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People’s Climate Movement: Healing and Progressing Through Art

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t Organizing for Action, Las Vegas people will come together with key environmental justice organizations to continue the People’s Climate Movement through a day of action from noon to 4 p.m., September 6, at the University of Nevada. In Las Vegas, there will be a Healing and Progressing Through Art event, focusing on honoring lives that have been lost or derailed due to environmental injustice. It’s all part of an art awareness event for climate change.

On September 8, Rise For Climate will join thousands of actions and events around the world to demand our local leaders commit to building a fossil-free world that works for all of us. No more stalling, no more delays: it’s time for 100 percent renewable energy for all. California will host a Global Climate Action Summit to make a bold climate commitment and help the world reach the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.

The local coalition is hosting an art walk to address climate, jobs and environmental issues, as well as discussing environmental and climate battles that are coming to Nevada.

Through art, speeches from local leaders, music and a community pledge to get involved, the community will begin to heal from all of these injustices and continue the fight to protect our clean air, water and lands.

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Las Vegas People’s Climate March

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he Las Vegas People’s Climate March will gather in the Del Taco Parking lot and begin delivering petitions from 8 a.m. to 8:45 on September 10, calling on the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) not to allow drilling for oil and gas on public lands. They will have a quick rally and then march to the BLM office to deliver petition signatures and demand that the BLM stop the oil and gas lease sale of Nevada public lands.

The BLM will be holding an auction on September 11 for almost 300,000 acres of Nevada public lands in the Battle Mountain District. They will be sold to the highest bidder for an oil and gas lease sale in some of the state’s most beautiful public lands. This will be one of thousands of rallies held in cities and towns around the world to demand our local leaders commit to building a fossil-free world that works for all of us.

Location: 4470 N. Rancho Dr., Las Vegas. For event information visit, Facebook.com/events/422371261592739.

[The movement to address climate change is] about something deeper than [justice], it’s about solidarity. Human solidarity.”

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he Nevada Conservation League is celebrating its 16th anniversary of defending the Silver State’s air, water, public lands and health at the World Market Center Las Vegas from 6 to 9 p.m., September 8. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a cocktail reception followed by the dinner and conservation champion awards at 7 p.m.

The Nevada Conservation League is an independent political voice of Nevada’s Conservation Community working to make shared values a priority for Nevada through effective advocacy and the election of pro-environment candidates.

Location: 475 S. Grand Central Pkwy., Las Vegas. For tickets, visit NevadaConservationLeague.org.

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elebrate this year’s National Public Lands Day, September 29, by camping, sharing stories and participating in a photo scavenger hunt and service project at the Basin and Range National Monument.

Celebrations begin the evening of September 21st at Mt. Irish with story telling and a group dinner and camping in the area. For those driving from Las Vegas, there will be carpooling in the afternoon.

Celebrations will continue the morning of September 22 with a photo scavenger hunt and service project.

Friends of Basin and Range National Monument are dedicated to protecting, restoring and enjoying the monument through partnerships with the Bureau of Land Management, community organizations, service projects and outings to the pristine basins and mountain ranges that frame them.

For more information, call 775-235-8394, email BasinRangers@gmail.com or visit ProtectBasinAndRange.org.

Violin Sound Healing in Concert

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ebecca Sabine, a violinist with the Las Vegas Philharmonic and Celine Dion, presents her inaugural Sound Healing in Concert, a multimedia immersive journey with the healing vibrations of her violin at 2 p.m., September 16, at the Winchester Cultural Center.

Sabine is a wellness meditation facilitator/violin sound healer who offers a musical guided meditation experience like no other with her violin sound healings. The calming vibrations of the violin, along with her gently spoken guided visualizations, provide an easily accessed state of relaxation.

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Cost: $12/advance. $14/concert day. Location: 3130 McLeod Dr., Las Vegas. For more information, visit 702-455-7340, visit ClarkCountyNV.gov or ViolinSoundHealings.com. See ad, page 15.

New Season at Golden Dragon Arts Now Enrolling

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olden Dragon Arts School of Qigong and Tai Chi is offering five new teacher training programs for 2019; Qigong Artist Level 1, Qigong Adept Level 2, Medical Qigong Theory, Medical Qigong Therapy and a yang-style tai chi program. Located within the Naturally Organic Healing Center, these teacher training programs run from five to nine months with levels of completion or certification.

Golden Dragon also offers medical qigong therapy, private classes and nutritional consultations, education on herbal teas, self transformation through their Iron Body 108-day Qigong Challenge and free weekly health classes, as well as nutrition through plant-based diets and tonic herbs. Golden Dragon is a community-based wellness school that provides scholarships for those in need.

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Meet McCracken at Her Book Signing Event

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liza McCracken, author of Peaceful Moments:Creative Affirmations for Your Heart & Soul, will conduct a reception and book signing from 2 to 5 p.m., October 6, at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in the Rainbow Promenade Shopping Center.

McCracken shares her personal collection of art and inspired writings to reawaken creative passions while celebrating peaceful moments every day. To add value, the book offers journal space to write down thoughts, dreams and reflections.

She says, “Life is the art of painting with amazing grace. Similar to a beautiful masterpiece, our lives can become a work of art—one moment at a time.” Other title include A Season of Miracles, Creative Abundance, Spirit of Joy, Pure Grace and The Dance of Love.

Admission is free. Location: 2191 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas. The book is available at SquareUp.com/store/aliza-mccracken.

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he Las Vegas Healing Garden will conduct a dedication of the new Remembrance Wall from 5 to 9 p.m., October 1, followed by a ceremony honoring the 58 victims of the terrible events on 1 October, 2017.

The community came together to build this new community healing garden in response to the tragedy when a lone gunman killed or injured hundreds of individuals attending a music festival.

The garden features a wall of remembrance, a grove of trees, shrubs, flowers, walkways of pavers and benches to create something beautiful out of something horrific. This garden park was completed in four days and officially opened October 6, 2017.

In November 2017, the Outside Las Vegas Foundation (OLVF), now Get Outdoors Nevada (GetOutdoorsNevada. org) was brought on as the nonprofit partner of the Las Vegas Healing Garden to assist in the upkeep, planning and day-to-day activities.

Together with Stonerose Landscapes and other local companies, OLVF formed a committee to ensure the garden’s sustainability for years to come.

Location: 1015 S. Casino Center Blvd., Las Vegas. For more information, call 702-997-3350, email lvhealinggarden@ outsidelasvegas.org or visit LVHealingGarden.vegas.

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The Healing Harmonies of Rebecca Sabine

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ebecca Sabine offers a musical guided meditation experience with her Violin Sound Healings. The calming vibrations of the violin, along with her gently spoken guided visualizations, provide an easily accessed state of relaxation.

A first-chair professional violinist and composer of an award-winning CD, The Stone Sanctuary, Sabine has played for Celine Dion for the past 10 years and is a member of the Las Vegas Philharmonic. Over the years, she has played lead violin for many renowned singers, including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Luciano Pavarotti. She was the concertmaster for the PBS Special and DVD Under a Desert Sky, featuring Andrea Bocelli.

“Even as a child first learning to play the violin, I wanted my music to be a gift of healing and spiritual upliftment that I could share with others,” says Sabine. “After many years of playing violin professionally on stage with world-renowned artists and also composing and recording my own music, I have found my life path as a violinist/guided meditation facilitator.”

Sabine has also performed on national television shows, including The Latin Grammys, American Idol, The Emmys and The Billboard Awards, in addition to the Sinatra 100 Grammy show, where she played first chair violin for many stars, including Lady Gaga and Seth McFarlane.

She presents her Violin Sound Healings with guided meditation twice weekly at the Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa. Other past meditation events include Well and Being Spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, LifeTime Fitness and Stillpoint Center for Spiritual Development, in Las Vegas; Mass Meditation Initiative, in Los Angeles; Downtown Yoga, in St. George, Utah; and the Mii Amo Spa at Enchantment Resort, in Sedona.

As a cancer survivor, she also volunteers her Violin Sound Healings once a month at The Caring Place, in Las Vegas. Along with her daily personal meditation practice, Sabine

Changing Our Mindset to Empower Our Lives

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he Empowerment Partnership for an Integrative NLP Practitioner Certification® training will take place from September 27 to 30 at the Springhill Suites—Las Vegas Convention Center.

It is believed that we have the ability to empower ourselves by unlocking the power of language and communication of unconscious mind. We are more than any of the labels we’ve placed upon ourselves. One of the most effective, scientificallyproven techniques to empower ourselves is neuro-linguistic programming (NLP). Described as a user manual for the conscious and unconscious mind, NLP is used by many successful people, including Tony Robbins and Oprah Winfrey, to bring immediate and effective changes in every area of life.

NLP offers an opportunity to explore how the mind processes, to learn how the mind and emotions work in achieving goals and to let go of negative emotions and behaviors to create a mindset that can achieve lasting results.

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is a Reiki practitioner, a certified Deeksha Giver through Oneness University and has completed several UCLA Mindfulness Meditation courses.

She explains, “The calming vibrations of the violin, along with my gently spoken visualizations, provide stress relief and an easily accessed state of deep relaxation and mindfulness. I sometimes see attendees brought to tears. I always tell them to let the tears flow—it is a healing release from within the mysteries of self.”

Sabine believes that stilling the mind and transmuting negative emotions are some of the greatest challenges in meditation. She states, “As a healing modality, the addition of live violin music, with the appropriate devotional moods and vibrational assistance, helps those who attend the sessions to become focused and centered on the heart. Concentrating on positive images and being uplifted by beautiful music raises the individual’s emotions above the everyday worries and dramas and brings the consciousness into the ‘now’ moment of bliss and alignment with the divine, whatever one’s belief system may be.”

For more information, call 702-328-4342, email RebeccaSabineViolin@gmail.com or visit ViolinSoundHealings.com. See ad, page 15.

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Deepak Chopra to Appear at Bhakti Fest

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orld-renowned mindfulness leader Dr. Deepak Chopra will be the keynote speaker at the 10th annual Bhakti Fest, held from September 12 through 17 at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center, outside Los Angeles. He will also lead a workshop on The Radiance Sutras, in conjunction with Dr. Lorin Roche; take part in a spiritual panel featuring Jai Uttal, Shiva Rea and Prem Baba; and lead a global meditation with Grammy-winning musician Krishna Das. Bhakti Fest embraces ancient and modern sacred wisdom and traditional and non-traditional spiritual practices. At the events, the artists, presenters and vendors embody, practice and share the spirit of Bhakti. The festival encourages the spirit of service and offers a work exchange program. It also donates funds to a variety of nonprofit organizations that provide food, education and environmental beautification programs around the world.

Mainly known as a kirtan (chanting) music festival, Bhakti Fest has branched out into sacred music in recent years, and this year’s lineup includes the duo of Josh Radnor and Ben Lee; Sri Kala’s sacred hip hop; Andre Thierry’s big band creole of folk, blues, jazz, zydeco and soul; and global folkie Mikey Pauker leading a Shabad performance Friday at sunset.

The new Mantra Dome is a space where attendees can join their favorite artists for an intimate gathering to chant sacred mantras; a visionary art exhibition; and a kirtan camp offering a unique, blessed learning journey of two-hour classes to expand singers’ and musicians’ knowledge of how to utilize instruments and chanting for a deeper experience.

Some of the world’s best yoga teachers can be found at Bhakti Fest, and yoga classes, including kids’ yoga, for all levels are offered at three different yoga halls. Sacred music

U.N. International Day of Peace

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he International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) is observed around the world each year on 21 September.

Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.

Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution 36/37, the General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to “commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples.”

The 2018 U.N. Peace Day Theme is The Right to Peace. The theme celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone

document in the history of human rights. Drafted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all regions of the world, the Declaration was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on December 10, 1948 as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations.

Global Peace Day initiatives include a Minute of Silence/Moment of Peace.

In 1984, in commemoration of the annual International Day of Peace and in solidarity with the United Nations, the NGO Pathways To Peace inaugurated the Minute of Silence at 12 noon in each time zone, resulting in a “Peace Wave” around the world. Engaging in Peace Day can take place privately, as part of a group and/or as a participant in an event or program. Individuals, organizations, communities and nations are invited to participate in this shared and practical act

continues from morning until well after midnight, and the audience is as much a part of the show as the bands on stage.

High-quality workshops and wellness and wisdom classes are available all four days, including an exclusive taped interview with Bhakti Fest elder and spiritual icon Ram Dass, author of Be Here Now. The Healing Sanctuary offers a multitude of bodywork options, plus the best raw, vegetarian and vegan food options. The Artisan Marketplace offers a treasure trove of jewelry, clothing, art, yoga gear, crystals, incense, furnishings and books from all over the world. The Bhakti Shoppe sells fascinating items from the bazaars of India.

At the Sound Temple, participants can interact with with a variety of sound baths and sound healing experiences taking place in the evening in the center’s unique, Frank Lloyd Wright-designed sanctuary.

For tickets and more information, visit Bhaktifest.com/buy-tickets. See ad. page 29.

of peacebuilding on September 21.

Through the years, many diverse activities have been organized in observance of the International Day of Peace. These include: educational events and conferences, workshops, marches, musical celebrations, meditations, intercultural dialogues and interfaith gatherings, environmental projects, art exhibits, community gatherings and much more. People in cities, communities and villages worldwide have engaged in diverse and meaningful ways.

Engage in this global day in whatever way is meaningful for you/your organization.

For more information, visit InternationalDayOfPeace.org.

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Acupuncture Alleviates Autism in Children

Meditation Improves Long-Term Cognition Cognitive gains that people experience from an intense meditation retreat can persist for at least seven years and slow age-related cognitive decline, a new study shows. Researchers from the University of California at Davis followed up with 60 people that had participated in a three-month retreat in which they meditated in a group and alone for a total of about eight hours a day.

Immediately afterwards, the meditators showed improvements in holding sustained attention— the ability to stay focused on a task or object— a key measure of cognitive function. Seven years later, researchers found that those significant gains were partly maintained, and that older participants that diligently practiced meditation didn’t show typical patterns of age-related attention declines.

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Ballet Dancing Boosts Senior Fitness and Energy Ten Australian seniors that strapped on ballet slippers and participated in Ballet for Seniors classes for three months reported feeling more fit, energetic and animated, according to research from the Queensland Institute of Technology and the Queensland Ballet. They also found that ballet improved their posture, flexibility, maneuverability and awareness.

Mastering challenging movements and sequences made the dancers happier than working at already achieved levels. Also, the group enjoyed developing supportive social bonds in get-togethers outside the dance studio.

Cruciferous Veggies May Lower Stroke Risk Elderly women that eat lots of broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage have less plaque on their carotid artery walls, reducing risk of strokes and heart attacks, a new study shows.

Researchers from the University of Western Australia surveyed 854 Australian women over the age of 70 to determine their vegetable intake, and then used sonograms to measure their carotid artery wall thickness to ascertain the severity of carotid plaque. Those eating the most cruciferous vegetables had a .05 millimeter lower carotid artery wall thickness compared to those with the lowest intake.

“That is likely significant, because a 0.1 millimeter decrease in carotid wall thickness is associated with a 10 to 18 percent decrease in risk of stroke and heart attack,” says lead study author Lauren Blekkenhorst. Other vegetables, including leafy greens and alliums like onions, were not found to have the same protective effect.

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Acupuncture reduces autism scores, according to a new meta-analysis of 27 clinical studies of 1,736 children.

Researchers from Kyung Hee University, in the Republic of Korea, found that whether acupuncture was used alone or combined with other therapies, it improved outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder as measured by the Childhood Autism Rating Scale and the Autism Behavior Checklist, without causing adverse side effects.

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JAZZ AND SOUND HEALING IN CONCERT

Strings Attached REBECCA SABINE & LUCA CIARLA

Winchester Cultural Center September 16, 2018 2 pm In this double concert experience, violinist Rebecca Sabine will take you on a deeply meditative and rejuvenating experience with songs from her heart-opening album, Sea of Light, bringing balance and peace within to all who hear her healing vibrations.

Italian born violin wizard Luca Ciarla owns the stage with his fiddle and a few toy instruments.

His program features unusual arrangements of traditional Italian folk tunes, music from the Mediterranean area and original compositions to round out this sensational afternoon of musical performances!

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from the University of Eastern Finland. The colorproducing pigments known as anthocyanins were found to increase the cancer-fighting ability of sirtuin 6, part of a class of enzymes that regulate the expression of genes that control the function of cells via key signaling pathways.

Aging causes changes in the function of sirtuins, which in turn contributes to the development of several diseases.

Anthocyanins also color other berries, and earlier research from the UK University of East Anglia found that women eating blueberries and strawberries three or more times a week slashed their risk of heart attack by a third.

Asthma Less Likely to Afflict Breastfed Kids A University of Amsterdam study of 960 children from 4 to 12 years old taking asthma medication found that those breastfed as infants had a 45 percent lower incidence of asthma attacks.

Doctors Underestimate Opioid Prescriptions People are frequently introduced to highly addictive opioid painkillers when using hospital emergency rooms. When University of Colorado and University of Massachusetts medical researchers surveyed 109 emergency medicine physicians at four hospitals, they found that 65 percent of them significantly underestimated how many opioids they were prescribing compared to their peers. In six- and 12-month followups, the researchers consequently found that opioid orders by all the doctors surveyed dropped by 3.5 and 4.3 percent, respectively. Those shown that they had been overprescribing lowered their rates even more, by an additional 2.1 and 2.2 percent.

Spanking—defined as using physical force to control a child’s behavior by inflicting pain, but not injury—can have profound effects on a child later in life, say University of Michigan researchers.

Surveying records of 8,300 people that visited outpatient clinics for routine health problems, they found that the 55 percent of those that reported being spanked as children had higher incidences of depression, suicide attempts, drinking and drug use. The finding is in line with previous studies showing that childhood trauma, abuse and neglect can have longterm health effects.

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New Solar Capacity Outpaced Other Fuel Sources

A United Nations-backed report, Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2018, reveals that the world invested more in solar power than any other single energy technology in 2017 and installed more new solar capacity than all other energy sources combined, including fossil fuels.

The report tally saw investors committing $279.8 billion to renewable energy overall, excluding large dams, and $160.8 billion to solar specifically. United Nations Energy Programme head Erik Solheim explains, “The extraordinary surge in solar investment shows how the global energy map is changing and more importantly, what the economic benefits are, including the creation of more better-paying, higher-quality jobs.”

China, the leader in solar and renewable investment, was responsible for more than half of the 98 gigawatts of solar capacity added last year and 45 percent of the dollars invested in renewables overall. The U.S. was second, investing $40.5 billion in renewable energy. Mexico, Australia and Sweden increased their commitments by substantial amounts—810 percent, 147 percent and 127 percent, respectively—with all three countries ranked in the top 10.

Flower Power

The Humane Society Legislative Fund, the government affairs affiliate of the Humane Society of the U.S., worked with animal protection champions in both chambers and with other stakeholders to secure success on several fronts in the 2018 federal budget.

Victories include preventing the slaughter of wild horses and burros, preserving protections for carnivores on National Park Service lands in Alaska, preserving Endangered Species Act protections for Great Lakes wolves and urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restore inspection reports and enforcement records for horse shows, puppy mills, roadside zoos, laboratories and other facilities that were purged from the agency’s website in early 2017.

The budget also adds another $2 million for USDA enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act and $5 million to train and provide therapeutic service dogs for veterans and soldiers. It holds the line against cuts on many other vital fronts affecting animals, such as the Marine Mammal Commission and development of alternatives to live animal testing.

Harmful provisions still reflected in the budget include exempting concentrated animal-feeding operations from reporting toxic air emissions and maintaining a prohibition on the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate toxic lead content in ammunition and fishing tackle that poison and kill wildlife.

Farms Test Low-Tech Pesticide Alternative To make sure more beneficial bugs come to their crops to feed on pests, farmers are planting flowers in the middle of their fields. On a farm near the town of Buckingham, England, a crop of oilseed rape is planted amidst rows of wildflowers. It’s one of 14 sites in a study testing the wildflowers’ efficacy in attracting pesteating bugs, and how well they would perform 18

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The study also includes the use of borders of wildflowers around each field, a technique farmers in the area have used for the past two decades to promote general biodiversity, though not specifically for pest control.

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write, “The crop protection ‘toolbox’ is becoming smaller and more vulnerable, so now is a good time to rethink our future crop protection strategies to consider the use of alternative pest control measures alongside conventional pesticides.”

Pesticide use probably won’t be eliminated completely, they say.

However, by attracting pest-eating bugs—along

with other techniques like breeding plants to better resist pests, using technology to better diagnose and forecast pest behavior and application systems that can apply tiny amounts of pesticide more precisely—pesticide use could be dramatically reduced. Harsh chemicals can then serve as a last line of defense, rather than the first thing farmers reach for.

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Pipeline Slowdown

Animal Safety Measures Delay Tree Cutting

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has denied a request by Dominion Energy, the lead builder of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, for more time to cut trees along the route. The company had to stop cutting by the end of March in order to protect migratory birds and endangered bats in the path of the project, planned to run from West Virginia to terminals in Virginia and North Carolina.

Opposing the controversial natural gas pipeline from the Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic coast, Jamshid Bakhtiari, Virginia field coordinator for the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, says the FERC decision will delay, but not stop the project. Yet he states, “It’s a good thing. We should shoot to have more things like this happen in terms of delaying the pipeline. But it’s not a final nail, by any means, in the coffin.”

The pipeline is one of two conduits up to 42 inches in diameter for transporting fracked gas that developers want to build through the central Appalachians. It’s across terrain that critics say is both scenic and poorly suited to heavy infrastructure.

Bakhtiari’s group is part of a broad coalition of organizations, including the Sierra Club, that has mobilized to stop the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. The denial means tree clearing has to halt at least until September, and at some points on the route, until November.

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New Eco-Packaging Options Underway

Frito-Lay, Campbell Soup and other major U.S. players in the food and beauty industries are talking more about sustainability these days. The result is adoption of innovative materials.

Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of recycler TerraCycle, advises, “Bioplastics are meant to be a solution for the world’s plastic waste problem. However, in most cases, biodegradable bioplastics will only break down in a high-temperature industrial composting facility, not in your average household compost bin.

Plus, these are not recyclable. A better solution might be to place the focus on durable bioplastics that are made from plant materials, but can still be recycled,”

Entrepreneurs like Daphna Nissenbaum are taking action. As an Israeli mom, she chided her teenage son for trashing rather than recycling plastic water bottles. Yet then, she says, “I realized plastic bottles weren’t the main issue,” when she saw flexible packaging such as chip bags, candy wrappers and go-to containers crammed into the trash. Nissenbaum learned that most flexible packaging isn’t recycled and ends up in landfills, oceans and other places.

Once an orange peel is discarded, it disintegrates biologically and turns to compost, she saw, and committed to engineering packaging to do the same.

A graduate of the Israeli Army’s elite software engineering program and with a marketing MBA, her Tipa Corporation has patented bioplastic that acts like plastic. “When composted, the material naturally breaks down in 180 days or less,” she says. Tipa now makes zippered bags, stand-up pouches and packaging for coffee, snacks and produce.

Action Alert

Migratory Birds Threatened by Rule Change

A coalition of national environmental groups led by the National Audubon Society filed a lawsuit in May against the U.S. Department of the Interior challenging the federal administration’s move last December to eliminate longstanding protections for waterfowl, raptors and songbirds under the 100-year-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA).

The intent is to weaken enforcement on businesses, municipalities and individuals to prevent “incidental” deaths of birds, which would lessen requirements for their protection from electrical power lines, towers, buildings and other hazards.

The risk of liability under the MBTA has provided incentives for the oil and gas industry, wind energy development companies and power transmission line operators to work with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to minimize bird deaths.

The new policy eliminates these incentives to reduce and mitigate foreseeable impacts of operations on migratory birds.

“One of the first conservation laws, the MBTA sparked 100 years of conservation leadership in this country,” says Sarah Greenberger, Audubon’s senior vice president of conservation policy. “It defies all facts for the Department of the Interior to suggest that this law is somehow broken when we have a century of evidence that says otherwise.”

Urge senators and other representatives to uphold the MBTA via an easy form and single click under the Take Action tab at Audubon.org.

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Forever Flexible Keep Joints Naturally Healthy

by Lisa Marshall

Creaky knees, sore hips, shoulder pain or a stiff neck can be a thing of the past.

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hirty-seven percent of American adults 18 and older suffer from arthritis—a catchall term for a dozen varieties of joint disease—according to the nonprofit Arthritis Foundation. One in two men and two in three women 65 or older may have it, estimates a recent Boston University study. Due to increasing obesity rates and autoimmune disorders, it’s also impacting 8 million Millennials, reports the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“I’m seeing higher rates, more severe cases and more of them in younger people. It’s an epidemic no one is talking about,” says Dr. Susan Blum, a Rye Brook, New York, physician and author of Healing Arthritis: Your 3-Step Guide to Conquering Arthritis Naturally.

About 65 percent of patients try to treat joint pain with daily anti-inflammatory drugs that can damage the stomach and kidneys. Many work and exercise less due to pain, making arthritis the leading cause of disability. More than 1 million undergo expensive, risky surgeries annually, with hip and knee replacements performed twice as often now as in 2000.

Although conventional medicine maintains that drugs, surgery and reduced activity are inevitable, a new generation of clinicians disagree. They’ve seen how by losing weight, fighting inflammation with wholesome food and supplements, exercising smart and exploring science-backed integrative therapies, patients can manage the root causes of joint pain and find relief.

“We have many tools at our disposal to halt or slow the progression of arthritis so most people never have to have surgery,” says Doctor of Naturopathy Casey Seenauth, a staff physician at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Pain Relief Center, in Tempe, Arizona.

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Identification Helps

The term “arthritis” can conjure images of aging cartilage worn thin by years of overuse. Yet this common type, known as osteoarthritis, is just one of many joint pain culprits. Rheumatoid arthritis, which manifests in swelling and pain in the hands, wrists, feet or toes, arises when the body’s immune system attacks itself, destroying tissue around the joints. Spondyloarthritis inflames the spine and sometimes the eyes and gut. Infections like Lyme disease, parvovirus and hepatitis B can also ignite arthritic joint pain.

Inflammation may exacerbate them all, so an anti-inflammatory program can typically provide relief, says Blum. Serious forms might require more aggressive treatments; a visit with an integrative clinician is an important first step.

Get Weight in Check

About one-third of obese people have arthritis, and research shows that with every pound lost, joint pain diminishes—the lighter the load, the less the pressure on joints. A Wake Forest University study of knee osteoarthritis patients showed that with each 10 pounds lost, 40 pounds of pressure is lifted from the knee.

“But it’s not simply about the load on the joints,” says Blum.

Fat cells release compounds called inflammatory cytokines, which can boost inflammation and pain. And new research from the University of Rochester, in New York, suggests that obesity may also impair the gut microbiome (beneficial bacteria lining the gastrointestinal tract), further exacerbating arthritis.

“There is no doubt that the gut bacteria are involved in the onset and perpetuation of inflammation and pain in arthritis,” says Blum.

When researchers fed mice the equivalent of a “cheeseburger and milkshake” diet for 12 weeks, doubling their body fat, they found more pro-inflammatory bacteria in their colon, more cartilage deterioration than in lean mice and more inflammation in their knees.

Healing the Gut Heals Joints

Blum explains that dysbiosis, an overgrowth of harmful bacteria in the intestinal tract, can damage its fragile lining, allowing bits of bacteria to enter the bloodstream and ignite an autoimmune response. Dysbiosis can be kick-started by antibiotics, drugs like proton pump inhibitors, bad diet or stress, says Blum, who battled autoimmune arthritis after her son had a traumatic accident.

For curbing arthritis through the gut microbiome, the science is young. A few small human studies conducted in China and Finland suggest that ingesting specific strains of Lactobacillus (including casei, acidophilus, reuteri and rhamnosus) and Bifidobacterium (bifidum and infantis) may decrease inflammation and pain associated with arthritis.

In the University of Rochester study, overweight mice fed prebiotics (indigestible fibers that good bacteria feed on) had less arthritis progression.

Blum recommends taking antimicrobial herbs like oregano oil to heal a gut overgrown with bad bacteria and a high-quality probiotic supplement to replenish good bacteria. She also suggests ditching processed food and products with refined sugar, along with known allergens like gluten, soy and dairy, which can spawn inflammation. Avoid nightshade vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes and peppers, which anecdotally have been suggested to aggravate joint pain. Overall, strive for a plant-based diet high in fiber, colorful, antioxidant-rich vegetables and “good” fats. One recent Michigan State University study found that when osteoarthritis patients switched to a plant-based diet for six weeks, they experienced less pain than those in the meat-eating control group.

Exercise Smart

When joint pain begins to flare up, a carefully chosen workout may be exactly what’s needed for relief. A.J. Gregg, a chiropractor in Flagstaff, Arizona, says, “There is an element of ‘use-it-or-lose it’.”

The proper exercise depends partly on which joints are affected. He notes that properly executed strength training exercises like lifting weights can stabilize muscles around joints, easing strain and preventing arthritis from accelerating. Low-impact aerobic exercises like cycling or swimming can fuel the production and flushing of fluids through the joints without overloading them. Tai chi can improve range of motion. Even running, long falsely maligned as a precursor to arthritis, can help prompt cartilage cells to divide and replenish faster, research suggests.

A study of 75,000 runners by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, in California, found that they were less likely to develop osteoarthritis of the knee than less active people.

A subsequent paper by University of Illinois researchers found that while each running step levels more force on joints than a walking step, the foot hits the ground less often, so when it comes to wear and tear, it approximates the effect of walking. “Running doesn’t set people up for earlier development of osteoarthritis, and can in fact be protective,” says Gregg, stressing that proper form, a soft running surface and moderation are all important.

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published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine found that those receiving one or two PRP injections had significantly less pain and better function six months later, while the placebo group worsened. In prolotherapy, doctors inject natural substances like dextrose and saline into the joint two to three times for six to eight weeks to promote production of collagen and other tissue-regenerating compounds.

“Rather than inject a steroid, which provides a short-term fix by suppressing the immune response, we inject a concentrated solution that ignites the body’s natural healing response,” says Seenauth.

A Mind-Body Approach

Natural joint pain remedies also encompass acupuncture and meditation. In the UK, a University of York meta-review of 114

studies exploring 22 integrative or complementary therapies for arthritis, including strength and aerobic exercise training, found acupuncture to have the most studies completed and the most promising results.

“Acupuncture can be considered as one of the more effective physical treatments for alleviating osteoarthritis knee pain in the short term,” concluded the authors.

University of Auckland researchers, in New Zealand, recruited 42 rheumatoid arthritis patients and assigned half to a program of mindfulness-based stress reduction, described by researchers as “the cultivation of nonjudgmental attention to unwanted thoughts, feelings and bodily experiences via meditation.”

While the meditation group saw no change in levels of inflammatory markers in the blood or the number of swollen joints,

they did report significantly less morning stiffness, tenderness and pain. The patients, in essence, trained themselves to experience their symptoms differently.

“Pain is not just about nerves detecting a noxious stimulant and sending the signal to your brain. The brain has a whole system for processing these signals, and is also informed by your experiences, emotions and cognition,” says Seenauth, who recommends mindfulness meditation to all of his patients.

“With the right nutrition, therapies and state of mind,” he says, “you can significantly reduce the impact joint pain has on your life.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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Curcumin: Derived from turmeric (Curcuma longa), this bright yellow culinary spice has been used as an anti-inflammatory agent in Asia for centuries. Today, it’s used as an alternative to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), which can wreak havoc on the stomach and kidneys if taken long term, according to Naturopath Casey Seenauth. One industry-sponsored review concluded that 1,000 milligrams (mg) per day of curcumin can rival a NSAID like Advil for relief of pain and inflammation.

Collagen or gelatin: Integrative medicine practitioners have long prescribed gelatin powder made from animal connective tissue to provide the nutrients required for joint regeneration. Supplement makers have developed arthritisspecific collagen supplements in which the gelatin is broken down for better absorption. A Chinese study of 500 rheumatoid arthritis patients found that collagen derived from chicken cartilage improved symptoms of pain, stiffness and swelling in joints. Plant-based options are available.

Glucosamine: This classic tissue-building block has been shown in multiple studies to slow cartilage loss associated with osteoarthritis. Taken long enough, it can also ease pain, says Seenauth. “People often take it, don’t feel anything right away and quit. Give it time.” He recommends 2,000 mg per day for at least six to eight weeks.

Fish oil: Omega-3 fatty acids like eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are established anti-inflammatories. A Korean University review of 10 trials involving nearly 400 rheumatoid arthritis patients found that those taking more than three grams per day of omega-3 fatty acid supplements reduced their reliance on NSAIDs and had less pain.

Probiotics: While their impact on pain reduction isn’t clearly known, many studies show that certain strains of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium can boost immune function, repair damaged gut lining and reduce system-aggravating inflammation, says Dr. Susan Blum. She recommends products containing a mixed blend of 20 billion to 30 billion colony-forming units (CFU) per capsule.

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What Symptoms of Joint Pain Can MM Treat?

Marijuana and joint pain treatment can help ease joint pain symptoms such as: pain, inflammation, swelling, depression and anxiety.

THC is medical marijuana’s psychoactive ingredient, providing the intoxicating, euphoric “high” effect. It also helps deactivate inflammatory proteins and calm the immune system and works as a painkiller.

CBD is non-psychoactive and helps reduce inflammation. Both chemicals, at the most basic level, work together to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. When you combine both, the CBD significantly decreases the “high” sensation experienced.

Those experiencing discomfort from RA and other conditions related to the joints are overwhelmed with inflammation.

Medical marijuana and joint pain treatment contains inflammation-fighting compounds, particularly CBD and THC.

Best Strains to Use for Relief

Joint Pain Relief with CBD and THC Just about everyone has experienced some joint pain in their life. Whether it’s a bad knee, mild shoulder tightness or debilitating arthritis, we all will have pain in our joints at some point. Rather than reaching for the bottle of ibuprofen or taking prescription opioids, many individuals are now turning to medical marijuana and joint pain treatment to find relief.

Effects of Joint Pain

Pain in the joints can lead to lifestyle restrictions, chronic pain or disability. Having joint pain, mainly when it’s with unrelenting arthritis, is hard to live with on a daily basis.

Although pain is coming from the joints, it can also affect state of mind or be a cause of it. Individuals dealing with anxiety or depression are more vulnerable to pain.

How and Why Marijuana Can Be an Effective Treatment for Joint Pain

According to Marijuana Doctors: A New Kind of Healthcare, medical cannabis for joint pain can do wonders. THC and CBD, cannabis’ two active compounds, especially help with joint pain. It provides you with natural pain management, overall enhanced quality of life and increased dexterity.

CBD affects your immune system, naturally helping with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and other autoimmune conditions. The journal Rheumatology published a study showing arthritis patients had unusually high levels of CB2 receptors in their joint tissue. By AngelofHealththrough As Your CB2 Referring Affiliate using medical marijuana, they were able to fight jointUse inflammation receptor 30 Day Money Back Guarantee pathway activation.

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There are many cannabis strains that offer help specifically with joint pain, a few of these include Blueberry Pancakes (Indica), Gorilla Glue # 4 (hybrid), Critical Mass (Indica), Harlequin (Sativa) and Ghost Train Haze (Sativa).

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One of the fastest ways to experience relief from joint pain, with marijuana, is through inhalation. Unlike balms or creams, inhaling marijuana with THC will give a “high” effect However, this also depends on the type and dose of the herb you use. If you don’t like the “high” sensation, go for a CBD-dominant strain to reduce this effect.

More patients find the most efficient inhalation option is cartridge-based vape pens. They’re also better with dosage control. They’re easy to use, discreet and don’t emit a distinct weed odor or smoke.

Topicals

Most individuals experiencing joint pain know all about Bengay or Icy Hot. Medical marijuana topicals are similar. Cannabis topicals aren’t psychoactive, so when you apply them to your skin, you’re not going to get high. The skin absorbs weed-infused creams, lotions, oils and balms to combat inflammation and pain.

Edibles and Beverages

Edible marijuana must process through the digestive system and, since it could take a couple of hours before experiencing any effects, you won’t find immediate relief.

Edibles can, however, provide longlasting relief. Understanding proper dosage when buying medical marijuana, for joint pain, is important. Each patient has a differing threshold of pain tolerance so it may take some trial and error before you get it down correctly. When the exact dosage necessary is determined, they make a simple and discreet option of treating joint pain all day long.

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GLOSSARY

Aerial: Originated in California and now

in several countries. Sometimes branded as AntiGravity Yoga, aerial incorporates traditional yoga asanas with the use of a hammock or sling and combines elements of Pilates and dance. This style is said to deliver benefits on emotional and psychological levels and has a fun component.

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Ananda: A form of gentle hatha yoga

with an emphasis on meditation. Ananda combines classic yoga postures with breathing and silent affirmations to attune with higher levels of body sense, energy and silent inner awareness. As an inner-directed practice, it has less appeal to those desiring a more athletic or aerobic experience.

Anusara: Anusara means “go with the

flow,” and blends spirituality with inner/ outer alignment and balanced energetic actions. This style urges students to think of poses as artistic expressions of the heart.

Individual abilities and limitations are deeply respected and honored, so Anusara yoga can be helpful for everyone and is good for beginners.

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Chair: Practiced sitting or standing, it uses a chair as a support/prop. Asanas are adapted from traditional hatha yoga. It benefits older individuals and those that are body-challenged. Flexibility is enhanced, as well as mind-body awareness.

Hatha: Hatha yoga is the foundational

discipline on which nearly all other styles are based. In Sanskrit, ha represents the sun and tha, the moon—hence, the practice is designed to bring the yin and yang, light and dark, masculine and feminine aspects and polarities into balance. Essentially, hatha yoga brings all aspects of life together. A class described as hatha will likely include slow-paced stretching,

Aqua: Also known as water or pool yoga.

Aqua yoga is practiced in water—a warm indoor pool or natural body of water. Asanas are adapted to work with the buoyancy provided by water and have a positive effect on joints. This form is a viable option for older individuals or anyone else with physical conditions that prevent them from practicing land yoga. Its benefits include lymphatic stimulation and improved range of motion.

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oga, a holistic art and practice that originated some 5,000 years ago in India, aims to integrate mind, body and spirit. The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning to yoke or unite, and refers to the joining of body with mind and mind with soul to achieve health, balance, tranquility and enlightenment.

Individuals of every age and physical condition can benefit from the regular practice of yoga, which has been proven to enhance flexibility, strength, stamina and concentration. Using a combination of asanas, or postures, and breathing techniques, yoga works to induce deep relaxation and reduce stress, tone the body and organs, increase vitality, and improve circulation and energy flow. Uplifting and meditative, yoga can be applied as a spiritual practice, as well.

Although many schools, or styles, of yoga exist, most differences derive from the primary focus of the practitioner’s attention: precise alignment of the body; holding of the asanas; flow between the postures; breath and movement coordination; or inner awareness and meditation.

No particular style is better than another, and many students practice more than one.

Ashtanga: A physically demanding style that is light on meditation, ashtanga yoga employs a fast-paced series of flowing poses to build strength, flexibility and stamina. Developed by Indian yoga master Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, ashtanga’s progressively difficult postures are synchronized with a loud breath (called ujyaii breath in Sanskrit) and are designed to produce intense internal heat and purifying sweat in order to detoxify muscles and organs. The room is usually heated to warm muscles and increase flexibility. Preferred by many athletes, this style is too intense and demanding for most beginners.

asanas, or postures, that are not too difficult, simple breathing exercises and perhaps seated meditation. Hatha yoga classes provide a good starting point for beginners to learn basic poses and relaxation techniques.

Hot Yoga: Hot yoga is performed in a heated room using varying temperatures and yoga poses. A Bikram yoga room is set at a minimum of 105° Fahrenheit with about 40 percent humidity, performing 26 prescribed asanas. Both forms of heated yoga help to speed up metabolism and improve circulation.

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Integral: A gentle style of yoga brought to this country in

1966 by Sri Swami Satchidananda. Classes are structured to balance physical effort with relaxation, and include breathing practices, chanting and both guided and silent meditation. Integral yoga is suitable for beginners and helpful for more advanced students that wish to deepen their physical and spiritual awareness.

Iyengar: Noted for precise alignment and symmetry of postures, the development of balance and the use of props such as blocks, balls and belts, the Iyengar style of yoga was developed by B.K.S. Iyengar, based on his exceptional understanding of how the body works. Poses are held longer than usual. Iyengar is a good style for beginners, but can challenge seasoned practitioners, as well.

Kundalini: A powerful, enlightening style that incorporates mantras (chanting), meditation, visualization, breathing and guided relaxation with precise postures. According to Hindu philosophy, kundalini is a concentrated form of prana, or life force, represented by a coiled, sleeping serpent said to reside at the base of the spine.

When breath and movement awaken the serpent (energy), it moves up the spine through each of the seven chakras (energy centers) of the body, bringing energy and bliss. Once a closely guarded secret in India, kundalini yoga was first brought to the West in 1969, and has been known to help with addictions and releasing endorphins in the body.

Kundalini will not appeal to everyone and should be practiced under the supervision of an experienced teacher.

Prenatal: This yoga style is

specifically tailored for pregnant women during all stages of pregnancy. Its combination of stretching, focus and breathwork make it ideal for improving strength and decreasing

stress levels in preparation for childbirth.

It might also alleviate pregnancy-related headaches, nausea and back pain.

Restorative: Distinguished by the use of props, this form of yoga aims to relax the muscles, calm the mind and open up the body through slow movements and passive stretching. Maintaining balance and holding gentle stretches for up to 20 minutes is made easier through the use of blocks, bolsters and blankets that support deep relaxation.

SUP: An acronym for stand up paddle-

board, SUP yoga can be practiced on a lake or other calm body of water. Hatha and vinyasa asanas are employed with the intention of challenging the practitioner to distribute their weight to maintain balance. Benefits include improved core strength, circulation and balance.

Svaroopa: A style that helps each student discover their bliss.

The Sanskrit word svaroopa means “the true nature of being”, and Svaroopa yoga is sometimes called the yoga of alignment and compassion. Attention to alignment in specifically chosen poses helps to soften the body’s connective tissues and ease spinal tension. Blocks and bolsters may be used to allow for deeper muscle release. The style is suitable for beginners and useful for those recovering from injury.

Viniyoga: A transformative, slower and more individualized

form of yoga that emphasizes gentle flow and coordinated breath with movement, Viniyoga is holistic in its approach and teaches the student how to apply the yoga tools of poses, chanting, breathing and meditation. Function is stressed over form in this style.

Viniyoga is recommended for beginners and seniors, as well as those in chronic pain or healing from injury or disease.

Vinyasa: A challenging style that matches breath to movement.

Vinyasa yoga poses incorporate alignment principles and are woven together in a flowing practice that is both intense and dancelike. Translated from Sanskrit, Vinyasa means “without obstacle”.

The style is best suited to energetic, physically fit students.

Yin: Developed by yoga teachers Paulie Zink and Paul Grilley

to improve joint mobility and flexibility through holding asanas for up to five minutes or longer, yin yoga complements more intense practices such as Bikram, increases circulation in connective tissue and fosters inner stillness.

Please note: The contents of this Yoga Glossary are for informational purposes only. The information is not intended to be used in place of a visit or consultation with a healthcare professional. Always seek out a licensed, certified or otherwise professionally qualified practitioner to conduct a selected treatment.

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WHY OUR BODY LOVES YOGA Gentle Poses Foster Flexibility

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lthough media coverage of yoga often highlights advanced yoga poses, the practice is not reserved solely for super-flexible folks. Benefits are available to everyone of any age or physical type.

“Many people assume that yoga requires the ability to be a contortionist.

Yoga is an internal process and can meet us wherever we are,” says yoga therapist Kimberly Carson, of Mindful Yoga Works, in Portland, Oregon. Springing from the theory that half of our capacity to become more flexible lies less in the muscles than in the nervous system, this calming practice helps the body release tension and achieve a suppler state.

Why it Works Yoga poses don’t need to be intense to have a significant effect. Gentle, regular practice can improve range of motion, increase muscle strength and promote circulation of the synovial fluid surrounding joints that supplies oxygen and nutrients to cartilage.

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Abbott, an integrative yoga therapist and teacher who owns Burlington Yoga, in Burlington, Vermont. “Where our attention goes, energy flows. When we’re holding a posture and directing this focused awareness into the sensation of a stretch, we’re learning to read our body.”

Agility is usually associated with muscles and joints, but underlying flexibility goes deep to further enhance wellness.

Stiff muscles often go hand-in-hand with stiff arteries, for example, but appropriate exercise can have a positive effect there, too.

According to studies by physical therapist Miriam Cortez-Cooper, Ph.D., and her colleagues during her tenure at the University of Texas at Austin, stretching exercises performed for 11 weeks improved flexibility of the carotid artery—the main vessel that transports blood to the brain— by 23 percent. Such an increase did not result from aerobic exercise or strength training.

Every Body Can Benefit “Yoga is truly for any and every body.

Flexibility or a lack thereof can be found in anatomies of any shape. Many options

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for poses exist to help you find the version that works best for you. Yoga props such as blocks and straps can provide support to encourage experimenting while ensuring a safe approach,” says Anna Guest-Jelley, CEO of Curvy Yoga, in Portland, Oregon.

She loves sharing the value of yoga with people of all sizes. “What’s important is working wherever you are within your current range of motion, so your body can open to new movements appropriately.”

Maintaining a regular practice offers an opportunity for individuals living with chronic pain or undergoing cancer treatment to feel more at ease. “Even in cases of severe fibromyalgia, some movement is better than none, and can foster better sleep. Restorative sleep can help to heal microtears in muscles, which can be common.

Non-goal-oriented yoga also offers layers of benefits for cancer patients, both supporting physical function, as well as offering a way to practice kindness towards the body/ mind during tough times,” says Carson.

For seniors, yoga is an excellent way to foster better flexibility, even in the presence of osteoarthritis. Studies conducted

by Dr. Sharon Kolasinski, of the University of Pennsylvania, found that Iyengar yoga reduced joint stiffness and pain reduction during an eight-week period in people with knee osteoarthritis. Chair yoga, though popular with seniors, can introduce unnecessary risk if not tailored appropriately for those with osteoporosis, Carson cautions. “It’s important for older adults to find classes taught by appropriately trained instructors. Inappropriate chair sitting itself can compromise bone health, so teachers trained in spinal health and planes of action are recommended.”

No matter the level of an individual’s agility, improved flexibility is a boon, especially when it goes beyond the physical to embrace mental and spiritual aspects.

Abbott remarks, “Yoga has taught me not only how to move and relate to my body, but how to gracefully adjust to change and the challenges of life.”

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer and authors books related to the fields of alternative health and spirituality. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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The science of yoga is centered on realizing the essential self—the one within who is simply aware. It comes from thousands of years of enlightened beings devoting their lives to the questions: “Who am I? Why do my thoughts and emotions change so much?” This inquiry helps us find the true self inside, the self beyond personality and the mind’s fears and opinions.

Progress happens through cultivating awareness. The simplest approach is to ask: “Who is in here looking through these eyes and experiencing this world?” Don’t try to answer. Just relax back into the essence of your being—the one who sees—and experience life from this place of awareness.

When we’re clear and comfortable with who we are inside, life becomes beautiful—regardless of what is going on around us. We can then help raise the world for the better. There is freedom and peace in that.

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Michael A. Singer, author of The Untethered Soul, is founder of the Temple of the Universe yoga and meditation center, in Alachua, Florida. See UntetheredSoul.com.

Yoga Meets Life’s Essential Questions

Tapping into Our True Nature

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n 1972, I experienced a profound spiritual awakening and went into seclusion to focus on my inner growth. This awakening helped me see that I’m not my mind—I am the observer of my mind. I watched this chattering mind creating an obstacle to self-realization and true happiness. I also came to realize another clear truth: The outside world isn’t personal. It’s unfolding according to all the forces that have taken place from the beginning of creation. Call it science or the will of God—it doesn’t matter. What matters is we didn’t do it, and it isn’t supposed to match what we want. When we see this, we can transcend the limited mind and embrace the true nature of our being.

We’ve each developed personal likes and dislikes resulting from life experiences that have left good or unfavorable impressions within us. These impressions determine how we view the world, and they limit our ability to enjoy life. We can begin learning how to release these impressions by letting go of the little things that irritate us for no reason—like the weather or someone’s attitude. We have a tendency to resist uncomfortable feelings, so we try to fix and control our environment. A commitment to yoga demands that we let go of our personal reactions and use each experience in life to go beyond our comfort zone.

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Top Yoga Trends Fusion Styles Offer Fresh Choices

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hile interest in traditional yoga remains strong, a groundswell of new styles looks to accommodate our changing times. With approaches ranging from yoga designed for curvy women to paddle board yoga, there is something for everyone.

“I can see a definite trend of mixing yoga with all sorts of new activities and passions,” says Sophie Parienti, founder of Yogi Times magazine and website, in Los Angeles. “I always keep an open mind. Whether it is acro yoga or art yoga, if it becomes a way to commit to a personal practice, why not?”

Innovative styles are on the upswing, including yoga blended with Pilates, resistance training and dance forms like ballet. “Yoga has been evolving since its origins and these variations on the traditional practice show exciting creativity and invite in people

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oel Gregory Reyes, a licensed massage therapist with advanced training in sports and therapeutic massage at Oasis to Zen Wellness Center & Transformation Spa, is offering introductory Thai yoga massage packages at 20 percent off the regular rate through the end of September—three, 90-minute sessions for $336 and three, 120-minute sessions for $420.

that are new to yoga. In particular, we’re excited to see yoga offerings that increase inclusion and accessibility to a wider and more diverse student base. Practitioners can only benefit from this direction,” notes Kerry Maiorca, chair of the Yoga Alliance and founder of Bloom Yoga Studio, in Chicago.

Newer forms of yoga are affirming that bodies of all shapes, sizes and ages can reap benefits. Moms-to-be can enjoy prenatal yoga designed to strengthen the body for childbirth, and aqua yoga—especially in a heated indoor pool—is helpful for those with physical challenges. Chair yoga is popular in corporate settings and senior centers.

A decade ago, high-energy styles like power yoga were taking center stage; the current trend is toward gentler forms like restorative and yin. Instructors are prioritizing the safety and comfort of students.

“There is an emphasis now on the quieter styles of yoga, the introspective meditative forms. Many teachers are being trained to modify poses,” says Maiorca. “A big focus right now is trauma sensitivity—and how and if to use touch as an instructor, underscoring the message that we are safe on the yoga mat.”

The future of yoga is inspiring given the coexistence of tradition and modernization. “Yogis by nature are seekers and love exploring the new and original as part of the journey,” advises Parienti. “Focus on feeling good, whatever form it takes or whatever name it carries.”

Marlaina Donato, a freelance writer and multimedia artist, also authors books on spirituality and alternative health. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

Yogi Times Top 10 Styles Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Bikram and Hot, Hatha, Kundalini, Iyengar, Tantra, Ayurveda, Yin, Restorative

Thai massage has been shown to reduce pain, muscle tension and stress, promote blood circulation, oxygen flow and overall heart health and balance the body’s energy system. It also lowers blood sugar, which is significant in the maintenance of diabetes.

Reyes says, “Thai massage is traditionally performed on the floor. It’s safer and more effective, because there is room for greater range of motion, and allows me to hold stretches deeper and longer.”

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Oasis to Zen to Creates Permanent Yoga Class Schedule

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asis To Zen Wellness Center and Transformation Spa is instituting an expanded class schedule for those new to yoga, have special needs or prefer a slower, more mindful yoga class. “There aren’t a lot of yoga options in our area,” says owner Cheri Petroni. “We saw the need and decided to fill it.

This is a unique opportunity to join as we create the schedule, as well as discuss a membership option.”

Rebecca Ostfeld is an advanced yoga instructor and Reiki Master Healer affiliated with Oasis to Zen. She loves everything yoga, and particularly enjoys supporting newbies in their yoga practice. especially as they grow in strength and confidence.

The new schedule includes Vinyasa Flow from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday; Restorative Yoga at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday; and more. “As interest increases, we intend to add more classes to the schedule,” says Petroni.

Location: 5715 W. Alexander Rd., Ste. 140, Las Vegas. For more information, call 702-491-6035 or visit OasisToZen.com. See yoga classes in Calendar of Events. See ad, back cover and in the Community Resource Guide.

Yoga Therapy at Down Dog Diagnostics Alicia Cuglietta, PYT1000, C-IAYT

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licia Cuglietta is a strong advocate of the therapeutic and healing benefits of yoga and educates her students and clients in the myriad of traditional yoga practices and techniques to bring about balance and healing in their lives.

Her professional interests focus on trauma informed yoga therapy, working with individuals and groups who are experiencing anxiety, panic and PTSD and her current projects include developing a program for women’s wellness.

Cuglietta is owner of Down Dog Diagnostics, LLC Yoga Therapy and is a supporting member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. She holds additional certificates in Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy, Mudra Therapy, and TAYMS (adaptive yoga for MS.) Down Dog Diagnostics specializes in anxiety disorders, back care and women’s health. Wellness practices use traditional yoga fused with modern wellness designed to meet the individual where they are and assist them in reaching their health goal.

Cuglietta earned her 800-hour certification from Integrative Yoga Therapy and holds a C-IAYT status with The International Association of Yoga Therapists. To date, her combined yoga/yoga therapy continuing education hours exceed 1200 hours.

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local yogi profiles What sparked your calling to teach yoga?

I decided to become a reiki practitioner because I’ve always been called upon as a healer and I knew this was a good place to find guidance on my healing journey. Though I don’t teach yoga, i do encourage clients to use different poses for different physical or emotional needs.

What style yoga do you most enjoy teaching and why?

Ashtanga is my favorite! Challenging and spiritual, exactly what I love in pretty much everything.

How important is meditation to your yoga practice?

11/10 important. Without at least 10 minutes in meditation a day I feel rushed, inpatient and sometimes cranky while on the yoga mat.

Sady Lindberg, Reiki Practitioner Happy Earth Market 900 Karen Ave Unit D-102, LV 702-815-4478 What is your yoga philosophy and focus?

The focus during my practice is on movement meditation and breath work (pranayama). To me yoga teaches my vessel to connect to my soul through breath, and when I’m connected to Spirit I become fine-tuned from the inside out. The more tuned my Self is, the better I’m able to connect to Reiki energy.

How were you first introduced to yoga?

I was lead to Yoga through meditation in time. I began to become more intrigued by the practice and kicked off my journey with KinoYoga on Youtube. She’s got an awesome 30 day beginner yoga challenge and it was on from there!

What was your motivation to practice yoga?

I’m not always motivated to practice yoga to be truthful, I find it more of a disciplined practice for me. I feel amazing once I’m off the mat, but finding energy to start isn’t always easy. I just remind myself that I can’t pour from an empty cup, and even though it feels like I don’t always have time or energy for yoga, my body, soul and mind deserve it.

How has yoga changed and/or improved your life?

Yoga has improved my intuition and mental state over anything.

My “gut instinct” improved 100X after starting yoga and I began to have incredibly prophetic dreams over time. It has improved my life most however with my mental state with a positive outlook, self confidence and new found strength. Mentally and emotionally.

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Is there anything else you’d like for the community to know?

There are amazing Yoga classes for every type of yogi at Happy Earth Market! Check out the events page at www.

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"All products are individually made to order, handprinted and of course made with love!", says owner Sady Lindberg. "We create merchandise for peace makers, Earth warriors and the conscious community."

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What sparked your calling to teach yoga?

The yoga community. A few years back, another yoga instructor said, “You should teach yoga,” and it was like a light clicked on in my soul. So I went to Santa Barbara and trained with Ganga White and Tracey Rich at White Lotus Foundation.

What kind of yoga do you offer?

Private Yoga, Vinyasa, Chair Yoga, Trauma Recovery Yoga What has helped you improve your classes since you first started teaching?

Experience. Trial and error. Ongoing education. I’m constantly training, watching videos, reading, doing whatever I can to benefit my clients and deepen my own practice. I’ve recently begun attending private yoga with a fabulous, super experienced yoga instructor because I need to keep growing.

Rebecca Noel, Yoga Instructor Eclectic Reikiology and Metaphysical Center 2760 Lake Sahara Dr, Ste 106, LV 702-348-5448 What is your yoga philosophy and focus?

Movement is medicine. Connecting our breath to our movements is a benefit to every single system in the body.

How were you first introduced to yoga?

I began back in the 90’s, doing yoga at home with video’s. Then I went to Bikram, which really spoke to my athletic background. But after an injury, I fell in love with Vinyasa, because it moved and healed my body, while quieting the stress and chatter in my mind.

What was your motivation to practice yoga?

At first it was athletic. I grew up as a competitive swimmer, and fitness has always been important to me. I need to move, I have a lot of nervous energy. As I got older, my the body began to break down in the joints and I stopped bouncing back from injuries.

Yoga was a way to stay strong, but then it grew to be so much more than that. I developed asthma in my thirties and the breath work helps keep it in check. I struggle with anxiety and yoga helps with that. I used to take Xanax, but haven’t taken it in a few years.

How has yoga changed and/or improved your life?

Besides the physical benefits, yoga has brought me together with so many people who speak to my soul. I have the same fears, pet peeves and worries that I’ve always had, but yoga has given me the tools to not live in that place. As an empathetic person, I take on the weight of the world. It can be very overwhelming.

With yoga, I can hit the mat, shed some tears, let some of that energy go and be of service to someone else.

How important is meditation to your yoga practice?

Very. I begin by counting as I breathe, 4 in, 5 out. Soon enough, I’m not counting, I’m just breathing. If I begin noticing my thoughts racing, I return to counting. In the quiet moments, I begin to feel centered and at peace.

Tell our NALV readers about your experience as a student in yoga teacher training.

It was life changing. I was blessed to attend a 21-day immersive training, living in a yurt in the Chumash Valley in Santa Barbara. Every day was a 12 hour day of asana practice, philosophy, asana breakdowns & adjustments, etc. I learned so much about yoga! It made me thirsty for more. I haven’t stopped learning since. I can’t wait to go back for more training. I only used my phone to take pictures and call my husband once a day.

I had no idea what was happening in the real world and I hadn’t got to experience that before. It was such a joy.

What is your greatest achievement as a yoga instructor?

Helping clients who have been living in pain for months or years. Being a cheerleader to clients who are insecure about attending studio classes because their body doesn’t fit the media norm, or those who have social anxiety. I just love giving the gift of yoga and seeing it change people’s lives.

Is there anything else you’d like for the community to know?

Please find some yoga!

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Meditative Melodies How Sound Deepens Meditation

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hen life is stressful, we know we need to relax. The question is how. Many wonderful ways involve combining music with a meditation practice.

Although we can’t always control our surroundings, we can learn to control how we react to and internalize what happens around us.

On the value of meditation and mindfulness, Jon KabatZinn, founder of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society, at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, observes, “When we do studies of this, we find we can change our brains. We can change our relationship to our emotions. We can change our relationship to the actuality of things in ways that are healing. The immune system responds.”

Because sound affects us on all levels—emotional, mental and physical—combining musical processes with our meditation practice can be highly effective in easing stress. Cultures worldwide have long used music to lift the spirit and enhance meditation and healing.

Choosing Meditation Music Choose recorded music that helps calm mental chatter. Here are some criteria.

4 Slow rhythms. These entrain bodily systems, including the heartbeat, pulse, digestion, respiration and muscle functioning, to a more natural rhythm.

4 Natural sounds. They give a sense of peace.

4 Nurturing tones. Typically, these are clear, warm and gentle.

4 Uplifting, not gloomy. The music should give rise to a sense of joy and beauty.

4 Absence of hooks and refrains; avoid repetition and familiarity that engage the analytical mind.

4 Flowing. It is soothing and feels akin to nature.

4 Sub-audio frequencies. The presence of these is an optional way to entrain brainwaves to an alpha or theta state that allows relaxation and healing to occur.

4 Intention. It’s important for both the musician and listener.

Here are several self-generated ways to further enhance meditation.

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Controlling Breath We can live without food for weeks and water for days, but breath for only minutes. A simple way to begin breath work is by taking a fast, full inhalation, followed by a long, slow exhalation. With practice, both breath control and stress levels will improve.

Vocal Toning This uses the human voice to produce elongated vowel tones or humming sounds that can empower meditation. It also slows and lengthens our exhalation by putting a brake on the breath.

Begin by taking a deep breath and then, with the mouth open, make a simple vowel tone such as ahh or ohh. With the exhalation pushing out a sound, the tone follows naturally.

Mantra and Chant Mantras can keep the demons of our monkey mind from distracting us. The word means “mind protection” in Sanskrit. A mantra is characterized by a short sound or phrase that carries a vibration and frequency that extends beyond the simple meaning of the words. Using mantras can help overcome mental chatter, de-stress and set us up for an expansion of consciousness.

Dr. Herbert Benson, founder of the Mind/Body Medical Institute at Harvard Medical School, in Boston, documented a phenomenon he named “the relaxation response”. His research discovered that those that repeated mantras for even 10 minutes a day experienced physiological changes—a reduced heart rate, slower metabolism and lower stress levels, all of which allow the body to return to a more natural state of wellness.

Singing Affirmations Research led by Carnegie Mellon University’s David Creswell found that people using self-affirmation also can protect against the damaging effects of stress on problem-solving performance.

An affirmation is a positive statement spoken in the present tense asserting that a desired goal is already achieved. With sufficient repetition and focused intention, declaration becomes reality. Adding a melody to our affirmation and singing it repeatedly enhances its power.

Mind-body expert Dr. Deepak Chopra agrees, stating, “Music helps to take the affirmations to a deeper level of the mind so that a process of emotional and spiritual transformation can start.”

We are constantly affirming in our mind what we believe.

With perseverance, repetition and steadfast belief in them, the words of our affirmations become a part of us. Before long, we notice we are achieving what we may have previously thought was impossible. Accessing the rich array of music and sound modalities available can help deepen meditation, decrease stress and allow us to benefit from a higher and much improved quality of life.

Dudley Evenson and her husband, Dean, are sound healing pioneers who have produced award-winning music since 1979 through their label, Soundings of the Planet. Their new book is Quieting the Monkey Mind: How to Meditate with Music.

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Can we counteract the additional carbon footprint of shipping seafood inland?

Eat as local as possible, whenever possible. Typically, U.S. seafood is sustainable seafood. Choose freshwater fish. Seafood is the most perishable ingredient in the kitchen. It’s caught, cleaned, chilled and transported with a short expiration date. Chefs stay with the tried and true because it’s wasted if customers hesitate to order a dish. In a few years, we’ll be eating more seaweed.

We are literally loving some species to death. Bluefin tuna will likely become extinct during our lifetime due to our love affair with sushi. We should all rotate the types of fish on our plate, beyond tuna, tilapia and salmon. Good choices include halibut, mahi mahi, Arctic char, black cod and rockfish.

Refer to the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch app for where and how fish are caught, if it’s sustainable or to be avoided.

Sustainable means it’s fished or farmed with minimal impact on ocean health and will more likely remain available for the future.

Half the seafood consumed today is farmed, according to program researchers.

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RICK MOONEN on Why Buying Sustainable Seafood Matters

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n early promoter of sustainable fishing, celebrity chef Rick Moonen is the owner of both RM Seafood and Rx Boiler Room, in Las Vegas, and brand promoter for True North Seafood. His cookbook, Fish Without a Doubt: The Cook’s Essential Companion, features only seafood that hasn’t been overfished. He was named Chef of the Year in 2011 by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which publishes an up-to-date Seafood Watch guide to sustainable species (SeafoodWatch.org).

Moonen’s latest project is promoting non-BPA canned seafood to reduce waste, encourage everyone to eat lower on the food chain and give popular fish a chance to rebound.

Do healthy food trends start with chefs or customers asking for more nutritious dishes?

Both. Chefs are inherently curious. When a new food is available, they’re challenged to see how it can be used. Customers spread the word via social media. Travel broadens our palate. Trying something new is supercool.

Like the wreckfish, some species have unfortunate names. Smart marketing can persuade a consumer to try something unfamiliar.

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Consider canned fish in BPA-free containers to better diversify an ocean-sourced diet. There’s no waste because it doesn’t rely on seasonal availability, tastes good and is sustainable. With creative recipes and fun garnishes, simple food can be as much of an experience as fine dining.

How can we avoid trashing the ocean and polluting our seafood?

People once thought the ocean was big enough to absorb anything dumped into it and it could replenish anything taken out. Toxic oil spills get publicity, but runoff from agricultural businesses is just as bad. The ocean can’t be used like a toilet. Be a steward of the environment and personalize the message through social media.

Is fish farming a good alternative for salmon and other species?

Fish farming has many components. Mistakes were made as people learned best practices during the past 20 years. Early instant demand called for rapid growth, causing overcrowded conditions, stressed fish and the use of antibiotics and genetically modified ingredients in the fish food. Aquaculture shouldn’t be demonized anymore.

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Wild fish are being contaminated by debris and plastic in the water, so farming is a good alternative.

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What gives you hope?

One of the easiest, fastest and safest methods for spotting inflammation, a major precursor to disease, is Clinical Infrared Imaging!

Influencers are joining the choir of sustainability that I’ve preached for 30 years. Now I’m the Trojan Chef, sitting in on meetings with major suppliers and acting as spokesperson for True North.

We need to remember a species doesn’t live alone. Fish produce feces. Mussels love the yucky muck and they’re a great way to clean the water. Symbiotic species work with nature, eliminating the need for manmade chemicals.

What can individuals do?

When we’re grocery shopping or eating out, we’re voting with our dollars. Ask, “What kind of fish is this? Where was it caught and how? Is it farmed or wild?”

Serving as informed voices not only secures answers, it makes people aware of necessary preferences.

Sharing the message can be fun as anxiety melts over tasting the unfamiliar.

Host a Chopped or Iron Chef-style competition at home or with a neighbor. When my youngest son was little, there were things he wouldn’t eat out of hand, so I had him help me in the kitchen. Once he was invested in meals, he tasted new dishes.

Experimenting can be exciting.

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Superior Superfoods Nature’s Top Foods to Prevent and Reverse Disease

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eart disease and chronic illnesses like diabetes, Alzheimer’s and inflammatory bowel disease are reaching alarming rates in this country.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 71 percent of all healthcare spending in the U.S. goes toward treating people with multiple chronic conditions.

Plant-dominant diets have a profound and universal effect on disease prevention, and often pose the potential for reversal.

Enlightened institutions like the Loma Linda University School of Medicine, in Loma Linda, California, are now offering resident physicians specialized studies in lifestyle medicine based on therapeutic applications of diet.

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Founding member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, international speaker and bestselling author Dr. Michael Greger, whose How Not to Die book now has a companion cookbook, is at the forefront of the growing conscious eating for wellness movement. The conclusions he’s drawn from his own practice are supported by the largest study to date on disease risk factors, the Global Burden of Disease, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. “The number one cause of death and cause of disability in the United States is our diet. Genetics loads the gun, but lifestyle pulls the trigger. Genes are not our destiny,” Greger says.

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Big Changes Made Easier

Eating superfoods slows inflammation, a major factor in myriad health conditions, and fosters an internal environment that opposes cancer cells. According to Greger, incorporating nutrient-dense foods into our daily diet need not feel like a chore or sacrifice. “If you eat junk, not only are you feeding your precious body crummy fuel, but you’re missing out on choices that are health-promoting,” says Greger, whose free Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen phone app helps make the switch easy and intriguing.

“I’m a fan of techniques for getting more plants on our plates,” says Greger.

“Try using meat as more of a condiment or flavoring. Find entrées you already like and make them more plant-friendly. For in-

stance, try replacing the taco meat with lentils spiced with traditional taco seasonings.”

Other helpful tips include tapping a family member, friend or colleague eager to support healthy choices. It can be difficult to be the only one eating healthfully in any group, but having a support system can help make the transition easier.

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Superfoods as Allies

According to Jennifer Di Noia, Ph.D., of William Paterson University of New Jersey, in Wayne, superfoods have 17 nutrients in common that are critical to the prevention of chronic disease, based on findings of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Institute of Medicine.

Phytochemicals are the body’s best source of antioxidants to help fortify cells against cancer and premature aging, as well as reduce the risk of heart disease and some types of dementia. Leafy greens such as collards, beet tops and certain lettuces, along with cruciferous vegetables, pack the most punch. Surprisingly, popular kale came in at number 15 on the CDC list of 41 superfoods, scoring only 49 out of 100 points for phytonutrient value.

Results of an in vitro study published by the journal Nutrition Research spotlight the cho-

lesterol-reducing benefits of steamed collard greens and their ability to boost the body’s natural cholesterol blockers by 13 percent more than the pharmaceutical drug Cholestyramine.

Results as Reward

Greger reminds us that changing our diet can be initially daunting, but better health is worth the effort, as exemplified by one of his leading cases. “I met with an obese, middle-aged man with Type 2 diabetes in the beginning stages of diabetic neuropathy. After a month of being on a plant-based diet, he had reversed his diabetes and his nerve pain disappeared. Within three months, he no longer needed medications for high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

Two decades later, he remains vigorous and free of chronic disease.”

Greger’s greatest reward is seeing people enjoying better health. His joy is evident when he confides, “Stories of people regaining health charge my batteries and make me jump out of bed in the morning.”

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer and author of several books, including Multidimensional Aromatherapy. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

Today’s 26 Top Superfoods watercress Chinese cabbage chard beet greens spinach (cooked) chicory leaf lettuce

parsley Romaine lettuce collard greens turnip greens mustard greens endive chive

kale dandelion greens red pepper arugula broccoli pumpkin Brussels sprouts

scallion kohlrabi cauliflower cabbage carrot

Source: Defining Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables: A Nutrient Density Approach, a study led by Jennifer De Noia, Ph.D., in Preventing Chronic Disease, published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Visit Dr. Michael Greger’s nonprofit website NutritionFacts.org for free diet information.

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ZERO WASTE

LIFESTYLE

Ways to Make Far Less Trash

by Avery Mack

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n manufacturing, a zero waste policy means designing products so that all resources are used or reused. It’s a concept Bea Johnson, author of Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life by Reducing Your Waste, embraced for her family a decade ago in Mill Valley, California. “My goal was to simplify our lives,” she says. “We found a zero waste lifestyle isn’t what we expected; it’s better. It’s good for the environment and for our family.”

Johnson reports achieving 40 percent savings in annual household costs. “Voluntary simplicity has also changed our daily routines. Simple living focuses on experiences versus things, and we find we have more free time,” she says. “Our minimalist wardrobes now fit into carry-on bags for travel.”

A Doable Personal Goal “Don’t expect to reach zero. Go for zero-ish,” counsels Celia Ristow, a freelance writer who blogs at Litterless.com. In 2017, Ristow and two friends, Moira Kelley and Bailey Warren, started a grassroots group called Zero Waste Chicago to raise awareness and connect locals with needed resources to reduce trash.

“We speak at grocery stores, community events, schools, colleges and to employees on their lunch hour. We love how responding readers send suggestions and outlets for reusing items,” says Ristow.

Local efforts can take off when people find like-minded others through using hash tags like #zerowastechicago on Instagram, search for a local blogger or host a mini-meet-up in a grocery that sells in bulk or at a coffee shop that uses ceramic cups or no plastic stirrers.

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Similar grassroots organizations are active in Colorado (EcoCycle. org/home) and Seattle (EcoCollectiveSeattle.com).

“Zero waste seems difficult to imagine in the U.S. People think change is costly and time-consuming,” Johnson says. “My vocation is to shatter these misconceptions. Follow the 5 R’s: refuse what you don’t need, reduce what you need, reuse, recycle and rot. Refuse single-use plastics and junk mail, reduce the volume of clothing items and sports equipment, buy used, recycle the unwanted and compost (rot) food waste, lint, hair and floor sweepings. It’s not that complicated.”

Due to her experience, Johnson can now store a year’s worth of waste in a pint-sized Mason jar. “Inside is deteriorated foam from headphones, a dental retainer, silicone caulk from the sink, fruit and veggie stickers, clothing labels, plastic mini-bumpers from cabinet corners I replaced with felt and a plastic-coated spike from the dishwasher,” she says. “I’m still amazed when people have a use for something I don’t want or need. Start by saying no to flyers, freebies, party favors, business cards, plastics, excessive packaging and junk mail. Accepting them creates more. Refusing such clutter is the first rule to a less wasteful lifestyle.”

Kathryn Kellogg, the Vallejo, California, author of the Going Zero Waste blog and a content creator for Pela Case, a Canadian eco-friendly smartphone case maker, offers many zero waste swaps. “I use silicone cupcake liners instead of paper, bar soap in lieu of plastic-packaged body wash and make my own lip balm.” She also has alternatives for sponges, plastic wrap, cooking pans and toothbrushes. Consider her 31-day challenge at GoingZeroWaste.com/31-day-video-challenge. She notes, “Since I started working toward zero waste, I have more confidence, am able to speak up about less waste and am mindful when I shop.”

A World View In May, Johnson toured 16 countries in 17 days giving presentations. “Surprisingly, we often had to open another room because interest was higher than expected. In Russia, they broadcasted my talk to 17 cities,” she says.

Johnson learned that many countries have no waste collection or recycling programs. Plastic bottles, bags and trash litter many landscapes. “Life in the United States is different. Here, we have bigger houses, need more and create more waste. Elsewhere, grocery shopping is done daily instead of weekly, produce is local, seasonal and sustainable instead of imported,” she observes. “In a way, it’s easier to go zero waste there because they’re using just what they need. Everyone deserves a place to live and life’s necessities. Past that comfort level, it’s excess.”

Johnson sees rapid changes underway in consumer thinking and is hopeful looking forward. “I don’t want to tell others how to live. I just want to share our experiences. The United States’ example has a huge impact worldwide. Zero waste is the necessary lifestyle of the future, and it begins at home.”

Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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MINIMAL MARKET I NSPIRING CONSCIOUS

CONSUMERISM BY SUPPLYING LOCAL, SUSTAINABLE and HANDCRAFTED GOODS

Fun Places to Start *With the PaperKarma junk mail app, take a picture to unsubscribe from receiving bulky catalogs, credit card offers and unwanted paper mail (PaperKarma.com). *Nike recycles worn-out sneakers, submitted pre-washed for odor removal, into Nike Grind, a material used to create athletic and playground surfaces and more (Tinyurl.com/ ReuseShoesFAQs). *Students in K-12 schools across the continental U.S. and parts of Canada can collect and repurpose all brands of plastic markers, including dry-erase and highlighters. A minimum of 100 markers and up to 40 pounds is the suggested package.

Crayola’s Colorcycle program provides prepaid FedEx shipping labels via Tinyurl.com/ColorCycleInfo. *Rubber bands can be donated to local schools or to the post office for mail carriers’ use. *Donate old cell phones to charities. Because it reduces the need for coltan, an African ore mined in endangered gorilla habitat, zoos in San Diego, Oklahoma City, Oakland and Cincinnati are among those collecting cell phones for recycling.

Check Tinyurl.com/Phones4Charities and CincinnatiZoo.org/ savingspecies/recycle-your-cell-phone. *Listfully.org takes the guesswork out of gift giving. A user

can select a date night at a favorite spot, a donation to charity or any item. It’s not limited to a particular store or occasion.

Avoid unwanted gifts and the guilt of regifting.

*Use SwoondleSociety.com to swap children’s clothing and

keep clothes out of landfills.

The most Earth-conscious option is to reduce, re-use, then recycle or donate to charities.

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inimal Market was created to educate, connect and support the Las Vegas community in a collective pursuit to awaken environmental awareness in our desert valley. It is their mission to provide everyday alternatives to disposable, wasteful products in order to change the way we live and to secure a more sustainable future.

Brie Lujan and Alexandra Hamilton were eager to build something impactful and create a connection to our community. They are committed to providing ethical products to support sustainable living. Minimal Market hopes to share and support the mindset of Reduce, Refuse, Reuse, Recycle and to encourage others live more simply, sustainably and thoughtfully.

Lujan and Hamilton envisioned a locally focused, sustainable small business founded on principles of minimizing waste and supporting conscious consumerism.

Their goal is to bring minimal waste essentials to the our desert community to promote slow living, conscious consumerism and environmental consideration through small business patronage.

They do this by providing a curated selection of hand crafted goods and quality products from brands they adore. That means natural ingredients, minimal packaging, and sustainable materials. It's also important to us to make this switch to a minimal waste lifestyle affordable and accessible for everyone.

Lujan and Hamilton are committed to providing a diverse line of products, all for under $20 each.

Until Minimal Market fulfills their dream of having a retail space of their own, they are partnering with local venues, shared spaces and collaborative markets around the Las Vegas valley to bring sustainable products to us.

Check out the upcoming events and pop up shops where Minimal Market offers cutlery wraps, bulk bags, Bambu to Go Utensils, wook dryer balls, bees wraps, tooth powder, pit paste, Calendula salve, shampoo, soaps and so much more.

September 2: 1st Sundays at Publicus–10am-2pm. Pop-up.

September 8: Zero Waste Community Meet Up–10am-2pm.

September 14: 2nd Friday Jam Sesh–7-10pm. Shop is open.

September 16: Market in the Alley–10am-2pm. Refill Station.

For more information, MinimalMarketLV.com.

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Living with Cat Allergies Simple Home Solutions that Help

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n estimated 10 percent of Americans are allergic to household pets, with sensitivities to cats twice as common as to dogs, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

Most people with cat allergies react to Fel d 1, a protein found on cat skin, although other cat allergens are found on the fur, in saliva and even in their urine, reports a study in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

The tiny Fel d 1 protein attached to a piece of airborne cat hair or skin can linger in the air for hours—much longer than a similarly released dog allergen. It’s also sticky, readily attaching to human skin and clothing, and can even easily transfer to catfree public locations such as a classroom.

Male cats tend to produce more of this allergenic protein than females, especially if they’re not neutered. However, all cats produce the Fel d 1 protein, and it’s unrelated to the amount of feline dander or shedding. Thus, no truly hypoallergenic cat breed exists, yet some breeds may be better for allergic pet lovers, say Austrian researchers in a study published in the journal Clinical and Translational Allergy.

Many people are able to build up tolerance to their kitty over time. Before starting a relationship, first ensure the allergy is not severe. If allergy symptoms are more of a nuisance than a serious health threat, some options can help minimize the problem at home: 4 Consider making the bedroom of any affected family member a cat-free zone.

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4 Purchase a high-quality air purifier to clean the air of allergens and other pollutants.

4 To prevent a buildup of allergens indoors, replace carpeting with hard flooring and drapes and curtains with non-fabric window coverings and if possible, avoid upholstered furniture.

4 Clean the house often and thoroughly, including any surfaces that trap pet hair and dander like couch covers, pillows, bedding and pet beds.

4 Wash bed linens at least weekly in hot water.

4 Wash hands after handling the cat. After snuggling together, consider taking a shower and shampoo before retiring in order to avoid bringing kitty allergens to bed.

4 Feed kitty an anti-inflammatory (grainfree), balanced and species-appropriate diet.

Reducing or eliminating the allergenic and genetically modified (GMO) foods a cat eats reduces the allergenic quality of their saliva.

4 Ensure optimal levels of essential fatty acids in their diet to reduce shedding and dander.

4 Bathe the cat regularly, taking care to use only a safe, non-drying, herbal animal shampoo.

Karen Shaw Becker, a doctor of veterinary medicine, is a proactive integrative practitioner who consults internationally and writes for Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets.Mercola.com).

10 BREEDS FOR ALLERGIC CAT LOVERS

by Karen Shaw Becker

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Balinese

Sometimes called the “longhaired Siamese” for its luxurious coat, Balinese cats nevertheless produce less of the Fel d 1 protein than other breeds.

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Russian Blue

Despite a short, double coat that is silky and plush to the touch, this cat also produces less Fel d 1 protein. They’re known for their loyalty and playful personality.

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Bengal

Bengals’ uniquely fine fur requires less grooming than many others. Because they spend less time licking their fur, it contains less saliva and their dander is less likely to spread.

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Devon Rex

The soft, short and curly coat of this playful breed—known for remaining “kittens at heart”—may normally include bare, furless patches. They shed less than many others.

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Oriental Shorthair

The Oriental Shorthair encompasses more than 300 different colors and patterns, all with short, fine coats for minimal shedding. Regular grooming helps control dander.

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Cornish Rex

Similar to the Devon Rex, but with a curly fur coat, the Cornish Rex has only a soft undercoat of down hair, compared with a typical three layers, including an undercoat, middle “awn” hair and outer guard hair, so they shed less.

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Siberian

Some people love the look of this longhaired, shaggy-coated cat. They also produce less Fel d 1 protein than other breeds, even those with far less fur.

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LaPerm

This cat’s unique curly coat may help reduce the spread of dander.

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Sphynx

A hairless cat, the Sphynx has no fur to trap allergens from their saliva. However, the Fel d 1 protein will still be present.

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Javanese

This breed has only a top coat, just one of the three typical layers of coats common to cats, which means less shedding and dander to spread around the home.

Reference: Paul Ciampanelli-collated research, Mom.me

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MONDAY

Holy Fire Reiki 1 & 2 Certification – 10am-6pm.

Obtain certification on your own schedule.

Reiki 1 teaches history, self-healing and attunement. Reiki 2 covers emotional and mental levels, learning to do Reiki on others and sending remotely. Reiki I/$150. Reiki II/$200. Eclectic Reikiology and Metaphysical Center, 2760 Lake Sahara Dr, 106, LV. 702-4634782. eclecticreikiology.com

Tonic Tea and Oils – 5-6pm. Tonic Herbal Tea Elixirs are enhanced with therapeutic grade essential oils, and hold the key to exuberant wellness. Discover how teas and oils boost your energy, moods and mind for more abundant states of BEing. Free. Naturally Organic, 1171 S Buffalo Dr, 110, LV. 702-433-3874. naturallyorganiccenter.com

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation – 6-7:30pm.

These classes are a dynamic blend of postures, breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation, which teach the art of self-healing and elevation. $18/class. $49/new members. RYK Yoga and Meditation Center, 8450 W Sahara Ave, 109, LV. rykyoga.com

SUNDAY Music, Message & Meditation – 9am. All are welcome. Unity's Sunday Experience features inspirational music and a practical message for spiritual living. Join us for food and fellowship after the service. We're transforming lives. Service also livestreamed: facebook.com/unitychurchlv/. Love donation.

Unity of Las Vegas, 222 S Rainbow Blvd, 215, LV. unitylasvegas.org CSLSN Inspirational Service – 10am celebration. 9:15am meditation. All are welcome. CSL Southern Nevada is an everexpanding global community, joyously igniting a dynamic spiritual awakening through the power of love, peace and prosperity. CSLSN is lively and is “not your-usual church.” Love offering. SL Southern Nevada, 1785 E Sahara Ave, 440, rear building, 2nd Floor, LV. 702-4855050. cslsn.org Unity Sunday Experience – 11am. Our Sunday Experience features inspirational music, a practical message for spiritual living, youth education classes, as well as food and fellowship following the service. Can't make it in person? Join us via live stream: Facebook. com/UnityChurchLV/. Love donation. Unity of Las Vegas, 222 S Rainbow Blvd, 215, LV. unitylasvegas.org Yoga Nidra – 7:30-9pm. Yin Yoga is a wonderful way to help prepare for meditation.

It helps in going deeper within; using deep relaxing stretching and releasing blockages through breath exercises. $18/class. $49/new members. RYK Yoga and Meditation Center, 8450 W Sahara Ave, 109, LV. 702-478-9600 rykyoga.com

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1 hour Gong Meditation – 7:30-9pm. (No entry after 7:45pm). A night of deep healing & relaxation. Hosted by Ashley of Vegas Tribe. $10. Happy Earth Market, 900 Karen Ave, D-102, LV. 702-757-1556. happyearthmarket.com

TUESDAY Medical Qigong – 10am-11pm. Tue-Fri. Use body movements, rhythmic breathing, visualizations and healing sounds to develop internal energy for health, vitality, mind expansion and spiritual cultivation. $10. Naturally Organic Healing Center, 1171 S Buffalo Dr, 110, LV. 702433-3874. naturallyorganiccenter.com Here’s To Your Health Series – 10:30-11:30am.

With Dr. Mitzi Reed. Different topics each week on health and wellness. Establishing nourishing lifestyle practices, meditation and mindfulness, toxic free lifestyle, healthy and healing foods, natural remedies, getting and staying fit and healthy. $10/each. $50/all 6 paid in full at 1st class. Naturally Organic Healing Center, 1171 S Buffalo Dr, 110, LV. 702-281-3688. naturallyorganic.com Sonic Alchemy Crystal Bowl Meditation at High Noon – 12-12:30pm. Tue, Wed, Thu. Heal on a cellular level. Meditation is 30 minutes.

Bring a mat and let all of the stress flow away. Take 30 minutes for you. $10. 2/$15.

Eclectic Reikiology and Metaphysical Center, 2760 Lake Sahara Dr, 106, LV. 702-463-4782. eclecticreikiology.com Reiki Circle – 1:30-2:30pm. Healers and those new to energy are welcome. This Reiki circle is an introduction to the world of energy healing.

Experience relaxation, fun and community.

Give or receive energy. $5. Eclectic Reikiology and Metaphysical Center, 2760 Lake Sahara Dr, 106, LV. 702-463-4782. eclecticreikiology.com Magical Relationships Class – 6-8:30pm. Is your house a war zone or a sanctuary?Learn to be in a mature, effective, loving, respectful, and empowering relationship in this fun and interactive course. Starts Tuesday, September 18 for 8 weeks. $349/ per person. $349/first person and 50% off the 2nd person.CSL Southern Nevada, 1785 E Sahara Ave, 440, rear building, 2nd Floor, LV. 702-485-5050. cslsn.org

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Go With the Flow Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Great for beginners. A gentle vinyasa flow class, combining standing and seated poses, and ending in relaxation. We will guide you through simple yoga poses, give adjustments, and you will leave feeling healthy and happy. $15. Oasis to Zen, 5715 W Alexander Rd, 140, LV. 702-4916035. oasistozen.com Reiki Healing in Salt Cave – 6:30-8pm. An unforgettable healing experience. Release stress and tension by inhaling negative ions and energize the respiratory system; Participate in mindful meditation, receive customized healing, meet wonderful people.

Walk away energized and elated. $35. Salt Room Henderson, 10624 S Eastern Ave, G, HD. 702-243-7258. SaltRoomHenderson.com Yoga Nidra – 7:30-9pm. Guided by the soothing and comforting voice of your teacher, while you enter into a deep sleep but still remaining conscious and aware. Yoga-Nidra expands your consciousness allowing for a greater sense of self awareness. $18/class. $49/ new members. RYK Yoga and Meditation Center, 8450 W Sahara Ave, 109, LV. rykyoga.com

WEDNESDAY A Course in Miracles Study Group – 6pm.

Join Rev. Skipper Flippin, Unity of Las Vegas member and 22-year student of A Course In Miracles, in a study of this unique, wise and important book. All are welcome to attend these drop-in classes. Love donation. Unity of Las Vegas, 8212 Sedona Sunrise Dr., LV. 702595-9349. unitylasvegas.org Twin Hearts Meditation – 6:30-8pm. Works on the physical, mental and spiritual levels to open the heart and crown chakras, thereby enabling you to draw down a great amount of high-quality divine energy into the crown.

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Eclectic Reikiology and Metaphysical Center, 2760 Lake Sahara Dr, 106, LV. 702-463-4782. eclecticreikiology.com Go With the Flow Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Great for beginners. A gentle vinyasa flow class, combining standing and seated poses, and ending in relaxation. We will guide you through simple yoga poses, give adjustments, and you will leave feeling healthy and happy. $15. Oasis to Zen, 5715 W Alexander Rd, 140, LV. 702-4916035. oasistozen.com Restorative Yoga – 7:45-9pm. Relax and stretch, hold the posture, and enjoy this floor only class. A chill class, really giving time to lean into stretching and restoration. Let go, surrender to the poses, and come heal with us. $15. Oasis to Zen, 5715 W Alexander Rd, 140, LV. 702-491-6035. oasistozen.com

classifieds THURSDAY Tonic Teas and Oils – 5-6pm. Take an enlightening journey into superior tonic herbalism and therapeutic grade essential oils over tea and an invigorating lecture. Food is medicine and we will show you how to become your own Tea Healer. Free. Naturally Organic, 1171 S Buffalo D, 110, LV. 702-433-3874. naturallyorganiccenter.com Chair Yoga – 3-4pm. Instructor Rebecca Noel.

An energetic way to ease into a yoga practice.

Gain the benefits of yoga without all the up/ down movement on the floor. Great for people recovering from injuries or experiencing mobility issues. $15. Eclectic Reikiology and Metaphysical Center, 2760 Lake Sahara Dr, 106, LV. 702-463-4782. eclecticreikiology.com Free Reiki Spiritual Mastermind & Healing – 6:30-8:30pm. Release stress and tension, receive customized healing, meet wonderful warm people. Walk away energized and elated.

Experience two guided meditations with Reiki Master/Therapist of 27+ yrs. Free. Donations accepted. Transformations, 8871 W Flamingo Rd, 102, LV. 702-659-2390. transformvegas.com Psychic Development – 7-9pm. Gain a better knowledge of how tendencies of the psychic gift of Intuition can affect your life. Engage in inter-active exercise processes and share how to use these in everyday. $25/wk.

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FRIDAY Children’s Drum Circle – 11am-12pm. 2nd & 4th Friday. All ages welcome. Make music and dance together. Learning hand drum basics to encourage confidence. Children under 5 may need help from parents. $5. Happy Earth Market, 900 Karen Ave, D-102, LV. 702-7571556. happyearthmarket.com Family Yoga – 12:30-1:30pm. No experience n e c e s s a r y. $ 1 0. H a p p y E a r t h M a r k e t , 900 Karen Ave, D-102, LV. 702-757-1556. happyearthmarket.com Children's Story Hour – 1-2pm. A magical, mystical hour of spirit animals and crystals.

We will use our imaginations and create a memory with friends and family. Free crystal for each child. $5. Eclectic Reikiology, 2760 Lake Sahara Dr, 106, LV. 702-463-4782. eclecticreikiology.com Qigong for Health and Wellness – 6-7pm.

Qigong is an ancient and proven art for health and wellness. Learn moving meditations, breathing exercises and affirmations to empower mind and body for greatness.

Become your own healer every Friday with Jorge. $10. Naturally Organic Healing Center, 1171 S Buffalo Dr, 110, LV. 702-281-3688. naturallyorganic.com Happy Earth Market Open Mic – 8-10pm.

All types of Earthlings welcome. 6pm: Family Friendly. 8pm: Spoken Word. 9pm: Anything Goes: Comedy. Dance. Spoken Word. Singers & Musicians, Jam with Instruments. Come share You. Free. Donations appreciated and receive blessing. Happy Earth Market, 900 Karen Ave, D-102, LV. 702-757-1556. happyearthmarket.com

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Qigong with Sifu JC – 9-10am. Qigong is a self healing system that incorporates body, breath, visualizations and sounds to develop internal energy for health, vitality, mind expansion and spiritual cultivation. $10. Naturally Organic, 1171 S Buffalo D, 110, LV. 702-433-3874. naturallyorganiccenter.com

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Tai Chi with Sifu JC – 10am-11am. Tai Chi is a wonderful art for anyone who wants to increase strength, focus, posture. Naturally Organic, 1171 S Buffalo D, 110, LV. 702-433-3874. naturallyorganiccenter.com Live Gong Meditation – 10:30am. The sound of the Gong creates deep relaxation,releasing us from the torrent of thoughts our mind releases, balances the chakras, stimulates the glandular and nervous system, gives a sense of expanded awareness and higher consciousness. $18/ class. $49/new members. RYK Yoga and Meditation Center, 8450 W Sahara Ave, 109, LV. 702-478-9600. rykyoga.com

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Chakra Healing Yoga and Meditation – 12pm. This is an inspiring and relaxing class.

Experience yoga breathing exercises, poses and meditation with a smile and joy, in order to help bring balance to each of the main Chakras. $18/class. $49/new members. RYK Yoga and Meditation Center, 8450 W Sahara Ave, 109, LV. 702-478-9600 rykyoga.com Herbal Tinctures, Potions & Elixirs – 1pm.

Learn about healing herbs by making and taking home your own tincture, potion or elixir. Includes supplies. RSVP. $15. Herbal Vibrations, 450 S Buffalo Dr, 116, LV. 702-8540910. herbalvibrations.com Sonic Alchemy Crystal Bowl Meditation – 5-6pm. Heal on a cellular level as the tones and vibrations reach into the soul to refresh, revitalize and renew. Bring mat and pillow.

Join us for the beautiful sounds of Eclectic Light Orchestra Alchemy Sounds. $20. 2/$30.

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calendar of events SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 CSLSN Inspirational Service – 9:15am Meditation. 10am Celebration. Sundays.

CSL Southern Nevada is an ever-expanding global community, joyously igniting a dynamic spiritual awakening through the power of love, peace and prosperity. CSLSN is lively and is “not your usual church.” All are welcome.

Love offering. CSL Southern Nevada, 1785 E Sahara Ave, 440, Rear Building, 2nd Floor, LV. 702-485-5050. cslsn.org

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Your Healthy Cells: The Foundation of Wellness Hosted by author Sheila Stirling, PhD. Come and learn how blood cells affect everything in the body and how to keep them operating at peak performance.

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September 2 1-2pm Eclectic Reikiology and Metaphysical Center 2760 Lake Sahara Dr, 106, LV 702-463-4782 eclecticreikiology@gmail.com eclecticreikiology.com

NOTE: All calendar listings must be received via NaturalAwakeningsLV.com/forms by the 10th of the month at 5pm. Events $15.

Ongoing $10. Highlighted $50. Soft highlight additional $5.

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REIKI 2nd Degree Certif. Training – 10am4:30pm. 2-day. Change your life forever.

Learn Reiki, the most amazing time-proven method from Ancient Tibet. Receive Sacred Initiation connecting you to the Source, eliminate unnecessary medical bills, protect from negativity and so much more. $195. Senior, student and family discounts available. Transformations, Spring Valley, LV 89147. Address revealed upon RSVP.

Usui / Holy Fire II Reiki I & II Certification Reiki originates from Japanese healing teachers. Reiki healing energy is powerful yet very gentle so that it can be used for anyone in any situation. Learn Reiki from an experienced and Licensed Teacher. $410

September 6-7 9am-5pm Illumine Wellness 9224 Pitching Wedge Dr, LV 801-633-3545 jay.jackson@reiki-healing-arts.com reiki-healing-arts.com

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Holy Fire Karuna Level I, II & Karuna Reiki® Master Teacher 3-Day Certification Class – 9am-6pm. Learn all aspects of Karuna Level I, II and Master Teacher Training in this Holy Fire Karuna Reiki Master Teacher Certification Class, as well as all knowledge of the Holy Fire Energies. $875. Enchanted Forest Reiki Center, 2280 S Jones Blvd, LV. 702-9484999. enchantedforestreiki.com Emotional Freedom Technique with Om Tuning Fork Therapy – 7-8:30pm. Register for this class online and get 10% off your purchase of the OM Tuning Fork. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is an emotional version of acupuncture and compliments the Om tuning fork therapy. $35. Eclectic Reikiology and Metaphysical Center, 2760 Lake Sahara Dr, 106, LV. 702-463-4782. eclecticreikiology.com

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3 Simple Steps to Organically Glowing Skin – 2-4:30pm. Don't sacrifice health for beauty.

Explore toxic-free skincare. Learn which ingredients to avoid. Discover skin nutrition and challenges. We'll perform DIY facials on ourselves and create glowing, ageless skin with a simple three step process. $15. Oasis to Zen Wellness, 5715 W Alexander Rd, 140, LV. 702-491-6035. oasistozen.com

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 "Gypsy Time"- Learn To Read Tea Leaves – 3pm. With Gayla Malcolm. Tea reading goes back centuries as a ritual performed after enjoying a cup of tea, allowing the layout of the tea leaves to share the story of the tea drinkers present life or future. $25. Enchanted Forest Reiki Center, 2280 S Jones Blvd, LV. 702-948-4999. enchantedforestreiki.com Popup Suicide Prevention Hotline Fundraiser – 6-8pm. An awesome local cause at VegeNation, 616 E Carson Ave, 120, LV. 702-366-8515. veganationlv.com

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Usui Holy Fire II ART Reiki Master Certification – 9-5pm. 3-day. For the Reiki Master who is ready to experience healing in a powerful and deep way. With a stronger understanding of additional healing concepts, you will be able to compassionately serve at a deeper level. $600. (Regular rate: $1025).

Illumine Wellness, 9224 Pitching Wedge Dr, LV. 801-633-3545. reiki-healing-arts.com

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Reiki Infused Garden Meditation with Zack & Sherri – 3pm. Get ready to grow. In this class you will be guided to a magical space where you can view and work with the garden of the mind and spirit. Plant the life you want. $15. Enchanted Forest Reiki Center, 2280 S Jones Blvd, LV. 702-948-4999. enchantedforestreiki.com

St. Jude Walk Run To End Childhood Cancer – 7-11am. The St. Jude Walk Run to End Childhood Cancer returns to Las Vegas at Town Square Las Vegas. This family-friendly event brings together the community to raise awareness and funds in support of the life-saving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vega Blvd S, LV. 702-341-2900. stjude.org

Release and Liberate Your Infinite Power Movement Meditation – 6:30-8:30pm. Tap into the planetary energies of the 13 moon calendar during this movement meditation.

Swaying and moving to catalyze and release energy, unlocking infinite power and liberating that power through creative, meditative dance. Even energy exchange love offering. Oasis to Zen Wellness, 5715 W Alexander Rd, 140, LV. 702-491-6035. oasistozen.com

SPECIAL EVENT

CSLSN East West Health Quest This event promotes a greater awareness of Spirit within the body and mind by participating in an inspired selection of healing arts, therapies, philosophies, creative activities, practices and products from both eastern and western cultures.

FREE

September 14 • 7pm September 15 • 9am-6pm Center for Spiritual Living Southern Nevada 1785 E Sahara Ave, Rear Building, LV

702-485-5050 cslsn.org CSLSN Inspirational Movie Night – 7-9pm.

Gather at CSLSN for our Inspirational Movie Night. 'Beyond the Secret' with Bob Proctor.

Through powerful messages and positive thinking, you'll take a fun and inspirational journey in achieving everything you want out of life. Love offering. CSL Southern Nevada, 1785 E Sahara Ave, 440, Rear Building, 2nd Floor, LV. 702-485-5050. cslsn.org

Connecting with Angels & Arch Angels (Includes Angel Card Reading Instruction) – 1-5:30pm. With Danielle Garcia. Learn how to work with the Angelic Realm, learn specific Arch Angels, meet your Guardian Angel, release self-blocks, tap into your third eye and learn how to give a basic Angel Reading. $150. Enchanted Forest Reiki Center, 2280 S Jones Blvd, LV. 702-948-4999. enchantedforestreiki.com NLP Seminar-ANGER Management Made EZ – 3-4:30pm. Join us for this Interactive NLP Seminar with Master of NLP, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Victoria Stitzer. Let go of anger that is eating at you and poisoning your existence. Begin living your life to the fullest.

By donation. Transformation, 8871 W Flamingo Rd, LV. 702-659-2390. transformvegas.com

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Reiki Level 1 Certifications for Healers and Personal Zen Reiki 1 Certification and Attunement for healers and personal zen. Experience giving and receiving, tools for protection and grounding. Understand Reiki history/lineage, and chakra basics.

Bonus: Incorporating essential oils in Reiki elixirs and treatments. $150

September 15 12-5pm Oasis to Zen Wellness Center & Transformation Spa 5715 W Alexander Rd, 140, LV 702-491-6035 cheri@oasistozen.com oasistozen.com

CSLSN Men's Group Gathering – 11:30am.

Join Practitioner Joe Kovach and other men for an affirmative conversation about being present and awake in a world of contrast. We'll explore ways to remain spiritually connected even in apparent chaos. Love offering. CSL Southern Nevada, 1785 E Sahara Ave, 440, Rear Building, 2nd Floor, LV.\. 702-485-5050. cslsn.org

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"Strings Attached" Sound Healing Concert Two renowned violinists, Rebecca Sabine (meditation facilitator/concert performer with Las Vegas Philharmonic and Celine Dion) and Luca Ciarla (International jazz artist) create a deeply meditative and rejuvenating musical experience. $12/advance. $14/door.

September 16 2pm Winchester Cultural Center 3130 S McLeod Dr, LV 702-455-7340 Adam.Ward@ClarkCountyNV.gov ClarkCountyNV.gov

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Crystal Healing Fundamentals – 9-5pm.

2-day. Refine and increase your energetic awareness and healing influence, combining Reiki and crystals, in this two day intensive course. Great fun and healing too. Includes all crystals needed and you’ll take these home. $525. Illumine Wellness, 9224 Pitching Wedge Dr, LV. 801-633-3545. crystalhealingintegration.com

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 The Essential Ernest Holmes – 6pm. Wed-10 weeks. Based on Ernest Homes' 'What We Believe', this course examines ways to make Holmes' Science of Mind teachings come alive in each person's everyday life. Text: The Essential Ernest Holmes by Dr. Jesse Jennings. $225. CSL Southern Nevada, 1785 E Sahara Ave, 440, Rear Building, 2nd Floor, LV. 702-485-5050. cslsn.org

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New Foundations of the Science of Mind – 6pm. Wed-10 weeks. We create our life moment to moment with our thoughts. This course introduces the connection between our thoughts, The Creative Process and the spiritual principles underlying all creation.

Text: The Science of Mind, Ernest Holmes. $130. CSL Southern Nevada, 1785 E Sahara Ave, 440, Rear Building, 2nd Floor, LV. 702485-5050. cslsn.org Usui Reiki II Plus Holy Fire Certification 2-NIGHT class – 6:30-9:30pm. Learn Reiki II Second Degree to heal unwanted habits and the past. Receive a Reiki II attunement.

Learn three Reiki symbols, distant healing, Gyoshi ho, Reji-ho, Byosen scanning, chakra balancing with stones and Holy Fire Reiki. $200. Enchanted Forest Reiki Center, 2280 S Jones Blvd, LV. 702-948-4999. enchantedforestreiki.com

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Crystal Healing Intermediate Certification – 9-5pm. 2-day. Refine your Crystal Consciousness and gain the skills and confidence in the healing arts as an Intermediate Level Reiki Crystal Healing Practitioner. $675. Illumine Wellness, 9224 Pitching Wedge Dr, LV. 801-633-3545. crystalhealingintegration.com

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 EZ Weight Loss: Reverse Obesity, Diabetes, Constipation And More – 6:30-8pm. Learn how to prevent and eliminate undesirable health conditions, including weight gain, constipation and common digestive disorders linked to the low amounts of fiber in our diet. Includes guided imagery for easy memorization. $12/prepaid. $16/door.

Transformation, 8871 W Flamingo Rd, LV. 702659-2390. transformvegas.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Seraphim blueprint level 1 – 9am-5pm.

With Christine Brisco. This level heals us physically and emotionally, laying the foundation for spiritual growth, the first two powers heal one/self and others. Serpahim Blueprint is a cosmological collection of energies permanently stored in the ethers. $180. Enchanted Forest Reiki Center, 2280 S Jones Blvd, LV. 702-948-4999. enchantedforestreiki.com

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Usui Reiki I plus Holy Fire Certification Class – 9am-5pm. Learn how to smudge, Reiki principals, Reiki lineage, Gassho meditation, chakra balancing, hand position, hands on practice and discussion time. The Holy Fire Reiki is an additional form of powerful, yet gentle Reiki. $150. Enchanted Forest Reiki Center, 2280 S Jones Blvd, LV. 702-9484999. enchantedforestreiki.com

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Mediterranean Raw/Vegan Food Prep Class – 1-3pm. Learn how to prepare much healthier versions of Falafel, Eggplant dishes, exotic salads, etc. that radiate Life Force and burst with flavor. Includes pages of recipes, hands-on experience and multi-course meal.

Satisfaction guaranteed. $20/prepaid. $25/ door. 7263 Vireo Drive, LV. 702-659-2390. transformvegas.com

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Affirmations, Crystals and Essential Oil Make-n-Take – 6:30pm. We are created to function as a whole. Our spirit, body and mind need to be nourished to balance emotions and overall health. Let's explore the many ways to support our bodies. $15. Enchanted Forest Reiki Center, 2280 S Jones Blvd, LV. 702-948-4999. enchantedforestreiki.com

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 SNHD Environmental Health Expo – 10:30am-3:30pm. At Southern Nevada Health District's second Annual Environmental Health Expo, explore informative and interactive exhibits to learn about body art health, body-mass index and blood pressure, international food and sustainability, maternal child health programs, mosquito bite prevention, public health preparedness, recycling and composting, septic systems, types of germs, water quality. Southern Nevada Health District, 280 S Decatur Blvd, LV. Tickets: southernnevadahealthdistrict.org CSL Southern Nevada Spiritual Living Circle – 6pm. Wed-10 weeks. Spend an intimate evening with practitioners Yvonne Hyde and Karen M Campbell discussing articles from Science of Mind Magazine. Spiritual seekers of every faith learn to co-create happier, richer more satisfying lives using spiritual principles. Free. Online via, https://zoom. us/j/680178687. 702-485-5050. cslsn.org

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Integrative NLP Practitioner Certification® Training – 8:30am-8pm. 4-day training. NeuroLinguistic Programming (NLP teaches proven techniques to communicate effectively, build rapport easily, release limiting beliefs, overcome procrastination, lack of motivation, depression and phobias. Only $144 to attend with Promo code NATURAL. $194. Springhill Suites - Las Vegas Convention Center, 2989 Paradise Road, LV. 800-800-MIND (6463). empowermentpartnership.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Walk A Mile In My Shoes – 8-11am. Join us for our 7th Annual Walk a Mile fundraiser. The 1 mile walk starts at the Las Vegas ReviewJournal and participants will make their way to the Las Vegas Rescue Mission, entering in through the intake area before continuing across the property where 120 men and

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women are in our recovery program and 150 men, women and children are provided with shelter nightly. Then up to the dining hall where we feed 1000 meals a day, before heading back to the Review-Journal. Las Vegas Rescue Mission, 480 W Bonanza Rd, LV. Tickets: vegasrescue.org What Color Is Your Personality? – 2-3:30pm.

Gain insight into how your personality affects all aspects of your life. This class will help you determine your personality color and how to use that information to maximize all areas of your life. $25. Eclectic Reikiology and Metaphysical Center, 2760 Lake Sahara Dr, 106, LV. 702-463-4782. eclecticreikiology.com REIKI 2nd Degree Certif. Training – 10am4:30pm. 2-day. Available only to those who have been certified 1st Degree. This will elevate your vibrations 500 times. Learn Sacred Symbols enhancing your hands-on work and enabling you to perform remote transmission. Visit web site for details, variable prices and discounts. Spring Valley, LV 89147. Address revealed upon RSVP. Sexy, Savvy and Toxic-Free! Make-up Magic in 5 Minutes or Less – 2-4pm. Love makeup? Join us to explore the basics of toxicfree makeup; ingredients, application and color matching. Play with mineral makeup as we demonstrate a simple routine to create makeup magic in 5 minutes or less. $15. Oasis to Zen Wellness, 5715 W Alexander Rd, 140, LV. 702-491-6035. oasistozen.com

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Vegas Strong 5k/1m – 8am. As we come together again for this annual event, we will commemorate the first anniversary of One October and remember those who lost their lives. We will run and walk in their memory and in honor of the survivors and the first responders. We will never forget! 100% of the net proceeds will be donated to ongoing needs of the Las Vegas Victims and other Las Vegas community identified needs.

Downtown Las Vegas, 800 Fremont St, LV. Tickets: jusrun.com

A LOOK AHEAD SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 A Return to Love Meets A Course in Miracles: A Primer – 11:45am-1pm. Course meets on three Sundays: Oct 7, Nov 11, Dec 16. Have you read Marianne Williamson’s, Return To Love? Ever wondered about the spiritual philosophy of A Course in Miracles? Come explore the spiritual thought system based on forgiveness and love. Facilitator: Andrea Goeglein, PhD. Love offering. 702-485-5050. cslsn.org

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GREATER LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY

RESOURCE GUIDE Your source for natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle in the Greater Las Vegas area.

Acupuncture Link Oriental Medicine Clinic Vince Link, OMD 2320 S Rainbow Blvd, Suite 140, LV 89146 702-444-4775 • VinceLinkomd.com Dr. Link is national (NCCAOM) and Nevada board certified in the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine dealing with pain management, gynecology, internal medicine, gastro, insomnia, headache, emotional disorders, allergies, Bell’s palsy and many other conditions.

For more information about advertising your business in the Natural Awakenings Community Resource Guide, call 702.305.5828 or schedule a consultation at naturalawakeningslv.com/book-online

Animal Communication Hear Them Speak Babette de Jongh 251-424-4944 HearThemSpeak.com Telepathic communication, counseling and healing for multi-species families. Healing with Body Talk, Reiki, Matrix Energetics and more. Plus transcript and follow-up call.

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Alternative Healing Center Eclectic Reikiology and Metaphysical Center Healing, Energy , Psychic Arts 2760 Lake Sahara Dr, #106, LV, NV 702-463-4782 EclecticReikiology.com Holy Fire Reiki & Certification classes, chakra balancing, alchemy crystal bowl meditations, aura photo analysis with emailed report, hypnosis, angel card readings, past life charts, metaphysical shop, crystals, emotion code. Check website classes and services. See ad, page 8

Animal Advocate Nevada Voters for Animals Gina Greisen, founder 2375 E. Tropicana Ave, #295, LV 89119 702-660-8970 • AVoice4Pets.org Leading the fight in Nevada for animal protection. Author of Cooney’s Law (felony cruelty law). Improving the welfare for domestic and wildlife animals, bringing attention to make a difference in issues surrounding companion animals; animal cruelty, pet overpopulation and responsible pet ownership through education, information, legislation and enforcement.

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Artist Space/Event Venue Happy Earth Market Founding 5: Samantha, Nathan, Sadie, Nick, J.R. 900 Karen Ave Unit D-102, LV 702-757-1556 HappyEarthMarket@gmail,com HappyEarthMarket.com

Practicing holistic medicine since 1987. Specializing in highly personalized Ayurvedic treatments and lifestyle consulations, Massage and individual Yoga sessions for chronic and acute problems.

Pancha Karma, Shirodhara and skin care.

Ayurveda and Yoga Study program available.

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Community Events

Anti-Aging

3rd Saturday Community Bazaar

Oasis to Zen Wellness Center & Transformation Spa

at Happy Earth Market 900 Karen Ave Unit D-102, LV HappyEarthMarket@gmail,com 702-757-1556 • HappyEarthMarket.com

Organic Facials, Massage, Workshops 5715 W Alexander Rd, #145, LV 702-491-6035 • OasisToZen.com Because inner balance and harmony creates ageless beauty. Our spa services integrate mind, body and spirit healing to create harmonic balance between traditional anti-aging services and a pinch of organic hippy. See ad, back cover

Aromatherapy Alternative Pathfinders Melody Bartone-Helmick, MMsc, CCMA 702-460-4080 AlternativePathfinders.com Melody is a Certified Clinical Master Aromatherapist who provides custom blends, instruction and/or private classes geared to the client(s). Her methods are not brand specific but do follow the guidelines of the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) of which she is a Professional Member. See ad, page 8

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Happy Earth Market invite the public to shop local foods, gifts and crafts. Free veggies from Garden Farms Foundation. HEM is a venue for the community to come together, create and enjoy ethical products and services. See ad, page 7

Chiropractor The Joint Chiropractic 9 Las Vegas/Henderson locations 702-710-5077 TheJoint.com Pain relief and prevention made easy. No appointments needed. Open 7 days a week with convenient hours and affordable plans. $29 New Patient Special - includes a consultation, exam and adjustment. See ad, page 3

Education Brain Solutions Inc of Summerlin P. Kirsten López, M.A. 1005 S Cimarron, Las Vegas, NV 702-340-2248 Info@BrainSolutionsInc.com BrainSolutionsInc.com Offering educational consulting for families whose children struggle. Looking for options to traditional approaches? Just not sure what to do next? Do the answers you’ve been given not fit the needs of your child?

Call today. See ad, page 9

Food Not Bombs Las Vegas Aid Project (food recovering/share) 1251 S. Maryland Pkwy, LV FoodNotBombsLasVegas

Enchanted Forest Reiki Center, Spiritual Items 'n More

Holistic Centers

Debbie Veach, founder 2280 S Jones Blvd, LV 89146 702-948-4999 EnchantedForestReiki.com

Oasis to Zen Wellness Center & Transformation Spa

Reiki-Shamanic-Cranial Sacral-Chakra Balancing-Sound Therapy-Bars Access-Crystal healers. Plus lots of classes and events such as Reiki certification, meditations, intuitive studies and much more. Visit our beautiful metaphysical gift shop. See ads, page 5

Herbal Medicine Link Oriental Medicine Clinic Vince Link, OMD 2320 S Rainbow Blvd, Suite 140, LV 89146 702-444-4775 • VinceLinkomd.com

Energy/Sound Healing

Are you tired of taking drugs with many side effects? There are thousands of different natural herbs used in Traditional Chinese Medicine that are safe and effective for treatment of many conditions.

Call today for an herbal consultation or visit our website.

Tracey's Healing Therapies

Holistic Dentists

Food Not Bombs Las Vegas is the Vegas Valley’s local Food Not Bombs network. We are a grassroots mutual aid project based on recovering and sharing free food that would otherwise go to waste.

Inside Bliss Salon & Spa 702-483-9728 3950 E. Sunset Rd #118, LV NV 89120 MassageHenderson.com Offering customized massages to help you relax and rejuvenate.

Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, Reiki and access bars sessions will enhance your physical, mental and emotional well being. NVMT.8971

Healing Centers Eclectic Reikiology and Metaphysical Center Energy Healing, Psychic Arts & Metaphysical 2760 Lake Sahara Dr, #106, LV, NV 702-463-4782 EclecticReikiology@gmail.com EclecticReikiology.com We offer reiki, chakra balancing, tandem sessions, reiki certification, aura photo analysis. Classes: children, psychic dvelopment, meditation,essential oils.

Metaphysical tools, unique gifts, crystals, monthly specials & weekly drawings. See ad, page 8

Holistic Workshops, Facials, Massage, Reiki & More 5715 W Alexander Rd, #145, LV 702-491-6035 • OasisToZen.com Transforming holistic wellness and beauty from the inside out.

We integrate traditional spa services, workshops and organic alternative healing modalities, to harmonize and raise vibration for unstoppable radiance and soul beauty. See ad, back cover

Lymphatic Drainage Body In Balance LV Susan Barrett, LMT-CLT 7656 W Sahara Ave, Ste. 120, LV 702-256-3090 • BodyinbBalanceLV.com Offering Lymphatic Drainage, Visceral (organ) Manipulation, Chi Nei Tsang & Mayan Abdominal Massage, Massage Therapy, Amino Acid Therapy, Enzyme Therapy, Trace Mineral & Heavy Metal Testing, Diet/Nutritional Counseling, Breast & Full Body Thermography. See ad, page 37

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AAA Dental & Four Seasons Dental Spa Dr. Jim Wright, DDS, AIAOMT, AIABDM 8855 W Flamingo, LV 89147 702-281-9900 • HolisticDentistLasVegas.com Practicing holistic, biological dentistry with safe removal of mercury. State of the art early detect cavity mapping, cosmetic, general, specialty dentistry and low sensitivity teeth whitening. Offer holistic, noprep veneers, Lumineers, Invisalign Braces, dental implants and All on 4 Implant Bridges, sleep and full sedation. See ad, page 2

Tracey's Healing Therapies Inside Bliss Salon & Spa 702-483-9728 3950 E. Sunset Rd #118, LV NV 89120 MassageHenderson.com Offering customized massages to help you relax and rejuvenate.

Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, Reiki and access bars sessions will enhance your physical, mental and emotional well being. NVMT.8971

Bell Center for Biological Holistic Dentistry

Meditation/Healing

Dr. Michael Bell, DDS 8068 W Sahara Ave, #A, LV 89117 702-256-7666 • LVTMJDentist.com

Link Oriental Medicine Clinic

Holistic dentistry with a whole body approach to create a healthy smile and body. Live microscopic viewing of mouth bacteria. Laser gum disease treatment. Computerized TMJ and bite analysis. Mercury testing and removal. Nutritional testing. Autonomic nervous system analysis. Invisalign. See ad, page 25

Vince Link, OMD 2320 S Rainbow Blvd, Suite 140, LV 89146 702-444-4775 • VinceLinkomd.com Meditation is mostly taught and learned for mind and body health maintenance. However, i n Tr a d i t i o n a l C h i n e s e Medicine, meditation can also be used for therapeutic intervention when dealing with insomnia, stress, anxiety, hypertension and pain management, just to name a few. Learn meditation for self-healing. Call for class details or visit our website.

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Medical QiGong

Neuroplasticity

Reading Intervention

Naturally Organic Healing Center

Brain Solutions Inc of Summerlin

Brain Solutions Inc of Summerlin

SIFU JC 1171 S. Buffalo Dr, #110, LV 702-433-3874 NaturallyOrganicCenter.com

P. Kirsten López, M.A. 1005 S Cimarron, Las Vegas, NV 702-340-2248 Info@BrainSolutionsInc.com BrainSolutionsInc.com

P. Kirsten López, M.A. 1005 S Cimarron, Las Vegas, NV BrainSolutionsInc.com 702-340-2248

Sifu JC has been doing treatments in Las Vegas since 2008, with over 20 years experience helping others find their highest health.

Let him he lp you be your

Cellfield: A revolutionary reading program designed to create neural connections that are responsible for fluent reading and comprehension.

Cellfield bonds auditory to visual pathways, allowing the struggling reader’s brain to function like a typical reader. See ad, page 9

Offering brain-based help for children and adults: ADHD, learning challenges, sensory integration, ASD, Tourette’s, anxiety, reading, stroke and concussion recovery. Our neuroplasticity programs generate foundational results with no medications. Hope starts here. Call today. See ad, page 9

Reiki

The Realms Within, Metaphysical Shoppe and Spiritual Center

Nutritional Supplements

Reiki Healing Arts/Illumine Wellness

James Phoenix, owner 2800 West Sahara Ave, Suite 7B, LV 702-986-8568 • TheRealmsWithin.com

AngelofHealth

best self! $100 a session or 3 sessions/$250.

Metaphysical/Spiritual

Looking for excellent customer service and great prices?

Metaphysical supplies; books, tarot, spell candles, incense, sage, classes, meditations.

Home of the largest metaphysical stone bins in Nevada. See ad, pages 8 & 16

Myofascial Release Body Resonance Myofascial Wellness Center Rowena Cua, LMT 8724 Spanish Ridge Ave, Ste 120, LV 702-776-8881 • BodyMFR.com Specializing in the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release. The ultimate whole body approach, mind-body treatment and missing link to healthcare. Highly effective in treating acute and chronic pain.

Natural Health OsteoStrong Las Vegas Free Bone Scan • Free Consultation 3742 E Tropicana Ave., Ste 1, LV 702-992-0574 OsteoStrong.me A 7-minute session, once a week provides a natural solution for healthy joints, strong bones and muscles, better balance and flexibility and pain reduction. Accessible to all ages. Non-invasive. Non-pharmaceutical. See ad, page 21

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Making America Feel Great Again www.mydailychoice.com/AngelofHealth

www.hempworx.com/AngelofHealth www.hempworxbizop.com/AngelofHealth

Hello and welcome to AngelofHealth websites. I have experienced phenomenal pain relief with this product. The growth and excitement of this Company has been amazing because they have products that are ‘really’ needed. See ad, page 24

Organic Food/Gardening Garden Farms Foundation 702-551-4769 Bryan@GardenFarms.net GardenFarms.net We are a local urban farming company installing vegetable gardens, orchards and vineyards in the Las Vegas Valley, and offering hands-on guidance in your own space.

Organic Spa Oasis to Zen Wellness Center & Transformation Spa Organic Facials, Massage, Holistic Workshops & More 5715 W Alexander Rd, #145, LV 702-491-6035 • OasisToZen.com Inner balance and harmony create ageless beauty. Our organic spa services integrate mind, body and spirit healing, creating harmonic balance between traditional anti-aging services and a pinch of organic hippy. See ad, back cover

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Jay V. Jackson Reiki Master Teacher 9224 Pitching Wedge Dr, LV 702-608-6520 • Reiki-Healing-Arts.com Practicing holistic medicine since 1987. Specializing in highly personalized Ayurvedic treatments and lifestyle consulations, Massage and individual Yoga sessions for chronic and acute problems.

Pancha Karma, Shirodhara and skin care.

Ayurveda and Yoga Study program available.

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Retail The Realms Within, Metaphysical Shoppe and Spiritual Center James Phoenix, owner 2800 West Sahara Ave, Suite 7B, LV 702-986-8568 • TheRealmsWithin.com Looking for excellent customer service and great prices?

Metaphysical supplies; books, tarot, spell candles, incense, sage, classes, meditations.

Home of the largest metaphysical stone bins in Nevada. See ad, pages 8 & 16

Shamanic Energy Medicine Spirit of the Owl Healing Arts Roxanne Perillo, Reiki Master/Teacher Remote Healing Sessions via Skype, Facetime or Phone 920-449-1007 SpiritOfTheOwl.com An alternative approach to assist the dying, by helping one to heal on the energetic level reducing stress and bringing relaxation with Reiki e n e r g y, a s w e l l a s a combination of shamanic practices. Heal by releasing that which does not serve.

Spiritual Center

Thermography

Transformations

Center for Spiritual Living Southern Nevada

Body In Balance LV

Rev. Victoria Stitzer, Master of NLP, Reiki Master, CHT, EFT Expert in Rapid Behavior Modification 702-659-2390 • TransformVegas.com

Services • Meditation Classes • Community 1785 E Sahara Ave, Ste. 440, 2nd Floor, LV (rear building, second floor) 702-485-5050 • cslsn.org A global community, joyously igniting a dynamic spiritual awakening through the power of love, peace and prosperity.

We transform lives with lively services, worldclass music, and education. Sunday celebration: 10am, meditation: 9:15am. All are welcome.

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Sentient Community Happy Earth Market Local Artisans, Healers, Instructors, more 900 Karen Ave Unit D-102, LV HappyEarthMarket@gmail,com 702-757-1556 HappyEarthMarket.com Happy Earth Market is a venue for the community to come together, create and enjoy ethical products and services offered by artists, crafters, healers, mystics, instructors and more. See ad, page 7

Susan Barrett, LMT-CLT 7656 W Sahara Ave, Ste. 120, LV 702-256-3090 • BodyinBalanceLV.com Offering Lymphatic Drainage, Visceral (organ) Manipulation, C h i N e i Ts a n g & M a y a n Abdominal Massage, Massage Therapy, Amino Acid Therapy, Enzyme Therapy, Trace Mineral & Heavy Metal Testing, Diet/ Nutritional Counseling, Breast & Full Body Thermography. See ad, page 37

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