Healthy Beginnings Magazine April 2018 by Healthy Beginnings Magazine

HEALTHY BEGINNINGS LIFE’S A JOURNEY. MAKE IT A HEALTHY ONE.

April 2018

MINDFUL MEDITATION ENTER THE FLOW STATE WITH MINDFULNESS

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PAIN RELIEVERS

USE NATURAL THERAPIES TO HANDLE CHRONIC PAIN

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FOREST BATHING

EMBRACE THE HEALING POWER OF THE TREES

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CONTENT HEALTHY BODY

05 Neural Therapy As Treatment For Chronic Pain

06 Triggers For Spiritual, Physical And Emotional Pain 08 Avoiding Roadblocks To Obtain Legitimate Medication 10 Addressing The Pelvic Pain Puzzle & Proper Care

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20 Consuming Natural Plants As Remedies For Pain Management 22 Growing A Healthy Garden With Healthy Soil Creates Healthy Food

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12 Breaking Down The Healing Power of Forest Bathing

04 Publisher’s Note

13 Exercises To Enter The Flow State With Mindfulness

24 Local Wellness Directory

14 Ten Steps For Healthy Brain Function (Part Four)

26 The Cork Boards

15 Dreams About Death, And The Soul’s Journey To The Beyond

27 Local Events Calendar

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16 Reducing Effects Of Pain Naturally With Feldenkrais Method

05 Pain Relievers

17 Does Staring At Your Smartphone Create Whiplash Symptoms?

12 Forest Bathing 13 Mindful Meditation

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE The first step toward getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are.” — J. Pierpont Morgan

HEALTHY BEGINNINGS PUBLISHER Ben Rogers

EDITORIAL DESIGN Mikey McGarvey

CONTENT COORDINATOR Kevin MacMillan

pring is a time for renewal and rebirth, and the same can be said for Healthy Beginnings.

As we move into the spring, it is a time for growth and opportunity for Healthy Beginnings. Over the last few months, we have made changes to our team and staff in order to better support the potential of this magazine. With me now stepping in as publisher and manager, the focus is on making upgrades and in improving our overall publication. This added focus will allow us to continue to grow and develop Healthy Beginnings to reach new heights. Looking ahead to the future of the magazine, we are working on several changes and updates to improve Healthy Beginnings. Initially, we are seeking to improve the look and feel of the magazine. This will include updates to some of the design of the publication, an increase in the use of photos for our stories, and working with our content providers to improve the overall product. The goal of Healthy Beginnings is to support the community and to provide a home for content and viewpoints about all forms of health and wellness. We will be seeking to add additional content, and later this year, we are looking to begin to offer events and other programs to our community. In order for us to make these positive changes, we need your support, both from our readers and our advertisers. We can’t succeed without you. With that, we would like to begin publishing reader letters in the magazine. If you have an opinion, or a question, we would like to hear it. If you read an article that you agreed with, disagreed with, or found interesting, please let us know. These letters will be run in our magazine and will serve as a space for you to share your opinions about our content and direction. For businesses that see value in having this magazine in the market, please consider advertising and marketing in our publication. We offer a wide range of marketing capabilities and options that can be used to help you grow your business. Please feel free to contact me any time at brogers@hbmag.com to talk about opportunities.

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Healthy Beginnings Magazine’s mission is to provide resources and information on alternative and integrative medicine, nutrition, fitness, green living, sustainability and the products and services that support living a natural, holistic and healthy lifestyle. Healthy Beginnings is a free publication distributed locally and is supported by local advertisers. Magazines are distributed monthly throughout the Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Minden, Gardnerville, Lake Tahoe and Truckee areas. If you have questions about Healthy Beginnings Magazine’s distribution, contact Candice Lindsey at clindsey@sierranevadamedia.com. We do not necessarily endorse the views expressed in articles written by contributing writers to Healthy Beginnings, nor are we responsible for products and services that are advertised in this magazine. Always consult your health care provider for clarification. All rights reserved. 2018© by Sierra Nevada Media Group. Although some parts of this publication can be reproduced or reprinted, we require permission be obtained in writing. Please email brogers@hgmag.com for permission. Past issues may be found on our website at www.HBMag.com. Printed in the USA

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Many ways to alleviate pain

UTILIZING NEURAL THERAPY AS A TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR CHRONIC PAIN, ILLNESS By Michael Gerber, MD, HMD / Practitioner of Homeopathic Medicine

eural therapy has been around since 1905 when Alfred Einhorn discovered procaine, a local anesthetic that also restores function to damaged nerves.

From there, the Hunicke brothers in Germany led the way by injecting procaine in every imaginable place in the human body during the 1920s, through the 1950s. This is a non-toxic therapy — of note, we test everybody on our homeopathic computers to make sure it agrees energetically.

Headache treatments Run-of-the-mill musculoskeletal headaches respond to neural therapy in about 30 seconds. Using the smallest needle in medicine, we inject a small amount of specially prepared procaine with a marvelous homeopathic remedy called “Spascupreel” from the company Heel, based in Baden-Baden, Germany. Spascupreel is injected into two acupuncture points, two fingerbreadths off the occipital notch on each side in the back of the head. This is not painful. Usually, headache pain is resolved instantly.

Beside headaches, neural therapy relieves sinus pain, asthma attacks, tooth pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, low back pain, hip pain, gallbladder attacks, kidney stone pain, knee pain, arthritis pain and Dupuytren’s’ contractures pain in minutes.”

Although this therapy won’t resolve a three-day migraine headache, it will mitigate the more severe symptoms. Migraines respond well to intravenous magnesium and nutrients. The herbs Butterbur and Feverfew can also head off migraines. Bioidentical progesterone cream rubbed behind the ears and down the trapezius muscles is also helpful for headaches, as well as applying it on the inner arms. Further, headaches unrelieved by pain medication may be caused by Toxoplasmosis, from the cat fecal parasite, and can be killed by antibiotics. Regarding magnesium, I prefer magnesium glycinate. It not only prevents high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes, it also is a muscle relaxant that can prevent tension headaches.

Other kinds of treatments Treating and resolving chronic infections such as Lyme disease and its co-infections can be critical for treating joint and muscle pain. Gut inflammation causes many kinds of pain. As such, avoiding food allergens, and treating fungus infections; Candida; small intestinal bacterial overgrowth; and mold and parasitic infestations will reduce leaky gut syndrome, which can cause pain in distant sites in the body.

Occasionally some pain may remain over the temples, above the eyes or the top of the head. Another ¼ cc of the procaine mix over the tender points will generally stop the remainder of the pain. We also look for painful acupuncture points

on top of the shoulders and place a little procaine mix in the skin (bubbles) on painful points.

Homeopathic remedies are great for many kinds of pain. You can use Arnica for any pain, and Rhus Tox (short for toxicodendron) for joint and ligament pain that is improved by movement. There are several homeopathic options to help relieve headache and migraine pain. GETTY IMAGES

Hypericum frequently relieves neuropathy pain, and you can use Gelsemium for paralysis, and Calcaria phosphorica for non-healing bones, among other remedies. Combination homeopathic creams such as Inflammyr are great for bruises, arthritis and chronic pain. Further, castor oil packs are soothing for all musculoskeletal and joint pains. Beside headaches, neural therapy relieves sinus pain, asthma attacks, tooth pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, low back pain, hip pain, gallbladder attacks, kidney stone pain, knee pain, arthritis pain and Dupuytren’s’ contractures pain in minutes. Michael Gerber, MD, HMD, is a Practitioner of Homeopathic Medicine at Gerber Medical Clinic in Reno. Visit www. gerbermedical.com or call 775-826-1900 to learn more.

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Citizen pain

BREAKING DOWN THE THREE TYPES OF PAIN HUMANS CAN EXPERIENCE By Corazon Ibarra, MD, HMD, and Melvin Ibarra Nario, MD, HMD

ain is a sensation that may be a signal that something is brewing in our tissues or organs. It is a sign that we must pay attention to, and if left untreated, it might lead to a serious condition. In our opinion, this is the alarm that the brain is interpreting through the nerve fibers that our body is in disarray. There are categories of pain; below is a breakdown of each:

Spiritual Pain This is the pain emanating from the inner core of our being that can only be remedied through satisfying our spiritual needs, which is usually difficult to subjectively define. This is not based on religion, but rather it is one’s faith toward a Higher Being (example: the pain of emptiness). There are four types of spiritual pain, which the late pastor James H. Bell detailed in a 2014 blog post, “Hope for the “Walking Wounded”: 1. Meaning Pain: significance of our existence. 2. Forgiveness Pain: To start with, the most challenging person to forgive is not someone else but ourselves. We had been “let down” at some point in our lives by others or our own, and that leads to our diminished spirit. 3. Relatedness Pain: This is the strong sense of separation from loved ones, a job, a role or identity. It often happens when a role change occurs, like from a caregiver to the one taken care of, or when we can no longer perform our job that had defined our existence. 4. Hopelessness Pain: Referred to as the “terminal” illness of the human spirit. Sometimes the loss of hope is not connected to one particular event, but rather to a cumulative set of losses. This is the worst pain of all four types.

Emotional or Psychological Pain Lower back pain is the most common form of pain that afflicts humans. GETTY IMAGES

It is an unpleasant feeling of non-physical origin. It is a wide range of experiences characterized as a subjective awareness of negative changes in the self, functions and feelings. This pain shares almost a similar path with the physical pain in their underlying neurological mechanism. On assessment, it was noted emotional pain affects more areas of the brain compared to physical pain, thus making it more detrimental.

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It is sometimes hard to delineate which one is purely psychological or physical. Quite often, emotional pain progresses to physical pain.

Physical Pain This is most frequently referred to as something that hurts in one’s body and is associated with damage to tissues or organs. It can be caused by many things and can be described as throbbing, aching and burning as examples.

Facts to know • According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined — in all, there are about 100 million Americans who suffer from chronic pain.

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• The total annual incremental cost of health care due to pain ranges from $560 billion to $635 billion. • An estimated 20 percent of American adults (42 million people) report that pain or physical discomfort disrupts their sleep a few nights a week or more. • Back pain is the leading cause of disability among Americans under 45 years old. More than 26 million between ages 20-64 experience frequent back pain. Melvin Ibarra Nario, M.D., H.M.D., and Corazon Ibarra, MD, HMD, are among the physicians who work at Bio Integrative Health Center International in Reno. Visit bihcireno.com or call 775-827-6696 to learn more.

BY THE NUMBERS BELOW ARE THE TOP THREE MOST COMMONLY REPORTED PAIN CONDITIONS AMONG AMERICANS: 27 percent: Low Back Pain 15 percent: Headache or Migraine 15 percent: Neck Pain Source: National Institute of Health Statistics

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TIPS TO AVOID ROADBLOCKS TO MEDICATION FOR PAIN PATIENTS By Daniel W. Heller

Pharmacists and doctors are keeping a keen eye on several red flags for patients who abuse prescription drugs — and thus, make it more difficult for patients with legit needs to fill a prescription. GETTY IMAGES

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n a day and age where opioid abuse and overdose deaths are at epidemic levels, new measures must be taken by providers to prevent these issues.

Pharmacists and doctors are creating steps to better understand patients and adequately explain how to avoid roadblocks in your access to medication. During the 2017 Nevada Legislative Session, Nevada made arrangements to receive $5.6 million from the federal government to combat opioid addiction in the state, which is part of 21st Century Cures Act passed by congress. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) publishes a handbook for prescribers and pharmacists to follow while working within the medication world. As always, pharmacists do not condone or support the abuse of opioids, and if you or someone you know is struggling with an addiction, please contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) at www.SAMHSA.gov. The SAMHSA

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website has a treatment center locator, as well as many tips and advice for those struggling with addiction. In an effort to better serve patients who are in desperate need of pain medication, here are some of those red flags prescribers and pharmacists look for that you, as a patient, can avoid to legitimately receive the care you need.

Patient pays cash or uses a discount card for prescriptions. When a patient states he or she has no insurance, yet pays over $200 in cash for pain prescriptions each month, it may be an indicator he or she is trying to prevent a paper trail.

Patient has driven a long distance to a pharmacy or to see a doctor. If a pharmacist sees that the patient travels to a doctor and pharmacist who are far from each other, when closer options are available, it could be a red flag.

The patient receives Controlled Substances (CS) scripts from more than one prescriber. If a person is receiving one pain medication for a back injury, and then has dental work done and receives a second pain medication for that procedure, it could be unnecessary. Pain medication for the back can easily help with any tooth pain.

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The patient appears to be returning too frequently. For example, a prescription that should have lasted for a month in legitimate use is being requested for filling on a biweekly, weekly, or even a daily basis. Do your best to use all medication only as it is prescribed.

Patient requests a specific brand, shape, color or size of a product.

If a pharmacist sees that the patient travels to a doctor and pharmacist who are far from each other, when closer options are available, it could be a red flag.”

Although there are situations where patients may not be able to tolerate specific fillers in medications, if you ask for specific manufacturers or colors of controlled substances, it will draw scrutiny.

Prescribers write CS prescriptions outside the usual course of their specialty’s practice. As convenient as it may seem to have your neighbor, who may be a cardiologist, write prescriptions for your pain diagnosis, don’t do it. Go through the proper channels for your prescriptions; it is a safer approach to treatment for your condition.

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Family members all receive the same CS prescriptions. When a pharmacist sees a situation like this, it is cause for concern because all of the medication may be going toward one person’s dependence, or it is part of a pill mill operation. Apart from the tips above, the No. 1 way to ensure you receive the legitimate pain medication you need is to have a good relationship with your doctor and pharmacist. Be sure to communicate and ask questions. Daniel W. Heller, Pharm. D., is a Patient Care Coordinator for Smith’s Food & Drug Stores, with several locations throughout Northern Nevada. Visit www.smithsfoodanddrug.com to learn more.

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Addressing the pelvic pain puzzle By Karla Moore, DPT, OCS

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The pelvic floor is the sling of 14 muscles located between the pubic bone and tailbone that are responsible for controlling urine, controlling feces and gas, and supporting internal organs, postural support of the spine and pelvis and sexual function. Pelvic pain can be caused by the muscles of the pelvic floor being overactive or tight; a connective tissue restriction; or nerve inflammation. These symptoms lead to pain, weakness and/or dysfunction of the processes in the pelvic region — urinary, bowel and sex. Some primary reasons for the onset of pelvic floor problems are pregnancy and childbirth; repetitive motion or stress; sitting, driving, cycling and horseback riding; falls onto the tailbone; motor vehicle accidents; surgeries; poor posture; physical or sexual trauma; and straining with

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constipation or other conditions of the urinary, gastrointestinal or reproductive systems, among others. As with many persistent pain or musculoskeletal conditions, it is a combination of several factors, and the pain may occur “out of the blue” because of years of a certain activity or stress on the system(s).

Some of the common symptoms of pelvic pain: In both women and men: perineal or anal pain; pain with sitting and/ or exercise; tailbone pain; and pain with urination, urinary urgency, frequency, hesitancy and burning, and/or constipation. In men: penile, scrotal or post-ejaculatory pain; and erectile dysfunction. In women: vulvar, vaginal or clitoral pain; labial, vulvar or genital itching; painful menstruation; abdominal or groin pain; sacroiliac joint pain; and/ or pain with/after sex or sexual intercourse.

Treatment strategies: A team approach will result in an accurate diagnosis and a strategy for the combination of multisystem impairments, not based solely on the diagnosis. Each area of concern should be addressed individually and collectively for a mind-body and whole-life approach to care. This may involve providers from various specialties, such as physical therapists, gynecologists, urologists and/or oncologists, among others. For some, implementing a specific exercise program will be the solution

— for others, the evaluation and treatment may be much more involved and include several specialists. A physical therapy plan of care may include very specific exercises in addition to hands on/manual therapy combined with other modalities. It is essential to your overall health for you to receive the care you deserve to resolve your pelvic pain.

Here are some tips to get you started: 1. Communicate your concerns with your provider. There may be specific tests you will need to rule out or treat certain conditions and necessitate the referral to a specialist. 2. Seek the care of a physical therapist, preferably one who specializes in pelvic health for providing solutions with an individualized plan of care. 3. Begin with the least invasive treatment and seek guidance for natural remedies. Unfortunately, pelvic pain is often misdiagnosed as something else, which can lead to the unnecessary use of drugs or surgery. 4. Breathe! Deep breathing is an excellent place to start while you are working on putting the pieces together. 5. For a tight pelvic floor, stretching is a great place to start, and the Happy Baby Yoga Pose or deep squat are good places to begin for women and men. Dr. Karla Moore is owner of NeuroFit Wellness & Physical Therapy in Reno. Contact her at RenoNeuroFit@gmail.com or 775-863-8766. Visit www.RenoNeuroFit.com to learn more.

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The healing power of forest bathing By Annora McGarry

hen you walk into the forest, do you see a city of trees? Or do you see an ecosystem teeming with life, both observable and microscopic?

What you might not recognize immediately is the healing power of the forest — as a place to foster deeper connections with your sense of self, with the world at large, and with Mother Earth to arrive at a harmonious state of physical and mental wellbeing.

The healing art of forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, has been proven to improve focus and productivity, increase happiness and boost immunity. In Japan, forest bathing is recognized as such a crucial part of mental and physical health that it was implemented as a part of the country’s public health program in 1982. It is shown that spending time inhaling the phytoncides, or essential oils emitted by trees and plant life, can help to improve immune system function as well as mood and overall wellbeing. When was the last time that you took a break from work, or consciously stepped outside to spend time among the trees, to clear your mind and let nature revive and rejuvenate your soul? Whether it is just for 15 minutes or a few hours, studies have shown that time spent in the forest — breathing the air and enjoying the peaceful setting — can greatly improve mental and physical health. Ashley Aarti Cooper, a Tahoe-based yoga instructor and shinrin-yoku guide, says, “The principles of shinrin-yoku have really helped my clients become connected to their bodies, and the internal and external environments they inhabited. They reported greater presence, reduction in feelings of anxiety, better pain management, and an overall sense of wellbeing.” She stresses the distinction between endurance or destination hiking and full immersion in the forest. Taking the time to contemplate your natural surroundings while enjoying the scenery, the smells, and the feel of the forest helps to focus the mind and rejuvenate the body.

The healing art of forest-bathing, or shinrin-yoku, has been proven to improve focus and productivity, increase happiness and boost immunity.”

As a physical, spiritual, and mental practice, Ashley says that, “(Shinrin-yoku) puts everything in perspective when you see yourself as a being that is meant to be a part of the natural world. Take your shoes off, take your time, lean against an old tree and close your eyes in the sunshine. Just listen. Smell the cedars, taste the woodmint, splash your face in a stream. Remember that you are just one tiny human with one fleeting life, and enjoy the freedom that comes with that knowledge.” When we examine our place in the natural world, the forest is both humbling and invigorating. Humans naturally belong in this landscape. By taking the time to unplug and immerse yourself in the calming presence of the forest, you can achieve the healing benefits of the outdoors that our ancestors have enjoyed for generations. So go ahead, and indulge yourself in a healing forest-bath. Your mind, body, and spirit will thank you. Annora McGarry is a lover of all things outdoors who has made her home in Tahoe City. She works for Granlibakken Tahoe, a resort, retreat center and lodge located in Tahoe City, California. Granlibakken Tahoe hosts twice yearly wellness retreats, under its Sierra Soul brand. Visit granlibakken.com to learn more.

Ashley Aarti Cooper leads forest-bathing retreats in the summer months in the Tahoe region, like the ones seen here. PHOTOS: COURTESY GRANLIBAKKEN TAHOE

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Mind and Matter

TRY THESE EXERCISES TO ENTER THE FLOW STATE WITH MINDFULNESS By Nicole Vandehurst

Mindfulness practice is a way to reset your intentions each day — a time to reconnect with yourself and get into the flow state of performance.”

magine yourself seated on a boulder just behind a waterfall. The smell of the fresh rain water tickles your nose as the coolness surrounds you. The gentle drips and splashes create a way for your mind to quiet, while your awareness is settled only on your breath. Now imagine taking this escape every day! Mindfulness practice is a way to reset your intentions each day — a time to reconnect with yourself and get into the flow state of performance. Furthermore, research published in “Frontiers in Human Neuroscience” has shown evidence that meditation had been associated with: • • • •

Decreased stress Decreased depression and anxiety Decreased pain and insomnia Increased quality of life

Next, take in deep breaths filling it from the belly. Fully exhale. As you exhale begin to relax and bring attention to your facial muscles, then your jaw and throat. Continue to other areas of the body until you feel completely relaxed. Walk in Nature: Take this time to bring your attention to the beauty of your surroundings. Let go of thinking about being a professional, a parent or the constant need for achieving excellence. Allow this time to be just for you, to truly appreciate the beauty around you. Yoga Meditation: Start in a standing position with feet next to each other, arms down by your side with palms facing out. Take three deep breaths in this position. On the third lift the arms up and flow through three sun salutations of your choice. Pick two to three poses to flow through as part of your sun salutation. This mini yoga practice will help bring you back into your body and clear your mind allowing you to move forward with a clearer and more alert mind.

Be Creative: Sing, dance, draw or just laugh! Changing your train of thought can give you clear perspectives on your surroundings and situations. Allow yourself to be truly you!

The evidence shows that mindfulness practice done each day will have positive health benefits including enhancing sports performance and overall wellbeing.

Life can be overwhelming: staying connected to ourselves through the practice of mindfulness can help bring creativity, clarity, passion and overall happiness to our journey.

Start by doing one of the following exercises for 10 minutes each day.

Nicole Vandehurst is a sports psychology consultant for Barton Hospital and a Neuromuscular Massage Therapist at Elevate Wellness Center. To schedule an appointment, please call 530-541-9355 or visit us at 2034 Lake Tahoe Blvd., in South Lake Tahoe or online at www.elevate-wellness.com.

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Journaling: “Four Things I am Grateful For and Why.” This powerful tool can take your mind from a negative downward spiral to initiating a pathway of clear, compassionate thought.

That research, titled “Change in brainstem gray matter concentration following a mindfulness-based intervention is correlated with improvement in psychological well-being,” found that meditation and mindfulness practice not only decreases stress but can literally change the brain.

Seated Meditation: Begin by closing your eyes in a comfortable position either seated or lying down. If seated, align your spine so each vertebra stacks one on top of the other.

Seated meditation while in a serene environment can often do the trick.

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10 steps for healthy brain function

HOW TO DELAY, AND POSSIBLY REVERSE, ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE (PART 4) By William Clearfield, D.O.

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feel great,” Teddy said. “I lost another 5 pounds. Steph and I are doing everything you told us. I cut out white bread and latenight snacks. I sleep 7 hours a night. I’m taking your Vitamin D. If my Poppa knew I was eating avocados instead of French Fries, he’d have a cow. I got the four steps you taught me.”

“I’m a thousand percent better, but I ain’t perfect,” Teddy added. “My belly’s been killing me. I’m belching, and my stomach’s blown up, and I’m full of air. I came for Step 5, Doc.” “Ah, yes,” I said. “The 10 Steps (to a Healthy Brain) list.”

As a reminder, here are the full 10 steps: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Keep Your Blood Sugar Balanced Eat Healthy Fats Get Adequate and Restful Sleep Vitamin D3 is Essential for the Brain to Function Properly 5. Get Your Gut in Order 6. Maintain Adequate Methylation 7. Balance Your Hormones 8. 6 Fixes for A Healthy Heart 9. Exercise 10. Lifetime Learning

to intestinal hyperpermeability (the so-called “leaky gut”) and chronic immune disease.” “I don’t follow, Doc.” I explained to him the following: The gut lining — the sentinel between the mucosal immune system and your GI contents — is responsible for the balance between nutrient absorption and waste secretion, accordng to the February 2012 article by Alessio Fasano, “Leaky Gut and Autoimmune Diseases,” published in the journal, “Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology.”

EDITOR’S NOTE This is a continuation of a series of articles by Willaim Clearfield, D.O., breaking down his 10 steps for healthy brain fucntion with his fictional patient, Teddy. Visit www.hbmag.com to read parts 1-3.

Step No. 5

We have six more to go. Today we tackle number 5, “Get Your Gut in Order.” Teddy patted his still ample, but decreasing-in-size belly. “What can I do?” Teddy asked. “I eat good.” “You eat,” I said, throwing shade Teddy’s way, “The Standard American Diet (S.A.D.). We call it CRAP (Carbohydrates, Refined, Added sugar and Processed foods). You eat too much fat, too much sugar, not enough fruit, and as Steph tells it, never any vegetables. The result is you, a Teddy. You don’t sleep enough, booze too much and fly off the handle at every little thing. Your liver is overloaded, and the rest of your GI tract is under constant assault.”

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Since 80 percent of your immune system resides in the GI mucosal lining, Fasano writes, damage to that lining results in damage to your immune system. “And the bad guys are?” Teddy asked. “Gluten, dairy, corn, soy, eggs at times, and sugar,” I told him. “All my favorites,” Teddy said. “What do I do?” “In general,” I said, “Practice the 4 Rs.”

Action steps: The 4 R Program 1. Remove inflammatory foods:

• Such as gluten, dairy, corn, soy, eggs and sugar • Also, remove gastric irritants such as alcohol, caffeine or drugs

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Eat clean, whole foods, as well as fermented foods Add Omega 3 fatty acids into your diet Add healing herbs to your food Increase intake of things like L-glutamine; Zinc; Omega-3 fish oil; Vitamins A, C and E; and aloe vera, among others

3. Restore:

• Fermented foods • Probiotics

4. Replace

“I’m trying, Doc.”

• Increase intake of digestive enzymes • Use Himalayan pink salt instead of sea or table salt

More shade.

“Sounds complicated,” Teddy said.

“Well Steps 1-4 are a start,” I said pointing at his belly. ”Your gut lining, which contains tight junctions (TJs), protects you from the bad guys from the outside. The constant peppering of your gut with the toxins you throw down your gizzard every day eventually disrupts the TJs leading

“You’ll get the hang of it,” I said. “Think of the GI tract as a ‘second brain.’ Your gut health will impact your brain function, your mood, your whole way of life.” With 33 years of medical experience, Reno physician William Clearfield, D.O., of the Clearfield Medical Group provides patients with treatment plans that boost their overall quality of life. Visit www.DrClearfield.net or call 775-359-1222 to learn more. HEALTHY BEGINNINGS • April 2018

Dreaming about death

WHAT DOES IT MEAN, AND WHAT HAPPENS UPON THE SOUL’S JOURNEY TO THE BEYOND? By Andy Drymalski, EdD

hortly before her death, an older woman living in Europe dreamed (as reported by Marie-Louise von Franz in her book, “On Dreams & Death: A Jungian Interpretation,” on page 64):

“I have packed two suitcases, one with my working clothes, the other, a trans-Europe suitcase, with my jewelry, my diaries, and my photos. The first is for the mainland, the other for America.” Von Franz states that death is often conceived as a journey to and unknown land, generally in the West, location of the setting sun. Another elderly woman approaching death dreamed the following: “My son is taking me and other family members to Australia. He says we can’t bring extra clothes with us. I can, however, bring my jewelry. I am looking for my earrings but cannot find them. Everyone is looking for them and our trip to the airport is delayed because of this.” These dreams have to do with death and the soul’s journey to the beyond. This is conveyed through the image of travel to a distant and unfamiliar land. Clothes and related accessories are symbols of the persona, the role we play in life. Jewelry, however, especially quality jewelry, represents something more enduring and valuable than clothes. Jewelry is often inherited, received as a special gift, or as an expression of love and commitment, as with an engagement ring.

Clothes are outgrown; they deteriorate and are discarded. Likewise, the identity and sense of self that suited you at one stage of life feels constricting and awkward at another. You outgrow and are asked to let go of old roles. Quality values and quality life experiences, on the other hand, such as those memorialized in a diary, a photo, or a special piece of jewelry, are not outgrown. In fact, we usually try to pass them on to the next generation. They have a meaning that connects us to our soul and the soul of others. The dreams indicate that it is the quality things in us that make the trip to the other side. The things that have helped us to become more conscious, that have enriched, deepened, and contributed to the integrity of our personality — these are what we take to the afterlife. The dreams also warn, however, of the danger of losing or misplacing what is important in life. It is possible to live life poorly, valuing or chasing after things that derail rather than deepen your journey of self-growth and self-knowledge. Dreams about the afterlife can have plenty of interpretations. GETTY IMAGES

There is a danger of forgetting what is truly important in life such as love, honesty with yourself and others, and learning the specific lessons you were put here to learn. It is possible to enter the afterlife spiritually and psychologically impoverished because you never really lived the life you were meant to live. Dr. Andy Drymalski is a Nevada-licensed psychologist and Jungian psychologist in private practice in Reno and Carson City. He specializes in psychotherapy for depression; grief and loss; life transition issues; personal growth; and Jungian dreamwork. To learn more, visit www.renocarsonpsychologist.com or call Andy at 775-527-4585. Enjoy his blog at Jungstop.com.

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HEALTHY BODY

Planning for pain

WITH THE FELDENKRAIS METHOD, YOU HAVE WHAT YOU NEED TO REDUCE PAIN NATURALLY By Carole Bucher

Enter the Feldenkrais Method, where we learn to recognize and feel movement patterns, relieve pain and stress, and create permanent change in our structure. Here, we accept the responsibility for participating in our own outcome; we can regain optimism and create a new future for ourselves. The Feldenkrais Method is a body and brain-retraining system that teaches us to reorganize our movements from the inside out. By working with attention and sensation, we use our muscles and skeleton naturally to reduce pain and stress, and to increase efficient, stable movement.

n our 21st century world, tethered to electronic devices, we stressed-out humans are deeply reliant on the autopilot feature of our brains. From this, unconscious actions and movements, unplanned thoughts and often-inexplicable deeds arise.

Periodically and persistently, physical pain penetrates this murky realm to remind us that autopilot isn’t such a great mode for our bodies. Years of poor posture and repetitive, mindless movement take their toll, illustrated by an absence of connection to our bodies and a lack of understanding about where our pain comes from. Something needs to change. No amount of prescription pharmaceuticals, steroid shots or surgical “fixes” or time on a therapeutic table will cure movement-related pain — or prevent it from returning. Why? Because the problem stems from how we use our whole body and from our habits, not just from the part that feels the pain. Physical therapy, chiropractic or surgical procedures will never change this. You are the only one who can.

We practice this powerful intervention by doing slow, meticulously designed, non-habitual movement sequences in group classes or private sessions. We sense which movements are easy and which are difficult; we work at our own level. In this way, we begin to create real change in the way we move, discovering new movement strategies to help us feel better, stronger and more comfortable. Now back to autopilot. Humans have a highly developed, capable autopilot function that serves many useful purposes. Yes, we can find our keys each day when we put them in the same place, but we pay heavily for the convenience. This is especially true of repetitive movement habits — which kill change and variability, those critical neural stimulators of our brains.

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Without noticing, we can become profoundly disconnected from our bodies. We are not aware of where we are in space. Suddenly we have a running accident, or hurt ourselves in a yoga class, or fall off a ladder. We encounter pain and injury because our brains are not connected to our bodies. Practicing Feldenkrais directly counteracts our autopilot function. By learning to pay attention to our bodies and heed the signals it sends, we do two crucial things: • First, our increased awareness helps us to notice and feel movements that

The Feldenkrais Method is a body and brain-retraining system that teaches us to reorganize our movements from the inside out.” Carole Bucher teaches a Feldenkrais method class at her office in Reno. PHOTO: CAROLE BUCHER

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Little by little, this is a way to improve your neurological process and to explore and reduce pain unwittingly caused by mindless movement. Additionally, in the morning or evening, take time to lie on the floor and feel how the right and left sides of the body meet the ground, comparing differences. This Feldenkrais practice, with attention, helps manage pain by updating our brain-map and giving the brain fresh data to use as it makes movement choices. You can rely on it.

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HEALTHY BODY Constantly staring down at your smartphone can cause abnormal stress, usually at your cervical C5/C6 vertebra area of your neck.

Keep your head up

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ARE ELECTRONIC DEVICES CAUSING YOU TO HAVE THE SYMPTOMS OF WHIPLASH? By Dr. Tony C. Jensen

t is amazing to look at people today. Most of them are on their cellphones, computers, gaming system or some other electronic system.

In fact, according to statistics from the first quarter of 2016 from global measurement and data analytics company Nielsen, the average adult American spends about 9.6 hours a day using these various devices. And those numbers are growing, according to published reports.

Most of us don’t think about what is happening to our bodies as we sit slumped over these devices. We use them day after day, and the damage that they’re causing to us can be equal to “whiplash” in some cases. You ask, “How can this be?” When we are fresh in the morning, most of us do pretty well, but as day goes on, we start the poor posture.

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“When we slump while seated, which causes our shoulders to roll forward and the mid-back to round out, the head and neck are pushed forward,” wrote Michelle C. Bean, a Sparks-based chiropractor, in a 2010 Healthy Beginnings story about whiplash. “In an attempt to maintain balance we automatically extend the head back even further causing that abnormal S-shaped curve of the neck as seen in sudden whiplash. Only now, we maintain this posture hours on end and day after day.” Bean continued: “Over time this will result in muscle lengthening adaptations and altered normal biomechanics. The body continues to compensate by restricting motion of injured muscles and joints. All these changes cause secondary myofascial pain that leads to referred pain typically in the neck, shoulders, and between the shoulder blades.” All of this can lead to headaches, loss of neck ROM (range of motion), arm tingling or numbness, and irritability, among other symptoms. Most people will think that these symptoms are caused by their own individual stress and tension, which could be true to some degree. However, these symptoms are really byproducts of all the hours, days, months and years of poor posture,

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which has caused the curve of your neck to be straightened out, causing adhesions around the joints and spine and starting the degenerative process due to the abnormal stress usually at your cervical C5/C6 vertebra area of your neck.

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According to the Mayo Clinic, whiplash is defined as “a neck injury due to forceful, rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck, like the cracking of a whip. Whiplash most often occurs during a rear-end auto accident, but the injury can also result from a sports accident, physical abuse or other trauma.”

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Most symptoms from whiplash are: neck, upper back and shoulder pain and stiffness; loss of neck ROM with or without pain; headaches; tingling or numbness in the arms; fatigue; dizziness; blurred vision; ringing in the ears; concentration problems; memory problems; irritability; depression; and sleeping problems, to name a few. The scary thing about these two scenarios is that the person who gets whiplash from an injury feels it within minutes to days and usually seeks out treatment because they realize there is a problem. With the other scenario, the person usually doesn’t figure it out because it’s a slow, prolonged growing problem, so they live with their symptoms that continue to slowly get worse and continue to create more damage with time, and as such, they’re wondering why their health is slowly going downhill. Both of these scenarios can cause symptoms and ongoing degenerative problems — which you don’t want. So if you are experiencing any of them now or have noticed any starting, you need to seek

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Up that immune system

TRY THESE NATURAL REMEDIES AS A WAY TO BATTLE PAIN AND OTHER AILMENTS By Elaine Brooks

he air we breathe, the food we eat, our homes, our workplaces, even the things we touch — they’re all attacking our immune system constantly.

It is hard to get through the day without ingesting, touching or breathing some bacteria that will bring us down. But there are some great ways of avoiding the dreaded “bug.”

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First and foremost, WASH YOUR HANDS. Yes, your mother was right, cleanliness is essential to staying healthy. Also, eat your vegetables and fruits, and avoid sugar and white foods that turn to sugar. Bugs love a sugar or acidic environment. The more alkaline your body, the more resistant to disease you are. Then there are a lot of products that will help keep you happy and healthy. I really like Probiotics. They populate “the gut” with

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friendly bacteria, which protects you from the bad bacteria that will allow your immune system to get run down. Another great product that is highly recommended for building the immune is good ole Vitamin D. The “Sunshine Vitamin” not only protects the bone, breast and colon health, but after protecting them, it goes on to the immune system and assists it with protecting you. And, it also makes you happy, just like a nice sunny day always improves peoples’ attitudes. A natural option with local ‘roots’ I have been studying this latest flu outbreak across Northern Nevada, and I found a correlation to the great flu pandemic of 1918. Millions died throughout the world, and it nearly shut down World War I — in fact more died of the flu than died in that war, according to published reports. Interestingly, Ernst T. Krebs, a renowned biochemist from Carson City, noticed the Washoe Tribe was not getting sick. He reportedly found out tribal members were eating a root — called “Lomatium dissectum,” known by the common name fernleaf biscuitroot — that grows in the rocky hillsides of the Sierra Nevada and sagebrush areas of the interior Northwest. According to an article he wrote for the Nevada State Board of Health on the subject in 1920, Krebs wrote the following about Lomatium dissectum: “There is probably no therapeutic agent so valuable in the treatment of influenza pneumonia and … it is a powerful tonic to the respiratory mucous membranes. It is a bronchial, intestinal and urinary antiseptic and it seems to stimulate the lungs and stomach.”

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Further, in an excerpt from the 1993 book “A Holistic Protocol for the Immune System,” Dr. Scott J. Gregory, wrote that, “Lomatium dissectum, a plant antibiotic … is believed that this antibiotic extract is one of the most important infection fighters in existence.’ According to published reports and medical journals, Lomatium dissectum can treat a plethora of ailments and infections, including, but not limited to: influenza; respiratory and urinary infections; Epstein-barr virus; Lyme disease; athlete’s foot; and most yeast infections. More about the plant Lomatium dissectum, pronounced “lomay-shum di-sect-um,” is in the same family (Apiaceae) as carrot, parsley and celery. It has umbel flower heads with flowers that are usually yellow and are 2-3 feet tall. It is a perennial that develops the root slowly over several years. The root is the part of the plant that is used for medicinal purposes.

The Washoe Indians called the plant “dosa” or “doza,” and as aforementioned, its common name is fernleaf biscuitroot. You do need to know what you are looking for, as some plants that look the same are quite poisonous. Once you find the correct plant, start treatment slowly, as it can cause a slight rash on some people. I love to support the locals and found a company near Reno that has Lomatium dissectum, and the family is involved in the gathering and processing. So I have it at The Herb Lady. It worked for me a few years ago when all else failed, and now it is working for people here, keeping them well, and happy to not be sick. Hope to see or hear from you soon. Elaine Brooks is owner of The Herb Lady, located in Sparks. Visit www.Herb-Lady.com or call 775-356-1499 to learn more.

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Healthy Soil = Healthy Plants = Healthy People By Craig Witt

ou wake up in the morning feeling groggy with a sore throat and scratchy eyes. Oh no, you’re coming down with something!

You run to the kitchen grab a big glass of OJ, an assortment of vitamins and even a probiotic. Why do we do all of these things? Because we know vitamins, beneficial bacteria and good nutrition all help humans fight off sickness and be healthy. Well the same goes for your soil. Healthy soil provides a “buffet” of the food, vitamins and biology that plants need to also be healthy. The more good nutrients in the soil, the more there are in plants — and with that, the more we humans get as we eat those plants. Not all soils are healthy and they need that same vitamin and probiotic boost to get them feeling good. How do you create healthy soils?

The more good nutrients in the soil, the more there are in plants — and with that, the more we humans get as we eat those plants.”

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You start with rock powder minerals. In his nowfamed book, “Bread From Stones,” Dr. Julius Hensel details a simple experiment in which he ground stone mineral powder and dressed the soil of his garden, which resulted in “new, more vigorous growth” in his vegetables.

Direct application of important minerals to unhealthy soil will not automatically bring the soil “back to life.” You must add the “life” along with the nutrition. “Soil life” comes through biology and amazing beneficial microorganisms that break down the minerals and help them become available to the plants.

Even in the poorest of soils, Hensel was growing healthy, insect- and disease-resistant plants. Nutrient-rich, natural plant growth is possible when there is a balance of minerals available for the plants to consume.

The best biology out there is a natural humus. We’re not talking about the hummus bean paste you eat with crackers, but rather the resulting organic material of a complete composting process (properly made compost).

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These rock powder minerals need to have a balance of micro and macronutrients, including: calcium, nitrogen, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, manganese, copper, iron, zinc, boron, sulfur and others. These minerals should be very fine in “grind” so they can be absorbed into the soil.

Humus is not a mineral; it’s the organic medium that holds all of the minerals in the soil, so your plants can access them. Beyond humus, you can increase the life in the soil by adding other microbe rich materials like worm castings and mycorrhizal fungi. Worm castings are the definition of pure biology being the end result of the oldest composting process in the world, the stomach of a worm. “Mycorrhizae” are beneficial fungi that set up a network of connections in the soil to efficiently and effectively deliver newly added soil nutrients to the plant root. Both of these biological sources can be added to humus with a buffet of minerals.

Dan Kittredge, founder and executive director of the Bio-nutrient Food Association, also has similar views. He indicates: “Science is discovering the vast similarities between the gut and root microbial communities. Their capacity for symbiosis and harmony or depletion and disease is all based how we approach them. When the soil is full of life-supporting probiotics, the food grown there is your ally in gut health, nutrient absorption, and immune resilience.” So, let’s increase the health of the soil, because “Healthy Soil = Healthy Plants = Healthy People”! Please email us at info@fullcircleocompost.com or call 775-267-5305 with any questions. Craig Witt is a farmer and soil enthusiast who owns Full Circle Soils & Compost, a Minden-based company that has plenty of locations throughout Northern Nevada. Visit fullcirclecompost.com to learn more.

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HYDRATION 1300 E. Plumb. Ln., Reno 775-745-5896 bluedot-water.com

HYPNOSIS/HYPNOTHERAPY Debra Lynn Deming, MBA, CHt Subconscious Behaviorist 1870 Wind Walker Dr., Reno 775-342-9600 debrademing.com Sierra Springs Clinical Hypotherapy Jeanne Robinson, CCHT, SIC, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist 499 W. Plumb Ln., Ste. 200, Reno 775-419-0660 sierraspringshypno.com Sierra Springs Hypnotherapy offers programs to help you with: Weight Loss, Fears and Phobias, Chronic Pain, Anxiety and Stress, Smoking Cessation, Public Speaking, Medical Phobias, Insomnia and more.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Dr. William Clearfield 9550 S. McCarran Blvd., Ste. B, Reno 775-359-1222 drclearfield.net Dr. William Clearfield comes to the Reno area from Northeast Pennsylvania after having practiced the art of medicine since 1982. He brings a unique holistic perspective from traditional medical backgrounds in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Practice, Medical Acupuncture and Anti-Aging Medicine. “Dr. Bill” is the author of Celestial Stem: A Five Element Approach to Diet and Exercise, has taught fellow physicians the art of acupuncture needling, pioneered the treatment for head, neck and neuropathic injuries with medical acupuncture, has 20 years experience and training with bio-identical hormone replacement, intravenous nutrition, weight loss and non-surgical facial rejuvenation. Dr. B’s approach to health and wellness combines the best of Eastern and Western Medicine with a healthy dose of the latest Anti-Aging Medical philosophies.

Integrated Sleep and Wellness Ruth Gentry Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist 10631 Professional Circle, Ste. A, Reno 775-826-6218 renosleepwell.com

Rocking and Rolling Rock Shop 402 N. Curry St., Carson City 775-315-7403 or 775-267-5144

DENTAL CARE

HOT SPRINGS

Gerber Medical Clinic Michael Gerber, MD, HMD 1225 Westfield Ave., #2, Reno 775-826-1900 gerbermedical.com Practicing since 1975, Dr. Gerber has offered family-oriented medicine, addressing all health issues from infancy through advanced age. Areas of specialty include homeopathy, bio-identical hormones, nutritional therapy, natural pain relief, infectious disease, detoxification, autoimmune disease, mood disorders, allergies and environmental sensitivities.

The Reno Dentist 855 W. 7th St. #200, Reno 15 McCabe Dr. #104, Reno 775-200-9070 TheRenoDentist.com

Carson Hot Springs Resort 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd., Carson City 775-885-8844

MASSAGE THERAPY

David Walley’s Hot Springs Resort 2001 Foothill Rd., Genoa 775-782-8155 davidwalleys-resort.com

Carrie Olsen, LMT NVMT #7959 712 S. Center St., Reno 775-750-1724 carrieolsenlmt.com

Ellie Holbrook MA, LCPC, LPCC, CPC RYT500/E-RYT200 1055 W. Moana Ln., Ste. 204, Reno 320-905-4345 ellieholbrook.wordpress.com

Mystic Rose Gift Shop 20 Hillcrest Dr., Reno 775-324-2872 MysticRoseGiftShop.com

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Massage Namaste Lee Zuti, LMT #7698 251 Jeanell Dr., Ste. 4, Carson City 775-577-4700 massagenamaste.us Massage Namaste allows you to move more, do more and be more. Lee Zuti provides Therapeutic Massage, Swedish Massage, Medical Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, Pregnancy and Infant Services and more to help your mind, body and soul. R&R Massage Jason and Shannon Rowden 85 Washington St., Reno 775-287-2997 With 20 years of massage experience between them, Jason and Shannon Rowden are extremely dedicated to their practice and listen to their clients’ needs. They offer Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Pre-Natal, Therapeutic, Myofascial Release and Integrative Therapies.

MEAL PREP Gym Rat Foots & Cave Man Cuisine 631 Dunn Circle, Sparks 775-747-2090 roundaboutcatering.com/ gym-rat/ Ice Age Meals 4782 Caughlin Pkwy #503, Reno 775-499-5115 iceagemeals.net

NATURAL HEALTH

(VITAMINS, SUPPLEMENTS, FOOD) BumpBar Nutrition Bar Formulated for Pregnant and Nursing Women 650-308-8187 www.getbumpbar.com Great Basin Community Food Co-Op 240 Court St., Reno 775-324-6133 greatbasinfood.coop The Herb Lady 1023 N. Rock Blvd., Ste. C, Sparks 775-356-1499 elaine@herb-lady.com The Herb Lady has been in business for more than 30 years. Providing herbs, oils, supplements, teas, and nutritional coaching and information, The Herb Lady will help you on your path to wellness. MITOCHI MitoMungo Power Shot 775-338-3955 MitoMungo.com Truckee Meadow Herbs

1170 S. Wells Avenue, Reno 775-786-8814 Visit our store. You’ll find a full selection of herbal supplements, bulk herbs, teas, herbal extracts, homeopathic remedies, flower remedies, vitamins, minerals, pure essential oils, books, salves, bottles, special ordering and more.

NUTRITION COUNSELING AND METABOLIC TESTING Great Basin Nutrition, Jodi Pettersen, RD 783 Basque Way, Suite 103, Carson City 775-720-3490 greatbasinnutrition.com Jodi Pettersen is a licensed, registered dietitian with over 20 years of experience in all areas of nutrition. She also has certification in weight management and obesity. She graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, with a Bachelor of Science degree. She works as a provider with most insurance companies. Jodi offers state-of-the-art Metabolic Testing to help you target your calorie zone, which is the key to your fitness success.

PET CARE Hammer’s Healthy Hounds 4820 Vista Blvd., #106, Sparks 775-284-3647 hhhounds.com Holistic Pet Care 6476 Bonde Ln., Reno 775-853-6002 holisticpetdr.com Scraps Dog Company 7675 S. Virginia St., Reno 775-853-3647 scrapsdogcompany.com

PHYSICAL THERAPY Active Physical Therapy 3594 West Plumb Ln., Reno 775-786-2400 activeptreno.com Parley Anderson is a Native Nevadan who has been practicing physical therapy since 2003. He attended the University of Nevada, where he received a Bachelor’s in Education. He also attended graduate school as well as UNR, where he taught Personal Health and Lifestyles and directed the University’s Fitness Center. He then attended the University of Pacific where he earned both a Master’s and a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy. On top of being a Physical Therapist he also is a Certified Crossfit Instructor. Michael Spevak has been practicing physical therapy since 1999. He attended the University of California, San Diego where he received a Bachelor’s in Physiology and Neuroscience. He then attended Pennsylvania State University, Slippery Rock where he earned a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy. Michael completed clinical training at Stanford University Medical Center in the Orthopedic Physical Therapy Department, as well as Duke University Medical Center in the Rehabilitation Department. Both Therapists began teaching in 2009 at the University of Nevada, as instructors of Kinesiology.

REIKI Drew Simmons – Reiki Practitioner 777 E William St. Suite 105 By appointment only 775-671-7030

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Reiki House 305 W. Moana Ln., Ste. B3, Reno 775-234-2751 reikihousenevada.com

Esteem Medical Spa & Salon 6522 S. McCarran Blvd., Ste. A, Reno 775-329-3000 esteemmedicalspa.net

Reno Tahoe Reiki 1026 W. 1st St., Reno 775-742-6750 renotahoereiki.com

Fountain of Youth 724 South Virginia St., Reno 775-964-4888 foynv.com

SKIN CARE

Spavia at the Summit 13925 S. Virginia St., #206, Reno 775-432-6572 spaviadayspa.com

Dragonfly Bath & Body 728 S. Virginia St., Reno 775-470-8505 dragonflybath.com Felicity Skin 1801 E. William St., Suite D, Carson City 775-843-9316 felicityskin.com Cleanse, Beautify, Preserve, Protect and Nourish Your Skin – that’s what Felicity Skin offers you! Cindy, Skin Care Therapist/ Esthetician, provides skin care therapy, facials, waxing (hair removal), microdermabrasion and more! Featuring Relax and Wax products made locally in Reno, and Farmhouse Fresh products proudly made in Frisco, Texas. Felicity Skin also offers massage therapy with Vienna Gandee, Massage Therapist. To book with Vienna, call 775-720-2074. Lesley’s Organic Skin Care 800 S. Meadows Pkwy, #400, Reno 775-313-4489 lesleyskincare.com Verona Skin Therapy Joyce Pontillas, ND 1230 Westfield Ave., Reno 775-409-3301 skinjoy.net Naturally Well 6165 Ridgeview Ct., #F, Reno 775-225-5390 naturallywellreno.com Pantry Products 50 S. Virginia St., Reno 775-357-8019 pantryproductsNV.com White Sage 328 California Ave., Ste. A, Reno 775-683-9200 whitesagereno.com

SPAS Beau Chateau Day Spa 3888 Mayberry Dr., Reno 775-746-4100 www.beauchateaudayspa.com Essenza Salon and Medi Spa 5255 Vista Blvd., C1, Sparks 775-626-4600 essenzasalonandmedispa.com Pinnacle Wellness Healing Spa 3631 Warren Way, Ste. A, Reno 775-236-3631 pinnaclewellnessreno.com Pinnacle Wellness Healing Spa is a natural healing health spa. We offer various modalities including Hand Foot Detox, Oxygen Bar, Chi Machine, Far Infrared Sauna and Pod, Vitamin D Bed and more! We also sell salt lamps!

SPINAL CARE Sierra Regional Spine Institute 6630A South McCarran Blvd., #4, Reno 775-828-2873 SierraRegionalSpine.com

SPIRITUALITY/ SPIRITUAL CENTERS Center for Transformational Healing Berna Joy Boettcher, M.S., Ed.D. Redfield Suites, 219 Redfield Pkwy, #203, Reno 775-224-5498 Dharmakaya Buddhist Center 6165 Ridgeview Ct., G, Reno 775-232-8067 dharmakayacenter.com Reno Psychic Institute 20 Hillcrest Dr., Reno 775-324-2872 renopsychicinstitute.com

VITAMIN THERAPY The Shot Spot: A B-12 Bar 615 Sierra Rose Dr., #4, Reno 775-826-1008 theshotspotb12.com BeXtreme 980 Caughlin Crossing, #100, Reno 775-746-2899 bextremereno.com

YOGA/PILATES Blue Lotus Yoga 499 W. Plumb Ln. Ste. 200, Reno 775-790-6377 happyflowyoga.com Midtown Community Yoga 600 S. Virginia St., Reno 775-870-9905 midtowncommunity.yoga Pilates Studio of Reno 45 Foothill Rd., #2, Reno 775-336-4420 pilatesofreno.com The Yoga Pearl 2955 Vista Blvd., Suite 102, Sparks 775-750-7610 theyogapearl.com The Yoga Pearl offers Vinyasa, Joyous Flow, Sunrise Salutations, Yoga Basics, Simply Yoga, Chakra Healing Flow, Yin Hips Calm and Centered, and Restorative Yin Yoga classes. The Yoga Pearl has a beautiful community of students and teachers, and provides wonderful events. Come visit the studio on Tuesdays for $7 Community Yoga! Yoga Pod 13981 S. Virginia St., #402B, Reno 775-420-4363 reno.yogapod.com

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Carson Canyons Half Marathon 8:30 a.m., full or half marathon options Long Ranch Park, Carson City ascentruns.com

Biggest Little Half Marathon Three race options Starts under the Reno Arch desertskyadventures.com

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Banff Mountain Film Festival 7 p.m. showings both nights Montbleu Casino, Stateline montbleuresort.com

Mindful Yoga Basics 5:45-6:45 p.m. Larry D. Johnson Community Center, Sparks cityofsparks.us

Buggy Bootcamp 10 a.m. Stroller Fitness course Truckee Community Arts Center tdrpd.org

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WinterWonderGrass Tahoe 3-day music festival Squaw Valley Ski Resort squawalpine.com

GROOVE Reno-Tahoe 5:15-6:15 p.m. (every Monday) Gerber Medical Clinic, Reno gerbermedical.com

Community Vinyasa Yoga 5:30 p.m. (every Tuesday) The Yoga Pearl, 2655 Vista Blvd., Sparks theyogapearl.com

The Feldenkrais Method Class 6-7:30 p.m. (every Thursday) Reno Buddhist Center, 820 Plumas St. renofeldenkrais.blogspot.com

Carson Valley Star Party 7-10 p.m. Carson Valley Nature Conservancy, Minden astronomynv.org

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Cabaret Multiple show times all three days Pioneer Center, Reno pioneercenter.com

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Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (one day earlier than Earth Day) Village at Squaw Valley tahoetruckeeearthday.com

Meditation for All Noon – 1 p.m. (every Sunday) Reno Psychic Institute renopsychicinstitute.com

Brew, Brats and Ballet 4-5:30 p.m. Brewery Arts Center, Carson City breweryarts.org

Out Of The Darkness Community Walk 9 a.m.-noon, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention fundraiser Sparks Marina afsp.donordrive.com

Reno Earth Day Festival 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Idlewild Park, Reno renoearthday.org

Yoga For Lunch Noon (every Thursday) Adams Hub, 111 W Proctor St., Carson City adamshub.com

Wild and Scenic Film Festival 5-9 p.m., multiple showings Truckee Community Arts Center tdrpd.org

Genoa Western Heritage Day 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Throughout the Town of Genoa visitcarsonvalley.org

Arbor Day Go plant a tree! Learn more at arborday.org

Swing Dance Lessons 5:30-7:30 p.m. (every Monday) Put on by High Sierra Swing Dance Club Carson Lanes Family Fun Center, Carson City hssdc.org

Weekly Yoga Class 6-7:30 p.m. (every Tuesday) Gerber Medical Clinic, Reno gerbermedical.com

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Reno Jazz Festival Multiple performances across 3 days University of Nevada-Reno unr.edu/rjf

Earth Day Garden Festival 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Foreman-Roberts House, Carson City cchistorical.org

Mini Reiki Healing Session 4-7 p.m. (every Tuesday) Earthe Energe, Sparks eartheenerge.wordpress.com

The Feldenkrais Method Class 10-11:30 a.m. (every Saturday) 250 Bell St., Reno renofeldenkrais.blogspot.com

Downtown River Run Marathon Several race options Starts under the Reno Arch reno5000.com

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