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Contents 11 FOOD AS

MEDICINE

The Healing Power of Nutrition

16 AN EASY CHOICE

5 Reasons to Reconsider Our Magnesium Intake

18 GROWING GARDEN 18

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20 SIZZLING ON THE GRILL

Healthy, Sustainable Summer Fare

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27 SWEET SLUMBER

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his issue of Natural Awakenings has such fresh, bright, healthy vibes. From the refreshing cover image to the bright, colorful articles on eating well, growing plants and being playful, I hope these pages evoke a joyful curiosity in you. On page 11, “Food as Medicine” dives into what types of foods we should include in our daily diets to help us with all sorts of health goals. Pay attention to the colors you’re eating, with a helpful guide to what each color on your plate can mean. Of course, gut health is always an important focus when the goal is a healthy body and mind. So many of our body’s woes can be assisted by paying attention to what our gut needs. Learn more about this in our feature article, as well as on page 15, with “Healing the Gut with Food”. Holly Baker, publisher Summer often means a lot of time spent cooking outdoors on the grill. We talk about healthy, sustainable grilling tips in “Sizzling on the Grill”, page 20. Try out unique recipes, like the delicious looking BBQ Brussels Sprouts Sandwiches, and find a new summer family favorite! Now that we’re getting back in the swing of things, support our local entertainment industry by checking out the lineup of shows returning to the Fox Tucson Theatre. After taking time away from large, in-person events, the theatre is back with a season full of shows and experiences, and we’re excited to feel connected to each other with these fun events again (page 9).

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Live Shows Return to the Fox Tucson Theatre

he Fox Tucson Theatre enlivens Tucson, fostering community growth and connections by shaping exceptional, live arts experiences in a celebrated setting. The “Crown Jewel of Downtown” will finally be reopening after the pandemic forced large in-person events to press pause. The full season’s calendar of performances and events are now posted on the Fox Tucson Theatre’s website, FoxTucson. com, and tickets for these shows went on sale to the public on June 18. Fox Executive Director Bonnie Schock and staff have been immersed in planning for a fall return to live music, working on restoring bookings of shows that were cancelled due to the pandemic, as well as an exciting schedule of new entertainment. “It is certain to be a fantastic return of music and performance to downtown in the fall—with something for everyone,” says Schock. “Get ready for exceptional country, jazz, blues, folk and Americana, classic rock, comedy, personalities, lifelong learning, family and film experiences once again in our celebrated, uniquely Tucson setting. It’s time to return to the Fox.” The first show back will be the Mavericks on August 19. One of the most innovative country bands in the U.S., their signature blend of Tex-Mex, neotraditional country music, Latin and rockabilly is irresistible. A new programming structure will be introduced for the 2021/22 season, highlighting the Fox’s signature sound and aesthetics. “We’re curating a diverse collection of shows that align with what Tucson loves most about the unique acoustics, style and experience of the Fox as a venue,” says Schock. “This season and beyond will focus on artists and performance styles that soar in our space.” Named performance series categories include: Legends, Fine Vintages, Picture Palace, Global Journeys, Outburst Comedy, KIT Youth and Family and the Listening Room across genres from country to jazz, and singer-songwriter to blues. Some confirmed bookings for September through November include: September 11 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy; October 24 - An Evening with Amy Grant; October 28 - Paula Poundstone; November 5 - Atlanta Rhythm Section and Firefall; November 21 - Altan. The Fox has and will continue to follow guidance of federal, state and local health officials. Per current CDC recommendations and Pima County Health Department guidance, the Fox strongly encourages all prospective patrons to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before attending large-scale indoor events. “In order to congregate as safely as possible once again at the Fox, public health officials have been clear in their recommendations to be fully vaccinated first,” says Schock. For a detailed list of their safety protocols, visit FoxTucson.com/news. The Fox Tucson Theatre is located at 17 W. Congress, Tucson. For more information, call 520-547-3030 or visit FoxTucson.com.

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• When used for removing pubic or underarm hair, there is a significant reduction in odor, as hair follicles and roots trap unpleasant smells under the skin’s surface. By removing the root and follicle, this is no longer an issue. • Hair grows much slower, softer and sparse. • Hair does not need to grow as long between appointments, as it does for waxing—meaning more time to be smooth. The hardest part for most potential clients is the first time grow-out of hair for two weeks, because it is breaking a long-time habit of shaving and not knowing yet that hair control really can be easy. For others, the hurdle is the fear that it is going to hurt. For those who try it, they never go back because the first treatment gives immediate, lasting results and is surprisingly a relaxing and virtually painless treatment at the same time. No matter one’s preference for removing unwanted hair, sugaring can meet those needs, reduce discomfort and be an ecofriendly beauty solution at the same time. Sugar Me Love is located at 3640 E. Fort Lowell Rd., Tucson. Connect at SugarMeLoveTucson.com. See ad, page 12.

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FOOD AS MEDICINE The Healing Power of Nutrition by Julie Peterson

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ating is a basic need, but many Americans are not filling this need with healthful choices. Among the more than 700,000 Americans that die each year from heart disease, stroke or Type 2 diabetes, about 45 percent eat meals heavy in salt, processed meat and sugary drinks, and low in fruits, vegetables, fish and nuts, according to a March 2017 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association. “I fully understand and empathize with people in the public,” says T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., author of the groundbreaking The China Study and founder of the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, in Ithaca, New York. Campbell has often stressed that public and professional understanding of nutrition is lacking. The problems with the Standard American Diet (SAD) start with the very ground it is grown in. Large-scale farming in the U.S. has depleted the soil, producing lower nutrient foods. In addition, many foods are processed by manufacturers to improve shelf life, which further destroys nutrients and requires toxic additives. “The default choice, the easy choice, is the inexpensive, highly processed food. Our built environment throughout the country has made it easier to find fast food than a produce store,” says Lisa McDowell, director of lifestyle medicine and clinical nutrition at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. SAD is a primary risk factor for high blood pressure, abnormal blood lipids, increased blood glucose and weight gain, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

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These intermediate conditions can lead to full-blown chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes, all of which are on the rise. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 60 percent of American adults have at least one chronic disease and 40 percent have two or more, making chronic disease the leading cause of death and disability in the country. The good news from WHO is that up to 80 percent of heart disease cases, 90 percent of Type 2 diabetes cases and one-third of cancer incidences could be avoided by a healthier diet, as well as lifestyle changes like stopping smoking and increasing physical activity. A healthy diet is not as simple as cutting out convenience foods, because many people literally can’t stop eating them. Studies have compared the addictive properties of added sugar and salt to those of nicotine and cocaine. “Additives like sugar release opioids and dopamine in the brain. The same neurochemical changes in the brain occur in addictions,” says Claire Stagg, DDS, founder of Health Connections Dentistry, in Indian Harbour Beach, Florida, and author of Smile! It’s All Connected, a layperson’s guide that explains the essential connections between the mouth and overall wellness. “People need to be educated, or reeducated, to take ownership of their health by remembering the basic premise that their bodies can be healthy if they get the right nutrients to facilitate and support that basic process.” Campbell agrees that more people need to be educated. A major theme in his latest book,

The Future of Nutrition, is how to sift through the conflicting information that exists.

Healthier Helpings As the food industry continues to woo Americans with fast and easy processed foods, there are consumer shifts taking place. “About a quarter of U.S. adults are trying to manage a health or medical condition by making healthy food and beverage choices,” stated the NPD Group consumer research firm in 2019. “Younger adults, ages 18 to 24, are particularly interested in using foods to improve their health.” It turns out that it’s most beneficial to focus on adding what is needed for optimal health, instead of worrying about what to eliminate. As William Li, M.D., counsels in Eat to Beat Disease, “Human nature abhors deprivation.” As president of the Angiogenesis Foundation, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Li advises us to “practice health care at home every day in our own kitchens.” He suggests frequently eating such simple, but disease-defying foods as dark chocolate, walnuts, kiwis, sourdough bread and sauerkraut. “I recommend participating in bigger box stores. They do a great job at making highquality food available at an inexpensive price,” says McDowell. She also suggests batch cooking and planning meals ahead for the week.

The Power of Plants Plant-based eating is finally becoming mainstream, thanks in part to such eye-opening

documentaries as Forks Over Knives, Earthlings, PlantPure Nation and Food, Inc. Research backs up the benefits. In a 2019 study in the Journal of the American Heart Association, Johns Hopkins researchers report that in a 30-year period, people eating a mostly plant-based diet were 32 percent less likely to die from a cardiovascular condition and 25 percent less likely to die from any cause. A 2017 report published in International Journal of Epidemiology suggests that fruits and vegetables are associated with a reduced risk of many chronic diseases and may protect against certain types of cancers. For treatment, reversal and prevention of chronic disease, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, in Chesterfield, Missouri, recommends eating a primarily plant-based diet containing minimally processed vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. Campbell says that moving to a 100 percent plant-based diet “and staying there for one to three months, provides an opportunity for virtually everyone to finally crave a salad on a regular basis. This is a place wherein people have little or no interest to backslide because their taste preferences have profoundly changed.” As plant-based eating gains momentum, there are more imitation meat products. These foods can be helpful to transition away from meat, but Campbell cautions, “They do not replace the whole plant-based foods, even though they are plant-based, because salt, sugar and added oil are usually added.”

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Eating by the Colors Eating fruits and vegetables in a rainbow of vibrant colors ensures we get a variety of phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. The federal Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion recommends consuming two and one-half cups of vegetables and two cups of fruit each day. McDowell suggests including “deeply pigmented fruits and veggies in at least five different colors, so that you’re getting all of the micronutrients and they’re all working together.” Aim to include a couple different foods from each of the following color groups over a week’s time. Infographics and charts are available for download from the American Heart Association (Heart.org), VeganEasy.org, Dr. Ranjan Chatterjee (DrChatterjee.com) and others. Apps such as Eat the Rainbow Food Journal, Eat Five and VegHunter also make vegetable and fruit intake easy to track.

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Green: Dark greens have cancer-blocking chemicals like allyl sulfides, lutein and indoles, which inhibit carcinogens. They also contain folate for healthy cells and calcium for stronger bones, muscles and heart regulation. Get plenty of asparagus, avocados, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, green tea, kale, kiwi, spinach and green herbs. Blue and purple: Anthocyanins wipe out free radicals, boost brain health and reduce inflammation. Resveratrol can delay cellular aging, protect the heart and reduce risk of some cancers. Add blueberries, blackberries, eggplant, elderberries, figs, grapes, plums, raisins, eggplant and purple cabbage. Red: Rich in lycopene, a potent scavenger of gene-damaging free radicals, red plants lower risk of certain cancers and boost heart, brain, eye and bone health. Try apples, beets, cherries, cranberries, raspberries, red peppers, tomatoes and watermelon.

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cantaloupe, carrots, mango, oranges, pineapple, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, tangerines and yellow peppers. White and brown: The onion family contains allicin and beta glucans, which have anti-tumor properties and can help lower cholesterol. Nuts contain healthy fats. Other foods in this group contain blood pressure-regulating potassium and antioxidant flavonoids like quercetin and kaempferol, along with digestionboosting fiber. Choose beans, cauliflower, garlic, leeks, mushrooms, nuts, onions, parsnips and whole grains.

Gaining Gut Health The gut contains the organs that make up the digestive tract and the gut microbiome, a balance of microorganisms that survive on food. A healthy gut can prevent and heal illnesses in the digestive tract, immune system, cardiovascular system, kidneys and brain. If the gut is burdened with unhealthy foods and digestion is impeded, illness may arise. However, shifting to healthier, plant-based foods can cause a measurable shift in the gut microbiome in three to four days, Duke University researchers report in Nature.Gut health can be enhanced and restored with specific foods: Enzymes to break down food are found in raw fruits, vegetables, sprouts, nuts and fresh herbs, and can be destroyed by cooking or processing. These work before the body’s digestive enzymes kick in to improve digestion, eliminate toxins and boost energy. Studies have shown that raw plants also help with weight loss, decreasing cholesterol and reducing inflammation.

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Probiotics, live bacteria that promote healthy gut flora, are found in fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, sourdough bread, yogurt, kefir, pickles, miso and cheddar cheese. Prebiotics, undigestible natural fibers that feed probiotics, abound in apples, asparagus, bananas, barley, burdock root, dandelion greens, flaxseeds, garlic, oats and onions.

Going Local Whole foods grown locally provide the most nutrition. Michael Pollan, professor of science and environmental journalism at the University of California, Berkeley, and author of In Defense of Food, famously said, “Don’t eat anything your great grandmother wouldn’t recognize as food.” Buying, preparing and eating whole foods may seem laborious at first, but the shift away from “easy foods” can quickly become a way of life as the body begins to feel better. “We hear stories every week about people who have fixed health issues from eating healthy,” says Brock Hall, owner of the Florida Fields to Forks organic community supported agriculture (CSA) farm in Malabar, Florida. He adds that everyone “ought to get closer to your food” by growing it or getting to know organic farmers at local markets, self-pick operations or through CSAs. Healthy eating is about balance. Enjoy comfort foods occasionally, focusing on the bigger picture of more healthful foods overall. Julie Peterson has contributed to Natural Awakenings for more than a decade. Connect at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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Healing the Gut with Food by Sheila Shea

hat is medicine and what is food? People spend money on real food that formerly was spent on “medications” and supplements. An increase in the appropriate proportion of fats and proteins, the reduction of carbohydrates and the ultimate removal of processed foods are major keys to reversing the degenerative diseases that are processed food-driven. The three macronutrients are proteins, fats and carbohydrates. The body heals from metabolic deficiency symptoms of obesity, diabetes and food addiction through food choices—especially the macronutrient apportionment. Drugs mask the symptoms. Metabolic flexibility means a person is able to burn sugar (carbohydrates) and fat (ketones). Most people burn only glucose and are not able to tap into burning fat as an

energy source. The goal is to have access to glucose and fat stores for energy sustenance. The proportion of macronutrients influence the ability to burn sugar and fat. When insulin is low enough, fat can be used as a fuel. Diets that create metabolic flexibility are based on real food choices and prepared in the home. Whether plant, animal or omnivore-based, the food is real. The goal in food as medicine, according to Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride (author of Gut and Physiology Syndrome), is to heal and seal the gut wall and reseed the good microbes. The epithelial cells of the gut wall are damaged from the processed diet. Pathogenic contents from the gut are distributed throughout the body via the circulatory system. A damaged gut wall is equivalent to inflammatory bowel disease; the epithelial cells are compromised. Food as medicine: corrects the overuse of sugar and the underuse of healthy fats; focuses on the fats that build brain and cell wall structure and allow the absorption of fat soluble vitamins,

such as pastured saturated animal fats (butter, ghee, tallow, lard) and the plant monounsaturated (olive oil) and saturated fats (coconut, hemp and flax); focuses on the consumption of protein, preferably meat, fish, eggs and dairy, to build muscle and create strength (plant-based nutrition requires of combination of foods to get adequate protein). Food as medicine also includes the fermented foods we make in our kitchens, like sauerkrauts and sour creams. Some ferments can be purchased such as sauerkraut and properly fermented kefir. The daily use of ferments feeds the microbiome, the field of bacteria, fungi and virus that inhabit our gut and body. Robert Lustig, MD, a pediatric endocrinologist, just published Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition and Modern Medicine. The title says it all. The movement is to real food from processed food. The prime directive of metabolic therapy is to “get the insulin down”. Lustig says, “All you need to know are two precepts: protect the liver and feed the gut.” The Gut and Physiology Syndrome (GAPS) is an example of a nutritional protocol that supports metabolic flexibility. The depth and breadth of the diet include GAPS introduction diet, full GAPS, NoPlant GAPS, Ketogenic Diet, More-Plant GAPS, Liquid Fasting and coming off GAPS. The diet has something for everyone and individualizes metabolism. Degenerative conditions can be reversed with real food, not drugs. “You have to feed your gut, and processed food starves it,” says Lustig. Each person is their own Health Engineer. For the past 50 years, Sheila Shea, MA has specialized in natural gastrointestinal nutrition and colon hydrotherapy, creating the Intestinal Health Institute in 1997. She is a member of the Arizona Native Plant Society and the International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy, and holds Massage Therapy licenses in AZ and FL. Connect at 520-3259686, Intestines@SheilaShea.com or IntestinalHealthInstitute.com. See listing, page 32. July 2021

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Magnesium matters – it is an essential nutrient. Magnesium is an

AN EASY CHOICE 5 Reasons to Reconsider Our Magnesium Intake

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agnesium is an essential nutrient, but half of the U.S. population does not get enough magnesium for good health. Here are five reasons to reconsider magnesium intake.

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important piece of the puzzle for a variety of enzymatic reactions in the body. These reactions provide a foundation for health. According to Nutrients and Magnesium Research, magnesium is also vital for making proteins, producing energy and building important bodily components like DNA and RNA. Magnesium deficiency is associated with many health issues, like: unhealthy stress response, cardiovascular health, management of blood sugar levels, mood (feeling down and anxious) and fatigue. Magnesium sufficiency is associated with many health benefits, like: reduced stress and better mood, increased fat-free mass, improved bone health and balance and stabilize systems health.

An easy way to make sure to get the Mg needed. There are a couple of reasons that nearly half of the U.S. population does not get enough magnesium. First, American dietary choices rely heavily on processed food (magnesium-poor) over natural, plantbased food (magnesium-rich). For those who do eat enough plantbased foods, the nutrient density of these foods is not what it used to be. According to research by the Clinical Kidney Journal, changes in the soil (acidification, mineral depletion) and modern cultivation practices (selective breeding, chemical fertilizers) have promoted a trend of decreased nutrient content in plant foods—not just magnesium, but multiple nutrients. A third issue is magnesium absorption. About 25 to 75 percent of dietary magnesium is absorbed; specific absorption rate depends on an individual’s magnesium status, gastrointestinal (GI) health and dose. Maximum absorption of magnesium is seen up to a dose of about 123 mg. Any additional amount of magnesium above this dose would see a minimal absorption rate, around seven percent. This absorption rate creates a clear divide between whole food magnesium supplements (usually contains a modest dose of about 30 to 80 mg) and synthetic magnesium supplements (usually given at a relatively high dose of about 300 mg and above).

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electing seed and growing our own transplants to harvest can be one of the most rewarding feelings in gardening. When we sprout a seed and grow it all the way to harvest, we are empowered in knowing the major steps to growing our own food. Use this overview of the steps required to turn a seed, some soil and a container into a living, breathing organism—a vegetable transplant.

Choose seeds. The first step in growing transplants is to select what kind of transplant to grow. Find an accurate local planting calendar (online or at local plant nurseries). A planting calendar shows what seeds should be started depending on the season. If keeping the plant indoors for its whole life, no planting calendar is needed. If planning to collect seeds from plants when they mature, buy seed that has been open-pollinated. These seeds have been carefully bred to give offspring that will resemble the parent plants. Otherwise, for the most uniform, predictable crops on the market, look for hybrid seeds, or “F1 seeds”. Seed collected from hybrid plants can give wildly variant offspring or even be sterile. Choose a variety. Plant breeders have put a lot of time and energy into giving us varieties of plants that can do very well in our individual environment. Growing in containers? Growing in an extremely hot or cold environment? There are seeds that can fit all needs. Pro-tip: Some seeds don’t do very well as transplants. These plants grow best when they are seeded directly into the ground: carrot, parsnip, turnip, radish, peas and beans.

Choose soil. The transplant’s soil is its home for up to eight weeks, so be sure to

give it everything it’ll need. Soil should be fine, uniform and aerated (fluffy). A soil mix is fine, but make sure it doesn’t have large chunks of wood or rock that could hinder the seed’s growth. Soil should also have some slow-release nutrients available. Good, finished compost or vermicompost is a great recommendation. Try buying organic soil and mixing ⅔ soil with ⅓ compost when filling containers.

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Don’t try to save money by mixing in native dirt to the soil mix; it is too heavy and will cause too much compaction, leading to seeds that can’t breathe.

vegetable transplants will be perfectly happy in a 2”x2”x2” container. For those new to growing transplants, try using 606 trays. These trays are similar in size to most six-packs available at local nurseries, so reduce and reuse if possible. Using a larger container won’t hurt anything—other than our wallet. Using pots that are four or five times the recommended size leads to a much larger soil bill, not to mention the extra space that is required to grow the same amount of transplants. The only added benefit of using a larger container is that there is no need to up-pot the long-lived transplants like tomatoes and peppers.

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Choose container(s). If using the right soil, most

Sow seeds. Spread out and mix soil well; this prevents

any uneven distribution of materials. While mixing, moisten the soil to the consistency of a well wrung-out sponge.

• Fill containers with soil. • “Drop” the containers from about six inches high to remove any large air pockets. • Create a half-inch divot in the center of each container. • Drop a seed in each divot. • Mark each container with some kind of deviation to remember what each tray is and the date sown. • Finish filling the containers with soil. • Water the containers with a gentle spray of water two or three times to ensure it is wet enough. If the soil starts puddling, stop watering and give it time to soak up the water. • Place containers in an area that has the seed’s desired germination temperature. • Keep the soil moist, but don’t overwater.

Caring for a newly emerged transplant.

When the seeds have emerged, it’s very important that they get enough light, water and are in their desired temperature range. Light: If growing indoors under grow lights, be sure to run the

lights for 12 to 16 hours per day. For best results, use lights that have a Kelvin value between 4100-6000K and a lumen between 2000-3000. Water: Keep the soil the same moisture as a well wrung-out sponge. Not too wet, not too dry. Don’t use extremely cold water on the transplants as it can slow their growth. Lukewarm water is best. Temperature: The seeds will grow best if they stay in the same temperature range in which they sprouted.

Planting. Transplants are ready to plant when they are

desired size and have white, lightly circling roots and green, full leaves. Don’t wait until the leaves begin to turn yellow or the roots are heavily circling. Before planting, harden-off transplants for three to five days by placing their container outside for increased time each day. For example, two hours outside the first day, four hours outside the second day, and so on.

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o matter how intentionally people pursue the life of their dreams or how well equipped they are to do so, obstacles inevitably arise from time to time. People often seek out the services of a professional coach for support to navigate and move beyond these obstacles. Working with a coach can be a highly effective way to sharpen one’s vision and make measurable progress toward one’s goals. However, it’s crucial to keep in mind that a coach’s perspective on those obstacles has a profound impact on the coaching process and, by extension, the outcome. Imagine a coaching client who wants to pursue a new career direction. The first several sessions have been very positive. She’s completed her fieldwork and has challenged herself to try out new options. She’s come to each session with new insights and a lot of excitement about the progress she’s making toward her goal. Fast-forward to the start of her fourth session. Zero. Zip. She hasn’t done a thing since the previous session. When the coach asks what got in the way, she responds with one or more of the following: 26

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• She didn’t get to her fieldwork—she just didn’t feel like it. • Figuring out a new career seems like too much work. • Her current job isn’t all that bad. • She needs a vacation more than a new career. • It’s ridiculous to go for such an ambitious goal. What was she thinking? The coach smells a gremlin—perhaps an entire herd of them. A gremlin is a negative inner voice that blocks success and satisfaction in life. Whether conceived of as an inner critic, a saboteur, a reflection of low self-esteem, or the voice of fear, doubt or procrastination, a gremlin is a creature that represents some form of negative self-talk. The term gremlin, as used in this context, originated with Rick Carson’s book Taming Your Gremlin: A Surprisingly Simple Method for Getting Out of Your Own Way, originally published in 1983. Carson explains that a gremlin is “the narrator in your head” who “is intent on making you feel lousy.” Carson recommends banishing gremlins, and many coaches would agree. A survey of coaching websites yields a host of negative

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descriptors for gremlins, including sly, sneaky, subversive, fear-based, nasty, pesky, sneaky, pushy, relentless, snarky and powerful. Common perception would suggest that gremlins have nothing good to say and should be conquered, banished, slayed or kicked to the curb. If gremlins truly want the worst for us, it would make sense to try to get rid of them so coaching clients can be freer to pursue their goals. However, anyone who has tried to silence a part of themselves knows that it simply doesn’t work. Going to war with gremlins doesn’t work because it forces banished parts of a person to become more insistent and extreme in their attempts to be heard. As Swiss psychologist Carl Jung famously said, “What you resist persists.” What if that view of gremlins isn’t accurate? What if they’ve just gotten a bad rap in a culture that tends to avoid looking at its dark side? Internal Family Systems (IFS)—a powerful, non-pathologizing view of the human psyche—holds a different view of gremlins. IFS asserts that gremlins (“parts”) have positive intent at their core and hold crucial puzzle pieces in our quest to lead fulfilling lives. Like geese flying in a V-formation, gremlins can be supported to work together harmoniously. Learning to listen to them allows them to transform into powerful allies that can make important positive contributions to people’s goals and lives. This isn’t just a nice metaphor—it’s a systematic approach that yields tangible results. This transformation happens as a result of developing a respectful, appropriate relationship with gremlins. Far from wanting to make people miserable, they actually want the best for us. For that to happen, we only need to listen to them from a centered place and provide them with witnessing and wise leadership. IFS coaching supports clients to do just that. Kira Freed, MA, BCC, LPC (ret.) has been incorporating the Internal Family Systems perspective in her work with coaching clients for 14 years. To learn more and schedule a free initial consultation, visit KiraFreedCoaching.com. See listing, page 32.

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GET A PATTERN GOING. “Keeping to the same routine will signal to the body and brain that it is time to wind down and prepare for sleep,” says Dallas nurse educator Jenna Liphart Rhoads. This means sticking to the same bedtime and awakening schedule, and doing quieting activities an hour or so before bed, such as stretching, meditating, drinking tea or journaling. MUNCH SMARTLY ON SLEEP-INDUCING FOODS. Many experts advocate foregoing food two hours before sleeping. As another option, “sleep snacks”, is suggested by New York University adjunct nutrition professor Lisa Young. She says, “These are foods that contain natural substances that may help promote a good night’s sleep.” They include warm milk or turkey (tryptophan), tart cherries (melatonin), kiwi fruit (vitamin C and serotonin), bananas (potassium and magnesium) and nuts and seeds (magnesium). DON AMBER GLASSES OR AN EYE MASK TO BLOCK LIGHT. The blue light emitted by ordinary light bulbs and device screens prevents the pineal gland from releasing melatonin, the sleep-inducing hormone, which is why it’s wise to shut down electronic devices an hour before sleeping. If doing so isn’t easy, at least block the blue light by using amber or orange (not clear or yellow) glasses to restore melatonin production, advises former General Electric lighting researcher Richard Hansler, Ph.D., of Cleveland; he also advises replacing regular bedroom bulbs with only those that produce low levels of blue light. To encourage deep sleep, fully darken the bedroom or wear an eye mask: a Chinese study found wearing such an accessory along with earplugs significantly increases the restorative rapid eye movement (REM) stage of sleep. WRITE A TO-DO LIST TO CALM A RACING MIND. Baylor University researchers found that compared to people that journaled about what they had accomplished that day, those that spent five minutes writing a to-do list for the next day fell asleep nine minutes

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good night’s sleep is a challenge for a growing number of Americans. Even before the pandemic, 35 percent of adults reported sleeping less than the recommended seven hours a night, and in a new survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 56 percent said they were sleeping worse due to what’s termed “COVID-somnia”. Being sleep-deprived not only makes us crabby and accidentprone, but also raises our risk of obesity, depression, heart disease, dementia and a weakened immune system, studies show. Fortunately, we can stave off fretting about lack of sleep by adopting some simple, natural practices.

TAKE A NATURAL SLEEP AID. Prescription sleeping pills for insomnia can produce dependency and additional unwelcome side effects such as grogginess, diarrhea, headaches and stomach pain. Natural choices without these drawbacks include melatonin, a pineal gland hormone that primes the body for sleep; small doses of 0.3 milligram (mg) to 1 mg work effectively by mirroring natural circadian levels, research shows. Half of U.S. adults are estimated to be deficient in magnesium, which relaxes muscles and increases levels of a neurotransmitter with calming effects; 500 mg is a common dose. Valerian (300 to 900 mg) has been found to improve sleep quality in women during menopause. CHECK OUT HEALTH ISSUES TO GET TO THE ROOT. Apnea, thyroid conditions, anemia, menopausal hot flashes, heartburn, incontinence and depression can affect the quality and quantity of sleep, as can medications such as beta blockers, blood pressure medications, some antidepressants and decongestants. If anxiety or depression is causing tossing and turning, cognitive behavioral therapy has been shown to improve sleep in up to 70 to 80 percent of people with insomnia. Whether in-person, via Zoom or by email, even one or two sessions can lower insomnia symptoms, with six to eight sessions typically being more helpful. Natural health writer Ronica O’Hara can be reached at OHaraRonica@gmail.com. July 2021

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Drinking Water: What’s Healthy, What’s Not – 9:45-11:30am. Learn about the health benefits of Kangen special ionized drinking water (electrically charged): alkaline, super hydrating, detoxifying, rich in antioxidants. RSVP. No charge. Pristine Naturopathic Medicine, 2469 N Country Club Rd. 520-795-1300. TheHealthyCouple.com.

Clear and Heal Your Biofield – 3-4:30pm. Just like our physical body gets dirty and we need to clean it, our energy field gets “dirty” and needs cleaning too. A “clean” biofield helps create health on all levels of our being—physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Via Zoom. $15. Call or text to preregister or email Danielle@Replevyn.com. Replevyn.com.

Healing on the Spiritual Path – 3-4:30pm. A new path to health for body and soul. Call for an introduction to the teachings of Bruno Groening and Circle of Friends. No charge. Call Evey: 520-904-4801. Information: Bruno-Groening.org.

mark your calendar eBooklet Discussion: “The Power of Gratitude”

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Saturday, July 17 • 6-7pm

Caring for Grievers with Confidence for Massage Therapists – 4-6pm. This training will increase your value and confidence as a Massage Therapist and allow your clients to feel more secure and nurtured during a vulnerable time. This class is 2 CE’s. $60. Grief-Relief-With-Jennica.square.site.

Come join a lively, facilitated discussion and be prepared to leave with spiritual gifts to assist you on your own life’s journey. People of all faiths welcome. Download the free eBooklet “The Power of Gratitude” at EckankarArizona.org/gratitude.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 7 Biofeedback and Food Talk – 6-7:30pm. With Dr Emily. Join us and discover the benefits of biofeedback and how it can assist with eating disorders, nutrition and much more. Limited to 12 people. No charge. Please reserve your space by calling 520- 209-1755. Transformational Medicine, 2028 E Prince Rd, 85719. TFMND.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 10 Yoga Teacher Training: Information Meeting – 11am-12pm. Become a certified yoga teacher. This free online session provides information on class structure, schedule and cost. Proficiency of postures is not a prerequisite. Learn about payment options and partial scholarships. Classes start September 11. No charge. YogaConnection.org. Experience the Sound of Soul – 4-5pm. You’re invited to experience the power and wonder of HU for yourself. We will also engage in spiritual conversation, and enjoy community. Meet others who share a desire to explore their connection with Divine Spirit. Email Rvoec@EckankarArizona.org for Zoom link. No charge. EckankarArizona.org.

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SUNDAY, JULY 18 Spiritual Humorist Greg Tamblyn Zooms to Tucson – 10:30-11:45am. Center for Spiritual Living Tucson welcomes Greg Tamblyn to our virtual stage! Greg will speak and perform his music via Zoom during our Sunday Celebration Service. Contact Info@TucsonCSL.org for Zoom access. By donation. TucsonCSL.org.

MONDAY, JULY 19 Caring for Grievers with Confidence for Massage Therapists – 4-6pm. This training will increase your value and confidence as a Massage Therapist and allow your clients to feel more secure and nurtured during a vulnerable time. This class is 2 CE’s. $60. Grief-Relief-With-Jennica.square.site.

SATURDAY, JULY 24 Our Spiritual Wake-Up Calls – 11am. Explore keys to spiritual freedom found in this book by Harold Klemp, Spiritual Leader of Eckankar. This month’s chapter title is, “Our Spiritual Wake-Up Calls.” You don’t need the book to participate—you’re always welcome. No charge. EckankarArizona.org.

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Free Introduction to Meditation: Online – 11am12pm. Bring greater balance and peace into your life with a daily meditation practice. Learn simple techniques to help sustain a simple meditation practice, giving way to lasting calmness, a strong center, solution-consciousness and increased selfconfidence. No experience necessary. No charge. YogaConnection.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 30 Spiritual Healing Circle with Mark Earlix – 7-9pm. Join Mark Earlix, author of the best seller “Awaken the Healer Within,” for an opportunity to become free of your body’s distress, aches, pains, chronic situations, or sickness. Doors and The Desert Light Metaphysical Bookstore open at 6pm. No charge. Unity Church of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-577-3300. UnityTucson.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 31 Earth Gong Bath – 1-2:30pm. Just relax and receive, while the sound clears and “moves” your energy, releasing old patterns and creating new ones. You’re welcome to lay, sit, meditate, pray, journey, do yoga or dance. $20/live-stream; $25/ in-person. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org. Experience the Sound of Soul – 6-7pm. You’re invited to experience the power and wonder of HU for yourself. We’ll also engage in spiritual conversation, and enjoy community. Meet others who share a desire to explore their connection with Divine Spirit. Email Rvoec@EckankarArizona.org for Zoom link. No charge. EckankarArizona.org.

mark your calendar Spiritual Healing One Day Workshop with Mark Earlix Saturday, July 31 • 10am-4pm Join Mark Earlix, author of the best seller, “Awaken the Healer Within”, for this experiential workshop to help transform lives using simple and unique techniques. Pre-registration and fee are required. $125 Unity Church of Tucson 3617 N Camino Blanco 520-577-3300 • UnityTucson.com

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daily Peaceful Floating – 9am-5pm. Wednesday to Saturday. Float your cares away in our indoor saltwater pool, 2 or 3 family members or roommates may swim or float. Safely sanitized. Lifeguard if needed. $20/90-minutes. 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. By appointment. Text 520-990-1857 or email SantaRitaSprings@gmail.com. SantaRitaSprings.com. Aquatic Massage – 10am-6pm. Vaccinated in March, I feel safe offering Watsu sessions in 96 degree water. 90-minute treatments offered ThursdaysSaturdays. Text for information or schedule a time. $120/90-minutes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-990-1857. SantaRitaSprings.com.

sunday Free GentleYoga – 8:30-9:30am. Slow-paced class with emphasis on breathing, relaxation and gentle stretching. Beginner’s welcome. Sunday sessions are free in May. Other days available on a drop-in basis for $10. Free. yogaconnection.org. Online Sunday Worship Service: Casas Adobes Congregational Church – 8:15-9:15am. Faithcentered, music-loving Christian congregation with a variety of worship and spiritual enrichment opportunities. Offering these services online to be enjoyed wherever you are. No charge. Info@ CAUCC.org. CAUCC.org/Welcome/Natural. Kadampa Meditation Center General Program – 10-11:15am. Our live-streamed classes provide a basic introduction to Buddhist teachings and meditation that are suitable for beginners and experienced meditators. $10/class; free to Members. MeditationInTucson.org. Tucson Metaphysics Fair – 10am-4pm. Third Sunday. Fair includes a variety of mediums, readers, healers and vendors. Best Western Inn Suites Tucson Foothills Hotel & Suites, 6201 N Oracle Rd. 520-579-8930. Sunday Celebration Services – 10-11:30am. Join the sea of happy faces through zoom technology from the comfort of your living room. Celebrate community, music, life and self-motivated expansion and growth. Happier life, better health and more abundant living. Welcome. By donation. TucsonCSL.org. Online Noon Prayers for Race Unity, Social Justice and Healing – 12-1pm. Program consists of a short presentation on a current issue using photos, videos and slides designed to focus our Spirits and Hearts on the issue. To receive an invite, contact Bahais4RaceUnity@gmail.com.

Flutes for Vets Online Classes – 1:30-2:30pm. First and third Sundays. Free Native American style flute lessons and flutes with Flutes for Vets for active duty military, veterans and their support family members. Email to register and to receive a flute. No charge. FlutesForVets@gmail.com. Flutesforvets.org. Sunday Feast and Bhakti Program – 5:30pm. 7pm ten-course feast. Govinda’s Hare Krishna temple and vegetarian restaurant hosts a wonderful program. We observe social distancing and pay close attention to CDC guidelines. No charge. Govinda’s Natural Foods, 711 East Blacklidge. 520-792-0630. GovindasOfTucson.com.

monday Gentle Hatha Yoga – Zoom: 9-10am. In-person: 11am. With Trish. Gentle, doable, slow, mindful stretch. Breathwork and variations included. First class free. Email Trish@DivineJourneyYoga.com or book a class at DivineJourneyYoga.com. $8.50/ Zoom; $10/in-person. St. Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E River Rd. DivineJourneyYoga.com. Metaphysical Teachings Online Zoom Calls – 11am-12pm. With Starwalker and Pat. Bi-monthly group for people who are interested in learning about spiritual/metaphysical topics. No charge. WellnessEnergetics@gmail.com. Wellness-Energetics.com/events. Chair Yoga - Studio and Online – 1:30-2:30pm. One of the gentlest forms of yoga. Perfect for anyone looking for a thorough, safe work-out that offers breath awareness and relaxation. Includes chair and wall support in addition to modifications suited to your individual needs. No charge. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org. Restorative Yoga – 4-5:15pm. Relax and renew with this gentle yet dynamic form of yoga offered by The Yoga Connection. Postures are practiced with maximum support and comfort allowing the body to open on its own. Beginners welcome. Sessions are online only. $10. YogaConnection.org. Exploring the Roots of the Science of Mind – 5:30-7:30pm. If reading the authors that inspired Ernest Holmes in compiling The Science of Mind intrigues you, this is the class for you. We’ll spend 4 weeks each reading and discussion Emerson, Troward and Hopkins. $220+ books. TucsonCSL.org. Reiki Circle– 6pm. With Judy Ferrig, Reiki Master Teacher. Come to learn about Reiki and receive a mini session. No charge. Contact JudyFerrig@ comcast.net for Zoom log in. OpenPathwaysEnergyAndCommunications.com.

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Yoga Core Strength for Better Balance – Zoom: 9-10am. In-person: 11am. With Trish. Invigorating, doable, yoga practice to build core strength for better balance. Breathwork and variations included. First class free. Email Trish@DivineJourneyYoga.com; or book auijkl class at DivineJourneyYoga.com. $8.50/ Zoom; $10/in-person. Church of the Painted Hills, 3295 W Speedway Blvd. DivineJourneyYoga.com. Free Hypnotherapy/Bach Flower Consultation – 9am-5pm. Schedule a free 30-minute Zoom appointment with Helen Hess, CHT, BFRP to find out what hypnosis and the Bach Flowers are and how they may help you decrease stress and feel better. No charge. DynamicMastery.as.me/freeconsultation. Back Care Yoga – 4-5pm. The Yoga Connection offers this free class focusing on strength, body posture, alleviating neck and back pain, and lengthening and decompressing the spine. Beginners welcome. No charge. YogaConnection.org. Kadampa Meditation Center General Program – 7-8:15pm. Gain the understanding of how we can put Buddha’s Lamrim (“stages of the path to enlightenment”) meditations and teachings into practice in these uncertain times. Live streamed. $10/class; free to members. MeditationInTucson.org.

wednesday Yin Yoga – Zoom: 9-10am. In-person: 11am. With Trish. This type of yoga is important for joint health. Variations offered including options to stay off your knees. First class free. Email Trish@DivineJourneyYoga.com or book a class at DivineJourneyYoga. com. $8.50/Zoom; $10/in-person. St. Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E River Rd. DivineJourneyYoga.com. Tucson Friendly and Fearless Death Cafe – 1011:30am. Lively, thoughtful, safe conversation on issues relating to death, dying, grief and loss. Not grief counseling or therapy. All are welcome. Zoom: tinyurl.com/WedTucsDeathCafeLink; Password: 583513. IsabelDeathCafe@gmail.com. DeathcCafe.com Aquacize – 12-1:15pm. With Rebecca Lennon, RN. Join us in 96 degree indoor salt water pool for a safe, head to toe aquatic workout, focusing on strength, balance and joint mobility. Free trial class. $200/8 consecutive classes. Register with Rebecca: 520 444-8636. B43Lennon@aol.com. Yoga for a Healthy Back – 4-5:15pm. Bea Aldridge, E-500 RYT, YACEP, leads this special Yoga Connection 8-week series focusing on poses and stretches to help strengthen the back. Yoga helps to decompress the spine and strengthen core muscles. $12 per drop in session. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org. Beginning: Continuing Yoga – 5:30-8:15pm. A multi-level yoga class which introduces variations on poses allowing students to practice at their own level. In-studio (limited to 10 registered participants) and live-streamed. Monthly packages available. $10. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E. Pima. 520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org.

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ongoing events Visioning, an 8-week Certificated Class – 6-8pm. Join guest facilitator Laura Arneson from Reno Nevada (on zoom) in an 8-week exploration of the ‘big ideas’ for your life through the practice of Visioning. This practice, popularized by Dr Michael Beckwith, is available to anyone willing to see with new eyes. $200. TucsonCSL.org.

thursday Yoga for Strong Bones – Zoom: 9-10am. In-person: 11am. With Trish. Practice poses proven to reverse the effects of Osteoporosis and Osteopenia. You need yoga strap, yoga block and chair. First class free. Email Trish@DivineJourneyYoga.com or book a class at DivineJourneyYoga.com. $8.50/Zoom; $10/in-person. Church of the Painted Hills, 3295 W Speedway Blvd. DivineJourneyYoga.com. Beginning Continuing Yoga – 10-11:15am. A multi-level yoga class which introduces variations on poses allowing students to practice at their own level. In-studio (limited to 10 registered participants) and live-streamed. Monthly packages available. $10. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E. Pima. 520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org. Meditatíon en Español – 12:30-1:30pm. Tomar 30 minutos en el medio del día para conectarse con su corazón, cultivar la paz interior, la felicidad y clarificar su intención para el día. Todos son bienvenidos para atender estas meditaciones guiadas. Con Andrew Norales. No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. MeditationInTucson.org.

Yin Yoga and Meditation – 4-5:15pm. With Joseph Moffitt, E-RYT 500. Quiet, gentle practice targeting connective tissues. Encourages hip joint and spine mobility. Postures are done on floor and held longer than traditional yoga with emphasis on comfort and stability. Beginner’s welcome. No charge. YogaConnection.org. Tucson Wellness Meetup – 6-7:30pm. Third Thursday. Learn about and experience new ways of enhancing your wellness and vitality. We offer workshops and seminars on a variety of wellness and healing topics, including holistic health education, emotional clearing, self-empowerment and consciousness. By donation. Meetup.com/tucsonwellness-meetup-group. Spiritual Life Group Online – 6:30pm. First, third and fourth Thursday. Experience a deeper sense of God and connection with fellow travelers on the spiritual journey. No charge. Casas Adobes Congregational UCC, 6801 N Oracle Rd. 520-297-1181. Michael@CAUCC.org. CAUCC.org. Taizé Worship Service Online – 6:30-7:30pm. Second Thursday. Join us online for this unique, meditative worship. For the communities’ well-being, all upcoming Taizé Services will be held online. No charge. Casas Adobes Congregational UCC, 6801 N Oracle Rd. 520-297-1181. CAUCC.org. Your Seven Energy Centers – 7-8:15pm. Become more aware of your innate energy through your chakras. Held via Zoom: 4946248600, passcode 787878 or phone 253-215-8782. No charge. Info@ SummitLighthousePhoenix.org. SummitLighthouse Phoenix.org.

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friday Don Zavis Sales Training – 10:30am-12pm. With Don Zavis. Weekly sales training session. Also archived via Vimeo in case you miss it. No charge. In person at 11177 North Oracle, Oro Valley, (in Encantada Auditorium). 520-903-4654. DonZavis@ comcast.net. Low Slow Hatha Yoga – 9-10am. Each Friday morning join Trish on zoom for a gentle, doable, slow, stretch staying close to the ground. Breathwork and variations are always included. First class free. Email Trish@DivineJourneyYoga.com; or book a class through the Divine Journey Yoga website. $8.50. DivineJourneyYoga.com. Beginning Continuing Yoga – 12-1pm. Multi-level yoga class which introduces variations on poses allowing students to practice at their own level. Beginners welcome. In-studio class limited to pre-registered participants. Also offered online. $7. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org.

saturday Shabbat Meditation Gathering – 8:30-9:30am. First Saturday. With Reb Brian Yosef. Deepen your davening with guided, meditative morning blessings, spacious, silent meditation and heartopening singing of niggunim. No charge. Congregation Bet Shalom, 3881 E River Rd. 510-2957383. TorahOfAwakening.com. Drinking Water: What’s Healthy, What’s Not – 9:45-11:30am. First Saturday. Learn about the health benefits of Kangen special ionized drinking water (electrically charged): alkaline, super hydrating, detoxifying, rich in antioxidants. Please RSVP. No charge. Pristine Naturopathic Medicine, 2469 N Country Club Rd. 520-795-1300. TheHealthyCouple.com. Ai Chi with Connie Seddon – 10:30-11:45am. 4-students safely distanced. Aquatic meditation is practiced in slow, graceful movements, using mindfulness with breath while standing in a 96 degree warm indoor pool. $20/class. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. Register: 520-245-6616 or ConnieSeddon@gmail.com. SantaRitaSprings.com. Meditation for Everyone Sessions on Zoom – 11am-12pm. For those who have some experience with meditation. I will share a meditation technique, explain how to sit through a longer (half hour) meditation, will do pre-meditation activities and then the meditation. All are welcome. No charge. Email Sitaaraa@aol.com for link. Aquacize – 12-1:15pm. With Rebecca Lennon, RN. Join us in 96 degree indoor salt water pool for a safe, head to toe aquatic workout, focusing on strength, balance and joint mobility. Free trial class. $200/8 consecutive classes. Register with Rebecca: 520 444-8636. B43Lennon@aol.com. Experience The Sound of Soul – 6-7pm. Fourth Saturday. Join other like-minded people in singing HU, an ancient, universal name of God. Following this 10-20-minute HU song is a short time of quiet contemplation and reflection. Discussion fills the remaining 40-minutes. No charge. Crvalluzzo@ gmail.com. EckankarArizona.org.

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Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Holly@NaturalTucson.com to request our media kit. Check out our online directory at NaturalTucson.com and enter your free online listing.

ACUPUNCTURE EASTWEST INTEGRATED CARE Dr. Lucy Surya, DAOM L.Ac IBHP 7440 N Oracle Rd, Bldg 4, 85704 520-308-5289 EastWestWell.com

Looking for a therapy that works? Dr. Surya specializes in trauma, pain, and addictive behaviors using a new approach to mental health that combines ancient wisdom with modern biomedicine. Eastwest also offers psychiatric services/ medication management, VR therapy, genetic testing, supplements, CBD products, and more. Se habla español. See ad, page 23.

AESTHETICS AND MEDSPA PAMPERED SKIN STUDIO

Suzanne Pear, RN PhD LE CQH 5160 E Glenn St, Ste 150, 85712 520-400-8109 PamperedSkinStudio.com If you believe less is more, Dr. Suzie (PhD in Epidemiology) is the Nurse-Aesthetician for you. She provides customized nature-based, holistic skin rejuvenation therapies for all skin types, ethnicities and sensitivities while educating you about your skin concerns and care. See ad, page 20.

ALTERNATIVE HEALING ALPHASTAR HEALING

Elisabeth Heneage, MBA, ND 520-250-3871 AlphaStarHS@gmail.com AlphaStarHealingServices.com State-of-the-art healing machine Trinfinity8 uses mathematical codes, Solfeggio tones and fractal visualizations for healing, positive change and rejuvenation. Experience stress reduction, energy restoration, better health and nutrition, skin, hair, face rejuvenation, weight management and body sculpting. See ad, page 25.

NATURAL HEALING CARE CENTER Dr. Jasmine May, NMD 2231 E Speedway, 85719 520-323-0069 NaturalHealingCareCenter.com

Dr. May offers whole being counseling for those seeking a shift from disease centered medicine to individualized care. Naturopathic medicine works to uproot the cause of disharmony, rather than palliating symptoms. Herbs, homeopathy, nutrition, and mind/body medicine are emphasized, with focus on empowering individuals to heal themselves. See ad, page 2.

AKASHIC RECORDS DANIELLE DVORAK

847-323-9188 Danielle@Replevyn.com Replevyn.com Danielle, a gifted life-long intuitive, is able to read anyone’s Akashic Records — accessing soul contracts, past life information related to this lifetime, and discovering symbols for the client to work with. Reading your Akashic Records often answers questions you thought unanswerable.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EASTWEST INTEGRATED CARE

Dr. Herald Surya, PMHNP-BC, ARNP, MD 7440 N Oracle Rd, Bldg 4, 85704 520-308-5289 EastWestWell.com Dr. Surya is working every day to improve the emotional health and well-being of children, adolescents, and young adults in Tucson, because every person has the potential to thrive. Services offered include psychiatric services/medication management, counseling, Virtual Reality® therapy, genetic testing for mental health, and more. Confidentiality guaranteed. See ad, page 23.

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SYLVIA BOYED

6550 E Carondelet, Bldg F, 85712 520-370-3689 SylviaBoyed.com Sylvia Boyed, MA, VMT, CST. Now welcoming new clients. Restorative bodywork and energetic healing for physical and emotional well-being. 14+ years experience in energetically applied visceral manipulation and craniosacral therapies. Specializing in treatment of head injuries, tinnitus and post-surgical rehabilitation. See ad, page 25.

ZACHARY SABER, LMT

Transformational Medicine 2028 East Prince Rd, 85719 520-232-4585 SaberLMP@aol.com• TFMND.com Tired of the pain? Myofascial release frees you from what holds you back. Let go of past injuries and love life again. Zach specializes in myofascial release, structural integration and neuromuscular re-education with nearly 20 years of hands-on experience. See ad, page 3.

BUSINESS SERVICES VIVIANE THOMPSON

Thompson Accounting Company, PLLC 1643 N Alvernon, Ste 104 520-822-8208 VThompson@VivianeThompson.com VivianeThompson.com Tax and accounting CPA practice specializing in small business accounting, QuickBooks, and bookkeeping, payroll, taxes, and business advice. We are four very experienced and compassionate professional women helping you become more successful through common sense, down- to-earth, and sensible financial and tax advice. See ad, page 22.

CARPET CLEANING PIMA CLEANPRO, LLC

Carpet Cleaning, Tile & Grout, Upholstery, Area Rugs Serving Pima County & Surrounding Areas 520-954-2119 PimaCleanPro@gmail.com PimaCleanPro.com Don’t steam your carpets, clean your carpets. Providing a low-moisture system that is: eco-friendly, unbeatable results, dries in about 1-2 hours, with no residue, longer carpet life for carpet, upholstery, area rugs, tile and grout. Reliable, on-time, answers the phone.

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CBD NATURAL HEALING CARE CENTER 2231 E Speedway, 85719 520-323-0069 NaturalHealingCareCenter.com

Natural Healing Care Center carries a variety of natural, full-spectrum Hemp CBD Products. All products are high quality, grown in the U.S., and tested. CBD has helped many people obtain relief for various ailments. NHCC can help inform you on the proper way to consume CBD. See ad, page 2.

CHIROPRACTIC WINTERHAVEN HEALTH CENTER Dr. Nathan Conlee 3020 N Country Club Rd, 85716 520-322-6161 PerformanceNeurology.com

Dr. Nathan Conlee has been treating auto and sports injuries since 1987. As a Chiropractic Neurologist he works with many neurologic disorders. Using gentle chiropractic, physiotherapy, acupuncture and metabolic nutrition, we have helped thousands of patients, from headaches to ankle sprains. Please visit www.PerformanceNeurology.com See ad, page 10.

CLEANING SERVICES PURMAID LLC

520-331-2629 PurMaidTucson@gmail.com PurMaid.com PurMaid LLC provides professional green cleaning services to Tucson homes and businesses. Locally owned and operated. Special offer: 3 labor hours of cleaning, just $75. See ad for details. See ad, page 23.

COACHING, COUNSELING & GUIDANCE ARMORLESS BODY THERAPIES

Randy Usem, LMT, Radix Practitioner Near Campbell & Grant 520-312-9563 TucsonEmotionalAndTraumaTherapy.com TucsonMassageAndBodyTherapy.com Affordable alternative or addition to traditional therapy. Radix is a neo-Reichian, deep feeling, regressive process similar to bio-energetics and primal therapy. Exploring with breath, body awareness, centering and grounding to access anger, fear, grief, longing and restore love, trust, pleasure, fulfillment and aliveness.

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Bill White, M.A., Love Coach 520-869-6782 TheHealthyCouple.com Quick and dramatic results are common. Bill is a master at navigating relationship challenges. Resolve anger, arguments, emotional distancing, broken trust, childhood influences. Free no-obligation consultation. Don’t be surprised if you enjoy the process.

INNOVATIVE LIFE COACHING Kira Freed, M.A., Board Certified Coach, LPC (ret.) 520-615-8615 KiraFreedCoaching.com Kira@KiraFreed.com

Life coaching in a supportive environment that honors where you are and integrates the wisdom of all your aspects (“parts”) in service of your highest vision for your life. Boundaries, life purpose, transitions, wellness, creativity, life balance. Free initial consultation.

OWL CU BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Clarese Basile, DNP, PMHNP 2030 E Broadway Blvd, Ste #207, 85719 520-349-1781 OwlCUBH@gmail.com OwlCUBH.org Clarese Basile is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and counselor. She offers compassionate individualized care that includes medication, individual and group therapy as well as couples counseling. She uses a holistic approach to help you reach your goals and dreams. New patients can be seen within two weeks. See ad, page 19.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY INTESTINAL HEALTH INSTITUTE

520-325-9686 Intestines@SheilaShea.com IntestinalHealthInstitute.com

Sheila Shea MA is Board Certified with 41 years of colon hydrotherapy experience. The Intestinal Health Institute offers intestinal nutritional support and detoxification protocols to accompany colonics. Specialties are abdominal massage, Metabolic Syndrome and sugar. Shea is an LMT in Arizona and Florida.

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Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN 2028 E Prince Rd, Rm 9, 85719 520-403-1686 VerySpecialAlternatives@gmail.com VerySpecialAlternatives.net DaoCloud.com/Vonnie-Schultz-Albrecht RN-delivered colonics. FDA-approved system integrated with a full, closedgravity option. Infrared Therapy included! Probiotic reflorastation and ozone therapies available. Warm, supportive healing environment. Affordable rates and packages. By appointment, flexible hours. Free 15-minute consult! See ad, page 3.

COMPUTER SERVICES GE COMPUTING AND INTERNET SERVICES

Don Gibbens Office: 520-332-1485 Cell: 520-784-1243 Don@GEComputerRepair.com GEComputerRepair.com Facebook: GE-Computing-and-Internet-Services If your computer is "sick", we are here to help! "Computer ick? Call the Doctor." Your first half hour is no charge. We can serve you in your home in the Tucson area, or even via remote. See ad, page 21.

DENTISTRY E DENTAL SOLUTIONS & MEDICINE WHEEL DENTAL

Elahe Wissinger, DMD & Steven Swidler, DDS 2504 E River Rd, 85718 520-745-5496 Info@EDentalSolutions.net EDentalSolutions.net Our mission is to build a partnership to achieve optimal dental health. The state-of-the-art technology, attention to our clients’ needs, and commitment to continuing education ensure that our clients receive the highest quality care, in a safe and comfortable environment. See ad, back cover.

TUCSON BIOLOGICAL DENTISTRY Jeanne Anne Krizman, DMD, MPH 1601 N Tucson Blvd, Ste 35, 85716 520-326-0082 Smile@KrizmanDental.com

A centrally located biologic and integrative dental office with Tucson’s only International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology accredited dentist. Specializing in general and cosmetic dentistry, mercury-free fillings, safe amalgam removal, implants, extractions, cavitation treatment, and ozone therapy. Call for appointment today. See ad, page 21.

GLUTEN FREE GOURMET GIRLS GLUTEN FREE BAKERY/BISTRO Photo by Casey Chae on Unsplash

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

EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE - EFT MARIA KINGSLEY

EFT Practitioner, Certified Hypnotherapist 520-780-0170 KadaKingsley@msn.com Maria-Kingsley.com Emotions run high in many people right now. Do you need help in coping with life? Emotional freedom is just that: an easy tool to deal with upsetting circumstances, anxiety, fears, sickness. It combines energy therapy and psychology to eliminate and reduce emotions. Affordable and necessary.

Do you have celiac disease or suffer from gluten intolerance? Visit Tucson’s only completely gluten-free bakery/bistro where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or freshly baked treats in a relaxed and friendly environment, without worrying about cross contamination. Beer, wine, signature cocktails available. See ad, page 18.

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ENERGY WORK ENERGETIC SYSTEM RE-BOOT

Suzanne Pear, RN PhD LE CQH 5160 E Glenn St, Ste 150, 85712 520-400-8109 DoctorSuzie@PamperedSkinStudio.com Dr. Suzie (PhD in Epidemiology) is a Registered Nurse and Quantum Energy Practitioner offering chakra energy system re-alignment and balancing as well as auric field clearing, forgiveness and self-healing practices. Call 520-400-8109 to schedule an Energetic Assessment. See ad, page 20.

FLOTATION THERAPY CLOUD NINE FLOTATION

Float & Spiritual Healing Center 2118 S Avenida Planeta, 85710 520-668-4017 FloatTucson.com The most experienced Float Center in Arizona is right here in Tucson! Located in a quiet neighborhood, Cloud Nine Flotation offers the only true sensory deprivation experience in Tucson. An hour in a Float Tank is refreshing and calming at the same time. Voted Best of Tucson Alternative Health Centers. See ad, page 24.

HEALTH & WELLNESS GRIEF RELIEF WITH JENNICA Jennica Klemann, ACGRS 6812 N Oracle Rd, #100, 85704 520-850-8151 GriefReliefWithJennica.com

Jennica Klemann is an Advanced Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and Arizona Licensed Massage Therapist. She specializes in a variety of losses including death, divorce, loss of health, suicide, child loss, pet loss and helping parents and caretakers with grieving children. See ad, page 24.

SPA DAZE

6812 N Oracle Rd, #100, 85704 520-334-1919 SpaDazeTucson.com We specialize in pain relief, stress management, and lifestyle maintenance. We offer client-centered Therapeutic Massage, Energy Work, Couples Massage, Maternity, Pediatric Bodywork, Grief Recovery Massage and more. Our exclusive pain relieving salve, hot packs and hot towels always included.

HEALTH COACH JOYFUL LIFE HEALTH COACHING Brenda Reynolds 520-904-5494 JoyfulLifeHealthCoaching@gmail.com JoyfulLifeHealthCoaching.com

Brenda Reynolds works with those who struggle under the burden of excess weight. She helps them lose weight and live in food freedom. Find the foods that are best for your unique body so you can look and feel more confident. See ad, page 11.

HEALTHY EATING THRIVE AND GROW GARDENS 3755 E 34th St #113, 85713 520-305-3127 Info@ThriveAndGrowGardens.com ThriveAndGrowGardens.com

Thrive and Grow Gardens designs and helps maintain backyard vegetable gardens with our products and services, which include raised garden beds, compost systems, potato boxes, irrigation ollas, and garden consultations. Call today to get started on your own vegetable garden. 15% off your first garden consultation. See ad, page 11.

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HEALTHY LIVING ZACHARY SABER, LMT

Transformational Medicine 2028 East Prince Rd, 85719 520-209-1755 Zach@TFMND.com Learn to choose the right foods for you, how to heal your intestines, when to eat and more. Healing your intestines aides in healing Type 2 diabetes, obesity, sluggishness, sleeplessness, depression and lacking confidence. Added benefit is weight loss. See ad, page 3.

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HOLISTIC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OWL C U BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Clarese Basile, DNP, PMHNP 2030 E Broadway Blvd, Ste #207, 85719 520-349-1781 OwlCUBH@gmail.com • OwlCUBH.org Clarese Basile is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and counselor. She offers compassionate individualized care that includes medication, individual and group therapy. She uses a holistic approach to help you reach your goals and dreams. See ad, page 19.

MASSAGE SANTA RITA SPRINGS

Dorothy Richmond, LMT since 1983 2301 N Santa Rita Ave, 85719 Aquatic Massage • Jin Shin Jyutsu Craniosacral Therapy • Watsu Integrative Massage 520-990-1857 • SantaRitaSprings@gmail.com Water is life…80 minutes of Bliss. Immersed in heavenly 96-degree saltwater inside our poolhouse, receive massage, shiatsu, energy work, great stretches, flowing movement, and maybe Aquatic Craniosacral Therapy to deliciously unwind trauma and strain patterns. See ad, page 25.

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY NORTHSTAR HYPERBARICS

Dr. Carol Henricks, MD 7598 N La Cholla Blvd, 85741 520-229-1238 • NorthStarHBOT.com Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) saturates the body with oxygen, reducing inflammation and enhancing recovery from central nervous system injury including: traumatic brain injury, post-concussion syndrome, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, birth injury, autism, spinal cord injury, near drowning, anoxic brain injury and other conditions.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE EDGE INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS Maria Crawford FNP 2900 N Swan Rd, Ste 102, 85712 520-232-3360 EdgeIntegrativeWellness.com

Maria Crawford FNP helps get to the root cause of your issue. She peels back the layers of symptomatology to help you discover what is happening in your body. Multi-therapeutic approach to regain your health. Services offered include: IV nutritional therapy, hyperbarics, LYMPHPresso and more.

MEDICAL INTUITIVE REPLEVYN

Danielle Dvorak 847-323-9188 Danielle@Replevyn.com Replevyn.com Danielle is a trained and certified Medical Intuitive (CMIP) through The Practical Path in Tujunga, CA. Medical Intuition utilizes clairvoyance and the sense of intuition to view and assess an individual’s physical body, along with their unique energy system.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA NATURAL HEALING CARE CENTER 2231 E Speedway, 85719 520-323-0069 NaturalHealingCareCenter.com

We’re a Holistic Wellness Center that focuses on alternative medicine and specializes in Cannabis education, coaching and consulting. We help patients obtain their Medical Marijuana Card in AZ and also assist them in finding the right products to help their needs. Cannabis has been used as medicine for thousands of years and not one person has ever died from over consumption, ever! See ad, page 2.

WILD WELLNESS

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Cannabis Saturdays! We specialize in cannabis education, coaching and counseling every Saturday. We evaluate patients and help them obtain their Medical Marijuana Card in AZ. We assist patients in non-opioid pain management. Mention Natural Awakenings and receive 20% off your consultation visit. See ad, page 13.

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MEDICAL SPA PAMPERED SKIN STUDIO

Suzanne Pear, RN PhD LE COE 5160 E Glenn St, Ste 150, 85712 520-400-8109 PamperedSkinStudio.com Registered Nurse provides customized advanced rejuvenation treatments including microneedling, Botox, fillers and threads. Sensitive, health and ethnic skin issues are a specialty. Call or go on-line today for a complimentary consultation. See ad, page 20.

MEDICARE SUPPORT LIFE SOLUTIONS ADVISORS OF AMERICA

PO Box 69820, Oro Valley, 85737 520-419-5846 Planning@LifeSolutionsAdvisors.net Providing Solutions for Your Retirement We here at Life Solutions Advisors and American Senior Benefits are a team of local medicare advisors and experts. As your trusted independent advisors, we work with all Medicare carriers and companies to best serve your needs and preferences. Complimentary Medicare Consultation, call 520-419-5846.

MEDITATION THE YOGA CONNECTION 3929 E Pima, 85712 520-323-1222 Yoga@YogaConnection.org YogaConnection.org

The Yoga Connection offers all levels of yoga from Gentle and Chair yoga to ongoing Beginning/Continuing and Intermediate levels and workshops. YC also offers teacher training at the 200and 300-hour levels leading to Yoga Alliance certification. Visit YogaConnection.org, email Yoga@YogaConnection.org or call 520-323-1222.

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE DR. DEEANN SABER, NMD Transformational Medicine 2028 East Prince Rd, 85719 520-209-1755 • TFMND.com

Dr. Saber is a primary care naturopathic physician who specializes in endocrinology and functional medicine. Using science-based information as well as your personal symptoms, we will together find the best way to optimal health. See ad, page 3.

SUGAR ME LOVE & DR. ALEXANDRA PORTER 3640 E Fort Lowell Rd, 85716 520-230-1907 SugarMeLoveTucson.com

After 14 years practicing in Seattle, Dr. Alexandra Porter is now offering her healing passion to Tucson! She has a unique blend of Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Medicine along with her gentle hands-on Bowen therapy. See ad, page 12.

WHOLISTIC FAMILY MEDICINE Dr. Lance Morris 2310 N Wyatt Dr, 85712 520-322-8122 WFMedicine@gmail.com ResonantSoundTherapy.com

Dr. Morris treats all conditions, pediatric through geriatric, emphasizing “nature cure” to heal mind, body and spirit. Developer of Resonant Sound Therapy. See website for more information. See ad, page 17.

NUTRACEUTICALS AND SUPPLEMENTS STANDARD PROCESS

Michael Smith Sr. Account Manager MSmith@StandardProcess.com Standard Process is a Wisconsinbased, family-owned company, that has been a leader in making whole food-based nutritional supplements since 1929 and is committed to changing lives by partnering with healthcare practitioners to support optimal health through nutrition. See ad, page 5.

PAIN MANAGEMENT WILD WELLNESS

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Thompson Accounting Company, PLLC 1643 N Alvernon, Ste 104 520-822-8208 VThompson@VivianeThompson.com VivianeThompson.com CPA practice specializing in helping families via tax preparation, sensible financial and tax advice, and down-toearth and empathetic financial guidance. We are four very experienced and compassionate professional women helping everyone navigate old IRS letters, avoid financial pitfalls, and achieve financial dreams like a secure retirement. See ad, page 22.

The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will instruct his patient in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease. ~Thomas Edison

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PROSPERITY GUIDANCE REPLEVYN

Danielle Dvorak 847-323-9188 Danielle@Replevyn.com • Replevyn.com Are you in harmony with your occupation? What stops you from having more wealth? Discover old belief systems, karmic decisions and conditioning that may be blocking you. By discovering unconsciously held blocks, Danielle is able to help bring you more abundance.

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RESTAURANTS GOURMET GIRLS GLUTEN FREE BAKERY/BISTRO

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Do you have celiac disease or suffer from gluten intolerance? Visit Tucson’s only completely gluten-free bakery/bistro where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or freshly baked treats in a relaxed and friendly environment, without worrying about cross contamination. Now serving dinner on Friday and Saturday. Beer, wine, signature cocktails available. See ad, page 18.

GOVINDA'S NATURAL FOODS 711 E Blackllidge Dr, 85719 520-250-0299 GovindasOfTucson.com

Dine in or take out from our large selection of homemade & organic vegan & vegetarian entrees prepared by expert chefs. We serve you from a protected glass shield as much as you desire. Experience a clean energized spiritual atmosphere. New lower prices. See ad, page 13.

SKIN CARE PAMPERED SKIN STUDIO

Suzanne Pear, RN PhD LE COE 5160 E Glenn St, Ste 150, 85712 520-400-8109 PamperedSkinStudio.com Dr. Suzie (PhD in Epidemiology) specializes in providing customized holistic skin care treatments for all skin types and concerns. Make an appointment today and start on your path to creating beautiful skin for life. See ad, page 20.

LOVIN’ SPOONFULS VEGAN RESTAURANT

2990 N Campbell Ave, Ste 120, 85719 520-325-7766 Info@LovinSpoonfuls.com LovinSpoonfuls.com Lovin’ Spoonfuls provides outstanding vegan comfort food in a relaxed atmosphere. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts. The 100% plant-based meals are enjoyed by vegans and non-vegans alike. Favorites include the house-made burgers and Fried Chicken Dinner.

SOUND THERAPY WHOLISTIC FAMILY MEDICINE Dr. Lance Morris 2310 N Wyatt Dr, 85712 520-322-8122 WFMedicine@gmail.com ResonantSoundTherapy.com

Dr. Morris treats all conditions, pediatric through geriatric, emphasizing ‘”nature cure” to heal mind, body and spirit. Developer of Resonant Sound Therapy. See website for more information. See ad, page 17.

RETIREMENT PLANNING LIFE SOLUTIONS ADVISORS OF AMERICA

PO Box 69820, Oro Valley, 85737 520-419-5846 Planning@LifeSolutionsAdvisors.net Providing Solutions for Your Retirement We here at Life Solutions Advisors and American Senior Benefits are a team of local advisors and experts specializing in the concerns of our young seniors heading into retirement. Areas of focus: Medical Expense Planning, Retirement Income Strategies, Legacy & Estate Preservation and Health Solutions. Complimentary consultation, call 520-419-5846.

SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING - TUCSON

Rev Janis Farmer Sunday Service: 3231 N Craycroft Rd, 85712 520-319-1042 TucsonCSL.org A spiritual alternative. We offer spiritual solutions to everyday challenges. Celebration Service 10:30am, Meditation 10am. We look forward to seeing you soon. See ad, page 17.

SALES TRAINING DON ZAVIS

520-903-4654 DonZavis@comcast.net Don Zavis is an accomplished executive with a successful history of taking private and public organizations to new levels of sales and profitability. Attend a complimentary session every Friday, 10:30amnoon. 11177 North Oracle, Oro Valley, 85737 (in Encantada Auditorium) or on Zoom. See ad, page 14.

ECKANKAR

The Path of Spiritual Freedom 1-877-300-4949 EckankarArizona.org Facebook.com/ECKANKARArizona Eckankar.org • HearHU.org Eckankar is an active, individual, creative spiritual practice. A companion and road map for your Self-Discovery and God-Discovery journey. Discover the most secret part of yourself. The key to spiritual freedom lies within you. Explore life as a Soul Adventure.

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Learn meditation and other practical methods to cultivate mental peace in your daily life. KMC Arizona offers a path of wisdom and compassion to help anyone find a happy, meaningful life through explanation and practice of Kadampa Buddhism. Everyone welcome!

THE SUMMIT LIGHTHOUSE TEACHING CENTER PHOENIX Elizabeth Clare Prophet 4105 N 20 St, Ste 115, Phoenix SummitLighthousePhoenix.org Facebook.com/TSLofPhoenix 602-703-9570

New discussion: “9 Cats 9 Lives" Influential People & Their Past Lives by E.C. Prophet starts Sept. 9. See SummitLighthousePhoenix.org for free registration link. Sunday Modern day mystery school, guide to higher consciousness August 8 & 22, 10:30am-12pm, via ZOOM.us4946248600, passcode 787878 or call in via phone 253-215-8782.

STRESS MANAGEMENT STRESS/ANXIETY MANAGEMENT (S.A.M.) BY CLOUD NINE FLOTATION 520-668-4017 FloatTucson.com/SAM

Feel stressed? Anxious? Trouble sleeping? This unique hybrid course manages stress and anxiety utilizing mindfulness practices and floating. Over 45 years of experience went into designing this online course. Go to the website above to view the introductory video and learn more about SAM. See ad, page 24.

SUGARING SUGAR ME LOVE & DR. ALEXANDRA PORTER 3640 E Fort Lowell Rd, 85716 520-230-1907 SugarMeLoveTucson.com

Sugar Me love Tucson is your natural hair removal and naturopathic care specialist. Sugaring removes unwanted hair, while revitalizing your skin using three simple ingredients, leaving you confidently smooth. Visit for all your skin care and naturopathic medicine needs. See ad, page 12.

TAXES VIVIANE THOMPSON

Thompson Accounting Company, PLLC 1643 N Alvernon, Ste 104 520-822-8208 VThompson@VivianeThompson.com VivianeThompson.com CPA practice specializing in helping families via tax preparation, sensible financial and tax advice, and down-to-earth and empathetic financial guidance. We are four very experienced and compassionate professional women helping everyone navigate old IRS letters, avoid financial pitfalls, and achieve financial dreams like a secure retirement. See ad, page 22.

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WELLNESS CENTER TRANSFORMATIONAL MEDICINE DeeAnn Saber, NMD Zach Saber, LMP Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN 2028 East Prince Rd, 85719 520-209-1755 • TFMND.com

We are like-minded healing professionals who have created a collaborative, patient-focused environment to provide healthy experiences for those ready to reach optimal health and wellness. See ad, page 3.

YOGA THE YOGA CONNECTION 3929 E Pima, 85712 520-323-1222 Yoga@YogaConnection.org YogaConnection.org

DIVINE JOURNEY YOGA

Trish Harris 520-490-4012 Trish@DivineJourneyYoga.com DivineJourneyYoga.com Gentle yoga geared toward seniors. Age with strength, grace and equanimity. 9am zoom classes each weekday morning. 11am classes in-person at 2 locations. See website for details. Divinejourneyyoga.com. Contact Owner/Teacher Trish Harris at 520-490-4012. First class free.

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CELEBRATE THE GLORIOUS SKIES OF THE SONORAN DESERT as captured by gifted Tucson photographer and cloud whisperer Charlie Alolkoy. Arizona Skies is an extraordinary collection of southern Arizona cloudscapes that includes striking images of sunrises, sunsets, sunrays, and the famous southern Arizona monsoons. Great birthday/holiday gift! Order at AlolkoyPhotography.com.

GENTLE YOGA GEARED TOWARD SENIORS. Strengthen bones, muscles, joints and mind. Age with grace and equanimity. 9am classes on zoom each weekday morning. 11am classes in-person at 2 locations. See website for details. Divinejourneyyoga.com. Contact Owner/Teacher Trish Harris at 520-490-4012. First class free.

DO YOU SELF-SABOTAGE or repeat unhealthy patterns and compulsive behaviors? Dr. Suzanne Pear, RN PhD LE QEH, is a certified quantum energy practitioner working with Spirit to identify and clear negative Over-soul attachments, energies and entities collected over past lifetimes that may be the hidden sources of your emotional and physical troubles. $149/ session or sliding scale. 520-400-8109. PamperedSkinStudio.com.

GOT PAIN? ITCH? BURN? Soothe it with McShea Dream Cream, handcrafted in Tucson. McShea is 19 all-natural ingredients including: Magnesium, CBD, Shea butter, Hypericum, Emu oil, Arnica and 8 pure essential oils including: Wintergreen, Peppermint, Lime, Helichysum, Ylang Ylang, Blue Tansy, Blue Cammomile and Osmunthus. For testimonials, visit McSheaDreamCream.com. INNOVATIVE LIFE COACHING. Do you have a vision for your life, but something keeps holding you back from reaching it? Have you been trying to get that “something” to be quiet or go away? IFS coaching harnesses the underlying positive intent of obstacles so you can move forward with all your aspects aligned. It works! Kira Freed, M.A., Board Certified Coach. KiraFreedCoaching.com

JOYFUL LIFE HEALTH COACHING Brenda Reynolds, Certified Health Coach, specializes in helping those who struggle under the burden of excess weight. She helps them lose weight and live in food freedom. In this 90-day program you will learn which foods are best for your unique body so you can look and feel more confident. 520-904-5494. JoyfulLifeHealthCoaching@gmail.com JoyfulLifeHealthCoaching.com. KRYSTE ANDREWS MUSIC STUDIO. Singing develops personal power, confidence.Piano mastery enhances concentration, neuroplasticity.Many students have appeared on Broadway and international stages. Comprehensive piano methods integrate music reading, memorization and transposition. Former Singing Instructor Circle in the Square Theatre School, NYC. All ages welcome. Please call or email KrysteAndrews@gmail.com.

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MEET MAHAYLA’S TRIBE LIVING 25,000 YEARS AGO. Psychic Rick Chavez views remotely and travels in time, revealing generations of our fearless, ancient ancestors. Witness Mahayla, Head Medicine Woman, using hallucinogens to speak to Spirits. Accompany Cairn and his hunters risking everything to track mammoths with special spears. Order at LegacyofMahayla.com

PSYCHIC PROTECTION SANCTUARY Psychic protection expert and author, Maya Zahira, helps students with spirit attachment, psychic attack, ancestral trauma, empath sensitivity, paranormal support, personal clearings, and more. Online and local classes. Honest, compassionate, and effective. 25+ years experience. Info and contact: PsychicProtectionSanctuary.com.

TREATMENT FOR SEVERE AND HARD TO DIAGNOSE CASES such as ovarian and breast cysts, hypo/hyper thyroid, elevated liver enzymes, prostate or other kinds of cancer, strokes, heart conditions, urinary tract infections, e-coli, venereal/ pelvic diseases. Prevention for Retina Eye surgery. Isabel Lizarazu, L.ac, CM, 520-981-1777. Please leave a message.

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RHIO PROGRAMTM Rediscovering Health from Inside Out. Fun, inspiring, and expressive activities in a group setting will ground, declutter, and nurture your body, mind, and soul! Practice Tai Chi, learn mandala meditation, and enjoy brief mindfulness lectures while drinking delicious herbal teas that melt your stress away! 520-308-5289. EastWestWell.com.

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What is Periodontal Disease? Periodontitis, also called gum disease, is a

Periodontitis is common but largely preventable

serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and, without treatment, can destroy the bone that supports your teeth. It can cause teeth to loosen or lead to tooth loss. It’s usually the result of poor oral hygiene. Brushing at least twice a day, flossing daily and getting regular dental checkups can greatly improve your chances of successful treatment and can also reduce your chance of developing it.

Healthy gums are firm and pale pink and fit snugly around teeth Signs and symptoms of Periodontitis can include: • Swollen or puffy gums • Bright red, dusky red or purplish gum • Gums that pull away from your teeth, making your teeth look longer than normal • Gums that bleed easily • Pink-tinged toothbrush after brushing • Bad breath • Gums that feel tender when touched • Spitting out blood when brushing or flossing your teeth • Pus between your teeth and gums • Loose teeth or loss of teeth • Painful chewing • A change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite • New spaces developing between your teeth Gum disease may be a silent disease and have no significant pain or symptom associated with it even in the presence of an infection. Early diagnosis is the key to accomplish a successful result. If you suspect or know you have gum disease, call Dr. Wissinger at 520-745-5496 and schedule a visit to discuss treatment options. Dr. Elahe Wissinger

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GROWING GARDEN TRANSPLANTS

THE POWER OF PLAYFULNESS

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