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Growing up in Southern California, the end of the school year meant months of outdoor adventures and weekly trips to the beach to enjoy the ocean air and warm sand between my toes.

Each week, I would head to the library for the summer reading program and beg the librarian to let me have more books than the limit allowed. No cares. No worries. No schedules.

So, at this time of year, I draw on those Publishers Mary Ruetten (left) and Nancy Somera memories and I am ready to enjoy the lazy days and escape from routines. I look forward to a more relaxed schedule and time to reenergize, as my family unplugs and enjoys the fresh air of outdoors. I have plans to read the books I have stacked on my nightstand while sipping herbal tea and dipping my toes in the cool water. Then I wake up from my carefree dream and enter my reality!

After a few days of vacation, my kids claim they are bored, the heat rises in Las Vegas and it’s time for me to organize and plan my summer which includes some “healthy escapes”. Our feature article (page 18), shares healthy vacation ideas that help you regenerate and reconnect with yourself, and for the camping enthusiast, “Around the Campfire” reminds us to practice good outdoor manners and provides a few nearby camping and hiking opportunities.

This month, I vow to unplug and rebalance while I enjoy several community events that are offering healthy indoor and outdoor activities for adults and families. I plan to leave technology behind on June 2, National Trails Day, and head to Valley of Fire National Park for a day of health-focused activities, trail exhibits and wildlife photography. Later in the month, I’ll join park rangers and experience out-of-this-world family fun and excitement and learn about both day and nighttime astronomy at the third annual Great Basin National Park Astronomy Festival on June 14 to16.

Plenty of opportunities to balance my mind, body and spirit await me at a weekend long event, Health, Healing, Happiness at Spring Preserve, on June 8 to 10. Twenty world class speakers will address natural health solutions, educate on better nutrition, teach free yoga and Tai chi classes, and inspire personal development to recharge from the inside out.

Finally, you’ll find me celebrating the sun on June 21 at Solarbration, the first annual solar festival of Southern Nevada. Natural Awakenings is proud to sponsor this event and looks forward to seeing a great turnout for this Summer Solstice celebration. There will be plenty for everyone in the family to enjoy and learn about when it comes to solar (read “The Sun Takes Center Stage” on page 16.)

Wherever you plan to escape to this summer, be well and shine.

Mary Ruetten, Publisher

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his is the time to order a fall crop share from Quail Hollow Farms, through their community supported agriculture (CSA) program. Fall season crops include beans, beets, corn, garlic, kale, lettuce, squash and a mixture of cool, hardy crops.

CSA provides a direct link between a local farmer and the consumer. Purchasing a share of crops at the beginning of the season helps farmers cover planting and harvesting costs to provide in-season, local vegetables, fruit, dairy and meat weekly at predetermined drop spots throughout the growing season.

Quail Hollow Farms offers weekly or biweekly shares. The benefits include seasonal fresh food that is picked when ripe, knowing where the food is coming from and helping to support the local economy.

Order a basket and see upcoming farm events, activities and planting projects at QuailHollowFarmCSA.com.

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Homeowners that make insulation improvements are eligible for a free home energy monitor, a convenient device that sits on a counter and reports electricity usage in real time.

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They are an approved contractor for the Southwest Gas Weatherization Rebate Program and Home Free Nevada’s Energy Fit Nevada incentives of up to $2,000.

For more info, call 702-256-2212 or visit BetterBuildingPerformance.com. To tour an energy-efficient home remodel, visit ThinkEnergyStar.com/BARA. See ad, page 25.

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he Skin & Wellness Concierge Clinic has moved to a new location, 9053 South Pecos Road, Suite 3000, in Henderson.

Dr. Darlina Manthei, DO, FAAFP, FACOFP, and her staff specialize in anti-aging restorative health medicine to help clients look and feel their best.

The Skin & Wellness Clinic advises men and women about bioidentical hormone restoration for improved vitality and health, and medical and cosmetic dermatology. Customized nutrition and hormone balance programs help clients manage symptoms of menopause, which include fatigue, insomnia and obesity.

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egas Hot! Yoga & Pilates has added Fresh Mama, a raw food vegan café, at their Rainbow Boulevard location.

The menu includes a variety of raw vegan smoothies made from all natural ingredients that are geared toward recovery, energy, hydration and replenishment. Coming soon is a lineup of organic espresso drinks and a full menu of salads, wraps and desserts.

King Rollins, owner of Vegas Hot!, has been developing the healthy lifestyle one-stop concept for the past eight years. As a practicing chiropractor, he believes in a fourpronged approach to health and wellness. First, regular chiropractic care supports and improves the immune system.

Second, consistent exercise, especially the core strengthening type found with yoga and Pilates, compliments the chiropractic care clients receive, leading to fewer adjustments.

Third, proper nutrition and diet that includes live, raw food is imperative for good health. Finally, a daily non-physical activity such as meditation helps with decompressing and alleviating stress.

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r. Rabiyyah Hazziez, of Healing Hands & Beyond, is the newest member of the World Wellness Group, practitioners located on one campus to serve the health needs of its patients and clients. She joins Linda Perry, of Health in Motion, who specializes in drug-free pain management; Elijah Love, with Wellness Hypnotherapy; Omita Kumar, a yoga therapist; and Terry Mauer, a Reiki master.

Hazziez treats the entire family, using a combination of chiropractic techniques to achieve wellness. She specializes in prenatal and pediatric chiropractic care, pain management and manipulation under anesthesia.

Location: 3110 S. Valley View, Ste. 103A, Las Vegas. For more information, call 702-333-5326 or email Chiro1stChoice@hotmail.com. See ad, page 32. To learn about the World Wellness Group, visit WorldWellnessGroup.net. See ad, page 26.

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V Energy has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with the new Apex landfill renewable energy generating facility. Last year, Republic Services partnered with Energenic to build and operate the facility, designed to generate enough electricity to power more than 10,000 southern Nevada homes.

Energenic receives landfill gases extracted from a series of wells at the landfill and processes it in two state-ofthe-art turbine-generators to make renewable electricity.

The captured methane is converted to water and carbon dioxide when the gas is burned to produce electricity.

Using landfill gas in this manner reduces the dependence on other natural resources and improves air quality and carbon emissions.

Joe Burkel, Republic Services of Southern Nevada area president, notes, “Using landfill gas for electric power production provides an additional source of clean, domestically fueled energy production and further endorses our mission to reduce our carbon footprint as a company and community.”

Location: 13550 N. Hwy. 93, Las Vegas. For more information, visit RepublicServicesVegas.com.

Winning Over the Shadow Self with Devamrita Swami

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evamrita Swami, a Yale graduate, author and monk for more than 40 years, will give a free lecture about his unique expertise and technique of how to discover ourselves, from 6 to 8 p.m., June 10, at Govinda’s Center of Vedic India, in Las Vegas.

Swami speaks every year to students Devamrita at prestigious universities around the globe Swami and equips them with tools to better navigate the loops and hoops of life. The event includes a freshly prepared vegetarian dinner and meditation marking the beginning and end of the program.

Swami states that, “’Who am I and what do I want to do with my life?’ and ‘Why do I have to make choices and how do I make them?’ are important questions, but rarely answered.” Swami will share his experiences and help reveal the “I” behind the “shadow self” he thinks we live with.

Location: 7181 Dean Martin Dr., Las Vegas. For more information, call 702-434-4332 or visit GovindasCenter.com.

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ften considered one of nature’s most perfect foods, eggs are an excellent source of protein, lipids, vitamins and minerals. Now, researchers at the University of Alberta, in Canada, have discovered that they also contain antioxidant properties that help in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Jianping Wu and his team of researchers at the university’s Department of Agricultural Food and Nutritional Science examined egg yolks produced by hens that were fed typical diets of either primarily wheat or corn. They found the yolks contained two amino acids; tryptophan and tyrosine, which have high antioxidant properties. The researchers found that two raw egg yolks offer almost twice as many antioxidant properties as one apple and about the same as half a serving (25 grams) of cranberries. When the eggs were fried or boiled, however, the beneficial properties were reduced by about half. “It’s a big reduction, but it still leaves eggs equal to apples in their antioxidant value,” says Wu. In prior research, Wu found that egg proteins converted by digestive enzymes produced peptides that work in the same way as ACE inhibitors, prescription drugs used to reduce high blood pressure. That finding contradicted the notion that eggs increase high blood pressure because of their cholesterol content.

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ncreasing lean muscle mass—known to be a key in fighting frailty associated with aging (a condition called sarcopenia)— may also help protect against diabetes. A new study reports that every additional 10 percent of skeletal muscle mass is associated with reductions of 11 percent in insulin resistance and 12 percent in prediabetes or diabetes.

Dr. Preethi Srikanthan, of the University of California, Los Angeles, and her colleagues recently evaluated the data on 13,644 participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III, from 1988 to 1994, and discovered the connection. After adjusting for other contributing factors for diabetes, including generalized and abdominal obesity, they found that individuals with the greatest muscle mass were 63 percent less prone to the disease.

“Our findings suggest that beyond focusing on losing weight to improve metabolic health, there may be a role for maintaining fitness and building muscle mass,” says Srikanthan. “This is a welcome message for overweight patients that experience difficulty in achieving weight loss, as any effort to get moving and keep fit should be seen as contributing to metabolic change.”

Source: Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter

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hink twice before sipping soda or soup that comes in a can. A recent study by Harvard School of Public Health researchers discovered people that ate one serving of canned food daily for five days had significantly elevated levels of bisphenol-A (BPA), an endocrine disrupter sometimes found in plastic bottles, that also lines most food and drink cans. Studies have linked high urine levels of BPA to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other health conditions. The spike in BPA levels recorded by the Harvard researchers was one of the highest seen in any study.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Association

Juggling Bumps Up Brainpower

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an rhythmically tossing and catching balls in the air help grow the brain? Researchers from the Universität Regensburg, in Germany, after studying two dozen people using brain scans, say yes. Half were asked to learn to juggle; the others were given no special instructions.

After three months, the brains of the jugglers had grown by 3 to 4 percent in the areas that process visual and motor information; the more skilled the jugglers became, the greater the brain growth. No change occurred in the non-juggling group. The research team says the study proves that new stimuli can alter the brain’s structure, not just its function.

Source: Nature.com

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globalbrief News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Where’s Poppa?

Dads’ Roles Changing with the Times A Pew Research Center analysis of the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) confirms the continuation of a 50-year trend leading to more than one in four fathers of children 18 or younger living apart from their children; 11 percent live separately from some of their children and 16 percent from all of them. Logically, the study further shows that fathers living with their children become more intensely involved in their lives, spending more time with them and taking part in a greater variety of activities, such as sharing meals, helping with homework and playing.

Black fathers (44 percent) are more than twice as likely as white fathers (21 percent) to live apart from their children, while Hispanic fathers (35 percent) are in the middle. Among fathers that never completed high school, 40 percent live apart from their children, compared with only 7 percent of fathers that graduated from college.

Many absent fathers try to compensate by communicating via email, social media or phone. Almost half say they are in touch with their children several times a week, but nearly onethird communicate less than once a month. Twenty percent say they visit their children more than once a week, but 27 percent have not seen their children in the past year.

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wellnessprofile Om Medical Dr. Anil Patel Specializing in Weight Loss and Preventative Medicine Anil Patel, M.D., grew up in India, where the influence of his culture and family beliefs reinforced the importance of preventative medicine. He has carried this philosophy into his medical practice at Om Medical, where he addresses patients’ medical concerns through a wide range of services that include weight loss, fitness programs, supplements, cardiac screening and clinical research. “Prevention is the key to avoiding most major medical conditions,” Patel stresses.

Patel believes that lack of exercise and a poor diet are the leading contributing factors to what ails most of the patients that come to see him. Free consultations are available, where a thorough medical screening is performed to determine a patient’s level of health and wellness. Often, Patel prescribes a glycemic index diet with a list of more than 50 fresh, wholesome foods for his patients to eat, including vegan and vegetarian options.

After following the initial diet for a prescribed time, patients are placed on a maintenance diet where additional foods are reintroduced. “We never tell our patients they can’t eat something,” Patel explains, “We educate them about making smart decisions and eating ‘unhealthy foods’ on special occasions only.”

Patel’s goal is for all his patients to no longer need any kind of medication. He shares that after one month on his diet and under his medical care, some patients have been able to get off medication they have been taking for more than 15 years. He says, “Nothing makes me happier than when a patient tells me they no longer need their medication after following our weight management protocol.”

Om Medical also offers aesthetic services for patients to feel healthy on the inside and outside. A full menu of anti-aging and face and skin rejuvenation treatments helps patients look their best. Patel states, “At Om Medical, we want our patients’ outer beauty to reflect their inner health.”

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or some, mowing is the bane of summer; a choking, chugging chore to abhor.

For others, it’s an artistic expression—the chance to maintain and admire a property’s carefully crafted aesthetic look while logging some laps around the lawn.

Whether we enjoy it or prefer leaving the task to someone else, several considerations can make the experience less laborious, less polluting and even lighter on the budget as fuel prices rise.

Start high and stay high. Resist the temptation to mow the family lawn to resemble a closely shaved golf green. Far better results are achieved by adjusting the machine’s blade to the top setting and leaving it there until after Labor Day. Taller grass in the spring shades the surface of the soil, so that crabgrass and other weed seeds can’t sprout as much. High levels in the summer conserve moisture and encourage deep root growth, so that the lawn becomes more drought-tolerant.

The fastest way to harm a lawn is by mowing too low— less than three inches for most grass species. Exceptions are Bermuda grass or seashore paspalum in the South, or bent grass in the North, all of which do best when mowed at one to two inches high.

Fertilize naturally. Organic fertilizers derived from plant or animal byproducts work with the soil’s biology to feed the lawn slowly and evenly. Leave the grass clippings on the lawn, which quickly biodegrade to provide more free, natural lawn food.

The natural approach to nourishing a lawn requires less frequent mowing and makes it more adaptable to long dry spells. Synthetic chemical fertilizers, which are formulated to stimulate a lot of growth quickly, are designed to demand more mowing and watering.

Get grass off of gas. If a lawn is a third of an acre (15,000 square feet) or less, consider this: Today’s “push” or motorless mowers are not our grandfathers’ heavy wood and steel models. Manufactured from high-grade plastics, lightweight metals and precision blades that rarely need sharpening, the modern mowers cut grass cleanly and are a breeze to use. They are the healthiest choice for people, lawn and planet. For larger acreage, new models powered by propane burn cleaner than gasoline-run engines.

Paul Tukey is author of The Organic Lawn Care Manual and Tag, Toss & Run: 40 Classic Lawn Games. Find more tips at SafeLawns.org.

singing sets the tone for inner health by billie cole

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inging can free every word, releasing us from the the pain of a broken stress, distracheart or the gift of a tion and negativity new love. The headthat surround us evache is gone. The ery day. Our greatest stress has vanished. joy may be found in We feel great and glow listening to a singer with confidence. Singthat connects us to ing is a natural healer our emotions and alin so many ways. lows us to feel what Singing is the we often build walls voice that yearns to be to protect. The right heard, loved, adored singer can tear those and validated. No matwalls down in an ter where in the world instant. The singer we may be from, Thirteen-year-old singer Jessica finds joy in tranmusic is the universal Ruettiger finds nothing greater in scending all worries language. When listenlife than the joy of singing. and fears, connecting to music in a foring us with present eign language, we find moment awareness. We may even be ourselves connected to the rhythm and the singer. melody, moved by emotions of love, Our voice for singing has been joy, sadness, anger and excitement. used to celebrate the bond between There are so many styles and kinds two people, the harvesting of crops, of song; high notes and low, sweet the prayer for rain, the mourning of a sounds filled with love and inspiraloved one and the peace in calming a tion and sad songs that allow us to get child to sleep. The health benefits are through the down times, all offering the subtle, yet powerful. As he hums, the most magnificent experiences in the chanting monk creates a resonance world. Each song is filled with melothat sends vibrations to every organ dies and rhythms that mirror a life, and and cell in his body. It creates not only each song allows us to grow and evolve a healing energy, but also a wondertoward becoming a better, higher self. ful use of his diaphragm to encourage Start each day with a song that creperfect healthy breath. ates joy and happiness, and remember The Theory of Melodic Minds, as to sing with love from your heart. Share expressed by Dr. Ani Patel, of the Neuthe love and joy with others. Here's to rosciences Institute, in San Diego, states singing. Can we imagine a world withthat language originated in song. It makes out song? sense that music and singing came before we had a complex, articulated language Billie Cole was born in Australia and to express abstract thinking. moved to the U.S. in 1997, where Jamming out in the car or shower she performed for 10 years on the Las where no one can hear us, we may sing Vegas Strip. She writes and composes our favorite tune at the top of our lungs. music of all styles, and has a passion If it’s out of key, we laugh, enjoying for developing new talent. For more a moment of true expression without information on her voice coaching, visit judgment. We pour our emotions into DeblancMusic.net.

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Solarbration at a Glance Hosted by Conversation District of Southern Nevada and city of Henderson, Solarbration will be held from 4 to 9:30 p.m., June 21, at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 Water Street, in Henderson. The family festival combines entertainment with educational opportunities in renewable energy, sustainability and community engagement.

Entertainment: Van Buren Jazz Band Full Throttle Blues Band

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Exhibits By Green Businesses & Organizations: Get expert advice about solar energy and how it can save you money and reduce your environmental footprint.

The Conservation District of Southern Nevada (CDSN) promotes sustainability in Southern Nevada through leadership, education and technical assistance. The CDSN provides residents with programs such as the annual Stormwater Pollution poster contest, Christmas tree recycling and the green business certification Conservation Partnership program.

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he inaugural Las Vegas Solar Festival, Solarbration, is intended to celebrate everything solar and bring attention to the economic potential of one of the area's most abundant resources—sunshine. The entire community is invited to attend this free event from 4 to 9:30 p.m., June 21, at the Henderson Events Center.

Solar-related exhibits and vendors will demonstrate how homeowners and businesses can explore renewable energy to help save money on energy bills.

Louise Helton, chairwoman of the festival planning committee, believes solar energy can transform the local economy.

According to National Renewable Energy Laboratory data, Southern Nevada and its surrounding areas are home to one of the largest solar resource in the country. “We are living in a gold field, and no one is mining it,” states Helton.

According to Jennifer Clifford, district manager of the Conservation District of Southern Nevada (CDSN), “We promise to deliver a fun, family event that will be a one-stop location for everything related to going solar.

We will have all the latest information regarding energy rebates, tax credits, solar financing, and lots of hands-on activities for all ages.”

Solar installations in the U.S. are more affordable they have ever been. In 1986, solar was sold at $8.50 per watt; $2 in 2010 and is now available at $1 per watt. The average home requires only a five-kilowatt system to reach net zero energy consumption, and a 30 percent federal tax credit and statewide rebates help defray the cost of installing solar in a home or business. “Now is the time to take a look at the advantages of solar energy,” Helton says.

“Especially when you consider that energy costs increase on an average

Map of Solar Resource from NREL. Las Vegas is home to one of the nation's largest solar resource. of 6 percent per year.”

Hosted by the CDSN, the familyfriendly festival will be held each year on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. With a vision to support sustainability and educate the community about solar energy options, proceeds from Solarbration will help commission a piece of solar art for the community to enjoy for many years.

After each annual festival, a new piece of solar art will be commissioned.

Proceeds also will support the CDSN’s mission to promote resource conservation, preservation and sustainability.

Solarbration combines educational opportunities with food, music and entertainment. Chat with industry experts or participate in a solar-powered auto derby. Visit the solar salon for a nail makeover or make take-home solarpowered art projects. Food vendors will be selling dinner and other treats, and festival T-shirts will be sold to help raise money for the community art piece. The weekly Water Street Farmers’ Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., so come early with your reusable bags to hold purchases of local, organic farmfresh produce for meals throughout the summer solstice weekend.

Location: 200 Water St., Henderson.

For more info visit cdsn.org/solarfestival or like the Solar Festival–Las Vegas page on Facebook. See ad, back cover.

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can just simply be.

Healthy vacation escapes help us do just that. We regenerate, reconnect with ourselves and others and re-imagine our lives in a more satisfying context.

Personal Growth: The Mind

HEALTHY ESCAPES Unplugged Getaways Rebalance Our Lives

by Judith Fertig

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hen Jeanna Freeman vacationed at Earthshine Mountain Lodge, in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, she wasn’t sure what to expect. Touted as a “techno-amenityfree property,” it specializes in off-thegrid getaways (EarthshineLodge.com), meaning no in-room TV and a chance to digitally detox. Guests are encouraged to ditch their cell phones and laptops in favor of a zip line adventure through the Smoky Mountains forest canopy and laid back log cabin informality.

“Honestly, it was exhilarating being away from my cell phone,” admits Freeman, an interior designer from Collierville, Tennessee. “I hadn’t felt that good and ‘connected’ in a long time. I didn’t realize how much I needed that.”

Her experience highlights the new buzzwords and phrases in vacation travel: unplug, reconnect, digital detox and healthy escape. What is it about unplugging that seems so refreshing

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and like an ideal vacation?

Nicholas Carr, author of The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains, explains that, “Using the Internet pushes us to a skimming and scanning form of thinking.” He occasionally unplugs to recover his attention span, noting, “A lot of our deepest thoughts only emerge when we’re able to pay attention to one thing.”

For memoirist Pico Iyer, author of The Man Within My Head, “The urgency of slowing down—to find the time and space to think—is nothing new.” What is new is figuring out workable definitions of stillness and movement when we spend a lot of our time physically still, but mentally in motion.

A noted travel writer for 20 years, Iyer likes to stay at monasteries around the world. He concludes, “Wiser souls have always reminded us that the more attention we pay to the moment, the less time and energy we have to expend to place it in some larger context.” We

MJ Goff was on a magazine writing assignment the first time she visited the Omega Institute, in Rhinebeck, New York (eOmega.org). As a student of New Age theories and a potential yoga teacher, Goff says she welcomed the opportunity to learn more. Once she attended the women’s retreat she was researching, she was hooked. “Every year since, I find myself being drawn to Omega for its promotion of meditation and overall encouragement of ‘staying in the present,’” she says. “All the programs stem from one mission: to keep us on the right path.”

Talks by internationally known speakers such as Joan Borysenko, Eckhart Tolle, Harville Hendrix and Daniel Amen are complemented by sessions in nurturing creativity, holistic health, and yoga practice. “People smile, but also keep to themselves,” explains Goff. “It’s a place for quieting your mind.”

For shorter getaways, Hay House, headquartered in Carlsbad, California, sponsors weekend I Can Do It! seminars in various cities (HayHouse.com).

Speakers such as Louise Hay, Gregg Braden, Wayne Dyer and Caroline Myss help attendees nudge closer to making milestone transformations, consciousness shifts and progress on their healing journeys.

Sometimes, personal growth simply involves sufficient quiet time to walk, contemplate and reconnect with our muse. “The real meaning of the word ‘retreat’ in the spiritual sense,” says Brother David Steindl-Rast, a Benedictine monk, “is stepping back. When one steps back, one gets a better view of the world, others and our deepest self.”

Iyer finds solace at New Camaldoli Heritage, a Benedictine community amidst the rugged terrain of Big Sur, California (Contemplation.com).

More than 2,000 monasteries and other spiritual communities throughout North America offer off-the-beaten-path

retreats at reasonable prices and generally welcome guests of all religions and spiritual practices. The one requirement is that guests not disturb others.

At Ghost Ranch, in the high desert of Abiquiu, New Mexico, “The scenery alone is spiritual and healing,” relates Nancy Early, a New York film producer. Under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church, activities encourage individual and social transformation (NewMexico-GhostRanch.org).

Early says the best part is, “There’s one pay phone, and cell phones don’t work here; no TV or radio. You walk away from everything that controls your life.”

Optimal Wellness: Mind/Body

Sometimes the healthy escape we seek can be found at a destination spa, which combines enough structure to slowly wean us from daily busyness with sufficient soothing, quiet spaces and physical nurturing.

For Debbie Phillips—who spends part of the year in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, and the other part in Naples, Florida—one visit to a spa was all it took. As an executive and life coach, Phillips founded Women on Fire in 2003 to connect her “on fire” clients with each other via regional meetings and a free online newsletter, and discovered that the condition sometimes crosses the line into overwork.

“My first visit to a spa more than 20 years ago was when I first learned about the life-changing benefits of taking better care of myself. In addition to the soothing amenities, the peace, calm and quiet usually found at a spa—space to think, nap, read a book or gaze into the sky—often results in ‘less’ becoming ‘more’ in your life,” Phillips says.

“I have returned home feeling lighter and brighter and even more excited for what is next. The experience gave me just the boost I needed to keep going.”

Recently, Phillips discovered simple techniques to nurture herself all year long by attending a breathing and meditation class at the Lake Austin Spa, in Texas. “Now I start each day with long, deep breaths before I even get out of bed,” she says. “It is so simple, so calming and establishes my day with peace.”

Virginia Nelson, a San Diego, Cali-

fornia, attorney, likewise revels in her twice-yearly visits to Canyon Ranch, in Tucson, Arizona. “The pace in southern California is like running a marathon every day. My visits serve as respites that have allowed me to keep up with it this long.

“I first went in 1991 and saw a place to go and cocoon,” recounts Nelson, “but I also discovered incredible fitness and education classes.” The spa is essentially a reset button for her.

“It’s rest, rejuvenation and reinvention.”

Canyon Ranch has several U.S. locations (CanyonRanch.com).

Some facilities feature niche mind/body experiences, such as the psychic massage or chakra balancing at Mii Amo Spa, in Sedona, Arizona (EnchantmentResort.com). Others specialize in holistic wellness. Tucson’s Miraval Resort, in Arizona, offers an integrative wellness program guided by Dr. Andrew Weil (Tinyurl. com/6p2l237). Chill-out spa services like a hot stone massage are often balanced by breath walking, qigong or desert tightrope walking.

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Active Adventure: The Body

Finding a clear stillpoint of one’s soul can also occur while moving and challenging our bodies. Exercise helps us break through not only physical boundaries, but emotional and spiritual barriers, as well.

Barbara Bartocci, a long-distance cycler and author of Meditation in Motion, maintains that moving keeps both our brains and bodies healthier.

“Research at The University of Arizona found that regular exercise appears to preserve key parts of the brain involved in attention and memory,” she notes.

“It is well known that exercise helps to reduce anxiety, allay depression and generally improve mood, by prompting our bodies to release more endorphins.”

Bartocci has experienced the power of these connections firsthand. “Active vacations are truly transformative,” she says emphatically. “When I bicycled across Iowa on RAGBRAI [The Des Moines Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa], we cycled 76 miles one day on hills with a constant 20-mile-per-hour headwind. It was a tough day, but I made it! My natural awakenings

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divorce was becoming final that summer, and completing that day gave me the encouraging inner message: ‘If I can cycle Iowa on the toughest day, I can re-cycle my life after divorce.’” She’s still moving along. Recently, she joined 500 other cyclists doing 60 miles a day for a week in Wisconsin.

Bill Murphy, of Annapolis, Maryland, made his breakthrough at the Boulder Outdoor Survival School (boss-inc.com). “While I wanted an adventure and to put myself out there, I also wanted to know that I was in good hands,” he says about why he chose a guided trip. Murphy was already in good shape, having competed in a local Ironman event. Following an

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initial fitness assessment that involved testing his heart rate after running at high altitude, he was deemed fit to take part in an outdoor survival experience in Utah’s desert country. With a knife, wool jacket, cap, gloves, long underwear and suitable shoes—but no tent, sleeping bag or food—his group learned to live off the land with the assistance of three instructors in an initial phase of the program.

“After two days we were given our backpack with the critical blanket, poncho and food rations. I have never been so happy to hear the words ‘1,500 calories’ in my life, and though I have eaten at some wonderful restaurants, the soups we made with those rations

tasted better than anything I have eaten in my life,” he says.

Murphy learned how to purify water, make a tent from his poncho, start a fire with minimal tools and bed down in the cold without a sleeping bag or blanket. A crucial part of the survival training was the need to go even further when the group thought their adventure had ended. “We didn’t know whether that would be in 10 miles or 30,” he recalls. His ability to physically push past the mentally established timeframe led Murphy to see that he could also move beyond his either/or boundaries: either family or business; either business or adventure. “I realized that I don’t have to choose one over the other. I feel a better sense of balance now.”

In other parts of the country, Outward Bound Adult Renewal also offers new experiences that test physical limits and present breakthrough opportunities (OutwardBound.org). It’s also known for programs that help teens get a better handle on life. Participants often rock climb the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia or sea kayak along the Pacific Northwest or North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Options for growth and renewal appear endless.

Nearby or far away, for a few days or longer, a healthy escape can be truly restorative.

Judith Fertig regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

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The land we now call the United States of America was once a wilderness paradise, vibrant and diverse, cyclical, yet stable, pure and unpolluted, with a diversity and abundance of life that staggers the imagination.

Today, the American wilderness is under continual attack by humans and vanishing rapidly.

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or centuries, Americans that know how to live close to the land have traveled comfortably in wild country by using the resources of the wilderness. But today there are so many people out tramping around the last tiny areas of isolated, fragmented and injured wilderness that we can’t afford to play mountain man anymore; we have to tread more softly, out of respect and generosity of spirit toward the land and its wild inhabitants.

Many books give helpful detailed instruction on low-impact trekking and camping techniques, but here are a few guidelines:

Stay on designated switchbacks.

Shortcutting across switchbacks on a trail causes erosion just as surely as loggers hauling trees upslope.

Think before voiding. Locate designated toilet facilities and use them. On the trail, bag toilet paper and carry it out to a proper disposal site or safely burn it in a campfire. Human feces are a pollutant if not properly buried in a cat hole dug a few inches into the soil and thoroughly covered. Dig and dispose away

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from temporarily dry watercourses, campsites, trails and other places where hikers may tarry. In the right place, waste can provide food for insects and worms that live in the topsoil.

Use existing fire rings. Also, only use downed and dead wood for campfires; never break limbs or twigs off dead or living trees. Never build a fire in overused or fragile areas like timberline lakeshores or above the tree line.

Use a fire pan on raft and canoe trips and pack out the ashes or deposit them in the main current if that is allowed in river-specific rules. Better yet, rely on a backpacker’s camp stove.

Pack it all out. No littering; and pick up trash found along the way.

Follow the rules on float trips.

Invisible camping techniques involve the use of fire pans, portable toilets, proper disposal of dishwashing water and the like. A use-appropriate river permit will have clear instructions on minimum-impact techniques that when practiced, become a habit.

Dress dully. The wilderness is no place for fluorescent colors on a

to reverse this trend. tent, backpack or clothing. Wear khaki or light-colored clothing (some say yellow is best) to discourage mosquitoes, which hone in on dark colors (especially blue), color contrast and movement. Avoid hunting areas in designated seasons.

Don’t camp by water in deserts.

If we plop down and set up housekeeping at a rare water source, wildlife that counts on drinking from there will be repelled and may die from dehydration.

Camp at least a quarter of a mile (farther is better) from isolated water sources.

Keep pollutants away from waterways. Don’t wash dishes, clean fish, take a bath or introduce soap, grease or other pollutants (biodegradable or not) into backcountry streams, lakes, potholes or springs. Swimming (not soaping up) in well-watered areas is usually harmless.

Leave native wildlife and natural objects intact. Many plants and animals are imperiled; in part, because of collection and sales of nature’s artifacts. Leave fossils, crystals and other treasures, including petroglyphs and potsherds, in place.

Finally, drive slowly in wilderness areas to protect wildlife crossing access roads.

Dave Foreman is co-author of The Big Outside Revised Edition and founder of The Rewilding Institute, headquartered in Albuquerque, NM (Rewilding.org).

Nearby hiking and camping opportunities Abound

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rom the floor of the Mojave Desert to the top of Mt. Charleston, 18 designated wilderness areas are located within two hours of Las Vegas for outdoor recreation and camping. They offer options from car camping in designated campgrounds to backpacking at remote wilderness sites.

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n Mt. Charleston is a great choice to escape the summer desert heat. At 11,918 feet above seal level, temperatures are often 20 to 30 degrees cooler in this forested oasis.

Full-service camping is available from May 1 through September 30, seven days a week. Some sites are on a first-come, first-served basis, but other can be reserved.

Book them online at Recreation.gov. Summer activities include hiking, horseback riding and wagon rides. n For aquatic enthusiasts, Lake Mead National Recreation Area offers boating, some of the country’s best sport fishing, water skiing, kayaking and canoeing. Many hidden coves are ready to be discovered by boat and kayak, and Black Canyon is a popular kayaking destination, with sheer cliffs, countless waterfalls and hot springs. Campground fees at Lake Mead are $10 per site, until they are full. There are no reservations. For more information, visit nps.gov. n For campers willing to forego a designated campsite, many wilderness areas are ripe for exploration. Arrow Canyon is usually filled with wildflowers, and big horn sheep and desert tortoises are often spotted in this area.

Similar in geology to the popular Valley of Fire State Park is Bowl of Fire, in the Muddy Mountains. It takes a bit more effort to get there, but the reward is fewer people and the freedom to wander among the maze of red sandstone boulders. n Just beyond the Deadman Canyon trailhead, in the Desert National Wildlife Refuge, is a hidden forest of old-growth ponderosa pines. A moderately strenuous hike leads to an old game warden’s cabin, which is a good place for campers to set up or for day-hikers to rest in the shade and enjoy the sound of birds. If camping overnight, plan wisely and practice good judgment and wilderness ethics. n For some helpful reminders, Read Jim Boone’s blog, Ten Essentials (Tinyurl.com/7dmllqo), for a safe trip at BirdAndHike.com. This site is a great resource for hiking, birding and enjoying nature around the Las Vegas area.

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On the Road Without Weight Gain How to Eat Healthy, Away From Home

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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ealth-conscious and sustainably minded folks know how challenging it can be to eat well on the road. Most restaurants dotting interstates and airports offer supersized portions of soulless, processed foods, devoid of satisfying whole-food goodness or regional flair. They’re more like a drive-by shoot up of fat, sodium and sweeteners.

Yet it is possible to find healthy foods while traveling, given a little pre-planning that can add fun and excitement to the adventure. Whatever the mode of transportation, follow these tips from seasoned registered dietitians to feel fit, trim and happy while out and about for business or pleasure.

Bring Food: Number One Rule of the Road

Once we feel hunger pangs, we’re more likely to eat whatever’s within arm’s reach, so for driving trips, take a cooler of healthy options that are kind to hips and waistlines. If flying, pack non-perishable snacks in a carry-on bag.

Diana Dyer, an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based dietitian and organic farmer, has logged thousands of miles travelling and speaking about “food as medicine.” Her secret: “I carry dried organic fruits and vegetables, organic granola bars, organic nuts and organic peanut butter.” Before arriving at

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her hotel, she’ll ask the cab driver to take her to a local food co-op to pick up organic fresh fruits, juice and yogurt. Dyer is adamant about organic food, no matter where she goes, because she doesn’t want to consume hormones, antibiotics and agricultural chemical residues, many of which contribute to weight gain, especially in combination with typically high-fat Western diets.

Dyer rejects hotel breakfast buffets too, which typically offer low-fiber, highly processed fare. Instead, she packs her own organic rolled oats, dried fruits, nuts and green tea. Then, all she needs is the hotel’s hot water to stir up a fortifying, satisfying, health-protecting breakfast. Hotel rooms with minirefrigerators make it easy to store perishable items. If a fridge is unavailable, use the in-room ice bucket to keep milk, yogurt and cheese at a safe temperature.

When road-tripping with children, a cooler will save money and time and provide a tasty and energizing on-the-spot picnic for road-weary, hungry travelers. Remember to bring silverware, napkins, cups and a blanket or tablecloth.

Roadside rest areas and community parks provide free access to picnic tables, clean restrooms and a place to romp and stretch (read: burn calories). Plus, Mother Nature’s entertainment surely beats a potentially dirty, plastic, fast-food play space.

When it’s time to restock supplies, ask for directions to the closest supermarket, food co-op, natural foods grocery store or farmers’ market. Most are located close to major highways.

Seek Out Farm-Fresh Foods and Regional, Ethnic Cuisine

To find fresh fruits and vegetables while on the road, stop at state welcome centers for free maps and guides to farm stands and farmers’ markets to enjoy the taste of healthy local seasonal flavors.

Before Lebanon, New Hampshire-based dietitian KC Wright goes on the road, she goes online to check department of agriculture websites for the states she’ll visit. She searches for both farmers’ markets and farm-to-restaurant programs.

Also check a destination city’s calendar of events for regional and ethnic food festivals. The food won’t necessarily be low in calories, but will be high in the fun-factor. Simply share larger-than-life servings with travelling companions for the best of all worlds.

Reevaluate Restaurants and Accommodations

Raleigh, North Carolina Dietitian Nicole Miller chooses vacation rentals over hotels when traveling so that she has ready access to a kitchen. Being able to prepare some of our own food saves money and slashes calories.

Beware of all-you-can-eat buffets; they nearly guarantee overeating. Also be prepared to split entrées at most restaurants or order two items from the appetizer menu. Inquire about local menu items and ask how food is prepared.

Request sauces, gravies and dressings “on the side” to control those extra calories.

Having access to the Internet or a smart phone makes it even easier to locate healthy eating restaurants (as does asking folks at farmers’ markets). Dawn Brighid, project manager

for Sustainable Table, notes, “Free apps like Yelp’s Menupages can be very helpful.” She recommends filtering searches with the word “healthy.”

Think Exercise and Hydration

Many hotels have exercise rooms and swimming pools, but also ask for a walking map of the area to explore interesting sights on foot. State and national parks provide scenic and invigorating hiking trails. Bring a daypack for healthful snacks and water.

Note that people often mistake hunger for thirst, and it’s easy to become dehydrated when travelling.

Keep a refillable water bottle to refresh and reenergize.

Here’s to fun, safe and healthy travels.

Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “Food Sleuth”, is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at kopn.org, in Columbia, MO. She co-created F.A.R.M.: Food, Art, Revolution Media to support organic farmers (Enduring-Image.blogspot.com). Reach her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

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dAd’s goldeN storY hour Kids Listen with their Entire Being by clint kelly

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oon, the brave little tailor and the beautiful Princess Minnie were happily married. And to think it all began with seven dead flies.”

So ends The Brave Little Tailor, starring Mickey Mouse. Whenever I concluded reading with those words and attempted to close the well-worn book, I was inevitably hit with a chorus of, “Aw,

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Dad,” as they yearned for more.

Why had my offspring narrowed the book selections to so few predictable favorites? Although the kids loved it, the constant repetition got to me. I rather empathized with the darker side of the original Brothers Grimm version of the tale.

It’s not that I was opposed to pull-

ing story duty. Children take comfort in the familiarity and lasting values of classic storylines. But at reading time, temptation whispered, “What they want is your time. It doesn’t matter what you read; just read…”

A brief motor racing vignette in Road & Track, perhaps, or the latest major league baseball trade analyses from Sports Illustrated?

My mind would wander. They’d scold me.

“Dad! You just said the little tailor caught seven flies in a row.

It’s, ‘Seven flies at one blow,’ Dad.” Busted. Sadly, it wasn’t long before I was caught yet again.

“Dad! It was Chicken Little who thought the sky was falling and The Little Red Hen who worked to bake the bread her lazy friends wouldn’t lift a finger to make. You always get them mixed up.”

Verbal slips aside, the kids crowded closer. They jockeyed for position against my chest, listening to the whoosh of my heart, the cadence of the words and the conviction of my voice reverberating into their inner ears, down along their spinal columns and deep into their souls.

Still, given the choice between Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle or the daily stock quotations, I’m afraid that Wall Street often muscled the good woman aside.

My wife urged me to persist. “The children have me all day. If only for a half-hour every night, you’ve got a solid grip on the children. Don’t let

them slip away.”

Okay, I thought. Just as Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle had her magical cures for never-want-to-go-to-bedders, surely I could find a cure for my reading ennui. In fact, taking a page from the Little Tailor’s playbook, I found seven.

First, I sometimes invited a “guest” reader. A Grover hand puppet and a gravelly voice kept me alert, delighted the kids and gave those stories a fresh new lease.

The second remedy was to turn off the TV, ignore the phone and read by a lone lamplight that ringed me and my audience in a cozy glow.

Third, for variety, we’d sometimes read in a “secret” place. Goldilocks acquires a new dimension when read under the kitchen table.

My fourth remedy was to introduce dinner readings. “For the first course,” I’d say, “a heaping helping of Hansel and Gretel.” Tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches lend themselves nicely to this

Eyes sparking, minds receptive, the children’s slight bodies vibrate like tuning forks of language, wonder and virtue when we read together. departure from standard fare.

Fifth, I’d occasionally take a break by playing a talking book episode. It made old standbys like Tom Sawyer fresh again.

As a sixth solution, when I assigned the kids parts in a story the plot took on a dimension that would often make us giggle. Even very young children that haven’t learned to read are able to memorize well-loved passages and recite lines verbatim.

The seventh remedy was to spin original tales. When I was a boy, my mother created an entire forest world populated by clever animals: Fox,

Dads Booked as Heroes

by Jeremy Adam Smith

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athers show up comparatively rarely in children’s books. According to a review of 200 children’s books by David Anderson, Ph.D., and Mykol Hamilton, Ph.D., fathers appeared about half as often as mothers.

Mothers were 10 times more likely to be depicted taking care of babies than fathers and twice as likely to be seen nurturing older children.

Of course, moms are still most likely to be taking care of kids. But how does that help nontraditional families and other parents embrace broader caring role models? They can choose from this list of books that depict dads as co-parents and primary caregivers. n Mama’s Home!, by Paul Vos Benkowski, illustrated by Jennifer Herbert (Chronicle Books, ages 1-3) n Kisses for Daddy, by Frances Watts & David Legge (Little Hare Books, ages 1-5) n The Bunny Book (also published as

When Bunny Grows Up), by Patricia M. and Richard Scarry (Golden Books, ages 1-5) n The Complete Adventures of Curious George, by Margret and H.A. Rey (Houghton Mifflin, ages 1-5) n Daddy’s Lullaby, by Tony Bradman, illustrated by Jason Cockcroft (Margaret K. McElderry Books, ages 2-5) n My Dad, by Anthony Browne (Macmillan, ages 2-5) n Daddy’s Home!, by Rosanne D. Parry, illustrated by David Leonard (Candy Cane Press, ages 2-5) n My Daddy and I, by P.K. Hallinan, author and illustrator (Candy Cane Press, ages 2-5) n Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale (sequel is Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity), by Mo Willems (Hyperion, ages 2-6) n Mama’s Coming Home, by Kate Banks, pictures by Tomek Bogacki

the sly one; Owl, the fusty Winston Churchill; and Beetle Boy, the action hero. I took what she began and created Further Adventures from the Deep, Dark Wood.

While I didn’t feel every inch the polished spinner of tales early on, neither did I abdicate the richly fulfilling role of chief reader for our little tribe. The more interest I showed their beloved classics, the closer they snuggled. Remedies in hand, my attitude improved. I relaxed and became less attached to my “other” reading material. At story time, I soaked up the hugs, the laughter and the love. Truth be told, I came to like having the most luxurious—and requested—lap around.

Clint Kelly, a communications specialist for Seattle Pacific University, in Washington, authors tales for children and adults on topics ranging from dinosaurs to child rearing. Connect at ClintKelly Books.com.

(Farrar Straus Giroux, ages 3-6) n Daddy Calls Me Man, by Angela Johnson, paintings by Rhonda Mitchell (Orchard Books, ages 3-6) n Papa, Do You Love Me? by Barbara M. Joosse, illustrated by Barbara Lavallee (Chronicle Books, ages 3-6) n Tell Me One Thing, Dad, by Tom Pow, illustrated by Ian Andrew (Candlewick Press, ages 3-7) n Horton Hatches the Egg, by Dr. Seuss (Random House, ages 3-7) n And Tango Makes Three, by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson, illustrated by Henry Cole (Simon & Schuster, ages 3-7) n A Father Like That, by Charlotte Zolotow, illustrated by LeUyen Pham (HarperCollins, ages 3-7) n Danny, Champion of the World,

by Roald Dahl, illustrated by Quentin Blake (Knopf, ages 8-12)

Jeremy Adam Smith is the author of The Daddy Shift and co-editor of Rad Dad: Dispatches from the Frontiers of Fatherhood. Connect at JeremyAdamSmith.com. natural awakenings

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BORN TO EXPLORE

by Joe Robinson

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t happens to all of us. We wake up one day and realize that we have been here before—just like yesterday and the day before that. Today is destined to be the same as all the others: safe, comfortable… and boring.

Often, we need to engage in new experiences to be more vital and happy.

Research from psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Gregory Berns, Ph.D., author of Satisfaction, shows that our brains

benefit from new experiences so much so that the process releases the feel-good chemical dopamine. According to a study published in the journal Neuron, it is even triggered by the mere expectation of a new experience. Researchers call this the “exploration bonus.”

We are born to explore. Dr. Norman Doidge, author of The Brain that Changes Itself, maintains that connections between brain neurons, called

dendrites, develop in response to new experiences, and they shrink or vanish altogether if they’re not stimulated with new information. To keep our brains happy, we have to keep moving forward into the new.

If novelty feels so good and does good things for us, why do we usually stick with what we know? The answer lies deep in the emotional center of the brain, called the amygdala, which perceives the unknown as potentially threatening. As a result, we often overestimate the potential risk inherent in a new experience and underestimate the consequences of playing it safe.

The good news is that we can override this default. Here are some practical ways to build the necessary life skills— our venture aptitude—to pursue new experiences and really start living.

Do it to do it. When you approach an experience with this attitude, there is no harm to your self-worth because your objective isn’t the result, but the experience; the pursuit of knowledge, challenge or enjoyment—and that’s egoless.

Advance into the fear. You inflame fear by running from it, and you reduce it with every step that you take facing straight at it.

Make the unknown more knowable. Knowledge trumps irrational fears. Talk to others that have participated in experiences you wish to engage in. Do research.

Don’t look at the mountaintop. Break down big goals (running a race, acting in a neighborhood play) into small, incremental goals (running around the block, taking a beginner’s voice class) to build competence and confidence.

Dabble. Sample the offerings. Try several different classes or events to see which ones excite you the most.

Judge your life by how much you try, not by the results. That removes the fear and alibis, and puts you squarely in the center of the place where you are at your happiest—absorbed in life-affirming experiences.

Joe Robinson is a work-life-balance trainer and coach, and author of Don’t Miss Your Life. He shares motivational essays at DontMissYourLife.net.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 1 Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times – 8pm. The Henderson Symphony Orchestra provides the musical score to Charlie Chaplin’s 1936 comedy, Modern Times, a popular film capturing humanity’s survival during the rise of the Industrial Age. $10. Henderson Pavilion, 200 S Green Valley Pkwy, HD. 267-4849.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 3 Yoga & Reiki : A Blend of Zen Workshop – 3-5pm.

A multi-level workshop created for beginning and intermediate yoga students. Classical Ashtanga yoga combined with QiGong; with ongoing healing Reiki transmission and aromatherapy during the class. $20. Northwest Yoga, 7810 W Ann Rd, #110, LV. 325-9923. GoldLightYoga.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 4 Alkalize Or Die – 6-7:30pm. Learn to control blood sugar levels and energy and how to reverse and prevent many health conditions. By RSVP only: TransformLasVegas@yahoo.com. $12.50/class or $69/8 classes. RSVP for location. 252-3502.

Transformations-LasVegas.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 5 Are You Toxic? – 6:30-7:30pm. Chemical toxicity causes multiple health issues, such as chronic inflammation, obesity, fatigue, adrenal and thyroid failure and nerve damage. Learn the importance of cleansing the body while educating yourself and your family on how to avoid these toxic chemicals and live a healthy life. Free with registration.

Whole Foods Townsquare, 6889 Las Vegas Blvd, LV. 643-9904.

TUESDAY, JUNE 12 How to Raise Healthy Families – 6:30-7:30pm.

Learn how to raise a healthy family in today’s environment with natural alternatives to treating family health problems that don’t involve drugs or surgery.

Call to register. Free. Whole Foods Townsquare, 6889 Las Vegas Blvd, LV. 643-9904.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 2 Seat Belt Safety Awareness Fundraiser – All day.

Fundraiser to benefit the Monica Mapile Foundation at all nine Buffalo Wild Wings locations in Las Vegas and Henderson. Download flyer at calendar at NA-LV.com for 15% of food purchases to be donated. Free. 290-9753. LoveClickLive.com.

Gardening Classes – 9-11am. Indoor Plant Care Learn from a certified UNCE Master Gardener how to keep your indoor plants healthy and vibrant. Free.

Acacia Park, 50 Casa del Fuego, HD. 257-5555.

LVMasterGardeners@unce.unr.edu.

Emotions & Health – 11:15am-12:45pm. Learn how mental-emotional stress, fear, anger, depression, worries affect your health and weight, and what you can do about it. By RSVP only: TransformLasVegas@yahoo.com. $12.50/class or $69/8 classes.

RSVP for location. 252-3502. TransformationsLasVegas.org.

Yoga For Sleep - 6:30-8:30pm. Leave this workshop with a calm mind, relaxed body, and some new ways to assure a good night’s sleep. First hour Ashtanga yoga, Qigong, tea. Second hour includes restorative and gentle yoga. Come in your pajamas for Sleepy Time Yoga. $20. Blue Sky Yoga, 107 E Charleston, LV. 325-9923. GoldLightYoga.com.

on his travels through an assortment of vibrant and whimsical works depicting unique world cultures.

Free. Henderson Multi-Gen Center, 250 S Green Valley Pkwy, HD. HendersonLive.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 7 Accessing the Subconscious Mind – 6:30pm.

Through hypnosis, relaxation and guided imagery, you can have a happier, healthier life. For your added comfort, bring a mat or blanket. $15. Herbally Grounded, 4441 W Charleston Blvd, LV. 558-4372.

Newsletter@HerballyGrounded.com.

Self-Hypnosis-NLP Course – 6:30-9pm. SelfHypnosis-NLP Course. Must RSVP: TransformLas Vegas@yahoo.com. $25. Call for package pricing.

RSVP for Location. 252-3502. TransformationsLasVegas.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 8 Natural Living Conference – June 8-10. Health, Healing & Happiness is the first-of-its-kind total natural health immersion event. 20 world-class speakers, cooking demos, healthy food samples, raffle and giveaways, Saturday night party, vendor marketplace. $89. Springs Preserve, 333 Valley View Blvd, LV. Health-Healing-Happiness.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 9 There’s an Herb for That! – 11am. Herbs and natural medicine can help the body heal itself and stay healthy. Bring your herb questions and health concerns. $5. Herbally Grounded, 4441 W Charleston Blvd, LV. 558-4372. Newsletter@ HerballyGrounded.com.

Truth about Fiber – 11:15am-12:45pm. Reverse obesity, diabetes, constipation and more. Learn the truth about fiber and how to eliminate many undesirable health conditions. By RSVP only: TransformLasVegas@yahoo.com. $12.50/class or $69/8 classes. RSVP for Location. 252-3502.

Transformations-LasVegas.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 10

New Solutions to Chronic Pain and Fatigue – 7-8pm. This class is about new discoveries in the origins of pain, fatigue and treatments that produce results. Learn how many have found non-drug, nonsurgical methods to eliminate their pain and restore their life. Call to register. Free. Whole Foods Henderson, 100 S Green Valley Pkwy, HD. 643-9904.

THURSDAY, JUNE 14 Raw Summer Soups – 6:30pm. Stephanie Williams gets us ready for those wonderful summer soups, without the heat. Find out how healthy eating empowers you. $10. Herbally Grounded, 4441 W Charleston Blvd, LV. 558-4372. Newsletter@ HerballyGrounded.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 16 Permaculture Workshop – 8-11am. Gain handson experience in living sustainably and utilizing abundant resources in arid regions. Workshop focuses on irrigation and water catchment, natural earth building, tree planting. $10. Vegas Roots Community Garden, 715 N Tonopah Dr, LV. 417-0977.

GreatBasinPermaculture.org.

Infant Massage – 10:30-11:30am. Touch, eye contact, the mother’s voice and heartbeat hold the secrets to a healthy, happy baby. Find out about the latest research and where Infant Massage classes are being taught in Las Vegas. Free. West Charleston Library, 6301 W Charleston Blvd, LV. 507-3964. lvccld.org.

Alkalize Or Die – 11:15am-12:45pm. See 6/4 for description. $12.50/class or $69/8 classes. RSVP for location. 252-3502. Transformations-LasVegas.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 17 Infant Massage – 10:30-11:30am. See Sat. 6/16 description. Free. West Charleston Library, 6301 W Charleston Blvd. 507-3964. lvccld.org.

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Winning over the Shadow Self – 6-8pm. Join Devamrita Swami, a Yale graduate, author and a Monk of over 40 years as he shares his unique expertise and technique on how to ‘discover ourselves’. Event includes a delicious, freshly prepared vegetarian dinner and beautiful meditation at the beginning and end of the program. Free. Govinda’s Center of Vedic India, 7181 Dean Martin Dr, LV. 434-4332.

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MONDAY, JUNE 18 5 Secrets to Permanent Weight Loss – 6:30-7:30pm.

Learn how the body and metabolism work, why most diets don’t work, and the true value of being healthy and fit. Call to register. Free. Republic Kitchen and Bar, 9740 S Eastern Ave, HD. 643-9904.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 Las Vegas Business Expo 2012 – 12-5pm. Attend this annual tradeshow and networking event and learn of strategies that will grow and green your business. Visit the Southwest Gas booth and learn about energy-efficiency solutions that save energy, money, and help the environment. $10. World Market Center, 495 S Grand Central Pkwy, LV. 364-3324. SWGasLiving.com.

Anger Management Made Easy – 6:30-7:45pm.

Free Experiential Seminar with Victoria Sitzer.

Learn to identify and transform your emotional patterns. Free. Angel Blessings Wellness Spa, 4485 S Buffalo Ave, LV. 252-3502.

SATURDAY, JUNE 23 Accessing the Subconscious Mind – 10:30am.

See 6/7 description. $15. Herbally Grounded, 4441 W Charleston Blvd, LV. 558-4372. Newsletter@ HerballyGrounded.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 24 Numerology with Angela Kay – 1-2:30pm. Find your personal year number for 2012, which will help you answer questions of career, relationships, money and talents for the coming year. Free. West Charleston Library, 6301 W Charleston Blvd, LV. 507-3964. lvccld.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 26 Great Basin Permaculture Monthly Meeting – 6-7:30pm. Discuss ways to use permaculture design to educate our communities about local food and environmental health. Enjoy wonderful coffee and conversation with a group focused on sustainability.

Free. Sunrise Coffee, 3130 E Sunset Rd, HD. 4170977. GreatBasinPermaculture.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 28 Natural Solutions to Digestive Problems – 6:307:30pm. Learn the facts concerning digestive-related conditions such as acid reflux, hiatal hernias, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, and Crohn’s disease. Learn natural means of improving or even correcting these problems. Call to register. Free. Greens & Proteins, 8975 S Eastern Ave, HD. 643-9904.

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Solarbration - Las Vegas Solar Festival – 4-9:30pm. Family friendly festival combines entertainment with educational opportunities in renewable energy and sustainability. Learn about all things solar. Free to attend. $ for food/activities. Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S Water St, HD. 364-3324. cdsn.org/solarfestival. See article on pages xx-xx and ad on back cover.

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daily Bikram Yoga – See website for class schedule and rates. Bikram Yoga Green Valley, 1550 N Green Valley Pkwy, Ste 310, HD. 463-0671. BikramGreenValley.com.

Bikram Yoga – See website for class schedule and rates. Bikram Yoga Las Vegas, 5031 Wagon Trail Ave, Ste 109, LV. 547-9642. BikramLasVegas.com Daily Meditation Classes – 4am, 9am, 2pm, 5pm.

1­-hr classes. Chaiya Meditation Monastery, 7925 Virtue Ct, LV. 456-3838. ChaiyaCMM.org.

Falun Gong Exercise & Qigong Meditation – 8-10am Mon-Sat; 9-11am Sun. Advanced traditional Chinese meditation system designed to improve mind and body through slow, gentle and smooth exercises.

Free. Desert Breeze Park, 8268 Spring Mountain Rd, LV. 773-3667. FalunDafaLasVegas.blogspot.com.

Yoga & Pilates – See website for class schedule and rates. Vegas Hot!, 5875 S Rainbow Blvd, Ste 206, LV. 257-8171. VegasHot.com.

weekdays Staying Healthy! Radio Show – Mon-Fri. 8-9am & 5-6pm. Hosted by Jeffrey Burke, ND, MH on KLAV 1230 am. Enrich your knowledge and learn how to stay healthy all year long. Free. 731-1230.

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fresh52 Farmer’s & Artisan Market – 8:30am2pm. Lively, friendly, open-air market. Free. Sansone Park Place, 9480 S Eastern, HD. fresh52.com.

Botanical Garden Tours at Lake Loews – 9am.

Learn interesting details and receive great information while exposing your senses to Loews’ botanical wonderland. Free. Botanical Gardens at Lake Loews, 1605 Lake Las Vegas, LV. 567-6000.

Zen Meditation – 9-10:30am. Sitting and walking meditation practice with pre-recorded Dharma talks from the Chung Tai Monastary. Free. Lohan School of Shaolin, 3850 Schiff Dr, LV. 217-1498. ZenBuddhismLasVegas.com.

Spiritual Yoga Fest – 6-9pm. Experience mantra chants with vibrant world music and hear the stimulating spiritual knowledge of ancient India.

Free. Govinda’s Center, 7181 Dean Martin Dr, LV. 434-8332. GovindasCenter.com.

monday Yoga with Jeff – 6:15-7:15pm. Improve your strength, flexibility and endurance, while clearing your mind with the power of Yoga. Donation.

Herbally Grounded, 4441 W Charleston Blvd, LV. 558-4372.

Yoga & Qigong – 7:45-9:15pm. Multi-level ashtanga yoga class and qigong infuses balancing chi (energy). $10 donation. 107 E Charleston, LV. 325-9923. GoldLightYoga.com.

tuesday Brain Balance Parent Open House – 6-7pm. 2nd Tues. Learn how our research-driven drug free approach can help your child overcome social, educational or behavioral challenges and achieve unlimited potential. Free. Brain Balance Achievement Centers of HD, 11 S Stephanie St, HD. 778-9500.

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Hatha Yoga Group Class – 6-7pm. A yoga class for all levels, combining postures, breathing and relaxation. $10. World Wellness Group, 3120-A S Valley View Blvd, LV. 338-3309. WorldWellnessGroup.net.

Introduction to Raw Foods – 6:30pm. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Tues. Learn to prepare healthy, tasty raw food, meals, snacks and desserts. This is a continuing series with each class bringing a new food creation. $10. Herbally Grounded, 4441 W Charleston Blvd, LV. 558-4372.

Newsletter@HerballyGrounded.com.

Law of Attraction Meetup Group – 6:30pm. Listen to and discuss a Law of Attraction CD (1 hour in length) together in a like-minded group. $20 for guidebook. Something’s Brewing Café, 3100 S Durango, LV. 575-5086. Meetup.com/LawofAttractionYourWishisYourCommand-LasVegasNV. Reiki Healing Circle – 7-9pm. Relax and de-stress in a safe, serene environment of friends and practitioners. Free. 2595 S Cimarron, LV. 702-327-3720.

AllAboutLove.ReikiConnection@yahoo.com.

wednesday Health Science Conference Call – 5pm. Get questions answered by scientist Dr. Thomas Brewer. Free.

646-519-5860. Pin: 7123#. TheTotalConcept.org.

Inspirational Reiki Healing Circle – 7-9pm.

Natural healing through guided meditation. Relax and recharge your mind and body. $5. Meadow’s Clubhouse, 2900 S Valley View Blvd, LV. 252-3502.

Transformations-LasVegas.org.

Together for A Better Education/Juntos –6-8pm.

3rd & 4th Wed. Participants will receive the tools necessary to help their child finish high school and start a college career. Free. Cambridge Community Center, 3900 Cambridge St, LV. 894-9964.

thursday Green Drinks – 2nd Thurs. Network with other eco-friendly business professionals. Times/locations vary. Facebook.com/GreenDrinksLV. Country Fresh Farmers’ Market: Water Street – 9am-4pm. Free. Events Plaza, 240 Water St, HD. 579-9661. CountryFreshFarmersMarket.com.

‘Bet on the Farm’ Farmers Market – 10am-1pm.

Mario Batali’s and Joe Bastianichу’s sustainable market. Free. Springs Preserve, 333 S Valley View Blvd, LV. BetOnTheFarm.com.

Momma’s Milk Circle – 10am-1pm. Support group for nursing moms and babies of up to one year of age hosted by lactation specialists. 6000 S Eastern Ave, Ste 9A, LV. 795-2500. WellRoundedMomma.com.

Pain-Free Electrically – 12-1pm. 1st Thurs. Learn how the electro acusope and myopulse can relieve pain and accelerate healing. Free. World Wellness Group, 3120 S Valley View, 1st Fl, Main Rm, LV. 239-1069. ThorpInstitute.com.

Taste & Toast – 5-8pm. Farmers’ market, live entertainment, cooking demos, local artists, beer and wine tasting. Free. Tivoli Village, 302 S Rampart, LV. fresh52.com Essential Oil Class – 5:30-7:00 pm. Come learn about the organic healing and green cleaning powers of doTERRA certified pure thereuputic grade essential oils and wellness products. Free. Prestige Travel School, 6175 Spring Mtn Rd, LV. 203-5298.

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Happy Hour Drumming – 7-8pm. 3rd Thurs. No cocktails needed while we beat drums to the rhythm of happiness making new friends. $5. 6029 W Charleston Blvd, LV. 702-889-2881. DrumCirclesLasVegas.com.

friday Country Fresh Farmers’ Market – 10am. Free.

HD Pavillion, 200 S Green Valley Pkwy, HD. 5799661. CountryFreshFarmersMarket.com.

Judith Pinkerton Radio Show – 12pm. Call between 12:06 and 12:58 pm at 609-7626 and ask important questions about the right music for stress.

All Talk Radio.net. Music4Life.us.

First Friday – 6-12pm. Arts festival on 1st Fri each month. Food, drink, art and entertainers. Free.

Downtown Arts District, LV. 384-0092. FirstFridayLasVegas.org.

Community Hu – 6:15-6:45pm. 4th Fri. Open your heart to divine love and experience upliftment, joy, relaxation and spiritual connection.

Free. Pure Health Foods, 7575 Washington #129, LV. 224-4325.

Support Small Family Farms • Select sustainable, organic, fresh food • Cook with healthy local, seasonal, tree-ripened produce • Find unique creative items from local artists • Experience the Walk-in indoor farmers market

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saturday fresh52 Farmer’s & Artisan Market – 8am-2pm.

Lively, friendly, open-air market. Free. Tivoli Village, 302 S Rampart, LV. 900-2552. fresh52.com.

Boot Camp in The Park – 9-10am. Affordable, structured fitness program. $15person/$20pair.

Reunion Trails Park, 44 Chapata Dr, HD. CertifiedPersonalTraining@yahoo.com.

Chi Kung & Tai Chi Classes – 9-11am. Chi Kung (Qigong) is the art of developing internal energy particularly for health and vitality, mind expansion and spiritual cultivation. $10. Rainbow’s End Natural Foods, 1100 E Sahara Ave, LV. 324-0353.

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5 Tibetan Rites – 9:30-10:00am. Introdcution to The 5 Tibetan Rites. Please RSVP: TransformLasVegas@yahoo.com. $12. Transformations, 1720 Bannie Ave, LV. 252-3502. TransformationsLasVegas.org.

Las Vegas Electric Vehicle Club – 10am. 2nd Sat. Informative discussion about and display of electric vehicles. Free. Frank’s Mercedes, 2695 S Decatur Blvd, #400, LV. 277-7544. lveva.org.

Mental Spa for Women – 10:30am. 1st Sat. Experience emotional cleansing using drumming, chanting, and meditating. Facilitated by licensed board certified music therapist Judith Pinkerton. $10. Music 4 Life, 6029 W Charleston Blvd, LV. 889-2881. Music4Life.us.

Kids Rhythm Club – 11-11:45am. 2nd Sat. Drum together for fun, make new friends. $3. 6029 W Charleston Blvd, LV. 702-889-2881. DrumCirclesLasVegas.com.

Past Lives, Dreams & Soul Travel Book Discussion – 2-4pm. 3rd Sat. Understand your true self through past lives recalls, discover the meaning of your life through dreams. Free. Barnes & Noble, 8915 N Charleston, LV. 224-4325.

The Art of Spiritual Dreaming Book Discussion – 2-4pm. 4th Sat. Recognize dreams as a source of inner truth and as a key element of spiritual growth.

Free. Starbucks, 2120 Rampart, LV. 224-4325.

Family Drum Circle – 2:30pm. 3rd Sat. Have fun with your family drumming away stress and problems. $3. 6029 W Charleston Blvd, LV. 702889-2881. DrumCirclesLasVegas.com.

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Treating the whole family to achieve wellness through physical medicine. Specializing in prenatal, pediatric, pain management, and manipulation under anesthesia.

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AIR PURIFICATION todAY’s eNergY store

137 N Gibson Rd, Ste 100, HD 89014 702-558-1500 TodaysEnergyStore.com Providing customized home eff iciency solutions to meet your needs. Energy audits, solar power, insulation, air purification, window tint, solar screens, solar hot water heaters, attic fans, and more. See ad, page 2.

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Specializing in anti-agingrestorative health medicine, bioidentical hormone restoration for men and women, medical and cosmetic dermatology. Customized nutrition and hormone balance programs for menopause symptoms, fatigue, insomnia, and obesity.

Dr. R. Hazziez, DC FICPA PTA 3110 S Valley View, Ste 103A, LV 89102 702-333-5326 • Chiro1stChoice@hotmail.com

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Dr. David Stella, DC 375 N Stephanie, Ste 1213, HD 89014 702-932-1798 Chiropractic solutions for overall wellness and pain relief.

Individualized care since 1998. Anti-aging, body work, a r o m a t h e r a p y, n u t r i t i o n a l counseling, detox programs. We welcome you to live the life you were meant to live. See ad, page 8.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY solutioNs sPeciAltY PhArmAcY 8579 S Eastern Blvd, Ste B, LV 89123 702-792-3777 • VegasCompounding.com

We design medicines made for each unique patient and their specialized needs including bioidentical HRT for men and women. We consider a customer ’s general well being and offer consultations with appointments.

ENERGY HEALING heAlth iN motioN

Linda Perry, PT 702-239-1069 Linda@ThorpInstitute.com Energy Healing using the electro acuscope and myopulse.

Electrically detoxify, de-stress and get pain free from the inside out.

Thorp-certified electrotoxicologist and licensed physical therapist.

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Angela Drake 375 N Stephanie, Ste 1213, HD 89014 702-932-1798 Healing modalities for inner harmony and wellness. Certified in Holodynamic Life Coaching, iLipo Ultra + Specialist, DNA Theta Healer, Deeksha Giver, Clairvoyant, H.U.N.A Healer, Energy Healing, Raw Food Fusion and Juice Cleansing. See ad, page 8.

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Las Vegas & Henderson Locations 702-339-3076 TheTotalConcept.org Christine Contini’s specialty as an energy worker is releasing pain from the emotional and physical body, especially long term from surgery or injury. Join our community group “Let’s Grow Wings”.

ENVIRONMENTAL LANDSCAPING suNstAte comPANies

6590 Boulder Hwy, LV 89122 702-798-1776 Info@SunstateCompanies.com Water Smart contractor specializing in landscape construction, grounds maintenance, fertilizer, masonry, concrete, interlocking pavers and tree service. Call for a consultation. See ad, page 28.

HOLISTIC DENTIST Four seAsoNs deNtAl sPA

Dr. Jim Wright, DDS, AIAOMT 8855 W Flamingo, LV 89147 702-281-9900 • HolisticDentistLasVegas.com Practicing holistic, mercury-free cosmetic and general dentistry in a relaxing spa atmosphere.

Specializes in veneers, Lumineers, Invisalign braces, All-on-4 Dental Implants, sleep dentistry, sedation dentistry and teeth whitening. See ad, page 13.

HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY southwest gAs corPorAtioN swgasliving.com/efficiency 1-800-654-2765 energyefficiency@swgas.com

Delivering smart energy solutions for your home or business. Take advantage of our programs and incentives on residential and commercial high-efficiency equipment and learn a Smarter Greener Better® way to save money and the environment. See ad, page 12.

todAY’s eNergY store

137 N Gibson Rd, Ste 100, HD 89014 702-558-1500 TodaysEnergyStore.com Providing customized home efficiency solutions to meet your needs. Energy audits, solar power, insulation, air purification, window tint, solar screens, solar hot water heaters, attic fans, and more. See ad, page 2.

HORMONE HEALTH hormoNe ceNters oF NevAdA

Dr. Orlandis Wells, MD OB/GYN 2649 Wigwam Parkway, Ste 101, HD 89074 702-568-6108 • HendersonNVobGyn.com Functional medicine to treat fatigue, weight gain, depression, anxiety, gastrointestinal problems, and hormone imbalances. Treating the root problem – not symptoms, we help patients enjoy their lives and their relationships.

HYPNOTHERAPY wellNess hYPNotherAPY Elijah D. Love, CMS-CHt 702-806-1745 WellnessHypnotherapy.net

Would you like to be healthier, more motivated, and peaceful without drugs, cravings or side eff ects? C all n o w o r v is it WellnessHypnotherapy.net for more details.

LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPY CHUCK WILLIAMS, NVMT4937

3315 W Craig Rd, Ste 105, NLV 89032 702-285-8321 • MassageHelpsThat.com Therapeutic massage reduces pain, increases function, and wellbeing. I was trained in Alaska by the founder of Integrating Shiatsu in 2001. Experience a new kind of massage. $39/hour. Call now.

NATURAL HAIR CARE heAlthY hAir chick

Penny Creedon Destination Spa Salon, Horizon Ridge 702-617-6100 x 108 Specializing in ammonia-free hair color and keratin smoothing therapy. Caters to clients with allergies and sensitivities. Free consultation to enhance and improve the health of your hair.

See ad, page 24.

RECYCLING RE-NEW RECYCLING

3050 Sirius Ave, LV 89102 702-489-3029 • Re-NewRecycling.com Delivering excellent customer service.

We specialize in implementing tailored recycling programs and showing our customers how to reduce waste disposal. Competitive rebates. Free pickup and delivery service for large-volume customers.

See ad, page 10.

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REPUBLIC SERVICES

702-735-5151 RepublicServicesVegas.com Facebook.com/RepublicServicesVegas Republic Services offers complete waste and recycling solutions for residential, commercial, industrial and construction customers. Offering free recycling assessments to meet the needs of any sized business or project.

REIKI ENCHANTED FOREST REIKI CENTER

Debbie Veech, Reiki Master/Teacher 800 N Rainbow Blvd, Ste 140, LV 89107 702-948-4999 • EnchantedForestReiki.com Reiki is a natural holistic path to promote relaxation and healing of the body on a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual level.

Reiki sessions and classes are available at our center.

THE REIKI CLINIC

Terry Maurer, Reiki Master 3110 S Valley View Blvd, Ste 202D, LV 89102 702-497-3385 • TheReikiClinic.com Reiki delivers a naturally induced state of peace and well-being. It b a l a n c e s t h e b i o - e n e rg e t i c channels, bringing mental clarity, emotional healing and physical relaxation. Extensive experience with cancer patients. See ad, page 26.

SKINCARE FOREVER YOUNG SKIN STUDIO

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Change your skin. Offering facials, microdermabrasion, “no down time” peels, ultrasound deep hydration, brow sculpting and more. Monthly clients receive complimentary brow sculpting.

SOLAR ENERGY SOLAR UNIVERSE

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The one-stop shop of health practitioners and doctors. Services include: blood analysis, nutritional guidance, stress relief, and energy work. Our mission: To educate and serve the health and wellness of body, mind and spirit.

TRANSFORMATIONS INTL SCHOOL OF REIKI

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WEIGHT LOSS OM MEDICAL

Dr. Anil Patel 6841 S Eastern Ave, Ste 100, LV 702-456-7546 • OmMedical.org Providing specialized personal care in weight loss and preventative medicine to avoid major medical problems. Nutrition and fitness counseling, cardiac screening, supplements. Anti-aging and skin rejuvenation services matches inner health with outer beauty. See profile, page 13.

YOGA BIKRAM GREEN VALLEY

Stacey Shea, Owner & Instructor 702-463-0671 BikramGreenValley.com Reduce stress, increase strength and flexibility, lose weight, and improve the quality of your life. A 90-minute series of 26 Hatha yoga postures. See ad, page 19.

OM YOGA THERAPY INSTITUTE Omita Kumar, Yoga Therapist 702-338-3309 OmitaKumar@gmail.com

Customized, one-on-one yoga therapy to treat medical conditions or for general well-being. I use hatha yoga, a combination of postures, breathing and relaxation to bring mind/body balance.

VEGAS HOT!

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