little squeeze of lemon; it may reduce cholesterol levels, ultimately assisting in lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease, per Weil.

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Virgin coconut oil has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, according to a study published in Pharmaceutical Biology. Britt eats a total of one-and-a-half tablespoons a day in hot drinks, salads or soups.

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Tomatoes are an easy-to-use and a tasty anti-inflammatory food, says Axe. He notes, “They are a rich source of lycopene, betacarotene, folate, potassium, vitamin C, flavonoids and vitamin E.”

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Bok choy has potent anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects, as well as a higher concentration of betacarotene and vitamin A, than any other variety of cabbage, according to Weil.

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Black cod, also known as butterfish or sablefish, has even more omega-3 fatty acids than salmon, notes Weil.

Walnuts, rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids, help protect against metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes, says Axe. Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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Swedish Death Cleaning

by Elaine Gerwin

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ver heard of Swedish Death Cleaning?

It is a cultural concept embedded in the psyche of the Scandinavian country of Sweden. There it is known as dostadning, which translates to “do”

(death) and “standing” (cleaning). It is a concept from a culture that values order, cleanliness and individual responsibility leading to a person completing their life cycle and not being a burden to their

family and descendants. The thrust of this philosophy is to de-clutter your life physically and mentally.

Applying the gentle art of Swedish Death Cleaning will help us make our life’s circumstances more efficient and effectively free us from mental and physical constants to live fuller and more rewarding years.

So how does this concept work in the everyday American life? Simply put, we start with the basic but powerful directive of What Do I Hold Onto. This starting point is where we all must begin. For example, we’ve all kept certain items around the house as a reminder of an experience, but we really don’t need to have the object to trigger a memory. Our mind still holds onto the trip or special day that led to keeping a souvenir. Those items are a good starting point in the de-cluttering process.

Another simple one is look in the kitchen and see how many plates and glasses there are. Chances are, we don’t need them all.

Many will say, “That souvenir is from a trip with my brother, sister, etc,” so that is where another concept in the Swedish Death Cleaning philosophy arises: Involve Others.

The philosophy stresses accountability of one’s life and actions. By involving others, we not only document the items and events, but include them in the cleaning plan.

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We are, in essence, doing it the opposite of the traditional American way of leaving all the items and having the family sort it all out after we are no longer there.

The Swedish way incorporates the family unit in a sharing way, which adds value to life’s backstretch and improves mental health of people.

We should apply this sharing and documentation process to not only heirlooms and mementos but financial, property and legal documentation. Just a reminder: don’t forget those crazy passwords we have setup to access computer files and accounts.

If all this seems too overwhelming or you are not sure where to start, go to the closet. We all have items we no longer wear or that don’t fit. This is an easy first step to get the de-cluttering process going.

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Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life

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by Lydie Vagnerova

e can, unfortunately, become slaves of our hormones. They influence everything that we do, how we sleep, eat, age and live. They affect our metabolism and our quality of life. As women, we can suffer with PMS, infertility, cramps, hot flashes, insomnia, anxiety and depression and angry mood swings. We might wrestle through life feeling hopeless.

While some women are happy with traditional medicine using hormone replacements, there is a growing and significant number of women that are seeking a natural approach to balance their life.

Hormone Yoga might be just the answer for them.

A lot of alternative health approaches focus on diet, natural supplements and exercise; the latter has been long recognized as something that comes with substantial health benefits, physical and psychological.

We forget that we are designed for a diverse outdoor life and a diet as hunter-gatherers. Evidence suggests that our ancient ancestors were less stressed, happier and healthier in many ways than our modern selves. More and more people practice yoga or other forms of exercise regularly.

Dinah Rodrigues is a vibrant and inspirational 91-year-old Brazilian yoga legend who travels the world every year for many months to train certified teachers of Hormone Yoga. Over her lifetime, she has researched and developed her technique working alongside gynecologists and specialists all over the world. The exercise focuses on stimulating the ovaries, thyroid and pituitary gland, which are all keys to regulating female hormones. This is a dynamic type of yoga which incorporates very different techniques from a normal yoga practice. There is a strong focus on exercise, as the stress hormone cortisol adversely affects a woman’s hormonal balance.

The practice is a routine of dynamic exercises with strong abdominal breathing, Tibetan energy circulation technique and relaxation. This practice takes about 30 minutes once it is learned, and is ideally practiced four times per week.

In addition to balancing hormones during menopause, this practice can help to improve undesirable effects of PMS, irregular periods, polycystic ovaries, hair loss, acne, osteoporosis, insomnia, anxiety, carpal tunnel syndrome and hypothyroidism.

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Never be a food snob.

Learn from everyone you meet—the fish guy at your market, the lady at the local diner, farmers, cheese makers.

Ask questions, try everything and eat up! ~Rachael Ray July 2018

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by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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hen we think of scientists as men and women in lab coats peering into microscopes, what’s missing is farmers. Our society doesn’t tend to equate the two, yet farmers are active field scientists. How they choose to grow and produce food greatly impacts our shared environment of soil, water and air quality, as well as the nutritional content of food, and therefore, public health.

The best field- and lab-based scientists share key traits: they’re curious, keen observers and systems thinkers that learn by trial and error. Both formulate and test hypotheses, collect data, take measurements, assess results and draw conclusions.

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Diana Dyer, a registered dietitian and organic garlic farmer outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan, explains, “I like to help people see the similarities between the scientific process and good, careful farming—all aspects of which revolve around observations, goals, planning, implementation, intervention and analysis of results—then careful re-planning based on those results.”

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Dyer and her husband, Dick, started farming after long careers in traditional health care, where the focus was on treating people after they got sick. Through their farm work, they wanted to focus on prevention. “Growing healthy food in healthy soil, our goal was to create and nourish a healthy community from the ground up. Communicating the multiple benefits of healthy soils and ecosystems has been at the core of our vision and responsibility from day one,” she says. The Dyers believe that flavor is key to eating and enjoying truly nourishing foods, and based on their professional health backgrounds and farming experience, they connect healthy soil with higherquality, better-tasting food.

In Havre, Montana, Doug Crabtree, and his wife, Anna, manage Vilicus Farms, featured in the book Lentil Underground: Renegade Farmers and the Future of Food in America, by Liz Carlisle. The Crabtrees grow organic heirloom and specialty grains, pulses and oilseed crops such as emmer, kamut, black beluga lentils and flax.

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Asked if he considers himself a scientist, Crabtree first defines the term as “a person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.” Then he replies, “Given this definition, how could any farmer not be a scientist? An organic farmer is a lifelong student of nature, seeking to emulate her wisdom and processes as we refine our production systems. Organic production isn’t just growing food without toxic chemical inputs, it’s a system that requires conscientiously improving soil, water and associated resources while producing safe and healthy food for America’s growing population of informed consumers.”

Healthy Soil, Food and People

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Organic Farmers: Growing America’s Health

organic farmer with a Ph.D. in molecular ecology from Drexel University, in Philadelphia, Smith studies how soil quality and crop-growing conditions influence the nutrient density and health-protecting properties of specific vegetables.

“Over the past 70 years, there’s been a decline in the nutritional value of our foods,” reports Smith. “During this time, industrial agriculture, with its pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, increased yields and size of crops, but the tradeoff was a decline in nutrient content, known as the ‘dilution effect’.” In addition, Smith explains, greater levels of nitrogen fertilizer, typical of conventional production methods, may also increase a plant’s susceptibility to insects and disease.

Smith’s research will give fellow farmers, healthcare providers and consumers a better understanding of how crop production practices influence soil quality and therefore, food quality. For example, research of organic crops shows higher levels of vitamin C; higher-quality protein; plus more disease-fighting compounds called secondary plant metabolites such as lycopene, polyphenols and anthocyanin, the plant pigment responsible for the red, blue and purple colors in fruits and vegetables, as reported in a meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Nutrition.

The Rodale Institute has formed partnerships with nutrition and medical researchers at Pennsylvania State University, in University Park. Of particular interest, for example, are extracts from purple potatoes that show promise in helping to kill colon cancer cells. Smith looks forward to identifying growing methods that boost levels of anthocyanin, as well as other health-protecting compounds in crops.

The new Regenerative Health Institute, a global research and education center linking soil health to human health, will also be housed at the Rodale Institute. It’s a collaboration between Rodale staff and the Plantrician Project, a nonprofit organization in New Canaan, Connecticut, that promotes whole food and plant-based nutrition, and helps healthcare providers embrace food as medicine as the foundation of their practices.

Jeff Moyer, a renowned international authority in organic agriculture and executive director of the Rodale Institute, explains, “It’s not only what you eat that’s important, but how what you eat was produced. Ultimately, our personal health is linked to the health of the soil.”

David Montgomery, a professor of geomorphology at the University of Washington, in Seattle, has visited farms worldwide, witnessing how farmers use regenerative farming practices to bring degraded soil back to life. He learned that grazing animals, cover-cropping and no-till farming free of synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides protects and enriches the soil microbiome, which contributes to the nutrient density of plants and human health.

We Are What We and Our Animals Eat

Along with our well-being, livestock farming methods impact our environment, too. A growing body of research including a new study published in Food Science & Nutrition shows that meat and dairy prod-

ucts from animals raised mostly on grass or pasture—as nature intended—contain significantly higher levels of conjugated linoleic acid and omega-3 fatty acids compared to grain-fed animals. These naturally occurring fats help protect us from inflammation, heart disease and cancer. Important in brain, eye and nerve development, omega-3 fatty acids are especially critical for pregnant and breastfeeding women and their infants.

Organic farmers, by law, must provide their ruminant animals with significant time on pasture and may not feed them genetically engineered feed or feed produced with synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Further, they can’t use synthetic hormones or antibiotics to promote weight gain. In these ways, organic farmers help protect our food, water, and environment from contamination, and reduce the growing global threat of antibiotic resistance.

Randolph Center, Vermont, dairy farmers Regina and Brent Beidler diligently study and question changes they witness in their immediate environment. They

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monitor what grows in their pasture, watch what their cows choose to eat and count the numbers and activities of insects, bees, worms, birds and wildlife.

They understand that careful land and animal stewardship is key to soil, plant, animal and human health.

Healing Communities

More hospitals nationwide are investing in farms and farmers’ markets to boost patient, employee and community health by increasing access to nutrient-dense, fresh, healthful food. One exceptional example is the new partnership between Virginia’s Allegheny Mountain Institute (AMI) and Augusta Health, an independent, community-owned nonprofit hospital in Augusta County, Virginia.

The AMI Fellowship program prepares individuals to become farmers, teachers and ambassadors for healthpromoting food systems. “Both AMI and Augusta Health believe that access to excellent health care includes access to healthy food,” explains Sue Erhardt, the institute’s executive director.

The AMI Farm at Augusta Health initiative will create an onsite production

farm and a community venue for food, nutrition and gardening education. Their goal is to tackle three major local health issues: poor nutrition, low physical activity and overweight; diabetes; and mental health. A Food Farmacy program for those with or at risk for Type 2 diabetes will provide fresh produce prescriptions at an onsite farmstand, as well as cooking classes.

Erhardt recalls her life-changing experience as a teen, hearing American labor leader Cesar Chavez speak about farm worker exposure to pesticides and related cancer clusters. She’s proud to say, “The farm project will exemplify sustainable practices for growing vegetables, including organic fourseason crops and companion planting, while promoting soil health.

“We believe this project will promote a better quality of life for staff, patients and community members.” That’s the power of farming when it’s dedicated to optimum health.

Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian, writer and Food Sleuth Radio host with KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO. Connect at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

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by Randy Kambic

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hile Gary Griggs has lived near the coast of California most of his life, visits to the coasts of 46 nations helped shape his latest book, Coasts in Crisis: A Global Challenge. The distinguished professor of Earth sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz, writes on how coral reefs provide shelter, food and breeding grounds for about one-third of the world’s species of marine fish, as well as coastal protection from major weather events. Most coral reefs are now besieged by pollution, overfishing, sedimentation, coastal construction, tourism and global warming.

Approximately 3 billion people— nearly half our planet’s total population— live in coastal areas. He cites that hurricanes have caused more U.S. fatalities than any other natural hazard, and the driving forces behind rising sea levels will increase future vulnerabilities unless effective actions are taken now.

Griggs, who also wrote Introduction to California’s Beaches and Coast and Living with the Changing California Coast and co-wrote The Edge, today recaps the history and assesses the current status of coasts worldwide. He suggests ways in which current negative trends might be reversed or improved.

How can we better deal with rising sea levels?

There are now about 200 million people living within three feet of high tide. Both mitigation and adaptation will be required.

We need to do everything possible to cut

back on greenhouse gas emissions, but that’s not going to stop rising sea levels anytime soon. We need to start adapting right away.

We can elevate structures, but that’s limited. Historically, we’ve used armoring, including seawalls, levees and rock revetments, which work for awhile, but have endpoints. Ultimately, it’s going to take relocation, or what we call “planned retreat”, moving back when the sea nears our front yard. The more we reduce or mitigate the emission of greenhouse gases, the less adaptation will be needed to cope with climate change.

Why are coral reefs so vital to the global ecosystem?

In the tropical latitudes, coral reef ecosystems have formed the basic biological, geological, economic and cultural framework of area coastlines and island nations for centuries. Today, fisheries and tourism anchor those economies. Millions of people depend on these local ecosystems for their protein supply.

About 50 percent of coral reefs are in poor or fair condition, and most are in decline. Whether from pollution, dredging, filling or overfishing, virtually all of those reefs are under significant threat.

Have researchers seen any overfished species rebound?

A 2013 report by the Natural Resources Defense Council found that about twothirds of U.S. commercial fish species that had been seriously depleted had made

significant recoveries—28 of 44 fish stocks, including Atlantic bluefish, flounder and black sea bass—primarily due to better management practices. We now have fisheries restrictions and marine-protected areas in place. To realize some long-term success, we need to limit fisheries in certain areas and for certain species.

California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium publishes a Seafood Watch Consumer Guide card specific to regions; it color codes which species are safe to eat and which ones no longer can provide a sustainable harvest, so we know which ones to ask for at grocers and restaurants.

What might mitigate the environmental impact of what you term “coastal megacities”?

Eight of the largest metropolitan areas worldwide—Shanghai, Mumbai, Karachi, Tokyo, Dhaka, Jakarta, New York/New Jersey and Los Angeles—are along shorelines.

Coasts in Crisis looks at the hazards of hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons and tsunamis that their residents are exposed to—along with long-term sea level rise.

These incredible concentrations of people not only fish heavily, they discharge large volumes of waste and wastewater. You can’t put 10 million people on a shoreline and not expect impacts. We need to get all of these discharges cleaned up and under control. Shorelines are very delicate biological environments.

We also must get global population under control to make a much softer footprint on the planet. It would take four planet Earths to support the present global population if everyone indulged in America’s current consumption habits (FootprintNetwork.org).

Sustainability is what we must work toward, whether it’s food, water or energy.

Currently, we’re mining the planet for all its resources, which can’t go on for much longer. We need to recognize this and return to equilibrium with what the planet can supply.

Freelance writer and editor Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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Is there significance to practicing Qigong in large groups?

During 1980-1999 the Chinese people gathered for Qigong events inside arenas and stadiums with tens of thousands of people. Dr. Yan Xin led this first wave of Qi awareness with integrity, but other fake masters misused Qigong to protest the government and Qigong was banned in large group settings. Chinese people had discovered the secret of “Group Energy” and it went beyond the roar of a rock concert or the cheers in a football game. Qigong was a weekly outing in China for two decades and people viewed Qigong as an opportunity to be strengthened and healed while enjoying fellowship with friends. Qi sensations and internal benefits reach into the scientific minds of truth seeking men and women. Where two or more practice Qigong sincerely there exists a larger living field of energy and I believe it’s stronger when more people practice.

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Can you bring a Universal meaning to describe what is Qi? Qi is the electric LIFE PRESENCE that beats the human heart and charges the air we breathe. Gong, like Gong Fu, is a REPEATED ACTION to activate higher energy.

Qigong generates a powerful magnetic field in the hands and this energy “dilates arteries” healing what it touches.

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Breathing is the most powerful skill humans can learn to attune with the spirit of life. Genesis 2:7 reveals, “God breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” After teaching Qigong breathing to groups large and small I would say there is a connection. People report Euphoric vibrational experiences when they do our Breath Empowerment, even if they don’t believe Qi exists. Breathwork is the best Gong Fu, repeated deep breathes will break the veil of darkness and bad thoughts, eventually flooding the body with light energy.

Can one become more peaceful and increase awareness from the breath?

A surgeon Perrin Clark, MD who attended our national event last year frequently came home stressed out after telling 5 patients a day they had cancer. His job was to be bearer of bad news. Dr. Perrin held his breath a lot! He now reports his stress has gone down dramatically since attending Qi Revolution and learn-

ing Qigong. As a result, he attended my advanced trainings and was certified to share Qigong and Food Healing. He tells cancer patients about eating Asparagus, the highest source of Glutathione for boosting phase two liver detoxification.

There are a number of healing routines within the Qi Revolution experience. Do you need to be fit to participate? Can one receive healing attributes if they are out of shape, ill or have other physical impairments?

People with injuries often experience pain relief doing Qigong in the first morning practices. We are okay with people practicing where their body is at and provide modified postures for those who need special assistance. People of all ages can benefit from Qigong’s challenge.

I’ve seen a shift over the past few years where your focus has really zeroed in on food healing, especially in regards to food science. Why do you feel this is so important in today’s world and how does it relate to one’s personal Qi? Food is the key to excellent health, especially natural foods made before the inventions of man. Kiwi for example, helps to “Reverse Asthma” in hundreds of students I’ve counseled. Moreover, prestigious medical journal THORAX indicates children who eat Kiwi 3-5 times a week vs. those who didn’t eat any, have a much lower incidence of asthma. My theories have science to back it.

Proof is really in whether or not God’s kiwi really helps people breathe. Evidence shows kiwi should be suggested by allergists and breathing therapists to help children with this disease. *Kiwi’s Effect on Breathing. Thorax J. Respiratory Medicine 2004 Food effects our Qi by becoming our blood and the cells which carry oxygen to our brain. I teach that eating RED FOODS (high in carotenoids) are the best way to stop the oxidative processes responsible for heart disease and brain degeneration.

We make smoothies and serve sweet red pepper paste to all attendees at Qi Revolution so they can taste for themselves how delicious natural foods can be prepared.

You perform a Global Healing Circle that is legendary. How does it connect participants using the 9-Breath Method with an expanded process?

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I was fortunate enough to attend a high school where the arts were a vital part of the curriculum. There, students were supported to pursue their own projects in an “open studio” format.

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Did you pursue additional fine arts training post-high school?

I attended the University of Arizona, where I had the great fortune to study for my B.F.A. with luminary teachers. There, I worked with Bruce McGrew and Jim Davis. Through Pima Community College, I studied with Jim Waid and George Welch.

I also worked with Sam Scott.

That was a ‘golden era’ in Tucson—how lucky you were!

Post-degree, were there any particular experiences that helped you to form the foundations of your current studio and teaching practices?

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inda Cato is a light bearer. In her dual roles as artist and teacher, she brings a profound commitment to spread, reveal and honor the light that animates creative spirit in our world. As the world speeds toward our next chapter, it was an honor to sit with Cato in her downtown adobe apartment and studio to talk about the important early influences that shaped her life and choices.

What brought you to the visual arts path?

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I was raised—at a time when there was an overflow of creative people from all over the world streaming into New York. My grandmothers and other family members worked magic with textiles, creating costumes for Broadway plays and sewing for the big department stores. Other family members worked in visual merchandising and window design. One of my grandmothers was a self-taught portrait painter. My mother and father were both very artistic as well. In addition to my creative family members and neighbors, my friends and I took advantage of the easily accessible arts programming around NYC. I attended Alvin Ailey dance classes and free drawing lessons at The Met.

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International travel and living abroad were instrumental in developing observational abilities and cultivating a deeper understanding of people and our relationship to the natural world and to each other.

You have worked with students across a spectrum of age and prior experience for many years. Can you share some insights about your role as teaching-artist?

My teaching practice incorporates guiding students to cultivate deep observational skills, as well as the ability to see things from multiple perspectives, which is key to building empathy. I believe that creative practice is a powerful tool in the development of empathy, and that arts programming plays a vital role in positive transformation on personal, community and global levels.

My teaching apLinda Cato proach ties together

four points which develop alongside each other: skill-building, concept, authentic voice and identity to culture/community.

I feel very strongly that these four points must all be developed and that they work together in symbiosis in the making of art.

Skill-building is about learning materials and techniques—similar to learning a language, building a fluency in order to convey deeper, more nuanced stories and points of view. A person may have a passion or a vision to convey but have limited skills to express it with. On the other hand, a student can become so focused on materials and technique to the expense of concept. For me, the art happens when all four points converge.

I see teaching as facilitating a connection to innate creativity and empowering personal voice. When we practice creativity in any capacity, we honor our story and our journey. Art is one way we share our experience with the world.

You have taught locally in a range of schools and programs. Are you teaching currently in Tucson?

Over the years, I have found that people of all ages and walks of life may have had an experience of “art wounding”. This phrase refers to what happens to us when a wellmeaning person (often an adult) injures our self-confidence related to something we have created. Anyone at any age can feel the sting of negative responses to one’s creative expression. For several years, I worked primarily with youth in Title I schools, ages preschool through high school. We did so much wonderful work together during all those years, and I learned so much from every student I worked with. I have also facilitated collaborative community

art projects nationally, and worked with a number of nonprofit organizations.

Currently, I am working in creative expression at Canyon Ranch here in Tucson. Connecting to our creativity is powerful and healing, no matter the age or the venue. I feel very grateful for all the opportunities I have had to promote creativity in such a wide variety of settings.

Your work is currently being exhibited at the YWCA here in Tucson through the month of August. Can you translate the title, ‘Zaufishan’, and share the focus of the show’s theme?

Zaufishan is a blended word of Persian/ Arabic roots. It means “light bearer/light spreader”. This body of work is an investigation of light as it exists in the world. Light has long been seen as a metaphor for hope and faith, but on a pure physical level, we have, for example, bioluminescence in the depth of the oceans, and phosphorescence in minerals. Even our brain scans detect our neurons as they “light up”. I believe we all carry the seeds of light as well as the ability to shine light and illuminate shadow.

Can you connect that last statement forward to address creativity as a healing force for yourself on personal level and for community?

I believe that each and every one of us is hard-wired for creativity. From the very earliest humans to the present, we have exercised our creativity. I am speaking of creativity in its broadest sense to include the practical, spiritual and emotional aspects of creative work. I feel we all have a respon-

sibility to plant seeds of light and to carry light forward. We can make commitments to bring light into our lives and the lives of others as we tend to our personal healing through creative expression. Creativity is a powerful force which widens our vision and understanding and leads us, and our communities, to greater empathy and healing.

View Linda Cato’s exhibit, “Zaufishan”, through August at Galeria at the YWCA, 525 N. Bonita, in Tucson. Connect at LindaCatoArts@gmail.com.

Carolyn King, M.A. in Arts & Consciousness, is a local practicing artist who has worked with communities as a teachingartist for over 30 years, both in the U.S. and Mexico. Earlier this year, she founded Heart to Hand Studio, where she offers visual arts experiences for Tucson residents and beyond. Connect at CKing72@cox.net.

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nsomnia plagues millions of Americans, and finding a solution can be difficult when the condition is chronic.

Prolonged lack of quality sleep compromises health and sets the stage for depression, high blood pressure, obesity, inflammation, poor memory and even serious risk of heart attack.

The good news is that natural alternatives, especially regular exercise, offer relief. Northwestern University research published in the journal Sleep Medicine even confirms better results from exercise than other natural approaches.

Timing is Everything

Circadian rhythm, the body’s internal clock, governs physiological patterns involving sleep and hunger, and is cued by temperature and sunlight, so timing our exercise is important. Other studies at Northwestern reveal that workouts earlier in the day yield better results because muscles also have their own rhythm (internal clocks) that help them perform more efficiently due to the presence of daylight, and function optimally then. According to the National Sleep Foundation, a decrease in body temperature after an initial increase during physical activity initiates sleep, which also suggests that exercising later in the day, but not before bed, is helpful, as well. Research from Princeton University further shows that exercise can help the brain process stress, helping to minimize anxiety which often accompanies or fosters insomnia.

Long Beach, California, holistic podiatrist Don Kim, creator of The Walking Cure Program, affirms, “The first thing to address is the circadian rhythm—what I call the body’s highest peak and lowest valley. The entire system needs to get used to slowing down.” Kim’s life changed for the better, including his struggles with insomnia, when he made walking a priority after an incapacitating back injury. “Walking is synchronized motion and induces meditative brain waves,” says Kim, who teaches others how to walk for better physical and mental health.

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The more oxygen the brain receives, the lower the levels of cortisol that trigger racing thoughts. Other forms of moderate aerobic exercise involving cardio machines, spinning, cross-country skiing, swimming and dancing are also beneficial ways to increase oxygen intake. Chicago fitness expert Stephanie Mansour explains, “Improving circulation helps to increase the body’s energy during the day and helps you wind down at night.”

It’s a common misconception that rushing through the day is the same as engaging in exercise. Mansour elaborates: “Exercising is different than just being busy or working outside, because it’s a time where you connect your mind, body and breath. You’re forced to be present. It’s difficult to think about your to-do list when you’re physically engaged.”

According to Sleep.org, just 10 minutes of regular aerobic activity anytime improves sleep quality significantly. Plus, it abates the likelihood of sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome that sedentary lifestyles can cause or exacerbate.

Cultivating Calm

Restorative yoga instructor Naima Merella, manager of Studio 34, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, says, “We’re not taught to value rest, and conditions like feeling overwhelmed and insomnia are the result. Most people in our culture suffer from an overactive

fight-or-flight response, so engaging our parasympathetic nervous system, or relaxation response, can balance this.”

Merella advocates yoga, breath work and certain qigong exercises. “One option is to do a more active yoga practice to burn off excess nervous energy, and then end with restorative poses to engage the relaxation response. It all depends on a person’s schedule and what they’re able to do. Ideally, I would suggest doing at least 30 minutes of restorative yoga and breath work before bed, but even a few minutes of a restorative pose or breathing technique can be helpful. I’ve found the kundalini yoga meditation, Shabad Kriya, most helpful for sleeping.”

Renowned yogi Janice Gates, of Marin County, California, also advises physical practice, as well as understanding the foundational teachings. “It’s important to remember that you’re not your anxiety.

It’s easy to identify with suffering and conditions that cause it. Yoga supports us to be free of that conditioning. Keep in mind that an issue can be more mental at times and more physiological at other times, so we want to address both with asanas early in the day to balance the nervous system and mindful breathing at bedtime.”

Whichever form of exercise we choose, we should be gentle with ourselves. As Merella reminds us, “The best thing we can do is send ourselves compassion and love.”

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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n the late 1990s, the nationally syndicated newspaper columnist, “animal doctor” Michael Fox received many letters about dogs and cats with diarrhea, itchy skin and other persistent disorders. He advised all inquirers to immediately remove foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMO). Dozens of follow-up thank-you notes verified that his recommendation worked.

“One of the main reasons I came to the conclusion of blaming GMOs in pet foods for this cluster of health problems is that essentially, nothing else in the health background of these animals had been changing,” says Fox. Many vets have also reported a rise in pet obesity, skin conditions, inflammation, degenerative disk disease, cancer and even shorter lifespans since late 1996, when GMOs and associated poisons entered America’s food supply. For example, most GMOs like soy, corn and canola are designed by Monsanto to tolerate high doses of its Roundup herbicide. Corn is also engineered to produce an insect-killing poison called Bt-toxin.

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Together with pesticides sprayed on or produced inside GMO crops, the side effects from genetic engineering create dangers.

Monsanto’s “Roundup-ready” corn has higher levels of putrescine and cadaverine, compounds responsible for dead body odor.

They promote bad breath and also can enhance the risk of allergic reactions and cancer.

Getting Cancer from Food

Cancer rates among our country’s 185 million pets are skyrocketing, especially among dogs. Canines have the highest cancer rate of all mammals; in America, about half are struck with the disease.

In 2015, the World Health Organization classified Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, as a “probable human carcinogen.” Insufficient human studies exist, but a goodly number of animal studies confirm that it causes cancer.

Preliminary tests commissioned by the Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT), an educational nonprofit, on the dangers of GMOs, revealed that six popular dog and cat foods contained more glyphosate residues than most human foods.

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Pet owners that notice benefits from changing a pet’s diet can share their story via PetsAndGMOs.com or Pets@ResponsibleTechnology.org. The sooner we realize the hidden dangers, the quicker the market must respond with healthier ingredients.

Possibly because pets are exposed to Roundup from spraying both foods and lawns, a pilot study by Health Research Institute Laboratories, which tests glyphosate levels in food and environments, found the levels in dogs’ urine were 50 times higher than the average in humans.

Amazing Recoveries

Numerous veterinarians see good results when pets switch to non-GMO food that’s free of synthetic pesticides. Veterinarian Barbara Royal, owner of The Royal Treatment Veterinary Center, in Chicago and author of The Royal Treatment: A Natural Approach to Wildly Healthy Pets, says, “Allergies, gastrointestinal problems, autoimmune diseases, behavioral problems [and other conditions] improve when we take the animals off of these GMO-laden, glyphosate-ridden foods, and put them on something that’s more organic and natural.

It’s a dramatic change.”

In a survey conducted by IRT, 3,256

people that adopted a non-GMO and largely organic diet reported improvements in 28 health conditions, many of which have increased in the U.S. parallel with the growing prevalence of GMOs and Roundup.

Further, 80 pet owners cited improvements in status for eight health issues, including digestion, allergies and skin conditions, when their pet’s food was changed.

Plausible explanations include that glyphosate is patented as an antibiotic, and so easily kills beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This could possibly interfere with digestion, detoxification and immunity.

According to integrative veterinarian Karen Becker, in Chicago, the Healthy Pets expert for Mercola.com, “We know now that animals consuming genetically modified foods… can change the terrain of their GI tract.” Most notably, glyphosate and Bt-toxin are linked to leaky gut—unnatural holes or gaps created in intestine walls.

Veterinarian Marlene Siegel, owner of

the Pasco Veterinary Medical Center, in Lutz, Florida, says, “We know that the root cause of most disease is inflammation; and that inflammation is coming from the leaky gut.”

Organic Surpasses Non-GMO

GMOs are not the only crops drenched with Roundup. It’s also sprayed on other foods to dry them, often just a few days before harvest, including wheat, oats, barley and other cereals. It’s also used on lentils, citrus orchards, sunflowers, potato fields and vineyards.

Organic growers and processors are not allowed to use GMOs, Roundup or other synthetic toxins. It’s safest to choose organic; if unavailable, at least buy verified non-GMO. Jeffrey M. Smith is founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology and its campaign, Protect Pets from GMOs and Pesticides, at PetsAndGMOs.com. Author of the bestseller Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies About the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods You’re Eating and Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods, his upcoming film, Secret Ingredients, interviews many that recovered from disease after switching to organic food. Also visit NonGMOsImproveHealth.com.

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Art that Inspires Action Artists Work to Save Nature’s Beauty

by Avery Mack

Eco-art creatively highlights environmental sustainability issues and sparks possible solutions.

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ounts Botanical Garden, in Palm Beach County, Florida, hosted Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea, a thought-provoking traveling exhibit featuring giant sea creatures made entirely of marine debris from beaches. “It graphically illustrates the amount of plastic pollution in our oceans and waterways,” says Curator and Director Rochelle Wolberg. The exhibit included Grace the Humpback Whale Tail, the Marine Debris Anemone, Priscilla the Parrot Fish, Flash the Marlin, Water Bottle Jelly, Sebastian James the Puffin, Lidia the Seal, Hugo the Humpback Whale Tail, American Sea Star and Musical Seaweed. Take a look at some of them and check for current exhibit locations at WashedAshore.org.

In Mechanicsville, Maryland, ex-iron and steel worker Steve Glorius repurposes scrap metal into natural world and fantasy art sculp-

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tures of ocean creatures that also inform about endangered wildlife. His works have adorned museums, restaurants, galleries and gift shops.

Debbie and Mike Schramer, owners of Fairy House Vintage Antiques and Art, in Provo, Utah, create fairy houses made from twigs, mosses, bark and other natural elements. “Instead of paint and paper, we use nature itself,” says Mike, who encourages others to follow suit. “People enjoy time outdoors more intricately as they look for small items.” Although fairy houses are trendy now, the Schramers started building their fantasy worlds in 1987. They’ve authored three books to spark the imagination, Fairy House: How to Make Amazing Fairy Furniture, Miniatures, and More from Natural Materials, Fairy Village and F is For Fairy: A Forest Friends Alphabet Primer board book.

At 14, Canadian Evan Sharma, of Kingston, Ontario, is already an active entrepreneur—his artwork now appears on sneakers and clothes. He calls his company RBLB for Right Brain/Left Brain, saying, “To be a whole person, you have to use both the creative side and the analytical side of your brain.” His passion for the environment is particularly expressed in a painting he donated to support the Olympic team. Painted at an elevation of 7,000 feet on Sun Peaks, in British Columbia, he finished with snow for authenticity and texture. This year, he spoke on creativity at the 6 Under 16 program, in Montreal.

“Eco-art makes an impact on the world,” says John Sabraw, professor of art and chair of painting + drawing at Ohio University, in Athens. “Right now, my paintings are round. People say they see a long view of the planet or what’s seen through a microscope. Every painting evokes a different emotional response from the viewer.”

All Sabraw’s paintings use pigments processed out of polluted streams, often mixed with other standard artist colors.

Sabraw has helped develop several ways for artists to adopt sustainable practices. See his TedxTalk at Tinyurl.com/SustainableArtist.

He points out that whatever form eco-art takes, its purpose is to show a problem, provoke a response and ask the viewer, “What if…?”

Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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Laugh, Stretch and Destress Yoga – 1-2pm. Second and third Wednesday. Laughter yoga class at the U of A Cancer center twice a month. Check in at the volunteer desk. No charge. 3838 N Campbell Av, UACC, Bldg One, Rm 1290. 520-694-1855. Lynn.

Barwick@BannerHealth.com. UACC.Arizona.edu.

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calendar of events Calendar events must be received by the 10th of the month prior to publication and adhere to our guidelines. Visit NaturalTucson.com for guidelines and to submit listings.

SUNDAY, JULY 1 Creating Intentional Self Love– 10-12am.Come join our new support group to learn how to create self-love by getting out of your head and into your heart. No charge. Inner Journeys Healing Center, 800 N Swan Rd, Ste 102. Jewels, 520-444-6138 or InnerJourneyToHealing@gmail. com.Meetup.com/Creating-Intentional-Self-Love/

MONDAY, JULY 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.

SATURDAY, JULY 7 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.

Mala Making Workshop – 10am-1pm. Learn the traditional Buddhist technique for making and using a mala. A mala is a string of beads used to count prayers or mantra recitations. $25/ person, please pre-register. Includes all materials.

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Saturday, July 7 • 8am With Amy Thomas, OD, FCOVD We’ll touch base on: Homework tips, Classroom recommendations, Role of functional vision and learning We’ll also incorporate treatment suggestions from all three therapies: Vision Therapy, Sensory Learning Program, Body Book Call the office today at 520-886-8800 to receive the webinar link.

Kadampa Meditation Center AZ, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org.

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Build Your Immunity and Brain Power – 5-6pm.

Learn about repressed emotions and their impact on memory and easy and effective ways to increase your brain health plus, secrets of a strong immune system and increased energy. No charge. Natural Grocers, 3016 E Broadway Blvd. 520-584-0343.

InspiredHealing.Tucson@gmail.com. InspiredHealing.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 8 Tara Chanted Prayers – 8-9am. Tara Puja, Liberation from Sorrow, which includes a special prayer Praises to the Twenty-one Taras composed by Buddha, is performed regularly at Kadampa Buddhist centers worldwide. No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center, AZ, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@ MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org.

Virtues: The Key to Spirituality – 2-4pm.

Baha’u’llah, Founder of the Baha’i Faith, revitalized the spiritual teachings about virtues. The Tucson Baha’i Community invites you to hear Jeanette Coffey, author and speaker, discuss Healing Our Lives with Virtues through sacred writings, stories, and ways to apply them. RSVP for location. No charge. 520-838-1293. Bahai.us.

TUESDAY, JULY 10 Hormone Yoga by Dinah Rodrigues – 6pm.

90 minute informative lecture with Q and A’s to help you learn more about this wonderful practice that helps relieve many hormone related issues including PMS, Hot Flashes, Insomnia, Depression, Anxiety, and Hypothyroidism. No exercise required this session. 4625 E Broadway Blvd.

(Broadway/Swan, upstairs studio next to Kontiki). $10 at the door. Space is limited, please RSVP: Info@LydieHormoneYoga.com or 520- 822-7397.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 US Pain Foundation, Inc: Chronic Pain Support Group – 11am. A forum for people and significant others with chronic pain. 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.

Essential Oils for Pain and Inflammation – 9am.

Learn how you can naturally control these conditions with essential oils. Call 520-850-7592 for the address.

Infusing with Cannabis – 10am-12pm. Second Saturday. Having trouble using Cannabis? Trying to avoid the psychoactive effects? This class will go into more detail on cannabis as medicine, while empowering you to infuse your own cannabis oil at home. Must have AZ Medical Marijuana Card.

Seating is limited. $50. Natural Healing Care Center, 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140. 520-323-0069.

NaturalHealingCareCenter.com.

Turn Up Energy and Creativity – 1-2pm. With Dr. Joanne Haupert, DC. Interactive workshop teaches strategies that you can apply to your life immediately. Included will be a demonstration that will inspire you. No charge. Inspired Healing, 4858 E Broadway Blvd. 520-584-0343. InspiredHealing.

Tucson@gmail.com. InspiredHealing.org.

Cooling the Inner Fire of Anger: Turn Down the Temperature – 2-5pm. Half-day workshop. The opponent to anger is patient acceptance and, if we are seriously interested in progressing along the spiritual path, there is no practice more important than this. $25. Kadampa Meditation Center AZ, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@ MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 15 Creating Intentional Self love– 10-12am.

Come join our new support group to learn how to create self-love by getting out of your head and into your heart. No charge. Inner Journeys Healing Center, 800 N Swan Rd, Ste 102. Jewels, 520-444-6138 or InnerJourneyToHealing@gmail. com.Meetup.com/Creating-Intentional-Self-Love/ ZY Qigong – 10:30am-12pm. Qi energy is an abundant resource. The practice of Qigong moves this energy with-in you, connects you to it and becomes you. Open and relax the body to absorb this life force. $10/suggested donation. Desert Milagros, 3438 N Country Club. 520-404-8745.

QigongMark@yahoo.com. Meetup.com/TucsonZY-Qigong-Meetup.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 Laugh, Stretch and Destress Yoga – 1-2pm. Second and third Wednesday. Laughter yoga class at the U of A Cancer center twice a month. Check in at the volunteer desk. No charge. 3838 N Campbell Av, UACC, Bldg One, Rm 1290. 520-694-1855. Lynn.

Barwick@BannerHealth.com. UACC.Arizona.edu.

THURSDAY, JULY 19 Aging With Grace – 5-6pm. Learn how to stay flexible, supple, and youthful. Know the importance of giving your gifts and knowing your purpose. No charge. Natural Grocers, 3016 E Broadway Blvd.

520-584-0343. InspiredHealing.Tucson@gmail. com. InspiredHealing.org.

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markyourcalendar IS CANNABIS FOR ME? Thursday, July 19 • 5-6pm

Coming Next Month

We will answer any questions you have and debunk social stigmas built around cannabis prohibition for all these years.

Multilevel Healing

No charge.

Natural Healing Care Center 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140 520-323-0069 Davidymmj@gmail.com TucsonMedicalMarijuanaCard.com

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markyourcalendar 100 WOMEN WHO CARE BIG GIVE WOMEN’S GROUP 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.

Westin La Paloma Resort Sonoran Room, 3800 E Sunrise Dr 100WomenWhoCareTucson.org

SUNDAY, JULY 22 Shamanic Cacao & Drumming Ceremony – 2-4pm. Please join us for our monthly Cacao and Drum circle. You will experience meditation, connection with Spirit, community, and much more. $30.

Tickets:Tinyurl.com/ShamanicDrumEvent. Institute of Shamanic Arts, 35 East Toole. For information, contact Sarai at 520-392-1582, Sarai.Darbandi@ gmail.com.

MONDAY, JULY 23 Essential Oils: Lunch and Learn – 11am. With Tammy Longhurst. Come enjoy a free lunch and learn about the basics of essential oils. This class goes through what essential oils are, where they come from, how to use them safely and much more. No charge. Please call 520-850-7592 for the address.

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Prayers for the Dying and Deceased – 5:306:30pm. Prayers to help give our deceased loved ones the opportunity to take rebirth in Buddha’s Pure Land and attain permanent liberation from suffering and experience pure and everlasting happiness. No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St, 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org.

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THURSDAY, JULY 26 Raising Healthy Children – 5-6pm. Help your child improve their social skills, focus and eating habits. Learn the importance of posture, 3 secrets to a happier, healthier child and the dangers of being in constant survival mode. No charge. Natural Grocers, 7220 E Broadway Blvd. 520-584-0343. InspiredHealing.Tucson@gmail.com. InspiredHealing.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 31 Hormone Yoga Workshop for Women – 6-8pm.

7/31 to 8/28. 2 hour lesson for 5 weeks. Learn this amazing practice that helps relieve many hormone related issues including PMS, Hot Flashes, Insomnia, Depression, Anxiety, and Hypothyroidism.

After learning the sequence in the 5 week workshop you can practice independently in the comfort of your home. 4625 E Broadway Blvd. $200/ 5 weeks.

Bring comfortable yoga clothes. Space is limited.

To register: Info@LydieHormoneYoga.com or 520-822-7397. LydieHormoneYoga.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 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 SOUL PATH RENEWAL RETREAT August 20-24 Using the magic of the potent tools of SoulCollage and Spiritual Autobiography, spend 4 delightful days at beautiful Ferry Beach in Maine with Gail McMeekin, LICSW and Deb Knox. Tap into your longings and dreams, and receive invaluable guidance for manifesting soulful joy. This life-changing Soul Journey deepens your intuition, sparking your creativity, and an enhancement of your life story!

FerryBeach.org/SoulPath

markyourcalendar QI REVOLUTION September 8-10 We will transform Phoenix Convention Center into a sacred space to experience the authentic healing practices of Qigong in a strong group energy field. CE Hours for Massage Therapists/ Nurses. All types of people benefit. No previous experience necessary. U.S. veterans attend free. $149/3-Days 800-298-8970 • QiRevolution.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.

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ongoing events

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. First and Third Sundays. 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 Reverend Ann Marie Beale. Unity in the Valley, 17630 S Camino De Las Quintas, Sahuarita. 520-625-5687.

UnityInGreenValley@icloud.com. UnityGreen Valley.org.

Sunday Celebration Services – 10-11:45am. Join like-minded, healthy-minded individuals in exploring how to have a better quality of life and celebrate life in a friendly and caring metaphysical community. By donation. The Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@ TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

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.

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

Community of Light Sunday Service – 11am12pm. Metaphysical and Spiritual gathering of light workers for healing, enlightenment and growth.

520-339-2038.TheCommunityOfLight.org.

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 Chakra Yoga – Noon. 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.

A Creative Journey in Glass – Sunday afternoons 2-5pm. Come assemble a fused glass creation while exploring your artistic spirit. Fun, soul-stimulating atmosphere. Join the camaraderie here or bring a friend. Class fee includes all materials and refreshments. Robin Cannell Baker, 520-247-2271.

RCB@mcn.org, ArtStudio7.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.

Desert Ashram – 6pm: Meet and greet. 7pm: Satsang with chanting, Aarati, spiritual teaching of Swami Amar Jyoti and meditation. Immerse yourself in a beautiful and peaceful meditation and retreat center.

No charge. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. Leah@TruthConsciousness.org.

TruthConsciousness.org.

monday 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.

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.

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. .

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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.

Tucson Tuesday Laughter Yoga – 6-7pm. Gently through breathing and yogic exercises, we touch your heart with playful laughter designed to promote peace & healing. We have a new home. Free at Quaker Meeting House at 931 N 5th Ave. Parking lot behind building. Loti 520-490-5500 Group Singing Lesson – 6:30-7:30pm. Sarah’s School creates the conditions under which the voice-by its nature immaterial-manifests itself.

From personal experience and a proven method of specific exercises this school ensures vast improvements in speaking and singing. Please call to confirm. By donation. Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 520-661-6666. SpeechInSong@gmail.com.

Midline Meditation – 6:30-8pm. With Jennifer Sandoval. More than a meditation technique, this approach grounds you in body feeling awareness. Practice ignites embodied awakening, and brings any individual or group into a field of coherence. $10. $100/12 visits. The Center of Healing Arts. 3333 N Campbell Ave. Ste 12.

The Essential Ernest Holmes – 6:30-9:30pm. If you’ve ever been curious about this 20th century teacher Ernest Holmes, this 10-week certificated curriculum is a joyous way to discover him through his writings. $220. CSLT’s Office & Educ Center, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@ TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

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.

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. $15/ first class then $60/month. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-577-7377. KathyNina7377@ gmail.com. SantaRitaSprings.com.

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wednesday 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.

Centering Prayer Group – 12pm. Method of Christian meditation with a strong emphasis on interior silence that encourages silence and deeper connection to the divine. No charge. Casas Adobes Congregational Church, UCC, Rm 1. 520-297-1181.

CasasAdobesUCC.com.

Aquacize – 12-1:15pm. 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.

Laugh, Stretch and Destress Yoga – 1-2pm. Second and third Wednesday. Laughter yoga class at the U of A Cancer center twice a month. Check in at the volunteer desk. No charge. 3838 N Campbell Av, UACC, Bldg One, Rm 1290. 520-694-1855. Lynn.

Barwick@BannerHealth.com. UACC.Arizona.edu.

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.

Sooth the SOUL-Gentle Yoga – 6-7pm. With Callie. Unique practice of yoga with a focus on mindful clarity as you stretch from head to toe. Classes consist of restorative, balance, energy breath work and vinyasa. All levels welcome. $12/drop-in; package prices available. Renew Body Wellness Center, 4625 E Broadway Blvd, 2nd Flr. 406-696-8203.

AZ Wellness Alliance Dinner and Networking Event – 6-8pm. Third Wednesday. 5/16, 6/20, 9/19. Evening of inspiring speakers and delicious food. Network with your fellow wellness practitioners. $27/online; $35/at door. Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation, 3182 N Swan Rd. 520-887-7755. Info@AZWellnessAlliance.org.

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Experiencing Rumi – 6:30-8:30pm. 8/15-9/5.

Small group experience of some of Sufi mystic Rumi’s poetic writings. $5/materials fee; donations accepted. CSLT’s Office & Educ Center, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org.

TucsonCSL.org.

Book Study: The Four Agreements – 6:30-8:30pm.

With Rev Janis. New look at an old favorite, don Miguel Ruiz’ Four Agreements in this four week class. By donation. CSLT’s Office & Educ Center, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@ TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

thursday Yoga for Life – 9-10am. With Olivia. Poses and sequences, using a variety of Vinyasa, and classical Hatha asanas (poses). Sequences to stimulate the body, engage the core, build strength, release toxins and a cool-down ending. $5, plus food bank donation. Renew Body Wellness Center, 4625 E Broadway Blvd, 2nd Flr. 406-696-8203.

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.

Money Talks – 1:30-2:30pm. Secomd Thursday.

Coffee and an informal conversation about financial matters. Talks dedicated to topic or guest speaker, any question is welcome. 5/20: How to Avoid Probate; 6/14: Reverse Mortgages. Free. 5151 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 1600. 509-220-2506. Rebecca.

Hamstra@gmail.com. BeccaHamstra.com.

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. Email for more info: DreamCatcherGroups@gmail.com.

Is Cannabis For Me? – 5-6pm. Third Thursday.

We will answer any questions you have and debunk social stigmas built around cannabis prohibition for all these years. No charge. Natural Healing Care Center, 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140. 520-323-0069.

Davidymmj@gmail.com. TucsonMedicalMarijuanaCard.com.

A Course in Miracles – 5:30pm. With Colleen Hall. Temple of Universality class. Call for details.

No charge. Spirits Child, 3870 W River Rd, #120.

520-981-2249. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com.

TempleOfUniversality.org.

A Creative Journey in Glass – 5:30-8:30pm. Come assemble a fused glass creation while exploring your artistic spirit. Fun, soul-stimulating atmosphere. Join the camaraderie here or bring a friend.

Class fee includes all materials and refreshments.

Robin Cannell Baker, 520-247-2271. RCB@mcn.org, ArtStudio7.com.

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Desert Ashram – 6pm: Meet and greet. 7pm: Satsang with chanting, Aarati, spiritual teaching of Swami Amar Jyoti and meditation. Immerse yourself in a beautiful and peaceful meditation and retreat center. No charge. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. Leah@ TruthConsciousness.org. TruthConsciousness.org.

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. Qi energy is an abundant resource. The practice of Qigong moves this energy with-in you, connects you to it and becomes you.

Open and relax the body to absorb this life force. . $10/suggested donation. Desert Milagros, 3438 N Country Club. 520-404-8745. QigongMark@yahoo. com. Meetup.com/Tucson-ZY-Qigong-Meetup.

friday 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. Midline Meditation – Discussion: 12:30pm. Silent sit: 1-2pm. With Wren Breedlove. More than a meditation technique, this approach grounds you in body feeling awareness. Practice ignites embodied awakening, and brings any individual or group into a field of coherence. $10. $100/12 visits. The Center of Healing Arts. 3333 N Campbell Ave. Ste 12.

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.

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S.M.A.R.T Recovery - Alternative to AA group— 5-6:30pm. Weekly. Looking for an alternative to AA, S.M.A,R,T is a non-profit, donation only, small group to deal with substance abuse issues giving us back the lives we were meant to live. No charge.

Natural Healing Care Center, 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140. 520-971-6086. NonieSims@gmail.com.

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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 and Artisans Market, 12500 E Old Spanish Trail. 520-591-2276.

RVFM@RinconInstitute.org. RVFM.org.

Practical Metaphysics: A 10-Week Book Study – 10-11:30am. With Keith Gorley. 10-week book discussion of Eric Butterworth’s newest text Practical Metaphysics. Book required and available. CSLT Office & Educ Center, 4200 E River Rd. 520-3191042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

Infusing with Cannabis – 10am-12pm. Second Saturday. Having trouble using Cannabis? Trying to avoid the psychoactive effects? This class will go into more detail on cannabis as medicine, while empowering you to infuse your own cannabis oil at home. Must have AZ Medical Marijuana Card.

Seating is limited. $50 . Natural Healing Care Center, 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140. 520-323-0069.

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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.

Group Singing Lesson – 2-3pm. School creates the conditions under which the voice-by its nature immaterial-manifests itself. From personal experience and a proven method of specific exercises this school ensures vast improvements in speaking and singing. Please call to confirm. By donation.

Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 520-661-6666.

SpeechInSong@gmail.com.

Healing of Mind, Body and Spirit – 3-4:30pm.

Second 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.

DON’T JUST BREATHE, a self-help memoir written by John Graziano as he pursued innovative thinking throughout his massage career working at the country’s top resorts, is now available on Amazon.

Portions of proceeds to Integrative Touch for Kids and National Alliance on Mental Illness, Southern Arizona. Contact at JohnGraz77@gmail.com.

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.

LOVELY MEDICAL OFFICE in the historic Tucson Medical Square. The office has been recently updated. The location is fabulous and central. The space is 800 ft.² and nicely distributed. $1300. Please text or call with any questions. 530-310-9311.

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.

OFFICE SPACE WITH WINDOW for healing arts professional. Centrally located, serene, professional suite. If you are a body worker, you will find our space a wonderful place to relocate or establish your practice.

8 x 10 room has a window. $350 per month, all inclusive. Available immediately. Contact Lori at 520-322-7691, WhiteLorib@ gmail.com.

ZY QIGONG: The Inner Smile meditation.

An Ancient Practice that gives the whole body a relaxed and well loved feeling that that changes you to an energetic being. Mark Frighetti; 520-404-8745. ZYQigongAZ. com/index.html.

RESTORATIVE YOGA IN CLASSES OF 2–4 STUDENTS. Do you hate crowds?

Body for Life Healing teaches restorative yoga in small classes. If you want to experience a calm, relaxing stretch, this is for you. Reserve your spot! Call Canna at 925-548-9141.

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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.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

AROMATHERAPY TAMMY LONGHURST

dōTERRA Wellness Advocate 520-850-7592 TammyLonghurst.doTerra@gmail.com MydoTerra.com/TammyLonghurst Tammy educates people on how essential oils can help support the body. At her free oil classes, you will learn about pain, sleep, digestion, allergies, auto immune disease and so much more. Mention this ad and receive a free essential oil. See ad, page 11.

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

Do you live green and worry about sustainability? Consider making an appointment to discuss how your investments reflect your ideals and goals.

Clarity offers individually crafted portfolio strategies specializing in renewable energy, alternative medicine, and progressive infrastructure. Be sure Aging Parents? you invest for the future. See ad, page 6.

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

Dr. May offers whole being counseling for those seeking a shift from disease centered Home Atmosphere medicine to individualized Nutritious “Home Cooked” Meals care.

Naturopathic medicine Sunny, Happy, Healthy Home works to uproot the cause of Health & Happiness rather than Outdoor Walking disharmony, Path Exercise Program palliating symptoms. Herbs, Sun Basking / Gardening homeopathy, nutrition, and mind/body medicine Social Activities are emphasized, with focus on empowering Musical Programs individuals heal themselves.

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ASSISTED LIVING AGING GRACE, LLC

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BARTER BARTER TUCSON

Barbara and Dale Hulvey 520-909-9200 Office.BarterTucson@gmail.com BarterTucson.com Gain clients/customers who stay with you for the life of the company. Member of the International Barter Alliance, a DoBarter on Line service. Your membership in Barter Tucson offers you access to goods and services from tens of thousands of members in exchanges worldwide. See ad, page 12.

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 26.

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.

SYLVIA BOYED

3333 N Campbell Ave, Ste 12, 85719 520-370-3689 SylviaBoyed.com Sylvia Boyed, MA, LMT, CST, is an energetic bodyworker, working in the bodywork field for 11 years, treats all of the systems of the body, for all ages, with specializations in joint reconstruction, head injuries, migraine headaches, vertigo, tinnitus, hyperactivity, learning disabilities, and anxiety. See ad, page 26.

BODYWORK RENEW BODY WELLNESS CENTER Olivia Hughes, LMT 4625 E Broadway Blvd, 2nd Flr 520-271-7635

Olivia Hughes, Licensed Massage Therapist, yoga instructor and certified foot reflexologist, offers a broad range of massage techniques to improve your health. Offering a variety of yoga classes and workshops geared to all levels.

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 26.

SKELETON KEY THERAPY

Nathan Morrison, LMT, NMT Certified Neuromuscular Therapist 740-398-8966 or 740-507-4212 SkeletonKeyTherapy@gmail.com SkeletonKeyTherapy.com Nate believes each person is unique and not all pain is created equally. However, all pain can be reduced or may dissipate completely. Nate’s goal is to see you reach your optimal pain-free potential, utilizing Neuromuscular Trigger Point Therapy, breathing techniques, and Myofascial Release.

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 $175. See ad, page 26.

ZACHARY SABER, LMT WellnessFirst!

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

Tired of the pain? Myofascial release frees you from what holds you back. Let go of past injuries and love life again.

Zach specializes in myofascial release, structural ntegration and neuromuscular re-education with nearly 20 years of hands-on experience. See ad, page 3.

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 25.

NORTHSTAR HYPERBARIC

CARPET CLEANING PIMA CLEANPRO L.L.C.

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

CHILDREN’S SERVICES 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 25.

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.

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

DR. CARMEN MAZZA, D.C.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) saturates the body with oxygen, reducing inflammation and enhancing recovery from central nervous system injury including: traumatic brain injury, post-concussion syndrome, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, birth injury, autism, spinal cord injury, near drowning, anoxic brain injury and other conditions. See ad, page 29.

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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CHIROPRACTIC 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 19.

CLEANING SERVICES

HEALTHY COUPLES

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

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.

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 26.

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.

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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.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY INTESTINAL HEALTH INSTITUTE

520-325-9686 Intestines@SheilaShea.com IntestinalHealthInstitute.com Sheila Shea MA is Board Certified with 41 years of colon hydrotherapy experience. The Intestinal Health Institute offers intestinal nutritional support and detoxification protocols to accompany colonics. Specialties are abdominal massage, Metabolic Syndrome and sugar. Shea is an LMT in AZ and FL.

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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

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.

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

CREATIVITY

CLARITY FINANCIAL SERVICES

A CREATIVE JOURNEY IN GLASS

Robin Cannell Baker 520-247-2271 RCB@mcn.org ArtStudio7.com Come assemble a fused glass creation while exploring your artistic spirit. Fun, soul-stimulating atmosphere. Join the camaraderie here or bring a friend. Sunday afternoons 2-5pm, Thursday evenings 5:30-8:30pm or by appointment. $75 includes all materials and refreshments.

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 25.

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

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 MERCEDEZ LUCKE BENEDICT, LMT

Oasis Wellness 520-221-6276 MerLuck63@gmail.com Specializing in Craniosacral and Myofascial release, energy healing and crystal/stone therapies. Pain Release Specialist using holistic, whole-body approach combining chakra cleansing and her special release techniques. Success treating tinnitus, trigeminal nerve pain and migraines.

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 27.

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.

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.

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FLOTATION THERAPY CLOUD NINE FLOTATION

Float & Spiritual Healing Center 2118 S Avenida Planeta 520-668-4017 • FloatTucson.com Free yourself from gravity and outside influence for an hour in a Float Chamber and enjoy the benefits for days. Floating is excellent for reducing anxiety, stress and pain, and allows your mind to reset without outside influence. Two tanks available.

LEVITY FLOATATION & WELLNESS CENTER

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

Additional services offered.

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.

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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 17.

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

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

HAIR SALONS

GONG THERAPY

PROJEKK

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.

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.

HEALTH SCREENING

GREEN LIVING

PROACTIVE HEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC

BUNGOBOX ARIZONA

Heather Rosson - Owner Rent Reusable Moving Boxes 520-441-4020 Info@BungoBoxAZ.com 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 11.

PIMA CLEANPRO L.L.C.

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

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Lynda Witt ACCT Certified Thermographer 520-235-7036 ProactiveHealthSolutions.org

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

HEALTHY LIVING

HOLISTIC CENTER INNER JOURNEYS ALTERNATIVE & HOLISTIC HEALING CENTER 800 N Swan Rd, Ste 102, 85711 520-204-1404 Facebook.com/InnerJourneysHealing

Inner Journeys: your go-to center for holistic healing, offers life and spiritual coaching, hypnosis, psychic mediumship, Ayahuasca Preparation & Integration, tantra, quantum healing, Kundalini Energetics, crystal healing, cupping and more. New clients enjoy 15% percent off in the month of June. See ad, page 15.

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 FLOATATION & WELLNESS CENTER

GLOBAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS GROUP

2272 E Speedway Blvd, 85719 520-339-6674 LevityRising.com

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

Levity Floatation & Wellness Center offers unique treatments such as: Floatation Therapy, Halo Therapy, Massage, Far Infrared Sauna, BioScan and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (Functional Lab work) .

De-stress, alleviate physical pain, detox and get to the root of your aliments here at Levity.

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HORMONAL BALANCE LYDIE HORMONE YOGA

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

INFUSION HEALTH

INTUITIVE HANDS MOBILE MASSAGE

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.

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 26.

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INTUITIVE ARTS

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

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) saturates the body with oxygen, reducing inflammation and enhancing recovery from central nervous system injury including: traumatic brain injury, post-concussion syndrome, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, birth injury, autism, spinal cord injury, near drowning, anoxic brain injury and other conditions. See ad, page 29.

MASSAGE

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Tammi Morrison 520-273-4117 TammiUnleashingYou.wixsite.com/website Facebook.com/UnleashingYourTrueSelf Tammi Morrison is an Intuitive, specializing in helping folks to get clarity and focus on their spiritual journey. She is a Reiki Master as well as a Certified Theta Healer. She uses Intuitive Guidance, healing, and meditation to help to open your eyes to possibilities. .

LIFE MANAGEMENT

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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..

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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 11.

MEDICAL MEDICAL DOCTOR DOCTORS COLLEEN HUBER, COLLEEN HUBER,NMD NMD

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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 11.

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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 14.

MENTAL HEALTH

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

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

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 23.

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 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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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.

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PERSONAL ASSISTANT SERVICES 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 11.

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

SINGING SARAH’S SCHOOL FOR SPEECH IN SONG

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ZY Qigong Teacher/Practitioner Desert Milagros, 3438 N Country Club 520-404-8745 QigongMark@yahoo.com Meetup.com/Tucson-ZY-Qigong-Meetup The Qigong practice focuses your awareness inward, to accept who you are, all of you.

To realize you are a divine being full of love, joy and compassion. To move you in ways that lift the spirit.

RESTAURANTS CLAIRE’S CAFE & ART GALLERY 16140 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, 85739 520-825-2525 Home Atmosphere ClairesCafe.net

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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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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 6701 Opatas St. without relaxed andE. friendly environment, Tucson, worrying about AZ cross 85715 contamination. Now serving dinner on Friday and Saturday. Beer, wine, (520) 222-6718 signature cocktails available.

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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.

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!

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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.

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 14.

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

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 23.

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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 24.

SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS TAIZÉ WORSHIP SERVICES

Casas Adobes Congregational Church 6801 N Oracle Rd CasasAdobesUCC.org/Taize

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Taizé combines spiritual readings, prayer, candlelight, music and meditation, without a sermon. Come to this soothing, healing and rejuvenating experience.

Taizé services are held monthly (2nd Thursday) at 6:30pm, in addition to our Sunday AM services. All are welcome.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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 CHURCH OF TUCSON

Rev. Larry and Mary Ellen Swartz 3617 N Camino Blanco, 85718 520-577-3300 • UnityTucson.com Affiliated with Unity School of Christianity and now in our 62nd Year serving the Tucson community. Sunday services at 10 am. See ad, page 13.

UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER OF PEACE

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VAGINAL REJUVENATION TULA WELLNESS

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Integrative Gynecology, well- woman exams, help with perimen-opausal and menopausal concerns, PMS and hormone balancing. health and nutrition coaching. Digestive issues and medical weight loss. Complete medspa services including botox and fillers, aesthetics.

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