Green Living January 2018

January 2018

MEAL PLANNING 101

THE STATE OF SUSTAINABILITY

It’s our

Meune!’s Iss

US $5.95

1955 PAVING THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS HOME CLEANING PRODUCT LABELS

POWER OF STORY TELLING

ANTI-AGING EXERCISES

INTEGRATED DESIGN FIRM working from Phoenix and offices across the world INTEGRATED DESIGN FIRM working from Phoenix and offices across the world

dlrgroup.com dlrgroup.com listen.DESIGN.deliver ARCHITECTURE

listen.DESIGN.deliver Integrated Design MEP

ENGINEERING

PLANNING

INTERIORS

OPTIMIZATION

Master Planning

Programming

Commissioning

BIM Modeling

Structural

Space Planning

FF&E

Energy Modeling

Architecture 2030

ARCHITECTURE

Energy

ENGINEERING

Facilities Assessment Branded Environments Energy Master Planning PLANNING INTERIORS OPTIMIZATION

Integrated Design

MEP

Master Planning

Programming

Commissioning

BIM Modeling

Structural

Space Planning

FF&E

Energy Modeling

departments

January 2017 features

10

Historic New Law Requires Cleaning Products to Disclose Ingredients

24

The Power of Storytelling in Business

live green

30

Yoga for Healthy Aging

4

Meal Planning 101

14

What Do You Do to Relax?

6

Why Your License Plate Matters

16

From Victim to Survivor

8

Did You Know? Fun Green Facts

18

Sustainability at Your Doorstep

9

The Truth About Obsolescence

12

Royal Palms Resort and Spa

work green 20

Change the Script: Standard for Cross-Gender Interactions

22

3 Money-Saving Ways To Reduce Your Waste

26

Courtesy Chevrolet, Since 1955: Paving the Way for Future Generations

on the cover A scene from the past: A happy couple posing in front of the Famous Courtesy Chevrolet Arrow with their new 1961 Nova. Both the dealership and the sign remain there to this day. .

play green 32

Organic Beginnings Preschool: A Place to Get Dirty

44

Green Scenes Calendar of Events

34

Arizona Wild Series: Arizona Trail Association

46

Green Champions

36

Bred for the Bullet

47

He’s Green, She’s Green

38

November Launch Party

48

Cool Outrageous Stuff

40

Recipes

42

Thank You to Our Partners

greenlivingaz.com

January 2018 | greenliving

1

January 2018 Publisher’s Note I am really excited to begin 2018. A new year, new vision and exciting opportunities and challenges are ahead. Make a shift this year by embracing one Simple Solution that will better the environment or your health. Doing small things adds up to big changes on a daily basis.

A simple environmental solution is to ask the waiter to hold the straw when dining at a restaurant. Did you know that we use 500 million straws a day in America? Most of the straws end up in our oceans, polluting the water and killing marine life. I want to encourage people to stop using plastic straws for good. If we don’t act now, according to the World Economic Forum, there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish by the year 2050.

A simple health solution is to start your day by having a glass of water to rehydrate yourself prior to drinking anything else. Drink 16 ounces of water right after you wake up. Water fires up your metabolism, hydrates you, helps your body flush out toxins, gives your brain fuel, and may even help you eat less.

Every day is a blessing. I am thankful and grateful for a healthy life, family, friends, partners, readers, photographers, videographers, writers, copy editor and the green team.

We want to start off the New Year by thanking all of you who have been a part of the Green Living family. We love and appreciate you.

We have expanded our Green team! We promoted Bharat Venkatesh from a great intern to assistant editor, Aaron Blackburn as our VP of marketing (he helped me build Apartment Showcase and Traditional media), and Susan Breakstone, Lisa Racz, Kristi Opris and Maddie Vann joined the marketing team. We have also had amazing interns throughout the year. We are thrilled about all of the possibilities.

Start this year off with some of the great articles featured in this issue. Relax and enjoy a spa retreat at Alvadora spa, enjoy antiaging yoga poses to get you fit, learn how to meal plan to save you time and money, gain awareness about a man’s journey fighting cancer, find out about the state of sustainability in Arizona, acquire knowledge in the art of storytelling and learn what is happening with blood lions.

To educate, empower and inspire,

"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but building the new."

- Socrates

Anti-Aging Exercises

Storytelling in Business

page 30

Page 24

Home Cleaning Product Labels

page 10

What is a simple solution that you will begin and make a habit?

Please send your answer to dorie@greenlivingaz.com or share it on our Facebook page or Instagram

Dorie Morales Publisher and Editor in Chief I love to hear from our readers!

Email me at dorie@greenlivingaz.com

2 greenliving | January 2018

Follow @greenlivingaz and stay in touch with the newest topics on sustainability! greenlivingaz.com

Yours in practicing a greener lifestyle publisher/editor-in-chief:

Dorie Morales

VP of Marketing: Aaron Blackburn Assistant Editor: Bharat Venkatesh Copy Editor: Rachel Luman Advisory Board: Veronica Bahn Valerie Crosby Ken Edwins William Janhonen

Jon Kitchell Mary McCormick Eric Olsen Thomas Williams

Contributors: Jill Bernstein Jennifer Burkart John Burkart Ashley L. Camhi Ric Coggins Alyson Dutch Dom Faussette Melissa Foley DJ Gaughan

Angelina Hart Janet Rae Humphrey Eva Jannotta Susan Kavanaugh Voncelle Mull Carol Nelson Bonnie Roill David Schaller Cie Scott

Connecting Women where they

Work, Live or Play

JoAnn Holland • President & CEO

Media Consultants: Susan Breakstone Maddie Vann

Gabriell Wylie

Marketing Consultant:

Kristi Opris

480-809-3779

Events Director: Lisa Racz Editorial Intern:

Cassidy Rust

Photography Intern:

Shannon Finn

Data ANALYTICS Interns:

Vikranth Cheepuripalli

subscribe today!

Contact us at:

Main: info@greenlivingaz.com Advertising: sales@greenlivingaz.com Editorial: editor@greenlivingaz.com 480.840.1589 • www.greenlivingaz.com 7575 E. Redfield Road #219, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

XTREME TRAINING. EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS.

Achieve your health and fitness goals and reach your peak performance at Bauman’s. We specialize in intense fitness and strength training that increases tone and strength without extreme heavy lifting. We offer one-on-one training or unique group classes that never repeat the same class and include cardio, self-defense, boxing and martial arts. And help your kids develop lifelong nutrition and exercise habits with martial arts, sports training and more fitness classes designed just for them. We also offer a world class nutritional program and counseling. Come to Bauman’s and take your fitness to a new Xtreme.

Please recycle this magazine

Green Living magazine is a monthly publication by Traditional Media Group, LLC. Periodical rate postage paid at Scottsdale, AZ. Publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited or contributed manuscripts, photographs, artwork or advertisements. Entire contents © 2016 Traditional Media Group. All rights reserved. Reproduction or use of content in any manner without permission by the publisher is strictly prohibited. Opinions expressed in signed columns and articles do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher. Submissions will not be returned unless arranged to do so in writing. One print subscription is $39 per year or digital subscription is $12 per year. Canadian orders please add $13 per year for shipping and handling. International orders add $22 per year for shipping and handling. Bulk and/or corporate rates available. No representation is made as to the accuracy hereof and is printed subject to errors and omissions. Green Living magazine is printed on recycled paper.

greenlivingaz.com

NW corner of Scottsdale Rd. & Lincoln (602) 418-1792 | baumansxtremetraining.com

January 2018 | greenliving

3

Nutrition

Meal Planning 101

5 Basic Tips to Make You Love Meal Planning

Bonnie Roill

This may sound familiar when you don't plan your meals: • You come through the door after a long day and realize you don’t have any food available to make a meal.

• You forgot to take something out of the freezer to defrost for today's meal.

• That lovely broccoli you bought a week ago is now shriveled up in the back of the

vegetable crisper.

You may think that meal planning is one of those things done by only super-organized people; however, it is as simple as using a pen and paper.

Maybe you’re thinking, “This nutritionist is crazy. I’m so busy; I don’t have the time to add one more thing to my day.” That is precisely why you need to plan your meals. Long-term, meal planning will ultimately save you time and money, plus lead to selecting healthier foods.

Behavioral researcher Brian Wansink, Ph. D., suggests we make over 200 food-type decisions daily, from cream in our coffee to the salad we order for lunch. Add this to the multitude of other daily decisions we make, and it’s easy to experience decision fatigue.

Decision fatigue, along with reduced willpower later in the day, results in less-than-stellar food decisions after 5:00 p.m. Imagine what

4 greenliving | January 2018

it would be like to walk into your home knowing exactly what you’ll be preparing and eating tonight.

Meal Planning and Body Weight It is no secret that when people get busy, they often put eating on the bottom of the list. When their hormones have finally had enough and send the message, “Feed me now,” they rush when making food choices. This lack of regular meal times, speed-eating, and overriding the body’s hunger signals sets us up for a broken metabolism, confused hormones, and selecting foods high in sugar, unhealthier fats, and too many calories.

Meal Planning Puts Food on Your Schedule According to one study from Instantly, more than 53 percent of Americans skip breakfast at least once a week, and according to an OfficeTeam survey, about 29 percent just keep working through lunch.

Lunch has its own set of challenges: environment, time, food choices, storage and preparation at the workplace. Engaging in “desktop dining” – eating in front of a computer or an over-reliance on microwavable meals — quickly leads to food fatigue and becomes tedious. The cost of purchasing lunch can cause serious damage to the wallet and often results in gravitating toward less healthy fast-food choices.

Prepping for lunch meals takes thought and commitment, yet the benefits of looking forward to your lunch meal are one form of self-love.

greenlivingaz.com

Nutrition 5 Basic and Easy Steps to Meal Planning 1. Create your goal.

For many, planning meals helps to save time, money, and ease up on food decisions. However, a secondary goal is to place the focus on the food. If your goal is to move into a healthier eating profile, planning your meals is the cornerstone of this change. For those on a special diet, meal planning provides the blueprint for compliance.

2. Establish your food budget.

The food budget is one room of our spending house that we have more control over than we think. We often only look at how much we spend on food, but what about how much we lose in food waste as a result of poor planning.

Could you use an extra $700 a year? That is the estimated annual food waste of a typical American household.

In his book “American Wasteland,” activist and author Jonathan Bloom estimated that the United States could fill a college stadium with the amount of food it wastes … every day. According to a 2014 EPA study, the annual food waste in America is 38 million tons.

Browse the online or mailed weekly specials fliers to coordinate meal planning. There’s nothing as sweet as saving money on your favorite foods. Keeping a dollar figure in mind for weekly spending helps to avoid the urge to splurge on hyper-marketed foods.

Do not assume buying in bulk is always the most cost-efficient way to shop. The more food we purchase, the more we waste. A survey by researchers from The Ohio State University found that 53 percent of respondents reported more food waste when they bought in bulk.

3. What’s in your cupboard?

Before you think about what you’re going to eat, take a weekly inventory of your fridge, freezer and cupboards. Taking stock of what is on-hand helps to create a shopping list that captures your actual needs and reduces impulse purchases. Be creative and learn to embrace leftovers. You’ll reduce waste, and it’s budget-friendly.

greenlivingaz.com

4. Create your meal plan.

You get to choose – you can create a meal plan for the typical three meals, three meals plus one or two snacks, or start with your most challenging meal like lunch or dinner. Begin with small steps; planning one primary meal each day for five days out of the week is a good start. Select a day of the week to carve out 15 minutes and write down your plan.

Look for free printable grocery lists and menu planner templates you can edit on sites like freeprintablegrocerylist.com, vertex42.com or organizedhome.com.

To make meal planning time a habit, “anchor” it on to something you already do like having your Sunday morning coffee.

5. Let's go shopping …

Striving for a consistent day to food shop dovetails with your meal planning. If a weekend day is the only day available, don’t skip it.

Once the busy week begins, you may end up not making that planned trip or making unplanned multiple trips throughout the week.

Home-delivery of groceries can be a backup plan and is just a click away! Just click on the foods you want and pick it up or have it delivered to your door.

If you have flexibility in your schedule, establishing set days to shop will help to solidify your meal plans. Use your flexibility to identify days/times when the store is less busy or has their shelves well stocked.

This is the first of a series of articles on meal planning and shopping. Watch for the next article in this series on meal planning: "The 5 Things You Need to Know about Meal Prepping!"

Bonnie Roill, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for over 35 years along with accreditation as a Hormone Support Coach, a certified Health & Wellness Coach and Personal Trainer, teaches women how to impact their health through their fork, feet and focus. Services include private sessions and customized meal plans, recipes and shopping lists for balancing hormones to whole food plant-based eating. Sign up at www.B3Nutrition.com to receive monthly recipes, cutting-edge nutrition news, and a free consultation. Contact Bonnie at (480) 242-9217.

January 2018 | greenliving

5

environment

Why Your License Plate Matters

By Jill Bernstein

Your License Plate Can Keep Arizona Beautiful As you have probably noticed, Arizona has a lot of specialty license plates.

These plates are affiliated with different nonprofit organizations and are designed to help support the missions of these organizations.

As an independent 501C3 nonprofit organization, Keep Arizona Beautiful helps communities throughout our state care for their local environment through litter prevention, recycling and beautification.

When you purchase our “Arizona – Keep it Beautiful” specialty plate, your purchase helps fund statewide public education programs, community cleanups, and affiliate support programs. Additionally, by having the plate on your car, you are helping spread awareness and encouraging everyone to take responsibility for keeping Arizona clean and beautiful.

Their Work Around the State 2017 has been a busy year for Keep Arizona Beautiful. They’ve traveled throughout the state with their Environmental Resource Roadshows (ERRs) with colleagues from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality: J.B. Shaw, the Recycling Coordinator, and Jennie Curé, the Brownfields Coordinator, providing information about all of the resources available to help communities tackle their local environmental challenges.

Over the past four years, KAZB has visited 32 cities in Arizona.

In 2017, they presented programs in Gila Bend, Willcox and Springerville. Additionally, they convened three Rural Environmental Action Planning (REAP) Workshops in San Carlos, Safford and White River. These are in-depth planning sessions that engage a broad crosssection of the community to begin addressing more profound waste

6 greenliving | January 2018

diversion challenges, such as illegal dumping and limited access to recycling.

In addition to the ERR presentations and REAP workshops, KAZB manages and promotes a statewide litter hotline, which acts as a citizen-activated public awareness campaign. If you spot someone tossing litter from a car, you can call 1-877-3LITTER or go online kazb.org/end-littering to report the offense. KAZB sends the registered car owner a letter reminding them that littering is bad for the environment, expensive to clean up, and illegal. A litter bag for their car is included.

KAZB also offers clean-up supplies (garbage bags, gloves, litter grabbers) to communities and they promote the good work being accomplished throughout Arizona so that others can be inspired to act.

How to Purchase Your “Arizona – Keep It Beautiful” Plate Mark your calendar for the next time your car registration is due.

Specialty license plates are not prorated; therefore your KAZB plate will renew at your next regular vehicle registration renewal date.

Get your KAZB license plate at www.ServiceArizona.com, or order your plate at any MVD or MVD Authorized Third Party office. The Keep Arizona Beautiful license plate costs $25.00, plus postage and handling. Of the $25.00 annual fee, $17.00 directly benefits KAZBʼs work statewide.

Join the KAZB community by liking them on Facebook, and sign up for their monthly e-newsletter to learn more about their impact across the state. Send in a photo of your new plate when it arrives, and they will celebrate your commitment to keeping Arizona beautiful!

Learn more at kazb.org/support-our-mission or call (602) 651-1227.

Jill Bernstein is the Executive Director of Keep Arizona Beautiful, a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering communities to take care of their environment through litter abatement, recycling and beautification.

greenlivingaz.com

Time to renew your car registration?

COMING SOON

CRAFT NIGHTS by

Reserve Now Take the opportunity to keep Arizona beautiful. Buy a KAZB license plate for your car for just $25 and $17 will directly support ongoing programs to clean up communities, create recycling programs, and support local beautification efforts throughout the state.

Act now! Visit kazb.org/support-our-mission

DIY • Maker • Paint Nights • Craft Nights

Opening Early Spring 2018 get the deets: craftnights.com If You Like Cleaning Your Own House,

DON’T READ THIS! Local Family Business Since 2006 • Deep Cleaning • Move In/Out Cleans • Green Clean Products • Speedy Availability • Simple Online Pricing Call Today!

480-535-7960 www.purmaid.com

NEW C L I E N TS 1 Hour with

3 Maids!

$75 (Reg. $90)

90 Minute

s with 3 M

aids!

$115 (Reg. $135)

2 Hours w

ith 3 Maid

$145 (Reg. $180s! )

Weekly • Biweekly • Triweekly • Monthly • One-Time Service greenlivingaz.com

January 2018 | greenliving

7

Green Life

did you know?

For more green fun facts, visit greenlivingaz.com/ greenfunfacts

fun green facts Check out these fun facts about electric vehicles — it’s time to go green on the road, too!

1

Fuel

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the average price of electricity to ultimate customers in all sectors (residential, commercial, industrial and transportation) is about 10 cents per kilowatt-hour while the average gasoline price is $2.50 per gallon. Electric vehicles are highly efficient, with almost 80 percent of energy from the battery transferred directly to power, compared to between 14 and 26 percent for gasoline-driven vehicles. As such, electric vehicles take just a dollar to travel the same distance as similarly sized gasoline-powered vehicles would on one gallon. This generates savings of over a dollar per gallon currently, and these savings will only go up as the efficiency of batteries rises every year. Also, they can be charged at night at home, when electricity costs are lowest.

3

Maintenance

Electric vehicles require considerably less maintenance than gasoline-powered vehicles. They have far fewer movable components vulnerable to wearing out. For example, just the internal combustion engine in a gasoline-driven vehicle contains dozens of moving parts, while the electric motor only has one. They also require other regular maintenance procedures like replacement of oil, oil filters and spark plugs. Electric vehicles, on the other hand, require little maintenance beyond wiper-blades and tires. Electric cars and hybrid vehicles also employ regenerative braking, allowing them to convert braking energy into battery power.

4

Environment

Electric vehicles do not emit damaging greenhouse gases or harmful nitrogen oxide.

However, there is plenty of misinformation out there cautioning against electric cars because their fuel is still produced by coal and gas-fired power plants, negating any benefit they may have to the environment. However, the Union of Concerned Scientists compiled a report in 2015, assessing that “driving the average electric vehicle in any region of the country produces lower global warming emissions than the average new gaspowered car getting 29 miles per gallon,” and that “more than 66 percent of Americans now live in regions where powering an electric car on the regional electricity grid produces lower global warming emissions than a gas-powered or hybrid car getting 50 miles per gallon.”

8 greenliving | January 2018

2

Battery

The most expensive component of an electric vehicle is the battery.

Development of electric car battery technology is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, which also played a key role in the development of lithiumion and other breakthrough battery technologies as part of the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR), allowing the technology to rapidly advance and scale to commercial deployment. As the technology advances, battery costs are falling sharply each year, with Bloomberg reporting a yearly drop of 20 percent. The current price for a 100-mile range battery reduced to less than a third of what it was in 2009.

5

Variety

Despite common perception, the electric car market is booming. The LA Times reported that about 200,000 electric and plug-in hybrid cars were sold in 2017. At the Bloomberg New Energy Conference (BNEF) in New York this year, Total Chief Energy Economist Joel Couse said, “EVs will make up 15 percent to 30 percent of new vehicles by 2030.” The BNEF also forecasted more than 20 million electric car sales by 2030. While there are comparatively limited options for fully electric cars with over 200 miles of range at the moment, the increased demand has caused most major automakers, including GM and Volkswagen, to promise batterypowered cars by 2020. greenlivingaz.com

waist

The Truth about ObsolescencE

Sustainability and Your Happiness

T

here are forces trying to trap you.

Well-known, trusted entities are currently at work to coerce you into predictable human behavior. This will compromise your finances, your self-esteem and your environment. Why would anyone do such a thing? If we “follow the money,” we can sort out the truth with critical thinking; dr. Cie Scott we can put our emotions aside long enough to grasp reality. The stakes are high! It’s important to guard your money, your happiness, and the planet.

Planned obsolescence is at work to sabotage us. Products are designed with an artificially limited useful life, causing us to replace equipment after a generally predetermined period of time. You have heard the saying, “They don’t make ’em like they used to.” Various appliance and equipment companies have certainly figured out that if your purchase has a long life, you are less likely to replace it, and this affects their bottom line. It isn’t uncommon to see a 1970s refrigerator in a home storage area as a backup in case the modern appliance in the kitchen wears out. It’s common for compressors on A/C units and refrigerators to go out these days, and it’s ironic to know that the technological ability and engineering to build something efficient and long-lasting has been hidden from us. We are left with the need to buy another one while landfills are piling up! Planned obsolescence or built-in obsolescence, regarding industrial design and economics, is a policy that is detrimental to everyone but the seller. Adding insult to injury, there is limited availability of replacement parts, so at some point, we have no choice but to replace items we have relied on.

Perceived obsolescence occurs when a customer is convinced that greenlivingaz.com

an updated product is a necessity or highly desirable. Buying classic clothing that never goes out of style is wiser than purchasing clothing that will undoubtedly have its 15 minutes of fame before fizzling into obsolescence. The design or styling of equipment, appliances, automobiles, furniture and other consumer products can cause the perceived need for replacement, even though the original object is still useful. We all know someone with a “flip phone” that was still working well when they were teased and taunted into replacing it with a newer model or a Smartphone. Think about the operating systems for PCs and how we stand in line to get the latest model! It’s incredible! Perception is not reality, but our brains are conditioned to believe things that are not so.

Using critical thinking skills will enlighten and frustrate us, but if we perceive the phenomena of obsolescence as a necessity for change, our mother of invention can begin to solve at least some of these issues. When we are aware that we are being played, we may conjure up solutions, and the consumer may demand better, more durable products.

Perhaps, rather than running to buy the “latest and greatest,” we need to rise up and change our conversation — not to what we just purchased, but to other exciting and meaningful ideas, concepts and events. Learning has become underrated. We use spell check, and we rarely handwrite a thank-you note. We can find happiness in the things we already have by simplifying our needs and enjoying less tangible gifts. A better life may be easier than you think. Life is what you make it!

Dr. Cie Scott is a Media Psychologist, International Speaker and Author and host of the podcast THE GODDESS CODE. Find it on iTunes or Stitcher.com, or you can listen to all episodes on www.theGoddessCodePodcast.com.

January 2018 | greenliving

9

green life

Historic New Law Requires Cleaning Products to

Disclose Ingredients

This Fall, an incredible thing happened.

Did you know that the shelf-full of cleaning products in your home is creating 70 percent more pollution inside than what’s already outside? An inspiring woman named Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks and her green cleaning leader company, Earth Friendly Products, has been in the ear of politicians making massive shifts in the cleaning product industry, namely, Alyson Dutch the passing of the Cleaning Product Right to Know Act this past October. For the first time in history, the cleaning product industry is now required to do what the food industry has been doing for 20 years: let consumers know what they’re bringing into their home by disclosing ingredients on the label.

When considering the importance of this new law, there are a few things that perhaps you may have never considered. Did you know that your skin is the largest organ of the body? Did you realize that the clothing, bed sheets, towels and every piece of fabric that touches your body are often soaked in noxious chemicals? Have you ever stopped to think about what is being absorbed into your body from those superfragrant dryer sheets? Our skin absorbs product more quickly than anything we put in our mouth -- how’s that for a shocker?

I, for one, was saddened by the news about toddlers who were mistakenly ingesting those cute little packs of dishwasher detergent

10 greenliving | January 2018

and carted off to the emergency room. Despite the fact I don’t have children, Kelly said something to me that completely changed how I viewed the safety of my own home: “Have you ever looked at the back of those boxes and bottles and noticed the skull and crossbones on the back? Most of us haven’t connected the fact that ‘do not ingest’ warning labels are on the back of the boxes of the detergent in which we wash our dishes.”

This statement really hit home. I then went about swapping every cleaning product in my house for something natural. Everything from toilet cleaners to dish soap was replaced. I used to be the brave one who said, “Of course I use 409, and no I don’t use gloves.” Now, I think about everything that touches my skin and the familiar fragrances that are absorbed by my nose and treat something with a warning label as potentially harmful.

Today, my house is (almost) 100 percent stocked with natural cleaning products. For a while, I wondered if this green stuff would be powerful enough to cut the grease on my pans, get my whites white and prevent the toilet ring from appearing. Much to my surprise, it worked. I’ve yet to find a natural oven cleaner, I admit, but as soon as that product appears, it’ll have a place in my kitchen.

The other thing that seriously concerned me was the price. Again, I found lots of products to choose from. Some green cleaning products were no more than pennies in difference from the conventional ones with warning labels. Making a choice was simplified when I asked greenlivingaz.com

green life

myself, “What’s more important — spending a few pennies more, or my health?”

So far, the Cleaning Product Right to Know Act only been passed in the state of California. But the good news is that every cleaning product company that sells in the state will be required to print different labels and disclose ingredients on their website. This means

that CA Senate Bill 258 will ultimately influence federal law because not even Procter & Gamble wants to spend billions on separate packaging just for the state of California.

Back to my friend Kelly. Nineteen years ago, she was a student at UCLA, who loved political science (and I knew her because she was one of my more brilliant interns). Today, she’s the CEO of Earth Friendly Products, one of the oldest green cleaning product companies in the U.S., makers of ECOS laundry detergent and a myriad of other powerful green home cleaning products. She’s done incredible things, and under her direction the company has become a mature contender in the marketplace, bringing green cleaning to mass at a price that makes it an easy choice for any consumer. Earth Friendly Products is to thank for being one of the only companies in the U.S. that built carbon-neutral factories and who pay their starting employees one of the highest minimum wages in the U.S. Kelly used her universal love of political science to make important things happen in our legal system, and she certainly influenced me to change my home environment for the sake of my health.

Do what you will, but if you are reading this magazine, chances are you already have a proclivity toward living as green a life as you can.

Start thinking about your home -- because it’s ground zero for your health and the health of the planet.

Alyson Dutch is a Malibu, CA-based naturals industry aficionado and consumer packaged goods marketing expert. She is a lover of all things that smell, feel, taste and look yummy, but most of all, are authentically responsible . She has written for The Tasting Panel, Great Taste magazine, JustLuxe, The New Economy, as well as Inventor's Digest and Small Business Magazine.

Let Chef Jennifer and Witnessing Nature In Food to provide you with Organic, Sustainable, Nutritious Meals. Choose from Meal Prep All Concerts Plans, Catering, and Cooking Classes.

Let Chef Jennifer and Witnessing Nature In are FREE! Download our free app! Search for “Chef Jennifer.”

Food to provide you with Organic, Sustainable, Like us on social media and we will Love you back.

Nutritious Meals. Choose from Meal Prep Plans, Catering, and Cooking Classes.

Sunday, February 18th~4:00-6:00 pm Download our free app! Search for “Chef Jennifer.”

Like us on social mediaConcert and we will Love you back.

Program Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf Dvorak: The Golden Spinning Wheel

Organic food for Special Events and Wedding Catering.

Sustainable Plans, Meal Prep and Cooking Classes.

VIP Preferred Seating available with a $15 donation

ScottsdalePhilharmonic.com or call 480-951-6077 Doors Open at 3:00 pm

i can help you eat clean, Office: 480.813.9065 • Cell: 602.625.5828 change your life in 2018! • WitnessingNature.net Jennifer@WitnessingNature.net Witnessing Nature.net Office: 480.813.9065 Cell: 602.625.5828 Jennifer@WitnessingNature.net greenlivingaz.com

Scottsdale Bible Church

7601 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Walter Cosand, Pianist

Office: 480.813.9065 • Cell: 602.625.5828 Jennifer@WitnessingNature.net • WitnessingNature.net January 2018 | greenliving

11

Health and wellness

Royal Palms Resort and Spa

Alvadora Spa & Kypris Brand Review Located at the foot of Camelback Mountain, the Alvadora Spa at the Royal Palms Resort & Spa is a hidden gem for wellness seekers wanting to experience the intimacy of health and beauty in a luxurious setting.

The charming courtyards and stone-paved walkways appeal to guests that appreciate authenticity. The soothing Mediterranean decor, cozy fireplaces and enchanting gardens Voncelle Mull will certainly inspire guests to take a healthy break from the digital world.

The Alvadora Spa is conveniently located near the resort’s pool where guests are encouraged to indulge in resort amenities while waiting to receive spa services. As you enter through the large mahogany doors, you are greeted by the spa coordinators who welcome you with cotton robes and comfortable spa sandals. After a brief tour of the facility, the spa coordinator escorts you to your locker where you are told to change and meet your therapist in the relaxation room.

The spa menu is extensive with Alvadora’s Signature Citrus Treatments. These highly recommended spa rituals utilize Sedona’s very own organic and therapeutic product line Body Bliss (www. bodybliss.com). Guests can also choose from a variety of massage therapies like the Quattro de Palma, where two highly skilled therapists work in synchronized motion to deliver an extraordinary sense of relaxation and energy balance.

The Vibrant Clarity Facial is perfect for those looking for relaxation and impressive results. For just 50 minutes, this heavenly experience offers guests a significant amount of pampering. Created by local

12 greenliving | January 2018

holistic skin care brand Kypris (www.kyprisbeauty.com), this luxurious treatment takes you on a journey that aims to revitalize all your senses. Beginning with an aromatic neck, shoulder and arm massage, the facial treatment follows with a gentle cleanser designed to remove impurities and leave the face feeling soft and hydrated.

The secret treasure that separates this facial from any other is the Deep Forrest Clay Mask. Inspired by Thalassic mud baths, this game changer combines a potpourri of medicinal botanicals that give you a gentle chemical and physical exfoliation, while the smell of Vetiver and Chamomile arouses feelings of opulence.

The exclusive therapies offered by Alvadora Spa include Spa Dehp (pronounced deep) which is guided meditation created by Josette Sullins. The dehp process is a transformative technique that activates the body’s innate intelligence to process life’s memories and experiences. Guests often see images from their past and various colors. New to the spa menu is Gong Therapy, which is a form of sound therapy that soothes and detoxifies the body. This is great for meditation and stress relief.

The spa has fitness facilities and offers yoga sessions daily. The riches of the Alvadora Spa are ideal for the seasonal wellness traveler, couples wanting a low key romantic date night, or the Arizona resident looking to take advantage of monthly membership packages.

For more information, visit royalpalmshotel.com/spa/alvadora-spaphoenix.

Voncelle Mull, LE, is a licensed aesthetician and spa industry expert. She is the owner of Well Served Media LLC and co-founder of the Southwest Spa Alliance. She hosts annual community wellness events that create rewarding experiences which provide useful health and lifestyle information to financially disadvantaged families and communities.

greenlivingaz.com

health and wellness

Photo by Shannon Finn

What do you do to relax?

Are you able to unwind each night?

O

nce the weather cools down, a warm bath is just what is needed to soothe and heal our highly stressed bodies.

Whether it’s the hectic schedule in our daily lives or muscle stress due to increased gym visits (‘tis the season for that little black dress or tailored formal suit), our bodies can benefit from a natural detox and several minutes of blissful quiet.

Carol Nelson Dead Sea Salts, when added to a tub full of warm water for a full-body submersion or foot bath, help to remove toxins while adding essential minerals back into your body. These salts come from the Dead Sea in Jordan and naturally have more than 20 minerals that are beneficial to the skin and body. Some of these minerals are magnesium, potassium, calcium, bromide and sulfur.

The following bath “recipes” are designed to relieve stress, tiredness and tense muscles. If you exercise using a new routine, different muscles may be tight and sore -- taking a warm bath with added Dead Sea Salts and herbs or essential oils may keep your pain to a minimum. These baths are a great way to relax and also build your immune system for the cold and flu season.

Relax and Sleep Bath • 1/4 cup Dead Sea Salts • 5 drops essential oil blend containing vetiver, patchouli, lavender, sweet basil, organic spruce and coconut

14 greenliving | January 2018

• Handful of rose petals or lavender buds (optional) Mix Dead Sea Salts with essential oil. Run a bath with warm (not hot) water. Add the salts to the water. Add flowers. Mix with your foot or hand, then soak in the wonderful bath for 20 minutes. Once you are finished with your bath, slip under the covers until morning.

For a foot bath, use the same ingredients mixed into a container your feet fit into. You may cover your feet and ankles with a bath towel to keep the heat in the water.

Muscle Detox Bath • 1/4 cup Dead Sea Salts • 3 drops marjoram essential oil • 2 drops Roman chamomile essential oil • 2 drops eucalyptus citriadora • Handful of dried calendula flowers (optional) • One large glass of water or coconut water (a natural electrolyte) Mix Dead Sea Salts with essential oils. Run a warm bath. Add Dead Sea Salts mixture. Mix with your foot or hand. Add flower petals.

Soak for 20 minutes. Pat your skin with a clean towel to dry. Finish by rubbing in a muscle-relieving liniment to help lessen your muscle soreness.

Carol Nelson is owner of Restored Health. She is a master aromatherapist and an herbalist. She’s been working with essential oils for nine years and herbs for five years. Dead Sea Salts, herbs and essential oils may be purchased from RestoredHealthAZ.com.

greenlivingaz.com

Ranking Arizona Voted #1 Plastic Surgery Alternative 5 Years In A Row BODY BEAUTIFUL DAY & MED SPA 4449 N. 24th Street, Phoenix, Arizona (602) 522-9222 | www.BodyBeautifulSpa.net

Botox & Fillers | Body Contouring | Laser Treatments | Skin Rejuvenation | Massages | Facials | Cool Lift | Waxing | Eyelash Extensions | Kybella | Micropen | PRP treatments | B12 Injections | Gift CertiďŹ cates | and more.

Check out our monthly specials!

greenlivingaz.com

January 2018 | greenliving

15

health and wellness

Healthy and Hearty Series:

From Victim to Survivor

I

f you have been living under the same rock as I have, you also might have missed the fact that cancer diagnoses have increased dramatically since the 1980s. In 2015, studies showed the incidence rate of cancer had climbed to one in two persons who will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. This is up from the start of the last century when the rate Ric Coggins was one in twenty. So, look around you. If you have not been diagnosed with cancer, perhaps your loved one has been.

Maybe your best friend or your neighbor, maybe your coworker?

How did I miss this epidemic? How did you?

This article is the first of a new Health and Wellness series. While I will talk about cancer and my experiences relating to it, the real story is about your good health and that of your loved ones. It is about your avoidance of things that my family and I endured. Things that are becoming increasingly more common in today’s toxic world. Things that, if not prevented, could have dire consequences.

Last year at this time, my body was talking to me — or more accurately, yelling at me! I knew it was trying to tell me something, but like holding a screaming baby whom I desperately wished to calm, I had no clue what it wanted or needed. And so my body continued its tantrum in the form of decreased energy and drive, gout-like joint pain in my feet and ankles, and an added “yelp” of knee pain for punctuation. I was also more frequently developing a rash that had years before been diagnosed as a leftover side effect from childhood chicken pox. Called Zoster, it had appeared some 20 years earlier but had remained mostly dormant. Now, it seemed that every month I was dealing with a patch of it. I was also feeling depressed. I thought my melancholia was the natural result of all of the “symptoms,” rather than a symptom itself. Because all of these outcries were so much more audible, I really hadn’t noticed that my throat had begun to swell ever so slightly.

I tried to shrug this all off as normal; after all, I had just celebrated my 62nd birthday, what did I expect? I was getting old. Getting old sucks, doesn’t it?

16 greenliving | January 2018

Six months later, on July fourth, I would find myself on the end of a phone call from a very concerned oncologist. He was taking time away from his family vacation to tell me he had received lab work which indicated I had an uncommon strain of cancer in my throat.

He declared it to be at once aggressive, advanced and inoperable. He said if we did not act equally as aggressive, it could be fatal. More tests would be needed to determine an exact diagnosis and treatment plan.

Quickly scheduled biopsies, blood tests and a PET scan showed the cancer was well developed in my throat, which was now swollen to the point of restricting my windpipe. I also was having trouble swallowing as the tumors were intertwined into my lymph nodes, thyroid and arteries and even constricting my esophagus in my neck.

The cancer had further metastasized into another lymph node in my thorax, and a trace was found in my bone marrow. Not good.

A week later in the oncologist’s office, reviewing the whirlwind of rapid-fire test results, I asked the obvious, “How long have I got, Doc?” Without hesitation, MT doctor responded that I may have as little as 90 days unless I immediately began several months of intense chemotherapy which would likely be followed by a Mayo Clinic visit for a stem cell transplant.

While some might have received this information a death sentence, I took it as my last wake-up call. I remembered all of the previous wake-up calls I had had from my body, starting six months earlier.

Alarms that were loud enough, but just the same, alarms that I had in effect hit the snooze button on. I did this because I did not at all know how to respond to the messages my body was desperately trying to get my attention with. If this was not to be my death sentence, I knew very clearly I could not afford to hit the snooze button again, as I might find myself not waking up at all.

I felt fortunate to have a caring, experienced oncologist on my case but was less enthused about the rigid allopathic pharmaceutical regimen he had lined out for me. In addition, I was grateful for my oldest daughter who advised me daily. A practicing RN, she is trained in oncology nursing and had actually administered the chemo drugs I was prescribed. She was able to personally verify both the credibility of the oncologist and the plan laid before me. She was fully on board greenlivingaz.com

health and wellness with his allopathic approach, a path she had been down a number of times with patients before.

Sheepishly, I raised the subject of a more natural, nutrition-based approach, and the doctor surprised me by saying he was aware that green tea and vitamin D had been clinically proven to benefit cancer patients. From there, he quickly dismissed any other dietary and nutritional regimens of having any proven value other than to bolster the body for the onslaught of the harsh chemotherapy he had proposed.

One of the problems I have with conventional oncology is that it sees me as a victim of an unfortunate combination of bad genes and bad luck. In essence, its view is that I could have done nothing different in the past to have prevented this cancer. Along those lines, my doctor assured me I could do nothing different now nor in the future to heal myself or prevent a recurrence. That is, I could do nothing other than submit to multiple rounds of harsh and poisonous pharmaceuticals drugs. This mindset is completely disempowering to me as a patient.

I also struggle with the science that claims genetics play such a fateful role in the increase in cancer cases. For genetics to be the cause of the cancer rate rising from 1 in 20 in the early 1900s to 1 in 2 in the early 2000s, the human genome would have had to dramatically alter itself at a rapid mutation rate unseen in previous history. I just don’t see that as sound science.

I am even less convinced the human race as a whole just has worse luck today than it had in the last century. I am baffled that doctors of medical science consider bad luck as 50 percent of the cause of my disease, while at the same time dismissing any environmental or behavioral considerations as possible causes.

In my doctor’s office, pharmaceutical drugs were the only answer. I required chemotherapy, a brain scan and an echocardiogram. This, my doctor explained, was because the drugs were likely to cause brain damage as well as damage to my heart. The tests were not to see if I was strong enough for chemo, but to get a baseline for future comparisons to see just how much damage the chemo would do to my brain and heart. He also told me that one of the chemo drugs was known to create perforations in the brain that could later lead to early onset dementia. As he said this, I mused in my head, “Great, the chemo will cure my cancer and allow me to live years longer — I just won’t remember it!”

In addition to the heart damage, he went on to say that one of the chemos was a carcinogen itself, known to cause a different cancer which could appear about the same time as the early onset dementia. Once again, I chuckled silently at the thought of having to fight another kind of cancer, but thanks to future dementia I would not remember that, either! Now the question in my mind was, which was worse? The disease or the allopathic path to cure? I would soon have the answers to this question.

Confronted with the reality of a cancer diagnosis and the inherent fear associated it, it would have been very easy for me to take everything said by the doctor at face value. By far, this is what most people do. And having been there, I understand the inclination to check your brain at the door that says “MD” on it.

However, like you, I think somewhat alternatively than the standard accepted cultural norms. In fact, I think the reason that you and I find ourselves together here in the pages of Green Living now, is because we know there are too many places where the “wheels are off the wagon” in our culture. We are aware of the toxicity of our environment and how our bodies do not go unaffected by these poisons.

As I write this, it has been almost six months since that Independence Day phone call which marked the beginning of my journey to health and wellness. More importantly, it has been three months since my last PET scan which showed me cancer free.

And since this series is about you, I invite you to please join me here in Green Living magazine next month and the following months as I share with you the details of my “Yellow Brick Road” to healing. I will introduce to you my own versions of the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Lion — those mentors who I met along my way to meeting the Wonderful Wizard of Health! Our journey will take us to oncologists and naturopaths in the US, Mexico and Italy, as well as the latest research in cancer causes and cures — and how I am now, thankfully, without cancer. See you next month!

Ric Coggins is a University of Arizona Master Gardener (Maricopa County) who grew up on a one-acre garden tended to by his father, who was a regular contributor to organic gardening and farming magazines.

Ric continues his father’s “green” traditions, owning and operating The Fool on the Hill Farm, a one-acre organic garden homestead in Mesa.

greenlivingaz.com

Arizona’s #1 Chevrolet Dealer!

Contact Courtesy Chevrolet to learn more about the 2018 Chevy electric Bolt and Volt.

1233 East Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 85014 (602) 635-2559 www.CourtesyChev.com January 2018 | greenliving

17

environment

Sustainability at Your Doorstep

W

hat is sustainability, anyway?

I am going to answer the question that I’ll bet you’ve either asked someone or someone has asked you in the last year: “What does sustainability mean?”

Being the Executive Director of the Arizona Sustainability Alliance, I should be able to answer that question.

What if I were to tell you that sustainability Ashley L. Camhi is the opposite of climate change. Would you believe me? The reason some people find the concept of climate change so difficult to grasp is because you can’t feel it and you can’t see it. You may know it is happening, but you feel powerless to do anything about it.

On the other hand, sustainability deals with every decision that you make every day. When you fill up your pool and forget to turn off the hose, your monthly water bill is higher than normal. You may think about riding your bike to work, but then decide to drive because you don’t want to risk being hit by a car. You resolve to eat “healthier,” but when you go food shopping, all of the organic fair trade food is much more expensive than what you usually buy, so you decide to save money. Do any of these situations sound familiar to you?

We see and feel sustainability. It’s the food we eat, the water we

18 greenliving | January 2018

drink, the air we breathe, the places we shop, the temperature at which we set our thermostats during the summer, and the laws we enact that govern what we can and cannot do.

Sustainability in Arizona When you think about states that are sustainable, you might think of Oregon, California or Washington. But would you think of Arizona? Actually, Arizona has the largest school of sustainability in the country as well as sustainability scholars, sustainability commissions, sustainability managers, sustainability officers … well, you get the point.

What surprised me the most since moving to Arizona four years ago, is that one can live sustainably without too much effort. I have met restaurant owners who source their ingredients locally and somehow manage to generate only one bag of garbage a day. I have met residents who have used the little bit of rainfall we get each year to reduce their water bills drastically. I have seen communities take it upon themselves to become energy independent.

Each of us can live more sustainably by paying just a little bit more attention to leaky faucets, taking advantage of the sun to dry our clothes, or trying out that cool new farmer’s market in town.

The truth is that with all of the progress that we, as Arizonans, have made, we still have a hard path ahead of us. The highest percentage of our electricity is from coal (U.S. Energy Information Administration); greenlivingaz.com

environment

Ashley L. Camhi is the Executive Director of the Arizona Sustainability Alliance, a nonprofit organization whose focus is creating and supporting cutting-edge, project-based sustainability solutions in Arizona. You can contact her at ashley. camhi@azsustainabilityalliance.com.

ies

.”

1 in 4 children, 1 in 5 adults, and 1 in 7 seniors in Arizona struggle with hunger (Matthew’s Crossing); and the average Arizonan uses 100 gallons of water per day (Arizona Department of Water Resources).

What does this mean for you?

We are all connected, whether we like it or not. Personally, I think

it’s great. This interconnection gives us the opportunity to think together about the decisions we make in our day-to-day lives, which will impact Arizona’s sustainability. At the same time, we must realize that those around us may or may not have the same decision-making options that we do.

It really doesn’t take much to change yourself or the environment.

Arizonans are very cognizant of the land and its natural resources because we interact with them in a personal way by adapting to low rainfall, high temperatures, and more than our share of sun.

We have the power to reduce the number of people who go without access to fresh fruits and vegetables, to create opportunities to be less dependent on fossil fuels and to ensure that there is enough water for future generations. As was previously stated, climate change might feel like a helpless situation, but sustainability is quite the opposite.

This is the first of many articles that will hopefully help you feel a bit closer to living and acting sustainably in Arizona. We will delve into specific sustainability topics related to food systems, energy efficiency, business practices, urban forestry, citywide sustainability initiatives, and other issues generated by readers’ responses to our articles. I hope that you will continue to read our monthly column to learn about how sustainability in Arizona impacts you, and how you can help make this state a more livable place for yourself and everyone around you.

em m h ric ’s

ol en

ts

int

• Boys and girls, ages 6-13 • One & Two-Week Sessions • Over 30 activities to choose from!

ch ild ho

od

m

om

PRESCOTT, AZ www.friendlypines.com (928) 445-2128 info@friendlypines.com

ing

NOW ENROLLING FOR SUMMER 2018

rn

Designed by Megan May (480) 239-3084

ife

THIS SUMMER!

or

JOIN US

greenlivingaz.com

tu

“An Arizona Tradition...”

January 2018 | greenliving

19

Leadership

Change the Script

Creating the standard for cross-gender interactions “The Times, They are a-Changin’…”

- B. Dylan ocietal expectations for appropriate male-female interactions are continually evolving. This can be seen clearly in how these relationships are presented over the decades on film.

The Netflix “Mad Men” series has been DJ Gaughan, PHD praised for its accurate portrayal of a late 50s to early 60s Madison Avenue advertising firm. The women are depicted sympathetically as victims in these scripts, which were written from a 21st Century perspective.

By contrast, a contemporaneous depiction of the same subject, the 1959 movie “The Best of Everything” is pseudo-sympathetic to the women in the office, but plays the material in a titillating manner with little real regard for the fates of the female characters. The movie poster taglines include: “Here’s to the men … Bless their clean-cut faces and dirty little minds!” And, “These are the girls who want the best of everything, but often settle for less.”

Particularly cringe-worthy is a scene from the movie where the secretarial pool manager, played by Joan Crawford, returns from an extended leave. She asks her boss, the firm’s owner, if he is still pinching the young girls’ bottoms, to which he replied, “Of course I am. They expect it.” Both Joan and her boss find this terribly funny.

No longer. Women today are reaching a critical mass in asserting themselves against sexual harassment and sexual assault. Long overdue seismic social changes are occurring rapidly. It is not only women but also men who will be instrumental in creating the new norms for interactions across genders.

How can men best take part in transforming a worldwide culture that has been historically insensitive and complicit in the mistreatment of women? Men can begin by questioning everything

S

20 greenliving | January 2018

that they think they know about how they relate to women.

There is a widespread societal agreement in principle on what comprises extreme sexually inappropriate behavior. Nonetheless, even codified criminal conduct can be open to interpretation by judge or jury. How much more difficult is it, then, to determine what is acceptable in everyday interactions with the opposite sex?

A young executive in her late 20s very recently became the first woman promoted to an elite project team in her company, which consisted of men in their mid-30s to early 60s. During lunch meetings, frequent sexualized comments from the men about the waitresses and women sitting at other tables were the norm. When she came to me, she said, “I guess I should be flattered that they treat me like one of the boys.”

When she addressed this with the team leader, she reported he was genuinely caught off-guard and had not given any prior thought about the inappropriateness of her male co-workers’ statements.

Both embarrassed and remorseful, he apologized and addressed the situation with the team.

Men should be encouraged to have open conversations with their wives or significant others and trusted and insightful friends on this topic. Like the young executive team leader, be open to different opinions and the observations of others that may not be like your own and may even surprise you.

Men, if you have children, strive to be a good role model for them in the ways you treat women. Encourage both your girls and your boys to ask questions about how they should treat peers of the opposite sex and how they should expect to be treated. Use current events, such as the #MeToo movement on social media, as a starting point for discussions at an age-appropriate level.

Ask your kids what they think before handing them a pat answer.

Sometimes you won’t have a good answer. Tell them you don’t know for sure. Try to find an answer together that seems right for both of greenlivingaz.com

Leadership

you. Encourage empathy by having them put themselves in the place of the other person or persons in a difficult situation.

Cultures most often change slowly, but with men and women working together, it’s possible for a culture to change in a single generation.

A licensed psychologist, Dr. Gaughan has been helping children, adolescents, and adults in Arizona for over 30 years. He offers individual, family and couples therapy, and groups for children and teens coping with their parents’ divorce.

He also provides court-ordered services, interventions and evaluations.

Dr. Gaughan can be reached by email: Djgaughan1@msn.com or by phone: 602-956-3237

Help Keep Your City Green Have you ever wondered where all those bags of water softener salt end up? Down the drain!

Choose a salt-free water treatment alternative to help your city reclaim water. OneFlow® anti-scale systems require no drain, salt, or electricity.

Scottsdale Water customers who replace their salt-based softeners with a OneFlow® system may also qualify for a $250 rebate. thescalesolution.com/rebates

greenlivingaz.com

January 2018 | greenliving

21

business

3 Money-Saving Ways to Reduce Your Waste… Starting Now!

Sixteen thousand. That’s how many pounds of trash each American produces every year.

It’s an average of 4.4 pounds of trash per person, per day. Multiply that by the US population, and we’re looking at 254 million tons of garbage produced annually!

When you focus on such big numbers, it’s easy to feel defeated. That’s why it helps Eva Jannotta to zoom in on the small details, the many decisions you make daily, to brainstorm how you can reduce your 4.4 pounds of daily waste.

But I recycle, you may be thinking. I’m already doing my part.

Recycling is good, but even recycled materials eventually end up in a landfill. Think about it: a material like plastic can only be melted down and reformed so many times. Eventually, the integrity of the material downgrades to a point where it isn’t useful. And then … it’s trash.

The best way to reduce your 4.4 pounds is to produce less waste to begin with. And honestly, it’s not as hard as it sounds! You can start with a few minor tweaks to your habits. You don’t even have to go without your triple-shot-soy-macchiato latte. Plus, it actually saves you money. Here’s how to start: Just Say No to Bottled Water. Whoever convinced us to buy water is undoubtedly a zillionaire, but was NOT thinking about the environment. Sure, it’s convenient to grab a plastic bottle of water. But

22 greenliving | January 2018

you know what else is easy? Filling a reusable water bottle! Besides, with an insulated bottle such as a Hydro Flask, your water stays cool for hours. You’ll cut down on plastic waste and save money by switching to a reusable container.

BYO Box. Next time you go out to eat, bring your own leftovers container. It can be as simple as Tupperware from your kitchen. Put one in your car, purse or briefcase. When you can’t finish your dinner, pack it yourself instead of asking for a to-go container. You’ll cut down on styrofoam and plastic waste without resorting to wasting the food you paid for.

BYO Coffee Cup. If you’re a coffee or tea (or soda!) drinker, buying an insulated reusable cup will be a game changer. Not only will it keep your beverages hot or cold for hours, it will also reduce your use of plastic straws, cups and lids. These cups pay for themselves! Many cafes give you a discount when you bring your own cup.

Lastly, know that good is better than perfect. If you forget your coffee cup one day, it’s okay. Forgive yourself for making mistakes.

We’re all right here with you. Remember, you can’t change everything.

But you can make adjustments to your lifestyle and reduce your 4.4 pounds. The more we all do so, the more we will reduce those 254 million tons.

Eva Jannotta is the founder of Simply Put Strategies, a social media marketing firm that connects sustainable and eco companies with their customers. In her personal life, she is going zero-waste!

greenlivingaz.com

To resolutions that last …

Mary Contreras, Agent 2145 E Warner Road Tempe, AZ 85284 Bus: 480-775-7788 mary.contreras.gpdf@statefarm.com Se habla Español

1101456.1

Happy New Year!

Whether you’ve got one, or 99, we wish you the drive and resolve to get to a better state™.

Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® CALL ME TODAY.

State Farm, Home Office, Bloomington, IL

Please contact Leslie for more information about C-CAP, our programs, and how you can get involved!

Leslie Gennaro C-CAP Culinary Resource Specialist 310-422-3904 lgennaro@ccapinc.org

greenlivingaz.com

January 2018 | greenliving

23

leadership

The Power of Storytelling

in Business

In April 2016, Forbes Magazine called storytelling the new strategic imperative of business. Contributor Billee Howard asked of her readers, “Could the time have arrived for storytelling to become a front and center issue for leaders working to develop agilely effective strategies?” Her resounding answer was, “Yes.” Park Howell, professor and owner of The Business of Story and longtime marketing Susan Kavanaugh guru, would most certainly agree. Howell’s Phoenix-based company helps professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners craft their brand story to drive results through business storytelling.

“I think storytelling is the strongest superpower any of us have, and I want to show purpose-driven brands, or leaders of purposedriven brands, how to use that power for good,” Howell said. “Ten percent of companies know how to do it, and the other 90 percent create the noise and disruption of advertising today. A great story will rise against the other messaging every time. We are all inherent storytellers, but it’s when we become intentional about it that we have the impact we want.”

There’s science behind the success of storytelling. In a 2014 issue of the “Harvard Business Review,” Dr. Paul Zak, founding director of the Center for Neuroeconomics Studies, states that as social creatures we depend on others for our survival and happiness. Through lab studies of human behavior, he linked the neurochemical oxytocin to the human brain’s signal that “it’s safe to approach others.”

The chemical is produced when we are trusted and have shown kindness, he indicated. By sharing emotions and our personal narratives, we motivate others to cooperate.

24 greenliving | January 2018

The scientific findings? Character-driven stories do consistently cause oxytocin synthesis. Translation? Stories help us connect, feel secure, and makes sense of our worlds.

Enter Park Howell.

In addition to running his own company, Howell teaches a communication program for the Executive Masters of Sustainability Leadership program at Arizona State University. His primary objective with his students is how to connect with ANY audience (even an audience of one), build empathy, and tell a story of real-world human impact that the audience can relate to.

Nonprofit organizations have been effectively using narratives to increase donations for many years. Sustainable and work-for-good companies are now building success with the process through support from masters such as Howell.

Amplitude Media, another Phoenix-based creative group, has found great success with stories. “Whether it's to start a war, create peace or build relationships, stories have always been at the center of human history. It's Uncle Sam, I Have a Dream, and We Think Different.

Great stories inspire people to take action through feelings they remember. Businesses that understand the power of storytelling create customers that understand, connect and advocate for their brand," Partner Reid Markel explained.

How does a company begin to incorporate compelling storytelling to make an impact? Howell first has a few questions for you: “What are your brand goals? Are those goals compelling enough to really intrigue the curiosity of your employees? What about your customers?”

To understand this process and to hear more about the power of storytelling, Howell releases a podcast each week, available on iTunes and other podcast sources. His show, “The Business of Story Podcast with Park Howell,” was among the 40 Best Small Business Podcasts greenlivingaz.com

leadership

KFNX Exclusively Features Laura Ingraham and Michael Savage Ranked Top Ten Shows in the Country

of 2017. At the time of our interview with Howell, he had just concluded an hour-long conversation with Mary Rodriguez, Chief Storyteller for Microsoft, about the success Microsoft has had using storytelling about their purpose in the world.

Shortly before the conversation with Rodriguez, Howell published a podcast with guest Jim Ward, CEO of the Phoenix Symphony. In the podcast, Ward discusses his use of storytelling and how he turned around the music industry in Phoenix by incorporating it into his new branding and operations approach.

Howell’s favorite client story is about his work with Avein Lafoya, CEO of Adelante Healthcare. The organization is taking an influential leadership role in the “greening of healthcare.” On the organization’s website, the commitment to sustainability is front and center.

It reads, “We believe in contributing to a healthier world. Sustaining Patients’ Health.

Sustaining the Community’s Health. Sustaining the Health of the environment.”

Through Lafoya’s hard work and Howell’s consulting, the organization has grown over 300 percent by launching the new story. “Basic stories are how we make meaning out of the madness of being alive,” said Howell.

Susan Kavanaugh is a passionate writer whose articles have appeared nationally and internationally in multiple publications. She is a certified Conscious Capitalism consultant focused on advancing work-for-good companies. As a minister and certified life coach, she utilizes stories and Joseph Campbell's work in “The Hero's Journey” to empower and motivate others.

THE LAURA INGRAHAM SHOW

THE SAVAGE NATION WITH MICHAEL SAVAGE

To advertise, host a show, or for more information: Call (602) 277-1100 or visit our website: www.1100kfnx.com

greenlivingaz.com

January 2018 | greenliving

25

corporate social responsibility

Courtesy Chevrolet, Since 1955:

Paving the way for future generations

C

ourtesy Chevrolet is a thirdgeneration Arizona-family-owned car dealership. For 63 years, they have been committed to strengthening the business community as well as executing changes within their dealership and the local community to become more sustainable.

The company was founded by World War II veteran Ed Fitzgerald and R. Mitchel McClure, Dorie Morales who was the owner at the time in 1955.

Together they created Courtesy Chevrolet as a corporation on the outskirts of town in an old Farmhouse on 15th Street and Camelback Road. The Phoenix city limits did not run beyond the Grand Canal in those days. In February of 1969, Fitzgerald purchased McClure’s portion of the business, becoming the sole owner of Courtesy Chevrolet, and then soon included William R. Gruwell as a partner in the firm.

Fitzgerald was a man of many talents. Before his passing in 2000, he was a horseman, cattle rancher, and was part of the sheriff’s “mountain posse,” as it was known in Arizona. He was a visionary who could see the upcoming changes and future progress that held opportunities for businesses in Phoenix. He poured all of this drive and vision into the creation of Courtesy Chevrolet.

Millie Fitzgerald, Ed Fitzgerald's wife, designed the now historic Courtesy sign on the back of a napkin. That was when Fitzgerald decided to open a store on Camelback Road, which was one of the most significant non-automotive streets in the United States. This original sign design still towers over Camelback Road today.

The Gruwell sons, Mark and Scott, grew up picking up garbage,

26 greenliving | January 2018

painting and doing other odd jobs that needed to be done at the dealership. They grew up trusting their father, William's motto: “There’s no such thing as luck, son. The harder you work, the luckier you get.”

Mark started working at Courtesy in 1994, and Scott followed in 1996. They are very passionate about giving back to the community and building positive relationships in Arizona because this is where they were born and raised, and where they currently live, work and play. The Courtesy way is to get it done, build trust and loyalty with their customers, and appreciate and value their employees.

greenlivingaz.com

corporate social responsibility Courtesy Chevrolet has had many ups and downs in the automotive industry. The 60s were tight and the 70s were worse, with interest rates at 9.9% OAC. The years during the Gulf war were some of the leanest in the industry. Through it all, they expanded into San Diego, California, in 2007; Orange County in 2014; and opened the doors of Courtesy Volvo in 2017.

Courtesy has been partnering with General Motors through the years. General Motors made a recent commitment to go to all-electric with their automobiles, creating zero emissions in the near future.

Courtesy Chevrolet currently offers the Chevrolet “Volt” and the Chevrolet “Bolt.” The 2017 Bolt EV is an all-electric vehicle with a range of 238 miles on a fully charged nickel-rich lithium-ion battery.

General Motors’ goal is to produce 18 new all-electric automobiles straight off of the production line by the year 2023. General Motors is one of the largest auto producers in the auto industry, and they have made a dedicated commitment to drive away from gasolineand diesel-running vehicles and move towards a green future. Volvo has also made a considerable commitment to producing all-electric running automobiles by the year 2020.

Scott Gruwell believes that all communities need to evolve with the current movements to safeguard our future. “We have been here in Arizona for three generations, and we want to do our part in paving the way forward,” Gruwell said. “We are excited to be involved in contributing to support a more clean and green Arizona for future generations.”

As the founder and publisher of Green Living magazine, Dorie Morales turns living green into an art form, fully embracing the idea of living, working and

playing green. Her vision of a sustainable future drives the magazine, educating, empowering and inspiring readers to make their own eco-conscious choices for

COME ENJOY A PINT OR A FLIGHT OF OUR PHRESH, LOCALLY BREWED ALES ON DRAFT!

PHOENIXALE.COM 3002 E. WASHINGTON ST., PHOENIX 85034 • 602-275-5049

The Goddess Code FEATURING DR. CIE SCOTT

THE GODDESS CODE IS THERAPY AND GUIDANCE FOR SINGLE WOMEN WHO WANT TO FIND TRUST AND COMMITMENT WITH A “KEEPER.” MEN WHO HOPE TO FIND A GODDESS ARE ALSO INVITED TO LISTEN. PLEASE CONSIDER OUR PODCAST ALL-INCLUSIVE AND GENDER NEUTRAL

www.TheGoddessCodePodcast.com

greenlivingaz.com

January 2018 | greenliving

27

innovation

New Year, Time for New Adventures 2018 is here. The New Year is filled with new adventures and new opportunities for all.

It’s a time for a fresh look at life, even a clean slate for many. The start of a new year is quite often the start of new jobs, new prospects, and for some, the time to start a new entrepreneurship or business of their own.

Of course, it isn’t something that happens Dom Faussette overnight or in the blink of an eye, but with some hard work, dedication and innovation, those looking for success as an entrepreneur or businesses owner will reach their goals.

Advantages The advantages to starting your own business venture are plenty, but let’s focus on three advantages that have helped entrepreneurs succeed.

There’s no better time to learn something new than the start of a new year. Starting a business is best done in “chunks.” Take on one objective or task at a time. Doing so will increase your odds of implementation and limit your chances of becoming overwhelmed.

As long as you focus all of your energy on your vision, you have what it takes to grow your passion into a monetizing machine.

Social Media in Question: “Do I need to use social media to start a business?” This is something that most business owners have asked.

To not lose your zeal, pick one social media platform to begin sharing your business. Don’t be afraid of criticism either, as people love to

28 greenliving | January 2018

give feedback. As you begin to use social media, you’ll be surrounded by a world of support from people you’ve never spoken to. You need to start familiarizing yourself with other businesses or social media groups that are experienced in your area of focus so you understand the realm in which you will be working. If you find a page or group that influences your endeavor, reach out and ask questions about the vision of your company. One advantage to using social media for your business is the ability to connect with like-minded people on a global scale without leaving your workspace.

Ownership: Remember the first time you took a car out on your own? Were you nervous? Most likely. You also felt a sense of freedom as you began driving. The world looks different from the driver’s seat. Well, in business, it’s the same feeling. You’ll start 2018 with this feeling of being your own “boss.” You’ll become more engaged with when, where and how your time is spent. Clarity will begin to overtake your actions with each entrepreneurial win that comes your way. Whether you work a 40-hour week or stay at home, you’ll find solace and excitement in your new adventure!

Authority Positioning or Effective Communication: Being able to talk to people about your product offerings without boring them is key. This is an element that so many entrepreneurs miss. You can spend so much time in seclusion as you build your business or create a perfect product that you can forget how to verbally communicate what sets you and your business apart from the competition. Find

greenlivingaz.com

gl innovation

a way to get comfortable with creating 30- to 60-second videos on social media. You may not like the way you sound, think you don’t have the right look or are just not comfortable with speaking — it's okay. You have a message that only you can deliver. Doing daily videos will teach you how to get dialed in on your message or mission. One day you’re going to be asked, “So, what do you do?”

This moment is crucial because you’ve been permitted to talk about your business. Your response, often referred to as an “Elevator Pitch,” should be eloquent, simplified and well received. If you really want to take your authority positioning to the next level, find an audience to speak in front of physically. If you can find a conference that needs speakers for your industry, don’t hesitate to raise your hand. Just keep telling yourself and others that your business, service or product, is needed by everyone ... they just don’t know it, yet!

Best Selling Author, Leadership Speaker and Executive Coach Dom Faussette has been to HELL and back. Dom is a military veteran and prior Police Officer with 10+ years of corporate leadership experience. Dom is the CEO of Think React Lead. Think React Lead is a company dedicated to pushing people past their limiting beliefs by bridging the gap between their mind and heart for increased success.

Make one conscious choice to subscribe to

Green Living Magazine greenlivingaz.com/shop

Act Now and Get 15% Off! $10.20 $33.15 $41.65 $50.15

$12 $39 $49 $59

12 Digital Issues 12 Print + Digital Issues Greenie Membership 24 Print + Digital Issues

Mail form to 7575 E. Redfield Rd. #219 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Name Email Address I’d like 12 digital issues for $10.20!

Light Box Display Spec Backlit Film Material Final Size: 27.125 x 42.125 inches

I’d like 12 print + digital issues for $33.15!

I’d like a Greenie Membership for $41.65!

I’d like 24 print + digital issues for $50.15!

METHOD OF PAYMENT

Margins: 2 inches

Check enclosed

Visa

Bleed: 0.25 inches

AMEX

Discover

1.5 inches cut slit on top for installation

Mastercard

Card # Exp. Date

CSV security code

Billing Address, City, State and Zip Code

Cardholder’s Signature

February 23–24 and March 2–3, 2018 4–10 p.m. Daily | Scottsdale Waterfront Experience cutting-edge public art installations, screen-printing workshops, outdoor dance performances, community bike rides, artist talks, and poetry readings. Live music by local bands will be featured on Friday and Saturday nights, and guests can also enjoy the beer, wine and food garden.

Learn more at CanalConvergence.com Photos: Reflection Rising by Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics at Scottsdale Waterfront. Photos by Jennifer Gill

greenlivingaz.com

January 2018 | greenliving

29

active lifestyle

Photo courtesy of Jay Osborn

Yoga for Healthy Aging

W

e start to age the day we are born. At first, the aging process is exciting: first tooth, first word, first step, toilet training, dressing ourselves, learning to read, balancing on a two-wheeled bicycle and getting a driver’s license.

In the last 90 years, life expectancy has increased from 59 to 79 years old, and the Janet Rae Humphrey oldest person in the modern age lived to be 122. The question is, can you grow older and maintain the same quality of life and physically be able to do everything that you want to do?

I will turn 73 this month and am loving every minute of my life.

My age does not bother me. I have been through some challenging medical problems. For decades, there were so many things I could not do, but with the help of some amazing and very patient yoga teachers, I was able to adapt my yoga practice and slowly heal my body. I can honestly say that today I am in the best shape of my life. You have the power to improve your health, no matter what your condition is today!

The beauty of yoga is its flexibility. It works in both the body and mind, and the essence of yoga is maintained even when the postures are modified to accommodate your health conditions and age or both.

30 greenliving | January 2018

I have been teaching yoga in senior living centers and yoga studios for over six years. I have watched the weak become strong; the timid become sociable, the anxious become calm, the distressed become relaxed, and those in mourning move on to a new life. One 84-yearold student with a chronic illness commented that before she started yoga, she thought her life was almost over. After taking yoga for two years, she is living her life fully. My students appear younger, happier and healthier as each day passes.

Our bodies age slowly. Our skin loses elasticity starting at age 18.

Next, lung function declines starting at age 30, followed by a decrease in bone mass after age 35. Each of these diminishes at the rate of one percent a year. By age 40, the muscles lose density and fat levels increase. The best antidote for the loss of muscles, bone density and lung function is exercise.

P. Murali Doraiswamy, M.D., professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University, describes the advantages of practicing yoga in the following way: “If there was a drug that could mimic the effects of yoga, it would probably be the world’s best-selling drug.”

Yoga has been shown to lower blood pressure, blood glucose and lipid levels, and increase the healthy chemical levels in the brain.

Arthritis, anxiety, depression, insomnia, back pain and a host of other health conditions are improved with yoga.

Human beings evolved to stand and move. Hunting, gathering, greenlivingaz.com

active lifestyle

Photo courtesy of Misty Vogtritter

Photo courtesy of Misty Vogtritter

walking and running are all done in an upright position. Today we sit while watching TV or when using a computer, tablet or cell phone. The weaker we become, the more we want to sit. The more we sit, the weaker we become. Disuse decreases muscle mass and causes the muscle fibers to atrophy. Sitting also reduces bone density and makes the bones more fragile. As human beings get weaker, they do less, and the vicious cycle continues until they become hunched over, frail and fall down.

You have the power to break that cycle and to enjoy a fun, interesting way to move your body to improve your posture, strength, flexibility, balance, stamina, range of motion and wellbeing. The benefits of this practice include increased independence, reduced pain, and a gradual improvement in our physical capabilities. The most recent research shows a decrease in office visits, lab tests, X-rays, procedures and emergency room visits among the individuals who participate in mind-body practices: conscious breathing, meditation, yoga and resiliency training. The cost savings estimates range from $640.00 to $60,200.00 per year per patient.

The benefits are available to all who choose to practice yoga by scheduling time to move their body and work toward a new level of fitness. Yes, it takes time to become fit. Either exercise or spend time waiting in your doctor’s office and being sick. You are worthy.

You deserve to be healthy. Yoga takes more effort than swallowing a pill; however, the positive effects are longer lasting and improve the entire body, mind and spirit.

Schedule exercise and write it on your calendar just as you would a doctor’s appointment. Start practicing one or two days a week. Have fun watching yourself improve. Begin with the basics – breathing regulation, mountain pose and meditation. Alternate between the upper and lower body. Don’t do any movements that cause sharp pain. Rest when you need to and allow your body to adjust to the new movements.

Please check with your healthcare professional before starting any exercise program. Through the practice of yoga, you have the power to transform your life.

Janet Rae Humphrey, C-IAYT, E-RYT is a Certified Yoga Therapist, Yoga for Healthy Aging teacher and Integrative Yoga for Seniors instructor. She is author the book “Age Without Limits – Over 200 Chair and Standing Yoga Poses for Seniors and the Health Challenged.” She trains yoga teachers, healthcare professionals, body workers, seniors and caregivers how to teach yoga to seniors and the health-challenged. Come to her classes for ages 50-plus at A Mindfulness Life Center. Learn how to teach seniors by going to www.SeniorYogaPros.com. Next training will be February 15-18, 2018.

greenlivingaz.com

Photo courtesy of Misty Vogtritter

Photo courtesy of Misty Vogtritter

Photo courtesy of Misty Vogtritter

January 2018 | greenliving

31

green kids

Organic Beginnings Preschool

A Place to Get Dirty

D

id you know that dirt holds a plethora of health and mental benefits?

In a study by Bristol University, Mycobacterium vaccae, or M. vaccae, a “friendly” bacteria found in soil, was shown to activate a group of neurons that produce the brain chemical serotonin. This enhances feelings of well-being, much in the same manner as antidepressant drugs and exercise.

Angelina Hart Unfortunately, most preschools these days have completely eradicated dirt from the children’s experiences. The new norm in modern playgrounds is a blue, cushioned floor and a climbing structure under shade. There is not a single piece of nature to interact with when they are outdoors. And when brought inside, they are faced with harsh overhead lighting, non-degrading plastics, and the residue of harsh chemical cleaning agents.

In “The Healthy Home” (Conran), Gina Lazenby writes: “The use of synthetic materials increases the level of positively charged ions in an interior, therefore producing high static electricity. This, in turn, affects the serotonin content of the blood of those who spend time there, which can be linked to headaches and lethargic behavior."

Enter the alternative: Organic Beginnings Preschool, which uses a nature-based curriculum. We take the best of Montessori, Waldorf and Reggio Emilia approaches and wrap them up in an all-natural, organic package.

At Organic Beginnings the children greet each day with plenty of dirt. From helping to dig and plant in the garden to making mud

32 greenliving | January 2018

pies, the connection to the earth is abundant in many of the everyday activities at school, and the joy on the students faces tells us just how special this time spent getting dirty is to them.

A notable study from Johns Hopkins University cites that “kids who were completely free of allergies were also most likely to grow up in homes with the highest amount of allergens and bacteria in them.

In contrast, only 8% of kids with both allergies and asthma were exposed to the substances by the time they were 1.”

The benefits don’t end with the dirt, however. When children assist in the garden, they are offered the opportunity to participate in the process of growing, tending and harvesting the fruits of their labor.

This teaches a good work ethic, builds stamina, and most importantly enhances the ability to delay gratification, which is the number one trackable success predictor in children.

The students at Organic Beginnings preschool are encouraged to interact with the natural environment as much as possible. Openended imaginative play in nature is a crucial piece in creating healthy development in children. It allows for the stretching of their minds, hearts and bodies into the physical and ethereal realm in a way that structured play just can’t mimic. The incorporation of natural elements such as wooden toys, fibers such as silk and wool, and the edible and living world around them provides a space in which they can really dive into the wholeness of the world and reflect that connection in themselves.

Human beings share a remarkable amount of DNA with the living world around them, from the trees to the soil to the bacteria, so when given more opportunity to engage in a meaningful way with greenlivingaz.com

green kids

the natural environment, we are in essence also engaging more meaningfully with a part of ourselves.

Organic Beginnings Preschool is a place where children can easily fall into themselves and their rhythm. It is a space where they are encouraged to play hard, get dirty, and then come into themselves to integrate their experiences with stories and snacks they’ve cultivated from their morning adventures.

What can you do at home: • Let your kids help with housework -- but use natural cleaners!

• Plant a garden and let them dig, hold worms, find bugs and eat what they pick.

• Build a compost in the backyard and watch food scraps decompose and turn back into soil.

• Ferment some veggies or beverages in your kitchen to increase your beneficial bacteria load.

• Use grey water for your garden and let your children fill up the buckets of dirty dishwater from the sink or bathtub.

Angelina Hart, MA has been in the preschool field for over 30 years. She is an avid environmentalist as well as a child development specialist. Her two great loves in life are married in this school — nature and kids. Find out more at organicbeginningspreschool.com.

Lee helps you raise gardens and lowers your food costs!

Mention Ad To Receive

20%

Off

Consultation Fee

Raised Garden Beds for Yards, Patios & Balconies Ask about weekly, bi-weekly and monthly care.

602-622-5547

VegupGetDirty@gmail.com

greenlivingaz.com

January 2018 | greenliving

33

Wildlife

Arizona Wild Series

Arizona Trail Association

T

he Arizona Trail is 800 miles long and stretches from Mexico to Utah, crossing our state’s deserts, mountains, canyons, forests, and large swaths of wilderness. There is even a small portion of the trail that threads an urban path through Flagstaff before connecting again on either side to the open spaces of the Coconino David Schaller National Forest. If you’re reading this in Payson, Globe, Page, Oracle, Sahuarita or other spots near the trail, you are in an Arizona Trail Gateway Community, poised at one of the over 30 such jumping off points for access to the Arizona Trail and adventure hiking.

Arizona’s great wilderness champion Edward Abbey once wrote: “The trail is the thing, not the end of the trail. Travel too fast, and you miss all you are traveling for.” It is hardly possible to travel 800 miles too fast. Thus, time on the Arizona Trail is precisely the antidote for a world of stress and urban solitude that Abbey so passionately sought.

Inspired by the more publicized journeys of Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trail hiking enthusiasts, Arizonans are now responding to the lure of their own ultra-trail challenge and walking the Arizona Trail.

The Arizona Trail links communities, cultures, history and landscape as it provides a non-motorized passage for walkers and hikers to cross the length of Arizona. Something this unique and consequential did not happen by accident. Little more than 20 years ago, an idea became a plan. The Arizona Trail Association was created to help stitch together existing trail networks, build new ones where none had existed, and then maintain the cross-state marvel that the Arizona Trail is today. At the end of 2017, the Association had a membership of 1,500 people dedicated to the monumental task of safeguarding a trail more than 30 marathons in length and crossing

34 greenliving | January 2018

all major climatic zones in the state.

Each year, a growing number of us resolve to complete the full extent of this trail. Some seek to do it in one continuous through-hike, a trek often measured in weeks, while others prefer Abbey’s more leisurely approach and take its 43 distinct “passages” one by one, sometimes over a period of years. Even a day on the Arizona Trail is worth the effort. It’s a fair bet that if you’ve spent any significant time in Arizona’s outdoor country, you’ve likely walked on a portion of the Arizona Trail, perhaps without knowing it. Association Executive Director Matthew Nelson said, “The last passage to be built was that through the challenging Gila River Canyons.” In other places, to improve the overall hiking experience “we are building new trail to replace segments of road,” he added.

Since its inception, the Arizona Trail Association has trained and organized thousands of volunteers to protect the work already invested in the trail. The task is immense and never-ending, as 800 miles of trail are subject to everything from major disruptive events like rockfalls and floods, to the smaller, erosional damages from everyday wind, rain and human footprint. Volunteer crews are mobilized annually as there are always places along the trail where priority maintenance and repair work is needed.

The Association has opened the door to statewide opportunities for green living in practice. They have given a chance for us to build camaraderie while paying forward one generation’s gift to those who will hike the Arizona Trail in the future. Nelson invites Arizonans to volunteer their time for upcoming 2018 trail work and donate to support the protection of this long and winding passage across our state.

For more information on how to become part of the Arizona Trail community, contact the Association at aztrail.org.

David Schaller is a retired environmental scientist living in Tucson, where he writes on climate, water and energy security.

greenlivingaz.com

Just like our personal health, the decisions we make today will impact tomorrow. Isagenix is committed to working as One Team to take action today so we can have a healthy planet for our future.

Visit us at our world headquarters for a guided tour, and follow us at Newsroom.Isagenix.com for the latest company news!

Make one conscious

choice to subscribe to Green Living Magazine

$12 12 Digital Issues 15%Off $10.20 $33.15 $39 12 Print + Digital Issues USE CODE $41.65 $49 Greenie Membership GLAZ15 $50.15 $59 24 Print + Digital Issues online at greenlivingaz.com/subscribe

LIKE us on Facebook!

facebook.com/greenlivingazmag Or mail this form to 7575 E. Redfield Road, Suite 219, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Name _____________________________________ Email ______________________________________ METHOD OF PAYMENT q Check enclosed

q Visa

q Mastercard

q AMEX

q Discover

Card# _____________________________________ Exp. Date___________CSV sec. code _____________ Billing Address, City, State, and Zip Code ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Cardholder’s Signature ________________________ Green Living magazine is published 12 times a year. By signing up, you will be opted-in to our monthly newsletter.

An invoice of your purchase will be emailed. Information is kept confidential.

greenlivingaz.com

January 2018 | greenliving

35

Wildlife

Bred for the Bullet

S

cattered across Southern Africa are hundreds of so-called Lion sanctuaries.

Tapping into the voluntourism market, well-meaning volunteers can generate up to $100,000.00 a month in revenue by cuddling and looking after allegedly orphaned cubs.

People looking to visit Africa believe they can contribute to the greater good and help Melissa Foley an endangered species while enjoying the experience of bottle feeding a lion cub as it falls asleep in their arms.

Day trips for tourists make it possible to walk alongside the mighty King of the Jungle. These sanctuaries will inform you the money is all donated to conservation and rehabilitation efforts for these animals.

One doesn’t need to be an animal behavioral specialist or have any scientific or a zoological expertise to understand the otherwise obvious concept -- if these animals incur extensive repeated human exposure, how could they ever be rehabilitated and released back into the wild? To date, there is not a single successful lion reintroduction program using captive bred and reared lions in South Africa.

The tragic reality is that these animals will never be returned to their natural habitats. Having been abducted from their mothers as cubs, they’ve been bred, interbred and even crossbred with illegally smuggled tigers from India. Day tours and voluntourism programs are merely a short-term financial solution to generate income and cover the cost of raising these animals for their true purpose of becoming the victim of canned or captive hunting.

Unlike traditional fair-chase hunting, once these animals are at the appropriate size they will be auctioned online. After losing their natural instincts due to friendly human exposure, they are released in a controlled small space. Over 1,000 of these lions will be shot annually by “hunters” from all over the world, with 50 percent of the

36 greenliving | January 2018

demand coming from the American market. One can merely “shop” online for their designated target, set a price, and be guaranteed a kill within 48 hours.

This practice has opened new markets for people that would not have been able to afford a fair-chase wild hunt; and contrary to many supporters’ claims, there is no data to demonstrate hunting captivebred lions takes pressure off wild lions. Furthermore, there is no research showing this industry has made any significant contribution to uplifting local communities or employment opportunities.

Wildlife management and conservation throughout Africa is intended to be a regulated and monitored industry. Insurance, scientific oversight, strategic relocations, and genetic management with databases to prevent genetic contamination help to ensure healthy survival of various species, including lions. However, widespread government corruption has allowed this region to harbor hundreds of private and under-regulated breeding facilities. Various ministries responsible for such oversight, including the Department of Environmental Affairs and the Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries, all claim that the jurisdiction to prohibit and implement higher standards of these facilities falls outside of their department.

These facilities also capitalize on additional profitable revenue sources, including the lion bone trade, which is now being used as an alternative to tiger bones in Traditional Chinese Medicine. According to the Department of Environmental Affairs and CITES, the pattern of the wildlife trade market shows a significant increase of lion carcasses being exported, which suggests a forecasted growth in the poaching industry.

Often under the guise of scientific or research purposes, predators are also being sold to private and public zoos around the world, many of which are in a poor state. Whether home or traveling abroad, our overwhelming desire for wildlife encounters exploits both wildlife and well-meaning tourists. The World Animal Protection found that 75

greenlivingaz.com

Wildlife percent of wildlife tourist attractions have a negative impact on wild animals.

When deciding to partake in a wildlife encounter, one must employ common sense and a bit of research to determine the legitimacy of the organization. Various websites such www.worldanimalprotection. org and www.bornfree.org.uk/animals have inspected and approved facilities that adhere to proper conservation standards. It’s important to remember that the power of our wallets and financial choices is what ultimately allows abusive industries such as these to flourish or to fold.

We all have a moral responsibility to speak for those with no voices and to protect our planet’s precious natural resources. Tourism is a valuable tool to channel our passion and curiosity for wildlife toward the protection and advocacy of all species. I believe it’s always best to err on the side of what’s best for the animals, as they were not created to be exploited for human entertainment. Ignorance is no longer an excuse.

“By supporting these facilities and activities, either as a day visitor, volunteer or hunter, you are not contributing to conservation. Instead, you are party to spreading the misinformation and the horrors some of the world’s most iconic wild species are facing.”

For more information, please visit www.bloodlions.org Melissa Foley has lived abroad for several years consulting for various NGO’s in Greece, India, Cambodia, Thailand and Tanzania. Primarily focused on women’s health, education, advocacy and wildlife conservation she has developed and implemented sustainable outreach programs integrating responsible tourism and voluntourism with local community development.

On facing page: Top left and bottom photos of courtesy of Ian Milcher, top right photo courtesy of Pippa Hankison.

10% Off Tree Service

Yoga for Ages 50 to 105 Janet Rae Humphrey, C-IAYT, E-RYT instructor call noW - offer expires Valentines day 2018 Large & Small Trimming. Stump grinding & removal.

Fruit tree planting, pruning, maintenance & design.

Author of: Age Without Limits -200 Chair and Standing Yoga Poses For Seniors and the Health - Challenged

Certified Yoga Instructor for Healthy Aging Janet@AgeWithoutLimits.net

AgeWithoutLimits.net 480.207.6016 Register for classes and improve your life in 2018 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Building A www.AMindfulnessLifeCenter.com/workshops Classes: 10339 N Scottsdale Rd, Building B Scottsdale, Arizona 85253

greenlivingaz.com

January 2018 | greenliving

37

noVeMber-

LAuNCH PARTY Thank you to everyone who attended our November issue launch party at the PSA Behavioral Health Agency in Gilbert.

A big shout-out to our sponsors from the party: host and title sponsor: PSA Behavioral Health Agency nonprofit beneficiary: PSA Behavioral Health Agency sponsors: Witnessing Nature in Everything, National Alliance on Mental Illness, C-CAP, Nine Degrees North Catering, Restored Health, Abundant Thoughts, Tower Garden, AZ queen Bee Grant Packwood, PSA.

Sara Marriott (CEO) , Freddy Cortez, and Kevin Eccleston all employees of PSA.

Audra Waddle, Owner of AZ queen Bee.

38 greenliving | January 2018

Dr. Aimee Schwartz (PSA), John Randel, and Linda Fuller (Juice Plus+).

Yummy eggplant skewers from Nine Degrees North Catering!

greenlivingaz.com

13thAnnual Annual 13th 13th Annual

FEBRUARY23, 23,2018 2018 FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 2018 FRIDAY | 7:00am-23, - 4:00pm FRIDAY | 7:00am 4:00pm RECEPTION TO FOLLOW RECEPTION TO FOLLOW FRIDAY | 7:00am - 4:00pm JW MARRIOTT PHOENIX DESERT RIDGE

RECEPTION FOLLOW JW MARRIOTT PHOENIX DESERTTORIDGE JW MARRIOTT PHOENIX DESERT RIDGE

INFORM INFORM INFORM INSPIRE INSPIRE INSPIRE INVOLVE

Join Join Join ULI Arizonaforfor ULI Arizona ULI Arizona for Real the 13th Annual RealEstate Estate the 13th Annual the 13th Annual Real Estate Trends Day Conference!

TrendsDay Dayis isa a Trends Day Conference!

Trends Trendsdeep Daydive Conference!

Trends Day istop atopindustry one-day deep divebringing bringingtogether together 25+ industry one-day 25+ one-day deep dive bringing together 25+ top industry experts discuss the mostcurrent current state and national real experts totodiscuss the most state and national real experts to discuss the most current state and national real estate trends witha afocus focus whattotoexpect expect thefuture, future, estate trends with ononwhat ininthe estate trends with a focus can oncan what to expect thethese future, where the bestopportunities opportunities found, andin how these where the best bebefound, and how where the affect best opportunities can be found, andpartners. how these components affect bothpublic publicand andprivate private sector partners. components both sector components affect both public and private sector partners.

INVOLVE INVOLVE

Title Sponsor: Title Sponsor: Title Sponsor:

Major Sponsors: Major Sponsors: Major Sponsors:

KEYNOTE: KEYNOTE: The Big AHA – How to Future-Proof TheKEYNOTE: Big AHA – How to Future-Proof

Against Transformational Trends The Big AHA – How toTrends Future-Proof Against Transformational Jack Uldrich, Global Futurist, Against Transformational Trends Jack Uldrich, Global Futurist, Speaker, Author Jack Uldrich, Speaker, Author Global Futurist, Speaker, Author

ECONOMICOUTLOOK: OUTLOOK: ECONOMIC Diane Swonk,OUTLOOK: Economist, ECONOMIC Diane Swonk, Economist,

Founder and CEOEconomist, of DS Dianeand Swonk, Founder CEO of DS Economics Founder and CEO of DS Economics Economics

REGISTERTODAY! TODAY! REGISTER REGISTER TODAY! arizona.uli.org arizona.uli.org arizona.uli.org Credits Available: 6 AZDRE / 6 AIA / 6 AICP Credits Available: 6 AZDRE / 6 AIA / 6 AICP Credits Available: 6 AZDRE / 6 AIA / 6 AICP

Recipes

BLACK BEAN SOUP

Recipe and image courtesy of Compassion Over Killing/TryVeg.com Serves 6-8 Ingredients • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 onion, chopped • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 green bell pepper, chopped • 1 can diced tomatoes • 2 tablespoons white or apple cider vinegar • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1 teaspoon ground coriander • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika • 3-4 bay leaves • Salt and pepper to taste • 6 cups black beans, cooked • 2 cups vegetable broth • ¼ cup fresh parsley

Directions: • In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper in the olive oil until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes.

• Add the tomato, vinegar, cumin, coriander, paprika, bay leaves, salt, and pepper and cook for another 5 minutes.

• Add the beans and broth and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes, covered.

• Remove bay leaves and serve garnished with parsley.

BIG CITY

CHOPPED SALAD

Recipe and images courtesy of Miracle Mile Deli

Ingredients • 1/3 pounds chopped Romaine hearts • 4-6 grape tomatoes • ½ avocado • 3 ounces walnuts, chopped • 4-5 cucumber slices 40 greenliving | January 2018

• 3 ounces Feta cheese • 3 ounces bell peppers (red and green) and red onion, chopped • 3-4 ounces dressing of choice (Greek vinaigrette portrayed in image)

Directions: • Chop romaine hearts and then toss romaine only with the dressing of choice and put into the serving bowl.

• Chop cucumber slices into quarters.

• Chop grape tomatoes in half.

• Chop halved avocado into slices • From right to left on top of the romaine hearts, place each of the following items in a straight line across the bowl: • Cucumber Slices • Grape Tomatoes • Feta Cheese • Chopped Walnuts • Bell Peppers & Red Onions mixed together • Avocado Slices greenlivingaz.com

ROASTED OLIVES

Directions: • Heat your oven to 500 degrees.

• Drain the olives and place in a cast iron sautè pan.

• Cut the Lemon in half and juice it on top of the olives.

• Cut the rind into ¼-inch pieces and add to the olives.

• Add the olive oil, Sriracha, and herbs de Provence to the olives and mix thoroughly.

• Cook in the oven for 5 minutes then stir the olives.

• Cook for 3 minutes more, then stir the olives again.

• Cook for 3 minutes more after that and stir once again.

• Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges and serves while still hot.

• Be careful of the pits!

Recipe and image courtesy of Pomelo at the Orchard

Ingredients: • • • • •

2 pounds mixed olives (pit in) 1 whole lemon 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons Sriracha chili sauce 1 tablespoon herbs de Provence

TOFU FRENCH TOAST

Recipe and images courtesy of Compassion Over Killing/TryVeg.com.

Serves 6-8 Directions: • Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.

• In a bowl, blend the tofu, dairy-free milk, syrup, cinnamon, and banana on high until smooth. If too thick add a few tablespoons extra dairy-free milk or water.

• Pour the coating mixture into a shallow dish and dip the bread into the mixture, thoroughly coating both sides.

• Melt a teaspoon of oil or vegan butter on the hot skillet, then add your soaked bread.

• Cook for 2-3 minutes and flip to cook the other side once the edges begin to turn golden brown. Repeat with remaining bread.

• Serve with fresh fruit, powdered sugar, or maple syrup. greenlivingaz.com

Ingredients • 8 ounces silken tofu • ½ cup dairy-free milk • 1 teaspoon agave or maple syrup • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 ripe banana • Vegan butter or mild-flavored oil for cooking • 6-8 slices of bread

January 2018 | greenliving

41

thank you to our partners!

We appreciate our readers supporting our advertisers!

Age Without Limits....................................... 37

Don Zavis Sales Training................................35

PurMaid....................................................................7

Agricultural Ecosystem Design...................37

Friendly Pines Camp........................................ 19

Purple Lotus Productions.............................43

Allstaff Services Inc.........................................43

Goddess Code....................................................27

Scottsdale Philharmonic................................ 11

Allstate Appliances........................................ BC

Grandma's Pure and Natural........................43

Arizona Vegetarian Food Festival...............13

Hippie Hobby, The..............................................7

Scottsdale Public Art / Canal Convergence......................................... 29

Bauman's Xtreme Training............................... 3

Isagenix...................................................................35

Shemer Art Center / Southwest MicroLiving....................................27

Body Beautiful Spa........................................... 15

Keep Arizona Beautiful.....................................7

State Farm / Mary Contreras.....................23

C-CAP......................................................................23

KFNX....................................................................... 25

Unified Brands....................................................43

Candice Drake Cosmetics.............................43

My Sister's Closet........................................... IBC

Urban Land Institute.......................................39

Charles Forker Auto Group..........................33

Phoenix Ale Brewery.......................................27

Veg Up Get Dirty..............................................33

Connecting Women / JoAnn Holland..... 3

Pillsbury Wine Company............................... 21

Watts Water........................................................ 21

Courtesy Chevrolet......................................... 17

Pomegranate Café........................................... 42

Witnessing Nature in Food........................... 11

DLR Group..........................................................IFC

Pour Masters.......................................................23

HAVE A HEALTHY, HAPPY NEW YEAR! revitalizing food and pure flavors are at the heart of what we do 4025 e chandler blvd. #28 phoenix, az 85048 480-706-7472 tues-thurs 8a-8pm fri+sat 8a-9pm //sun 8a-4pm

WWW.POMEGRANATECAFE.COM 42 greenliving | January 2018

ORGANIC LOCALLY SOURCED VEGAN/VEGETARIAN CRAFTED WITH LOVE greenlivingaz.com

greenlivingaz.com

January 2018 | greenliving

43

green scenes

green scenes

By Lisa Racz

January calendar of events

January 12-14 Maricopa County Home Show

January 13-21 Barrett-Jackson Car Show and Auction

January 26-28 Arizona Balloon Classic

CENTRAL ARIZONA

January 12-14 Maricopa County Home Show Arizona State Fairgrounds 1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix Admission price varies. Tiny Homes Street of Dreams is being featured at this year's Home Show. Take a tour inside a tiny mansion, micro home, or one of the prairie-style cottages. Participate in some wine tasting, meet gardeners, stop by the dog show, get a one-day state park pass at the Arizona State Parks booth, or take part in a class or workshop. maricopacountyhomeshows.com

January 13 Plant Palette Selection & Horticulture Program Town Council Chamber 33 Easy Street, Carefree 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Minimum $5.00 donation required. Sponsored

by Carefree Desert Gardens, this is the first of 4 programs in the 2018 Carefree Desert Gardens seminar series. At this event, you can learn about the perfect plant selection with Cesar Mazier, former Director of Horticulture for the Desert Botanical Garden. Seasonal environment and landscape conditions will be discussed along with the space plants will occupy once full grown. These programs usually include a plant raffle for a winner to take home a live plant. For information, call 480-4883686. carefree.org

44 greenliving | January 2018

January 13-21 Barrett-Jackson Car Show and Auction Westworld 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Sundays: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Rub elbows with the stars at the 47th Annual Barrett-Jackson Car Show and Auction shown on live national and international television. For all the automobile lovers, whether of vintage or modern collectibles, this eye-candy event is for you. There will be plenty of vendors to browse through for some shopping as well as food, drink and alcohol vendors. barrett-jackson.com

January 20-21

January 26-28 Arizona Balloon Classic Goodyear Ballpark 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear Friday: 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Saturday: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Sunday: 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

General parking $5.00, admission $15.00, children 12 and under and active military are FREE. Group tickets available. Join the fun at the 7th Annual Balloon Classic to enjoy evening balloon glows, hot air balloon rides, live music, a variety of food vendors, fireworks, a kids zone, and more. This event supports The HOME Foundation, benefiting seniors. abcfest.com

Jan 29 - Feb 4

Arizona Vegetarian Food Festival

Waste Management Phoenix Open

Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

The 4th annual Arizona Vegetarian Food Festival presented by U.S. Veg Corp is showcasing plantbased food for all ages to enjoy. Peruse vendors, live music, yoga, a kids play zone, crafts and vegetarian food, wine, beer and cocktails. Some vendors will be offering samples of food. azvegfoodfest.com

17020 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale Events begin at 7:30 a.m., depending on the event and day. The annual Phoenix Open returns for its 79th year in the swing of things. Known as "The Greatest Show on Grass," the Waste Management Phoenix Open sports the most massive crowds on the PGA Tour. The event has gained legendary status for being unlike any other golf tournament. wmphoenixopen.com

greenlivingaz.com

green scenes

January 20-21 Sedona VegFest

Jan 27 - Feb 11 Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show

January 4 Phoenix Metro Chamber Networking Mixer

northern arizona

Southern Arizona

BUSINESS

January 6

January 1-31

January 4

Riordan Mansion Tours

Origami in the Garden 2

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park 409 W. Riordan Rd., Flagstaff 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

General admission $10.00, ages 7-13 $5.00, children 6 and under are FREE. Take a guided 60-minute tour of the mansion and learn the history of the Riordan family and the house built in 1904. Afterwards, get your picnic basket and have a bite at the tables around the mansion or stop at the gift shop for a souvenir. azstateparks.com/riordan-mansion

Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Come out to the Garden and be amazed by the life-sized sculptures inspired by Origami. This exhibit takes the art of folding paper to a larger level as some of the magnificent displays are over six feet tall and are made of materials that can withstand Tucson’s seasons. tucsonbotanical.org

January 13 Batty for Bats Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd., Flagstaff 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

FREE with membership. Get batty at this event with MNA along with the NAU Bat Ecology and Genetics lab, and get to know the bat and all the environmental benefits they give to the planet.

There will be live bats on display for you to get up-close and personal. The brown bat offers natural pest control, consuming thousands of insects through the night, and they are also excellent pollinators, critical to the native flora and fauna. For more information, call 928-774-5213. musnaz.org

January 20-21 Sedona VegFest Sedona Performing Arts Center 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

This two-day nutrition and lifestyle celebration elaborates on the healthfulness of eating whole, plant-based foods and how this diet is beneficial to chronic disease prevention and farm animal welfare.

Enjoy a festive outing with healthy vegetarian foods, health experts, and art displays. healthyworldsedona.com

greenlivingaz.com

Phoenix Metro Chamber Networking Mixer Dave & Buster’s, Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy, #1100 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Admission $10.00. Chamber members are FREE. A networking event designed to meet and create opportunities with other like-minded professionals wanting to continue a strong and connected local economy. There will be appetizers and drinks for purchase. phoenixmetrochamber.com

January 1-13 David Fischer: Model Builder Extraordinaire Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures 4455 E. Camp Lowell Dr., Tucson General Admission $9.00, seniors $8.00, ages 4-17 $6.00, children 3 and under FREE. Take a walk through the display of built-to-scale models by Tucson artist David Fischer. Since the age of four, Fischer has been bitten by the passion bug when it comes to authentic model building. For more information, call 520-881-0606.

Jan 27 - Feb 11 Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show Downtown Tucson Convention Center 260 S. Church Ave., Tucson Shoppers from all around come to seek the perfect piece of jewelry, collectibles, and rare and unusual pieces at basement prices. This event is not just for serious collectors. Anyone can come and purchase that beautiful piece or admire the luster in each counter display. You can even see and buy dinosaurs fossils! www.visittucson.org

January 5

National Bird Day

January 10 Green chamber Lunch and Learn Tuck Shop 2245 N. 12th St., Phoenix 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

The topics of this lunch meeting will be on water and energy efficiency and other sustainable issues. Hear from Ken Clark, who began his second legislative term in 2017, and briefly from board member Jim Buster on water-related initiatives that the Arizona Green Chamber will be working on throughout 2018. azgreenchamber.org

January 27

National Seed Swap Day

January 2018 | greenliving

45

Champions

Green C ham pio n s Each month in our Green Champions section, we feature three people – one each in northern, central and southern Arizona — who are making strides in the green community. In our January issue, we’re celebrating three physical trainers and therapists promoting health and wellness across the state.

NORTHERN: Jim Wittekind Founder and Physical Therapist, Flagstaff Integrated Therapies

Jim Wittekind founded Flagstaff Integrated Therapies with a mission to provide compassioncentered therapy to his patients. He founded FIT after graduating from Northern Arizona University with a Doctorate Degree in 2003. Wittekind uses a technique called Dry Needling along with other manual techniques to help with muscle pain and joint dysfunction by addressing it at the trigger points. He thinks outside the box to help with this by using the science of Postural Restoration. His end goal is to use his therapies to help empower the patient by increasing their mind-body connection. fit-llc.com

CENTRAL: Jeremy Scott Founder and Owner, Jeremy Scott Fitness

Jeremy Scott, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, founded Jeremy Scott Fitness to help people lead happier and healthier lives. He studied special education in college and has several fitness and nutrition certifications. Scott has worked with numerous brands like Vitamin Shoppe, Men’s Fitness, and more. He also co-authored “Get Lean Gluten-Free Cookbook” and wrote “Make Success Mandatory.” He’s all about helping and coaching people to lead the fittest, most educated, and healthiest version of their lives. jeremyscottfitness.com

SOUTHERN: Randy Brown Founder, Soul Fitness

Randy Brown founded Soul Fitness after he himself went through a complete body transformation. He was overweight and generally unhappy in his life before joining a boot camp that changed his life. He now instructs four boot camps in Oro Valley and also teaches power yoga. Brown is living life to the fullest now and wants to help others do the same. Soul Fitness helps people take their power back and “awaken the sleeping giant within.” Their mission is to help people better themselves and find balance. soulfitness.me

Want to nominate someone as a Green Champion? Email your candidate to editor@greenlivingaz.com!

46 greenliving | January 2018

greenlivingaz.com

He’s Green John Burkhart

She’s Green

Stress Relieving Products Product reviews by our eco-conscious couple John and Jennifer Burkhart

Jennifer Burkhart

For many people, the new year is a way to start fresh and make positive changes. I don't think anyone can argue that reducing stress is a positive change. How about some products that may help you find that moment of zen during the day? Or maybe some more peaceful zzzs?

Smith & Vandiver | De-stress Spa Shower Tablets Neroli & Chamomile He Said: I don't get this one. It’s basically a giant neroli Alka-Seltzer for your shower, except it doesn't get rid of hangovers. It had a strong floral smell that was pleasant, but my soap and shampoo have a pleasant floral aroma, too. I'm going to file this one under superfluous.

SHe Said: The heavenly scent of these tablets was instantly calming. They literally made me say, “Ahhhhh,” and also wonder if fashioning one into a necklace so I could smell it all day would be a fashion “don't.” If only the tablet lasted more than two minutes in the shower...

J.R. Watkins | Warming Balm Natural Menthol and Methyl Salicylate He Said: I didn't have any sore muscles at the time of these reviews, so I just rubbed this on my arm randomly. The first thing I noticed was a menthol blast. It was like jamming two Wint-o-green Lifesavers up my nose. It had a numbing effect on my bicep, but at the same time made the skin on my arm almost painful to touch. I would use this in extreme cases only.

Shea Moisture | Bubble Bath & Body Wash Lavender & Wild Orchid He Said: I liked this body wash/bubble bath. It left my skin feeling clean and hydrated after the shower. It also made a killer bubble bath.

The kids were making bubble beards throughout their entire bath. The lavender and wild orchid fragrance was nice and calming.

SHe Said: A warm bath by itself is so relaxing, especially with the right aromas. This one was more distracting. I didn't like the fruity perfume-like scent. As a body wash, it did feel creamy and moisturizing, though, which was great!

Cozy Hugs | Aromatherapy Animal SHe Said: Who doesn't love a smell that brings back memories of old sports injuries and Grandpa's arthritis? Yep, smells like good 'ol Bengay. The balm took about a minute before warming up, and then the warm and cool sensations eased my aching shoulder blades for a good 15 minutes.

Earth Therapeutics | Elixir of Dreams Pillow Mist Valerian and Lavender He Said: Another product that makes me go, “Huh?” Let me get this straight. I spray this stuff directly on my pillow, and it will help me sleep? Is there chloroform in it? Last time I checked, you need to ingest valerian root in order for it to have any effects on sleep. It had a pleasant mellow scent, but I can't see this as anything but a bedroom air freshener.

SHe Said: This unusual blend of oils made for a sweet-smelling mist to fall asleep to. Maybe it was a coincidence or pure holiday exhaustion, but I sure slept soundly after spraying this on my pillow. At the very least, it made my linens smell lovely.

Pillow He Said: Someone needs to make one of these into Olaf from “Frozen,” cause he likes warm hugs. That's a million-dollar idea right there.

Perfect for cuddling with on a cold winter night, these are a pretty cute and cozy replacement for your hot water bottle (if anybody still uses those?). Just make sure not to microwave it for too long, or it will turn from a cozy hug to a fiery embrace.

SHe Said: Animal lovers will love this! You can have a stuffed lavender-scented fox, owl or bear to cuddle your aches away with cold or heat. The fox stayed toasty on my shoulders with the legs keeping him stable. There's not much flat surface area though, so the owl might be a better choice. Sadly, after just a couple uses, my poor fox needed surgery as a seam in his neck came loose.

See more product reviews at greenlivingaz.com/hgsg greenlivingaz.com

January 2018 | greenliving

47

COOL OUTRAGEOUS

STUFF

1

Men's Active Shoe Inserts

For those looking to start running again in 2018, Sole’s active footbeds will help you to get walking and running pain-free.

Sole’s footbeds are anti-odor and latex free, so you don't have to worry about any allergens. Also, as part of their Recork initiative, you can order your footbeds made with 100% recycled wine corks.

Available in various colors and designs; customization also available.

Starting at $45.00 YOURSOLE.COM

3

Shoo!bug Bug Repellant

If you’re not a big fan of the chemical DEET, this product is definitely worth a try.

The Shoo!bug has frequencies for mosquitoes, flies, ticks and fleas embedded in a magnetic strip on a plastic card. Worn next to your skin, the Shoo!bug adds its own frequency to the bio-energetic field around every animal. Shoo!bug offers a recycling program in addition to standing behind their product with a 30-day warranty. $20.00 SHOOBUG.COM

2

John Masters Spearmint & Meadowsweet Scalp Stimulating Shampoo

Combat dry and straw-like hair with this shampoo from John Masters.

Featuring vegan and certified-organic ingredients with no artificial colors fragrances or fillers, the shampoo purifies and nourishes your scalp without stripping it of its natural oils like conventional shampoos. The product unclogs pores and reduces sebum production while increasing blood circulation in the scalp. $14.39 JOHNMASTERS.COM

4

No Enemy Triblend Hoodie For those who want to feel great about the clothes on their back, this is the hoodie for you. The Triblend Hoodie by No Enemy is an organic, American-made and eco-friendly hemp product that is great for the winter. No Enemy’s mission is to cultivate clothing and sustain the environment by using fair trade practices and eco-friendly inks. $48.95 NOENEMY.ORG

5

Okabashi Footwear

The family-owned Okabashi company not only produces their affordable and comfortable footwear in the United States, but their focus on both foot and environmental health makes them the ideal choice for healthy, responsible and eco-conscious consumers. Their Microplast material is designed to provide a superior arch support and heel cup that promotes proper alignment of the feet and spine as well as a supportive footbed. Okabashi’s materials are all plant-based, 100% recyclable, vegan, dishwasher safe, odor resistant, and produced in a near-zero waste factory.

Starting at $14.99 OKABASHI.COM Find more cool outrageous stuff at greenlivingaz.com

48 greenliving | January 2018

greenlivingaz.com

Barium, Chromium, Cyanide Ethylbenzene, Monochlorobenzene, Styrene, Toluene, Xylenes, Bromate, Chlorite, Haloacetic Acids (five) (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Chloramine, Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide

For some strange reason, otters, whales, and birds aren’t big fans of drinking and eating all of those chemicals. Every bottle that ends up in a landfill or in the water is an 8 oz tragedy. It is also an opportunity for all of us to make a difference. In 2017, the My Sister’s Closet family of brands took a pledge and eliminated all plastic bottles and bags from our operations. We’re asking that you take the pledge too.

Plastic bottles might be convenient, but we’re pretty sure all those animals see things differently.

mysisterscloset.com

Clearance Sale shoWroom model

open to the public

20%-65% OFF all iteMs in designer shoWrooM

We carry brands that are committed to green technology and sustainability.

Scottsdale 15250 N Hayden Rd 480.582.5297 Phoenix 1817 E Indian School Rd 480.939.7636 Las Vegas 4995 W. Eastern Ave 702.342.8510