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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.
24 I RECYCLE PHOENIX MEGA-EVENT 30 by Martin Miron
27 EPA: A MUZZLED WATCHDOG
E.G. Vallianatos Seeks to Put Bite Back into the Agency by Randy Kambic
28 FINDING CONNECTION THROUGH CREATIVITY by Allura Westly
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30 GREENHOUSE MAGIC
Eat Homegrown Organic Veggies Year-Round by Avery Mack
32 AWAKENING THE GLOBAL HEART Compassionate Activists
Unite to Write Earth’s New Story by Linda Sechrist
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37 HEAVEN WITHIN by Wayne Dyer
38 NATURAL MOOD BOOSTERS
Safe Alternatives to Antidepressants by Kathleen Barnes
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oes two plus two equal five? When people are working together toward a common goal, many times it can, and sometimes the sum of the parts can be much higher; that’s called synergy. Over cover story, “Awakening the Global Heart,” illustrates how individuals and groups are showing their deep inner caring and compassion for fellow humans and all life on this planet by focusing on actions that result in a more sustainable future. These results being achieved are both amazing and truly inspiring to us all. This issue carries another installment of our new and popular “Mental Health Wellness Guide,” providing educational resources for improving the mind/body/spirit connection. Check out the many providers participating here and learn how they can help you enhance your life. With fall and its cooler temperatures almost within reach, I hope you will plan to spend more time outdoors. Go for a hike, visit your local farmers’ market, take your dog for a walk and ride your bike to discover what’s new in your neighborhood. Now’s the time to connect back with Mother Nature!
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aturopathic medicine considers the whole person; focuses on the causes of illness, not just the symptoms; emphasizes prevention and ongoing wellness; and uses natural treatments that are less invasive and less expensive than conventional drugs and surgery. “Given the rising costs of health care, the anticipated shortage of primary care physicians and the ever-expanding interest in holistic health and wellness, the public deserves to know more about naturopathic medicine,” says Cathy Stuart, executive director of the Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association. “Participating in one of the week’s many events with a naturopathic physician’s office is a perfect opportunity for people that may be curious about the benefits of natural medicine to get insights about how it works compared to conventional medicine.” There are approximately 4,400 licensed naturopathic doctors (ND) in the U.S. that have graduated from an accredited four-year naturopathic medical school. NDs are rigorously trained in approaches that facilitate the body’s inherent self-healing ability. They treat a full range of illnesses and work closely with their patients, guiding and empowering them with education and self-care. “Naturopathic Medicine Week is taking place all across the country the second week of October,” says Stuart. “From weight management and diabetes to allergies, digestion and bone health, we want to help people realize improved health and optimal wellness through the principles and practices of naturopathic medicine. We look forward to welcoming visitors to these events.” Resolutions passed by the U.S. Senate, as well as a number of state proclamations, have recognized the ability of naturopathic physicians to provide safe, effective and affordable health care and to play an essential role in addressing the nation’s pressing shortage of primary care physicians. Visit the Facebook page Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association for upcoming events. For more information, visit the Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association at aznma.org.
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Discover Sacred Energies, Methods and Traditions
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avid Goddard, a lineage holder of the Western Esoteric Tradition, internationally renowned teacher and author, is sharing the sacred experience, The Grail Quest in Turtle Island, including Shekinah & Her Magical Sisterhoods, a magical weaving together of sacred energies, methods and traditions. A daylong retreat will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 17, at The Shrine of Holy Wisdom, in Tempe. The magical name for North America is Turtle Island. These spirit-threads include the Native Americans; the Hispanic devotional thread that brought the mystical Grail lineage from Valencia; the holy Qabalah from Toledo; and the North European thread that brought freemasonry, alchemy and Rosicrucianism to our shores. This extended experiential event takes place over several evenings and afternoons in different locations across Phoenix. Location: 5025 S. Ash Ave., Ste. B-15, Tempe. For more information, call Fr Jorge Eagar at 480-219-9633, email JorgeEagar@gmail.com or visit TheShrineOfHolyWisdom.org. See ad on page 58.
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ack-Health Chiropractic and Inner Radiance Spa have moved to a newly renovated and upgraded space in the heart of the Biltmore, at 4425 North 24th Street, Suite 125, just south of Campbell, after serving clients since 1998. The new wellness center offers a wide variety of services that include chiropractic treatment, physiotherapy, organic facials, massage therapy, nutritional counseling and food sensitivity testing. It features a large waiting area, greater separation of chiropractic and spa services, spacious service rooms, more parking and the recent addition of Comphy luxury brand sheets for all spa services. Back-Health and Inner Radiance were named winners of the Natural Choice Awards in 2014 and 2015 for Chiropractor, Natural Spa and Natural Skin Care by Natural Awakenings magazine. A VIP monthly membership offers discounts of 20 to 50 percent on services and clinical grade supplements, plus a rewards program. For more information, call 602-956-8222 or visit InnerRadianceSpa.com and BackHealthAZ.com.
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Capitol Walk Supports Aid for Mental Illness
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he National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Valley of the Sun, serving all of Maricopa County, will hold their 11th annual Valley Walk in downtown Phoenix by the State Capitol Building on October 17 to bring the community together. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the walk commences at 9:30 a.m. With the help of community partners, people that attend the walk are able to learn about providers of mental and physical health services and what they offer, all in one location. The walk is designed to raise awareness and money to continue the work in Maricopa County for those in need. NAMI provides educational classes by trained volunteers with life experience. Signature programs include Family to Family, for family members of those living with mental illness, and NAMI Basics, a class for families and caregivers of children and adolescents with mental health issues. Location: 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix. For more information about registration and contests, email Info@ NamiValleyWalk.org or visit Nami ValleyWalk.org. See ad on page 44.
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Play it Safe with Proactive Thermography Scanning
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n observance of national Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Natural Awakenings readers receive $50 off any breast, halfbody or fullbody thermal scan through October 31 at De Novo Scan, with offices in Scottsdale and Glendale, now celebrating its one-year anniversary. A new way to examine the state of our health, thermography, or digital infrared thermal imaging (DITI), is becoming increasingly popular in Phoenix by using high-resolution thermal cameras, state-of-the-art thermal imaging software and the most experienced team of reading doctors in the country. Thermography serves as an excellent complement to traditional breast screening methods and can be used as a primary resource for many women in their annual breast screening practices. Unlike mammograms, X-rays and MRIs, which look at the body’s anatomical structure, thermography examines the physiology, or function, of the parts of the body—without exposure to any radiation. Thermography can successfully detect and identify vascular issues, artery conditions (stroke potential), heart disease, neuropathy, chronic fatigue (including fibromyalgia), immune deficiencies, digestive issues, arthritis, nerve damage, periodontal disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, breast issues and more. De Novo Scan also provides mobile service screening to physicians Valleywide. For more information, call 623243-7100 (Glendale); 480-284-2222 (Scottsdale) or visit DeNovoScan.com. See ad on page 17.
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Green Planet Festival Inspires Sustainability
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he Green Planet Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., November 7, at the Phoenix Convention Center. This all-ages, interactive green festival features more than 150 local and national exhibitors showcasing their commitment to sustainability, accompanied by fitness and yoga classes, tutorials and educational activities, children’s workshops, keynote speakers, movies and more. The Green Planet Festival’s mission is to bridge ecoconscious consumers with environmentally sustainable companies, products, ideas and services to inspire change in the community and lifestyles of its constituents. The festival was founded on three principles: education, choice and co-creation. “The Green Planet Festival Phoenix is an opportunity for our guests and exhibitors alike to be inspired and empowered to think local first,” says founder Kyle Michaud. Tickets are $16.75/$20.05 VIP at GreenPlanetFestival.com. Location: 33 S. 3rd St., Phoenix. See ad on page 48.
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uzanne Dann will be teaching about crystals from October 17 to 19 and December 4 to 6 in Sedona and October 23 to 26 and December 20 to 22 in Phoenix. Upon completion of the workshops, participants will be certified as a crystal healing practitioner and be able to do sessions with people and also coach people about how to work with crystals for healing in their lives. Topics include cleansing and programming crystals; meditating and visualizing with crystals; healing with crystals (chakra healing and clearing); creating crystal grids, layouts and techniques; Reiki and remote healing with crystals; different kinds of crystals (quartz clusters, record keepers, terminated, tumbled, raw, etc.); crystal properties, energies, remedies, elixirs and essences; and introduction to crystals, choosing crystals and crystals in the home. “As an add-on after the two days I will also be teaching a separate one-day Crystal Remote Viewing class,” says Dann. Cost of the practitioner class is $440. The remote viewing class is $242; $620 for both, including all supplies, manuals and lunch. Register by emailing SuzanneDann57@ gmail.com. For more information, visit SacredHealingLight.com. See ad on page 18. natural awakenings
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Southwest Institute of Healing Connecting Head, Heart Arts Offers New Online Diploma and Hands
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Location: 4300 N. Miller Rd., Ste. 214, Scottsdale. For more information, call 602-384-1745, email Info@B-WellCenterOfScottsdale.com or visit B-WellCenterOfScottsdale. com. See ad on page 41.
new Holistic Nutrition Wellness Practitioner diploma program from Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is for individuals that are motivated to lead healthier lives and inspire others to do the same through a career in nutrition coaching and education. Comprising 755 hours of academics, theory and practice, core program objectives are modeled after the published educational standards of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive, scientific education of holistic nutrition and how it contributes to the prevention of illness and the promotion of healthy living. In partnership with the National Academy of Sports Medicine, the SWIHA Fitness Nutrition Educator focus, in combination with prior nutrition coursework, will prepare students to pass their Fitness Nutrition and Behavioral Change Specialist certifications. For those that want to awaken their inner chef and enhance their practice by preparing delicious healthy meals for clients or educating them to do the same, students can choose the Natural Food Culinary Specialist concentration. With an emphasis on spirit, service and transformation, the Urban Farming and Conscious Living specialization teaches students how to grow their own food and how to spread what they learn throughout their community.
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olette Savage, an educator and trainer from Ireland, will present a two-hour talk, Connecting Head, Heart and Hands, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., October 14, at the B~Well Center of Scottsdale. She will demonstrate that when we connect with the present moment using our minds, and then check in with our hearts before we carry out an action with our hands, we will connect to our own innate goodness. Proceeds benefit Mindfulness First, an Arizona nonprofit providing mindfulness education to central and northern Arizona. Their experienced instructors offer mindfulness training in schools, communities and corporations. Integrating modern NLP techniques and values-based ethics with ancient wisdom, Savage teaches a variety of classes to children, teens and parents. Her approach to connect the head, heart and hands uses a set of universal values to help guide us to happiness and harmony. “If we use these universal values of love, peace, truth, right action and non-violence to guide our thinking, these values will then guide our actions,� says Savage.
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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.
Corn Row
Farmers Sue GMO-Maker Over Lost Revenue Swiss biotech giant Syngenta AG may have destroyed much of the corn export business that U.S. farmers count on. China has rejected huge shipments of U.S.-grown corn, largely because Syngenta released a GMO (genetically modified organism) version before it was approved. Consequently, $1 billion in class action suits are being brought in federal court by farmers in three states. The MIR162 strain of GM corn comprises only about 3 percent of U.S. crops, but it cannot be contained due to cross-breeding. The National Grain and Feed Association estimates that the Chinese refusal of U.S. corn has reduced corn prices by 11 cents per bushel, and it has asked Syngenta to stop selling the GM corn seed varieties. Syngenta was formed in 2000 by the merger of Novartis Agribusiness and Zeneca Agrochemicals. Source: Tinyurl.com/SyngentaLawsuit
Making Strides
November 1 is Extra Mile Day Shawn Anderson’s mission is to empower 1 million people to answer the question, “Why live a life that is unfulfilling?” He created Extra Mile Day held on November 1 to remind people that they each have the power to create positive changes in families, organizations and communities when they go the extra mile. This year, more than 400 mayors have committed to supporting the event to make an Extra Mile Day declaration. In 2009, Anderson pedaled solo across the U.S. and interviewed 200 people that had gone the extra mile to overcome dramatic setbacks or had risked everything in order to accomplish something extraordinary. He says, “I was thrilled when 23 mayors supported the mission in that inaugural year.” His Facebook page now boasts 20,000 fans. Submit a story at ExtraMileAmerica.org and visit Facebook. com/ExtraMileAmerica. 18
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Warnings Heeded
New York State Bans Fracking The Empire State has now officially banned fracking after a seven-year review process. New York Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens states, “After exhaustive research and examination of the science and facts, prohibiting high-volume hydraulic fracturing is the only reasonable alternative. Highvolume hydraulic fracturing poses significant adverse impacts to land, air, water, natural resources and potential significant public health impacts that cannot be adequately mitigated.” A findings statement concludes, “There are no feasible or prudent alternatives that adequately avoid or minimize adverse environmental impacts and address risks to public health from this activity.” Two groups heavily involved in the campaign, New Yorkers Against Fracking and Americans Against Fracking, praised the decision. Industry groups have threatened to sue, but the attorneys at Earthjustice (Earthjustice.org) are confident that the New York Department of Environmental Conservation’s exhaustive review will withstand any legal challenges and the nonprofit pledges to stand alongside the state in case of such actions. Vermont outlawed the practice in 2012. Source: EcoWatch.com
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with Money coach and has been featured in programs alongside Deepak Chopra, Marci Shimoff, Loral Langemeier and John Assaraf, as well as on CNN, PBS, NPR and Forbes magazine. She is the owner of Charmed Life Coaching Incorporated, a successful international life and business coaching company. She has coached thousands of clients over the years, many from as far as Scotland, Singapore, Australia and India. She’s taught classes and given keynotes around the world from New York City to Norway, Baja California to Bali. Rae guides entrepreneurs, artists, healers and humanitarians to thrive in their purpose, attract more than they chase, and make things happen with ease, flow and synchronicity. Financial psychic Andrrea Hess, The Seven Figure Psychic, will teach Predictable Income: How to Craft Your
MONEY AND BUSINESS TRAINING DAY FOR HOLISTIC PRACTITIONERS by Martin Miron
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olistic practitioners will gain powerful information to increase their business and financial success from four outstanding holistic business and money coaches from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., October 21, at SW Herb Shop, in Mesa. The event is intended to teach practitioners how to start earning more money immediately; propel past stuckness; create a powerful new relationship with money; permanently break through any income plateaus; and step powerfully into your life’s purpose. Keynote speaker Morgana Rae’s presentation, Make More Money by Leading with Love, walks participants through six time-tested steps to turn their “money monster” of scarcity into a money honey of abundance. She will help attendees uncover hidden blocks to financial abundance, abolish financial anxiety, reveal the next step to creating wealth, and provide a revolutionary system to be used forever. Rae is the bestselling author of Financial Alchemy: Twelve Months of Magic and Manifestation, a sought-after teacher, speaker and pioneer in personal development. She’s widely regarded as the world’s leading Relationship
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Next Financial Breakthrough!, where she will instruct attendees to discern which business projects will create the most income and how to reliably access the choices that make income a certainty. She will be doing live readings from the stage for attendees. Anne Perry, founder and CEO of Business Heroine magazine, will discuss how to “Be done giving up on yourself and start creating life on your own terms.” Perry guides fellow soul-fueled entrepreneurs to uncover exactly where they are stopping themselves short and how to get past the “invisible force-field” keeping their dreams out of reach. Vanessa Shaw, renowned breakthrough business and success coach, will open with The Five Unconscious Habits Creating a Financial Glass Ceiling on your Business. Shaw has a long track record of proven results in helping business owners break through their previous financial limitations. Cost is $50 at the door; early bird pricing available. Location: 148 N. Center St., Mesa. For more information, visit DanHornerProductions.com. See ad on page 9.
Sedona’s Tom Bird Offers Free Writing Classes by Martin Miron
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om Bird, author of 29 books, is offering several introductory writing classes in the Phoenix area on October 14 and 15 at Storm Wisdom, and 28 and 29 at New Vision Spiritual Center. Attendance is free for the first 20 people that preregister. Topics include Write to Heal: Amazing Things Can Happen When You Write Right, and Write/Right From God: Complete Your Book in a Weekend. His next Write Your Best Seller in a Weekend retreat will be held November 5 to 8 in Sedona. Bird has been working with new authors for three decades, and they are not only writing books, but also getting them published. In 2014 alone, 24 of the books written in Bird's retreats went on to become number one Amazon bestsellers, and he expects to top that number this year.
Renowned as a “book whisperer,” Bird works his magic by leading his authors to tap into the books he knows are inside them. His method allows the words to just flow onto the page at a fast pace, coming from the “right brain author within” state. Bird says that his retreats work especially well for those that have never written, but want to write and have no idea what they want to write about. Those with writing experience or preconceived ideas of what they want to write about also thrive with his method. For more information and to register, call 928-821-6946 or email Mary@TomBird.com. For more information, visit TomBird.com. See ad on page 29.
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I Recycle Phoenix Mega-Event by Martin Miron
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eep Phoenix Beautiful will hold a one-stop recycling festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 17, at Desert Ridge Marketplace. Acceptable items include most electronics, cell phones, hard drives (will be shredded), telephone books, laptop and desktop computers, writing utensils, plastic bags, inkjet cartridges, rechargeable batteries, clothing, household goods and more. Nonperishable food donations are also welcome. On-site document shredding (up to five boxes) will take place from 8 to 11 a.m. or until the truck is full. Documents will also be collected to be shredded offsite. Due to the amount of lead in older tube-type monitors and televisions, there is a charge of $15 for recycling them. Hazardous waste, such as paint, tires, chemicals etc., cannot be accepted. “Several years ago, we noticed shredding events in one place, electronic events in another and clothing, batteries, food and other items at different places around the Valley. We came up with the idea of a ‘Recyclepolooza’ of sorts where it is a one stop drop off event,” says Tom Waldeck, President and CEO of Keep Phoenix Beautiful. “We provide the volunteers to
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do the heavy lifting so you don’t even have to get out of the car. With our wonderful recycling partners, as well as the city of Phoenix Public Works and Desert Ridge Marketplace providing us space, we have kept hundreds of tons of materials out of the landfills.” The event also helps reduce contamination of the recycling stream. The city of Phoenix has a high rate of contamination, meaning people are putting non-recyclables in their recycling containers. One common practice is putting recyclables in plastic bags and trying to recycle the plastic bags along with the recyclables. In addition, people are throwing other non-recyclable items such as diapers and yard waste into their recycling containers. Multiple partner organizations will
be on-site to accept donations that cannot go in the curbside recycling bins. Treasures for Teachers, for example, recycles a huge a number of items from the festival to serve as school supplies; see the complete list at Tinyurl.com/ TreasuresForTeachers. Most donated items either get recycled or reused. This is a one-stop recycling festival, making it convenient for consumers to recycle so many different options while keeping odd items out of the blue bins. Participation is free and there are no residency requirements; all are welcome. Location: 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., behind AMC Theaters, Phoenix. For more information, visit RecycleCleanPhoenix.org.
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Developmental Breathing Problems in Children by Dr. Jason Jones
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he importance of facial structure in today’s society is unquestionable. Many healthcare providers and the public agree these features are the result of genetics, and therefore unable to be altered. Recently, more studies are showing that environmental factors and muscle dysfunction play a significant role in facial and dental development that may be intercepted and directed toward a specific ideal. Some of these facial deficiencies stem from the development of dentition, and can be seen as early as 5 years of age. The facial bones are growing rapidly and may show signs of an incorrect bite and misaligned
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teeth. Habits can also interfere with proper development, as seen in thumb sucking, prolonged pacifier use, tongue thrusting and mouth breathing. A tooth can be moved with as little as 1.8 grams of pressure; however, the tongue can push as much as 500 grams and the lips can press up to 300 grams. These habits can create an imbalance where the teeth become either splayed out or crowded. The issues may continue throughout the permanent dentition generally, requiring complex orthodontic treatment. It is possible to intervene and treat the source (the myofunctional habits) and to help align the permanent dentition so they can
develop into their natural position. In determining whether a child is experiencing any of these problems, one common, recognizable sign is mouth breathing. It is the primary cause of facial/dental malformations and irregularities that is often overlooked. Ideal breathing at rest should be through the nose. Mouth breathing occurring during sleep can easily be hidden, but there are other signs to observe, including dark circles under eyes, aka allergic shiners; increasingly long and narrow face; snoring/sleep apnea; poor sleep pattern; chronic fatigue/poorly rested; irritable, inattentive behaviors; thick, fibrotic gum tissue; bad breath (halitosis); frequent incidences of airway infections (ear, sinus, nasopharyngitis, etc.); open mouth posture; and chronically dry lips Recognizing these problems and treating the cause as early as possible will help decrease or eliminate the chance of having lifelong deficiencies. Any cause of airway obstruction, especially in children, can adversely affect their growth, as well as academic performance. In children, it is easiest to begin as early as 5 years of age, during their development stage, but can be treated up to about 15 years of age. Straightening a sapling is much easier than straightening a mature tree. Dr. Jason Jones, DMD, is a holistic dentist practicing at Integrative Dental Associates, in Phoenix. For more information, phone 602-956-4807 or visit IntegrativeDental. com. See ad on page 25.
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EPA: A Muzzled Watchdog E.G. Vallianatos Seeks to Put Bite Back into the Agency by Randy Kambic
Of the many cases you cite of the EPA failing to curb industry wrongdoing, which one most compellingly signals the problem? It has to do with laboratories that test
for human health and environmental effects of chemicals used by farmers and drug manufacturers. Adrian Gross, at the EPA, accidentally discovered the greatest fraud [in this field], committed by a massive laboratory outside Chicago named Industrial Bio-Test that was confirmed by inspector colleagues at the Food and Drug Administration and eventually the EPA. It was being paid by the industry to test their chemicals, and instead of doing an honest accounting of chemicals registered with and approved by the government, they would fix the numbers to secure approval for the drugs or chemicals. The EPA shut down this laboratory in 1983, yet continues to outsource much of its responsibilities. Despite this and other illegal and criminal activities, the government still allows the chemical industry to test its own chemicals. It casts tremendous doubt on the reliability and credibility of the process. It’s the Achilles heel of the regulatory system. Science has been the greatest victim of this manipulation. Industry should be forbidden to test its own products and we need to establish truly independent laboratories. photo by Sonja Stump
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.G. Vallianatos firmly believes that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is failing to adequately protect us. His deeply rooted conviction springs from 25 years of working for the agency. His latest book, Poison Spring: The Secret History of Pollution and the EPA, co-authored with environmental journalist McKay Jenkins, chronicles what he attests are numerous cases of lack of enforcement, corruption and misuse of science and public trust that have transformed it into a “polluter’s protection agency.” He especially documents the dangers of chemicals that enter our air, soil and water every day that are either approved—or sometimes ignored—by the agency. He’s the author of four previous books, including Harvest of Devastation and This Land is Their Land: How Corporate Farms Threaten the World, and blogs for The Huffington Post. Vallianatos, who transitioned from championing integrity from inside the EPA in 2004, recommends ways to change how the agency operates. Key needs include improved site selection for garbage dumps, oil refineries and manufacturers; and strong support for organic, sustainable and small-scale farming.
In Poison Spring, what do you mean by, “Women have long been getting the brunt of global pollution”? In 1977, a former colleague testified to Congress on the discovery of DDT and other chemicals in mother’s milk.
Today, we find it includes many more widely used chemicals such as Monsanto’s herbicide glyphosate. Breast milk has been contaminated by what mothers eat, breathe and drink. Even beyond milk, they have no option not to pass on what’s in their bodies to their newborn. We have forced women to put the next generation at risk. If anyone wants to know the biggest factor on why the healthcare system is failing, this is it.
Fracking is the latest crisis of which the EPA is, in your words, “once again looking the other way.” How can we halt it? Fracking sends tremendous volumes of water mixed with more than 100 toxic chemicals deep into the Earth using intense pressure, smashing bedrock and other sediments to release gas and perhaps petroleum. Fracking not only contaminates groundwater, escaping methane gas is entering the atmosphere and warming the planet. It also causes lots of earthquakes. People can demand a ban of fracking in their neighborhoods. States and communities are beginning to do so.
Is it possible that the EPA can become truly independent, and how can we move forward together toward integrity? As more people are affected by the way industry is poisoning our environment, they’ll face the reality that we need the EPA to be much more strongly protective and isolated from the political corruption that’s been tying its hands. I love that the EPA employs many vitally important and capable scientists. Criticisms stem from its overall corruption by the political system. We need to have a Supreme Courtlike EPA with an overall administrator appointing deputies, people with integrity that are open-minded as to what must be done if this country is to be healthy. Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor in Southwest Florida who regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.
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The artist uses all their faculties; mental, emotional and spiritual, when working on a piece of art. If the subject is inspiring, the connection becomes so lucid that one loses perspective of time. Hours pass unnoticed as something impressive emerges. by Allura Westly Meditation and creativity create space in the human mind, allowing onnection is the direct experi This process of inspiration, which for the artist’s inner genius to penliterally means to draw in spirit, is ence of a deeper sense of realietrate their very being. Connection is ty. That is what ultimately drives known as connecting to the muse. the sought-after experience. Creativity the creative urge and makes the artist’s When we begin to see through our opens the door wide for that broader eyes rather than with them, the psyche perspective to flow with the greatjourney worth taking. It is a craving to open to a powerful energy source and will develop the most colorful dreams est of ease, giving it a sense of great have it operate through them to create and answers to the challenges of evachievement with every stroke of the something of remarkable beauty. eryday life will come effortlessly. brush we load with color. The chal James Redfield, author of The The journey, which is everything, lenge is great, and not always met, Celestine Prophecy, wrote: “Where is exciting and exhilarating, taking a spurring the artist on to greater heights attention goes, energy flows.” Faced risk on a white canvas, never knowof accomplishment. with a blank canvas, the painter foring what will appear. It is a magimulates a vision; a creative intention, cal mystery tour, an empty-handed Allura Westly is a master quiets the mind through concentration leap into the abyss of the uncertain watercolor artist and and becomes an instrument for spirit moment, giving us a meditative watercolor teacher. See to express itself. This process gives experience that can take us beyond her work at AlluraWaaccess to a state of present moment the boundaries of time and space. It tercolor.com. For classes focus that penetrates superficial apcreates aliveness, accelerating healor private lessons, call pearances, opening up a world from ing in all dimensions and producing 602-469-0524 or email which they draw the magic to bring a a journey into the world of color, AlluraWatercolor@cox.net. See ad on subject to life. composition and flow. page 62.
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“Start small, with a plant or two, and then make one change a week toward greater self-sustainable living.”
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uch of America’s supermarket produce is expected to ripen in trucks, stores or at home after traveling many hundreds of miles from field to table. During the past six years, as Americans’ hunger for fresher, better-tasting food has deepened, the number of home gardens has risen by 8 percent, to 113 million. That’s more than one for every three people. Organic gardeners and others find that adding a greenhouse provides just-picked fruit and vegetables at their natural peak of ripeness and significantly extends the growing season. Pre-planted seeds and seedlings flourish in the protected environment and provide robust plants for an outdoor garden. Many vegetables, especially greens, can provide multiple harvests in the greenhouse well into the colder months.
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were sterile, so I had to buy propagated trees. Like my fig tree, everything will eventually outgrow the space allotted for it.” The plants get nothing unless you provide it, adds Marshall. His two, 300-square-foot greenhouses use 100 gallons of water every three days, some collected in 55-gallon rain barrels. During winters, the unheated greenhouse protects leafy greens and root crops. Hydroponic lettuce and herbs share the propaneheated greenhouse with figs, lemon grass, ginger, galangal and nine citrus trees. He opines there’s nothing like fresh Key lime pie in January. In Alstead, New Hampshire, Celeste Longacre, author of Celeste’s Garden Delights, uses her home greenhouse to give seedlings a head start on spring. She and her husband, Bob, grow nearly all the vegetables they’ll use for the year in the resulting backyard garden, noting that New Hampshire ranks number three for locavore support according to the national StrollingOfTheHeifers.com/ locavoreindex. She recommends,
A greenhouse that creates a warm environment for plants during cold weather may also overheat. “Air circulation is vital; vents and fans are necessary to maintain the right temperature,” advises Longacre, explaining that plants can’t breathe in a damp house. She suggests, “Water only when absolutely necessary and at the soil line, not on the leaves. In hot climates, use shade cloth on the top and sides of the greenhouse.” There are destructive insects and beneficial insects, Longacre says. “Aphids will kill a crop. Ladybugs can eat 50 aphids a day, plus mites and larva. After the aphids are gone, ladybugs like parsley, dill and geraniums for lunch. That will keep them around in case aphids return.” Ladybugs can be ordered online; stick to local species. Some plants, like tomatoes, eggplant or winter fruits, need pollination that can be applied by hand, but it’s time-consuming. An easier solution is to use vibrating trays to shake pollen loose and fans that distribute it from plant-to-plant.
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Even in warmer climates, a greenhouse has benefits. In Orlando, Florida, sisters Katherine and Jessica Grandey make good use of a 200-square-foot greenhouse of vertical aeroponic towers. No soil or additional watering is used because plant roots receive a nutrient solution. The small space provides the same amount of greens as a one-acre plot of land while using a tenth of the water, maturing from seed to tableready produce in five to seven weeks. The siblings donate a portion of their chemical-free crop to GrowGreen4Women, a nonprofit group that supports cancer patients.
Benefits Beyond Veggies In Norwalk, Iowa, Master Gardener Richard Schreiber, membership director for the Hobby Greenhouse Associa-
tion, collects succulents and cacti. He keeps his 500-square-foot greenhouse at 50 degrees during chilly months. “After experiments and mistakes, hobbyists find what works best for them. The resultant mix often includes both flowering and fruiting plants,” says Master Gardener Tom Karasek, the association’s president, in Longview, Washington. “All greenhouses have microclimates for more or less light or humidity and cooler or warmer temperatures.” For added value, greenhouse gardens act as insulation when situated on a rooftop to reduce heating and cooling costs, plus divert rainwater from drainage systems; the latter being especially valuable in urban zones. Whatever its size or scope, greenhouse gardening also shelters a sense of community. As gardeners trade vegetables for a fisherman’s excess catch or as a thank-you for the loan of tools, they share both lively fare and their love of discovery.
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reenhouses can be elaborate or simple, bought or homemade from recycled storm windows and architectural scrap, designed with peaked roofs, hoops or geodesic domes. Some are set on a raised platform to stay above snow and flood levels. Kits at home improvement stores come in many sizes; Ikea even has a mini-greenhouse suitable for a windowsill. Sustainable passive solar models are the latest twist. Add a hammock or lounge chair for a tranquil getaway spot. A whimsical greenhouse built on a platform allows for deep Canadian snows. Recycled 1800s windows comprise both walls and roof
with colorfully painted decorations safeguarding birds as they fly nearby (Tinyurl.com/Window-Greenhouse). Built in 1936, the art deco-styled Jewel Box, in St. Louis, Missouri, is an outstanding example of greenhouse design, with more than 15,000 square feet of vertical glass and five stair-stepped roofs. Horizontal metal surfaces prevent weather damage (Tinyurl.com/JewelBoxGreenhouse). Washington State Environmental Chemist David Stone built a greenhouse using Ferrock, a carbon-negative material he invented as a cement substitute. Inside it, winter temperatures remain at 60 degrees, even though it’s near the Canadian border
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(Tinyurl.com/Eco-Greenhouse). In Mesa, Arizona, a swimming pool is home to tilapia and chickens, wheat and grapes, tomatoes and sweet potatoes. The closed-loop aquaponic farm is an almost entirely self-sustaining ecosystem (Tinyurl.com/PoolGreenhouse). For more ideas, visit Tinyurl.com/ Building-Greenhouses and Tinyurl. com/SalvageGreenhouses.
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AWAKENING THE GLOBAL HEART Compassionate Activists Unite to Write Earth’s New Story by Linda Sechrist
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s individuals and in groups, more people today are expressing deep inner caring and compassion for fellow humans and all life on this planet by hitching their heartfelt energies to powerful actions that hold the promise of a sustainable future. In This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate, author Naomi Klein attests that the power of ferocious love is underestimated by companies and their government advocates. Suggesting that climate change be considered a framework for broader social improvements instead of a single issue, she invites “seizing the moment of discontent” to advance healing the planet and its broken economies and communities. Stories about how ordinary people are energizing local and online communities of practice to
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improve intergenerational communication, eliminate monetary influence in politics and restore democracy, and support social justice, community wealth building, independent media, sound health care and clean food and water are frequently missing from mainstream media. Pioneering efforts by activists such as Mario Tigueros, Pachamama Alliance program manager for the Game Changer Intensive; Joshua Gorman, founder of Generation Waking Up; and Cole Kleitsch, founder and director of Walking Civics, warrant widespread attention and support.
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When hundreds of participants in Pachamama’s Awakening the Dreamer symposium, held in cities throughout the U.S., kept asking “What’s next?” Tigueros facilitated the creation of
Game Changers, which explores present challenges and possibilities and ways to create a new future. He says, “We wanted to help them in awakening to their personal qualities and strengths before setting out to change the world. While engaging with others and creating a global society for all beings to flourish is a goal to strive for, we came to recognize that it takes a collective and collaborative approach within a community of practice to keep the message alive and implement what’s learned in the 12-week training.” A love for social justice prompted Tigueros to recognize the corporate capture of America’s democracy. “Suggesting that symposium participants work with Move to Amend and Citizens’ Climate Lobby made sense,” he explains. One is a nonpartisan coalition of organizations and individuals seeking to end corporate personhood and demand true democracy; the other empowers individuals to exercise their political power. It takes love to inspire the youth of GenY, Generation We and the Digital Generation, all names for the Millenials, to create a new story and transform their lives and communities. Gorman is counting on his peers to help make it happen. “We’re writing a different story than the worn-out one we’ve been led to believe is inevitable,” he says. Some of Generation Waking Up’s young leaders have formed local communities of practice that campaign to get big money out of politics, pressure universities to divest
People have the power, when we choose to use it, to act on it, to dedicate ourselves to change. ~Rebecca Solnit fossil fuel investments, build local and just food systems, end mass incarceration, enroll residents to go solar and inspire everyday citizens to live in more just, sustainable ways.
If we are brave enough, often enough, we will fall. When we own our stories of struggle, we can write our own new endings. ~Brené Brown, Rising Strong “Young people have a leadership role in spearheading the change our world is calling for. Ultimately, it will only come about with every generation working together,” observes Gorman, who operates from Oakland, California. He’s encouraged when Generation Waking Up members say they want to learn from older adults that spent decades struggling for positive social change. A deep love for the potential of civic engagement prompted Gladstone, New Jersey, resident Kleitsch’s Walking Civics initiative. The intergenerational nonprofit, endorsed by the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools, trains military veterans and students as young as 16 as poll workers. “I want to inspire future voters by letting them learn how to do the job competently and with integrity, and lead them to participate in democracy’s most cherished act of voting,” advises Kleitsch. It’s currently active in several jurisdictions across the country and will scale up for 2016 and beyond.
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At 15, Kelsey Juliana’s love of family, friends and future generations far outweighed any trepidation she felt in acting as one of two plaintiffs in a legal strategy to protect the atmosphere, guided by Mary Christina Wood, a law professor and author of Nature’s Trust. Wood created the Oregon nonprofit Our Children’s Trust, now operating in all 50 states and internationally, to enforce the duty of government to protect natural resources for present and future generations. It supports youth in bringing legal action in courts, administrative agencies and local legislative bodies. In local Sierra Club chapters, organizers work with facilitators to educate and empower youth to lead campaigns with town councils, legislative chambers and the courts. Mounting research is confirming what many have long suspected— extensive media coverage of negative news can trigger stress, fear and trauma. Images & Voices of Hope (ivoh) Executive Director Mallary Tenore
cares deeply about how the media can benefit the world by catalyzing change and meaningful awareness of issues such as those raised by Our Children’s Trust. “At ivoh, we believe in focusing on the world we want to live in—not only problem-solving in the world we have. We are currently helping our global community of media practitioners tell ‘restorative narratives’, stories that show how people and communities are making a meaningful progression from despair to resilience. Instead of focusing solely on tragedy and trauma, these narratives extend the storyline by showing signs of renewal, recovery and restoration,” explains Tenore.
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James Maskell wishes every media outlet would cover the doctors and health professionals that are applying the “functional/integrative/root cause” approaches to health care. Formerly a vendor of supplements to health professionals, Maskell has morphed his focus to found the Evolution of Medicine Functional Forum, a monthly educational Web show for health professionals and industry insiders. After becoming captivated by functional medicine at a trade show, he developed this fresh, high-tech concept that combines the latest
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health news, functional medicine research, practice developments and health technologies in a mixed-media format. Offered free on YouTube, it combines interviews, TED-style talks, videos and audience interaction. “With health politics raising more questions than answers and with technology changing the healthcare landscape, there’s never been a more ripe time for health innovation and accelerating a shift toward what works for most doctors,” remarks Maskell, who also recently collaborated with the Institute for Functional Medicine to live-stream Genomics and Functional Medicine, the most cutting-edge clinical Functional Forum to date. Andrew Brandeis, a licensed naturopathic doctor in San Francisco, developed a challenging new skill set in creating the easy-to-use, mobile Share Practice app, launched 18 months ago and now also available on the Internet. It’s already used by 15,000 doctors nationwide to rate and review the effectiveness of drugs, herbs and supplements. They also ask questions and receive quick feedback about patient treatments. Brandeis sees an even bigger future opportunity. “As we spot trends and see what is working where and why, we can direct research dollars. There are all kinds of off-label uses for drugs, herbs and supplements
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that we’ll support when we see that 10,000 doctors are using them in the same way for the same thing,” says Brandeis, who enjoys the meaningfulness of this collective contribution. Gery Juleff, of Hopewell, New Jersey, reinvented himself and his career to serve a greater good. Seeking to inspire change through intelligent discussion on environmental issues he founded and hosts the Green Radio Hour broadcast on GreenHourRadio. com. He was formerly a member of the British Foreign Service, serving for 25 years as a diplomat, mostly in Africa and Brazil. In Juleff’s last London foreign office assignment, he dealt with policies on climate change, renewable energy technology and energy security. “My love of Africa, the continent likely to be affected the most by climate change, quickened my sense of needing to do whatever I could to limit any negative effects,” he says. Even though he was innocent about the scope of such an undertaking, “When the station owner suggested I use my knowledge to host a radio show, I said yes.” In What Then Must We Do? Straight Talk About the Next American Revolution, economist and co-founder of the Democracy Collaborative Gar Alperovitz provides many examples of successful community wealth building. He’s been part of a team partner-
Join the Heartbeat of Change Common Dreams CommonDreams.org Conscious Elders Network ConsciousElders.org Democracy Collaborative DemocracyCollaborative.org Democracy Now! DemocracyNow.org Functional Forum FunctionalForum.com Generation Waking Up GenerationWakingUp.org Green Hour Radio GreenHourRadio.com Images and Voices of Hope ivoh.org James O’Dea JamesODea.com Naomi Klein NaomiKlein.org Nature’s Trust/The Children’s Climate Crusade BillMoyers.com/episode/full-showclimate-crusade Pachamama Alliance Pachamama.org The Next System Project TheNextSystem.org Transition United States TransitionUS.org Walking Civics WalkingCivics.com
ing with others in cities that include Cleveland, Ohio; Jackson, Mississippi; Rochester, New York; and Washington, D.C. As co-chair of The Next System Project, he’s dealing with the bigger picture of long-term systemic change. “The economics of sustainability focus on partnerships with local assets like universities, hospitals and cultural institutions to facilitate broadbased economic security for the entire community,” says Alperovitz. He’s deeply committed to the concept of an ecologically sustainable society, where problem-solving activities nurture democracy.
Waking Up
This small sampling of individuals whose actions are affirming their heart’s directives is not random and signals a larger movement. It represents author Anodea Judith’s explanation for the evolution of our human journey, captured in the title and essence of her book Waking the Global Heart: Humanity’s Rite of Passage from the Love of Power to the Power of Love. James O’Dea, author of The Conscious Activist, says, “As we evolve, we recognize that it’s the heart which holds the great key to our collective healing, to real civility, the courage to face our own shadow and true progress.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for the recorded interviews.
Corralling Ocean Plastics Boyan Slat, 21, of the Netherlands, has devoted his youth to founding and forwarding The Ocean Cleanup, a system in which plastics in our oceans, driven by currents, would amass in accessible zones, reducing cleanup time from theoretical millennia to a manageable period. Leading a team of 100 scientists and engineers for one year, they turned the concept into a potentially viable method to clean up half the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in 10 years. Crowdfunding will launch the pilot phase in Japanese waters in 2016. Slat has been named a United Nations Champion of the Earth. The Ocean Cleanup is a recognized Design of the Year by the London Design Museum. natural awakenings
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exercise may help increase hormone production and promote vitality, while a lifestyle of dead food and inactivity will encourage disease and premature aging. It’s never too late to incorporate healthy choices and undo past damage. If addressed early enough, minimal effort will be needed. There are multiple choices for someone wanting to reverse the damage caused by aging. Here are some common concerns and possible treatments.
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chy hips, stiff knees, back pain, fatigue, low libido, weight gain and a host of other complaints are the reasons why some people fear aging. If life were fair, it would involve graceful aging with family and friends and creating more amazing memories. Unfortunately, our bodies physically break down with age, mainly because the production of hormones starts
to decline between 30 to 40 years of age. The lack of those hormones, along with lifestyle choices, contributes to internal and external aging. Accelerated aging can rob decades of future moments and make the remaining years painful and frustrating. A healthy lifestyle can have a positive influence on the way a person ages. A clean diet with the right
Low libido: Hormones regulate almost every function in the body from sleep to metabolism, and libido is highly affected by any hormonal change. Most patients, male and female, can easily achieve a more active libido with bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and individually chosen supplements. Many women experience physical problems with intercourse. HRT may address pain and reduce dryness. These two problems can significantly impact a woman’s desire to have and enjoy intercourse. Low energy/stamina: This is very common and can be one of the first symptoms noticed, but is usually ignored or self-treated. These complaints can also be an early sign of other systems malfunctioning. A full blood workup will provide important details for a customized treatment plan. Depending on these results, HRT or even supplements could eliminate fatigue by addressing the root problem. Weight issues: Anyone with an underlying hormonal imbalance will
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struggle to either lose or gain weight. Again, hormones orchestrate digestion and metabolism and need to be in balance before a weight-loss program is initiated. Many patients are able to correct their weight just by balancing their hormones. Joint pain: Over time, supportive tissue within joints can break down and/ or lose their integrity. Joints can also sustain injuries overtime, contributing to joint pain and reducing mobility. Weakened, aged and injured joints are excellent candidates for joint regeneration therapy; Prolozone, prolotherapy, and platelet-rich plasma are quick, natural injections that stimulate supportive tissue growth and permanently address the root cause of pain. There are numerous symptoms associated with aging, and many can be debilitating. Whether they’re mild or severe, these symptoms don’t have to be tolerated. There are natural, but aggressive treatment options available that may reduce or eliminate the unnecessary side effects of aging. However, HRT should only be used under the guidance and supervision of an experienced physician/naturopath. Hormones are intricately linked with one another, and adjusting them requires extensive knowledge and expertise. Working with a knowledgeable physician will ensure a safe, effective HRT program and years of future joyous memories. 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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eaven is a state of mind, not a location, since Spirit is everywhere and in everything. You can begin making a conscious decision to look for the unfolding of Spirit in everything and everyone that you encounter. I personally do this by making an effort to look upon my world as if I were observing it through lenses that filter out the form and all of the material aspects of what I’m seeing, and I can only view the spiritual energy that allows what I’m noticing to exist. Try putting on these imaginary magical lenses and see how different everything appears. I now see spiritual energy in everyone I encounter. When I’m tempted to judge anyone, I remind myself to view them through my special lenses. When I can do so, all negative judgment dissolves. I feel more peaceful knowing that I’m not just this body that I’m destined to discard. I also feel the life-giving Spirit within me on a daily basis, and it’s exhilarating! Being more balanced spiritually and physically gives me the opportunity to be in a continual state of gratitude and awe. I see miracles everywhere. Try changing your view of the world to one of awe and wonder. Rather than looking for miracles, shift to seeing everything as miraculous. By being in a state of awe, you won’t be
able to mentally experience boredom or disappointment. Try seeing the invisible Divine flowing through and supporting everyone and everything. A rainstorm becomes a miraculous event, the lightning a fascinating display of electrical fireworks, the thunder a booming reminder of the invisible power of nature. Live the mystery by beginning to perceive what average eyes fail to notice. Wayne Dyer, Ph.D. {May 10, 1940 – Aug. 29, 2015}, affectionately called the “father of motivation” by his fans, was an internationally renowned author, speaker and pioneer in the field of self-development. Over the four decades of his career, he wrote more than 40 books (including 21 New York Times bestsellers), created numerous audio programs and videos and appeared on thousands of television and radio shows. DrWayneDyer.com includes information on his new book, Memories of Heaven: Children’s Astounding Recollections of the Time Before They Came to Earth, released this month.
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It further showed that nearly 70 percent of patients stop taking the prescription drugs within three months, largely because of intolerable reactions. Some safer and healthier alternatives exist. “We know that depression is more a symptom than a diagnosis,” says Dr. Hyla Cass, author of numerous related books, including Natural Highs. “It’s a sign of imbalance in biochemistry, caused by any number of factors that we can determine and often correct using the right approach.”
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adness darkens the world of the 16 percent of Americans diagnosed with clinical depression and the untold millions more that try to cope without a formal diagnosis, according to a University of Colorado study published in Clinical Therapeutics. Just as daunting, an estimated 30 million Americans take prescription antidepressant drugs for premenstrual discomfort, chronic pain and anxiety, as well as depression, according to Dr. James Gordon, a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. He founded and directs the Center for MindBody Medicine, in Washington, D.C., and is the renowned author of Unstuck: Your Guide to the Seven-Stage Journey Out of Depression. While conventional medicine offers a smorgasbord of antidepressants, many are ineffective or produce harmful side effects. One University of Pennsylvania study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found scant evidence that they benefit people with mild to moderate depression because the drugs work no better than a placebo in at least 80 percent of cases. Side effects of traditional antidepressants included nausea, headaches, weight gain, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, agitation, irritability, anxiety and even violent behavior and suicidal thoughts, according to the University of Colorado research involving more than 40,000 patients.
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Curcumin, the rhizome of the turmeric plant that gives curry powder its distinctive yellow color, addresses both the symptoms of depression and its underlying causes, says Ajay Goel, Ph.D., director of the Baylor Center for Gastrointestinal Research, in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. A recent study by Goel in Phytotherapy Research showed that this natural spice helps generate new, properly functioning brain cells that manufacture mood-elevating neurotransmitters. Along with being as effective as Prozac (fluoxetine) without the side effects, curcumin can neutralize the suicidal thoughts and violent behavior sometimes displayed in people with major depression taking prescription antidepressants. “We also know that prescription antidepressants become less effective the longer you take them,” says Goel. “Curcumin doesn’t lose its effectiveness over time.” Rhodiola rosea, the well-researched root of an Arctic plant, has brought relief even to some of Cass’ severely depressed patients. Cass points to its ability to help balance stress hormones and stimulate production of the feel-good brain chemical serotonin, much like the claims of prescription drugs, but without any known side effects. A new study published in Phytomedicine confirms that rhodiola is at least as effective as the prescription antidepressant Zoloft (sertraline) in fighting major depression. Cass also recommends 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan), an extract of the seeds of an African shrub that produces the critical serotonin with no negative side effects. A recent Indian study from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences comparing the effects of 5-HTP and Prozac confirms that “5-HTP definitely has antidepressant effects in patients with depression.”
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An integrative approach that emphasizes physical activity and a meditation or other spiritual practice can be highly effective in treating all levels of depression, according to Gordon. “It’s a way to get unstuck, to help us move through and beyond depression and other difficulties in our lives,” he says. Exercise triggers rises in mood at least equal to those generated by antidepressant prescription drugs, according to new Duke University research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. People that are depressed often don’t want to move, Gordon comments.
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“Start with what you can do. Walking a couple of blocks a day is a good beginning.” He notes, “I teach specific meditation techniques such as slow, deep, soft-belly breathing and mindful walking and eating. All have been shown to decrease levels of anxiety and stress, enhance mood and optimism, and promote greater emotional stability and more reliable judgment.” A healthful diet emphasizing vegetables, fruit and healthy fats; strong support from friends and family; creative activities; and connecting with a higher power comprise Gordon’s integrative prescription for a happy life. Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including Food Is Medicine. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
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ever stop taking prescription antidepressants cold turkey. Intense depression and other dangerous side effects might result. It can cause severe depression, anxiety, intense agitation and even suicidal thinking. As suggested in my book, The Addicted Brain and How to Break Free, it’s best to slowly wean off the medication with the help of a qualified prescribing healthcare practitioner. The process may take several months, but it’s time well spent and safer. • Consistently eat a healthy diet rich in antioxidants, healthy fats and clean protein. • To help create a firm nutritional base, add a basic supplementation program with a good multivitamin, vitamin C, optimal amounts of B vitamins and omega-3 fats like those found in clean fish oil. • Consider supplementing with curcumin, rhodiola or 5-HTP to ease the transition.
GMOs Link to Depression Monsanto’s genetically modified organisms (GMO) go hand-in-hand with the company’s patented Roundup-ready crops, and therein lie the seeds of depression, says Jeffrey Smith, founding executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology and producer of the award-winning documentary, Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives. Several studies—beginning with one published by German researchers in 1980 and most recently reinforced by Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientists—show that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup weed killer, ingested with our food, disrupts the shikimate pathway. “Monsanto has bragged for years that the shikimate pathway is why Roundup kills plants, but has no impact in humans, since we don’t have the shikimate pathway,” says Smith. But our gut bacteria do use this pathway to produce the amino acid building blocks for mood-lifting brain chemicals. “Since glyphosate blocks the shikimate pathway, it can impair the ability of intestinal bacteria to produce the ingredients for the production of the neurotransmitters serotonin, melotonin and dopamine. Their deficiencies are linked to depression and other serious health problems,” he explains. Consumers need to understand that Roundup is sprayed on nearly all GMO crops to control weeds, and the doses continue to increase; it’s further used on wheat, rye, rice, lentils, barley and numerous other non-organic crops just before harvest to accelerate drying. Glyphosate has been widely found in water, rain and air samples, plus in breast milk, blood and urine, meaning virtually everyone has been exposed to this toxic chemical.
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t AZ Health Path, we honor your individual and holistic natures. We spend a lot of time identifying the core cause of your mental health issue in order to provide you with long-term solutions. Once the cause of your concern is identified, we guide you on your path to health using some of the treatments below: Nutrient Therapy – We customize nutritional programs to correct any identified deficiencies and to support neurotransmitter pathways such as: dopamine, serotonin, and GABA pathways as the most common examples. We also build custom amino acid formulas to reduce anxiety, and symptoms of OCD, depression, ADHD and other mental health issues. Reiki – Where our practitioner provides healing energy to the physical, energetic, mental, and emotional bodies by releasing energy from the universe and giving it to your body. It brings clarity to the mind, peace to the emotions, and energy to the body. Homeopathy – A natural form of medicine that we use in our office to treat all mental health conditions. It is taken sublingually, and has no pharmaceuticals in it. Homeopathy uses only those substances found on the earth and made by nature, not man. Acupuncture – Restores mental harmony by increasing Chi (energy) and making it flow properly through the body system. The flow of Chi is corrected by using needles to stimulate the meridians, or the channels of the body that energy flows through. Yoga Therapy – Increases physical strength while instilling a greater sense of peace and well being in the body. Taught by a licensed counselor, and yoga instructor, our unique yoga therapy combines psychotherapy with yogic exercise to alleviate the symptoms of anxiety and depression in a non-judgmental and supportive environment. Yoga can be done individually during a creative arts counseling session, or in a group during our daily offerings.
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Help is Always Just a Call Away
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risis Response Network, Inc. (CRN) operates the largest crisis response network in the nation. A full array of telephone and other crisis services are available to any individual or family across the Phoenix-metro area and Arizona who may be experiencing a behavioral health emergency 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call center agents are CRN employees based in Arizona; none of the services are outsourced. The crisis specialists who answer the crisis line are highly trained and skilled behavioral health professionals and technicians, most of which have a master’s degree in a human services field (social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, etc.). The network is overseen by a Governance Council and is comprised
of several partner organizations, all of which have an extensive history in providing behavioral health crisis services. A “crisis” is a self-defined circumstance, so CRN’s focus is about inspiring hope for individuals who contact them seeking help in resolving a distressful situation. From time to time, individuals from all walks of life experience problems that require the support of others. When CRN receives a call, the
organization’s goal is to empower transformation from hope to health. CRN answers more than 20,000 crisis calls per month, 5,000 warm line calls and dispatches more than 1,600 mobile crisis teams. “When life is overwhelming, if someone is worried about a loved one, or if someone just needs to talk, CRN provides immediate and confidential help. We believe that we all play a vital role in helping to connect people with the right care, at the right time, in the right way. We take our mission of inspiring hope in those we serve to heart. At CRN, we aspire to deliver excellent crisis services that support individuals and families living life to the fullest in the community,” says Justin Chase, CRN’s President and CEO. The Maricopa County Behavioral Health Crisis Line is 602-222-9444. For more information, visit CrisisNetwork.org/crn.
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BE TRUE TO YOURSELF It’s the Secret to Belonging by Brené Brown
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ontrary to what most of us think, belonging is not fitting in. In fact, fitting in is the greatest barrier to belonging. Fitting in, I’ve discovered during more than a decade of research, is assessing situations and groups of people, then twisting yourself into a human pretzel in order to get them to let you hang out with them. Belonging is something else entirely— it’s showing up and letting yourself be seen and known as you really are—love of gourd painting, intense fear of public speaking and all. Many of us suffer from this split between who we are and who we present to the world in order to be accepted. (Take it from me: I’m an expert fitter-inner!) But we’re not letting ourselves be known, and this kind of incongruent living is soul-sucking. In my research, I’ve interviewed a lot of people who never fit in, who are what you might call “different”: sci-
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entists, artists, thinkers. If you drop down deep into their work and who they are, there is a tremendous amount of self-acceptance. Some of them have to scrap for it, like the rest of us, but most are like a neurophysicist I met who essentially told me, “My parents didn’t care that I wasn’t on the football team, and my parents didn’t care that I was awkward and geeky. I was in a group of kids at school who translated books into the Klingon language and my parents were like, ‘Awesome!’ They took me to the Star Trek convention.” He got his sense of belonging from his parents’ sense of belonging, and even if we don’t get that from Mom and Dad, we have to create it for ourselves as adults—or we will always feel as if we’re standing outside of the big human party. The truth is: Belonging starts with self-acceptance. Your level of belonging, in fact, can never be greater than your level of self-acceptance, because believing that you’re enough is what gives you the courage to be authentic, vulnerable and imperfect. When we don’t have that, we shape-shift and turn into chameleons; we hustle for the worthiness we already possess. Brené Brown, Ph.D., a licensed master social worker and research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, has spent 13 years studying vulnerability, courage, worthiness and shame. This essay is from her book, The Gifts of Imperfection, used with permission.
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ef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, LPC, LISAC, DCC has practiced hypnosis and counseling since 1974 and is the owner operator of AskTheInternetTherapist.com since 1998 and HypnosisCDsandMP3s.com since 2004. He is the author of 13 mental health educational videos and self-help mental health DVDs, numerous hypnosis scripts available on CDs, and MP3 format, and has written a book on Distance Counseling and another book on Tri-Brain Trauma Therapy, which is a theory he has developed. Jef is state licensed in General Counseling LPC, Marriage/Family MFT, and Substance Abuse LISAC in Arizona. He is a member in good standing with ASCH, the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, the International Society of Hypnosis, the National Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists, the American Psychotherapy and Medical Hypnosis Association, and is a trained Ericksonian hypnotherapist. In his private practice in Scottsdale, Jef specializes in ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), love addiction, hypnotherapy, dysfunctional families, co-dependency, trauma, and gay and lesbian issues. He is a trained counselor in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), NET (Neuro Emotional Technique), TFT (Thought Field Therapy), hypnosis, Applied Kinesiology, and Touch For Health. Jef received his B. A. in Psychology, History, and Teaching from the University of Washington and his Masters in Counseling from the University of Oregon. With the help of Dr. Proefrock, NMD, Jef has also formulated a natural Homeopathic supplement, ADD-care速. Containing specially selected natural and homeopathic ingredients, ADD-care速 offers natural supplement support that may help relieve hyperactivity, distractibility, impulsiveness, and general memory difficulties in both children and adults (Add-care.com).
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Use All Five Senses to Neutralize Stress by Susan F. Moody
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tatistics reveal that in today’s world, we are so busy that we are in a constant state of stress—so much so that being stressed out feels normal. It’s hard to know when we are truly stressed and should do something about it. Everyone has their own trigger that tells them they are in stress overload, and recognizing that we are stressed is the first step in reducing its effect.
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The quickest, simplest and most effective way to handle stress is to engage our five senses: sight, sound, touch, smell and taste. Perhaps a picture of our family or a favorite vacation photo will calm us. If we do not have a physical reminder, we can always close our eyes and visualize a peaceful situation like walking along the beach. Visual stimulation helps revitalize our mind. Hearing the ocean waves or relaxing music can be relaxing, or maybe a more upbeat sound will get us out of our stressful state. Pleasing sounds help maintain a positive, productive frame of mind. Sometimes the best sound is silence, so we can take a short meditation break and surround ourselves with it. Touch boosts serotonin, the feel-good neurotransmitter, and lowers the stress hormone cortisol. Pet a dog or cat. Soak in a hot bath. Hold a comforting object. For a headache, rub the temples, or ask a friend for a hug or mini-massage. If we tend to zone out or freeze when stressed, we can surround ourselves with smells that are energizing and invigorating. If we tend to become overly agitated under stress, we can look for scents that are comforting and calming. Keep an essential oil on hand that reminds us of a pleasant experience. That leaves the sense of taste. Just as with smells, a favorite treat can be relaxing; sucking on a piece of peppermint, sipping a flavored coffee or having a piece of dark chocolate is good as an attitude adjuster. If none of these are working, then it is time to get moving. Go for a short walk, dance around or even squeeze a stress ball. The key is to do something to reenergize ourselves. It just makes sense to reduce our stress so we can have more peace and joy in life. Susan F. Moody is the founder and director of U-SUCCEED. As a certified coach, author and speaker she helps people reconnect with their passion and purpose to live a life you love. For more information, visit U-Succeed.com. See ad below.
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Carcinogens Should Never Be Regarded as Safe by Dr. Harlan Sparer
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n the 1950s, Dwight Eisenhower was president and Congress passed the Delaney Amendment to the Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act of 1938. Simply stated, if a substance is a carcinogen, it was not permitted in our food, drugs or cosmetics. This turned out to be good for us, but bad for business. The Delaney Amendment was slowly eroded during the 60s and 70s by several means. There was a part of this law that established the concept of GRAS (generally regarded as safe). This originally meant that industry could have a substance accepted as GRAS and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would then check on it and confirm the claim. Gradually, industry figured out how to improve their standing by finding loopholes in the system. Pesticides were the first carcinogen to fall by the wayside, readmitted to our food supply in 1959. Many industry employees took jobs in the FDA and vice-versa, culminating in the presidential appointment of attorney Michael Taylor as the country’s first “food czar”. In 1986, he presented what has become the dominant industry argument against the diminished Delaney Amendment. His de minimis argument stated that a toxic substance is essentially harmless in a tiny enough dose, which was to be determined by scientists that critics believe have a bias against regulation. Over the course of the next 30 years, standards were further eroded by increasing the permissible threshold of what is considered toxic. Cancer rates have radically increased since the effective nullification of the Delaney Amendment, so citizens need to take action to protect themselves from the carcinogens in our food and our environment. One effective method is to monitor and evaluate everything we put in our bodies. We must wrest stewardship away from the businesses whose motivation is profit, which often results in harm inflicted on us, our loved ones and our planet. 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 14.
Platelet-Rich Plasma Can Regenerate Tissue Growth by Dr. Chil Khakham
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latelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a concentration of certain human blood cells in a small volume of plasma that contains platelet-rich growth factors (PRGF). According to the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the PRGF have a concentration of seven fundamental protein growth factors proven to initiate all wound healing. The platelet concentrate also contains three proteins to act as cell adhesion molecules for osteoconduction (bone growth), connective tissue proliferation and epithelial migration. In short, PRP initiates the wound-healing cascade, which regenerates tissue, increases collagen production and promotes repair. PRP is derived directly from patients’ serum and is therefore inherently safe and free from concerns over transmittable diseases, as well as allergic reactions. However, anesthetics such as Lidocaine, Marcaine, or Procaine are usually used with
PRP therapies, and allergies to these anesthetics should be discussed with a physician prior to treatment. The regenerative benefits of PRP have led to an increase interest in its use in anti-aging medicine. Its healing properties are used in medical aesthetics to treat fine lines, wrinkles, volume loss, dark under-eye circles, acne and acne scarring. PRP stimulates collagen production within three to six weeks, which causes a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles. Volume correction may occur over the next three to six months. The effects of PRP can last up to two years as the PRP continues to induce collagen regeneration, thus causing an overall improvement in skin hydration, texture and tone. Aesthetic medicine utilizing PRP does create a longer-lasting effect, however, it does take some time to work and multiple treatments may be needed. Some PRP aesthetic therapies include PRP micropen facial rejuvenation, PRP non-
surgical facelifts and PRP dermal fillers. PRP proliferates connective tissue growth by stimulating the healing cascade. This promotes the growth of new ligament and tendon fibers, resulting in stronger ligaments and tendons, more stable joint function and reduction in pain. PRP therapy is an autologous treatment, meaning using the patients’ own plasma to target the root cause of pain to heal itself. Other regenerative injection therapies may also be considered to stabilize joint function, such as prolotherapy or Prolozone. PRP therapy is a great natural alternative to consider for aesthetic medicine and/or pain management. It can be used in place of or in conjunction with other aesthetic treatments such as Botox, Dysport and HA fillers. Many people are seeing the anti-aging effects of PRP alone. PRP injections should also be considered for joint regeneration and chronic pain reduction before having surgery. Many studies show a high success rate when PRP therapy is used for ligament, tendon or joint pain. Dr. Chil Khakham is a naturopathic physician at Natural Medicine and Detox, in Phoenix. For more information, call 602-307-0888 or visit NaturalMedicineAnd Detox.com. See ad on page 11.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 Basic Thetahealing Class – Oct 2-4. With Suzanne Dann, certificate of science in Thetahealing Technique. Sedona location. suzannedann57@ gmail.com. ThetaHealingArizona.net. 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. Intro to Shi Fu Training – 6-9pm. Connecting with Your Spiritual Teacher in Heaven. Master Marilyn Smith shares the significance of a sacred and profound relationship with a high level saint or ascended master for your soul journey. Free. New Vision Center, Phoenix. 406-250-8369. LovePeaceHarmonyPhoenix.com. Movie Night – 7pm. Featuring “Genetic Roulette”. Love offering $10/$15 couples. Unity of Chandler, 425 E Austin Dr #4, Chandler. 480-7921800. UnityOfChandler.org.
Christian Singles Dance – 7:30-11pm. Unity of Chandler, 425 E Austin Dr #4, Chandler. 480-7921800. UnityOfChandler.org. Earth Harmony Festival – Oct 3-4. Celebrating planetary restoration, sustainability, honoring the natural world and recognizing our collective responsibility as stewards of our global home. The festival encourages people to get back to nature to maintain balance and harmony in the age of technology. Avalon Organic Gardens & EcoVillage, Tumacácori, AZ. 520-398-2542. EarthHarmonyFestival.org. Intro Workshop: Meditation Step by Step – 9:30am-12:30pm. Meditation has been used for thousands of years to help increase inner peace and happiness. Learn the basics of meditation, correct posture, why we meditate, how to meditate and tips for starting a daily practice. $25 online registration; $35 door. Clear Light Center Buddhist Center, 614 E Townley Ave, Phoenix. MeditationInArizona.org. Restorative Silent Retreat – 9am-Noon. An easy introduction to stillness and quiet while in the company of others. This experience of self-compassion and self-nurturing will help unplug you from
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 iRest Yoga Nidra – 6-7pm. Class begins with gentle movement and moves into a relaxing guided meditation shown to calm the nervous system and help release negative patterns. iRest Yoga Nidra has also been shown to alleviate symptoms of insomnia, PTSD, anxiety and depression. $10. Pre-registration required. Multiplicity Enterprises, 2045 S Vineyard Ave, Ste 139, Mesa. Register: Kim Carter 253-549-5342, kim@multiplicityenterprises.com or MultiplicityEnterprises.com. 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. Tai Chi and Qigong – 11:30am-12:30pm. Unity of Chandler, 425 E Austin Dr #4, Chandler. 480792-1800. UnityOfChandler.org. Yoga Rocks The Park – 1pm. A celebration of conscious community through the practice of yoga, movement and meditation. $15. Steele Indian School Park, 300 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix. YogaRocksThePark.com.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 Chi Nei Tsang Introduction – 10am-6pm, Oct 5-6. Abdominal unwinding with Michelle Giles. Gentle, non-invasive release of physical and emotional blockages. Your digestive tract will love this. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 Double Gong Healing – 7-8:30pm. Revitalize and strengthen your nervous system by relaxing to the sound of two gongs. Experience the play of Shiva and Shakti energies with the husband and wife teaching team of Sangeet Kaur and Hari Nam Singh. $15. Yoga Phoenix, 2308 N Richland, Phoenix. 602-271-4480. YogaPhoenix.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, OCTOBER 7 Guided Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Tune into yourself. Raffle proceeds and love donations shared with LaFrontera Arizona EMPACT Suicide Prevention Center & Animal Rescue. With Marsha Craven. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com. Meditation Class – 6:30-7:30pm. A guided group meditation class and basic meditation instruction. If you are new to meditation or have been meditating for years, this class is for you. $10. B~Well Center of Scottsdale, 4300 N Miller Rd, Ste 214, Scottsdale. 602-384-1745. b-wellcenterofscottsdale.com. Ninth Annual Microcurrent Conference – Oct 7-11. Discover the latest in microcurrent technology and therapeutic applications from 12 of the world’s leading microcurrent experts. Understand why the treatment is so effective and versatile it was featured in New York Times magazine. Microcurrent is generating positive results for those suffering from a multitude of ailments ranging from Rheumatoid arthritis and macular degeneration to musculoskeletal problems. Free bonuses for all registrants. Carefree Resort and Conference Center, Carefree. 800-430-9328 or Microcurrent2015.com.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 Reiki I and II – 10am-6pm, Oct 8-9. 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. Spiritual Development Series – 6:30-8pm. Honoring Your Children’s Gifts with Jennifer Morrison, a monthly class focusing on helping to understand and develop the spiritual gifts of
children, with a focus on indigo, crystal or rainbow children. $25 per family. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline #102, Mesa. RSVP: Jennifer Morrison at moonlightmanifestation@gmail.com or 480-447-5960.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 Advanced Thetahealing Class – Oct 10-12. With Suzanne Dann, certificate of science in Thetahealing Technique. suzannedann57@gmail.com. ThetaHealingArizona.net. Animal SensAbility Workshop – 9am-7pm. Enjoy a special connection with pets and wildlife. For a pet parent, animal caregiver or animal lover, this class unlocks a whole new understanding of caring for the mind, body and spirit of the critters in your life, naturally. $249, pre-registration required. Horses Help, Cave Creek. SpiritAnimalWisdom.com. Beginners Mindfulness Workshop – 10am-Noon. Beginners to meditation and mindfulness will learn the basics with a focus on breath and the body. Great for building resilience, quieting your restless brain, reducing anxiety and stress. $25. Multiplicity Enterprises, 2045 S Vineyard Ave #139, Mesa. 480773-6599. carmen@multiplicityenterprises.com. MultiplicityEnterprises.com/workshops. Couples Foot Massage – 1:30-2:30pm. Giving and receiving a foot massage is a great way to connect, and a wonderful gift that provides many health benefits to the whole body. Foot massage is also an excellent way to help reduce stress and bring about a sense of calmness and well-being. $30 per couple. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. 602-532-3111 or email info@kinesphere-studio.com. Spiritual Healing Workshop – 12:30-5:30pm. Mark Earlix brings the power of healing and intuition into your life. $65. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline #102, Mesa. 480-593-8798. Interfaith-Community.org.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 Enlightenment Retreat – 1-5pm. Enter the silence with Paula Muran–Sri VedaVaani, enlightened spiritual teacher for a mindful and meditation retreat. Sharing key enlightenment exercises, you’ll deepen your practice and connect more deeply to your true self. Peel the layers of the heart back and open to new ways to live with a quieter mind. $99.98. Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center, 7415 E Elbow Bend Rd, Carefree. bit.ly/1EYj89r.
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Opening the Gate of Vision – 2-6pm. David Goddard, renowned author, teacher and lineage holder begins the sacred experience of “The Grail Quest in Turtle Island”. A night of ceremony, teachings and meditation. $65. The Shrine of Holy Wisdom, 5025 S Ash Ave, Ste B15, Tempe. 480-219-9633. TheShrineOfHolyWisdom.org. Sedona Psychic Fair – 9am-5pm. Over 50 of the top readers, healers, metaphysicians and metaphysical vendors in one room, including nationally recognized medical medium Dr. Emil Faithe and renowned psychic medium and energy therapist Sue Faithe. 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. Hilton Sedona Resort, 90 Ridge Trail Dr, Sedona. 602-888-0354. SedonaPsychicFair.com.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Connecting Head, Heart and Hands – 6:308:30pm. Colette Savage, an educator and trainer from Ireland, presents a two-hour talk on connecting with the present moment using our minds, and then checking in with our hearts before we carry out an action with our hands, connecting us with our own innate goodness. B-Well Center of Scottsdale, 4300 N Miller Rd, Ste 214, Scottsdale. 602-384-1745. B-WellCenterOfScottsdale.com. Introductory Writing Class – 6:30-9pm. Renowned book whisperer Tom Bird discusses Write/Right From God: Complete Your Book in a Weekend. Free to first 20 who pre-register. Storm Wisdom, 3375 E Shea Blvd, Phoenix. 928-821-6946.
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Introductory Writing Class – 6:30-9pm. Renowned book whisperer Tom Bird discusses Write/Right From God: Complete Your Book in a Weekend. Free to first 20 who pre-register. New Vision Center for Spiritual Living, 18010 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix. 928-821-6946.
Build a Business that Makes a Difference and Makes Money – 4-5:15pm. Join Susan F. Moody, serial entrepreneur and business coach, as she teaches aspiring entrepreneurs exactly what it takes to create a successful company. USUCCEED.com or 855-878-2233.
Live a Life You Love by Connecting with Your Passion and Purpose – 7-8:15pm. Interactive program for women who are seeking a happier, more fulfilled life facilitated by certified transformational coach, Susan F. Moody. U-SUCCEED. com or 855-878-2233.
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction – 8 wk series. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-207-6016. amindfulnesslifecenter.com.
Spirit Talks – 7pm. Join channeler Susan Ragusa as she channels the Wisdom Keepers. In past sessions we have heard beings including the laughing Buddha, fairies and the brotherhood of light. $10. Angel Laughter, 745 W Baseline Rd, Ste 7, Mesa. 480-244-7306. AngelLaughter.com.
Yoga Rocks The Park – 1pm. A celebration of conscious community through the practice of yoga, movement and meditation. Free. Spirit of Yoga, 1420 E Southern Ave, Tempe. YogaRocks ThePark.com.
The Central Nervous System and Your Health – 6:30-8pm. Explore the basics of your Central Nervous System (CNS) and how your current state of health and well-being (or lack thereof) is a product of what your CNS thinks it currently needs for your survival. $40. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. 602-532-3111 or email info@ kinesphere-studio.com.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 Advanced Thetahealing Class – Oct 16-18. With Suzanne Dann, certificate of science in Thetahealing Technique. Sedona location. suzannedann57@ gmail.com. ThetaHealingArizona.net.
Drumming Circle – 7-8:30pm. With SusyJeanne Manning. No drum or experience needed to join this wonderful circle and experience rhythmic healing. Suggested $10-15 donation. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org. The Intuitive Pathway (TIP) Intensive Class – Oct 16-18 part 1. For anyone interested in medical intuition, executive intuition, interspecies communication, forensics, creative writing, innovation, resource location and many more applications. With Cay Randall-May. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 10 Keys to Finding a Higher Love – 1pm. Childcare available. Summit Lighthouse of Phoenix, 4105 N 20 St, Ste 115, Phoenix. 480-442-5020. Summitlighthouse.org. Become a Crystal Healing Practitioner – Oct 1719. Become certified as a crystal healing practitioner and be able to offer sessions and coach people about how to work with crystals for healing in their lives. $440. Sedona location. SuzanneDann57@ gmail.com. SacredHealingLight.com. Full Hour Chakra Gong Healing – 7-8:30pm. Building prana (life force) and using it to heal and support prosperity on all levels: chakras, physical body, mind and spirit. Clear uneasy thoughts and feelings. With Jaap Kaur. $15. Yoga Phoenix, 2308 N Richland, Phoenix. 602-271-4480. YogaPhoenix.com. Herbal Certification Class – 9am-1pm. Learn how to use herbs for every body system; several medicine-making classes. 5-wk course. $555, incl materials. SW Herb Shop, 148 N Center St, Mesa. 480-694-9931. SWHerb.com. Meditation for Athletes Workshop – 11:30am1:30pm. Learn meditation techniques for enhanced sports performance. Taught by Jamine Aponte. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. RSVP: 480-208-2915 or JamineAponte@gmail.com.
NAMI Valley Walk – 9:30am. The Maricopa County Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness holds a walk every year to increase awareness in Arizona about mental illness and the devastating effects that it has on the lives of millions of Americans. 1700 W Washington St, Phoenix. namivalleywalk.org.
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Shekinah and Her Magical Sisterhoods – 10am6pm. David Goddard, lineage holder of the Western Esoteric Tradition, will guide us in experiencing the deepest mysteries of the Divine Mother in her many manifestations. This workshop weaves together symbol and enchantment with sacred lore and envisioning. $110. The Shrine of Holy Wisdom, 5025 S Ash Ave, Ste B15, Tempe. 480219-9633. TheShrineOfHolyWisdom.org.
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Spirit Night: A Holistic Healing Festival – 4-8pm. Lightworkers offer a wide range of services including Reiki, facials, mediums, drumming, tarot, angel messages and more. Free admission. Services range from $20 to $30. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline #102, Mesa. Heather: heatherposey70@gmail.com.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 Comedy Concert – 1:30-3pm. Greg Tamblyn brings a pervasive mixture of fun and excitement, and experience that sneaking feeling that any minute you’re about to learn something that could change your day or your life. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org.
Gong Meditation and Yoga Nidra – 7-8:30pm. Presented by Will Zecco, gong master. Bring yoga mat, blanket and/or pillow. Love offering. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline #102, Mesa. 480-593-8798 or Interfaith-Community.org. Angelic Empowerment – 7:30 pm. David Goddard offers the Empowerment of Archangel Tzadkiel. $45. The Shrine of Holy Wisdom, 5025 S Ash Ave, Ste B15, Tempe. 480-219-9633. TheShrineOfHolyWisdom.org. Empowered Health and Healing – 5:30-6:30pm. An introduction to the concepts and self-care healing techniques of Eden Energy Medicine, presented by Marie Slottow, Certified Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner. Free. Palomino Library, Scottsdale. 734719-1045. GoodVibrationsEnergyMedicine.com. Oriental Acupressure – Oct 22-25. Oriental Acupressure is a simple and profoundly effective healing art. This is a hands-on, practical workshop, covering the philosophy of Oriental Acupressure, meridians/pulse points, pulse diagnosis, and how to give a healing treatment. $238, incl meals.
Reevis Mountain School, 7448 J-B Ranch Rd, Roosevelt, AZ. ReevisMountain.org.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 50 Year Celebration of A Course In Miracles – 7-9pm. With Lonnie Frederick. Join us for a new exciting documentary called A Course In Miracles which sheds light on this spiritual classic. $10 suggested donation. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org. RSVP: lonniefrederick@aol.com. “A Course in Miracles” Movie – 6:30-8pm. New York Times bestselling author James Twyman followed a group of students and teachers of “A Course In Miracles” for nearly a year, and what he discovered will amaze you in this film. $10 suggested love offering. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline #102, Mesa. 480-593-8798. InterfaithCommunity.org. CranialSacral Balancing Therapy I – 10am6pm, Oct 23-25. 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.
Conscious Aging Workshop – 9am-Noon. The first of seven monthly workshops for mindful aging, this one focuses on introducing you to mindful aging and explore self-compassion. Future topics will include forgiveness and transformative practices to create a new vision of aging. $30. Multiplicity Enterprises, 2045 S Vineyard Ave #139, Mesa. 480773-6599. carmen@multiplicityenterprises.com. MultiplicityEnterprises.com/workshops. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Teens – 4-6pm. $35, includes two audios of the meditation practices, informal practice sheets, log sheets to record information about your experiences when practicing. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-207-6016. amindfulnesslifecenter.com. Workshop and Concert Combo – 4-9pm. Back-to-back combo with Gurunam Singh, featuring Honoring the Master Within: A Naad Yoga Workshop and Kirtan concert. $40. Yoga Phoenix, 2308 N Richland, Phoenix. 602-271-4480. YogaPhoenix.com.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 Angelic Empowerment – 7:30 pm. David Goddard offers the Empowerment of the Archangel Samael. $45. The Shrine of Holy Wisdom, 5025 S Ash Ave, Ste B15, Tempe. 480-219-9633. TheShrineOfHolyWisdom.org. Chakra Balancing and Healing – 10am-6pm, Oct 20-21. Experience the power of balancing and healing through your seven major chakras. Fee includes both chakra balancing and healing protocols plus chakra kit. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.
OCTOBER 2015 EVENTS COUPLES FOOT MASSAGE WORKSHOP Saturday, October 10 at 3:00pm COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE Sunday, October 11 at 1:00pm THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AND YOUR HEALTH Tuesday, October 13 at 6:30pm MOVE YOUR CHI Sunday, October 25 at 1:00pm 711 E Missouri Ave, Suite 180 . Phoenix, AZ 85014
602-532-3111 www.KCME-AZ.com
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 Become a Crystal Healing Practitioner – Oct 2426. Become certified as a crystal healing practitioner and be able to offer sessions and coach people about how to work with crystals for healing in their lives. $440. Phoenix location. SuzanneDann57@ gmail.com. SacredHealingLight.com. Healing Saturday – 10am-2pm. Free 15-minute energy healing sessions are available on a drop-in basis. A great introduction to Healing Touch. With Kim Carter. $10 (first class is free, maximum six). Multiplicity Enterprises, 2045 S Vineyard, Ste 139, Mesa. MultiplicityEnterprises.com. Manifesting and Abundance Class – Oct 2426. With Suzanne Dann, certificate of science in Thetahealing Technique. suzannedann57@gmail. com. ThetaHealingArizona.net.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 Holistic Health Gathering – Noon-6pm. Over 100 holistic vendors provide alternative solutions to health care, mini sessions from local practitioners, health check-ups and screenings,
farmers market and much more. Free. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1100 E Apache Blvd, Tempe. Swiha.edu. Interfaith Q&A – 1-2:15pm. Gurukirn Kaur Khalsa representing Sikhism joins us for discussion on her faith and answering of questions from the audience. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline #102, Mesa. 480-593-8798 or InterfaithCommunity.org. 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. $30. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. RSVP 480-221-7435. SEED Meditation Class – 2-5pm. Learn the simple, easy, everyday meditation method, with certified McLean Meditation Institute Teacher Lida Korolyshyn. $99. B~Well Center of Scottsdale, 4300 N Miller Rd, Ste 214, Scottsdale. 602384-1745. b-wellcenterofscottsdale.com.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 Mystical Affirmation Spray Workshop – 7pm. Creating an affirmation spray will make your affirmations more powerful. Tonight’s full moon and the spirts of the Wisdom Keepers will help us in making an affirmation spray to increase your intentions. $30, incl supplies. Angel Laughter, 745 W Baseline Rd, Ste 7, Mesa. 480-244-7306. AngelLaughter.com.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 Introductory Writing Class – 6:30-9pm. Renowned book whisperer Tom Bird discusses Write to Heal: Amazing Things Can Happen When You Write Right. Free to first 20 who pre-register. Storm Wisdom, 3375 E Shea Blvd, Phoenix. 928-821-6946.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 Introductory Writing Class – 6:30-9pm. Renowned book whisperer Tom Bird discusses Write to Heal: Amazing Things Can Happen When You Write Right. Free to first 20 who pre-register. New Vision Center for Spiritual Living, 18010 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix. 928-821-6946.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 Reflexology Feet – 9am-6pm, Oct 30-31. Learn relaxing and rejuvenating techniques for use with self and others. Lots of practice time. With Barbara Jenkins. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com. Woman Arising Conference – Oct 30-Nov 1. This dynamic and empowering conference for today’s modern women will be graced by some of the world’s most incredible female speakers, each bringing gifts of unique guidance for tuning in with the sacred feminine. Highlights include presentations, body movement, meditation, healing and more. $245. Agave of Sedona Resort, Sedona. WomanArising.com.
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Gong Meditation with Gong Divas and Crystal Bowls – 7-8:15pm. A performance combining shamanic beats, unusual sounds and the classic sounds of the gongs. They allow Spirit to come forth and expand from the sound/energy envelope they create. $15 suggested love offering. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline #102, Mesa. 480593-8798 or Interfaith-Community.org.
Write Your Best Seller in a Weekend Retreat – Nov 5-8. Bestselling author and renowned book whisperer Tom Bird leads authors to tap into the books he knows are inside them and shows how to maintain that focus as the books quickly pour out of them. Mention Natural Awakenings for a discounted rate. Sedona location. TomBird.com or call 928-203-0265.
Halloween Laughter Club – 10-11am. Start your Halloween with laughter. Free. Angel Laughter, 745 W Baseline Rd, Ste 7, Mesa. 480-244-7306. AngelLaughter.com.
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Manifesting and Abundance Class – Oct 31Nov 1. With Suzanne Dann, certificate of science in Thetahealing Technique. Sedona location. suzannedann57@gmail.com. ThetaHealingArizona.net.
NOVEMBER 1 Embracing Your Journey Expo – 9am-5pm. Bringing people together with the products and services needed to assist them on their path of mind-body-spirit discovery. Vendors, raffle prizes, 14 lectures and a free gift for the first 200 attendees. $5. Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort, 7677 N 16th St, Phoenix. 480-296-1928. PurpleLotusProductions.com. iRest Yoga Nidra – 6-7pm. Class begins with gentle movement and moves into a relaxing guided meditation shown to calm the nervous system and help release negative patterns. iRest Yoga Nidra has also been shown to alleviate symptoms of insomnia, PTSD, anxiety and depression. $10. Pre-registration required. Multiplicity Enterprises, 2045 S Vineyard Ave, Ste 139, Mesa. Register: Kim Carter 253-549-5342, kim@multiplicityenterprises.com or MultiplicityEnterprises.com. Reflexology Hands – 9am-6pm. Learn therapeutic reflexology to care for your hands, yourself and those you touch. Great wellness service for stress relief and relaxation. With Barbara Jenkins. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.
NOVEMBER 2 Matrix Healing Technique: Electromagnetic Field and Body Integration – 10am-6pm, Nov 2-3. This powerful modality aligns the body’s electromagnetic grids and connects these grids to the main energy centers for optimum health and vitality. With Marsha Craven. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.
NOVEMBER 3 Green Drinks – 5:30-7:30pm. Monthly networking event for The Green Chamber. Free to members, $10 non. Visit website for location. TheGreenChamber.org.
NOVEMBER 4 Guided Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Tune into yourself. Raffle proceeds and love donations shared with LaFrontera Arizona EMPACT Suicide Prevention Center & Animal Rescue. With Marsha Craven. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.
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.
NOVEMBER 7 AzNMA 2015 Fall Conference – 7am-5pm, Nov 7-8. Continuing Medical Education Conference for Naturopathic Physicians. CMEs for Arizona Naturopathic Physicians only. Infectious Diseases and the Immune System. Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas, 6333 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480921-3088. aznma.org. Four Steps to Purify the Mind – 9:30am12:30pm. This workshop teaches practical methods to deal with negative karma in a constructive way so that we gradually become less prone to creating negative karma and suffering its results. $25 advance, $35 door. Clear Light Center Buddhist Center, 614 E Townley Ave, Phoenix. MeditationInArizona.org.
Herbal Pharmacology – Nov 13-15. Learn how to gather, dry, process, and store herbs; the properties of medicinal and culinary herbs; and methods of preparation of teas, salves, and tinctures. Students will make a salve and tincture to take home. $178, incl meals. Reevis Mountain School, 7448 J-B Ranch Rd, Roosevelt, AZ. ReevisMountain.org.
NOVEMBER 14 Secrets of Prosperity – 1pm. Childcare available. Summit Lighthouse of Phoenix, 4105 N 20 St, Ste 115, Phoenix. 480-442-5020. Summitlighthouse.org. Tour de Coops – 9am-4pm. Participate in a self-guided tour of the Valley’s most interesting, funky chicken coops, bringing sustainable living home. $20 advance, $30 door. Civic Space Park, Phoenix. vpaaz.org.
NOVEMBER 16 Cranial Neural Support for Longevity – Nov 16-19. Support wellness and delay onset of agerelated challenges including Alzheimer’s and dementia. Massage therapists, energy healers and caregivers will want to attend. With Marsh Craven. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.
Green Planet Festival – 10am-6pm. A green living and sustainability festival with 150 exhibitors, workshops, food and more. Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N 3rd St, Phoenix. GreenPlanetFestival.com. Happy, Healthy, Wealthy Woman Workshop – Transform your life in just one day. Reclaim your joy, be well naturally and invest in your future. U-SUCCEED.com/hhww. Reiki I and II – 10am-6pm, Nov 7-8. 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.
NOVEMBER 9 Pediatric/Infant Early Bonding – 9am-6:30pm, Nov 9-11. Comprehensive hands-on continuing education designed for licensed massage therapists, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, doulas, counselors, family support staff, parents, grandparents and those involved in child care. With Tammy Roecker. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.
NOVEMBER 13 Altered Genes, Twisted Truth – 4:30pm. Author and public interest attorney, Steven Druker, shares how the venture to genetically engineer our foods has subverted science, corrupted government and systematically deceived the public. Free. Prescott College. Free. gmofreeprescottaz.org.
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NOVEMBER 17 Marvelous Menopause – 6-9pm. Journey inside your body to discover exactly what happens during this life change. We talk about the spiritual, emotional and physical aspects of menopause and introduce all the herbs that help support that life change. $65. SW Herb Shop, 148 N Center St, Mesa. 480-694-9931. SWHerb.com. SmartCore: A Somatosensory Approach to Smart-Core Intelligence – Nov 17-20. This skill-specific learning experience bridges the gap between manual therapy, fascial work and movement education. With International Master Teacher Marie-Jose Blom. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. 602-532-3111 or email info@ kinesphere-studio.com.
NOVEMBER 19 Sedona Vedic Astrology Conference – Nov 19-23. Learn the ancient system of predictive astrology and its practical application for all levels. Classes are offered for introductory, intermediate and advanced levels of students and professional astrologers. $245 early bird pricing through Oct 15. Poco Diablo Resort, Sedona. 928-282-6595. SedonaVedicAstrology.com.
NOVEMBER 21 Partner Yoga Basics Workshop – 3-5pm. Learn the basics of working in pairs and small groups. We will cover the fundamental warm-ups, handgrips and partner poses. You will learn how to fly, be flown and spot each other. With Brendan Lentz,
a devoted student of Sri Dharma Mittra. $25. Natural Medicine and Detox, 301 W Roosevelt St, Phoenix. 602-307-0888.
NOVEMBER 23 Facial Rejuvenation – 9am-6pm. Practice facial lymphatic drainage sequence and acupressure techniques and experience rejuvenating results the wellness way. $110. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.
NOVEMBER 24 Body Contouring – 10am-6pm. Exchange body wraps to reduce cellulite, tone your body and lose 4-14”. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.
NOVEMBER 29 Reflexology Feet – 9am-6pm, Nov 29-30. Learn relaxing and rejuvenating techniques for use with self and others. Lots of practice time. With Barbara Jenkins. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.
DECEMBER 1 Reflexology Hands – 9am-6pm. Learn therapeutic reflexology to care for your hands, yourself and those you touch. Great wellness service for stress relief and relaxation. With Barbara Jenkins. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.
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DECEMBER 6 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.
DECEMBER 11 Aromatherapy for Wellness – Noon-5pm. Providing information on the benefits, cautions, properties, selection and safe application of essential oils selected to promote wellness; includes an essential oil kit and support kit with oils appropriate for use in business and home environments. With Marsha Craven. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623215-7988. How2Heal.com.
DECEMBER 12 Rock N’ Rain – 10am-6pm. Learn a new protocol and go home refreshed, recharged and motivated in your work and personal life. With Marsha Craven. Essential oils and reusable heat pack included in fee. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com. Intuitive Sunday Classes – 9am-6pm. Features two separate classes: Intuitive Healing Foundations and Creative Self-Care. With Cay Randall-May. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.
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Chi Nei Tsang Introduction – 9am-6pm, Dec 3-4. Abdominal unwinding with Michelle Giles. Gentle, non-invasive release of physical and emotional blockages. Your digestive tract will love this. Healing Arts Connection, 1715 W Northern Ave, Ste 100, Phoenix. RSVP: 623-215-7988. How2Heal.com.
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Central Farmers’ Market 7901 N. Central Ave., Phoenix Saturdays: 9am-1pm Mesa Community Farmers’ Market 263 N. Center St., Mesa Fridays: 9am-12pm Old Town Scottsdale Farmers’ Market Corner of Brown & 1st Street, Scottsdale Saturdays: 7am-1pm Phoenix Public Market 721 N. Central Ave., Phoenix Wednesdays: 5pm-8pm & Saturdays: 8am-1pm Roadrunner Park Farmers’ Market 3502 E. Cactus Rd., Phoenix Saturdays: 7am-1pm
CranialSacral Balancing Therapy I – 10am-6pm, Dec 14-16. 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.
dailycalendar Free 15-Minute Phone Consultation for Health and Success. Discover how you can achieve ultimate happiness and health with InteriorWerx. Clear emotional and energetic abnormalities that cause dis-ease, such as anxiety, pain, sadness, discomfort, allergies, recurring physical injury and more. There is immediate relief from symptoms, bringing health back to true form. 312-479-7893. InteriorWerx.us. Meditation – Noon-12:45pm. A Mindfulness Life Center, 10309 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480207-6016. amindfulnesslifecenter.com.
With Kim Carter. $10 (first class is free, maximum six). Multiplicity Enterprises, 2045 S Vineyard, Ste 139, Mesa. MultiplicityEnterprises.com.
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Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. Register: 602532-3111 or kcme-az.com.
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Monday Night Meditation – 7pm. A guided breathing and relaxation meditation to help stop any busyness within the mind, followed by a teaching on a practical topic within Buddhism and meditation to help improve our experience of inner peace. $10. Clear Light Center Buddhist Center, 614 E Townley Ave, Phoenix. MeditationInArizona.org.
A Course in Miracles – 1pm. An interactive time of learning and sharing, appropriate for all levels. With Rev. Julianne Lewis. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline #102, Mesa. 480-593-8798. Interfaith-Community.org.
A Course in Miracles – 7-9pm. Open to newcomers. Donation. Unity of Mesa Annex Bldg, 2740 E Southern Ave, Mesa. UnityofMesa.org.
Prosperity Recipes – 6-8pm. Manifest the life you want with internationally known speaker/author MGM. Unity of Chandler, 325 N Austin Dr #4, Chandler. 480-792-1800.
Watercolor Art Classes – 9:45am-12:30pm. All levels, beginner to advanced. Learn fluid color technique, drawing and composition. Small class of 8 students. No talent required, just a desire to create. With Allura Westly. Paradise Valley area. 602-469-0524. allurawatercolor@cox.net.
tuesdays Gnosis of Yashua – 7-8pm. A teaching in “The Way”. This weekly class helps create a Christcentered life through an expanded awareness of the Divine Presence with-in you and around you in all God’s creations. With Rev. Jason Taylor. $20 suggested love offering/per class. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline #102, Mesa. 480593-8798. Interfaith-Community.org. Pain Relief Introductory Class – 6-7pm. Learn about an integrative three-step approach for pain relief using stretch therapy, corrective exercise and nutrition metabolism identification. Free. Studio Health, 1425 S Higley, Ste 101, Gilbert. RSVP: 480-466-6398. StudioHealthAz.com. Restorative Exercise – 5:30-6:30pm. Restore optimal alignment and help your body achieve optimal health, with a clear distinction between posture and alignment. With Lisa Thorngren. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. Register: 602532-3111 or kcme-az.com. Rewind Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Designed for people 50 and up, the class focuses on balancing, increasing flexibility and building functional strength. With Kim Carter. $10 (first class is free, maximum six). Multiplicity Enterprises, 2045 S Vineyard, Ste 139, Mesa. MultiplicityEnterprises.com. Spiritual Economics Class – 7-8:30pm, through Nov 10. Learn about the abundant substance of supply in the Universe. Facilitated by Rev. Kathy Kellogg and Moriah Salzman, LUT. Donation. Unity of Mesa Annex Bldg, 2740 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org. Watercolor Art Classes – 9:45am-12:30pm. All levels, beginner to advanced. Learn fluid color technique, drawing and composition. Small class of 8 students. No talent required, just a desire to create. With Allura Westly. Paradise Valley area. 602-469-0524. allurawatercolor@cox.net.
wednesdays Breath of Rejuvenation – 6:30-7:30pm. With Nancy Happel. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix.
Pranic Healing – 7-9pm. Unity of Chandler, 425 E Austin Dr #4, Chandler. 480-792-1800. UnityOfChandler.org.
Yoga Tune-up – Noon-1pm. With Isabelle Barter. Kinesphere Center for Movement Education, 711 E Missouri Ave, Ste 180, Phoenix. Register: 602532-3111 or kcme-az.com.
thursdays A Course in Miracles – 7pm. With Michelle Lee. This widely known class will repeat every 1st, 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month through December. Love offering. Unity of Chandler, 425 E Austin Dr #4, Chandler. 480-792-1800. UnityOfChandler.org. Rewind Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Designed for people 50 and up, the class focuses on balancing, increasing flexibility and building functional strength.
saturdays The Way of Love – 9:30-11:00am. Unity of Chandler, 325 N Austin Dr #4, Chandler. 480-792-1800.
sundays Celebration Service – 10:30am. October theme is “It’s all Good…” All with peaceful beliefs are welcome to this inclusive, loving, thriving spiritual community. Coffee and tea happy hour fellowship at 10am. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, #102, Mesa. Rev. Julianne: 480-593-8798 or Interfaith-Community.org. Prayers for World Peace – 10-11am. Enjoy practical advice and meditations that lift the heart and bring energy and hope. From this inner peace, world peace grows. In these troubled times, this is an opportunity to make prayers together for our families and friends, and for the cessation of all the pain and problems in the world. Clear Light Center Buddhist Center, 614 E Townley Ave, Phoenix. MeditationInArizona.org. Sunday Services – 9am and 10:45am. A Positive Path for Spiritual Living. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org.
classifieds To place a Classified Listing: Send $1.00 per word, with typed listing by the 12th of month prior to publication. Must be pre-paid. ADVERTISING SALES – Natural Awakenings magazine is looking for experienced advertising salespeople in the Phoenix area to help others grow their businesses. Commission-based. Fullor part-time. Unlimited potential. 480-266-5601. Send resume to: eric@naturalaz.com. ALTERED GENES, TWISTED TRUTH – 4:30pm November 13. Author and public interest attorney, Steven Druker, shares how the venture to genetically engineer our foods has subverted science, corrupted government and systematically deceived the public. Prescott College. Free. www. gmofreeprescottaz.org.
ister: 480-466-0466 or angelstoreaz@gmail.com. Susan’s one of kind Kuan Yin jewelry, her book and CD are available at the store. LEARN YOUR SOUL’S PURPOSE – Soul Reading Services. Third-eye Readings by Dove Saberon. alohaholistics@gmail.com or 808-315-1704. MATRIX OF HOLISTIC HEALTH – Traditional naturopath, Black salves, Herbal medicine, essential oils, energy medicine. Licensed by Pastoral Medical Association Serving Northern Arizona. www.bloodrootsalves.com. 928-713-5617.
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KUAN YIN -- Connecting with the Goddess of Compassion with Susan Paige, OMC. Fee $27. Learn Kuan Yin’s history, chants and meditation to feel more self-compassion. Receive a personal message from Kuan Yin. October 20, 6:30-8pm. Angel Store, 7121 E. 5th Ave. #1, Scottsdale. Reg-
THAI YOGA MASSAGE – by Nicole Ballantyne, RN RYT. This ancient healing system is designed to create space in the physical and energetic body’s. A sensory rich experience that will leave you feeing relaxed and rejuvenated. 602-904-2317. themysticalyogini@gmail.com.
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Affordable pain and stress relief for working people. Acupuncture for as little as $25 per session for established patients getting a series of 5-10 treatments. Custom Chinese herbal formulas for common ailments. Skin health specialist. Top-tier skills without the frills.
ART CLASSES WATERCOLOR ART CLASSES Allura Westly 3611 E. Sunnyside Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85028 602-469-0524 allurawatercolor@cox.net AlluraWaterColor.com
Allura Westly, master teacher, opens her sanctuary studio to all levels, beginner to advanced. Learn fluid color technique, drawing and composition. Small class of 8 students. No talent required, just a desire to create.
CHIROPRACTOR ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE SW HERB SHOP & GATHERING PLACE Kathleen Gould, RH 148 N. Center Street Mesa, AZ 85201 480-694-9931 SWHerb.com
Hundreds of bulk medicinal herbs and specialty blends, multitude of classes of all kinds, rental space. Medicinemaking supplies, herbal bath shoppe. Varied therapists available. See ad on page 15.
SALT CHALET ARIZONA
Pavel Gershkovich, CHP, CRP 5011 N. Granite Reef Road Scottsdale, AZ 85250 480-621-6041 SaltChaletArizona.com ArizonaLeechTherapy.com Our rooms are coated from floor to ceiling with multiple layers of pure, untreated salt from the Dead Sea. Providing relief for many health conditions. See ad on page 35.
DR. HARLAN SPARER Tempe, AZ 85282 480-245-7894 TempeNonForce.com
Dr. Harlan Sparer is a Wholistic C h i r o p r a c t o r, e x c l u s i v e l y practicing the Directional Non Force Technique®, for the last 30 years. He adjusts ligaments, muscles, bones, and discs. See ad on page 14.
CLEANING SERVICES BENNETT’S CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
Valleywide Service 480-994-4988 BennettsCarpetCleaningAz.com Eco-friendly carpet & upholstery cleaning. Featuring organic cleaners and odor removal products derived from renewable seed and vegetable sources. No perfumes, solvents or other hazardous products. No phosphates. Products also available for in home use. Licensed and owner operated since 1974. See ad on page 7.
PURMAID
844-PUR-MAID PurMaid.com An eco-friendly home and office cleaning company & offers natural cleaning products. 844-PUR-MAID. See ad on page 36.
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COACHING CERTIFIED LAW OF ATTRACTION LIFE COACH David Scott Bartky 973-444-7301 info@lifecoachdavid.com LifeCoachDavid.com
Are you ready to attract all that you want? If so, let me teach you how to use the Law of Attraction. Coaching is held over the phone.
SUSAN F. MOODY, CLC
Success Coach, Author, Speaker In-Office ~ Telephone ~ Virtual Convenient West Valley Office 623-734-7377 U-Succeed.com The heart of true success is a sense of inner satisfaction. If you are ready to live a life you love, I can help you succeed with purpose, vision and action so that you too can be Happy, Healthy, Wealthy and Wise. See ad on page 46.
COLON HYDROTHERAPY INTERNAL WELLNESS COLON HYDROTHERAPY Terrye Baker Certified Colon Hydrotherapist 1520 W. Warner Road, Suite 106 Gilbert, AZ 85233 480-947-0811
A healthy colon is very important in maintaining vibrant health. Safe, comfortable and professional internal cleansing administered by a colon hydrotherapist with 15 years experience.
MELINDA SMITH
Colon Hydrotherapist and Holistic Iridologist 602-317-7677 BestVisionOfHealth.com Unique gas release technique in order to get rid of toxins and prevent diseases. Very gentle, relaxing. Free nutritional consulting and mini iridiology reading with your first session.
COLON HYDROTHERAPY NATURAL MEDICINE & DETOX 301 W. Roosevelt Street, Suite 2 Phoenix, AZ 85003 602-307-0888 NaturalMedicineAndDetox.com
We offer both open and closed colon hydrotherapy systems performed by certified colon hydrotherapy professionals. Receive a free 45 minute infrared sauna session with purchase when mentioning Natural Awakenings. Call for details 602-3070888. See ad on page 11.
COUNSELING AZ HEALTH PATH
8010 E. McDowell Road #113 Scottsdale, AZ 85257 480-735-9090 AzHealthPath.com
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Mary Peterson PT, MS Ed 480-998-1646 MaryPetersonPT.com Personalized care for lingering pain and stress. Integrating hands-on therapies like visceral manipulation, cranial therapy and myofascial release with self-care strategies. Over 25 years experience finding solutions.
DENTISTS INTEGRATIVE DENTAL ASSOCIATES Lisa M. Butler D.M.D. 4202 N. 32nd St., Suite A Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-956-4807 IntegrativeDental.com
We provide naturopathic medical care, psychotherapy, yoga and other holistic healing arts. Our mission is to help people achieve and maintain optimum wellness by providing excellent holistic care in a relaxed and supportive environment. See ad on page 42.
Providing biologic dentistry personalized to fit your needs in a caring and supportive environment. We offer many holistic procedures using the latest in modern technology. Dr. Butler is a member of the Holistic Dental Association and the International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology. See ad on page 25.
MULTIPLICITY ENTERPRISES
WELCOME HOME DENTAL
2045 S. Vineyard Avenue, Suite 139 Mesa, AZ 85210 480-773-6599 MultiplicityEnterprises.com
We provide yoga, nutrition, personal training, workshops and therapy—and believe in the transformative power that can be harnessed by mindfully including mind, body, and spirit in all that you do. See ad on page 43.
SARETTE ZECHARIA, PH.D. Licensed Holistic Psychologist 2401 N. Hayden Road, Suite 112 Scottsdale AZ 85257 8415 N. Pima Road, Suite 215 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480-383-3882
Via a holistic depth and Gestalt approach, explore the essence of your unique nature. Balance your soul’s needs with your conscious will to transform and transcend. S pecialties include dream tending, relationship issues, life/ health challenges, mindful parenting, brain education, and soul-mind-body harmonizing. See ad on page 45.
Linda P. Essex, R.N. Prescott 928-710-2178 bubblingwell@cableone.net
Linda has over 30 yrs of experience to assist you to meet your needs. Pamper your body and spirit with food-based healing and products, healing touch, channeling for spiritual guidance and Qigong lessons. Private and group sessions or demonstrations by appt.
ENERGY MEDICINE FOR ATHLETES With Jamine Aponte A Mindfulness Life Center 10339 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85253 480-208-2915 JamineAponteHealing.com
Enhance sports performance by healing and balancing the invisible ailments that inhibit you! For more information contact us.
INTERIORWERX WITH SUSAN CURRY 312-479-7893 Sessions@InteriorWerx.com InteriorWerx.us
David G. Lewis, DDS 408 E. Southern Ave. Tempe, AZ 85282 480-967-4204 WelcomeHomeDental.net
Unique dental practice focusing personal attention on each patient with a health-conscious approach. FREE consultation or second opinion when you mention this ad.
WOLSKI CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE DENTISTRY
Expand your health and happiness by raising your vibration to its highest potential. InteriorWerx clears emotional energetic abnormalities that cause dis-ease, such as anxiety, pain, sadness, discomfort, allergies, recurring physical injury, etc. This natural modality provides optimum health for body and mind with proven results. Free 15-minute consultation (schedule online).
KIM CARTER, M.A., HTCP, RYT
Krystyna Wolski, DDS, DMD, M.D., M.D.(H) 14269 N. 87th Street, Suite 107 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-991-3357 Offering a unique dental-body approach for over 20 years. Health problems often begin in the mouth because your teeth and body are connected through acupuncture meridians. Modalities include kinesiology, electro-dermal testing and homeopathy. See ad on page 12.
2045 S. Vineyard Ave., Suite 139 Mesa, AZ 85210 480-773-6599 Kim@MultiplicityEnterprises.com MultiplicityEnterprises.com
Kim is a Healing Touch Certified Practitioner specializing in grief and loss, serious/chronic illness a n d s p i r i t u a l g r ow t h . H e r emphasis is on empowering clients to recognize, trust and act on their own intuition. See ad on page 43.
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MARIE SLOTTOW, EEM-CP
Certified practitioner of Eden Energy Medicine, EFT, TFT-adv., and Matrix Reimprinting Using EFT Good Vibrations Healing Practice, Scottsdale 734-719-1045 marie.goodvibrations@gmail.com GoodVibrationsEnergyMedicine.com Marie offers an energy-based, Complementary and Alternative Medicine approach for achieving optimal health, emotional wellbeing and peak performance goals. The energy healing modalities used in sessions combine ancient healing wisdom with our modern scientific understanding of the body’s intrinsic healing systems.
SOL WELLNESS
Stephanie Dulley, RM 906 S. Priest Dr. # 107 Tempe, AZ 85281 480-510-1184 SolWellness.net Steph@SolWellness.net At Sol Wellness we offer reiki sessions, reiki classes, crystal healing sessions, and ionic detox foot baths. Mention this ad and receive ½ off your first session.
HOLISTIC HEALTH A MINDFULNESS LIFE CENTER 10339 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85253 480-207-6016 AMindfulnessLifeCenter.com
A Mindfulness Life Center offers: meditation classes, mindfulness classes, yoga (i.e. gentle, restorative, kundalini, flow, yin), sound healing (crystal bowls/gong), yoga nidra, tai chi, qigong, breathing classes, stress reduction programming (mindfulness based stress reduction), workshops, special events and energy healing services. No experience needed. See ad on page 39.
B-WELL CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE 4300 N. Miller Road, Suite 214 Scottsdale, AZ 85251 602-384-1745 info@b-wellcenterofscottsdale.com B-WellCenterOfScottsdale.com
We are dedicated to the health and wellness of the mind, body and spirit. Our services include workshops, energetic healing sessions, counseling/ coaching and more. See ad on page 41.
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MEDICAL DOCTORS DR. ESTELLE FARRELL, DO Rehab Arizona 8415 N. Pima Road, Suite 215 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480-659-2301
Dr. Farrell is a pain management doctor with a focus on pain management and rehabilitation services, osteopathic manipulation, electromyography, cold laser/ acupuncture and joint injections. See ad on page 45.
KATKA NOVAKOVA, MD (EUROPE), ND 29850 N. Tatum Boulevard, Suite 114 Cave Creek, AZ 85331 480-563-2302 drnovakova@yahoo.com DrKatka.com
My desire is to educate, empower and inspire people on their personal healing journey. I believe that healing IS possible – on ALL levels! See ad on page 7.
ORIGINAL HEALTH INSTITUTE LESTER R. KLEBE, D.P.M.
Foot and Ankle Care 10555 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. A101 Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 602-954-0777 Practicing in the Phoenix area, Dr. Klebe offers complete foot and ankle care. Holistically oriented, Dr. Klebe integrates homeopathic medicine with conventional medical care. See ad on page 49.
JACK M. WOLFSON, DO
Wolfson Integrative Cardiology 10585 N. Tatum Boulevard, Suite D-135 Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 480-535-6844 WolfsonIntegrativeCardiology.com A board-certified cardiologist who specializes in nutrition and the use of evidence-based supplements to prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. See ad on page 5.
NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS
4550 E. Bell Road, Suite 284 Phoenix, AZ 85032 602-788-4333 OriginalHealthInstitute.com
Heal faster from car accidents. Natural pain relief. We combine naturopathic treatments, including acupuncture, injection therapies and manipulative therapies with other modalities. Protocols are patient-specific. See ad on page 15.
BARRIE ZELLER, NMD
Zest Natural Medicine 1405 N. Dobson Road #20 Chandler, AZ 85224 480-361-5108 ZestNaturalMedicine.com Dr. Barrie Zeller specializes in gastrointestinal concerns, obesity, food allergies, adrenal fatigue, hormone imbalances, and women’s health. She uses bioidentical hormone therapy and other natural therapies to guide the body and mind to wellness. Her approach to treatment is to devise a plan that fits your life. See ad on page 57.
PAUL STALLONE, NMD
Arizona Integrative Medical Center, P.C. 8144 E. Cactus Road, # 820 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-214-3922 DrStallone.com Dr. Stallone’s main focus is to listen and understand the underlying cause of an individual’s illness. Often it is a combination of nutritional, emotional, chemical, structural, and lifestyle factors. He uses a vast array of modalities to effectively treat the acute and chronic diseases that are commonly seen today. See ad on inside front cover.
PEST CONTROL ARIZONA ORGANIC PEST & TERMITE CONTROL Organic Pest Control 602-923-1457 ArizonaOrganic.com
Avoid being exposed to dangerous chemicals when all-natural and safer alternatives work just as well and last longer. See ad on page 26.
PET CARE ANDREA SOBOTKA, AKA “CRITTER DOC”
ASAM, Sh. Reiki, HTAP, Animal Communicator and Counselor 602-317-1543 Critterdoc1@cox.net SpiritAnimalWisdom.com With a gentle healing touch, Andrea provides earth medicine & energy healing, animal communication, and intuitive counsel for pets and their people.
SPIRITUAL CENTERS
PURE SALON
8711 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd #205 Scottsdale 480-339-6688 PureSalonAz.com
CLEAR LIGHT BUDDHIST CENTER
Voted best natural salon in the Valley 201-2014 by Natural Awakenings readers. Organic | vegan | gluten free. Clean air eco-friendly salon environment only using the finest non-toxic hair color. Also providing organic facials, oxygen treatments and microneedling. See ad on page 49.
SCREENINGS PHYSICAL THERAPY STUDIO HEALTH
Pain Therapies & Performance Solutions 1425 S. Higley Road, Suite #101 Gilbert, AZ 85296 480-466-6398 StudioHealthAz.com An integrative 3 step approach for pain relief using stretch therapy, corrective exercise, and nutrient metabolism identification. Free 1 hour introduction class Tuesday evenings at 6:00pm please RSVP.
REAL ESTATE JAN GREEN
REALTOR®, GREEN®, CDPE, SFR, EcoBroker, CIAS RE/MAX Excalibur Realty 21803 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 602-620-2699 GotGreen.info As a Certified EcoBroker, Jan works to assist clients with energyefficient features, understanding ways to save green, live a healthier lifestyle and save money. See ad on page 20.
DE NOVO SCAN
New Kadampa Tradition 614 E. Townley Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85020 602-243-5220 clearlightbc@gmail.com MeditationInArizona.org Open to all, whatever level of interest. We offer introductory and in-depth courses on meditation & Buddhism, chanted prayers, retreats and meditation for children. Classes take place at our Phoenix Center as well as other locations in the valley.
INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER
Scottsdale and Glendale Locations 480-284-2222 DeNovoScan.com
“Celebrating a Positive Path to Spiritual Living” 952 E. Baseline Road #102 Mesa, AZ 85204 Rev. Julianne Lewis 480-593-8798 Info@Interfaith-Community.org Interfaith-Community.org
De Novo Scan, Clinical Thermography is Scottsdale-based and uses the very latest in thermal imaging software and thermal cameras. We offer Breast, Half & Full Body Scans. See ad on page 17.
SKIN CARE
Looking for a spiritual pathway? Interfaith CommUNITY provides services to enrich and empower your life journey. Try Spirit Night 3rd Saturday each month and Sunday 10:30 AM Celebration Service! See ad on page 19.
ADVANCED SKIN TECHNOLOGY
Linda Leibl, Aesthetician since 1985 Canyon Falls Spa/Salon (Raintree/101) 480-254-0302 MyBeautifulSkin.com LindaLeibl.Arbonne.com Your Head to Toe Beauty Center offers painless, non-surgical facial and body tightening, s u p e r n a t u r a l o rg a n i c s k i n corrective facials, stretch mark reduction, superior Swiss skin care/cosmetics/weight loss/ nutrition/detox, and beauty/spa parties—wholesale. Call now to “transform” your life!
SALONS LORINA QUIGLEY
MOD.I.FY 4164 N. Marshall Way Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-318-7555 ModifyAz.com • AloraOrganic.com Our eco-friendly salon/ spa services, wholesome cafe and yoga studio cultivate a healthy environment in which to grow and thrive. See ad on page 26.
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THE SHRINE OF HOLY WISDOM
Natural Abundance
5025 S. Ash Avenue, Suite B-15 Tempe, AZ 85282 480-219-9633 retablos@cox.net TheShrineOfHolyWisdom.org
Experience the Divine. We are an inclusive community that offers a diversity of spiritual practices. Our offerings include courses in the Western Mystical Tradition, Angelic Theurgy, Meditation and Prayer. See ad on page 58.
UNITY OF MESA
2700 E. Southern Avenue Mesa, AZ 85204 480-892-2700 UnityOfMesa.org A progressive Christian community that draws on universal teachings from various traditions. Weddings, memorials, christenings for the “spiritual but not religious.” 9am & 10:45am Sunday services, classes and workshops. See ad on page 58.
SPIRITUAL HEALING NADIA ROSE
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WELLNESS CENTERS ABSOLUTE HEALTH Dr. Sara Penton, D.C. 8360 E. Raintree Drive, Suite 135 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-991-9945 AbsoluteHealthAz.com Our focus is treating the whole person based on each individual’s needs, using acupuncture, allergy relief, chiropractic, massage, naturopathic, biofeedback and neurofeedback. See ad on page 17.
ANGEL LAUGHTER HOLISTIC CENTER Susan Ragusa 745 W. Baseline Road, Suite 7 Mesa, AZ 85210 480-244-7306 AngelLaughter.com
A holistic center providing alternative healing and intuitive guidance. Other services available are hypnosis, EFT (tapping), Divine Energy Alignment, Laughter Club and more. See ad on page 33.
WELLNESS PRODUCTS SCORPION STING REMEDY Peter Bigfoot Reevis Mountain School Orders@ReevisMountain.org ReevisMountain.org
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WEIGHT LOSS INSIGHTS FOR LIFE
Martha Reed, PhD 20325 N. 51st Avenue, Suite 108 Glendale, AZ 85308 623-249-5888 Insights-For-Life.com “Easily Lose ½-1 pound a day” with my whole person approach. Combining Homeopathics, Hypnotherapy, Far Infrared Heat Therapy, Life Coaching and Vibefit Therapy. No Needles and Homeopathic Safe. See ad on page 46.
YOGA YOGA PHOENIX
2308 N. Richland Phoenix, AZ 85006 602-271-4480 YogaPhoenix.com Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan, providing an immediate self-exalted experience. By combining physical practices, breath work, chanting and meditation, it connects you with your soul’s frequency to breakthrough to a higher level. See ad on page 33.
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Causes of Iodine Deficiency
Radiation
Almost everyone is routinely exposed to iodine-depleting radiation
Low-Sodium Diets
Overuse of zero-nutrient salt substitutes in foods leads to iodine depletion
Iodized Table Salt
Iodized salt may slowly lose its iodine content by exposure to air
Bromine
A toxic chemical found in baked goods overrides iodine's ability to aid thyroid
Iodine-Depleted Soil Poor farming techniques have led to declined levels of iodine in soil
A Growing Epidemic Symptoms range from extreme fatigue and weight gain to depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, high blood pressure, fibrocystic breasts and skin and hair problems. This lack of essential iodine can also cause infertility, joint pain, heart disease and stroke. Low iodine levels also have been associated with breast and thyroid cancers; and in children, intellectual disability, deafness, attention deficient and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impaired growth, according to studies by Boston University and the French National Academy of Medicine.
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