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Meet, Mingle & Meditate Sadhguru, a yogi, mystic, and visionary has empowered millions worldwide with tools for well-being.

elcome to the October issue of Seattle Natural Awakenings magazine! This month, I’m excited to partner with the Northwest EcoBuilding Guild to bring you their directory of green and sustainable building professionals (just flip this issue over). The Northwest EcoBuilding Guild is a very special organization, filled with individuals who are passionate about making a difference and creating a healthier, more sustainable world.

I’ve met a great many of these amazing builders, architects, and other professionals, and have always been deeply impressed by their vision and commitment. I’d encourage anyone to seek out a Northwest EcoBuilding Guild professional for their construction or remodeling project. To get some inspiration for your upcoming project or to see the latest green innovations, be sure to mark the Green Building Slam on your calendar for Nov. 4. This event showcases 10 green building projects in a series of fun, fast paced presentations, and is always a highly enjoyable evening for building professionals and regular folks like myself alike.

Sometimes your focus is on the special people you meet along the journey, and sometimes your focus is the journey itself–perhaps as a meditative technique and a tool for mindfulness. That’s why I’m excited to bring you “Walking Meditation” (page 12) all about labyrinths. I was intrigued to learn there are far more labyrinths and a significant number open to the public in the Seattle area (see our side bar for a few local options). As you’re considering your next journey, be sure to read Gayle Picken’s article “Off Season Tourist” (page 16) detailing her recent trip to Whidbey Island. Fall weather may be upon us, but opportunities to explore are always present, and Gayle offers up a fantastic report about local gems waiting to be discovered.

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

12 WALKING MEDITATION

The Calming and Centering Effects of Labyrinths

by Gina McGalliard

14 REDUCING RADIATION

Working With an EMF Consultant

by Risa Suzuki

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17 TREE-MENDOUS LOVE

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NW Mind Body Spirit Connection Announced

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ocal event production company 66Events has announced the second annual NW Mind Body Spirit Connection, which will take place Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Camano Center on Camano Island.

“This is a free community event where you can learn about and meet local experts in traditional and alternative approaches to health and well-being,” organizer Gayle Picken says. “There will be thought-provoking speakers, lively demonstrations, and knowledgeable exhibitors.”

Food and drink will be available for purchase, and admission is free.

Speakers include Brenda Michaels from Conscious Talk Radio, Dena Marie from Lift Your Spirits with Dena Marie, and Marla Williams from Practical Solutions Life, Career & Business Success Coaching.

“The Connection brings together natural health enthusiasts, yogis, organic food lovers, healers, fitness experts, alternative medicine doctors, holistic health advocates, and spiritual growth leaders for a fun and informative learning experience,” Picken says. “This is a fun event for attendees to learn something new, sample readings, massages, yoga demos, meditation, reflexology, learn about essential oils and holistic ways of healing and living for better health, happiness and wellbeing.”

The NW Mind Body Spirit Connection takes place at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd., Camano Island on Nov. 5 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. For vendor and sponsor information: 425-359-7974 or gayle@66events.com, or NWMindBodySpirit.com.

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he Captain Whidbey Inn in partnership with Whidbey Island Kayaking will host several upcoming kayaking and bird watching events on Oct. 8 and again on Oct. 22.

Participants are invited to spend a morning on Penn Cove bird watching by kayak and return to the Captain Whidbey Inn for a social hour, dinner and overnight stay.

The Captain Whidbey Inn is offering a 15 percent room discount and 10 percent off dinner entrees, and Whidbey Island Kayaking is offering 10 percent off to participants using the promotional code CAPTBIRD2016 when booking their bird watching kayak tour (normally $89). The approximately three hour kayak exploration of Penn Cove is led by a kayak guide for safety and paddling instruction, also with a birding guide to identify the birds and their habitats. Walkie-talkies are provided so all can take part in the bird discussion. The tour includes a break for beach-combing and a small snack.

Rooms at the Inn start at $103 per night, and the Inn also offers waterside cabins with a fireplace starting at $210.

Complimentary continental breakfast is included.

Penn Cove is an official ‘Important Birding Area’ according to Washington Audubon.

For more information: 360-678-4097 or CaptainWhidbey. com and WhidbeyIslandKayaking.com.

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Twin Peaks Nutrition and Wellness Offers Essential Oils Class

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ertified herbalist Sharon Hockenbury will present a free class on essential oils at 7 p.m., Sept. 29 at Twin Peaks Nutrition and Wellness.

“Essential oils are not just a fad,” Hockenbury explains.

“True science supports the efficacey of the unique aromas. “ Hockenbury, who has over 25 years of experience in health and wellness, is the owner of Twin Peaks Nutrition and Wellness, formerly known as Nature’s Market Place. The store has been serving the North Bend community for over 34 years.

The essential oils class takes place at 7 p.m. on Sept. 29 at Twin Peaks Nutrition and Wellness, located at125 W. North Bend Way, North Bend. Free. For more information: 425888-3222 or TwinPeaksNutritionAndWellness.com.

Buddhist Teacher to Share the Tummo Inner Fire Practice

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s part of his second Seattle tour, Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche, Tantrayana Buddhist teacher, Doctor of Tibetan Medicine and founder of Nangten Menlang Buddhist Medical Organization, will be teaching Tummo near Seattle on October 13-16.

Rarely offered, Tummo is a famous Tibetan method for releasing blockages in the body channels and for learning to access higher states of awareness.

Tummo is our inner fire, according to students of Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche. We naturally have this warmth, but usually we don’t use it. Through developing proper concentration and cultivating our inner fire, we can reap many benefits for body and mind.

Physically, this fire is responsible for metabolism, powering chemical reactions and building hormones. Energetically, the Tummo fire melts blockages in the channels, enabling energy to surge throughout the body. Mentally, Tummo is the source of love and bliss.

Participants will receive a complete practice, including preliminary preparations, physical movement, visualization and breathing techniques. Additionally, participants will learn the deep meaning of the practice and the aim of the Tantrayana Buddhist path.

While in Seattle, Tulku Lobsang is offering several other lectures and workshops, including: Beyond Mindfulness (Town Hall), Transforming Depression with Tools from Buddhist Psychology (Bastyr Seattle Clinic), The Power of a Question (East West Books) and Subtle Body Anatomy in Tantrayana Buddhism & Methods to Release Blockages (Bastyr Kenmore Campus).

For more information, please visit: TulkuLobsang.org/tourplan.

Green Building Slam to Take Place Nov. 4 The Green Building Slam will take place Nov. 4 at Kane Hall on the University of Washington campus. The evening begins with appetizers and drinks at 5:30, with presentations showcasing local green building projects kicking off at 7 p.m. The presentations, which are chosen by a jury, are given in a fast paced format, with ten minutes for each. Post-presentations, dessert and networking will round out the evening.

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ogi, mystic and author Sadhguru will give a talk at Benaroya Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 7–9 p.m.

Sadhguru will offer what many call refreshing and unique insights into various aspects of life, ranging from the mundane to the ultimate. Being in Sadhguru’s presence creates an extraordinary opportunity to experience one’s natural state of freedom, love and limitless joy, according to students.

The tour will also include the launchanswered of Sadhguru’s new Have your unanswered questions book “Inner Engineering: A Yogi’s Guide to Joy.” Sadhguru is presenting readers with a path to achieving absolute wellbeing through the classical science of yoga and the book Sadhguru, a yogi, that mystic, and visionary offers simple practices can be done by anyone. has empowered millions worldwide

Sadhguru is also the founder of the Isha Foundation, as with tools and for well-being. well as a humanitarian spiritual leader. Sadhguru speaks at some of the world’s most prominent international leadership forums. In January 2007, he participated in four panels at the World Economic Forum and spoke on issues ranging Be part of the launch of his latest book, from diplomacy and economic development, to education Bring joy and the environment. In 2006, he addressed the World Ecointo your life nomic Forum, the Tallberg Forum in Sweden, andtothe AustraA Yogi’s guide joy lian Leadership Retreat. He has also served as a delegate to the United Nations Millennium Peace Summit and the World Peace Congress.

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Sadhguru’s vision and understanding of modern soBenaroya Hall | 200 University Street, Seattle, WA cial and economic issues have led to interviews with BBC, Bloomberg, CNBC, CNNfn, and Newsweek International.

To purchase tickets and Hisvisit: insights are regularly featured in India’s leading national meetSadhguru.org for more details, FOUNDATION newspapers. A well-known public figure, he regularly draws crowds of more than 300,000 people for his public talks and “sathsangs” (group meditation).

Marking a clear departure from mere customs and rituals, Sadhguru’s scientific methods for self-transformation are both direct and powerful, according to proponents. Belonging to no particular tradition, Sadhguru incorporates and presents what is most valid for the contemporary life from the yogic sciences.

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Sadhguru’s talk takes place at Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle from 7–9 p.m. on Oct. 5. General seating/$25.

Registration required. For more information: Seattle@ IshaUSA.org or 425-610-7427. Isha.Sadhguru.org.

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Sweat Can Transfer Happiness

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esearch published in Psychological Science, the journal of the Association for Psychological Science, has found that positive moods can be transferred from one person to another via human sweat.

The scientists from Utrecht University, in the Netherlands, tested 12 young men and 36 young women.

The men were given clean shirts and absorbent pads were attached to their armpits while they watched video clips that induced several emotional states—fear, happiness or neutral. The researchers then stored the absorbent pads for each emotion into sealed jars.

The 36 women were then tested with each of the absorbent pads randomly, with five-minute breaks in-between. They placed their chins on a special rest that held the absorbent pad underneath. The research was double-blind, so neither the researchers nor subjects knew which pads they were exposed to. During each exposure, the women’s facial expressions were recorded. The researchers determined that the women had facial expressions reflecting the emotion induced by the videos the men watched, based on the activity of the women’s facial muscles.

Senior researcher Gün Semin, of Utrecht University, says, “Our study shows that being exposed to sweat produced under happiness induces a simulacrum of happiness in receivers and induces a contagion of the emotional state. This suggests that somebody that’s happy will infuse others in their vicinity with happiness.

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esearch from Austria’s University of Graz has found that high-dose vitamin D significantly alters the gut’s microbiome for the better. The researchers tested 16 healthy people for eight weeks, giving them a dose of 980 international units (IU) per kilogram (2.2 pounds) of body weight. At this rate, a 150-pound person would take more than 66,000 IU per day.

The scientists took samples from the stomach, small intestines, colon and stool before and after the testing period. They also tested for bacteria species using gene sequencing and measured T-cell counts.

Afterward, the subjects showed reductions in disease-producing bacteria and increased diversity among their gut probiotics.

The research also discovered that the high-dose vitamin D3 supplementation increased immunity in the gut. “Vitamin D3 modulates the gut microbiome of the upper gastrointestinal tract, which might explain its positive influence on gastrointestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease or bacterial infections,” the researchers explain.

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esearchers from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center tested 209 women between 45 and 60 years old with a history of hot flashes and/or night sweats.

After up to 20 treatments over six months, the women receiving acupuncture reported a 37 percent reduction in hot flashes, while the control group saw a 6 percent increase. The symptom relief among the women treated with acupuncture persisted for a year.

The researchers also found that the acupuncture group experienced an improvement in several menopausal quality of life measurements. Nancy Avis, Ph.D., a professor of public health sciences at Wake Forest University and lead author of the study, says, “There are a number of nonhormonal options for treating hot flashes and night sweats that are available to women. None seem to work for everyone, but our study showed that acupuncture from a licensed acupuncturist can help some women without any side effects. It also showed that the maximum benefit occurred after about eight treatments.”

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Green Crisis

One in Five Plant Species May Face Extinction

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A new report from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in the UK, has issued the first comprehensive assessment of plant life, the inaugural State of the World’s Plants, and found that one in five plants may be at risk of extinction due to invasive species, disease and changing landscapes.

Researchers also have determined that just 30,000 plant species have a documented use out of hundreds of thousands of known species. These are only the vascular plants that have specialized tissue for sucking up water through their systems.

Over the years, different people and agencies have identified the same plant at both different times and locations, so they may have accumulated multiple names. The Kew researchers determined that each plant in the International Plant Names Index had, on average, 2.7 different species names. By cutting out the duplicates from more than a million different names, the Kew report was able to pare down the known species to 391,000.

In the Arctic, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, a doomsday bank buried in the side of a mountain, contains more than 800,000 samples representing 5,100 different crops and their relatives.

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Plaintiffs include the Organic Consumers Association, International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements, Navdanya, Regeneration International, and Millions Against Monsanto, along with dozens of global food, farming and environmental justice groups.

The court, developed in 2011, will use the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights to assess damages for Monsanto’s acts against humans and the environment.

The court will also attempt to reform international criminal law to include crimes against the environment, or ecocide, as a prosecutable criminal offense. It has determined that prosecuting ecocide as a criminal offense is the only way to guarantee the rights of humans to a healthy environment and the right of nature to be protected.

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Participants will experience a chakra reading in a group setting and playfully learn how to tune up their energy and live their lives in flow.

Sunday, Oct. 16 from 4–6 p.m. at Ruby Sue’s Tea Shop at 710 S. 1st St, La Conner. $25. Registration required.

Saturday, Oct. 29 from 1–3 p.m. at East West Bookshop at 6407 12th Ave NE, Seattle. $25. Registration required.

In this workshop participants will learn how to perform chakra readings for themselves and others, and will be encouraged you to jump in and experience this world!

The book Our Energy Matters is a manual on the how to’s of doing your own chakra readings and comes with a beginner set of 21 stones to get started. Course fee includes the book Our Energy Matters and 21 polished stones.

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WALKING MEDITATION The Calming and Centering Effects of Labyrinths

by Gina McGalliard

While many of us like to meditate, some can’t sit still. Walking a labyrinth provides an enticing alternative.

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n archetypal labyrinth gently leads us in a circular path inward toward a center and then back out again. Found in ancient cultures from African, Celtic and Greek to Native American, they

became especially popular fixtures in Medieval European churches; one of the most renowned is in France’s Chartres Cathedral.

Depictions of labyrinths have been included in paintings, pottery,

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tapestries and in Hopi baskets as a sacred symbol of Mother Earth. Several American tribes saw the pattern as a medicine wheel. Celts may have regarded it as a never-ending knot or circle. While some of the oldest known labyrinths decorate cave walls in Spain, today they grace diverse locations ranging from spas and wellness centers to parks, gardens, university campuses and even prisons.

“Labyrinths can be outdoors or indoors. Permanent labyrinths may be made of stones, rocks, bricks or inlaid stones. Temporary labyrinths can be painted on grass or made with all sorts of things for a particular purpose or appropriate to a specific cause,” explains Diane Rudebock, Ed.D., resource vice president and research chair of the Labyrinth Society, in Trumansburg, New York.

“Walking a labyrinth is useful for those that sometimes have a hard time being outwardly still and drawing themselves inward. You must move your body, and because you’re focused on the path while you’re walking it, it’s easier to drop wholly into the journey and let go of all else,” says Anne Bull, of Veriditas, a Petaluma, California, nonprofit that supports new labyrinth designs to suit the spiritual needs of hospitals, schools and retreat centers. The group also sponsors a worldwide directory at LabyrinthLocator.com.

Individual Approaches

A labyrinth walk typically involves three stages. The first is for releasing extraneous thoughts on the way to the center. Upon arriving in the stillness of that point, the participant opens heart and mind to receive whatever message or wisdom is intended for them. The return path is the integration phase, to make a fresh insight our own.

Participants should approach their walk in different ways: One may have a specific question or intention in mind; another may be open to whatever occurs during their meditation; yet another may repeat a meditative mantra.

One might even choose to bypass the path entirely in order to sit contemplatively at its center. Unlike a maze, it’s impossible to lose our way with the

circular path serving as a simple and reliable guide.

Although scientific research on labyrinth meditation has been limited to participant questionnaires, future studies may incorporate the use of functional magnetic resonance imaging technology to measure brain activity and record what individuals experience. Labyrinths located in settings like hospitals and prisons lend themselves to such research, says Rudebock. As a Veriditas-certified labyrinth facilitator, she conducts workshops and observes, “Walks are unique to each individual and may not produce uniform or replicable results.”

At its core, the experience is about listening to our truest self, away from the cacophony of modern life.

“I believe that the world needs places where our souls can be quiet,” remarks Jean Richardson, director of the Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center, in Bangor, Pennsylvania, which includes a seven-circuit labyrinth. “Retreat centers and labyrinths are places where we can listen to our inner heart, feel our inner calling and tap into our own divine nature. I think deep listening is not always valued in a world where we are rewarded for being busy and keeping our schedules full.”

Walk a Local Labyrinth Seattle First Baptist 1111 Harvard Ave, Seattle Second Sundays, Oct-April from 4-6 p.m.

Confirm before attending at SeattleFirstBaptist.org Peace Garden & Labyrinth Our Lady of Guadalupe

Catholic Parish 7000 35th Ave SW, Seattle Contact: OLGSeattle.org Seattle Center Labyrinth At the entrace to the Experience Music Project, 305 Harrison St. Seattle

Nearby Opportunities

Today, labyrinths—indoor, outdoor, natural, urban, secular and religious—are found in or near many communities. Following the lead of California’s Golden Door Spa, in Escondido, which pioneered the use of a labyrinth in a spa setting, many spas now incorporate them in their wellness or mindfulness programs.

Labyrinthine invitations to a mindfulness practice are open to everyone. “A labyrinth can bridge all beliefs, faiths, religions and walks of life,” says Bull. “You can walk a labyrinth no matter what you believe.

Benefits come in walking it with an open mind and open heart.”

Gina McGalliard is a freelance writer in San Diego, CA. Connect at GinaMcGalliard.com.

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Reducing Radiation Working With A Consultant to Assess and Reduce EMF

by Risa Suzuki

Electromagnetic frequency (EMF) assessments are used to measure and then reduce radiation from EMF fields present in the home coming from Wi-Fi, electricity and more. Certified Building Biologists are trained in measuring and reducing exposure to EMFs and the associated health impacts to create a healthier environment for sleeping, working and living. EMFs are only one component that make up a healthy home, but it’s the one that people know the least information about.

Deciding on an Assessment

Individuals with a variety of backgrounds seek out EMF assessments, but the one thing they all have in common is that they all prioritize their health and take action. Sometimes they’re sick, have sensitivities, or have gone through a treatment, needing to build up their immune system, and having a low EMF environment provides additional support for their journey back to health. Concerned parents who want their child to unplug from their devices more often, or wants to provide a better environment for their child affected by sleeplessness, ADHD, allergies, ESP or hyper-activity also make up a fair share of clients. Other individuals seeking out EMF assessments and remediation are healthy and taking a proactive approach, usually to maximize their performance and productivity at work, as an athlete to simply achieve the best and most vibrant health possible.

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to simply taking measurements and providing a list of recommendations at the end. Your consultant should be equipped with professional grade EMF instruments for all three field types and should be able to provide before and after readings showing a decrease in EMF fields that can be reduced, explanations why certain fields cannot be reduced, and recommendations for permanent shielding if that’s an option.

Your Appointment

During your consultation, your EMF professional takes measurements focused on rooms where you spend a great deal of time sleeping, working or socializing. The consultant should show you the readings and explain them to you and how the fields behave and are affecting your body. You should also see the difference after making changes—for example, unplugging your laptop or moving your charging stations to a different place. While a great deal of time is spent focused on the interior of your house, consultants also take readings outside your house to determine sources of radiation that may be impacting the home, which will help when it comes time to determine whether and what type of shielding options are necessary. Surprisingly enough, it’s not always the transformer bucket on the utility pole that is the major source of radiation — exposure from common electronics or smart appliances often create “hotspots” that are just as powerful. Your consultant will identify these hotspots and work with you to reduce your exposure.

Making Changes

At the conclusion of your consultation, your EMF professional will have gathered a great deal of data about radiation levels in your home that is sent to you later as a detailed re-

port. You will also know where the hotspots are in the home, how your body and health is affected, common symptoms, as well as baseline measurements and the after measurements after reducing the fields during the assessment. Many solutions are quick and simple, often involving nothing more than plugging in devices in a different location, moving things, or modifying how you use your electronics and your device settings. Some solutions may be more complex and costly and range from using shielding fabric materials, window installations that block EMF fields, or applying paint that blocks EMF fields. Whether your consultant does the work or recommends contractors, it’s very important to validate the sources and types of EMF fields before starting on an EMF installation project – in some cases, people taking a do-ityourself approach have inadvertently trapped radiation rather than shielded against it, creating a mini-microwave effect and actually increasing radiation in the room.

What can you expect after reducing EMF fields in your home? While every person is different, almost every single client raves about getting a better night’s sleep as the number one immediate result (especially parents with small children or infants who no longer wake up in the middle of the night), and others experience a reduction in symptoms or sensitivities of all types. Regardless of your reasons or goals, EMF levels usually exceed the Building Biology guidelines in many homes, making it important to consider whether you, your family and your pets might benefit from identifying and reducing them to get the best health possible.

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took an impromptu 24-hour trip to Whidbey Island with my friend Dena Marie in late September. We were prepared for nature, relaxation and inspiration – we had booked a moonlight kayaking trip and a night’s stay at the historic Captain Whidbey Inn – but it turned out that the experiences that brought the biggest smiles were not found in any guide books!

Captain Whidbey Inn is located on the shores of picturesque Penn Cove, just off the main road, near the town of Coupeville on Whidbey Island. Our room was upstairs in the main lodge. We climbed up the narrow stairs and walked down the hallway lined with bookcases, chandeliers and antique furniture. The creaky floors added to the ambiance of the historic 1907 building. I couldn’t help thinking that it would be fun to be here during the “Haunting of Coupeville” festivities that run in the month of October.

After dropping off our bags, we headed south to Langley for our kayaking adventure. Whidbey Island Kayaking was ready for us – they tightened out life jackets, tested our head lamps and lined us up for instruction from our expert guide, Travis. We saw seals, kingfishers, herons and osprey as we paddled around a spit and into a quiet cove. With clouds overhead, our moonlight tour was moonless, but we had a great view of Mount Rainier at sunset.

The surprise of our visit came the next day in Coupeville, when we stopped for a beer at the Front Street Grill and found dancing in the street! The annual Whidbey Island meeting of the Morris Men – the Mossybacks from Seattle, a group from Portand and one from Vancouver, BC. All decked out in bells and handkerchiefs, dancing the traditional Morris dance. We chatted with the locals gathered on the streets and clapped along with them, enjoying the dancing and sharing their joy.

Gayle Picken is an arts promoter, video blogger and travel writer. Connect with her at ArtYogaTravel.com or reach her by email at gayle@66events.com.

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Tree-Mendous Love How Trees Care for Each Other

by Melissa Breyer

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rom learning to communicate to physically caring for each other, the secret lives of trees are wildly deep and complex.

“They can count, learn and remember; nurse sick neighbors; warn each other of danger by sending electrical signals across a fungal network known as the ‘wood wide web’; and keep the ancient stumps of long-felled companions alive for centuries by feeding them a sugar solution through their roots,” reveals Peter Wohlleben, a German forest ranger and author of The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate— Discoveries from a Secret World, released in September.

Upon seeing two soaring beeches in the forest, Wohlleben observes, “These trees are friends. See how the thick branches point away from each other? That’s so they don’t block their buddy’s light. Sometimes, pairs are so interconnected at the roots that when one tree dies, the other one dies, too.”

Wohlleben is rekindling a re-imagination of trees even as many people consider their role is only to supply

us with oxygen and wood. Using a mix of scientific research and his own observations from studying forestry and working in the forest since 1987, the man who speaks for the trees does so in decidedly anthropomorphic terms.

“Scientific language removes all the emotion, and people don’t understand it

anymore. I use a human language. When I say, ‘Trees suckle their children,’ everyone knows immediately what I mean,” he says.

After years of working for the state forestry administration in RhinelandPalatinate, and then as a forester managing 3,000 acres of woods near Cologne, he began to understand that contemporary practices were not serving the trees or those that depend on them very well. Artificially spacing out trees ensures that trees get more sunlight and grow faster, but naturalists report that trees exist less like individuals and more as communal beings. By working together in networks and sharing resources, they increase their resistance to potentially damaging influences.

After researching alternative approaches, Wohlleben began implementing some revolutionary concepts.

He replaced heavy machinery with horses, stopped using insecticides and let the woods become wilder. The pilot German forest plot went from losing money to posting a profit in two years.

As Dr. Seuss’ tree-loving Lorax says, “I speak for the trees. I speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues.”

Melissa Breyer, of Brooklyn, NY, is the editor of Treehugger.com, from which this article was adapted.

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SORE THROAT SOOTHERS

Natural Remedies Help Kids Heal

by Kathleen Barnes

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he household is settling for the night when the 5-yearold cries out, “My throat hurts!”

“There’s no need to panic,” says Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, in Pecos, New Mexico, an integrative physician and chief medical officer of Weil Lifestyle. “It’s pretty easy to figure out if it’s strep throat, which requires antibiotics, or something you can treat at home.”

Only 10 to 20 percent of sore throats in children are caused by Streptococcus bacteria which, if not properly treated, can lead to heart damage. The first question to ask is, “What are the symptoms?” If these include sudden onset of a severe and worsening sore throat without any complaints of scratchiness; a fever of 101 degrees Fahrenheit or more; headache or stomach pain; and the lack of a stuffy nose, cough or sign of a cold—a trip to the pediatrician is essential and a course of antibiotics is necessary, says Low Dog.

The vast majority of youngsters’ sore throats, which may accompany a common cold, are caused by viruses and will heal on their own in about a week. Many natural remedies will help children feel better and relieve the pain; some cost so little they are nearly free.

Salt water gargle: “A glass of warm water with half a teaspoon of sea salt swirled into it is an old-school remedy that works well for kids at least 5 years old,” says Erika Krumbeck, a naturopathic doctor and licensed primary care physician practicing pediatrics in Missoula, Montana. She notes that a salt water gargle can also moderate the symptoms of strep until the child can see a doctor.

The Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies confirms that the salt water draws excess fluid from inflamed throat tissues.

It also loosens mucus and removes other irritants, including bacteria, allergens and fungi. Just make sure children don’t swallow the salt water, counsels Krumbeck.

Warm compresses: A warm water compress using a wet hand towel applied for 10 or 15 minutes every hour loosens mucus and is soothing. “It’s amazing how effective these familiar practices are,” says Krumbeck. “Grandma knew what she was doing.”

Lemon juice and honey: “Honey is sweet, so kids love it,” says certified nutritionist Kimberly Snyder, of New York and Los Angeles. This traditional recipe works because the honey has antibacterial properties and the lemon juice is packed with 18

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Snyder cautions that babies younger than 12 months old should never be given honey because their immune systems cannot handle the bacterial spores sometimes present in the sweet treat.

Elderberry: The tiny purple berries of the Sambucus nigra L. plant shortens the duration of colds and flu often suffered by air travelers, according to research that includes a large Australian study. Elderberry syrup appeals to kids because it tastes delicious. Low Dog recommends keeping a bottle on hand at all times because it’s hard to know when a child will complain of a scratchy throat. “This yummy syrup is good for all ages. It’s so safe. I love it,” says Low Dog, adding, “Plus, you can always use it on whole-grain pancakes.”

Sage and Echinacea: Drinking sage tea and gargling with echinacea are old-time remedies for sore throats that now have scientific backing, says Snyder. Go for a twofer and add a little echinacea to the tea, she suggests.

A Swiss study showed that an echinacea/sage spray soothed sore throat symptoms just as well as a chlorhexidine/lidocaine spray, which can have side effects that include more swelling and even allergic reactions; the suggested spray should not be used with children under 12.

Pairing up a dose of safe and gentle, time-tested sore throat recipes with a big hug will go far toward relieving most little ones’ suffering.

Kathleen Barnes has authored numerous natural health books, including Food Is Medicine: 101 Prescriptions from the Garden. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Join the Safer Halloween Movement Halloween can be safe, economical and eco-friendly fun. Crusader costumes remain popular this year, but with a tutu twist. Avoid long skirts or capes that can trip up children and instead recycle a princess tulle skirt from a thrift shop into a shorter frock. T-shirt tops with a superhero logo plus a painted cardboard headpiece transforms kids into do-gooders. Homemade natural face paints are another alternative (see Tinyurl.com/TrickTreat-Tips).

Treats should also be eco-friendly. Equal Exchange offers fair trade, organic and kosher low-fat chocolates from crops grown by small farmers in the Dominican Republic and Peru, shipped in a quantity big enough to split the cost with friends (Shop.EqualExchange.coop/chocolate.html). Nut-free, homemade trail mix, wrapped in eco-friendly tissue paper or a square of cloth tied shut, provides a welcome change from sweets.

In 2014, the Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) organization launched the Teal Pumpkin Project. Place a downloadable sign in a window to announce that non-food, Earth-friendly treats are offered at the house for kids with allergies or food sensitivities (Tinyurl.com/TealHalloweenPumpkins).

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is helping finance the replacement or retrofitting of older school buses in public and private school fleets to reduce diesel emissions and improve air quality. Owners can install catalysts and ventilation systems to reduce emissions by up to 25 percent or replace older buses with newer ones that meet the latest highway emission standards. The EPA will pay up to $25,000 each, depending on the size.

“Our kids spend a lot of time on the school bus, and buses spend a lot of time in our neighborhoods and schoolyards. They are a national symbol of safety,” says Janet McCabe, acting assistant administrator for the EPA Office of Air and Radiation. “Significantly improving school bus fleets across the country with retrofits, replacements and idle reduction practices is imperative in meeting the agency’s goal of reducing children’s exposure to air toxins.”

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n The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals, Michael Pollan surmised that we’d be healthier if we ate the way our great-grandparents did. It would mean sticking to regularly scheduled meals instead of impulsive snacking, having a meat or protein item comprise only a quarter of our plate, adding fresh vegetables and eliminating junk food.

We must look further back than our immediate ancestors, counters Jo Robinson, a food journalist who surveyed more than 6,000 scientific research studies before writing her bestselling Eating on the Wild Side: The Missing Link to Optimum Health. She has also co-authored several other books, including The Omega Diet: The Lifesaving Nutritional Program Based on the Diet of the Island of Crete.

Narrowed Field of Foods

“Many believe we have dumbed down the nutrition in our food over the past 100 years,” says Robinson, who lives and gardens on Vashon Island, Washington. “Research shows we have been breeding out proteins and minerals and most importantly, antioxidants, for much longer.”

She points out that the hunter-gatherer diet encompassed many wild foods that tasted more bitter, astringent, sour and earthy than the sweet blandness in today’s fruits and vegetables. Wild foods offered a wider variety of phytonutrients, but came at a cost—the time required to hunt and gather enough food for a day, let alone a season.

“Then, 12,000 years ago, we had a better idea—gardening,” says Robinson. “We evolved to 20 varieties in a garden versus 150 in wild plants.” First, farmers chose sweet, starchy, mild-tasting, oil-rich foods such as figs, dates and olives. “We’re hard-wired to choose high-calorie foods because they’re directly connected to the pleasure centers of the brain,” she adds.

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After that, the trend to grow sweeter-tasting, less nutritious plants snowballed. Robinson cites research that found adding one Golden Delicious apple to the daily diet of a small group of overweight men led to higher levels of undesirable low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides due to its high-fructose content and low levels of antioxidants (International Journal of Preventive Medicine).

Wilder Options

Even organic farming methods, in which the soil is naturally enriched, can’t return all those lost nutrients to our food.

Rather than advocate that we return to eating wild foods, Robinson suggests finding wild equivalents. Even those that follow a paleo diet—presumably eaten by early humans and consisting chiefly of meat, fish, vegetables and fruit, excluding dairy, grain products and commercially processed items—could use further refinements in the produce they choose. She recommends specific varieties of fruits and vegetables and explains the benefits of “wild” foods such as meat, eggs and dairy from livestock and poultry fed on grass on her website, EatWild.com.

We can make smarter choices, seeking wilder-type varieties of foods at the grocery store, farmers’ market and garden seed companies. In general, they are more vividly colored, especially from red to purple, and less sweet.

Brightly colored fruits and vegetables indicate a botanical sunscreen the plant produces to protect itself from ultraviolet light and other external threats, notes Robinson; it’s an indication of a higher antioxidant activity.

“Find as many purple foods as possible because they have anthocyanins, known to fight cancer and inflammation,” suggests Robinson. “The original carrot from Afghanistan is purple.

It’s only been orange for the past 400 years when it was bred to salute the royal House of Orange, in the Netherlands.”

According to Robinson, we can also prepare our foods in ways that maximize their phytonutrient content. Eat fresh-picked asparagus and broccoli immediately or their natural sugars and antioxidants disappear. Let chopped or pressed garlic sit for 10 minutes before using so its pungent allicin—the healthy compound that benefits our health—will increase. Tear fresh lettuce the day before eating and keep it fresh in a plastic bag with poked holes, to allow the stillliving lettuce to rally its healthy compounds as if its battered leaves were repelling an insect attack.

This emerging science of polyphenols, the technical term for phytonutrients in our food, will be explosive, predicts this pioneering research-based author. “There’s a new study just about every month,” she finds. It can all lead toward breeding and growing more nutritious foods that are more readily accessible to everyone.

10 Wild and Healthy Choices

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he old way of thinking about fruits and vegetables is ‘the more, the better,’ regardless of what you choose,” says wild food expert Jo Robinson. “Unfortunately, the most popular ones are the least nutritious, like Golden Delicious apples and supersweet corn.”

In Eating on the Wild Side, Robinson cites considerable research that shows we can make better choices within each food category by simply selecting varieties closer to their wild ancestors. Generally, the most phytonutrientrich options include kale, spinach, lettuces, asparagus and artichokes. Here are other top tips from the literature.

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n Tart apples such as Granny Smith, Braeburn, Honeycrisp and Liberty boost phytonutrients and fiber while reducing fructose content. n Haas avocados deliver more vitamin E and other antioxidants to support smooth skin and shiny hair than smaller Mexican avocados. n Red finger bananas, when fully ripened to a deep magenta, are higher in vitamin C, beta-carotene, potassium and fiber than the common Cavendish banana. n Canned beans (which have been dried and then cooked) are better than home-cooked beans because the heat required for the canning process enhances their nutritional content. n Grass-fed beef is higher in vitamin E, beta-carotene and omega-3 essential fatty acids than corn-fed beef. n Dried currants made from Black Corinth grapes (sold as “Zante currants”) have more antioxidants than either brown or golden raisins.

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n Red grapefruit is preferred to yellow; the darker the red, the more beneficial the fruit. Red grapefruit but not yellow has been shown to lower triglycerides. n Raw kale is both the most bitter and beneficial of all the cruciferous vegetables. n Dark orange-hued mangos are superior to other tropical fruits, possessing five times the vitamin C of oranges and the fiber of pineapples. n Cherry, grape and currant tomatoes deliver more cancer-preventing lycopene than beefsteak tomatoes.

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Saturday, October 1 Our Energy Matters Certification – 12-4 pm. In this workshop participants will learn how to perform chakra readings for yourself and others, and will be encouraged you to jump in and experience this world for for yourself. Course fee includes the book Our Energy Matters and 21 polished stones. $80. Registration required. Stargazers Bookstore in Bellevue.

12727 Northup Way #10, Bellevue. 425-350-5448.

Thursday, September 29 “The Vitality Map” Author Reading – 6-7:30pm.

In this intimate, experiential evening with Bastyr alumna Deborah Zucker, ND (’08), she will be sharing the wisdom from and signing copies of her new book, The Vitality Map: A Guide to Deep Health, Joyful Self-Care, and Resilient Well-Being. Free.

Bastyr Center for Natural Health, 3670 Stone Way N. Seattle. 206-834-4100.

Friday, September 30 Enchantment With Caring – 7-9pm. You’re invited to Integrative Care Outreach’s 2016 Fall Fundraiser, a night of fascination and fun while learning about our work providing free holistic health care to people experiencing homelessness. $75. Registration required. Melrose Market Studios, 1532 Minor Ave, Seattle. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ enchantment-of-caring-tickets-27128491047.

Monday, October 3 T’ai Chi for Health and Relaxation – 10am12pm. Improve your balance and your health. Free.

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wednesday, October 5 Sadhguru at Benaroya Hall – 7-9pm. Sadhguru will offer what many call refreshing and unique insights into various aspects of life, ranging from the mundane to the ultimate. General seating/$25.

Registration required. 200 University Street, Seattle.

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Tuesday, October 11 UW Botanic Gardens – Gentle Yoga and Walking Meditation in the Arboretum - 9:15-10:45am for four Tuesday sessions starting Oct. 11. Join us in

the Arboretum for some fun and gentle exploration of yoga in outdoor environments. Class is great for beginners through advanced practitioners and will include both yoga poses and walking meditation.

Bring your own mat. $60.00 for four sessions. Registration required. Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle. 206-685-8033.

Thursday, October 13 Tummo Inner Fire Retreat with Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche - Oct 13 - 16. Traditionally secret, Tummo is one of the highest teachings of Tantrayana. Tulku Lobsang is a true master of Tummo and shares it with great skill, humor and compassion. With a special combination of movement, breath and visualization we awaken our inner fire, which opens us on the deepest levels. Participants receive a complete practice and deep philosophy of this path. Learn the map of your subtle body and discover how it is the vehicle for transforming your mind and your life.

From $585. IslandWood Retreat, Bainbridge Island, WA. TulkuLobsang.org/TourPlan.

Saturday, October 15 “Walk with a Doc” for Diabetes, Cardiovascular Health - 9:30am. Brendan Smith, ND, with Diabetes and Cardiovascular Wellness at Bastyr Center, invites you to “Walk with a Doc” the third Saturday of every month starting at 9:30 a.m. at the south end of Green Lake Park. Free. Green Lake Park (south end of lake by stadium seating) at 7201 East Green Lake Dr N., Seattle. For more information: 206-834-4100.

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Beyond Mindfulness – 7:30-9pm. Tulku Lobsang returns mindfulness to its greater context and shares practical methods to expand our awareness. $15.

Registration required. Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave Seattle. TulkuLobsang.eventbrite.com.

Wednesday, October 19

Vegetarian Dining Event – 7-8:30pm. Come join us at The Upper Crust in Seattle to enjoy a delicious, vegetarian, multi-course meal, hear an insightful speech by our president Amanda on a key vegetarian topic, and meet lots of interesting people. $12.95 + tax for members, $16.95 + tax for guests.The Upper Crust Catering Co.: 8420 Greenwood Ave N., Seattle. 206-706-2635.

Transforming Depression with Tools from Buddhist Psychology – 10am-1pm. In this workshop, Tulku Lobsang—Buddhist Master & Doctor of Tibetan Medicine—explains the common causes of depression, how to recognize it early and what action to take to transform it. $55. Registration required.

Bastyr Center for Natural Health, 3670 Stone Way N, Seattle. TulkuLobsang.eventbrite.com.

The Power of a Question: Awaken Your Inner Master – 7-8:30pm. Tantrayana master Tulku Lobsang introduces a traditional method for discovering great truths and living according to your inner wisdom. $15. Registration required. East-West Bookstore, 6407 12th Avenue NE, Seattle. TulkuLobsang.eventbrite.com.

Thursday, October 20

Chakras: Doorways to your Karma Join us to explore these pertinant questions: • • • •

What are the mystical doorways called chakras?

What are the psychological attributes of each chakra?

How can I work with the chakras in my meditations?

What are the astrological implications of each chakra?

Three Wednesdays Beginning Oct 9 - $50 Optional Yoga Postures for each Chakra $10 - Oct 26

What is my Dharma?

Knowing what is right for us, spiritually, is the key to a happy & successful life. We do our Karma everyday.

How is doing our Dharma different, and why is that so important?

In this class we will consider topics such as: • • • • •

Introspection and self analysis.

How to effectively get feedback from others.

Ego: the key to karma and to freedom.

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Talents: a karmic trap or doorway to freedom?

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Subtle Body Anatomy in Tantrayana Buddhism & Methods to Release Blockages – 5-8pm. Tulku Lobsang will discuss the subtle body channels, their function, the effects of blockages, and techniques for opening the channels. $55. Registration required. Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore. TulkuLobsang.eventbrite.com.

Saturday, October 22

Keep Your Brain & Emotions In Check Naturally – 10:30am-12pm. Are you looking for a natural approach to treating neurological and mental disorders? Learn more about Brain and Emotions Wellness, a new specialty care service available

at Bastyr Center for Natural Health, from clinical supervisor Katherine Raymer, MD, ND. Free. Bastyr Center for Natural Health, 3670 Stone Way N, Seattle. 206-834-4100. BastyrCenter.org.

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Ed.D, is a memoir artist and life coach. She’s the Deadline is the 12th of the month. author of a visual memoir, Unstuck: One Heroine’s Journey of Art and the Courage to Live on Purpose. healing arts She will help you identify your Purpose and pinpoint mini-steps to weave your gifts into your busy life to make it more joyful. $10. Registration required. First time in the Pacific Northwest: Krashada® East West Bookshop of Seattle, 6407 12th Ave NE “energy healing” Acupressure massage sessions and classes. This ancient, high healing art can help treat Seattle. 206-523-3726. physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual energy centers of the body. A balanced bodywork approach to clearing blocks, restoring balance and pulling in Friday, October 28 more needed positive energy to have in one’s life.

Meditation Retreat – Oct. 28-30. Come join Liz Kari Michel: 214-289-3394. WA License #60646343 and Roy for a powerful weekend of being, meditation, resting, community and growth exercises in an awesome, healing setting just one hour north of QIGONG Seattle. Learn what meditation is, and is not. $325.

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Saturday, November 5

The NW Mind Body Spirit Connection – 10am5pm. Expo featuring natural health enthusiasts, yogis, organic food lovers, healers, fitness experts, alternative medicine doctors, holistic health advocates, and spiritual growth leaders for a fun and informative learning experience. Free. Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd., Camano Island on Nov. 5 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 425-359-7974. NWMindBodySpirit.com.

Is SIBO the Cause of Your Digestive Woes? – 10:30am-12pm. Do you suffer from gas, bloating, diarrhea, abdominal pain and other digestive symptoms? Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) may be the cause. Learn more about SIBO and other digestive issues at this free talk with Lela Altman, ND, MS, LAc, who supervises Digestive Wellness at Bastyr Center. Free. Bastyr Center for Natural Health, 3670 Stone Way N, Seattle. 206-834-4100.

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ongoing FRIDAYS Lift Your Spirits with Dena Marie – 8-9am.

Discover fascinating people, inspiring activities and places that will lift one’s spirits in this radio show. Tune in to 1150 AM KKNW Alternative Talk Radio every Friday at 8am. 425-350-5448.

Dena-Marie.com.

Saturdays SewUpSeattle Free Sewing Session – 11am-1pm.

On the 4th Saturday of the month, bring your own project and machine or create with our donated fabrics and machines. Men, women and children of all ages and skills are welcome. Free. Sewing Room in Denny Park Lutheran Church, 766 John St, Seattle. Registration required. 206-547-7557.

SewUpSeattle@yahoo.com.

Sundays Amazing Grace Spiritual Center Sunday Service – 10:30am, A dynamic community practicing the heart of all spiritual paths. Children’s programs available. 2007 NW 61st St, Ballard. 206-402-2633.

AmazingGraceSeattle.org.

Green Resources • Natural Health Food & Supplements • Mind & Spirit

Your Choice for a Sustainable Future 425.373.1987 www.NaturalChoice.net

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DOCTORS BEDDING THE SLEEP STORE

10623 NE 8th St Bellevue, WA 98004 425-454-8727 TheSleepStoreUSA.com The Eastside’s largest selection of nontoxic and organic mattresses. Find the one that fits your lifestyle and budget! Featuring adult and child natural and organic mattresses, adjustable beds, organic and natural pillows, comforters, toppers and more.

SOARING HEART NATURAL BED COMPANY

101 Nickerson St #400, Seattle 206-282-1717 SoaringHeart.com

For over 30 years we’ve been handcrafting all-organic mattresses and bedding in our Seattle workshop using the very finest organic cotton,

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ECOLOGIC DENTISTRY

8412 Myers Rd E, Ste 301 Bonney Lake, WA 98391 253-863-7005 EcologicDentistry.com

Our dental practice integrates ancient wisdom with leading edge science. We use advanced technology and materials that are least toxic to your body and to the environment. Dr. Yamashiro values patient connection and trust and strives to make you feel comfortable with your dental care options.

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Mind-Body Center For Integrative Medicine 3216 NE 45th Pl., Suite #104 (with Aria Integrative) Seattle WA 98105

RETREATS HOLMAN HEALTH CONNECTIONS

425-303-8150 HolmanHealth@gmail.com HolmanHealthConnections.com

Retreats in Washington, Sedona, Bali, Mexico, Greece and more. Yoga, meditation, community and rest and relaxation.

N AT U R O PAT H I C M E N TA L H E A LT H : Specializing in Individualized Treatments for Anxiety and Depression with Integrative Medicine and Acupuncture in Seattle. Dr. Emilie Wilson ND, EAMP honors the Mind-Body Connection in your mental health.

DENTISTS ORTHO TMJ AND SLEEP CENTERS

7513-B SE 27th Street Mercer Island, WA 98040 425-757-2736 240 NW Gilman Blvd #114 Issaquah, WA 98027 425-427-8899 OrthoTMJsleep.com

Sleep apnea can prevent you from spending time in stage 3 sleep. If you snore or have apnea, you will be yanked repeatedly out of your deep restorative and REM sleep into stage 1 or 2. If you are seeking spiritual progress, optimal health and personal growth, then you’ve probably tried many varieties of relaxation, meditation, yoga, dieting and nutrition, and more. Consider the possibility you might just need a good night’s sleep.

ECETI Ranch

509-395-2092 ecetireservations@gmail. com ECETI.org James Gilliliand’s private Hood River, Oregon ranch hosts events, speakers and camping and skywatching weekends. Full event calendar at ECETI.org.

PERSONAL GROWTH Lift Your Spirits With Dena Marie!

425-350-5448 Dena@Dena-Marie.com LiftYourSpiritswithDenaMarie.com

Dena Marie is a speaker, author of Our Energy Matters and host of Lift Your Spirits With Dena Marie, a radio show airing Fridays from 8–9 a.m. on 1150 AM KKNW.For upcoming classes and events: LiftYourSpiritswithDenaMarie. com.

REAL ESTATE KELLER WILLIAMS REAL ESTATE

April Howard 425-530-5998 1027 State Ave. Ste 102, Marysville, Wash.

Are you looking to buy or sell a home? You deserve an agent who will be at your side from beginning to end! Contact April Howard for all your home purchasing needs.

YOGA KANJIN YOGA

206-722-2665 Info@TheKanjinYogaCenter.com KanjinYoga.com Kanjin Yoga is a path to abundant health and wellness helping people live better inside their bodies. Specializing in Yoga Nidra, Gentle Hatha Yoga, we offer classes and workshops for groups and organizations.

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