Natural Awakenings Phoenix & Northern Arizona January 2018 Issue

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HEALTHY

LIVING

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PLANET

Dial Down

STRESS How to Stay Calm and Cool

EXPECT A MIRACLE

Five Ways to Manifest Your Desires

Say NO to Plastic

Help Reduce Harmful Waste

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Career Training in Hypnotherapy 500-Hour State-Licensed Certification Course Begins January 22nd • Summer Session June 4 • Fall Session Sept 10

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OVER MEDIA

24 DIAL DOWN STRESS How to Stay Calm and Cool

27 LOW LIBIDO, FATIGUE

AND WEIGHT GAIN ARE SIGNS OF LOW TESTOSTERONE

28 UNDERSTANDING NUTRACEUTICALS

How They Differ from Health Store Supplements

30 NUTRITIONAL

Turn Your Interest in Healing and the Mind-Body Connection Into a New Career Helping People

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Contents

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32 10,000 STEPS AND COUNTING

Keep Moving to Stay Fit

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34 EAT WHEAT AGAIN

Eight Ways to Restore Gut Health

37 EXPECT A MIRACLE

Five Ways to Manifest Our Desires

38 BEHOLD THE PERFECT HEALTH with Kinesiology & Muscle Testing

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PHARAOHS’ CYLINDERS FOR HEALING

39 KICK THE PLASTIC HABIT

Choose Earth-Friendly Alternatives

40 HEALTHY WEIGHT KIDS

Food Choices that Prevent Obesity

42 DON’T OVERFEED FIDO

Plus Other Tips to Keep a Dog Cancer-Free

DEPARTMENTS 10 news briefs 14 health briefs 18 global briefs 28 healing ways 32 fit body 34 conscious eating 36 wise words

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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.

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ast January, I decided that I needed something to get my creative juices flowing. I had been reviewing too many scientific articles and not having enough fun with words, so I found a creative writing class to help solve this problem. I would like to share one of my favorite assignments. It involved choosing a color and writing a little masterpiece of no more than 250 words in first person—we were to “be” the color.

To help visualize our choices and give us focus, we were asked to select an example of our color, such as a flower or an article of clothing, and then expand from a basic color such as yellow or brown to farmfresh egg yolk yellow or wheat fields in the fall brown. I chose something that many of you in Arizona might appreciate, I hope you like it!

The Color of Rock I am millions of years old, formed from the oxidation of iron in what was once mud and sand, and is now sandstone. I am as one with this rock.

I am evasive, the brilliant orange and red at sunset, and the subtle, flat burgundy of the shadows.

I am under your feet as you hike, and at your side as you move through a canyon.

Yet there is always a sharp contrast between me and the brilliant deep blue beyond.

Never confusing, always distinct and comforting.

I am so old that you can sense others who walked before you over the centuries. I am so strong that you can feel my energy, my scent, my wisdom.

My ancient tints are in paints, pottery, jewelry, dyes. I am the glow in roads, sidewalks, houses.

I fill every crevice of your being until you actually feel that you are me—a glowing, healthy pink—one of my many hues.

If you encounter me once, you will feel compelled to return.

It is a very fun exercise, and one that some of you might like to try to kick-start your creativity in the new year. And speaking of creativity, our Natural Awakenings national team has been working hard to bring a new look to the magazine. The fresh, crisp design is amazing!

A very “Happy New Year” to everyone. Please, always feel free to contact me with comments, suggestions or questions. This is your magazine. Enjoy!

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World War II Theme at Interfaith CommUNITY

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nterfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center and The Shrine of Holy Wisdom will co-host a special event with San Francisco Bay Area storyteller Marty Brounstein, author of Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust, at 7 p.m., February 2.

Brounstein will share the true story of courage and compassion about Frans and Mien Wijnakker, a Christian couple in the Netherlands who, despite extreme personal risk, saved the lives of more than two dozen Jews during World War II. He will also reveal his meaningful personal connection to this story and its heroes in this inspirational storytelling presentation. Fr. Jorge Eagar, of The Shrine of Holy Wisdom, will make his collection of relics from Christian dissidents against the Nazi regime available for viewing.

The WWII series will continue with a concert, American Music: WWII, at 7 p.m., February 9, performed by Tony Keyes and Jim Sorensen. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center welcomes all peaceful forms of cultural, spiritual and lifestyle diversity.

Admission is by love offering. Location: 952 E. Baseline Rd., Ste. 102, in the Paragon Business Center, Mesa. For more information, visit Interfaith-Community.org. See ad, page 33.

Start a New Career at the Hypnotherapy Academy of America

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he next 500-hour hypnotherapy course at the Hypnotherapy Academy of America, in Albuquerque, begins January 22. After completing the first 300 hours of modules one through three, students are eligible for certification as hypnotherapists with the International Board of Hypnotherapy.

After completing the additional 100 hours of module four, which covers pain management techniques and accelerated healing, they become eligible for the professional designation of certified medical support clinical hypnotherapist. Module five is a 100-hour elective that covers natal regression and past-life therapy, for a total of 500 hours of training.

Students have traveled from 29 countries and all 50 states to attend the school.

Academy Director Tim Simmerman Sierra states, “Our state-licensed hypnosis courses and clinical hypnotherapy training have led the field in hypnotherapy education for almost 30 years. The 500-hour accelerated certification course in hypnotherapy is taught three times a year in two-week modules.�

Location: 2132 Osuna Rd., NE, Ste. B. To register, call 505-767-8030 or toll-free at 877983-1515 or visit HypnotherapyAcademy.com/course-content. See ad, page 6.

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New Mindful Cookbook of Sonoran Desert Foods

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esert Harvesters, a grassroots organization promoting and enhancing the planting and use of native wild food sources, has published its second cookbook, Eat Mesquite and More: A Cookbook for Sonoran Desert Foods and Living, a 2017 Southwest Book of the Year selection by the Pima County Public Library.

The cookbook celebrates native food forests of the Sonoran Desert and beyond with 170 recipes contributed by more than 60 community cooks, chefs, and culinary artists. They feature wild, indigenous foods, including mesquite, acorn, barrel cactus, chiltepin, cholla, desert chia, desert herbs and flowers, desert ironwood, hackberry, palo verde, prickly pear, saguaro, wolfberry and wild greens. It is an expansion of their 2011 book, Eat Mesquite!: A Cookbook.

Co-author Brad Lancaster, also co-founder of Desert Harvesters, says, “We think of mesquite as a gateway food, or a low-hanging fruit, so to speak. Native velvet mesquite pods are easy to pick, and this tree—along with other delicious native bean trees—grow not only in the desert, but also in urban areas, where they thrive if we plant them within or beside rainwater-harvesting earthworks, which we encourage.”

To obtain a copy online, email Orders@DesertHarvesters.org or visit DesertHarvesters.org.

Popular Film Festival in Sedona

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he 24th annual Sedona International Film Festival will take place from February 24 through March 4 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, the Sedona Performing Arts Center and Sedona Harkins 6, with 150 narrative features, documentaries and shorts in total.

Passes are on sale now and individual tickets go on sale in Feb. For more information, call the festival box office at 928-282-1177 or visit SedonaFilm Festival.org.

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Learn the Significance of the Justice Card

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he Shrine of Holy Wisdom will host a special presentation at 2 p.m., January 7, prepared by Rev. Linda Johnson, Bishop Jorge Eagar and Rev. Chuck Hicks that gives insights pertaining to the hidden meaning of the Justice Card and its message for the new year. There will be a crystal bowl attunement, chanting, an inspirational message and reflections and meditation on the Justice Card.

The numbers 2+0+1+8 for this new year add up to 11; the number associated with the Justice Card, one of the 22 major arcana cards in the tarot deck. The Justice Card of the tarot represents karma, the law of cause and effect. There is both “auspicious” and “adverse” karma. Auspicious karma is what we acquire from living according to the good, the beautiful and the true in our thoughts and actions. Karma is educative and is rooted in divine mercy.

Admission is a $15 love offering. Location: 5025 S. Ash Ave. Ste. B-15, Tempe. For more information, call 480-219-9633.

On Fire Workshop at Unity of Phoenix

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nity of Phoenix Spiritual Center will host John O’Leary with a workshop, On Fire: 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, from 7 to 9 p.m., January 17. Author of the bestselling book On Fire, he will share a rousing 7-step plan for living a life “on fire”, filled with hope and possibility.

His appearance is part of the Inspirational Speakers series.

O’Leary was burned over 100 percent of his body when he was 9 years old, and given just a 1 percent chance to live.

He fought extraordinary odds to endure, persist and survive.

O’Leary will share the life-giving lessons of his story in hopes that he can spark extraordinary possibilities for others.

The Inspirational Speakers series continues with Deepak Chopra on February 2 and Marianne Williamson on March 16.

Packages are available.

Tickets are $50, available at the center or online at UnityPhx.org/ events. Passes to all three events are available for $125; VIP passes are available for $175. Location: 1500 E. Greenway Pkwy. For more information, call 602-978-3337. See ad, page 29.

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articipants can refresh, reinvigorate and renew from January 26 to 28 at the Sedona Dream Maker Mind, Body, Spirit Retreat in Sedona. Taerie Gillan will lead her famous Angel Meetand-Greet and Rezone Your Life sessions with a group of integrity-based leaders that includes Spring Rayne, a gluten-free/vegan/raw food chef, author and holistic coach, and Dawn Marie, an energy specialist focusing this retreat on relationships and communication, on a weekend of wondershops and activities.

Participants will clear the old from 2017, look for deep course correction to find and align with their highest and most joyful self and proactively create a successful 2018.

At Gillan’s Angel Meet-and-Greet wondershop, attendees meet and learn to interact with their own team of enlightened helpers. She will help reorganize the energy to create a more healthy experience all around.

Rayne will help to create an understanding of how to have or enhance a healthy relationship with the best foods for each individual.

Marie will assist in communication skills and techniques to bring in and nurture the love and the relationships we desire in life.

For more information, visit MysticalTruth.com/event/a-new-youfor-the-new-year.

Start the New Year Right with a First Day Hike

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anuary 1 marks the sixth annual national collaboration of all 50 state park systems across the nation. Arizona State Parks & Trails and the National Association of State Park Directors encourage people to take a guided hike, walk or tour in participating state parks to explore their beauty and diversity. There are many types of activities to choose from, including desert hikes, bird walks, nature hikes, tours and even a concert.

For a full listing of First Day Hikes with locations, difficulty and length, terrain and tips, visit AZStateParks.com/first-day-hikes.

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Daily Produce Servings Prevent Early Death

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Healthy diet options of spinach and kale may also help keep our brains fit. In a study from the University of Illinois appearing in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 60 adults between 25 and 45 years old having higher levels of lutein, a nutrient found in green, leafy vegetables, avocados and eggs, had neural responses more on par with younger people than others of their own age. Lutein is a nutrient that the body can’t make on its own, so it must be acquired through diet. It accumulates in brain tissues and the eyes, which allows researchers to measure levels without using invasive techniques.

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Lutein in Greens and Eggs Slows Cognitive Aging

Researchers at the Imperial College London say that five servings of fruits and vegetables is a good start, but more is better. After conducting a worldwide meta-analysis of 2 million people that compared early mortality rates from cardiovascular disease and cancer, they recommend eating at least 10 three-ounce vegetable and fruit servings per day, which could prevent up to 7.8 million premature deaths each year.

Simple movement turns out to be the best way to lift mood, improve memory and protect the brain against age-related cognitive decline, according to Harvard Medical School researchers in an article, “Aerobic Exercise is the Key for Your Head, Just as It is for Your Heart.” Even brisk walking or jogging for 45 minutes can alleviate depression.

The Journal of Physical Therapy Science notes that aerobic workouts can help people feel less stressed by reducing levels of the body’s natural stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol.

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AEROBICS KEEP THE BRAIN YOUNG

Hemp Oil Cuts Seizure Frequency in Half

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Research from the New York University Langone Comprehensive Epilepsy Center has found that cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive extract of hemp oil, significantly reduces seizure rates in epileptics. Scientists there tested 120 children and young adults with epilepsy and found that the cannabidiol group’s number of seizures per month decreased from 12.4 to 5.9 compared to a statistically insignificant change in the placebo group.

RED WINE LESS TOXIC THAN WHITE Alcohol has been linked with cancer in about 3.6 percent of cases worldwide, due to the presence of acetaldehyde, which damages DNA and prevents it from repairing itself. A study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention that involved 200,000 people found a distinct connection between white wine in particular and melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer. Sun exposure is a well-known cancer risk, but this and other studies have found that subjects often develop melanoma primarily on the trunks of their bodies, which are usually covered by clothing, and it is almost always curable if the cancer is caught early.

FISH OIL TWICE WEEKLY EASES ARTHRITIS

Eating fish at least twice a week may significantly reduce the pain and swelling associated with rheumatoid arthritis,in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the joints, creating swelling and pain.

Studies have already shown the beneficial effect of fish oil supplements on rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, but a new study of 176 participants at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, found that increasing the amount of fish containing omega-3 they ate weekly as a whole food lowered their disease activity.

The Arthritis Foundation estimates that about 1.5 million people in the U.S. have the disease; women far more often than men.

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Mercury/Autism Brain Research Alert As the debate rages between health officials and vaccine critics about possible links to autism, mercury seems to be a specific bone of contention. It has long been present in the form of thimerisol, a preservative that inhibits bacterial contamination. Under government pressure, amounts have been reduced by the pharmaceutical industry to trace levels or eliminated, except in commonly recommended flu vaccines, some of which contain the food emulsifier polysorbate 80, which disrupts the blood-brain barrier and helps create an extremely effective delivery system for escorting neurotoxic ethylmercury and other heavy metals straight to the brain. The U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences reports that ethylmercury, in particular, gets metabolized into even more toxic inorganic mercury and remains in the brain for years.

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Sugar Linked to Depression

The journal Scientific Reports recently published a study that confirmed a link between a diet high in sugar and common mental disorders. In 2002, researchers from Baylor College found that higher rates of refined sugar consumption were associated with higher rates of depression. A 2015 study that included nearly 70,000 women found a higher likelihood of depression in those with high added sugar intake, but not in those with a high intake of naturally occurring sugars such as those found in fruit.

The World Health Organization recommends that people reduce their daily intake of added sugars to less than 5 percent of their total energy intake; Americans typically consume three times that much. Meanwhile, one in six people worldwide suffers from a common mental problem such as a mood or anxiety disorder.

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A Swiss study gave volunteers $25 a week for four weeks, and told half of them to spend the money on themselves and the others to spend it to benefit others. Subsequent brain scans revealed a link between the altruistic acts and feelings of contentment, activating neurons in the ventral striatum associated with happiness.

Even the intention alone to be more generous was enough to create these changes, and the amount spent did not influence the increase in levels of well-being. The discovery sheds fresh light on why many people feel gratified when giving, even when it costs them something.

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Generosity Cheers Mind, Body and Spirit

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global briefs

Urban Trees

Cigarette Cutback Higher Prices Lower Use

Research from the Medical University of Vienna found in a 30-year study that increasing prices for tobacco products by 5 percent reduced tobacco use by 3.5 percent.

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Urban trees help reduce obesity and depression, improve productivity, boost educational outcomes and reduce incidences of asthma and heart disease for residents, yet according to The Nature Conservancy, American cities spend less than a third of 1 percent of municipal budgets on tree planting and maintenance. As a result, U.S. cities are losing 4 million trees per year.

Each summer, thousands of unnecessary deaths result from heat waves in urban areas. Studies have shown that trees are a cost-effective solution. Too often, the presence or absence of urban nature and its associated benefits is tied to a neighborhood’s income level, resulting in dramatic health inequities. In some American cities, life expectancies in different neighborhoods located just a few miles apart can differ by as much as a decade. Not all of this health disparity is connected to the tree cover, but researchers are increasingly finding that neighborhoods with fewer trees have worse health outcomes, so inequality in access to urban nature can lead to worse health inequities.

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City Greenery Boosts Public Health

To read the white paper, visit Tinyurl.com/FundingTreesForHealth.

Cardiologists Urge Plant-Based Hospital Meals

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is advising hospitals in improving patient menus by adding healthy, plant-based options and removing processed meats, which have been linked to 60,000 cardiovascular deaths annually.

The ACC Heart-Healthy Food Recommendations for Hospitals states, “At least one plant-based main dish should be offered and promoted at every meal.” ACC also urges that processed meats such as bacon, sausage, ham, hot dogs and deli meats should not be offered at all. These guidelines extend to hospital cafeterias and onsite restaurants.

The American Medical Association has also passed a resolution that calls on hospitals to provide similarly healthy meals. Processed meats are now considered carcinogenic to humans, according to the World Health Organization. A 50-gram serving a day—one hot dog or two strips of bacon—increases colorectal cancer risk by 18 percent.

“Too many heart disease patients have had their recovery undermined by bacon and hot dogs on their hospital trays,” says Dr. Neal Barnard, president of the nonprofit Physicians Committee.

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Veggie Doctors

Crackdown Needed

Of 24 breakfast food samples tested by the Alliance for Natural Health USA, 10 showed the presence of glyphosate. Executive and Legal Director Gretchen DuBeau states, “We expected that trace amounts would show up in foods containing large amounts of corn and soy. However, we were unprepared for just how invasive this poison has been to our entire food chain.” In the study, the chemical, now revealed to be a probable carcinogen by the World Health Organization, was found in oatmeal, bagels, eggs, potatoes and non-GMO soy coffee creamer. The presence of glyphosate in dairy products may be due to bioaccumulation in the tissue of animals.

DuBeau adds, “Glyphosate has been linked to increases in levels of breast, thyroid, kidney, pancreatic, liver and bladder cancers, and is being served for breakfast, lunch and dinner worldwide. The fact that it is showing up in foods like eggs and coffee creamers, which don’t directly contact the herbicide, proves that it’s being passed on by animals that ingest it in their feed. This is contrary to everything that regulators and industry scientists have been telling the public.”

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Glyphosate Found in Breakfast Foods

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Plumbing Progress

Australia’s Centre for Advanced Design in Engineering Training at Deakin University is practicing an affordable way to increase the availability of potable (drinkable) water in needy areas of the world. The project involves collecting plastic garbage from around the Pacific Islands and turning it into pellets, which are then extruded as 3-D printer filament to make replacement plumbing parts, often in short supply in those locations. That effort is called 3D WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene), and the children’s charity Plan International Australia will be the first recipient (Plan.org.au).

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Recycled Plastics Put to Good Use

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Wellness Works

Corporate wellness programs are linked to a 25 percent reduction in absenteeism and sick leave, 25 percent reduction in health costs and 32 percent reduction in workers compensation and disability costs, according to a 2016 meta-analysis of corporate wellness studies

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Meatless Millennials

Safer Product Controls Citrus Pests

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and California Department of Pest Regulation have approved CRS Plus, an aerosol pheromone biopesticide product that disrupts the mating cycle of Aonidiella aurantii, also known as California Red Scale (CRS). Pheromones do not kill or damage the target insects, and are species-specific, so pollinators and other beneficial insect species are not affected.

CRS attacks all aerial parts of citrus trees, including twigs, leaves, branches and fruit. Heavy infestations can cause reduced fruit quality, yellowing and dropping of leaves, dieback of twigs and limbs and even death of the tree.

The 2017 Chicken Marketing Summit in North Carolina involved hundreds of leaders from fast-food chains, marketing agencies and poultry production companies discussing the fact that Americans are eating less poultry—and what to do about it.

Richard Kottmeyer, a senior managing partner at Fork to Farm Advisory Services, explained that Millennials need to be “inspired and coached” to consume more animal products, according to an article published on WattAgNet.com, an industry website.

“Compared to their parents, Millennials are more likely to believe in evolution and accept that climate change is occurring. They seek out facts and science to better understand a complex world, but the poultry industry doesn’t have any fact-based information to defend its cruel, unsanitary practices,” states animal rights advocate Nathan Runkle via EcoWatch.com. The majority of chickens raised for meat have been bred to grow so large so quickly that they collapse under their own unnatural weight. North Carolina has enacted an “ag-gag” bill, making it illegal to photograph or videotape animal abuse.

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Young Vegetarians Worry Meat Industry

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Recycling Crusade

The San Francisco Department of the Environment’s list of materials allowed in blue recycling bins has been expanded to include plastic bags, paper coffee cups, ice cream containers, milk or juice cartons and textiles; it is also downsizing refuse bins. It’s all part of a shift to using dual-compartment trucks to collect refuse from black bins and organic waste from green bins, with a dedicated truck for recyclables. A national leader in recycling, the city is one of the first to attempt a zero-waste target year of 2020.

California has a goal of 75 percent recycling by 2020, having achieved a 44 percent rate in 2016.

Los Angeles is making progress with a new commercial waste recycling system. Washington, D.C., has also expanded its list of accepted materials for recycling bins, but still doesn’t include plastic bags. With recent improvements to automated and optical sorting technology, some companies are becoming more accommodating about what they will accept.

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ith a 24-hour news cycle and near-constant bombardment by the devices at our fingertips and the ubiquitous presence of screens, remaining mindful about our media consumption can change our relationship with it. As engaged citizens, awareness of current events is important; becoming mindful consumers of media not only impacts personal well-being, but can help us become more effective in responding to information.

The first step in creating an empowered relationship with media is recognizing how the constant flow of information affects us. Mindfulness is the process of becoming aware of what is happening in our body and mind from moment to moment. It is not thinking about something in order to evaluate it; it’s investigating what is happening in real time. When awareness is cultivated in this way, we can evaluate our choices based on this internal information.

When browsing online or watching the news on television, check in with the intention in the moment—not the rationalization or philosophy about why this information may be important, but what is in the mind in that very moment:

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Is it boredom or looking for distraction?

Are we receiving information passively, or engaging to understand a particular issue? Notice intentions without judgment; one is not necessarily better than another.

Bring attention to the body, mind and emotions: Assess sensations in the body such as areas of tightness or tension; and bring awareness to thoughts and emotions that are present. Notice the impacts of this body-mind experience and reflect upon how any resulting feelings might serve our relationships, well-being, sense of purpose or efficacy; consider whether the type and amount of information is necessary to respond appropriately.

When we stay mindful, we can determine if immersing ourselves in angry comments or endless clips of ranting politicians and pundits is actually necessary to understand an issue. We might decide to set a time limit on such exposure or stay focused on understanding something specific.

If we find ourselves clicking around out of boredom or to take a break, we might consider finding sources reporting meaningful information over those that focus on sensationalism or trivia,

or bookmarking uplifting content (try: GoodNewsNetwork.org, DailyGood.org, PositiveNewsUS.org).

Mindfulness won’t take the discomfort out of the news; a lot of what’s happening around us is uncomfortable and mindfulness will actually make us more aware of that discomfort! But, mindfulness of discomfort in real time allows us to respond more appropriately, and sooner.

Instead of letting media manipulate our emotions, fomenting anger and despair, we can cultivate mindfulness and decide how media can serve us by consciously clicking. We have more information available to us today than ever before—becoming mindful in our relationship with that information protects our well-being while empowering us to live connected, engaged and meaningful lives.

Genevieve Tregor, MS, offers mindfulness trainings, workshops and retreats, including the official MBSR curriculum throughout the Valley. For more information, visit SolutionMindfulness.com.

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DIAL DOWN STRESS How to Stay Calm and Cool

by Lisa Marshall

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hether from natural disasters, divisive politics, unmanageable workloads or a smartphone culture that makes it tough to unplug, U.S. adults are feeling more strain now than they have at any other time in the past decade, according to the American Psychological Association’s 2017 Stress in America Survey. One in three say their stress has increased in the past year and one in five rate the level at eight or more on a scale of one to 10. About three in five, or 59 percent, say they believe this is “the lowest point in the nation’s history” and nearly twothirds say concerns about our nation’s future (including its health care, economy and international relations) are key sources of their stress.

“We’re seeing significant stress transcending party lines,” notes Arthur C. Evans Jr., Ph.D., the association’s CEO. All that stress is having a powerful impact on health, with as many as 80 percent of visits to primary care physi-

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Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one. ~Hans Selye cians characterized as stress-related, according to the American Medical Association. Workplace stress accounts for 120,000 deaths a year—more than influenza, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease combined—according to a 2015 Stanford University study.

Yet, empowering news has emerged amid this epidemic of anxiety-related illness. Research shows that by eating right, exercising and changing our mindset about stress itself, we can buffer our bodies from many health hazards.

“Unfortunately, you can’t always avoid the things that stress you out. But you can control how you respond to stress before it takes over your life,” says Melanie Greenberg, Ph.D., a Mill Valley, California, psychologist and author of the recent book The Stress-Proof Brain:

Master Your Emotional Response to Stress Using Mindfulness and Neuroplasticity.

Our Brain on Stress

Whether it’s an urgent email from the boss or a rude motorist driving unsafely, tense situations elicit a physiological response remarkably similar to what might occur if we were chased by a lion.

Deep inside an almond-shaped region of the brain called the amygdala, an alarm goes off, signaling the release of hormones like adrenaline and cortisol that boost heart rate, usher extra blood to muscles, hasten breathing and spike blood sugar to provide more fuel for the brain to react.

Evolutionarily, this response was key to early human survival, providing the energy boost needed to flee predators. Even today, it has its upside, says Greenberg. “In the short term, stress can be exciting and even beneficial, revving you up so you can put your passion and energy into something.”

But chronic excess can lead to high blood pressure and blood sugar, inflammation, cognitive problems and a hairtrigger response to stress, in which our body overreacts even to mild annoyances. It can also, research suggests, accelerate aging by eroding the protective caps on our chromosomes, called telomeres.

“Think of the stress response as an elastic band,” says Dr. Mithu Storoni, a Hong Kong physician and author of the new book Stress Proof: The Scientific Solution to Protect Your Brain and Body — and Be More Resilient Every Day. “If you pull it and it snaps back immediately, that’s fine. But if you pull it too intensely or too frequently, it doesn’t snap back, and there are lots of downstream consequences.”

Stress-Proofing Our Body

Eating right can better protect our bodies, says New York City Registered Dietitian Malina Malkani. She recommends loading up on nutrient-dense, high-fiber foods like leafy greens, beans and lentils, nuts and seeds during stressful times, because they can slow our rate of digestion and minimize unhealthy dips and spikes in blood sugar.

Beneficial, bacteria-rich foods like yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut and kimchi are other foundational foods for stressresilience, says Storoni, because they can dampen bodily inflammation that arises from chronic tension. They can also replenish bacterial strains like lactobacillus and bifidobacteria which, according to studies of college students, tend to decrease when we feel pushed beyond our limits to handle what’s coming at us.

One 2016 study of 171 volunteers, published in the Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, found that those that ate yogurt containing lactobacillus plantarum daily for two months had fewer markers of stress in their blood. Another study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2007 found that when 132 adults drank a probiotic-infused milk drink daily for three weeks and were then subjected to an anxiety-prone situation, their brains

Seven Ways to Banish Stress

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e can take charge and do even more things to keep stress at bay in the first place, says Christine Carter, Ph.D., a University of California, Berkeley, sociologist and author of The Sweet Spot: How to Accomplish More by Doing Less. “I’m all about prevention,” she says. “There are many ways to set up your life to be less stressful.”

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Multitask less, monotask more:

“The brain was not evolved to multitask and it can be stressful when we try to do so,” says Carter, referencing a Stanford University study. “At the end of the day, we end up feeling fried.” She recommends setting up a “fortress against interruption” for an hour or two each day when we feel most alert. Put the phone on mute, don noisecanceling headphones and ask coworkers or family members to not interrupt your focus on an important priority.

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Don’t be a chronic media checker: Eighty-six percent of

Americans say they constantly or often check their email, texts or social media accounts, according to the latest Stress in America Survey. Half of U.S. workers say they respond to every email within a half-hour. Carter recommends instead scheduling a block of time at the beginning and end of each day for the task.

During weekends and evenings, disable email and social media notifications.

Research shows the more often we check, the more stressed we are. One recent study of British office workers found that checking email almost immediately boosts heart rate, blood pressure and cortisol levels, while refraining causes the stress response to subside.

colors. Select and stick with one brand of natural toothpaste or granola.

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nating on past events and relationship problems can be a great source of stress in the present moment. If there’s nothing that can be done about it, stop thinking about it. Literally visualize a stop sign when the thought bubbles up.

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Daydream: Idle times, like standing in line, sitting in traffic or showering can allow our brain to rest and recover from hassles. Embrace such opportunities and don’t clutter them up with technology; leave the phone and radio off.

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Meditate: Invest 10 minutes daily to sit still, focus on breathing, visualize an image or stare at an object and try to keep thoughts from drifting. Brain imaging studies published in the Brain Research Bulletin show that “Through [such] meditation, it’s possible to rewire your brain to create a new, stronger circuit that keeps your emotional reactivity under control,” says Dr. Mithu Storoni, who has published a book on the topic.

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Heighten spirituality: Whether it’s regularly attending religious services, yoga meditation sessions or quiet walks in the woods, a spiritual practice can be a powerfully effective means of coping with stress and mitigating its health impacts. Duke University research shows that people regularly engaged in a spiritual practice are more likely to survive heart surgery, recover better from stroke, have shorter hospital stays and become depressed and stressed less often.

“Spirituality connects you to the Limit choices: Making decisions can broader world, which in turn enables you to stop trying to control things all be stressful, and we are all faced with by yourself,” explains Dr. Roberta Lee, an increasing number of them every day. an integrative physician, in her book The To limit a personal decision-making load, SuperStress Solution. “When you feel part get boring. Devise a meal plan that doesn’t vary from week to week (unless it’s a happy of a greater whole, it’s easy to understand that you aren’t responsible for everything creative outlet). Stock the wardrobe with favorite styles of shirts and shoes in different that happens in life.”

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reacted more calmly than those of a control group.

“Probably the most important thing you can do to make your body stress-resilient is to maintain a healthy ecosystem of bacteria in your gut,” advises Malkani, who recommends exchanging dessert for low-sugar yogurt every day and taking probiotic supplements as well as steering clear of sweetened beverages and refined carbohydrates. The spice turmeric is also a good stress-buster due to its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to help normalize blood sugar, Storoni notes.

Despite our natural craving for comfort food, it’s a good idea to go easy on saturated fats in the immediate aftermath of a traumatic situation, because stress slows fat metabolism. In one recent study, Ohio State University researchers asked 58 women about their previous day’s stressors, and then fed them the fat-loaded equivalent of a double cheeseburger and fries; the stressed-out women burned 104 fewer calories.

“If a woman had a stressful day at work every day and ate a meal like this, she could easily gain seven to 11 pounds in a year,” says study author Jan KiecoltGlaser, a professor of psychiatry and psychology and director of the university’s Institute for Behavioral Medicine.

Exercise, too, can help combat stress-related illness. But Storoni attests that not all exercise is created equal. One recent study in the Journal of Physiology found that in animals daily moderate exercise (the equivalent of a light jog) can boost levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a critical brain protein diminished by stress and sleep deprivation, significantly more than weight training or intense exercise. On the flip side, excess strenuous exercise (laps around the track or an intense gym workout) can boost inflammation, whither brain cells, and aggravate the physical impacts of stress, says Storoni.

“If you want to exercise to relieve the stress you just experienced, keep it at low intensity,” counsels Storoni. If possible, work out in the morning, as it can

People with a stress-hardy mindset may temper stress as an “excite-and-delight” challenge in adventurous situations. Others “tendand-befriend”, reaching out to help and comfort in times of tragedy. Studies show that when participants are told, “You’re the kind of person whose performance improves under pressure,” it does—by as much as one-third. ~Harvard Medical School Healthbeat boost melatonin levels at night, helping you get to sleep faster, she notes.

Stress-Proofing Our Mindset

While diet and exercise can buffer our body from the impacts of chronic stress, a shift in mindset can keep it from becoming chronic in the first place, says Greenberg.“The goal is not to eliminate stress, but to put it in its place—to use its energizing and motivating aspects to take care of what needs to be done, and then relax,” and stop paying attention to it.

This, she says, requires being mindful of what’s happening in the present moment.

“When you feel your heart racing

at the sight of another urgent demand at home or work, stop what you are doing, take a deep breath and tune into what’s happening in your body,” advises Greenberg. She notes that when the highly reactive amygdala “hijacks the brain”, we often say and do things in the heat of the moment that we later regret. Waiting just a moment (like counting to 10) allows the more rational part of our brain (the prefrontal cortex) to kick in. “It allows you to go from panic to, ‘I’ve got this.’”

Greenberg observes that we often feel most stressed when we feel out of control. When faced with a daunting task, it may help to make a list of the things we have control over and a list of the things we can’t control—then make a plan to act on the manageable one and let the others go.

“Mindfulness is also about keeping our self-judging and ruminating mind at bay, which may keep repeating, ‘I’m not doing enough,’” she says. “Realize that you do not have to listen to every thought that comes into your head. Ask yourself, ‘What is the most important thing for me to focus on right now?’”

Greenberg also says it’s important to aim to broaden and brighten our view in tough times, explaining, “Feeling stress biases your brain to think in terms of avoiding threat and loss, rather than what you can gain or learn from the situation.” Start by jotting down three ways this challenging situation may be beneficial in the long run; also make a list of things and people we are grateful for, she suggests.

“Practicing gratitude helps you realize that you have a choice about what to focus your attention on and you don’t have to let stressors take all the joy out of life,” according to Greenberg. As an added bonus, “You’re less likely to take your stress out on loved ones when you think about what they mean to you and how they have helped you,” she says.

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

Low Libido, Fatigue and Weight Gain are Signs of Low Testosterone

by Paul Stallone

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t’s a very sensitive topic that many choose to silently endure, but four out of 10 men around the age of 45 have low testosterone, the age when this important hormone starts to decrease naturally. The official term is hypogonadism, and it can produce some serious symptoms in both men and women.

One of the more telltale signs of the male body not producing enough testosterone is the inability to have or maintain an erection. This can be devastating in many aspects; the man may question his masculinity or self-worth, his sexual relationships could suffer or his ability to father children could be in jeopardy. Not only does the male body need testosterone to complete a chain reaction to get an erection, but the body also needs it to produce sperm.

Testosterone is often thought of as the young man’s hormone, and losing it means losing that youthful feeling.

Decreased hair, energy, muscle mass, bone mass and sex drive are some of the physical symptoms a man may notice.

Changes in sleep patterns, emotional

changes, difficultly concentrating and depression are symptoms a man’s inner self may battle.

There are medical conditions other than age that can contribute to low testosterone. Certain medications, diabetes, obesity, infections and chronic medical conditions such as liver or kidney disease can impact how the body produces hormones. Most of these causes are reversible with the right changes and motivation.

There are a variety of solutions readily available, including pharmaceutical drugs that can help a man achieve an erection. While this may work for many, they are only a short-term solution, and only address one symptom of low testosterone. Another drawback is the extensive list of possible side effects. Taking these drugs requires a thorough discussion with a physician, especially regarding all other medications being taken.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) involves supplementing testosterone levels. This is the most comprehensive form of therapy because it addresses

all symptoms related to low testosterone. In-depth bloodwork is extremely beneficial to take full advantage of the customization that HRT offers. Testosterone injections and creams can be tailored specifically to a patient’s need. Other critical hormones such as DHEA can be added to bioidentical creams. Injections and creams may be used simultaneously for quick recovery of symptoms.

Human growth hormone (HGH) is often referred to as the youth hormone.

Its abundance allows people in their teens and 20s to recover more quickly from injury and exertion, build muscle faster and easier, generate more energy, think faster, and have a strong libido.

Most people will start producing less and less of this hormone sometime in their early 30s. There are a few ways to subtly increase HGH with supplements and exercise, but to really feel an impact, there are injection options.

The symptoms that a man may experience from low testosterone can affect women, as well. Fatigue, sleep disruptions, weight gain, decreased libido, emotional troubles and even osteoporosis can be the result of female-related low testosterone. Both sexes have much to gain with correcting their hormone levels, if needed. Routine bloodwork may miss imbalanced levels or an inexperienced physician may not fully understand the complexity. Working with a knowledgeable naturopath will ensure proper diagnostic testing and a natural course of treatment. A naturopath will also be able to navigate between a hormone imbalance or other possible medical conditions.

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 for each patient’s needs. For more information, call 480214-3922 or visit DrStallone.com. See ad, inside front cover and page 15.

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UNDERSTANDING NUTRACEUTICALS

How They Differ from Health Store Supplements

by Linda Sechrist

Savvy consumers seeking products that might help them achieve and maintain good health may be noticing two new categories: medical food and nutraceuticals.

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edicalized terminology is now being used to describe certain products we may already have been buying from brandname dietary supplement companies and retailers, and they have a higher price tag. One common example: powdered protein meal-replacement shakes that can cost up to $16 more than a retail store brand, as nutraceutical and medical food purveyors want to differentiate their products as having clinical research and development behind them. This raises the bar on the quality of contents and assures consumers of third-party testing for proof of ingredients.

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Although both are regulated under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994, there is no legal distinction between dietary supplements and nutraceuticals, yet each serves different purposes. Dietary supplements, comprising vitamins, minerals and/or herbs and botanicals, are intended to enhance wellness among healthy adults.

Nutraceuticals encompass nutrients, foods or parts of foods used as medicine to provide health benefits beyond nutrition and combat chronic disease. Some of the most popular formulations involve botanicals like ginseng, ginkgo biloba, St. John’s wort and echinacea.

“Medical foods, formulated for

dietary management of a specific medical condition for which nutritional needs are unmet by a normal diet, are regulated under the Orphan Drug Act of 1983,” explains Bill Shaddle, senior director of medical education at Metagenics, Inc. “Our nutraceuticals and medical foods are supported by verifiable science that provides solid evidence regarding the therapeutic benefits produced by ingredients in our products.”

The word nutraceutical, blending nutrition and pharmaceutics, was coined in 1989 by Stephen L. DeFelice, the founder and chairman of the nonprofit Foundation for Innovation in Medicine, in Mountainside, New Jersey, which promotes clinical research and development of dietary supplements and foods specifically for their health benefits.

Reputable companies that manufacture private-label nutraceuticals, such as Metagenics and Xymogen, among others, research and develop products for functional nutrition and quality. While such products are solely distributed through partnerships with healthcare professionals such as medical doctors, nutritionists and pharmacists, some of the evidence-based, professional-grade formulas are available through online physician websites.

Metagenics and Xymogen collaborate with institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic, Bastyr University and National College of Natural Medicine in conducting clinical research that demonstrates how their formulas impact healthy aging, cognitive function and overall health.

Federal Regulations Medical foods and nutraceuticals, orally administered dietary products formulated to support the management of conditions such as compromised gut function, agerelated muscle loss, metabolic syndrome, Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, are subject to standard food and safety labeling requirements of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Although they may be used under medical supervision, patients don’t need a prescription. Many

healthcare practitioners, including dietitians, currently recommend them under a physician’s direction.

Unlike pharmaceuticals, which are accountable to the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, patent-protected and supported by expensive testing documentation, nutraceuticals are not. However, many manufacturers do choose to undergo costly testing. Like all dietary supplements, the majority of which do not undergo thirdparty testing, they are regulated by DSHEA, which defines and regulates labeling and claims of benefits related to classic nutrientdeficiency diseases.

Private Quality Control Xymogen is strictly a physician’s line of nutraceuticals, explains Cheryl Burdette, a doctor of naturopathy and director of clinical research and outreach for the company.

“In our manufacturing process, to avoid contamination and validate ingredients, every batch is third-party assayed by an independent laboratory, whereas some companies only do this for every fifth or 20th lot. Xymogen’s validation extends to packaging and controlling the level of humidity because it affects how ingredients oxidize,” says Burdette.

Gary Kracoff, a registered pharmacist and naturopathic doctor at Johnson Compounding & Wellness, in Waltham, Massachusetts, researches the nutraceuticals that he carries and recommends for his clients. “I like professional-grade nutraceuticals because their formulas are researched and science-based. They are excellent products for specific purposes.

Individuals that take the medical foods come to appreciate their disease-modifying therapeutic results. While pricier, they include healthier sources of carbohydrates and fats, as well as natural, rather than synthetic nutrients to provide what the body needs to return to a state of balance,” says Kracoff.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings who blogs at LindaSechrist.com.

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Nutritional Supplementation is Not Without Risk

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any people have the notion that supplements are safe, without side effects like pharmaceutical drugs may have. While this is generally true, there are situations where supplements can cause more harm than good. High-quality nutritional supplements such as vitamins, minerals and herbs can exert powerful physiological effects to heal. But as with anything that is powerful, they can also have the ability to cause problems if used inappropriately.

This is especially the case for people with thyroid and autoimmune diseases.

The number one cause of low thyroid is Hashimoto’s disease. All autoimmune diseases, whether Hashimoto’s, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, irritable bowel disease, multiple sclerosis or celiac disease, have environmental triggers. These can be food sensitivity, chronic infections, chemical toxins,

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stress, hormone imbalance or herbal supplements.

The reason that herbal supplements can trigger an autoimmune flare-up is due to a little-known fact. The immune system has two branches, a T helper 1 system (TH1), killer cells that destroy pathogens, and a T helper 2 system (TH2), antibodies that are the memory system by which the immune system can remember a pathogen and mount a more efficient response if it encounters the same germ again. This memory system is what vaccinations try to stimulate to confer protection.

If we have autoimmune disease, we are either TH1 dominant or TH2 dominant. In a TH1-dominant individual, the killer cells are overactive and destroy our own body tissues. For example, in Hashimoto’s, the killer cells are destroying the thyroid gland; in rheumatoid arthritis the killers cells are destroying joints and cartilage. In a TH2-dominant individual, the memory cells are producing excess antibodies against own tissue, leading to inflammation.

For example, in Hashimoto’s, thyroid peroxidase antibody is elevated, leading to thyroiditis and inflammation.

Supplements that may stimulate TH1 system include echinacea, astragalus, maitake mushroom and many

immune-boosting herbs found in health food stores and online. Supplements that may stimulate TH2 system include flavonoid compounds such as pycnogenol, royal jelly, caffeine and green tea polyphenol. The problem comes when we are TH1-dominant autoimmune and our killer cells are already overactive, taking TH1-stimulating supplements will create more imbalance within the system and lead to an autoimmune flare-up.

This is why so many people are unknowingly taking nutritional supplements and assume that just because it’s natural, it’s all good and safe, while they continue to flare up their condition, wondering why they are not feeling better despite taking expensive, high-quality supplements. It’s not that the products are of poor quality, it’s that people are taking something that makes them worse.

This is why working with a functional medicine doctor trained in immunology and experienced in working with an autoimmune clientele with nutrition can be extremely beneficial for those with autoimmune conditions. It’s more important to identify the root cause and understand the particulars of the patient’s physiology, and less important what the purported benefit of the supplement is.

Running the proper diagnostic laboratory tests to identify the underlying mechanism causing the autoimmune condition is the first step to recovery.

Food should be the primary mode of healing and used as medicine, with supplements as a secondary means to address specific nutrient deficiencies and toxicities without causing autoimmune flare-ups.

Peter Kan, DC, DACNB, FAAIM, CFMP, the host of the online Ask Dr Kan Show, offers free autoimmune workshops in his Gilbert office, located at 3336 E. Chandler Heights Rd. To register, call 480-988-6269. For more information, visit YouTube.com/ user/peterkandc. See ad, page 5.

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10,000 Steps and Counting Keep Moving to Stay Fit

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e have become a nation of couch potatoes. The average American takes only 5,900 steps a day, somewhat better than the sedentary Brits that average less than 4,000. The notion that overall we need to take 10,000 steps a day to be physically fit started with manpo-kei, a 1960s Japanese marketing tool to sell pedometers.

While the 10,000 steps concept lacks specific supporting science, it’s widely acknowledged that we are healthier the more that we move. Affixing a target number to it helped spread the notion of the benefits of walking, says Catrine Tudor-Locke, Ph.D., a walking behavior researcher at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Tudor-Locke is a proponent of the walking goal, although she readily admits the real objective is to get people moving more. “Any opportunity to walk more, more frequently and farther, wherever that is—it all adds up,” she says.

Making 10,000 Steps Possible

For those already physically fit and physically active, 10,000 steps is a no-brainer. However, it’s never too late to start for those with exercise programs that have been supplanted by a too-busy-toworkout lifestyle.

There’s probably no easier exercise than walking, says Dr. Melina Jampolis, the Los Angeles author of The Doctor on Demand Diet.

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sneakers and has tremendous mental and physical benefits that increase just by getting outside in the fresh air.”

The biggest bang for the increased effort is the first 3,000 to 4,000 steps between the sedentary baseline and 10,000 steps, Tudor-Locke explains.

“Still, 10,000 steps is the magic number for the average American,” says Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer at the Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio. “That specific number of steps seems to help break down insulin resistance, an underlying cause of Type 2 diabetes. We’re not exactly sure how this happens, but we know that this amount of exercise takes the glucose from the blood where it is a hazard to the cells, so that it becomes less hazardous.”

Exponential Health Benefits

Many more well-documented health benefits of a walking program include: ✔ increased heart health ✔ lower blood pressure ✔ stronger muscles ✔ improved balance ✔ weight control ✔ natural stress relief Several studies from places like Harvard Medical School’s affiliate Brigham and Women’s Hospital also show that a brisk walking program nearly cut in half the risk of early death in breast cancer patients.

Most exercise experts note that a walking pace that leaves the walker only slightly out of breath reaps the greatest rewards. “One hundred steps a minute is a good cadence,” advises Tudor-Locke.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends at least 150 minutes of exercise weekly, or 30 minutes five days a week, for virtually everyone. Many experts don’t believe it’s necessary to move for 30 minutes straight. Ten-minute increments work fine; so a quick morning walk around the block, another outing during the lunch hour and a refreshing walk with the dog after work can do the trick. Some evidence from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion suggests that varying walking speed is even more effective in overcoming insulin resistance and burning calories.

Counting Up

Roizen recommends wearing a pedometer or using a free iPhone app (no need for a fitness band), mainly to keep up awareness of our daily step count. There’s no age when we don’t need to walk anymore.

If a consistent 10,000 steps does wonders for health, some ask if more would be better. “Ten thousand is the answer for health and longevity, but 12,000 or more makes a difference for fitness and calorie burning, so go for it!” Roizen says.

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous books on natural health, including Our Toxic World: A Survivor’s Guide. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Breathwalking Adds Benefits

his kundalini yoga breathing technique, when combined with a brisk walking program, changes the basic rhythms of the body, even at cellular levels, according to the Kundalini Research Institute, in Santa Cruz, New Mexico.

Breathwalking, a particular combination of breathing and walking, improves several brain functions, according to research the institute conducted with the University of Arizona. Breathwalking, compared to normal walking, increases executive function by as much as 80 percent and improves cognitive function, judgment and mental focus.

Other findings by the institute are that breathwalking improves vision, including depth of field and clarity of detail, as well as muscle balance and heart function.

“If aerobic exercise resembles the pure power of a single frequency emanating from a strong radio station, then breathwalking looks like many frequencies mixed into complex and richly textured patterns. One is a tone; the others add melody, chords and harmonies. It is like comparing loud noise to sophisticated music,” notes the organization’s website.

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How to Do It Wave breath: Inhale steadily through the nose to the count of four while taking four steps, exhale through the mouth to a count of four while taking another four steps.

Stair breath: Make four distinct inhalations through the nose to a count of four while taking four steps; and then exhale through the mouth in four sharp exhalations while taking another four steps.

Dr. Jim Nicolai, who is affiliated with the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, in Tucson, has created a helpful instructional video at Tinyurl.com/HowToBreathwalk.

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EAT WHEAT AGAIN Eight Ways to Restore Gut Health

by John Douillard

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diabetes risk and no greater risk of heart disease.

While the standard American diet, which includes highly processed wheat, is likely responsible for many of these health concerns, plenty of science links a diet rich in whole grains, including whole wheat, to weight loss, better digestion and lower blood sugar. The Mediterranean Diet, replete with whole grains and wheat, is still revered as one of the healthiest-known diets. Centenarians that live in the famed “blue zones”, recognized for their longevity-enhancing

environment and lifestyles, eat a nonprocessed, whole-food diet rich in whole grains and wheat.

Many Americans that are glutensensitive today digested wheat fine when they were young. At some point, our ability to digest foods that are a bit harder to digest, like wheat and dairy, became compromised. It’s possible to reboot.

Delete Processed Foods

The first step toward reestablishing digestive strength is avoiding all processed foods. A study in the journal Diabetes Care linked a processed food diet to a 141 percent increase in belly fat, high blood sugar and high cholesterol. It further showed that a diet of whole grains, including wheat, reduced the risk of these health concerns by 38 percent.

Monitor these ingredients to achieve a healthier diet.

■ Avoid all added sugars or artificial sweeteners. Allow nothing more than six grams of naturally occurring sugar per serving.

■ Avoid fried foods and baked goods made with refined cooking oils used to preserve them like bread, muffins, cookies, energy bars, most packaged foods and chips.

■ Eat bread that’s only made of organic whole wheat, salt water and starter.

Restore Liver and Gallbladder Function

Highly processed vegetable oils are used as preservatives in most packaged foods, including bread. Processing these oils renders them indigestible. Linked to congestion of the liver and gallbladder, they disable liver bile so it can’t break down either good or bad fats, also making it insufficient to buffer stomach acids. Without adequate bile production to neutralize stomach acid, the stomach won’t produce the needed acid to digest proteins like gluten and the casein in dairy. This malady has effected a huge spike in gallbladder surgeries and epidemic levels of obesity, high blood sugar and food intolerances.

To boost bile flow, enjoy these foods daily:

■ Eat one red beet and one apple a day— either raw, cooked, juiced or blended. Add celery and make a bile-flow smoothie.

■ Consume one teaspoon of both coconut oil and high-quality olive oil per day.

■ Eat more artichokes, bitter roots and leafy greens.

■ Drink fennel and fenugreek tea with meals.

Strengthen Stomach Fire

Instead of taking digestive enzymes or a hydrochloric acid-based stomach acid pill, stimulate the stomach to make its own acid and the small intestine and pancreas to produce digestive enzymes. This is best done regularly with the following five spices: ■ Use ginger, cumin, coriander, cardamom and fennel.

Studies published in journals such as Molecular Nutrition & Food Research and the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry suggest that when these five spices are used together—as a supplement, in cooking or to flavor food—they act as a total upper digestive reset. These five-star spices: ✔ Stimulate digestion ✔ Increase bile flow, pancreatic and small intestine enzyme activity, and fat and sugar metabolism ✔ Decrease H. pylori, an opportunistic acid-producing microbe, from adhering to the stomach ✔ Decrease gas and bloating ✔ Support optimal weight, microbiology health, growth of good gut bacteria and elimination ✔ Act as powerful free-radical scavengers Following these simple steps of nutrition will set gluten sufferers on the right path to retraining the body to digest and enjoy wheat again.

John Douillard, a Boulder, CO, doctor of chiropractic and creator of the wellness website LifeSpa.com, is the former director of player development and nutrition advisor to the New Jersey Nets NBA team. He is author of the book Eat Wheat: A Scientific and Clinically-Proven Approach to Safely Bringing Wheat and Dairy Back into Your Diet. Learn more at EatWheatBook.com.

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HAROLD KOENIG

on Why Science Finds Faith a Healthy Choice

by April Thompson

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hysician Harold G. Koenig, an international authority on religion, health and ethical issues in medicine, has dedicated his career to understanding the relationship between faith and health. Koenig, who has surveyed the scientific literature, shares the mounting evidence linking the power of faith to better health and well-being.

Koenig struggled for three decades to determine his life’s purpose before a spiritual transformation in 1984 set him on a Christian path. “As I’m able to surrender my will and follow God’s lead, I’ve found an increasing flow of blessings.

Even in those times when I’m self-centered, the blessings continue. I can only attribute it to the incredible undeserved grace and mercy of one who understands and forgives,” he says.

He’s the director of Duke University’s Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health, an associate professor of

medicine at the Duke University Medical Center, in Durham, North Carolina, and author of nearly 50 books. Titles include The Healing Power of Faith, The Handbook of Religion and Health, and the recent You Are My Beloved. Really?, musings on the nature of divine love.

What maintains people’s faith in the face of worldly adversity?

Adversity can increase people’s faith; when things are going well, people don’t feel the same urgent need for religion.

Why do hurricanes happen? Why do people experience chronic pain?

When someone is in the midst of challenges, there is no easy explanation, even though there can be many answers.

Sometimes all you can do is to have faith that a good God reigns, despite appearances. That can lead to a sense of wellbeing and spiritual purpose, even in the midst of bad material experiences.

How you’ve dealt with life prior to a challenge matters. If you follow a spiritual path and practice, when bad things happen, you can lean on your foundation of faith; you’re better prepared. Once you’re in the middle of it, all you may feel is the pain and a desperate desire to get rid of it.

One of the most precious gifts we have as humans is the freedom to choose.

We can be selfish and strictly pleasureseeking, or we can be kind and altruistic.

We can turn toward or away from our divine source.

What have you concluded from decades of studying the relationship between faith, prayer and health?

Our research and that of many other major academic institutions, including Harvard and Columbia universities, shows that people of strong faith enjoy better social, physical and mental health, all else being equal. It drives healthy behaviors and attitudes, which leads to better health.

A person’s religious beliefs and spiritual practices affect them across their lifespan. It begins in utero, based on parental behavior and care, and shows in the sense of trust we have as infants.

In this way, parents’ faith-based moral values also can favorably affect their children’s levels of stress, depression and drug use later on.

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I feel that tension constantly as a scientist and a believer. I’m always challenging myself; you have to be objective as a scientist, to observe without reading into things. But the wisdom of the scriptures has endured through thousands of years, applied by believers through the ages in many different groups and cultures.

About 80 percent of Americans today believe in God, nearly 90 percent in a higher power, and 84 percent of the world’s people have religious faith. Such faith must serve some kind of function for it to have persisted throughout the millennia.

There is much that is still unknown, and may not be knowable from a scientific perspective. You need to use common sense and intuition. It requires a leap of faith, but once you do it, everything falls into line—though I admit as a scientist I keep trying to understand things from a rational perspective.

What are the pathways by which spirituality contributes to health?

Science supports firsthand experience; that the virtues instilled by a religious path ultimately lead to better decision making, relationships and greater wellbeing. They help to neutralize negative emotions. These benefits accrue through adulthood and yield fruit into old age.

The coping mechanism that spiritual practices provide is also important. It helps us to tolerate and navigate difficult situations and integrate meaning and purpose into daily life.

I don’t think science can prove to us that faith leads to divine healing.

But through natural mechanisms alone, ones that we can understand and study, tremendous evidence exists to show that it benefits health and maybe even longevity.

Connect with freelancer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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Expect a Miracle

Five Ways to Manifest Our Desires

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Is there a tension between the yearning for scientific certainty and the intuitive nature of faith?

by J. Marie Novak

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ccording to a Pew Forum study, nearly 80 percent of Americans believe in miracles. When we think we can’t handle burdensome difficulties on our own, we often seek help from a higher power, pleading: Cure me or my loved one of this illness. Aid me in providing for myself and my family. Bring me someone to love. Help me resolve this intensely painful situation. Protect loved ones from the harm they’re subjecting themselves to.

If we want miracles to unfold in our lives, we must actively participate in their manifestation. Here are five ways to manifest more miracles in our lives.

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Be Grateful for Everything

Gratitude deserves its positive buzz.

When we’re grateful, our energy changes and our light shines. Our perspective shifts from scarcity to abundance. We bring forth divine blessings by being tuned into the giving nature of the creator of all. When we live in a state of gratitude, good people, opportunities and blessings arrive.

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Step Beyond Routine

Step out of routines, broaden horizons and bust through comfort zones. Bumps and bruises may occur, but bravery is rewarded. Miracles are not beyond our grasp, but we may need to extend our reach in ways we’ve never done before.

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Help Others Receive the Miracles They Pray For

Experience the bliss of being a giver.

Share what others need. Sponsor a child’s education. Give unused belongings to people that desperately need them. Offer words of encouragement. It all matters more than we realize.

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Trust Intuition

When we listen to our intellect instead of our inner heart-and-soul guidance system, we get turned around and off course. We all have an inner knowing that can help us get where we want to go. Divine wisdom always trumps the human mind. When we tune into it and trust what it’s telling us, we invite miracles into our lives.

We all have the power to participate in Stop Using Excuses to Do Nothing creating miracles for ourselves and others When we take a positive step in our by bringing to fruition what did not seem lives—it can be anything—a way forward remotely possible. It’s easy to start by pracwill often appear that may be unrelated to ticing these five miracle-creating strategies. the blessing we receive. For example, clearing out clutter may clarify a career move.

J. Marie Novak is an author, life transforTaking a course to build a new skill may mation mentor and founder of the Believe introduce us to a new friend. In beginning and Create online community. Learn how a new exercise routine, we may discover to believe in and create the life you were self-confidence in other areas of life. born to live at BelieveAndCreate.com.

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by Helena Kazakeviciene

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t is said by some that the ancient cylinders of pharaohs are sacred, unique and powerful ancient Egyptian tools used to restore energy flow, release pain, expand conscious awareness, enhance psychic abilities and awaken inner gifts and soul purpose. The cylinders release and clear blockages, old emotions and negative imprints from the body, all of which create disease and discomfort. Once they are released, the body is enabled to receive and be filled with energy of divine light and love, thereby creating physical, emotional and spiritual transformation.

Russian physicist Vladimir Kovtun found a manuscript, Secrets of Life and Death, in which there was a detailed description of the exact technology used in manufacturing the cylinders and their purpose: rebalancing and strengthening the energy flow.

The cylinders of pharaohs use a principle similar to acupuncture and reiki to release energy blocks and harmonize and balance two basic flows of yin and yang energy, with the copper cylinders (positive charge) harnessing the power of the sun and the zinc cylinder (negative charge) harnessing the power of the Earth.

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When energy of the body flows freely, stress, tiredness, pain, numbness and stiffness disappear. Pharaohs and high priestesses in ancient Egypt used these cylinders to balance nervous, immune, endocrine, digestive and cardiovascular systems to improve health and physical condition and for meditation, ascension and rejuvenation.

The cylinders of pharaohs are made using a proportion of the mathematical golden ratio that appears throughout nature. The golden ratio appears to be the main source code that we can apply to all intelligent divine creation. It can be applied to almost all things in our world ranging from bee honeycombs, nautilus shells, water, roses, sunflowers, snowflakes, music, architecture, art, the planets, galaxy, the microcosm and DNA. Our DNA is everything from our looks to intelligence and the ability to succeed in our particular environment, which all depends on the history of the knowledge that resides in the blood that runs through our veins. We are our DNA. The DNA molecule, the program for all life, is based on the golden section. It measures 34 angstroms long by 21 angstroms wide for each full cycle of its double helix spiral.

Cylinders of Pharoahs When yin/yang energy is harmonized in the body, hands and feet feel warm, the brain is cool and saliva is abundant in the mouth. This is the healthy state where the mind is clear, the body is flexible and the immune system is strong enough to keep disease at bay.

When yin/yang energy is disharmonized in the body, hands and feet feel cold, the brain overheats and the mouth is dry.

The cylinders can be used for restoring health; meditation (to expand consciousness, awake inner gifts and soul purpose); and clearing energy in a room to reduce radiation.

Helena Kazakeviciene (Prana) is a holistic therapist, spiritual mentor, channeler, vessel and intuitive energy healer. For more information, call 773-316-3005 or visit CrystalBowlsRelaxation.com.

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Kick the Plastic Habit

Choose Earth-Friendly Alternatives

by Avery Mack

#6, Polystyrene, in Styrofoam, plastic utensils and disposable or carryout containers, is toxic to our brain and nervous system; ask what restaurants use. #7, Polycarbonate, found in the lining of canned foods, sports drinks, juice drinks, ketchup bottles and clear sippy cups, contains bisphenol A (BPA), a proven endocrine disruptor.

Small Changes Make a Difference

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rocery bags, bottles, cups and straws comprise much of the 9.1 billion tons of plastic manufactured worldwide in the past 65 years. Once discarded, 79 percent resides in landfills and litters the environment, with more created daily.

Annually, the equivalent of five grocery bags of trash for every foot of coastline worldwide enters the oceans, killing 100,000 marine animals. A 2016 World Economic Forum report says that by 2050, the world’s seas could contain more plastic than fish.

At the 2017 Our Ocean Conference, the Ocean Conservancy and its partners announced a $150 million preventive plan. “This is a major breakthrough for trash-free seas,” says Susan Ruffo, the conservancy’s managing director of international initiatives. “Our research found improved waste management in Southeast Asian countries [Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and China] can halve plastic going in the ocean by 2025.”

When the United Nations launched

the Clean Seas campaign in 2017, Indonesia pledged $1 billion to reduce plastic waste by 70 percent within eight years through education, taxes on plastic bags and investing in alternative products.

Increased awareness is crucial to buy and discard less, create alternatives and recycle more to support the planet’s overall health.

Expanding Footprint Lacking space, technology and equipment to transform waste into reusable materials, U.S. municipalities typically ship it to a sorter for processing elsewhere; often to China, where new regulations restrict what’s accepted, leaving trash haulers scrambling. Although recyclable, these are the worst plastics: #3, Polyvinyl chloride, used in plastic wrap, toys, squeeze bottles and packaging for peanut butter, contains lead and phthalate esters (chemical compounds) that affect development of testosterone, according to a study by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

Recycling weakens plastic grocery bags, necessitating double-bagging to avoid spills. Average families annually accumulate about 1,500 plastic bags, with 99 percent ending in landfills, as litter or stuffed in the pantry, according to the Center for Biological Diversity. Worldwide, many countries ban or tax bags.

“Annually, 50 billion water bottles are sold globally, including 30 billion in the U.S. That’s 1,500 individual water bottles thrown away per second,” says Deanna Latson, co-founder of ARIIX, which makes water purification systems, in Bountiful, Utah. “One filter can purify the equivalent of thousands of them a year.” The U.S. annual bottle recycling rate is 23 percent.

Beth Terry, of Oakland, California, author of Plastic-Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too, offers 100 tips at MyPlasticFreeLife.com, including this planet-saving advice: ✔ Opt for bar soap instead of liquid, soap nuts in lieu of plastic-packaged powders, and baking soda and lemon or vinegar rather than sprays to clean.

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.

Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. ~Helen Keller

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As a substitute, glass is endlessly recyclable, but facilities are few. Find resource centers at gpi.org/glass-resourcelocator.

“Plastic innovations stop at invention and don’t follow through to end-oflife solutions,” says Tom Szaky, CEO and founder of TerraCycle, in Trenton, New Jersey. It accepts both basic and difficultto-recycle waste including pens, laboratory waste, cigarette butts, art supplies, small auto parts, bathroom cleaning waste, toys, candy wrappers and coffee pods (TerraCycle.com).

Contact Influencers

Tell companies when products have excessive or harmful packaging. In Delray Beach, Florida, Saltwater Brewery created biodegradable, safely edible wheat and barley six-pack rings to replace traditional plastic rings that are hazardous to wildlife.

Restaurants routinely provide fresh plastic straws with refills. BYOS (bring your own straw), whether plastic, stainless steel or paper, and let management know why. Americans daily discard 500 million plastic straws (StrawlessOcean. org/alternatives).

“Consumers are willing to change if options are available,” observes Szaky.

“Manufacturers need to offer high-quality, reusable products designed for reuse equal or superior in value to single-use, disposable items.”

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

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✔ Ask the butcher to wrap meat in paper, forgoing trays and plastic wrap. ✔ Buy fruit and vegetables at farmers’ markets; return containers for reuse. ✔ Turn out-of-fashion garments into cleaning rags; skip plastic scrubbers. ✔ Carry reusable water bottles and cloth shopping bags. ✔ Avoid over-packaged frozen foods. ✔ Use glass jars for leftovers and storage. ✔ Buy kitty litter packaged in paper. ✔ Choose stainless steel pet food and water bowls.

Healthy Weight Kids Food Choices that Prevent Obesity

by Amber Lanier Nagle

Small changes in daily eating routines translate into healthier weight for America’s kids.

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n 2010, President Obama and Michelle Obama launched Let’s Move! as their signature initiative to tackle epidemic levels of U.S. childhood obesity. While modest progress has been made, it remains a public health crisis.

A brief by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the obesity rate remained fairly stable at nearly 17 percent between 2011 and 2014 for children 2 to 19 years old.

Caused mainly by inadequate physical activity, unhealthy diets and rare genetic factors, obesity increases the risk of significant health problems, including high blood pressure and Type 2 diabe-

tes, plus joint and breathing issues.

“We must launch our own family anti-obesity campaigns,” urges pediatrician Ricardo Riesco, co-owner of Peds Care, in Dalton, Georgia. “Along with increasing activity levels, we can encourage healthier eating habits at home and lead by example.”

Portions Matter In today’s “supersize-me” climate, teaching youngsters about appropriate portion sizes is imperative in fostering healthy eating habits.

“It’s often hard for parents to find time to cook a meal at home,” Riesco

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acknowledges. “Too often, parents will pick up fast food for dinner, which is typically higher in calories and fat, plus the portion sizes are far too large.”

When parents can’t prepare a meal from scratch, a frozen, boxed meal can be a better alternative than fast food. “The portions are more appropriate, so there’s more control of how much a child eats.”

Tasty frozen organic meals are now available at many grocers.

“A large part of the obesity problem stems from children consuming sodas and refined, processed, junk and fried foods,” says Daemon “Dr. Dae” Jones, a Washington, D.C., naturopathic physician and author of Eat More Plants.

“They are low in nutrients, and high in sugars and calories that pack on the pounds.”

Jones says the best way to combat obesity and form healthy eating habits is to replace processed foods with a whole foods diet plentiful in colorful fruits and vegetables, with sides of whole grains, nuts and seeds, and beans and legumes.

“These foods are high in vitamins, nutrients, fiber, proteins and healthy fats.

Lean meats, chicken and fish are good choices for protein, as well.”

Breakfast and Snacks Breakfast provides fuel for the body and helps young minds concentrate and learn, so experts warn against skipping or skimping on it. “I tell parents to, ‘Get out of the box,’” says Doctor of Naturopathy JoAnn Yanez, executive director of the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges. “Offer them a balance of fats, proteins and complex carbohydrates.”

She suggests making a batch of pancakes using an extra egg or almond meal for protein, served with fresh fruit and nitrate-free sausage. “I also recommend steel cut oats,” she says. “I make them in advance, and in the morning add in all sorts of good stuff such as fresh fruit, almond meal and almond milk.”

“Although almost everything can be enjoyed in moderation, decreasing or eliminating high-calorie, high-fat, lownutrient treats can also help children develop healthy eating habits for life and prevent obesity,” says Registered Dietitian Wendy Palmer, manager of child wellness and a certified health education specialist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. “A medium-sized apple or banana, or a cup of baby carrots with hummus, is a nutrient-rich snack for kids. Avoid snacks that have no nutritional value or are coated in sugar.” For more good

“There’s a strong correlation between sugary drinks and overweight, obese children,” observes Palmer. “I recommend that parents remove all sugary sodas, sports drinks and juice boxes from their children’s diets. Water and unsweetened seltzer water are great alternatives.”

Palmer notes that many eating patterns are set before a child turns 3, so limiting all sugary drinks, including juices, is an important component of teaching young children healthier eating habits that will last a lifetime.

Studies suggest a strong link between obese children and obese adults, so for parents concerned that their child’s cute baby fat has turned into something more, the time to act is now.

Amber Lanier Nagle is a freelance writer in Northwest Georgia (AmberNagle.com).

Media Promote Junk Food

by Amber Lanier Nagle

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econdary causes of childhood obesity include pervasive junk food marketing.

A recent study in Obesity Reviews showed that young people exposed to advertising for foods and beverages high in fat, sugar and salt had a higher incidence of selecting the advertised products instead of healthier options. Parents can use simple strategies to limit their kids’ exposure to this mesmerizing influence.

Reduce Screen Time—Decrease the amount of time children spend viewing TV, computers, tablets and smartphones.

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Rethinking Family Plates

No Sugary Drinks

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Teach Kids About Advertising—Watch some ads with children. Talk to them about misleading messaging, underscoring how most advertisers’ intentions aren’t in the audience’s best interests.

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Fast Forward Through Commercials—Take control and bypass ads using a DVR player or streaming service; mute the TV during ads.

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Don’t Overfeed Fido Plus Other Tips to Keep a Dog Cancer-Free

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by Karen Becker

ancer is the leading cause of canine fatalities in the U.S., Europe and Japan. Often diagnosed too late, the risks, heartache and expense of aggressive traditional treatments have many people searching for healthy alternatives. Although the causes are not well understood, we can give our companion the best possible chance of prevention.

1Avoid Pet Obesity

In studies across species, caloric restriction has been shown to help prevent tumor development and progression. Obesity is strongly linked to increased cancer risk in humans and is assumed so in dogs. For people, cancer is also connected with excessive glucose, increased insulin sensitivity, inflammation and oxidative stress. Overfeeding a dog is not a loving thing to do.

an Anti2Choose Inflammatory Diet

Creating or promoting inflammation

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raises cancer risk by facilitating abnormal cells to proliferate. Current research suggests cancer is actually a chronic, inflammatory disease. Because cancer cells require the glucose in carbohydrates as an energy source, limit or eliminate carbs present in processed grains, fruits with fructose and starchy vegetables. Cancer cells generally can’t use dietary fats for energy, so appropriate amounts of goodquality fats are nutritionally healthy.

Another major contributor to inflammation is poor-quality, processed pet food, which is typically high in omega-6 fatty acids and low in omega-3.

Omega-6s increase inflammation; omega-3s do the reverse.

A healthy, moist dog diet contains real, whole, organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) foods, preferably raw—also plenty of high-quality protein, including muscle meat, organs and bone; moderate amounts of animal fat; high levels of EPA and DHA (omega-3 fatty acids, such as those present in krill oil);

and some fresh-cut ground veggies; plus antioxidant-rich fruit.

Consider adding both vitamin/mineral and other supplements like probiotics, digestive enzymes, medicinal mushrooms and super green foods. Work with a holistic or integrative veterinarian to determine the best regime.

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Reduce Exposure to Toxins

Harmful toxins include chemical pesticides like flea and tick preventives, lawn chemicals, tobacco smoke, flame retardants and all common household cleaners. A six-year study by the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, at Tufts University, showed that exposure to lawn pesticides, specifically those applied by lawn care companies, raised the risk of canine malignant lymphoma up to 70 percent.

Conventional flea and tick preventives are pesticides, whether spoton treatments, pills, dips, solutions, shampoos or collars. Chemical spot-on products attracted U.S. Environmental Protection Agency attention based on reports of 40,000 adverse events in 2008, including 600 animal deaths.

Because avoiding all toxins is nearly impossible, consider periodic detoxifica-

tion based on a vet’s recommendation.

For a dog with constant exposure to toxic chemicals all summer, a daily oral detox protocol is sound. If the only source is a monthly dose of a flea and tick product, limit a detox to the week after each pill or topical treatment.

Unnecessary 4Refuse Vaccinations

To properly maintain a dog’s first line of defense—the immune system—don’t overstimulate it with vaccines. Tailor vaccine protocols to minimize risk and maximize protection, considering the dog’s breed, background, nutritional status and overall vitality.

A good protocol with healthy puppies is to provide a single parvovirus and distemper vaccine at or before 12 weeks of age, and a second set after 14 weeks.

Cautious vets then order a titer test (at a lab that uses the immunofluorescence assay method) two weeks after the last set of vaccines. If the dog has been successfully immunized, it’s protected for life.

If titer tests indicate low vaccine levels (unlikely), try a booster for only the specific viruses that titered low, and only those to which the animal has a real risk of exposure. Combination vaccines (four to eight viruses in one injection), a standard

booster at many veterinary practices, is not recommended.

Physical 518 Maintain Integrity Until at Least to 24 Months of Age

Studies from Purdue University, the University of California, Davis, and others show a clear link between spaying/neutering and increased cancer rates in dogs, especially large breeds. These include increased risk of osteosarcoma in Rottweilers neutered or spayed before their first birthday; double the risk of bone cancer in neutered or spayed large, purebred dogs versus intact (not neutered) dogs; and three to four times the cancer rates for spayed female golden retrievers versus intact females. Opting for ovary-sparing spays (hysterectomy) is another option that preserves sex hormones while rendering the animal sterile.

Applying these five suggestions in caring for a dog throughout its life offers a pet a good chance for a cancer-free and overall healthy, high-quality life.

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

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Colds start when cold viruses get in your nose. Viruses multiply fast. If you don’t stop them early, they spread in your airways and cause misery.

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Four thousand years ago ancient Greeks and Egyptians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. Now we know why it worked so well.

Researchers say a tiny electric charge in microbe cells gets short-circuited by the high conductance of copper. This destroys the cell in seconds.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 1 First Day Hike – The sixth annual national collaboration of all 50 state park systems across the nation. Arizona State Parks & Trails and The National Association of State Park Directors encourage people to take a guided hike, walk or tour in participating state parks to explore their beauty and diversity. Info: AZStateParks.com/ first-day-hikes.

Integrative Healing Arts Practitioner Programs – Online programs begin Jan 1; On-campus programs begin Jan 12. Elective tracks available: holistic nutrition, yoga, and yoga nidra focus; hypnotherapy, life coaching and mindfulness focus; yoga and life coaching focus; spiritual transformation focus; energetic focus. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1100 E Apache Blvd, Tempe. 480-994-9244. swiha.edu.

Shambhala Sadhana Full Moon Chants – 6pm.

These chants are a way to celebrate and strengthen our understanding of basic goodness and enlightened society. Public is welcome. Shambhala Meditation Center, 7042 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale.

Phoenix.Shambhala.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3 Thyroid Solutions Workshop – 5:30pm. Learn the number one cause of thyroid problems; why most people still experience thyroid symptoms even when lab test is normal; natural solutions to heal the thyroid. Seating is limited. Free. Hope Integrative Wellness, 3336 E Chandler Heights Rd, Ste 123, Gilbert. RSVP: 480-988-6269 or AskDrKan.com/thyroid.

Learn to Meditate Open House – 6:30-8pm. For those interested in learning mindfulness meditation and practice. Introduction to the concept of basic goodness and to the Shambhala lineage.

Followed by Q&A. Shambhala Meditation Center, 7042 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale. Phoenix.

Shambhala.org.

Fearless Life – Letting go of Anxiety – 7-8:30pm.

With Kadam Morten Clausen. Through Buddhist meditation, we can uncover the underlying causes of anxiety and learn how to let them go. Through training our mind we learn to approach seemingly

Pure Light and Reiki Therapy Level I – 9am5pm. With Judy Richter. Blending traditional Usui with other energy modalities to bring balance for self healing and the potential for working with others. Pure Light Therapies. 480695-2002. PureLight1111@gmail.com Info: PureLightTherapies.com.

fear-inducing situations with a sense of confidence and even enjoyment. $15/preregister or $20/door.

Kadampa Meditation Center Phoenix, 614 E Townley Ave. Register: MeditationInArizona.org.

Unveiled Mysteries – 10:30am-noon. Attend in person or online. Modern day experiences with Saint Germain. $25 for 9 month access. The Summit Lighthouse, 4105 N 20th St, Ste 115, Phoenix.

480-442-5020. SummitLighthousePhoenix.org.

Gong Meditation – 7-8:30pm. With Gretchen Bickert. Experience deep relaxation and meditation through the power of the gong. $10-$20/donation. Unity of Mesa Sanctuary, 2700 E Southern Ave. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org.

Tapping and Law of Attraction Workshop – 1-3pm. With Rasoul Sobhani. Free community workshop. Anahata Yoga, 14148 N 100th St, Ste C-130, Scottsdale. Info/register: AnahataYogaaz. com/apps/mindbody/classes/209.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 5

Justice Card Presentation – 2pm. Rev Linda Johnson, Bishop Jorge Eagar and Rev Chuck Hicks will give insights pertaining to the hidden meaning of the Justice Card and its message for the new year. Experience crystal bowl attunement, chanting and inspirational message and reflections and meditation on the Justice Card. $15/love offering. The Shrine of Holy Wisdom, 5025 S Ash Ave, Ste B-15, Tempe. 480-219-9633.

Mountain Retreat – With International Kadampa Buddhist teacher Kadam Morton Clausen. Deepen your spiritual practice through a profound meditation retreat on the states of the path to enlightenment. Accommodation available; registration essential. International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon, 6701 E Mountain Ranch Rd, Williams. Preregister: 928-637-3262. MeditationInNorthernArizona.org.

Gifts and Graces – 6-9:30pm. Featured speaker: HeatherAsh Amara, best-selling author of the Warrior Goddess Training series. Amara believes that finding our authentic power begins with “who we are on the inside – not who we wish we were or who we think we should be.” Complimentary sessions at 7:30pm: life coaching, toe reading and energy therapies. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1100 E Apache Blvd, Tempe. 480-994-9244.

RSVP: rsvp@swiha.edu. swiha.edu.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 Transformational Workshop and Firewalk – 9am-9pm. Join HeatherAsh Amara for an inspiring one-day workshop on how to live from your essence, rather than from your fear. Reclaim Your Wholeness is more than a class; it is an interactive, motivating, head-to-toe re-wiring to help you realize that you are the artist of your life. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1100 E Apache Blvd, Tempe. 480-994-9244. Register: swiha.edu.

Learn to Meditate – 10am-2pm. With Buddhist monk Kelsang Tabkay. 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/preregister, $35/door. Kadampa Meditation Center Phoenix, 614 E Townley Ave. Register: MeditationInArizona.org.

Chakra Harmony – 7-9pm. A unique group healing experience with James Titschler. $29. Anahata Yoga, 14148 N 100th St, Ste C-130, Scottsdale.

Info/register: AnahataYogaaz.com/apps/mindbody/classes/167.

Self-Healing at the Sacred Energy of the Pyramid – 4-6pm. $20/love offering (cash). Glendale.

Info: Prana: 773-316-3005.

MONDAY, JANUARY 8 Inspired Minds – 7-8:30pm. Judy Richter and Tracy Lamb McChesney offer monthly gatherings for people who are inspired to develop skills of imagination and to co-create their highest desired potential. Donation. Mesa. RSVP: 480695-2002. InspiredMindsAZ@gmail.com

TUESDAY, JANUARY 9 Trigger Your Molecular Vortexes – 6:30pm.

With Mimi. Learn how to use and direct energy to open doors of opportunity; bring more money, health and power. Start perceiving what you never knew you could. Universal Touch, 534 E University Dr, Mesa. RSVP: 480-835-5380 or 480-835-6347.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10 Autoimmune Solutions Workshop – 5:30pm.

Discover the root causes of autoimmune disease (there’s always a trigger or multiple triggers); why eating healthy is not enough to recover from autoimmune disease. Seating is limited. Free. Hope Integrative Wellness, 3336 E Chandler Heights Rd, Ste 123, Gilbert. RSVP: 480-988-6269 or AZAutoImmuneDoctor.com.

Kirtan with Prem Vidu and the Band of Now – 7-8:45pm. An evening of call and response community style chanting based in the Bhakti yoga tradition. No experience necessary. $20/love offering. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, Ste 102, Mesa. Facebook.com/thebandofnow.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 11 Guided Visualization Class – 11:30am-12:30pm.

With Victoria Mogilner. This four-week class will cover topics such as clearing the emotional body, releasing stress and creating new energy, letting go of chronic pain, and creating a new you. $10/ donation. Unity of Mesa, Annex Rm 1, 2740 E Southern Ave. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 12 Integrative Healing Arts Practitioner Programs – On-campus programs begin Jan 12. Elective tracks available: holistic nutrition, yoga, and yoga nidra focus; hypnotherapy, life coaching and mindfulness focus; yoga and life coaching focus; spiritual transformation focus; energetic focus. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1100 E Apache Blvd, Tempe. 480-994-9244. swiha.edu.

Arizona International Association for Near Death Studies (AZ IANDS) – 6pm. Sharing/ discussion group using a facilitated peer support model. Sharing of first person experiences such as near-death, spiritually transformative or other life-changing experiences is embraced. Donation.

Unity of Mesa Annex AZ Rm, 2740 E Southern Ave. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org.

Arizona International Association for Near Death Studies (AZ IANDS) – 7pm. Presenter: Adam Miller. Hear about an amazing near death and out of body experience and the gift to heal from the experience. Suggested donation: $10 or $5/seniors/students. Unity of Mesa Sanctuary, 2700 E Southern Ave. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org.

Introduction to Tantra – 7-8:30pm. With Buddhist monk Kelsang Tabkay. Buddha’s tantric teachings and meditations are all about taking

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charge of your own identity and steering it in powerful and meaningful directions. $10/preregister, $15/door. Kadampa Meditation Center Phoenix, 614 E Townley Ave. Register: MeditationInArizona.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Level I – Jan 13-Jun 10. Anahata Yoga, 14148 N 100th St, Ste C-130, Scottsdale. AnahataYogaaz.com/apps/ mindbody/classes/185 Reiki I and II Certification Class – Jan 13-14.

9am-5pm. With Christina Wooten, certified reiki master teacher. Awaken your ability to heal naturally, through reiki energy. Increase your life force energy and release blockages for greater physical/ emotional/spiritual health and wellness. Share this healing energy with others through hands-on healing techniques. $350. Sedona Medium, LLC, 6050 State Route 179, Ste 4, Sedona. Preregistration required: 336-420-2398 or SedonaMedium.com.

Insight Meditation (Vipassana) Retreat – 9:30am-5pm. With Genevieve Tregor, MS. This daylong retreat, held in the Western Vipassana Buddhist tradition, will offer alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation, instructions and guidance in Vipassana practice, an afternoon session of gentle, mindful qigong and dharma talk. $20/advance, $25/door. Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley. Info/ register: 602-910-4240. yathabhuta.wixsite.com/ insight-scottsdale.

Intro to Herbal Healing Seminar – 11am12:30pm. SW Herb Shop & Gathering Place, 148 N Center St, Mesa. RSVP: 480-694-9931.

SWHerb.com.

Vision Board and Vegan Dessert Class – 1-3pm.

Start the new year by creating your 2018 vision board with visualization, intention, and focus.

Plus, create a beautiful, delicious raw gourmet dessert. Led by Melanie Albert, Phoenix cookbook author and successful entrepreneur. $45/person.

Private residence at Legacy Golf Resort, South Mountain, 602-615-2486. EXPNutrition.com.

Kirtan with The Band of Now – 7-9pm. $15.

Anahata Yoga, 14148 N 100th St, Ste C-130, Scottsdale. AnahataYogaaz.com/apps/mindbody/ classes/162.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 14 Karma, Reincarnation and You – 10:30amnoon. Attend in person or online. The Summit Lighthouse, 4105 N 20th St, Ste 115, Phoenix.

480-442-5020. Register to get access code: SummitLighthousePhoenix.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 Thyroid Solutions Workshop – 5:30pm. Learn the number one cause of thyroid problems; why most people still experience thyroid symptoms even when lab test is normal; natural solutions to heal the thyroid. Seating is limited. Free. Hope Integrative Wellness, 3336 E Chandler Heights Rd, Ste 123, Gilbert. RSVP: 480-988-6269 or AskDrKan.com/thyroid.

On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life with John O’Leary – 7-9pm. Burned over 100% of his body at 9 years old, and given a 1% chance to live, author John O’Leary fought extraordinary odds to endure, persist and survive.

In this workshop he’ll share the life-giving lessons he’s learned along the way. Unity of Phoenix Spiritual Center, 1500 E Greenway Pkwy. Tickets/info: 602-978-3337. UnityPhx.org/events.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 21

Simple Healthy Cooking Class – 6-8pm. Learn simple healthy culinary techniques with local Phoenix farmers’ organic foods to help you get started on healthy cooking in 2018. Menu: Veggie Sauté, Bamboo Steamer Veggies, Seasonal Salad. Led by Melanie Albert, Phoenix cookbook author. $45/person. Private residence at Legacy Golf Resort, South Mountain, 602-615-2486.

EXPNutrition.com.

Introduction to Mindfulness Workshop – 9:304:30pm. With Genevieve Tregor, MS. Learn to bring yourself into present-moment awareness and enjoy a deeper connection with the experience of your own body and mind resulting in more calm, ease and resilience – even in the face of stressful situations. $84 includes catered lunch. CE hours.

Psychological Counseling Services, 3302 N Miller Rd, Scottsdale. Info/register: 602-910-4240.

SolutionMindfulness.com.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program – Jan 18-Mar 22 (no class 3/1). 6:309pm. Free orientation 1/18; full-day retreat 3/11.

The original, evidence-based program created by Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD; taught by Genevieve Tregor, MS, offering a depth of training and experience in mindfulness practice. $395 includes all materials. CE hours. Temple Chai, 4645 E Marilyn Rd, Phoenix. Info/register: 602-910-4240. SolutionMindfulness.com.

Reiki and Healing Singing Bowl Circle – 6:457:45pm. With Darlene Moore and Arne Richardson. Join for a relaxing, healing experience. Singing bowls will be played to enhance the energy of reiki shared by reiki practitioners present who wish to, during this hour of energetic healing and expansion. Donation. Unity of Mesa Sanctuary, 2700 E Southern Ave. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 Synergistic Kinesiology Course Level I – Jan 20-21. 9am-5pm. Muscle test accurately; test allergies, blockages, imbalanced meridians/organs; digestive and intestinal corrections; release emotional traumas. Includes certificate of completion and training manuals ($247 value). $350/by 1/12; $399/thereafter. Universal Touch Kinesiology Group, 534 E University Dr, Mesa. 480-835-5380.

KinesiologyAZ@gmail.com.

Crystal Singing Bowls 101 – 10am-noon. With Ronee (Amarjot Kaur) Kipnes. $29. Anahata Yoga, 14148 N 100th St, Ste C-130, Scottsdale.

AnahataYogaaz.com/apps/mindbody/classes/40.

Arizona Vegetarian Food Festival – Jan 20-21.

10am-5pm. Two days of chef demos, speakers and vendors, live entertainment, wellness activities and more. Presented by U.S. Veg Corp. Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheater, 3939 N Drinkwater Blvd. Tickets/info: AzVegFoodFest.com.

Karma, Reincarnation and You – 10:30amnoon. Attend in person or online. The Summit Lighthouse, 4105 N 20th St, Ste 115, Phoenix.

480-442-5020. Register to get access code: SummitLighthousePhoenix.org.

Intro to Herbal Healing Seminar – 1-2:30pm.

SW Herb Shop & Gathering Place, 148 N Center St, Mesa. RSVP: 480-694-9931. SWHerb.com.

New Thought Concert – 2pm. Featuring MultiPosi-Award singer/songwriter winners, Jan and JD. Their music is universally inclusive and uplifting. The songs are a soulful ride through light and shadow, musical styles and lyrical perspectives with depth and integrity, masterfully held together by the language and harmony of the heart. Unity of Mesa Sanctuary, 2700 E Southern Ave. 480892-2700. Tickets: UnityOfMesa.org.

Empath Support Group – 4-5pm. With Darlene Moore. Solution-oriented meetings designed to educate empaths about their gifts and challenges of their sensitivities based on Dr Judith Orloff’s book, The Empath Survival Guide. Donation.

Unity of Mesa, Annex Rm 1, 2740 E Southern Ave. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org.

MONDAY, JANUARY 22 500-Hour Hypnotherapy Course – Accelerated certification course in hypnotherapy taught in two-week modules. After completing the first 300 hours (modules 1-3), students are eligible for certification as hypnotherapists with the International Board of Hypnotherapy.

Hypnotherapy Academy, 2132 Osuna Rd NE, Ste B, Albuquerque. Register: 877-983-1515. HypnotherapyAcademy.com/course-content.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program – Jan 23-Mar 20. 6:30-9pm. Free ori-

entation 1/23; full-day retreat 3/11. The original, evidence-based program created by Jon KabatZinn, PhD; taught by Genevieve Tregor, MS, offering a depth of training and experience in mindfulness practice. $395 includes all materials.

CE hours. Psychological Counseling Services, 3302 N Miller Rd, Scottsdale. Info/register: 602910-4240. SolutionMindfulness.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24 Autoimmune Solutions Workshop – 5:30pm.

Discover the root causes of autoimmune disease (there’s always a trigger or multiple triggers); why eating healthy is not enough to recover from autoimmune disease. Seating is limited. Free. Hope Integrative Wellness, 3336 E Chandler Heights Rd, Ste 123, Gilbert. RSVP: 480-988-6269 or AZAutoImmuneDoctor.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 A New You for the New Year – Jan 26-28. Taerie Gillan leads this group of integrity based talent with a full weekend of workshops and activities.

Refresh, reinvigorate and renew; includes introduction to your angels, gluten-free/vegan/raw food author, chef, and holistic coach, relationship and communication coach, and more. Sedona.

928-707-2335. MysticalTruth.com/event/a-newyou-for-the-new-year.

Herbal Certification Class – Jan 26-28. Threeday intensive. SW Herb Shop & Gathering Place, 148 N Center St, Mesa. RSVP: 480-694-9931.

SWHerb.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 Brush Bash – 10am-1pm. This workshop will provide three delightful hours of instruction as talented local artist Tony Keys paints with us through a tree called Rooted in Peace. $40. All art supplies provided. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, Ste 102, Mesa. Preregistration required: 480-479-5247 or OneFineArtist@hotmail.com.

Interfaith-Community.org.

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this moment. This moment is your life. ~Omar Khayyam

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 Embracing Your Journey Expo – 9am-5pm.

Bring your curiosity and discover all kinds of new things about wellness, healthy habits, healing alternatives, intuition, readings, energy work and more while supporting local vendors at this family-friendly event. $5/advance, $8/door, free/ kids 10 and under. Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort, Anasazi Ballroom, 7677 N 16th St, Phoenix.

Info: EmbracingYourJourneyExpo.com.

Pure Light and Reiki Therapy Level II – 9am5pm. Blending traditional Usui with other energy modalities to bring balance for self healing and the potential for working with others. Pure Light Therapies. 480-695-2002. PureLight1111@gmail. com Info: PureLightTherapies.com.

Karma, Reincarnation and You – 10:30amnoon. Attend in person or online. The Summit Lighthouse, 4105 N 20th St, Ste 115, Phoenix.

480-442-5020. Register to get access code: SummitLighthousePhoenix.org.

Interfaith Forum Q&A Representing Unification – 12:30-2pm. With Glenda Lampert.

Unification focuses on a worldwide consciousness of love, peace and cooperation envisioned

by Rev Sun Myung Moon. This forum allows religious leaders to share tenets of their faith and answer questions, dispelling misconceptions and promoting unity. $10/love offering. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, Ste 102, Mesa.

Nazim Rashid: 623-932-1385.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31 Thyroid Solutions Workshop – 5:30pm. Learn the number one cause of thyroid problems; why most people still experience thyroid symptoms even when lab test is normal; natural solutions to heal the thyroid. Seating is limited. Free. Hope Integrative Wellness, 3336 E Chandler Heights Rd, Ste 123, Gilbert. RSVP: 480-988-6269 or AskDrKan.com/thyroid.

Shambhala Sadhana Full Moon Chants – 6pm.

These chants are a way to celebrate and strengthen our understanding of basic goodness and enlightened society. Public welcome. Shambhala Meditation Center, 7042 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale.

Phoenix.Shambhala.org.

planahead FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2 The Healing Self – 7-8pm. Join New York Times bestselling author Deepak Chopra as he shares insights from his book, The Healing Self, and explores your capacity for self healing and well being. Unity of Phoenix Spiritual Center, 1500 E Greenway Pkwy. Info/tickets: 602-9783337 or UnityPhx.org/events.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Pure Light and Reiki Therapy Level I - 9am5pm. With Judy Richter. Blending traditional Usui with other energy modalities to bring balance for self healing and the potential for working with others. Pure Light Therapies. 480695-2002. PureLight1111@gmail.com Info: PureLightTherapies.com.

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Nine Cats and Nine Lives, Karma, Reincarnation and You – 10:30am-noon. A video presentation by Elizabeth Clare Prophet; attend in person or online. The Summit Lighthouse, 4105 N 20th St, Ste 115, Phoenix. 480-442-5020. SummitLighthousePhoenix.org.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Integrative Healing Arts Practitioner Programs – Online programs begin Feb 5; On-campus programs begin Mar 5. Elective tracks available: holistic nutrition, yoga, and yoga nidra focus; hypnotherapy, life coaching and mindfulness focus; yoga and life coaching focus; spiritual transformation focus; energetic focus. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1100 E Apache Blvd, Tempe. 480-994-9244. swiha.edu.

Inspired Minds – 7-8:30pm. Judy Richter and Tracy Lamb McChesney offer monthly gatherings for people who are inspired to develop skills of imagination and to co-create their highest desired potential. Donation. Mesa. RSVP: 480695-2002. InspiredMindsAZ@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Crystal Healing Class – Feb 9-10. 9am-5pm.

The Crystal Healing Power program is designed specifically for those with a desire to become an effective and knowledgeable crystal healing practitioner. Learn to identify crystals for healing and techniques for placing on of stones; includes manual and seven chakra crystal healing set. $333.

Sedona Medium, LLC, 6050 State Rte 179, Ste 4, Sedona. Preregistration required: 336-420-2398 or SedonaMedium.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Film Festival – Feb 24-Mar 4. The 24th annual Sedona International Film Festival featuring 150 narrative features, documentaries and shorts in total. Locations: Mary D Fisher Theatre; The Sedona Performing Arts Center; and Sedona Harkins 6.

Tickets: 928-282-1177. SedonaFilmFestival.org.

Herbal Certification Course – 9am-1pm. Fiveweek intensive. SW Herb Shop & Gathering Place, 148 N Center St, Mesa. RSVP: 480-694-9931.

SWHerb.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Pure Light and Reiki Therapy Level II – 9am5pm. Blending traditional Usui with other energy modalities to bring balance for self healing and the potential for working with others. Pure Light Therapies. 480-695-2002. PureLight1111@gmail. com Info: PureLightTherapies.com.

Nine Cats and Nine Lives, Karma, Reincarnation and You – 10:30am-noon. A video presentation by Elizabeth Clare Prophet; attend in person or online. The Summit Lighthouse, 4105 N 20th St, Ste 115, Phoenix. 480-442-5020. SummitLighthousePhoenix.org.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Clearing Night – 6:30pm. With Mimi. Bring questions, issues, or stuck problems. Special clearing statements are necessary to destroy and un-create energetic holds on your concerns. Send concerns in advance, if interested. $25. Universal Touch, 534 E University Dr, Mesa. RSVP: 480835-5380 or 480-835-5347.

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Animal Communication and Energy Medicine – 10am-3pm. Presented by Andrea Sobotka, aka ‘Critter Doc’. A day of learning and delicious food. Portion of proceeds donated to PALS Rescue and Empty Bowl Pet Food Pantry. $129. Sapori d’Italia, Fountain Hills. Preregister by 2/3: 507202-3929 or Penny@thewagmagazine.com.

Love America Tour: Changes on the Inside/ Changes on the Outside with Marianne Williamson – 7:30-9:30pm. The times in which we’re living are dramatic and unstable, yet pregnant with new possibilities. Join for a lively discussion about how a revolution in consciousness paves the way to both personal and national renewal. Unity of Phoenix Spiritual Center, 1500 E Greenway Pkwy. Info/tickets: 602-978-3337 or UnityPhx. org/events.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Nine Cats and Nine Lives, Karma, Reincarnation and You – 10:30am-noon. A video presentation by Elizabeth Clare Prophet; attend in person or online. The Summit Lighthouse, 4105 N 20th St, Ste 115, Phoenix. 480-442-5020. SummitLighthousePhoenix.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Synergistic Kinesiology Course Level II – Feb 17-18. 9am-5pm. Muscle test accurately; test allergies, blockages, imbalanced meridians/organs; digestive and intestinal corrections; release emotional traumas. Includes certificate of completion and training manuals ($247 value). $350/by 1/12; $399/thereafter. Universal Touch Kinesiology Group, 534 E University Dr, Mesa. 480-835-5380.

KinesiologyAZ@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Nine Cats and Nine Lives, Karma, Reincarnation and You – 10:30am-noon. A video presentation by Elizabeth Clare Prophet; attend in person or online. The Summit Lighthouse, 4105 N 20th St, Ste 115, Phoenix. 480-442-5020. SummitLighthousePhoenix.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 23 Reiki Master Certification Class – Mar 23-24.

9am-5pm. With reiki master teacher, Christina Wooten. Offers the dedicated reiki student an opportunity to expand their understanding, application, master level techniques and symbols, and metaphysical understanding of the Usui reiki system of natural healing. Prerequisite: Reiki I & II (any teacher). Sedona Medium, LLC, 6050 State Rte 179, Ste 4, Sedona. Preregistration required: 336-420-2398 or SedonaMedium.com.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 25 Reiki Master Teacher Certification Class – Mar 25-26. 9am-2pm. With reiki master teacher, Christina Wooten. For those dedicated reiki students that wish to fulfill their dream of leading their own reiki classes. Prerequisites: Reiki I, II, & Master (any teacher). Sedona Medium, LLC, 6050 State Rte 179, Ste 4, Sedona. Preregistration required: 336-420-2398 or SedonaMedium.com.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 14 Advanced Herbal Formulation Class – Apr 14-15. Offered once-a-year. SW Herb Shop & Gathering Place, 148 N Center St, Mesa. RSVP: 480-694-9931. SWHerb.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 Healing and Rejuvenation Retreat – May 30Jun 7. All-inclusive with Alive and Revive. Mind, body, spirit healing; reconnect with nature; natural therapies; yoga and meditation; shamanic and energy healing; healthy, delicious food. Location: Ecuador Beach and Andes Mountains. 480-5998370. AliveAndRevive.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 4 500-Hour Hypnotherapy Course – Summer Session – See January 22 listing. Hypnotherapy Academy, 2132 Osuna Rd NE, Ste B, Albuquerque.

Register: 877-983-1515. HypnotherapyAcademy. com/course-content.

TUESDAY, JUNE 12 Healing and Rejuvenation Retreat – Jun 12-18.

All-inclusive with Alive and Revive. Mind, body, spirit healing; reconnect with nature; natural therapies; yoga and meditation; shamanic and energy healing; healthy, delicious food. Location: Peru – Cusco and Machu Picchu. 480-599-8370.

AliveAndRevive.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 500-Hour Hypnotherapy Course – Fall Session – See January 22 listing. Hypnotherapy Academy, 2132 Osuna Rd NE, Ste B, Albuquerque.

Register: 877-983-1515. HypnotherapyAcademy. com/course-content.

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ADVERTISING SALES – Natural Awakenings magazine is looking for experienced advertising salespeople in the Phoenix area to help others grow their business. Commission-based.

Full- or part-time. Unlimited potential. Tracy@ NaturalAZ.com. 480-589-8800.

HEART-SONG EXPRESSION – Create your own serenity with a native flute. Personalized sales and instruction. Featuring High Spirits Flutes. www.song-within.com LIFE COACH – Life Awakened, Life Loved, Life Accepted, Life Peace, Life Present, Life Awareness, Life Actualized. $20/$40 Sessions.

JOHN KAI 520-339-2315. Phoenix.

Take advantage of fresh, local produce from the best Arizona farms. Visit their respective websites for the most current information.

Sun City Farmers’ Market 16820 North 99th Avenue, Sun City Thursdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Ahwatukee Farmers’ Market 4700 East Warner Road, Phoenix Sundays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Capitol Farmers’ Market 1700 Adams Street, Phoenix Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Anthem Farmers’ Market 41703 North Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem Sundays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Uptown Farmers’ Market 5757 North Central Avenue, Phoenix Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Carefree Farmers’ Market 1 Sundial Circle, Carefree Fridays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Chandler Farmers’ Market 3 South Arizona Avenue, Chandler Thursdays 3 to 7 p.m.

Farmers’ Market at the Mercado 8300 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Gilbert Farmers’ Market 222 North Ash Street, Gilbert Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon Goodyear Farmers’ Market 3151 North Litchfield Road, Goodyear Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon Maryvale Farmers’ Market 3451 North 75th Avenue, Phoenix Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon Old Town Scottsdale Farmers’ Market 3806 North Brown Avenue, Scottsdale Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Peoria Farmers’ Market Park West, 9744 West Northern Avenue, Peoria Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Phoenix Public Market 721 North Central Avenue, Phoenix Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Roadrunner Park Farmers’ Market 3502 East Cactus Road, Phoenix Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Verrado Community Farmers’ Market 4239 North Village Street, Buckeye Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Prescott Winter Farmers’ Market 930 Division Street, Prescott Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sedona Community Farmers’ Market 2201 West State Route 89A, West Sedona Sundays noon to 4 p.m.

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sunday Sunday Services – 9am & 10:45am. A Positive Path for Spiritual Living. Childcare: infants thru 5th grade at 9am. Nursery: infants thru kindergarten at 10:45am. Youth ministry classes in the Education Annex at 10:45am. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org.

Mindfulness Meditation and Chants – 9:3010am; Sitting and Walking Meditation – 1011am. Attend one or both sessions. Shambhala sparks your heart and mind through the practice of meditation and community. They welcome all people interested in this path oriented towards modern life. Free meditation instruction available.

Shambhala Meditation Center, 7042 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale. Phoenix.Shambhala.org.

Prayers for World Peace – 10-11:15am. Practical advice and meditations that lift the heart and bring energy and hope; from this inner peace, world peace grows. Make prayers together for our families and friends, and for the cessation of all the pain and problems in the world. Donation. Kadampa Meditation Center Phoenix, 614 E Townley Ave. MeditationInArizona.org.

Interfaith Celebration Service – 10:30-11:45am.

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music, laughter, acceptance of all peaceful beliefs, culture, lifestyles. Interfaith CommUNITY, 952 E Baseline, Ste 102, Mesa. 480-593-8798. InterfaithCommunity.org.

Karma, Reincarnation and You – 10:30amnoon. Attend in person or online. The Summit Lighthouse, 4105 N 20th St, Ste 115, Phoenix.

480-442-5020. Register to get access code: SummitLighthousePhoenix.org.

Kadampa Buddhism and Meditation Sundays – 11am. Learn powerful meditations for reducing attachment and cultivating the balanced and peaceful minds of equanimity, authentic love and empathy. $10. International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon, 6701 E Mountain Ranch Rd, Williams. 928-637-3262.

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monday Tai Chi and Qiqong – 10-11am. With Shirley Kemper. Activate and experience the natural healing capabilities in the body. $10-$15/donation.

Unity of Mesa Sanctuary, 2700 E Southern Ave. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org.

Live AskDrKan Show – 12:30pm. Featured on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube with Dr Peter Kan of Hope Integrative Wellness Center. Facebook: HopeIntegrativeWellness. AskDrKan.com.

tuesday Watercolor Art Classes – 9:45am-12:30pm. With Allura Westly. All levels, beginner-to-advanced.

Learn fluid color technique, drawing and composition. Small class of eight students. No talent required, just a desire to create. Paradise Valley.

602-469-0524. AlluraWatercolor@cox.net.

Rewind Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. With Kim Carter. Designed for people 50 and up, this class focuses on balancing, increasing flexibility and building functional strength. $10 (first class is free, maximum six students). Restoring Balance Mind & Body, 2045 S Vineyard, Ste 139, Mesa.

Preregistration required: 253-549-5342. Kim@ RestoringBalanceAz.com.

Chronic Pain Prevention 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.

Shakti Naam Yoga – 6:45-8:15pm. With Moriah Salzman and Jeannie MacLaughlin. Experience a new type of yoga using music, mantra, mudra (hand positions), meditation and movement to align with the vibration of the universe. $10/donation. Unity of Mesa Sanctuary, 2700 E Southern Ave. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org.

Crystal and Tibetan Bowls – 6:45-8:30pm.

Healing, purification and transformation with the singing bowls. $20/love offering. Center for Divine Awakening, 15801 N 40th St, Phoenix. Info: Prana: 773-316-3005. CrystalBowlsRelaxation.com.

Book Study – 7-8:15pm. Begins Jan 9. The Arch of Forgiveness by Ken Wapnick with Rev Julianne Lewis and Mike Hay. $10/love offering. Interfaith

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480-593-8798. Interfaith-Community.org.

wednesday Watercolor Art Classes – 9:45am-12:30pm. With Allura Westly. All levels, beginner-to-advanced.

Learn fluid color technique, drawing and composition. Small class of eight students. No talent required, just a desire to create. Paradise Valley.

602-469-0524. AlluraWatercolor@cox.net.

A Course in Miracles Study Group – 1-2:15pm.

Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E Baseline, Ste 102, Mesa. 480-593-8798.

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Mindfulness Meditation – 7-7:30pm. Shambhala sparks your heart and mind through the practice of meditation and community. They welcome all people interested in this path oriented towards modern life. Free meditation instruction available.

Shambhala Meditation Center, 7042 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale. Phoenix.Shambhala.org.

thursday Rewind Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. With Kim Carter. Designed for people 50 and up, the class focuses on balancing, increasing flexibility and building functional strength. $10 (first class is free, maximum six students). Restoring Balance Mind & Body, 2045 S Vineyard, Ste 139, Mesa.

Preregistration required: 253-549-5342. Kim@ RestoringBalanceAz.com.

Modern Kadampa Buddhism – 6:30pm. Learn the fundamentals of Kadampa Buddhism with step-by-step instructions on how to experience more peace, wisdom and love in your heart and your life to benefit self and others. Open to newcomers. $10. Sedona Community Center, 2615 Melody Ln, Sedona. 928-637-3262. MeditationInNorthernArizona.org.

Buddhist Meditation – 6:30-8pm. With Kadampa Meditation Center. All sessions open to newcomers. $10 or $5/students and unemployed. Unity of Mesa, Annex Rm 3, 2740 E Southern Ave. 480892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org.

friday Gnosis of Yeshua – Begins Jan 12. 6-8pm. With Jason Taylor. Weekly study of the teachings of Yeshua, including singing bowls, guided meditation, focused prayer and energy work. $10/donation.

Unity of Mesa, Annex Rm 3, 2740 E Southern Ave. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org.

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ACUPUNCTURE BAREFOOT ACUPUNCTURE COMMUNITY PAIN & STRESS CLINIC 6722 E Avalon Dr, Ste 1, Scottsdale 602-954-8016 •Barefoot-Acupuncture.com

Ten years’ experience providing affordable, effective acupuncture, herbal medicine, diet/ n u t r i t i o n t h e r a p y, hypnotherapy and reiki for f e r t i l i t y, m e n s t r u a l disorders, menopause, insomnia, anxiety, depression, fatigue, stress, headaches and pain. Private acupuncture for as low as $35/session. Call or visit our website today!

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE KANNAWAY

Czarina Valenzuela • 480-332-4621 Czarinav@me.com Kannaway.com/6027339 Have you activated your cannabinoid receptors lately? The Edocannabinoid system regulates a variety of biological process, like relaxation, eating, sleeping, certain inflammation responses and cognitive function. All our products are triple lab tested, non-habit forming, and all natural. Call or email today for information on how to receive $50 off your first order.

SW HERB SHOP & GATHERING PLACE

Kathleen Gould, RH 148 N Center St, Mesa 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, page 7.

ART CLASSES WATERCOLOR ART CLASSES

Allura Westly 3611 E Sunnyside Dr, Phoenix AlluraWatercolor@cox.net 602-469-0524 • 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 eight students. No talent required, just a desire to create.

CLEANING SERVICES

DENTISTS INTEGRATIVE DENTAL ASSOCIATES Lisa M. Butler, DMD 4202 N 32nd St, Ste A, Phoenix 602-956-4807 • IntegrativeDental.com

Providing biologic dentistry personalized to fit your needs in a caring and supportive environment. Offering 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, pages 4 and 31.

MY DENTIST

Dr. Michael Margolis and Dr. Stephen Kovar 2045 S Vineyard Rd, Ste 153, Mesa 480-833-2232 • MyDentistAZ.com A holistic and biological approach to your dental needs and overall health. Bio-compatible dentistry, esthetic dentistry lumineers/veneers, family dentistry and much more. See ad, page 3.

BENNETT’S CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

Valleywide Service • 480-994-4988 BennettsCarpetCleaningAz.com Eco-friendlycarpet and 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, page 10.

PURMAID

844-PUR-MAID PurMaid.com An eco-friendly home and office cleaning company & offers natural cleaning products. 844-PUR-MAID. See ad, page 43.

NATURAL DENTAL PARTNERS

Dr. Ingo Mahn 3134 W Carefree Hwy, Ste 9, Phoenix 602-775-5120 • MyNaturalDentist.com Dr. Mahn takes the time to listen to your concerns and uses his extensive experience to help you achieve better health. Author of A Healthy Mouth—The Missing Link to Optimal Health, he utilizes the latest advances in dentistry (low dose digital x-rays and single visit biocompatible restorations) to deliver the highest level of holistic dental care. Check the calendar of events page or his website for upcoming seminars.

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PURE SMILES

COLON HYDROTHERAPY MELINDA SMITH

Colon Hydrotherapy, Biofeedback, Pets, Homeopathy, Energetic Facelift, Antiaging and Iridology Scottsdale • 602-317-7677 BestVisionOfHealth.com Gentle, relaxing session with unique gas release technique to eliminate toxins and get rid of pain. Biofeedback scan and healing to detect hidden risk factors, on pets and horses as well.

Jason A. Jones, DMD 7231 E Princess Blvd, Ste 207, Scottsdale 480-585-1612 • PureSmilesAz.com Exceptional dental service with dedication to comfort and compassion. We carefully assist each procedure and select the products to help preserve and protect your overall well-being. See ad, page 13.

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ENERGY HEALING BUBBLING WELL HEALTH OFFERINGS Linda P. Essex, RN Prescott • 928-710-2178 BubblingWell@cableone.net

Linda Essex has more than 30 years 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 appointment.

FIT BODY INNOVATIVE PRIMARY CARE 2915 E Baseline Rd, Ste 101, Gilbert 480-776-0626

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PURE LIGHT THERAPIES

Judy Richter, LMT, RMT 3740 E Southern Ave, Ste 214, Mesa 480-695-2002 • PureLight1111@gmail.com PureLightTherapies.com With more than 20 years of experience, Richter can help you heal your body, mind and soul with therapeutic massage, essential oils, and healing energy modalities. The techniques used to stretch and release tension and tightness in necks and shoulders are unique and very beneficial. Incorporating energy work to each session is powerful in balancing one’s energy to allow the body to heal naturally.

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GRAND OPENING!

HYPNOTHERAPY INSIGHTS FOR LIFE

Martha Reed, PhD 18589 N 59th Ave, Ste 108, Glendale 623-249-5888 • InsightsForLife.center Offering intuitive insights, hypnotherapy and counseling alternatives. Martha Reed’s passion is to assist others in overcoming fears and limiting behaviors and beliefs that have them feeling stuck, unsuccessful, unfulfilled, unloved and downright out of balance. She offers both clinical and spiritual hypnotherapy.

MEDICAL DOCTORS INNOVATIVE PRIMARY CARE

2915 E Baseline Rd, Ste 101, Gilbert 480-776-0626 InnovativePrimaryCareAz.com Integrated medical and wellness practice offering individualized attention and a holistic approach to your health. Services include bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, non-surgical fat reduction, Jin Shin Jyutsu, counseling and other wellness modalities.

LESTER R. KLEBE, DPM

Foot and Ankle Care 10555 N Tatum Blvd, Ste A101 Paradise Valley • 602-954-0777 Practicing in the Phoenix area, Dr. Klebe offers complete foot and ankle care. Holistically oriented, he integrates homeopathic medicine with conventional medical care. See ad, page 43.

MEDITATION

MINDFULNESS GENEVIEVE TREGOR, MS

Solution Mindfulness 602-910-4240 Info@SolutionMindfulness.com SolutionMindfulness.com Mindfulness education: traditional MBSR, retreats, classes and special events. Offering unequaled depth of experience in the Phoenix area. Continuing education (CE hours) for psychologists and health professionals.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS JAN HIGHFIELD ND

Ardea Health, PLLC 12725 W Indian School Rd Bldg E-101, Ste 106, Avondale 602-421-6237 • KeepItVital.com Info@KeepItVital.com Meeting with patients from every walk of life and finding answers to good health is Dr. Highfield's everlasting passion. Whether it be an acute common illness, chronic health issues or just turning over a new leaf to better health, request a free introductory 10-minute phone consult to find your best fit in healthcare.

MELANIE ICARD, NMD

Anti-Aging Clinic 5350 N 16th St, Ste 107, Phoenix 480-599-8370 • PhoenixAntiAging.com Dr. Icard specializes in anti-aging medicine, natural pain management and reversal, natural and traditional aesthetics, ozone therapy, and mind body medicine. She has extensive training in biological medicine, prolotherapy and PRP, aesthetics and ozone therapy. See ad, pages 9 and 21.

PAUL STALLONE, NMD

Arizona Integrative Medical Center, PC 8144 E Cactus Rd, Ste 820, Scottsdale 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, inside front cover and page 15.

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, page 39.

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 and energy healing, animal communication, and intuitive counsel for pets and their people.

PHOENIX SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER

7042 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale Phoenix.Shambhala.org Shambhala sparks your heart and mind through the practice of mindfulness meditation and community. They welcome people from all walks of life interested in this path oriented towards modern life.

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PHYSICAL THERAPY STUDIO HEALTH

Pain Therapies/Performance Solutions 1425 S Higley Rd, Ste 101, Gilbert 480-466-6398 • StudioHealthAz.com Sports therapy and CHEK specialty care for golfers, runners, cyclists, and triathletes. Call today for a 30-minute free consultation.

RETREATS/WORKSHOPS EXPERIENCE NUTRITION GROUP, LLC Melanie A. Albert Phoenix • 602-615-2486 EXPNutrition.com Facebook.com/NewViewHealthyEating

IIntuitive cooking experience: workshops, cooking classes, events, and retreats for organizations. Learn simple culinary techniques; create healthy meals with whole foods; enjoy eating with community.

SALONS A LOR A ORGANIC STUDIO

7329 E Stetson Dr, Ste 11, Scottsdale 480-318-7555 • AloraOrganic.com An organic eco-friendly hair salon where beautiful cuts and color coexist with the best natural hair care. No harsh chemicals or synthetic fragrances – just beautiful healthy hair. New client special: $10 off your first service.

Energy healing sessions are also available. See ad, page 16.

SCHOOLS SOUTHWEST INSTITUTE OF HEALING ARTS

1100 E Apache Blvd, Tempe 480-994-9244 Info@swiha.edu • swiha.edu Nationally accredited college offers holistic health and wellness degrees, diplomas, certificates of excellence, continuing education and personal development, oncampus and online. Financial aid available. See ad, outside back cover.

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SPIRITUAL CENTERS INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER

952 E Baseline Rd, Ste 102, Mesa Rev. Julianne Lewis • 480-593-8798 Info@Interfaith-Community.org Interfaith-Community.org Celebrating a Positive Path to Spiritual Living at Interfaith CommUNITY, they share openminded joyful spirituality with respect for cultural, religious and lifestyle diversity. Join for a journey toward our unique and perfect divine potential! See ad, page 33.

INTERNATIONAL KADAMPA RETREAT CENTER

6701 E Mountain Ranch Rd, Williams 928-637-6232 MeditationInNorthernArizona.org Meditation retreats and classes in modern Buddhism; dedicated to providing the local and worldwide community an opportunity to learn and engage in Buddhist practice and meditation retreats. Everyone is welcome.

KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTER PHOENIX

New Kadampa Tradition 614 E Townley Ave, Phoenix 602-243-5220 • MeditationInArizona.org Info@MeditationInArizona.org A temple dedicated to bringing peace and happiness to the world, and to removing suffering, through meditation and classes on modern Buddhism. Be inspired and empowered to reach your full spiritual potential to be of greatest benefit to others.

THE SHRINE OF HOLY WISDOM 5025 S Ash Ave, Ste B-15, Tempe 480-219-9633 ShrineOfHolyWisdom@gmail.com 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.

THE SUMMIT LIGHTHOUSE® OF PHOENIX

4105 N 20th St, Ste 115, Phoenix 480-442-5020 SummitLighthousePhoenix@gmail.com SummitLighthousePhoenix.org Dedicated to sharing Saint Germain’s Violet Flame.

All faiths welcome. Learn how you can become a modern day mystic. We are dedicated to sharing the Teachings of the Ascended Masters® to help you bring in joy and peace to the world. Learn what the requirements are to make your ascension. See ad, page 10.

UNITY OF MESA

700 E Southern Ave, Mesa 480-892-2700 • UnityOfMesa.org Offering practical spiritual teachings for abundant and meaningful living. We are a progressive spiritual community that explores universal principles and practices. Weddings, memorials, christenings, classes and activities for the “spiritual, not religious”. Sunday Summer Discussion and Meditation Groups: 9am; Summer Service and Youth program: 10:15am. All are welcome. See ad, page 36.

WEIGHT LOSS INSIGHTS FOR LIFE

Martha Reed, PhD 18589 N 59th Ave, Ste 108, Glendal 623-249-5888 • InsightsForLife.center Easily lose one half-to-one pound a day with my whole person approach combining homeopathy, hypnotherapy, far infrared heat therapy, life coaching and Vibe-fit t h e r a p y. N o n e e d l e s a n d homeopathic safe.

WELLNESS CENTERS ABSOLUTE HEALTH Dr. Sara Penton, DC 8360 E Raintree Dr Ste 135, Scottsdale 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, page 11.

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