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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.

26 SACRED ACTIVISM Love in Action Can Change the World

by Judith Fertig

30 HYMN TO LIVING IN SILENCE by Robert Rabbin

32 TOXIN-FREE

BEAUTY SALONS Pure Pampering Feels Natural and Safe by Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist

34 OPENING UP

TO MIRACLES

Gabrielle Bernstein on Creating More Happiness by April Thompson

36 MINDFULNESS

The Science of Waking Up by Steve Price

37 TIME FOR GIVING TO OUR PLANET

by Kathy Maguire

38 WINTER TIME 37 BLUES

by Dr. Marianne Marchese

42 HAPPY FEASTING TO ALL

Tasty Rituals that Deepen the Holiday Spirit by Lane Vail

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23 ecotip 23 24 healthbriefs 29 localfood 32 greenliving 42 conscious eating

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re you filled with holiday cheer yet? I’ve been in a festive mood ever since those annoying holiday commercials began in October—and hearing Christmas carol music playing in stores even though it was only November. Seriously, I am. Before moving to Arizona from Ohio many years ago, this would also mark the excitement of the first snowfall and the potential for snow days off from school. The period from Thanksgiving to New Year’s has always been a favorite of mine ever since I was a little kid. My parents went out of their way to make the holidays a special time of the year for me and my sister, with get-togethers with many extended family members and loved ones. There would be lots of singing songs—some from Swedish relatives that I could not understand—as well as the more mainstream holiday tunes, a Swedish smorgasbord to feast on and lots and lots of presents being passed around by everyone. Growing up with these annual holiday traditions has certainly left a very positive mark on me. In the spirit of the holiday season, please accept my sincere gratitude to our estimated 75,000 loyal readers every issue who make this thriving publication possible. I truly appreciate your ongoing support, as well as your thoughts and comments on the variety of editorial topics we cover in every issue. A special note of thanks goes out to our advertisers, the many organizations that distribute and make our free publication available, and to the local businesses we rely upon every month to help produce Natural Awakenings magazine. Let’s try to keep this positive frame of mind alive all year long, every year going forward. There are a lot of pithy quotes out there on this subject, but I just think that life is what you make it. Best wishes to you and your loved ones for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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e sure to pick up a copy of the new 2015 PhoenixTucson Conscious Living Resource Guide now available at the many locations across the state that carry Natural Awakenings magazine. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, this free, annual directory features the leading practitioners and businesses supporting natural health and wellness, green living, holistic healing, nutrition, personal growth, spirituality and much more. Guest contributor Shawn Achor is the CEO of Good Think Inc., where he researches and teaches about positive psychology. Achor, author of The Happiness Advantage, is the winner of more than a dozen distinguished teaching awards at Harvard University, where he delivered lectures on positive psychology. He is also the CEO of Good Think Inc., a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based consulting firm that researches positive outliers—people that are well above average—to understand where human potential, success and happiness intersect. The Guide also includes many articles and profiles on these premiere local businesses, as well as an up-to-date, extensive healing glossary. Download the free digital edition at NaturalAz.com. In addition, all Valley-area AJ’s Fine Foods locations will offer the Guide in their free magazine rack through March 2015.

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oga therapist and exercise scientist Jules Mitchell, MS, ERYT-500, is coming to Kinesphere Center for Movement Education December 6 to share her knowledge of biomechanics in a two-part session that begins with Stretching: Myth vs. Fact, a two-and-a-halfhour discussion and Q&A that highlights some of the most recent research on stretching, which changes the way we understand the mechanics and adaptive processes of both muscle and connective tissues. Usually, her workshops are offered to professional yoga instructors. However, in this workshop, she is inviting all movers to come experience her skill-based approach toward moving better. The second session is Variation Nation: An EvidenceBased Approach to Asana, a two-hour yoga class that applies the concepts presented in session one. Participants will explore the use of props and bend classical alignment rules for optimal tissue loading and motor control. Mitchell bases her classes on scientific evidence that challenges the anecdotal instruction pervasive in typical yoga classes. Session one is not a prerequisite, but highly recommended, because time for Q&A during practice will be limited. CEC and CEC hours are available. Location: 711 E. Missouri Ave., Ste. 180, Phoenix. To register, call 602-532-3111 or email Info@kinesphere-studio.com. For information on Gyrotonic and other modalities featured at Kinesphere, visit kcme-az.com. See ad on page 24.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Green Envy

Cultural Roots

A survey at social research site Queendom.com reveals that stereotypes of the richest class of society as being uniformly selfish individuals are not entirely accurate. It seems that having money does not necessarily mean that a person has an overactive ego. Actor Will Smith, with an estimated net worth of $200 million, observes, “Money and success don’t change people; they merely amplify what is already there.” Queendom data shows a difference of only a few percentage points between respondents of varying income levels in matters of altruism such as doing and returning favors, putting themselves in others’ shoes, sympathy and empathy. The area where those in a higher socioeconomic status rank at the top is in charitable contributions. Ilona Jerabek, president of parent company PsychTests AIM, says, “Our personality impacts every aspect of our life—the choices we make, the people we surround ourselves with, the career we pursue, the way we respond to life experiences, the way we manage our finances and whether or not we share our good fortune.”

The United States is often described as a religiously free and diverse country, but a new Pew Research Center study reveals that 95 percent of the populace identifies itself as either Christian or unaffiliated (atheist, agnostic or having no particular religion). This ranks the U.S. 68 out of 232 countries and territories in the Pew Religious Diversity Index. Singapore is the world’s most religiously diverse country, followed by Taiwan and Vietnam. The study treats Christian denominations as members of the same religion, which if counted separately, would increase the ranking. But Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism all have internal diversity, as well, and are considered as single religions in the study. There’s an important distinction between religious diversity and religious freedom, which the report does not measure. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to free exercise of religion, which is not always the case in other countries.

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World Peace Caravan to Travel in the Middle East in 2015 The World Peace Caravan, founded by the nonprofit D. Gary Young Foundation, is a global peace movement scheduled to conduct a 12-day camel caravan from Petra, Jordan, to Jerusalem, Israel, from December 15 to 26, 2015. It will be spearheaded by a delegation of 12 youth ambassadors, ages 16 to 24, selected from a worldwide pool of candidates. Their goal is to foster an online youth community to provide young people everywhere a platform to share ideas, voice opinions and educate and learn from their peers. The youths intend to collaborate on solutions-centered projects to help eradicate poverty and hunger, ensure environmental sustainability and attain healthy lives for all. Inspired by a recurring vision, D. Gary Young, CEO of Young Living Essential Oils, chose the ancient Frankincense Trail upon which the Queen of Sheba once journeyed to bring peace offerings to King Solomon. This modern-day journey for peace invites people of all cultures, faiths and backgrounds to retrace the steps of that pioneering peace movement, culminating in a blockbuster World Peace Caravan Concert for Peace in Jerusalem. For more information, visit WorldPeaceCaravan.org. natural awakenings

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Bamboo is rapidly renewable and requires few pesticides to grow. However, bamboo fabric manufacturing is a chemically intensive process that doesn’t provide clear and legitimate product labeling. Misleadingly using the terms eco-friendly and green becomes greenwashing when applied to items such as bamboo clothing. As the Fair Trade Commission describes the overall process, “Most bamboo textile products, if not all, are actually rayon, which typically is made using environmentally toxic chemicals. While different plants, including bamboo, can be used as a source material to create rayon, there’s no trace of the original plant in the finished rayon product.” This example points out the public vigilance required to secure more sustainable, environmentally friendly products. Third-party verification of all claims is recommended. Products made of the bamboo stalk itself, such as poles for furniture or planks for flooring, remain true to their naturally sustainable source. Source: Tinyurl.com/Organic BambooFraud

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Scientists May Harvest Energy from Earth’s Infrared Emissions Physicists at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) are developing a device described in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that would harvest energy from Earth’s infrared emissions into outer space. The power is modest, but tangible. Steven J. Byrnes, a postdoctoral fellow at SEAS, points out, “The device could be coupled with a solar cell, for example, to obtain extra power at night without extra installation costs.” Heated by the sun, our planet is very warm compared to the frigid depths of space. Thanks to recent technological advances such as plasmonics and nanofabrication, and new materials like graphene, the researchers say this heat imbalance could soon be transformed into direct current (DC) power, taking advantage of an untapped, virtually limitless energy source. Source: ScienceDaily.com

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230 Avian Species on the National Watch List Scientists from 23 organizations, including the federal government, universities and conservation groups, have spent years on the State of the Birds Study, looking at 230 species of birds from different habitats compiling its watch list. Peter Marra, a migratory bird specialist at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Zoo, in Washington, D.C., attributes the population drops of the birds in the most trouble to disappearing habitat or reduced range. Some coastal birds are doing better, and previously endangered wetland birds are recovering due to laws that are protecting them. Marra says, “These populations come back when we create the habitat. The report emphasizes that it’s better to focus on birds that aren’t yet in decline and keep them that way.” Ken Rosenberg, a bird biologist at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, in Ithaca, New York, and an author of the report, says that hunters, as well as conservationists, deserve credit for preserving ducks. He acknowledges, “We’ve put a tremendous amount of resources and money into wetland and waterfowl conservation because of the hunters that contribute financially.” But lots of songbirds are in trouble, and Florida, where bird habitat is disappearing fast, is a crucial stopover for migrating birds. It’s the kind of place that birds both common and endangered urgently need to survive.

From December 14 through January 5, citizen scientists of all ages will participate in the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count (Tinyurl.com/AudubonChristmasCount), the country’s longest-running wildlife census. Audubon and other organizations use the data collected by volunteers to monitor population trends and guide conservation efforts. Whether or not families plan to help Audubon volunteers keep track of feathered visitors, they might consider providing backyard birds with gifts of food during the winter, when natural food sources can be scarce. Adorning outdoor trees with edible decorations can also help brighten landscapes, reduce kitchen scraps, creatively involve children in nature and make yards more bird-friendly. Salvage citrus rinds for feeders. Poke holes along the edge of hollowed halves of grapefruit and orange peels and run twine through them so they can hang from a branch. Fill with bird seed or suet. Create ornaments from bread heels or stale loaves. After cutting out

shapes with a cookie cutter, spread them with unsalted nut butter and cover with birdseed. Bagels, rice cakes and pinecones can be frosted and sprinkled in the same way. Avoid using anything moldy. For more colorful ornaments, hang orange and apple slices. Drape edible garland around tree branches. Thread unsalted popcorn (stale popcorn strings more easily), fresh cranberries, citrus slices, unshelled peanuts, dried apples or grapes into a garland. Use natural string, wool or raffia for hanging decorations. Wild Birds Unlimited suggests selecting these materials so they can be used by birds as nesting materials in the spring. Collect seed heads and berries to tuck among the branches. According to the National Wildlife Federation, good food sources include seed heads from flowers such as goldenrod, sunflower, coneflower, sumac and mullein; seed heads from grasses such as millet, wheat, foxtail and switchgrass; and berries on sprigs of holly, juniper, cedar, hawthorn and mountain ash. Make sure decorations are hung on a tree or shrub near a window so the whole family can enjoy watching the wildlife they attract. Contributing source: The Humane Society

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n addition to the more well-known naturopathic modalities such as nutrition, herbal medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy and hydrotherapy, another important tool is esogetic colorpuncture, an extremely safe, non-invasive, gentle, yet powerful and effective application of different colored lights to the skin that was developed by German physician and scientist Peter Mandel. Colorpuncture uses multiple crystal rods to transmit specific frequencies of light onto the skin, which penetrates deep into the cells without any punctures. It can be used alone or in conjunction with other therapies, and similarly to other naturopathic modalities, treatments are highly individual. According to biophysicist Dr. Fritz-Albert Popp, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quanta of light can initiate or arrest cascade-like reactions in the cells, and genetic cellular damage can be virtually repaired within hours by faint beams of light.â&#x20AC;? When cells are healthy, they are able to filter from the sunlight whatever color vibration they need; however, when an imbalance on any level is present, this ability is hindered. Every color used in colorpuncture has a different frequency and

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Zirconium is a naturally occurring element found in stars and comets, the Sun, moon rocks and the Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crust and oceans. One form of the element is known as zircon, an excellent gemstone sometimes used as a diamond substitute. Dental researchers have taken a form of zirconium called zirconia dioxide (ZrO2) and created blocks of very dense material called green zirconia. The blocks are then altered via computerized scanners and very sophisticated grinders (CAD/CAM technology), then subjected to 1,500 degrees C for two hours to create very strong, precisely fitting dental crowns. The crowns are called monolithic because they are made from one solid mass of material, rather than being layered, as with most porcelain. Popu-

lar brands are BruxZir and Zir-MAX (created by Burbank Dental Lab), among many others. Advantages of monolithic zirconia crowns include strength and fracture resistance (ideal for patients that are grinders); favorable wear characteristics (less abrasive to teeth than porcelain); good esthetics (used mostly for back teeth); ease of use and reasonable cost to the dentist; and medical-grade zirconia is proving to be very biocompatible and well tolerated by patients. Patients report these crowns look, feel and function great compared with other types of crowns they have had. Modern dentists can now restore heavy functioning teeth without the use of toxic metals or brittle porcelains. For more information about zirconia implants, contact Dr. David G. Lewis, who practices dentistry at 408 E. Southern Ave., in Tempe. For more information, call 480-967-4204 or visit Welcome HomeDental.net. See ad on page 51.

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Sacred Activism Love in Action Can Change the World by Judith Fertig

vey first described in a 2005 talk he gave at the Santuario de Guadalupe, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, that’s also reflected in his book, The Hope: A Guide to Sacred Activism. Born in India, educated at England’s Oxford University and in the religious traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity, he now resides in Melbourne, Arkansas, where he’s founder and director of the Institute for Sacred Activism. The goal of his international travel is to bring concerned people together to proactively face global crises. Says Harvey, “Sacred activism is a fusion of two of the most powerful fires of the human psyche—the mystic’s passion for God and the activist’s passion for justice.”

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“Sacred activism is the fusion of the mystic’s passion for God with the activist’s passion for justice, creating the burning sacred heart that longs to help, preserve and nurture every living thing.” ~ Andrew Harvey

he butterfly, a universal symbol of transformation, reminds us that becoming our best selves is an ongoing process. Yet these delicate, fluttering creatures are suffering a decline, especially the vivid orange and black monarch butterflies that depend on milkweed flowers for sustenance during their migration to and from Mexico and Canada. “When I heard about the monarch butterfly crisis, I also noticed that I had milkweed vines all along my back fence,” says Karen Adler, a Kansas City, Missouri, gardener. “In 26

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years past, I would have pulled them out because they can strangle other plants. But I talked it over with my neighbor and we agreed to let them grow. This year, we had more monarchs than ever.” These two women might not realize it, but they had engaged in spiritual activism. They became aware of a problem, approached it with compassion, learned about the issue, realized life’s interdependence and committed themselves to positive action for a result that is good for all. It’s a process that Andrew Har-

The Awakening – Progressing from concerned citizen to spiritual activist is a gradual process. It may begin with an issue to which one feels called. “Our life in the world is a continual call and response,” observes Kabir Helminski, of Santa Cruz, California. He authors and translates books on the Muslim Sufi tradition, which tends to have an open relationship with other religions, and is a core faculty member of the Spiritual Paths Institute, which encourages seekers to find the sacred traditions that speak to them. “Sometimes events are a waking dream calling for interpretation, and sometimes the heart is directly addressed from within,” says Helminski. Compassion – Once an event moves us, prayer can be a pathway that opens our hearts to compassion, according to Jagadish Dass, of Granada Hills, California. The healer and teacher wrote The Prayer Project: The 3-Minute, 3 Times a Day Solution for World Change, which encourages involvement with something bigger than ourselves. Dass maintains that praying for three minutes, three times a day, will help us transmute into expressing a quiet power. “As we take responsibility for our lives, a transformation occurs within,” he says. We

“When you put spirit and activism together, you realize that all actions are connected to spirit. It makes you think about your duty in every instance—from how you treat people throughout your day to how you treat the environment. It becomes a satisfying way of living.” ~ Carla Goldstein begin to inspire others to also take up the cause of working for change and bringing more peace, joy and love to the world. Likewise, Harvey urges each of us to make a real commitment to daily spiritual practice on the road to spiritual activism. He suggests, “Start with a short prayer that aligns you with the pure deep love that is longing to use you as its instrument in the world.” Options include prayers from many of the world’s spiritual traditions shared in Dass’ book; a free download is provided at StewardshipOfTheSoul. com. Interconnectedness – Just as everything in the universe is connected by the simple act of being, like-minded people can connect to do good in the world. Sacred activists pursuing their own spiritual paths need to work with others, according to Harvey. “They form empowering and encouraging networks of grace—beings of like heart, brought together by passion, skill and serendipity to pool energies, triumphs, griefs, hopes and resources of all kinds. When people of like mind and heart gather together, sometimes miraculously powerful synergy can result.” Harvey has found that groups of six to 12 people become the most efficient and productive, whether joined together through a profession (such as physicians on medical missions),

a passion for animal rights or the environment, or a strong sense of social justice. Knowledge – Knowledge, both inward- and outward-seeking, is another key to doing good for all. Carla Goldstein, JD, chief external affairs officer at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, in Rhinebeck, New York, and cofounder of its Women’s Leadership Center, used her interest in women’s empowerment issues as a springboard to spiritual activism. “For the first 20 years of my professional life, I focused on public policy and politics,” she says. “But

something was missing in the rhetoric of taking care of each other.” Practicing yoga and meditation and receiving support during a personal health crisis prompted what she terms “an awakening understanding of a gap between personal change and systems change.” Goldstein came to question her own “rugged individualism” versus the interconnectedness she felt when people took care of her. “Can we actually move towards integrating these two ideals?” she asked herself. Knowledge about issues is readily available from experts and organizations that experts recommend; she observes, “The big question is: What is needed for us to be of help?” Sometimes listening and understanding can be powerful. Under the auspices of the Omega Women’s Leadership Center, Goldstein invited women on both sides of the reproductive rights issue to meet in 2005. They had been part of the Public Conversations Project in the Boston suburb of Watertown, Massachusetts, begun after medical staff members were killed and wounded at an area women’s health clinic providing abortions in 1994. “Women from the divided community initially came together to tell their stories,” Goldstein relates. “Over time, they developed a deep love for each other. Nobody changed their po-

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sitions, but they did change how they interacted with one another.” They experienced a shift from emotional and verbal turbulence to, if not agreement, feelings of peace and understanding. Since then, the project has grown to facilitate such conversations in 38 states and 15 countries (PublicConversations.org). Positive Action – While many thorny issues take long-term, dedicated efforts to be resolved, others only need smaller individual or collaborative actions for positive outcomes. For Mark Nepo, a New York City poet, philosopher and author of the New York Times bestseller, The Book of Awakening, kindness is the force behind positive action, no matter how modest at first. “Kindness reveals kinship. It gives us connection to everything greater than us and everything else that is kind in the universe,” he says. “I think it’s powerfully effective, yet it’s such a small thing.” Nepo is active in Bread for the Journey, an international nonprofit that encourages community grassroots philanthropic projects that generate micro-grants. One involved a small town in northern New Mexico that sought to improve the lives of local teenagers when the town’s elders wanted to open a youth center as a positive alternative to the drug scene. Just before the center was scheduled to open, the project ran out of money for required floodlights, so Bread for the Journey funded them and the center opened. “Within a few years, the whole culture shifted,” reports Nepo. This small contribution made a big difference to the whole community. Once awakened and nurtured, spiritual activism can become an omnipresent part of our lives. Says Goldstein, “When you put spirit and activism together, you realize that all actions are connected to spirit. It makes you think about your duty in every instance—from how you treat people throughout your day to how you treat the environment. It becomes a satisfying way of living.” Judith Fertig is a freelance writer from Overland Park, KS. 28

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How Hands Uplift Hearts by Sandra Murphy

olunteering provides rewarding satisfaction and progress for adults and children alike. Seniors stay involved and parents work alongside kids to experience the value of helping others. Local places of worship often maintain a list of opportunities to serve a community through helping and healing ministries and special projects. The Red Cross is best known for supplying aid in emergency situations, but many needs are year-round (RedCross.org). A call to city hall can steer willing participants to the right local organization. Here are other examples from around the country to spark love-inspired ideas.

People

Meals on Wheels does much more than deliver lunches to those in need (mowaa.org). In Austin, Texas, the Healthy Options Program for the Elderly program brings a bag of groceries monthly to clients most nutritionally at risk, plus Groceries to Go volunteers shop for or with clients every two weeks. Minor safety-related home repairs are provided through the Handy Wheels project. In Seattle, community helpers paint classrooms, install new playground equipment and donate books and supplies at the city’s public schools. Berkley, California, YMCA volunteers teach classes like mindful

meditation or restorative yoga, work the front desk, read to preschoolers and do fundraising.

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Homeless dogs in shelters learn leash manners while participating in the Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound program at South Carolina’s Aiken County Animal Shelter. Leashes and treats are supplied to encourage volunteers to walk dogs at least once a week. It’s healthy exercise for both dogs and humans. To calculate the calorie burn, visit Tinyurl.com/WalkOffCalories. Shelter cats need socialization, too. Visits that include playtime and gentle petting make them more adoptable.

Environment

New York Cares has family projects available with no minimum age requirement (NYCares.org). Either on an ongoing or a one-day basis, volunteers improve parks, plant community gardens and refresh public spaces. Trails require refurbishing after bad weather. Streams and waterways need a good cleanup after floods. Check with the park ranger for more information. With a little research, volunteers can find the right activity, whatever their location, interest, age or abilities. Another good place to start is VolunteerMatch.org, which is easy to search by zip code and personal interests. A perfect opportunity to help others awaits.

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Hymn to Living in Silence by Robert Rabbin

here’s one truth, and Celebrate the tory of unreleased thoughts and cherished beliefs, it is silence. All truths dawn of the undigested experiences and come from, exist as winter solstice dogma, disappointments, and return to silence. Silence is behind every on December 21 fears, worries, resentments holy thought, word and act. in nature and and sorrows; even personal desires and joys. All holiness is silent. in silence. If it’s difficult to do: This is what all sages throw it away, fling it off, kick it out. know and say: Enter silence and we Just don’t let it stay. We must empty our leave behind the rubble of self and nostorehouses of past, present and future, self, time and death. Enter silence and we see the world that God created; and then burn them down so that noththat we are the created. God, the world ing can ever accumulate again. Now give more. Let go of ego, and being are one. Life is suddenly will and humility, ignorance and real—beautiful and perfect in each knowledge, the body and its faculties. curve and angle. Surrender what is and is not yourself. This awakening into truth hapGive away meaning, purpose and pens as we surrender everything to silence. We must give away our inven- happiness, even precious life itself.

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Nothing can remain. Then, by letting everything go the second it occurs, we return to clarity, freedom and eternal openness. We live in silence. For it is in silence that God is working, playing and loving. In silence, we become perfectly one with that divine working, playing and loving. When absolutely all has been given up and only emptiness remains, even then, take one more step towards silence. Give away the emptiness. Hold back nothing. Even the giver is given away. In silence, we transform and are reborn. We become real with more joy, pleasure, peace and contentment than we ever hoped for. Our highest purpose is fulfilled, our greatest longing is realized in ways we know not. In becoming nothing, we become everything. We need nothing, and thus have everything. With nothing to protect, only peace remains. It cannot be controlled or fathomed, only lived. We love this about the holy ones, the sages. No one knows how it happens, only that it does. In silence, we are moved by what moves all else without knowing how, why or when. This is freedom, love and truth. Robert Rabbin is a self-awareness teacher and author. Connect at RobertRabbin.com.

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hen clients walk into New York City’s Swing Salon, they may be surprised by what they don’t smell—the range of chemicals usually wafting around hair salons. That’s because the owners have decided to use only natural and organic products. While many people may assume that all salon hair and body treatments are regulated and safe, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has

no authority to require companies to test cosmetic products for safety, due to loopholes in the Toxic Substances Control Act. So, people are being exposed to dangerous toxins through salon products like nail polish, hair color processors and hair straighteners. Be aware that while labels of over-the-counter body care products are required by law to list ingredients, with the exception of the chemical soup often hidden under the term “fra-

grance”, the loophole for salon products is large. Jamie Silberberger, with the Women’s Voices for the Earth’s National Healthy Nail & Beauty Salon Alliance, reports, “Products sold for professional use in spas and salons are not required to be labeled with ingredients.” Fortunately, healthy alternatives are available, either by patronizing a green salon or using natural beauty treatments at home.

Hair Straighteners One salon treatment—Brazilian Blowout hair straightening—can continue to expose customers and salon workers to toxic fumes even months after application. It’s among the conventional straightening products that contain formaldehyde, a known human carcinogen. “Exposure to formaldehyde doesn’t end with the treatment—the fumes are reactivated every time heat is applied to the hair,” says Jennifer Arce, a San Diego, California, salon worker who became sick after applying a single Brazilian Blowout treatment. “So, when a client who’s had a Brazilian Blowout done elsewhere comes into the salon to get a haircut or color and has her hair blow-dried, flat-ironed, curled or processed under the hood dryer, the fumes that come out of her hair make me and several of my coworkers sick all over again.” Solution: Avoid chemical hairstraightening treatments. Sign on to the Women’s Voice for the Earth letter campaign petitioning the FDA to remove Brazilian Blowout from U.S. shelves by visiting Tinyurl.com/ BanBrazilianBlowout.

Hair Dyes and Extensions About two-thirds of conventional hair dyes in the U.S. contain paraphenylenediamine (PPD), a chemical banned for use in such products in Germany, France and Sweden. Exposure to PPD can cause allergic reactions ranging from skin irritation to death by anaphylactic shock, which happened to a teenager in 2010. When Spain’s University of San32

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tiago de Compostela researchers conducted a metastudy examining the risk of cancer among hairdressers and related workers, all reported that employees had a higher risk of cancer than the general population. Hair extensions also warrant attention. Many adhesives used on extensions may contain 1,4 dioxane, listed as a probable carcinogen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and styrene, a neurotoxin and suspected endocrine disruptor. Solution: Look for a clean, green salon that uses natural hair color treatments free from synthetic chemicals, ammonia or PPD. Individuals can also order nontoxic organic color kits direct from EcoColors.net.

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Nail Polish When getting a manicure or pedicure, beware of the toxic trio of dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde and toluene. Used to help nail products hold color, they’re linked to reproductive and development problems, plus dizziness and eye and lung irritation, according to the Environmental Working Group. Facing pressure from consumer groups and salon workers, some polish companies are now producing socalled “nontoxic” nail polish, although their labels aren’t verifiable. California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control recently tested 25 nail polishes sold to salons, 12 of which claimed to be toluene-free, including seven said to be free of the toxic trio. The researchers found toluene in 10 of those, and one or more of the three ingredients in five out of the seven. Solution: Customers should bring their own safe nail polish and only patronize well-ventilated salons.

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Find a Green Salon Many conventional body products like shampoos and massage oils contain a litany of ingredients that add to our chemical exposure. Ask questions to ensure all of a salon’s products are nontoxic or as low in toxicity as possible. For example, a large network of independently owned “concept salons” across America are connected with the Aveda Corporation (Aveda.com), a national leader in developing hair and body products that are free from the most dangerous ingredients. More than 90 percent of Aveda’s essential oils and 89 percent of its raw herbal ingredients are certified organic. Also look for members of the Green Spa Network, a nationwide coalition of spas that pledge to be energy efficient and sustainable in all of their practices (Green SpaNetwork.org). If a green salon hasn’t yet arrived locally, bring nontoxic products for appointments and ask the stylist to use them. Visit the Skin Deep Database at ewg.org/skindeep to find the least-toxic products for at-home use. Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist is a freelance writer in Tucson, Arizona. natural awakenings

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Opening Up to Miracles Gabrielle Bernstein on Creating More Happiness by April Thompson

otivational speaker and bestselling author Gabrielle Bernstein knows the gravitational pull of addiction firsthand. Although introduced to spiritual practices from an early age, she turned away from that upbringing in her 20s, pulled instead into a vortex of drugs, alcohol and unhealthy relationships while running a public relations firm promoting Manhattan nightclubs. After hitting rock bottom at age 25, Bernstein made the unwavering decision to seek spiritual help and change her life. The entrepreneurial young woman found her groove as a spiritual teacher, introducing millions to new ways of thinking and living through her books, lectures, blogs and videos. Her no-nonsense approach to spirituality and knack for making practices like meditation and prayer accessible to beginners and cynics have attracted a new generation of seekers. Bernstein’s latest book, Miracles Now:108 Life-Changing Tools for Less Stress, More Flow, and Finding Your True Purpose, offers simple, yet powerful tips to short-circuit unhealthy thought patterns and take a shortcut to transformational change.

Why do you reframe a miracle as simply a shift in perception? Shifting your perception and choosing again is a core principle from A Course in Miracles, a metaphysical text that I study and teach from. When you 34

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choose to reorganize your belief system and align it with a loving, forgiving perspective, rather than a fear-based reality, that’s when miracles can happen.

Some people shift away from a harmful relationship with addictive drugs and alcohol like you did, while others take such unhealthy behaviors to the grave; what makes the difference? Often when we get caught in unhealthy behavior, we aren’t willing to ask for help. I think the reason I was able to leave those behaviors behind and create a new path was my willingness to live a different way. I was able to witness my life and see that it wasn’t working. It’s an ongoing process; I’ve been on my current path of turning to spiritual principles for many years, but I’m still constantly working to apply them throughout my moment-to-moment experiences.

How does meditation help create radical change?

I’m in constant conversation with myself over my thoughts and beliefs about judgment and separation. People are programmed by society to believe we are separate and to judge ourselves and others. My practice suggests a reinterpretation of that general belief system in order to perceive things differently. I also try to forgive limiting thoughts I was holding onto; for example, judging myself for not performing well at a lecture. Talking too much in conversations is a big challenge for me. A practice in my Miracles Now book called WAIT, for “Why am I talking?” reminds me to notice when I’m saying too much, commenting unnecessarily or not supporting the greater good.

How do you think about money, and has that proven helpful in broader terms? I believe that we have the power to attract healthier relationships in our financial circumstances in the same way that we have the power to attract healthier relationships with people in our lives. Some people think that you can’t both be spiritual and secure financial abundance; I think that’s nonsense. When you start to reorganize your beliefs around your self-worth and capacity to earn, and open up to your intuitive voice and the creative possibilities for earning, then your financial situation can change dramatically. I have lived that principle fully. I was brought up in a poverty mindset, but with a shift in perception, I was able to release my fears of financial insecurity.

Do you have a go-to practice that you reach for first when faced with a difficult situation?

I think meditation is a key tool for health, happiness and well-being. It can help reorganize the nervous system, lower stress levels, calm the mind and recalibrate energy. It can help us experience more synchronicity in our lives and a greater sense of interconnectedness, as well.

When I’m faced with a complicated situation or feeling powerless, I say a prayer in stillness. Such a practice asks through prayer and listens through meditation. It’s in that stillness that I can hear the voice of intuition and the voice of forgiveness, and love can come forward.

What do you struggle with the most and what personal miracle

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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The Science of Waking Up by Steve Price

ach morning, as our eyes open, there is a moment—even if only a sliver of a second—when the mind is calm, clear and available. There is a glimpse of awareness, albeit fleeing, of the coolness of the sheets, the chirping of birds or the delicious stretching of the body from the inside-out. Then, often instantly, a barrage of thoughts yanks us from this experience we call the present moment. The mind goes from its natural state of rest to one of restlessness. All of its life force energy, which had been returning and gathering during sleep, begins once again to hemorrhage outward. Before long, mental and physical fatigue ensues, accompanied by a dullness of mind; a kind of sleepwalking, whereby we become blind to life’s blessings and opportunities. The mind’s intrinsic light becomes veiled by worries, complaints, doubts and judgments. We go dark, and unconsciousness takes over. Here is a simple, three-step procedure to maintain the mind’s primal state of restful awareness and remain

truly awake: calm, clear and present to life and all of its possibilities. Relax. Trying to stop thoughts is counterproductive, and ends up creating more thoughts, judgment and stress. Simply give the mind permission to rest on anything in our present awareness that brings us peace. It could be our breath, the sensation of relaxing our shoulders, a tree or a distant sound. Start with a dedicated practice of just a few minutes a day, and throughout the day whenever it occurs to us; for example, while waiting at a red light. Remember to let go of all tension or effort. Enjoy. The instant the mind settles, focus on how we feel in our physical body. Enjoy the peace, the stillness and the calmness. Remember this feeling, and make a cellular memory of it. Don’t think or do anything about it; just feel. Shift from thinking and doing to feeling and being; stay there as long as possible, even if only for a second, and enjoy. Research shows that learning is more effective when the process is enjoyable, and this essential learning, the training of

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our mind, is no different. Repeat. Consistency is critical. Old patterns of unconscious thinking and behavior may have been reinforced for decades, so enlightenment is not likely to happen overnight. But then again, you never know. Let go of any expectations or attachments to results. Be committed, but at the same time, don’t take it too seriously. Mindfulness is a science, so just approach it as an interesting experiment. Whatever we do, we must not give up. Relax and enjoy. While practicing awakening through mindfulness, be mindful of the benefits. We should be aware of any shifts in any aspects of our life: health, relationships, work or finances. Simply noticing these changes, obvious or subtle, will inspire us to continue and deepen our practice. There is no limit to how conscious we can be, whether detecting a trace of chicory in our tea or a melodious lilt in a loved one’s voice that we never heard before. Mindfulness can be defined as the mind filled with radiance; the light of consciousness. When the mind is returned to its natural state—clear, bright and peaceful—it becomes our best friend, continually waking up to its own luminous nature and all that life has in store for us. Steve Price directs and teaches at A Mindfulness Life Center, in Scottsdale. For more information, visit AMindfulnessLifeCenter.com. See ads on pages 39 and 41.

Time For Giving To Our Planet by Kathy Maguire

he holiday season is here, the time of year we create more waste than at any other. But just because we create it doesn’t mean it all has to end up in a landfill. With local curbside and drop-off programs and other recycling resources, we can make the yuletide the season of recycling. Some of the items that can be recycled include gift boxes, Christmas trees, holiday cards, junk mail, magazines, catalogs, plastic, glass and aluminum beverage containers, and more. Americans throw away 25 per-

cent more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, and the 2.65 billion holiday cards sold each year in the U.S. could fill a football field 10 stories high. If we each sent one less card, we’d save 50,000 cubic yards of paper. Perhaps consider sending some holiday cards electronically, thereby saving paper. Here are some other eco-friendly tips to consider around the holidays. Use reusable shopping bags. This will reduce the number of plastic bags that get trashed and minimize the amount of petroleum used to

make them. If we receive plastic bags, remember to recycle the clean ones at the local grocery store and do not place them in the curbside recycling container. Avoid wrapping gifts in materials that are not recyclable or reusable, such as foil or metallic papers. Always buy recycled content wrapping paper and consider saving this year’s wrapping paper for reuse next year. Save and reuse items such as bows and ribbons, as they are not recyclable and should not be placed in the recycling container. When sending holiday cards, consider buying recycled content cards and envelopes. Another idea is to make cards or gift tags at home out of last year’s cards and saved wrapping paper. When shipping a gift, reuse the foam peanuts from another package or use unbuttered popcorn for packing. Return unwanted Styrofoam packing peanuts to a local UPS store, but give the store a call before delivering it. Rechargeable batteries and a battery charger are a great way to cut down on the consumption of consumable batteries. Remember to save used batteries and dispose of them properly. Many local office supply stores will accept used batteries for recycling. People can remove their name from mailing lists of catalogs they no longer wish to receive and eliminate unwanted credit offers by visiting OptOutPrescreen.com. Lastly, recycle Christmas trees and wreaths. The city of Phoenix offers curbside pickup of these items, so check a local tree pickup schedule to find out when it is okay to place them curbside. For more information, visit Phoenix.gov/publicworks/recycling. Kathy Maguire is a residential real estate agent with DPR Realty, LLC. She is EcoBroker certified and holds the National Association of Realtor’s GREEN designation, as well as GRI and ABR designations. For more information, visit KathyMaguire. com. See ad on page 22.

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Winter Time Blues by Dr. Marianne Marchese

all and winter are wonderful times of the year. The leaves change color, the football season is underway, and the days are often warm and evenings cool. However, not everyone looks forward to the change of seasons, because it means less sunshine. It gets dark earlier and some experience mild changes in mood. Some experience less energy, fatigue and a change in eating or sleeping patterns. These people may suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that follows the seasons.

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The most common type of SAD is called winter depression. It usually begins in late fall or early winter and goes away by spring and may be related to changes in the amount of daylight during different times of the year. As many as six of every 100 people in the U.S. may have winter depression and another 10 percent to 20 percent may experience mild SAD, which is also more common in women than in men. Being aware of SAD and recognizing the changes is the first step. Common symptoms of winter depres-

sion include a change in appetiteâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;a craving for sugar and carbs, weight gain, a drop in energy level, fatigue, a tendency to oversleep, difficulty concentrating, irritability, increased sensitivity to social rejection, avoidance of social situations, isolation and melancholy. Also, it is important to see a licensed health care provider to differentiate SAD from the more prolonged and serious symptoms of depression. There are many natural treatment options, including light therapy, diet and nutrition, and herbs and supplements. Light therapy involves using a light box in the morning to normalize melatonin secretion patterns and increase blood flow to certain regions of the brain. It only takes 30 minutes of exposure to the light to get beneficial effects. There are many companies that sell light boxes, which can be researched on the Internet. Nutrition and exercise are crucial components. Eating an organic, whole foods diet ensures adequate intake of nutrients that affect brain chemistry. Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and fish throughout the day will ensure getting the nutrients we need. Avoiding foods that cause mood fluctuations such as refined carbohydrates, sugar, caffeine and alcohol is also important. Exercise is particularly helpful in

As many as six of every 100 people in the U.S. may have winter depression and another 10 percent to 20 percent may experience mild SAD, which is also more common in women than in men. improving moods. It increases endorphins in the body, which bind to receptors in the brain that are known to improve mood. Brisk walking for 30 minutes a day, four to five times a week, is all that is required to gain the positive benefits of exercise. Herbal treatments that are reliable for improving the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder include the nervine herbs, mood enhancer herbs and hormone-balancing herbs. Another group of herbs worth considering are the adrenal tonics. Natural supplements are effective for treating SAD and include vitamin D and B vitamins if a person is low in these nutrients. 5-HTP is an interesting nutrient because it can be extremely effective in restoring normal behavior, feeling and mental processes by increasing serotonin levels. A simple blood test can determine our levels of vitamins, minerals and neurotransmitters. We may only need these nutrients if we have an actual deficiency. Another test to consider is for genetic changes in methylation pathways, which can also cause seasonal affective disorder. These changes can be addressed with nutrients known as methyl donors. It is always important to check with a healthcare provider before taking any herb or supplement to make sure which is right for us and wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t interfere with anything else we are taking. Dr. Marianne Marchese is a naturopathic physician and author of 8 Weeks to Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wellness. She was named in Phoenix magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Top Doctor issue as one of the top naturopathic physicians. See ad on page 12. natural awakenings

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MANY DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR BREAST CANCER by Dr. Paul Stallone

any people think about breast cancer quite frequently, whether it’s a cancer update or that ubiquitous little pink ribbon. There’s no denying the hype that seems to revolve around breast cancer, and while awareness is very important, some may be forgetting the fundamentals. One of the more important facts regarding breast cancer is the chance of developing it. The scary truth is that women have a one-in-eight chance of developing breast cancer at some point in their life. Having an immediate family member, parent or sibling with cancer can increase the risk. However, having close family diagnosed with

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cancer isn’t necessarily a guarantee, and there are many options to lessen the possibility of developing it. Simple lifestyle changes can make a difference. For serious prevention, a naturopathic physician can contribute customized natural alternatives. Conventional medicine argues for annual screenings via yearly mammograms, but research has shown that mammograms may not be the safest or most effective way to screen for breast cancer. Mammograms are not 100 percent accurate, so they can produce false positives. This can lead to a patient rushing into treatment and/or surgery for a cancer they don’t have. Mammograms expose the breast

tissue to radiation and may cause inflammation. Radiation may increase cellular mutations that lead to cancer, and many believe inflammation can lead to many other diseases. Mammograms aren’t the only diagnostic tool that can detect breast cancer. Thermography is able to identify breast cancer before it even develops and without cancercausing radiation and also show the early stages of angiogenesis (the blood supply to a tumor site), which is needed for the cancer to grow. Some women may question when to see their physician, but that is going to vary, depending on the patient. Those with immediate family that have a cancer history may want to be more proactive than someone that doesn’t. Symptoms fluctuate, so no one should follow a one-size-fits-all protocol. Each person should make their own call about when to schedule an appointment, but they shouldn’t panic in the meantime, because symptoms are often indicators of other non-cancerous problems. Some symptoms that should be evaluated and discussed with a healthcare provider include persistent breast pain or tenderness; an inverted nipple or other nipple change, like peeling or flaking; bloody or abnormal discharge from a nipple; lumps or thickening of breast tissue; abnormal breast size or shape (size can fluctuate throughout the month); texture change in skin like pitting, dimpling or indentation; and inflamed lymph nodes or tissue around the armpit. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, there are a few items on a very important checklist that should be considered. The first thing is to seek a second opinion. Remember that false positives can be common and diagnostic interpretation is subjective. Don’t be pressured into treatment. It doesn’t have to be a race. Yes, treatment should start as soon as possible, but time needs to be

taken to ensure appropriate measures and treatments are administered. Cancer patients have numerous options, which include both alternative and allopathic medicine. Natural treatments focus on supporting the immune system, detoxifying pollutants and targeting cancer cells. These goals can be accomplished by customized IV therapies that may include high-dose vitamin C, oxygen/ozone, amino acids, alpha lipoic acid, DMSO, glutathione, minerals, homeopathic remedies and several other nutrients Some cancer patients could benefit from chelation therapy for heavy metal removal. High levels of metals and other toxins in the system contribute to the development of cancer and can encourage cancer to become more aggressive. By reducing the amount of heavy metals in the body, the immune system is allowed to focus on fighting disease and cancer. Even the right supplements can be invaluable. A naturopathic physician experienced with addressing cancer can tailor a specific program to each patient. Many types of breast cancer are considered preventable and generally respond well to alternative treatments. A cancer diagnosis can be scary, but there’s still hope. The body has an amazing ability to heal itself. A naturopathic physician can help create a targeting environment to beat cancer and complement conventional treatments. 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 patient’s needs. For more information, call 480-214-3922 or visit DrStallone. com. See ad on inside front cover.

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plore why the feelings or thoughts are present, and then accept them without judgment. Strategize ways of satisfying the need and take a small step toward change.

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Tasty Rituals that Deepen the Holiday Spirit by Lane Vail

he holiday season is ripe with an array of spiritual, cultural and family rituals. We celebrate, reflect, give gifts and, of course, feast. Fortunately, the media also teems with tips on how to avoid high-calorie holiday goodies, says Dr. Michelle May, author of Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat. For our diet-driven culture to resolve its struggle with food, she says we must learn to honor its intrinsic value. Ritualized eating can help; a recent study published in the journal Psychological Science found that engaging in food rituals evokes mindfulness that enhances the enjoyment of eating.

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manifests in physical symptoms like a growling stomach or low blood sugar, says May, citing a useful analogy. “You wouldn’t drive around and pull into every gas station you see; you’d check your fuel gauge first. Before filling up with food, pause and check your fuel gauge. Am I actually hungry, or is this desire coming from something else?” May suggests practicing FEASTing: First, focus on physical sensations, thoughts and emotions; perhaps we’re thirsty, rather than hungry, rationalizing that holiday foods are special, or feeling stressed or lonely. Next, ex-

Complex preparations for a major holiday can provoke anxiety and impatience, and likewise, feelings of longing or disappointment when it’s over. Sarah Ban Breathnach, bestselling author of Simple Abundance and Peace and Plenty, recommends allowing Christmastide to unfold at its own pace and celebrating all of December with a homemade Advent calendar. Craft a tree-shaped tower of tiny boxes or a garland of burlap mini-bags clipped with clothespins. Place an almond covered in organic dark chocolate in each container and use the treat as a daily mini-meditation. “Drop into the present moment, fully savor the luxurious, small bite and experience the pleasure of eating,” suggests May. Consider it symbolic of the season’s sweetness.

Connect

“Food connects us with one another, our heritage and our culture,” says May. Heather Evans, Ph.D., a Queen’s University professor and a holiday culinary history expert in Ontario, Canada, suggests creating a food diary of traditions to reinforce a connection with the past and support a holiday food legacy for the future. Ask grandparents about their childhood culinary memories, peruse family recipe books or discover new dishes that honor everyone’s ethnic

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According to pagan philosophy, sharing seasonal food with loved ones during the winter solstice on December 21 symbolizes the shared trust that warmth and sunlight will return. Eating warm foods provides physical comfort and eating seasonally and locally connects us to the Earth, observes May. Sync body and spirit with the season by stewing root vegetables, baking breads, sipping hot cider and tea, and nibbling on nuts and dried fruits. “The repetition of predictable foods is reassuring,” remarks Evans, and it celebrates nature’s transitions.

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Stir-Up Sunday is a Victorian amusement filled with fun, mystery and mindfulness, says Ban Breathnach. Some December Sunday, have each family member help stir the batter of a special Christmas cake while stating a personal new year’s intention. Drop a clean coin, bean or trinket into the mix and bake. Serve it with a sprig of holly on Christmas Day, and the person with the piece containing the lucky charm will be rewarded with a prosperous, wholesome and positive new year, according to tradition. Evans remarks, “This is a wonderful ritual for nurturing the health and spirit of the family.”

Give

Boxing Day offers something far more meaningful to celebrate than postholiday sales. Originating as a tradition that thrived during the 19th century, “December 26 was a chance for landowners and homeowners to give back to household staff and local tradespeople,” says Evans. “It’s a tradition worth reviving to pause, reflect on our own good fortune and contribute to others’ comfort.” Consider serving a meal at a local soup kitchen, collecting items for a

food drive or offering a box of healthy culinary treats to community stewards at a fire station, post office or library. On Christmas Day, says Ban Breathnach, “Our kids have the world lying at their feet.” Boxing Day, she says, provides a natural transition to reach out in charity. Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.

HEALTHY HOLIDAY TOPPERS Creating a repertoire of delicious wintery foods can help evoke health, mindfulness and delight during the holiday season. Dr. Michelle May advises approaching the entire process of eating, including the menu planning, shopping and food preparation, with a spirit of mindfulness, which adds a deeper dimension of pleasure to the experience. “Cake becomes more than just cake,” she says. “It becomes something the family creates and enjoys together.” Savor these rituals and recipes with loved ones.

Memory-Making Christmas Cake

This nontraditional, healthy Christmas cake is alcohol-, sugar- and glutenfree. It relies on fruit for sweetness, almond meal for moistness and vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and orange essences for a perfect mingling of flavors. Prepare the cake with the whole family as a Stir-Up Sunday ritual, and keep it tightly sealed in the refrigerator until Christmas Day. Serve in small portions at room temperature or warmed in the oven and alongside vanilla bean custard or plain yogurt swirled with orange blossom honey. Yields 20 servings 2½ cups (600 grams) mixed and

chopped dried fruit (raisins, prunes, figs, apricots, currants, sultanas and/ or dates) 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg 1 tsp vanilla bean extract Zest and juice from 1 organic orange 3 Tbsp olive oil 3 organic free-range eggs 2 cups (200 gm) ground almonds (almond flour) ¼ cup (50 gm) walnuts Preheat the oven to 300° F. Line the sides and base of a 7-inch round cake tin with parchment paper. Combine the dried fruit, spices, vanilla, orange zest and juice, olive oil and eggs. Mix in the almond flour and walnuts, then spoon the batter into the baking tin. Bake for an hour-and-a-half. Insert a skewer or toothpick to see if it comes out moist, but clean; if not, bake for up to 30 minutes more. (Cover the top if necessary to prevent over-browning.) After cooling, remove from the tin and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one month. Courtesy of Teresa Cutter, author of The 80/20 Diet and founder of TheHealthyChef.com.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 1 Chakra Balancing and Healing – 10am-6pm, Dec 1-2. Balancing Your Seven Magnificent Chakras “Mag 7” Chakra weekend extravaganza. Experience the power of balancing and healing through your major chakras. Healing Arts Connection, 1717 W Northern Ave, Ste 115, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3 Empowerment: Through the Seven Archangels – 1pm. Childcare available. Summit Lighthouse of Phoenix, 4105 N 20 St, Ste 115, Phoenix. 480442-5020. SummitLighthouse.org.

Guided Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Raffle proceeds and love donations shared with Reach Out, Check In, Save a Life and Animal Rescue. Healing Arts Connection, 1717 W Northern Ave, Ste 115, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com. Gong Meditation – 7pm. Experience deep relaxation and meditation with Gretchen Bickert. $10-20 donation. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa. UnityofMesa.org. Soul Healing Miracles Events – Dec 3-7. Soul Healing is helping people around the world experience relief from chronic pain, challenging conditions, relationship and financial issues. Learn to create soul healings miracles for health, finances, relationships and more with Master Ximena Gavino. LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix. com. 602-741-7913.

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Open Spiritual Channels Intensive – 10am-8pm, Dec 5-7. Master Ximena Gavino, Divine Channel, helps you open your spiritual channels to receive soul messages to guide your life in 2015. Focus will be on soul language and direct soul communication. $150. Scottsdale. LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com. 480-338-1012. Post Thanks-Giving Holiday Soiree and Happy Hour – 3-6pm. Take a break from holiday shopping and receive $15 energy balancing or special acupuncture sessions designed to help you destress, boost your immune system and lift your mood. Chair massage, sales of essential oils, books and more, plus tea and healthy treats. Mini class to help you avoid weight gain during the holidays at 5:30pm. Barefoot Community Pain & Stress Clinic, 6722 E Avalon Dr #1, Scottsdale. 602954-8016.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 Divine Healing Hands Training: Develop Your Soul Healer Power – 9:30am-8:30pm, Dec 6-7. Become a Divine Healing Hands Soul Healer. Serve by applying soul power from the Source to help others. Terry Matthews, CMT, Bart Standish, Certified Divine Healing Hands Guides. $625.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 Portal to Energy Healing – Noon-4pm. Witness amazing changes with energy healing and take away healing techniques that you can begin using immediately. With Marsha Craven. $50 for one, $80 for two. Healing Arts Connection, 1717 W Northern Ave, Ste 115, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-2157988. How2Heal.com. Holiday Concert & Bazaar – 1:30pm. Enjoy sing-alongs, stories and skits with the JaJa’s & Jimmy Boyd, and shop from local vendors. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa. UnityofMesa.org.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 Autoimmune Diseases – 6pm. Dr. Michelle Retz discusses natural holistic treatment approaches for autoimmune diseases such as Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus, Hashimoto’s, Crohn’s, Celiac disease and more. Learn about the serious risks and side effects of conventional treatment. Free. Longevity Medical, 13832 N 32nd St, Ste 126, Phoenix. RSVP: 602-428-6151 or LongevityMedical.com. How to Create a Business with Mindfulness– 6:30-8pm. This workshop will provide you with six simple steps to simplify, focus and create a business based on your core passion and being mindful. With Anne McGurty. $29 for nonmembers; 25% discount for members. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-207-6016. AMindfulnessLifeCenter.com. Lunch and Learn – Noon-1:30pm. Educational program sponsored by the Green Chamber. $18, incl lunch. Macayo’s, 4001 N Central Ave, Phoenix. TheGreenChamber.org.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 IANDS – 7pm. International Association for Near Death Studies presents author Dr. Melinda Connor. Donation. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa. UnityofMesa.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 Daily Energy Routine Class – 5-6pm. Learn a set

of seven simple but powerful exercises developed by Donna Eden, well respected healer, teacher and author of “Energy Medicine”. Her intention was to create a simple “get your energies humming” routine that could be done quickly every day. $15, to be donated to Boys & Girls Club of Metro Phoenix. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10339 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. RSVP: marie. goodvibrations@gmail.com. GoodVibrationsEnergyMedicine.com. Divine Healing Hands Training: Develop Your Soul Healer Power – 9:30am-8:30pm, Dec 1314. Become a Divine Healing Hands Soul Healer and serve by applying soul power from the Source to help others. Debra Manning, RN, L.Ac, Mary Anne Melvin, RN, Certified Divine Healing Hands Guides. Rejuvenate Center, Phoenix. LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com. 480-338-1012. Intro Meditation Workshop – 9:30am-1pm. Learn powerful meditations to help counter inner negativity towards others and instead learn how to cultivate an experience of authentic love and acceptance. Applying these methods to our relationships will not only improve them, but also bring out the best qualities in ourselves and others. $20. Clear Light Buddhist Center, 614 E Townley Ave, Phoenix. RSVP: 602-243-5220 or MeditationInArizona.org. Intro To EFT Tapping – 6-7:30pm. Learn the energy meridian tapping technique called Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), including basic tapping points and how to use it as a self-help technique to relieve stress, emotional upsets and minor aches and pains. $25, to be donated to Boys & Girls Club of Metro Phoenix. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10339 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. RSVP: marie.goodvibrations@gmail.com. GoodVibrationsEnergyMedicine.com. Matrix Healing Technique Electromagnetic Field and Body Integration – 10am-6pm, Dec 13-14. Align and restore connections in your electromagnetic body to feel better than ever before. Healing Arts Connection, 1717 W Northern Ave, Ste 115, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

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A Spiritual Healing with the Lightworkers – 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. Cash only. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, Paragon #120, Mesa. Heather: heatherposey70@gmail.com.

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Oh Holy Night Christmas Eve Service – 4pm. Celebrate the Divine within every person. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, Paragon #120, Mesa. Rev. Julianne: 480-593-8798 or Interfaith-Community.org.

CranialSacral Balancing Therapy – 9am-6pm, Dec 16-18. With Barbara Jenkins. Powerful complementary healing modality supports healing from the inside. Take the therapeutic benefits experienced in class home to family, friends and your practice. Healing Arts Connection, 1717 W Northern Ave, Ste 115, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-2157988. How2Heal.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17 Free Soul Healing Miracles Evening – 6:309:30pm. Experience Soul Healing Miracles with Master Ximena Gavino, Divine Channel of Dr & Master Sha. Learn powerful Soul Mind Body Science techniques. Receive powerful blessings for health, finances, relationships, etc. New Vision Center, Phoenix. Debra 480-338-1012. LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 Divine Healing Hands Certification Training Workshop – 10am-8pm, Dec 19-21. Join Divine Channel, Master Ximena Gavino in becoming a certified soul healer for humanity. Increase your soul healing power and soul communication abilities to better serve others. Pre-requisites apply. $275. 8327 Desert Cove Ave., Scottsdale. LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com. 480-338-1012. Drumming Circle – 7pm. Experience harmony, euphoria and rhythm of drumming. Drums/skills not required. $10 donation. Unity of Mesa Annex Bldg, 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa. UnityofMesa.org.

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Christmas Eve Candlelight Services – 4:30pm and 7pm. Celebrate the spirit of Christmas with music, ritual and joy! Theme: “Go light your candle.” Donation. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa. UnityofMesa.org.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 Burning Bowl Ceremony and Gong Meditation – 4pm. This service prepares us for the New Year and a new beginning. Through the process of releasing negativity and our old ways of thinking and doing, we begin 2015 with an open heart and renewed mind. This time of community gently guides us through the process of letting go so that we may share a path to joy. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E. Baseline, Paragon #120, Mesa. Rev. Julianne: 480-593-8798 or InterfaithCommunity.org. New Year’s Eve Burning Bowl Ceremony – 7pm. An inspirational service to honor the gifts of 2014, and release blocks for a fresh start to 2015. Donation. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa. UnityofMesa.org. Soul Healing New Year’s Eve – 2-4pm. New Year’s Blessings, special Gratitude Ceremony, Soul Light Meditations and potluck to create Soul Healing Miracles for your life in 2015. With Master Ximena. Rejuvenate Center, 14640 N Tatum Blvd, Ste 8, Phoenix. 480-338-1012.

savethedate JANUARY 2 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. Soul Communication to Receive Guidance for 2015 – Jan 2-3. Master Ximena Gavino, Divine Channel, helps you open your spiritual channels to receive guidance from spirit guides, divine, Tao and Source for all aspects of your life. Focus will be on soul language, soul language translation and direct soul communication. $75. Phoenix. LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com. Debra 480-338-1012.

JANUARY 3 ThetaHealing Basic Class – Jan 3-5. Theta Master Teacher Suzanne Roloff teaches a new healing modality. Phoenix. Additional class times available. Find the complete class description and schedule at ThetaHealingArizona.net. sproloff@ gmail.com. Vision Board Workshop – 1-4pm. Create your vision for the new year and beyond. With Julie Lemerond. $50. ANAHATA Sound and Energy Healing, 10565 N 114th St, Ste 110, Scottsdale. Ronee Kipnes 480-699-9600. info@ana-ha-ta. com. Ana-Ha-Ta.com.

JANUARY 5 Reiki I – 10am-6pm. With Marsha Craven, 5th generation Usui Reiki Master Teacher. Healing Arts Connection, 1717 W Northern Ave, Ste 115, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

JANUARY 6 Green Drinks – 5:30-7:30pm. Monthly networking event for The Green Chamber. Free to members, $10 non. Visit website for location. TheGreenChamber.org.

Reiki II – 10am-6pm. With Marsha Craven, 5th generation Usui Reiki Master Teacher. Healing Arts Connection, 1717 W Northern Ave, Ste 115, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

W Northern Ave, Ste 115, Phoenix. RSVP: 623215-7988. How2Heal.com.

JANUARY 7 Advanced Class – Jan 7-9. Theta Master Teacher Suzanne Roloff teaches a new healing modality. Phoenix. Additional class times available. Find the complete class description and schedule at ThetaHealingArizona.net. sproloff@gmail.com.

Sedona World Wisdom Days – Jan 15-19. Take time for yourself and set your intentions for 2015 with some of the world’s top inspirational speakers, while being surrounded by the mystical energy of Sedona. $88-925. Sedona Performing Arts Center, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd, Sedona. 480-970-8543. MishkaProductions.com.

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VOICE...The Next Big Cure – 7-8:30pm. Tryshe Dhevney provides a free lecture on sound healing and crystal bowls. ANAHATA Sound and Energy Healing, 10565 N 114th St, Ste 110, Scottsdale. Ronee Kipnes 480-699-9600. info@ana-ha-ta. com. Ana-Ha-Ta.com.

Healing Yourself and Others: Archangel Raphael – 1pm. Childcare available. Summit Lighthouse of Phoenix, 4105 N 20 St, Ste 115, Phoenix. 480-442-5020. SummitLighthouse.org.

JANUARY 10 Daily Energy Routine Class – 5-6pm. Learn a set of seven simple but powerful exercises developed by Donna Eden, well respected healer, teacher and author of “Energy Medicine”. Her intention was to create a simple “get your energies humming” routine that could be done quickly every day. $15, to be donated to Boys & Girls Club of Metro Phoenix. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10339 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. RSVP: marie. goodvibrations@gmail.com. GoodVibrationsEnergyMedicine.com. Intro To EFT Tapping – 6-7:30pm. Learn the energy meridian tapping technique called Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), including basic tapping points and how to use it as a self-help technique to relieve stress, emotional upsets and minor aches and pains. $25, to be donated to Boys & Girls Club of Metro Phoenix. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10339 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. RSVP: marie.goodvibrations@gmail.com. GoodVibrationsEnergyMedicine.com.

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Family Ties – Jan 17-18. Theta Master Teacher Suzanne Roloff teaches a new healing modality. Phoenix. Additional class times available. Find the complete class description and schedule at ThetaHealingArizona.net. sproloff@gmail.com.

JANUARY 20 Planes of Existence – Jan 20-22. Theta Master Teacher Suzanne Roloff teaches a new healing modality. Phoenix. Additional class times available. Find the complete class description and schedule at ThetaHealingArizona.net. sproloff@gmail.com.

JANUARY 24 Introduction to Energy Medicine Weekend Workshop – 9am-5pm, Jan 24-25. Learn the basics of Eden Energy Medicine in a fun, supportive environment with two classes that help you take

better care of yourself and help others do the same. $125 for one or $250 for both. The Saguaro Hotel in Old Town Scottsdale. To register, contact Marie Slottow at Marie.goodvibrations@gmail.com or 734-719-1045.

JANUARY 25 Perfect Happiness – 10:30am morning message with 1-4:30pm workshop. With Jon Mundy, Ph.D host. According to “A Course in Miracles”, heaven is an awareness of perfect oneness. Knowing heaven means awakening from an illusory dream to perfect happiness. Standup comic philosophy will be presented by Dr. Baba Jon Mundane. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, Paragon #120, Mesa. Rev. Julianne: 480-593-8798 or Interfaith-Community.org.

JANUARY 26 Developing Extra Sensory Perception – 7-8:30pm. Learn to access your natural psychic abilities in this six-week class series. Many aspects of the psychic will be included: kinesiology, distant viewing, healing, astral travel, dream work and more. $75 series. Yavapai College, 1100 E Sheldon, Prescott. Sign up begins Dec. 15 at yc.edu/commed. Rev. Lois Chaney 928-300-2030.

MARCH 6 Self-Empowered Wisdom – Mar 6-8. Transformative weekend retreat with Dr. Joe Dispenza, Gregg Braden and other speakers who will inspire you as you explore your own life’s journey. $150250. Sedona Creative Life Center, Sedona. 928282-2450. StellarProductionsLive.com.

Tryshe Dhevney in Concert – 7-8:30pm. An evening of crystal bowls and harmonic voices. $30. ANAHATA Sound and Energy Healing, 10565 N 114th St, Ste 110, Scottsdale. Ronee Kipnes 480699-9600. info@ana-ha-ta.com. Ana-Ha-Ta.com.

JANUARY 11 Hands-on Crystal Sound Therapy – 2-5pm. Get up close and personal to the magic of Crystal Sound Therapy; learn to play crystal singing bowls. With Tryshe Dhevney. $33. ANAHATA Sound and Energy Healing, 10565 N 114th St, Ste 110, Scottsdale. Ronee Kipnes 480-699-9600. info@ana-ha-ta.com. Ana-Ha-Ta.com. Manifesting and Abundance Class – Jan 11-12. Theta Master Teacher Suzanne Roloff teaches a new healing modality. Phoenix. Additional class times available. Find the complete class description and schedule at ThetaHealingArizona.net. sproloff@gmail.com.

JANUARY 13 Cranial Neural Support for Longevity – 10am6pm, Jan 13-16. Exciting new class to support wellness and delay onset of age related challenges including Alzheimer’s and dementia, taught by Marsha Craven. Healing Arts Connection, 1717

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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.

Celiac Support Group – 7-9pm. Monthly meeting of the Greater Phoenix Chapter occurs the first Wed of the month. Free. Paradise Valley Retirement Community (Community Room), 11645 N 25th Pl, Phoenix. PhoenixCeliac.org.

Crystal Bowl Sound Bath and Meditation – Noon-1pm. Find deep relaxation to the sound of live quartz crystal bowls. The “sound bath” will end with an optional guided meditation. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-207-6016. AMindfulnessLifeCenter.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. Weekly Meditation Class – 6:30-7:30pm. Become more peaceful, calm and focused through meditation. Learn to meditate or deepen an existing practice. $15. B-Well Center of Scottsdale, 4300 N Miller Rd, Ste 214, Scottsdale. 602-3841745. B-WellCenterOfScottsdale.com.

thursdays Yoga Nidra – 4:30-5:30pm. Guided yogic sleep. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-207-6016. AMindfulnessLifeCenter.com.

saturdays Hero Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. All-levels practice especially for healing issues associated with military, law enforcement, medical, firefighting or other high-stress careers that might involve post-trauma. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-207-6016. AMindfulnessLifeCenter.com.

sundays Celebration Service – 10:30am. December theme is “Holiday Spirit: Look Within.” 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, Paragon #120, Mesa. Rev. Julianne: 480-593-8798 or Interfaith-Community.org. Channeling, Healing and Meditation – 6-8pm. Evening of consciousness healing, meditation and intuitive guidance with Michael Morelli, graduate of Barbara Brennan’s School of Healing teacher training program. Each week is open to newcomers. Donation. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa. UnityofMesa.org. Mindfulness Practice and Discussion – 3:154:15pm. A guided meditation class adjusted to fit the needs of the students. There will be breaks in meditation to include discussion about anything that may be helpful to a personal practice. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-207-6016. AMindfulnessLifeCenter.com. Sunday Services – 9 and 10:45am. A positive path for spiritual living, with transformational lessons and music. Experience the power of an open-minded spiritual community. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa. UnityofMesa.org.

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ART CLASSES WATERCOLOR ART CLASSES Allura Westly 3611 E. Sunnyside Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85028 602-469-0524 allurawatercolor@cox.net AlluraWaterColor.com

Allura Westly, master teacher, opens her sanctuary studio to 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.

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Dr. Harlan Sparer is a Wholistic C h i r o p r a c t o r, e x c l u s i v e l y practicing the Directional Non Force Technique®, for the last 30 years. He adjusts ligaments, muscles, bones, and discs.

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SW HERB SHOP & GATHERING PLACE Kathleen Gould, RH 148 N. Center Street Mesa, AZ 85201 480-694-9931 SWHerb.com

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SARETTE ZECHARIA, PH.D. Licensed Holistic Psychologist 7300 N. Via Paseo Del Sur Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480-383-3882

Via a holistic depth and Gestalt approach, explore the essence of your unique nature. Balance your soul’s needs with your conscious will to transform and transcend. Specialties include relationships, parenting, dreamwork and soul-work.

CRANIOSACRAL MARY PETERSON PHYSICAL THERAPY

Mary Peterson PT, MS Ed 480-998-1646 MaryPetersonPT.com Personalized care for lingering pain and stress. Integrating hands-on therapies like visceral manipulation, cranial therapy and myofascial release with self-care strategies. Over 25 years experience finding solutions.

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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 18.

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