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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

20 NEW HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS 24

Abound in Downtown Phoenix by Eric Sells

22 TINY STRUCTURES WITH BIG IDEAS

by Natalia Trulsson

24 UPCYCLED DĂ&#x2030;COR Old and Oh-So-Stylish by Avery Mack

30 RETHINKING

BREAST HEALTH

Natural Ways to Keep Breasts Smooth, Pain-Free and Firm, while Reducing the Risk of Cancer by Lisa Marshall

38 GIVING BIRTH NATURALLY

Conscious Choices Lead to Less Intervention by Meredith Montgomery

44 COMBINING SOUND HEALING WITH YOGA

by Ronee Kipnes

46 FLEXING

OUR MUSCLES

Weightlifting Makes Us Fit, Healthy and Self-Confident by Debra Melani

Your Green Home Guide A A SPECIAL SPECIAL ADVERTISING ADVERTISING SECTION. SECTION. PAGES PAGES 24-27 29-35

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Join us as we explore our bodies, learning herbs that support all the different systems. Hands-on classes, several make-n-take medicine classes. 5 Tuesday evenings starting May 26th from 5:30 - 9:30 pm Call (480) 694-9931 to RSVP PLUS ... the Buddhist Monks celebration: May 2nd: Buddha of Compassion, 1-3 pm May 7th: Medicine Buddha, 6:30-8pm Happiness after Divorce 6-wk workshop RSVP at www.HappinessAfterDivorce.com

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want to thank everyone for their positive feedback on our April issue cover. Spotlighting PHX Renews was a perfect fit for our magazine’s healthy living, healthy planet mission, as well as being the site of the 2015 Phoenix Earth Day Festival. The biggest thrill was having Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton send out a tweet about Natural Awakenings and our cover selection! That illustrates the importance our politicians – and many other community leaders here – place on green living and sustainability, and we are so grateful to be an active part of it. I want to dedicate our May Women’s Wellness special edition issue to all of the mothers reading this, as well as to the women in my own life. You are amazing, inspiring and beautiful! I want to acknowledge the extraordinary lengths you go to on a daily basis in keeping your family healthy and thriving. Our editorial coverage this month dives into many important topics to you: breast health, natural birthing, cancer prevention and treatment, new local healthy food options, upcycling and repurposing furniture, and much more! With our our combination of print and online connections, Natural Awakenings is the perfect place to learn, discuss and take action for a better world.

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Correction In the article from the April 2015 issue “Green Homes Sell Faster at Higher Prices,” the author’s name was misspelled. The correct name is Kathy Maguire.

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newsbriefs Yoga Rocks the Park Changes Hands

rizona-based yoga event company YogEvents, LLC, has purchased the licensing rights to Yoga Rocks the Park (YRP), formerly owned by Open Sky Events, in Denver. YogEvents founders and owners Will Zecco and Wayne Hoffman are both avid yoga enthusiasts and successful entrepreneurs with more than 40 years of experience. Zecco spent the last four years coaching students and graduates on how to launch their own business as the success center coach at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA), in Tempe. SWIHA provided additional resources as a national sponsor to not only help complete the transaction, but to significantly expand the reach and scope of this event series. Other national sponsors so far include Yoganonymous.com and the magazine Yoga Journal. “We are very eager to step in and provide event leadership and expand the vision of Yoga Rocks the Park,” says Zecco. “We imagine having 50 Yoga Rocks the Park events across the country within five years.” Hoffman explains, “The part we are most excited about is creating highquality, well-attended community events. We hope to expand yoga awareness and create events where entire families, communities and special interest groups get involved in yoga.” Yoga Rocks the Park, “America’s Outdoor Yoga Studio,” was founded more than seven years ago by Erik Vienneau. His motivation behind the event was to “cultivate a sense of community peace, and joy for all beings.” Since the first event at a park in Denver, the event has grown to more than a dozen cities across America and encompasses not only yoga, but live music and local vendors, as well. A private, post-secondary school, SWIHA is a natural fit for sponsorship, as they provide a realm of holistic healing training courses and programs such as yoga teacher training, massage therapy licensing, life coaching certification and holistic nutrition education. For more information, visit YogaRocksThePark.com. For additional information about SWIHA, see ad on page 17.

Healing and Self-Empowerment Classes With Marie Slottow

arie Slottow is a certified practitioner of Eden Energy Medicine, Reconnective Healing, Matrix Reimprinting, Law of Attraction Counseling and Emotional Freedom Technique. Her Good Vibrations healing practice has been spreading energy healing knowledge to empower people since 2008. She will be teaching Healing One Another, a four-month course with Sunday night classes from 7 to 8:30 p.m. from June through October. Topics include The Brazilian Toe on June 7, The Black Pearl on July 19, Yin Radiance on September 27 and Healing Vibes on October 4. Slottow states, “These classes teach safe and gentle energy healing techniques that friends and family members can use with one another. The techniques can provide the body with healing support during illness. They also help calm daily emotional and mental stress. Each monthly class will introduce a different healing protocol.” A partner is required for class. Participants will be guided through hands-on application of the protocol while working on their practice partner, then they will switch. Cost is $15 per class; 20 percent discount when registering two weeks prior to class date. Location: A Mindfulness Life Center, Bldg. B, 10309 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. To register, call 734-719-1045 or email Marie. GoodVibrations@gmail.com. Find more information at GoodVibrationsEnergyMedicine.com. See ad on page 60.

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Exhibition of the Buddha’s Relics Comes to Phoenix

aitreya Loving Kindness Tour, a public exhibition of ancient and sacred relics of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and 44 other Eastern masters from India, Tibet and China will be on display in Phoenix from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., May 16, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 17, at the Parsons Center for Health and Wellness. More than 3,000 relics will be on display, including those donated by His Holiness the Dalai Lama that are more than 2,600 years old, a collection from the Sakya Reliquary, in Tibet, and from the Meiktila Museum, in Burma. The tour is meant to evoke a personal experience of loving kindness that results in happiness and peace for as many people around the world as possible by creating inspiring exhibitions and encouraging respect and genuine openness and world peace. Admission is free. Location: 1101 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. For more information, call 505-603-8084 or visit MaitreyaRelicTour.com.

Never Too Late to Change Heart Health

r. Jack Wolfson, of Wolfson Integrative Cardiology, has published a book, The Paleo Cardiologist. Written for those concerned about high blood pressure pills and cholesterol drugs that want to prevent a heart attack or stroke, he exposes the real causes of heart problems and how to prevent them. “The answer is not pills and procedures,” says Wolfson. “It is never too late to change your heart health.” In the book, Wolfson discusses the wisdom of our Paleo ancestors, the truth about the real risks and benefits of pills and procedures, eating saturated fat and cholesterol-rich foods that are good for us, how to eliminate and avoid dangerous toxins and heavy metals, the importance of quality sleep, physical activity and relaxation, the top 20 tests we need to know and the top 20 supplements to combat blockages, hypertension and more. The book is available at TheDrsWolfson.com. See ad on page 9. 12

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ANAHATA Open House Offers Free Classes

NAHATA Yoga, Sound and Energy Healing is celebrating its first anniversary with an open house party Sun from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., May 31, where ANA guests can choose to attend two classes Creati that day for free with advance registraY O A G tion. Prizes include drawings for seven unlimited class passes. The event fea• Res tures 20 percent off apparel and class passes. Cold-pressed • Kun organic juices and organic snacks will be available. Buy a • Gon class pass and be entered to win a crystal singing bowl. • Brin ANAHATA’s gongs, crystal bowls and mantras are used (sta both in meditation and yoga classes, creating peace and • 15% balance and allowing for healing of the body, mind and • Dra spirit. The facility focuses on kundalini yoga, yoga nidra, yin ($1 yoga and restorative yoga and offers four gong meditations • Dra ($1 per week, along with crystal singing bowl meditations. • Cal ANAHATA’s primary desire is to create a community reg for conscious connection. Participants are asked to dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat, blanket and anything Gong, Crystal Singing Bo they need to be comfortable.

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Location: 10565 N. 114th St., Ste. 110, Scottsdale. For more information, call 480-699-9600 or visit Ana-Ha-Ta. com. See ad on page 21.

Guru Sai Maa Coming to Phoenix Authorized Dealer of Crys

ai Maa, an international spiritual master Check our schedule for u and leader of humanitarian efforts, will be hosting events in Phoenix for participants seeking renewal and transformation in their lives through spirituality. Maa will offer a free public program of darshan (beholding) at 7 p.m., May 8, at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, with an opportunity to be individually blessed by an enlightened master. Doors open at 6 p.m. On May 9, Maa’s successor, Dr. Adam Rizvi, will offer a workshop, Enlighten Your Brain, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., to learn how to reprogram the neural pathways in the brain to align with higher aspects of being, bringing the consciousness of enlightenment into our personal experience. Maa’s mission of global enlightenment uses practical spirituality and personal transformation. With a unique fusion of Eastern spiritual wisdom, Western therapeutic knowledge and energetic mastery, she shares teachings to uplift and empower others to master their lives as she has. Cost of the workshop is $108. Location: Pointe Hilton Tapatio, 11111 N. 7th St., Phoenix. For more information visit Sai-Maa.com. See ad on page 23.

Be a Part of Blood Pressure History

n observance of National High Blood Pressure Education Month, Carrington College’s 18 campuses nationwide are attempting to set a Guinness Book World Record for the most blood pressure tested in an eight-hour period on May 21. If our blood pressure is closer to 120/139 systolic or 80/89 diastolic, we are considered to have prehypertension. If our blood pressure is above 140 systolic or 90 diastolic, we are considered to have high blood pressure, or hypertension. To join in this event and receive free blood pressure testing, visit Carrington College’s North Valley, Mesa or West Phoenix campuses on May 21 anytime from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. No appointment is necessary. For more information, visit Carrington.edu.

Save Your Sight with Dr. Kondrot

estselling author Dr. Edward Kondrot will host a seminar, 10 Essentials to Save Your Sight, at 7 p.m., May 13, at the Embassy Suites in Phoenix. He will talk about treating and reversing macular degeneration. There will also be a two-day workshop from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 16 and 17, that will cover the healing power of microcurrent. Dr. Kondrot explains, “Microcurrent is such a proven and powerful treatment for many ailments, including macular degeneration. It’s been featured in the New York Times magazine and has provided positive results for nearly 90 percent of my patients.” Seminar admission is free. The workshop is $695. Location: 2577 W. Greenway Rd., Phoenix. Register at 1-800-430-9328 or 10Essentials-Sight.com. See ad on page 29.

Satyana Bares Her Soul in New Book

elf-published author Sophia Satyana has written a new book, My Perfect Husband’s Life. She states, “This book is a story about love and loss, about lies and truth, about light and dark energies, and more. I found out that my husband had been living another life after he suddenly died at the age of 56. I realized he had a sexual addiction and the life he was living was full of lies, deceit and betrayal.” It is a story about healing, energy, spirituality and ultimately, forgiveness and moving forward even when we didn’t think that was possible. It is also written for teachers, healers and the general public to develop such virtues as truth, compassion, forgiveness, humility and patience. The book is available at Amazon.com. For more information, sign up for a newsletter and receive the first chapter free, visit MyPerfectHusbandsLife. com. See ad on page 14.

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Feng Shui Master Han to Teach Certification Course in U.S.

aster Han, internationally recognized feng shui master and founder of the Wu Ji Academy, in Switzerland, will be teaching a sevenday certification course from June 8 to 14 in Sarasota, Florida. This class is appropriate for all levels to deepen their understanding of feng shui and learn how to correctly apply its powerful principles to living environments. There are many versions of feng shui taught in the U.S., and many do not focus on the overall effectiveness that these principles can have on an individual’s personal and professional life. Han comes from the prominent teaching lineage of former Grand Master Yap Cheng Hai. He taught for the Yap Cheng Hai Academy for many years prior to founding the Wu Ji Academy, one of the world’s premier teaching institutions for classical feng shui, and the only non-Chinese institution formally recognized by the Chinese Institute of Classical Feng Shui, in Beijing. Cost is $3,600 by May 11/$4,200 after. For more information, call Kathy Keh at 941-366-8113 or visit BrightLifeUSA.com. See ad on page 10.

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A Joyous Workshop

hiranda Deerwoman, MA, and the Interfaith CommUNITY, in Mesa, will team up for JOY: A Workshop, in which participants will explore the nature of joy and resolve what blocks our full potential to live in joy from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., May 17. Attendees will employ the tools of goal setting, education, manual muscle checking, Transformational Kinesiology and the vibrational energies of color, sound and fragrance. Deerwoman studied Transformational Kinesiology with its developers, Grethe Fremming and Rolf Havsboel, and currently teaches at Gila Community College. “During our lifetime, we accumulate a variety of blocks to our ability to experience joy,” she states. “An occurrence of joy can be interrupted in ways that even cause joy to become frozen in our minds, our nervous system, body cells and more. There are many reasons why we hold ourselves back from joy, or why joy is simply a challenge to sustain. Without exploration and a process for change, we continue with a fluctuating capacity to be in joy.” Cost is $25. Location: 952 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa. Register at 480-593-8798. See ad on page 62.

Relieve Pain and Heal Faster After Automobile Accidents

he Original Health Institute provides natural pain management services for conditions from accidents to chronic illness that are complementary to services being received from other health and wellness practitioners. Dr. Schwartz utilizes alternative approaches that include acupuncture, homeopathy, injection therapies, manipulation, infrared light, supplements and herbal preparations. He is a diplomate of American Academy of Pain Management and has completed comprehensive training in whiplash and brain injury traumatology. The Original Health Institute works with patients in finding solutions for people in pain for a long time, utilizing natural and allopathic medicine, in which Schwartz is also trained, to combine the best of both worlds. They also treat other muscle, joint and disc pain issues, including fibromyalgia. Most insurance is accepted. Location: 4550 E. Bell Rd., Ste. 284, Phoenix. For more information, visit OriginalHealthInstitute.com or call 602788-4333. Special discounts available. See ad on page 14.

Solar Airplane Stopping in Phoenix on World Record Flight

wiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard (chairman) and André Borschberg (CEO) are the founders, pilots and driving force behind Solar Impulse, the first aircraft able to fly day and night without a drop of fuel, propelled solely by the sun’s energy. With the Si2 aircraft, they are attempting the first round-the-world solar flight. The Si2 flight took off from Abu Dhabi, on March 9. After crossing the Pacific Ocean via Hawaii, Si2 will fly across the U.S., stopping in Phoenix, the Midwest and New York City. The plan is to arrive at Sky Harbor International airport, in Phoenix, by mid/end of May, depending on weather. The solar cells recharge four lithium polymer batteries, which allow the aircraft to fly at night, and therefore have virtually unlimited autonomy. Supported by main partners Solvay, Omega, Schindler, ABB and official partners Google, Altran, Bayer MaterialScience, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, Swisscom and Moët Hennessy, this historic first aims at demonstrating that clean technologies can achieve the impossible. For more information, visit SolarImpulse.com.

Make Your Voice Heard in the 2015 Natural Choice Awards

f the many providers offering health and wellness, green living, nutrition, fitness and personal growth services in the Phoenix metro area, how do we know which are the best? The annual Natural Choice Awards, sponsored by Natural Awakenings magazine, gives readers the opportunity to select the individuals and businesses each year that deserve recognition for their efforts. “The Natural Choice Awards has become the Valley’s go-to list of leaders in health and wellness and green living here in Arizona,” says Eric Sells, publisher. “Each year we receive higher numbers of ballot submissions, and I’m proud that our conscious readers utilize this opportunity to express their favorites.” Cast your ballot today. Winners are based on popular vote from online ballot submissions at NaturalAz.com through Jul. 15. More information on page 6. natural awakenings

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Studio Health Relieving Pain in New Digs in Gilbert

Dr. Katka Novakova Joins Drip Doctor Wellness Center

tudio Health Pain Therapies & Performance Solutions has moved to 1425 South Higley Road, Suite 101, in Gilbert. With an integrative three-step approach for pain relief, Studio Health uses stretch therapy, corrective exercise and nutrient metabolism identification for correcting and eliminating chronic pain syndromes throughout the entire muscle, skeletal and joint systems. They offer a free, one-hour introduction class at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays. Studio Health specializes in a complete orthopedic and biomechanical assessment of the entire body with structure specific calibration tools that are specifically designed to assess a misaligned posture. The identification of imbalances in the body’s standing position, measured from an external view, is the opposite of an X-Ray or MRI and a process that is often overlooked in traditional pain therapy treatments. These methods expose patterns and programs in the muscle and skeletal system that are disrupting the body’s structural foundation, as well as portions of the main hierarchy such as the respiratory system. Studio Health also uses nutrient and metabolism identification (metabolic typing) for tissue repair and optimal health.

To RSVP (required), visit StudioHealthAz.com or call 480466-6398. See ad on page 62.

Location: 29850 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 114, Phoenix. For more information, call 480-563-2302 or visit DrKatka.com. See ad on page 7.

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r. Katka Novakova, M.D. (Europe), N.D., a graduate of Prague University and the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, has joined Belinda Doyle, with Drip Doctor Wellness Center. Novakova has been using ozone therapy, which carries deep healing opportunities in acute, chronic and preventive circumstances, in her practice for more than 10 years. Not only does the treatment kill bacteria, viruses, fungi and neutralize other toxins, it also supports the body’s innate ability to heal by supplying oxygen to all tissues, by increasing metabolism, upregulating the immune system and decreasing overall inflammation. She also uses comprehensive and individualized nutritional IV therapies, including chelation, detoxification and brain and liver supportive IVs, as well as hydrogen peroxide IV therapy, which specifically treats bacterial, viral, parasitic and fungal infections. In conjunction with acupuncture, herbal medicine and nutritional support, Novakova also practices esogetic colorpuncture, or light therapy, which uses crystal rods and different frequencies of light to help connect physical healing with healing on the mental and emotional level.

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healthbrief REHABILITATING THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM NATURALLY

anufacturers add preservatives to food products in order to reduce spoilage by killing bacteria and fungus in the container, but that can do the same in the gut, killing good bacteria that help the body absorb nutrients and digest food. Diets high in sugar and carbohydrates also harm the gut, feeding intestinal fungus such as Candida and allowing it to take over. According to Steven Frank, founder of Nature’s Rite, an herbal remedies company, a well-balanced, threepronged approach can rehabilitate the digestive system. The first step is to kill off the bad bacteria and irritating fungus with a broad-spectrum antimicrobial that is biocompatible, yet effective. Frank suggests an enhanced aqueous colloid of silver that is optimized to help clear the microbes out of the digestive system. It’s best taken on an empty stomach, dosing two ounces every two hours for two to three days; this prepares the system for enhanced effectiveness of the following treatment. The second step is taking a good probiotic daily for at least one month. Finally, take a combination of herbs to increase mucus to protect the digestive system and reduce histamine sensitivity, allowing the intestines to rebuild a healthy lining. Frank, an innovated herbalist, suggests a combination of plantain, licorice, aloe vera, peppermint, marshmallow root and slippery elm bark. When working to heal the body, basic building blocks are required, so it’s critical that those using this approach take 2,000 milligrams of vitamin C, 10,000 international units of vitamin D and a good B-complex daily. For more information, call 888-465-4404 or visit NaturesRiteRemedies.com. See ad on page 47.

NATURAL VITAMIN K2 HELPS PREVENT BONE LOSS IN POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN by Katie Jodscheidt

itamin K2 is essential for calcium-dependent processes in tissues throughout the body, including bone. Since the discovery of vitamin K in 1935, researchers have found many important roles and sources of vitamin K2. Even though many research milestones have been realized with vitamin K2, the researchers at Innerzyme continue to study this incredible nutrient to gain additional knowledge, including how it enters the body and moves throughout cells and tissues, how it is stored and how it is metabolized. A major nuance of studying the role of vitamin K2 in the human body is that it is present in relatively low levels, making it hard to detect and measure. A number of recent reports have found promising results related to vitamin K2 and bone health, particularly in postmenopausal women. A recent peer reviewed study from the Netherlands sought out to determine the effects of a natural form of vitamin K2, menaquinone-7 (MK-7), in postmenopausal women. This work was driven by the European Food Safety Authority’s acceptance of claims that vitamin K had a role in bone health. To test this, the researchers carefully designed their double-blind and randomized experiment, in which they measured bone mineral density before the treatment, as well as one, two or three years after taking the vitamin K2 supplement daily. Bone mineral density scans are used to estimate the strength of an individual’s skeletal system, a common test for postmenopausal women. They looked for fractures and determined vitamin K status throughout the study. Within the first year of the supplementation study, maximal levels of circulating vitamin K were achieved, being maintained throughout the three-year duration. When examining the effects of vitamin K supplementation on bone loss, a pattern of improvement was achieved between year one and year two, but it wasn’t until year three that there was a significant benefit for all three bone areas analyzed. Altogether, this research provides well-documented results that contribute significantly to the growing knowledge base concerning the health benefits of vitamin K2 supplementation, including increased bone health. For healthy bone and soft tissue support, the recommended dosage of vitamin K2, MK-7, is 300 mcg per day, or as directed by a licensed healthcare practitioner. In healthy individuals, research has not reported any side effects, adverse reactions or known toxicity as a result of large doses of vitamin K2, MK-7. Katie Jodscheidt, NASM, CPT, FNS, is the founder of Innerzyme, a Scottsdale-based natural nutritional supplements company. For more information, phone 480-284-8478 or visit Innerzyme.com.

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ecotip Raised Right

Organic Flowers Honor Mom and Mother Earth The Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day tradition of gifting mom with flowers, including such perennial favorites as lilies, orchids, tulips and roses, can be practiced in a sustainable manner. Buying organic varieties protects workers, families and the environment. Flowers grown with conventional techniques contribute to the contamination of groundwater and streams through fertilizer and pesticide runoff that can also threaten animal species. Many of the cut flowers are grown in South America, where farms continue to use pesticides that are restricted in the U.S. and cited as highly toxic by the World Health Organization. GreenAmerica.org provides several helpful tips on bringing joy to mom on her special day in eco-friendly ways: Grow Your Own. Buy organic bulbs or seeds in consumer seed catalogs and retail racks or online from reputable sources that include SeedsOfChange.com. Children can then grow their own flowers to make them mean even more. Tips for natural weed and pest control, environmentally friendly watering, making raised garden beds and more are posted at EarthEasy.com/yard-garden. Buy Local and Organic. Support local communities and save shipping costs and energy by purchasing chemical-free organic flowers from a local farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market or community supported agriculture. Online retailers like OrganicBouquet.com and LocalHarvest.org/organic-flowers.jsp offer U.S. Department of Agriculture-

certified organic flowers. Ask Local Florists to Go Organic. Find out if local florists purchase any organic and local flowers, and if not, request that they do so. Also, eschew plastic wraps and vases for ecofriendly flowers to avoid toxic ingredients and the carbon manufacturing footprint. Fun options to hold and showcase the gift include old, recycled Mason and glass jars and bottles or an artistic vase from an estate sale or antique or thrift shop.

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New Healthy Food Options Abound in Downtown Phoenix by Eric Sells

hen Fàme Caffe recently opened its doors, the farm-to-table establishment joined a growing list of new healthy food options serving downtown Phoenix that includes DeSoto Central Market and Vegan House. Husband and wife Fàme owners Ivan and Maria O’Farrill provide organic breakfast and lunch fare. Ivan, who is also the chef, says “Our madefrom-scratch menu is based on the Mediterranean diet. We believe that we are what we eat, and based on that, we are trying to offer healthy food without sacrificing the flavors.” Ivan studied at the Culinary Institute of America and the couple has lived and traveled all over the world to Italy, Mexico, California and New York. In each location, they spent time learning the local culture, cuisine and food preparation techniques, bringing this combined knowledge to Fàme’s menu. The O’Farrills have incorporated many repurposed and recycled building materials into the modern, 2,400-square-foot space, such as reclaimed pallet wood for the walls, re20

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claimed barn wood for the larger tables and reclaimed steel in the ceiling. The breakfast offering features omelets, eggs any style, breakfast sandwiches, fresh fruit, a coffee bar and cold-pressed juices. Lunch includes sandwiches and salad options. A top seller has been the Farmers’ Market Salad, in which the ingredients constantly change based on whatever produce is in season, along with feta goat cheese, dried fruit and nuts. “The best-tasting dishes come out of respect,” says Ivan. “Respect for the products, the ingredients, the flavors and for the local farmers, such as Maya’s Farm, who grow produce organically.” Housed in the historic 1928 DeSoto Building at Central and Roosevelt Avenue, the new DeSoto Central Market combines seven diverse restaurant choices, an organic produce market, an art deco coffee house and meeting mezzanine in one stylish and easily accessible location. Shawn Connelly, creator of DeSoto, is a 16-year veteran in the food industry. He comments, “Downtown Phoenix has seen tremendous growth

recently in all sectors, from housing to business, the Roosevelt Row arts scene to ASU, but it still lacks a central food hub to get the basic grocery goods.” A soon-to-open grocery will bring much-needed fresh produce to downtown Phoenix from McClendon Select Farm and other local farmers and growers, and will eventually include artisanal vendors like a butcher, bakery and cheese monger. The market will also feature artisanal products and pantry items such as spices, local flour and grains, hot sauce, pickles, paper goods and more. One of the new restaurants is Radish, a farm-to-table, fast-casual restaurant serving delicious salads and cold-pressed juices. The focus is to be environmentally conscious and supportive of healthy lifestyles, As with Fame and DeSoto, Vegan House recently debuted, providing vegetarian and vegan-friendly cuisine with a focus on using only produce that is selected each day from local farmers’ markets and co-ops to ensure the highest quality and freshness. DeSoto Central Market is located at 915 N. Central Ave. For more information, call 602-680-7747 or visit DeSotoCentralMarket.com. Fàme Caffe is located at 4700 N. Central Ave. For more information, call 602-314-4660 or visit FamePhx.com. Vegan House is located at 20 W. Adams St. For more information, call 602-2583426 or visit VeganHouseAz.com.

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Tiny Structures with Big Ideas by Natalia Trulsson

ustainability can be adapted by many different avenues; sustainable development and housing is probably one of the more applicable ways to help lower our carbon footprint on a much grander scale. The tiny housing movement has been trending for a long time now, especially in Europe. There are lots of different versions of tiny houses made out of a plethora of materials, from adobe to shipping crates, and these creations are appearing in the Valley. LifeBox 2.0 is a 10-by-10-by-10-foot structure used as an apartment in downtown Phoenix. Visionary Vincent Saccento says that it is built without any nails or screws. It has â&#x20AC;&#x153;magic boxâ&#x20AC;?-type material on the outside that keeps it insulated, making it much cooler than other types of modular building structures. In its revolutionary form, the building holds all the gadgets and amenities needed for daily life. The kitchen has an induction stove, meaning no heat is released from the cooktop, keeping the space safe and cool. There is one washing machine that both washes and dries clothing in order to save space, while the A/C hangs on the wall. There is also a little enclosed patio in-between the living and sleeping quarters to relax and grow potted plants. The building can be assembled in three days, meaning it is easy to construct, and can be

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built anywhere in the world. Shipping containers are being used in downtown Phoenix as art galleries on Roosevelt Row and are soon to become apartments on Grand Avenue. They are popular for their cheap building costs and recycling benefits. The average cost of a shipping container ranges from $2,500 to $4,000, according to Jetson Green. Building with a shipping container is also a great form of upcycling, which means that a product or material is reused for a new/different purpose. Shipping containers are known for their very strong steel structure, which make them perfect for stacking for multifamily housing, office buildings, shopping centers and who knows... maybe municipal buildings. Although there is a lot praise for these structures, there are also cons; without the right type of heating and cooling systems, shipping containers absorb a lot of heat and could be difficult to maintain, temperature-wise, on the inside, possibly not a good idea for a desert environment. Alternative housing has its benefits and quirks. An eco-friendly home can help lower our carbon footprint, but it might also be a task to manage cooling-wise. There are plenty of reasons to build or buy a more sustainable home; if done right, we can live off the grid without any monthly costs or fees to power and energy companies, a healthy dose of freedom by itself. Natalia Trulsson is a graduate of the Arizona State University School of Sustainability. Contact her at LifeLivedSustainably. blogspot.com/?m=1. natural awakenings

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can be made from almost anything. Cookie jars and books turn into lamps, wine bottles become a chandelier—go homespun or industrial, follow a theme or incorporate a hobby. Freshen lamp shades using old sewing patterns, vintage fabrics or ribbon applied as découpage. A coat of paint transforms tacky, tarnished brass chandeliers into elegant décor. At a flea market, look for boxes of stainless forks, knives and spoons— avoid costly sterling silver that can tarnish. A drill, frame, wiring and bulb later, we can have an intriguing hanging light or lamp. Combining a chafing dish, silverware and assorted tea cups in a chandelier creates artful lighting. photo courtesy of Lit for a Queen/Etsy

ld furniture used to go to college dorms and student apartments. At graduation, it was moved to the curb to be picked up by incoming students or the trash man. Now, with the influx of TV shows like Flea Market Flip and American Pickers, the DIY Network, HGTV and complementary books and magazines, vintage and mid-century recyclables barely touch the curb before being reinvented. Lighting, storage and seating provide ample opportunities for one-of-a-kind creations of imagination, vision and innovation.

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Chairs are plentiful in garage and whole-house sales, flea markets and on Craigslist. Sometimes all that’s needed is a coat of paint and fun fabric. New cushions, bought or made, are easy upgrades. Recovering a padded seat only requires the right amount of fabric and a sturdy staple gun. Mismatched chairs, painted a neutral color and redone with the same fabric, turn a mishmash of styles into a coordinated set. Chevron (zig zag) or checkerboard patterns in black and white are popular—understated, yet posh. Bright colors in a pop art style or 70s florals brighten any room and give the owner style points. Benches created from a bookcase, shortened dresser or car parts can be padded or plain and incorporate storage capacity. A child’s bench may have been a skateboard in its former life. When buying reclaimed wood, ask about its origin; factory pieces might still retain unhealthy contaminants.

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Old dressers and desks are frequent throwaway finds. Often big and bulky, scratched and ugly, it’s easier to set them out for pickup than list them for sale. Paint can transform a desk that shows its age into a welcome addition to a home office. For added interest or

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to hide imperfections, découpage with maps, postcards, kid’s artwork, pages from beyond-repair cookbooks or old sheet music. Need a shelf above the desk? A pair of old shutters works well; cast iron brackets add flair. Matching or complementary paint colors will make the pieces look like they belong together. Broken pieces of furniture can live on if cobbled together. A coffee table’s sturdy legs and frame, an old window and a little paint combine to furnish a unique table with built-in storage. Look beyond what is there and imagine what it could be. Ideas are everywhere, especially with spring cleanouts, garage sales and flea markets. Expect upcycling to become an obsession, because everything will become a possibility. Connect with freelance writer Avery Mack at AveryMack@mindspring.com.

Finders Keepers by Avery Mack n Take cash to garage sales. Flea markets are more apt to take credit cards. Discounts may by possible with cash, which saves the seller the transaction fee. n Negotiate. It’s expected and half the fun. But don’t offer an offensively low price. Ask, “What is the best you can do on this?” Then, making a slightly lower counteroffer is often acceptable. n Although the general theory of, “Buy it when you see it,” is sound advice, be prepared to walk away. n Set a budget and stick to it, especially at an auction. Smartphones can help research what price to offer. n Watch for posted signs around town; search “garage sale finder” or “flea market finder” (there’s an iTunes app for that). Locate auction and estate sales the same way, as well as in a local newspaper. Churches and organizations like the Veterans Administration, Elks Lodge, Lions Club and Scouts often organize sales as fundraisers.

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Honoring the

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woman’s menstrual cycle offers an ideal rhythm for a long and fulfilling life because our body is an amazing, perfectly aligned system. Learning to honor, rather than battle, that cycle is key to natural relief from cramps, bloating, headaches, weight gain and mood swings, all of which are signs from the body that its needs are not being met. The book Woman Code, by Alisa Vitti, explains that there are four phases of the moon cycle. Each phase calls for different foods and activities, as outlined below. Luteal Phase. This is the 10 to 14 days leading up to your period. Your energy decreases. Your awareness is heightened and you seek comfort. You may be up for a lot of activity at the start of this phase, but as it concludes, you’ll benefit from low intensity movement, like walking or gentle yoga. This is a great time to eat more foods rich in vitamin B and roasted veggies. Eat more brown rice, chickpeas, apples, raisins, turkey, halibut, mint and spirulina. Menstrual Phase. This is a great time to relax and focus on self-reflection. Yoga, meditation and going to sleep early are great ideas. You’re going to be reaching for comfort foods during this time. Roasted veggies and warming soups are good. This is an excellent time to enjoy beets, seaweed and seafood. Follicular Phase. After menstruation is complete, the body works on releasing a new egg. This is a time of creativity, and a perfect opportunity to try something new. If there is a

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dance class you’ve been wanting to try out, go for it. Fresh, light foods will be right up your alley during this phase. Enjoy citrus, cherries, avocados, barley, sauerkraut and eggs. Ovulatory Phase. During this three-to-four-day window when a new egg is ready, you’ll enjoy a surge of energy. Activities like running or weightlifting will be more enjoyable during this time. This is an ideal time for raw or steamed veggies. Dark leafy greens, such as chard, asparagus, Brussels sprouts and dandelion, are an excellent choice. If you’re going to indulge in a little alcohol or dark chocolate, this is the best time in your cycle to do it, unless you are trying to get pregnant. Blue Russ is a master coach, hormone coach and holistic health coach. For more information, visit BlueRuss.com. See ad on page 41.

RETHINKING BREAST HEALTH Natural ways to keep breasts smooth, pain-free and firm, while reducing the risk of cancer. by Lisa Marshall

e’ve been conditioned to narrowly define breast health in terms of pink ribbon campaigns, cancer awareness marches and cold, steel mammography machines. Nearly 30 years after anticancer drug maker Imperial Chemical Industries (now AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals) established the first National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 1985, many women have come to equate healthy breasts with cancer-free breasts, and assume the most important thing they can do is undergo regular screening. But amid this chorus, some women’s health advocates are striving to get a different message across: There are a host of steps women can take to not only fend off disease in the future, but keep their breasts in optimal condition today. “We need to change the conversation about our breasts from how to avoid breast cancer and detect it early to how to have healthy breasts and enjoy them,” says Dr. Christiane Northrup, an obstetrician and gynecologist from Yarmouth, Maine, and author of the new book Goddesses Never Age: The Secret Prescription for Radiance, Vitality, and Well-Being.

Healthy Breasts, Healthy Body

In adolescence, breast changes are the first to signal the arrival of womanhood. When she’s aroused, a woman’s nipples harden and change color. When a woman gives birth, her breasts fill with life-giving milk. “In all these ways, your breasts are deeply connected to your femininity, compas30

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sion and sensuality,” says Hawaiian Naturopathic Doctor Laurie Steelsmith, co-author of Natural Choices for Women’s Health. Because breasts are extremely sensitive to hormonal fluctuations throughout the body, they can also serve as a barometer of overall health. “If you’re having chronic breast symptoms, it can be your body’s wisdom saying, ‘Help. Something’s wrong.’ Women need to listen.” While some premenstrual swelling and tenderness is normal, exaggerated or persistent pain is often a sign of systemic estrogen dominance in relation to progesterone. It’s common in the years leading up to menopause, but can also hint at impaired thyroid function, because low levels of thyroid hormones have been shown to boost estrogen in breast tissue, advises Steelsmith. Large, fluid-filled cysts or fibrous lumps, while non-cancerous, can also be a reflection of overexposure to harmful chemicals and toxin buildup, combined with poor lymph flow, notes Dr. Elizabeth Vaughan, an integrative physician in Greensboro, North Carolina. “If a woman has lumpy, bumpy breasts, they probably contain too many toxins, and those toxins are primarily estrogenic.” Addressing

such symptoms is important not only to relieve discomfort, but also because excess estrogen can fuel future cancer risk, says Vaughan. Any new, suspicious lump should be evaluated by a professional. Also, severe breast tenderness combined with nipple discharge could be a sign of infection or a problem with the pituitary gland, so it should also be checked. But typically, subtle natural healthcare steps can go a long way toward restoring breast wellness. For nipple tenderness, Steelsmith recommends chaste-tree berry (175 milligrams [mg] of powdered extract or 40 drops daily). The herbal supplement mimics naturally occurring progesterone in the body, helping to counter estrogen dominance. Vitamin E (400 to 800 international units [IU] per day) and evening primrose oil (1,500 mg twice a day) have also been shown to alleviate breast tenderness. For fibrous or cyst-filled breasts, Vaughan advises supplementing with iodine (up to 12.5 mg per day via kelp, seaweed or oral tablets) or applying an iodine solution to the breasts at night. A key constituent of thyroid hormones, iodine helps the liver convert unfriendly forms of estrogen into friendlier forms and flush toxins out of lymph

nodes in the breast. Also, steer clear of chocolate and coffee, because caffeine is believed to interact with enzymes in the breast, exaggerating pain and lumpiness. Also consider ditching the bra, says Vaughan. Brassieres can constrict lymph nodes and hinder blood circulation in breasts, locking toxins in and aggravating fibrocystic symptoms. The link between bras and breast cancer risk remains hotly debated, with one 2014 U.S. National Cancer Institute study of 1,400 women concluding unequivocally that, “There’s no evidence that wearing a bra increases a woman’s risk of breast cancer,” while smaller studies from the United States, China, Venezuela, Scotland and Africa suggest a link. Vaughan, the founder of BraFree.org, says the science is compelling enough that she has chosen to keep her own bra use to a minimum and advises her patients to do the same. “Obviously, there are certain sports where you should wear a sports bra and there are certain dresses that only look right with a bra,” says Vaughan. At a minimum, avoid wearing a bra to bed and steer clear of underwires and overly tight bras that leave red marks. “This is not about guilt-tripping women into never wearing a bra. It’s about wearing a bra less.”

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Too small or too big, lopsided or riddled with stretch marks… it seems almost every woman has a complaint about the appearance of her breasts. That’s a problem, says Northrup, because, “Healthy breasts are breasts that are loved. We have to stop beating them up.” According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number of women getting breast implants for cosmetic reasons ballooned from 212,500 in 2000 to 286,254 in 2014. Physicians—including Northrup— claim that modern implants don’t, in the majority of cases, promote disease like older silicone implants did. Yet even plastic surgeons warn that having implants should be fully thought out, and at some point they’ll natural awakenings

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probably have to come out. “They are manmade devices, and are not intended to be lifelong. At some point, you will probably have to have further surgery,” says Dr. Anureet Bajaj, an Oklahoma City plastic surgeon. Bajaj notes that implants can rupture, forming scar tissue and lending irregular shape to the breast. Often, as a woman ages and her body changes, the larger breasts she chose in her 20s no longer look right and may cause back and shoulder pain. In some cases,

implants can also lead to loss of nipple sensitivity. For these and other reasons, 23,774 women—including actress Melissa Gilbert and model Victoria Beckham—had their implants removed in 2014, often following up with a breast lift (using their own tissue) to restore their shape. Vaughan sees breast implant removal as a wise and courageous choice to restore optimal breast health. Better yet, don’t get implants in the first place. “There are a lot of other things

you can do to improve the appearance of your breasts,” she advises. Vaughan recommends breastperking exercises like dumbbell bench presses and flys that tone the pectoral muscles beneath the breasts, making them more resilient and look larger. To prevent or reverse sagging, she again urges women to go brafree. “We have ligaments in the upper outer quadrant of our breasts called Cooper’s ligaments, and they’re responsible for holding our breasts up. Just like your muscles atrophy when you put your arm in a sling, your Cooper’s ligaments atrophy if you wear a bra all the time.” In one unpublished, yet highly publicized 2013 study, French Exercise Physiologist Jean-Denis Rouillon measured the busts of 330 women ages 18 to 35 over a period of 15 years and found those that regularly wore a bra had droopier breasts with lower nipples than those that didn’t. In another, smaller, Japanese study, researchers found that when women stopped wearing a bra for three months, their breasts perked up. Those worried about stretch marks also have options. They can be a sign of inadequate copper, which promotes collagen integrity and helps skin stretch without injury, says Steelsmith. If rapid weight gain is occurring due to adolescence, pregnancy or for other reasons, try taking copper supplements or applying a topical copper spray on the breasts. Remember to massage your breasts daily, not only as a “search and destroy mission” for early detection of cancerous lumps, says Northrup, but as a way to get waste products flowing out and loving energy flowing in. “It concerns me that women feel pressured to think of their breasts as two potentially pre-malignant lesions sitting on their chests,” Northrup says. “These are organs of nourishment and pleasure for both ourselves and others. We need to remember that, too.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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Bust Musts for CANCER PREVENTION by Lisa Marshall

ccording to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and nearly 40,000 will die annually of the disease. But at least 38 percent of those diagnoses could be prevented via diet and lifestyle changes, affirms the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR). “For decades, the dominant public message about breast cancer has been about early detection,” says Medical Doctor Robert Pendergrast, an associate professor at the Medical College of Georgia, in Augusta, and author of Breast Cancer: Reduce Your Risk with Foods You Love. “Screening is important, but not nearly enough attention is being paid to prevention.” Here’s what we can do to keep cancer at bay or from recurring. Eat more veggies: Cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, are loaded with indole-3-carbinol, or I3C, a potent anticancer compound that helps break

down excess estrogen and convert it into a more friendly, or benign form, says Steelsmith. One study in Alternative Medicine Review found that women that ate high amounts of cruciferous vegetables were 30 percent less likely to develop breast cancer over 30 years. I3C can also be taken as a supplement (300 milligrams [mg] per day). Eat more fiber, especially flax: Fiber, via whole grains, fruits and vegetables, helps flush out toxins including unfriendly estrogen. Flax contains cancer-fighting compounds called lignans, which block the effects of excess or unfriendly estrogen on cells. Drink less alcohol: Alcohol boosts estrogen levels in women and is broken down in the liver to acetaldehyde, a known toxin that causes cancer in laboratory animals, notes Naturopath Laurie Steelsmith. According to the AICR, a woman that has five drinks per week boosts her risk by 5 percent. Two or more drinks per

day boosts such risk by more than 40 percent. Skip the barbecue: Charring meat produces carcinogenic compounds called heterocyclic amines. A study of 42,000 women, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, found that those that routinely ate well-done hamburger, beef or bacon had four times the risk of those that opted for medium or medium-rare. Keep weight in check: Excessive estrogen, which lives in fat cells, fuels cancer risk. According to the AICR, a woman with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 (obese) has a 13 percent higher risk of cancer than a woman with a BMI of 25 (slightly overweight). Spice up life: Curcumin from the turmeric plant has been shown in many studies to have potent immuneboosting and anticancer properties, reactivating sleeping tumor-suppressor genes that can kill cancer cells. De-stress: Growing evidence that includes studies from Ohio State University suggest that stress can boost the risk of breast cancer and recurrence, plus heighten its aggressiveness by altering hormones and impairing immunity. One study from Finland’s University of Helsinki followed 10,808 Finnish women for 15 years and found as much as double the rate of breast cancer among those that had experienced a divorce or death of a spouse or family member. Drink green tea: It’s loaded with epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a potent antioxidant believed to suppress new blood vessel growth in tumors and keep cancerous cells from invading healthy tissue.

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Thermography is a Safe, Non-Invasive Breast Screening Option by Tina Clemmons

hermal imaging is gaining the spotlight as a new way to examine the state of our health using high-resolution thermal cameras and state-of-the-art thermal imaging software. In brief, here is how thermography works. Thermal cameras capture infrared light, the invisible light that depicts the temperatures radiating from your skin. These temperatures are converted into color, giving the ability to “map” the hotter and cooler regions on the skin, thereby providing accurate information about the body’s response to distress, disease and damage. When something in the body isn’t right, the skin temperature that corresponds to the distressed area changes. The infrared camera captures the skin temperatures, and the images are sent to trained and certified thermography reading doctors. Any difference in temperature of at least .18 degrees Farenheit indicates

a significant finding and what and where the problem is. Unlike X-rays, mammograms and MRIs which look at the body’s anatomy (bodily structure), thermography examines the physiology (the function of our body parts). It is a different approach that can reveal not only how

our body is functioning as a system, but also what might be wrong. As Dr. Gregory Melvin, a board-certified thermal imaging reading doctor for more than 20 years explains, thermography is “a simple test of physiology that relies on the sympathetic nerve control of skin blood flow and the ability of the sympathetic system to respond and react to pathology anywhere in the body.” Temperature changes may be caused by altered blood flow or reduced nerve activity. The hypothalamus receives a signal from the nervous system that the body has a problem and it links with the endocrine system to send hormones to the affected area. The hypothalamus also raises the skin temperature at the affected area, producing a heat signature that thermal imaging cameras can detect. Thermal imaging, U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved in 1982 as a valuable adjunctive to mammograms for detecting cancer without subjecting the patient to discomfort or harmful radiation, can detect increased heat from increased blood flow to a suspicious area. Cancer needs oxygen to grow, meaning it needs more blood supply. Cancerous cells emit a protein to stimulate angiogenesis, or new capillary growth. The increased blood flow raises the temperature around the cancer, which is detected by the thermal camera. The initial images serve as a benchmark for comparison over time. “We’re looking to see how the temperature patterns change over time to see if the growth is aggressive or not,” explains Melvin. Regular thermal scans are a safe way of detecting these pattern changes. Tina Clemmons is a certified clinical thermographer and owner of De Novo Scan Clinical Thermography, with two Valley locations providing thermal imaging throughout Arizona. For more information, call 480-284-2222 or visit DeNovoScan. com. See ad on page 31.

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Advantages of Natural Treatment for

BREAST CANCER by Dr. Paul Stallone

ny woman will experience a range of emotions after learning she has breast cancer, and many will likely be overwhelmed after meeting with her oncologist. She will probably have more questions than answers. Another doctor visit might seem daunting, but a holistic naturopathic physician could just be the answer she’s looking for. One of the immediate benefits of seeking a natural cancer treatment program are the options that include both conventional and/or alternative therapies. A cancer-skilled naturopathic physician should have an understanding of both types of medicine, and will explain which are in the patient’s best interest. Factors such as prior health concerns and medical treatments, diet, stress management, hereditary associations and lifestyle choices all have a role in cancer and will have an impact on a treatment plan. Appreciating the value of these factors is what sets naturopathic physicians/doctors apart. One invaluable benefit of choosing natural therapies will be the use of biofeedback. Only some are skilled in its use, but the information it provides is priceless. Biofeedback allows the practitioner to detect burdens on the patient’s body that could be contributing to disease because they suppress the immune system, allowing for cancer and disease to develop. These burdens can be decades old and rarely resolve on their own. Plus, because they cause disease, any burden can also hinder treatment. Testing is quick and painless, and results are immediate. Therapy is usually swift. For breast cancer, the remedies may be a

great complement to natural therapies. Biofeedback can also provide insight to what supplements will be beneficial to the patient. Treating breast cancer with natural therapies has great versatility, as it may be used alone or in conjunction with conventional therapies like chemotherapy. Multiple studies have shown high-dose vitamin C, when administered intravenously, is toxic to cancer cells without affecting healthy tissue. Researchers found that on a molecular level, vitamin C surrounding cancer cells acts as a “pro-oxidant”. This triggers the development of hydrogen peroxide, which kills cancer cells. The study, which was conducted last year, also showed intravenous vitamin C helped minimize the side effects of chemotherapy. Intravenous therapy can be a powerful partner to conventional treatments, and they may also be successful on their own. There are numerous nutrients that can be customized for a specific patient, even tailored to the day they’re having. Besides being naturally effective, these treatments are

supportive for the patient. The whole goal is to enhance the immune system while using natural substances to target cancer cells. There should be virtually no side effects if customized correctly. Breast cancer is increasing in its occurrence as more diagnostic tools are detecting it, but this is not always a good thing. Many women will develop non-cancerous conditions in their breasts, perhaps several times in their lifetime. These benign breast conditions or benign breast diseases often resolve themselves entirely on their own, while some may need minimal treatment. These women that are given false-positives may regularly receive aggressive treatments for a condition they do not even have. Before treatment is administered, a second opinion is always recommended. A naturopathic physician can rule out any hormonal or immune imbalances that could be contributing to a disease in the breast and offer a natural, healthy treatment plan. A naturopathic physician can be a valuable addition to a woman’s health to avoid breast disease, treat it or recover after it. Paul Stallone, NMD, founded the Arizona Integrative Medical Center, located at 8144 E. Cactus Rd., Ste. 820, in Scottsdale. He combines natural/ alternative/conventional treatments to best fit and benefit each individual patient’s needs. For more information, call 480-214-3922 or visit DrStallone. com. See ad on inside front cover.

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he Desert Cancer Foundation of Arizona (DCFA) was created in 1998 when its founders learned of the wide gap between funding available for the working poor in women’s healthcare, and subsequently held a series of public forums to search for a solution. The foundation was created as a public service to the communities of Arizona. What started as a simple community-service project for members of a Soroptimist Club in Chandler 17 years ago has grown into a nonprofit organization that directly impacts the health and wellness of

hundreds of Arizonans every year. Founding member Paula Wirth continues to serve on the board and says, ”At the time, I found much to my horror that the biggest unmet need in our community was caring for the poor. These were the same people who needed help the most, and yet could not get it anywhere, or they simply weren’t aware of the process or agencies available that could assist them.” DCFA provides awareness and information to educate individuals about existing resources, available drugs and cancer treatments through public

informational meetings, workshops and lectures. Health fairs, free mammograms and breast self-exam instruction are provided to qualified women through community grants received for this purpose. A community awareness luncheon, Learning, Loving and Living with Cancer, is held each October, with a focus on cancer survivors. When Wirth helped start DCFA, she didn’t have cancer. However, eight years later, she learned otherwise, and she has since become a survivor of three separate diagnoses. “This journey really solidified my understanding of what a patient goes through,” she says. “At the time of the initial diagnosis, I had health insurance and felt secure about my finances. Then I was told I had a rare cancer, primitive neuro ectodermic tumor, or PNET, which was not covered by insurance. Obviously, my own cancer experience has just heightened my passion for helping other cancer patients, especially those without insurance and unable to pay for even a mammogram.” Wirth says DCFA is an all-volunteer organization. There is no paid staff, no office and no overhead, with the exception of a cell phone bill each month, ensuring that a significant majority of funding received is used to directly provide services. She says board members take turns answering the phone, so there is always someone that can respond to a client right away if needed. Funding comes from grants and fundraisers held throughout the year. Throughout its history, DCFA has forged relationships with many local organizations, such as Ironwood Cancer Centers, Banner Health, Well Woman Healthcheck of Arizona, Native American Women’s Wellness and Mobile Onsite Mammography, that help extend the nonprofit’s reach and ability to provide services. Dr. Edgar Hernandez was one of the very first physicians the organization worked with in Chandler, and he remains an active participant today. The organization also provides naturopathic and integrative healthcare options. For more information, phone 480-7636897 or visit DesertCancerAz.org.

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Giving Birth Naturally Conscious Choices Lead to Less Intervention by Meredith Montgomery

abor and delivery is a natural process that can be enjoyed. “It’s not something to be afraid of,” says Mel Campbell, author of The Yoga of Pregnancy. “It’s a wonderful and beautiful experience. We need to remember that the body is designed for giving birth.” Natural childbirth uses few or no artificial medical interventions such as drugs, continuous fetal monitoring, forceps delivery or episiotomies (cuts to enlarge the vaginal opening). According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 32.7 percent of deliveries were by Cesarean section in 2013—most performed in situations where a vaginal birth would have posed a relatively low risk to the health of mother and child. Entirely natural childbirth is now rare here compared with other countries, but that wasn’t always the case. In 1900, 95 percent of all U.S. births took place in the home; when more moved to hospitals here in the early 20th century, midwives still typically handled the delivery in other countries, sometimes without a doctor present. In America, obstetrics became a profession and a doctor-attended birth in a hospital was promoted as a safer alternative. By 1938, half of domestic births took place in hospitals, and by 1960 it rose to 97 percent. Currently, midwives attend less than 8 percent of births here, and fewer than

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1 percent occur outside a hospital. Natural labor and delivery in a hospital is possible, but, “It’s hard to have an unmedicated birth in many hospitals if you don’t know your rights, understand your physiology and have a doula by your side helping you avoid unnecessary interventions,” says Ina May Gaskin, a pioneering midwife and author of Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth. Key factors to discuss include fetal monitoring, intravenous tubes and the option to eat or drink during labor.

Benefits of Home Births

Women choose home births and homey birthing centers because they labor there more comfortably, feel more in control of the process and can more easily avoid interventions. Many moms seek out a midwife’s services because they don’t want to repeat the conventional hospital experience that accompanied their first baby’s arrival. When actress Ricki Lake gave birth to her second child in her home bathtub with the assistance of a midwife, she felt empowered by doing it on her own terms. “Giving birth wasn’t an illness, something that needed to be numbed. It was something to be experienced,” she says. When women let their bodies naturally lead, labor can last as little as 20 minutes or as long as two weeks, and the spectrum of pain

intensity is equally broad. A healthy prenatal lifestyle that prepares a mom-to-be for a natural physical, emotional and spiritual experience of childbirth is highly beneficial.

Compassionate Self-Care

“Pregnancy’s not the time to overexert yourself; let go of the temptation to overachieve and instead practice breathing and mindfulness,” advises Campbell. “If you’re experiencing morning sickness, try to embrace it and how it serves you. By doing so, you’ll be more in tune with your body. These lessons are gifts you can take with you into labor.” She reminds women that the baby is always getting nourishment from all that mom eats and breathes in, and also feeds off of her feelings and emotions. “The more we can feel at peace with ourselves and incorporate the baby into our being, the more we feel a connection and union,” she says. “It’s vital that you let your body’s innate wisdom be your guide and respect any cues it may give.” Campbell guides expectant mothers through a yoga practice that embraces the changes occurring each trimester. For example, a more physical practice in the second trimester utilizes the surge of energy to build stamina and strength, while opening the heart, hips and pelvis. Complementary relaxation techniques for labor include breathing practices, visualization, meditation and massage. When a mother isn’t connected to monitors and tubes, she’s free to experiment with positions and props such as balls, bars and pillows, plus a warm shower or bath. If a hospital birth is planned, Gaskin notes that labor often slows once a woman leaves the comfort of home, and recommends laboring at home as long as possible. There is no way to predict the course of labor and delivery when women let nature take the lead. Campbell, a mother of three, says, “I tried to focus on the intention of what I wanted for my birthing experience, while also surrendering expectations, knowing that I would have whatever type of birth I was supposed to have.”

She adds, “The breath is the most important thing—it keeps us in the moment, helps us to relax and supports us through labor.” While the home birth option is important to America’s new generation of trailblazing women, it’s also significant on a macro level. Gaskin explains, “It’s hard for staff to change routine practices in hospitals but home births make innovation possible.” Home births demonstrated that women don’t require routine episiotomies and have shown how maternal mobility and position changes can help labor progress and free badly stuck babies (earlier methods often injured mother and child). Gaskin has found, “Wherever and however you decide to give birth, your experience will impact your emotions, mind, body and spirit for the rest of your life. No one should have a home birth who doesn’t want one, but it must be one of the choices.” Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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aster trainer Tammy Roecker offers instruction for certifications in perinatal massage, and pediatric massage and early bonding at Healing Arts Connection Continuing Education Center. She is the founder and president of the Early Bonding Foundation and an Arizona licensed, nationally certified massage therapist for more than 20 years, with certifications in prenatal and perinatal massage. Roecker is also a certified birth doula, childbirth educator and personal trainer focused on perinatal fitness. Studies show that pregnancy massage can relieve muscle and joint pain, improve circulation, reduce edema, help regulate hormones, ease stress and anxiety and improve the outcome of labor and newborn health. Pediatric massage offers a host of benefits, the most profound being nurturing touch, which creates a deep and lasting bond between baby and caregivers. The next class will be held from May 11 to 13. To register for Perinatal Massage, and Pediatric Massage and Early Bonding classes, call 623-215-7988, email Info@How2Heal.com or visit How2Heal.com. See ad on page 28. — MIDWIFE DIRECTORY —

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A Mother’s Guide to Natural Childbirth by Meredith Montgomery

etermining the best birth setting for a mother necessitates sound planning. If an unmedicated birth is a goal, these insights may help in making decisions. Home birth takes place in the comfort of home, typically with the assistance of a midwife, and is suitable for a healthy woman with a low-risk pregnancy. She is able to wear her own clothing and eat as she pleases. Because monitoring of mother and baby is done

intermittently, she is free to move around. Confirm the midwife’s training and experience; ask how many home births she’s attended and which obstetricians she consults. Discuss the signs and symptoms that might necessitate a move to the hospital and how quickly it can be done. While a midwife’s fee is often far less than the cost of a hospital birth, not all insurance companies cover home births. A birth center provides personal-

ized, family-centered care in a homelike environment for healthy women. Practitioners follow principles of problem prevention, sensitivity, safety, appropriate medical intervention and cost-effectiveness. A midwife typically delivers the baby, but the collaborative practice team also includes obstetricians, pediatricians and other specialists. Mothers experience personal freedoms similar to a home birth, and tubs for water births are usually available, plus other birthing props such as squatting bars, stools and balls. The center should be accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Birth Centers. Inquire what the protocol for care will be if complications arise, learn what the center’s charges for care cover and confirm if the family’s insurance policy will pay for the services provided. A hospital generally has access to the latest medical technology, making it a preferred option for medium-tohigh-risk pregnancies. With proper preparations, an unmedicated birth is possible in this traditional setting. Investigate their rates of Cesarean births and episiotomies and the determining parameters. To allow for an active labor, request intermittent fetal monitoring, avoid intravenous fluids and ask about the availability of birthing props. Become familiar with hospital policies, such as who can be in the delivery room and whether the baby will stay with mom after the birth. If a nurse midwife is not on staff, consider hiring a doula to assist in preparing for and carrying out the family’s birth plan.

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The Nature of Mindfulness by Steve Price

A Summer Love,

Find Your Natural Match!

lthough some of us would enjoy nothing more, we need not live alone in a cabin near Walden Pond like Henry David Thoreau in order to benefit from the deep peace and contentment that comes from connecting with nature. All it takes is one step into our own backyard, gazing up at the moon or feeling the grass between our toes. The old masters of haiku, a Japanese form of poetry consisting of three short lines with a revelation, would go outdoors and simply observe a flower, the birds or whatever seemed to draw their attention. It might take all day before the “Ah-ha!” moment would come, but it was always worth the wait. In this classic by Bashō, the lesson is simple, yet profound: An old, silent pond. A frog jumps in the water. Splash! Silence again.

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The realization here is that silence can be recognized only in contrast to its opposite. The splash is required for us to notice the quiet that follows and precedes it. The sudden noise brings us back to the present moment, and to the stillness that underlies everything, including the chatter of our thoughts. As the mind is returned to

its primal, luminous state, we become receptive to the deeper teachings that nature has for us. Nothing is permanent, not even the mountains. Understanding impermanence, we can experience anything, pleasurable or painful, without clinging or avoiding. Our mind can be like the sky, allowing thoughts to simply pass through like clouds. Not holding on liberates us so that we can remain available and grateful for whatever the moment brings. Stay present. “We should be blessed if we lived in the present always, and took advantage of every accident that befell us, like the grass which confesses the influence of the slightest dew that falls on it,” says Thoreau. It’s easy to be present when things are going our way, but our greatest growth often comes when there’s resistance. The instant we sense the heart starting to close down, the practice is to open it even more, right then and there, and remain present to the teaching. Steve Price directs and teaches at A Mindfulness Life Center, in Scottsdale. For more information, visit AMindfulnessLifeCenter. com. See ad on page 50.

Combining Sound Healing with Yoga by Ronee Kipnes

oga is the ancient science of yoking of the body, mind and spirit. We usually practice yoga to feel good, because yogic postures, breath, meditation and chanting directly affect the glandular system, changing both blood and brain chemistry, balancing the left and right sides of the brain and clearing the primary

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energy channels, or chakras. Western yogic practices focus primarily on asana (postures) and pranayama (breath), allowing the practice to become meditative by connecting the body and breath. Adding additional elements of sound healing into a yoga class or personal practice further integrates the many physical

and emotional benefits of yoga and promotes healing at a cellular level. When an organ is healthy, it creates a natural resonant frequency that is in harmony with the rest of the body. When the vibration of a specific body part is out of harmony, we become diseased, and a different sound pattern is established in the affected part of the body or mind. Projecting sound into the diseased area corrects and restores healthy harmonic patterns. Sound can produce changes in the autonomic, immune, endocrine and neuropeptide systems. Every atom, molecule, cell, gland and organ of the body absorbs and emits sound. The entire body, as well as our brainwaves in a relaxed state, vibrates at a fundamental frequency of about eight cycles per second, literally entraining and attuning us to the basic electromagnetic field of the Earth. There are many methods of healing with sound. Crystal singing bowls are becoming widely used in healing and meditation practices, and are gradually making their way into the yogic community. They are a practical and versatile tool to expand oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s practice and add an additional layer of relaxation, deepening meditation and allowing the body and psyche to come into balance and create a natural state for healing. Quartz crystals also have many physical properties. They amplify, transform, store, focus and transmute energy. Our bodies, too, are crystalline in structure. When working with crystals, there may be profound effects on the organs, tissues and cells, as well as the circulatory, endocrine and metabolic systems. Alchemy singing bowls add a further layer of healing by combining the healing properties of the quartz crystal with the additional healing of gemstones, minerals and precious metals. Gold, platinum, emerald, ruby and citrine each have their own healing frequencies and properties. Alchemy singing bowls are tuned to specific notes and frequencies and with their multitude of overtones and undertones, have the capacity to clear chakras and their corresponding phys-

ical and emotional attributes. They balance imbalance by adding in the missing vibrational frequencies, thus allowing the body and mind adequate space to promote healing. To incorporate sound into a yoga class or practice, chant AUM or recite a mantra. Three minutes of chanting stimulates the glandular system sufficiently to change blood and brain chemistry, evoking clarity, mental balance and a marked reduction in anxiety, plus lowering blood pressure. Play crystal singing bowls during a chakra meditation, using a specifically tuned bowl in the corresponding note for each chakra while toning with the chakra tones. This practice rapidly clears and brings balance to the chakra energy centers, allowing space for the body to focus on healing. Savasana is the posture that allows us to fully yoke the benefits of our practice at the level of body, mind and spirit. The sonic vibrations of crystal singing bowls allow us to relax and let go at the deepest level, enabling balance and healing at the cellular level. Ronee Kipnes is the owner of ANAHATA Yoga, Sound and Energy Healing, in North Scottsdale. See ad on page 21.

Corporate Interests Dominate Health Care by Dr. Harlan Sparer

n 1973 President Richard Nixon signed the HMO Act. This bill put a new partner between health care providers and patients. Now, managed care has been inserted into the decisionmaking process of both doctors and patients. People that have the financial wherewithal can purchase insurance that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t subject to corporate management or simply have it handed to them if they are in the upper halls of government as employees or elected officials. Others utilize tax-deductible health savings accounts to make their own choices based on wellness models. This leaves the majority of our population out in the cold, with second-rate health care at best. There are many observed differences in the way health care is practiced in both medical and alternative health care, with the influence of attorneys, accountants and both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical corporations on our system. Home offices and home calls are rarely part of practice in the 21st century. Health care is provided with one eye on the clock. This results in ill-conceived, cookiecutter diagnoses instead of detailed analyses and individualized search for true cause. Management in the form of many repeat visits and daily regimens of drugs or supplements earn the provider and the insurance company increased profit at the cost of the health of the patient. Honest

providers are penalized for non-participation in the system. Preventative health care and diet take a back seat in our system. Drugs with side effects affect quality of life as a matter of choice while our food supply continues to decline into a feast of toxic waste. Fast food and poisonous beverages are consumed in ever-increasing amounts, contributing to chronic disease in increasing numbers of people locked into an addictive and unhealthy diet. Morbid obesity is rampant. The primary instrument of death has become the fork and the pill, with a generous side of corporate greed. The last remaining industry in the U.S. is chronic illness and death. The solution is a return to simplicity. This means retaking control of what goes in our mouths and our minds. We need to be more wary about repeat visits to providers that are ineffective, no matter what their purported degree and expertise is. Eating simpler and living simpler means an increase in health, regardless of what is being sold on the news feed. Dr. Harlan Sparer is a DNFT chiropractor practicing in Tempe. He can be reached at 480-245-7894 or DrHarlan@TempeNonForce. com. For more information, visit TempeNonForce.com or YouTube.com/ user/drharlan11. See ad on page 36.

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Flexing Our

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Weightlifting Makes Us Fit, Healthy and Self-Confident by Debra Melani

omen who shy away from the traditionally male-centric weight rooms might want to reconsider. Standing their ground amid the deadlift bars and iron plates could lead to a host of unimagined benefits. Research has found that among other things, hoisting dumbbells can amp up the fat burn, ward off some common diseases and make women stronger, both inside and out.

Burn Calories When Resting

Aerobic activity can burn more calories while doing it (e.g., 14 to 16 per minute when running), but strength training prolongs the burn, even

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when resting afterward, according to Wayne Westcott, Ph.D., of Quincy, Massachusetts, who publishes widely on the topic in scientific journals, magazine articles and books. Women will burn fewer calories while pumping iron than when running (between eight and 10 calories a minute), but because of weightlifting’s action—traumatizing muscle tissue and forcing it to rebuild—muscle recovery requires increased expenditure of energy, and thus calories, when the person is at rest. The research shows a revved-up burn of between 5 percent and 7 percent for three full days after a workout, says Westcott, who developed the

exercise science major at Quincy College and has reviewed and directed strength-training research for more than 25 years. “On average, a woman burns an extra 100 calories a day by having done 30 minutes of strength training twice a week. That’s an extra 3,000 calories a month, or nearly an extra pound of fat she can burn.” Additional “free” calorie burning comes from the after-burn effect. By initiating the anaerobic, rather than aerobic, system, weightlifting requires more energy just to return to the resting state. “So, after you finish a workout, you will burn approximately 30 percent of the amount of calories you burned during the workout in the first hour afterward as your body transitions back. It’s a bonus of resistance training.” “It’s like there’s a furnace inside you,” says Naturopathic Doctor and CrossFit instructor Holly Lucille, of West Hollywood, California. The more buff a woman becomes, the more fat she burns. “It can help minimize that natural effect of slowed metabolism as you age and control body weight,” she notes. To maximize the burn, eat a healthy combined protein/carb snack within an hour of the workout, advises Jen Hoehl, a personal trainer in New York City, who says, “Add-

ing amino acids helps the muscles rebuild more efficiently.” Westcott agrees, adding that 90 percent of studies he’s reviewed concur that about 25 extra grams of protein such as a Greek yogurt, more for heavier men, just before or after a workout, enhances fat loss, bone strength and lean muscle gain.

To build muscle and become toned absent injury, create a fullbody routine, balance muscle groups targeted in workouts, and progress properly through increased weight loads.

Don’t Fear ‘Hulk’ Bulk

Experts agree that it’s impossible for women to look like the Hulk character of comic book fame. “They don’t have enough anabolic hormones, such as testosterone,” Westcott explains. “Our team has written 26 books on strength training, with not one title exclusively for women. The muscles are exactly the same for both genders, so the same training works, but women will just get toned, not bulky.” “I train a lot of tiny girls that deadlift 225,” Hoehl says. One tip: Don’t overeat, a mistake many women make when starting out. “Often, people will be hungrier, and they lose track of what they eat or think, ‘Now I can reward myself,’”

Lucille explains. “You have to figure out what your new normal is. Eat lean, clean protein.” All three experts agree that braving the free-weight area boosts success at toning and trimming the whole body. “If you use free weights, you use your core and more muscle groups to help stabilize both the weight and your body, which is often standing,” Hoehl explains, versus machines that are often worked while sitting, and generally exercise only one targeted muscle group at a time.

Recover Muscle

Weightlifters also slow Mother Nature’s habit of stealing muscle during aging. “Women lose an average of five pounds of muscle per decade after age 30 until menopause, when the rate increases even more,” Westcott says. Studies have found that during a woman’s first six months of twice-weekly weight training, she can rebuild about one-quarter pound of muscle per week, he says. Because becoming stronger makes everything from chores to other kinds of workouts easier, women become firmer, fitter and more self-confident, Lucille observes. Independence rises, along with self-esteem. “As with all things in life: If you push against resistance, you get stronger,” she says. “That’s true both mentally and physically.” Note: Experts recommend using a certified trainer or weightlifting class to get started. Debra Melani writes about health care and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at DebraMelani.com.

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SATURDAY, MAY 2 Down Dogs for Paws – 8:30-9:30am. All proceeds benefit Medical Animals in Need. $5 min donation. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. 602-532-3111 or kcme-az.com. I Recycle Phoenix – 8am-Noon. A one-stop free recycling festival to clean out your closets. Open to all residents. University of Phoenix, 4025 S Riverpoint Pkwy, Phoenix. 602-262-4820. RecycleCleanPhoenix.org.

“Let’s Get Wild!” Edible Plant Foraging Walk and Luncheon – 11am-2pm. Learn how to forage and feast from nature’s supermarket at Heaven on Earth in Prescott’s Granite Dells. Please bring a large wooden, plastic or metal floating salad bowl and scissors for gathering your lunch. Bring a swimsuit and towel if you wish to join the floating picnic in the pool or dine in the gardens surrounding the canyon pool. $25/$20 students. Heaven On Earth Retreat Center, Prescott. Reservations and directions: 928-308-2146 or happy@happyoasis.com. Meditations for a Clear Mind – 9:30am12:30pm. Three simple guided meditations that will help us to experience mental clarity and inner peace by meditating on our mind itself. $25 advance, $35 door. Clear Light Center Buddhist Center, 614 E Townley Ave, Phoenix. Register at MeditationInArizona.org. Reiki II – 10am-6pm. With Marsha Craven, 5th generation Usui Reiki Master Teacher. Bring Reiki as a healing practice into your life and your enhanced healing powers will always be with you. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com. Usui Reiki I Class – 9am-5pm, May 2-3. Introduction and initiation into the first Usui Reiki degree. Learn the story of Usui Reiki. Receive four attunements with guided meditations. Learn different hand positions for self-healing and healing others.

Full Moon Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Sevak Singh incorporates light yoga, Kundalini Yoga Meditation as well as deep relaxation and healing with the sound of the gong. The full moon is a time to establish a deeper connection to the fragrance of your life. $17 advance, $20 door. ANAHATA Sound and Energy Healing, 10565 N 114th St, Ste 110, Scottsdale. Ronee Kipnes: 480-699-9600. info@ana-ha-ta.com. Ana-Ha-Ta.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 5 Full Moon Reiki Distant Healing – 8-9pm. Get a mini tune-up for your body, mind and spirit. Donation. 480-450-8070. DirectMindpower.com. Green Drinks – 5:30-7:30pm. Monthly networking event for The Green Chamber. Free to members, $10 non. Visit website for location. TheGreenChamber.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 Beginners Meditation – 6:30-7pm. Basic instruction to begin your meditation practice, including a few of the many benefits of meditation and a short meditation exercise. $10. B~Well Center of Scottsdale, 4300 N Miller Rd, Ste 214, Scottsdale. Lida Korolyshyn 602-384-1745. info@b-wellcenterofscottsdale.com. b-wellcenterofscottsdale.com. Gong Meditation – 7pm. Experience deep relaxation and meditation, with Gretchen Bickert. $10-20 donation. Unity of Mesa Annex, 2740 E Southern Ave, Mesa. UnityofMesa.org. Guided Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. With Marsha Craven, $10 donation. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com. Sacred Arts of Tibet – Menla (Medicine Budda) – 7-8:30pm. Menla is the embodiment of the power of healing of all the Buddhas. Once a relationship

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has been developed and strengthened through empowerment, participants become more open to receiving the benefits of the healing powers of all the Buddhas. $15 donation. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. Rev. Julia 480-593-8798 or Interfaith-Community.org.

THURSDAY, MAY 7 Girls Rule Fundraiser– 7-9pm. Meet Susan F. Moody of U-SUCCEED and other fabulous females for Ladies Night which includes card, chocolate and toe readings, chair massages and mini mani’s along with a silent auction. $10 or two for $15. American Physical Medicine, 8417 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale. RSVP: 480-946-3399. Let’s Go Shopping for Nutritious Foods – 6-8pm. Walk the aisles and learn the hidden secrets of food labels and strange-sounding names with nutrition consultant Sharon Madsen. $20, incl lesson materials and tastes. Sprouts Market, 9301 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale. Register: 602-684-1475.

FRIDAY, MAY 8 Basic Thetahealing Class – May 8-10. With Suzanne Dann, certificate of science in Thetahealing Technique. suzannedann57@gmail.com. ThetaHealingArizona.net. Darshan with Sai Maa – 7pm. Free public program by this international spiritual master and leader of humanitarian efforts. Pointe Hilton Tapatio, 11111 N 7th St, Phoenix. Sai-Maa.com/ becoming-of-you.

SATURDAY, MAY 9 Enlighten Your Brain – 10am-3pm. Dr. Adam Rizvi teaches how to reprogram the neural pathways in the brain to align with higher aspects of being, bringing the consciousness of enlightenment into our personal experience. $108. Pointe Hilton Tapatio, 11111 N 7th St, Phoenix. Sai-Maa. com/ becoming-of-you. Grand Opening of Heaven On Earth and Illuminate Film Fest Preview Party – 6-9pm. Features a preview of short samples of the festival’s eclectic array of films led by the executive producer. Illuminate is deemed as one of North America’s premier conscious and inspirational film festivals. Free. Heaven On Earth Retreat Center, Prescott. Reservations and directions: 928-308-2146 or happy@happyoasis.com. Yoga Tune-Up Explore Your Core – 1-2:30pm. Journey through the many layers of your “core” and explore the structures that stabilize your spine and impact the quality of your breathing. With Isabelle Barter. $40. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. Register: 602-532-3111 or info@ kinesphere-studio.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 10 Community Acupuncture – 1-4pm. With Kat Myers LAc and Shelley O’Dell-Brock Lac. $25. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. RSVP: 480-221-7435.

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ing education designed for professionals and the general public involved in child care. With Tammy Roecker. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 12 Spice Up Your Reiki Using Crystals – 6-8pm. Covers different ways to employ crystals within a Reiki practice, including balancing the chakras, add color therapy bands with the crystals, use of crystals on different parts of the body and using crystals within your healing space and under your massage table. $40. Reiki Harmony Center, 1130 E Grovers Ave, Apt 123, Phoenix. Register: ReikiHarmonyCenter.com or contact mike@reikiharmonycenter.com or 480-399-2611. Tao Miracles Healing Evening – 6:30-9:30pm. Experience Tao Miracles Healing with Master Ximena Gavino, Da Tao Channel of Dr & Master Sha. Learn powerful Tao self-healing techniques. Receive powerful blessings for health, finances, relationships, etc. The Vail Center, 1 W Elliott Rd, Tempe. 808-315-1704. LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 10 Essential Facts To Save Your Sight – 7pm. With Dr. Edward Kondrot, MD, best-selling author and alternative medicine doctor. The medical industry and big pharma are hiding truths that can set you free from the constant need for their medicine and procedures. With these truths, you’ll have the freedom of good health. You don’t want to miss this free seminar at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Phoenix. RSVP and receive a free gift. 10essentials-sight.com or 800-430-9328.

Advanced Thetahealing Class – May 13-15. With Suzanne Dann, certificate of science in Thetahealing Technique. suzannedann57@gmail. com. ThetaHealingArizona.net. Live a Life U Love – 6-8:30pm. Are you ready to be happy, healthy, wealthy and wise? Do you want to experience more prosperity and balance in your life? Would you like to eliminate fear, doubt and worry and move towards your goals with confidence? During this fun and interactive workshop, define and design your dream to live a life your love. $40 or ½ off when you use promo code NA2015 (a $20 value). U-SUCCEED Coaching Programs, 12630 N 103rd Ave #135, Sun City. Register at U-SUCCEED.com. Tao Miracles Healing Evening – 6:30-9:30pm. Experience Tao Miracles Healing with Master Ximena Gavino, Da Tao Channel of Dr & Master Sha. Learn powerful Tao self-healing techniques. Receive powerful blessings for health, finances, relationships, etc. New Vision Center, 18010 N Tatum, Phoenix, 602-741-7913. LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 14 Hormone Education: Menopause and Andropause – 7-9:30pm. Rudy Dragone, a registered compounding pharmacist, nationally acclaimed bioidentical hormone replacement expert and author, presents this talk as part of the hormone education series sponsored by the Chambers Clinic. Dr. Angelina Alejandro will also present. Free. 6748 E Lone Mountain Rd, Cave Creek. 480-389-3265. Tao I: The Way of All Life Series – 6:30-9:30pm. Learn how living in harmony with Tao brings ease and fulfillment to life with Tao Channel, Master Ximena Gavino. $20. New Vision Center, 18010 N Tatum, Phoenix. 602-741-7913. LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 15 IANDS: Intl Assoc for Near Death Studies – 7pm. Presentation by Lee Lawrence about his near death experience that changed his life. Donation. Franklin at Brimhall School Auditorium, 4949 E Southern Ave, Mesa. UnityofMesa.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 16 Be a Hero in the Aquarian Revolution – 1pm. Childcare available. Summit Lighthouse of Phoenix, 4105 N 20 St, Ste 115, Phoenix. 480442-5020. Summitlighthouse.org. The Blessing Empowerment of Dorje Shugden – 9:30am-4:30pm. Resident Teacher Kadam Michelle Gauthier will bestow the profound blessings of Heart Jewel & Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. An empowerment is a special guided meditation that connects us with our pure potential and inspires us to improve our good qualities so that we can be of greatest benefit to all living beings. $50 advance, $60 door. Clear Light Center Buddhist Center, 614 E Townley Ave, Phoenix. Register at MeditationInArizona.org. Create Your Soul Healing Service – 10am-8pm, May 16-17. Join Divine Channel, Master Ximena Gavino, to create your soul healing service. She will share a blend of thirty years’ experience in the corporate world with thirteen years assisting Dr

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and Master Sha. $150 with guest pass. Asfalesia Center, Scottsdale. 602-741-7913. LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com. Divine Healing Hands Training: Develop Your Soul Healer Power – 9:30am-8:30pm, May 16-17. Become a Divine Healing Hands Soul Healer. Serve others by applying soul power from the Source. Led by Terry Matthews, CMT, Bart Standish, Certified Divine Healing Hands Guides. $625. 6217 N 29th Pl, Phoenix. 602-741-7913. LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com. Heaven and Health Holistic Event – 2-4pm. Medical medium Dr. Emil Faithe and intuitive energy therapist Susan Faithe deliver answers about your health and your life. Everyone receives a medical intuitive reading and an energy healing. Includes a talk on how your sensitivity is affecting your health and your life. $35. Storm Wisdom, 3375 E Shea Blvd, Phoenix. $35. Advance registration is required. blog.healingwizards.com/ registration. 6026536380. healingwizards.com. Maitreya Loving Kindness Tour – May 16-17. A public exhibition of ancient and sacred relics of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and 44 other Eastern masters from India, Tibet and China. Free. Parsons Center for Health and Wellness, 1101 N Central Ave, Phoenix. 505-603-8084. MaitreyaRelicTour.com. Spirit Night – 4-8pm. Lightworkers offer a wide range of services including Reiki, facials, mediums, drumming, tarot, angel messages and more. Services range from $20 to $30. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. Heather: heatherposey70@gmail.com. Usui Reiki II Class – 9am-5pm, May 16-17. Brief review of the Reiki I class and includes two attunements with guided meditations that open the sacral and solar plexus chakras. Learn three different Usui Reiki symbols that can be used during Reiki treatments. Reiki Harmony Center, 1130 E Grovers Ave, Apt 123, Phoenix. Register: ReikiHarmonyCenter.com or contact info@reikiharmonycenter.com or 480-399-2611.

SUNDAY, MAY 17 Double Symphonic Gong Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Breathe, do a little light kundalini yoga and meditation, then lay out as your body and mind are gently lulled into a safe, relaxed state through the vibrations of two separate symphonic gongs. With Celebrate Us Now - Ardas Kaur and Sadhana

Kaur. $17 advance, $20 door. ANAHATA Sound and Energy Healing, 10565 N 114th St, Ste 110, Scottsdale. Ronee Kipnes: 480-699-9600. info@ ana-ha-ta.com. Ana-Ha-Ta.com. Embrace the Shadow Workshop – 1-4pm. Utilize the creative process to embrace wholeness. With Lisa Daughters. $25. Unity of Mesa Annex Bldg, 2740 E Southern Ave, Mesa. UnityofMesa.org. Joy: A Workshop – 12:15-2:30pm. Specialized Kinesiologist Shiranda Deerwoman presents this workshop to resolve and balance blocks to joy and energetically align attendees to joy. $25 love offering. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. Interfaith-Community.org. Shiranda: 928-478-6928. Mindful Drum Circle – 4-6pm. Learn how to use the drum as a tool for relaxation, meditation and inner journey that takes us out of our mind into our hands and bodies. With Daniel Hirtz. $15 members, $20 non. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-207-6016. AMindfulnessLifeCenter.com.

MONDAY, MAY 18 Core: The Reflexive Center – 6:30-8pm. Learn about what actually constitutes the ‘core’ and how to train it in a way that is beneficial to your health. We will look at both neurological and biomechanical aspects. With Dave Authement. $40. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. RSVP: 602-532-3111 or info@kinesphere-studio.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 19 Reiki Clinic – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn and have a mini Reiki session with a Reiki Harmony Center student. $10. Reiki Harmony Center, 1130 E Grovers Ave, Apt 123, Phoenix. Register: ReikiHarmonyCenter.com or contact mike@reikiharmonycenter.com or 480-399-2611.

THURSDAY, MAY 21 Community Drumming Circle – 7pm. Experience harmony, euphoria and rhythm of drumming. With Gaylord Miller. Donation. Unity of Mesa, 2740 E Southern Ave, Mesa. UnityofMesa.org. Let’s Go Shopping for Nutritious Foods – 6-8pm. Walk the aisles and learn the hidden secrets of food labels and strange-sounding names with nutrition consultant Sharon Madsen. $20, incl lesson materials and tastes. Sprouts Market, 9301

E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale. Register: 602-684-1475.

FRIDAY, MAY 22 Angel Laughter Grand Opening – 10am-4pm, May 22-23. Meet owner and healer Susan Ragusa at her new holistic center in Mesa providing alternative healing and intuitive guidance. Free. Angel Laughter, 745 W Baseline Rd, Ste 7, Mesa. 480-244-7306. AngelLaughter.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 23 Portal to Energy Healing – Noon-4pm. Witness amazing changes with energy medicine. With Marsha Craven. $50 for one, $80 for two. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com. Usui Reiki I Class – 9am-5pm, May 23-24. Introduction and initiation into the first Usui Reiki degree. Learn the story of Usui Reiki. Receive four attunements with guided meditations. Learn different hand positions for self-healing and healing others. Reiki Harmony Center, 1130 E Grovers Ave, Apt 123, Phoenix. Register: ReikiHarmonyCenter.com or contact info@reikiharmonycenter. com or 480-399-2611.

TUESDAY, MAY 26 CranialSacral Balancing Therapy I – 9am-6pm, May 26-28. Powerful complementary healing modality supports healing from the inside. Take the therapeutic benefits experienced in class home to family, friends and your practice. With Barbara Jenkins. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 Illuminate Film Festival – May 27-31. The premiere film festival and launching platform for mind-body-spirit cinema, showcasing narrative features, documentaries and shorts on wellness, self-discovery, consciousness, science, yoga and other practices, meditation, spirituality, organic and plant-based food movements, and sustainable living. Sedona. See website for tickets and locations. IlluminateFilmFestival.com.

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SUNDAY, MAY 31 Anniversary Party and Open House – 8am-8pm. Free classes with advanced registration, prizes, special discounts and more. ANAHATA Sound and Energy Healing, 10565 N 114th St, Ste 110, Scottsdale. Ronee Kipnes: 480-699-9600. info@ ana-ha-ta.com. Ana-Ha-Ta.com. Community Get Together – 2-3:30pm. Join us for a short film and discussion followed by meditation. Free. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-207-6016. AMindfulnessLifeCenter.com. Move Your Chi...Soothe Your Soul – 1-3pm. Come on a deep adventure, blending bodyrolling, foot fitness, chi gong, live music and a soul soothing Nidra relaxation. With Kat and Matt Myers. $40. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. RSVP: 480-221-7435.

savethedate JUNE 1 Hypnotherapy Certification Course – Activate your mind power through this course that integrates your interest in healing, quantum biology, the mind sciences and practical spirituality. 505767-8030. HypnotherapyAcademy.com.

JUNE 5 Discover Your Gifts and Graces – 6-7:30pm. Presentation on self-discovery and healing. Free. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1100 E Apache Blvd, Tempe. Swiha.edu.

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JUNE 8 Extended Yoga Teacher Training – Jun 8-Jul 9. The 200-hour immersion includes an introduction to the sister sciences of ayurveda and Vedic astrology and is designed for those looking for a spiritual and transformative retreat. 2115 Mountain Rd, Sedona. 928-203-4400. 7centers.com.

JUNE 13 Live a Life U Love – 10am-Noon. Are you ready to be happy, healthy, wealthy and wise? Do you want to experience more prosperity and balance in your life? Would you like to eliminate fear, doubt and worry and move towards your goals with confidence? During this fun and interactive workshop, define and design your dream to live a life your love. $40 or ½ off when you use promo code NA2015 (a $20 value). U-SUCCEED Coaching Programs, 12630 N 103rd Ave #135, Sun City. Register at U-SUCCEED.com.

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JUNE 16 Usui Reiki for Kids – Noon-3:30pm, June 16. Children (ages 8-13) learn to access their own natural healing abilities and learn the Usui Reiki method. $55. Reiki Harmony Center, 1130 E Grovers Ave, Apt 123, Phoenix. Register: ReikiHarmonyCenter.com or contact info@reikiharmonycenter.com or 480-399-2611.

JUNE 17 Sound Healing Concert – 7pm. Paradiso & Rasamayi perform featuring the World’s Largest Crystal Didjeridoo, variety of singing bowls, Seed Mantras, Chao Gong and more. $25 advance, $30 door. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. Rev. Julia 480-5938798 or Interfaith-Community.org.

JUNE 18 Perinatal Massage for Most Common Complaints – 9am-5:30pm, June 18-19. Comprehensive hands-on continuing education designed for licensed massage therapists, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists and doulas. With Tammy Roecker. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.

JUNE 19 Celestial Resonance Journey into the Infinite Heart Concert – 7-9pm. Paradiso & Rasamayi CD Release Tour 2015. $44 advance, $55 door. ANAHATA Sound and Energy Healing, 10565 N 114th St, Ste 110, Scottsdale. Ronee Kipnes: 480699-9600. info@ana-ha-ta.com. Ana-Ha-Ta.com.

JUNE 28 Sixth Annual Phoenix Psychic Fair – 9am-5pm. Over 40 of the top readers, healers, metaphysicians and vendors in one room. Psychic mediums, medical intuitives, energy healers, psychic readers, tarot and angel card readers, unique jewelry, crystals, and metaphysical gifts. Free talks every hour. Readings, healings and revelations in a high vibrational and festive ambiance. $5. Crowne Plaza North Phoenix, 2532 W Peoria Ave, Phoenix. 602-888-0354. PhoenixPsychicFair.com.

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Meditation Moments – 7-8:30pm. Add meditation and/or chanting to your weekly schedule. Various class topics and presenters. Love offering. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102,

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thursdays Beginner Meditation – 6-7pm. All levels welcome. There are many levels to meditation, but the core is learning how to breath correctly, how to see the world with a quiet mind and how to move energy within our body and our mind. Lead by Tashi Lam Aur., P.,CST of Wuji Wellness. $10 a class, $5 seniors/youths. Bikram Yoga East Valley Gilbert, 1011 N Val Vista Drive #106, Gilbert. 480-929-0620 Bikramyogaev.com.

fridays A Course in Miracles – 7-9 pm. Open to newcomers. Donation. Unity of Mesa Annex Bldg, Donation. Unity of Mesa Anex Bldg, 2740 E Southern Ave, Mesa. UnityofMesa.org. Self-Healing Classes – 1-2:30pm. Susan Ragusa offers Divine Energy Alignments which combines a variety of healing techniques. $20. Angel Laughter, 745 W Baseline Rd, Ste 7, Mesa. 480244-7306. AngelLaughter.com.

saturdays Laughter Club – 10am. Light to moderate laughter exercise for mental and physical flexibility, mood regulation, stress reduction and an attitude adjustment. Free when you mention Natural Awakenings. Angel Laughter, 745 W Baseline Rd, Ste 7, Mesa. 480-244-7306. AngelLaughter.com. Understanding Stress through Mindful Martial Arts – 2-4pm, starting May 16. Use the martial arts to address stress. $74.25 members, $99 non. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-207-6016. AMindfulnessLifeCenter.com.

sundays Celebration Service – 10:30am. May theme is “What Have You Planted?” All with peaceful beliefs are welcome to this inclusive, loving, thriving spiritual community. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. Rev. Julianne: 480-5938798 or Interfaith-Community.org. Sunday Services – 9 and 10:15am. A positive path for spiritual living, with transformational lessons and music. Unity of Mesa, Franklin at Brimhall School Auditorium, 4949 E Southern Ave, Mesa. UnityofMesa.org.

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