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When you’re high on emotion And you’re losing your focus And you feel too exhausted to pray Don’t get lost in the moment Or give up when you’re closest All you need is somebody to say It’s okay not to be okay When you’re down and you feel ashamed It’s okay not to be okay Lyrics from the song, “OK Not to Be OK” by Marshmello and Demi Lovato

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heard this song on the radio while driving with my kids after the following events: • Completion of our first week of remote learning with my second and fourth grader (yikes!)

• Being stuck inside for several days due to smoke from area wildfires • Hearing the news of the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg • Visiting a very dear loved one who is in hospice care

Let’s just say I was not feeling okay. In fact, I was the opposite of okay; more like overwhelmed, stressed, sad, frustrated, worried, wheezy and anxious—just to name a few.

So, when I heard the words to this song, I completely lost it. I cried for the next three miles while singing these new lyrics and telling my kids, “it’s okay not to be okay, you guys!” I didn’t even realize it, but I needed permission to not be okay and that’s precisely what the Universe was offering.

I share these lyrics with you here because perhaps you’re not feeling okay, and I want to offer you permission to feel those feelings and experience those emotion and know that it’s okay to feel whatever it is that you’re feeling. You’re not damaged or wrong or failing or sucking at life; you’re simply having your own unique human experience and sometimes that experience really, really sucks. If 2020 has offered us anything of value, it’s the realization that we don’t truly have full control over anything. And that sometimes, we have no choice but to surrender it all to a force that is greater than ourselves. Some call it God, some call it Love, the Universe, Spirit, Source, Divine Order, Science, Jesus, Life Force Energy—whatever ‘that’ is for you, surrender to it. Allow your not-being-okay in—and just be with it. No, it’s not comfortable—especially in our culture that demands people “be okay” even when they’re not, but what’s more uncomfortable is burying those emotions until they erupt in extremely unhealthy and damaging ways: also known as the shadow.

Through my spiritual center, I will be holding an online shadow workshop called The Q Process on Thursday afternoons from October 22 to November 19 via Zoom. If you are at all interested in finding out more about the shadow, and what yours is trying to tell you, please visit inwAwakenings.com/events or UnitySpokane.org/calendar to learn more.

I would also encourage anyone who is feeling especially helpless, hopeless and lost to seek professional help and know you are not alone. Guidance is out there (and within you) and ready to receive you in all your beautiful, messy glory.

It’s okay not to be okay.

With love,

Never Glossy. Always Green.

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Contents 9 THE LOTUS SPOKANE FOSTERS COLLABORATION, COMMUNITY SPIRIT

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12 CALM DOWN

Taming the Flames of Stress-Related Illness

15 STRESS MANAGEMENT AND JOINT HEALTH

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16 STRESSED-OUT TEENS Ways to Help Them Chill

18 STRONG AND

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How to Keep Hips and Knees Happy

20 TAI CHI AND QIGONG Life Force in Motion

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Functional Family Nutrition and Wellness Celebrates Grand Opening

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unctional nutritionist, certified health coach, master herbalist and farmer, Amy Maus, is excited to announce the grand opening of Functional Family Nutrition and Wellness located at 15325 North Newport Highway, in Mead, Washington.

“In addition to offering telehealth appointments, I decided to establish a physical location for clients and families interested in meeting in-person as well as online,” explains Maus. “We officially celebrated our grand opening on September 30.”

Through one-on-one coaching, health classes, supplement recommendations and dietary and lifestyle changes, Maus enjoys helping others get to the root cause of their issues and bring balance, energy and joy back into their lives. Maus accomplishes this goal by examining her client’s individual lifestyle, health history and diet to help them determine what is causing their health issues.

“With this information, we can implement changes to get them on the road to wellness,” she says. “All chronic illness and disease start from three areas—deficiency, toxicity or structural damage. Deficiency may be a lack of nutrients, lack of sleep or lack of meaningful relationships. Toxicity can come from environmental toxins, heavy metals, electromagnetic fields and herbicides like glyphosate. Structural issues can happen because of posture or injury.”

According to Maus, there is often more than one person in a family who is managing chronic health conditions. “I love when a family member who has been chronically ill starts to feel better—this improvement not only impacts them; it impacts their whole family and future generations. How you live and eat now doesn’t just affect you—it affects your children, grandchildren and beyond.”

Location: 15325 N. Newport Hwy, Mead, WA. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit FunctionalFamilyNutrition.com or call 509-378-3945. See Resource Guide listing, page 28.

Emerald Spiral Metaphysical Expo Goes Online

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merald Spiral Events will be holding their Metaphysical and Wellness Expo event online this Halloween weekend.

“Given the number of cancellations and postponements of in-person wellness expos across the nation due to the pandemic, we’re excited to be shifting to an online format at the end of this month,” shares Astara Briski, owner and organizer of Emerald Spiral Events.

“We have over 80 amazing metaphysical, holistic and wellness vendors attending and offering readings, lectures, workshops and more.”

Merchants and offerings include tarot readers, mediums, energy readers, artists, spiritual intuitives, numerology, astrology as well as metaphysical products, jewelry, crystals and organic products. “Anyone interested in attending must download the Whova event app and register in advance,” explains Briski. “We’re encouraging anyone who is curious about joining us for this free online event to sign up now. It’s going to be a lot of fun.”

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Cost: free. Dates: October 31 and November 1. For more information, visit EmeraldSpiral.com and free download the Whova app. Vendors/exhibitors can sign up online. See ad, back cover.

New Book Features the Many Benefits of Low Dose Naltrexone

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elinda Bienkowski, owner of Element Intuitive, is a gifted energy reader, reiki master and feng shui consultant who is passionate about helping people find their own answers to life’s questions. She is offering remote energy readings, clarity and intuitive answers to new clients during this transformational year.

“2020 has presented a variety of obstacles and many people are experiencing questions and concerns regarding career and finances as well as transitions and difficulties in personal relationships,” shares Bienkowski. “Every client’s situation is unique, and my role is to help provide clarity and answers.”

Bienkowski has had intuitive abilities since childhood and began working with teachers and mentors as an adult to learn how to channel her gifts effectively.

“Simply put, I read energy, whether it be in your home or business, your marriage or the relationship with your child,” she explains. “I look at what is going on under the surface, and internally, and provide answers and insights that can bring fast and profound results.”

Bienkowski offers 30 and 60-minute energy readings over the phone. “A reading can provide insight and comfort on a variety of issues, as well as give step-bystep ideas to guide you to more clarity when things feel tenuous,” explains Bienkowski. “It can feel like a lifeline to know that guidance and support is only a phone call away.”

inda Elsegood, founder of the LDN Research Trust and editor of The LDN Book, Volume 1, is excited to announce The LDN Book, Volume 2 launches on October 9. This comprehensive examination of low dose naltrexone (LDN) will be available at Sixth Avenue Medical Pharmacy in Spokane.

“A drug that is simultaneously affordable, devoid of severe side effects, and applicable to a wide range of diseases is one not often found in the modern pharmaceutical landscape,” shares Elsegood, founder of the LDN Research Trust. “But as medical professionals and researchers alike have discovered, LDN boasts this remarkable combination.”

According to Elsegood, this generic drug, prescribed off-label and administered in small daily doses, has proven useful in treating many different ailments including autoimmune diseases, lupus, thyroiditis, autism spectrum disorder, chronic fatigue, PTSD, chronic pain, Lyme disease, and more.

“The LDN Book, Volume 2 is both a resource for practitioners, pharmacists and patients, and a renewed call for further research on the healing potential of this little-known drug,” says Elsegood, who has used LDN since she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) almost 20 years ago.

In addition, an LDN Summit for the Pacific Northwest region will be held October 17 via Zoom, and another event for the Inland Northwest region will be announced soon.

Book cost: $27.99. Available at Sixth Avenue Medical Pharmacy, 508 W. 6th Ave., Ste. 225, Spokane. An ACHC accredited compounding pharmacy, Sixth Avenue Medical Pharmacy works closely with area medical providers and specializes in LDN patient support and education. To inquire about LDN, call 509-455-9345 or visit SixthAvenuePharmacy.com. See ad, page 2.

For more information about the LDN Zoom Summit, visit LDNPNW.com.

Cost: $60 for 30-minute reading; $120 for 60-minute reading. For more information or schedule your reading, call 970-210-3508 or visit ElementIntuitive.com. See Resource Guide listing, page 28.

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ntuitive counselor and reiki master, Pam Flowerday, is excited that she and The Lotus Spokane team of healers have Pam Flowerday a new office space located in Spokane’s East Central neighborhood.

“I’m so excited that we made this move to our beautiful new space,” shares Flowerday. “My private office is twice as big as it was before, allowing for plenty of room for social distancing during sessions.”

Flowerday sees clients both in-person and remotely for intuitive guidance readings. For in-office meetings, she emphasizes diligence to client safety. “I adhere to social distancing measures and require mask use in sessions,” affirms this passionate practitioner. “I also have an air purifier which adds an extra layer of protection during COVID-19 and the current influx of smoke from area fires.”

The Lotus Spokane is committed to their core values of collaboration, learning and wellness. “I feel so lucky to be a part of the Lotus team and their mission for healing, individually and collectively,” says Flowerday.

“There is incredible power in focused group intention, and I’m honored to contribute my energy and healing work to this collaborative endeavor.”

Location: The Lotus Spokane, 3026 E. 5th Ave., Spokane. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 510701-0204 or visit PamFlowerday.com.

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Uplifting Humanity

The Lotus Spokane Fosters Collaboration, Community Spirit

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fter closing during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order, The Lotus Spokane is returning with a renewed commitment to their core values of collaboration, learning and unlearning, wellness—and a new location. Co-owners Erin Meuer and Sam Karorero have officially moved The Lotus Spokane into a beautifully renovated building in the East Central neighborhood and are opening up applications for healers to rent studios. Located on East 5th Avenue, the refreshing space features all-new interior construction, convenient amenities and even deeper healing.

Although The Lotus Spokane is still taking it slow on group classes and events due to the pandemic, they are renting out their holistic healing offices, which are available as full or shared rentals. There are already a handful of talented resident healers practicing in affordably-priced offices with soundproofed walls, new heating, air conditioning and more.

The Lotus Spokane provides the opportunity for partnership and community, while allowing practitioners to run their businesses on their own schedules in alignment with shared values.

In addition to one-on-one appointments with resident healers, The Lotus Spokane plans to continue featuring providers from

The Lotus Spokane consists of like-minded practitioners that deeply believe collaboration, learning, growth and wellness are essential components to healing individually and collectively. “The healers will be able to enjoy creative freedom, stability and opportunity to grow,” affirms Meuer. “It allows them to offer much more than anything they each could have done separately. We are excited to be part of a community-based neighborhood and want to make our offerings accessible for everyone; healers are encouraged to offer community pricing and/or donate to local charities.”

The new building has two side-by-side business spaces with a colorful mural painted on the front. The space next to The Lotus Spokane will be a community outreach studio for Impanda, a nonprofit formed to work with at-risk youth through creating music and art. Both Impanda and The Lotus Spokane believe in the power of sound and music as potent vessels for healing.

Impanda staff hope to have concerts and different events centered on that mission—community art and efforts that raises the collective vibration through music and creation. The Impanda studio will open this fall with limited offerings. Impanda is looking for fiscal partners to support the outreach programs and logistical costs. The Lotus and Impanda go hand-in-hand in creating this healing space, and uphold the values of collaboration, learning/unlearning and wellness in action.

The Lotus Spokane is located at 3026 E. Fifth Ave., Spokane. For more information on current offerings, to book an appointment with a practitioner or for a practitioner application, please visit TheLotusSpokane.com. To donate or become a fiscal partner for Impanda, go to ImpandaRwanda.org.

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Blackest Fish in the Sea Aid Scientific Research

Scientists from Duke University and the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History have found that the skin of 16 species of deep-sea fish absorbs more than 99.95 percent of the light that hits them. As published in Current Biology,, Dr. Karen Osborn co-led the research that discovered the extraordinary properties while attempting to photograph specimens. Even using cutting-edge equipment, she could not see any detail. “It didn’t matter how you set up the camera or lighting; [the fish] just sucked up all the light,” she tells BBC Science Focus. The source of the ultra-black color is melamin which is distributed within melanosomes that are densely packed into cells on the fish skin. Because of the unique shape and arrangement of these melanosomes, incoming light is redirected toward another cell to absorb it. In the deepsea environment in which they live, even the smallest amount of reflected light can attract predators, so this form of camouflage improves their chances of survival. Some scientists believe it is possible to make similar ultra-black substances for sensitive optical equipment.

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Apple Seeks 2030 Carbon Neutrality

Apple, Inc., the maker of the iPhone, iPad and Mac computers, has committed to becoming 100 percent carbon neutral overall, from its supply chain to retail outlets, by 2030. The goal is to achieve a zero net climate impact. According to BBC Science Focus Magazine, CEO Tim Cook says, “Businesses have a profound opportunity to help build a more sustainable future, one born of our common concern for the planet we share. The innovations powering our environmental journey are not only good for the planet, they’ve helped us make our products more energy-efficient and bring new sources of clean energy online around the world. Climate action can be the foundation for a new era of innovative potential, job creation and durable economic growth. With our commitment to carbon neutrality, we hope to be a ripple in the pond that creates a much larger change.” If successful, the 10-year plan will reduce carbon emissions by 75 percent and develop solutions such as the use of low carbon and recycled materials to achieve the other 25 percent.

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I come before you as a simple man.

I come as a Brother and Friend.

I shall return you to your Source.

I am among you till the end of the Age. My Love surrounds you always.

My Heart beats in rhythm with yours.

My Hand shall guide you and protect you.

My Love has no bounds.

A partnership formed in 2017 between the United Nations International Telecommunication Union, the International Solid Waste Association and other groups to track the accumulation of electronic debris has reported via the publication Global E-Waste Monitor 2020 that a record 53.6 million metric tons of electronics were discarded in 2019 and could likely increase to 74.7 million tons per year by 2030.

E-waste includes battery-powered and plug-in laptop computers, smartphones and televisions. Not only are people using more consumer electronics, they are not doing a good job of recycling them safely. The report found that of the e-waste generated in 2019, only 9.3 million tons, or 17.4 percent, were recycled.

Cadmium and mercury are conspicuous sources of pollution from these devices, as are refrigerant chemicals like chlorofluorocarbons and hydrochlorofluorocarbons that can leach into the environment. Plastic waste is another concern. The report states that e-waste contains so many valuable recoverable metals such as iron, copper and gold that it represents a prime opportunity to reclaim these raw materials instead of mining them anew.

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The Power of Meditation

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by Sheryl Quesnel

e’ve been hearing for years that the hormone cortisol causes belly fat. But why?

First, let’s cover the positive aspects of cortisol.

This natural anti-inflammatory helps to regulate blood sugars and metabolism. It’s what stirs us awake in the morning and helps us to get up and go. When our body perceives danger, the adrenal glands release cortisol, sharpening our alertness while initiating the fight, flight or freeze response. In dangerous situations, cortisol is a hero that can save our lives!

Stress also puts our body in a state of red alert, which activates the fight, flight or freeze response. Chronic stress, which many people are experiencing right now, means the body is always in this state. If we don’t manage the stress well, we can find ourselves with a build-up of toxic levels of cortisol in the body.

So, how does this relate to body fat? Cortisol build-up in the body begins to break down the body’s proteins and converts these proteins into glucose/blood sugars. An individual struggling with adrenal problems will often have an enlarged belly that droops, along with atrophied muscles in their legs and bum. This is because toxic levels of cortisol are literally eating the muscles and converting their meals into sugar to be stored away in the fat cells.

To avoid this, we don’t need expensive supplements or hard-to-stick to exercise routines. Instead, we can focus on stress management, along with satisfying low carb meals combined with intermittent fasting.

The easiest way to begin a new lifestyle program like is to take a relaxing walk. Walking helps to break down excess cortisol build-up in the body. It’s easy, it’s free and can be done anywhere at any time. This, combined with proven stress management techniques and a consciously created diet, can bring your cortisol levels back down to the healthy levels where they belong.

by Syena Harris

e’re all in this together. We’ve all heard this phrase many times of late. And for good cause—it contains vital truths which have the power for change.

There’s an energetic field woven throughout creation. Scientists call it “the unified field.” It’s a unity of infinite parts all working together. We each live, breath and have our being within this field.

Taking this truth and applying it to everyday acts—including thoughts—we see that what each part attends to influences the whole. It’s vibration changes accordingly, even if only slightly.

Positive, uplifting actions and thoughts create higher vibrations; it’s that simple and that profound. We experience this principle when feeling uplifted by another’s smile or kind gesture. An inner shift happens, creating a change for both people involved. Parts were connected, and we feel lighter, happier.

This effect can be seen on a grander scale as well. Take for example, a group of monks who once lived in the Smoky Mountains in North Carolina. The Ishaya Monks were members of the Society for Ascension and held daily meditation practices focusing on the upward spiraling energies of praise, gratitude, love and compassion. They studied the effects on the surrounding community and found that all types of crimes had decreased substantially. Their combined intentional energies were profoundly transformative.

This is the power of meditation. It’s not necessary to feel praise, gratitude, love or even compassion to have an effect. All that’s needed is the intention of bringing Heaven down to Earth.

When enough of us have this focused intention, change inevitably happens. It’s the hundredth monkey effect. When light turns on change occurs, as darkness always disappears. We are each a transmitting station for that light. We each have that power and are truly in this together.

Syena Harris lived, studied and meditated with the Ishaya Monks and became a teacher of the Ishaya Ascension Meditation. She has taught Ascension throughout the Western United States and now resides in Coeur d’Alene. You can contact her at TheInnerWayNow.com.

Sheryl Quesnel is the owner of Process to Wellness. For a free, no obligation consultation or to learn more, call 208-267-1990. See Resource Guide listing, page 30.

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Calm Down Taming the Flames of Stress-Related Illness

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e are beings of neurochemical and hormonal intricacy, and within this mixed bag of biology lies our magic. Our human experience is visceral; we cry from sadness and joy, flush from embarrassment, laugh with amusement and exhibit quirky mannerisms when we lie. Whether we see it as a blessing or a curse, we’re hardwired to embody the sacred fire of our emotions.

It also means that stress and our bodies are in perpetual partnership. “Systematically, the mind and body work together. Grabbing your belly when you hear bad news and saying, ‘I feel sick,’ or having ‘butterflies in your stomach’ are a testament to how everyday stress affects us physically,” says Stephanie Mansour, Chicago fitness expert and host of the national PBS show Step It Up With Steph.

“Stress serves a useful purpose by increasing alertness—the sometimes lifesaving ‘fight-or-flight’ response—but chronic stress leads to elevated stress hormones like cortisol and catecholamines,” says emergency room physician Thomas Krisanda, at Northwest Hospital, in Randallstown, Maryland. “Cortisol can elevate blood glucose and suppress the immune system. Elevated catecholamines raise blood pressure and stress the heart. Over time, this can lead to hypertension, heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes or strokes.”

According to The American Institute of Stress, 77 percent of people experience the physical backlash of emotional stress in the form of headaches, chronic migraines, fatigue, digestive woes, muscle tension, dizziness and changes in libido. Research published this year in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows that children that experience severe adversity or live with alcoholics or drug addicts are at a 50 percent higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease later in life. Experts agree that this statistic goes beyond poor lifestyle choices, and might point to a biological inability to cope with everyday pressures.

Working with—rather than against—the body’s nervous system by employing lifestyle changes, releasing trauma and considering options like a nourishing diet, safe herbal options and gentle energy modalities can help to break a vicious cycle.

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Studies involving both mice and humans show that beneficial gut microorganisms are altered by emotional stress. The same bacteria responsible for bolstering the body’s fortress of immunity also generate neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine. These neurochemicals in the gut’s enteric nervous system control major biological functions that include heart rate, sleep cycles, muscle movement and mood.

While commonly prescribed antibiotics eradicate infectious invaders, they also kill off beneficial bacteria and neurotransmitters, opening the door to depressive disorders. Because approximately 95 percent of the body’s serotonin is produced in the gut, it’s not surprising that overuse of antibiotics has been associated with mental health conditions. British research published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry in 2015 documents case-control studies over an 18-year period involving 202,974 patients with depression. The findings show a high risk for anxiety and depression following repeated antibiotic use.

Connecting the dots further, 2018 research published in the Journal of Neuroendocrinology correlates compromised intestinal permeability with a weakened blood-brain barrier and alcohol addiction.

Research published in 2014 in the journal PLOS One involving patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) reveals abnormalities in catecholamines, elevated plasma cortisol and hyperactivity of the amygdala—the part of the brain that can become stuck on overdrive from trauma and other life stresses.

In a nutshell, negative emotional states can suppress immunity and foster more frequent antibiotic prescriptions and in turn, promote neurological loops of chronic depression and anxiety, and even more compromised immune response.

Functional gastrointestinal disorders

like IBS and inflammation-driven Crohn’s disease are often exacerbated by emotional upset and improved with stress management techniques like biofeedback, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis, hypnotherapy, meditation and breath work.

One Body, Many Selves Resolving emotional trauma can offer unexpected hope for conditions that elude improvement or scientific understanding.

A deeper look into how unrecognized or unreleased emotional pain can contribute to disease might help to solve the riddle of digestive problems, eczema, inflammatory bowel conditions and pain syndromes, including the multi-system agonies of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. It’s a widespread misunderstanding that psychosomatic (mind-body) health conditions are imaginary or the product of mental instability. In actuality, the term psychosomatic simply refers to physical diseases with no organic origin that are presumed to have unconscious emotional taproots.

“We are made up of different types of energy,” explains LaStacia Ross, a reiki master and sound healer at Eclectic Soul Studio, in Pittsburg, Kansas. “Physical or sensory energy is the energy of the physical body.

Our outer energy field is subtle energy which consists of layers and includes thoughts and emotions. I like to think of the subtle energy field as a library containing the records of

everything we’ve ever experienced.”

Reiki, a form of non-touch therapy, is now deemed valuable by many respected hospitals, like the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, in Manhattan. Springboarding from the philosophy that we are trinities of body, mind and spirit, reiki and other forms of energy medicine aim to encourage the flow of vital life force. Ross, who also uses sound resonance via tuning forks in her work, has witnessed significant improvement in her clients. “Energy work can help release stored energetic patterns of trauma and stress that no longer serve us,” she says. “Relaxation is an immediate benefit of energy work. People often feel a huge mental weight lifted and report pain relief, sometimes after just one session.”

Despite the many gains of energy work, Ross emphasizes individual timing. “On a subconscious level, pain or illness can serve us in some way without us realizing it. Sometimes we’re not ready to work through our issues or let them go, even if we think we are.”

Investing in Equilibrium Stress-induced psychosomatic illness does not discriminate, and even affects members of the medical field. A 2009 study published in the Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine found that professional burnout in nurses can manifest as back and neck pain, acidity, anger and impaired memory.

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Plant Power for Combatting Stress Sarah Kate Benjamin’s Personal Favorites:

From Stephanie Mansour:

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) soothes restless minds from anxiety and insomnia, and eases menstrual cramps or muscle spasms.

� Deep breathing and rolling the shoulders forward and back a few times can relieve muscle tension.

Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) helps to strengthen the brain and revitalize the central nervous system, and helps to calm the mind and relieve nervous stress and headaches.

It is even more beneficial when combined with lavender or chamomile.

� Eating something crunchy like an apple or carrots can lessen feelings of stress.

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) helps to soothe emotional and muscle tension; relieve stress-related gut symptoms like gas, cramping, , irritable bowel syndrome and ulcers; calm heat-related emotional and physical issues such as eczema, anger and frustration; and generally promote a sense of calm. Wonderful in baths, teas and as an herbal garnish.

In addition to Benjamin’s recommendations, other stressfighting herbs to consider are Ginkgo, panax and Siberian ginseng, fo-ti, rhodiola, reishi mushroom, goji berries, licorice root, lavender, rose, lemon balm, tulsi (holy basil), ashwagandha and mimosa bark.

� Meditating for even one minute can help reduce excessive cortisol in the body. Doing small increments daily rather than over long intervals net better and bigger benefits. � If your mind is racing 24/7 and breathing techniques don’t work, change your environment. Get up and go to another room in the house. Go outside. If tight on space and can't go outside, turn your body to look in a different direction. Stay in the same spot on the couch and just look at something else. � Don’t put your body under more stress with demanding, cortisol-fueling workouts; opt for yoga, meditation and Pilates. � When you get your heart rate up (in as quickly as five minutes of doing cardio), you feel happier. � Maintain a healthy sleep schedule and go to bed earlier.

From Sarah Kate Benjamin: � Reconnect to the earth in whatever way you can; go for a walk, cook a meal, smell flowers or just sit outside.

From LaStacia Ross: � As an energy exercise, try what I call The Fountain of Light: See and feel white light coming up from the earth and into your feet. Feel it move all the way up through your body, out of your head and back down to your feet to start again, like a fountain. Repeat this many times, feeling the vibrant, white light energy flowing through you.

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Krisanda underscores the importance of self-care in all walks of life. “If you don’t take care of yourself, you are useless to care for others. Adopt a healthy diet and exercise and make it a routine. We live in a very materialistic society, and I believe this also leads to stress, unhappiness and a sense of being entitled and never being satisfied.

Just let go.”

He also stresses the importance of support. “An emergency room is an incredibly hectic, frightening and sometimes violent place. I rely on my colleagues, and we support each other. For me, the most important thing is to realize that I’m not in it alone.” Krisanda also finds balance by taking a few minutes in a quiet place to collect his thoughts and enjoy a peaceful moment.

Basic, whole foods can help to maintain homeostasis. “Make sure that food is fueling you,” says Mansour. “Cooked vegetables and broths are very soothing.

Instead of a juice cleanse or an extreme diet, focus on nourishing, calming foods like soups, lean proteins to stabilize blood sugar levels and healthy fats to support brain function. Reducing alcohol can help improve liver function.”

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finds her own healing rhythms by eating with the seasons and using medicinal plants in inspired, everyday dishes. Co-author of The Kosmic Kitchen Cookbook: Everyday Herbalism and Recipes for Radical Wellness, she sees herbs as life-giving examples of resilience. “Herbs have been here long before us and have experienced their own form of stressors. Working with nervous systemsupportive herbs in my food, beverages or even as tinctures really help me find balance when I’m overwhelmed.”

Some of her allies are oat tops, lemon balm, skullcap, chamomile and passionflower. For Benjamin, everyday choices play a huge role in healing. “Making small lifestyle shifts in your work or home life can really help you move into a more relaxed state. I like to think of it as a sort of mantra: ‘Help the herbs help you,’” she says. In a world that is fixated on external validation, little things matter. “If I give myself permission to do the things that really nourish me, I’ll be the best version of myself. Perhaps most importantly, I will like me, and that matters tremendously.”

Marlaina Donato is an author and recording artist. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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here is a link between stress management and joint health. That link is the nervous system. Every cell in the body is part of a complex electrical network. The nervous system dictates whether that network functions smoothly, or falters due to interference.

Interference comes in the form of physical, chemical and/ or emotional stresses. But, not all stresses cause interference. We are wired to adjust and accommodate to stress. The nervous system is where those adjustments happen.

The results appear in the physical, emotional and spiritual bodies.

The brain manages all of our stresses.

That makes it ground zero for making a healthy response to stress, whether it is physical stress (like joint health), or emotional stress. Luckily for us the brain is adaptable.

It can learn new tricks, regain lost functions, and re-establish pathways to utilize nutrients and overcome chemical stress.

We have choices when it comes to stress management, joint health, and every other challenge in our bodies. We

can work backward by acknowledging a symptom, then seeking a way to suppress the symptom. Alternately, we can also go back to the beginning of the challenge—the brain— and work forward. Or, we can implement both approaches at once.

A holistic chiropractor is well-positioned to address health challenges from both a symptom relief basis, and the root of the problem. The root is the brain’s inability to meet and defeat a challenge. Chiropractic adjustments and additional techniques used in conjunction with light therapy can reset the brain’s reaction to outside stressors. A brain reset can change the conditions that made physical, chemical or emotional stress harmful to a person. Once the perception of the brain changes, new strategies can be formed to relieve and possibly eliminate symptoms.

It is most often more effective to start at the root, the brain, and add supplements rather than attempting to solve problems solely through supplements. This can be especially true with joint health. A supply of raw materials to a joint is undoubtedly

a good strategy. The catch is that no matter how many nutrients are taken to restore function in a joint, a higher order of power still controls that joint. That higher order is the nervous system. When a condition in the nervous system prevents recognition of the cause of the joint problem, then the condition will try to reoccur until the nervous system can perceive a better alternative.

Chiropractic can provide that alternative.

Just as holistic chiropractic care can deal with the root of physical body challenges—such as unhealthy joints—it can also address stress management. Once again, the root of the problem is the nervous system. The same techniques that can be used to address physical ailments apply to stress management. And, once again, supplements can be used to manage the symptoms. Thankfully, when emotional stress is managed, we are less likely to have physical symptoms.

The bottom line is there is a link between stress management and joint health.

That link is the nervous system. Those seeking deeper change for health challenges should consider holistic chiropractic care.

Dr. Pat Dougherty is a holistic chiropractor located at 2110 N. Washington St., Spokane. He uses traditional and contemporary techniques to adjust the joints of the body, from head to toe and uses nervous system rehabilitation techniques to ingrain healthy changes in the brain and beyond. New patient special for cash patients, $85 for initial exam and treatment.

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is to listen deeply while letting them do most of the talking, and offering sympathetic support while withholding judgment. Instead of giving advice, “Validate your teen’s experience and attempt to step into their shoes. Let your teen know that you hear them, that you support them in their decisions and ask your teen what you can do to help them,” advises clinical psychologist Alyssa Austern, PsyD, of Chatham, New Jersey. Other steps can help a teen weather this time of high stress:

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Back up the basics. Make sure there’s healthy food and snacks in the fridge.

Encourage teens to exercise daily, especially outdoors, and support them in getting eight to 10 hours of sleep.

Stressed-Out Teens Ways to Help Them Chill

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eing a teenager is never easy, but it’s even harder these days, with the upheaval of the pandemic intensifying the normal academic, social and hormonal turmoil of these pivotal years. It’s no wonder teens are reporting record levels of stress, anxiety and depression: In a Pew Research survey, 70 percent of teens said mental health was a major problem among their peers—and that was in February, before the pandemic hit. A recent online poll found that most teens are worried that the pandemic will affect their family’s physical or financial health and that many feel lonelier than usual and worry about losing ground in academics and activities.

Extending a helping hand to teens is not always well received. They can be notoriously resistant to advice, even when they’re stressed, partly because of their brain chemistry, explains Gail Saltz, M.D., clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell School of Medicine and host of the Personology podcast.

A teen’s highly active amygdala makes risk-taking a thrill even as the frontal lobe that weighs consequences is not fully developed, while at the same time, a teen seeks independence—an identity and freedom to be more like an adult. “This combination means their capacity and interest in taking parental direction is not there,” she says. “As a result, parents in reaction often get louder and more insistent in telling them what to do, which fails and drives them further away.”

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Make self-compassion a family habit. The self-compassion approach to self-care, which is rapidly gaining ground among psychologists, has three elements: treating ourselves as kindly as we would a dear friend, realizing that many other people have the same problems so we’re not alone, and mindfully and nonjudgmentally observing our emotional state.

This method has proven to be helpful not just for adults, but for teens, as well.

A University of Edinburgh meta-analysis that synthesized 17 studies of more than 7,000 teens in six countries concluded that those with high levels of self-compassion had lower levels of stress caused by anxiety and depression. University of North Carolina researchers found that teens exhibited lower stress, anxiety and depression, as well as more resilience and gratitude, after six self-compassion sessions.

A good place for parents to start is with themselves: If they are anxious, overprotective or fearful, a teen is likely to follow suit, reports a study in the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology. Helpful books, websites and programs for both teens and adults can be found at SelfCompassion.org, operated by Dr. Kristin Neff, an associate professor of educational psychology at the University of Texas at Austin who was a pioneer in the concept.

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Engage them with creative activities.

As teens can seek independence, making sure they spend quality time with the family is also important for their well-being, research shows. “Find ways to connect, converse and unwind together as a family,” advises Crissy Fishbane, of RaleighDurham, North Carolina, co-founder of HER Health Collective, an online community for mothers. “Teens need to see their parents engaging in self-care behaviors themselves, and it’s even better if you can engage in self-care as a family.” She suggests taking a virtual or outdoor yoga class together, playing a board game, having sudoku competitions, learning deep-breathing techniques or starting a family book club.

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Encourage reaching out to help others. A study in the Journal of Adolescence suggests that altruistic behaviors, including large and small acts of kindness, may increase teens’ feelings of self-worth, especially if it involves helping strangers. In Poland, the more teens helped out others in a flood, the more supportive and proactive they became, another study found. Depending on their interests, teens may be drawn to local environmental, social justice, religious or political activities.

DoSomething.org offers useful ideas and links, and environmental projects for teens can be found at EarthForce.com, SierraClub. com and GlobalClimateStrike.com.

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Ronica O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

Other Helpful Resources Making Friends with Yourself: A Mindful Self-Compassion Program for Teens and Young Adults: centerformsc.org/ msc-teens-adults Seven Expert Tips for Talking with Teens: ParentAndTeen.com/keep-teenstalking-learn-to-listen/tal How to Communicate with Your Teen Through Active Listening: Psy-Ed.com/ wpblog/communicate-with-teen The Kid’s Guide to Service Projects: Over 500 Service Ideas for Young People Who Want to Make a Difference October 2020

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Strong and Supple Joints How to Keep Hips and Knees Happy

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ccasional knee or hip pain affects almost everyone, keeping us from daily tasks, making sitting painful and walking difficult. Causes can range from over-exercise to injuries, obesity and arthritis as we age. By the time we reach 65 years or older, 69 percent of women and 56 percent of men have arthritic symptoms, according to Boston University researchers. Costly joint replacement surgery which carries a high risk of adverse effects is often recommended for advanced cases, but by taking simple, natural preventive and remedial measures proactively, we can strengthen our knee and hip joints, handle related problems if they arise and remain physically strong and active.

Ways to Strengthen Hips and Knees Consume foods that nourish bones and connective tissues. For strong bones, eat foods rich in calcium, magnesium and potassium, such as dark leafy greens (bok choy, Chinese cabbage, kale and collard greens), figs, nuts, tofu, avocados and bone broth. Six prunes a day boosted bone density in women over 70 with osteoporosis, research shows. Foods that support flexible 18

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tendons and ligaments include fatty fish, lentils, nuts, vegetables like spinach and broccoli, and colorful fruit like strawberries and oranges.

Practice tai chi, qigong or hatha yoga.

The gentle, low-impact movements and stretches associated with these approaches get synovial fluid flowing in the larger joints, effecting smoother mobility and increased flexibility; numerous studies document that they reduce joint pain and stiffness. “The key is not just to stretch, but to balance strength and stretching in a safe, mindful way,” says Andrea Trank, a health coach and yoga teacher in Fort Myers, Florida. Although personal or class instruction is best, how-to videos can be found on YouTube.

Walk every day. In a four-year Northwestern University study, people at risk of knee osteoarthritis that walked at a moderate or brisk pace for at least 10 minutes a day, one hour a week, had one-eighth the disabled mobility of those that walked less. Posture helps: Walking straight and tall while extending each leg back as far as it’ll go will “really let your glut muscles work,” advises

chiropractor Aaron Rossi, of Marietta, Georgia—an important compensation for the time we sit with knees and hips flexed.

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Consider the right supplements. Obtaining 1,000 milligrams daily of calcium and 600 international units of vitamin D is essential for bone health, according to the National Institutes of Health; consider taking a supplement if the diet is not adequate.

In addition, study-proven options that reduce joint pain in the knees and hips include glucosamine and chondroitin, S-adenosylL-methionine (SAMe) and avocado soybean unsaponifiable.

The benefits of bodywork. A massage can loosen up tight muscles and realign structural issues in the knees and hips while also lowering stress-producing cortisol and raising levels of pain-reducing serotonin. A study at Canada’s McMaster University found that massage works on the cellular level to reduce inflammation and promote the growth of new mitochondria in muscles. Useful styles are Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial release and shiatsu. Ask for references from friends, medical practitioners, fitness centers and natural health stores or find online a certified practitioner with at least 500 hours of training.

Try acupuncture. A new meta-study of 39 studies with 20,827 patients concluded that acupuncture effectively reduces pain for as long as 12 months, and the National Institutes of Health endorses it for knee pain. “It is believed to stimulate the nervous system and in turn, the way the brain registers pain signals,” says acupuncturist Daryl Thuroff, at the Yinova Center, in New York City. Find an acupuncturist at nccaom.org/find-a-practitioner-directory.

Consult a chiropractor. People with osteoarthritic knees that underwent two weeks of chiropractic knee adjustments had substantially less pain, better mobility and fewer grinding and clicking sensations in the knees, reported a study in The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. In a small study in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, four out of five patients with hip arthritis noticed improved symptoms after nine or fewer chiropractic treatments. Many chiropractors offer not only spinal adjustments, but also a range of treatments from exercises to prolotherapy.

Explore injection therapies. Known as regenerative medicine, these therapies use injections in the knee or hip to naturally stimulate the body to produce collagen and rejuvenate tissue. In a British Medical Bulletin meta-study, 82 percent of patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee were satisfied with prolotherapy, which uses dextrose injections. Platelet-rich plasma injections use centrifuged platelets from the patient’s body, and have been used by athletes like Tiger Woods and Rafael Nadal to treat sports injuries.

Ronica O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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TAI CHI AND QIGONG Life Force in Motion

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he flowing movement of tai chi mirrors the serenity of water, but still waters run deep. This ancient practice of gentle meditative movement is an offshoot of Chinese martial arts that offers a spectrum of surprising benefits, including healthier soft tissues and bones, as well as improved sleeping.

According to Harvard Health Publishing, when practiced consistently, tai chi supports both upper and lower body strength with effects that are akin to resistance training and brisk walking. Tai chi helps to fine-tune neurons of the inner ear and encourages muscle and ligament flexibility, resulting in better balance and fewer falls. The practice is highly adaptable and anyone can benefit, even those that are wheelchair-bound or recovering from surgery.

“It appears effortless, with slow and smooth movements, but there is immense power underneath the tranquility,” says Paul Lam, family physician and director of the Tai Chi for Health Institute, in Sydney, Australia. “Tai chi has been shown by over 500 medical studies to benefit almost all aspects of health, including mobility, immunity and heart and lung function.” Lam also 20

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highlights other related benefits, including lower blood pressure, less arthritis pain and stress relief.

Research published last year in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine shows that 12 weeks of tai chi practice initiated beneficial changes in the immune system with subsequent improvement of lung function in children ages 6 to 12 with asthma.

A River of Energy While tai chi is a modified martial art with a focus on form, its close relative, qigong, is a mind-body wellness system that uses breath, simple movement and stillness. Both cultivate qi, or life force, that is believed to permeate all natural existence. The concept of qi, yet to be understood scientifically, is the basis of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the focus of many studies in China and elsewhere.

“It is believed that qi flows throughout and around the body.

If we are healthy, the qi will be moving smoothly and abundantly.

If we are not healthy, the qi may be stagnant, excessive or

deficient,” says qigong instructor and acupuncturist Jeffrey Chand, in British Columbia, Canada.

Robert Chuckrow, a retired physics professor in Ossining, New York, and the author of Tai Chi Dynamics and The Tai Chi Book, explains, “When muscles are tensed, qi is inhibited. Instead, when muscles are relaxed and the body is open and moves naturally, qi is enhanced. Such cultivation of qi is the main component of qigong. Tai chi actually includes qigong.” Chuckrow currently has two students that are 100 years old and notes that seniors greatly appreciate and benefit from these arts once they experience the connection between mind and body.

Lee Holden, a qigong master teacher at the Holden QiGong Center, in Santa Cruz, California, emphasizes the consequence of being in perpetual “fight-or-flight” mode from everyday, nonthreatening life stresses. “The waves crashing to the shore, the river flowing down the mountain, demonstrate nature’s boundless energy. We, as human beings, have cut ourselves off from that source of energy. Through qigong practice, we plug back into that natural energy reserve and circulate it through our minds and bodies. Stress, like a kink in the hose, causes a stagnation of qi.

Relaxation, like unwinding the kink, gets the qi to flow.”

Nourishing the Nervous System Tai chi and qigong lower the stress hormone cortisol, improve brain function and have been shown to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression. Both approaches are part of many addiction recovery programs to help nourish mind-body connections for better managing stress.

“In my view, both qigong and tai chi are wonderful exercises for the nervous system, which during practice, undergoes intense moment-to-moment receiving, processing and sending of neural electrical information. This electricity stimulates cells to absorb oxygen and nutrients and expel waste products, and it beneficially helps arrange material within cells,” says Chuckrow.

In essence, it’s all about encouraging calm, something we all need. Chand summarizes its benefits superbly. “It empowers individuals to help themselves. The more stress management tools we have to help ourselves, the better our overall health and quality of life is.”

Marlaina Donato is a body-mind-spirit author and visionary composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

Helpful Links Communi Qi is an online video library of qigong practices offered temporarily on a complimentary basis “to help people thrive through this challenging time,” says Jeffrey Chand.

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Coronavirus as a Calling

by Gregg Levoy ot to diminish the fact that we’re us that are normally overshadowed may dealing with a serious and worldwide be given an entrance cue—not just projepidemiological threat, the pandemic can ects we’ve back-burnered in deference to be transmuted into golden opportunities, the daily grind, but deeper thoughts and especially if we follow the sometimes blind feelings about our priorities, the status quo, spiritual instinct that tells us this crisis— work/life (im)balance or our inner life. The indeed each of our individual lives—has better part of valor and wisdom may lie purpose and meaning, and that we need to in asking, “What can I learn here?” rather act on this impulse despite the temptation than, “How can I overcome this?” to back down and run for cover. Here are Consider it a powerful meditation. Medifour ways to respond to the call of these tation teachers tell us that distractions turbulent times: aren’t obstacles, they are the meditation, so Use it as a reset. For months, it has been that we say to ourselves, “Ah, the dog-bark impossible to conduct busyness-as-usual, meditation,” or “Ah, the weed-whacker and we may be left with unaccustomed meditation.” The same with the coronavitime on our hands. But like the asteroid rus. Approach it not just as a distraction that ushered out the dinosaurs and gave the from our goals and how it can block our mammals underfoot a shot at prominence, intentions, but as a vehicle of meditation itonce the thunder lizards of everyday busyself: How do we feel, what wants to emerge ness and distraction are sidelined, parts of and what do we truly know?

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Appreciate it as connective tissue in society. We’re seeing firsthand how our individual actions can affect those around us, for better and for worse, and that we depend on one another for survival.

Washing our hands and sheltering in place are acts of both self-care and community care. In the weeks following 9/11 when the fiction of our invulnerability was so shockingly revealed, many of us began holding doors open for strangers, spending more time with our kids, honking less and listening more. Life’s fragility, our fragility, woke us up to our need for each other. Now that social isolation is suddenly forced on us, it reminds us how precious those connections are.

Approach it as a reminder of mortality.

The pandemic is a perfect opportunity to practice the fine and fearsome art of nonattachment, because life will ultimately ask us to surrender everything. “We all owe God a death,” Shakespeare wrote. We can use this time to clarify what’s important and how to best use our precious nick of time. When we strip ourselves of any illusions of immortality, we are thus free to live our lives to the fullest.

Gregg Levoy is the author of Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life and Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion, and a regular blogger for Psychology Today. Learn more at GreggLevoy.com.

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Farmers Market at Sandpoint – 9am-1pm, through Oct 10. Supporting agriculture through education and a diverse community market.

Farmin Park, The Fountain, Third Ave and Oak St, Sandpoint, ID. SandpointFarmersMarket. com.

tuesday Fairwood Farmers Market – 3-7pm, through Oct 20. A vibrant North Spokane farmers’ market. 319 W Hastings, Spokane.

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wednesday Farmers Market at Sandpoint – 3-5:30pm, through Oct 7. Supporting agriculture through education and a diverse community market.

Farmin Park, The Fountain, Third Ave and Oak St, Sandpoint, ID. SandpointFarmersMarket.com.

Spokane Farmers Market – 8am-1pm, through Oct 28. Fresh vegetables and fruits, baked goods, meat, eggs, cheese, honey, plants and more. 20 W 5th Ave, Spokane. SpokaneFarmersMarket.org.

thursday South Perry Thursday Market – 3-7pm, through Oct. Fresh, healthy, locally grown food and locally crafted products in the South Perry neighborhood. 1360 E 10th, Spokane.

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Hayden Saturday Market – 9am-1:30pm, through Oct 31. Vegetables, flowers and native plants, meats, cheeses, bread, honey and jams.

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Spokane Farmers Market – 8am-1pm. through Oct 31. Shop fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as baked goods, meat, eggs, cheese, honey, plants and more. 20 W 5th Ave, Spokane.

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TUEDAY, OCTOBER 13 Holistic Chamber of Commerce Zoom Meeting – 6-7:30pm. Join the HCC Spokane for their monthly networking meeting via Zoom.

Visitors and members welcome. Let’s connect, network and discuss business practices and success. Free. Spokane. RSVP: 509-869-4361.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 Online Q Process with Amber McKenzie – Thursdays/Oct-22-Nov 19. 3pm-5pm. Shadow work! Join this interactive class where you will experience powerful exercises and meaningful discussions to support you in creating the life you desire. Learn how to live with nothing and no one against you. $50-$75. Does not include workbook: $25. Call/text: 509-869-4361. Register: UnitySpokane.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 Emerald Spiral Online Metaphysical Fair – Oct 31-Nov 1. 10am-5pm. Join this soul-focused, interactive fair with over 80 metaphysical and holistic vendors. Free. Register: EmeraldSpiral. com. Download the Whova app to join.

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sunday Unity Center of North Spokane Group Service –11am. In person and live streamed via Facebook page. 4123 E Lincoln Rd, Spokane. 509-489-6964.

TheUnityCenter.org.

Unity Spiritual Center Live-Stream Service – 10am; Transforming lives and inspiring people to make a positive difference in the world. Join us on Facebook live. Facebook.com/ UnitySpiritualCenterSpokane. UnitySpokane.org.

SatiSeva Support Group – 10-11:30am. 3rd Sun. A spiritually minded community supporting people who struggle with addiction. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane. Donation. SoulsCenter.com.

Unity Spiritual Center of North Idaho Group Service – 10am. Our Sunday services are a celebration of living with spirit. 4465 N 15th St, CdA, ID. 208-664-1125. UnityCenter.org.

Spokane Buddhist Temple – 10:30am. Our main temple hall is called a Hondo where we gather for services. 927 S Perry St, Spokane. 509-534-7954.

SpokaneBuddhistTemple.org.

Church of Truth Service – 11am. We believe all people are filled with the Spirit of God, and our church helps people search for that connection within.

523 E Garden, CdA. IdahoChurchOfTruth.com.

monday Recovery Dharma Meeting – 6-7pm. A Buddhistinspired approach to recovery from addictions of all kinds. Donation. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane. SoulsCenter.com or Facebook.com/ RecoveryDharmaOfSpokane.

Gathering of Like-Minded Souls Spiritual Circle – 6:30-8:30pm. 3rd Mon. Join to hold space and raise consciousness within by sharing your gifts and stories. A Spiritual Touch, 932 E Sherman Ave, Ste 200, CdA. By donation. Call/text 208-691-8865.

Reiki Share – 6:30-8pm. 4th Mon. Come and relax as Holy Fire Reiki surrounds you in love. For everyone interested or practicing reiki. A Spiritual Touch, 932 E Sherman Ave, Ste 200, CdA. By donation. Call/text 208-691-8865.

Holistic Chamber of Commerce Networking Meeting.

2nd Tues. 6-7:30pm. Join local holistic practitioners and service providers for networking, meaningful connections and business building tools and guidance. $10/visitors; Free/members.

RSVP: 509-869-4361 HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/Spokane Holy Fire Meditation with Himalayan Singing Bowls – 6:30-8pm. 2nd Tues. Contact for details.

A Spiritual Touch, 932 E Sherman Ave, Ste 200, CdA. Call/text 208-691-8865.

Oracle Vibrationz – 6:30-8pm. 4th Tues. Are you a card reader or interested in reading oracle cards?

This is your place to have fun with the Oracle. A Spiritual Touch, 9803 E. Sprague, Spokane Valley.

Call/text 208-691-8865.

wednesday Women’s Soul Circle – 9:30-11:30pm. Honoring the sacred feminine together in community. Grab a cup of coffee and join for the theme of the month.

Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane.

Donation. SoulsCenter.com.

Recovery Dharma Meeting – 1-2pm. See Monday listing. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane.

Donation. SoulsCenter.com or Facebook.com/ RecoveryDharmaOfSpokane.

Wellness Wednesdays – 7-8pm. 2nd and 4th Wed. Join Infused Plant Based Wellness for their monthly education classes covering a variety of important health topics. Classes include a hot herbal tea and Infused Knowledge info card and coupon. $12. 413 W Hastings Rd, Spokane. RSVP: 509-863-9027.

Infused-Wellness.com.

Recovery Dharma Meeting – 10:30-11:30am. See Monday listing. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane. Donation. SoulsCenter.com or Facebook. com/RecoveryDharmaOfSpokane.

Talking to the Fire – Weekly Ascension Soul Speak – 6-7pm. Join Becca Lynn of Soul Based Life in a sacred space of inner work and exploration.

Focusing on advanced ascension practices and support around varying topics. Zoom sessions with occasional field trips. $33/month. Subscribe: withBecca.com/classesworkshops.

friday HeartMind Meditations – 10-11am. What the mind knows. What the heart resists knowing.

HeartMind meditations are designed to bring the mind and heart into more balance and harmony.

Donation. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane. SoulsCenter.com.

Recovery Dharma Meeting – 11:30am-12:30pm.

See Monday listing. Donation. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane. SoulsCenter.com or Facebook.com/RecoveryDharmaOfSpokane.

Reiki Share – 6:30-8:30pm. 4th Mon. See Monday description. A Spiritual Touch, 932 E Sherman Ave, Ste 200, CdA. By donation. Call/text 208-691-8865.

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Inspired Dreamers Coffee Club – 10-11am. 2nd Thurs. A new community of inspired people! Join us for coffee or tea as we discuss dream fulfilment while encouraging and mentoring one another. A Spiritual Touch, 932 E Sherman Ave, Ste 200, CdA. Free. Call/text 208-691-8865.

STUDIO AND OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE AT THE LOTUS – Ideal for those building their healing arts practice. Affordable rental space for workshops, classes and private sessions. Email Sam@TheLotusSpokane.com.

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Recovery Dharma Meeting – 6-7pm. See Monday listing. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane.

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ACUPUNCTURE LISE TAKASHINA, LAC

AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS JULIE GEORGE, ND

Peony Acupuncture & Apothecary 302 N 5th St, Coeur d’Alene 208-292-4829 PeonyAcupuncture.com

Rivercreek Wellness 521 N Argonne Rd, Ste B105 Spokane Valley • 509-919-1385 RivercreekWellness.com

Find health, balance, and inner vibrancy through a range of holistic treatments including acupuncture, herbal medicine, Moxa, cupping, essential oil therapy, guasha and other modalities.

Takashina is passionate about women’s health and holistic internal medicine including pain management, digestive health, and natural hormone regulation.

Dr. Julie George helps patients restore their health by utilizing naturopathic and environmental medicine protocols. She provides advanced testing, detoxification, supplementation, nutritional/ botanical treatments, and lifestyle education. See ad, page 17.

ANIMALS, PETS AND HUMANS – HOLISTIC REMEDIES CRITTER APOTHECARY

Inside Only Local Farmers Market 464138 U.S. Hwy. 95, Sagle, ID 208-265-2277 OnlyLocal.Farm/CritterApothecary Offering the finest in organic and herbal remedies, the Critter Apothecary caters to the health of both twoand four-legged creatures and is the exclusive regional dealer for Dr. Paul’s Lab products. Open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm. See ad, page 21.

BARTER & TRADE COMMUNITY PRIME TRADE NORTHWEST

1869 E Seltice Way, Ste 374 Post Falls • 208-699-9692 Arthur.Shaw@ITEX.net PrimeTradeNW.com

The goal at Prime Trade Northwest is to promote you and your business. Their team works hard to connect you with other members in need of your products and services. They also help find ways to offset your cash costs with other members in the ITEX community. See ad, page 22.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SMART THERAPY

ASTROLOGY FOR THE SOUL GOVINDA MILLER

Priest River, ID • 208-448-2093 Govinda@AstrologyWithGovinda.com AstrologyWithGovinda.com

Govinda has more than 45 years’ experience as a professional spiritual astrologer and counselor. He is known internationally for his intuitive and compassionate guidance and remarkable accuracy. He offers a variety of astrological services to meet your specific needs.

Available for in-person and phone appointments.

9708 N Nevada St, Ste 205 Spokane • 509-466-0226 SmartTherapyGroup.net Smart Therapy specializes in natural approaches to treat mental health issues, which may include a combination of talk therapy, nutritional supplements, diet, exercise and more. Their licensed therapists have a wide range of specialties and experience. Most major insurance plans accepted. Call for more information or to schedule an appointment. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member. See ad, page 6.

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HAYDEN HOLISTIC HEALTH

Anna Strong, RN, CCH 579 W Hayden Ave Hayden, ID • 208-518-8411 HaydenHolistic.com

Overwhelmed with where to start on your healing journey?

The Biomeridian Stress Analysis scan helps determine what is your highest priority.

Anna Strong specializes in personalized wellness and healing plans with homeopathics, detox, herbs and food-based supplements. Remote consults also available. Ask about our New Client Special.

BODY WORK MYOFASCIAL RELEASE & LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE HEALING HEARTS TOGETHER MYOFASCIAL RELEASE & LYMPHATIC THERAPY CENTER OF NORTHERN IDAHO

Dawn-Marie Hancock 9297 Government Way, Ste D, Hayden, ID 480698 Highway 95, Sandpoint, ID 208-389-8234 • HealingHeartsTogether.org Myofascial Release and Lymphatic Drainage are gentle specialized full body tissue treatments that create positive healing by restoring pain free function and enhanced immune system. With 30 years of experience, your treatment is individualized for your body and wellness goals. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member.

CBD OILS & CANNABIS LOCAL’S CANNA HOUSE

9619 E Sprague Ave Spokane Valley • 509-413-2796 LocalsCannaHouse.com Featuring the highest quality CBD oils, capsules, tinctures and bath salts to help with inflammation, sore muscles, sleep, pain relief, relaxation and more. Allow the friendly Local’s staff to assist in finding the CBD products that are right for you! Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member. See ad, page 31.

CBD PRODUCTS (TERPENE-RICH) BLUEGRASS HEMP OIL (BHO)

Order online with discount code: Spokane BluegrassHempOil.com BHO started producing premium CBD products in 2014 as a result of their son’s health needs. They are dedicated to cultivating and producing superior quality, lab-certified, full-spectrum CBD for their family and yours. Order online with discount code: Spokane. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member. See ad, page 13.

CBD TOPICAL PAIN RELIEF & TINCTURES NAKED SCIENCE CBD

Timothy Hedrick & Tracy Sirrine Spokane • 833-333-7335 NakedScienceCBD.com Made in Spokane!

Naked Science creates CBDinfused skin care products and tinctures utilizing high-quality natural ingredients. Every batch is lab tested to ensure CBD potency, no pesticides or heavy metals. Available at Super One Foods and Rosauers on 29th, Huckleberry’s, Piece of Mind, Northwest Heads and online! See ad, page 19.

CHIROPRACTIC INTELLIGENT BALANCE SPINAL CARE 2310 N Molter Rd, Ste 108 Liberty Lake • 509-924-4443 Info@IntelligentBalance.com IntelligentBalance.com

Not all forms of chiropractic care are the same. Intelligent Balance treats patients using upper cervical chiropractic care by performing the QSM3 technique, which focuses on body balancing. They also specialize in a progression of the NUCCA chiropractic technique that achieves measurable results in a comfortable setting.

Schedule a free consultation today. See ad, page 25.

SMART THERAPY

Wayne Lindell, DC 9708 N Nevada St, Ste 205 Spokane • 509-466-0226 SmartTherapyGroup.net Dr. Wayne Lindell is an experienced chiropractor with more than 25 years’ serving the Inland Northwest. His specialties include accident and injury recovery, pain relief, sports performance, pre-natal, weight-loss management and overall wellness. Most major insurance plans accepted. Book online or call for an appointment. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member. See ad, page 6.

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY DEBORAH A. MARTINEZ, MD, LLC 2020 E 29th Ave, Ste 225 Spokane • 509-724-3946 DrDebbie@CredibleComplementary Therapy.com CredibleComplementaryTherapy.com

Offering complementary therapy consultations, therapeutics and referrals - Created for individuals who want to take responsibility for their health and wellness using complementary therapy backed by science. Personalized program for health and wellness concerns and goals. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member. See ad, page 7.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY SIXTH AVENUE MEDICAL PHARMACY

508 W 6th Ave, Spokane 509-455-9345 • 1-844-250-9007 SixthAvenuePharmacy.com A full-service medical pharmacy, providing custom compounded medications and traditional retail prescriptions.

They use the finest, high quality ingredients to make each specially compounded medication, including LDN, bio-identical hormones, veterinary, dental, sports medicine, dermatology, chronic pain and more. See ad, page 2.

EMF MITIGATING DEVICES (PORTABLE & PERSONAL) ESSENTIAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS Dan Stachofsky 509-850-0557 Contact@EssentialEnergy.solutions theEMFfix.com

Essential Energy has the most powerful anti-EMF products on the market. Several functional medicine practitioners in Spokane utilize these devices and recommend them to patients. They create a personal EMF clean space, resulting in reduced EMF stress, improved blood oxygen saturation, deeper breathing and more. Free pulse oximeter with any purchase through May. See ad, page 13.

END OF LIFE DOULA & SOUL MIDWIFE LIFTOFF WITH AMBER Amber McKenzie Spokane • 509-869-4361 LiftoffWithAmber.com

Death is a sacred transition of the soul from the body that Amber calls “liftoff.” A powerful time when the soul knows what to do, even if the body and human mind does not. She serves as a companion to individuals and families facing this difficult, yet beautiful, journey.

EMOTION CODE & STRESS REDUCTION MIND-BODY WELLNESS

Jennifer Burrows 319 W Hastings, Ste A112 Spokane • 509-242-0856 SpokaneBiofeedback.com

Jennifer Burrows offers holistic stress reduction support that takes into account the whole person – mind, body, spirit. Learn how Emotion Code, HeartMath, integrative nutrition coaching and quantum biofeedback can transform your life. Call for a complimentary 30-minute wellness consultation. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member. See ad, page 17.

ENERGY HEALERS SHERRI ARTER

Call//text: 208-661-1338 LightLoveTruth1@gmail.com Sherri is a gifted energy healer who reads, sees, feels and hears energy, working from only pure love and light for over 30 years.

Clients receive guidance, healing techniques and answers to what they need most for their best and highest good. Call or text today! See ad, page 9.

SUSAN FLERCHINGER

509-879-3264 SusansEnergy@gmail.com SusanFlerchinger.com Ready to create a life you love?

Don’t let anxiety, trauma, fear, or illness stop you from the health and happiness you seek. Susan Flerchinger is a conduit of divine service, specializing in remote energy healing to create emotional, physical and spiritual balance. Call for a free consultation.

ENERGY MEDICINE NEURAL ADVANTAGE

Darrin Lenton Spokane Valley • CdA 916-215-9118 Facebook.com/NeuralAdvantage Darrin Lenton describes his healing work as energy medicine meets western neuroscience. His clients have found resolution to numerous health difficulties, including addiction, emotional health, chronic pain, athletic injuries, recurring headaches, vertigo, arthritis and more. Read client testimonials at Facebook.com/ NeuralAdvantage. See ad, page 17.

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THE DIABETES CHALLENGE ISSUE

ENERGY PSYCHOLOGY & LIFE TRANSFORMATIONS IMAGINE CREATIONS – QUANTUM LIVING

Deirdre Catlin 509-389-1501 • DeirdreCatlin.com

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Personalized Diabetes Strategies Plus: Skin Care Readers are Seeking These Providers & Services:

Functional Medicine Practitioners Herbalists • Hormone-Free Meats & Dairy Integrative Physicians Nutrition Therapists • Spas ... and this is just a partial list!

Neutralize negative memories, stress, anxiety, trauma, using innovative methods that change the way you associate with life’s experiences. Designed to create continuous peace in daily life, and improve your wellbeing, healing and reconnecting with your most authentic purpose.

Call for a free consult.

ELEMENT INTUITIVE

Melinda Bienkowski Inland Northwest • 970-210-3508 MelindaBienkowski@gmail.com ElementIntuitive.com Melinda offers highly intuitive psychic energy readings and reiki. She provides a deeper perspective into each client’s life to help guide them in relationships, career, life purpose, relocation decisions, issues, Letfinancial us help you with your spiritual gifts and more. Her services are offered by phone and remotely.

FAR INFRARED (FIR) SAUNAS

Naturopathic Medicine & Far Infrared Sauna

Creating Community & Connection Plus: Spending Locally

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RIVERCREEK WELLNESS IMPROVE GUT HEALTH

521 NWEIGHT Argonne Rd, Ste B105 LOSE DECREASE Valley CHRONIC• PAIN Spokane 509-919-1385 IMPROVE HEALTH RivercreekWellness.com FIR sauna is an affordable treatment for chronic fatigue, chronic pain, depression, detoxification, high blood pressure, skin conditions, weight loss and more. The FIR Sauna at Rivercreek Wellness is non-toxic, low EMF, and made of nonallergenic wood. See ad, page 17.

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Sixth Avenue Medical Pharmacy 508 W 6th Ave, Spokane 509-455-9345 • 1-844-250-9007 SixthAvenuePharmacy.com

Katie Nelson specializes in nutrition counseling for optimal health, weight loss, sports performance, food allergies/sensitivities, ketogenic diets, anti-inflammatory diets and microbiome repair. She offers nutrient evaluations and supplement counseling and is available for speaking engagements and special events. See ad, page 2.

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FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION & WELLNESS

FUNCTIONAL 509-919-1385 NUTRITION HEALTH COACHING FUNCTIONAL FAMILY NUTRITION & WELLNESS Amy Maus, Health Coach, Master Herbalist and Farmer 15325 N. Newport Hwy, Mead, WA Amy@FunctionalFamilyNutrition.com FunctionalFamilyNutrition.com

Specializing in helping people with chronic illness, including digestion issues, hormone imbalances, skin problems, autoimmunity, detox and more using dietary and lifestyle changes and targeted supplements. Amy’s office enables her to work with your schedule. She helps families thrive!

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HALOTHERAPY/ RESPIRATORY WELLNESS SALTROOM OF SPOKANE

2838 N Ruby Spokane • 509-255-0505 SaltRoomOfSpokane.com

Dry saline aerosol or Halotherapy provides a gentle respiratory cleanse. Beneficial for relieving lung conditions like bronchial asthma, cystic fibrosis and lingering cough. Helpful in treating skin problems like eczema and acne. If you are seeking non-invasive, relaxing, natural treatment consider Halotherapy.

Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member.

HEALTH, WELLNESS & NUTRITION AMY LOVE, RN

The Low Carb Nurse 509-954-4244 AmyLove@TheLowCarbNurse.com CustomizedHealthAndWellness.com Amy is a health and wellness nurse who educates and empowers clients seeking long-term solutions to their struggles with food, weight, and chronic metabolic illness. She helps clients reclaim their health using a low carb intermittent fasting approach. Contact today!

INFUSED PLANT BASED WELLNESS 413 W Hastings Rd Spokane • 509-863-9027 Infused-Wellness.com

Infused Wellness believes your body’s ability to heal is greater than anyone has permitted you to believe.

They are a multifaceted health and wellness boutique offering organic herbs, teas, health products, support and education to help customers achieve optimal health. Visit website for upcoming classes! See ad, page 6.

HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC CHIROPRACTIC LIFECENTER, INC. Dr. Patrick Dougherty 2110 N Washington St, Ste 1 Spokane • 509-327-4373 Spokane-Chiropractic.com

Chiropractors heal nothing. They align you with your innate healing abilities. Dr. Patrick Dougherty utilizes muscle testing to interpret your needs for adjustments, nutrition and more. Suffering from aches, pains, fatigue, brain fog, more? Dr. Pat can help! New patient special available. See ad, page 15.

HOLISTIC HEART HEALTH HAYDEN HOLISTIC HEALTH

Anna Strong, RN, CCH 579 W Hayden Ave Hayden, ID • 208-518-8411 HaydenHolistic.com

Strengthen and support your heart naturally. Our cutting edge, noninvasive Heart Sound Recorder pinpoints nutritional deficiencies which are corrected with foodbased supplements. Athletes, the elderly and everyone in between can benefit from more energy and endurance! Ask about our New Client Special.

HOMEOPATHY (CLASSICAL & BANERJI) HAYDEN HOLISTIC HEALTH Anna Strong, RN, CCH 579 W Hayden Ave Hayden, ID • 208-518-8411 HaydenHolistic.com

Anna Strong is a health and wellness RN and a Certified Classical Homeopath with 29 years of specialized experience.

Homeopathy is beneficial for healing chronic and acute conditions. Get well the non-toxic way. Remote consults also available. Ask about our New Client Special.

HYPNOTHERAPY JAMES BARFOOT, CHT

Intentional Hypnosis 827 W 1st Ave, Ste 203 Spokane • 509-230-5035 IntentionalHypnosis.com

James Barfoot’s goal is to help you on your journey to a more productive and vital life. He uses personal hypnosis sessions and powerful personal coaching to permanently change undesired habits and behaviors on a conscious and subconscious level.

INTEGRATIVE HOLISTIC DENTISTRY DEFELICE DENTISTRY Dr. Louise DeFelice 4703 N Maple St Spokane • 509-850-0918 DeFeliceDentistry.com

At DeFelice Dentistry, the mission is to provide state-of-the-art conventional and holistic dental care in a warm and friendly environment. Their team is committed to safety and integrity in dentistry and to honoring the importance of every person they have the privilege to serve. See ad, page 8.

INTUITIVE COUNSELING SPIRITUAL INTUITIVE COUNSELING

Linda Christine 509-496-8138 LindaChristine@LindaChristineStudios.com Facebook.com/ search Linda Christine Studios Linda Christine is an accomplished therapeutic professional and clinical hypnotherapist who has spent more than 25 years working with human behaviors and addictions. Skilled in both group and private counseling, she relies heavily on her gifted awareness and follows Divine Guidance. Call to make your appointment today!

MASSAGE THERAPY SMART THERAPY

9708 N Nevada St, Ste 205 Spokane • 509-466-0226 SmartTherapyGroup.net Massage can alleviate pain, increase flexibility, improve immune function, decrease depression and anxiety, improve health and more.

Their professional therapists have a wide range of specialties and experience. Most major insurance plans accepted. Book online or call for an appointment.

Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member. See ad, page 6.

MINERAL THERAPY WONDERS OF THE WORLD Located in the Flour Mill 621 W Mallon Ave Spokane • 509-325-2867 WondersOfTheWorldInc.com

Kyanite is said to be a powerful shielding stone, symbolizing protection from internalizing the emotions and concerns of others. See ad, page 2.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE MY MASSAGE & SPORTS THERAPY Mark Smith, LMT Healing Waters Holistic Center 101 N. Evergreen Rd. Spokane Valley • 509-370-2207 MyMassageSportsTherapy.com

Mark Smith specializes in the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release approach to eliminate or reduce soft tissue pain in client’s bodies.

Myofascial Release treats the fascial restriction that causes pain allowing a return to a lifestyle.

See ad, page 18.

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Rivercreek IMPROVE GUTWellness HEALTH 521 NWEIGHT Argonne Rd, Ste B105 LOSE DECREASE Valley CHRONIC• PAIN Spokane 509-919-1385 IMPROVE HEALTH RivercreekWellness.com

The naturopathic doctors at Rivercreek Wellness work with chronic conditions while giving hope to the patient. They focus on autoimmune disorders, chronic symptoms, mental health conditions, and holistic addiction education. See ad, page 17.

NETWORKING GROUPS Call Now 509-919-1385

HOLISTIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SPOKANE CHAPTER

Amber McKenzie • 509-869-4361 Spokane@HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/Spokane The Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) is an international trade organization for holistically-minded professionals, business owners, and resource providers. They are member-focused through their ever-expanding national online presence and network of local chapters. The Spokane Chapter meets the second Tuesday of every month from 6-7:30pm. Join today!

ORGANIC SALONS K SALON ORGANIC

Kristen Fuller 112 N Bowdish Rd Spokane Valley • 509-926-5392 KSalonOrganic.com

K Salon uses 100% pure, certified organic hair color, with no gluten, heavy metals or ammonia. Kristen Fuller is a licensed skin and hair expert, a wholistic body rejuvenist, and certified aroma-therapist who cares about each client’s health and wellness. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member.

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ORGANIC SKINCARE & MEDICAL AESTHETICS EMILY ELIZABETH SKINCARE STUDIO

30 E Sprague Ave, Ste C Spokane • 509-475-3284 EmilyElizabethSkincare.com

Emily Elizabeth is a Medically Trained Master Aesthetician with more than 16 years experience in the spa industry. Her natural approach to skincare is complemented by high quality medical-grade and organic skincare products. Treat your skin to a luxury facial and book online today! See ad, page 9.

REIKI & INTUITIVE COUNSEL PAM FLOWERDAY INTUITIVE COUNSEL & HEALINGS

3026 E 5th Avenue Spokane • 510-701-0204 PamFlowerday.com

Wi t h m o r e t h a n 2 0 y e a r s experience as a clairvoyant and Reiki master, Pam offers a higher spiritual perspective regarding clients’ issues and support moving forward. Hands-on energy work and Reiki releases stress and physical blocks, restoring balance and wellbeing in body, mind and spirit. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member.

PAIN FREE & ACTIVE TREVOR GEORGE, ND

Rivercreek Wellness 521 N Argonne Rd, Ste B105 Spokane Valley • 509-919-1385 RivercreekWellness.com Are you having knee pain but fear surgery? Proliferative therapy is a non-surgical treatment for musculoskeletal conditions.

Joint pain, arthritis, sprains, strains, overuse injury, degeneration and/or inability to heal after surgery. Contact us to learn more. See ad, page 17.

SOUL AWAKENING SOUL BASED LIFE

Becca Lynn, LMT, CcHt 59 Queen Ave, Ste 104 • Spokane 808-250-8344 • WithBecca.com Specializing in awakening the Soul and connecting clients to their higher self through Quantum Healing Hypnosis (QHHT), Human Design Charts, Soul Coaching, Intuitive Soul Readings, House Clearings and Setting Sacred Spaces. Contact me today for a free consultation!

Cindy Gardner Nine Mile Falls, WA 509-468-9001 HolisticFestivals.com

Cindy Gardner is a gifted psychic known for her compassionate accurate readings, covering such topics as: love, career, pets, dreams, past lives, life goals and angels.

Her helpful guidance and coaching empower people in making decisions and understanding their life situations.

REIKI & HEALING BOUTIQUE A SPIRITUAL TOUCH

Jennifer Brown 923 E Sherman • CdA 9803 E Sprague Ave • Spokane Valley 208-691-8865 Facebook.com/HealingCenterOfLove

Through Reiki, aromatherapy and spiritual counseling, Jennifer helps clients relax, find balance, peace and manifest their true dreams, all at affordable rates. Visit their new healing boutique in the Spokane Valley!

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SOULS CENTER

Julia Hayes 707 N Cedar, Ste 2 Spokane • SoulsCenter.com Founded by Julia Hayes, the vision of Soul Circles is to offer a variety of opportunities for women to explore and promote spiritual empowerment through small groups, movement, creative expression, spiritual teachings, retreats, workshops, recovery groups and more. See full calendar on website.

UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER 2900 S Bernard St, Spokane 509-838-6518 UnitySpokane.org

Unity offers practical, spiritual teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. If you are looking for a transformative, spiritual home and want to build a better life and world, please join us. We are an open and affirming community. Everyone is welcome.

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LIFE SPRING AWAKENING Nona Lowe Spokane • 425-791-0413 LifeSpringAwakening.com

Soul retrieval is a shamanic ceremony using ancient methods to return a person’s fragmented self to wholeness.

This deeply healing ceremony is for those with a true desire and commitment to heal. Contact for a free 30-minute consultation.

Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member.

SPECIALTY COFFEE DEFIANT COFFEE

Post Falls • 702-401-4224 DefiantCoffee.co Facebook.com/DefiantCoffee Organically grown, fairtrade coffee locally roasted in small batches and upgraded for maximum health benefits and energy. Mushroom Coffee Blend with chaga, lion’s mane and cordyceps for brain and immune health and the Collagen Blend for gut health and new cell growth. Online coupon code: awaken.

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Sheryl Quesnel 208-267-1990 ProcessToWellness.com

Sheryl is trained to solve your stubborn weight loss problems.

Her encouraging personal coaching method frees clients from stubborn fat and tedious workouts. Improve hormonal balance, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) symptoms, immune strength, sleep quality, weight loss and more! Free consultation.

YOGA THERAPY FLOWING TREE YOGA

Anna Molgard, C-IAYT 515 W Francis, Ste 6 Spokane • 509-499-6835 FlowingTreeYoga@gmail.com FlowingTreeYoga.com Empower yourself with yoga therapy at Flowing Tree Yoga.

Certified Yoga Therapist, Anna Molgard, offers this nurturing space for individualized private sessions and group courses in mental health, trauma recovery, chronic pain and hypermobility.

Workshops and gentle yoga classes offered.

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