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March 2014

This month, we’ve decided to turn this page over to Hollycakes and Babs, the creations of The Tucson Puppet Lady, Rose Mayer. They were created in the likenesses of Natural Awakenings Tucson Publisher Holly Baker and Barbara Peters, architects of the Body & Sol Women’s Expo, to be held March 8 and 9 at the Tucson Convention Center. Okay girls, take it away…

Editors Martin Miron Nancy Somera Writers Dale Bruder Jon D’Auria Suzie Agrillo Sylvia Haskvitz Sales & Marketing Holly Baker Holly@NaturalTucson.com To contact Natural Awakenings Tucson Edition: 4880 N Sabino Canyon Rd., Ste 12149 Tucson AZ, 85750-7010 Tucson Office Tel: 520-760-2378 Fax: 1-520-208-9797 Holly@NaturalTucson.com NaturalTucson.com Franchise Sales 239-530-1377

Hollycakes: Wow, Babs, I can’t believe we’re so close to that special day that we’ve been planning for so long. This Women’s Expo is gonna be big, big, big! Just like in the big city— just like… San Diego!

Babs and Hollycakes, co-founders Body and Sol Women’s Expo

Babs: You’re kinda chatty today, aren’t you? Hollycakes: Heck yeah… I mean, “Yes!” The theme of the Expo is “Begin with Yes,” from the title of Paul Boynton’s book. He’s the keynote speaker, you know. Babs: Hollycakes, how am I going to be able to hear him if he’s talking into a keyhole? Hollycakes: No, not keyhole; keynote. That means his talk will set an upbeat tone for everything that follows. Babs: You mean like an appetizer? Hollycakes: Hmm, well… maybe. Anyway, there are lots of other great speakers, like Ann Marie Chiasson, Susie Cox and Becky Aikman. And there are so many exhibitors and activities I can’t even count them all. Babs: Just how high can you count, Hollycakes? Hollycakes: Never mind. The point is that this is the kind of event we really need in Tucson. Babs: Is it only going to be held once every four years, like the Olympics? Hollycakes: No, silly, we’ll have another and another and another Expo, every year from now on. Won’t that be wonderful?

Babs: Yes, it will, because this community event aims to enrich the spirits and lives of Tucson’s women and provide a place where learning, creativity and purpose strengthen community businesses.

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Hollycakes: Babs, that’s so beautiful. I’ve never heard you talk like that before.

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Babs: It’s all about the shoes, Hollycakes—I’m going to be on my feet all day.

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Babs: I guess I’m feeling inspired just thinking about the Expo. Hollycakes: Okay, what are you going to wear?

Hollycakes: Oh, I almost forgot. Do you know who else is going to be there? Rose Mayer, The Tucson Puppet Lady. They say that she can make little puppets that look just like people, and they can talk and everything. Babs: C’mon Hollycakes, the Expo sounds really terrific and all, but talking puppets? That’s just crazy! We can’t wait to see you there!

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HEALTHY LIVING

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March 2014

New Years Resolution:

Change your career and change your life

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

22 BODY AND SOL

WOMEN’S EXPO 2014

36 FRESH FOOD TRENDS Natural Trailblazers

in Sustainable Eating

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

40 SUPERHERBS Four Plants that Fight Off Disease by Kathleen Barnes

42 ACTION PLAN

FOR PARENTS

Seven Signs of Food Sensitivities by Pamela Bond

Open House

March 5th, 5:30

44 GLUTEN-FREE ON THE GO

Safe Eating Away from Home

by Judith Fertig

46 TWEET THOSE

FITNESS GOALS Online Friends Help Us Stay on Track by Tamara Grand

Call for an appointment to tour our school. 795-0787, ext 104

48 FROM “WHY ME?”

TO “THANK YOU!” Wayne Dyer on the Value of Hard Lessons by Linda Sechrist

49 GARDENING AS

SPIRITUAL PRACTICE

Arizona School of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

Cycles of Growth Cultivate Our Divinity by April Thompson

50 DOG SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Dog Troops Also Earn Badges and Go to Camp by Sandra Murphy

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8 newsbriefs 14 healthbriefs 21 globalbriefs 22 expo

supplement 40 healingways 42 healthykids 44 consciouseating 46 fitbody 48 wisewords 49 inspiration 50 naturalpet 51 calendar 56 classifieds 56 resourceguide

advertising & submissions HOW TO ADVERTISE To advertise with Natural Awakenings or request a media kit, please contact us at 520-760-2378 or email: Holly@NaturalTucson.com. Deadline for ads: the 15th of the month. EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS Email articles, news items and ideas to: Holly@NaturalTucson com. Deadline for editorial: the 12th of the month. CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS All calendar events must be submitted online at http://submit.naturaltucson.com/TUCS/Magazine-CalendarListings/ by the 15th of the month and adhere to our guidelines No phone calls or faxes, please. REGIONAL MARKETS Advertise your products or services in multiple markets! Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. is a growing franchised family of locally owned magazines serving communities since 1994. To place your ad in other markets call 239-449-8309. For franchising opportunities call 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com. March 2014

newsbriefs Acupuncture Volunteers Needed for Demonstration

orld renowned acupuncturist from China, Dr. Shi Xue Min, of 9,000 Needles movie fame, will deliver a seminar to treat and teach volunteers from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 8, at the Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Volunteer patients that are stroke victims are being sought for the presentation. They must be under the treatment of an attendee, although not necessarily for a stroke condition. The volunteers must be aware that they will be treated in front of all attendees; the treatment is frequently painful, but incredibly powerful; and they will sign a waiver of liability release for the Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and Min. Cost is $99 (CEUs available-register at least one week in advance). To register or for more information, call 520-795-0787 ext. 104 or visit asaom.edu.

Health Education Can be Fun

ynergy Wellness presents a seminar, How to Live Healthy for the Next 100 Years! Learn health secrets they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell you! from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., March 22, at Radisson Suites, in Tucson. Attendees will receive a healthy lunch, a free CD containing research, health tips and weight-loss secrets, prizes and surprises. Topics include Medical Myths; Food as Medicine; Central Nervous System Health; Nutrition Tests; VaccinesSee the Research; Enzymes and Your Health; the Cholesterol Myth; Drugless Weight Loss; Medical Tests-Which Ones Are Necessary?; Are Fats Bad for Us?; Hormone Balance; Stress and Physiology; and more. Cost is $25 for Synergy Wellness Patients/$50 others (receive a $20 gift card toward a product). Location: 6555 E. Speedway Blvd. RSVP by Mar. 18. Register by Mar. 10 to be entered into a separate drawing for an iPod. For more information, call 520-818-8857. See ad, inside front cover.

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Tucson – Take the detox challenge! It all starts with “YES!”

Dr. Fred Weiner, Dr. Britt Deegan, Dr. Nancy Aton, Pam Stewart - co-founder and Executive Director, Dr. Michael Uzick - co-founder and Medical Director

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March 8th and 9th, 11:30am-12:30pm Learn all about the Genesis Right Detox and meet your detox team. Visit www.TheRightDetox.com for more information about the Genesis Right Detox.

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DuBose Opens New Office in Tucson

Continuing Education Course in Tai Chi

. Jean DuBose, MSW, LCSW, LMT, owner of The Place of Healing, has opened a new office at 800 North Swan, Suite 118, in Tucson, to complement her office in Sahuarita/Green Valley. To celebrate, she is offering an Introduction to Crystal and Gemstone Healing class from noon to 1:30 p.m., March 16. DuBose states, “The Gem Show was in February, and there may be people interested in learning to use the stones that they bought.” The Place of Healing is an integrative psychotherapy and holistic healing practice that integrates holistic healing therapies to assist in healing from depression, anxiety, stress, grief, pain, relationship issues, trauma and other issues. DuBose accepts insurance for her psychotherapy services and is beginning a series of classes to assist in self-healing and the healing of others. Her holistic healing services include energy medicine, crystal and gemstone healing, sound, breath work, meditation, chakra work, imagery, massage at the Sahuarita office and spiritual mentoring and coaching to assist others on their spiritual journey.

Cost for the class is $10. Preregister (required) at 520-625-9128 or ThePlaceOfHealing@yahoo.com. For more information, visit ThePlaceOfHealingTherapy.com.

Cost is $250. Location: 1000 S. Randolph Way. Register at TaiChiFor HealthInstitute.org/workshops/calendar. For more information, call 520-780-6751, email Heather@MoveIntoWellBeing.com or visit MoveIntoWellBeing.com.

Not seeing the results you want from your antidepressant? MindSource Centre is now offering Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) – a state-of-the-art treatment alternative to antidepressant medications. TMS is a safe and effective FDA approved treatment with a proven success rate for those suffering from depression. Call us at (520) 296-7766 for more information or to set up a consultation with Stephen Streitfeld, M.D. to see if TMS is right for you! FREE TMS Education days Weds at 6pm, patients learn more about TMS. UPCOMING DATES:

March 19, April 23 Call to RSVP 7345 E Tanque Verde Road, Tucson

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or those curious about tai chi but can’t fit weekly classes into their schedule, Heather Chalon, MPH, presents the Tai Chi for Health Institute’s Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention Program, on April 26 and 27. This workshop is designed by Dr. Paul Lam, M.D., Heather Chalon and taught by Master Trainer Marty Kidder. It is designed for health and wellness practitioners and others that have a desire to learn and share the health benefits of the worldrenowned program from the Tai Chi for Health Institute. The fee includes a Tai Chi for Health two-DVD set, tai chi handbook, two instructional wall charts, an electronic resource manual and morning and afternoon tea breaks. Tai Chi Health Part II will be offered on May 3 and 4. The demand for more qualified instructors will continue to increase as more people experience the benefits of tai chi and qigong as a way to relax and heal in our fast-moving times, more health practitioners prescribe tai chi for their patients, and more focus is on the cost of falls and the rise of arthritis and stressrelated health conditions.

Attend a Hawaiian Hula Festival Retreat

uminous Adventures owner Lucia Maya and Zelie Duvauchelle are offering a new Hawaii Spiritual Retreat at an oceanfront retreat space at the east end of Moloka’i, Lucia Maya in Puko’o, from May 1 to 6, which coincides with the Ka Hula Piko festival. This annual festival celebrates the sacred art of hula. Moloka’i is known as the birthplace of hula, and many gather each year to perform, tell stories and share chants. The facilitators weave visits to the festival with other retreat activities, including deep personal work in circle with two gifted facilitators, play in the ocean and visits to sacred sites. Participants receive individual attention in a small group setting, with opportunities to transform and heal though the unique gifts of this aina (the land) and the ocean of Moloka’i. Beachfront accommodations, one organic meal per day, ground transportation (including to and from the airport), and all sessions with Maya and Duvauchelle are included.

Caritas Center for Healing has space available! - enjoy independence of running your own practice - be part of a cooperative focused on natural healing - class room and treatment rooms available - flexible rates that suit YOUR needs Call 520-940-0486 or email karen@caritashealing.com See photos at caritashealing.com

To register, call 520-204-6280, email Lucia@LuminousAdventures.com or visit LuminousAdventures.com. See ad, page 34.

See website for details about this month’s events!

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Learn About Sustainable Living at Avalon

valon Organic Gardens & EcoVillage is holding an Earth Harmony Sustainability Seminar from May 15 to 18. The model community of 113 men, women and children is an experimental prototype intentional community designed to be replicated throughout the world, and is the largest EcoVillage in the United States. For more than 25 years, they have been working in cooperation in constructing this learning center with the intention to share the fruits of their labor with other planetary citizens. Avalon offers individuals and groups the opportunity to learn about this method of sustainability with practical advice and providing the necessary consciousness tools to replicate this model of living anywhere. A certificate of completion will be awarded to participants that complete the course.

Cost is $500, before Apr. 15, $700 after; lodging and organic meals included. Location: Avalon Organic Gardens & EcoVillage, 2074 Pendleton Dr., Tumacácori, AZ. To register, call 520-603-9932, email Info@AvalonGardens.org or visit AvalonGardens.org/learn/seminars. See ad, page 10.

Dr. Eben Alexander III Reprises Proof of Heaven

ast year, Harvard neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander shared his near-death experience and the initial aftereffects that changed his worldview from that of a fundamental materialist scientist to acknowledging the greater reality that exists beyond the boundary of human death. Sponsored by Tucson IANDS Experience Sharing, Alexander will speak from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., April 17, at the Tucson Jewish Community Center. Accompanying the talk will be a guided meditaDr. Eben Alexander III tion by Karen Newell, co-founder of Sacred Acoustics, which uses binaural beats audio to engage the listener in a way that is similar to Alexander’s experience of the divine melody heard in his near-death experience. Alexander will clarify many of the issues introduced or hinted at in his book, Proof of Heaven: that the deep mystery of consciousness (the emerging scientific notion that consciousness is not created by the brain, but filtered through it); the nature of the Oneness of all that is; that science and spirituality strengthen each other; that reincarnation (especially the scientific evidence for past life memories in children) is an established fact that demands a far richer view of consciousness and of our existence. Alexander states, “Evolution and consciousness are intimately related; consciousness is crucially involved in unfolding reality and it is all about love, which has infinite power to heal in the grandest sense. We have nothing to fear, and are indeed living in a new world!” Cost is $11 in advance;$16 day of event. Location: 3800 East River Rd. Advance ticket purchase recommended at EventBee.com/v/ties-apr17-guestspeaker. For more information, visit TucsonIANDS.org or call Chuck or Susan at 520-395-2365. See ad, page 13.

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Body and Sol Women’s Expo Hits the Stage on March 8 and 9

he Body and Sol Women’s Expo will hold its second annual multi-day retreat and extravaganza on March 8 and 9 at the Tucson Convention Center. The community event aims to enrich the spirits and lives of Tucson women and provide a place where learning, creativity and purpose strengthen local businesses. At the heart of the Expo and its creation are small business owners, artists and health and fitness practitioners, exhibitors and sponsors. Paul Boynton, author of the book, Begin With Yes, will be a keynote speaker for the event. Begin With Yes will also be the Expo’s theme, inspiring attendees to not only have a dream, but to also change their lives in powerful and amazing ways. The lineup of speakers includes local Tucson and internationally known speakers Dr. Esther Sternberg and Dr. Victoria Maizes from the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine; Ann Marie Chiasson, M.D., also from the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and the author of Energy Healing: The Essentials of Self Care; Susie Cox, master astrologer and author of five books and a monthly astrology column for the well-known designer Tory Burch, called What’s Your Sign?; and Becky Aikman, author of Saturday Night Widows: The Adventures of Six Friends Remaking Their Lives. An opening VIP reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., March 7, where worldrenowned guitarist Gabriel Ayala will perform and sponsors and exhibitors will be appreciated and acknowledged. Matt Russell will broadcast his “Live On the Menu” radio show from the event floor, and Maria Powell will host one of her popular Bienvenidos a “Su Casa” TV shows. A profesionally produced fashion show will feature desert-appropriate and stylHEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET

ish fashions from Maya Palace and Banana Republic. Grammy nominee Linda Chorney will perform tunes from her nominated CD and lead a drum circle and classical guitarist Ayala will round out the musical performances on both Saturday and Sunday. The stage will feature fitness demos such as yoga and boot camp and cooking demonstrations, including samples for the audience. The show is a stage for launching many new ventures, including: Susie Cox’s new book, Susie’s Love Signs, and the Tucson Puppet Lady’s whimsical creations. The Expo is also supporting two local charities. Wings for Women, which helps women and children with basic needs, and Youth On Their Own (YOTO), which focuses on promoting high school graduation and continued success for homeless youth. With support from Mayor Rothschild and the city of Tucson, The Body and Sol Women’s Expo 2014 will bring business downtown and support the city’s economic development. For more information, see BodyAndSolTucson.com Facebook.com/BodyandSolProductions See ad, page 5.

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Zirconia Dental Implants for Health

hether missing one tooth, multiple teeth or in need of a full upper and/or lower set of teeth, dental implants maybe the best long-term solution for many dental patients; a fixture that fuses to living bone. Like our natural roots, a dental implant provides the foundation for a multitude of restorative options and teeth that look and function very much like our natural teeth. Dental implants provide many benefits over the traditional tooth replacement solutions because they prevent bone loss, can last for decades and do not cause additional wear and tear on adjacent teeth. Overall health may be improved from a dietary standpoint, because most patients are able to eat healthy foods that are hard to chew, such as nuts, grains and certain fruits. However, all dental implants are not created equal. Traditionally, titanium has been used for the implant, a chemical element which can be involved in the metabolic process because of its free electrons,

which may result in adverse reactions. One study by the Weston A. Price Foundation investigated 56 patients that developed severe health problems after receiving titanium dental implants. The array of medical problems included muscle, joint and nerve pain; chronic fatigue syndrome; neurological problems; depression; and skin inflammation. Removing the implants resulted in a dramatic improvement in the patients’ syndrome. Also of concern is what has been called “battery mouth”, which occurs when titanium implants release metal ions into the mouth. This chronic exposure can trigger hypersensitivity, inflammation and allergies, as well as autoimmune disease in people with high sensitivity. By contrast, zirconia dental implants are made from special, industrial, high-impact-resistant ceramic (zirconium oxide, ZrO2) that is customarily used in aerospace engineering. Doctors have been using zirconia implants to replace hip joints for years, and with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of zirconia implants, they can now be used in dentistry. Biocompatibility is always a key consideration in the dentist’s goal of restoring a patient’s teeth and mouth to optimum health and function. Biocompatibility refers to how a material interacts with the human body. If there is a concern, request a biocompatibility test from the dentist. Zirconia has proven to be totally bio-inert and will not trigger chemical reactions or

migrate to other sites in the body. Zirconia dental implant benefits include: zirconium oxide is much closer in composition to natural teeth, so the risk of inflammation is significantly reduced; resistant against any kinds of acid; extraordinary tensile strength and no danger of corrosion; biocompatible, ceramic material that fosters complete assimilation into the jaw bone; three times greater flexibility and strength than titanium; and ceramic color (white) is more aesthetically pleasing and matches the color of natural teeth. Zirconia implants are hypoallergenic, resistant to chemical corrosion and will not conduct electricity or heat. Bacterial growth is less likely to adhere to the zirconia surface, creating an oral environment that promotes healthy gums. They are biologically friendly, as zirconia implants do not interfere with the movement of energy through the body’s meridians. One-stage surgery means that zirconia implants are designed for immediate placement, which minimizes implantation time and maximizes comfort. Overall, zirconia implant patients experience a shorter restorative process, along with the potential for a significant increase in comfort and function after the procedure due to biocompatibility and the strength of zirconia. For more information, contact Medicine Wheel Dental and Wellness Center at MedicineWheelWellness.com or call 520-743-7101. See ad, back cover.

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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Helps Depression Sufferers

epression affects one in 10 Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control, and some people do not see adequate results from antidepressant medications. Others stop treatment due to intolerable or unwanted side effects such as weight gain, headaches or sexual issues. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy (TMS) can help those that are not getting better with traditional treatments. TMS is a non-medication treatment for depression. This non-invasive treatment uses a powerful, palm-sized magnetic coil to stimulate the brain. The coil focuses short, rapid magnetic pulses into the prefrontal cortex area of the brain believed to affect mood. The technique was approved to treat depression by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2008 and was added to the Best Practices Treatment Guidelines for Depression in 2010 by the American Psychological Association. TMS has been proven safe with more than 150,000 treatments in more than 3,000 patients. Studies show one in two patients see significant improvement, and one in three are depression-free after six weeks of TMS. TMS sessions are performed daily in the office for four to six weeks, totaling 30 treatments. Each session lasts approximately 45 minutes. The patient is awake and alert during the treatment and may return to normal activities after each session. The only side effects recorded are headache or scalp sensitivity at the treatment site, which can be treated with an over-the-counter pain reliever. Also, TMS causes no sedation or memory loss. For more information, call Dr. Stephen Streitfeld at 520-296-7766 or visit MindSourceCentre.com. A free TMS Education Day for patients will take place at 6 p.m., Mar. 19, at 7345 E. Tanque Verde Rd. See ad, page 10.

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Ear Candling, a Safe Treatment for Myriad Problems

ar candling is a non-invasive therapy that is growing in popularity. It is very safe and pain-free and has been performed for more that 3,000 years. Traditional syringing involves shooting water into the ears, which can lodge wax particles further inside the ear canal and cause infection, and can also be a very painful procedure. The basic premise in ear candling is the spiral of the cone, causing smoke to be pulled down in to the ear canal. This causes the canal to warm up and loosen the wax and any other material. As it heats it up, the candle causes suction by creating a vacuum in the ear canal. Air is drawn up from the Eustachian tube into the middle ear, and then through the porous membrane into the outer ear. The heat and the vacuum draw out the wax and other materials from the ear canal into the base of the candle. Beneficial relief may be obtained from ear candling for reducing sinus discomfort and congestion; head colds, flu and discomforts; stimulation and detoxification of the lymphatic system; yeast infections; parasites; swimmer’s ear; earaches; headache and sore throat; and allergy discomfort. Natural health practitioner Pam McMahon, Ph.D., offers ear candling, infrared sauna detox, ionic detox footbath, body buffing, reflexology, Reiki, hypnotherapy, herbal and nutritional counseling and shamanic healing and journeys. Contact her at 520-730-0236 or LifeHealer.org. See ads, on pages 30 and 34. March 2014

Silver Colloids Support Sinus Health Naturally

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or people with sensitive sinuses, life can seem like a contest between breathing more freely and staying off of steroid sprays and antibiotics, because using them regularly in a preventative manner can lead to serious health consequences. Naturally maintaining sinus health requires an antimicrobial agent that kills offending microbes, yet is harmless enough to use several times a day indefinitely. A natural protocol that uses an enhanced aqueous silver colloid of greater than 30 parts per million is now being used to relieve the burden on the immune system and prevent chronic irritation of sinus passageways. One crucial function our sinuses perform is filtering the air we breathe, which is filled with viruses, bacteria and fungi. The easiest way to maintain sinus health is to kill these pathogens before their numbers become large. Silver colloids, delivered through the nose with either a neti pot or nasal spray bottle are one way to do this, according to Steven Frank, author of Managing Sinus Health: Clearing Sinus Infections Without Antibiotics. For the remedy to work, it is important to blow the nose prior to use and then coat the tissues of the nasal passageways, allowing the liquid to remain there as long as possible. Then a second, similar spray application can follow after a few minutes, avoiding blowing the nose in the interval. Frank is the founder of Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rite and chief technical officer at Klearsen Corporationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;two companies that research and develop herbal formulations and natural health products. He holds numerous patents on antimicrobial colloids and respiratory infection therapies. For more information, email SteveF@NaturesRiteRemedies.com or visit MyNaturesRite.com/blog. See ad, page 41.

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Call today for a complimentary consultation! At Skin Appeal in Tucson, allow Christy Hall, PA-C to use her unique and specialized approach to help you restore your youthful appearance. Christy is an injectable specialist and considered an expert in the art of facial fillers for both men and women. After thorough assessment Christy will determine the best daily skin care regime and treatment plan to achieve the most natural results.

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As co-founder of Mikel Kristi Skin Care, Christy Hall will use her extensive product knowledge to advise you on a daily skin care regime. With regular use of Mikel Kristi Skin Care products her patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; skin is naturally more refreshed, youthful and radiant. When patients combine Mikel Kristi Skin Care with Christy's expert treatments they experience profound results.

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Olive Oil is a Superfood

Taste EVOO from Alfonso Oil Co. at St. Philip’s Plaza, 4320 N. Campbell Ave., Ste. 40, Tucson, and 7854 N. Oracle Rd., in Trader Joe’s Plaza, Oro Valley. For more information, visit AlfonsoOliveOil.com.

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hat has come to be know as “superfoods” are nutrient-rich foods considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being. As consumers become increasingly aware of the empty calories and zero nutrition offered in processed foods, the need to eat foods that enrich our bodies has never been greater. Many medical and nutritional experts advise that if we were to make just one change in our kitchen to promote health and gain substantial benefits in numerous ways, it would be to use extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) in place of other fats. Plus, it is delicious. Benefits that qualify olive oil a superfood include decreased cancer risk (oleocanthal, the phytonutrient in olive oil, reduces inflammation and the risk of breast cancer.); lowered cholesterol, which discourages heart disease; reduced oxidative stress (olive oil is the plant oil highest in monounsaturated fat); decreased blood pressure (regular consumption of olive oil can help decrease both systolic and diastolic blood pressure); diabetes prevention (a diet rich in olive oil helps lower low-density lipoproteins while improving blood sugar control and enhancing insulin sensitivity); osteoporosis prevention (a high consumption of olive oil improves bone mineralization and calcification); and increased calcium absorption, which plays an important role in prevention of osteoporosis.

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or the most radiant, healthy skin there is no better topical ingredient than a vitamin A derivative. Vitamin A derivatives, or retinoids, have a proven history in age management. Retinoids not only stimulate collagen production to erase fine lines and reduce pore size, but also reverse DNA damage from sun exposure to help prevent skin cancer. Furthermore, retinoids increase cellular turnover of the skin to exfoliate dead skin cells and prevent clogged pores. Therefore, retinoids are the most effective topical agents to help you achieve clear, even toned and radiant skin. There are many forms of vitamin A derivatives, such as retinol, retin-a and retinaldehyde, but not all are created equal, due to their varying ability to penetrate the skin. To be effective, penetration through the epidermis, or top layer of skin, to the dermis, or deep layer of skin, is key. The dermis contains the very important anti-aging tissues of elastin and collagen, and the healthiest skin has a thick dermis because of robust collagen and elastin tissue. The vitamin A derivative retinol is the most ineffective at penetrating the epidermis because of its large molecular size. Because of this, most product lines use high volumes of retinol to force penetration of only about 2 percent of the ingredient. With 98 percent of the retinol sitting on the skinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surface, we see more over-exfoliation, irritation and inflammation. Retin-A, available by prescription only, is another common form of retinoid. Retin-A has a very effective penetration rate to the dermis. When applied to the skin, it is converted to retinoic acid to create the positive effects of collagen stimulation, DNA repair and exfoliation. However, retinoic acid from this source overpowers the receptors in the dermis and leads to overstimulation and over-exfoliation, which leaves our skin feeling dry and sensitive. Retinaldehyde is the best form of retinoid available. It is the immediate precursor to retinoic acid; therefore, upon application, the skin will convert a significant amount to the potent, bioavailable retinoic acid for the positive benefits of anti-aging and anti-

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cancer. Because the skin can regulate the conversion without becoming overpowered, there is rarely an issue of over-stimulation or irritation. For refreshed, radiant and healthy skin for life, look for the potent vitamin a derivative Retinaldhyde in the list of ingredients. Christy Hall, PA-C, MPAS is the owner of Skin Appeal and owner/partner of Mikel Kristi, maker of Vital A Serum. Contact her at 520-261-7546 or MikelKristi.com. See ad, page 16.

DIY Projects Keep Seniors Moving

he British Journal of Sports Medicine reports that a generally active daily life that includes do-it-yourself activities and projects like gardening and car maintenance can cut the risks of heart attacks and strokes by as much as 30 percent and prolong life among adults 60 and over. These routine activities may be as beneficial as exercising for older adults because they decrease total sedentary time, the researchers say. Scientists in Stockholm, Sweden, tracked more than 4,000 men and women for an average of 12.5 years, starting at age 60. At the start of the study, regardless of exercise habits, high levels of other physical activity were associated with smaller waists and lower levels of potentially harmful blood fats in both sexes, and lower levels of glucose, insulin and clotting factor levels in men. Those with higher levels of other physical activity were also significantly less likely to experience metabolic syndrome, a first cardiovascular disease event, and early mortality from any cause. The same was true for individuals that undertook high levels of formal exercise, even if it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t routine. Participants that both exercised regularly and were often physically active in their daily life had the lowest risk profile of all.

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Coconut Oil Manages Cholesterol, Shrinks Waistlines

educed physical activity and increased consumption of carbohydrates and saturated fats fuel increased rates of obesity, cardiovascular disease and insulin resistance, plus abnormal lipid content in the blood. Although coconut oil is a saturated fat, its chemical composition appears to prevent it from generating negative effects on lipid profiles, according to a growing body of research. In an earlier study published in Lipids, women that exhibited abdominal obesity consumed supplements of either coconut oil or soybean oil. Throughout the 12-week trial, both groups followed the same weight-loss diet. At the end, the coconut oil group presented a higher level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or protective cholesterol, and smaller waistlines, while the soybean oil group showed lower HDL levels and an increase in total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) plus a less desirable LDL-to-HDL ratio. In a later study published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, consumption of coconut oil was again associated with a beneficial lipid profile in pre-menopausal women. Researchers that conducted a concurrent pilot study with male and female subjects found that men also experienced shrinking waistlines when supplementing with coconut oil. They explain that coconut oil contains mainly medium-chain fatty acids, which rapidly convert into energy, thereby circumventing the cycle that makes cholesterol and stores fat (Pharmacology).

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FDA Wakens to Local Needs Small farms, farmers’ markets, local food processors and community food banks have been given a reprieve, because on December 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decided to take a second look at proposed new laws that would have put many of them out of business. The new rules, proposed under the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA), came under fire from consumers, farmers and others with voices that were heard. The FDA said its “thinking has evolved,” and “…significant changes will be needed in key provisions of the two proposed rules affecting small and large farmers. These provisions include water quality standards and testing, standards for using raw manure and compost, certain provisions affecting mixed-use facilities and procedures for withdrawing the qualified exemption for certain farms.” Source: TheDailyGreen.com

Mercury Mystery

How Sinking Organic Matter Plagues Fish University of Michigan and University of Hawaii researchers claim to have solved a long-standing scientific mystery of how mercury gets into open-water fish. Based on their study findings, published in the journal Nature Geoscience, they also project that mercury levels in Pacific fish will rise in the coming years. The researchers discovered that up to 80 percent of the toxic form of mercury, methylmercury, is generated deep in the ocean, most likely by bacteria attached to sinking pieces of organic matter. Mercury found in Pacific fish near Hawaii likely traveled thousands of miles through the air before being deposited in the ocean, the team concludes, blaming industrial nations such as China and India that rely on coalburning power plants. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration notes that large fish have the highest levels of methylmercury because they live longer and have more time to accumulate it.

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WOMEN’S EXPO 2014 Tucson Convention Center March 8 and 9 ~ 10am - 5pm

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E X PO T i ps: 1. Park in the Tucson Convention Center parking lots and present your parking receipt for a $5 entry ticket to Expo.

Paul Boynton, Keynote Speaker and Author of Begin with Yes

Paul Boynton, author of Begin with Yes will be our keynote speaker and inspires the theme of this year’s Expo! Paul reminds us that our capacity for happiness lies in our hands and to look for “Yes” opportunities each day. We know you’ll find hundreds of ideas, products, and services to enhance your healthy and evolving “Yes” lifestyle under one roof. Collect information, compare products and services, register for prizes, get great new ideas and have fun too! See our complete line up of speakers and entertainment at BodyandSolTucson.com!

2. Plan your day - Plan to spend at least 3-4 hours at the show in order to see all the exhibits. Plus, check out our workshops listed in this supplement to plan which ones you want to attend. 3. Bring your credit cards and checkbook for specials on your favorite products and services that may only be offered at the show. 4. Ask questions - The exhibitors have the information you need and are eager to help, so be sure and ask lots of questions! 5. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. There’ll be fun demos and activities on the Fitness Stage so dress comfortably for maximum enjoyment. Bring a friend! Expo entry is $12; $5 with valid parking receipt & all workshops are FREE.

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exhibitor spotlight Greentoes is a Dream Come True From the name, Greentoes, to its concept of an eco-chic manicure and pedicure studio, a dream laid out everything for Christina Rossetti Thompson one night as she slept, and upon waking, she was eager to write down all of the details that would soon guide her journey in creating a new business. That morning as she told her husband, Victor, he said with faith and ease, “You have to make that dream come to life.” His support was her own “Begin with Yes” moment, and she would follow that “Yes” through all of the stages it took to make Greentoes manifest into reality. Greentoes is a place where clients come to find their calm while indulging in pampered services that feed the body and soul. All of the products are carefully selected by Christina and Victor to bring integrity to every step of every service. “The clients just have to make time for themselves, we do the rest,” they say. “We have thought about the intentions behind what we do and what we provide, so once we have our clients in the studio, they can simply relax their senses.” By saying “Yes” to a vision, the Thompsons moved forward into positive actions to create Greentoes. “The vision was a gift given to me,” says Christina. “But I know that Greentoes is a gift for our community; a place to find your calm and ultimately, feed your soul.”

People who begin with “Yes” stay open to possibilities and create a creative and intellectual environment where ideas and solutions can be found. Paul Boynton

Location : 529 N. 6th Ave. For more information, call 520-777-6281 or visit GreentoesTucson.com. March 2014

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exhibitor spotlight Gourmet Girls Begin With ‘Yes’

The upcoming Body & Sol Women’s Expo is the perfect showcase for the message that Susan Fulton and Mary Steiger, co-owners of Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro, promote in their popular local eatery. Like Paul Boynton, the Expo’s keynote speaker and author of “Begin with Yes”, the girls have adopted the mantra “Yes, we can,” as their guiding philosophy in life, starting on a personal level and continuing into their business. When the pair started their experimentation with preparing gluten-free foods more than five years ago, they knew there was a need for tasty alternatives for the ever-growing number of people unable to tolerate the gluten protein. What they didn’t realize at the outset was that there is a tremendously complex relationship between the health-related issues and the emotional and spiritual well-being of their patrons. In addition to their passion for creating and serving delicious food, Fulton and Steiger soon discovered a fascination with the many deeper layers of wellness associated with a gluten-free diet. By asking questions and delving deeper, one of Boynton’s principles, they began to see that the help they could offer went far beyond the preparation of food, and could encompass an entire arena of lifestyle changes. At the bakery/bistro, the atmosphere is supportive and nurturing, helping create a “Begin with Yes” lifestyle; changing attitudes, responding differently, appreciating what’s before us and taking small positive actions now. Visit the Gourmet Girls booth at the Body & Sol Women’s Expo and stop by the bakery/bistro to experience their gluten-free culinary delights. Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro is located at 5845 N. Oracle Rd. For more information, call 520-408-9000 or visit GourmetGirlsGlutenFree.com.

Show Highlights SATURDAY Main Stage

v Keynote speaker, Paul Boynton “Begin with Yes” v Kitchen stage demonstrations: R’s Raw Kitchen, Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery and Bistro v Becky Aikman, author of Saturday Night Widows v Musical performance by Gabriel Ayala v Dr. Esther Sternberg, “Place and Wellbeing: The New Frontier of the Mind Body Connection” v Drum Circle with Linda Chorney - Grammy nominee v Live Taping, Maria Powell TV Show Bienvenidos a “Su Casa”, Welcome to “Your Home”

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v Dorie Morales, Green Living Magazine “Live, Work and Play Sustainably” v Dr. Kay; “Surgical and Non-Surgical Innovations in Facial Rejuvenation and Body Contouring” v Dr. Deegan and Dr. Uzick, “The Genesis Right Detox” v Susie Cox, “Susie’s Love Signs” v Paul Boynton, “Begin with Yes” v Dr. Ann Marie Chiasson “Increasing Your Energy: Quick Energy Techniques for SelfHealing and Vitality” v Linda Chorney - Grammy nominee v Live Taping, Matt Russell’s “On the Menu Live” radio show

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SUNDAY Main Stage

v Becky Aikman, author of Saturday Night Widows v Musical performance by Gabriel Ayala v Fashion show presented by Rhonda Moretti, Maya Palace and Banana Republic v Kitchen stage demonstrations: R’s Raw Kitchen, Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery and Bistro

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A Whole Body Approach to Women’s Health Begins in the Mouth

The Medicine Wheel Dental and Wellness Center will be exhibiting at the Body & Sol Women’s Wellness Expo, March 8 and 9, and their booth will include materials for women’s health and well-being, as well as the opportunity to talk with doctors about how you may achieve your health goals. Medicine Wheel takes a holistic approach to health by viewing the mouth as the door to full-body wellness, just as some consider the eyes to be the window to the soul. They recognize that dentistry is a major key to optimal health and wellness. Holistic dentistry appreciates that a woman’s health is a whole greater than the sum of its parts and Medicine Wheel addresses each patient’s health accordingly as individuals. Important areas include Eliminating oral diseases and infection; body-jaw and whole body alignment; the use of biocompatible materials; attention to your concerns; and understanding that a woman’s physiology is beautifully unique. Good health starts in the mouth, beginning with a beautiful smile. A healthy, beautiful mouth is an important start in taking action towards whole body wellness. Medicine Wheel offers patients a complete dental and wellness center tailored to their needs, listens with compassionate hearts and the entire team is dedicated to health and well-being of patients. Location: 4650 W. Jojoba Dr. For more information, call 520-743-7101 or visit MedicineWheelWellness.com.

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Italian Frescos Available Right Here at Home Tucson-based artist Cindy Guare has a lifetime of art experience and received her degree in advertising art and graphic design in Cindy Guare 2000. She began painting murals in the late 1990s and trained in Italy with master decorative painters. There, she developed her keen sense for the fresco style that she now adapts to her clients’ unique design needs. Guare’s work can be found in a host of public and private locations, including: the Girl Scouts, Arizona Shuttle and Tucson Wildlife Center, as well as private homes throughout southern Arizona and numerous exhibitions statewide. She is trained in many different styles and techniques, uses top-quality materials and is meticulous in her work. Whether it’s a small niche design, or a 120-foot wall mural, Guare works to create a lasting piece of art that compliments the client’s own decorative style with the message of “Yes!”. Her work will be on display at the Body & Sol Women’s Expo. Contact: 520-245-7239 or visit CindyGuareArt.com.

exhibitor spotlight Sharing the Beauty of Our Heart with the World Paul Boynton’s book, Begin with Yes, teaches us that the actions we take today affect how we view the world, and that one small positive action can be the beginning of a powerful cascade of change that moves us forward to accomplish our dreams. There is one action we can take right now, no matter who you are or what your goals are, that can help give you the energy to take action everywhere in our life: meditation. Meditation is about going within to learn who we really are, beneath the compromises we have made and the limitations we have placed on ourself. The reality is that we are unlimited, and meditation helps make us aware of our truly infinite nature, bringing us into the present moment with mindfulness. The Institute for Applied Meditation on the Heart — IAM Heart — will be at the Body and Sol Women’s Expo to answer questions about meditation and helping to learn how to practice this amazing tool of inner change. Meditation can be as simple as placing our hand on our heart and noticing that we are breathing. Of course, there are many more steps for those that want to get more advanced. The final lesson of Begin with Yes is simple: Begin. When we listen to our heart, we are renewed. Now is the time to take the power and beauty within our heart and share it with the world.

exhibitor spotlight Inspired by Music and Driven by Love More than 40 years ago, Caritas founder Karen Olson began thinking about and being inspired by love. One chief inspiration came from the Cat Stevens, who sang, “O caritas [love], O caritas, be with us always!” With this song in her head and hope in her heart, she set out on her healing journey, and said “Yes” to Karen Olson the power of love as a healing agent in her work as a psychotherapist and counselor. Starting in the YWCA in Portland, Oregon, and later the Carondelet Health Network, she helped others with a loving and compassionate presence. When it came time to break free and start anew on her own, she said “Yes” again and the name Caritas for her new healing cooperative became self-evident. With a mission to serve others with a variety of natural healing modalities, served up by practitioners and teachers grounded in love, Caritas Center for Healing has been nestled in historic Armory Park since 2007. The center offers acupuncture, yoga therapy, qigong, meditation classes, psychotherapy, couples’ workshops, and more at 330 E. 16th St. Call Olson at 520-940-0486 or to explore offerings further, see visit CaritasHealing.com.

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exhibitor spotlight The Recoverable Brain Discover the Recoverable Brain. We are beautifully and wonderfully made. Our brain is designed to continue to learn and network all throughout our life, and therefore, there Dr. Carol Henricks are ways to maximize brain health and recovery. Neurospecialist Dr. Carol Henricks and NorthStar Hyperbaric, along with Dr. Tim Marshall, neuropharmacologist. present a comprehensive neurological recovery/brain health program that is individualized to address specific patient goals. Recovery tools include hyperbaric oxygen therapy, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, nutrient optimization, stem cell transplant and collaboration with a number of other unique providers. Say “Yes” to your best quality of life. Contact Dr. Carol Henricks, 7598 N. La Cholla Blvd., at 520-229-1238; Dr. Tim Marshall at 520-370-6044; or visit NorthstarHBOT.com.

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Dr. Pam Believes in the Power of “Yes” Pam McMahon, Ph.D., has been healing and helping people align to their true selves for more than 18 years and is commitPam McMahon ted to assisting clients achieve health, wellness and spiritual well-being. In her quiet foothills setting, she offers ear candling, infrared sauna detox, ionic detox footbath, reflexology, Reiki, hypnotherapy, herbal and nutritional counseling, shamanic healing and journeys. She creates wellness plans together with her clients and is committed to helping clients achieve health, wellness and spiritual well-being. Dr. Pam, as she is called by her clients, believes in the principals of Paul Boynton and has applied his powerful message of “Begin with Yes” in her own life and agrees that what we do affects what we think after experiencing a serious health crisis herself. Often, when we are in a state of ill health, we get caught in a downhill spiral of negative actions, and this can directly affect how we think. This affects in turn how our body responds to healing. McMahon assists clients in taking positive action toward better health one step at a time, and with this approach, the healing process can begin manageably. She has found over the nearly two decades of aiding people from all walks of life that when one simple change takes place, such as cutting down on sugar, doing a two-day detox or beginning a cardio program, it is often the catalyst needed to change our outlook on life and health and therefore, allows the mind to catch up to the body easily and effortlessly. Contact her at 520-730-0236 or LifeHealer.org. Meet Babs and Hollycakes: Body and Sol’s Spokespuppets Have your Photo-Op with Babs and Hollycakes at our Body and Sol Expo booth!

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exhibitor spotlight The Healing Touch in Our Community

Every day for 25 years, people have come to a Bio-Touch Center to receive the healing touch. The efficacy of Bio-Touch has been proven in research by scientist Dr. Gary Schwartz and others to enhance healing, relieve pain and stress and support relaxation. Nurses and massage therapists regularly take the practitioner training to expand their professional offerings and earn continuing education hours. Bio-Touch is an easy-to-learn healing touch. Learning the technique and volunteering at the Center is beneficial for everyone in the community, including the recipients. Bio-Touch practitioners and Dr. Rhonda Sturgeon, of Transcendent Chiropractic, will be at the Body and Sol Women’s Expo offering touch and education sessions. The “love thy neighbor” philosophy of Bio-Touch aligns with the Expo theme of “Begin with Yes”, because Bio-Touch requires no belief or spiritual position. The practitioner training of learning touch points and technique includes developing awareness of self and expressing the awareness in service to others; of saying “Yes!” to the world. Training in the complementary modality is offered six to eight times annually at the Center and online. A yearlong intern program includes the training and volunteering to staff the Center. Stewardship of the programs is the principle the volunteer staff and practitioners follow. A community of supporters contributes personal and monetary support through the International Foundation of Bio-Magnetics. The Tucson Bio-Touch Center is located at 5634 E. Pima St. For more information, call 520-323-7951, email Office@justtouch.com or visit JustTouch.com.

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exhibitor spotlight Dr. Rupley to Address Key Elements of Health at Expo Dr. David Rupley, of the Coyote Healing Center, believes “Begin with Yes” is an effective and enlightened entrance to vibrant health. He looks forward to meeting everyone at the Body and Sol Expo to find out how they might work together to achieve their goals. Rupley trained as a psychiatrist in conventional medicine and has watched as the healthcare system has, as he puts it, “squeezed patient-physician time from three or four evaluation visits to 15-minute med checks. The focus has shifted to isolating a singular cause for any illness—be it infectious, metabolic or structural—at the cost of ignoring the whole person.” He thinks that this tired approach does not work, because it misses the underlying common cause of chronic illness and disease, which is inflammation. He states, “Playing Whack-A-Mole with cholesterol, stents or blood sugar pills is often dangerously ineffective for most of the population. Additionally, traditional medicine largely disregards the impact of stress and trauma on the human body.” At the Body and Sol Women’s Expo, Rupley will address the keys to optimal health that are not controlled by a doctor or the healthcare system, begin with developing a thorough understanding of our individual health challenges and goals. The goal is personalized strategies that give us a range of options for success. Location: 3127 E. 2nd St. For more information, call 520-722-9787, email dcrupley@gmail.com or visit PulseAdvancedMedicine.com.

exhibitor spotlight Never Send a Human to Do a Puppet’s Job When a video about the Body & Sol Women’s Expo didn’t turn out quite the way organizers Holly Baker and Barbara Peters envisioned, they asked Rose Mayer, owner of The Tucson Puppet Lady, if she had any ideas. She said, “Yes, I do,” and the spokespuppets Hollycakes and Babs were born. Mayer used two of her personal puppets as Baker and Peters standins for the video and lip-synched them to the audio track. It is uncanny how closely the puppets resemble the real women, who love the whimsy and fun of the finished product. The Tucson Puppet Lady also builds custom Muppet-style puppets. “I discovered that I love making puppets,” says Mayer. “It seems strange, but once I get an idea of what the client would like, the puppet almost builds itself.” A puppet can be made to resemble a person, an animal, a graphic or whatever is in the imagination. In fact, Mayer is currently building a superspecial puppet guest that will make an appearance at the Expo. Throw a puppet buffet party. The Tucson Puppet Lady will come to a birthday party for kids or adults with everything needed for participants to create their very own sock or hand puppets. Depending on the ages and number of party guests, making a puppet takes about an hour to 90 minutes. She also encourages the adults at kids’ parties to make puppets at no extra charge. After the puppets are made, one of The Tucson Puppet Lady’s puppets will lead the guests in an impromptu puppet show. “We have so many fun activities planned for the Expo,” Mayer exclaims. There will be puppeteering demonstrations, puppet improv and even a blank puppet with an assortment of facial features available that can be added to the puppet. Attendees are encouraged to take “selfie” pictures of themselves and their creation. There will be a daily drawing for a $120 gift certificate for The Tucson Puppet Lady and guest appearances by Babs and Hollycakes, who will be making rounds on both Expo days. To celebrate the Expo’s theme of saying “Yes”, Mayer is offering 50 percent off the Puppet Buffet Party for up to six kids. The party can be scheduled after March 10, but needs to be booked before then to receive the special pricing. For more information, email Info@TheTucsonPuppetLady.com or visit TheTucsonPuppetLady.com.

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Fresh Food Trends Natural Trailblazers in Sustainable Eating by Melinda Hemmelgarn

Food experts have listed local, regional and sustainable foods among the top food trends for 2014. Consumers’ heightened environmental awareness and their love for fresh flavors are responsible.

here’s even a new term, “hyperlocal”, to describe produce harvested fresh from onsite gardens at restaurants, schools, supermarkets and hospitals—all designed for sourcing tasty, nutrient-rich foods minus the fuelguzzling transportation costs. Adding emphasis to the need to preserve vital local food sources, the United Nations has designated 2014 as the International Year of Family Farming. Here are four thriving food trends resulting from shifts in Americans’ thinking and our growing love for all things local.

Foraging

What could be more entertaining and economical than searching for and gathering wild foods in their natural habitat? From paw paws and persimmons in Missouri to palmetto berries in Florida and seaweed in California, Mother Nature provides a feast at her children’s feet.

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Commonly foraged foods include nuts, mushrooms, greens, herbs, fruits and even shellfish. To learn how to identify regional native wild foods and cash in on some “free” nutritious meals, foragers need to know where and when to harvest their bounty. Conservation departments and state and national parks often offer helpful field guides and recipes. Jill Nussinow, also known as The Veggie Queen, a registered dietitian and cookbook author in Santa Rosa, California, characterizes foraging as “nature’s treasure hunt.” Nussinow says she forages for the thrill of it and because, “It puts you very much in touch with the seasons.” On her typical foraging excursions through forests and on beaches, Nussinow notes, “You never know what you might find: mushrooms, berries, miner’s lettuce, mustard pods or sea vegetables. It’s free food, there for the picking.” However, she warns, “You have to

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know what you are doing. Some wild foods can be harmful.” For example, Nussinow advises getting to know about mushrooms before venturing forth to pick them. She recommends the book Mushrooms Demystified, by David Arora, as a learning tool, and checking with local mycological associations for safe mushroom identification. She also likes the advice of “Wildman” Steve Brill, of New York City, who publishes educational articles at Wildman SteveBrill.com. “He knows more about wild foods than anyone I know,” she says. Vermont wildcrafter Nova Kim teaches her students not only how to identify wild edibles, but also how to harvest them sustainably. It’s critical to make sure wild foods will be available for future generations.

Fermentation

Kefir, kimchi, kombucha and sauerkraut all owe their unique flavors to fermentation. Sandor Katz, author of The Art of Fermentation: An In-Depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes From Around the World, is a self-described “fermentation revivalist”. He explains how microorganisms, such as lactic acid bacteria that are universally present on raw vegetables and in milk, transform fresh food into preserved sustenance. Katz recalls how his boyhood love for sour pickles grew to an “obsession with all things fermented.” An abundant garden crop of cabbage left him wondering, “What are we going to do with all that cabbage?” The answer came naturally: “Let’s make sauerkraut.” Subsequently, Katz has become an international expert on the art and science of fermentation from wine to brine and beyond, collecting recipes and wisdom from past generations (WildFermentation. com). He observes, “Every single culture enjoys fermented foods.” Increasing respect and reverence for fermented foods and related communities of beneficial microorganisms is a new frontier in nutrition and medical sciences. For example, several researchers at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual meeting last fall in Houston, Texas, described the connections between the trillions

of bacteria living in the human gut, known as the “microbiota”, and mental and physical health. Kelly Tappenden, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition and gastrointestinal physiology with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, explained that gut bacteria play a variety of roles, including assisting in the digestion and absorption of nutrients; influencing gene expression; supporting the immune system; and affecting body weight and susceptibility to chronic disease.

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The popular adage, “We are what we eat,” applies to animals, as well. New research from Washington State University shows that organic whole milk from pasture-fed cows contains 62 percent higher levels of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids compared to conventional, or non-organic, whole milk. The striking difference is accounted for by the fact that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s national organic program legally requires that organic cows have access to pasture throughout the grazing

season. The more time cows spend on high-quality pasture, which includes grass, legumes and hay, the more beneficial the fats will be in their milk. On the other hand, when ruminant animals, designed to graze on pasture, are fed a steady diet of corn and soy, both their milk and meat contain less beneficial fat. According to Captain Joseph Hibbeln, a lipid biochemist and physician at the National Institutes of Health, American diets have become deficient in omega-3 fatty acids over the past 100 years, largely because of industrial agriculture. Hibbeln believes that consuming more omega-3s may be one of the most important dietary changes Americans can make to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve mental health and enhance children’s brain and eye development, including boosting their IQs. Coldwater fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna and sardines provide excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Plus, dairy and meat from animals raised on pasture can improve our intake, as well.

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How might eating with the “creation” in mind influence food and agriculture trends? Barbara Ross, director of social services for Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, believes, “People’s common denominator is that we are all part of and integral to the creation.” She considers how “Food, agriculture, environment and economy are bound together in a way that requires we think, plan and act for the dignity of each person and the common good of the human family.” Ross explains that the choices we make in these vital areas affect the richness of our soils, the purity of our air and water and the health of all living things. Marie George, Ph.D., a professor of philosophy at St. John’s University, in Queens, New York, agrees, “The serious ecological crises we see today stem from the way we think,” and “reveal an urgent moral need for a new solidarity” to be better stewards of the Earth and its creatures. For example, George sees it as contrary to human dignity to cause animals to suffer; that’s why she opposes gestation crates

and the push for cheap food that exploits animals and the environment in the process. Kelly Moltzen, a registered dietitian in Bronx, New York, shares a passion for addressing food justice and sustainability from her faith-based perspective of Franciscan spirituality. She believes that, “When we connect our spirituality with the daily act of eating, we can eat in a way that leads to a right relationship with our Creator.” By bridging spirituality with nutrition and the food system, Moltzen hopes to raise awareness of how people can care for their body as a temple and live in right relationship with the Earth, which she perceives as “the larger house of God.” Fred Bahnson, director of the Food, Faith and Religious Leadership Initiative at Wake Forest University’s School of Divinity, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is the author of Soil and Sacrament: A Spiritual Memoir of Food and Faith. His book takes the reader on a journey to four different faith communities—Catholic, Protestant, Pentecostal and Jewish—to explore connections between spiritual

nourishment and the cultivation of food. Bahnson speaks about sacred soil and the communities of mystical microorganisms that lie within and create the foundation for sustenance. He also describes the special power of communal gardens, which welcome all and provide nourishing food, yet come to satisfy more than physical hunger. Regardless of religious denomination, Amanda Archibald, a registered dietitian in Boulder, Colorado, believes, “We are in a new era of food—one that embraces and honors food producers and food systems that respect soil, environment and humanity itself.” Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “food sleuth”, is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO (FoodSleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image.blogspot.com.

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Superherbs Four Plants that Fight Off Disease by Kathleen Barnes

Mother Nature’s most potent healing herbs are already on most spice racks or growing nearby, often right outside the door.

erbs, respected for their healing properties for millennia, have been widely used by traditional healers with great success. Now clinical science supports their medicinal qualities. Pharmaceutical companies routinely extract active ingredients from herbs for common medications, including the potent pain reliever codeine, derived from Papaver somniferum; the head-clearing antihistamines ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, from Ephedra sinica; and taxol, the chemotherapy drug commonly used to treat several types of cancer, including breast cancer, from Taxus brevifolia. These are among the findings according to Leslie Taylor, a naturopath and herbalist headquartered in Milam County, Texas, and author of The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs.

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Herb: A plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food. ~ Merriam Webster University of California, Los Angeles, found that curcumin helped dissolve the plaques and tangles of brain material characteristic to Alzheimer’s. Curcumin is also known to be effective in lessening depression and preventing heart disease, some types of cancer and diabetes, says McBarron. Ginger (Zingiber officinale): Primarily used for its considerable antiinflammatory properties, ginger makes a delicious and healing tea and an enticing spice in a variety of dishes. This herbal powerhouse has at least 477 active ingredients, according to Beyond Aspirin, by Thomas M. Newmark and Paul Schulick.

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Seven Signs of Food Sensitivities by Pamela Bond

n recent years, Pediatrician William Sears has seen many more cases of asthma and eczema in his San Clemente, California, office. Dairy and wheat remain the biggest culprits, but experts believe new factors may be contributing to the rise in food sensitivities, including synthetic additives like partially hydrogenated oils, artificial colors and flavors and sweeteners, plus genetically modified ingredients. Often undiagnosed and untreated, food intolerances can cause long-term tissue damage, warns Sears, author of The NDD Book, which addresses what he calls nutrient deficit disorder without resorting to drugs. Increasingly, kids are developing formerly adult-onset diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes, obesity, depression, cardiovascular disease and acid reflux, he says. If it seems that a child is having a dietary reaction, first look for clues. “A lot of parents already suspect the answer,” says Kelly Dorfman, a licensed nutritionist dietitian and author of What’s Eating Your Child? Become a “nutrition detective”, she suggests. Here’s how to assess conditions and find solutions.

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Suspects: Intolerance to casein—a protein prevalent in dairy cow milk different from its form in breast milk that can get into mothers’ milk or formula— tends to irritate an infant’s gut lining, causing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and then chronic ear infections or constipation, says Dorfman. Action: Remove dairy from the baby’s and nursing mom’s diet for at least a week. For formula feeding, choose a brand made with predigested casein or

whey. To heal baby’s damaged intestinal lining, give 10 billion CFU (colony forming units) daily of probiotic bacteria, mixed in a bottle or sprinkled on food.

Chronic Diarrhea

Suspects: Intolerance to gluten (a protein in wheat and other grains) or lactose (dairy sugar). Diarrhea, the gastrointestinal tract’s way of eliminating problematic substances, plus gas and bloating, often accompany these intolerances. Lactose intolerance is usually a root cause and is present in nearly everyone that’s gluten intolerant, Dorfman says. Action: Get a blood test to check for celiac disease, then eliminate gluten for at least a month. Although the diarrhea could end within a week, “You need a few weeks to see a trend,” counsels Dorfman. Consume fermented dairy products like cheese and yogurt, which have low lactose levels; cream dairy products may also test OK.

Chronic Ear Infections

Suspects: Dairy intolerance and for many, soy sensitivity. Some research has shown that 90 percent of kids with recurring ear infections or ear fluid have food reactions, corroborated by Dorfman’s patients. Action: Quit dairy and soy for several months to verify a correlation. Dorfman recommends eliminating soy milk, soy yogurt and tofu, adding that ultrasensitive individuals may need to avoid processed foods that contain soy byproducts.

Itchy Skin

Suspects: Reaction to gluten, casein (in dairy products) and eggs plus oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, lemons, strawberries and pineapple. Action: Because itchiness can suggest a histamine response, ask an allergist for an IgE radioallergosorbent (RAST) blood test to detect food sensitivities.

Hyperactivity

Suspects: Sensitivity to artificial colors or sugar. According to Sears, children’s underdeveloped blood-brain barrier increases vulnerability to the neurotoxic effects of chemical food additives, including artificial colors and monosodium glutamate (MSG). Action: When possible, buy organic foods certified to contain no artificial colors. Otherwise, scrutinize food labels for the nine petroleum-based synthetic dyes in U.S. foods: Blue 1 and 2, Citrus Red 2, Green 3, Orange B, Red 3 and 40, Yellow 5 and 6. Avoid ingredients like high-fructose corn syrup, sucrose, glucose, fructose, cane sugar and syrup—all added sugars.

Crankiness

Suspects: Gluten sensitivity is traditionally associated exclusively with digestive disturbances, but some recent studies

have linked it to neurological symptoms, from moodiness and chronic headaches to ADHD and coordination loss. Action: Eliminate gluten for a month to assess a potential connection between mood and food, possibly signaled by excessive eating of a certain food.

Stunted Growth

Suspects: Gluten sensitivity or zinc deficiency. Because gluten intolerance interferes with nutrient absorption, suffering kids often fail to thrive. “Small size—height or weight—is a classic symptom of celiac disease,” Dorfman advises. Zinc could be another factor; it normalizes appetite and through its relationship with growth hormones, helps the body develop. If levels are too low, growth will be abnormally stunted. In such cases, a child may rarely be hungry, be a picky eater or complain that food smells or tastes funny, Dorfman says. Action: Eliminate gluten consumption for a month. A blood test by a pediatrician can determine serum zinc levels, or buy a zinc sulfate taste test online. After sipping a zinc sulfate solution, the child will report either tasting nothing (indicating deficiency) or a bad flavor (no deficiency). Zinc-rich foods include beef, chicken, beans, pumpkin seeds, cashews and chickpeas. To counter a deficiency, ask a family healthcare provider for an age-appropriate supplement dose. Pamela Bond is the managing editor of Natural Foods Merchandiser.

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lthough following a diet without gluten has become easier due to increased availability and labeling of gluten-free foods, we still need to know how to make sure which foods strictly qualify. We always have more control in our own kitchen, yet we’re not always eating at home. Natural Awakenings asked experts to comment on reasons for the demand and offer practical tips and tactics for healthy eating on the go. According to the Center for Celiac Research & Treatment, 18 million Americans are now gluten sensitive, 3 million more suffer from celiac disease, and the numbers continue to skyrocket, says Dr. David Perlmutter, a neurologist and author of Grain Brain. Gluten, a naturally occurring protein in wheat, barley and rye, is prevalent in the modern American diet. Perlmutter points to new wheat hybrids and increasing amounts of gluten in processed foods as exacerbating the problem. He particularly cites today’s overuse of antibiotics and antiinflammatory medications as contributors to “inappropriate and excessive reactions to what might otherwise have represented a non-threatening protein like gluten.”

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Jules Shepard, a mother of two in Washington, D.C., and author of Free for All Cooking: 150 Easy Gluten-Free, Allergy-Friendly Recipes the Whole Family Can Enjoy who also shares recipes at Blog.JulesGlutenFree.com, remembers when going out for a gluten-free lunch 44

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was difficult. “The friendly lunch spots my coworkers and I used to enjoy on a weekly and sometimes even daily basis were no longer friendly for me,” she says. “There was nothing on the menu I could eat, and it seemed better for everyone if I simply stayed in the office. But it isolated me socially from my colleagues and deprived me of a much-needed midday break that had been such an enjoyable part of my routine.” Attending catered breakfasts or lunches for office meetings also presented difficulties. Shepard learned that it’s best to be prepared and pack something, even if it’s only a snack. “Some of my favorites include fresh fruit, like apples or bananas with peanut or almond butter, washed berries, applesauce, coconut yogurt, hummus and red peppers, trail mix, dry cereals like granola, and nutrition bars. I keep a variety of these bars in my purse and car year-round, so I’m never bored with my choices.” “Gluten-free instant oatmeal

is a staple in my life,” advises Shepard. She never leaves home without it, regardless of the length of the trip. “All you need is a cup or a bowl and some boiling water. Be sure to buy certified gluten-free oats, because regular oats can be contaminated with gluten grains.” Shepard also recommends avoiding pre-sweetened varieties. Kate Chan, a teacher and mother of two in suburban Seattle, Washington, who has been following a gluten-free diet since 2000, has solved the problem of eating healthy at work another way: The family cooks extra the night before. “While cleaning up the kitchen, I just pack the leftovers for lunch. I like to vary the side dishes a bit if I pack side dishes at all, and toss in fruit and more vegetables,” she says. Chan likes to use a bento-style lunch box with several compartments, plus thermal containers, so she can enjoy a variety of gluten-free lunch options.

On the Road In Los Angeles, California, Kristine Kidd, former food editor at Bon Appétit, has recently returned to gluten-free eating. On her menu-planning and recipe blog, KristineKidd.com, and in her cookbook, Weeknight Gluten Free, she recommends whole, fresh foods from farmers’ markets that are naturally gluten-free. When she and her husband hike the Sierra Mountains, she carries homemade, high-fiber, gluten-free cookies to eat on the way up and packs gluten-free soups such as butternut squash and black bean, corn tortillas with fresh fillings, and fruit for a delicious lunch upon reaching the peak. Some gluten-free snacks can contain as many empty calories as other types of junk food, notes Registered Dietitian Katharine Tallmadge. “Many ‘gluten-free’ products are made with refined, unenriched grains and starches, which contain plenty of calories, but few vitamins or minerals.” She agrees with Kidd and others that choosing whole, natural, fresh foods, which are naturally gluten-free, makes for healthy eating wherever we go.

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Tweet those Fitness Goals Online Friends Help Us Stay on Track by Tamara Grand

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umans are inherently social creatures. Most of us enjoy the company of others and spend much of our waking time engaging in social interactions with colleagues, friends and family. People that spend a lot of time together often adopt one another’s eating and exercise habits—sometimes for the better, but often for the worse. At least one positive side to wishing to conform socially is unexpected. Finding the right circle of friends—our own personal support group—can make sticking to an exercise schedule or diet easier. It’s a key factor in the popularity of organized weight-loss groups and exercise classes. Studies published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology and the Journal of Obesity demonstrate that just having a weight-loss or fitness support system in place results in better adherence to diet and exercise with more pounds shed and kept off over the long term. Researchers believe that in addition to the

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motivation and accountability supporters provide, benefits are also enhanced by learning through observing; changing our behavior through watching the actions and outcomes of others’ behavior. If we don’t have physical access to a local support group, we can access one online or create our own, using one of the following social media platforms.

Facebook

The leading social networking website includes thousands of community and group pages devoted to weight loss, exercise and healthy living. Its search function helps find one that fits our needs. Make an introduction and join the discussion. Participating in a special challenge helps everyone stay motivated.

Twitter

This micro-blogging site is informal and fast-paced, providing nearly instantaneous feedback. Use Twitter to identify friends

with similar health and fitness goals. Follow links to motivational photos, low-calorie recipes and at-home workouts. Tweeting when feeling the urge to eat virtually guarantees that we’ll receive a helpful response in a minute or two. Twitter chats are also a fabulous way to connect with an established and helpful healthy living tribe.

A visual smorgasbord of clean-eating recipes, at-home workouts and inspirational photos keeps spirits up. Pinterest accesses photos throughout the Internet that we can grab and “pin” to a personal online vision board. It’s also possible to create a visual cookbook, pinning recipes to, for example, clean eating, Paleo, pumpkin and oatmeal themed boards. It’s fun to connect with our favorite healthy living peeps and start following their boards for continuous injections of inspiration and motivation.

Instagram

Love to take photos using a smartphone? Instagram provides a platform for sharing snippets of our day via pictures. Fitness fans regularly “Instagram” their meals and workouts, in part to remain accountable to their online followers, but also to help motivate themselves and others to make healthy choices each day.

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Our go-to resource for music videos is also home to hundreds of healthy living “channels”. Want to follow someone’s 100-pound weight-loss journey, learn how to cook quinoa or follow along with free, at-home workout videos? This is the place. Watch, share and comment on a favorite YouTube video to become part of its online community. The key to using social media to improve our health and fitness is inherent in the name. It’s a friendly way to interact, participate and engage with others. Tamara Grand, Ph.D., is a certified personal trainer and a group fitness and indoor cycling instructor in Port Moody, British Columbia, in Canada. Her new book is Ultimate Booty Workouts. She contributes to Life.Gaiam.com and blogs at FitKnitChick.com. March 2014

wisewords From “Why Me?” to “Thank You!”

Wayne Dyer on the Value of Hard Lessons by Linda Sechrist

fter four decades teaching selfdevelopment and empowerment and authoring more than 30 bestselling books, Wayne W. Dyer, Ph.D., shares dozens of events from his life in his latest work, I Can See Clearly Now. In unflinching detail, he relates vivid impressions of encountering many forks in the road, from his youth in Detroit to the present day, and reflects on these events from his current perspective, noting what lessons he ultimately learned.

these miracles show up. There are 60 chapters in the book. Every time I finished one, I would think: “Now I can see clearly why I had to go through all of these experiences and learn all these lessons.” As a result, I suggest that whenever something happens that leads you to ask, “Why is this happening to me?” shift instead to the awareness that all experiences, no matter what, are gifts.

What has writing this book taught you and how can it help others better understand their own lives?

You describe the influential patterns and motivators in your life as diamonds and stones; how would you characterize your childhood years in foster homes?

My biggest lesson was that our whole life is like a checkerboard. When I looked back on my life, I began to realize this and gained an awareness of the fact that there’s something else moving all of the pieces around. The key to attracting this mystical guidance into your life is to start with awareness that all things are possible and to forget about yourself. When you get your ego out of the picture, your inner mantra isn’t, “What’s in it for me? and “How much more can I get?” Instead, when your inner mantra is, “How may I serve or what may I do for you?” and you practice consistently living this way, you attract this mystical guidance. I have found that the more I do this, the more

I can now see that spending the better part of my first decade in a series of foster homes was all a part of God’s infallible plan for me. I believe I was in a type of training camp for becoming a teacher of higher spiritual and commonsense principles. If I was going to spend my adult life teaching, lecturing and writing on selfreliance, then I obviously needed to learn to rely upon myself and be in a position to never be dissuaded from this awareness. What better training ground for teaching this than an early childhood that required a sense of independence and need for self-sufficiency? Now that I know that every encounter, challenge and situation is a spectacular thread in a tapestry, and

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that each represents and defines my life, I am deeply grateful for them all. Each of us has a mission of some kind to fulfill at the moment we make the shift from nowhere to now here, from spirit to form. I’ve seen firsthand how this universe has a creative source of energy supporting it that is literally the matrix of all matter. Nothing occurs by happenstance anywhere, because this universal mind is perpetually on call, going about its miraculous ways in terms of infinite possibilities.

What can you see clearly about your role as a parent? I’ve watched my eight children show up from birth with their unique personalities and blossom into their own awakenings. I know for certain that the one Divine mind that is responsible for all of creation has a hand in this engaging mystery. Same parents, same environment, same culture and yet eight individuals, with their own distinctive character traits. Khalil Gibran stated it perfectly in The Prophet: “Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, and though they are with you yet they belong not to you.” Each of my children had their blueprint from God. My job has been to guide, then step aside and let whatever is inside them that is their own uniqueness steer the course of their lives.

What has your life taught you about prayer? I feel that the prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi says it best: “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is darkness, let me bring light. Where there is sadness, let me bring joy.” The masters I’ve studied pray to become more godly, more like where we originally came from. My prayer is always, “Help me to remind myself to get rid of this ego and to be like You are. Help me to be my highest self, the place within that is God.” Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer. Visit ItsAllAboutWe. com for the extended interview.

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Gardening as Spiritual Practice Cycles of Growth Cultivate Our Divinity by April Thompson

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ardening is not about having or taking; it’s about giving,” says Connecticut psychotherapist Gunilla Norris, author of A Mystic Garden: Working with Soil, Attending to Soul. “And in giving, the garden gives back to you.” She deems the art of practicing gratitude in the garden as an intentional path for cultivating spirituality.“Every day, go out and thank the ground. Life is burgeoning all around us, all the time,” she continues. “If we can just appreciate that, it’s a big deal.” It’s hard not to be humbled and awed by the miracle of life when we see a seedling push its tiny green head above ground, lean toward the sun and unfurl its first set of leaves. Each bit of plant life is simply fulfilling its mission to grow and be. “Gardening enhances our relation-

ship to the Earth. Through gardening, we are helping to heal the planet, which is part of the work we are all called to do,” remarks Al Fritsch, a Jesuit priest in Ravenna, Kentucky, and author of the e-book, Spiritual Growth Through Domestic Gardening (free at EarthHealing.info/garden. htm). Over his lifetime, Fritsch has helped turn a parking lot, a section of church lawn, and overgrown bottomland all into thriving gardens. In his view, “It gives us a sense of home, roots us in place.” We can even discover our personal calling through cultivating a garden while gleaning endless spiritual lessons: Here dwells patience and an appreciation for the natural order of things; no fertilizer can force a flower to bloom before its time. Here resides mindfulness as we learn

to notice changes in the plants under our care and discern what they need to thrive. Here abides interdependence; we wouldn’t have carrots, corn or cherries without the bats, birds, and bees playing in the pollen. In a garden, we naturally accept the cycle of life, death and rebirth as we bid adieu to the joy of seasonal colors and let flowerbeds rest in peace, anticipating their budding and blooming again. Just as the fruits of growing a garden exceed the doing—the weeding and seeding and countless other tasks—so do the riches of tending a spiritual life surpass the striving. We do well to rejoice in the sacred space created, cherishing every spiritual quality nurtured within and reflected in the Divine handiwork. Breathing in the floral perfume carried by the breeze and reveling in the multi-hued textures of living artistry, we celebrate the fact that we too, are playing our part of the natural miracle of life. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

March 2014

Dog Scouts of America Dog Troops Also Earn Badges and Go to Camp by Sandra Murphy

Scouts, badges, troops and summer camp—they’re not just for kids anymore. Dog Scouts of America is a new twist on tradition that is fun for all ages.

ogs, their owners and the larger community all benefit when a pet earns the basic Dog Scout certification badge. Any dog can participate, as long as he’s well-behaved. To qualify for the initial badge, he must be able to heel without pulling, greet a person calmly,

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meet another animal without overreacting and to see food and leave it alone. The test criteria are similar to that used for the Canine Good Citizen certificate from the American Kennel Club. Tests can be videotaped if there’s no organization evaluator in the area. Once

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the dog’s earned the basic Dog Scout badge, the rest of the badges are optional, depending on how involved human-canine pairs wish to get. Instead of pursuing a particular sport or activity, scouting allows the dog to dabble and find what he likes best. Distinctive badges can be earned in separate ability levels including obedience, community service, trail work, nose work, water sports, pulling, herding and lure coursing (a performance sport first developed for purebred sighthound breeds). Handlers can also earn badges in canine care, first-aid and sign language. All training is based on positive behavior and reinforcement on everyone’s part. “We don’t want dogs to be an accessory or a lawn ornament; they are part of the family, and a lot of fun, besides,” explains Dog Scouts president Chris Puls, of Brookville, Indiana. “As trainers, we have to figure out how to communicate with another species.” Most members engage in scout activities with more than one dog. Requirements for operating a troop are flexible, but holding four meetings a year is recommended. Meetings don’t have to be formal—a group hike in the woods counts. Other activities may include backpacking, biking, camping and treasure hunts like letterboxing and geocaching. If Sparky would like to try flyball, (timed relay races with balls) or treibball (urban herding of Pilates balls), but has no opportunity for these pursuits on his home turf, summer camp is a good forum to investigate lots of options. Weekend camps are held in Maryland in July and Texas in November. Weeklong camps are held in Michigan in June and July. “Many people bring more than one dog to camp,” says Allison Holloway, who works in financial account services for the U.S. Department of Defense, in Columbus, Ohio. “I take six dogs with me and each has his or her favorite activity, which I like, because it’s too much for one dog to go from early morning until late at night. New members often say they come to camp just for the fun and camaraderie, but they usually end up collecting badges like the rest of us. It’s a great reminder of what you and your dog did at camp together.” One of Holloway’s dog scouts has special needs. Lottie Moon is a double

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merle, all-white, Australian shepherd that doesn’t let being deaf or blind slow her down. Last year she surprised her owner by earning an agility badge at camp. “I think she sees shadows and movements. I place a dowel rod in front of the jump and she knows that when she touches it, it’s time to go airborne,” says Holloway. “Lottie inspires and motivates me.” Holloway received the Dog Scout’s 2013 Excellence in Writing Award for her blog at Lottie-SeeingIntoDarkness.blogspot.com. Many Dog Scout troops serve their communities to show how dogs can and should be integrated into daily life. In Wyoming Valley, near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Phyllis Sinavage, office manager for a wholesale distributor, reports on recent activities conducted by Troop 221. “We’ve donated oxygen masks for pets to local fire departments and emergency services. We raise funds to buy them and also have oxygen mask angels that donate the price of a mask in memory of a pet. One third grade class raised enough money to purchase two masks after we visited and did a bite prevention class.” The Dog Scouts of America Hike-aThon, in May, is the nonprofit organization’s annual fundraiser, open to everyone willing to ask friends and family members to pledge funds for distances walked. It’s a good way to partner with the dog for quality outdoor time, spread the word about Dog Scouts and enjoy the spring weather. Learn more and join with others for a troop experience at DogScouts.org. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Star Party with Food Trucks – 6pm. Join astronomers from NOAO and TAAA and their telescopes. Enjoy delicious food available from David Aguirre’s Food Truck Roundup, with kid friendly astronomy activities in the library. Free. Green Fields Country Day School, 6000 N Camino de la Tierra. 520-297-2288. Msavin@GreenFields.org. GreenFields.org. An Evening with a Sufi Mystic – 7:30-9pm. Spiritual leader of the Sufi Order International and recipient of the U Thant Peace Award, Pir Zia Inayat Khan speaks. Donation requested. Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E Adams St. 520-721-5016. TucsonSufi@yahoo.com. HeartsAtPeace.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 1 Free Community Dance – 10am-12pm. Dance group movement expression based on the work of dance pioneer Barbara Mettler. Led by Margo Taylor. Donation accepted. Tucson Creative Dance Center, 3131 N Cherry. 520-360-4442. C_Marlow@comcast.net. DanceCreative.org. Reiki Master Training – 12-5pm. Raise your level of intuition, spirituality and consciousness, and increase your light and capacity to channel energy. $125. Highlands at Dove Mountain, 4949 W Heritage Club Blvd, Activities Building, Marana. 520-2454214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net. OpenPathwaysEnergyandCommunication.com. Tucson Dowsers March Meeting – Mar 1 & 2. Sat 3/1: 1-3pm. Jeanne Gehringer ASD Regional VP, Dowsing protocol-hospital stays, post-operative, rehabilitative process. $5. 3269 N Mountain. 520-579-6550. Workshop Sun 3/2. 10am4pm. $70 Ward-6, 3202 E 1st St. 520-663-1864. HealingSanctum@msn.com. TucsonDowsers.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 6 Write to Heal – 4-5:30pm. Begins March 6 and meets every other Thursday through May 1. Each writing class focuses on a topic: Increasing Resiliency, The Body Electric, Visions for Our Bodies and Our Lives, My Healing Journey, and Healing Relationships. $60 for the five-part series. Space permitting, try the first class for $15. Building Health, 1720 N Dodge Blvd. 520-881-2534. Deborah@DeborahMayaan.com. DeborahMayaan.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 7 IONS Tucson Monthly Presentation – 6:30pm. In her presentation, “From Touchy to TouchingDemystifying the Dying Process” Tani Bahti, RN, CT will help us overcome fears and misconception about the experience of dying. $5 suggested donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. Chirising@gmail.com. IonsTucson.org.

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BODY AND SOL WOMEN’S EXPO! Have fun while shopping, tasting & visiting unique attractions! Connect with local businesses and artists. Our mission is to energize the Southern Arizona economy by connecting creative business owners with the spirited women of our community for an exciting experience of education, innovation and entertainment. $12/ $5 with valid TCC parking receipt Tucson Convention Center

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SATURDAY, MARCH 8 2014 PCOA Ages ‘n Stages Active Adult Lifestyle Expo – 9am-4pm. A celebration of an active adult lifestyle in Pima County. 100 exhibitors, informative seminars and musical entertainment and fun activities for all ages. Free event and parking. Casino del Sol Grand Ballroom, 5655 West Valencia Rd. 520-835-2047. Dconover@pcoa.org. PimaCouncilOnAging.blogspot.com/. Intro Sacred Journey: Realizing Your Dreams – 10am-12pm. Sacred Journey: Realizing your Dreams A Saturday Morning at the Man in the Maze Room with Rev. Janice Thomas, MA, CRS Experience exercises and a consciousness-expanding meditation. $25. Man in the Maze Room, 6965 N Oracle Rd. 520-877-5039. SacredJourney@earthlink.net. ManInTheMazeRoom.com. Awaken the Intuitive Healer Series – 10am-2pm. Discover how your energetically interpreting life. Practice creating sacred space using color, sound, visualization and the power of intention. $55. Journey to Healing, 3245 E Mounatainaire Dr. 520-825-4645. JourneyToHealing@msn.com. JourneyToHealing.com. Meditation Class with Sarah McLean – 2-4:30pm. Be guided in various ways to meditate, discover the basics of successful meditation, find out what meditation is and what it isn’t, and explore experiences you might have. $225 discounts available. McLean Meditation Institute, 411 Hwy 179 Ste 8, Sedona. 928-204-0067. McLeanMeditation.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 9 Spring Open House – 1-4pm. Join us for tours of our award-winning, green-designed community and our homes-for-sale. Milagro is child-friendly with a layout and facilities designed to provide safety and security. The inviting commons draw multi-generational residents together for recreation, swimming, gardening, celebrating and more. Free. Milagro Cohousing Community, 3057 N. Gaia Pl. 520-297-4191. MilagroCohousing.org.

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ARIZONA FRIENDS OF TIBET presents

Dr. ROBERT THURMAN Dr THURMAN is a worldwide authority on religion and spirituality, Asian history, and Tibetan Buddhist philosophy. His talk will be based on his latest book, co-authored with writer and meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg. Love Your Enemies: How to Break the Anger Habit & Be a Whole lot Happier Tickets: General Admission $15 Student with ID $10 Doors open at 6.30 pm. Seating is limited. U of A, PAS Building, Room 201 1118 E. 4th St Tucson For more info:

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Sponsored by UA department of Anthropology

THURSDAY, MARCH 13 TIES Guest Speaker - Noreen Renier – 6:30pm. Noreen Renier discusses her controversial career as a “psychic detective” finding missing persons. She has consulted on over 600 unsolved cases in 38 states & 7 countries. $5. Unity Church of Tucson, 3618 N Camino Blanco Pl. 520-395-2365. TucsonAZ@iands.org. TucsonIANDS.org. The Appleseed Collective – 7:30-9:30pm. Mix the Hot Club of Paris with the sweaty soul of Dixieland, a couple blades of bluegrass, a pinch of ragtime beat, and a western swinging swagger and you’ve just conjured the sound of The Appleseed Collective. Ages 18 & up. $15 advance/$20 day of show. Sea Of Glass – Center For The Arts, 330 E 7th St. 520-398-2542. Booking@TheSeaOfGlass.org. TheSeaOfGlass.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 14 Documentary: Carbon Nation – 7-9pm. An optimistic discovery of what the world needs to do to prevent (or slow down) the impending climate crisis. Age 16 & up. $5 advance/$10 day of show. Sea Of Glass – Center For The Arts, 330 E 7th St. 520-398-2542. Booking@TheSeaOfGlass.org. TheSeaOfGlass.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 15 TIES Workshop – Exploring the Psychic Experience with Noreen Renier – 9am-4pm. An exciting course designed to increase your psychic awareness through hands-on experiments. Noreen Renier, who is possibly the best known psychic detective, takes you through a series of exercises aimed at increasing your awareness. $110 early. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2532 West Peoria Ave, Phoenix. 520-395-2365. TucsonAZ@iands.org. TucsonIANDS.org. Sacred Journey: Realizing Your Dreams – 10am-12pm. Six Saturday mornings through May 17. Learn ways, via consciousness-expanding meditations and practical techniques to create a fulfilling life. $264 (payments plans available). Man in the Maze Room, 6965 N Oracle Rd. 520-877-5039. SacredJourney@earthlink.net. ManInTheMazeRoom.com.

Tucson

Bio-Touch Practitioner Training – 10am-4pm. Also March 16. Enjoyable, interactive hands-on training teaches how to help friends, family relieve pain and stress. $48 both days. Massage therapists: earn 10 CE units ($60). Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St. 520-751-7751. Office@JustTouch.com. JustTouch.com. Dance Improvisation Session – 10:30am-12pm. Improvisational dance for adults. Guided movement includes individual, partner and group themes. Donation accepted. Tucson Creative Dance Center, 3131 N Cherry. 520-297-4370. Csuepfaffl@gmail.com. DanceCreative.org. Learning From Past Lives – 1-3pm. This interactive workshop will enable you to journey to past lives and access energies affecting this life, clear physical symptoms and understand relationships. $30 advance/$35 event. Spirits Child, 3870 W River Rd, #120. 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net. OpenPathways-EnergyandCommunication.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20 Buddhist Mountain Retreat – March 20-23. This inspiring weekend helps us to make the most of our human life, to prepare for death without fear or denial, and to help others who are dying. No prior experience of meditation is needed. Dorm accommodation with supplied bedding. Camping options available. Vegetarian meals will be provided from Thursday dinner through Sunday lunch. $220. Aravaipa Canyon Ranch. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org /mountain-retreat. Spring Equinox Open House – 9am-6pm. Free gift bag to first 25 people, 15% off all products, light refreshments will be served. Free. The Right Touch Massage Therapy, 2984 E Ft Lowell Rd. 520-3267675. RightTouchMassageTherapy@yahoo.com. RightTouchMassageTherapy.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22

Spiritual Awakening Class – 1-3pm. An 8-week group focusing on accelerating your growth and receiving Guidance while connecting with your True Self. MariaKingsley, CHt. $35 Materials plus donation. Water of Life MCC, 3269 N Mountain Ave. 520-780-0170.

How to Live Healthy for the Next 100 Years! - 8:30 am-3:30pm. Full day of evidence-based health information. Guest speakers, Q & A. Synergy Wellness Patients: $25; Non-patients: $50. Lunch included. Radisson Suites, 6555 E. Speedway Blvd. RSVP by Mar. 18. 520-818-8857.

Healing Inner Child – 3:30-5:30pm. An 8-week group experiencing healing relationships after removing critical parent messages, letting go of inner child baggage, and transforming fear. Maria Kingsley, CHt. $35 materials plus donation. Water of Life MCC, 3269 N Mountain Ave. 520-780-0170.

Lynn Andrews Supports Council of Whistling Elk – 10am-12:30pm. World Famous Author, Shaman, Teacher attends “Go to Meeting” for New Council of Whistling Elks. Prayer stick painting. All are welcome. Free. East Side, 11115 E Shady Lane. 520-760-2779. Michellemkpt@gmail.com. LynnAndrews.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 16 Health Fair – 10am-1:30pm. Experience more than 12 holistic treatments while you get your questions answered. $5. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-303-6042. Molly.Nelson@q.com. Getting a Handle on Your Health Free Talk – 6-7:15pm. With Deb Kortyna, Healing Arts Practitioner, USANA Associate. Free. Desert Wind Healing Arts, 7225 N Paseo Del Nort. 520-360-7469. Deb@DesertWindHealingArts.com. DesertWindHealingArts.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 17 Plant Remains and Pre-Hispanic Farmers – 6-8pm. With Archaeobotanist Karen Adams. What can ancient plant remains tell us about the farming practices of the Southwest’s pre-Hispanic past? Free. NS/S Conservation Center, 3584 E River Rd. 520-622-0830. Belle@NativeSeeds.org. NativeSeeds.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 Bio-Touch Open House – 6pm. Co-founder Paul Bucky presents Bio-Touch, an expression of the universal principle “Love Thy Neighbor”. Includes question & answer segment. Free. BioTouch Center, 5634 E Pima St. 520-751-7751. Office@JustTouch.com. JustTouch.com. TMS Education Day – 6-7pm. A free Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Education Day for you to learn about TMS and how it will help alleviate your depression. Free. MindSource Centre, 7345 E Tanque Verde Rd. 520296-7766. MindSourceCentre@yahoo.com. MindSourceCentre.com.

natural awakenings

Angel Gong Meditation in Salt-Water Pool – 3-4:30pm. Deep relaxation floating in heavenly warm salt-water indoor pool while receiving the healing frequencies of the angel gong. $20 in the pool; $15 pool-side. Santa Rita Springs, near intersection of Grant and Mountain Ave. Must RSVP to millmarcia@gmail.com or 520-975-5376. SpiritedChangeAZ.com. Pop Up Gallery Art Opening – 4-7pm. Pop Up Gallery at the Man in the Maze Room Featuring Meira Yaer - Desert Spirit Arts Watercolor and gel pen paintings. Musical entertainment by Vickey Smith and Friends. Free. Man in the Maze Room, 6965 N Oracle Rd. 520-797-1234. ManInTheMaze2013@gmail.com. ManInTheMazeRoom.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 23 Jeanne Fellow and Fellow Artist’s Spring Art Show and Sale – 1-4 pm. Arboretum Apartments Clubhouse, 4700 N. Kolb Rd (corner of Snyder Rd). Parking on Snyder. 520-834-7800. JeanneFellow@yahoo.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 28 Angel Gong Waves in Salt-Water Indoor Pool – 6:30pm. Let go of what’s no longer serving you while floating peacefully in a warm indoor-salt water pool and receive the blissful frequencies of the Angel Gong. $20 in the pool; $15 pool-side. Santa Rita Springs, near intersection of Grant and Mountain Ave. Must RSVP to millmarcia@gmail.com or 520-975-5376. SpiritedChangeAZ.com.

Documentary: Occupy Love – 7-9pm. Occupy Love explores the growing realization that the dominant system of power is failing to provide us with health, happiness or meaning. Age 16 & up. $5 advance/$10 day of show. Sea Of Glass – Center For The Arts, 330 E 7th St. 520-398-2542. Booking@TheSeaOfGlass.org.TheSeaOfGlass.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 13

SATURDAY, MARCH 29

THURSDAY, APRIL 17

Honoring Yourself Retreat – April 13-17. Sarah McLean facilitates this intimate retreat to discover your true essence and the peace accessible in any moment. Miiamo Spa at Enchantment Resort, Sedona. 888-749-2137 or 928-203-8500. Info@miiamo.com.

Book Signing: Russell Means – 2-3:30pm. Pearl Means, wife of the late Native American activist, author and actor, Russell Means, will host a signing of Russell’s last book before he passed If You’ve Forgotten the Names of the Clouds, You’ve Lost Your Way. Free. Sea Of Glass – Center For The Arts, 330 E 7th St. 520-398-2542. Booking@TheSeaOfGlass.org. TheSeaOfGlass.org.

TIES Bonus Event: Dr Eben Alexander with Karen Newell – 6:30-9:30pm. Eternity of Souls and Their Connections presentation plus Sound Journeys into the Beyond, a binural beats audio meditation by Sacred Acoustics. $10 early/$15 door (+$1 tkt fee). Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Rd. 520-395-2365. TucsonAZ@iands.org. TucsonIANDS.org.

Russell Means Legacy Fundraiser – 7-8:30pm. Fundraiser to commemorate the life of Russell Means and honor him as a cultural, political, artistic visionary American Indian Leader. Live music and video. Ages 18 & up. $15 advance/ 20 day of show. Sea Of Glass – Center For The Arts, 330 E 7th St. 520-398-2542. Booking@TheSeaOfGlass.org. TheSeaOfGlass.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19

SATURDAY, APRIL 5 Native American Flute Festival – 9am-6pm. Top flute performers Jonny Lipford, Randy Granger and others from around the SouthWest. Flute makers, vendors, crafts, door prizes, raffle. Free. Voyager RV Resort Ballroom, 8701 South Kolb Rd. 520-792-4297. Swrfftucson@gmail.com. Reiki Master Teacher – 12-5pm. Reiki Master Teacher raises your frequency and deepens your knowledge of Reiki in general. $150. Highlands in Dove Mountain, 4949 W Heritage Club Blvd, Marana. 520- 45-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net. OpenPathways-EnergyandCommunication.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 6 Meditation Class with Sarah McLean – 10am12:30pm. Be guided in various ways to meditate, discover the basics of successful meditation, find out what meditation is and what it isn’t, and explore experiences you might have. $225 discounts available. McLean Meditation Institute, 411 Hwy 179 Ste 8, Sedona. 928-204-0067. McLeanMeditation.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 10 TIES Guest Speaker - Natalie Sudman – 6:30pm. Natalie Sudman was a civilian contractor for the Army in Iraq when her convoy vehicle was blown up by a roadside bomb. She recovered and documented a profound near-death experience in her book Application of Impossible Things. $5. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco Pl. 520-395-2365. TucsonAZ@iands.org. TucsonIANDS.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 11 Creative Soul: A Women’s Meditation & Writing Retreat – April 11-13. Transcend your inner critic and express yourself from the womb creativity. Write, listen to yourself, and be heard, perhaps for the very first time. $355 + up. McLean Meditation Institute. 411 SR 17 Ste 8, Sedona. 924-204-0067. McLeanMeditation.com.

Reiki Level II – 12pm. The symbol provided in Level II allows you to heal at a distance and to access information across all time and space. $100. New Moon Haven, 16256 N Oracle Rd. 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net. OpenPathways-EnergyandCommunication.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 21 Food Grows on Trees! – 6-8pm. Melanie Lenart of the LEAF Network (Linking Edible Arizona Forests) discusses their work creating a network of sites and people involved with planting, conserving and using edible trees in Arizona. Free. NS/S Conservation Center, 3584 E River Rd. 520-622-0830. Belle@NativeSeeds.org. NativeSeeds.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 TMS Education Day – 6-7pm. A free Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Education Day for you to learn about TMS and how it will help alleviate your depression. Free. MindSource Centre, 7345 E Tanque Verde Rd. 520296-7766. MindSourceCentre@yahoo.com. MindSourceCentre.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 24 PSYCH-K Advanced Workshop – April 24-27. 9am-6pm. If you enjoyed the Basic workshop and want to expand your PSYCH-K repertiore, the Advanced Integration Workshop is for you. $1000. Homewood Suites, 4750 E Cotton Center Blvd, Phoenix. 520-299-4345. ronnab@cox.net.

SATURDAY, APRIL 26 2014 Don Pooley Greens for Senior Annual Golf Tournament – 8am-1pm. 8am Registration/9am Shotgun Start. PGA golfer Don Pooley to present awards at the luncheon. Proceeds will benefit Pima Council on Aging. $150. Sewailo Golf Club at the Casino Del Sol Resort, 5655 W Valencia Rd. 520-305-3401. Dconover@pcoa.org. pcoa.org. Tai Chi for Health Workshop – 8:30am-5pm. April 26-27. Tai Chi for Arthritis, Fall Prevention. 2-day Workshop. Health Professionals, 14 CEs, instructor cert available. Start/deepen personal practice/teaching skills. $250 includes training materials. Tucson Therapeutic Recreation Center, 1000 S Randolph Way. 520-780-6751. Heather@MoveIntoWellbeing.com. MoveIntoWellbeing.com.

ongoing events Calendar events must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication and adhere to our guidelines. Visit NaturalTucson.com for guidelines and to submit listings.

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

sunday I Ching Lunar Journaling – 1st Sun. New moon seminars engaging spiritual alchemy in a Zen Taoist way. Shojo 6, 18 days or 72 days over 2 1/2 lunar cycles. For seminar times and locations go to DaleBruder.com/taotime. 520-331-1956. TaoTime@DaleBruder.com. The Deeper Meaning of Jesus’ Words – 9am & 11 am. Explore the underlying ideas of our Christian heritage for your deeper understanding. Child care provided. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N. Camino Blanco. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-577-3300. UnityTus.com. Ai Chi – 10am. With Connie Seddon. A flowing, powerful program of breath & movement in a warm saltwater pool, a safe & easy way to increase oxygen and nutritional absorbtion. Painless stretch & relaxation method, ideal for improving range of motion, balance and mobility. $15. Santa Rita Springs. 520-245-6616. AquaticRelaxation.com. Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Sunday Celebration Services – 10am, meditation; 10-11:30am, service. Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd, 85712. 520319-1042, Admin@TucsonCSL.org, TucsonCSL.org. Center of Hope – 10am-12pm. Prayer at 10am followed by worship at 10:30am. Children’s Service at 11am; Close with social time and coffee. 505 W Miracle Mile. 520-882-8132. CenterOfHopeTucson@hotmail.com. Advice for Life and Prayers for World Peace – 1011:15am. Learn how to put Buddha’s teaching to use in our normal busy lives. Concurrent children’s class. By donation. Kadampa Meditation Center, 1701 E Miles Street. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org. Breathe Well - Feel Better – 11am-1pm. With Steve Ross. This fun and highly interactive class addresses the simple solution to so many health and stress-related problems – proper breathing. Fragrance free. $20/class,$25/hour for counseling or breathwork. 520-825-2009. Steve.Ross@WildBlue.net. RelaxAndBreathe.net.

March 2014

Chapel of Awareness Sunday Service – 4pm. Private readings after the service at approximately 5:30pm. Guided self healing, absent healing, energy healing by Rev. Jim, Talk on life-application of skills learned in our school. Free messages from your angels, spirit teachers or friends in spirit. 931 N Fifth Avenue. Inspirational Sunday Service – 10am-2pm. Guided meditation, speakings and psychic messages. Everyone receives a message. Free. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-4559. DianaOhoh@yahoo.com. United-Fellowship-Chapel.com. Science of Spirituality – 10am-2pm. New hours. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N 1st Ave. 520-209-1755. Celebration and Potluck – 10:30am. Last Sun. Love-based, practical spiritual teachings empower you to live your most abundant and meaningful life. Celebrate your magnificence. Child care available. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop #121. 520-546-3696. Info@unitypeaceaz.com. Sunday Worship – 10:30-11:30am. 3rd Sun. Founded on the power of prayer, and honoring Jesus as our Master Teacher, Unity provides practical teachings to help people live healthy and meaningful lives. Child care available. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121. 520-546-3696. Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceAZ.com. Community Interfaith Church – 10:45 am Visioning Meditation; 11 am Youth Church and Sunday Celebration. Solutions for living in today’s world. Rev. George Wrigley, Senior Minister. 6265 N La Canada, south of Orange Grove Rd, on west side of road. 520-861-8734. CommunityInterfaithChurch.com. Sunday Service – 11am. Coffee & conversation, 10:30am. Celebrating the Unity of God and Man, Worship, Healing, Prophesy. The Temple of Universality. Masonic Temple, 3590 N. Country Club Rd., Country Club & Prince. Founder Rev. Betty Tatalajski: 520-884-5340. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com. TheTempleOfUniversality.org. Yogananda Gathering – 11am-1pm. 3rd Sun. Attune to Yogananda’s teachings through chanting, meditation affirmations, readings and the beautiful Festival of Light ceremony.” Snack and fellowship follows. Ananda Center, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-299-9309. ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com. AnandaArizona.org. Aqua Yoga – 12 & 1:30pm. 3rd Sun. Yoga poses in the comfort and support of heated water open up possibilities for improved balance, stretching, breathing and relaxation. $15. Santa Rita Springs, 1195 E Edison. 520-370-3499. Jebyron@yahoo.com. HealingPathYoga.net. Church of Mankind Services – 2pm. Come to the healing chair and receive laying-on of hands or messages from your Angels and Guides during services. Church of Mankind, 1231 S Van Buren Ave. 520-461-2910, 520-790-7374. DesertAshram -– 7pm.Also Thurs, 7pm. Immerse yourself in a beautiful and peaceful monastic center. Spiritual teachings of Swami Amar Jyoti, chanting, meditation, library, bookshop, walking paths. Free. Personal retreats available. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. Gomati@TruthConsciousness.org. TruthConsciousness.org.

Tucson

monday Bio-Touch Sessions – 9am-5pm. For soothing arthritis and other pain, stress relief and supporting good health, as an application of the universal principle “Love Thy Neighbor”. By donation. Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St. 520-751-7751.

URANTIA Book Classes – 7-9pm. Taught by instructors from Global Community Communications Schools. Suggested minimum donation $10/class. Sea Of Glass–Center For The Arts, 330 E 7 St. 520-490-2554. Info@TheSeaOfGlass.org. TheSeaOfGlass.org.

tuesday

Connected Warriors Yoga for Vets – 10-11am. Free yoga classes for vets, current service members and their families. Free. Arizona Power Yoga, 8567 N Silverbell Rd. 520-572-7697. Footbliss@comcast.net. ArizonaPowerYoga.com.

8:30am Workout – 8:30-9:30am. Combination of yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi ending with meditation. Bring yoga mat and water bottle. $10. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. 520-209-1755. Saberlmp@aol.com. 3861WellnessFirst.com.

Tai Chi for Health – 10-11am. Inspiring setting, small class size, personalized attention. Feel the power of nature as we connect with our own true nature. Relaxation, rejuvenation, balance, inspiration. 8 weeks/$120. Tahoe Park, 2000 E Edison. 520-780-6751. Heather@MoveIntoWellbeing.com. MoveIntoWellbeing.com.

Restorative Movement – 10-11am. Develop your body’s ability to serve you & regain youthful agility as you age by increasing body awareness. Work in 96 degree solar heated Santa Rita Springs waters, using somatic principles, breath work and relaxation techniques. $15. Santa Rita Springs. 520-977-6847. Nitule7@hotmail.com. SantaritaSprings.com.

Breathe Well - Feel Better – 11am-1pm. With Steve Ross. This fun and highly interactive class addresses the simple solution to so many health and stress-related problems – proper breathing. Fragrance free. $20/class,$25/hour for counseling or breathwork. 520-825-2009. Steve.Ross@WildBlue.net. RelaxAndBreathe.net.

Qigong/Tai Chi – 9-11am. Back-to-back classes Self Healing Qigong, Tai Chi for Health. Beginners welcome. Go deeper if you have experience. See website for cost. Tanque Verde Lutheran Church, 8625 E Tanque Verde Rd. 520-780-6751. Heather@MoveIntoWellbeing.com. MoveIntoWellbeing.com.

Aquatic Therapy – 11:30am-12:30pm. With Carolyn Rashti, M.S. Slow, gentle movements with guided breathing in a warm indoor pool. Relieve pain, tension, depression, improve circulation, breathing, tone, digestion, flexibility, endurance. 8 classes: $160. First class is free. 520-742-4292. AquaticTherapyTucson.com.

Ventana Plaza, Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. Organic produce, organic meats and eggs, prepared food, baked items, body care products, coffee, teas, jams, jellies, soaps, artisans and live music. Free. Sunrise and Kolb. 520-603-8116.

How to Meditate – 11:30am-12:30pm. 4-week class debunks the myth that meditation is too hard or contrary to a specific religious orientation. Learn many ways to focus and calm the mind. $35 for 4 classes pre-paid or $10/class. Central Tucson location. 520-320-5559.Steve.Ross@WildBlue.net. RelaxAndBreathe.net. Advanced Meditation – 12:30pm. Advanced meditation class for alumni of 11:30am-12:30pm class and others who would enjoy a lightly structured hour of sitting. Suggested donation: $5. Central Tucson location. 520-320-5559. Steve.Ross@WildBlue.net RelaxAndBreathe.net. Back & Balance – 1-2pm. Various strides and stretches to help with back and balance issues by strengthening core and leg muscles. Improves coordination with full body movements for better flexibility, mobility and endurance. $480 for the 24 class/8 week series which meets M-W-F, 3 times a week. Call for free evaluation before March 17. Santa Rita Springs. 520-245-6616. AquaticRelaxation.com. Monday Deeksha – 7:15-9pm. Redefine experience of life. Easily calm your mind. Awaken into higher consciousness. By donation. St. Francis in the Foothills, 4525 E River Rd. 520-869-4982. Lasthouseob1@yahoo.com. Meditation for a Happy Mind – 7-8:30pm. The New Meditation Handbook is a practical guide to meditation that teaches us how to make ourselves and others happy by developing inner peace. First class free, $10/class, or 5-class card/$40. Animus Center (River Center Plaza), 5575 E River Road Ste 121. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org.

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T h e r m o g r a p h y – 6 - 7 p m . 1 s t Tu e s . I n teractive presentation about the benefits of using this preventative screening. RSVP required. Free. WellnessFirst, 3861 N 1st Ave. 520-235-7036. Lynda@ProactiveHealthSolutions.org. ProactiveHealthSolutions.org. Tucson Tuesday Laughter Yoga – 6-7pm. Gently through breathing and yogic exercises, we touch your heart with playful laughter designed to promote peace and healing. Free. St Francis in the Foothills Church, Rm 30. 520-275-9802. LaughingJana@gmail.com.

wednesday Green Chamber Breakfast Networking – 7:309:30am. 2nd Wed. Join SAGCC (Southern Arizona Green Chamber of Commerce) Every 2nd Wednsday of every month at our Breakfast Buffet at the Viscount Suites on Broadway and Rosemont. Network and learn what is happening in the Green Industry of our community. Starts at 7:30am to 9:30am Please RSVP at www.sagcc.org or call 520-777-7138 and leave a message.. $15 Members $20 non members. Viscount Suites Hotel, 4855 E Broadway, 520-870-2136. SantanaDaniels@sagcc.org. sagcc.org. Qigong/Tai Chi – 9-11:30am. Back-to-back classes Self Healing Qigong, Tai Chi for Health. Beginners welcome. Go deeper if you have experience. $35/mth. Casas Adobes United Congregational Church, 6801 N Oracle Rd. 520-780-6751. Heather@MoveIntoWellbeing.com. MoveIntoWellbeing.com.

Silent Prayer and Meditation – 9:45-10:15am. Experience the healing peace of shared Silence. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace welcomes all who wish to explore and discover their Oneness with Spirit. Free. 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121. 520-546-3696. Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com. Life Support Group – 10-11am. Meet with a group supporting lifes changes and demands. Support with health, exercise, mental wellbeing and more. $10 donation.WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave, Bldg A. 520-668-0039. Saberlmp@aol.com. 3861WellnessFirst.com. Elder Circle, The Wisdom Journey – 10:3011:30am. 2nd Wed. A safe, respectful place to harvest your life. Topics are about life, legacy and mentoring. Free. TMCSrs, 1400 N Wilmot Rd. 520-323-1805 x121. Ctornbom@OurFamilyServices.org. Elder Circle, The Wisdom Journey – 10:3011:30am. Last Wed. A safe, respectful place to harvest your life. Topics are about life, legacy and mentoring. Free. St. Phillips in the Foothills, 4440 N Campbell at River. 520-298-6542. DelJonesAZ@cox.net. Aquatic Therapy – 11:30am-12:30pm. With Carolyn Rashti, M.S. Slow, gentle movements with guided breathing in a warm indoor pool. Relieve pain, tension, depression, improve circulation, breathing, tone, digestion, flexibility, endurance. 8 classes: $160. First class is free. 520-742-4292. AquaticTherapyTucson.com. Back & Balance – 1-2pm. Various strides and stretches to help with back and balance issues by strengthening core and leg muscles. Improves coordination with full body movements for better flexibility, mobility and endurance. $480 for the 24 class/8 week series which meets M-W-F, 3 times a week. Call for free evaluation before March 17. Santa Rita Springs. 520-245-6616. AquaticRelaxation.com. Acupuncture for Cancer Survivors – 12-5pm. All survivors, family and caregivers welcome. Relieve stress, nausea, pain and side effects of cancer treatment or improve general well being. $35. 520-877-9038 for appt. Arizona Oncology Northwest, 2070 W Rudasill Rd, Ste 100. JDarban@att.net. DesertSandsCancerCare.com. Lunchtime Meditation for a Happy Mind – 121pm. Class on applying Buddhism in our daily lives followed by meditation on that topic. Bring a vegetarian sack lunch if you wish. First class free, $10 or 5 for $40. Kadampa Meditation Center, 1701 E Miles. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org. Cosmic Family Book Classes – 7-9pm. Taught by instructors from Global Community Communications Schools. Suggested minimum donation $10/class. Sea Of Glass—Center For The Arts, 330 E 7 St. 520-490-2554. Info@TheSeaOfGlass.org. TheSeaOfGlass.org.

Yoga and Meditation – 5:15-6:45pm. As taught by Paramahansa Yogananda. Includes energization and chanting. All levels of yoga and meditation welcome. Free. 1002 E Prince Rd. Elizabeth: 520-299-9309. Green Chamber Monthly Networking Mixer – 5:307:30pm. 4th Thurs. RSVP at our website sagcc.org or 520-777-7138 and leave message. $10/members:$15/ non-members.Location different every month. 520-870-2136. SantanaDaniels@sagcc.org. Eating Disorders Recovery Group for Women – 5:30-7pm. Get support for struggling food issues, Including compulsive eating, restricting food or using exercise or other purging methods to control your weight. $50/session. Man in the Maze Room, 6965 N Oracle Rd. Contact: Linda Cerveny, LCSW 520-797-1234. ManInTheMaze2013@gmail.com. ManInTheMazeRoom.com. Peace Circle – 6-7pm. 1st Thur. Focus on peace education -the causes and conditions of peace. Free will donation. Our Family Services, 3830 E Bellevue. 520-323-1708. Ctornbom@OurFamilyServices.org. TIES (Tucson IANDS Experience Sharing) – 6:30pm. 3rd Thurs (2nd Thurs Oct-May); Guest Speaker Series/Small Group Sharing Meetings. Share NDE’s and other spiritual transformations. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. Susan or Chuck: 520-395-2365. TucsonIANDS.org. Tai Chi and Chi Kung – 6:45 to 8:15pm. Gentle, flowing movements that relax the body, calm the mind, improve health, increase energy and make you feel good. Free. Church of Christ, 2848 N Mountain Ave. Contact to confirm: 520-795-8612. Dsrtdrgn@gmail.com. Meditation for a Happy Mind – 7-8:30pm. The New Meditation Handbook is a practical guide to meditation that teaches us how to make ourselves and others happy by developing inner peace. $10/ class, or 5-class card/$40. First class free. Kadampa Meditation Center, 1701 E.Miles St. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org. Desert Ashram – 7pm. Also Sun. Immerse yourself in a beautiful and peaceful monastic center. Spiritual teachings of Swami Amar Jyoti, chanting, meditation, library, bookshop, walking paths. Free. Personal retreats available. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384.

friday Personal Retreats – Desert Ashram, a contemplative meditation center, welcomes you for a personal retreat of peace, quiet and inspiration. Free. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. TruthConsciousness.org.

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Drum Circle – 10-11am. Rhythm making, stress reduction, joy, fun and community building. No experience necessary. A few drums available. Free. Rhythm Industries, 1013 S Tyndall Ave. 520-624-6110. Sinde@cox.net.

Bio-Touch Sessions – 9am-5pm. Bio-Touch is an application of the universal principle “Love thy Neighbor,” as a means to alleviate pain, stress, and support good health. By donation. Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St, Tucson. 520-751-7751.

Tucson Farmers’ Market East – 9am-1pm. Organic produce, fresh baked goods, custom blended teas, fresh roasted coffees, range-fed meats, gourmet soups and sauces, tamales and more. Jesse Owens Park, south of Broadway on Sarnoff. 520-882-2157. Women’s Group – 9:30-11:30am. A weekly group that explores personal issues through the ancient technique of intuitive drumming and guided meditation. $20. 520-405-0963. Vsuaso@comcast.net. Catalina Farmers’ Market – 10am-2pm. Fresh produce, baked goods, salmon, range-fed beef, artisans, unique gifts, food court, more. 77 N Marketplace (Farmer’s), 16733 N Oracle Rd (opposite Eagle Crest entrance), Catalina. 520-825-4427. Friday Farmers’ Market at Broadway Village – 10am-2pm. Southern Arizona’s only indoor (A/C)/ outdoor venue. Organic produce, meats, prepared foods, baked goods, coffee/teas, cheese, eggs, plants, artisans, body care, massage, music. Broadway/ Country Club. 520-603-8116. Aquatic Therapy – 11:30am-12:30pm. With Carolyn Rashti, M.S. Slow, gentle movements with guided breathing in a warm indoor pool. Relieve pain, tension, depression, improve circulation, breathing, tone, digestion, flexibility, endurance. 8 classes: $160. First class is free. 520-742-4292. AquaticTherapyTucson.com. Back & Balance – 1-2pm. Various strides and stretches to help with back and balance issues by strengthening core and leg muscles. Improves coordination with full body movements for better flexibility, mobility and endurance. $480 for the 24 class/8 week series which meets M-W-F, 3 times a week. Call for free evaluation before March 17. Santa Rita Springs. 520-245-6616. AquaticRelaxation.com. BackHab Class – 1-2pm. Aquatic walking rehabilitation program, using various strides to help people with back and balance issues. Uses the safety & resistance of 3-4.5 ft.-deep warm water to strengthen core and leg muscles. Santa Rita Springs, Mountain & Grant area. $20 per class. Limit four students. First class is free. Connie: 520-245-6616. AquaticRelaxation.com

saturday Loft Cinema Farmers’ Market – 8-12pm. Weekly farmers’ market on our patio featuring fresh organic food from local vendors and farmers. Free. The Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd. 520-795-0844. LoftCinema.org. Miracle Marketplace: Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market – 8am-12pm. Fresh organic produce, artisans, psychic readings, and more. New vendors always welcome. Ample parking. Monterey Court, 505 W Miracle Mile at 14th Ave. 520-207-2429 x2. Marketplace@MontereyCourtAZ.com. MontereyCourtAZ.com. Oro Valley Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Organic fruits and vegetables, breads, pastries, aromatherapy, tamales, salsa, flowers. Corner of Naranja & La Canada in the Town Hall complex. 520-882-2157. Rincon Valley Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. Organic produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, ironworks, arts and crafts by local artisans. 12500 E Old Spanish Trail.

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St. Philips Saturday Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. Organic produce and meats, prepared foods, baked goods, coffee/teas, cheese, eggs, honey, plants, body care, massage, green/ecological products, health conscious items, health practitioners, music. River & Campbell. 520-603-8116. Plaza Palomino Saturday Market – 10am-2pm. Fresh produce, breads, coffee, tea, plants, tamales, salsa and emu oil products. Live music. 2970 N Swan Rd. 520-523-1005. Artisan Marketplace – 10am-8pm. Also Sun. Local artisans, psychic readings, and more. New vendors always welcome. Free. Monterey Court, 505 W Miracle Mile. 520-207-2429 X 2. Info@MontereyCourtAZ.com. MontereyCourtAZ.com. Breathe Well - Feel Better – 11am-1pm. With Steve Ross. This fun and highly interactive class addresses the simple solution to so many health and stress-related problems – proper breathing. Fragrance free. $20/class,$25/hour for counseling or breathwork. 520-825-2009. Steve.Ross@WildBlue.net. RelaxAndBreathe.net. Plant-Based Food Potluck Dinner – 4-6pm. 2nd Sat. Enjoy the support of other like-minded healthy eaters and learn some new recipes. Potluck guidelines found at HealthyYouNetwork.org. Free; must bring a dish to share. Healthy You Network Resource Center, 3913 E Pima St (at Alvernon). 520-207-7503. AmberAdil@HealthyYouNetwork.org. HealthyYouNetwork.org.

classified ANIMAL COMMUNICATION AND ENERGY HEALING Better understand your animal to enhance your relationship, address behavioral issues, learn what your pet needs to be healthy. Judy Ferrig, M.S., 520-245-4214, OpenPathways-EnergyandCommunication.com. GREENTOES MANI PEDI STUDIO is in search of a licensed nail manicurist (technician) to join our team. We’re a very busy nail salon seeking a talented professional to help with our clients. Call Victor to set up interviews, 520-631-7398. MEETING ROOM for presentations, groups, workshops, etc. Midtown, off-street parking. Modest rates. Lotus Massage & Wellness Center, 2850 E Grant, 520-326-7700, LotusTucson.com. MEETING ROOM AND PRACTITIONER ROOMS for rent at SpiritsChild Metaphysical Center, Orange Grove and Thornydale. SpiritsChild, 520-744-4402.

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE: Natural Life Holistic Oasis. Space available for alternative practitioners with established practices. Sizes from 11’x 11’ to 8’ X 20’. Looking for naturopath, nurse practitioner, OT, counselor, Shiatsu, or massage therapists. Maintain independent practice, serene NW location. 1 yr. full-service lease min. Information at NLHO. info or call Anna for tour 520-792-2272. RENTAL HOUSE: Energy-efficient newer modern 2,500sf; 3 bdrm + loft den/2.5 bath, double master bdrm layout; Solar water, gas stove/dryer, washer, rain harvesting, AC, scored concrete floors, two-stories, ultra-insulation for quiet, walk-in closets; Campbell/Fort Lowell; $1,100/mo through July; Aug forward best offer w/ tenant having firstright of refusal; 520-869-4363 TRY THE VIBRACUSSOR Medical Massage Treatment Tool for deep relief of joint and muscle tissue pain and restrictions. Randy L.M.T. 520-312-9563. UNICITY NETWORK: Research based natural products for everyday health. Lower cholesterol and slim down without side effects. rrking.myunicity.net. 500 + SQ FT of carpeted beautiful teaching space includes ample parking, chairs and conference tables at WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. $25 per hour. Various times and days available. Zach, 520-209-1755.

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Jamie Szybala, Lac Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine WellnessFirst! 3861 N First Ave., 85719 520-955-4243 • 520-209-1755 ThriveFamilyAcupuncture.com

Jamie is a second-generation healer and practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She uses acupuncture, manual therapy, dietary counseling and herbal formulas to correct imbalances and to help people honor their bodies to achieve optimum health at any age. See ad page 12.

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Licensed acupuncturist, Michele Smith, is confident and skilled in treating a wide range of health concerns, having administered thousands of acupuncture treat-ments. The clinic’s tranquil community setting and low cost allow patients to receive the quality healthcare needed. See ad page 12.

Randy has 25 years bodywork experience, providing treatments that are stress busting or for specific issues. Sometimes sessions are energetic and primal, using sound, breath and movement which access deep tension and feelings. Also, Male-Female Team facilitating a uniquely blended, nurturing massage experience. See ad page 34.

Michele Smith, M.Ac.O.M, L.Ac., Dipl, Ac. 1927 E. Grant Rd., 85719 520-777-7444 Gpcacupuncture@gmail.com Gpcacupuncture.com

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Randy Usem, LMT Radix Practitioner Campbell & Grant 520-312-9563 • Armorless.net TucsonMassageAndBodyTherapy.com

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

Voted one of Tucson’s top Alternative Healing Centers. Sessions offered on a donation basis. Classes held monthly - Massage Therapists & Nurses receive CE Credits. See ad on page 35.

INTUITIVE HANDS MASSAGE THERAPY Don May, LMT

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Enjoy the deeply healing benefits of therapeutic massage in the comfort of your home or business. Relieve chronic pain, release stress, or recover from injuries with Don’s nurturing Integrative Bodywork (blending traditional massage modalities with Craniosacral and Reiki). Prenatal/pregnancy massage a specialty. See ad page 34.

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

For massage that relieves long-held tension, alleviates pain, and brings lasting therapeutic benefits – while feeling great to receive – call Lotus Center. Enjoy deep tissue massage, specialty techniques, or combination treatments at no extra cost. You’ll appreciate our soothing setting and exceptional therapists. See ad page 34.

SANTA RITA SPRINGS

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

Aquatic Massage, or Watsu®, immerses the body in 96 degree warm water, using flowing wavelike movement and the water’s resistance to stretch and free joints, muscles, connective tissue, and nerves while your therapist keeps your nose above water. Wave patterns of energy release tension into the flow and regenerate tissue. Deep relaxation frees the mind. See ad page 34.

TUCSON MINDFUL MASSAGE CAROL DANIEL 520-760-3358 Tucsonmindfulmassage.com

My experience of thirty years of massage and meditation enable me to deeply listen to you and your body to provide the optimal treatment for you. See ad on page 34.

BOOKS THE EMPATHY FACTOR

Marie Miyashiro, APR Author, Speaker, Business Consultant 520-777-7271 P.O. Box 64338; 85728 Marie.Miyashiro@elucity.com EmpathyFactorAtWork.com For business owners and team leaders who want to increase productivity and profits, this book offers both real-world insights and practical tools for winning workplace collaborations. See ad on page 37.

EAT BY CHOICE, NOT BY HABIT Sylvia Haskvitz 520-572-9295 Silgiraffe@aol.com EatByChoice.net

Using the Nonviolent Communication process, explore your inner critic’s messages that underlie your eating patterns and translate your judgments into compassion to connect with your underlying needs. Create the quality of relationship with food that you would like. Eat by Choice Adult and youth e-guidebooks available at eatbychoice.net.

BUSINESS SERVICES MARIE MIYASHIRO, APR

Elucity Network, Inc. Business Consultant, Author, Speaker 520-777-7271 P.O. Box 64338; 85728 Marie.Miyashiro@elucity.com EmpathyFactorAtWork.com For business owners and team leaders who want to increase productivity and profits, Marie consults, writes, and speaks on the topic of winning workplace collaborations. See ad on page 37.

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

Light-force chiropractic adjustments, Soft Tissue Release, nutritional counseling, weightloss strategies, exercise programs. Call today for a free consultation. Mention seeing us in Natural Awakenings and receive $20 off an initial physical exam! See ad on page 44.

GENESIS NATURAL MEDICINE CENTER

Fred Weiner, DC 3920 N. Campbell Ave., 85719 520-495-4400 GenesisNaturalMedicine.com Dr Weiner provides comprehensive chiropractic care utilizing muscle testing, structural adjustment, nutrition, meridian therapies, organ system targeted reflexology, and related techniques and therapies based on individual needs. See ad on page 9.

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

Dr. Conlee, Chiropractor Neurologist, diagnoses and treats such conditions as Dystonia, ADHD, Peripheral Neuropathy, vertigo, migraine headaches, balance disorders, numbness, tingling, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other conditions related to neurologic function. Also available: acupuncture, physiotherapy, kinesiotape, nutrition and allergy testing. See ad on page 46.

CLASSES JOURNEY TO HEALING

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

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. ~Walt Disney March 2014

COACHING COUNSELING & GUIDANCE ARMORLESS BODY THERAPIES

Randy Usem, LMT, Radix Practitioner Campbell & Grant 520-312-9563 TucsonEmotionalAndTraumaTherapy.com TucsonMassageAndBodyTherapy.com Affordable alternative or addition to traditional therapy. Radix is a Neo-Reichian, Deep Feeling, Regressive Process similar to Bio-energetics and Primal Therapy. Exploring with breath, body awareness, centering and grounding to access anger, fear, grief, longing and restore love, trust, pleasure, fulfillment and aliveness. See ad page 34.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY GENESIS NATURAL MEDICINE CENTER Dr. Nancy Aton, Family Practice 3920 N. Campbell Ave., 85719 520-495-4400 GenesisNaturalMedicineCenter.com

Dr Aton emphasizes the importance of healthy diet, is committed to helping patients achieve optimal health using natural methods and has been offering colon hydroptherapy to patients for six years. See ad on page 9.

Sandra Joy Van Hall 2230 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, 85719 520-299-5158 Detoxify and improve your health with Colon Hydrotherapy. Let me be your “waste management” expert. Call today for a free phone consultation and have all your questions and concerns answered. Making this a comfortable and “ease-ful” experience is my specialty! See ad page 49.

Bill White, M.A., Love Coach 520-319-9132 • TheHealthyCouple.com

STEVE ROSS, MA, MFT 520-320-5559 Steve.Ross@wildblue.net

Steve Ross, M.A., M.F.T., specializes in anxiety reduction and stress management using diaphragmatic breathing, deep relaxation, mindfulness, and ways to neutralizing negative thoughts. Steve is an experienced meditation teacher and grief counselor. He offers classes, groups, and private coaching sessions.

TRANSFORMATIONAL INTUITIVE GUIDANCE Lucia Maya 520-579-8844 LuminousAdventures.com

Get clear about what you want and how to achieve it, with support and guidance on your journey. Through deep listening, powerful questions, and my practical and spiritual approach you will unveil your heart’s desire and live your dreams. See ad page 34.

VERY SPECIAL ALTERNATIVES Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN Central Tucson location 520-403-1686 VerySpecialAlternatives@gmail.com

Confidentiality, privacy, and respect for your individual needs. Closed gravity system with dual-filtered, UV-purified water and disposable speculums. Probiotic reflorastation. Also offering consultation, referral services, ear coning, phlebotomy skills, The One Command. Affordable rates & packages. By appointment including weekends.

DENTISTRY MEDICINE WHEEL DENTAL

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

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ENERGY HEALING/EFT-ADV

Graduate: Barbara Brennan School of Healing (4 yr. school) EFT Practitioner, Psyche-K 520-909-3455 EnergyBalancingAz.com Experience positive results in one appointment! Phyllis is highly Intuitive and gets directly to the root of your Health, Relationship and Career issues. Pain, depression/ anxiety, financial problems and sexual trauma resolution. Call now and get your Confident Self back!

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Quick and dramatic results are common. Bill is a master at navigating relationship challenges to restore love and play. Resolve anger, arguments, emotional distancing, broken trust, childhood influences. Free consultation. Satisfaction guaranteed.

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LUMINOUS ADVENTURES

Lucia Maya 520-579-8844 Lucia@luminousadventures.com LuminousAdventures.com Reiki - Craniosacral - Raindrop Technique. Lucia offers a unique blend of energy work and aromatherapy which brings you to a state of profound and deep relaxation. From this place of stillness, your body can heal, coming into balance and resolving physical and emotional pain. See ad page 34.

OPEN PATHWAYS

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

HAIR SALONS PROJEKK

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

HEALTHFOOD STORES NEW LIFE HEALTH CENTERS NewLifeHealth.com

New Life Health Centers is locally owned and operated. We have been serving Tucson since 1970 with the best products to help you live a long and healthy life. Our motto is “New Life KNOWS Nutrition” We make it our goal to do just that…KNOW nutrition…in order to serve you better. See ad on page 32 and 33.

HEALTH SCREENING PROACTIVE HEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC

Lynda Witt ACCT Certified Thermographer 520-235-7036 ProactiveHealthSolutions.org Screening thermography has the opportunity to detect changes at any stage in the development of breast cancer from the first year through to when a tumor is dense enough to be seen with mammography. This early detection of change can lead to earlier diagnosis and better treatment options as well as the opportunity for patients and their healthcare practitioners to intervene at an early stage with preventive treatment. See ad page 17.

HEALTHY EATING EAT BY CHOICE, NOT BY HABIT

Sylvia Haskvitz 520-572-9295 Silgiraffe@aol.com • EatByChoice.net Using the Nonviolent Communication process, explore your inner critic’s messages that underlie your eating patterns and translate your judgments into compassion to connect with your underlying needs. Create the quality of relationship with food that you would like.

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

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. See ad on page 30.

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

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

LOVIN; SPOONFULS VEGETARIAN RESTARANT

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

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

HEALTHY KIDS THE PUPPET LADY

Rose Mayer 520-400-0758 TheTucsonPuppetLady.com Have a memorable puppet making birthday party. We come to you with supplies and do cleanup. One hour of crafty puppet making entertainment. Great for girls and boys ages 5-14. Kids love puppets! See ad page 29.

HOLISTIC HEALING AHH! ACUPUNCTURE, HERBOLOGY & HYPNOTHERAPY

LEA H. SIEBERT MSOM, dipl. OM, L.Ac, CHT, Reiki Master With Perfit Pilates 6761 E. Tanque Verde #5, 85715 520-686-4999 AbundantQi.com Create positive changes in health, life and career with Lea’s integrated Mind-Body-Spirit healing: combining Hypnotherapy, Acupuncture, Herbology, Nutrition, Tuina, Shiatsu, Lomilomi, Reiki. Relieve pain. Balance hormones. Calm the mind. Boost energy. Improve stress responses. Private and group sessions.

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

For comprehensive wellness, come to Caritas, where you can receive yoga therapy, acupuncture, massage, relationship counseling, EMDR, and more. Select the class/practitioner that is the best fit for you! Rental space also available. Located in a historic neighborhood near downtown. See ad page 11.

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

Coyote Healing Center is using a new instrument that generates pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF). Tremendous results are reported including relief from sciatic pain, improved energy, enhanced healing, increased range of motion and relief from depression. Sessions can be scheduled with or without consultation with David Rupley, Jr., M.D.(H). See ad page 14.

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

Pam McMahon, Ph.D., offers ear candling, infra-red sauna detox, ionic detox footbath, reflexology, reiki, hypnotherapy, herbal and nutritional counseling, shamanic healing and journeys, and creates wellness plans together with her clients. She is committed to helping clients achieve health, wellness and spiritual well-being. See ad on page 30.

LINDA CERVENY, LCSW, MSWAC, LLC 6965 N. Oracle Rd., 85704 520-797-1234 maninthemaze2013@gmail.com

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

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MARY BETH ACKERLEY MD, MD(H) Board Certified Psychiatrist Homeopathic Physician 520-299-5694 MaryMD@mypassion4health.com MyPassion4Health.com

Dr. Mary Beth Ackerley, MD, MDH, is a classically-trained board-certified psychiatrist and homeopathic physician who specializes in the holistic treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, and menopause through the use of amino acid therapy, hormone replacement, nutritional support and homeopathy. She was appointed by the Governor to sit on the Arizona Board of Homeopathic and Integrated Medicine. See ad page 50.

HOME LOANS KAREN M FISHER, NMLS # 180167

Nova Home Loans 6245 E. Broadway Blvd., Ste. 400 Tucson, 85711 520-202-4108 520-977-0214 Karen.Fisher@novahomeloans.com HomeLoansForTucson.com

Karen Fisher is a mortgage originator for Nova Home Loans. She specializes in purchase and refinance transactions with conventional, FHA, and VA financing. See ad inside back cover.

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

An eco-friendly home and office cleaning company & offers natural cleaning products. 877-624-3326. See ad on page 16.

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY NORTHSTAR HYPERBARICS Dr. Carol Henrinks, MD 7598 N La Cholla Blvd., 85741 520-229-1238 NorthstarHBOT.com

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) saturates the body with oxygen reducing inflammation and enhancing recovery from central nervous system injury including: Traumatic Brain Injury, Post Concussion Syndrome, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, Birth Injury, Autism, Spinal Cord Injury, Near Drowning, Anoxic Brain Injury and other conditions. See ad on page 21.

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HYPNOTHERAPY FOCUSED WELLNESS SOLUTIONS Rosemary King Aprn, Bc Hn, Bc Cht 520-400-3456 Rrking52@Aol.Com FocusedWellnessSolutions.com

Could past patterns be holding you back in succeeding with your wellness goals? Rosie works with individuals in the privacy of their homes with personalized hypnosis sessions. Individuals hypnosis CDs also available as well as Health Coaching.

INTUITIVE ARTS SUSAN HANNAH

520-329-1402 Susan@susanrhannah.com Susanrhannah.com Susan Hannah is offering spiritual business coaching, Reiki sessions and classes, as well as intuitive readings to the Tucson community. She will come to your place of business, residence or meet with you at Mystic Candles. Contact Susan at 520-329-1402.

MENTAL HEALTH DR STEPHEN STREITFELD

MindSource Centre 7345 E Tanque Verde Rd. Tucson, 85715 520-296-7766 520-296-2301 mindsourcecentre.com facebook.com/mindsourcecentre Break free from the chains of de-pression. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy can help. FDA approved. TMS is not medication and sessions are done right in the office.Check out the www.mindsourcecentre.com to learn more about TMS or call to set up a TMS consultation. See ad on page 10.

E. JEAN DUBOSE, LCSW

520-625-9128 ThePlaceOfHealingTherapy.com Online scheduling Insurance accepted

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

METAPHYSICAL GIFTS & SUPPLIES THE CRYSTAL SINGING BOWL TEMPLE Tryshe Dhevney, Bowl Master Day’s Inn (just off the lobby) 222 S. Freeway/I-10, I-10 & Congress Exit 258, Tucson 520-440-7820 • SoundShifting.com

The Crystal Singing Bowl Temple offers a life-changing and transformational experience. Crystal bowls resonate with the crystalline realm of the planet as well as the crystalline structure within our very bones, bringing about deep calm, centeredness and joy. Call for an appointment today. See ad page 20.

MYSTIC CANDLES & METAPHYSICAL

6546 E. 22nd Street, 85710 520-721-1011 mysticcandles.org Hand-Crafted Candles * Incense * Sage * Oils * Books * CDs * Tarot Cards * Jewelry * Gemstones. Now offering Life coaching, Reiki & Intuitive/Medicine Card Readings by Susan Hannah.

SPIRITSCHILD

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

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

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

Dr. Saber is a Primary Care Naturopathic Physician who specializes in Endocrinology and Functional Medicine. Using science-based information as well as your personal symptoms we will together find the best way to your optimal health. See ad page 25.

GENESIS NATURAL MEDICINE CENTER

Dr. Micheal Uzick Dr. Nancy Aton 3920 N. Campbell Ave., 85719 520-495-4400 GenesisNaturalMedicine.com Genesis offers superior care in: Naturopathic Oncology, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Family Practice, Primary Care, Chiropractic, Nutritional Counseling, Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Colon Hydrotherapy, Intravenous nutrient therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Massage, Far Infrared Sauna. See ad on page 9.

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

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

PHYSICAL THERAPY APPLIED PHYSICAL MEDICINE, PLLC NOAH ABRAHAMS, PT, DPT WellnessFirst! 3861 N. 1st Ave., 85719 520-591-1634 appliedphysicalmedicine.com noah@appliedphysicalmedicine.com

Dr. Noah Abrahams believes that you can live without debilitating, nagging, or simply frustrating pain. His expertise in manual therapy, coupled with his intuitive Home Therapeutic exercise plans will allow the client to return to function quickly. See ad on page 47.

PET SERVICES GRANDMA’S HOUSE DOG BOARDING

Lanae McDade 5019 E. Timrod St., 85711 520-979-2539 LanaeMcDade@hotmail.com Facebook.com/houseofgrandma Boarding with love not cages! Specialized boarding and daycare of small breed dogs. Free meet and greet by appointment. Clean home, secure yard. 24 hour indoor/ outdoor access and supervision.Affordable, loving care your dog deserves.

PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TAO TIME

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

PHOTOGRAPHY MIKE LELAND PHOTOGRAPHY 520-822-7972 MikeLeland.com TucsonRealEstatePhotography.com

Mike Leland Photography and sister company Tucson Real Estate Photography offer high quality, professional photographic services. Based in Tucson, AZ with products and services to fit most budgets. Services include; Wedding, Portrait, Headshots, Real Estate, Interiors/Architectural. Google Business Photos. See ad on page 7.

SALON/SPA SERVICES INDIGO OASIS

Natural Skincare Placita de la Luna 204 West Grant Rd. 520-329-2478 • IndigoOasis.com Offering personalized and caring skincare using natural products. Choose from our wide variety of services including facials, peels, waxing and body treatments. Focused Hatha Yoga classes are held in our charming studio. See schedule on-line. See ad page 13.

SCHOOLS ARIZONA SCHOOL OF ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE 4646 E. Fort Lowell Rd., Ste. 103 520-795-0787 Admissions@asaom.edu • Asaom.edu

Learn to practice a full medicine— traditional Chinese thinking and diagnosis along with skills in acupuncture, herbs, and Asian bodywork therapy—the three departments in a traditional Chinese hospital. Respond competently and with confidence to whatever concerns people bring in your clinic door. See ads on pages 6 and 38.

SHAMANISM SHAMANIC OMNI INTERCOMMUNITY Peter Deane 213-880-5816 • Tanka@live.com

Offering the path of the Natural Way through Shamanism. If you are being called into the Shamanic realm or Natural Way of being or are in need of a Shaman – call or email for a consultation. All services are free.

SOUND THERAPY ANGEL GONG WAVE

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

WHOLISTIC FAMILY MEDICINE

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

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

Through partnering with possibility, expanding in consciousness, compassion and connection, and by offering spiritual tools that change lives, the Center for Spiritual Living Tucson provides an environment for spiritual deepening through classes in spiritual practice, community building activities, and meaningful sharing. “It’s like coming home, in a good way.” Sunday Celebration Service 10:30am, 10am Meditation. See ad on page 37.

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CHAPEL OF AWARENESS SPIRITUAL CHURCH

Rev. Jim McCaw, Pastor 931 N. Fifth Ave ChapelOfAwarenessTucson@wordpress.com

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

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

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

THE TEMPLE OF THE PRESENCE 11902 East Irvington Rd.

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

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

Information on and sharing of NDEs and other transformative experiences. Open to public. Everyone has experiences worth sharing. Guest speaker series on 2nd Thursday (Oct – May); small groups on 3rd Thursday each month, 6:30 pm at Unity Church of Tucson. See ad page 13.

UNITED FELLOWSHIP CHAPEL, INC

Rev. Diana O. and Rev. Susan Wright 4718 E. Hawthorne St., 85711 520-327-0142 United-Fellowship-Chapel.com Self-Realization/Psychic-Development to know thyself, to heal, and to change is available on an individual basis. The Meta-physical Principles Course is an in-depth study of metaphysics. In the Universal Metaphysics course one learns the definitions. In the Seminary, one may become an ordained minister. See ad page 45.

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

Explore your spirituality in a warm and loving community of caring friends. Learn practical tools that really work to improve your life, and the world around you. Sunday service 10:30. Prayer services Sunday at 8:50am and Wednesdays at 9:45am. www.unitypeaceaz. com. See ad page 44.

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

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

T’AI CHI MOVE INTO WELL-BEING Heather Chalon, MPH T’ai Chi, Qigong, Tao Yoga 520-780-6751 MoveIntoWellBeing.com Move Into Well Being on FB

Certified instructor of Taoist Healing Arts including tai chi, qigong, tao yin (yoga), therapeutic qigong. Her focus is on sharing simple, enjoyable techniques customized to your individual needs. Private healing sessions and lessons by appointment, classes, workshops, workplace wellness.

If I had my life to live over, I would start barefoot earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall. ~Nadine Stair 62

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

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

WOMEN’S HEALTH DIANE GOEDECKE, NP, MS, CNM, FNP-C 5659 E. Grant Rd. 520-751-4321 DianeGoedecke.com Dmgarizona@gmail.com

Primary Health Care for Women and Women’s Health. Annual exams, birth control, IUD’s, prescription services, sexual health, menopause, hormone replacement, general health care,allergy, blood draw in office. Most insurances accepted, cash pay, same day appointments in most cases, Se Habla Espanol. See ad on page 46.

TULA WELLNESS

Integrative Health for Women Arianna Sholes-Douglas, MD, FACOG 2200 East River Road Suite 109, 85718 520-577-1129 TulaWellnessMD@gmail.com TulawellnessMD.com Tula Wellness is an integrative health center devoted to women’s wellness. Tula means “balance” in sanskrit. Dr. Arianna believes that the body has the innate ability to heal itself and the desire for perfect balance. She combines the principles of a traditional women’s health model with an evidenced based integrative wellness philosophy. See ads on pages 3 and 8.

Karen Fisher is about her clients.

Karen M. Fisher

Senior Loan Officer NOVA Home Loans

If you’re looking to purchase, build or refinance a home, call Karen Fisher today. You’ll find out why her clients keep coming back.

Karen M. Fisher

Senior Loan Officer ~ NMLS# 180167

520.202.4108

karen.fisher@novahomeloans.com

www.HomeLoansForTucson.com

NOVA HOME LOANS BK0902429 / NOVA NMLS 3087

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Dr. Steve Swidler and Dr. Ken Glass Welcome You to

D E N TA L & W E L L N E S S C E N T E R

Tucson's Premiere Holistic Dental and Wellness Center

Since 1976, our office has been filled with the warmth from a family of dedicated doctors and

professionals who offer compassionate care in a safe and enriching environment. A place where each

patient can make informed decisions about their individualized dental and healthcare needs utilizing an array of alternative/integrative treatments and traditional dental approaches.

Our dental philosophy focuses on the Whole Body Connection between oral health, and overall

wellness. We invite you to experience our healing center where we provide comprehensive support for our patients and together promote continued good health.

• Conscientious General & Cosmetic Dentistry

• Specialized Protocols for Safe Mercury Removal

• Zirconia/Non-metal Dental Implants & Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry

• Biological and Biocompatible Dental Practices

• Treatment to Avoid Root Canals (ONLY available at our clinic) • Mercury and Flouride Free

• Integrative Holistic Dentistry & Medicine • Osteopathic Medicine/Cranial Osteopathy • Non-invasive TMJ Therapies

• Resolve Body Pains with a Balanced Jaw Position

“He’s my dentist, need I say more?” Andrew Weil, M.D.

D E N TA L & W E L L N E S S C E N T E R

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www.MedicineWheelWellness.com

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4650 W Jojoba Drive Tucson, AZ 85745 P: 520.743.7101