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

20 GRID BIKES

Make Avoiding Fossil Fuels Easy by Natalia Trulsson

22 22 LOOKING BEYOND

THE PRESCRIPTION FOR LYME DISEASE THERAPY by Dr. Paul Stallone

24 FOOD DEMOCRACY

By the People, for the People and Toward a Stronger Nation by Melinda Hemmelgarn

24 36 THE CHALLENGE OF UNDERSTANDING FIBROMYALGIA

by Dr. Boris Schwartz

42 JEFFREY SMITH

WARNS AGAINST GMOS by Linda Sechrist

44 AN EFFECTIVE SOLUTION FOR TOOTH GRINDING

by Dr. David G. Lewis

46 MINDFUL BREATHING

Adds Years To Lifespan by Dominika Gaines

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r. Elaine Burns, NMD, has added professional staff and allocated additional resources to her Phoenix and Scottsdale Southwest Medical Marijuana Evaluation Centers to apprise clients of the benefits of medical marijuana therapy. “From pediatric patients to the elderly with conditions ranging from seizures, including epilepsy, to agitated Alzheimer’s and even cancer, the tidal wave of interest has encouraged us to expand our team so I may offer more indepth consultation time with patients as needed,” she says. Burns is the first person in the state of Arizona to pass the American Academy of Cannabinoid Medicine Physician Certification test. Dr. Toni Vaughan will practice alongside staff physicians including state licensed naturopathic medical doctors Sandra Olic, Miriam Peachy and others. Burns, medical director of the centers, explains that heightened national media coverage has attracted a wide and diverse range of case referrals. Locations: 8010 E. McDowell Rd., Ste. 105, in Scottsdale, and 12620 N. Cave Creek Rd., Ste. 7, in Phoenix. For more information, visit EvaluationToday.com or call 480-656-2119.

Alternative Medicine Solution Boasts Scientific Results

A-65 for Skin is an anti-aging skin cream and capsule from Alternative Medicine Solution that improves complexion with the cumulative benefits of cellular nourishment, color balance and free radical detoxification. With a patented, all-natural plant-based compound, it provides cosmetic benefits in all layers of the skin. A randomized study of 54 female subjects recently conducted by Essex Testing Clinic showed that after the application of TA-65 for Skin, it improved skin firmness by 42 percent after two weeks and 89 percent after 12 weeks. TA-65 for Skin also reduced crow’s feet/fine lines/wrinkles by 18 percent and redness by 9 percent after 12 weeks. No irritation was observed during the entire test period. Bestselling author Lloyd Wright created Alternative Medicine Solution and operates one of the most successful alternative medicine pharmacies on the Internet, providing life-saving, superior quality products to both doctors and patients for hepatitis C, cancer, autoimmune diseases, antiaging, cirrhosis, fibrosis, chronic fatigue, adrenal fatigue, liver disease and more. To receive the best price guarantee and free shipping for TA-65MD, call 877-676-1615 and mention Natural Awakenings. Also visit AlternativeMedicineSolution.com. See ad on page 5.

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Ballot Initiative Advances Sustainable Transportation Options

roposition 104, on the August 25 ballot in the city of Phoenix, is a comprehensive transportation plan that will expand light rail and bus service and repair aging streets across the city. Prop 104 gives all of us more transportation choices, fights congestion as Phoenix grows and spurs economic development to create jobs. Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton has called it the most comprehensive transportation plan in the city’s history. He thinks it is forward-thinking, ambitious and represents the future of Phoenix. He and other city leaders support the passage of Proposition 104 to ensure a modern, robust transportation system for the Valley. It is expected that this plan will improve the quality of life for residents by expanding transportation options for seniors, people with disabilities and families with limited resources; increase accessibility to higher education with direct connection to more colleges and universities; alleviate congestion as population increases; and strengthen the city’s vibrant, urban core to attract more talent to the local workforce. For more information, visit MovePHX.org.

New Esteem Program For Women and Girls

Happy to Be ME! Tea Party is an empowering new experience for mothers and daughters, facilitated by Susan F. Moody, founder and director of U-SUCCEED coaching programs, and Lisa Guice, founder of Prettie Girl Enterprises. This creative mother/daughter experience is a fun-filled educational time of self-exploration, with a focus on self-confidence, self-empowerment and self-worth. Participants will receive practical tools, techniques and skills to build up a foundation of self, along with tea and light bites. Moody is a certified success and life coach who has been working with women and girls, from middle-school through mid-life, helping them define their goals, build their dreams, accelerate their results and create richer, more fulfilling lives for more than 20 years. Guice is the Founder of Prettie Girl (PG), one of several divisions within Prettie Girl Enterprises, LLC. Using her love and concern for girls and women, she created powerful self-esteem-building workshops that focus on cultivating and enhancing self-respect, self-confidence, self-worth and self-acceptance. To host this educational seminar for school or other groups through 2016, call 855-878-2233. See ad on page 23.

Learn Self-Healing Techniques with Alex Hermosillo

lex Hermosillo, an internationally known healer, author, spiritual teacher and founder of the Mastery of Energy Healing Center, in Tempe, is offering his teachings and healing techniques to the public on July 24 at the Chaparral Suites in Scottsdale. Hermosillo was born with the natural gift to help people with their pain with a touch of his hand. In 1997, he was given a second gift through a near-death experience in which he gained wisdom about how the body and consciousness store information, and then returned with his healing abilities and intuitive senses greatly amplified. He is offering a group healing event where he will share the different ways in which healing occurs as attendees practice a simple, fast and effective technique to release stress, anxiety, worries, grief, fear, negative thought patterns and painful life experiences that create emotional distress and physical illness. Hermosillo exhorts that attendees will experience greater clarity, peace of mind and relief, along with gaining techniques to assist loved ones struggling physically and emotionally. Location: 5001 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. For more information and to register, call 480-345-9972 or visit MasteryOfEnergyHealing.com. See ad on page 47.

Feel the Skin-Tightening Power of WOW

inda Leibl, the owner of Advanced Skin Technology, in Scottsdale, has been a licensed aesthetician, master anti-aging aesthetician, makeup artist, skincare expert and anti-aging goddess since 1986. She employs the advanced lifting power of microcurrent in her practice to provide painless skin rejuvenation facials and overall skin tightening. Microcurrent increases circulation superficially on the top layers of the skin and also beneath the next layer of skin. This increases collagen level, which keeps skin together. Leibl also adds a pre-application of a Swiss cellular medley to feed dehydrated, aging skin with live enzymes, vitamins, minerals and nutrients via oxygen infusion in what is called the WOW treatment. Natural Awakenings readers receive $25 off their first Wow treatment or $150 for a package of five. For more information, phone 480-254-0302 or visit MyBeautifulSkin.com. See ad on page 58. natural awakenings

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Integrative Health Coach Uses Food as Medicine

rystal Baus, an integrative health coach and creator of HealthStyles 4 You, is offering a free health evaluation and special pricing through July 31. She practices a holistic approach to health and wellness, which means that she assesses how all areas of life are connected and teaches how to use food as medicine. Baus concentrates not only on nutrition, but how relationships, career, physical activity and spirituality are related to eating, sleeping and stress levels. She develops customized programs to achieve optimal weight, reduce food cravings and maximize energy. Baus helps clients develop a deeper understanding of the food and lifestyle choices that best support them, while implementing gradual, lifelong healthy habits. For appointments, call 602-722-5627, email CBaus@ HealthStyles4you.com or visit HealthStyles4you.com.

Study Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement with Jacqueline Bayne

acqueline Bayne will be holding classes in Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement, a powerful and transformative technique for selfconnection, self-awareness, self-healing and transformation, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays at the And Breathe Wellness Center, in Phoenix. Bayne says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a method for bypassing all conditioning and habitual stress patterns to achieve instant relief and to break unconscious patterns. Participants will experience the healing presence and creative flow in the company of mystics, teachers and guides. Using the work of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais and multiple disciplines, students will drop into deeper states of consciousness in order to experience themselves to their greatest capacity.â&#x20AC;? Awareness Through Movement was developed by Feldenkrais as a means to re-engage the nervous system in the kind of learning we all do as infants, but later usually abandon. The lessons create a conversation of sensing, feeling, resting and moving that engages the whole system. Cost is $25 per class or six classes for $125. Location: 3201 N. 3rd St. For more information, call 602-821-7149 or email JacquelineBayne1@gmail.com. See ad on page 20. 16

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Money Comes to Those That Have a Strategy

atta and Rachael Jayne Groover will present training at the Changing Hands Camelback Road Bookstore, in Phoenix, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 11, and at the Sedona Creative Life Center, in Sedona, from 2 to 5 p.m., July 20, to show coaches, healers, authors, entrepreneurs and business owners that want to stand out how to inspire change and create more wealth through their business. This three-hour session is for compassionate men and women that have been on a spiritual path for quite some time and who want to make a lot more money staying in integrity with their message while being of service to others. During the training, Rachael Jayne and Datta will share the five biggest keys to their success: how to own the stage as a thought leader; how they turned around their fear of sales and appearing pushy into an enjoyable, spiritual practice with great results; and much more. For several years, Rachael Jayne and Datta have been working to create a seven-figure speaking and training business that has a massive impact on people all around the world. At their Arizona appearance, people can learn how to increase their income with a spiritually-centered business built on presence and authenticity. “Those who radiate a magnetic presence stand out from the crowd and have a huge advantage in their business and personal life,” says Rachael Jayne. “It’s your presence that will motivate and inspire people to take immediate action, not just your words.” With this idea in mind a business was formed, and it has proven to be an inspiration to many people the world over.

Cost is $27 or bring a friend and both attend for free (registration required at AwakenYourImpact.com/2015tour). For more information, call 970-377-2562 or email Support@ GrooverSeminars.com. See ad on page 45. 18

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Best Selling Sedona Author Tom Bird Leads Writing Weekend

f completing a whole book in one weekend seems like an impossible goal, beginning writers will be ecstatic to find out that it’s not, by attending a Write Your Best Seller in a Weekend Retreat, from August 27 to 30 or November 5 to 8, in Sedona. Tom Bird, author of 29 books, has been working with new authors for three decades, and they are not only writing books, but also getting them published. In 2014 alone, 24 of the books written in Bird’s retreats went on to become number one Amazon bestsellers, and he expects to top that number this year. Bird works his magic by leading his authors to tap into the books he knows are inside them, and then convinces them to maintain that focus as the books quickly pour out of them. Bird says that his retreats work especially well for those that have never written, but want to write and have no idea what they want to write about. Those with writing experience or preconceived ideas of what they want to write about also thrive. “Tom is simply the finest writing coach in the world,” claims literary giant Paul McCarthy, editor to nine number one New York Times bestselling authors, including Stephen Coonts and Clive Cussler. “Even Stephen King could learn something about writing from Tom,” says Jean Marie Stine, author and former editor-in-chief of Tarcher Books. “Thank you for showing me how to get published… over 850,000 copies sold to date,” says Jan Larkey, author of Flatter Your Figure (Simon and Schuster). To learn more about Bird, his proven method and cuttingedge approach to writing a book, getting it published and marketing it, view some of his free video classes or register for the retreat, visit TomBird.com or call 928-203-0265. See ad on page 11.

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Herbs for Performance, Enhancement and Recovery

utdoor summer activities can sometimes leave the body a bit bruised and battered. While the tendency is to take extra care of ourselves only after the damage has been done, taking a proactive approach by using herbs to prepare for exertion can cut down on post-workout pain, improve athletic performance and help recovery. Before heading outside to work out, Nature’s Rite founder Steven Frank recommends using sweet marjoram for muscle cramp relief, peppermint leaf to improve circulation and witch hazel to lubricate muscle fibers. Penelope Ody’s The Holistic Herbal Directory suggests that using these herbs can also cut down on discomfort during strenuous physical activity. Devil’s claw can be applied to provide joint relief. According to Andrew Chevallier’s Natural Health Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine, applying juniper berry to flush lactic acid from muscles and white willow bark for pain relief can help to offset the effects of pushing the

body harder than usual during exercise. After the workout is complete, Ody’s Natural Health Complete Guide to Medicinal Herbs recommends the application of comfrey to increase fibroblast activity for building new muscle fibers and repairing microtears in tendons, as well as Arnica montana to break up microclots to clear the way for recovery, while easing pain. Frank says, “Each of these herbs, roots and bark can be combined in a water decoction to provide the right preparation for outdoor activities. The mixture should be sprayed or wiped on large muscle groups and joints for maximum effectiveness.” For more information, email SteveF@NaturesRiteRemedies. com or visit MyNaturesRite.com/blog. See ad on page 44.

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Grid Bikes Make Avoiding Fossil Fuels Easy by Natalia Trulsson

rid Bikes is a public bike share with multiple bike racks in downtown Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa. Powered by the Social Bicycles app, users reserve and unlock their bike with an account number thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s connected to a credit or debit card. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a pay-as-you-go mentality, allowing users to press pause

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if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re running errands, dropping off laundry or getting a drink with friends. The app contains a grid with all of the available bikes to rent downtown and where to lock them up when done. There are 500 available bikes in the Phoenix area, and 250 each in Mesa and Tempe. The rates are

$5 hourly, $30 monthly or $79 annually ($59 with student discount). Grid Bikes and sustainability go hand-in-hand because bicycles have no emissions. The bike also has a solar-powered panel on the back that can be used to store energy if the rider becomes tired and needs an extra push while cycling. If more people take interest in doing their daily commute via Grid Bikes, there could be a promising expansion of bike lanes and a more biker-friendly atmosphere in Arizona cities. For more information, visit GridBikes.com.

Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation is a Whole Body Antibiotic Therapy by Dr. Bridget Walsh

ltraviolet (UV) blood irradiation (UBI) is a simple, non-toxic U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved treatment, also known as biophototherapy, photoluminescence, photopheresis, hemoirradiation and photodynamic therapy, that exposes blood to ultraviolet light to stimulate the immune system and destroy pathogens in the body including bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, cancerous cells and parasites while rapidly clearing biological toxins. Ultraviolet blood irradiation therapy has been used since the early 1900s to treat specific diseases and infection. Dr. Neils Ryberg Finsen, the “father of UBI therapy”, was awarded a Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1903 for successfully treating people with lupus and other skin conditions using UV light. It was shown to treat diseases such as septicemia since the 1920s by American researcher Dr. Emmet Knott, and clinical studies in the 1940s showed UBI to be an effective treatment for polio virus, but was soon replaced by vaccines. UBI therapy was so well accepted that it was used in many hospitals across the U.S. for decades. Unfortunately, this treatment was largely abandoned with the discovery of penicillin, and went out of favor as huge advances in antibiotics, vaccines and corticosteroids were discovered in the 1950s. It was thought that antibiotics would cure infections, and steroids would treat allergies and autoimmune diseases, but today we know that steroids have dangerous side effects and antibiotics only treat bacterial infections, not viruses. Also, many bacterial infections have become antibioticresistant, the so-called “super bugs” created by the antibiotics themselves. These developments are piquing

new interest in UBI, and light therapy is being revisited due to increased medical costs, ineffective drugs and antibiotics and a plethora of unwanted side effects attached to modern prescription medications. Dr. William Campbell Douglas, M.D., has written, “It [UBI] is a thoroughly tested, proven therapy that uses the healing power of light to perform almost miraculous cures. This remarkable treatment works its incredible cures by stimulating the body’s own immune responses. That is why it cures so many ailments and why it has been especially effective against AIDS. Yet, 50 years ago it virtually disappeared from the halls of medicine.” The actual treatment is very simple and relatively quick, taking only half an hour. Blood is drawn with a butterfly needle and tubing and travels through a small glass chamber called a cuvette, which is then exposed twice to ultraviolet light through Knott’s

hemo-irradiator device and returned to the patient’s body using a sterile, closed-loop system. Many patients will feel significant improvement after just a few treatments, and usually only three to five treatments are sufficient. Severe and chronic conditions may need 10 or more treatments, which are greatly enhanced in combination with other oxidative therapies such as ozone and hydrogen peroxide IVs. According to the Foundation For Blood Irradiation, in research and clinical trials around the world, UBI therapy has been effective in treating viral diseases, bacterial infections, fungal infections, inflammatory conditions, autoimmune conditions, poor oxygen, poor circulation, cancer, lymphoma and more. Although largely ignored by the conventional medical community, UBI therapy has been well-documented, thoroughly tested and proven to work. Individuals may contact a naturopathic physician that has experience working with UBI to determine if this therapy is appropriate. Dr. Bridget Walsh is a naturopathic physician at Chelation Care USA, in Scottsdale. For more information, phone 480-998-9232 or visit ChelationCare.com. See ad on page 23.

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Looking Beyond the Prescription for Lyme Disease Therapy by Dr. Paul Stallone

o conventionally address Lyme disease, a prescription for antibiotics is generally the first line of therapy. This prescription will vary, depending on the patient and the symptoms they are presenting. A patient with acute symptoms or a diagnosis that is fairly recent will generally start with a month-long course of antibiotics. Someone with a longer history could be on a prescription or numerous prescriptions for many months and/or multiple rounds. This approach to Lyme disease has many experts issuing warnings because there are many antibiotic-resistant bacteria created by the overuse of antibiotics that can cause deadly infections and other serious complications. While antibiotics have their uses in the medical community, they can still be harmful. Some studies found that a single course of antibiotics can cause permanent changes to our beneficial gut flora, leading to intestinal and immune system problems. Some beneficial bacteria species can take more than six months to recover and repopulate the intestines. After the conventional treatment by aggressive use of antibiotics, Lyme disease is supposedly cured. However, the bacteria causing Lyme is very clever; it learns to change its shape and hide in different tissues throughout the body. This adaption requires ever-evolving modalities to combat the infection and fully eradicate the disease. Conventional

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treatments are straightforward and may not be able to stay ahead of this morphing bacteria, so when the infection is allowed to progress, significant damage may be caused. Almost no part of the body is safe, but common complaints include joint pain, adrenal fatigue, thyroid dysfunction, cognitive issues and mood instability. The endocrine and neurological systems tend to suffer heavily. Antibiotic use will help address the infection, but not the damage the bacteria causes to the body. Conventional treatments often rely on short-term methods to relieve the symptoms, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t provide lasting solutions or repair to the body. Before treating Lyme disease, a proper diagnosis should be obtained. Lyme disease is a spiral-shaped bacteria that is transmitted by a specific tick bite. Unfortunately, the tick can also transmit other bacteria, causing co-infections that may require different or additional treatments for proper treatment. Specialty lab tests should be ordered to discover these infections and determine whether they are acute or chronic in nature. However, physicians that are not well-versed in Lyme disease may not know which tests to run, delaying a diagnosis and subsequent treatment. Alternative treatments based on individual needs and symptom manifestation are proving worthy therapies to address Lyme disease. A combination of IV therapies, injections, joint treatments, homeopathic remedies, vitamins, minerals and herbal medicines are all part of treating this complex illness. The proper treatment of Lyme

disease should consist of addressing both the infection and repairing the damage done to the system by the bacteria. Anyone experiencing unexplained or persistent symptoms should seek out a qualified naturopathic physician for an evaluation. By ignoring these warning signs, considerable damage may be caused that takes years to reverse. Paul Stallone, NMD, founded the Arizona Integrative Medical Center, located at 8144 E. Cactus Rd., Ste. 820, in Scottsdale. He combines natural/ alternative/conventional treatments to best fit and benefit each individual patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs. For more information, call 480-214-3922 or visit DrStallone.com. See ad on inside front cover.

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food/farm system from corporate agribusiness.” This way, “Everyone has the right to decide what is grown or raised in their community, whether animals are treated humanely, if family farmers and other food workers are paid a living wage and can collectively bargain and whether people have access to safe, healthy food—as well as the right to know what is in their food, how it is produced and where it comes from.” Peck believes that if we want a cleaner environment, healthier people and more vibrant communities, “We need to be citizens that care about bringing democratic accountability, social justice and ecological integrity to all aspects of our food/farm system.”

Food Democracy By the People, for the People and Toward a Stronger Nation by Melinda Hemmelgarn

o more fully understand the concept of democracy, we can look to some past U.S. presidents. Abraham Lincoln defined it as “government of the people, by the people, for the people.” Thomas Jefferson said, “An informed citizenry is at the heart of a dynamic democracy.” Harry S. Truman further recognized that “secrecy and a free, democratic government don’t mix.” By extension, “food democracy” describes a fair and transparent food system in which people have informed choices and control in determining what and how they eat. It’s what happens when we view people as citizens, rather than consumers, and treat food as a human right, reports the Oakland, California-based Pesticide Action Network (PAN). Kelly Moltzen, a registered dietitian in Bronx, New York, and member of the Franciscan Earth Corps, defines it as having the freedom to make choices about the integrity of our food 24

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from farm to plate, so that we can support the health and well-being of ourselves, the Earth and all organisms that inhabit the ecosystem.

Food Sovereignty Feeds Independence

A PAN report on food democracy describes food sovereignty as the international equivalent of the U.S. movement to re-localize control over our food and farming. It’s rooted in regenerating historically autonomous food systems with, for and by the people. John Peck, Ph.D., executive director of Family Farm Defenders, in Madison, Wisconsin, explains that the term “food sovereignty” was coined about two decades ago by the globally active La Via Campesina, comprised of family farmers, farm workers, fishing folks, hunters, gatherers and indigenous communities around the world. “At its most basic,” Peck says, “Food sovereignty is about reclaiming local democratic control over our

Local Food Strengthens Communities

In their report, Deepening Food Democracy, the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), in Minneapolis, describes how U.S. food and farming has increasingly become concentrated, consolidated and controlled by the few. Local food enthusiasts want to take back their food system from industrial, corporate masters that lobby for legislation which denies citizens the right to know how their food is produced or if it contains genetically modified ingredients (GMO). The growing local food movement is as much about returning power to communities, food workers, farmers and farm workers as it is about producing and distributing healthy, sustainably grown food, reports IATP. Anthony Flaccavento, an organic farmer in the Appalachian region of southwestern Virginia, has been working on national food and sustainable farming initiatives for nearly 30 years. In a recent Food Sleuth Radio interview, he described the resulting tremendous, multiple positive impacts of strong local economies, noting that a strong local food system is usually at their center. “Once you have vibrant, diverse local economies,” says Flaccavento, “you have better health, lower crime and incarceration rates—and more civic participation.” Basically, a more democratic food system could help

In a food democracy, everyone is a stakeholder. Not only do people have equal access to food, but they’re informed, active, engaged and participating. ~Rose Hayden-Smith, author, Sowing the Seeds of Victory fix many of the maladies ailing our nation today. The steady growth of farmers’ markets, farm to school programs and food policy councils prove that Americans are hungry both for clean food and an enhanced sense of community. While Flaccavento appreciates conscious consumers that support local food providers, he emphasizes, “Just acting locally isn’t enough. We need to re-engage with bigger social and political debates, as well.”

Growing Vegetables and Democracy

After Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Jenga Mwendo knew she had to leave her high-powered job in New York City and return to her hometown in the devastated Lower Ninth Ward. “My parents raised me to contribute,” Mwendo explains. “My first name means ‘to build’ and my last name means ‘always progressing’.” In 2009, Mwendo founded the Backyard Gardeners Network (BGN), a local nonprofit organization that restores and strengthens what had once been a thriving, closely knit, self-reliant community, rich with backyard gardens and citizen engagement. Residents went to work, recognizing the potential of community gardens to revitalize their neighborhood and bring affordable healthful food to residents, many of them suffering from obesity, heart disease and diabetes. The BGN both revitalized a community garden and converted a blighted lot into a Guerrilla Garden, where people of all ages gather to grow food, share stories, embrace their cultural heritage and learn how to become responsible citizens. natural awakenings

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“We bring people together and make decisions collectively,” says Mwendo. “The garden is for our community, by our community.” Understanding the value of involving children and teens, she adds, “Kids know they will be loved here. This is a nurturing environment.” Like Mwendo, Stephen Ritz, a top 10 finalist in the Varkey Foundation’s Global Teacher Prize, is reaching youth through food. Based in New York City’s South Bronx, one of the country’s poorest school districts, he and his students are growing vegetables in school, thereby improving children’s diets, health, school performance and future potential. “We are contributing to food democracy by making sure every child we touch, regardless of income, zip code and skin color, faith or nation of origin, has access to fresh, healthy, nutritious food that they help grow,” says Ritz. So far, his Green Bronx Machine community has raised 30,000 pounds of vegetables. “We’re growing justice,” Ritz announced in his March 2015 TED Talk. “My favorite crop is organically grown citizens—graduates, voters and students who are eating [better] and living healthier lives!”

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director of Kitchen Gardeners International (KGI), an online global community of some 30,000 people in 100 countries that are growing some of their own food. He spearheaded First Lady Michelle Obama’s White House Garden. Doiron’s campaign to bring a food garden back to the White House (presidents John Adams, Jefferson and Jackson all had edible gardens) began

in 2008, went viral, took root and the rest is history. Today, the first lady continues to champion garden-fresh food to improve children’s health. From his own 1,500-square-foot garden in Scarborough, Maine, Doiron and his wife harvested 900 pounds of organic fruits and vegetables worth $2,200 in a single season. “Talented gardeners with more generous soils

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ow is the time for all good men and women to become food citizens. Making the transition from being a mere consumer to community citizen requires addressing a set of questions geared to lead to food truth and justice for all. n Where does my food come from? n Who produced it? n Under what conditions was this food grown or produced; were workers treated fairly and animals humanely?

and climates are able to produce even more food in less space,” he says, “but maximizing production is not our only goal. We’re also trying to maximize pleasure and health.” Doiron believes, “Quality food is central to well-being and is one of the best ways to unite people of different countries and cultures around a common, positive agenda.” He’s convinced that kitchen gardens will play a critical role in feeding a growing population

n What’s in or on my food; am I eating pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, genetically modified ingredients or additives? n What might be the unintended consequences of my food choices for farmers competing against big agribusiness and striving to do the right thing? n How might my choices affect the environment and future generations? n What local, state and national policies stand in the way of a fair and transparent food system?

faced with climate challenges. On July 4, his organization celebrates Food Independence Day as a way to recognize the role of home and community gardens in achieving self-sufficiency.

Saving Seeds, Saving Democracy

Jim Gerritsen operates Wood Prairie Farm with his family in Bridgewater, Maine. He’s dedicated to using organic farming methods to protect the en-

vironment and food quality, provide ample harvests and foster good jobs for the next generation of young farmers. As president of the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association, Gerritsen led a lawsuit against Monsanto in 2011, challenging the validity of seed patents. In a Food Sleuth Radio interview, he explains, “Patented seeds cannot be saved and replanted. To take that right away from farmers was a terrible mistake on the part of the Supreme Court.” Seed ownership belongs to the people; our seed resource is part of our common heritage. “Genetic engineering was an invention to take away from the commons the ownership of seeds,” he continues. “Regaining control of the seed supply is one of the most pressing battles we have in agriculture.” Gerritsen encourages everyone to plant an organic garden using organic seeds and to advocate GMO labeling. “Let’s let transparency reign, which is a hallmark of a democratic system,” he proclaims. Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and nationally syndicated radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO (Food Sleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image. blogspot.com.

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Local Options for Food Democracy by Martin Miron

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ustin Rohner, CEO, says, “We firmly believe that we each have an inalienable right to cultivate our own health or illness, whatever we choose. Growing our own is the most transparent and trusted source of healthy, fresh food.” He feels that agriscaping helps people grow their own health and improve healthy food access and sustainability by transforming landscapes into elegant, edible food gardens, easily managed with the help of their innovative online tools and training, as well as a growing network of certified agriscaping professionals and educators. For more information, call 480-336-2518 or visit Agriscaping.com.

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elanie Albert, a holistic nutrition instructor at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, founder and CEO of Experience Nutrition Group, LLC, is teaching a whole food Seasonal, Organic, Unprocessed, Local (SOUL) Food Cooking course, with handson interactive intuitive cooking, as well as a Conscious Eating Course for Weight Release and Healthy Lifestyle. In this intuitive cooking and eating approach, participants actively create healthy organic dishes with real whole foods using simple cooking techniques and mindfully enjoy eating their meals. They also shop for local, in-season produce for the classes at Arizona farmers’ markets and farms. For more information about Albert, call 602-615-2486 or visit expnutrition.com. Learn about the holistic nutrition and urban farming courses at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts by visiting swiha. edu. See ad on page 17. 28

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he Urban Farm offers many free and paid in-person and online courses that share how easy it is to plug into the local food economy. Owner Greg Peterson states, “Nutrition is the name of the food game these days. The industrial food system grows food that can be full of toxic chemicals and lacking in nutrition. When we grow our own food using organic techniques, we can grow more densely nutritious food and we know there are no toxic chemicals in it.” For a free desert planting calendar, visit UrbanFarm.org.

Processed-Free America

rocessed-Free America is a nonprofit offering interactive, hands-on nutrition classes for children and adults. Their mission is to eliminate childhood and adult obesity through empowerment, education and courage. It teaches children and adults how to eat non-processed whole foods while working within their food budget. Instructors show people that healthful foods can be affordable and food preparation is doable. Founder and Nutrition Director Dee McCaffrey is the author of The Science of Skinny and The Science of Skinny Cookbook and a holistic nutrition instructor at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts. She teaches courses in organic food policy, affordability and sustainability, holistic consciousness and nutrition science. For more information, call 888-322-9442 or visit ProcessedFreeAmerica.org.

now backing the food protocols I’ve shared the last 10 years, I have a lot more attention from doctors and have certified many in our Conquering Any Disease Food Healing system. Dr. Claudia was deeply inspired by the Qi Revolution food component. She grew tired of prescribing Lipitor to every patient with high cholesterol, especially when studies now show high cholesterol is not even a key indicator for risk. Since meeting us last year, she’s helped countless patients with our food protocols for heart disease and is teaching a class with me to present her latest testimonials. Both Qigong and Food Healing are beneficial to reaching our highest potential.

Qigong Healing and Universal Oneness Interview with Jeff Primack, Founder of the Qi Revolution Conference

KRW: What about the Qi Revolution conference is most exciting for people?

by Kathy Rivera Kathy Rivera Wallace: I attended your Qi Revolution conference before and was blown away seeing so many different types of people practicing Qigong together. What makes learning Qigong in big groups more powerful, and what do you think has allowed you to reach such a large audience? Jeff Primack: Where two or more are gathered, a unified Qi field exists. Qigong breaks through people’s doubt with a tangible magnetic force. When a few thousand people practice Qigong in a convention center ballroom, the group energy from all the focused people makes the Qi far stronger than what we can achieve alone. The most spiritually profound practices are breathing exercises that deliver a type of ‘euphoric high’ from the oxygen and energy absorption. Part of our success in sharing Qigong comes from the use of videoanimation and specialized music allowing people to FEEL AND CONNECT TO QI POWERFULLY, which is the most important factor. Feeling energy pulsing through your body is a clear benefit, and men are especially drawn to the tangibility of Qigong. Feeling a ‘magnetic arc of energy’ flowing overhead and pulsing through the arms is heavenly divine.

KRW: I found the Qi so life changing. Can you outline the overall essence of Qigong for newcomers? JP: The first goal of Qigong is to absorb EXTERNAL QI IN THE AIR we breathe and live inside of. Breathing techniques and graceful movements harness and absorb this energy directly. Your PERSONAL ENERGY IS INTERNAL QI, and this builds up quickly with practice and eventually “Overflows the Dan Tien”. The most profound secret of Qigong is to raise energy up the spine to the pineal and pituitary glands. I’ve spent my life studying with different Qigong masters from all over the world and it’s fascinating to see, unlike professional athletes, that the oldest Qigong practitioners have the strongest abilities. KRW: You’re currently teaching a Food-Healing class with a physician, Claudia Gabrielle, MD. How does the medical community respond to your teachings on using food to reverse specific diseases? JP: To be honest, when I first began teaching Food-Healing in 2005, there was less interest from physicians than now. Due to more scientific studies

JP: Feeling your body coming alive and supercharged with energy is pretty exciting. Discovering your own higher potential is like an epiphany. Learning to use Food-Healing to maximize your state of wellbeing stands out, but most of all I’d say the 9-Breath circle is the tops. We are all holding hands doing a powerful Qigong breathing technique and the combined group energy is indescribable. Hands are electric and a feeling of oneness is experienced. See ad on page 7. Interviewer Kathy Rivera Wallace is a TV talk show host who regularly interviews leading wellness experts. Jeff Primack is a Qigong teacher who studied with many Qi masters from all over the world and has taught 50,000+ people at live Qi Revolution conferences across the U.S. (Part 2 of this interview appears next month) “Qi Revolution” comes to Tucson Convention Center September 5–8. Jeff Primack and a trained group of 20 Qigong teachers will teach 4-days of Qigong for only $149! This is the largest Qigong event in Arizona. Tickets and more info, phone 800-298-8970 or visit www.QiRevolution.com.

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he Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley was formed in September 2013 to build community support and awareness for individuals and families living with mental illness by organizing education programs, advocating for improvements in the criminal justice system related to individuals with mental health issues, and learning about and supporting community organizations that provide services. In 2014, the Coalition published a 32-page guide to mental health resources in Sedona and the Verde Valley. From May 11-16, 2015, the Coalition reached over 500 members of the community through 13 free events including films, presentations, and community conversations. Among the highlights were the showing of Canvas by film maker Joe Greco, the story of a family (his family) where the mom is living with schizophrenia. Another film shown, Running from Crazy, is the Mariel Hemingway story of trying to break the cycle of suicides in her family. Other topics addressed children and mental health issues, recovery options, holistic healing methods, what it’s like to live with mental illness, and spirituality and resilience as a dimension of wellness. On Saturday, May 16, members of the community gathered at Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village in Sedona to honor those lost to mental illness and for a community portrait, “The Faces of Compassion.”

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The Challenge of Understanding Fibromyalgia by Dr. Boris Schwartz

ccording to the Mayo Clinic, fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way the brain processes pain signals. Fibromyalgia is a complex disease, and many treatments have been offered, but results are still mediocre from the conventional medicine perspective and many different options to help patients with their issues are available from a natural medicine perspective. Options for treatment from the medical perspective include pharmaceuticals, such as Lyrica, Neurontin, Cymbalta and others. For some patients, drug therapies may provide some relief. Natural medicine offers multiple approaches to patients suffering from fibromyalgia, and each person is treated differently. Options range from medical foods to Traditional Chinese Medicine and natural injection therapies. Some examples of treatment include encouraging the parasympathetic nervous system activity to predominate (relaxing the patient), putting them on an amino acid regimen affecting

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their perception of pain (several protocols exist), rebuilding the patients from the inside out utilizing Chinese medicine or injection therapies for pain and inflammation, and/or using special essential fatty acids (EFA) for pain. But if we believe that fibromyalgia is a brain issue (which it could be), the anti-inflammatory effect of EFA does not work well by itself. Injection therapy provides relief because sometimes myofascial pain will cause discomfort in an area distant from the real pain originator. Adrenal fatigue may or may not play a role in fibromyalgia. Pain by itself will cause fatigue, and stopping the pain will stop the fatigue. Adrenal support may or may not offer benefits. There are other causes of the chronic pain labeled as fibromyalgia. In lax joint syndrome, ligaments and tissues are stretched beyond physiological limits, causing issues. People with lax joint issues or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV may also experience pain that could be diagnosed as fibromyalgia, but their treatment should be different. There is no known treatment though allopathic medicine can address some symptoms. Naturopathic medicine can help patients suffering from a variety of musculoskeletal issues. Several studies are under way to figure out what could be beneficial for these patients with different forms of pain from fibromyalgia to chronic pain. Remember that the goal of therapy is to restore normal body function, the ability to rest and to be free from pain. Dr. Boris Schwartz is a naturopathic physician and the owner of Original Health Institute, in Phoenix. For more information, call 602-788-4333 or visit OriginalHealth Institute.com. See ad on page 15.

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The Significance of the Precautionary Principle by Diann Peart

n 1998, the Science and Environmental Health Network, made up of scientists, government representatives, labor activists and environmental leaders, met in Racine, Wisconsin, to develop a commonsense approach to environmental concerns and life in general. They called this approach “the precautionary principle” and defined it as follows: “When an activity raises threats of harm to human health or the environment, precautionary measures should be taken, even if some cause and effect relationships are not fully established scientifically.”

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Because cause and effect are often difficult to establish scientifically and take lots of time and funding to do the research, we are still risking both human health and ecosystem functionality. When it comes to environmental issues and chemical regulations in the U.S., most decision making is like our judicial system, which says an activity is safe (innocent) until proven harmful (guilty). Within that perspective, there is little incentive for agencies or corporations to follow the precautionary principle; consider threats like oil fracking, organophosphate pesticides, GMOs and many household cleaning products. It feels overwhelming to realize that there are more than 80,000 different chemical compounds currently being made and used globally. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) receives approval applications for 2,000 more compounds annually, without the needed budget increases to follow through effectively. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that in 2003 fewer than 50 percent of all chemicals submitted for approval to the EPA revealed even basic toxicity data, and more than 80 percent of those were approved within three weeks. In 2010, EWG researchers detected nearly 300 chemicals in the cord blood of 20 American newborns. Most of these chemicals entered our homes in products that were thought to be safe: soaps, cosmetics, cleaners, air fresheners and myriad others that don’t tell us exactly what’s inside. It has been estimated that the average American home contains from three to 10 gallons of toxic chemicals. It’s time to make a commitment to the precautionary principle in our homes: if we feel that there might be harm in a product, substance or activity, investigate it. Read labels and Google the information. Diann Peart is co-founder of Truce, which produces toxin-free cleaning products for home, personal and pet use. For more information, visit TruceClean.com. See ad on page 40.

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hose that have ever bought or sold a home using a loan for financing know what an appraisal report is—it’s a written opinion of value given by a professional hired by a mortgage company through an appraisal management company. As with any opinion, there can be more than one, so two different appraisers may determine a different estimate of value for the same home. There can be many seemingly unrelated factors that determine the value of a home, including structural condition, location, recent sales, upgrades and type of upgrades, added features, maintenance of the home, size of the lot and landscaping. An appraiser usually doesn’t give a specific dollar figure for upgrades in a home that may be of a higher standard than a neighboring home that sold recently. Some appraisers might have a range in mind but still not assign a specific number for a given upgrade. That is why it is always a good idea to provide a list of upgrades that have been added to a home by the current owner, including the date of installation, cost of the upgrades and features added. Armed with such a list, an appraiser can add value based on that specific information. This list can also include replacing major appliances, including air conditioners and hot water heaters. If energy-efficient items have been added that may not be visible during a review of the interior of a home, add those to the list, too. After all, an appraiser does not climb into attics during a review for an appraisal, and won’t

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know if a replacement is more energy-efficient unless it is pointed out. An appraiser must also be familiar with an area (geographical competence). To find out if an appraiser is geographically competent, ask them before they arrive at the home if they’ve worked in the area before. Learn how long they’ve been an appraiser and if they are familiar with the surrounding area, especially if the home is in a master planned community. If a home has energy-efficient features, they must also be competent and trained to provide value for these features by understanding their attributes and benefits. To know if an appraiser is trained in energy-efficient homes to assess upgrades, visit AppraisalInstitute.org site under the Education/Green Building Resource tab for a state-by-state list of appraisers that have taken the required courses to be included as being Green Qualified. A two-day Residential and Commercial Valuation of Solar course will be offered Aug. 27 and 28 at First American Title, in Phoenix. Register at usgbcaz.org. Jan Green is a certified EcoBroker with RE/MAX Excalibur Realty. Contact her at 602-620-2699 or GotGreen.info. See ad on page 38.

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Jeffrey Smith Warns Against GMOs by Linda Sechrist

effrey Smith is the founder and executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, author of Seeds of Deception and director of the documentary Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives. Smith and his organization’s Campaign for Healthier Eating in America are spearheading consumer rejection of genetically modified foods (GM/ GMO) in order to force them off the market.

What basics should everyone know about GMOs? Genetic engineering is different from traditional crossbreeding. In engineering six major GMO crops—soy, corn, cotton, canola, sugar beets and alfalfa—a gene from a virus or bacteria was forced into the DNA of the plants. Derivatives such as soy lecithin, soy protein, highfructose corn syrup and sugar (unless

How did GMO foods invade grocery shelves? Many U.S. consumers mistakenly believe that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves GMO crops only after careful study. Instead, the agency claimed it wasn’t aware of any significant difference from other food crops and declared safety testing unnecessary. In reality, according to FDA documents later made public in a lawsuit, the consensus among FDA scientists was that GMOs were different and dangerous and needed rigorous, long-term testing to prevent allergies, toxins, new diseases and nutritional problems. When the George W. Bush administration ordered the agency to promote biotechnology as a way to increase U.S. food exports, the FDA responded by creating a new position of Deputy Commissioner of Policy for Michael R. Taylor, a former Monsanto attorney. He later became a Monsanto vice president and is now back at the FDA as the U.S. food safety czar.

Why is Roundup, Monsanto’s weed killer for GMO crops, so toxic? Monsanto portrays Roundup as a benevolent herbicide. This is a lie. Glyphosate, its active patented ingredient, alters biochemical pathways in the body. Scientists such as Anthony Samsel and Stephanie Seneff have linked glyphosate to numerous diseases and disorders, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, gluten sensitivity, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, autism and reproductive disorders. In March, the World Health Organization declared it a probable carcinogen.

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yellow squash and papaya grown in Hawaii or China. Any packaged grocery product not labeled “Non-GMO” or “Organic” is likely to contain at least one GMO; this includes meat and dairy products, from animals that have eaten GM feed. NonGMOShoppingGuide. com is a reliable resource that lists about 30,000 non-GMO products. A non-GMO diet is recommended by thousands of doctors, as well as the American Academy of Environmental Medicine.

What more can “we the people” do to eradicate GMOs? We are in control, not government agencies. I believe that promoting a stronger message—that GMOs are dangerous and should be avoided— would better serve consumers and the food-labeling movement. High-profile campaigns will continue educating consumers about the dangers of GMOs and the necessity of rejecting them in favor of healthier non-GMO choices, especially for children that are most at risk. The desired result is that food companies will feel the loss of profits and remove GMOs as a liability. The tipping point in the U.S. is almost here. In 2013, the president of Whole Foods announced that when a product becomes verified as non-GMO, sales leap by 15 to 30 percent. Thousands of natural product brands were immediately enrolled for verification. Now conventional brands such as Post Foods’ Grape Nuts, Target’s Simply Balanced brand, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and Chipotle’s restaurant menu are GMO-free. General Mills stopped using GMO beet sugar in Cheerios. When the rest of the food industry sees these non-GMO-labeled products increase in sales in conventional supermarkets, they will be forced to eliminate GMOs as well, to protect their market share. Visit ResponsibleTechnology.org and GeneticRouletteMovie.com to educate everyone about the dangers of GMOs. Connect with writer Linda Sechrist at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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ruxism, a term used to describe clenching and grinding of the teeth, is very commonly seen among dental patients. Signs of bruxing include wear patterns, gum recession, defects or notches along the gumline, which

is often sensitive, and sometimes face, jaw, head or neck pain. It is not uncommon for patients with advanced signs and symptoms to be totally unaware of their tooth grinding habit. A large percentage of patients treated for temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) are actually suffering from sore muscles caused by bruxing rather than problems in the joints themselves. The most common and effective treatment for bruxism involves placement of grinding appliances, often called splints, mouth guards or night guards, by dentists to separate the teeth and discourage the grinding habit. By far the most effective treatment for clenching/grinding is the use of a relatively new appliance called the NTI Tension Suppression System, a small, hard, non-BPA plastic device that fits snugly over the lower front teeth. Patients commonly report relief of head/neck/face pain, reduced soreness and sensitivity in teeth, ease of use compared with other devices and a more relaxed feeling after a night’s sleep when wearing their NTI. Construction of an NTI appliance requires two simple visits about two weeks apart; impressions are taken and sent to a professional laboratory for fabrication, and then the appliance is placed and adjusted on the second visit. Advantages of the NTI include patient comfort and compliance due to its small size and unique design, which takes advantage of a reflex that prevents pushing too hard on the front teeth, relative ease of fabrication

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Mindful Breathing Adds Years to Lifespan by Dominika Gaines

indful breathing can reduce symptoms such as fatigue, asthma, digestive issues and chronic pain in the low back, neck and shoulders. Mindful breathing is empowered by inspiration, which has two definitions: the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative; and the drawing in of breath; inhalation. We are likely all familiar with the frightening, panicked sensation of having to hold our breath for too long. The body depends on oxygen to survive; without oxygen, the brain will stop functioning. Given the importance of oxygen, the body has several strategies for breathing and taking in oxygen, some of which are more efficient and healthful than others. Unfortunately, chronic stressors of any sort (being hurried, too many obligations, muscle and joint or nerve pain) can lead the body to live in a panicked state, resulting in shallow breathing. Constant shallow breathing means that the diaphragm, which expands the ribs on inhalation and then presses the air out of the lungs on exhalation, is not working to its full capacity. Likewise, the intercostal muscles that lay like little fingers between each pair of ribs are also not working as effectively. Because the diaphragm and intercostals are not

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making room for the lungs to expand, the entire rib cage needs to lift, which means that the muscles around the shoulders and neck are likely being held in a constant state of contraction. All that tension, if never fully released, sends a panic signal to the central nervous system. Because the brainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary job is to stay alive, it will send pain signals to alert us that something is wrong. To reduce that pain without medication and increase the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health, become inspired and pay more attention to the quality and depth of the breath. At Kinesphere for example, the mindful breathing classes are called Breath of Rejuvenation. They are conducted in a safe, nurturing environment guided by movement educators, where clients learn to breathe more deeply and fully, helping to return their body to a state of health and happiness. Classes meet at 6 p.m. Wednesdays and 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Dominika Gaines is the owner and director of Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, in Phoenix. For more information, phone 602-532-3111 or visit kcme-az.com. See ad on page 43.

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HELP THE BEES by Dr. Harlan Sparer

nsects are pests and companies make lots of money exterminating them. Some agricultural and chemical companies have come to the rescue to increase crop yields by providing neonicotinoid seed coatings to seeds in order to kill pests that also eat food. There is an extremely dangerous side effect to this. It can kill bees. Here’s how it works. There is a nerve transmitter in the central nervous system in insects called acetylcholine. All receptors in the insect sensitive to this stop functioning normally after a delayed reaction with a small dose. In bees, this leads to confusion in direction finding the hive and in decreased and incompetent grooming. The neonicotinoids cause them to become infected by bacteria or eaten by mites. This only happens after several days, allowing the insecticide to be carried back to the hive and spread to all of the other individuals in the hive. This phenomenon is known as colony collapse disorder. Hundreds of billions of bees have

died from neonicotinoid poisoning. The U.S. Department of Agriculture noted a shocking 42 percent loss of domesticated honeybees last year. Neonicotinoids are affecting another pollinator, the monarch butterfly. Their direction-finding sense is altered, preventing them from migrating and reproducing. Other beneficial and neutral insects are also affected. Neonicotinoids are now found on virtually every plant as a seed coating in commercially grown flowers, vegetables and fruits. These neonicotinoid “enhanced” vegetables and flowers are unwittingly purchased for personal use in big box stores and nurseries by consumers. We need to stop buying these ubiquitous products and switch to organic seeds, seedlings and plants to insure that we are not part of this mass killing of our vital pollinators. We are part of the problem if we are planting these seeds or eating food that is grown from these seeds. While they apparently cause no direct danger to people, the indirect danger is alarming

and appalling. One-third of our food is pollinated by bees, and losing them would mean the loss of some of our favorite fruits and vegetables. Many people, organizations and government entities use neonicotinoids in the U.S., even though they are banned in many countries. Be on the lookout for the following substances as ingredients: Acetamiprid, Clothianidin, Dinotefuran, Imidacloprid, Nitenpyram, Thiocloprid and Thiamethoxam. Charles Pellegrino wrote a prescient fiction novel in 1998 titled Dust, in which he explored what would happen if all those “insect pests” died. The results would be catastrophic. In short, insects are vital to our food supply as intermediaries, pollinators and food for other life forms. Without them, the ecological balance would be tilted radically out of balance, causing unforeseen damage where it is unsuspected. Personally, we can remove our support for these substances by not consuming them. The more people are aware of this issue, the more likely it is we can continue to enjoy the benefits of pollinators like bees, even if it interferes with big business. Dr. Harlan Sparer is a DNFT chiropractor practicing in Tempe. He can be reached at 480-245-7894 or DrHarlan@TempeNonForce. com. For more information, visit TempeNonForce.com or YouTube.com/ user/drharlan11. See ad on page 26.

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NaturalAz.com Click “Calendar” WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 Personal Consultations, Soul Reading, Crown Chakra Blessings – Jul 1-2. More fully understand blockages in any aspect of life with a Soul Reading. Transform through a Divine Crown Chakra Blessing. Remove sickness, life blockages with a Tao Calligraphy. With Master Ximena. By appointment. Phoenix. 503-860-4595. LovePeace HarmonyPhoenix.com. Tao Miracle Healing Evening – 6:30-9:30pm. Experience Tao Miracle Healing with Tao Song, Tao Calligraphy, etc., for health, finances, relationships from Master Ximena Gavino, Da Tao Channel of Dr & Master Sha. Learn powerful Tao techniques and practices for healing. Free. New Vision Center, Northeast Phoenix. 602-741-7913. LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 2 Intro to Tao Healing and Rejuvenation – 6:309:30pm. Master Ximena Gavino introduces you to Tao healing and rejuvenation wisdom and practical techniques to help transform chronic, debilitating, or life-threatening conditions. Free. New Vision Center, 18010 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix. 602-7417913. LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 3 Discover Your Gifts and Graces – 6-7:30pm. Presentation on self-discovery and healing. Free. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1100 E Apache Blvd, Tempe. Swiha.edu. Tao I & II Retreat for Healing and Rejuvenation – 10am-8pm, Jul 3-5. Step into a Tao field with Tao frequency and vibration for healing and rejuvenation of chronic, degenerative, or life-

markyourcalendar How to Awaken Your Impact, Inspire Change and Reach Way More People With Your Message This training is for men or women on a spiritual growth path that want to make a lot more money in integrity. With Datta and Rachael Jayne Groover.

SATURDAY, JULY 11 • 10am-1pm threatening conditions, with Master Ximena, Da Tao Channel. $125 + guest pass. $125 + guest pass. Asfaleia Healing Center, Scottsdale. LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com. 602-741-7913.

SATURDAY, JULY 4 Down Dogs for Paws – 8:30-9:30am. With Tami Link. All proceeds benefit Medical Animals in Need. $5 min donation. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. 602-532-3111 or KinesphereStudio.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 7 Green Drinks – 5:30-7:30pm. Monthly networking event for The Green Chamber. Free to members, $10 non. Visit website for location. TheGreenChamber.org. Spice Up Your Reiki Using Crystals – 6-8pm. Covers different ways to employ crystals within a Reiki practice, including balancing the chakras, add color therapy bands with the crystals, use of crystals on different parts of the body and using crystals within your healing space and under your massage table. $40. Reiki Harmony Center, 1130 E Grovers Ave, Apt 123, Phoenix. Register: ReikiHarmonyCenter.com or contact mike@reikiharmonycenter.com or 480-399-2611.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 Biomechanics and Neuroscience for the Dancer – 2-3:30pm. Learn how your brain affects your ability to move via discussion, demonstration, alignment work, movement and exercises. $18. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. 480-221-7435. KinesphereStudio.com.

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MONDAY, JULY 20 • 2-5pm Sedona Creative Life Center 333 Schnebly Hill Road, Sedona $27 or free if you bring a friend.

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FRIDAY, JULY 10 Self-Healing Classes – 1pm. Susan Ragusa teaches how to create sacred space, clear negative energy within oneself, activate the healing center of your hands, and how to connect with your inner healer to help heal yourself. $20. Angel Laughter, 745 W Baseline Rd, Ste 7, Mesa. 480-244-7306. AngelLaughter.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 11 Usui Reiki I Class – 9am-5pm, Jul 11-12. Introduction and initiation into the first Usui Reiki degree. Learn the story of Usui Reiki. Receive four attunements with guided meditations. Learn different hand positions for self-healing and healing others. Reiki Harmony Center, 1130 E Grovers Ave, Apt 123, Phoenix. Register: ReikiHarmonyCenter.com or contact info@reikiharmonycenter. com or 480-399-2611.

SUNDAY, JULY 12 Community Acupuncture – 1-4pm. With Kat Myers LAc and Shelley O’Dell-Brock LAc. Walkins welcome. $25. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. 480-221-7435. KinesphereStudio.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 14 New Thought World Congress – Jul 14-18. The International New Thought Alliance holds its centennial congress with hundreds of member groups such as Unity, Centers for Spiritual Living, Divine Science and independent metaphysical centers, as well as thousands of individual members, celebrate its principles and values, which although considered unique or different many decades ago, are now widely accepted and promoted. Embassy Suites, 4415 E Paradise Village Pkwy, Phoenix. 480-830-2461. INTAAnnualWorldCongress.com. Usui Reiki for Kids – Noon-3:30pm. Children (ages 8-13) learn to access their own natural healing abilities and learn the Usui Reiki method. $60.

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Reiki Harmony Center, 1130 E Grovers Ave, Apt 123, Phoenix. Register: ReikiHarmonyCenter. com or contact info@reikiharmonycenter.com or 480-399-2611.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 Angelic Communication Class – 7-9pm. With Donna Martinez. $15 advance, $20 door. 2655 W Hwy 89A Ste B, Sedona. 928-421-1005. ChannelHealer.com. Gong Meditation and Yoga Nidra – 7-8:30pm. Presented by Will Zecco, gong master. Bring yoga mat, blanket and/or pillow. Love offering. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. Rev. Julia 480-593-8798 or Interfaith-Community.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 16

Mindful Drum Circle – 4-6pm. In this introductory experience, learn how to use the drum as a tool for relaxation, meditation and inner journey that takes us out of our mind into our hands and bodies. With Daniel Hirtz. $20 non members; $15 members. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-207-6016. AMindfulnessLifeCenter.com.

MONDAY, JULY 20 CranialSacral Balancing Therapy I – 9am-6pm, Jul 20-22. Powerful complementary healing modality supports healing from the inside. Take the therapeutic benefits experienced in class home to family, friends and your practice. With Barbara Jenkins. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

Cranial Neural Support for Longevity – 10am6pm, Jul 16-19. Exciting new class to support wellness and delay onset of age-related challenges including Alzheimer’s and dementia. Apply groundbreaking discoveries in working with the brain. With Marsha Craven. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 21

Rock Adventures – 7pm. Rocks have unique abilities and energies. Learn how to pick the right rock and how to use its abilities to your best advantage. $20. Angel Laughter, 745 W Baseline Rd, Ste 7, Mesa. 480-244-7306. AngelLaughter.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22

Yoga Nidra for Teens and Parents – 7-8pm, 3 weeks. Yoga nidra is a powerful, relaxation-based meditation that addresses the root cause of stress in everything from insomnia to attention challenges. During this three-week series, parents and teens will acquire the tools to enter the upcoming school year with peace, focus, clarity and joy. Audio CDs provided. With Julie Lemerond. $99 per family nonmembers, $74.25 members. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-207-6016. AMindfulnessLifeCenter.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 18

Reiki Clinic – 6-8pm. Learn and have a mini Reiki session with a Reiki Harmony Center student. $10. Reiki Harmony Center, 1130 E Grovers Ave, Apt 123, Phoenix. Register: ReikiHarmonyCenter. com or contact mike@reikiharmonycenter.com or 480-399-2611. A Sound Healing Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Angela Miele takes you on a journey into the vortex of your heart, where you can experience vibrational resonance with your Divine Soul. Donation. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. Rev. Julia 480-593-8798 or Interfaith-Community.org.

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Spirit Night – 4-8pm. Lightworkers offer a wide range of services including Reiki, facials, mediums, drumming, tarot, angel messages and more. Services range from $20 to $30. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. Heather: heatherposey70@gmail.com.

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Usui Reiki II Class – 9am-5pm, Jul 18-19. Brief review of the Reiki I class and includes two attunements with guided meditations that open the sacral and solar plexus chakras. Learn three different Usui Reiki symbols that can be used during Reiki treatments. Reiki Harmony Center, 1130 E Grovers Ave, Apt 123, Phoenix. Register: ReikiHarmonyCenter.com or contact info@reikiharmonycenter.com or 480-399-2611.

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SUNDAY, JULY 19 Healing One Another – 7-8:30pm. Marie Slottow teaches an Eden Energy Medicine healing technique that involves gentle holding of specific points on the head for improving blood circulation throughout the body. $15, discounts available. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 734-719-1045 or GoodVibrationsEnergyMedicine.com.

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FRIDAY, JULY 24 Self-Healing Classes – 1pm. Susan Ragusa teaches how to create sacred space, clear negative energy within oneself, activate the healing center of your hands, and how to connect with your inner healer to help heal yourself. $20. Angel Laughter, 745 W Baseline Rd, Ste 7, Mesa. 480-244-7306. AngelLaughter.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 25 Unity Drumming and Healing Circle – 6:308:30pm. Beginner, expert drummers and observers welcome. Bring a snack or appetizer to share. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. 480-593-8798 or Interfaith-Community.org. Usui Reiki I Class – 9am-5pm, Jul 25-26. Introduction and initiation into the first Usui Reiki degree. Learn the story of Usui Reiki. Receive four attunements with guided meditations. Learn different hand positions for self-healing and healing others. Reiki Harmony Center, 1130 E Grovers Ave, Apt 123, Phoenix. Register: ReikiHarmonyCenter.com or contact info@reikiharmonycenter. com or 480-399-2611.

TUESDAY, JULY 28 Movie Night – 6:30pm. Showing “I AM”. Director Tom Shadyac travels the world to speak with intellectual and spiritual leaders about what’s wrong with our world and how we can improve both it and the way we live in it. $10 donation. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. 480593-8798 or Interfaith-Community.org.

AUGUST 1 Portal to Energy Healing – Noon-4pm. Witness amazing changes with energy medicine. With Marsha Craven. $50 for one, $80 for two. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com. Spiritual Healing Workshop – 1-6pm. Mark Earlix teaches how to bring the power of healing and intuition into one’s life. $95. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. 480-5938798 or Interfaith-Community.org.

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The world’s premiere enlightened eating celebration focuses on non-GMO gluten-free and raw living foods. The lineup includes yoga and wellness classes, personal growth workshops, Pure Earth School, vendors, and a group of health enthusiasts hungry for change leading panels, demos and much more.

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AUGUST 12 Writing Your Own Book Lecture – 6:30-8:30pm. Best selling author and renowned book whisperer Tom Bird shares with you everything you need to know about not only how to get your book written in a weekend, but also the sacred reason behind your desire to write it and some essential ins and outs about today’s world of publishing. Free. Storm Wisdom, 3375 E Shea Blvd, Phoenix. Please register: mary@tombird.com. 928-8216946. TomBird.com.

AUGUST 13 “I Love Myself Special” DNA Cell(f) Imagery & Communication – Aug 13-16. Achieving your life goals is totally possible. Make sure your beliefs are serving you. Ancient wisdom meets quantum science techniques to help you live the life you choose. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

AUGUST 15

Green Drinks – 5:30-7:30pm. Monthly networking event for The Green Chamber. Free to members, $10 non. Visit website for location. TheGreenChamber.org.

Primal Movement Chains – 9am-5pm. Spend a day moving and learning how to use the body more optimally. Perry Nickelston introduces 20 primal movement patterns, joint release, fascial resets, breathing and diaphragm techniques and more. $350. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. Register: 602-532-3111 or kcme-az.com.

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Reiki I and II – 10am-6pm, Aug 6-7. With Marsha Craven, 5th generation Usui Reiki Master Teacher. Bring Reiki as a healing practice into your life and your enhanced healing powers will always be with you. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

Pediatric/Infant Early Bonding – 9am-6:30pm, Aug 17-19. Comprehensive hands-on continuing education designed for professionals and the general public involved in child care. With Tammy Roecker. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623215-7988. How2Heal.com.

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Discover Your Gifts and Graces – 6-7:30pm. Presentation on self-discovery and healing. Free. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1100 E Apache Blvd, Tempe. Swiha.edu.

Mastery of Energy Healing Class – 10am-5pm. With Alex Hermosillo, international healer, author and spiritual teacher. Learn how to quickly and easily release the energies and memories of nonnurturing thoughts, emotions and patterns. This

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Alex Hermosillo, international healer, author and teacher, will share the spiritual principles given to him in heaven through a near-death experience about the different ways in which healing occurs as participants learn and practice a quick, simple and effective exercise that anyone can do daily to support, awaken and nurture their body, mind and spirit for self-healing and well-being, along with added techniques to assist their loved ones who are struggling physically and emotionally.

FRIDAY, JULY 24

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simple yet powerful technique allows an individual to heal emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually. Radisson Suites, 7475 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler. Register: MasteryOfEnergyHealing. com or contact support@masteryofenergyhealing. com or 480-345-9972.

AUGUST 27 Write Your Best Seller in a Weekend Retreat – Aug 27-30. Best selling author and renowned book whisperer Tom Bird leads authors to tap into the books he knows are inside them and shows how to maintain that focus as the books quickly pour out of them. Mention Natural Awakenings for a discounted rate. Sedona location. TomBird.com or call 928-203-0265.

SEPTEMBER 19 Art of Recovery Expo – 10am-5pm. Offers the “whole family” resources, educational workshops and a celebration of National Recovery Month. Over 100 exhibitors of leading behavioral health and treatment providers. Free. Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix. ArtOfRecoveryExpo.com.

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ongoingcalendar mondays Monday Night Meditation – 7pm. Guided breathing and relaxation meditation to help stop any busyness within the mind, followed by a teaching on a practical topic within Buddhism and meditation to help improve our experience of inner peace. $10. Clear Light Center Buddhist Center, 614 E Townley Ave, Phoenix. MeditationInArizona.org.

tuesdays Pain Relief Introductory Class – 6-7pm. Learn about an integrative three-step approach for pain relief using stretch therapy, corrective exercise and nutrition metabolism identification. Free. Studio Health, 1425 S Higley, Ste 101, Gilbert. RSVP: 480-466-6398. StudioHealthAz.com.

Watercolor Art Classes – 9:45am-12:30pm. All levels, beginner to advanced. Learn fluid color technique, drawing and composition. Small class of 8 students. No talent required, just a desire to create. With Allura Westly. Paradise Valley area. 602-469-0524. allurawatercolor@cox.net.

thursdays Yoga Nidra for Teens and Parents – 7-8pm, three weeks beginning July 16. Parents and teens will acquire the tools to enter the upcoming school year with peace, focus, clarity and joy. Audio CDs provided for daily practice. With Julie Lemerond. $99 family. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-207-6016. AMindfulnessLifeCenter.com.

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Satsang – 12:30pm, beginning Jul 10. Donation. B~Well Center of Scottsdale, 4300 N Miller Rd, Ste 214, Scottsdale. 602-384-1745. info@bwellcenterofscottsdale.com. B-WellCenterofScottsdale.com.

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Basic Breathing Meditation Class – 6:307:30pm. Gain personal experience of inner peace to overcome daily problems and find real happiness. $3. Clear Light Center Buddhist Center, 614 E Townley Ave, Phoenix. Register at MeditationInArizona.org.

Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement – 10:30-11:30am. Lessons create a conversation of sensing, feeling, resting and moving that engages the whole system. Taught by Jacqueline Bayne and Maria Elena Cairo. And Breathe Wellness Center, 3201 N 3 St, Phoenix. 602-821-7149. MariaElenaCairo.com.

Breath of Rejuvenation – 5:15-6:15pm. Understand the tools to assess one’s own breathing patterns and exercises to help breathing become more efficient. $10. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. Register: 602-532-3111 or kcme-az.com. A Course in Miracles – 1pm. An interactive time of learning and sharing, appropriate for all levels. With Rev. Julianne Lewis. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. 480-593-8798. Interfaith-Community.org.

Laughter Club – 10am. Light to moderate laughter exercise for mental and physical flexibility, mood regulation, stress reduction and an attitude adjustment. $5 or bring a friend for admission for both. Angel Laughter, 745 W Baseline Rd, Ste 7, Mesa. 480-244-7306. AngelLaughter.com.

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Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement – 12:30-1:30pm. Lessons create a conversation of sensing, feeling, resting and moving that engages the whole system. Taught by Jacqueline Bayne and Maria Elena Cairo. And Breathe Wellness Center, 3201 N 3 St, Phoenix. 602-821-7149. MariaElenaCairo.com.

Celebration Service – 10:30am. July theme is “Your Freedom to Choose.” All with peaceful beliefs are welcome to this inclusive, loving, thriving spiritual community. Coffee and tea happy hour fellowship at 10am. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. Rev. Julianne: 480-5938798 or Interfaith-Community.org.

Healing Meditation – 7-8:30pm. A sacred evening of inner focus, re-connecting, offering ourselves in service, and receiving assistance from the deeper areas of being. Taught by Jacqueline Bayne and Maria Elena Cairo. Phoenix location. 602-821-7149. MariaElenaCairo.com.

Prayers for World Peace – 10am. Enjoy practical advice and meditations that lift the heart and bring energy and hope; from this inner peace, world peace grows. Donation. Clear Light Center Buddhist Center, 614 E Townley Ave, Phoenix. MeditationInArizona.org.

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DENTISTS INTEGRATIVE DENTAL ASSOCIATES Lisa M. Butler D.M.D. 4202 N. 32nd St., Suite A Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-956-4807 IntegrativeDental.com

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Offering Hypnotherapy (PTSD/ Fears/Phobia/Smoking & Weight Management/Childbirth/ Past-Life Regression), NLP, EFT, Energy Healing, and Angel T h e r a p y. F R E E 3 0 - m i n u t e consultation. Monthly healing, meditation and CPR classes.

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KATKA NOVAKOVA, MD (EUROPE), ND 29850 N. Tatum Boulevard, Suite 114 Cave Creek, AZ 85331 480-563-2302 drnovakova@yahoo.com DrKatka.com

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Practicing in the Phoenix area, Dr. Klebe offers complete foot and ankle care. Holistically oriented, Dr. Klebe integrates homeopathic medicine with conventional medical care. See ad on page 26.

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GREEN ORGANICS PEST CONTROL Valley-Wide Service 602-448-1180 GreenOrganicsPest.com

LESTER R. KLEBE, D.P.M.

Foot and Ankle Care 10555 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. A101 Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 602-954-0777

Providing integrated counseling, coaching, support and training to implement healthy lifestyle nutritional habits. Meal planning, shopping, food preparation and portion control. Group and individual classes.

We strive to provide the safest and most natural pest control service available while educating our customers to solve the roots of their pest issues. See ad on page 40.

ORIGINAL HEALTH INSTITUTE 4550 E. Bell Road, Suite 284 Phoenix, AZ 85032 602-788-4333 OriginalHealthInstitute.com

Heal faster from car accidents. Natural pain relief. We combine naturopathic treatments, including acupuncture, injection therapies and manipulative therapies with other modalities. Protocols are patient-specific. See ad on page 15.

BARRIE ZELLER, NMD

Zest Natural Medicine 1405 N. Dobson Road #20 Chandler, AZ 85224 480-361-5108 ZestNaturalMedicine.com Dr. Barrie Zeller specializes in gastrointestinal concerns, obesity, food allergies, adrenal fatigue, hormone imbalances, and women’s health. She uses bioidentical hormone therapy and other natural therapies to guide the body and mind to wellness. Her approach to treatment is to devise a plan that fits your life. See ad on page 42.

PHYSICAL THERAPY STUDIO HEALTH

Pain Therapies & Performance Solutions 1425 S. Higley Road, Suite #101 Gilbert, AZ 85296 480-466-6398 StudioHealthAz.com An integrative 3 step approach for pain relief using stretch therapy, corrective exercise, and nutrient metabolism identification. Free 1 hour introduction class Tuesday evenings at 6:00pm please RSVP.

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REAL ESTATE JAN GREEN

REALTOR®, GREEN®, CDPE, SFR, EcoBroker, CIAS RE/MAX Excalibur Realty 21803 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 602-620-2699 GotGreen.info As a Certified EcoBroker, Jan works to assist clients with energyefficient features, understanding ways to save green, live a healthier lifestyle and save money. See ad on page 38.

REALTOR®, GRI, ABR, GREEN, EcoBroker Certified DPR Realty, LLC 8341 E. Gelding Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85260 602-418-4565 KathyMaguire.com Specializing in residential real estate in Phoenix, Paradise Va l l e y, S c o t t s d a l e a n d surrounding areas, Kathy understands the energy and environmental issues that affect real estate transactions. See ad on page 41.

REIKI REIKI HARMONY CENTER 1130 E. Grovers Ave., Apt. 123 Phoenix, AZ 85022 480-399-2611 ReikiHarmonyCenter.com Info@reikiharmonycenter.com

Reiki is a natural and safe healing method effective in helping any issue on a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual level. RHC provides Reiki sessions, classes, Reiki Space Cleanse and Reiki Shares. We also offer many different workshops and classes. We do sell books, crystals, oracle cards, essential oils and salt lamps.

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SPIRITUAL CENTERS CLEAR LIGHT BUDDHIST CENTER

New Kadampa Tradition 614 E. Townley Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85020 602-243-5220 clearlightbc@gmail.com MeditationInArizona.org Open to all, whatever level of interest. We offer introductory and in-depth courses on meditation & Buddhism, chanted prayers, retreats and meditation for children. Classes take place at our Phoenix Center as well as other locations in the valley.

INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER

“Celebrating a Positive Path to Spiritual Living” 952 E. Baseline Road #102 Mesa, AZ 85204 Rev. Julianne Lewis 480-593-8798 Info@Interfaith-Community.org Interfaith-Community.org Looking for a spiritual pathway? Interfaith CommUNITY provides services to enrich and empower your life journey. Try Spirit Night 3rd Saturday each month and Sunday 10:30 AM Celebration Service!

WELLNESS CENTERS ABSOLUTE HEALTH Dr. Sara Penton, D.C. 8360 E. Raintree Drive, Suite 135 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-991-9945 AbsoluteHealthAz.com Our focus is treating the whole person based on each individual’s needs, using acupuncture, allergy relief, chiropractic, massage, naturopathic, biofeedback and neurofeedback. See ad on page 37.

ANGEL LAUGHTER HOLISTIC CENTER Susan Ragusa 745 W. Baseline Road, Suite 7 Mesa, AZ 85210 480-244-7306 AngelLaughter.com

A holistic center providing alternative healing and intuitive guidance. Other services available are hypnosis, EFT (tapping), Divine Energy Alignment, Laughter Club and more. See ad on page 20.

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