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Our two main themes this month, Transformative Education and Children’s Health, are not surprisingly, intertwined. If we want the next generation to make the world a better place for themselves and their own children, they have to be in pretty good shape, right? That’s always been the case throughout history, but is it just me or are interests out there today like big corporations pushing GMOs, pesticides, hormones, corn syrup and pharmaceuticals down our throat at a breakneck pace? What’s up with that and why do we stand for it? I thought things were getting much better when, as a nation, we pretty much kicked the smoking habit. We must be ever vigilant. But just as there will be many challenges to face in the years ahead for sure, there will also be new discoveries and opportunities that we can’t even imagine today. For those thinking about getting ready for a new school year, we’ve got some great advice in our pages, so think about kids’ safety, nutrition and just getting in the right mood and frame of mind to learn properly. Our feature story, “Learning that transforms hearts and Minds,” by National Editor Linda Sechrist, offers a peek at new paradigms of education that allow students to find a holistic, sustainable path to knowledge that will not only serve their own interest, but those of an evolving planet. You’re also going to enjoy reading about the revolutionary, evolutionary art of local artist Gonzalo Espinosa, who returned to Tucson from a big project in Mexico in 2012. “Art and life are really one and the same,” says the muralist, who has a story to tell and an inspiring message to relate. Here in Tucson, we are contemplating some big transformations, too. The addition of new Marketing Director Barabara Peters is just the beginning, and we are now looking to give aspiring writers the chance to become published journalists and help our community in several ways. Who knows, it might even lead to a whole new career. We will train and mentor motivated individuals with an interest in lifestyles of health and sustainability (it’s called LOHAS for short) in this rewarding field. Just send a résumé and two writing samples to me, Holly@NaturalTucson.com for consideration. Let’s think ahead and put our best foot forward,

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alanced Spirit Pilates is celebrating their new studio at 4619 East Speedway with a Happy Hour from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays on August 5, 12, 19 and 26, with a special introductory price of $12 per session or $40 for all four sessions. Invite a friend or come alone, get a workout and social time to cool down and get acquainted. Afterwards, enjoy refreshments and appetizers to refresh. Pilates is a safe, sensible exercise system for everyone. It improves core strength, flexibility, and balance, and can help alleviate back pain and other chronic ailments. Pilates dramatically transforms the way your body looks, feels and performs. Owner Melissa Friesenborg says, “Balanced Spirit Pilates takes a resourceful approach and has a vested interest in your overall health. We work hard to help you develop and achieve your goals, whether they are training for a marathon or triathlon, or just finding balance in life.” RSVP to 520-777-8001 or BalancedSpiritPilates.com.

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veryone can nurture their inner artist at Artistry Academy Music & Art, which provides a relaxing environment where families can have fun being creative and learning new skills. It’s easy to unwind, laugh and enjoy the camaraderie and fun atmosphere of these classes. There is instruction for all ages, beginning with Music Together, an early childhood program for kids up to 5 years old, where little ones can begin to explore and develop their musical abilities. Kids 7 and up can enjoy unleashing their creativity in painting and drawing art classes while exploring different media and learning about famous artists and art periods. For ages 5 to adult, students can choose one-on-one private lessons on a variety of musical instruments. Jamee Haddorff Those looking for an activity to clear the mind or and Katherine share time with friends and family can receive step-by-step Suescún Valencia directions at painting events with a local artist on how to Artistry Academy complete the painting of the day. Private events and parties Music & Art can also be scheduled. directors For personalized instruction, Artistry Academy offers ongoing adult art classes in drawing, watercolor, acrylic and oil painting. Students work at their own pace, whether a beginner or more experienced student, with a professional artist on the artwork that they have always wanted to create. Location: 12112 N. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Ste. 120. For more information, call 520-308-4511, email ArtistryOffice@ArtistryAcademy.net or visit ArtistryAcademy.net. See ad, page 9.

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ane Merrifield-Beecher has written The Strong Woman’s Cookbook to support patients that cannot afford medical treatment for chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome, fibromyalgia and Lyme disease. She was a professional actress for 15 years at theatres in the Southwest, but after years of chronic fatigue, Merrifield-Beecher discovered she had Lyme disease and three co-existing bacteria that go along with it. She is a survivor who started a support group for fibromyalgia and continues to advocate research and funding for treatment and the education of doctors and the public about these mysterious and serious illnesses. The Strong Woman’s Cookbook contains stories and recipes from women and witticisms about women in the 1890s, and all profit goes to the Lyme Association of Arizona and the Fibromyalgia Support Group of St. Pius.

or more than two decades, people have found the BioTouch Center to be a meaningful place to help others. Everyone there is a volunteer. Certified practitioners of Bio-Touch, a simple, touch-healing technique, share Bio-Touch sessions with anyone needing relief from pain, stress and symptoms of disease. People volunteer for a variety of reasons. Many feel it gives meaning to their lives. Others like the way it diverts their attention from their own problems to someone else’s. Still others enjoy the gratitude they feel when they compare their lives with those of the people they are helping. Volunteering is a way one person can help make a community, nation and the entire planet a kinder and more loving environment for everyone. Call Paul Bucky at 520-323-7951 to volunteer, email Office@JustTouch.com or visit JustTouch.com. See ad page 28.

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Nutrition Counseling Spiritual Oneness Through Music ow wonderful it is to observe and think Available at Desert H about the many different ways people may Wellness walk a spiritual path, and the different places

esert Wellness Nutrition is small, family-owned health food store in Green Valley dedicated to providing the surrounding communities with organic foods, supplements and nutritional counseling for optimum health and wellness. Nutritional and food sensitivity counseling is available for children, families and seniors to help them make the changes needed to improve health. Owner Christina Roberts says, “Together, we’ll work to reach your health goals in areas such as achieving optimal weight, reducing food cravings, increasing sleep and maximizing energy. As we work together, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of the food and lifestyle choices that work best for you and implement lasting changes that will improve your energy, balance and health.” Location: 125 W. Calle De Las Tiendas, Ste.103A, Green Valley, AZ. For hours and more information, call 520-625-3665, email Info@desertwn.com or visit DesertWellnessNutrition.com.

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along that road where one can find oneself. This is not an either/or proposition, but rather an opportunity to exercise the power of choice among the many options available. Depending upon what someone needs at any given moment, different approaches can fill that need. There are times on the journey when one needs inspiration or guidance or a change in perspective, or maybe a deeper realization of love while working through a life situation. Sometimes what’s missing is the mystical and transcendent experience of oneness: that deep realization of truth where everything shifts and one experiences everything as perfect, as divine, as God in everything and everyone. As each spiritual center, church, synagogue or mosque finds their unique way of talking about and fulfilling these human needs, more people can experience a depth and richness in the teachings and feel invited into a deeper acceptance and understanding of the Infinite. Music is one of the most effective tools in facilitating the spiritual journey, and it is a powerful avenue by which all teachings and philosophies can find common ground and provide inspiration, a deepened realization of love, joy and peace and sometimes, between the notes and lyrics, that transient experience of the mystery comes, joining everyone in the divine. What a sweet place that is…especially when shared with others. Three spectacular and unifying musicians, David Roth, Jana Stanfield and Richard Mekdeci, will offer the first Tucson emPower Music PosiPalooza Concert, from 6 to 9 p.m., September 21, at Donald R. Nickerson Performing Arts Center, in Tucson. Admission is $20, or two for $35, and kids 12 and under are free. Concert location: 3231 N. Craycroft Rd. Buy tickets at empowerma.com/upcomingevents or at Center for Spiritual Living Tucson, Unity Spiritual Center for Peace and Unity of Tucson on Sundays.

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appy Hour doesn’t have to mean drinks at a bar. Gathering Point Community Acupuncture is holding an auricular happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m., August 13. All attendees will receive ear seeds for relaxation/ de-stress/anti-anxiety/better sleep/addictions. Michele Smith, LAc, says, “Try this fun relaxation technique while mingling with others.” In addition, there will be light music, healthy snacks and more.

any people wonder what animals are thinking or want to talk to a pet at home or from a distance. Linda Johns, an internationally renowned animal communicator and medical intuitive, is offering her popular Basic Animal Communication course in a new and exciting tele-course format. Classes begin from 4;30 to 6 p.m. PDT, August 7, and will run in that time slot for four consecutive Thursdays in the comfort of your home. If the time or date doesn’t work, there is another option to participate in the class through recordings that are sent after each class to replay and practice when convenient. A workbook file will be emailed to each student and email support is provided should questions arise. By the first week, students will have learned techniques and be practicing on their own. When the course is completed, the student may decide to continue classes in more advanced levels of communication and healing. Starting this fall, Johns will also offer tele-classes in intuitive development, Raising Vibration, a self-mastery series and other levels of animal communication. For more information, call Johns at 520-825-4645 or visit JourneyToHealing.com.

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Medicinal Mushrooms Boost Athletic Performance

esearch from Italy’s Pavia University found two medicinal mushroom species—cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis) and reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)—significantly improve race performances and recovery times among competitive cyclists. The researchers studied seven male cyclists that had competitively raced for more than 10 years. For one month, they were given placebo supplements, after which the researchers tested their performance and recovery during races and workouts. Then, for the next three months, the cyclists daily used medicinal mushroom supplementation. The researchers found the mushrooms significantly increased performance and recovery in both workouts and races compared with the placebo period. The two types of mushrooms both boosted testosterone levels and reduced post-workout cortisol levels. The mushroom supplementation also increased their antioxidant status, reducing their risk of exhaustion.

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HYPERBARIC AMBULANCE SAVES BRAINS

hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)equipped ambulance is being developed in North Carolina through a collaborative effort of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Wake Forest University Hospital system and the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. The hyperbaric ambulance will prolong the therapeutic window to allow TPA (tissue plasminogen activator, or “clot-buster”) therapy to be given to patients that have suffered an acute stroke and have a long travel time to a hospital. TPA improves stroke outcome and results in less disability. HBOT intervention, preferably within three hours of rescue, also improves the outcome in acute anoxic brain injury caused by near-drowning and cardiopulmonary arrest. Hyperbaric ambulances and/or acute HBOT treatment would change the associated disability of these injuries forever. The research of French physician Dr. Daniel Mathieu suggests a mechanism by which we interrupt the cascade of intracellular injury caused by acute anoxia under hyperbaric conditions at two atmospheres (pressure) of 100 percent medical oxygen. From the worldwide literature, we know that Japan has been using hyperbaric ambulances since the 1970s. In Japan, if you call 911 and may have a heart- or brain-related emergency, EMS will arrive in a hyperbaric ambulance to minimize the loss of heart and brain tissue. Oxygen under pressure provides physiological benefits that are not present when a patient is breathing oxygen under regular atmospheric pressure conditions. HBOT creates oxygen radicals in a hyperoxic environment and triggers healing mechanisms that include acute arrest of the cascade of intracellular injury, release of stem cells, induced healing, angiogenesis, bacteriostatic effects and modification of gene expression. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is more than a lifesaver—it’s a brain saver. Carol L. Henricks, M.D. (neurology) specializes in memory and sleep disorders, epilepsy and hyperbaric medicine at NorthStar Neurology, PC, located at 7596 N LaCholla Blvd. Contact her at 520-229-1238.

Tough Family Life Linked to Chromosome Aging

hen Princeton University researchers analyzed data from a representative sample of 40 African-American boys enrolled in the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study that followed children born in major U.S. cities between 1998 and 2000, they determined that those that lived through 9 years of age with less-stable families, such as parents with multiple partners and harsh or hostile parenting styles, had a higher probability of having shorter telomeres compared with other children. Telomeres were, on average, 40 percent longer among children from stable families. Telomeres are the segments of DNA at either end of a chromosome that protect the ends from deterioration or fusion with neighboring chromosomes. Shorter telomeres can decrease life expectancy by reducing the number of times our cells can divide, and scientists are discovering that a person’s living environment may lead to the condition. Using large cohort (age group) study data from the Netherlands Study of Depression and Anxiety, another group of researchers from Amsterdam’s Vrije University found significantly shorter telomere length among those with higher stress markers; the shorter length was also associated with aging approximately 10 years faster. In addition, the scientists observed significantly shorter telomere length among people with depressive symptoms lasting longer than four years; the shorter length correlated with both longer and more severe depression.

Parents’ Smoking Linked to Artery Damage in Children

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esearchers from Australia’s University of Tasmania have found that children exposed to the secondhand smoke of their parents will likely face abnormally thickened carotid arteries later in life. The finding, published in the European Heart Journal, followed 3,776 children that participated in the Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study and the Childhood Determinants of Adult Health Study. The children were divided into groups according to whether neither parent smoked, one parent smoked or both parents smoked. Questionnaire results were combined with ultrasound testing to correlate exposure during childhood with the health of carotid arteries, and researchers concluded that the effects are pervasive even 25 years later. Those exposed to two parental smokers as children had significantly greater thickness of inner carotid artery walls than did children with non-smoking parents. Their arteries also showed signs of premature aging of more than three years compared to children of nonsmokers. The researchers wrote, “There must be continued efforts to reduce smoking among adults to protect young people and to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease across the population.”

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Reiki to Seek Scientific Validation

he University of Arizona is currently assessing the abilities of Reiki to benefit patients. It is possible that the results may lead to the practice being covered by medical insurance. Reiki has been associated with lowering heart rate, blood pressure and levels of stress hormones. Surgical preoperative and postoperative studies involving Reiki show reduced anticipatory anxiety for patients undergoing invasive procedures that may also experience accelerated surgical recovery. Benefits commonly reported by individuals include subjective improvement in anxiety and pain, improved mood and functioning, improved well-being, increased vitality and enhanced quality of life. Reiki empowers both the practitioner and the recipient to release energies that no longer are in the highest good to hold and so to return to beingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural state of well-being. Reiki enables each of us to heal ourselves and others through the power of love, the most transformative energy of all. Judy Ferrig, MS, is a Reiki master teacher at Open Pathways. Contact her at 520-245-4214 or ReikiTucson.com.

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HEELLESS SHOES MAY HELP PREVENT RUNNERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; INJURIES

British study published in Footwear Science analyzed the effects of running in experimental heelless footwear compared with conventional running shoes with reinforced heels. The objective was to see if the heelless footwear would reduce the risk of chronic injury related to the habitual rear-foot strike pattern associated with conventional heeled shoes. Using eight cameras with optoelectric running motion capture technology,12 male runners were tracked at four meters per second. The heelless running shoe resulted in less impact, greater plantar flexion and greater ankle eversion (rolling outward). The researchers concluded that the heelless shoes decreased the risk of chronic running foot injuries linked to excessive impact forces, but concede they may increase injury potential associated with excessive ankle eversion.

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ating flaxseed reduces blood pressure, according to researchers from Canada’s St. Boniface Hospital Research Center. They attribute the effect to its omega-3 fatty acids, lignans and fiber. The researchers examined the effects of flaxseed on systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with peripheral artery disease, a condition typically marked by hypertension. Patients consumed a variety of foods that collectively contained 30 grams of milled flaxseed or a placebo each day for six months. The flaxseed group experienced significantly increased plasma levels of certain omega-3 fatty acids and lower average systolic blood pressure (by 10 mmHg) and diastolic blood pressure (by 7 mm Hg). Those in the flaxseed group with initial systolic blood pressure levels over 140 mmHg saw reductions averaging 15 mmHg.

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nlike many cultures around the world, people in the Unites States don’t really have an agreed-upon process for handling death, one of our most disturbing emotional experiences. The mix of feelings can include anger, sadness, hurt, guilt, confusion and eventually, acceptance. Rarely do we feel in control of such intense reactions, and once we travel the path of grief, our world is forever changed. Many cultures have instituted traditions and rituals for processing grief, but in America, we are often expected to just “get over it,” with minimal time to process such deep emotions. Because we can never unlearn what we learn in our lives, seeing life for what it actually is rather than what we would have liked it to be, can be devastating. Grief takes many forms, and although loss is what we associate with grief, this process can take on a whole new level in realizing that we may have never truly honored what is possible in life. It’s important to recognize that we all take our own unique journey through grief—there is no one “right” way. Reminders of those no longer with us can come in many forms, like a sound or a smell. Often, it’s seeing a picture or a place that takes us back in time. Gently honoring our pain and remembering that there are no wrong feelings is important to realize and make the transition easier for all involved. Susan Hannah is a life coach who specializes in grief issues at the Lotus Massage & Wellness Center, located at 2850 E. Grant Rd. Contact her at 520-329-1402.

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Simple Device Provides Safe Water in Africa The WarkaWater tower is providing an innovative new way to harvest safe drinking water, normally an onerous task in Ethiopia and many other parts of Africa. Obtaining water via repeated trips to the nearest source is extremely time-consuming and what’s collected is often highly contaminated and harmful to drink. Also, this task is commonly carried out by females, putting them in danger of sexual harassment or worse enroute. The towers, inspired by the native warka tree, are a vertical bamboo system that harvests potable, clean water from the air through condensation, using a fog-harvesting fabric that can collect up to 25 gallons of safe drinking water per day. Each tower costs about $550, and can be built in a few days by village residents using locally available materials. Source: Inhabitat.com

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Airports Establish Bee-Friendly Acres The Common Acre is a nonprofit partnering with the airport serving Seattle, Washington, and the Urban Bee Company (UrbanBee.com) to reclaim 50 acres of vacant land to plant native wildflowers as pollinator habitat for hummingbirds, butterflies and disease-resistant bee colonies. A GMO-free (no genetic modification) wildflower seed farm is also in the works. Bees present no threat to air traffic and the hives discourage birds that do pose a danger to planes. Beekeeper Jim Robins, of Robins Apiaries, in St. Louis, Missouri, rents an area with a plentiful supply of white Dutch clover, and Lambert Airport views his enterprise as part of its sustainability program. O’Hare Airport, in Chicago, the first in the U.S. to install hives, is rebuilding to its full complement of 50 hives after losing about half of them to 2014’s extreme winter. It’s a project that could be a model for airports everywhere—using inaccessible scrubland to do something revolutionary, like supporting a local food system. One hundred foods make up 90 percent of a human diet, and bees pollinate 71 of them. Learn more at CommonAcre.org.

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Trenton to Chicago via Eco-Outrigger Margo Pellegrino, a homemaker, mother of two and healthy oceans advocate from Medford Lakes, New Jersey, will begin a 1,600-mile journey from nearby Trenton to Chicago, Illinois, by outrigger canoe on August 13 as part of Blue Frontier Campaign’s ocean explorers project. During her two-month trip, she’ll meet with local environmental groups and the media to raise awareness of the urgent need to clean America’s waterways. “All water and everything in it ends up in the ocean,” Pellegrino says. “Plastics and chemicals are particular problems, but soil runoff during floods and heavy rains also impact the ocean and marine life.” During previous paddles, Pellegrino saw firsthand the effects of dumped industrial waste in the waterways she traversed. She notes that nationally, oil rig operators have federal permits to dump 9 billion gallons of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, waste into the ocean each year. On Pellegrino’s first trip in 2007, she paddled nearly 2,000 miles up the Atlantic Coast, from Miami, Florida, to Maine. In 2009, she partnered with the Natural Resources Defense Council to go from Miami to New Orleans, Louisiana, to build support for a Healthy Oceans Act (OnEarth.org/author/ healthyoceanspaddle). In 2010, she canoed along the Pacific coastline from Seattle, Washington, to San Diego, California. Next summer, Pellegrino plans to paddle down the Mississippi River. Follow her upcoming trip at Miami2Maine.com or on Facebook.

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Why Persistence Counts Some educators believe that improvements in instruction, curriculum and school environments are not enough to raise the achievement levels of all students, especially disadvantaged children. Also necessary is a quality called “grit”, loosely defined as persistence over time to overcome challenges and accomplish big goals. Grit comprises a suite of traits and behaviors that include goal-directedness (knowing where to go and how to get there); motivation (having a strong will to achieve identified goals); self-control (avoiding distractions and focusing on the task at hand); and a positive mindset (embracing challenges and viewing failure as a learning opportunity). A meta-study of 25 years of research by John Hattie and Helen Timperley, professors at the University of Aukland, New Zealand, has shown that giving students challenging goals encourages greater effort and persistence than providing vague or no direction. Students aren’t hardwired for these qualities, but grit can be developed through an emerging battery of evidence-based techniques that give educators a powerful new set of tools to support student success. A famous example of the power of self-regulation was observed when preschoolers that were able to withstand the temptation of eating a marshmallow for 15 minutes to receive a second one were more successful in high school and scored about 210 points higher on their SATs later in life than those with less willpower (Tinyurl.com/Stanford MarshallowStudy).

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n the groundbreaking new documentary film, Fed Up, Dr. Mark Hyman prescribes a major overhaul of the diets of all family members in communities across America to prevent far-reaching unwanted consequences. Hyman practices functional medicine, which takes a whole-system approach to treating chronic illnesses by identifying and addressing their root causes, starting with poor diet. He is also the bestselling author of a series of books based on The Blood Sugar Solution.

This family desperately wanted to find a way out, but didn’t have the knowledge or skills. They lived on food stamps and fast food and didn’t know how to navigate a grocery aisle, shop for real food, read a label, equip a kitchen or cook nutritious meals. Their grandmother has a garden, but never taught her children how to grow food, even though they live in a temperate rural area.

What has your experience with Fed Up shown you about the root cause of many diseases?

I got the whole family cooking, washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and touching real food—onions, garlic, carrots, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, salad greens, even asparagus. After 12 months, the mother had lost 100 pounds and was off of blood pressure medication, and because the father had lost 45 pounds, he finally qualified for a kidney transplant. The son originally lost 40 pounds, but because he was stuck in a toxic food environment at school and only able to get a job at a fast-food eatery, he gained much of it back. I’m happy to report that he is now working to get back on track.

In Fed Up, I met with a family of five to talk with them about their health and understand the roots of their family crisis of morbid obesity, pre-diabetes, renal failure, disability, financial stress and hopelessness. Rural South Carolina, where they live, is a food desert with nearly10 times as many fast-food and convenience stores as supermarkets. The family’s kitchen was also a food desert, with barely a morsel of real food. There were no ingredients to make real food—only pre-made factory science projects sold in cans and boxes with unpronounceable, unrecognizable ingredient lists. 18

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What results did the family see when they changed their eating habits?

How is sugar a primary factor in creating obesity? Of some 600,000 processed food items on the market, 80 percent contain added sugar. Sugar calories act differently from

fat or protein calories in the body. Sugar calories drive food addiction, storage of belly fat, inflammation and fatty liver (now the number one reason for liver transplants). They also disrupt appetite control, increasing hunger and promoting overeating, and are biologically addictive. Sugar calories are the major contributor to heart attacks, strokes, cancer, dementia and Type 2 diabetes. Sugar is a root cause behind the tripling of obesity rates in children since the 1970s. As just one example illustrating government policy culprits, although poor people are disproportionately affected by obesity, the food industry vigorously opposes any efforts to limit the use of food stamps for soda. Every year, the U.S. government pays for $4 billion in soda purchases by the poor (10 billion servings annually) on the front end, and then pays billions more on the back end through Medicaid and Medicare to treat related health consequences that include obesity and diabetes.

What are the consequences if we don’t attack the problem of poor diet now? The costs of a poor diet are staggering: At the present rate, by 2040, 100 percent of the nation’s federal budget will go for Medicare and Medicaid. The federal debt soars as our unhealthy kids fall heir to an achievement gap that limits America’s capacity to compete in the global marketplace. At the same time, having 70 percent of young people unfit for military service weakens national security. In a detailed scientific analysis published in The New England Journal of Medicine, a group of respected scientists reviewing all the data affecting projected life spans concluded that today’s children are the first generation of Americans ever that will live sicker and die younger than their parents. Health issues due to poor diet comprise a national crisis. They threaten our future, not just for those fat and sick among us, but all of us.

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Eco Strategies for Back-to-School Prep Families preparing for the coming school year will welcome easy ways to stretch the budget while protecting the environment our kids are growing up in. n Buying new clothes can be expensive, and most of today’s synthetic fibers are petroleum-based, while toxic pesticides are commonly used to grow cotton. For healthier alternatives, check labels for clothes made from organic, low-impact or recycled materials such as organic cotton, hemp, bamboo or recycled fibers. Inexpensive options are found in Salvation Army and other thrift store locations, as well as repurposing hand-me-downs among siblings. n Avoid buying all new school supplies. Gently used binders and book bags can last years. Sturdy, simple backpacks skip the cost of faddish brand-name and celebrity products. For supplies that must be replenished, like paper, seek out post-consumer-recycled options. n For lunch boxes, food containers and utensils, look for retro metal, a cloth bag and other alternatives to plastic (which can contain harmful chemicals) and glass (which can break). Beth Terry, in her book, Plastic-Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too (MyPlasticFreeLife.com), suggests searching Mighty Nest.com and LifeWithoutPlastic.com, makers of stainless steel, naturally lacquered wood and other non-plastic, durable children’s bowls, cups, plates and utensils. n Healthy afterschool extracurricular activities today typically require driving commutes. Look into carpooling with nearby families to save time and gas, cut vehicle emissions and expand friendships. n Check the school’s eco-practices. Encourage local administrators to conduct recycling programs and to email documents to parents instead of using regular mail.

For more information on Fed Up, visit FedUpMovie.com. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS. August 2014

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Gas Pipeline Pumps Radioactive Radon into Homes In New York City, the Spectra gas pipeline that went online in 2013 is delivering more than just energyefficient, cleanburning natural gas from Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale. It’s also piping radioactive radon gas that’s contaminating commercial and residential boilers, ovens, stoves, dryers and water heaters at 30 to 80 times baseline levels—well above the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency safe level for radiation exposure. According to Dr. Sheila Bushkin-Bedient, with the University of Albany, New York, “While it may be possible to remove other components of raw natural gas such as ethane, propane, butane and pentanes at natural gas processing centers, it’s not possible to remove radioactive substances such as radon. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers and the second-leading cause among smokers and indirect (secondhand) smokers.” The Spectra conduit is one of hundreds of pipelines and fossil fuel infrastructure projects across the country being quickly approved by the Federal Energy and Regulatory Commission. Citizens should demand that elected officials connect the dots and halt the uncontrolled rush to drill new sites regardless of safety concerns and let them know people are alarmed by the possibility of radioactive gas entering their communities. To learn more, visit MariasFarmCountry Kitchen.com/radon-gas.

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Learning that Transforms Hearts and Minds Rethinking How We See Our World Changes Everything by Linda Sechrist

n the 30 years since Harrison Owen introduced Open Space Technology (OST), it has been used hundreds of thousands of times by three-quarters of the world’s countries. Whether a few people gather in a circle to share ideas and brainstorm personal issues or thousands discuss a bulletin board of topics around tables, OST is a safe, informal venue for transformative learning. Guided by purpose-based, shared leadership, it allows individuals focused on a specific task to freely speak their thoughts and be heard. It also encourages breakout groups to mine for more information—learning individually, as well as collectively, and self-organizing in order to concentrate on more complex topics. “Boeing engineers used OST to learn how to redesign airplane doors and young Egyptians used it to strategize for their Arab Spring,” as examples, comments Owen.

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formative Learning Theory,” 20th-century Brazilian educator Paulo Freire and Juanita Brown, co-founder of The World Café, learning is transformation, the keystone of life, and the essence of meaningful education. “The circle principle contains the predictability of fresh, emerging thoughts and learning that never occurred previously,” explains Owen. He points to an experiment regarding children’s capacity for self-learning initiated by Sugata Mitra, Ph.D., the former science director of an educational technology firm in India. On the outside wall of the building where he worked, Mitra installed a computer facing a New Delhi slum where most children were unschooled and illiterate and had never seen a computer. He turned it on and told children they could play with it. Via a noninvasive video camera, he watched 7-to-13-year-olds discover how to use the computer and teach each other how to play music and games and draw using Microsoft’s Paint program. Repetition of the experiment in other impoverished sections of India yielded

similar results. Wherever he established an Internet connection, children that could not read English, the Internet’s default language, taught themselves how to use the Web to obtain information through their interactions with each other and the computer. “I agree with what Mitra surmised from his experiment—learning is emergent, which is another word for self-organizing,” remarks Owen. Like Freire, Owen likens traditional education to the “banking” method of learning, whereby the teacher passes information to students that become dependent on someone else rather than learning how to think on their own. Suzanne Daigle, a Sarasota, Florida-based consultant with a Canadian multidisciplinary consulting firm, explains how the OST learning environment changed her life: “My personal transformation began in 2009, when I volunteered to assist another OST facilitator. I was a perfectionist who judged myself harshly and struggled with the question, ‘Who am I to think I can help hold space for leaders to transform themselves through their learning when I have so little experience?’” She notes, “Before such experiences, even though I was a leader in my corporate career, I doubted myself and often believed that what others had to say was more significant and interesting than what I could express.” Now she says she has shed her people-pleasing tendencies and former attempts to control other people’s agendas and discovered the freedom and courage of her own voice. “As an OST facilitator, my life work now occurs in the moments I am collaboratively learning and listening for opportunities to enter into meaningful conversations that can lead to actions,” says Daigle. “I invite others to do the same.”

discourse through which they question or validate their judgments. She focuses on the roles that perception, language, reason and emotion play in a student’s learning and decision-making abilities. “Questions and lively discussions are the basis of the class,” Arteaga says. “We begin with a question and explore what we know, how we know it and any conclusions drawn from the process.” Using a democratic model in which the teacher welcomes critical discussion, Arteaga and her students have mutually discovered that knowledge is not static, but has a history and changes over time. “When we first started the class, it was challenging to accept that in many situations there is no right or wrong, just relativity and a matter of perception. We don’t really know anything for certain,” she remarks.

Worldview Explorations

Katia Petersen, Ph.D., is the executive director of education at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), headquartered in Petaluma, California. She co-developed the tools, practices and 22 lessons in the pioneering organization’s Worldview Explorations (WE) project. Founded on 40 years of IONS research, WE engages everyone

in age-appropriate ways in reflecting upon long-held assumptions and how beliefs create the lens they see through, ultimately improving how they understand and respond to the world. “When individuals understand the power of offering their story and are open to the worldview stories of others, they no longer focus attention on differences and limitations,” says Petersen. “They realize that everyone has their own truth.” Through small groups and conversations, participants unpack how the program has influenced them by answering questions that explore what inspired, surprised and changed the way they perceive the world. “WE’s transformative learning experiences draw from the heart and soul of individuals, rather than stuffing heads with ideas and perspectives, which serves them well as they embody and apply these tools and practices in their daily lives,” notes Petersen. She cites a particularly powerful moment for a group of young people she worked with. “A student was killed in a drive-by shooting two weeks before their certification. The transformative

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moment came when they said that their new awareness and capacity for compassion and understanding would not allow them to seek revenge. Instead, they chose to save lives in their communities using their new skills.”

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Ashley Cooper and Matt Abrams, co-founders of the Mycelium School, in Asheville, North Carolina, re-imagined a learning environment for aspiring entrepreneurs and social change agents committed to activating their potential and realizing solutions to today’s challenges. A 12-week learning journey allows individuals to become increasingly adept at learning from and

helping each other learn. The curriculum offers minimum structure, significant support and collaboration with others. “In the learning community, individuals are dedicated to a project or life question of their choice,” explains Cooper. Participants’ goals include changing careers, determining the next steps after retirement or how to pursue true passions to make a difference in the world. Cheri Torres, Ph.D., founder of the Asheville-based Innovation Partners International SE, was one of the earliest participants in the Mycelium Learning experience. She says that she obtained an expanded understanding of the approach that she uses in

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her work. “The whole systems approach I use with organizational and community leaders enables them to shift from a top-down management model to one that engages everyone and uses the collective intelligence and collaborative efforts of all for the collective good. My own learning journey transformed the level of awareness I bring to my work and the understanding of who I am,” advises Torres. “My original guiding question was, ‘How can I get so clear about my work that I can explain it in plain language?’ Ultimately, my question shifted to what would it be like for me to live and work from a place of wholeness. Through conversations with Ashley and self-reflection, I realized I was not walking my talk within my own mind-bodyspirit system. My journey helped me understand that my most effective role in my own life, as well as with clients, is to create the conditions for collective intelligence and collaboration to emerge in service to the whole,” says Torres.

World Café

Like OST, the World Café, co-created by Brown and David Isaacs, of Burnsville, North Carolina, creates a trans-

formative learning environment for individuals of all ages. Its primary principles are: set the context, create hospitable space, explore questions that matter, encourage everyone’s contributions, connect diverse perspectives, listen together for patterns and insights and share collective discoveries. Webs of conversation created around actual or occasionally virtual tables resemble those found in coffeehouses. “Conversation is a core meaningmaking process, and people get to experience how the collective intelligence of a small or large group can become apparent,” says Brown. After several rounds of conversation on one or more topics, participants offer their harvest of key insights, learning and opportunities for action with the full group gathered to reflect together on their discoveries. “World Café provides an environment in which you are comfortably drawn forward by the questions you are asking together. When enough diversity is present, varied perspectives are offered and people feel listened to and free to make their contribution,” observes Brown. What participants learn in this setting creates the climate of conditions that support the kinds of transforma-

tions that can changes lives. Brown remarks, “When it happens to me, I feel like my brain cells have been rearranged. I know something in the collective, as well as the individual, has been evoked, so that something never before imagined becomes present and available.” Transformative learning has been compared to a sea journey without landmarks. Adventurous individuals that are open to traversing its highly engaging processes can emerge

as autonomous thinkers, capable of contributing fresh, new ideas that just might transform the world we live in. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAbout We.com for the recorded interviews.

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Makes Revolutionary, Evolutionary Art by Barbara Peters

onzalo Espinosa returned to Tucson in 2012 after spending two years working on a large public art commission in Mexico. He is known for numerous murals in Tucson and Oro Valley and vibrant depictions of the Mexico he knew as an teenager in urban Guadalajara. Originally from Acapulco, Espinosa moved to the United States in 1987 to join the muralist movement in Los Angeles. When Tucson offered him opportunities in

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public art and arts education, he made the desert his home. To celebrate his milestone of 40 years as an artist, he’s working on a book, 40 Years of Catastrophes in Color. “Art and life are really one and the same,” says Espinosa, who notes that his creative process is always in play, from the first time he spots material that he’ll use in his work to the ideas that continuously percolate in his head and the moment that he’s actually sitting

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down and working on a piece. Espinosa has amassed quite a collection of repurposed and recycled material, but admits that his main goal isn’t to save the world from debris. For him, it’s about the fascination with manmade industrial elements that populate our streets, recycled shops, antique stores and anywhere else that similar material is found. Because the source material is so critical to Espinosa’s creative process, he may find

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Stampede, 10th Avenue and 27th Street, South Tucson something by accident, but recognizes league Alex Garza have proposed to the that the found treasure will one day City of South Tucson. become the perfect piece for one of The Tree of Life is universal in evhis creations. He explains, “Material ery culture and one of the most popular comes first! Idea comes later.” images in Mexican tradition. The two Espinosa points out that he doesn’t artists see the sculpture as an iconic believe in inspiration; he believes in gateway for Tucson. If approved, the work. He has a very organized approduction will involve approximately proach to creating; he opens a drawer 10 high school students, beginning in in his flat file marked “in progress” and August. The idea of employing kids at begins. Quite often, he goes back to risk is not a new concept for Espinosa. certain pieces, redoing them and addIn 1993, he co-founded Las Artes, an ing color or texture with more materiexperiential arts program that uses comals. He acknowledges, “It’s so hard to munity projects to reintroduce at-risk say when a piece of work is done.” It’s youth to educational and vocational a matter of feeling for him. “The piece opportunities. For 15 years, this Pima is going to talk to you when done,” he County-sponsored program has been adds, and sometimes that means workcreating jobs for kids, keeping them off ing on two or three pieces at once. He the street and off drugs, even allowing says the work itself them to obtain a is what moves him. high school GED. Summer is Espinosa is one of when Espinosa the first artists in finds his peak our community to levels of creative start working with energy and is most kids in this unique productive. He’s manner. His only currently working wish is that kids on several large could start in a projects, including similar program a major work for much earlier a housing comthan high school, munity in Sebecause being attle, Washington, a mentor is very where he’s one of important to him. five national artists Also important competing for the to Espinosa is the honor. Another ability to express project that has himself through his captured his heart art and to be what is the Tree of Life he calls “an honest public art project artist,” producing Multiculturalism that he and his colwork to please his (Multiculturalismo)

own eye first. He has an endless number of ideas running through his head, and feels that he’ll need another 60 years to accomplish all that he wants to do. He’s a busy man, but between 7 and 7:45 p.m., Gonzalo can often be found hanging out with friends at the Hotel Congress, restaurants and shops along Fourth Avenue or the new and vibrant downtown establishments. He’s a city man first and foremost. The vibrations of the city run through his veins and pour out on his canvases and murals in a variety of captivating, thoughtful and culturally infused pieces. He sees his gift as a blessing; he’s compelled to teach and easily shares his experiences with other artists and his art with the world.

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Gonzalo’s art is on display at Studio Sculpture Resource, 640 North Stone Ave., in Tucson. For more information, call 520-339-9831, email Gonzalo_Espinosa_@hotmail.com or find him on Facebook. Barbara Peters is the marketing director for Natural Awakenings magazine.

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Children at Wisconsin’s Montessori School of Waukesha learn to baste; spoon beans or rice from bowls; cut paper, draw, paint or paste cutouts; and sew or embroider using a three-finger grip. It strengthens the muscles they will need later to practice writing skills.

Schools that Rock Innovators Blaze Creative Paths by Sandra Murphy

Creative educational initiatives offer more flexible programs of study than traditional institutions. First introduced into the United States in the latter part of the 20th century, today there are thousands of such facilities operating according to their own lights. Yet many share certain distinguishing characteristics including emphasis on close studentteacher relationships, diverse experiential learning and development of student decision-making skills aided by peer and parental support. All aim to prepare and equip students for future success both inside and outside the classroom.

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At age 3, kids at the Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School, in Maryland, are gaining early math and motor skills, plus an appreciation for healthy foods, in unique and innovative ways. “The children roll out a long mat containing 1,000 beads that they use to learn to count by twos, fours and 10s,” says Jenny Smolen, development coordinator and grant writer for the school. “When it’s time for multi30

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plication and division, they’re prepared.” The school is located in a food desert—fresh, unprocessed food isn’t readily available—so the kids plant seeds to grow in pots until it’s time to transplant them to the garden. “Before the seed-to-table program, the kids didn’t know what fresh tasted like. Now they go home and ask for vegetables for dinner,” says Smolen. The school also has six chickens

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that supply fresh eggs, and two beehives produced 100 pounds of honey last year that was sold to raise funds. The school is free of charge to Baltimore city students chosen by lottery. Currently, 330 students from diverse backgrounds ages 3 through 13 attend, with 1,000 names on the waiting list.

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Waldorf School alumna Jocelyn Miller, an account manager at Matter Communications, drives 45 minutes from Newburyport, Massachusetts, to take her three children to the The Waldorf School at Moraine Farms, in Beverly. “On bad weather days, I wonder why I make the drive, but the smiles when we arrive are worth it,” she says. There, her children spend time outdoors regardless of the weather. Indoors, they draw illustrations to bolster lessons on history and geography. Second-graders work in three-hour blocks of time, rather than the traditional 45 minutes. Fifth-grade students recently spent three weeks studying Greek mythology. Older students play in an orchestra and learn German and Spanish. They also knit; the craft builds manual dexterity and helps children learn to plan, correct mistakes, be creative, visualize the finished product and mindfully create something useful or decorative. Middle school and high school students at the Waldorf School of Garden City, in New York, universally par-

ticipate in seasonal sports—baseball, softball, basketball and soccer. The emphasis on the values of teamwork and sportsmanship complement development of skills. The school’s policy is, “You don’t have to be a superstar to get playing time,” noting that the quality of athletic teams is consistently strong. The school also brings some green into the city with a horticultural program that fully cultivates a quarteracre field. Its steady harvest of fruits, vegetables, herbs and grains includes lettuce, beans, spinach, broccoli, kale, corn, oregano, thyme, rosemary, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. A new greenhouse keeps produce growing through winter months. Students at Conservatory Prep High School, in Davie, Florida, were tasked with finding a way to walk on water in order to explore principles of flotation and buoyancy. After researching and experimenting with each of a series of materials, they analyzed what went wrong, worked to fix it and then tried again. “We did the testing at our onsite pool,” says Wendy Weiner, Ed.D., the school’s founder and principal and a Waldorf alumna. “We saw some pretty funny results, but they eventually invented a pair of shoes that worked. Of course, they were pretty big shoes.”

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Homeschooling provides another option. Parents don’t need to know all about a subject with organizations like Bridgeway Academy’s homeschool curricula at hand. This Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, institution provides easy access to tools and support for families nationwide. “We’re a kindergartento-12th-grade provider,” says Jessica Parnell, academy president. “Teachers in a school setting have to teach standardized subjects, in certain ways, to the whole class. We use customized learning to inspire and excite children individually. We help parents discover their child’s learning style, personality and ideal learning environment.” Materials provided include instructor guides, user-friendly websites and interactive games and other activities. “It gives kids the freedom to explore,

learn and discover,” Parnell adds. “This is how you grow a lifelong learner.”

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Un-schooling, another pioneering approach, is a method of homeschooling in which children pursue areas that interest them, eat foods they enjoy, rest when needed, choose friends of all ages or none at all and engage their world in unique, powerful and self-directed ways. Suzanne Strisower, a life and career coach in Oroville, California, has written a commoncore, standards-based curriculum for un-schoolers. “It’s a yearlong program for ages 15 and up designed to enable a student to realize his career path and life’s purpose,” she says.

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“There’s an explosion in online learning, too,” observes Bob Bowdon, executive director of nonprofit Choice

Media, an education news service at ChoiceMedia.tv, produced in New York City. School kids in some states are able to opt out of a class at school if they feel the teaching style is holding them back, instead tapping online teachers available in a virtual school setting. Louisiana’s Department of Education’s Jump Start program partners high schools and local companies to offer students one-day-a-week internships apprenticing in trades. “It’s real-world, on-the-job training,” says Bowdon. Thanks to such innovative approaches to school curricula and technology, parents and children have more options than ever before for learning. Instead of memorizing information until the next test and then forgetting it, more learning is customized and hands-on, because children that learn by doing, remember. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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Day Care Goes Green What’s Good for Kids is Good for the World by Avery Mack

ith children especially susceptible to germs, chemical sensitivities and allergens, it makes sense to ensure that the childfriendliness of day care facilities extends to their ecological integrity. When Denise Adusei, of New York City, was unable to find a preschool that included all the criteria she sought, she decided to create and direct Peartree Preschool, a year-round day care facility for 2-to-5-year-olds. “An eco-friendly day care environment is more than nontoxic paint, organic food and unscented soaps. It’s what you don’t see, as well,” says Adusei. “We first looked for a building with lots of natural light near Central Park. Manhattan has a high rate of allergens, so we went ahead with a thorough environmental inspection on what looked like an ideal building,” recalls Adusei. Inspectors pulled tiles from the floor, opened walls to check for mold and collected samples.

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“When they discovered signs of an old oil spill in the basement, we knew it was an unsafe place for children. We kept looking until we found the right building with large windows, near the park and environmentally safe,” she says, noting that her own kids now attend Peartree. Workplace coach Paul E. McGinniss, who also blogs at NewYorkGreenAdvocate.com, says, “Creating a garden onsite and connecting with local farmers or CSAs [community supported agriculture] to provide healthy, fresh foods is a great way to educate kids via a learning activity. New York’s Hudson Valley, where I live, has a farm to school movement. Everyone should know where their food comes from,” he says, echoing another day care cornerstone. In Madison, Connecticut, Tina Pascoe, a registered nurse, attorney and health consultant, co-founded Nurses for Day Care, a nationwide program. The staff finds that many children are sensitive

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to dye additives in mustard or ketchup, certain oils in soap, paint or cleaning fumes and fire-retardant chemicals embedded in new rugs and carpeting. “We push for the whole school to go green, not just the classroom, with the sensitive or allergic child in mind,” she says. “We’re willing to do whatever it takes, like providing special menus, banning perfumes and smoking, and only using disinfectant wipes or bleach during nighttime cleaning.” Pascoe personally works with about 80 facilities throughout the state. The Cottages at Michaels Learning Center, in Sarasota, is Florida’s first school to earn a Level Three Green School and green infant care certification from the National Green School Coalition and operates the city’s only certified green infant care program. Children from 6 weeks through kindergarten benefit. The school even conducts regular radon testing. Owner and Director Michelle Ireland assesses, “It’s cause and effect. One of the things we teach the children is how our actions have an impact on the world.” Mark Stedelbauer, vice president of marketing at eWater Advantage, in Raleigh, North Carolina, strives to inform day care administrators about the value of using electrolyzed water instead of cleansers. An electrical current that runs through a blend of ordinary tap water and minerals changes the basic nature of water. A lower pH creates a disinfecting solution; a higher pH results in a degreaser. Both solutions clean and kill germs without fumes, residue or allergy triggers. “Often, the combined cost of the electricity, water and mineral supplements used is less than what would be spent on multiple cleaning products,” Stedelbauer points out. It can be created by the half-gallon in a toaster-sized unit onsite and has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture (for use on meat) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (for use on produce). Also, electrolyzed water won’t harm skin or clothing. Creative Minds Learning Centers’ six locations are recognized by the Oregon Program of Quality as among the top 25

schools in the state. They buy renewable energy from wind, solar and biomass sources. At the school, they compost, plant sustainable gardens, collect rainwater and recycle. Nature preschools in the U.S., nearly 30 sites and growing, use a community nature center as a regular part of their learning program (Tinyurl.com/NaturePreschools). Generally, the children are outdoors for 45 to 90 minutes per day, weather permitting, and flexible activities allow them to investigate their own interests safely. Daily explorations build valuable skills like observation, sorting and experimentation. Children experiencing green day care see firsthand how healthy, environmentally sound choices can help make their present and future safe. Telling their parents about their school experiences is a natural bonus. Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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arving out time from crammed calendars for a week or more away from home can pose such a hurdle that more than half of all American workers forfeit hard-earned vacation days every year. Sometimes a long weekend in an inspiring locale is all we need to recharge our batteries. Short vacations invite welcome rest and relaxation and are often more sustainable, according to Gary Diedrichs, publisher of the online Green Traveler Guides (GreenTravelerGuides.com). “Airplanes pollute more than any other form of travel. When you take shorter trips by other means, whether bicycle or a hybrid rental car, you’re way ahead environmentally,” says Diedrichs, whose family enjoys road-tripping in an old Mercedes converted to run on recycled vegetable oil. For families, short, sweet trips are also easier to do with the kids in tow. “It’s also an opportunity for parents to reinforce that living sustainably isn’t

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just something you do at home,” notes Diedrichs. We can prescribe—and reward— ourselves with one of the following mini-vacations, whether it’s a trip to a green spa if we’re stressed or a hike in a park or the woods if we’ve been sedentary. Travel on tracks to trails. Leave behind stressful traffic and uninspiring highway views by hopping a train to a nearby state or national park. Riders can venture through a variety of terrains without leaving their seats. Amtrak reaches more than 237 national parks and monuments (AmtrakToParks.com), many of which offer stunning backdrops for outdoor music festivals. A rail-to-park adventure can rekindle old friendships with faraway, but not forgotten friends. Draw a circle encompassing everyone’s location and pick a park within the perimeter as the meet-up spot, distributing the travel

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Go farm to fork. Escape city crowds, live bucolic fantasies and learn about sustainable agriculture during a farm stay. Organic family farms across the country offer overnight accommodations to supplement farming incomes and connect with local consumers. Farm life is about simple pleasures, like waking to a rooster’s call and then digging into a farm-fresh breakfast of free-range eggs, accompanied by homemade bread, cheese, jam and honey. Afterwards, stroll an apple orchard or fragrant field of lavender. Most farms allow guests to pitch in with the chores, maybe feeding chickens, milking cows, picking cherries or making yogurt. Find a place nearby at FarmStayUS.com. Renew your spirit. Reconnect with your faith or explore a new spiritual calling with a short stay at a retreat center. Some furnish structured guided sessions, such as vipassanã Buddhism’s silent retreats, at which participants sit in meditation eight hours a day without access to media or other distractions. Other centers assist guests in creating self-directed retreats tailored to personal goals. Grounds often feature sacred spaces like labyrinths or meditation gardens, providing an inspiring environment to contemplate one’s spiritual journey. RetreatFinder.com supplies a comprehensive listing of possibilities conducive to every spiritual persuasion, from Anglican to Zen, across the country and worldwide. Taste the terroir. A long weekend amidst vineyards can be a refreshing way to simultaneously explore the countryside and refine our wine palate. Along with tastings, some vintners provide tours of their vineyards and

cellars, including insights into the characteristics of local terroirs that give each vintage its distinctive taste. Some also have bed and breakfast inns onsite, eliminating the need for a designated driver. The site WineriesByState.com lists domestic wineries in all 50 states; KennUncorked.com provides information about biodynamic and organic winemakers. Pamper your body. Visiting a green destination spa is a soothing way to detox from stress while indulging in corporeal treats like a hot stone massage, aromatherapy treatment or rose petal bath. Green spas use natural products such as unbleached organic linens and botanically derived oils, which are gentler on skin. Most practice sustainability in other areas as well, such as water management, energy use and waste reduction. Search for the perfect getaway treat at GreenSpaNetwork.org. Numerous farms, spas, parks and vineyards are waiting to be explored; many nearby that we may overlook draw visitors from around the world. “Local travel gives us a chance to dig more deeply into the places that surround us,” says Diedrichs. “We can have fun playing tourists in our own backyards and support sustainable, local businesses we discover along the way.”

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he El Rancho Robles Retreat and Event Center is a beautiful new wedding, retreat and weekend getaway destination that is only 45 minutes from Tucson and 20 degrees cooler. With 17 acres and 18 unique guest accommodations, El Rancho Robles can sleep 71 people and host events up to 400. General Manager Zach Nichols says, “Come on up to the ranch! Call and check out our rates and amenities. You’ll be glad you did.” The historic guest ranch, recently remodeled and fully restored to it charming turn-of-the-century glory, is nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina mountains with gorgeous grounds lush with oaks and cypress trees. It’s 4,500-foot elevation keeps El Rancho Robles cool year-round. Location: 1170 N. Rancho Robles Dr., Oracle AZ . For more information, call 520-896-7651, email Zach@ElRanchoRobles.com or visit ElRanchoRobles.com.

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part of the problem. Picky eaters, for example, may have a zinc deficiency, according to Kelly Dorfman, MS, LND, author of Cure Your Child With Food: The Hidden Connection Between Nutrition and Childhood Ailments. All of those white foods some children eat are devoid of zinc, an essential nutrient that we need to stay healthy and is found in cells throughout the body. It helps the immune system fight off invading bacteria and viruses. The body also needs zinc to make proteins and DNA, the genetic material in all cells. Children with a zinc deficiency may actually be repulsed by the tastes or smells of certain foods, which could explain what we call picky eating. Timing is key factor in this detective work. Ask, “What was happening around the time the problem started?” One example is when children begin having ear infections around the time they are switched from infant formula, which is easier to digest, to whole milk. Dorfman notes that ear infections may be actually connected to dairy intolerance, so making this determination at the proper time may help find the likely culprit. Fats affect the way the brain functions and are calming. Mood disorders,

ADHD and hyperactivity may be connected to a lack of EPA, (the fats in fish oil) which can impact emotions and behavior. Because some foods trigger reactions in your child., parents may wish to follow Dorfman’s program: E: Eliminate irritants that may cause a reaction A: Add one food at a time T: Try one bite of the new food each night for two weeks The premise of this program is that it takes children a time to acclimate to new foods. People prefer what they know and get used to what they have been exposed to. Through this process, children begin to enjoy a wider array of food possibilities.

Although our first instinct may be to run to the doctor and have tests taken or find the right medication, we may also choose to hone our investigative skills. Before we label our children as complainers and picky eaters or slap a diagnosis on them, we may want to consider the biochemical component. Many childhood ailments have their roots in nutritional deficiencies. Food and nutritional supplements may be our ally in putting the ailment to rest and getting beneath the symptom to address the underlying cause and support healing. Sylvia Haskvitz, MA, RD, is a certified trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication and the author of Eat By Choice, Not By Habit (EatByChoice.net).

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hether donning colorful tutus or making a marathon a girls’ day out, the current running scene is attracting a broader group of fitness-seekers mindful of the enhanced benefits of a more well-rounded approach. Rather than pursuing fierce competition and personal bests, these runners are focusing on social bonding and overall well-being, likely boosting their fitness success. Two main factors are fueling what’s shaping up as a new running boom: women and social media. “The first running-boom era was male-centric and competitive,” observes Ryan Lamppa, of Running USA. He’s referring to the 1970s, when, largely thanks to 1972 Summer Olympic marathon gold medal winner Frank Shorter and The Complete Book of Running, by James Fixx, many were inspired to hook up Walkmans, lace up sneakers and train for distance races. “Today’s running boom is femalecentric, much bigger and more focused on health and fitness and completion, rather than competition.” Forget elapsed running time; just cross the finish line and have fun doing it, seems to be a growing mantra. Women’s participation hit an all-time high in recent years, comprising 56 percent of the more than 15.5 million runners finishing U.S. races sanctioned

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by Running USA in 2012 and 61 percent of U.S. half-marathoners in 2013. “Women tend to be more social and more in tune with their health overall, and that’s definitely a driving force,” Lamppa says. Couple the female factor with social media-driven, nontraditional race events and the result is explosive. “Events are fun, community-centered and sometimes charity-driven,” Lamppa says of the many innovations, from paint-splashing 5Ks to mud-slinging obstacle course action, which attracted 4 million entrants last year.

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These trends could indicate America’s collective progress toward fitness as studies show the social factor plays a huge motivational role in participation. “I think running adherence strengthens when there is accountability and social support,” remarks Englewood, New Jersey, sports psychologist Greg Chertok, citing a meta-analysis of data in Sport & Exercise Psychology Review that backs his notion. For example, such social exercise events inspire happiness. “If you are physically close to someone that is happy, eager and optimistic, you are naturally going to share those feelings,” explains Chertok, who is also a spokes-

man for the American College of Sports Medicine. “Just through social connectedness alone, you’ll gain boosted performance and mood.” As a finisher of two Tough Mudders (an intense obstacle course challenge), Chertok can personally testify to the benefits of camaraderie. “It’s just like if a married couple got stuck in a storm and had to brave the elements; the act of doing something challenging together is very bonding.” Simply joining a recreational running group—also increasingly popular and often social media-driven—can bolster success. “When a bunch of individuals work together to pursue a common goal, they are incentivized by the group,” Chertok remarks. “You’ll run at a faster clip or go a longer distance if you are with a group, because each runner values the group and doesn’t want to let members down.”

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DOG GONE SWIMMING SAFETY TIPS

by Sandra Murphy

irst, check if area community pools allow dogs for special sessions. Many offer canine swims as fundraisers during off-season periods. Make sure the pet is sociable and wears a life jacket. The best swimmers include breeds used in water rescue or retrieval, such as the Newfoundland, Labrador retriever, Portuguese water dog, poodle and spaniel, as opposed to those with shorter snouts and airways. The stocky bodies and shorter legs of Scotties and dachshunds are also less conducive to water play. Dr. Jules Benson, vice president of Veterinary Services at Petplan Pet Insurance, in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, gives three key safety tips: Be alert for signs of tiredness, like trouble staying afloat or struggling to catch their breath; watch for vomiting, diarrhea or fever due to harmful bacteria in some waterways; and don’t let dogs drink from the ocean. Ingested salt water can unbalance electrolytes and lead to dehydration, brain damage, kidney failure and even death. Pet expert Eileen Proctor recom-

mends dabbing sunscreen on pet noses and ears before swimming and putting on the dog’s life jacket before going into, on or near the water. Always ensure that dogs are well-trained to come when called and leave found items and to take a break to rehydrate and rest. Supervise swimming dogs closely and make sure they aren’t drinking the water. If a dog hesitates to enter the water, leave his non-retractable leash on to reassure him he has assistance if needed, and stay in the pool with him. Establish a cue for entering and leaving the pool and use it before the dog overtires. Don’t allow a pet to climb the pool’s ladder to exit because a paw could slip, causing injury or panic. When boating, pull into a secluded area with no running propellers, active paddling or underwater snags, and keep the pet on a non-retractable lead or trained to swim close by. Rinse fur immediately after every swim to remove chlorine, bacteria, dirt or salt, and then dry the dog’s inner and outer ears.

Learn more at CanineWatersports.com. Sandra Murphy writes from Missouri. Connect at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com. August 2014

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Other fun options are teaching a pet to tow a raft in the pool or to team swim with his owner. In a more complex aquaagility exercise, the dog swims a circle around his owner as a prelude to both of them swimming a synchronized, zigzag course between floating markers before returning to their starting positions. Ernie, a 95-pound Labrador retriever that lives with Sierra Prause, a marketing assistant, and Jaron Clinton, a search engine content marketer, in Phoenix, Arizona, rides in the storage area of Clinton’s kayak. Ernie came to them at age 4 and has always loved to jump in and swim alongside his owners. “Ernie’s claim to fame is fetching two tennis balls at once,” says Prause. “He wasn’t allowed in the pool at his former home, and now revels in taking a cooling dip after his twice-a-day walks.” Maria Schultz, author of How to SUP with Your Pup, enjoys stand up paddleboarding with her Australian shepherds, Riley and Kona, on rivers near her home in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She and Riley learned together in the living room. “I brought the board home and taught Riley how to hop on and off, where to sit or lie on the board, and to relax,” she relates. “I forgot the living room floor stood still. Riley was surprised when he got on the board on the river to find that it moved.” Riley was a good sport about it; within a week, he knew how to ride along. Kona took several months to get the hang of it. “Have patience, make it fun and all positive,” Schultz advises. “Know what motivates your dog. Riley works for food, Kona for praise.” For the more adventurous, Loews Coronado Bay Resort, in San Diego, offers one-hour surfing lessons for canine guests. Taught by Coronado Surfing Academy instructors, the only requirement is that a dog enjoys water. Of course, board shorts and a bandana are also provided so that Fido gets the full surfer dude experience. Enjoying warm weather and cool water with man’s best friend provides perfect fun for these dog days of summer.

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inger-songwriter Pharrell Williams, whose infectious hit song, “Happy,” has spread joy worldwide, seems to know the secret to happiness. More than 1,500 people from 140-plus countries have posted their own happy video spinoffs at WeAreHappyFrom.com, inspired by his daylong music video featuring Los Angeles residents from all walks of life dancing and lip-syncing to the tune. Can happiness really be just a finger snap away? It depends on our unit of measurement—a moment versus a lifetime. Research by such authorities as Psychologist Martin Seligman, Ph.D., director of the University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Center, suggests that several basic ingredients are keys to long-term happiness, including a sense of purpose, engaging activities, quality relationships and achievable goals. Ultimately, happiness is a subjective state, gauged only by personal perception. Still, there are quick, simple things we can do to shift our mood into a higher gear, according to Jonathan Robinson, author of Find Happiness Now: 50 Shortcuts for Bringing More Love, Balance, and Joy Into Your Life. “Broadly, happiness shortcuts fall into two categories—those that help in letting go of negative emotions and those that help in tuning into or expanding positive feelings,” says Robinson. “The end result is the same.”

Practice gratitude. When the day’s affronts seem excessive, we can reframe them by counting our blessings mentally or in a journal. Review the day with an eye to everything that went right. “Soon, you’ll start to see everything as a gift,” observes Robinson. Pencil it in. Take a few moments at the start of each week to block out a little time every day for happy activities. Pay it forward. It doesn’t take much to make someone’s day, advises Robinson. Give someone a compliment or a piece of chocolate and watch their attitude instantly change, which in turn lifts you into their happy cloud. Sing and dance. Williams applies this secret: Moving our bodies and vibrating our vocal chords helps shake us out of our mental cages. “It’s hard to feel bad when you sing. It’s a choice: You can stay angry for four hours or sing for 15 seconds,” Robinson notes. Don’t underestimate the power of a simple jumpstart to happiness. Research from the University of Arizona shows that as little as a forced smile not only releases stress-fighting neuropeptides and mood-lifting serotonin in the brain, it activates a chain reaction of happiness around us. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

This fall, the University of California-Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center will host the first public online course on the Science of Happiness. According to Dacher Keltner, Ph.D., professor of psychology and founding director of the center, the university’s meta-analysis of research indicates that 50 percent of our happiness level is tied to genetics, while only 10 percent stems from our environment. “Therefore, about 40 percent of your happiness is up to you,” remarks Keltner. Students will learn practical, scientifically tested strategies for nurturing their own happiness and tracking progress. Sign up to audit the free course, which has already attracted 40,000 registrants, at Tinyurl.com/UCLA-Happiness.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 IONS Tucson Monthly Presentation – 6:30-8pm. “Against the Doctor’s Orders: Healing with the Power of the Mind.” Joe Pinella went from quadriplegic to regaining the use of his body with no limitations. $5. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-577-1478. Info@IonsTucson.org. www.IonsTucson.org. Bingo – 7-9pm. Come play Bingo with us at Tamara Spiritual Center. Great food for purchase. Join the fun. 3 boards for $5. Tamara Spiritual Center, 3002 E Fort Lowell Rd. 520-325-0513. Info@TamaraFoundation.com. TamaraSpiritualCenter.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path – 3-4:30pm. Experience a simple, natural spiritual healing technique based on the teachings of German healer Bruno Groening; meet new friends. Free. The University of Arizona Medical Center Cafeteria, Rm E, 1501 N Campbell Ave. 520-904-4801. WeissMae@email.arizona.edu. Bruno-Groening.org/English.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 Why We Do What We Do – 11am-12:30pm. Understand how your mind works. Why you make the decisions you make, and what drives your fears and desires. Free. ALAS, 6510 E 22nd St, 520-885-0575. Tomas_Sepulveda@hotmail.com. AlasLifeCoaching.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 Bio-Touch Practitioner Training – Aug 6, 13, 20. 6:30-9pm. Interactive, hands-on training teaches how to relieve pain and stress, support good health. $48 all 3 evenings. Massage therapists earn 10 CEUs ($60). Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St. 520-323-7951. Kukaber33@yahoo.com. JustTouch.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 Animal Communication Basic – 4:30-6pm. Tele-conference series runs 4 consecutive Thursdays, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28. Class includes emailed text, e-mail support, recording of each class to develop your natural abilities. $150. 520-825-4645. JourneyToHealing@msn.com. JourneyToHealing.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 Blissful Angel Gong Waves in Indoor Salt-Water Pool – 6:30-8pm. Float fully supported while receiving the transformative vibrations of the Angel gong. $20 in pool, $15 poolside. Santa Rita Springs Salt Water Pool, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. Must RSVP: 520-975-5376. MillMarcia@gmail.com. SpiritedChangeAZ.com.

markyourcalendar EXPLORE THE HEALING ESSENCE OF COLOR; A Hands-on Painting Workshop

SATURDAYS: AUG. 9, 16, 23, 30 9:30 a.m. - noon

Painting workshops designed to support those who love color and want to delve into the language of color and the mysteries of paint mixing. All levels welcome! Cost includes all materials: $25.00 per drop-in session. (4) session series discount available. Heart to Hand Studio 35 E. Toole Ave. Carolyn King 520-991-0147 CarolynKingArts.com

Message Circle – 7-8:30pm. Messages from Spirit. Every attendee receives one message. If time permits, more than one message may be offered. Limited seating. Door closes shortly after 7pm. $8. Tamara Spiritual Center, 3002 E Fort Lowell Rd. 520-325-0513. Info@TamaraFoundation.com. TamaraSpiritualCenter.com. Film Edgar Cayce: The Beautiful Dreamer – 7-9pm. Edgar Cayce was able to bring forth incredible healing information from a deep, self-induced trance. $7/advance, $12/door. The Sea Of Glass, Center for the Arts, 330 E 7th St. 520-398-2542. Booking@TheSeaOfGlass.org. TheSeaOfGlass.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 Chi Nei Tsang: Taoist Abdominal Massage – Aug 9-10. 9am-6pm. Learn basic traditional principles of Chi Nei Tsang, beginning anatomy of the internal organs, Taoist meditations and breathing exercises and more. 16 CEUs. $275. ASIS Massage Education Sedona Campus, 701 S Broadway, Clarkdale. 866-334-3348. Workshops@ASISmassage.com. ASISworkshops.com.

Step-by-Step Painting Event at Artistry Academy Music & Art – 6:30-9pm. Art teacher leads you through a step-by-step process of creating a painting. All materials included. Go home with own masterpiece. $35. 12112 N Rancho Vistoso Blvd, Ste 120 Oro Valley. 520-3084511. ArtistryOffice@ArtistryAcademy.net. ArtistryAcademy.net.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 Developing Study Skills for Success – 11am12:30pm. Learn how to learn. Strategies for students and parents. Free. ALAS, 6510 E 22nd St, 520-885-0575. Tomas_Sepulveda@hotmail.com. AlasLifeCoaching.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 Animal Communication Understanding Your Animals’ Behaviors – 11am-12:30pm. Also Aug. 19. Tele-conference 2-week series develops the communication skills to understand animals’ behaviors from both conscious and sub-conscious levels and what is needed for the healing process. $100. 520-825-4645. JourneyToHealing@msn.com. JourneyToHealing.com. The Gardeners of Tucson: Pest Control Management – 7-9pm. Marcibeth Phillips, a biocontrol consultant and educational specialist for Arbico Organics, will address integrated pest management. Refreshments served. Free. Ward 6 City Council Office, 3202 E First St. 520-622-0905. MaxineGoodman17@yahoo.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 Outer Power from Inner Peace: A Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. With Rev. Janice Thomas. Experience guidance, love, calmness to meet life’s challenges, confront difficult people, create desired outer world. $30. The Man in the Maze Room, Casas Adobes Professional Plaza, 6965 N Oracle Rd. RSVP: 520-877-5039. SacredJourney@earthlink.net. ManInTheMazeRoom.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 Divorce & Relationship Endings Meet-Up – 6:30-8pm. Join this support group if you are ready for closure on the past and ready to move forward on life’s journey with positive change. Free. William Centre Office Bldg, 310 S Williams Blvd, Ste 102. 520-829-0225. RonnieK@DesertRanch.com. Meetup.DesertRanch.com.

Change Limiting Beliefs – 1-3pm. Judy Ferrig, MS. Unconscious beliefs stored in DNA block our progress. Learn to reprogram yourself for growth. $30/ advance, $35/door. Caritas Center for Healing, 330 E 16th St. 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net. OpenPathways-EnergyAndCommunication.com. Meditation Intro and Mini-Retreat – 2-6pm. In this short class for beginners, learn the key points for easy, relaxed and effective meditation followed by an optional mini-retreat to gain experience. $10; $15 including retreat. Kadampa Meditation Center, 1701 E Miles St. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 HTI Healing Touch Level 1 –August 16-17. In this class you will learn concepts and skills in energy based therapy. Tuition: $300. More information: TucsonHealingTouch.com/scheudule.html Sue Kagel, SueKagel@gmail.coms or 520-891-5162. Korean Hand Therapy for Structural Pain – 9am5pm. Learn origins and history; KHT Reflexology Map of body and hand; techniques of KHT Correspondence system to relieve pain. $175 CEUs 7; $35 materials/book fee. ASIS Massage Education Sedona Campus, 701 S Broadway, Clarkdale. 928-639-3455. Workshops@ASISmassage.com. ASISworkshops.com. Divorce: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – 9:15am-3:15pm. Key topics: Disintegration of a Marriage; Dealing with Losses; Taking Care of Yourself Physically and Emotionally; The Grieving Process. $85. William Centre Office Bldg, 310 S Williams Blvd, Ste 102. 520-829-0225. RonnieK@DesertRanch.com. DivorceAndRelationshipEndings.com. Outer Power from Inner Peace: A Workshop – 10am-12pm. With Rev. Janice Thomas. Experience guidance, love, calmness to meet life’s challenges, confront difficult people, create desired outer world. $30. The Man in the Maze Room, Casas Adobes Professional Plaza, 6965 N Oracle Rd. RSVP: 520-877-5039. SacredJourney@earthlink.net. ManInTheMazeRoom.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 Hypnosis for Fears and Phobias – 11am-12:30pm. Learn how hypnosis can be used to control fears and eliminate phobias. Free. ALAS, 6510 E 22nd St. 520-885-0575. Sepulvedart@gmail.com. AlasLifeCoaching.com. South AZ Author Series – 11:30am-12:30pm. Coauthors of On a Journey to Wholeness: Cabbage Grows from the Inside Out, Eugene Friesen and Carroll Rinehart, discuss their decades of spiritual exploration. Free. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm 3. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com. Tucson Bonsai Society Meeting & Lecture – 12-4pm. Learn the Art and Science of Bonsai, as adapted to the horticulture of the Sonoran Desert environment.. Free. Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E Speedway Blvd, Bldg H, Rms 230 & 232. TucsonBonsai@yahoo.com. TucsonBonsaiSociety.org. Krishna Fest 2014 – 7pm-12am. Featuring Urvashi Indian Dance Troupe, Cirque Roots Fire Acrobats, live music of Savitur, Temple ceremonies, kid’s activities and a free feast. Free. Govinda’s Natural Foods, 711 E Blacklidge Dr. 520-792-0630. Sandaminidd@cs.com. GovindasOfTucson.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 18 Buddhist Meditation Class – 6:30-8pm. Sincerely practicing these teachings can solve daily problems: anger, attachment, jealousy, ignorance. Maintain a peaceful mind all the time so you are happy all the time. $10/class, $40/5-class card; first class free. Discover Chiropractic, 7290 E Broadway Blvd. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org/Eastside.

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markyourcalendar AUGUST 21-22 NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION TRAINING 9am - 4pm

Participants will: • Learn how to be honest without insulting people. • Demonstrate how to handle conflict with confidence and transform anger into positive communication. • Differentiate between requests and demands. • Assess the needs behind criticism and blame. • Practice the mantra, “It’s not about me, it’s about needs.” • Learn how to deepen those relationships that are already working well. Our Family Services, Bellevue Campus $160 Register at ourfamilyservices.org/training.html ctornbom@ourfamilyservices.org

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 Bio-Touch Open House – 6pm. Co-founder Paul Bucky presents Bio-Touch, a light touch healing expression of the universal principle Love Thy Neighbor. Q&A included. Free. Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St. 520-323-7951. Office@JustTouch.com. JustTouch.com. Free TMS Education Day – 6-7pm. Are you not seeing the results you want from your antidepressant? Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) can help. Learn about TMS and how it will help alleviate depression. Free. MindSource Centre, 7345 E Tanque Verde Rd. To register: 520-296-7766. MindSourceCentre@yahoo.com. MindSourceCentre.com. Compassion Cultivation Training – Wednesdays, Aug 20-Oct 8. 6-8pm. 8-wk program. Program integrates traditional contemplative practices with psychology and scientific research on compassion. $295. Caritas Center for Healing, 330 E 16th St. 520-302-9840, Aly@CompassionEducation.com. CompassionEducation.com. CaritasHealing.com/ Events.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 The Divorce and Relationship Cleanse – 9:15am-3:15pm. Key topics: Importance of Boundaries; Anger: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly; Power of Forgiveness; Power of Acceptance; Saying Good-Bye. $85. William Centre Office Bldg, 310 S Williams Blvd, Ste 102. 520-829-0225. RonnieK@DesertRanch.com. DivorceAndRelationshipEndings.com. Reiki Master Training – 12-5pm. Raise your level of intuition, spirituality, and consciousness and increase your light and capacity to channel energy. With Judy Ferrig, Master Teacher. $125. Highlands Activity Building, 4949 W Heritage Club Blvd, Marana. 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net. OpenPathways-EnergyAndCommunication.com.

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4th Saturday Psychic Fair – 1-4pm. Intuitive readings may include tarot, oracle stones, past lives, numerology, clairvoyants. A variety of reading modalities will be available. $20/20 mins. Tamara Spiritual Center, 3002 E Fort Lowell. 520-325-0513. Info@TamaraFoundation.com. TamaraFoundation.com. Step-by-Step Painting Events at Artistry Academy Music & Art – 2-4pm, family fun; 6:30-9pm, adults. Art teacher leads a step-by-step process of creating a painting. All materials included. Go home with own masterpiece. $25 family; $35 adult. 12112 N Rancho Vistoso Blvd, Ste 120 Oro Valley. 520-308-4511. ArtistryOffice@ArtistryAcademy.net. Register: ArtistryAcademy.net. Blissful Angel Gong Waves in Indoor SaltWater Pool – 3-4:30pm. Float fully supported while receiving the transformative vibrations of the Angel gong. $20 in pool, $15 poolside. Santa Rita Springs Salt Water Pool, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. Must RSVP: 520-975-5376. MillMarcia@gmail.com. SpiritedChangeAZ.com. Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path – 3-4:30pm. Experience a simple, natural spiritual healing technique based on the teachings of German healer Bruno Groening and meet new friends. Free. The University of Arizona Medical Center Cafeteria, Rm E, 1501 N Campbell Ave. 520-904-4801. WeissMae@email.arizona.edu. Bruno-Groening.org/English.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 How to Deal with Difficult People – 11am12:30pm. Dealing with difficult people requires a shift in our way of thinking so both can grow from the interaction. Learn strategies to deal with difficult people. Free. ALAS, 6510 E 22nd St. 520-885-0575. Sepulvedart@gmail.com. AlasLifeCoaching.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 Divorce & Relationship Endings Meet-Up – 6:30-8pm. Join this support group if you are ready for closure on the past and ready to move forward on life’s journey with positive change. William Centre Office Bldg, 310 S Williams Blvd, Ste 102. 520-829-0225. RonnieK@DesertRanch.com. Meetup.DesertRanch.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 Music for Health and Wholeness – 6:308:30pm. With Suzanne Grosvenor. An evening of rejuvenation, contemplative meditation, nourishing body, mind and spirit centered around spontaneous piano music played specifically for the group and personal sharing. $5. Register: 520-229-6282.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 Hypnoimmunology – 11am-12:30pm. Learn how hypnosis can be used to stimulate your immune system. Free. ALAS, 6510 E 22nd St. 520-885-0575. Sepulvedart@gmail.com. AlasLifeCoaching.com.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 Free TMS Education Day – 6-7pm. Are you not seeing the results you want from your antidepressant? Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) can help. Learn about TMS and how it will help alleviate depression. Free. MindSource Centre, 7345 E Tanque Verde Rd. To register: 520-296-7766. MindSourceCentre@yahoo.com. MindSourceCentre.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 JOGS Tucson Gem and Jewelry Show – Sept 4-7. International gem and jewelry show. Wholesale dealers, miners, designers, manufacturers from the USA and overseas; lowest wholesale prices, liquidation deals. Free for qualified buyers. Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E Irvington Rd, 213-629-3030. Info@JogsShow.com. JogsShow.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Healing and Visioning Workshop – 4-6pm. With Suzanne Grosvenor. Opening the gates of light, healing and receiving; focus on receiving visual imagery and impressions for healing, loosening freedom of movement. Prerequisite required. Includes live, spontaneous music. $15. Register: 520-229-6282.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Introduction to Hospital-Based Massage Therapy – 9am-6pm. Get an awareness of the rewards and challenges of working in the healthcare environment. Includes a thorough study of hospital protocols, contraindications, hands-on role playing. $195. ASIS Massage Education Flagstaff Campus, 113 W Phoenix Ave. 928-639-3455. Workshops@ASISmassage.com. ASISworkshops.com.

Renegotiating Soul’s Contracts – 1-3pm. Learn to renegotiate contracts we made long ago encoded in our DNA as beliefs that can affect us in ways that are no longer in our highest good. $30/advance, $35/door. Spirits Child Metaphysical Store, SE corner of River/Orange Grove. 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net. OpenPathways-EnergyAndCommunication.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Tucson Bonsai Society Meeting & Lecture – 12-4pm. Learn the Art and Science of Bonsai, as adapted to the horticulture of the Sonoran Desert environment. Free. Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E Speedway Blvd, Bldg H, Rms 230 & 232. TucsonBonsai@yahoo.com. TucsonBonsaiSociety.org. Tucson PosiPalooza – 6-9pm. David Roth, Jana Stanfield, Richard Mekdeci in concert. 3231 N Craycroft Rd. More info: 520-546-3696, Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceAZ.com.

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Bio-Touch Practitioner Training – Sept 1314. 10am-4pm. Help friends, family relieve pain and stress with interactive, enjoyable, hands-on training. $48/2 days. Massage therapists earn 10 CEUs ($60). Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St. 520-323-7951. Kukaber33@yahoo.com. JustTouch.com.

Music for Health and Wholeness – 6:308:30pm. With Suzanne Grosvenor. An evening of rejuvenation, contemplative meditation, nourishing b o d y, m i n d a n d s p i r i t c e n t e r e d a r o u n d spontaneous piano music played specifically for the group and personal sharing. $5. Register: 520-229-6282.

Reiki Level I: Enhance Well-Being – 125pm. Reiki is for you, not just those in healing professions. Learn to raise your energetic frequency and bring wellness into your life and loved ones. $100. Highlands Activity Building, 4949 W Heritage Club Blvd, Marana. 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net. OpenPathways-EnergyAndCommunication.com.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Free TMS Education Day – 6-7pm. Are you not seeing the results you want from your antidepressant? Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) can help. Learn about TMS and how it will help alleviate depression. Free. MindSource Centre, 7345 E Tanque Verde Rd. To register: 520-296-7766. MindSourceCentre@yahoo.com. MindSourceCentre.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Advanced Techniques for Temporomandibular Dysfunction – 9am-6pm. Learn techniques to treat TMJD and associated chronic pain that results from tension in the jaw, including headaches, neck pain, eye strain, ear pain, grinding of teeth. $175. ASIS Massage Education Flagstaff Campus, 113 W Phoenix Ave. 928-639-3455. Workshops@ASISmassage.com. ASISworkshops.com.

K-Bass & Farafina Musiki – 7:30-9:30pm. Popular African pop/reggae 11-piece band deliver an incredible night of music and dancing in support of the nonprofit Personality Integration Rehabilitation Program, Avalon Gardens Internships and Homeless Is Not My Choice Program. $10/advance, $15/ door; youth prices available. The Sea Of Glass, Center for the Arts, 330 E 7th St. 520-398-2542. Booking@TheSeaOfGlass.org. TheSeaOfGlass.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 Soul Radiance Retreat – Oct 3-5. Give yourself a break: reconnect with your spirit, awaken to your full potential, and strengthen your soul connection. Includes gentle yoga, self-discovery exercises and silent and guided meditations. No prior experience with yoga or meditation necessary. $395 and up. McLean Meditation Institute, 411 SR 17, Ste 8, Sedona. 928-204-0067. SedonaMeditation.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 Creative Soul: A Women’s Meditation & Writing Retreat – Oct 17-19. 4:30-11:30am. Transcend your inner critic and express yourself from the womb of creativity though expansive writing exercises and group sharing. Meditation instruction in the Simple, Easy, Every Day Meditation method included. No experience with meditation or writing necessary. $355 + up. McLean Meditation Institute, 411 SR 17 Ste 8, Sedona. 928-204-0067. SedonaMeditation.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 Past Lives Regression – 1-3pm. This workshop will enable you to journey to past lives and access energies affecting this life, clear physical symptoms and non-beneficial emotions, and understand relationships. $30/advance, $35/ day of. Caritas Center for Healing, 330 E 16th St. 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net. OpenPathways-EnergyAndCommunication.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 Love & the Lightness of Being Retreat – Oct 19-23. Sarah McLean facilitates this intimate retreat to discover your true essence and the peace accessible in any moment. Discover how to live with gratitude and confidence. Mii amo Spa at Enchantment Resort, Sedona. 888-749-2137 or 928-203-8500. Info@Miiamo.com.

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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. 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. MUSICIANS WANTED with Spiritual Lyrics or Sound. Food For Ascension Cafe. Tuesday through Saturday, Tips. 520-307-5192.

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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.

Reflexology for the Feet – Oct 4-5. 9am-5pm. With Susan Watson. Class designed for the massage therapist professional who is interested in learning foot reflexology techniques. $350. ASIS Massage Education Sedona Campus, 701 S Broadway, Clarkdale. 928-639-3455. Workshops@ASISmassage.com. ASISworkshops.com.

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.

SENIOR WOMAN, 60’s, looking for long-term housesit (6 months or more) in central Tucson. Excellent administrative skills. 3 30-354-7535.

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ongoing events Calendar events must be received by the 12th 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. See DaleBruder.com/taotime for seminar times and locations. 520-331-1956. TaoTime@DaleBruder.com. Feldenkrais Method: Awareness Through Movment – 9am. Explore how you can be more comfortable in your body without sweating, stretching or efforting. Interview required. $10. 4761 E Camp Lowell. 520-321-0352. Streeter.Steven@gmail.com. The Deeper Meaning of Jesus’ Words – 10-11am. Explore the underlying ideas of our Christian heritage for your deeper understanding. Child-care provided. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N. Camino Blanco. 520-577-3300. UnityTus.com. Ai Chi – 10am. with Julia Barwell. Combining Tai-Chi concepts with shoulder depth warm water, using deep breathing and slow, flowing movements. Helpful for arthritis, fibromyalgia, high stress, low energy. $15. 520 360-1798. juliabar@cox.net. Unity of Tucson’s Summer Schedule – 10-11am. Unity of Tucson will hold one service each Sunday from May 25 through August 31. Youth programs and childcare will be offered. Social hour before and after the service. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com. Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Sunday Celebration Services – 10am, meditation; 10-11:30am, service. Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd, 85712. 520-319-1042, Admin@TucsonCSL.org, TucsonCSL.org.

Advice for Life and Prayers for World Peace – 10-11:15am. 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.

Controlling Anxiety – 2-4pm. 1st & 4th Sun. 4-week class, cognitive-behavioral exercises, relaxation and breathing techniques, mindfulness practices, discussion. Fragrance-free class. Steve Ross, MA, LMFT (CA). $100 pre-paid or $30/class. Central Tucson location. Pre-register: 520-320-5559. Steve.Ross@Wildblue.net. RelaxAndBreathe.net.

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.

Chapel of Awareness Spiritual Church, Healings & Readings – 4pm. Meditation, healings, spirit messages. Class follows at 5pm. Private Readings available after the service at 6-7pm. Free will donation. Chapel of Awareness, 931 N Fifth Ave. Call 520-820-0727 to reserve time. ChapelOfAwarenessTucson.net.

Science of Spirituality – 10am-2pm. New hours. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N 1st Ave. 520-209-1755. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace Sunday Celebration – 10:30-11:30am. Potluck last Sun. Learn to live your spiritual potential and purpose. Pray, sing and celebrate Oneness in community. All welcome. Sunday school for kids. 1551 S. Eastside Loop #121. 520-546-3696. Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com. Center for New Thought Spirituality – 10:45am12:45pm. Formerly Community Interfaith Church. 10:45 a.m. Meditation; 11:00 a.m. Celebration Service & Youth Church. 520-861-8734. Love Offering. Metro Water Company Meeting Room, 6265 N La Canada. 520-861-8734. GWrigley@ymail.com. CenterForNewThoughtSpirituality.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. Tamara Spiritual Center Sunday Services – 11am/5:30pm. 3rd Sun at 2:30pm only. Services include a healing meditation, inspirational talk and messages. Tamara Spiritual Center, 3002 E Ft Lowell Rd. 520-325-0513. Info@TamaraFoundation.com. TamaraSpiritualCenter.com. Yogananda Gathering – 11am-1pm. 3rd Sun. Attune to Yogananda’s teachings through chanting, meditation affirmations, readings and Festival of Light ceremony. Talk on India Pilgrimage. Snack and fellowship follows. Ananda Center, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-299-9309. ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com. AnandaArizona.org. Elder Circles, The Wisdom Journey – 1-2pm. 1st Sun. A safe, respectful place to harvest life. Free. Jewish Community Center, River at Dodge. 520-323-1708. Ctornbom@OurFamilyServices.org. 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.

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.

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Sacred Space – 4:30-6:30pm. Weekly gathering with live music, inspiration from the world’s spiritual traditions, community connection. Maker House, 283 N Stone Ave. 520-318-3557. SacredSpaceTucson@gmail.com. SacredSpaceTucson.org. Desert Ashram – 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. TruthConsciousness.org..

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. Connected Warriors Yoga for Vets – 10-11am. Yoga classes for vets, current service members and their families. Free. Arizona Power Yoga, 8567 N Silverbell Rd. 520-572-7697. ArizonaPowerYoga.com. Aquatic Therapy – 11:30am-12:30pm. With Carolyn Rashti, M.S. Have fun! Laughter promotes deep breathing and erases depression. Gentle movements in warm salt water relieve pain, tension, and improves circulation, flexibility and endurance. $160/8 classes, once or twice weekly. First class free. 520-742-4292. AquaticTherapyTucson.com. How to Meditate – 11:30am-12:30pm. This 4-week class debunks the myth that you have to “do it right” or not at all. Meditation helps with stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain. Advanced class at 12:30pm. $35 for 4 classes pre-paid or $10/class. Central Tucson location. Pre-register: 520-320-5559. Steve.Ross@WildBlue.net. RelaxAndBreathe.net. Watercolor Class – 1:30pm-4pm. Come learn about the variety of ways you can put watercolor paint to paper to achieve the effects you want. All levels of experience are welcome. Registration required. Call or e-mail for supply list. $93.75. 12112 N. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. #120, Oro Valley. 520-308-4511. Artistryoffice@artistryacademy.net. artistryacademy.net. Pilates Combo Class – 6-7pm. A fast paced session utilizing rollers, resistance bands, balls and other small apparatus. $13. 4619 E Speedway. 520-777-8001. Melissa@BalancedSpiritPilates.com. BalancedSpiritPilates.com.

Buddhist Perspective on Death – 7-8:30pm. What comes after this life, how to face death with courage and how to attain real peace. $10/class or 5-class/$40 (First class Free). Animus Center (River Center Plaza) 5575 E River Rd Ste 121. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org/NW-Tucson.

tuesday 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. Restorative Movement – 10-11am. Meet in 96 degree solar-heated Santa Rita Springs waters, using somatic principles, breath work, and relaxation techniques, exploring safe movement to maintain youthful agility and increase body awareness. $60/4 classes. Santa Rita Springs. 520-977-6847. Nitule7@hotmail.com. SantaritaSprings.com. Pilates Barre Class – 12pm. Featuring exercises designed at the barre and on the mat that elongate the spine, strengthen legs and tighten and tone the overall body. $13 per session. Speedway $13. 4619 E Speedway. 520-777-8001. Melissa@BalancedSpiritPilates.com. BalancedSpiritPilates.com.

Distance Healing Conference Calls – 6:30-7pm. 3rd Tues. Distance energy healing offers a powerful way to receive the benefits of Reiki and Deeksha, with a guided meditation first to help you relax and open. Call 805-399-1000 and enter access code: 611994. Free. Lucia@LuminousAdventures.com. LuminousAdventures.com. Spiritual Development Classes – 6:30-8pm. Classes to nurture spiritual growth. Topics vary. A group discussion is always included, followed by a guided meditation. $8. Tamara Spiritual Center, 3002 E Ft Lowell Rd. 520-325-0513. Info@TamaraFoundation.com. TamaraSpiritualCenter.com. Taize Meditation Service – 6:45-7:30pm. 1st & 3rd Tuesday. Taize is a service of prayer, song, readings, silence and meditation. Free. St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 602 N Wilmot Rd. 520-749-7950. SJTucson@aol.com. 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.

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Gentle Yoga Classes – 12:30-1:15pm. Gentle Hatha yoga. All levels of experience are welcome. Small classes focus on your individual needs and are led by our instructor Nadia Hblika. $10 Walk in, 1st session is Free. Indigo Oasis Studio, 204 W Grant Rd, Unit 180. 520-329-2478. Info@IndigoOasis.com. IndigoOasis.com.

Rainbow Sun Qigong – 9-10am. With Barbara Evans-Levine. This ancient Chinese mind-bodyspirit healing practice lowers stress, boosts the immune system, calms the mind, creates balance and harmony within, and more. $7. Lotus Massage & Wellness Center, 2850 E Grant Rd. 520-760-0054. bjel17@yahoo.com.

Oil and Acrylic Painting Class – 1:45-4:15pm. Paint with oils or acrylics while working at your own pace with the subject matter that interests you. Personalized instruction. All levels welcome. Registration required. $125/month. Artistry Academy Music & Art, 12112 N Rancho Vistoso Blvd #120, Oro Valley. 520-308-4511. ArtistryOfficeArtistryAcademy.net. ArtistryAcademy.net.

Qigong/Tai Chi – 9-11:30am. Back-to-back classes Self Healing Qigong and 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.

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. Yoga Classes – 6-7pm. Starting July 22 Tues &Thurs. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco in Harmony Hall. Tim Howell 520-808-9383. JoyfulHeartsYoga.com. A Course in Miracles x2 – 6-8:30pm. Traditional text for ACIM is offered Tuesdays at 6pm: Urtext version is Wednesday 6pm. $3-5. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco Rm1. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com.

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. 520-751-7751. 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’s Support Group – 10-11am. Meet with a group supporting life’s changes and demands. Support with health, exercise, mental well-being and more. $10. WellnessFirst! 3861 N First Ave, Bldg A. 520-668-0039. Saberlmp@aol.com. 3861WellnessFirst.com. Elder Circle, The Wisdom Journey – 10:30-11:30am. 2nd Wed. A safe, respectful place to harvest your life. Topics are about life, legacy and mentoring. Free. TMC Srs, 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. Painting and Drawing Class – 10:30am-1pm. Paint with oils or acrylics, or learn to draw while working at your own pace. Personalized instruction. Beginners to advanced students welcome. Registration required. $125/month. Artistry Academy Music & Art, 12112 N Rancho Vistoso Blvd #120, Oro Valley. 520-308-4511. ArtistryOffice@ArtistryAcademy. net. ArtistryAcademy.net. Aquatic Therapy – 11:30am-12:30pm. With Carolyn Rashti, M.S. Have fun! Laughter promotes deep breathing and erases depression. Gentle movements in warm salt water relieve pain, tension, and improves circulation, flexibility and endurance. $160/8 classes, once or twice weekly. First class free. 520-742-4292. AquaticTherapyTucson.com Feldenkrais Method: Awareness Through Movement – 12pm & 7pm. Explore how you can be more comfortable in your body without sweating, stretching or efforting. Interview required. $10. 4761 E Camp Lowell. 520-321-0352. Streeter.Steven@gmail.com. Lunchtime Meditation – 12-1pm. In this special series of classes, we will look at what comes after this life, how to face death with courage and how we can attain real peace. First class free, $10 or 5 for $40. Kadampa Meditation Center, 1701 E Miles. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org. Bio-Touch Open House – 5-7:30pm. 3rd Wed. 6pm, Co-founder Paul Bucky presents Bio-Touch, a light touch healing expression of the universal principle “Love Thy Neighbor.” Includes Q&A segment. Free. Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St. 520-323-7951. JustTouch.com. A Course in Miracles x2 – 6-8:30pm. Traditional text for ACIM is offered Tuesdays at 6pm: Urtext version is Wednesday 6pm. $3-5. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco Rm1. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com.

thursday Mold Support Meeting – Last Thurs. Free. Foothills Business Park, 10831 N Mavinee Drive, Ste 185, Oro Valley. 520-419-4668. 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.

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Spring Forest Qigong – 10-11am. Experience relaxation, healing, energizing. Taught by two experienced Qigong masters Steve McGeeney and Tandra Goodwin. $10. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-303-6042. Molly.Nelson@q.com. Pilates/Core Strengthening – 12pm. Invigorating series of exercises to enhance your core. Results include better balance, greater flexibility and overall strength to your body. $13 per session. $13. 4619 E Speedway. 520-777-8001. Melissa@BalancedSpiritPilates.com. BalancedSpiritPilates.com. Gentle Yoga Classes – 12:30-1:15pm. Gentle Hatha yoga. All levels of experience are welcome. Small classes focus on your individual needs and are led by our instructor Nadia Hblika. $10 Walk in, 1st session is Free. Indigo Oasis Studio, 204 W Grant Rd, Unit 180. 520-329-2478. Info@IndigoOasis.com. IndigoOasis.com. Bodymind Refreshment – 1:30pm. with Norma Itule, Certified Biosomatic Educator. Deeply relaxing moving meditation class, we unshackle tension with somatic movements on the floor, then enhance the release in warm water. $60/4 classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. Register: 520-977-6847 or Nitule7@hotmail.com. Mat Pilates – 5pm. Integrates the mind and body, offering breathing and relaxation techniques, Pilates practice builds strong, flexible bodies and healthy minds in an innovative way. $13 per session. $13. 4619 E Speedway. 520-777-8001. Melissa@BalancedSpiritPilates.com. BalancedSpiritPilates.com. 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. ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com. AnandaArizona.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.

Tai Chi and Chi Kung – 6-7:30pm. 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. Eight Steps to Happiness – 7-8:30pm. Composed by the great Tibetan Buddhist Master, Bodhisattva Langri Tangpa. These eight short verses particularly focus on developing loving-kindness. $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.

friday Catalina Farmers’ Market – 8am-noon. 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. 970-903-0529. MichaelisPlaza@gmail.com. 77 NorthMarketPlace.com. Jesse Owens Park Farmers Market – 8amnoon. The fledgling member of Heirloom Farmers Markets offering fresh produce to Tucson’s east side. Free. Jesse Owens Park, 400 S Sarnoff Dr. Heirloomfm.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. 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. 520-751-7751. 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.

Yoga Classes – 6-7pm. Starting July 22 Tues &Thurs. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco in Harmony Hall. Tim Howell 520-808-9383. JoyfulHeartsYoga.com.

A.C.T.- Accountable Creative Time – 12-1pm. Step into your creativity or project using telephone support for inspiration and momentum. Free tele-conference calls. 520-906-7542. Inspire@ArtsForTheHeart.com. ArtsForTheHeart.com.

Reiki Circle – 6-7:30pm. 2nd Thurs. Learn about Reiki, receive, and give. Experience its documented healing energies. $5. Bookman’s, 1930 E Grant Rd. 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net. OpenPathways-EnergyandCommunication.com.

Healing and Message Circle – 12pm. Free/donations welcome. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. DianaOhoh@yahoo.com. United-Fellowship-Chapel.com.

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Beginner’s Classic Pilates – 1pm. Learn Pilates principles, set-up and proper execution techniques in a class designed for the beginner, but with challenge for the seasoned athlete and gentle enough to help alleviate chronic pain. $13 per session. $13. 4619 E Speedway. 520-777-8001. Melissa@BalancedSpiritPilates.com. BalancedSpiritPilates.com.

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4th Ave FoodFest – 4-8pm. Great local food and music. 4th Ave & 4th St. 602-329-2766. FoodInRoot@gmail.com. FoodInRoot.com. Gentle Yoga Classes – 6-7:30pm. Gentle Hatha yoga. All levels of experience are welcome. Small classes focus on your individual needs and are led by our instructor Nadia Hblika. $10 Walk in, 1st session is Free. Indigo Oasis Studio, 204 W Grant Rd, Unit 180. 520-329-2478. Info@IndigoOasis.com. IndigoOasis.com.

saturday 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 – 8am-12pm. 30 vendor stalls. Every 2nd Saturday fun events are planned to introduce more customers to this neighborhood gem. Free. Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N Oracle Rd. Heirloomfm.com. St. Philips Plaza Farmers Market – 8am-12pm. One of the largest farmers markets in Southwestern Arizona and has a regional reputation for the number of local farmers it supports. Free. St. Philips Plaza, 4380 N. Campbell Ave. Heirloomfm.com. Rincon Valley Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. Organic produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, ironworks, arts and crafts by local artisans. 12500 E Old Spanish Trail. Gentle Yoga Classes – 10-11:30am. Gentle Hatha yoga. All levels of experience are welcome. Small classes focus on your individual needs and are led by our instructor Nadia Hblika. $10 Walk in, 1st session is Free. Indigo Oasis Studio, 204 W Grant Rd, Unit 180. 520-329-2478. Info@IndigoOasis.com. IndigoOasis.com. Plaza Palomino Saturday Market – 10am-2pm. Fresh produce, breads, coffee, tea, plants, tamales, salsa and emu oil products. Live music. 2970 N Swan Rd. 520-523-1005. How To Get Married After Forty Workshop – 124pm. 2nd Sat. Find your ideal mate by becoming an ideal mate. Learn how through interactive exercises and discussion. Book-based. Fragrance-free. Steve Ross, MA, LMFT. $65, includes book. Central Tucson location. Pre-register: 520-320-5559. Steve. Ross@Wildblue.net. RelaxAndBreathe.net. Visual Arts Workshops – 1:30-4pm. Fun, nurturing, drop-in open studio workshop offers guidance for painting, mixed-media and collage explorations. All levels welcome. $20 includes materials. 520-991-0147. CarolynKingArts.com. 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.

communityresourceguide ACUPUNCTURE LIGHTWORKS ACUPUNCTURE

Candice Thomas, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. Located within 5th Street Chiropractic Center 5602 E. 5th, 85711 520-390-6767 Acucandy@gmail.com • LightWorksAcu.com Candice is an Integrative Acupuncturist specializing in chronic pain conditions and prostate health. She quickly achieves remarkable results for her patients, so that they may fully enjoy their lives. Accepts insurance, call to inquire.

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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 treatments. The clinic’s tranquil community setting and low cost allow patients to receive the quality healthcare needed. See ad page 8.

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 28.

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INTUITIVE HANDS MASSAGE THERAPY

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Music lessons and art classes for all ages 12112 N. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Ste120, 85755 520-308-4511 ArtistryOffice@artistryacademy.net ArtistryAcademy.net All the family is invited to enjoy our music lessons and art classes. Music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, violin, drums, bass, ukulele, flute, and rock band classes. Art classes in drawing, watercolors, oils and acrylics painting. Painting events for children and BYOB pai nting events for adults. Private corporate events and parties available. Call now and discover your Artistry with us!See ad page 9.

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 28.

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 29.

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 29.

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. $25 off first session for new clients (regular $75)! See ad on page 29.

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 8.

WINTERHAVEN HEALTH CENTER Dr Nathan Conlee 3020 N. 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 18.

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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”.

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 29.

DIVORCE & RELATIONSHIP ENDINGS

Ronnie Kaufman Certified and Credentialed Coach 520-829-0225 RonnieK@DesertRanch.com DesertRanch.com A most difficult life event that represents a deep heartfelt loss that turns into painful shattered dreams. Since 2005 Ronnie has facilitated 100’s of individuals through Divorce and Relationship Endings process. His educational programs offer a unique and transformational approach in a safe environment.

HEALTHY COUPLES

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

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SUSAN HANNAH

2850 E. Grant Rd. 85716 520-329-1402 SusanHannah.com Sue offers Reiki sessions, classes, spiritual business and life coaching as well as psychic readings. Her background includes being an intuitive, having a graduate degree in counseling and twenty years of experience helping people move beyond struggle in their lives.

DIAPER SERVICE SUN SPROUT

Cloth Diaper Delivery Service 520-351-2370 Ileana@sunsprout.us SunSprout.us Sun Sprout Cloth Diaper Delivery Service brings clean cotton diapers to your door every week and cleans the dirty ones for you. Choose the ecological alternative to disposable diapers. To set up your service call us at 520-351-2370 or visit www.SunSprout.us.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY SKYLINE HEALTHWORKS

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 16.

ENERGY WORK 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!

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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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 Facebook:ProjekK In the courtyard of placita de la luna, enter projekK hair studio and notice the scents of pine, rosemary and sage. Stylist Kathie features U.K. inspired cuts that need minimal styling. Haircolour is ammonia free and organic, providing beautiful professional results.

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

Desert Wellness is a local health food store that’s dedicated to helping the community access high quality health/nutrition products. The store’s owner, Christina Roberts, is a Nutritionist and Certified Holistic Health Coach and qualified to guide customers to healthier lifestyles.

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 26 and 27.

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 39.

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

COYOTE HEALING CENTER

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

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 11.

5845 N. Oracle Rd., 85704 520-408-9000 GourmetGirlsGlutenFree.com Tues-Sun 7am-3pm, Fri-Sat 5-8pm

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., 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.

HOLISTIC HEALING 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 14.

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

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 pages 18 and 28.

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.

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 23.

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HOME LOANS KAREN M FISHER, NMLS # 180167 Nova Home Loans 6245 E. Broadway Blvd., Ste. 400 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 on inside front 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 15.

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 22.

PAST LIFE REGRESSION

Tina Kelly, RN, CHt 4737 N. 1st Ave., 85718 520-225-0307 TucsonPastLifeRegression.com TinaKellyRN.com Tina utilizes hypnosis to unlock past life memories. Open the door to countless possibilities for healing, self-exploration, and change. Deepen your understanding of your life purpose and soul lessons. Recognize repetitive dramas and release negative unconscious feelings and beliefs that currently manifest in your life. Tina is fully trained in clinical hypnosis. See ad page 21.

MENTAL HEALTH DR STEPHEN STREITFELD

MindSource Centre 7345 E. Tanque Verde Rd., 85715 520-296-7766 • 520-296-2301 mindsourcecentre.com facebook.com/mindsourcecentre Break free from the chains of de-pression. Transcranial Magnetic Break free from the chains of depression. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy can help. FDA approved. TMS is not medication and sessions are done right in the office. Check out the MindSourceCentre.com to learn more about TMS or call to set up a TMS consultation. Free monthly TMS Education Day, see calendar. See ad on page 7.

E. JEAN DUBOSE, LCSW

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

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ALAS (AWAKENING LOVE ACTION SUCCESS) Dr. Tomas Sepulveda, PhD, MS, Cht 6510 E. 22nd St. 85710 520-885-0575 Tomas.Sepulveda@alaslifecoaching.com AlasLifeCoaching.com

Negative behavior patterns learned through experience can hold you back in life. Hypnosis and NLP are just two of the powerful resources that are used to create fast and lasting change. If not NOW, when?

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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

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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 19.

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. Psychic Readings offered Wednesday-Saturday by Nancy Parsons, Rhodea Nicols, & Sherri Leigh. Now hosting group and private healing sessions with the Ancient Crystal Skull ‘Synergy’ (see calendar of events).

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.

MUSIC MUSIC FOR HEALTH AND WHOLENESS

Suzanne Grosvenor, Intuitive Music Therapist, Life Coach, Music Teacher NW Tucson 520-229-6282 SuzanneGrosvenor.com Suzanne utilizes a gift for hearing music from people she meets along with a rich background of music skills and lifelong training. MHW Sound Portraits support transformed awareness, renewal and enrichment of the spirit, mind, body, and provide information about your life purpose. See ad page 11.

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 12.

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.

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

TINA KELLY, RN, CHT

4737 N 1st Ave., 85718 520-225-0307 TucsonPastLifeRegression.com TinaKellyRN.com Tina utilizes hypnosis to unlock past life memories. Open the door to countless possibilities for healing, self-exploration, and change. Deepen your understanding of your life purpose and soul lessons. Recognize repetitive dramas and release negative unconscious feelings and beliefs that currently manifest in your life. Tina is fully trained in clinical hypnosis. See ad page 21.

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.

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 17.

PET SERVICES ANIMAL ALLY OF ARIZONA

Nancy McDonald Certified Canine Massage Therapist 520-591-2950 AnimalAllyAZ@gmail.com Is your pet recovering from injury or illness, or just getting on in years? Animal Ally can help. Using massage, Reiki, aromatherapy and communication, Nancy guides and assists you and your pet in achieving optimum health, naturally! $20 off first appointment. Call to schedule a session today! See ad page 28.

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.

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.

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

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 36.

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CHAPEL OF AWARENESS SPIRITUAL CHURCH Rev. Jim McCaw, Pastor 931 N. Fifth Ave ChapelOfAwarenessTucson.net

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

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.

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.

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.

TAMARA SPIRITUAL CENTER Pastor Karen Bock & Assoc. Pastor Vita Balsino 3002 E. Ft. Lowell Rd. 520-325-0513 Info@TamaraFoundation.com TarmaraSpirtualCenter.com

Tamara Spiritual Center offers fellowship, exploration of spirituality, and a place to worship filled with the Love and Light of the Creator. Information regarding the wide variety of spiritual cultures throughout the world is offered, including but not limited to Spiritualism, New Thought, and Metaphysics. See ad page 36.

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.

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UNITED FELLOWSHIP CHAPEL

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 22.

UNITY CHURCH OF TUCSON

Rev. Larry and Mary Ellen Swartz 3617 N Camino Blanco, 85718 520-577-3300 UnityTucson.com Ministry of love, inspiration, learning, wholeness and joy empowering all people to embrace their divine nature. Daycare ages 1-5. Beautiful low-cost weddings. Largest metaphysical bookstore in the Tucson valley. Sunday service at 10am, May 25 to August 31. See ad page 13.

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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 40.

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.

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 TULA WELLNESS

Integrative Health for Women Arianna Sholes-Douglas, MD, FACOG 2200 E. 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 ad on page 14.

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