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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.
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Colorful Good Health in Holiday Dishes by Judith Fertig
28 CELEBRATING THE EMPRESS OF THE AMERICAS
by Carolyn King
32 PEACE ON EARTH
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Conflict Resolutions that Work to Bridge Divides by Linda Sechrist
36 CHAMPIONING
HOLISTIC ATHLETES The New Face of Sports Medicine by Marlaina Donato
38 12 HAPPY
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HOLIDAY TIPS How to Really Enjoy
the Season by Dianne Bischoff James
40 GO ECO LIKE GRANDMA
Honor Her Wisdom in New Ways by Avery Mack
42 LYNNE MCTAGGART ON THE POWER OF GROUP INTENTION
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INSPIRED LIVING F ive Ways to Make the New Year Sparkle by Kelly Martinsen NaturalTucson.com/TUCS/ Inspiration
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ell, here we are at the end of another year in Tucson—and Natural Awakenings’ 10th year, at that! Our anniversary celebration last month was a beautiful day full of old friends and new ones, reminding me once again how meaningful our work is in this region. The event, much like each issue of this magazine, was a celebration of the strength and dedication of the holistic community.
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It is especially great to experience this unity in the face of current challenges. These days, it seems we are surrounded by bad news and harrowing tragedies. Conflict is around every corner in our country, with differing opinions causing arguments and unease. In “Peace on Earth”, on page 32, take a look at how we can take the inevitable conflict in our lives and resolve it in a healthy and meaningful way.
The holiday season, as well as the end of a year, is often a stressful time for many. For some, the prospect of more time with family and friends is less than exciting, causing anxiety and unhappiness. The idea of giving the perfect gift or bringing the most delicious dish to a meal is cause for worry and strife. But the holidays can and should be a time to enjoy yourself in whatever way you so choose. Try the 12 tips on page 38 to get the most out of this time of year, and start 2018 on a healthier foot. While we are giving reflection to the past year and creating our healthy intentions for the New Year, remember that Natural Awakenings will be here for you each month of your unique 2018 journey. Look for our January 2018 annual guide issue as a yearlong resource for all things healthy living in our beloved town of Tucson. Let’s go into 2018 with an even greater resolve and determination.
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adampa Meditation Center Arizona will host a half-day meditation workshop called Peace of Mind for the Holidays, from 2 to 5 p.m., December 9. The renowned Buddhist master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso wrote, “Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible. We all wish for world peace, but world peace will never be achieved unless we first establish peace within our own minds.” “The holiday season is upon us—a time for family and friends, love, generosity and peace. But for many people in this world it is a time of stress, depression, anger and frustration,” says Kelsang Dechok, Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Center Arizona. “Now is the time to resolve to keep a peaceful mind during this season in particular.” Find a meditation cushion or a comfortable chair, and contemplate how everyone experiences suffering and problems and how everyone wants to find real lasting happiness. We are all the same in this respect. Only our ignorance blocks our accomplishing our wish. Allow a loving wish for peace of mind for everyone to grow in your heart and hold it so that it becomes stable. Only by taking that mind out into the world can we begin to create causes for increased peace externally. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy and our peace and happiness has an effect on others. Location: 5326 E. Pima St., Tucson. For more information, call 520-441-1617, email EPC@MeditationInTucson.org or visit MeditationInTucson.org.
asas Adobes Congregational Church, UCC, offers Taizé services on the second Thursday of each month, from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. With its beginnings as an ecumenical interspiritual community in France, Taizé is an alternative form of worship, embraced by people of all faiths worldwide. This unique service includes soothing music, brief readings and silent meditation. There is no sermon. People from all walks of life and faiths are welcome. Many come to Taizé to appreciate the quiet meditation and lyrical songs, reflect on their journey through life and feel closer to the Spirit of God. Casas Adobes also offers a Centering Prayer Group, every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. Upcoming advent worship services include: Wassail and Adventfest, 9:15 a.m. to noon, December 3; Christmas Eve, 10:15 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., December 24; New Year’s Eve and Blessing of the Bread, 8:15 a.m. and 10:15 am, December 31. Location: 6801 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson. For more information, call 520-297-1181, email John@caucc.org or visit caucc.org/taize.
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elen Landerman, Ph.D., of Dreamcatcher Dream Groups, is now holding Dream Groups at Caritas Healing Center, in Tucson. Attending Dream Groups can be Helen Landerman an enjoyable yet profound method for understanding and unpacking dreams, which can be a source for self-knowledge and inner healing. The groups meet weekly for two hours each time and cost $120 for six weeks. Members sit in a circle and briefly check-in on how they’re feeling and what’s happening for them right now. They read their dream titles and decide which dream or dreams to work today. They ask for clarifications and solicit definitions and associations with aspects of the dream, then begin to project their intuitions using phrases like, “If it were my dream…” or “In my imagined version of the dream…” Dreams are multivalent and different layers of meaning begin to emerge. The dreamer may get the tingling feeling of an “Aha!” or register a different facial expression. One projection sparks a recognition in another person, who builds on the idea or diverges from it. One is usually blind to the meaning of one’s own dreams, but hearing others’ projections can stimulate ideas which reveal the deeper messages. Because dreams speak a universal symbolic language, being in another person’s dream is a profound experience of empathy and compassion. Location: 330 E. 16th St., Tucson. For more information, email DreamcatcherGroups@gmail.com or visit Caritas Healing Center’s website at CaritasHealing.com. NaturalTucson.com
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ebecca Saxon offers Spiritual Life Coaching and Counseling to private clients and is starting a support group in January that will teach material on how to unmask and live our most authentic life. The group, Unmask: Know, Love and Trust Your True Self, will begin January 6. “In a busy world that is pulling everyone in many directions, how often do you do what is expected of you at the expense of your authentic self?” asks Saxon. “People often don’t realize how unconsciously they are walking through their lives, wearing a mask, then wonder why they feel so discontent. The key to living a fulfilling life is through truly knowing yourself. Being curious, spending time in meditation or other spiritual practices, as well as embracing feelings and emotions helps with this. Secondly, begin to love yourself. To love is to give attention to, to listen to, to cherish. Finally, we must come to trust that inner voice and begin to give it expression in the world.” This process is culminated by “unmasking”, according to Saxon. This describes the final steps in alignment with our most essential selves. “Once we find out who we really are, we begin dropping automatic, outworn parts of our personality that no longer fit us. These are the habits, behaviors and beliefs we took on as children that are not in alignment with our deepest values as adults. This process brings more vitality into the body and mind, as well as increased intimacy in our relationships, and with life as a whole. It is truly transformational work that can change the direction of your life for the better.” For more information, call 520-248-6351, email Rebecca@RebeccaSaxon.com or visit RebeccaSaxon.com. See ad, page 14.
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hotographer Jim Martin Harris is scheduling one-on-one, or two-on-one photo-walks downtown, at the Sonoran Desert Museum, or just wandering around some of the trails here in the beautiful Sonoran desert. Two-hour photo walks are $299 for an individual, or $250 each if you bring a friend. Attendees will learn how to take their camera off automatic mode and truly reveal their photographic potential. Harris will cover ISO, aperture, shutter speeds and how to combine them to bring out the photograph as seen in our mind’s eye. He can be scheduled for food and restaurants, business portraits, family, holiday photos or one-on-one sessions. Harris is President and CEO of Equilution, a semiconductor and metrology test equipment company, founded by him in 2004. He was an applications engineer for 8 years with a local optical metrology company, born out of the U. of A. Optical Sciences department, before he made the leap to entrepreneurship. He is also a professional commercial photographer with more than 200 restaurants, resorts and golf courses to his photographic credit. He has also studied law and is a veteran of Desert Storm. He served as the Director of the Arizona Technology Council. For more information, call 520-237-5512, email Jim@JMartinHarris.com or visit JMartinHarris.com. See ad, page 15.
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Overcoming Thought Errors to Achieve Our Dreams by Denisse Cabrera
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he obstacles toward what we want are often overestimated by our thinking. In other words, we allow ourselves to believe that the issues we face are far too complicated to resolve quickly or simply. We may have decades of “evidence” of what has gotten in the way of what we want and why we don’t have it. We often overestimate the solution as well, as in, “it would take a miracle or a lot of deep-dive work to get what I want”. Those overestimations are thought errors that we have not done an adequate job of managing or purging. Chances are, we already know the “solution”—usually it sounds like “more money”, “more time” or “losing weight”—and it feels unattainable. The good news is that those are thought errors and can be corrected so that accomplishing what is truly wanted becomes available in a whole new way. Consider the hundreds of times we have gotten what we thought we wanted only to find ourselves dissatisfied shortly thereafter and wanting something new. By holding on to the complexity of the problem and the complexity of the solution, we remain stuck. The human brain is the most advanced tool we have to create massive change in our lives. Our thoughts drive our action or inaction toward everything we do. Our greatest motivation is how we feel, how we want to feel and how we don’t want to feel. What we are always after, when it comes down to it, is a feeling. We want to feel better or we want to avoid feeling something negative. The greatest thing we can do is train our mind to allow all the feelings without being afraid to feel them or trying everything under the sun to avoid them. When we train our thoughts to serve us rather than limit us, we naturally stop being afraid of the worst of emotions and can trust ourselves to handle anything that comes our way. Because we know that emotions are simple vibrations that will ride themselves out if we just let them do so, our thinking often delays this process and thus we find ourselves stuck in a mental power struggle that can play out for years—if not decades. So, while beginning to consider our potential New Year’s resolutions, perhaps we should consider training our brain to think deliberate thoughts, rather than repeat all of its thought errors for yet another year. Denisse Cabrera, RN, is a Certified Integrative Life Coach and Functional Medicine Health Coach. Using science, intuition and fun, she helps clients find relief in health, relationships and career where they may been struggling for years. Connect at 520-979-4600, RiseAboveItCoach@gmail.com or RiseAboveItCoach.com. See ad, page 13.
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igh-cacao dark chocolate contains high levels of flavanol, a compound known for its heart health benefits, but less is known about diluted foods such as milk chocolate candy. Harvard researchers followed 55,502 subjects for 13 years, comparing levels of high blood pressure, diabetes and cardiovascular disease to lifestyle traits. They found those eating one to three servings of chocolate a month (including milk chocolate) displayed a 10 percent lower risk of irregular heartbeat than those eating an ounce or less a month. Eating one serving per week of chocolate yielded a 17 percent lower risk and two to six servings a week 20 percent, and then leveled off after eating one or more servings per day. “Eating excessive amounts of chocolate is not recommended, because many chocolate products are high in calories from sugar and fat, and could lead to weight gain and other metabolic problems,� advises Elizabeth Mostofsky, author of the study.
Fifty healthy patients and 50 with chronic fatigue syndrome were tested for bacteria and immune molecules by researchers from Columbia University. They discovered that imbalances in the levels of certain gut bacteria are prevalent in individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome, a disorder often accompanied by extreme fatigue, muscle and joint pain, cognitive issues and insomnia.
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esearchers at Orebro University, in Sweden, conducted a review of research reported since 1965 on the incidence of glioma brain cancer with continued use of cell phones. They found that the highest cumulative exposures to cell phone radiation correlated with a 90 percent increase in the risk of glioma cancer. The risk increased with time; after 10 years of cell phone use, it increased by 62 percent and doubled after 20 years.
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A UK study of 19 elderly volunteers participating in a 12-week training program for providing companionship to dying patients showed that considering their own views about death and dying is an important component of serving in this role. Evaluation of the trainees’ diary entries focused on key themes such as reflections about dying alone, the importance of being present, self-awareness, personal loss, the meaning of life, self-preservation and coping strategies.
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Scientists from the University of Hull and the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have published research in the journal Science of the Total Environment showing levels of microplastics are five times higher in the Antarctic than previous estimates. Co-author Dr. Claire Waluda, a BAS biologist, says, “We have monitored the presence of large plastic items in Antarctica for more than 30 years. While we know that bigger pieces can be ingested by seabirds or cause entanglements in seals, the effects of microplastics on marine animals in the Southern Ocean are as yet unknown.” The tiny beads of plastic come from cosmetics or are shreddings from larger plastic items like clothing or bottles. According to United Nations sources, they may number as many as 51 trillion particles across the seafloor, throughout the oceans and on beaches worldwide. They are considered a serious threat to marine life in general. More international monitoring of the situation is needed, including a requirement for all polar research stations to provide waste treatment options. For more information, see Tinyurl.com/PlasticInAntarctica.
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The Amazon rainforest is thought to harbor a greater diversity of trees than anywhere else on Earth, but the exact number has long been a mystery. In 2013, scientists estimated that the number of species was around 16,000, but no actual count had been done. In a new paper in Scientific Reports, researchers delved into museum collections from around the world to confirm the current number of tree species recorded in the Amazon and assess possibilities of those yet to be discovered. “Since 1900, between 50 and 200 new trees have been discovered in the Amazon every year,” notes Nigel Pitman, a Mellon senior conservation ecologist with the Field Museum. “Our analysis suggests that we won’t finish discovering new tree species there for three more centuries.” The study relied upon the digitization of museum collections data—photographs and digital records—of the specimens housed there and shared worldwide through aggregator sites like IDigBio.org. “It gives scientists a better sense of what’s actually growing in the Amazon Basin, aiding conservation efforts,” says Pitman.
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Approximately a third of those older than 65 and half of elders at least 85 live alone, as do many people with illnesses and mental disorders. All can suffer from feelings of profound loneliness. Emerging virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies provide avenues to alleviate such isolation, instilling contentment, peace of mind, enrichment, fun, a sense of companionship and contributing to physical and mental health. Instead of passively watching TV, seniors can travel virtually to World Heritage sites, revisit old haunts or even attend family events they would otherwise miss. In terms of benefits attained, VR is predicted to measurably improve seniors’ quality of life. Healthcare applications of AI and telemedicine include reminders to eat, be active or take medications, perhaps assisted by a robotic companion that can share information with practitioners, children, caregivers and emergency personnel. Social applications include helping to form and maintain social connections. It may also serve as a personal concierge by reminding seniors of appointments, playing games with them and initiating dialogue to spark outward engagement.
For 20 years, Maria Brenton, an outspoken proponent of older people living independently, has been campaigning and planning for the opening of a different kind of retirement home run by its residents, supporting each other through old age. She says, “Attitudes to older people in this country are out of date. Most members of the older population don’t wish to have everything done for them.” She attests that institutions and agencies dealing with older people encourage dependency and are patronizing and paternalistic. “Older people internalize it, and they learn to wait for people to do things for them,” advises Brenton. New Ground, in Barnet, North London, is the first UK cohousing development set up just for older women, with 26 women from age 50 to 87. Also in London, The Collective has created something similar with enhanced amenities such as a cinema room and a launderette with a disco ball. WeWork is an American company that has set up communal offices, and recently established WeLive, in New York City.
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Philip Stein is a Leader in Wearable Sleep Technology by Linda Sechrist
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rom computers, cell phones, smart TVs, DVR players and programmable appliances to a seemingly endless list of other electronic gadgets, we are in constant contact with unnatural electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) generated by technology. In today’s 24/7 society, invisible EMFs are inescapable; they permeate our working and living spaces. What we may not know is how they negatively impact our body’s natural sleep-wake cycle: suppressing melatonin, the hormone that controls the natural circadian rhythm, disturbing slumber and even affecting weight gain, according to University of Tel Aviv research. On the brighter side, some new technological products promise to restore balance to the body, including deeper and more restful sleep. From the Philip Stein sleep bracelet, sleep number beds and portable sleep trackers to sleep-related
apps, devices and applications, user-friendly innovations are addressing America’s sleep deprivation problem. “Philip Stein lifestyle accessories such as the sleep bracelet are designed to contribute to a better quality of life. The unique technology inside each one channels beneficial natural frequencies in the environment into your body,” says Will Stein, co-founder and president of the Philip Stein Group. “The result is to help the individual feel centered, balanced, grounded and more easily able to maintain a sense of well-being.” The company defines optimal well-being as a state of harmony achieved through physical, emotional, mental and spiritual alignment. Although natural-frequency technology was developed earlier by a group of engineers and scientists exploring various frequencies’ influence on water, the initial discovery has been attributed to ancient sages in India that intuited them. For example, 7.83 Hz, the frequency of “om”, happens to be Mother Earth’s natural heartbeat rhythm, now known as the Schumann Resonance. Aligned with the brain’s alpha and theta states, this technology of resonating frequencies has been carefully tuned and tested by Philip Stein researchers, technicians and sleep experts. Today, it is at the core of all Philip Stein products. Philip Stein’s tuning technology picks up and channels the beneficial natural frequencies that have always surrounded human beings. “We believe that all organisms have evolved or grown accustomed to these natural frequencies, and our systems are tuned to operate best with them, rather than with the increasing number of manmade frequencies we experience in the modern world,” explains Stein. For more information, visit PhilipStein.com. See ad, this page.
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THE GIFTS OF CITRUS Colorful Good Health in Holiday Dishes by Judith Fertig
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inter citrus fruits that arrive in a gift basket or show up on sale at the grocer present a welcome bright spot on winter’s darker days. Valencia and blood oranges, limes and Meyer lemons are delicious in their own right, and deserve their place on the breakfast table. Yet there are many other intriguing ways to enjoy them in vinaigrettes, salads, main dishes, baked goods and desserts. Winter citrus is full of health benefits, just when we need them most: during the busy holiday season. To start, they help bolster our immune system, guarding against colds or helping us recover faster. Their high vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, content is water soluble. According to a comprehensive study by the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, a daily intake of 400 milligrams of vitamin C can halve the incidence of colds in adults and cut their duration by 14 percent.
The flavonoid hesperidin in citrus helps boost “good” HDL cholesterol and lowers “bad” LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, report researchers in the Journal of Nutrition. In a new study in Nutritional Neuroscience, hesperidin in citrus also was found to ameliorate brain deterioration found in Alzheimer’s patients. Other studies further show that the grapefruit diet wasn’t wrong; eating half a fresh grapefruit before each meal can help us lose weight. In a study conducted at the Scripps Clinic, in La Jolla, California, and published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers put overweight volunteers on an exercise plan for 12 weeks and asked them to eat either half a fresh grapefruit or drink apple juice and pop a placebo pill before each meal. The grapefruit group dropped an average of three-and-a-half pounds, compared to only one-half pound for the apple group.
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Limonoids, an antioxidant found in most citrus, may help guard against stomach, lung, breast and skin cancer, according to the U.S. Agricultural Research Service. Animal and human cell studies found that limonoids—especially those in fresh oranges—harbor potential as anticancer compounds. Another study in Nutritional Neuroscience showed that the volatile compound limonene, found in the rind of a lemon, can enhance memory. As nights grow colder and longer, winter citrus “adds a little sunshine to every meal,” says Jamie Schler, author of the recently released cookbook Orange Appeal: Savory & Sweet. Schler grew up in Florida, surrounded by
Zesty Citrus Holiday Recipes Moroccan Spiced Orange Slices with Orange Blossom Water Orange blossom or orange flower water is available at better grocery stores, kitchen shops, Middle Eastern markets or online. Yields: 4 to 5 servings 5 medium to large navel or large blood oranges 3 Tbsp orange blossom water 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 Tbsp honey or date sugar ½ pomegranate, seeded 1½ to 2 Tbsp coarsely chopped unsalted pistachios 8 to 10 mint leaves, chopped or torn, for garnish Peel the oranges and cut away all of the white pith and outer membrane. Slice each orange across the core into ¼-inch slices, six per orange, reserving any juice that runs off. Push out and discard any spongy white core. Fan the slices in concentric circles, slightly overlapping the fruit, on a large round serving platter.
citrus groves between the Atlantic Coast and Indian River. “Winters meant Dad’s workbench in the garage groaning under the weight of brown paper grocery bags filled to bursting with navels, tangerines, grapefruits, Valencias and tangelos,” writes Schler. “I fondly recall trips in the old green station wagon to the groves on chilly weekend mornings where we could pick them ourselves.” Today, Schler and her husband own and operate the boutique Hotel Diderot, in Chinon, France, where life’s a feast—especially during citrus season.
Drizzle the orange blossom water and any reserved runoff juice over the fruit. Using a fine sieve, lightly and evenly dust with cinnamon and a generous drizzle of honey. Chill the oranges for at least 1 hour or longer in the refrigerator before serving. When ready to serve, sprinkle the pomegranate seeds, pistachios and mint leaves evenly over the top.
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Shiitake Mushroom and Pea Risotto with Orange
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Yields: 6 servings as side dish or starter or 4 as main dish
Meyer Lemon Chia Seed Bowl with Tangerines Yields: 2 servings for breakfast, or as a snack or dessert ¼ heaping cup chia seeds 1½ cups dairy or non-dairy milk 2 Tbsp maple syrup, or to taste 1 Tbsp Meyer lemon juice (or other citrus juice) Pinch of sea salt ½ tsp lemon zest Fresh tangerine segments for garnish In a bowl, stir together the chia seeds, milk, maple syrup, Meyer lemon juice, salt and lemon zest. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. To serve, spoon the chia seed mixture into bowls and garnish with tangerine segments.
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2 Tbsp butter or margarine, divided 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided, plus more as needed 8.8 oz shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps sliced into ¼- to ½-inch strips Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Zest of 1 orange 2 large oranges, juiced, about 1 cup, divided 1 small yellow onion, peeled and chopped 9 oz Arborio rice 4 cups warm chicken or vegetable stock or broth 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil or 2 tsp dried; or 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh sage leaves or 1 tsp dried 1½ cups young, tiny sweet peas, fresh or frozen Heat 1 tablespoon each of the butter and oil in a large skillet over mediumlow heat until sizzling starts. Add the mushrooms and salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes, adding more oil if needed.
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Add ¼ cup orange juice and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the juice evaporates and the mushrooms are very tender and glazed. Transfer the mushrooms to a bowl and set aside. Add the remaining butter and oil to the skillet and return to the heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat until softened, transparent and just starting to turn golden. Add the rice and zest and toss with the onions until all the grains are coated in oil. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, stir-
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ring, until the rice becomes translucent. Add 2 ladles (about 2/3 cup) of stock and cook, stirring constantly and gently, until the liquid is almost absorbed. If using fresh peas, add them with the first addition of stock. Stir in the fresh or dried herbs at the same time. Continue cooking the risotto over medium heat, adding 2 more ladles (about 2/3 cup) of stock at a time, stirring constantly, allowing each addition of liquid to be almost absorbed before adding more broth. When the rice has cooked for 10 minutes in this manner, add all the remaining juice and cook until it’s absorbed. Continue cooking the rice, stirring, adding 2 ladles (about 2/3 cup) of broth at a time until the liquid is absorbed, about another 10 minutes. When the rice has cooked for a total of 20 minutes, if using frozen peas, stir in the peas, as well as the mushrooms. Add any remaining stock and cook, stirring, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender and creamy. Total cooking time should be 20 to 25 minutes from the moment the rice is added to the skillet. Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.
Yields: 4 servings Charry Lime Vinaigrette: Zest of 2 limes Juice from the grilled limes 1 Tbsp seasoned rice wine vinegar 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp sorghum or maple syrup ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Vegetables: 4 oz baby radishes 4 oz baby carrots, with some of the green top 4 oz baby leeks, trimmed 4 oz baby yellow pattypan squash 2 oz microgreens
Brush the radishes, carrots and leeks with olive oil and place in a grilling basket or on a perforated grill rack. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes, turning often, until the vegetables have just started to brown at the edges. Zest the limes and set the zest aside. Halve the limes and grill, cut sides down, for 1 to 2 minutes or until they have good grill marks; adds a smoky, caramelized flavor. For the Charry Lime Vinaigrette, squeeze the juice of the grilled lime halves into a bowl. Whisk in the reserved lime zest, rice wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, sorghum and olive oil together until well blended. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the vegetables on salad plates and garnish with microgreens. Spoon the vinaigrette over all and serve. Adapted lemon and lime recipes are from Red, White, and ’Que: Farm Fresh Foods for the American Grill by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig, permission of Running Press. Adapted orange recipes are from Orange Appeal, by Jamie Schler, permission of Gibbs Smith.
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diet. Celiac Disease, a serious autoimmune disorder, affects 1 in 133 people in the U.S. In addition, one third of Americans may be affected by sensitivity to gluten, ranging from mild to severe. According to Fulton, many of these people may not have the slightest idea that gluten is at the root of many of their health problems. For those who are sensitive to gluten, consuming gluten can cause a myriad of symptoms. It can create inflammation in the body with wide-ranging effects throughout all organ systems, including brain, heart, joints, digestive tract and more. Diseases linked to this sensitivity include many autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and lupus, as well as cancer, psoriasis, osteoporosis, irritable bowel disease and heart problems. Gluten may also be linked to psychiatric by Suzie Agrillo and neurological disorders, including depression, dementia, migraines, anxitheir gluten-free culinary epiphany. Fulton ety and autism. There is an endless list he timing was right for Susan explains, “We had a customer who had a of connections between gluten sensitivFulton and Mary Steiger, foundlot of allergies and needed to eat gluteners of the Gourmet Girls Gluten ity and health issues. free. We thought we would be able to buy Free Bakery/Bistro, where everything Even though gluten has been the products, but we found there wasn’t is gluten-free. “When we started eight around since wheat was introduced into much for sale. We started making our years ago, people were developing an the human diet, Fulton has an enlightown gluten-free food, using the websites increased awareness about gluten and ening explanation for why the gluten and cookbooks that were available.” looking for healthy changes in their sensitivity problem has become so diet,” Fulton says. “Then we both went gluten-free pervasive. “The wheat we eat now is not This dynamic duo met at a referral and saw the benefits,” Fulton relates. In your grandmother’s wheat. The gluten group. Steiger had a bed and breakfast, Fulton’s case, her new diet resulted in we’re fed now has been processed and and Fulton owned a picture framing getting rid of her migraine headaches. modified. This affects the way gluten is business. Steiger is a valedictorian “We were in on the ground floor of the handled by the body,” she observes. graduate of Scottsdale Culinary Institute gluten-free movement, taking gluten Since gluten, as its name suggests, and has been a pastry chef for 30 years. free to a gourmet level. That’s what acts like glue, it gives texture, stickiFulton came from a family that put food we’re all about,” Fulton remarks. ness and elasticity to dough. Without at the top of the pyramid in life. “We What is gluten? Gluten is a protein it, food can be crumbly and dry. Set clicked with our mutual love of food found in wheat, barley, rye and spelt. It aside any preconceived notions that and that’s how we got started in the is present in almost all processed food gluten-free food has to taste like cardcatering business,” Fulton recalls. as well as many cosmetic products, and board, though. “We’ve worked hard to The catering business quickly led to it has become a staple of the American make our food taste good. We make
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ate wonderful Christmas cookie boxes and pies. For Thanksgiving, we make everything but the turkey. We will bake custom wedding and birthday cakes. After we close at 3 p.m., we can also have parties,” Fulton notes. For guests with dogs, well-behaved canines are welcome on their outdoor patio. The Gourmet Girls also participate in a variety of culinary fundraising events benefitting local nonprofit organizations, including Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance, ALS Association, The Southern Arizona Humane Society, The Community Food Bank and the YWCA. Additionally, they have created fundraising cupcakes, blue icing for hurricane refive blends of flours, utilizing flours like lief and pink for breast cancer. “We pride ourselves on our efforts to give back to rice, bean, millet, tapioca and potato. the community,” Fulton advises. We had a lot of experimentation and The Gourmet Girls are proud to be failures along the way, especially when we first started, before we perfected our able to provide their customers “feel good food” and they are very grateful for method,” Fulton comments. the enthusiastic response to their gluten From catering and selling their free culinary skills. “Our caring staff gluten-free wares at farmers’ markets, has created a community which makes the Gourmet Girls’ journey ultimately resulted in opening their own restaurant. guests feel comfortable, safe and cared Since opening, the space has doubled in for. How people feel emotionally when they’re eating their food is just as imporsize due to an increase in demand. tant as how it tastes,” Fulton opines. The Gourmet Girls Bakery/Bistro Fulton relishes telling a story about has repeatedly been recognized as the what happened one day at the restaubest gluten-free restaurant in Tucson by rant. “A woman started crying for hapa multitude of publications. Their 24 piness while eating here. It’s the most Carat Gold Margarita is an award-winning concoction of tequila, carrot juice, gratifying work I’ve ever done. Food is a wonderful expression of nurturing orange juice, agave nectar and cilanpeople—especially people who haven’t tro. Or, guests can try their signature been able to eat their favorite foods Gourmet Girls margarita, a refreshing without getting sick. Our motto is ‘Inmimosa, beer or wine. They also have an enticing array of cupcakes and other dulge Yourself Again’,” she emphasizes. Whether it’s simply baked oatmeal or sweets, as well as vegan items. the Bistro Breakfast Sandwich Special— Entertaining can be a breeze with featuring toasted multigrain, two eggs, food from the Gourmet Girls. “We cre-
shaved ham, fried kale and hollandaise— the Gourmet Girls serve their guests fresh, real food that tastes delicious. Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro is located at 5845 N. Oracle Rd., in Tucson. Connect at 520-408-9000 and GourmetGirlsGlutenFree.com. See ad, page 23. Suzie Agrillo is a freelance writer in Tucson and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. She focuses on writing on the arts, inspirational people and the human connection. She can be reached at Suzie@ComedyForCharity.org.
Gluten-Free Banana Muffins 2 cups all-purpose, gluten-free baking flour 2/3 cup sugar 1 Tbsp baking powder 1 Tbsp baking soda ¾ tsp xanthan gum ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1 packed cup ripe mashed banana 2 large eggs ½ cup milk ½ cup rice bran oil Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease muffin tin with cooking spray. Combine dry ingredients in mixing bowl. Add banana and stir. Combine milk and oil in small bowl, then beat in eggs. Add liquid to banana mixture and stir until blended well. Fill muffins 2/3 full. Bake 18 to 25 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on rack.
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Basilica, where 8 million devotees gather to venerate Our Lady every year. There, on her special day, thousands of people come bearing flowers and candles, many walking on their knees and travelling from all over Mexico to honor La Virgencita —also known as the Blessed Mother. While scholars have researched and written about Guadalupe and her role in the evolution of contemporary Mexico, for this article, we have interviewed two local artists who both have painted The Virgin of Guadalupe and have stories to share. Ceci Garcia was born and raised in San Manuel, a former Arizona mining community. Elena Campbell was born in Douglas, Arizona and raised in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico. Both artists are former art instructors and currently active members of Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery & Workshop—Tucson’s only co-op gallery dedicated to supporting Latino and Native American artists.
Virgen del Cobre by Ceci Garcia
Lupita by Elena Campbell
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Las Cumbias Nos Muevan a Todos by Elena Campbell
n December 12, celebrants from the upper reaches of Canada to the tip of Argentina light candles, sing special songs, make pilgrimages and gather to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, known as the Patron Saint of the Americas. Scholars, priests and poets have told the story of her miraculous appearance to a peasant named Juan Diego on a hilltop outside of modern day Mexico City in 1531. The site, once called Tepeyac, is now the home of a huge
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Garcia: In my family, Thanksgiving was like a gateway to celebrating La Virgin. At Thanksgiving, we give thanks for the harvest and this gratitude continues on through Dia de Guadalupe celebrations, then all the way through the Christmas season. In my grandmother’s house, she always had an image of Guadalupe foremost in her bedroom with a candle. She explained to me, as a child, that Guadalupe had originally been known to indigenous people of Mexico as Tonantzin, the Great Nature Goddess. Tonantzin was the Goddess of fertility and blessings. She, like Guadalupe, was considered as a Mother Deity. Tonantzin was worshipped in the same place where Juan Diego beheld Guadalupe so many centuries later. My Abuela taught me that Guadalupe was The Mother of the Creator and in essence represents Mother Earth. My parents’ comadres and compadres were all musicians, so in my household, Guadalupe was always celebrated through prayer and song. Campbell: In my family, it was my
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Can you share any stories about the role The Virgin of Guadalupe played in your own families while you were growing up?
Images of Virgin of Guadaluipe by Tony Estrada
grandmother, my aunts and later my sister who were devotees of La Virgin de Guadalupe. She was honored and celebrated through prayers and pilgrimages, but not by my parents themselves. Although raised in the Catholic church, both of my parents rejected organized Catholicism during the revolution of the “Cristeros”, and after reading horror stories in the 1960s and 1970s about serious misconduct within the seminaries and monasteries in Mexico and the church itself. My parents encouraged me to become a “spiritual seeker” and to find a spiritual path that suited me rather than to accept dogma of any kind. I am forever grateful for this advice because it sent me on a quest. I studied world religions for many years and eventually became a student of Michael Harner, a renowned teacher of the Shamanic Tradition. This path is deeply rooted in honoring the natural world. My appreciation of Guadalupe as she represents The Feminine Principal and as Mother Earth aligns with Shamanic beliefs.
isn’t directly related to Guadalupe, affirms how powerful both can be. Years ago, my baby boy was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. At that time, this diagnosis was essentially a death sentence. Distraught beyond reason and expecting another baby, I prayed to Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and ecology, to intervene on my son’s behalf. While waiting for test results, I deDo you have any personal stories relatvoted three entire days to intense prayer ing your own life experience to The and promised I would name my unborn Virgin of Guadalupe as a transformative child after St. Francis if he would spare and healing force in our lives? my son. The next appointment with Garcia: Years ago, my mom had a stroke medical professionals revealed no signs as a result of an aneurism in the brain. of cystic fibrosis in my son. Miracle or She was relatively young, only early misdiagnosis? We will never know for 60s, at the time. Doctors proposed an sure, but we named my next child Franexperimental surgical procedure telling cine to honor St. Francis. us that without intervention, we would be counting the days of her remaining Can you share with readers any insight life. The day my mother was undergointo why you choose to paint The Virgin ing surgery, I sat in the waiting room of Guadalupe? and prayed to The Virgin as I drew Garcia: I am most comfortable creating her picture. In my prayers, I promised paintings as “homenajes” or homages. Guadalupe that, if my mom survived One series I have worked on over time the surgery, I would create a large-scale pays respect to the men and women of image in her honor. Well, my mom not the mining communities here in Arizona only made it through surgery, she lived where I grew up. One of the images another amazing 27 years. To honor my printed here in the magazine is called commitment, after the successful sur“La Virgen del Cobre”, which means the gery, I went home and cut a Virgin out Virgin of the Copper. I used actual earth of wood which I painted in her image. from the copper mines to grind as pigIt’s a longer story, but that Guadalupe ment for her dress and cloak. Guadahas been installed at the church at Old lupe was such a profoundly important Pasqua in service to the Yaqui commuspiritual symbol for the families of the nity ever since. miners who took such enormous risks as Campbell: My story is about the they descended into the earth every day power of faith and prayer and while it in search of copper.
Campbell: I paint The Virgin of Guadalupe as a way to continue the tradition of honoring “Coatlallope”, who was a Goddess of Nature venerated by the Aztecs. La Virgin de Guadalupe represents our “Mestizo” heritage, and the most powerful instinct of motherly love given to all her children and to nature. Many scholars and laypeople believe that the Virgin of Guadalupe is a Spanish Catholicized reflection of this original Mother Goddess whose presence we desperately need to remind us about the principal of balance in our lives and world today. After unbalanced millennia of domination by The Masculine in our Western World, we can use all the healing forces of The Feminine we can call on these days. Connect with Ceci Garcia at RaicesTaller222@aol.com, Elena Campbell at aerunaeb@gmail.com and Raices Taller board member Tony Estrada at Tanno914@gmail.com. Carolyn King is a local teaching-artist who has a special connection to The Virgin of Guadalupe. Twenty-six years ago, her daughter, Analyssa, was born on December 13 in Central Mexico. Seriously overdue at that point, King’s prayers that her baby girl live through her perilous birth were answered after a long day of labor on Guadalupe’s Day. Connect at CKing72@cox.net or CarolynKingArts.com.
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Roughly 30 years ago, notable voices began urging Americans to embrace a sustainable worldview of unity in diversity, recognizing our core oneness as a solution to an increasingly out-of-balance society. Success in this endeavor depends primarily on the “habits of the heart” of our citizens, developed in local milieus of families, neighborhoods, classrooms, congregations, voluntary associations, workplaces and public places where strangers gather.
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While mainstream media often largely focuses on the negative aspects of conflict—discord, divisiveness, intolerance, violence, incivility, injustice, chaos and complex problems—a countermovement is convening constructive conversations. Participants are initiating dialogue and deliberations intended to resolve conflicts and create cohesiveness, collaboration, cooperation and compromise among local factions that disagree on how to deal with everything from health care and social justice to environmental protection and climate science. Educational training materials and books are giving outdated models of conflict resolution a facelift. 32
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In The Revolution Where You Live: Stories from a 12,000 Mile Journey Through a New America, Sarah Van Gelder devotes a chapter to a Greensboro, North Carolina, battle over a story about a deadly, racially charged incident from the city’s recent past. She quotes James Lamar Gibson, a 20-something African-American activist and core organizer for the Counter Stories Project: “We’ve been stuck in an old conversation for a couple of decades. We want to have an army of people with restorative conversation skills, so we can get past the divisiveness and imagine together a different sort of Greensboro,” he says. The project began with facilitator training, and then developed story circles in which residents were able to have the difficult discussions that don’t ordinarily take place among the police, city council, churches and social agencies. Today’s conflict resolution experts are discovering that conflict is an es-
What if we considered conflict as a secret ally or a guidepost, showing us what really matters to us and how much we care?
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“What if we considered conflict as a secret ally or a guidepost, showing us what really matters to us and how much we care? What if our intense emotions are sources of invincible energy, with the power to build the world we want, together? What does having conflict in a healthy and transformative way look like?” queries Ma’ikwe Ludwig, executive director of Commonomics USA, an organization which educates and advocates for a world where a commonsbased economy creates economic and ecological security for all. “Conflict has the power to bring to the surface what’s really at stake and to unite people toward a common goal,” advises Ludwig. Her thought-provoking questions can help shift perceptions toward the idea that we need to use conflict; maybe even welcome it. Ludwig, author of Together Resilient: Building Community in the Age of Climate Disruption, recently helped present new perspectives on conflict resolution during a webinar for Transition US members interested in creating inclusive and diverse communities
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Courtney Breese, managing director for the nonprofit National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD) and her colleagues, together with thousands of innovative thinkers, are helping by introducing people to simple dialogue and deliberation structures, processes and resources that invite meaningful and productive conversations leading to constructive civic engagement. Breese remarks, “We’re open to working with anyone interested in learning processes that can help bridge divides. We also like sharing stories about what is working.”
A community is a group that can fight gracefully… Chaos is not just a state; it is an essential process of community development. ~Dr. M. Scott Peck, The Different Drum: Community Making and Peace through collaboration. The nonprofit inspires, encourages, supports and provides networking and training for grassroots initiatives seeking to build community resilience in the face of such challenges as oil spills, climate change and economic crises.
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The group’s downloadable free tools help newcomers: A beginner’s guide for exploring dialogue (ncdd.org/rc/ beginners-guide); a how-to-guide for Conversation Café (CC) hosts (Tinyurl. com/ManualForConversationCafe); and the American Library Association Libraries Transforming Communities: Models for Change Project (ala.org/ ltc-models). “To date, we’ve had at least 800 librarians participate in free NCDD webinars,” Breese notes. CC is a simple tool useful in exploring difficult topics and provides a safe space to process different perspectives. “Initial agreement on basic rules includes suspending judgment while listening and seeking to understand others, refraining from persuading or con-
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Drawing on 25 years of experience of enabling sworn enemies to create peace in places such as South Africa, Northern Ireland and Colombia, Adam Kahane, author of Collaborating with the Enemy: How to Work with People You Don’t Agree with or Like or Trust, shares insights into the “enemyfying syndrome” that instigates conflict. This habit of thinking and acting as if people we are dealing with are our enemies and the cause of our problems is all around us and dominates the media. “The enemies are always the others, ‘those people’. Enemyfying, which feels exciting and satisfying—even righteous and heroic—usually obscures, rather than clarifies, the reality of the challenges we face. It amplifies conflicts, narrows the space for problem solving and creativity, and distracts us with unrealizable 34
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Intense emotions can become sources of invincible energy with the collective power to build the world we want. dreams of decisive victory from the real work we need to do,” observes Kahane. Kahane sees the challenge of conflict becoming more acute. “People today are generally more free, individualistic and diverse, with stronger voices and less deference. Volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity are growing.” Yet, contrary to the common view, it is possible for people that hold contradictory positions to find ways to collaborate. That’s what he and 40 others representing military officers, guerrillas and paramilitaries; activists and politicians; businesspeople and trade unionists; landowners and farmers; and academics, journalists and young people, accomplished in the Destino Colombia project. They organized to contribute to ending their country’s 52-year civil war.
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has been on a lifelong quest of fostering personal growth and societal transformation. His therapeutic classes and workshops demonstrate how to connect, honor and deeply resonate with others, even if they have different worldviews, and how to listen and hear in the same way we want to be heard. Acknowledging the adrenalin rush that’s a common response to fear of conflict, Bender says, “When we learn to be mindful and speak from our entire body, rather than just from our head, we notice that the voice resonates and originates from a much bigger place. This teaches us to cultivate greater awareness of our emotions and how we express them. “Begin by acknowledging an emotion, and then reduce its intensity through slow, deep breaths, paying attention to the correlating physical sensation. Shifting our focus back to the heart allows us to recognize parts of ourselves in the stories of others and come to understand that our personal history is the filter through which we ‘enemyfy’,” says Bender, who speaks and presents publicly, educating audiences and clients about the universally challenging performances of everyday life. According to Robert Atkinson, Ph.D., author of The Story of Our Time: From Duality to Interconnectedness to Oneness, today’s rugged individualism amid conflicts comprises a crisis of consciousness. “No longer can we settle only on seeing things in opposition to one another; we need to shift our consciousness to be able to see the parts coming together in a new whole. Accepting the oneness of humanity as a biological fact, a social necessity and a spiritual reality will lead us further along our journey toward lasting world peace.” His observation fits with what Joanna Macy, author and scholar of Buddhism and deep ecology, believes is the call of our time: “As planetary citizens, we are being called to wake up together.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings who blogs at LindaSechrist.com.
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verting and talking only from personal experience,” explains Breese. One new network member, J. Scott Wagner, author of The Liberal’s Guide to Conservatives, speaks about the importance of using neutral language in dialogue. “I learned from him how words can be emotional triggers and signal one-sided perspectives, leaving some group members feeling angry or excluded because they feel the speaker won’t be open to hearing their perspective,” says Breese. After three tours of the U.S. and hundreds of interviews with conservative individuals, Wagner, founder of the nonprofit Reach the Right, was inspired to use his knowledge of five arenas—neurology/cognitive psychology, personality, bias, social conformity and morality—to help progressives understand conservatives that are not only their political leaders, but also their relatives, partners, friends and managers. He offers a simple explanation for anyone drenched in inaccurate biases. “We inherit unconscious genetic personality characteristics that lead us to develop our ideology, with which we construct our world and align with others that are in agreement. Differences in our personality characteristics are the culprits that create conflict.”
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Eschew Perfection Guests are much more interested in filling their stomachs with great food than judging the scuff marks and wall dings. The perfection of the season is found in the special moments when families and friends sit down together. Pay Attention to the Smiles The approaching holidays encourage more shared smiles, kind words and thoughtful gestures. While out and about, look for the grins and well wishes. Hold the door open for others and offer a friendly greeting to store clerks. We’ll find ourselves smiling even more, because thoughtfulness is contagious.
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Do Nothing for 15 Minutes It’s amazing how refreshed we feel when we take a few minutes to sit in a comfortable chair and simply experience a moment of stillness. Inner quiet allows the mind to relax and reinvest energy in the body, so we can return to holiday activities with renewed zest. Give Each Person a Special Gift Think of something thoughtful that both the giver and receiver enjoy doing together and write a promissory note for the shared experience, such as a free backrub, a day spent downtown, a personal manicure or a movie the other person wants to see.
Take Advantage of Extended Shopping Hours To avoid crowds and lines, schedule a late-night power-shopping trip. This is the easiest way to manage a department store visit with sanity, have easy access to the shelves and get immediate service.
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Take a Holiday Binge Day Designate a day with no limits and no self-judgment. For anyone that mentally monitors their calories or sweets, claim a binge day out loud with permission for total holiday munching freedom. The next day, we can reinstate discipline.
Sing While We Work Nothing makes meal preparation tasks go faster than crooning along to our favorite carols. Turn up Susan Boyle’s O Holy Night and soon your lungs will be full of air, your heart filled with sentiment, and the turkey stuffed with seasonal goodness will be ready to go into the oven.
Express Feelings in a Healthy Way Family gatherings can sometimes test our boundaries and patience. Avoid repressing feelings by finding a way to speak a personal truth in the moment, in a calm and healthy fashion. It’s better than returning home stewing about what we wish we could or should have said. Assign Roles to Household Helpers The holiday load is lighter when everyone pitches in. Assign specific roles to household members with clear responsibilities, from taking out the garbage to setting the table and washing up.
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Express Gratitude at the Table Loving feelings can never be expressed enough, so use the holiday as an opportunity to tell others how important they are to you. Create a heartfelt moment at the table by sharing at least one thing that you’re truly grateful for, and ask everyone else to do the same. Go Outside for Fun in Nature Hiking in a nearby forest preserve, skating, sledding or building a snow fort with the kids not only burns energy, but is emotionally exhilarating for the whole family. Pick an outdoor activity, don appropriate togs, and share in the laughter and serenity of a sparkling winter day. Dianne Bischoff James is a life transformation coach, actor, business consultant and author of The Real Brass Ring: Change Your Life Course Now. She specializes in facilitating the midlife reboot and lives in Boston, MA.
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veggies for soup, pasta, stir-fry dishes or as tomato or zucchini chips,” he says. “Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks, celery, kale, hot peppers, tomatillos and fruit were successful; eggplant, cucumbers and rhubarb were not.”
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The Traditional Line menu devised by executive chef Mark Russell, of Great “There are tradeoffs between convePerformances, a sustainability-oriented nience and environmental impact,” says high-end catering and food service Kathleen Hanover, executive creative di- company in New York City, remarks, rector at Imagine That Creative Market“Food trends have changed,” noting ing Services, in Dayton, Ohio. “I’d love preserving, freezing, pickling and canto freeze all of our family’s produce, but ning remain sound. He salutes thrifty after two power outages, I can veggies, Depression-era practices. too. Steam canners for jams, jellies, “My grandparents picked dandelion tomatoes and high-acid foods use three greens to fry in bacon fat,” he says. “A inches of water and 10 minutes of salad with olive oil and fresh tomato is energy.” healthier.” Fermented grape leaves can Shel Horowitz, a consultant for be rolled up into dolmas filled with local Green and Profitable and co-author of grains and feta cheese instead of meat. Guerrilla Marketing to Heal the World, He also blanches and freezes cauliflower joined a food co-op in the 1970s. Today, leaves, warmed in butter to serve; he’s it has 9,000 members. “I dehydrate then used the whole vegetable.
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Containers ease gardening, especially for tomatoes. Hanover repurposes plastic cat litter buckets. “They’re sturdy and hold up in cold weather,” she says. “Alpaca poop fertilizer supplied by a neighbor doesn’t smell and plants thrive.” Ocala, Florida, reiki master and teacher Debi Goldben employs nature’s bounty at home. “Downspouts collect rainwater for the garden, and it’s much better than chemically treated city water,” she says. Some municipalities, including in Colorado, regulate rainwater collection, mandating the size and number of barrels per property “for outdoor use only”.
Sew Up Repairs Anca Gooje, owner of Chid Kala, a natural ingredient lotion maker in Scarborough, Maine, uses colorful patches to repair tears and update the look of her two children’s clothing. She also recompressed their sofa’s inner springs to their original shape by encasing them in fabric. “It was timeconsuming, but only cost a few dollars for fabric,” she relates. “Updating avoided creating more landfill. For a fresh look, I made a new cover.”
Multipurpose a Cook Pot “My mother believed pressure cookers would explode, so I bought an Instant Pot and changed the way I cook,” says Sue Ann Jaffarian, a Los Angeles paralegal and mystery writer. “I have a demanding day job and writing deadlines. I toss in healthy ingredients and have a simple homemade meal, often vegan, in a minute. Soup, stew, risotto, pasta, chili, pudding, brown rice and oatmeal work well. It doesn’t heat up the kitchen, either.”
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hirty years ago, speaker, author and journalist Lynne McTaggart recovered from an illness using alternative approaches to health. Since then, she’s been exploring the frontiers of healing through consciousness and alternative medicine. In the 1990s, McTaggart, who lives in London, started a newsletter called What Doctors Don’t Tell You, now an international magazine and popular platform at WDDTY.com that cites thousands of resources showing what works and doesn’t work in conventional and alternative medicine and how to beat chronic conditions naturally. McTaggart’s seven books include The Intention Experiment, The Field, The Bond and most recently, The Power of Eight. Her latest work examines the transformative power of small groups of people sending thoughts together for a common goal.
Can you summarize the results of your experiments of healing through collective intentions? We’ve done hundreds of experiments using small and large groups; 30 were tightly controlled scientific studies conducted in conjunction with researchers at institutions such as the University of Arizona, University of California and Penn State University. The experiments have involved all kinds of intentions, ranging from the relatively simple to the impossibly complex. The large-scale intention experiments involved upwards of 25,000 participants remotely logging onto a website to view 42
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photos of the targets, sometimes 8,000 miles away, and sending them a well-defined intention, like changing the pH balance of water or healing a war veteran of post-traumatic stress disorder. To date, 26 of those 30 experiments resulted in positive, measurable, mainly scientifically significant effects. We’ve seen the pH of water change by a full pH number and seen seeds grow twice as much as control seeds. We also conducted three peace intention experiments with interesting results: After our eight-day intention for Sri Lanka during its civil war, violence levels fell; the government had won several decisive battles that week; and within a few months that 25-year war was over. We can’t say with certainty that we had a hand in this, but our other peace experiments showed similar results. If it happens a few more times, that becomes compelling.
What conditions were the most conducive to manifesting positive results? Was it intention, the power of the group or altruism? I think it’s a little of all of these. We’ve found that larger groups do not have a larger effect, which brought about the “power of eight” concept. I’ve discovered all that’s needed is a group, whether it’s eight or 8,000. In a group, we seem to lose our sense of individuality and separation from the world. We experience an overwhelming sense of oneness with the other intenders, which may be why our influence then becomes more powerful.
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How did the act of sending positive intentions affect the senders? I was most surprised by the rebound effects reported by participants, whom I started surveying after the Sri Lankan peace experiment. Thousands of extraordinary comments related not only how participants felt during the activity, but also afterwards; they were experiencing major shifts in their relationships, health, careers and well-being. All they had done was sit individually in front of their computer holding an intention, yet they experienced the altered and mystical states of consciousness described by psychologist Abraham Maslow as “peak experiences”. Life University, a large chiropractic university in Atlanta, worked with us to study the brainwaves of participants in six “power of eight” groups and found that senders had decreased activity in their frontal and parietal lobes, which govern the sense of self. It was like the boundaries between participants were dissolving into a state of oneness. To me, this partly explained the sense of oneness, compassion and love they experienced. Andrew Newberg, director of research at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health, in Philadelphia, recorded similar effects in Sufi masters, and nuns and monks engaged in prayer and meditation, but only after years of learning certain techniques. My participants, all novices, were primed only by watching a 13-minute YouTube video of me explaining how to send intention in a group. Group intention appears to be a fast-track to the miraculous—no experience necessary.
Why does “groupthink” have such a powerful, multiplicative effect? I think a huge part of it has to do with the power of getting off of yourself and setting an intention for someone else. Another is the connection created in a group. When we engage together in an activity like praying or setting altruistic intentions, we create a powerful virtual circle that proves healing to both the receivers and senders. Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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as someone with the name of Jesus, or Jeshua Ben Joseph, born somewhere in what today is Israel, somewhere in the range of 4 to 6 BC? Undoubtedly. There is too much evidence to say that Jesus was a myth. A Roman Senator, Caius/Gaius (or Publius) Cornelius Tacitus, wrote in about 116 CE, and cites the existence of “Christians”. And, there seems to be agreement that the writings of Josephus, a Jewish priest who grew up as an aristocrat in first-century Palestine, gave plausible reference to the existence of Him as well. His existence isn’t the point of confusion to many, but the “who” and “what” He was and is, most certainly is. Unity, and most all of what might be called New Thought schools and gatherings, hold to the understanding that He is not the great exception, but
which is a title, not Jesus’s last name. It is from the Greek Christos, or the anointed one. It is therefore inaccurate to say things like, “when Christ was born” or, “when Christ died.” The title can’t be born nor can it die. It is like today’s Ph.D., indicating a level of something. In Jesus’s instance, Christ is in reference to His insight into the energy we call God. Within New Thought is then to be found the understanding that “Christ” is also an ever-unfolding recognition within each who are consciously unfolding their own Idea of Oneness. It isn’t a word that is spoken, but many find a sense of peace as they listen to their inner voice that says, “You, also, are the beloved son or daughter of God.” Today’s Christmas within Unity and other New Thought churches is a thankful remembrance of Jesus’s life that validates our ever-growing understanding of the truths He so beautifully, powerfully and lovingly exemplified— only to then find the principle behind these truths and apply them throughout our lives today. So, our Christmas isn’t just to look back to a birth as recorded in Matthew and Luke, and its disputed accuracy, but to also look within us and find our inner manger of openness and receptivity—and therein re-discover our very own re-birth of an ever deepening awareness called Christ.
the great example of what each individualized expression of God (man and woman) truly is. It is also generally accepted that He entered into this life in the time-honored way with Joseph serving as father and a young Mary as His mother. Matthew 4:17 speaks of His fulfilling the law, not breaking it. The reasons behind how the thought of the virgin birth is so much a part of today’s written Biblical theology are many, but historians again seem to agree that this along with reinforcing verses didn’t appear until perhaps the second or third century. Then remember Along with his wife, Rev the first written Gospel, Mark, wasn’t Mary Ellen, Larry Swartz compiled until perhaps 60 to 65 years is a minister of Unity after the crucifixion, and then only from Church of Tucson, (3617 N. second- or third-hand witnesses—stories Camino Blanco). For more handed down. Yet, thankful are we for information, call 520-577-3300 or visit having what we have. UnityTucson.com. See ad, page 14. Then there is the word “Christ”,
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PETS ¤ MUSIC Each Species Grooves to Its Own Beat by Sandra Murphy
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ust as dogs’ and cats’ noses are more efficient than ours, they also have better hearing, reacting to a broader and higher range of frequencies and vibrations. “We sense our world from where our ears are. Our plane is generally five to six feet high; animals closer to the ground hear things differently,” says Janet Marlow, founder and CEO of Pet Acoustics, in Washington Depot, Connecticut. The internationally renowned musician,
~Laura Adams Armer composer and sound behaviorist has invented speciesspecific music based on her 30 years of research. Humans hear up to 23,000 Hertz (Hz), which differs substantially from that of many other creatures (lsu. edu/deafness/HearingRange. html). A Hertz is a standard unit of frequency set at one cycle per second.
Marlow found that horses prefer rhythmic pieces matching their natural movements. “When a Tennessee walking horse breeder played music during a birth, the foal and mother recovered faster than usual.” After that, “The horses ran to the barn upon hearing the same music.” Sally Morgan, a physical therapist and advanced certified Tellington TTouch practitioner in Northampton, Massachusetts, who has enjoyed freestyle performance riding, says, “I liked to play our songs in the barn. Five CD players can keep horses relaxed most of the day. They don’t like countryTucson
Rabbits Hear Up to 42,000 Hz “Rescued rabbits like long tones, common in music accompanying yoga or reiki,” Morgan relates. “Long tones hold a chord with layers of notes on top.”
He could tell by the way Dogs Hear Up to animals walked that they 45,000 Hz were keeping time to some “People hear in stereo, animals in mono,” says Marlow. It’s why dogs kind of music. Maybe it their heads left to right—to allow was the song in their own tilt more sound waves into their ears— hearts that they walked to. collecting information from various
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western music; it’s often sad and in the wrong cadence. Classical music like Bach is calming. When I played Pachelbel’s Canon in D on my flute, my Morgan gelding, Ten Penny Moonshine, listened for hours.”
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angles. Sound frequency and intensity keeps an animal alive in nature; they learn to flee in another direction, not analyze. Separation anxiety is often due to a sound the dog doesn’t recognize, Marlow explains. Sound triggers behavior, whether good or bad, as dogs relax or are stressed. Music releases tension from their being ever-vigilant as seen in their posture. To understand what a dog hears, sit or crawl on the floor. Electronic speakers are usually positioned at heights conducive for our ears, not theirs. “For the holidays, my dogs and horses like We Three Kings, The Holly and the Ivy and especially Greensleeves for their baroque roots and repeating patterns,” notes Morgan.
Cats Hear Up to 64,000 Hz Marlow credits her cat, Osborn, with inspiring her interest in music for animals. When Osborn was injured, she visited the veterinary hospital and sang to him to keep him calm. Her home state’s Litchfield Veterinary Hospital became her initial testing ground for species-specific music. “We use Pet Acoustics music boxes in the cat ward, recovery rooms and exam rooms,” says Heath-
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er Florkowski, a certified technician at the facility. “In our experience, stress inhibits the healing process. Like people, animals are anxious when ill and visiting the doctor’s office. Music helps ease their stress. At home, when I move the music box to another room, my dog follows it.” “During a TTouch session, cats are completely relaxed when I play New Age music for them,” says Morgan. “Pick music that fits the cat’s personality. You can tell what they like from their body language; it’s not always what you’d expect.”
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Domesticated Birds Hear Up to 8,500 Hz
In the wild, birds are part of a flock. At home, they’re often solitary. “Birds are the most musical and communicative of all animals,” remarks Marlow. “Without companionship, birds can get neurotic and pull their feathers out. Provide a sense of the outdoors by including nature sounds in played music.” “Animals need us to be aware of their hearing,” Marlow advises. “Holistic pet • Ozone Therapy eral & Cosmetic Dentistry people have addressed improved diet • Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal orcelain Crowns and and medical procedures. Understanding • Mercury Toxicity Testing & ges ompatible Tooth Colored how music supports Detox Programs their well-being also Treatments to Avoid Root Canals gs enables us to better• care for them.”
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 Floral Candles – 2-3pm. With Dr. Jacqueline Soule. Demonstration of techniques and then make one floral candle. Registration required. No charge. Martha Cooper Library, 1377 N Catalina Ave. 520-594-5315. Pima.BiblioCommons.com/Events.
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IONS Tucson Speaker Series: Celebration of IONS Tucson – 6:30-8:30pm. After over 15 years, IONS Tucson is closing. Join us one last time as we review some highlights and then share with each other at a party. No charge. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-730-5640. IONSTucson@ yahoo.com. IONSTucson.org.
Sacred Feminine Dance – 6:30-8:30pm. With Karen Kiester. Explore the expression of the divine feminine through meditative dance. By donation. CSL Tucson Office & Educ Center, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 Secrets of Prosperity – 3:30-5pm. Unlock your inner financial potential. Teachings of Elizabeth Clare Prophet. No charge. Wilmot Public Library, 530 N Wilmot Rd. 520-330-2264. Wlskew@aol.com.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 Aqua Yoga – 12-1:15pm. With Jessica Byron. Yoga poses and stretches in the comfort and support of a 96 degree indoor pool open up delightful possibilities for improved balance, breathing and deep relaxation. $15. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave, 520-370-3499. JeByron@yahoo.com. SantaritaSprings.com. 17th Annual George Harrison Memorial Concert – 5:15-6:45pm. A talented trio will perform George’s soul-stirring songs and explore his spiritual journey through his music. A free vegetarian dinner at 7:15 after the show will be served. $5/suggested donation. Govinda’s Natural Foods, 711 E Blackldige Dr. 520-792-0630. GovindasOfTucson.com. Earth Gong Bath – 5:30-7pm. With Danielle Dvorak and the Earth Gong. Stress relief, sleep issues, physical pain, busy mind, digestive problems, toxicity, and more all can be helped with this form of sound and vibration. $20. The Galactic Center, 39 E Toole Ave. 847-323-9188. Danielle@Replevyn.com. Replevyn.com.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 You Are What You Eat – 4-5pm. Learn how modern processed foods negatively affect your health, contribute to premature aging and more. No charge. Natural Grocers, 3016 E Broadway Blvd. 520-584-0343. InspiredHealing.Tucson@ gmail.com. InspiredHealing.org.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 Lifestyle and Non-Lifestyle Modalities for Weight Management – 12-1pm. Dr. Amit Algotar will be presenting at our December educational support program. No charge. UA Cancer Center-University Campus, 1515 N Campbell, Rm 2920. 520-6944605. Marsha.Drozdoff@BannerHealth.com. UACC.Arizona.edu.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 Reiki Level I Training – 10am-4:30pm. Reiki Level I training and attunement offered in the original Usui Shiki Ryoho school. You will learn what Reiki is, about our Chakra system, the classic hand positions, and more. $150. Call for location. 847-323-9188. Danielle@Replevyn.com. Replevyn.com. Peace of Mind for the Holidays – 2-5pm. With Gen Lingpur. Methods for keeping a peaceful mind through simple and effective meditation techniques. $20/pre-paid; $25/at door. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 East Miles Rd. 520-441-1617. Info@ MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org. Keys to Prosperity – 3:30-5pm. Keys to attaining true prosperity. Unlock your financial potential and turn your financial dreams into reality. No charge. For more information, call Kathleen. 520-330-2264.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 ZY Qigong – 12:15-1:45pm. Learn to gather and refine Qi to raise your physical, emotional, and spiritual power. This will enhance our natural abilities, strengthen the immune system and help deal with the stress of Holiday emotions. $10/suggested donation. Desert Milagros, 3438 N Country Club. 520-404-8745. QigongMark@yahoo.com. Meetup.com/Tucson-ZY-Qigong-Meetup. Workshop: Finding Your Way – 1:30-3:30pm. Retired minister Reverend Donald Graves facilitates a workshop on exploring ways to move expansively forward in your life, if that’s what you want to do. $25. CSL Tucson Office & Educ Center, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org. Beauty, Sweetness and Pleasure – 2-4pm. A workshop for women. Simple exercises will help you discover more beauty, sweetness and enhance your ability to experience and accept pleasure in your own life. RSVP only, space is limited. $35. Call for location. 847-323-9188. Danielle@Replevyn.com. Replevyn.com.
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Raising Healthy Children – 4-5pm. Learn how to raise healthy children. Get tips on healthy eating habits along with how to improve behavioral issues. No charge. Natural Grocers, 5600 E River Rd. 520584-0343. InspiredHealing.Tucson@gmail.com. InspiredHealing.org. IONS Tucson Psychic Explorers Group – 7-9pm. Discuss the mechanics of ascension, how it affects your life and how to make changes to support your life. $5/suggested donation. Unity of Tucson Annex Rm 3, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-730-5640. IONSTucson@yahoo.com. IONSTucson.org.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 Move More, Play More – 6:15-7pm. Learn how Network Spinal Analysis can help you experience more energy, flexibility and endurance. Included will be an amazing demonstration that will inspire you. No charge. Inspired Healing, 4858 E Broadway Blvd. 520-584-0343. InspiredHealing.Tucson@ gmail.com. InspiredHealing.org.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 Electro-Meridian Analytical System (EMAS) –11am-12pm. A modern approach to century-old Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) based health assessment for disease prevention.With Steve Liu, L.Ac. Hanling Acupuncture, 6812 N Oracle Rd, Ste 130. $10. Free EMAS testing and evaluation with sign up. RSVP: 520-878-8116. HLAHC.com.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 Winter Labyrinth Walk – 6:30-8:30pm. With Shelly Dunn. Experience a painted canvas labyrinth. Please bring socks to walk labyrinth. Shoes and bare feet can damage the surface. By donation. CSL Tucson’s Office & Educ Center, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 Aqua Yoga – 12-1:15pm. With Jessica Byron. Yoga poses and stretches in the comfort and support of a 96 degree indoor pool open up delightful possibilities for improved balance, breathing and deep relaxation. $15. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave, 520-370-3499. JeByron@yahoo. com. SantaritaSprings.com. Earth Gong Bath – 5:30-7pm. Travel through space, time, the cosmos, into the center of the Earth, and more with the sounds and vibrations of the Earth Gong, played by Danielle Dvorak, can take you into a deeply relaxed and contented, or altered, state. $20. The Galactic Center, 39 E Toole Ave, 847-323-9188. Danielle@Replevyn.com. Replevyn.com.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 Celebration of Light – 7-8pm. Join Rev Janis Farmer in a sacred, but not somber, millennial-old ritual celebrating the return of the light. By donation. The Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 Candlelight Service Christmas Eve – 6-7:30pm. Celebrate the sacredness of the holiday at this beautiful Candlelight Service. Choir, musicians, soloists, and pageant all bring a profound meaning to Christmas. By donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-488-8284. MollyHNelson@ gmail.com. UnityTucson.com.
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Gong Bath – 3:30-5pm. Get gonged in this lovely yoga studio. Like getting a massage for your brain and nervous system; you’ll feel deeply relaxed and stress-free afterwards. Danielle Dvorak and the Earth Gong will bathe you in sound and vibration unlike anything else. $15; $20/after 12/24. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima, 520-323-1222. Joseph@ YogaConnection.org. YogaConnection.org. Endings and Beginnings Ritual – 7-8:15pm. Join Rev. Janis Farmer in a ritual of releasing and the stepping through a doorway into the new year that you choose to create. By donation. The Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 Unmask: A Spiritual Support Group – 4-6pm. 1/73/4. Practice knowing, loving and trusting yourself in a safe space with a Spiritual Life Coach and Counselor. Learn ways to be more authentic, living a life that reflects your deepest truth. $35. 520-248-6351. Rebecca@RebeccaSaxon.com. RebeccaSaxon.com.
Thursday, December 28 • 6-8pm Learn the points to address PD $10/members, $15/non-members MTs 2CEUs +$5 Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St 520-323-7951 Event Registration Website: JustTouch.com/ Product/Health-Condition-Workshop .
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 Celebrate The Burning Bowl – 11am. At the Sunday morning service we will release the anger, hurts, and resentments of 2017. Come rid yourself as your burn them in the Burning Bowl. Start 2018 with a joyful, clean slate to attract happiness. By donation. Unity Of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-488-8284. MollyHNelson@gmail.com. UnityTucson.com.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 Introduction of Alzheimer’s Prevention Program – 11am-1pm. With Steve Liu, L.Ac. Hanling Acupuncture, 6812 N Oracle Rd, Ste 130. $10. RSVP, 520-878-8116. HLAHC.com.
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Community of Light Sunday Services – 11am -12:30pm. Metaphysical and spiritual gathering of lightworkers for healing, enlightenment and growth. Donations welcome. Unscrewed Theater, 3244 E Speedway Blvd. 520-304-1768. DianaOhoh@ yahoo.com. CommunityOfLightTucson.com.
ongoingevents daily Advanced Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training – 10:30am. 1/17-6/10. Wednesdays and weekends. 300-hour advanced training for yoga instructors interested in yoga therapeutics. Earn 5 CEU. $795$4,595. Pima Community College, Dance Studio, West Campus, 2202 W Anklam. 713-443-7725. YogaPatricia@me.com. Pima.edu/ProgramsCourses/Continuing-Education-Units. Yume Gardens 2017 Fall/Winter Season – 9:30am-4:30pm. Tuesday through Saturday. $6-9. Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson, 2130 N Alvernon Way. 520-303-3945. Yume.Gardens@gmail. com. YumeGardens.org.
sunday A Course in Miracles New Edition – 8:309:45am. Using the new Annotated and Complete version, we hold lively discussions and study. By donation. Unity of Tucson, Rm A, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-488-8284. MollyHNelson@gmail.com. UnityTucson.com. Silent Meditation – 8:45-9:30am. Experience the healing peace of shared Silence. All welcomes who wish to explore and discover their Oneness with Spirit. No charge. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, #121. 520-546-3696. RevNita@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceAZ.com. FoodInRoot St. Philip’s Plaza Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. One of the largest farmers’ markets in Southwestern Arizona and has a regional reputation for the number of local farmers it supports. No charge. St. Philips Plaza, 4380 N Campbell Ave. FoodInRoot.com. Religious Service – 9am. St Michael’s ECC, the other Catholic Church. Feminist? GLBTQ? Catholic? We are and more. No charge. Chapel’ First Christian Church, 740 E Speedway, 520-575-8486. StMichaelsECC@q.com. StMichaelsECC.org. Free Yoga In The Park: Reid Park – 9-10am. Bring a mat or towel, water and a friend. This is an all-levels class and everyone is welcome. No charge. Reid Park, 100 S Country Club. 520-477-6432. STurner070@gmail.com. tinyurl.com/ReidParkYoga.
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Christ Connection Chaplaincy Christology, Christic Combat, Praxis: Sunday Call in Service – 9-11am. Life changing hour in the Christ Connection. No charge. Call 515-603-4922, access code 911369. ChristConnectionChaplaincy@gmail.com. ChristChaplaincy.com. Tucson Metaphysics Fair - 9am-4pm. Third Sunday of the month. Fair includes a variety of mediums, readers, healers and vendors. Price varies. Innsuites Tucson Foothills Best Western, 6201 N Oracle Rd. 520-579-8930. The Deeper Meaning of Jesus’ Words – 10-11am. Explore underlying ideas of our Christianity. Learn techniques to gain greater abundance and happiness. Child care, youth and teen programs. No charge. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-303-6942. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityUS.com. Ai Chi – 10-11:15am. Comfortable stretches and movement in a warm saltwater indoor pool. Relieve emotional stress, arthritis, fibromyalgia, muscle pain. Enjoy gentle exercise, improve balance and stamina. $20/class, $70/4 consecutive. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520 245-6616. ConnieSeddon@gmail.com. SantaRitaSprings.com. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace Sunday Celebration – 10:30-11:30am. Potluck last Sunday. Learn to live your spiritual potential and purpose. Pray, sing and celebrate oneness in community. All welcome. Sunday school available for children. 1551 S Eastside Loop #121. 520-546-3696. Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceAZ.com. Sunday Celebration Service – 10-11:45am. Join with like-minded individuals (spiritual but not religious) in exploring ways we can each choose to live happier, healthier and more prosperous lives. By donation. Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org. The Temple of Universality Sunday Service – 11am. With Founder Rev. Betty Tatalajski. Celebrating the Unity of God and Man, worship, healing, prophesy. Masonic Temple, 3590 N Country Club Rd, 520-884-5340. TempleOfUniversality@ gmail.com. TheTempleOfUniversality.org. Yogananda Gathering – 11am-1pm. First and third Sundays. Attune to Yogananda’s teachings through chanting, meditation affirmations, readings and Festival of Light ceremony. Refreshments and fellowship follows. Ananda Center, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-299-9309. ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com. AnandaArizona.org.
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Tamara Spiritual Center’s Sunday Services – 11am and 5:30pm. Third Sunday of each month at 2:30pm only. Services include a healing meditation, inspirational talk and messages. No charge. Tamara Spiritual Center, 3002 E Ft Lowell Rd. 520-325-0513. Info@TamaraFoundation.com. TamaraSpiritualCenter.com. Aqua Yoga – 12-1:15pm. With Jessica Byron. Yoga stretches in the comfort and support of 96 degree warm water open possibilities for better balance, breathing and relaxation. Pre-register. $15/class. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-3703499. JeByron@yahoo.com. HealingPathYoga.net. Learn Astrology – 2-4pm. Come to one or as many as you like. Discuss meaning of planets, houses, aspects, transits. Bring your natal chart if you have one. $10. Contact Shivani at 413-313-5677 for address. Drumming Circle – 3-4:30pm. Join us for the profound experience of drumming. Beat your heart out as you go deeper and deeper within. Bring your drum, rattles and the kids. Families welcome. By donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-7305640. Info@IONSTucson.org. IONSTucson.org. Sacred Space Gathering – 4-5:30pm. Sundays. All welcome. No charge. Ward 6 Office, 3202 E 1st St. 520-318-3557. Info@SacredSpaceTucson.org. SacredSpaceTucson.org. Unmask: A Spiritual Support Group – 4-6pm. 1/73/4. Practice knowing, loving and trusting yourself in a safe space with a Spiritual Life Coach and Counselor. Learn ways to be more authentic, living a life that reflects your deepest truth. $35. 520-248-6351. Rebecca@RebeccaSaxon.com. RebeccaSaxon.com. Sunday Love Feast: Kirtan, Bhakti Talks, 10-Course Dinner – 5:30-7:15pm. Each Sunday. Sit down bhajan meditation, a philosophical discussion on the ancient Vedas, Traditional Arti offerings to Temple deities and Kirtan followed by a free 10-course vegetarian feast. No charge. Govinda’s, 711 E Blacklidge Dr. 520-273-2273. KrishnaCove@ gmail.com. HareKrishnaTucson.org. IONS Tucson Book Discussion Group – 6:30-8pm. Second and Fourth Sundays. Discuss books on consciousness with other like-minded people. No charge. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, 520-7305640. IONSTucson@yahoo.com. IONSTucson.org.
Desert Ashram – 7pm. Satsang with chanting, Aarati, spiritual teachings of Swami Amar Jyoti and meditation. No charge. 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384.
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Aquacize – 12-1:15pm. Wednesday and Saturday. With Rebecca Lennon, RN. Specific, slow movements with diaphragmatic breathing in warm saltwater strengthens muscles. $200/8 consecutive classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave, Tucson. 520-444-8636. B4Lennon@aol.com. SantaRitaSprings.com.
White Eagle World Healing Meditations – 1011am. With Frances Smith. Using White Eagle channeled books of Spiritual Unfoldment. No charge. Temple of Universality Class, held at United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-885-5065.
Chanted Buddhist Prayers: Heart Jewel – 5-6pm. Through beautiful chanted prayers, we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center AZ, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org/Heart-Jewel.
Waterbabies Pool Sharing – 11:30am-12:45pm. Monday and Frday. Relief for women with chronic pain from surgery, injury, or illness. Freestyle movement indoors in warm salt water. $10. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-577-7377. KathyNina7377@gmail.com. SantaRitaSprings.com
A Course in Miracles – 6-7:30pm. Using the traditional blue book, we read and discuss the profound, spiritual teachings as channeled through Helen Schuchman. By donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm 1. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com.
Mindfulness and Meditation Group – 1:15-2:45pm. No experience necessary. Sitting and walking meditation as well as the Metta Sutta are regular parts of the practice. No charge. UA Cancer Center 1515 N Campbell, Kiewit Auditorium, Rm 2951. 520-694-4605. Marsha.Drozdoff@BannerHealth.com. AZCC.Arizona.edu.
Sacred Space Women’s Circle – 6-7:30pm. First and third Tuesdays. With by Lanny Lewis. Women gathering to support each other in deep listening; based on feminine spirituality. Drop-ins are welcome. No charge. St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Churh, 4625 E River Rd. 520-318-3557. Info@SacredSpaceTucson.org. SacredSpaceTucson.org.
Golden Pyramid Meditation – 6-7pm. Second Monday. With Rev. Yazdi Contractor, Rev. Howard Milwich and Revs. Martha and Darryl Schoon. No charge. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. TempleOfUniversality@ gmail.com. TempleOfUniversality.org.
Flowing With Water – 6:30-7:45pm. With Biz Sherman. Great time to release the day, re-harmonizing in warm saltwater with intention, movement and sound, turning stress into energy. Unwinding tension, we cultivate our energy to flow into our center of power. $8/class. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 707-326-2145. Msherbiz@yahoo. com. SantaRitaSprings.com.
Aquacize – 7pm. With Rebecca Lennon, RN. Specific, slow movements with diaphragmatic breathing in warm saltwater strengthens muscles. $200/8 consecutive classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-444-8636. B4Lennon@aol.com. SantaRitaSprings.com. .
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FoodInRoot-Carondelet St. Joseph’s Farmer’s Market – 10am-2pm. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. No charge. Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital, NE Corner of Carondelet Drive and Wilmot Rd. 520-261-6982. Tim@FoodInRoot.com. FoodInRoot.com. Yoga – 11:15am-12:45pm. With Mark Lind. Group and individual instruction. Bring your own mat and belt. Kids under 12 free. $10. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm 3. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com. Chanted Buddhist Prayers: Heart Jewel – 5:306:30pm. Through beautiful chanted prayers, we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center AZ, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@ MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org/ Heart-Jewel. Tucson Tuesday Laughter Yoga– 6-7pm. Gently through breathing and yogic exercises, we touch your heart with playful laughter designed to promote peace and healing. No charge. Quaker Meeting House, 931 N 5th Ave, Main Rm. 520-490-5500. LaughingJana@gmail.com.
Taize Service – 6:45-7:30pm. First and third Tuesdays. Taize is a service of prayer, music, readings, and meditation. No charge. St Michael’s Episcopal Church, 602 N Wilmot Rd, 520-749-7950. SJTucson@aol.com. Group Singing – 6:45-8:15pm. Join this group of singers and want to be singers. Under the direction of Sarah Evans you will learn the exercises that gently release your voice. From personal experience and a proven method, the lessons are offered especially for the ones who want to but believe they can’t. $5-$25 donation accepted. Anderson Art and Printing, 3255 E Grant Rd, 520-661-6666. SarahVirgo8@msn.com. Books – 7-8:30pm. With Reverend Inger Mason. Reading of books channeled to Alice A. Bailey by Djwhal Khul, followed by guided meditation. Temple of Universality class. Call for details. No charge. Call for details, 520-331-5252. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com.
wednesday Prayer and Meditation – 9:45-10:15am. Experience the healing peace of shared Silence. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace welcomes all who wish to explore and discover their Oneness with Spirit. No charge. 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121. 520-546-3696. Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com. Fun-Day Wednesday Class – 9:45-11:30am. With Rev. Fred Smith. Metaphysical Law, using fun, food and friends. Temple of Universality class. No charge. Masonic Temple, 3590 N Country Club Rd. 520-546-3898. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com.
Way of Mastery – 5-6:30pm. This channeling to Jon Mark Hammer is clearer and easier to understand than the Course in Miracles. It deals more with our feeling nature. By donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm 3. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com. Tucson Friendly & Fearless Death Café – 5:307pm. First Wednesday. Tucson Death Café is a group directed conversation about death and related subjects without agenda or objectives. It is not grief support or counseling. RSVP. No charge. Ward 6, 3202 E First St. 520-261-7003. IsabelDeathCafe@ gmail.com. Facebook.com/TucsonDeathCafe. Flutes for Vets Classes – 6-8pm. First and third Wednesdays. Native American style flute classes for Veterans. Veterans are eligible for free flute after completing 6 classes. No charge. American Legion Post #7, 330 W Franklin St. 520-784-4468. KTwinFeathers@gmail.com. FlutesForVets.com.
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ongoingevents TIES Sharing and Discussion Group – 6:308:30pm. Third Thursday. TIES mission is to provide a safe neutral environment for presenting information on and sharing of near-death and other spiritually transformative experiences. Everyone is welcome. No Charge (love offering accepted). Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-395-2365. TucsonAZ@ IANDS.org. TucsonIANDS.org.
Young Adult Spiritual Seekers – 7-8pm. Explore different meditation techniques and wisdom traditions. Facilitated by Michael Pellegrino. Drop-ins welcome. Not limited to U of A students. No charge. Little Chapel of All Nations, 1401 E 1st St. 520-318-3557. Emarderness@gmail.com. SacredSpaceTucson.org. A Course in Miracles: Original Dictation – 7:30pm. Fifty eight thousand words were edited out of the traditional Course in Miracles book. They have been restored and are now available for study. By donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm 1. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com.
thursday Chanted Buddhist Prayers: Heart Jewel – 7-8am. Through beautiful chanted prayers, we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center AZ, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org/Heart-Jewel. Desert Crones Celebration – 1-3pm. Older women celebrate themselves. Enjoy speakers, drumming, writing, crafts, chats and each other’s support. No charge. Fellowship Square, 210 N Maguire Ave, Villa 3. 520-730-9352. SorRizo0529@gmail.com. Orgsites.com/AZ/DesertCrones. A Course in Miracles – 5:30pm. With Colleen Hall. Temple of Universality class. Call for details. No charge. Spirits Child, 3870 W River Rd, #120. 520-981-2249. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com. TempleOfUniversality.org. Taizé Worship Service – 6:30-7:15pm. Second Thursday. Taizé is an alternative form of worship including prayer, music and reflection. Please join us in this unique spiritual experience. No charge. Casas Adobes Congregational UCC, 6801 N Oracle Rd. 520-297-1181. CasasAdobeSUCC.org. Free Tai Chi and Chi Kung – 6:30-8pm. Gentle, flowing movements that relax the body, quiet the mind, increase energy, improve health and make you feel good. No charge. Church of Christ, 2848 N Mountain Ave. 520-795-8612. DsrtDrgn@gmail.com.
Desert Ashram – 7pm. Immerse yourself in a beautiful and peaceful meditation and retreat center. Spiritual teachings of Swami Amar Jyoti, chanting, meditation, library, book shop, walking paths. No charge. 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. TruthConsciousness.org. Ascended Masters Introductory Classes – 7-8pm. Learn about your own individual divine being, your I Am Presence. Find divine solutions to every challenge. No charge. The Temple of The Presence, 11902 E Irvington Rd, 520-751-2039. SusanKnitttel@msn.com. TempleOfThePresence.org. ZY Qigong – 7-8:30pm. Learn to gather and refine Qi to raise your physical, emotional, and spiritual power. This will enhance our natural abilities, strengthen the immune system and help deal with the stress of Holiday emotions.. $10/suggested donation. Desert Milagros, 3438 N Country Club. 520-404-8745. QigongMark@yahoo.com. Meetup. com/Tucson-ZY-Qigong-Meetup.
friday Catalina Farmers’ Market Artworks and More – 8am-12pm. Fresh produce, baked goods, salmon, range-fed beef, artisans, unique gifts, food court, more. 16733 N Oracle Rd, Catalina. 970-903-0529. MichaelisPlaza@gmail.com. 77NorthMarketPlace.com. Trail Dust Town Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Formerly Jesse Owens Market. Bring the family and enjoy everything this premiere farmers’ market has to offer. No charge. Trail Dust Town, 6541 E Tanque Verde Rd. HeirloomFM.com. Friday Farmers’ Market at Broadway Village – 10am-2pm. Southern Arizona’s only indoor (A/C)/ outdoor venue. Organic produce, meats, prepared foods, baked goods, coffee/teas, cheese, eggs, plants, artisans, body care, massage, music. Broadway/ Country Club. 520-603-8116. FoodInRoot UAMC Farmers’ Market – 10am2pm. Every week at UAMC on the plaza south of the hospital. Great Food and Music. No charge. UA Medical Center, NW Corner of Speedway and Campbell. 520-261-6982. Tim@FoodInRoot.com. FoodInRoot.com.
Krishna Cove: Bhakti Yoga, Meditation, Spirituality, Veg Meal – 6:30-8pm. Intimate setting of Bhakti Yoga practice including Kirtan, Mantra meditation session, philosophical discussion and blessed food. Free event & meal. $5/donation encouraged. Govinda’s Media Room, 711 E Blacklidge Dr, 520-273-2273. KrishnaCove@gmail.com. Facebook.com/KrishnaCove.
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Winning Together: Breast and GYN Cancer Support Group – 10:30am-12:30pm. Educational support group is for women with a diagnosis of Breast and/or Gynecological Cancer; any stage of survivorship is welcome. No charge. UA Cancer Center-University Campus, 1515 N Campbell, Rm 2919. 520-694-4605. Marsha.Drozdoff@ BannerHealth.com. AZCC.Arizona.edu. Community of Light Healing and Message Circle – 12pm. Weekly Metaphysical and spiritual gathering for healing, enlightenment and growth. Unscrewed Theater, 3244 E Speedway Blvd. 520-403-6156. YeahRightRo@gmail.com. CommunityOfLightTucson.com. Yoga for 12-Step Recovery: Y12SR – 3-4:30pm. Recovery based discussion and yoga practice. The issues are in the tissues. Open to anyone actively attending a 12-step program, clean and sober for a minimum of 24 hours. No charge. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima St. Trish@yogaconnection.org.
saturday Rincon Valley Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm. Organic produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, ironworks, arts and crafts by local artisans. 12500 E Old Spanish Trail. 520-591-BARN. RVFM@ RinconInstitute.org. RVFM.org. FoodInRoot St. Philip’s Plaza Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. One of the largest farmers’ markets in Southwestern Arizona and has a regional reputation for the number of local farmers it supports. No charge. St. Philips Plaza, 4380 N Campbell Ave. FoodInRoot.com. Contemplative Prayer Group – 9:30-11am. Silent meditation, DVD/CD, discussion. teachings by Richard Rohr, James Finley, John O’Donohue and others. No charge. House of Prayer, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 602 N Wilmot Rd. 520-400-2137. SJTucson@aol.com. Plaza Palomino Saturday Market – 10am-2pm. Fresh produce, breads, coffee, tea, plants, tamales, salsa and emu oil products. Live music. 2970 N Swan Rd. 520-523-1005. Oro Valley Farmers’ Market – 10am-2pm. 30 vendor stalls. Every 2nd Saturday fun events are planned to introduce more customers to this neighborhood gem. No charge. Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N Oracle Rd. HeirloomFM.com. Southern AZ Light Givers – 5pm. First Saturday. Put yourself in the wow zone. Receive a session of True Light and discover how amazing radiant energy stimulates your spirit, mind and body. No charge. Miller-Golf Links Public Library, 9640 E Golf Links Rd. LightCircleMahikari@gmail.com. SukyoMahikari.org.
classifieds HEARD ABOUT THE HOT TUCSON MARKET? Considering buying or selling a home? Selecting the right Realtor® to work with is the most important decision you will make. Carol Nigut, ABR, ePro, GRI, is an energetic, caring, and committed professional known for her knowledge, integrity, attention to detail, and reliability. Contact her today at 520-448-6033 to schedule a complimentary consultation.
TRAIN YOUR BRAIN: We all possess mental abilities that we are not taught to access. Habitual thoughts yield minimal results. External circumstances—money, relationships, weight loss—are not the key. Learn to generate thoughts that serve you. Give up the struggle, access results you want. Denisse Cabrera, 520-979-4600.
WOMEN WHO PAINT: Small group format for those who are looking for support and guidance to either finish unresolved pieces or to start new work in acrylics, watercolor or mixed-media. Join others in the light-filled private studio of teaching-artist, Carolyn King, located just east of downtown. Info: CKing72@cox.net or call 520-991-0147.
ZY QIGONG: Learn to gather and refine Qi to enhance our natural abilities, strengthen the immune system and help deal with the stress of Holiday emotions. Mark Frighetti, 520-404-8745. ZYQigongAZ.com/index.html.
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Ritual by Kate’s Magik is an intimate boutique that carries 100% pure aromatherapy products and ceremonial supplies. Ritual also offers a variety of aromatherapy-focused massages designed to help people relieve stress, move through grief or promote love, healing and success.
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BODYWORK ADAPTIVE MASSAGE THERAPY Stephanie Dixon, LMT, CNMT 520-548-5379 Stephanie.M.Dixon@gmail.com AdaptiveMassageTucson.com
Massage Therapy specializing in relief and treatment of pain and injuries. Stephanie has experience and training with a wide variety of massage therapy techniques. Also certified in neuromuscular therapy. A session at the New Leaf Studio is helpful for conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic back and neck pain and more.
ARMORLESS BODY THERAPIES
Randy Usem, LMT, Radix Practitioner Near Campbell & Grant 520-312-9563 • Armorless.net TucsonMassageAndBodyTherapy.com Randy has 28 years of bodywork experience, providing treatments that are stress busting or for specific issues. Sometimes sessions are enhanced and integrated with mind-body awareness experiments. The client uses sound, breath and movement to contact feelings and access deep tension and energy release. See ad, page 30.
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Bio-Touch is a touch-healing therapy that anyone can learn to perform effectively. Low-cost classes are offered and healing sessions on a donation basis to anyone in need of relief from pain, stress, or symptoms of disease.
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Tired of the pain? M yofascial release frees you from what holds you back. Let go of past injuries and love life again. Zach specializes in myofascial release, structural ntegration and neuromuscular re-education with nearly 20 years of hands-on experience. See ad, page 3.
INTUITIVE HANDS MOBILE MASSAGE Don May, LMT Location: House Calls, Office Calls 520-730-0656 DonMay.MassageTherapy.com
Enjoy the deeply healing benefits of therapeutic massage in the comfort of your own home or office. Relieve chronic pain, release stress, or recover from injuries with Don’s nurturing Integrative Bodywork (blending traditional massage modalities with craniosacral and reiki). Don is known for his “groundedness” (a deeply calm presence), which allows clients to enter a state of deep relaxation with ease. See ad, page 31.
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BRAIN HEALTH NORTHSTAR HYPERBARIC 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. See ad, page 11.
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Float in 96-degree warm saltwater while Dorothy gently massages, stretches,andmoves you to free up body, mind, a nd spirit. Incorporating craniosacral therapy, Jin Shin jyutsu and integrative massage in each 80-minute session in water or on land. See ad, page 31.
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Biobalance Integrated Wellness, LLC 520-227-3695 Buck@BioBalance.us BioBalance.us NeuroFeedbackHomeUser.com Neurofeedback uses cuttingedge technology, coupled with sound research, that helps improve brain functioning. The brain is given guidance to self-regulate from imbalances, naturally, with no medications, for lasting results. Train Your Brain, Clear Your Mind, Enjoy Your Life! See ad, page 18.
A skilled touch with a unique effective approach. With over 25 years of experience, Jennifer utilizes a therapeutic approach to reduce stress, relieve muscle tension, clear energetic blockages, and balance structural misalignments. New client special: three-session “tune-up” for $150. See ad, page 30.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GLOBAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS GROUP Anne McKechnie Exeutive Director 520-990-5268
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Improving physical, environmental, financial and personal health are priorities for almost everyone. The Global Wealth and Wellness Group provides opportunities that help people balance these four aspects and thus improve a person’s overall quality of life. For a free consultation, call Anne at 520-990-5268.
Dr. Conlee, Chiropractor Neurologist, diagnoses and treats such conditions as Dystonia, ADHD, Peripheral Neuropathy, vertigo, migraine headaches, balance disorders, numbness, tingling, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other conditions related to neurologic function. Also available: acupuncture, physiotherapy, kinesiotape, nutrition and allergy testing. See ad, page 10.
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TINA BUCK, PHD, LPC / CEO
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CHIROPRACTIC DR. JOANNE HAUPERT, D.C. 4858 E Broadway 520-584-0343 InspiredHealing.org
Do you want to trust and increase your body’s ability to heal and regenerate? Network Chiropractic is very gentle and helps increase your brain/body connection and empower you to make healthier choices. Great for children, PTSD, depression and autoimmune diseases.
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Network Spinal Analysis-Light Touch Chiropractic. Release trauma and stored stress and tension. Awaken the breath. Evolve and grow. Excellent for emotional release, for those on a spiritual path, children, anyone who’s experienced trauma or unable to receive help elsewhere.
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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. See ad, page 30.
COUNSELING CONCEPTS Jo Ruddy and Jody Hardy 3861 N First Ave 520-881-4237 CounselingConceptsLLC.org
Dr. Jo Ruddy, Metaphysical Life Coach and Clinical Master Hypnotherapist, along with Jodi Hardy, M.A., LPC and highly experienced psychotherapist, offer metaphysical approaches to healing and creating lasting change in your life. Located at WellnessFIRST! See ad, page 3.
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Bill White, M.A., Love Coach 520-319-9132 TheHealthyCouple.com Quick and dramatic results are common. Bill is a master at navigating relationship challenges to restore love and play. Resolve anger, arguments, emotional distancing, broken trust, childhood influences. Free no-obligation consultation.
RISE ABOVE IT COACH
Denisse Cabrera, RN, CDE Certified Integrative Life Coach 520-979-4600 RiseAboveItCoach@gmail.com RiseAboveItCoach.com Coaching brings out your inner expert and the motivation, excitement, and desire to actually follow your best advice. Using coaching models and intuition you can have desired results in health, relationships, career, money, life. Let your magic outsmart self-sabotage. See ad, page 13.
SPIRITUAL COUNSELING
Rebecca Saxon, BSN, RN, MA MA in Transpersonal Psychology 520-248-6351 RebeccaSaxon.com Discuss any and all life issues, concerns or struggles and receive support from a spiritually based psychologist. You deserve a compassionate and safe place to explore your life changes and transitions. See ad, page 14.
TAMMY ROSEN WILBUR, GCFP Tucson Feldenkrais Center 3079 W Avenida Cresta, 85745 520-305-5393 TucsonFeldenkrais.com
Tammy Rosen Wilbur, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner uses gentle movement and awareness to help clients move out of pain, improve posture and flexibility. Feldenkrais Functional Integration sessions can update the brain for structural alignment, improved function and movement. Sessions are fully clothed and deeply relaxing. See ad, page 31.
COLON HYDROTHERAPY INTESTINAL HEALTH INSTITUTE 520-325-9686 Intestines@SheilaShea.com IntestinalHealthInstitute.com
Sheila Shea, M.A., has 38 years of experience and is board certified. Her institute offers colon hydrotherapy, detox protocols, and GAPS counseling. She specializes in abdominal massage, nutritional support and colonoscopy preparation. Heal your gut, heal your body. See ad, page 45.
VERY SPECIAL ALTERNATIVES Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN WellnessFirst! 3861 N First Ave, Rm 3, 85719 520-403-1686 VerySpecialAlternatives@gmail.com
FDA-approved system integrated with full, closed-gravity option; purified water; disposable speculums. Probiotic reflorastation. Affordable rates and packages. Ear coning also available. Flexible hours include weekends. 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
DEATH & DYING
ENERGY WORK JEANIE UNDERWOOD
END OF LIFE MENTOR
Heart-Centered Intuitive Healer In Person, By Phone or Skype EnergeticHeartHealing@gmail.com 520-344-9992
Danielle Dvorak 847-323-9188 Serving Tucson and surrounding area Danielle@Replevyn.com EndofLifeMentor.com This mentor supports by relieving stress, answering tough questions, interfacing with medical professionals, translating medical lingo, holding space, running errands, and/or maybe fills in so that a caregiver can take a deep breath or get a good night’s sleep.See ad, page 15.
DENTISTRY JEANNE ANNE KRIZMAN, DMD, MPH 1601 N Tucson Blvd, Ste 35 520-326-0082 Smile@KrizmanDental.com
A centrally located biologic and integrative dental office with Tucson’s only International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology accredited dentist. Specializing in general & cosmetic dentistry, mercury-free fillings, safe amalgam removal, implants, extractions, cavitation treatment, and ozone therapy. Call for appointment today. See ad, page 45.
CRYSTAL BOWL HEALING
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Imagine your soul in tune with your body…Your soul, in tune with your body…Your voice, communicating your deepest truth…Your being, tuned as One Voice with the Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls reflecting the symphony of the spheres. See ad, page 12.
Danielle Dvorak 847-323-9188 Danielle@Replevyn.com Replevyn.com Achieve your highest potential through sound healing, reiki, yoga, aromatherapy and more. Danielle utilizes Tibetan Sacred Sound (certified through TibetanBowlSchool.com), combined with other modalities, as is appropriate for each individual. Relax, release stress, improve health, and realize your own gifts. See ad, page 15.
SPIRITUAL ENERGY TRANSFORMATION
Dr. Steven A. Swidler, DDS Dr. Kenneth C. Glass, DDS 4650 W Jojoba Dr, 85745 520-743-7101 • MedicineWheelDental.com Medicine Wheel Dental is Tucson’s premier holistic integrative dental practice. Utilizing a balanced mix of traditional dentistry with exclusive naturopathic, holistic and alternative modalities, Medicine Wheel Dental provides the highest level of personalized dental care. “With awareness, we can make a choice.” See ad, back cover.
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MEDICINE WHEEL DENTAL AND WELLNESS CENTER
One of Don’s tag lines is, “Computer Sick? Call the Doctor.” He has been helping people keep their computers and technology working f or over 30 years. As one of Don’s customers said, “You don’t make me feel stupid”. House calls and via remote. See ad, page 7.
RETURN TO WHOLENESS: AN ENCOUNTER WITH SOUND
While talking with you, Jeanie helps you transform your life through releasing energetic patterns that don’t serve you. She has trained in Shamanism, The Braddock Bodywork Process, and Heart Rhythm Meditation, and is a Reiki Master. Available for public presentations.
DREAMCATCHER DREAM GROUPS Helen Landerman, Ph.D. DreamcatcherGroups@gmail.com
Tap into the wisdom and guidance of your dreams. Develop your powers of intuition. Dr. Landerman has 30 years of experience in dream groups and has been certified by Jeremy Taylor’s Marin Institute for Projective Dreamwork. Dream groups forming downtown.
Johanna accesses from the quantum field your loving, spiritual energies and gives voice to insights to help you learn how to live the karma-balancing life you wrote for yourself and manifest your true life purpose. $10 off first session.
TAMMY ROSEN WILBUR
Tesla Metamorphosis Healing and Access Bars 520-305-5393 Tammy Rosen Wilbur is a certified Tesla Metamorphosis and Access Bars practitioner who works metaphysically to create new possibilities for expansion, change and healing. As an intuitive healer, she helps clients clear blockages pain and illness to become the light they are. See ad, page 31.
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Juliana Ashe 4231 E Havasu Rd, 85718 520-639-6080 YourMoodLifter.com Juliana extends light. She connects your field of energy to expanded light frequencies, in a heart-centered meditative state. In sessions, she assists you in “holding” new patterns of intent, to relieve stress, pain, trauma, emotional grief and even depression and anxiety.
FACIAL REJUVENATION PAMPERED SKIN STUDIO
Dr. Suzanne Pear, RN, PhD, LE, COE 520-400-8109 5160 E. Glenn St, Ste. 150 PamperedSkinStudio.com Dr. Suzie specializes in non-surgical facial rejuvenation focused on your specific concerns, objectives and constraints. If you are interested in aging gracefully and believe that “less is more”, then call today to start the journey to being your own kind of beautiful. See ad, page 9.
FINANCIAL ADVISOR CLARITY FINANCIAL SERVICES Anne (Kelsik) Ramirez Investment Manager CA Insurance License #0D69354 1022 W Ina Rd, Ste 7, 85704 Office / Cell: 520-955-2495 Fax: 520-297-2414 ARamirez@1stallied.com CFSTucson.com
Senior Loan Officer NMLS ID# 180167 AZ MLO Lic# 0911886 520-447-2279 Summit Funding, Inc. NMLS ID# 3199 An Approved Equal Housing Lender 210 E Broadway Blvd, 85701 Branch NMLS ID# 1165964 Karen Fisher has been helping people with their real estate financing needs since 1983. She can help you with residential (1-4 units) purchase, refinance or remodeling transactions anywhere in the State of Arizona. Summit Funding is a privately owned residential mortgage company that handles all of the loan details locally. To make that dream home, vacation home or rental property a reality call for a free consultation. See ad, page 7.
FLOTATION SPA CLOUD NINE FLOTATION 2118 S Avenida Planet 520-668-4017 FloatTucson.com
Relax, recuperate, unplug from your daily stress-filled life. Flotation Therapy is the most relaxing thing you’ll ever experience. Effective for stress, anxiety, recuperation from injuries, meaningful meditation. Ask about Colorado Hemp Honey.
GARDEN THERAPY YUME JAPANESE GARDENS OF TUCSON
2130 N Alvernon Way, 85712 520-332-2928 • Yume.Gardens@gmail.com Yume.Gardens.org Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson offers a scientifically proven two month long healing walk program that reduces anxiety, stress, and sadness and promotes joy and peacefulness. For details and start dates, visit YumeGardens.org. Open daily 9:30am-4:30pm; except on Monday from 10am-4:30pm, October to June.
GLUTEN FREE GOURMET GIRLS GLUTEN FREE BAKERY/BISTRO 5845 N Oracle Rd, 85704 520-408-9000 GourmetGirlsGlutenFree.com Tues-Sun 7am-3pm, Fri-Sat 5-8pm
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 23.
GREEN PRODUCTS A & E RECYCLED GRANITE
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE DR. DEEANN SABER, NMD
The selection of a financial advisor is critical to your success. Just beginning to look for a professional or feeling that your current advisor lacks that level of commitment to you? Schedule a meeting today to discuss your situation and to determine if there might be a fit to work together. See ad, page 4.
WellnessFIRST! 3861 N First Ave, 85719 520-209-1755 3861WellnessFirst.com
Dr. Saber is a primary care naturopathic physician who specializes in endocrinology and functional medicine. Using science-based information as well as your personal symptoms, we will together find the best way to optimal health. See ad, page 3.
520-885-8970 - Tucson Metro 480-739-0234 - Phoenix Metro ROC # 305289 AERecycledGranite.com
Arizona’s eco-friendly manufacturer of recycled granite pavers, split stone tile veneer, subway tiles and fire pits. The locally crafted products add a unique, beautiful look to your home and business while keeping our planet’s mountains out of Arizona’s waste stream.
GUT HEALTH INTESTINAL HEALTH INSTITUTE 520-325-9686 Intestines@SheilaShea.com IntestinalHealthInstitute.com
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Sheila Shea, M.A., has 38 years of experience and is board certified. Her institute offers colon hydrotherapy, detox protocols, and GAPS counseling. She specializes in abdominal massage, nutritional support and colonoscopy preparation. Heal your gut, heal your body. See ad, page 45.
HAIR SALONS PROJEKK
Modern Organic Hairdressing 204 W Grant Rd 520-331-9006 • ProjekkHair@yahoo.com Facebook: ProjekK In the courtyard of Placita de la Luna, enter ProjekK hair studio and notice the scents of pine, rosemary and sage. Stylist Kathie features U.K.-inspired cuts that need minimal styling. Hair color is ammonia-free and organic, providing beautiful, professional results.
HEALTHFOOD STORES DESERT WELLNESS NUTRITION 125 W Calle De Las Tiendas, 103A, Green Valley, 85614 520-625-3665 DesertWN.com
Desert Wellness is a local health food store dedicated to helping the community access high quality health/nutrition products. The store’s owner, Christina Roberts, is a nutritionist and certified holistic health coach, qualified to guide customers to healthier lifestyles.
HEALTH SCREENING PROACTIVE HEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC Lynda Witt ACCT Certified Thermographer 520-235-7036 ProactiveHealthSolutions.org
Screening thermography has the opportunity to detect changes at any stage in the development of breast cancer, from the first year to when a tumor is dense enough to be seen with mammography. This early detection of change can lead to earlier diagnosis and better treatment options, as well as the opportunity for patients and their healthcare practitioners to intervene at an early stage with preventive treatment. See ad, page 3.
HEALTHY EATING CLAIRE’S CAFE & ART GALLERY 16140 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, 85739 520-825-2525 ClairesCafe.net
Claire’s Cafe & Art Gallery serves home-cooked breakfasts and lunches daily, 7am-3pm. Vegetarian, gluten-free and other dietary needs are easily accommodated. The gallery includes original artwork, jewelry, leather goods and greeting cards. See ad, page 5.
GOURMET GIRLS GLUTEN FREE BAKERY/BISTRO
HEATING & COOLING
5845 N Oracle Rd, 85704 520-408-9000 GourmetGirlsGlutenFree.com Tues-Sun 7am-3pm, Fri-Sat 5-8pm
A.M. HEATING & COOLING
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 23.
Providing commercial and residential service for routine maintenance, repairs, inspections, and new installation of air conditioning systems and furnaces. Specializing in clean and proper installation of equipment, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality. Also offers Mini-splits. Family-owned and operated.
520-548-2650 AMHeatCool.com ROC#296152
GOVINDA’S NATURAL FOODS BUFFET & ISKCON TEMPLE
HOLISTIC HEALTH/ ALTERNATIVE HEALING
711 E Blacklidge Dr, 85719 520-792-0630 GovindasOfTucson.com
Enjoy resort-like atmosphere of waterfalls, peacocks, fountains and gardens while relishing international vegetarian cuisine emphasizing healthy organic produce. Dinner under $10. Join us for weekly Sunday Festival at 5:30pm with musical meditation, spiritual discourse and dinner at 7pm.
LOVIN’ SPOONFULS
Vegetarian Restaurant 2990 N Campbell Ave, 85719 520-325-7766 LovinSpoonfuls.com Lovin’ Spoonfuls offers breakfast, lunch and dinner in a gracious atmosphere, perfect for dining with friends, family and business associates. Awards and accolades include Tucson Lifestyle magazine’s Best Vegetarian Restaurant, Tucson Weekly’s Best of Tucson and VegNews’ Best Vegetarian Restaurant.
COYOTE HEALING CENTER
145 E University Ave, Ste 207, 85705 520-722-9787 PulsedAdvanced Medicine.com Center is offering PEMF - Pulsed Electromagnetic fields to enhance your body’s healing ability. Tremendous results are reported: including relief from incontinence, sciatic and other pain, inflammation, depression, improved energy, enhanced healing, and increased range of motion. New location special: 20% off initial session; $50 off a package. See ad, page 33.
HOLISTIC HEALTH COACHING Rebecca Saxon, BSN, RN, MA MA in Transpersonal Psychology 520-248-6351 RebeccaSaxon.com
This is a safe place to discuss your health issues or health goals and get reliable direction from a holistic RN of 29 years. Education and inspiration toward total wellness are provided in a compassionate environment. See ad, page 14.
HEALTHY HOME JEN’S ORGANIC HOME
Jennifer Bauman Ollman/Owner 2831 E Broadway Blvd, 85716 520-325-0359 (Store) • 520-548-9968 (Cell) Tues. & Thurs. 9-6; Sat. 10-8 Info@JensOrganicHome.com JensOrganicHome.com Jen’s Organic Home features a beautiful 2831 E. Broadway Blvd. healthy showroom with an 520.325.0359 abundance of natural products. Whether you’re greening your interior environment, recovering from illness or strengthening your family’s immune system, Jen’s Organic Home provides local, healthy choices for Tucsonans. Visit Jen’s Organic Home on Instagram and Facebook. See ad, page 27. Hours: Tues, Thurs, Sat 10am-6pm
LIFEWAVE PRODUCTS
CJ Walker Independent Representative 520-444-7525 CJWalker333@comcast.net LifeWave.com/EnergyRevelations Get rid of pain within 5 minutes. Aches, pains,
chronic or full body pain. No drugs, chemical, stimulants. Safe and highly effective. Try the product before you buy, ask for a free 10-minute demonstration. 30-day money-back guarantee. See ad, page 17.
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HOLISTIC HEALTH/ ALTERNATIVE HEALING SAGE PATH THERAPY
NORTHSTAR HYPERBARICS
Patti Thompson, MSN, RN, AGPCNP-BC, CHt 520-444-2725 SagePathTherapy.com
Dr. Carol Henricks, MD 7598 N La Cholla Blvd, 85741 520-229-1238 • NorthStarHBOT.com
Patti Thompson, Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Hypnotherapist, specializes in stress management and health promotion through the Mind/ Body connection. She offers workshops and private sessions to help others access the power of their subconscious mind, change patterns and improve their health. See ad, pg 23.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) saturates the body with oxygen, reducing inflammation and enhancing recovery from central nervous system injury including: traumatic brain injury, post-concussion syndrome, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, birth injury, autism, spinal cord injury, near drowning, anoxic brain injury and other conditions. See ad, page 11.
HOME LOANS
IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION
KAREN M FISHER
Senior Loan Officer NMLS ID# 180167 AZ MLO Lic# 0911886 520-447-2279 Summit Funding, Inc. NMLS ID# 3199 An Approved Equal Housing Lender 210 E Broadway Blvd, 85701 Branch NMLS ID# 1165964 Karen Fisher has been helping people with their real estate financing needs since 1983. She can help you with residential (1-4 units) purchase, refinance or remodeling transactions anywhere in the State of Arizona. Summit Funding is a privately owned residential mortgage company that handles all of the loan details locally. To make that dream home, vacation home or rental property a reality call for a free consultation. See ad, page 7.
HOME SERVICES PURMAID LLC
520-331-2629 PurMaidTucson@gmail.com PurMaid.com
EUGENE CARTER
Independent Agent, LegalShield Inc. 520-808-3068 EugeneCarter.org Legalshield provides a solution to the top consumer complaint with the FTC for 15 years. With Legalshield you and your family will have your financial accounts as well as drivers license, SSN, medical, character/ criminal identity, etc. monitored. With Legalshield, when a professional thief steals your identity, professional licensed investigators restore it.
INSURANCE SANDI EGHTESADI FARMERS INSURANCE
4866 E Broadway Blvd, 85711 520-881-8000 SEghtesadi@FarmersAgent.com YourTucsonAgent.com Facebook.com/SAEFarmers
PurMaid LLC provides professional green cleaning services to Tucson homes and businesses. Locally owned and operated. Special offer: 3 labor hours of cleaning, just $65. See ad for details. See ad, page 41.
Sandi Eghtesadi helpscustomers like you identify the insurance coverage that best fits your needs -whether that’s auto, home, renters, business insurance and more.“The best compliment I can receive is the referral of your family, friends and colleagues.”
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INTUITIVE ARTS AWARENESS CENTER Gunter Benz 928-699-7504 Benz@pobox.com
A gifted clairvoyant, healer and teacher, Gunter offers private intuitive reading and massage therapy/bodywork sessions. He also holds workshops and seminars on Quantum Healing and development of intuition– everything that makes us more aware and feeling better physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
JEANIE UNDERWOOD
Heart-Centered Intuitive Healer In Person, By Phone or Skype EnergeticHeartHealing@gmail.com 520-344-9992 While talking with you, Jeanie helps you transform your life through releasing energetic patterns that don’t serve you. She has trained in Shamanism, The Braddock Bodywork Process, and Heart Rhythm Meditation, and is a Reiki Master. Available for public presentations.
INTUITIVE ARTS MYSTIC MESSENGERS PSYCHIC FAIR
Larry Martin 445 S Alvernon Way at Doubletree by Hilton 513-476-2222 Larimar2000@hotmail.com MysticMessengers.biz Mystic Messengers Psychic Fair is Tucson’s Premier Metaphysical Community of independent psychics, healers, artists and crafts people. Everyone interested in metaphysical events is welcome, always with free admission. Event dates are listed online at MysticMessengers.biz.
IV THERAPIES WHOLISTIC FAMILY MEDICINE Dr. Lance Morris 1601 N Tucson Blvd, Ste 37, 85716 520-322-8122 WFMedicine@gmail.com ResonantSoundTherapy.com
Dr. Morris treats all conditions, pediatric through geriatric, emphasizing ‘”nature cure” to heal mind, body and spirit. Developer of Resonant Sound Therapy. See website for more information. See ad, page 39.
MASSAGE ADAPTIVE MASSAGE THERAPY Stephanie Dixon, LMT, CNMT 520-548-5379 Stephanie.M.Dixon@gmail.com AdaptiveMassageTucson.com
Massage Therapy specializing in relief and treatment of pain and injuries. Stephanie has experience and training with a wide variety of massage therapy techniques. Also certified in neuromuscular therapy. A session at the New Leaf Studio is helpful for conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic back and neck pain and more.
ELISSA HAMBRIGHT MASSAGE
LMT for you, your horse, and dog 520-906-1808 ElissaHambright.MassageTherapy.com Since 1999, Elissa’s mission has been to help people, horses, and dogs move and feel better. Available for out-calls and specializing in therapeutic massage, essential oils, raindrop technique, lymphatic drainage, lypossage, and kinesio tape. Call today and learn how to enhance your health! See ad, page 31.
INTUITIVE HANDS MOBILE MASSAGE Don May, LMT Location: House Calls, Office Calls 520-730-0656 DonMay.MassageTherapy.com
Enjoy the deeply healing benefits of therapeutic massage in the comfort of your own home or office. Relieve chronic pain, release stress, or recover from injuries with Don’s nurturing Integrative Bodywork (blending traditional massage modalities with craniosacral and reiki). Don is known for his “groundedness” (a deeply calm presence), which allows clients to enter a state of deep relaxation with ease. See ad, page 31.
RITUAL BY KATE’S MAGIK 215 N Court Ave, 85701 520-743-1486 KatesMagik.com
Ritual by Kate’s Magik is an intimate boutique that carries 100% pure aromatherapy products and ceremonial supplies. Ritual also offers a variety of aromatherapy-focused massages designed to help people relieve stress, move through grief or promote love, healing and success.
THERAPEUTIC INTUITIVE BODYWORK WHOLISTIC FAMILY MEDICINE Jennifer Beard LMT Speedway/ Craycroft Area 520-906-8136 TherapeuticIntuitiveBodywork.com
A skilled touch with a unique effective approach. With over 25 years of experience, Jennifer utilizes a therapeutic approach to reduce stress, relieve muscle tension, clear energetic blockages, and balance structural misalignments. New client special: three-session “tune-up” for $150. See ad, page 30.
MEDICAL SPA
Dr. Lance Morris 1601 N Tucson Blvd, Ste 37, 85716 520-322-8122 WFMedicine@gmail.com ResonantSoundTherapy.com
Dr. Morris treats all conditions, pediatric through geriatric, emphasizing “nature cure” to heal mind, body and spirit. Developer of Resonant Sound Therapy. See website for more information. See ad, page 39.
PAIN MANAGEMENT COYOTE HEALING CENTER University Ave, Ste 207, 85705 520-722-9787 PulsedAdvanced Medicine.com
PAMPERED SKIN STUDIO
Dr. Suzanne Pear, RN, PhD, LE, COE 520-400-8109 5160 E Glenn St, Ste PamperedSkinStudio.com At the Pampered Skin Studio, Dr. Suzie personally provides customized treatments including facials with microdermabrasion, microcurrent and LED, peels, microneedling, facial fillers, Botox® and Novathread® non-surgical facelifts. Minor skin irregularity treatment and electrolysis are also available. Specializing in adult and teen acne as well as sensitive and ethnic skin issues. See ad, page 9.
METAPHYSICAL GIFTS & SUPPLIES MYSTIC MESSENGERS PSYCHIC FAIR
Larry Martin 445 S Alvernon Way at Doubletree by Hilton 513-476-2222 Larimar2000@hotmail.com MysticMessengers.biz Mystic Messengers Psychic Fair is Tucson’s Premier Metaphysical Community of independent psychics, healers, artists and crafts people. Everyone interested in metaphysical events is welcome, always with free admission. Event dates are listed online at MysticMessengers.biz.
NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE DR. DEEANN SABER, NMD
WellnessFIRST! 3861 N First Ave, 85719 520-209-1755 • 3861WellnessFirst.com Dr. Saber is a primary care naturopathic physician who specializes in endocrinology and functional medicine. Using science-based information as well as your personal symptoms, we will together find the best way to optimal health. See ad, page 3.
Center is offering PEMF - Pulsed Electromagnetic fields to enhance your body’s healing ability. Tremendous results are reported: including relief from incontinence, sciatic and other pain, inflammation, depression, improved energy, enhanced healing, and increased range of motion. New location special: 20% off initial session; $50 off a package. See ad, page 33.
PARKINSON’S DISEASE HANLING ACUPUNCTURE HEALING CENTER
Steve Liu, L.Ac., BSEE Wen Ting, L.Ac., MA 6812 N Oracle Rd, Ste 130, 85704 520-878-8116 HLAHC.com • BetterVisionTucson.com Healing Tucson since 2001. Specializing in chronic and acute neck and back pain, sports and soft tissue injuries, autoimmune diseases, macular degeneration, digestive disorders, headaches and migraines, allergies and asthma, peripheral neuropathy, and many other health conditions. See ad, page 19.
PERMANENT MAKE-UP A LASTING TOUCH SALON Yvette Dwornik 5350 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 162 520-869-5593 ALastingTouchSalon.com Ydwornik@yahoo.com
Artist Yvette Dwornik offers beautiful, natural looking permanent makeup. 20 years of experience. Eyebrow, eyeliner and full lip color procedures. Virtually painless, hand method technique to ensure your comfort. Physician recommended. Call to schedule a free consultation See ad, page 14.
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PERSONAL ASSISTANT SERVICES EG HELPING HAND SERVICES
Elaine Gerwin 520-471-5077 EGHelpingHandServices@gmail.com EGHelpingHandServices.com Personalized assistance with everyday needs including elder care support, organizing, errands, gift shopping/wrapping and more. Call today to learn how our services can enhance your life and make it easier to you to better concentrate on your work and family.
PHOTOGRAPHY J MARTIN HARRIS TRAVEL & LEISURE PHOTOGRAPHY Jim Harris 520-237-5512 Jim@JMartinHarris.com JMartinHarris.com
Call Jim today for all your photographic needs including business portraits, family and holiday photos, food and restaurants or one-on-one photography teaching sessions. Tap into his 30 years of experience, and learn how to take your camera off automatic mode and truly reveal your photographic potential. See ad. page 15.
PERSONAL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT RISE ABOVE IT COACH
Denisse Cabrera, RN, CDE Certified Integrative Life Coach 520-979-4600 RiseAboveItCoach@gmail.com RiseAboveItCoach.com
QIGONG MARK FRIGHETTI
ZY Qigong Teacher/Practitioner Desert Milagros, 3438 N Country Club 520-404-8745 QigongMark@yahoo.com Meetup.com/Tucson-ZY-Qigong- Meetup Learn to gather and refine Qi to raise your physical, emotional, and spiritual power. This will enhance our natural abilities, strengthen the immune system and help deal with the stress of Holiday emotions. Give the gift of Health.
Offering individual and group sessions for personal growth through coaching or consulting. Identify core strategies for fulfillment in health, career, relationships, simplified living, and authenticity. Remember, your level of success is directly correlated to your level of personal development. See ad, page 13.
PHARMACY REED’S COMPOUNDING PHARMACY
REALTOR CAROL NIGUT
Your Home for Real Estate Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 2890 E Skyline Dr, Ste 250, 85718
2729 E Speedway Blvd, 85716 520-318-4421 ReedsRX.com • Info@ReedsRX.com
Reed’s Compounding Pharmacy specializes in custom compounded prescriptions for the special needs of patients and pets. They compound creams, suspensions, capsules, suppositories, troches and more. Pharmacists are available to make recommendations based on your needs and to consult with your provider.
Carol is an energetic residential Realtor entrusted by her clients for her knowledge, integrity, diligence, and reliability. Her thoughtful and caring approach sets her clients at ease and her joyful demeanor shines a light in the complex world of real estate. See ad, page 42.
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Senior Loan Officer NMLS ID# 180167 AZ MLO Lic# 0911886 520-447-2279 Summit Funding, Inc. NMLS ID# 3199 An Approved Equal Housing Lender 210 E Broadway Blvd, 85701 Branch NMLS ID# 1165964 Karen Fisher has been helping people with their real estate financing needs since 1983. She can help you with residential (1-4 units) purchase, refinance or remodeling transactions anywhere in the State of Arizona. Summit Funding is a privately owned residential mortgage company that handles all of the loan details locally. To make that dream home, vacation home or rental property a reality call for a free consultation. See ad, page 7.
RESTAURANTS CLAIRE’S CAFE & ART GALLERY 16140 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, 85739 520-825-2525 • ClairesCafe.net
Claire’s Cafe & Art Gallery serves home-cooked breakfasts and lunches daily, 7am-3pm. Vegetarian, gluten-free and other dietary needs are easily accommodated. The gallery includes original artwork, jewelry, leather goods and greeting cards. See ad, page 5.
GOURMET GIRLS GLUTEN FREE BAKERY/BISTRO 5845 N Oracle Rd, 85704 520-408-9000 GourmetGirlsGlutenFree.com Tues-Sun 7am-3pm, Fri-Sat 5-8pm
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 23.
GOVINDA’S NATURAL FOODS BUFFET & ISKCON TEMPLE
711 E Blacklidge Dr, 85719 520-792-0630 • GovindasOfTucson.com Enjoy resort-like atmosphere of waterfalls, peacocks, fountains and gardens while relishing international vegetarian cuisine emphasizing healthy organic produce. Dinner under $10. Join us for weekly Sunday Festival at 5:30pm with musical meditation, spiritual discourse and dinner at 7pm.
SHAMANISM LYNNE NAMKA
TucsonShaman.com American shamanism helps you surrender to your connection with your guides and Divine Love. Services offered are Soul retrieval, decording, chakra clearing, past life regression and healing and removing shame from sexual abuse. Experience this gentle, loving session. See ad, page 30.
SINGING SARAH’S SCHOOL FOR SPEECH IN SONG Sarah Evans 520-661-6666 SarahVirgo8@msn.com
Learn gentle therapeutic exercises to release your singing voice. We open to the etheric tone with our breath and release it as sound. This service produces relaxation and begins the journey of unveiling the voice for those who have longed to sing. Sing and be happy!
SKIN CARE PAMPERED SKIN STUDIO
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Personal healing sessions to help you release energy blockages and step into your mastery. Universal White Time Healing, Phi Vogel Crystals & Sound Harmonics. Author of the new book, Love Yourself Sacred. One-hour sessions $50 off for Natural Awakenings readers.
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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 39.
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Everyone is welcome. Regardless of your denomination or if you have never been to a church, we invite you to worship with us. We hold Sunday Worship Services, Sunday School, monthly Taizé Services and regular Spirituality and Faith Formation sessions.
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SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTER 5326 E Pima St, 85712 520-441-1617 MeditationInTucson.org
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!
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Worship, healing, prophesy. Celebrating the unity of God and man. 11am Sunday service. Free metaphysical development classes in areas of White Eagle World Healing Meditation, Alice Bailey books, Spiritual/ Metaphysical Law and Kaballah.
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Information on and sharing of NDEs and other transformative experiences. Open to public; everyone has experiences worth sharing. Guest speaker series on 2nd Thursday (Oct – May); small groups on 3rd Thursday each month, 6:30pm at Unity Church of Tucson.
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