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Contents

2019 NATURAL LIVING DIRECTORY

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10 SILVER THREAD AND

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES 25 Years of Natural Awakenings

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14 KICK-START ORGAN VITALITY

New Energy for the New Year

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HOLISTIC DENTISTRY, TUCSON STYLE: MEDICINE WHEEL

20 THE VAGUS NERVE A Superhighway in the Middle of the Body

54 EATING THE COLORS

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56 DUSTIN SULAK

on Cannabis as a Healing Therapy

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DEPARTMENTS 9 health briefs 12 film brief 13 eco tip 17 community

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his is not just any ol’ New Year. In fact, 2019 marks the 25th Anniversary of Natural TUCSON EDITION Awakenings magazine! Our fearless leader, Sharon Bruckman, began this publication in 1994 as a PUBLISHER Holly Baker means of providing healthy living information to EDITOR Michelle Bense her community in Naples, Florida.

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Stress Lowers Women’s Fertility Women that feel highly stressed on a daily basis have a lower ability to conceive, report Boston University School of Medicine researchers. In a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, 4,769 couples that were trying to conceive were followed for a year. Those women with the highest self-reported stress were 13 percent less likely to conceive than women that reported little stress.

Men being under high stress had no effect on conception, but couples were a quarter less likely to conceive if the man’s stress score was low and the woman’s was high, which the researchers termed “partner stress discordance.” In North America, about one out of four women and one out of five men of reproductive age report daily psychological stress.

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Beet Juice Boosts Stamina Beetroot juice supplements increase exercise duration and intensity for heart failure patients with a condition called reduced ejection fraction, which affects about half of such patients.

In previous studies, beets have been shown to increase exercise capacity for healthy people because they increase nitric oxide levels in the blood.

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Silver Thread and Golden Opportunities

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25 Years of Natural Awakenings

by Jan Hollingsworth

The real “natural awakening” is about each of us waking up to who we truly are and the kind of world we can create together.

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~Sharon Bruckman

he year was 1994. America Online opened the first gateway to the World Wide Web; Jeff Bezos founded the fledgling behemoth Amazon; and Deepak Chopra installed the first bricks on his path to enlightenment with the publication of his book The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams.

Perhaps not coincidentally, genetically engineered tomatoes entered the U.S. food supply that year, spawning a GMO food revolution that transcended the age-old debate between pesticides and organics. Frankenfoods, as they are called, were the leading edge of a cultural awakening.

Meanwhile, in the sleepy, sun-drenched beach town of Naples, Florida, Sharon Bruckman—a dreamer and entrepreneur in her own right—was quietly laying the foundation for what would become the largest franchise publishing network in the natural health industry: Natural Awakenings magazine.

“America’s natural wellness and sustainability movements were in their infancy when we started,” says Bruckman. “Now the seeds that were planted in fertile soil are benefiting people nationwide, as well as throughout our precious planet.”

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Woven from the threads of grit, inspiration and perhaps serendipity, the magazine was a tapestry of health, healing and mindfulness. Its successful Naples debut was quickly followed by a second edition in Sarasota.

By 1999, it was clear that Americans had a voracious appetite for well-researched, practical information about the latest natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, personal growth and sustainable living.

The Natural Awakenings franchise was born that year, conceived as a local magazine in many different communities—now 74 markets in the U.S.—anchored by a national editorial team that explores and anticipates the latest trends in mind, body and spirit. Readership of the print magazines is 2.8-million strong, plus a broad online and digital reach.

Bruckman’s holistic-minded passion for health, wellness and integrative therapies has awakened in like-minded entrepreneurs a desire to embrace her mission. As Paul Chen, publisher of the Atlanta franchise puts it: “Awakenings of the heart speak to our desire for deeper and stronger personal relationships. Awakenings of the mind speak to our desire to learn more, faster, and optimize our mental capacities. Awakenings of the soul speak to our desire to develop greater love and compassion for all living beings equally and an increasing understanding of and connection with whatever it is we believe lies beyond our small, individual human selves.”

The magazine, in turn, has awakened its readers to new ways of connecting both with their communities and each other.

Natural Awakenings has become a go-to guide for local community events, products and practitioners in all of its markets.

“We love to spread light,” says Bruckman. “Natural Awakenings has played a significant role in fueling the wellness revolution I saw emerging all those years ago, propelled by the kindred spirits who read, advertise and contribute to our magazines. Our publishers are torchbearers aligned with the vision of a healthier world and the mission to facilitate that transformation.”

During a lifetime of holistic-minded entrepreneurship, Bruckman, a constant gardener, continues to personally tend each new crop of ideas that germinate on the pages of her magazines which bear the imprint, “Healthy Living, Healthy Planet.”

By identifying and responding to a simple need in one community, she has tapped into a universal spirit that exceeded her wildest expectations. “If you have the heart, vision and enthusiasm to help make the world a better place, a greater force just might step in to enable success beyond anything you imagined. The real ‘natural awakening’ is about each of us waking up to who we truly are and the kind of world we can create together.”

We can’t always be shaded by the trees that we grow, yet after 25 years, the seeds Bruckman planted have branched across a nation and borne fruit that will make a difference in countless lives for many years to come.

It is my honor to join her on this journey as Natural Awakenings celebrates its silver anniversary.

Jan Hollingsworth is the national editor of Natural Awakenings magazine.

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Secret Ingredients New Film Shares Stories of Hope and Healing

A new feature-length documentary, Secret Ingredients, makes a compelling case for why organic foods may be the key to unlocking better health and reversing chronic illnesses ranging from asthma to autism. The film shares the uplifting stories of individuals and families that overcame their struggles with digestive problems, allergies, skin conditions and infertility after eliminating genetically modified (GMO) crops and agricultural toxins from their diets.

“This gives tremendous hope for those suffering from chronic disorders in that simply switching to an organic diet may improve their quality of life,” says Jeffrey Smith, who produced and co-directed the film with award-winning filmmaker Amy Hart. “We hope the film will create an organized tsunami driving millions of people to better living through healthy eating.”

Secret Ingredients includes testimonies from physicians and scientists that explain how GMOs, Monsanto’s ubiquitous Roundup herbicide and other pesticides can disrupt our biological systems and compromise our health. “More than 200 studies show the links between GMOs and poor health,” says Smith, “while Roundup and other toxic applications have been proven to damage mitochondria, disrupt the gut biome, throw off hormones, and promote tumors and birth defects.”

The film builds on the groundbreaking research that went into Smith’s prior feature-length documentary Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives, which looked at genetically engineered foods as a major contributor to rising disease rates in the U.S. Visit SecretIngredientsMovie.com for a trailer and schedule of screenings. Smith’s companion site HealingFromGMOs.com features a free online conference that shares research-based recommendations on how to protect against and heal from exposure to GMOs and pesticides.

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For much of the country, winter means spending more time indoors—and exposed to potential toxins. Indoor air quality is critically important to children, the elderly and people with respiratory problems that may be especially sensitive to pollutants, according to WebMD.com. Recognizing and avoiding some of the most common sources of toxins in the home can safeguard everyone’s health yearround and notably now, at the height of the season when humans tend to hibernate in their warm abodes. n The Environmental Working Group warns about volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can be found in many household products from new carpets and furniture to paints and air fresheners. These airborne toxins can irritate eyes and respiratory systems, and increase the risk of cancer and liver, kidney and central nervous system damage. Look for low- and zero-VOC products; buy solid wood, hardwood or exterior-grade plywood and antique furniture. Open the windows once in a while as a natural, refreshing way to ventilate. n How, when and how often we vacuum is also important.

The Indoor Air Quality Association (iaqa.org) recommends a slow and steady motion “to keep dust from flying up into the air.” They also suggest pet owners should vacuum every two days. When choosing a vacuum cleaner, go with a model that includes a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter to pick up microscopic particles a regular vacuum cannot remove. n The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends using and properly maintaining home ventilation systems, including exhaust fans, air conditioning and heating units; preventing mold by controlling moisture and humidity, including checking pipes and window sills for condensation; and keeping the home smoke-free, because burning cigarettes release at least 69 chemicals that can cause cancer. n Place a large floor mat just inside each outside door, suggests WebMD.com, as people track in many chemicals—especially from pesticides and other pollutants— via the dirt on their shoes, which also can be removed before entering.

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seniors at Chicago’s Rush University found that eating leafy greens once or twice a day slowed mental deterioration. anxiety and depression, protect against mental decline and even correct stroke damage. In a Swiss study using MRI, people drinking green tea immediately had heightened activity in the working-memory part of their brain.

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New Energy for the New Year

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ith the merry-making furor of the holidays behind us, it’s that time of year when our bodies are crying out for some detox and rejuvenation. Aside from getting back to the basics—a healthy diet and daily exercise—we can take a page from traditional Chinese and Indian medical practices and holistic approaches and use natural, organby-organ procedures to renew our bodies and restore inherent vitality.

“Strengthening our organs is critical because the organs create the vital essences of life, and our emotional and mental health depends to a great extent on how healthy our organs are,” notes T. Caylor Wadlington, a doctor of Oriental medicine and acupuncture teacher in Denver.

“In working to revitalize and re-energize the organs, we renew not just our physical body, but also our sense of well-being.”

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“Stress can lead to imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, making it more difficult to focus, concentrate, relax and sleep—but it’s reversible, and the brain can absolutely heal from these effects under the right circumstances,” says integrative neurologist Ilene S. Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D., of the Center for Healing Neurology, in Seattle.

Assess it: If you find it hard concentrating, sleeping, getting things done, remembering where things are and not being grouchy, the brain could be on stress-related overload. See a doctor if teeth grinding, high blood pressure, shortness of breath, fainting or dizziness develop.

Eat this: The top brain boosters are easy to swallow—dark chocolate, berries, nuts and avocados, along with oily fish, reports WebMD. Also, a five-year study of 950

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nating slow movements, or even rest with one-to-two-minute bursts of intense, all-out, heart-pounding moves like Zumba dancing, jogging or lunges increases important proteins called the neurotrophic factor that help brain cells grow, work and live longer, reports a new study from Canada’s McMaster University.

Rejuvenate the Heart

Stress also increases hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which drive up blood pressure, blood sugar and inflammation, says holistic cardiologist Joel Kahn, M.D., of Detroit, author of The Whole Heart Solution: Halt Heart Disease Now with the Best Alternative and Traditional Medicine.

Assess it: Shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, anxiety, panic and swollen feet or ankles are signs the heart may be overloaded. Get medical help immediately if there is unusual deep exhaustion, unexplained weakness, nausea, dizziness, chest pain or pain that spreads to the arms.

Eat this: “The best foods for a stressed heart are those rich in magnesium. I like a giant green, leafy salad, often organic arugula, with blueberries, pumpkin seeds and walnuts,” says Kahn.

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ommends boswellia, long used in Asian and African medicine. It targets cerebral inflammation, stimulates the growth of neurons, enhances cognition, lowers depression and alleviates learning and memory problems.

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Drink this: Green tea is proven to reduce

Drink this: hot, golden turmeric milk,

made with organic soy or nut milks, a heaping tablespoon of turmeric (a potent anti-inflammatory also shown to reverse Alzheimer’s “brain tangles”), a pinch of black pepper and maybe an organic pumpkin spice mix.

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strengthens and tones heart muscles, suppresses deadly blood-clotting signals, fights inflammation and lowers heart attack risk, studies show. European doctors routinely prescribe it for managing mild heart failure, either alone or with drugs.

Try this movement: Hop on a bike:

Cycling 20 miles a week slashes heart disease risk by half, reports the British Medical Journal. Also, do slow stretches every day: A Japanese study found a correlation between flexibility of the body and of the arteries.

Cleanse the Lungs

Family holidays may not always be unconditionally loving, which can induce stress, anger and sadness—emotions linked in laboratory studies to decreases in lung function. “You can actually give

yourself a stress asthma attack,” says Maui naturopath Carolyn Dean, M.D., ND, author of The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Women’s Health.

Assess it: Trouble breathing, shortness

of breath and a cough that won’t go away are signs of stressed-out lungs. If there’s coughing up of blood or mucus, or discomfort or pain when breathing, see a doctor.

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pean adults found that eating apples and tomatoes two or three times a day, along with other fruit, speeds the healing of smoke-damaged lungs and seems to slow down the lungs’ natural aging process.

Drink this: a juice combining cilantro,

carrot, celery and ginger. According to the Lung Institute, cilantro helps remove heavy metals, carrots provide vitamin A to repair lung tissue, celery helps flush out carbon dioxide and ginger removes irritants from the lungs.

Supplement with this: vitamin D.

Low levels seem to be linked to a higher risk of respiratory infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a review of clinical studies in Advances in Nutrition.

Try this movement: To loosen the

airways when tense, the American Lung Association recommends slowly breathing in through the nose for two counts with the mouth closed. Purse the lips as if to whistle, and then breathe out slowly and gently through the lips to a count of four.

Detox the Kidneys

The kidneys are hardworking, fist-sized organs just below the back rib cage that filter waste and toxins out of 200 quarts of blood a day.

Assess it: Fatigue, feeling cold, shortness of breath, itchiness, swollen hands or feet, a puffy face, metallic-tasting food and ammonia-smelling breath are signs of growing kidney stress. See a doctor if experiencing kidney pain, weakness, lightheadedness, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, extreme thirst or decreased urination.

Eat this: Bone broth, wheat, millet, black sesame seeds, chestnuts, mulberries, raspberries, strawberries and walnuts are recommended by herbalist and acupuncturist Irina Logman of the Advanced Holistic Center, in New York City, to restore the kidneys.

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or lime. “The citrate makes water, as metabolized, more alkaline, which helps to remove acid from the blood, bring pH into balance and prevents bone, heart and further kidney damage,” says Phoenix nephrologist Mandip S. Kang, M.D., author of The Doctor’s Kidney Diet: A Nutritional Guide to Managing and Slowing the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease.

Supplement with this: Dandelion tea

helps to cleanse and strengthen the kidneys and a new study in Renal Failure reports that it also protects the kidneys from damage by certain toxins.

Try this qigong movement: Rub the palms together to warm them, and then place them on the kidney areas. Slowly massage in circular motions 12 times, and then reverse direction.

Shore up the Liver

“The liver is critical for detoxifying the body, but higher sugar and alcohol consumption over the holidays, as well as more stress, can increase toxin buildup that can damage the liver, which is why it’s important to take steps to help it recover,” says functional chiropractor Jennifer R. Welch, DC, of Iowa Functional Health, in Clive, Iowa.

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Assess it: Itchy skin, easy bruising,

musky-smelling breath, itchy red palms and mental sluggishness are early problem signs. Advanced symptoms that require medical care are yellowish skin, abdominal pain, swollen legs and ankles, ongoing fatigue, dark urine and pale stool.

Eat these: A Chinese study linked liver disease with low potassium levels, so consume sweet potatoes, tomato sauce, beet greens, beans, blackstrap molasses and bananas.

Drink this: Sip probiotic drinks like kombucha, kefir and yogurt-based smoothies. The probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus significantly lowered liver damage linked to excess acetaminophen in a recent Emory University laboratory study.

Supplement with this: Milk thistle

has been shown in Italian animal studies to decrease and even reverse damage to the liver caused by medications, alcohol, antibiotics, pollution and heavy metals.

Try this yoga movement: With feet shoulder-width apart, make circles with the hips, pushing the torso farther and farther outward with each circle.

Reverse direction.

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Practice Philosophy

World-Class Holistic Dentistry, Tucson Style: Medicine Wheel

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by Suzie Agrillo

hen we go to the dentist, we expect a friendly staff, the latest in technology and something to ease the pain we might experience. What we don’t expect is a serene setting in the desert, plus the opportunity to go to yoga, get a massage or to take a course on mindfulness. Dr. Steven Swidler, DDS is not the typical dentist, and offers all of this and more at Medicine Wheel Dental and Wellness Center.

Founder of Medicine Wheel Dental and Wellness Center, Swidler is well known as a teacher, presenter and author in holistic dentistry. He creates a calming and healing environment at his facility, which is nestled in the Tucson Mountains. Swidler is passionate about personalized individual care and his goal is to treat his patients in the most healthy, caring, holistic way possible. “Good health requires not only good oral health, but also balancing many other related factors,” he emphasizes.

Swidler has an affinity for art, as well as science. “I remember in college being perplexed, because I loved biology as well as arts and crafts,” he recalls. Reluctant to go into a field where a person’s life hangs in the bal-

ance, he rejected the idea of medical school and instead chose dentistry as a career with a satisfying blend of science and art.

He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois and was a graduate of the University of Illinois Dental School in Chicago in 1972. After two years of clinical and private practice in Chicago, Swidler relocated to Tucson in 1974. Here, he entered a deeply committed educational direction to become a pioneer in holistic and integrative approaches.

Swidler’s practice encompasses a wide variety of services, including preventative dental treatment and education; general and cosmetic dentistry (veneers, shaping, bonding, tooth colored fillings); the latest in biocompatible dental materials (with blood tests available to test for and individual’s sensitivity to specific materials); safe protocols for mercury amalgams (silver fillings) removal; natural treatments to avoid root canals; noninvasive laser/ periodontal gum treatment; ozone for its pain relief and antibacterial and antiviral properties; his signature non-surgical TMJ programs to relieve headaches, neck aches,

As an oral health doctor, Swidler takes into account that total health is greater than the sum of its parts, and he seeks to address patients’ health accordingly. He is a pioneer in holistic dentistry, which is focused on the highest standard of patient care, with an emphasis on total body wellness. In sync with his integrative approach, Dr. Andrew Weil is an esteemed patient of Swidler.

Emphasizing the use of biocompatible dental materials, Swidler employs a fantastic team which offers an integrative approach and an array of treatments such as: craniosacral therapy, massage, physical therapy, visceral release work, identifying body use and misuse patterns, yoga, acupuncture and more. His team is dedicated to creating relief, freedom from suffering and the opportunity for wellness by choosing to be present with intelligent, supportive and compassionate care.

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Most people do not realize that their “silver” fillings are 50 percent mercury— the most toxic nonradioactive neurotoxin commonly known today. Swidler emphasizes that replacing failing silver amalgam fillings must be done with specific protocols to avoid patient and practitioner exposure. Swidler reiterates there is plenty of information out there on the controversies behind these types of fillings, and cautions that unsafe removal of them can release toxic mercury vapor and debris.

To accomplish safe removal, his patients breathe oxygen during the procedure to avoid the mercury vapor exposure in front of the mouth. He utilizes specific hazmat-type removal protocols, and Swidler and his assistant use mercury vapor masks during the procedure. The patient uses a chelating rinse and vitamin C prior to starting. The mouth is then draped and protected from removal grindings and toxic fragments. “Everything is done to protect the patient and to minimize everyone’s risk of exposure,” adds Swidler.

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A root canal tooth is a dead tooth. Nowhere else in medicine do we leave a dead part in the body. Within a tooth are thousands of microtubules along the root surfaces which can harbor bacteria and viruses. Born out of his commitment to safe, natural treatments, Swidler developed a procedure that is comprised of all-natural ingredients, based on herbs and antioxidants that are used with traditional dental materials. This procedure can be used if the tooth has not died and is still responsive to anesthetic.

“We have been able to save [keep alive] a huge percentage of teeth treated that even had exposed nerves, by using this innovative approach clinically for over 20 years. No one has been able to keep more teeth alive— especially with very deep decay or nerve exposures,” says Swidler. “When we can’t save a tooth, we then discuss the options, which include a root canal, and our patients make this decision based on what route they want to take. We are about choice.”

TMJ and Jaw Dysfunction

According to Swidler, the position of the jaw and bite are foundational to stabilizing body alignment, and therefore body function. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) symptoms include jaw pain, neck pain, clicking/popping of the jaw, clenching, grinding and more. TMJ problems can also affect breathing and the supply of oxygen to the body.

Swidler has combined dentistry with cranial osteopathy to free the movement of the 29 cranial bones—a paradigm shift in the understanding and treatment of TMJ—and align the body/jaw. He can stabilize the condition by using appliances and other treatments to adjust the jaw and bite. “The jaw joint position is like adjusting the tuner on a radio. To be right on the station is essential for good signaling, instead of experiencing a lot of static being a station off,” explains Swidler.

Swidler also says that the jaw, cranial base and pelvis are actually physiologically connected. “The proper alignment of the jaw can actually level uneven hips,” he says. The clinical studies and published papers Swidler has conducted or reviewed, reveal that repositioning the jaw levels uneven hips in 80 to

90 percent of the 2,000-plus patients he has evaluated. With holistic dental, integrative treatments and self-care, he has been able to reduce or eliminate pain and restrictions in the jaw and body at a high rate.

Bodywork and Wellness

Medicine Wheel offers a wellness center for its patients. The Southwest Zen vibes and spacious, peaceful ambiance of the wellness center make it a perfect place for mindfulness, work and play.

The famous Percussion Table, invented by Swidler, is a percussive device based on the concept of the original Percussion Hammer as taught by Dr. Robert Fulford, D.O. Feeling like you are lying down on an old-time train when it is turned on, Swidler’s table is nicknamed the “Re-Orient Express” because it unwinds and releases old injury patterns at a rate never previously achieved.

Craniosacral therapy and fascial release work are also available to ease tensions deep in the body to relieve tissue pulls, pain and dysfunction, compensations and to improve whole-body health and performance. Using a soft touch, the practitioner releases restrictions in the tissues that surround the central nervous system and that connect throughout the body. Any distortions or compensations can limit full function and range of motion.

Dental Hygiene

Dentistry plays a huge role in our overall health. For instance, periodontal disease can cause neurological problems and even heart infections because of bacteria in the mouth. Today, this is common knowledge that should not be ignored.

“You don’t have to floss all your teeth—just the ones you want to keep,” Swidler quips. He suggests regularly seeing a dental professional and having a solid homecare regimen. He likes the Hydro Floss, plus dental floss and a Sonicare DiamondClean electric toothbrush.

Swidler also recommends and has available to his patients refreshing fluoride-free natural whitening toothpastes and mouthwashes, which use essential oils with other natural ingredients to keep teeth clean.

This overview provides a look into Swidler’s unique approach to dentistry and a glimpse into his philosophy of life. If you’re looking for a holistic, Zen dentist—a “Zentist with a whole-body approach”—then now is the time to take the next step and contact him for a consultation.

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Suzie Agrillo is a freelance writer in Tucson and a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings Magazine. She focuses her writing on the arts, inspirational people and the human connection.

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How the Vagus Nerve Affects Organ Systems

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THE VAGUS NERVE A Superhighway in the Middle of the Body

by Michael J. Shea, Ph.D.

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he vagus nerve, or the wandering nerve, is a superhighway in the middle of our body. It has four entrances/exits on its highway between the head and neck, the heart and lungs, the gastrointestinal system and the pelvis. At every junction in the body, the vagus nerve seeks to bring us some form of safety.

The vagus starts in the right and left sides of the brain stem and exits on both the right and left side of the neck, going underneath the sternocleidomastoid muscle. The ears, face and throat are connected to the vagus. It helps in smiling, vocalizing and swallowing. It then goes to the heart, aorta and lungs to regulate our heartbeat at a steady 70 bpm and monitor oxygen levels in the blood.

From there, it enters the abdomen as it goes below the respiratory diaphragm, hitchhiking on the back and front of the esophagus. Both branches connect with just about everything in the abdomen to co-regulate many metabolic and physiological functions. One branch ends at 20

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Cannon’s Point on the large intestine, just lateral of the stomach. The other branch merges with the autonomic nervous system (ANS) plexi in the gut and pelvis. The most common function in the abdomen of the subdiaphragmatic vagus is the coregulation of inflammation.

The fourth entrance/exit is the pelvis.

It communicates via ANS plexi with many other nerves, especially the sacral parasympathetic and pudendal nerves, to regulate bowel, bladder, reproductive processes and sexual function. (See figure 1.)

These four locations along the superhighway all have a common feature— safety. In the head and neck, the vagus is associated with social safety, by unconsciously evaluating the facial expressions of other people, evaluating the tone of their voice and their body movement in general.

Stephen Porges calls this neuroception.

At the heart is the deepest safety of life and death. The heart connects with the brain to do a survival dance when there are serious heart problems, including

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Figure 02 emotional and body problems. The vagus reports all its highway information to the heart first and then the brain. But life and death safety is a full spectrum from joy and happiness to sorrow and grief.

Abdominal safety is metabolic safety.

The vagus connects with the gut microbiome and the lining of the entire intestinal tract. The majority of people now have degraded intestinal linings from processed foods and added sugar, a breakdown called “leaky gut”. This creates vascular inflammation systemically that is co-regulated by the vagus for an anti-inflammatory

response. It then alerts the entire body, especially the heart and brain, to this fundamental lack of safety from the very foods and beverages we are consuming.

The core of anxiety and depression can be found in the absence of metabolic safety.

Finally, the vagus extends down into the pelvic organs via the abdominal ANS plexi for what can be called moral safety.

In this day and age of institutional sexual abuse and the loss of bowel, bladder, reproductive and sexual function from the results of industrial food and pharmaceuticals, the very institutions that are supposed to keep our bodies safe have failed to do so. This is evident in the pandemic of metabolic syndromes, the loss of function and breakdown throughout the body and especially the pelvis, resulting in a great loss of pleasure. (See Figure 2.)

Vagal tone can be consciously raised to generate more inner feelings of safety: compassion meditations for gratitude and forgiveness; trauma-informed mindfulness meditations; conscious movement practices such as yoga, chi kung or tai chi; coherent breathing and other types of breathing practices (this increases heart rate variability); and metabolic-informed bodywork such as biodynamic craniosacral therapy and colon hydrotherapy.

Learning to fully void the bladder is vital, as is emptying the colon. Constipation is a major side effect of most medications because they suppress vagal tone and interfere with reproductive processes.

Regular masturbation with or without a partner is also recommended to heal the pelvic floor. The vagus transmits the orgasm reflex all the way up its superhighway and cannot be separated from bowel and bladder function or moral safety.

A fun way of raising vagal tone is by watching comedy on YouTube. Comedy is everywhere on the internet, and especially YouTube. Wait until the tears are streaming down your cheeks from laughing—that’s when you know the vagus nerve is working properly.

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ery Special Alternatives was established in 1993 to provide skilled nursing services for local naturopathic and holistic physicians. After nearly a decade in “conventional” or “traditional” allopathic medicine, Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN steered her career direction to alternative and integrative medicine. Her eclectic experience as a registered nurse in emergency, critical care, flight and office settings provided fertile Vonnie Schultz ground for opening her mind to a Albrecht whole-being approach for health and well-being.

During her training as a chelation nurse, Albrecht soon understood that true traditional medicine was based in the broad, eclectic and ancient practices preserved through generations by many cultures and civilizations. She gained a firm belief that every person deserves the opportunity to know about and 22

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choose from the many avenues and philosophies. She enjoys a patient-centered approach and embraces collaboration with other healthcare providers to meet individual needs.

With almost 40 years in healthcare, Albrecht provides a special touch when administering intravenous infusions, ozone therapies or colon hydrotherapy. Her focus on colon hydrotherapy remains her top choice to improve the foundation for health and well-being. A warm, relaxing space creates a safe, reassuring environment for first-time clients or those who have been unhappy with sterile, clinical settings.

With her “Slow Flow” method for colon irrigation, Albrecht uses only a gentle flow of purified water into the large intestine and minimizes the use of pressure to cleanse the buildup of waste and restore natural function. Clients can also receive ozone insufflation and/or probiotic reflorastation as treatment options. A free 15-minute consultation is now available.

“Colonics are like taking your gut to the gym—think of it as water aerobics and a bath,” Albrecht says. “Routine care can facilitate efficient elimination, providing your body with a foundation for effective detoxification, improved immune function and health rejuvenation.” See ads, pages 3 and 19.

Dr. Nathan Conlee, D.C.

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t Winterhaven Health Center, Dr. Nathan Conlee uses a multifaceted approach to treating any condition including: headaches, neck and back pain, dizziness/vertigo, asthma, allergies, digestive issues and more. After attending University of Arizona in Tucson for undergraduate, Conlee earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic, in Iowa. He is board-certified in physiotherapy and acupuncture, a certified kinesiotape Nathan Conlee practitioner and certified as a Chiropractic Sports Physician by the American Chiropractic Association.

By evaluating a patient’s neurology, biomechanics, meridian energy (through acupuncture), diet/nutrition, lab work and lifestyle, Conlee can diagnose, treat and change patients’ healthcare regimes. Conlee uses many different techniques, including but not limited to: Applied Kinesiology, which uses muscle testing as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool; Diversified, a general compilation of mechanical techniques ranging from general hands-on manipulation to very light touch pressure; Activator, the use of very light force for correction; Palmer Methods, which are earlier techniques historically taught at Palmer College that can achieve amazing results; and personalized techniques, devised by Conlee himself and learned at numerous post-graduate conferences. All techniques are based on sound neurological assessments and bio-mechanical principles.

Conlee has additional training in whiplash/spinal trauma, radiology, nutrition, sport injury treatment and prevention and homeopathy. Winterhaven Health Center uses many types of treatment modalities, including functional neurology, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, nutrition, low-level lasers, pulsed magnetic therapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, diathermy, intersegmental traction and more. See ad, page 25.

Dr. Joanne Haupert, D.C. Inspired Healing

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r. Joanne Haupert, D.C graduated from Sherman College June 1997, Summa Cum Laude, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in social work from Cornell University. Haupert started Inspired Healing in 1997, where she practices a highly advanced form of chiropractic work called Network Spinal (chiropractic care). Network Spinal is a revolutionary form of care that is rapidly gaining Joanne Haupert popularity because of its effectiveness in helping the body heal from physical, chemical and emotional stressors. She is the only NSA chiropractor in the Tucson area to have achieved Level III certification, the highest level currently available.

Haupert’s experience in the field began with her own profound healing and transformation because of Network Spinal. It is her greatest mission to help others, and a joy and honor for her to usher people back to health. She is a dynamic, effective and passionate speaker and holds bi-monthly wellness workshops around the community and at her office that help the community learn about Network Spinal and wellness. She has been helping Arizona residents feel and function better for over 20 years.

Gayle Felbain

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ayle Felbain is a newcomer to Tucson, bringing 35 years of practice and teaching worldwide. She offers the Alexander Technique, gentle, Gayle Felbain hands-on instruction that works through the neuromuscular system and the postural/alignment mechanism in the body. This technique addresses what it is we may be doing with ourselves in daily living that can be promoting or strengthening negative patterns, affecting our health and well-being, while simultaneously teaching us ways to change those patterns, and develop new and improved ones.

The more in balance and aligned the body is, the better it performs and the better it feels. Whether walking, sitting, cycling, working at a computer, playing an instrument or driving a car, we use our bodies to accomplish all our tasks and activities.

Many issues and problems that arise in the body can be a result of misalignment and yet, it is an often-overlooked area of health and wellness. Some parts overwork, others under work. This sets up incorrect patterns that can cause harm, deterioration, disease, pain and discomfort. Over time, these established patterns could interfere with the ability to function at optimal levels and cause long-term health problems, such as neck, back or joint issues, headaches and migraines. This work has been shown to work effectively with chronic pain and help reduce tension and stress.

The Alexander Technique facilitates the recognition of holding and habitual patterns in the body and movement, while concurrently learning how to release these patterns, and teaches the body/mind healthier patterns, leading to more ease, comfort and freedom. It improves posture, poise and coordination by developing good alignment, and thus improves the performance quality in whatever we do. See ad, page 16.

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Dr. Jasmine May

Natural Healing Care Center 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140 520-323-0069 Info@NaturalHealingCareCenter.com

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r. Jasmine M. May has a decade of experience in eclectic naturopathic practice, preceded by more than a decade of study and training in the healing arts and sciences. She received her medical degree from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, followed by post-doctoral training in classical homeopathy with Joel Shepperd, MD, in Chicago, Illinois. She underwent an additional two-year training in acupuncture Jasmine May and Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. May has experience and advanced training in botanical medicine, mind/body therapies, energetic medicine, spiritual healing and hydrotherapy.

In 2011, when the Arizona medical cannabis (marijuana) program got up and running, May was one of the pioneering physicians in Tucson to begin certifying qualified patients with the state for trials with medical cannabis. Many of the patients that May has seen over the past seven years for cannabis certification are looking for an alternative to conventional medical treatment; often they feel that trying medical cannabis is their last desperate option for pain management or for treatment of other troubling diagnoses. As a naturopathic physician well versed in natural therapeutics, May has a continual supply of alternative therapies— beyond cannabis versus pharmaceuticals—to offer patients who are determined to find their way back to health.

May understands that patients/individuals are powerful conduits of the healing spirit within us and around us—and more than capable of effecting positive change. She is shifting away from the old paradigm in medicine, wherein the physician is responsible for dictating to the patient, who is either compliant or non-compliant, what s/he must take to get better; wherein the doctor is in charge of the patient and knows what is going on with the patient’s own body better than the patient her/himself; wherein the patient is expected to trust the doctor to always know best.

May, although full of ideas, suggestions and treatment recommendations for her patients, prefers to listen deeply and attentively to individuals who come seeking help. She trusts that we all have an “inner knowingness” that can guide us via subtle or not so subtle clues toward wellness. Her job is to facilitate that healing spirit to restore the health and joy that is our birthright.

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evity Floatation & Wellness Center is a sweet little spot in Tucson for a variety of unique treatments.

Levity offers floatation therapy and has two float tanks to choose from to help fit clients’ needs, including one that is claustrophobia-free.

Floatation therapy helps one recuperate from pain, stress and exhaustion, and walk away feeling invigorated and lightened.

Levity also offers Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN).

FDN is a holistic approach that works to seek out, identify and correct the underlying causes and conditions that lead to a person’s main health complaints. FDN uses non-invasive laboratory tests to find hidden stressors and their root causes.

FDN has step-by-step methods that assess the functions and pathways of the hormones, immune, digestion and detoxification systems—basically, everything we need to have running smoothly for optimal health.

Levity also offers Bio-Scan meridian testing. This device scans all the major body systems and can detect: energy and stress levels, toxins, pathogens, mold and fungus, allergies, vitamin and mineral imbalances and much more.

To top this all off, they offer far infrared sauna treatments, massage therapy and life coaching, making Levity a one-stop shop for optimum health.

For more information, call 520-339-6674, email LevityTucson@gmail.com or visit LevityRising.com.

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live & Well Arizona is a new wellness center in Tucson that provides a self-care approach to health and healing.

They are the first in Tucson to feature the advanced pulsed electro-magnetic technologies of the Photon Genius Super Sauna—combining a number of synergistic therapies including harmonic infrared energy transmission, bio-photonic light frequencies and nitric oxide production.

These combine to target the whole body at a cellular level and allow for specific areas, organs and tissues to benefit directly.

The Photon Genius Super Sauna is a revolutionary way to power up the immune system, detoxify, reduce inflammation and relieve pain. The infrared encourages a “hyperthermia” or sweating effect, which helps the body to invigorate, cleanse and detoxify. The warmth also helps relieve pain and other discomforts.

Using the Photon Genius helps the body to naturally increase its production of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is vital for managing inflammation and scavenging free radicals in the body.

Alive & Well Arizona also offers various ongoing wellness classes, support groups and a wide range of cutting-edge supplements and natural health products.

Location: 2420 W. Ruthrauff Rd., Ste. 160, Tucson. For more information, call 520-638-6740 or visit TucsonPhotonGenius.com.

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anta Rita Springs is now offering “Watsu Duet”, aquatic massage for two. Twilight is perfect for any couple to unwind together in the knowing hands of a pair of aquatic massage therapists. Enter the warm pool with a beloved partner, best friend, sister, brother, child or parent, and let the world float away.

Aquatic Massage, or Watsu, includes effortless stretches, shiatsu, integrative massage, energy work, craniosacral therapy, and the deep relaxation of immersion in warm saltwater. Now and then during the 80-minute session, the therapists can bring the couple’s hands or faces together for a few moments, if desired, and dance them around the pool like dolphins, side by side.

Moments of stillness in the slow motion of Mama Wawa bring delightful wordless bonding like no other. Finally, the duo are seated side by side at water’s edge. Still, there is time for a gradual return to becoming, once again, land creatures.

Santa Rita Springs offers Watsu Duet sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays in January and February, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m., in the magic of twilight.

For more information, call 520-990-1857, email SantaRitaSprings@gmail.com or visit SantaRitaSprings.com.

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Qigong and Breath

Tula Wellness Expands to Offer Men’s Sexual Health Services

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ark Frighetti, Qigong Teacher/ Practitioner, became interested in qigong in 1998. He met Grandmaster Mingtang Xu, the Zhong Yuan Qigong lineage holder, in 2002, and started a journey following his teachings through higher levels of ZY Qigong and Image Therapy. Frighetti is a personal student of Grandmaster XU since 2005 and he served as Vice President on the ZY Qigong North Mark Frighetti America nonprofit board of directors. He has been teaching since 2005. Frighetti teaches ZY qigong at Harmony Hut from 7 to 8:30 p.m., every Thursday.

Qigong is a lifetime practice that teaches one to connect and feel all the life force energy that surrounds us. The simple and slow movements direct this ocean of qi inwardly, as our mind’s own awareness guides it. Open the energy body to embrace the physical body and return it to a healthy and balanced state.

Breath is the gift of life. There are many different forms of breathing that have been developed. In qigong, it’s usually done through the nose, breathing deep into the belly, feeling it rise as we inhale and fall as we exhale. “The breathing techniques are all designed to bring the energy life force into our bodies to help us move into a different state,” explains Frighetti. “As you practice qigong, you may reach a point where breath may actually interfere with you going deeper. Body breathing, a level two exercise, teaches the body to bring in qi and oxygen. It’s very important in energizing and oxygenating the cells within us.”

Location of classes: Harmony Hut, 2467 N. Treat Ave., Tucson. For more information, call 520-404-8745, email QigongMark@yahoo. com or visit Meetup.com/Tucson-ZY-Qigong-Meetup.

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ula Wellness, a full-sized women’s clinic, has grown exponentially to offer men’s sexual health services.

Tula Wellness now offers GAINSWave, a painless, non-surgical, non-invasive treatment option that uses the power of high frequency acoustic waves to combat the causes of difficulties with sexual performance.

Arianna Sholes-Douglas, MD, FACOG is the founder and visionary of Tula Wellness, PLLC. She has practiced medicine for over 20 years and is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine. As a graduate of the University of Arizona’s Integrative Medicine Fellowship, founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, Sholes-Douglas combines her extensive knowledge in women’s health with the field of integrative medicine.

In addition to men’s sexual health services, Tula Wellness offers vaginal rejuvenation , Coolscupting, ThermiTight, Botox, Ultherapy, dermal fillers, IPL, laser skin resurfacing, hair removal, IV therapy and Platelet Rich Plasma therapy for face/hair.

“I started out addressing patients’ health from an integrative medicine perspective and quickly realized that a patient’s health starts with what they see in the mirror,” explains Sholes-Douglas.

“Every treatment I added has grown from the requests and concerns of patients.” In 2016, she was recognized for her innovation and vision in women’s health by Inside Tucson Business as first place recipient in the category of Outstanding Women’s Health.

Location: 2404 E. River Rd., Ste. 251, Tucson. For more information, call 520-577-1129 or visit TulaWellnessMD.com. See ad, page 2.

floatation spa sound therapy

Try Floating in Sound Waves at Cloud Nine Flotation

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t Cloud Nine Flotation, a float and spiritual healing center, floating in a zero-gravity salt solution creates a synergy between us and water.

Float solution is skin temperature and contains 800 pounds of dissolved Epsom salts, which amplifies its conductivity as frequencies travel through water. Since we are 75 percent water, these vibrations affect us.

Cloud Nine is exploring the concept of allowing select vibrations to play in the float chamber, through the water, to enhance the float experience. This allows signals to imprint into the water via sound waves. The sounds are unique because they target specific perceptions of physical or emotional discomfort. Digital Homeopathy, the delivery of homeopathic sounds, is a technology still under research and development. By capturing the signature vibrations of actual substances in a unique device, subjects can listen to the sounds, rather than take the remedy.

In the month of January, Cloud Nine will be offering a limited sample of these sounds to patrons at no additional charge. With a paid float, clients will be offered an opportunity to experience a detoxification blend of sounds targeting a certain organ system. Those deciding to explore them will be asked to provide feedback afterward. If interested, please contact them immediately to reserve a spot.

Location: 2118 S. Avenida Planeta, Tucson. For more information, call 520-668-4017 or visit FloatTucson.com. See ad, page 53.

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Optimal Health Programs at WellnessFirst!

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e’ve all learned over the years of the problems with the foods we eat, that food is medicine, that we are what we eat and what we eat affects our day to day life.

Due to the damage that is being done and recognizing that lifestyle and food habit changes help us to make healthier choices in all parts of life, Transformational Medicine has introduced the Transformations 360 Program.

This program assists us in healing: gut health, digestive absorption issues, vitamin deficiencies, liver/gallbladder problems, adrenal insufficiency, growth hormone deficiency, food intolerances/sensitivities, as well as joint and muscle Zach Saber inflammation. “This is all science-based from an extensive questionnaire completed by you,” explains owner of Transformational Medicine, Zach Saber, who is board-certified in Holistic Mental Health and a myofascial release expert.

“Give us six weeks to educate you, to support you, to help you make the changes to your lifestyle and gut health that will help you. The added benefits are weight loss, brain power improvement, improved energy and happiness.”

Each program is individualized, so clients may start anytime they’d like. A more extensive program, Energetix, is also available. This six-month program provides help to those that have more chronic health conditions to resolve. Saber offers support, education and guidance for as long as clients require it.

Location: 3861 N. 1st Ave., Tucson. For more information, call 520-209-1755, email SaberLMP@aol.com or visit TFMND.com. See ad, page 3.

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retreats for the soul

Clear Blossom Offers Help with Conception Troubles

Life-Changing Retreats with Vida Real Center

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or the many couples and individuals who are having a difficult time conceiving, Clear Blossom has different treatment options that can help with conception. One of the treatment options provided through Clear Blossom is Mercier Therapy. Mercier Therapy is an extremely effective treatment based on a four-year, evidencebased research study that resulted in an 83 percent conception success rate within 12 months of treatment.

Mercier Therapy is a deep pelvic organ visceral manipulative technique, in which the reproductive organs are mobilized, and blood flow restored. Organ restrictions are relieved, and Melanie Tyrell movement replenished amongst the organs and surrounding structures to enhance their natural and most optimal function.

Mercier Therapy increases the success rate of fertility treatments such as intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF). Although fertility is the primary technique Mercier is used for, it also helps with endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, anovulation, amenorrhea/dysmenorrhea, erectile dysfunction, constipation, urinary flow and egg quality.

Another treatment option provided by Clear Blossom is Manual Lymphatic Drainage, which can help with conception, during pregnancy and after child birth.

For more information and to schedule a complementary consultation, email Melanie@ClearBlossom.com or visit ClearBlossom.com.

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Change Your Waking Life with Dreamcatcher Dream Groups

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ow could we channel a poem, a painting, a piece of music?

Solve a problem? Communicate with a dead or faraway loved one? Get help with a decision? Remember a dream. Helen Landerman facilitates Dreamcatcher Dream Groups, which help participants understand their dreams and use the messages we receive while sleeping during our waking life.

Sigmund Freud brought our attention to the importance of dreams, and his student and colleague Carl Jung gave us a body of knowledge furthering the exploration of dreams and the map of the psyche. Montague Ullman gave up private psychotherapy practice and dedicated the last three decades of his life to dream sharing groups, Helen Landerman devising a method which promotes order and safety in a group setting.

Jeremy Taylor first discovered the power of dream groups when, as a young social worker, he was able to resolve and transform a complex racial situation with the help of group dream work. He dedicated the rest of his life to traveling and giving workshops, to persuade people to form groups and work their dreams using certain guidelines. Landerman is a student and follower of Taylor, continuing his vision of forming and facilitating dream groups.

“Dream groups stimulate our dream recall. They help us to track our evolving personal archetypes. Capturing your dreams, and then reading them aloud and receiving others’ projections, can pay off rich dividends,” says Landerman.

For more information, email DreamcatcherGroups@gmail.com.

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hen Joyce Sierra and Debbi Lynn realized they both had the same goals to hold retreats, they decided to join their skills with Vida Real Center, offering events, tours and retreats, as well as personal and career coaching. Sierra has been leading women’s retreats since the 1990s, and Lynn gained her inspirations after spending considerable time in Costa Rica.

Retreats are essential and serve the purpose of nourishing the soul, allowing introspection and listening to our “inner world”, especially when our reservoirs are running low. They provide valuable time when we can escape from daily responsibilities and routines. This opens the space for renewal, new insights and most importantly, being our “authentic selves”.

“Our retreats provide a balance of solitude, fun and adventure, as well as learning new tools to improve the quality of our lives. The tools we practice are various methods of meditation, Life Assessment Charts, journaling and other strategies for overcoming life’s challenges to develop habits for a healthy lifestyle,” explains Sierra.

“The key: there is time and space to make them a practice minus outside interference of ‘things that must get done’.”

To learn more about their upcoming retreat to Costa Rica, view the schedule of activities on their website. There is a maximum of 10 participants.

For more information, visit VidaRealCenter.org and RetreatBySierra.com.

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spiritual mentor mediumship reading

The Light that Shines Within— Angels Amongst Us

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nza Piazza combines her natural born abilities, knowledge and skills in her practice, Angels Amongst Us. At her new location, 3054 North First Avenue, Suite 9, in Tucson, she’s offering her mediumship services, plus a variety of classes and support groups.

Piazza offers mediumship reading, intuitive coaching, spiritual mentorship and more. “Through love and compasEnza Piazza sion for others, I have discovered the true path one needs for surrendering, letting go and finding the piece within—through my years of self-discovery, life lessons and professional training as a light healer,” says Piazza.

With decades of spiritual training and through meditation and mindfulness, Piazza’s purpose is to share and help others achieve peace. “With the aids of my Angels and guides in the heavenly realms, I will share with you the light of true healing,” she says.

For more information, call 520-576-6870 or email AngelsAmongUs1963@gmail.com.

spiritual classes

Find Your Divine Self at The Temple of The Presence

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cropolis Forum is offering free classes on one’s true Divine Self on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m.—a unique opportunity to learn about the world-changing idea that each person is a son or daughter of God, with the presence of God right within their hearts.

Those interested can learn about the Ascended Masters, our elder Brothers and Sisters of Light who assist each one on their path. These classes are for those who seek the truth and who are looking for more to life than the everyday existence they find themselves within. With the knowledge of the great truths of the ages found at The Temple of The Presence, one will find freedom, love and wholeness. Life will never be the same again.

Location: 11902 E. Irvington Rd., Tucson. For more information, call 520-751-2039, ext.100, email info@TheTemple.ws, or visit TempleOfThePresence.org. See ad, page 21.

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Discover Your Authentic Musical Voice with Self-Discovery Music

Enjoy Gluten-Free Life at Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro

uzanne Grosvenor’s life has always centered on music in its many diverse expressions. Passionate about teaching, Grosvenor coaches teens and adults in “understanding music from the inside out” to find their authentic musical voice. She follows the students’ process across a myriad of styles that may include composition, improvisaSuzanne Grosvenor tion, music theory and ear training.

“Music has been a powerful force for self-realization and discovery throughout my life and I love sharing the magic of music with students,” Grosvenor says. Her aim in teaching is to connect the soul of the student with the mechanics of sound “so that music becomes a liberating force in the person’s life. Music holds power to open a person to new, transcendent dimensions of experience.”

Grosvenor received awards for her outstanding classical piano performances and later became a core band leader with the Tucson Jazz Society. She composed soundtracks for award-winning films, television and live theatre and wrote a top-40 radio hit. She is well known for her spontaneous, meditative piano improvisations created as “sound portrait” readings for therapeutic healing. Her solo piano album received accolades from around the world, and she toured the country with various music groups, playing everything from blues, jazz-fusion, rock, country, bluegrass and sacred music.

ourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro is Southern Arizona’s support center for those who avoid gluten in their diets. Whether a newcomer to the often confusing gluten-free lifestyle or a veteran at navigating its pathways, a warm and safe environment awaits at the completely gluten-free eatery.

Join owners Susan Fulton and Mary Steiger for a delicious breakfast, lunch or brunch featuring fresh, house-made meals and baked goods. The girls love experimenting with exotic flavors such as their Chocolate Mango Chipotle cupcake, but also serve up more traditional fare like Biscuits and Gravy, Eggs Benedict and their signature Double Decker Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Although the focus at the bakery/bistro is on preparing products made without gluten, the friendly and knowledgeable staff is happy to help customize meals to meet any further dietary restrictions. Vegetarian, vegan and keto-friendly options are now available.

The preparation of delectable food is a primary goal for the Gourmet Girls, but of equal importance is the creation of a caring gluten-free community, focused on the emotional and spiritual needs of their guests. The bakery/bistro is a venue where guests are encouraged to share their stories, network with each other, educate themselves and form new friendships.

Email Suzanne@SuzanneGrosvenor.com to request a free, 15-minute phone consultation. For more information call 520-2296282 or visit MusicForHealth.net or SuzanneGrosvenor.com.

Location: 5845 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson. For more information, call 520-408-9000 or visit GourmetGirlsGlutenFree.com.

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Computer Sick?

Call the Doctor

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on Gibbens, of GE Computing, has been in business servicing computers since 1984. He started servicing computers because his wife wanted Don Gibbens her computer to do something it wouldn’t do. As Gibbens worked with it, he found he had an aptitude for working with computers, and has enjoyed helping others get everything they need out of their systems since.

GE Computing is featuring the following services: Cleanup-Speedup-Update (eliminate viruses, malware and junk and update), As Good As New (completely refurbish a used system), Better Than New (purchase a new or refurbished system, then bring it up to date to one’s preferences), Data Dump (remove all personal information) and Safely Recycle (eliminate everything on computer, make it safe to recycle, then recycle the system).

Gibbens finds that almost all computers need to have what he calls the Cleanup-Speedup-Update Service. “Almost always, we can increase a system’s speed by 15 to 25 percent. This lowers your frustration rate, and increases your productivity,” he says. Older systems can usually be salvaged, as long as they don’t have a hardware problem, he says.

GE Computing helps those who are getting rid of computers as well. “If you want to give the system to a friend or relative, we can do a Data Dump Service to remove your personal information,” Gibbens explains. “If you want to dispose of the system, we can do a Safely Recycle Service, eliminating everything and then recycling the system for you.”

For more information, call 520-332-1485, email Don@GEComputerRepair.com or visit GEComputerRepair.com. See ad, page 39.

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Design Leadership Leads to Design Longevity

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pecializing in sustainable and health-conscious design, Michelle Gust of Lotus Interior Designs uses expertise to educate and guide clients through the process of selecting safe furniture and finishes on all surfaces, to improve indoor air quality and health of clients, while preserving the planet’s resources.

As a LEED accredited designer, eco-friendly design practice is imporMichelle Gust tant to Gust and it is incorporated in her daily life and philosophy. Lotus Interior Designs uses all systems and materials to create spaces and minimize environmental impacts. “From demo to details, we can make the design process easier with the right steps. We focus on the longevity of product choices and design, renewable resources and biodegradable products,” says Gust. “Our philosophy of life cycle thinking will offer a great design for your home while reducing your footprint.”

Lotus Interior Designs offers a full range of interior design services, including: floor plans, space planning, material and color selections, refurnishing furniture and upcycling current pieces. They specialize in the use of sustainable materials and methods and eco-friendly products to minimize the impact on our planet.

For more information, call 520-331-6253 or email LotusInteriorDesigns@live.com. See ad, page 12.

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Lower Stress, Live Longer and Have More Fun

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ike and Luz Sondgeroth, of Travel-Mike, want to help people lower their stress, live longer, have more fun and create priceless memories. They offer a free Lunch ‘n Learn every month to teach people how to travel best for less, plus the opportunity to take a free vacation.

Luz and Mike What can vacations do for us and our Sondgeroth loved ones? They can lower stress and heart disease, while helping us live fuller and happier lives, have better sex and make priceless memories.

There are several examples of studies that show correlation between vacations and happy, healthy people. Ernst & Young conducted an internal study of its employees and found that for each additional 10 hours of vacation time employees took, their year-end performance ratings improved 8 percent. Also, frequent vacationers were significantly less likely to leave the firm.

The Framingham Heart Study found that men who don’t take vacations were 30 percent more likely to have a heart attack and women were 50 percent more likely. A study from the University of Vienna found that after taking time off from work, vacationers had fewer stress-related physical complaints, such as headaches, backaches and heart irregularities, and many felt better weeks later.

Vacations also improve sex life. People who vacation report feeling closer, more romantic and sexier to their significant other.

Research also shows that women not taking regular vacations were three times more likely to be depressed and anxious.

For more information, call 520-444-3628, email MSondgeroth1@cox.net or visit www.67win.com. See ad, page 12.

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HEALTH& WELLNESS DIRECTORY Natural Awakenings brings our readers the Health & Wellness Directory for local complementary and integrative health services and green products to live a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.

We hope you keep this directory as a handy reference to use when searching for the resources to achieve optimum wellness and happiness.

ACUPUNCTURE AKASHIC ACUPUNCTURE

Linda Joy Stone, OMD, L.Ac. 1760 E River Rd, #135, 85718 520-444-6901 • LindaJoyStone1@me.com LindaJoyStone.com Double your healing experience by combining an Akashic reading with an integrating acupuncture session. Akashic Medicine transforms pain and stress, liberates constricting beliefs and manifests a renewed ease in being human. Linda brings 28 years of experience into the treatment room—a sacred place of Joy!

CATALINA ACUPUNCTURE

Nathan Anderson, L.Ac. 2450 E Speedway Blvd, Ste 6, 85719 520-999-0080 Nathan@CatalinaAcupunctureTucson.com Nathan Anderson is an acupuncturist and professor of Chinese medicine. His services include acupuncture, herbal medicine, bodywork, cupping, plus dietary, fitness, and lifestyle consultations.

Catalina Acupuncture is a family practice, providing safe and effective remedies for a wide variety of pain and illness. See ad, page 26.

ADVENTURE DEBBIE LYNN

LynnDebbi@gmail.com VidaRealCenter.org

JOYCE SIERRA

BackRoadsJoy@gmail.com RetreatsBySierra.com Live life on purpose.

Learn about our retreats and travels.

Step outside of a daily routine. Small group retreats in Arizona and internationally.

Travel safely with a group. Take time to nourish yourself in an atmosphere of harmony with a balance of fun! See ad, pg 18. eili

AESTHETICS AND MEDSPA ALTERNATIVES IN HEALTH CARE DETOX & MINI MED SPA

Debbie Shaw, Owner 1101 N Wilmot Rd, Ste #227, 85712 (above Trader Joe’s) 520 275-4510 • DetoxTherapySpa.com One of Tucson’s oldest wellness centers. Specializing in unique treatments. Now offering plasma arc technology. If non-laser skin tightening is part of your anti-aging plan, give us a call. This technology can also perform non-laser tattoo removal. Contact us for more information today. See ad, page 32.

PAMPERED SKIN STUDIO

Dr. Suzanne Pear, RN PhD LE COE 5160 E Glenn St, Ste 150, 85712 520-400-8109 PamperedSkinStudio.com If you believe less is more, Dr. Suzie is the clinical aesthetician for you. She provides nature-based, holistic skin rejuvenation therapies for all skin types and sensitivities, including basic as well as advanced anti-aging modalities, e.g., Botox, dermal fillers and NovaThreads, producing natural-looking, not over-done results.

Call today for a complimentary consultation. See ad, page 9.

TULA WELLNESS AND AESTHETICS Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas 2404 E River Rd, Ste 251, 85718 520-577-1129 Info@TulaWellnessMD.com TulaWellnessMD.com

Tucson’s premier medspa offering a wide varieties of aesthetic treatments to enhance your inner and outer beauty. Some of the services offer​ed​are Botox, Dermal Fillers, Microneed​l​ing with PRP,​​ medical-grade chemical peels, Ultherapy, hair restoration, IV therapy, CoolSculpting, TermiTight and a array of laser treatments. See ad, page 2.

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE BRIDGING WORLDS MINDFULNESS IN ACTION

Gayle Felbain 505-250-1223 GFelbain@gmail.com BridgingWorlds-MindfulnessInAction.com Gayle Felbain, certified teacher in the Alexander Technique and Mindfulness Meditation Facilitator, has been teaching for the past 35 years. Effective for pain and stress management, back, neck and joint issues, headaches and migraines. Improves performance in whatever you do. See ad, page 16.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE D2 DISPENSARY

East Tucson, 7105 E 22nd St, 85710 520-214-3232 D2Dispensary.com D2 Dispensary is east Tucson’s high-end medical marijuana facility and is the sister location to Downtown Dispensary.

D2 features a contemporary and modern layout and is the only other dispensary in Tucson to carry iLava and MedLava products. See ad, page 61.

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ANIMAL COMMUNICATION

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE THE DOWNTOWN DISPENSARY Parking Lot: 500 N 6th Ave, 85705 520-838-0492 TheDowntownDispensary.com

The Downtown Dispensary offers high-end and affordable cannabis products to Tucson’s medical marijuana patients.

Our flower and extracts are made in Tucson and are tested for safety and potency. We also carry edible products made by other AZDHS licensed facilities.

See ad, page 61.

EARTH’S HEALING DISPENSARY North • 78 W River Rd, 85704 520-395-1432 South • 2075 E Benson Hwy, 85714 520-373-5779 EarthsHealing.org

We believe in the healing power of Mother Nature to make the best medicine. Our dispensary provides safe, compliant, and reliable cannabinoid therapeutics and we strive to give our patients the most innovative and effective products available. Call today for information on how to become a medical marijuana patient. See ad, page 55.

JOURNEY TO HEALING

ANNA MARIE BLESSING, B.MSC, CNC

Linda has been the voice of animals for over 20 years bringing clarity and insight in the emotional, behavioral, health and quality of life arenas. Energy healing and Flower Essences often complement the session. Animal Communication Tele-Classes available.

Biofeedback Treatments to permanently treat over 16 medical conditions including: anxiety, autoimmune conditions, fibromyalgia, asthma, allergies, chemical sensitivities, children’s allergies, digestive disorders and migraines/headaches. VSI food sensitivity testing, thyroid/hormone and additional testing (we see what blood tests miss).

AQUA THERAPY

BODYWORK

Linda Johns Animal Communicator Healing Practitioner 520-825-4645 JourneyToHealing.com

SANTA RITA SPRINGS

Dorothy Richmond, LMT since 1983 2301 N Santa Rita Ave, 85719 Aquatic Massage • Jin Shin Jyutsu Craniosacral Therapy • Watsu Integrative Massage 520-990-1857 • SantaRitaSprings@gmail.com Water is life…80 minutes of Bliss.

Immersed in heavenly 96-degree saltwater inside our poolhouse, receive massage, shiatsu, energy work,great stretches, and flowing movement, and maybe Aquatic Cranial Sacral Therapy to deliciously unwind trauma and strain patterns.. See ad, page 53.

NATURAL HEALING CARE CENTER Dr. Jasmine May, NMD 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140, 85719 520-323-0069 NaturalHealingCareCenter.com

Dr. May offers whole being counseling for those seeking a shift from disease centered medicine to individualized care.

Naturopathic medicine works to uproot the cause of disharmony, rather than palliating symptoms.

Herbs, homeopathy, nutrition, and mind/body medicine are emphasized, with focus on empowering individuals to heal themselves. See ad, page 57.

AROMATHERAPY METAPHYSICS’ WORLD

Oils, Oil Sprays 2940 East 22nd St, 85713 520-327-7449 Open Monday-Friday, 10am to 7pm Metaphysics’ World carries over 30 essential oils and over 25 blended oils for $4.77 each. We carry 10 different oil sprays, over 130 different herbs and a fair amount of resins. We carry Lavender as a herb, oil, oil spray and as an incense. See ad, page 4.

TUCSON SAINTS DISPENSARY 112 S Kolb Rd, 85715 520-886-1003 TucsonSaints@gmail.com

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

Welcome to SAINTS, where we take pride in providing Arizona medical marijuana patients with the best cannabis, edibles, concentrates, and CBD products in Tucson. Our goal is to offer a safe, warm, educational, and memorable patient experience. Amenities include: easy parking, security at the door, and short wait times. We offer daily specials, new patient specials, and a discount to all veterans. See ad, page 63.

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ONE STOP AUTOMOTIVE

1545 S Craycroft Rd, 85711 520-571-1811 OneStopAutomotive@hotmail.com OneStopAutoRepairTucson.com Full-service shop dedicated to keeping your car running longer and more efficiently.

Fair prices and quick turn around time. Pre-purchase inspections. 10% discount: military, senior citizens, law enforcement, firefighters. Shuttle service. Call today for free estimate on repairs your vehicle needs!

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ARMORLESS BODY THERAPIES

Randy Usem, LMT, Radix Practitioner Near Campbell & Grant 520-312-9563 Armorless.net TucsonMassageAndBodyTherapy.com Randy has 28 years of bodywork experience, providing treatments that are stress busting or for specific issues. Sometimes sessions are enhanced and integrated with mind-body awareness experiments.

The client uses sound, breath and movement to contact feelings and access deep tension and energy release. See ad, page 53.

BALANCE IN MOTION

Sue Barrett, Zero Balance Practitioner Home Visits Available 520-240-2583 BalanceInMotion@comcast.net Zero balancing is a unique, holistic therapy going beyond soft tissue by addressing deep tension and stuck energy held within our bones. It can help to release old belief patterns, promote a sense of expanded awareness, and reduce pain and discomfort. Sue uses gentle touch to integrate and balance body structure with energy for amplified health and vitality. Call for new client special.

BIO-TOUCH HEALING CENTER 5634 E Pima St, 85712 520-323-7951 JustTouch.com

Bio-Touch is a touch-healing therapy that anyone can learn to perform effectively. Low-cost classes are offered and healing sessions on a donation basis to anyone in need of relief from pain, stress, or symptoms of disease.

RENEW BODY WELLNESS CENTER Olivia Hughes, LMT 4558 E Broadway Blvd, 2nd Fr, 85711 520-271-7635

Olivia Hughes, Licensed Massage Therapist, yoga instructor and certified foot reflexologist, offers a broad range of massage techniques to improve your health. Offering a variety of yoga classes and workshops geared to all levels.

SYLVIA BOYED

3333 N Campbell Ave, Ste 12, 85719 520-370-3689 SylviaBoyed.com Sylvia Boyed, MA, LMT, CST, an energetic bodyworker, working in the bodywork field for 11 years, treats all of the systems of the body, for all ages, with specializations in joint reconstruction, head injuries, migraine headaches, vertigo, tinnitus, hyperactivity, learning disabilities, and anxiety. See ad, page 52.

natural living glossary Acupressure: Based on the same system as acupuncture, but fingers and hands are used instead of stimulation with needles in order to restore the balanced flow of the body’s life energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”). This force moves through the body along 12 energy pathways, or meridians, which practitioners unblock and strengthen.

Acupuncture: An ancient Oriental technique that stimulates the body’s ability to sustain and balance itself, based on the theory that an electromagnetic life-force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”) is channeled in a continuous flow throughout the body via a network of meridians. Disease is understood as an imbalance in the meridian system.

Diagnosis of an imbalance is made by “reading” the pulse, face, tongue and body energy. To correct it, a practitioner inserts acupuncture needles at specific points along the meridians to stimulate or disperse the flow of life-force.

THERAPEUTIC INTUITIVE BODYWORK Jennifer Beard, LMT Speedway/Craycroft Area 520-906-8136 TherapeuticIntuitiveBodywork.com

A skilled touch with a unique effective approach. With over 25 years of experience, Jennifer utilizes a therapeutic approach to reduce stress, relieve muscle tension, clear energetic blockages, and balance structural misalignments.

New client special: three-session “tune-up” for $175. See ad, page 53.

ZACHARY SABER, LMT WellnessFirst!​ 3861 N 1st Ave, 85719 520-232-4585 SaberLMP@aol.com​ 3861WellnessFirst.com

Tired of the pain? ​Myofascial release frees you from what holds you back. Let go of past injuries and love life again. ​Zach s​pecializes in myofascial release, structural ntegration and neuromuscular re-education with nearly 20 years of hands-on experience. See ad, page 3.

Inspiration is hard to come by. You have to take it where you find it. ~Bob Dylan

Alexander Technique: A system of re-educating the body and mind to support and facilitate proper posture and ease of movement. Through gentle manual guidance, accompanied by verbal directions, the Alexander teacher coaches the student to become aware of unnecessary tension and to unlearn long-standing patterns of movement. The Alexander technique is an established method for helping to improve chronic conditions, including: back, shoulder or neck pain; nervous tension; poor coordination; breathing problems; and vocal strain. It is frequently used by athletes and performing artists to improve performance level.

Aromatherapy: An ancient healing art that uses the essential oils of herbs and flowers to treat emotional disorders, such as stress, anxiety and a wide range of other ailments. Oils are massaged into the skin, inhaled or added to a water bath. Often used in conjunction with massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexology, herbology, chiropractic or other holistic treatments.

Art Therapy: Uses the creative process of making art to improve and enhance physical, mental and emotional well-being, and to deepen self-awareness. The therapist makes a diagnosis and determines treatment plans by encouraging a client to express his or her feelings and unconscious thoughts through the nonverbal creative process and by observing the forms and content created.

Astrology: A system of traditions and beliefs that holds that the relative positions of celestial bodies either directly influence life on Earth or correspond to events experienced on a human scale. Modern astrologers define astrology as a symbolic language, art form and type

of divination that can provide information about personality and human affairs, aid in the interpretation of past and present events, and predict the future.

Ayurveda: The oldest medical system known to man and a comprehensive spiritual teaching practiced in India for 4,000 years. It focuses on achieving and maintaining perfect health via the balance of the elements air, fire and water (illness is considered an excess of any element). A patient’s body type—determined according to ayurvedic principles—is the basis for individualized dietary regimens and other preventive therapeutic interventions.

Bioenergetics: A psychotherapy that works through the body to engage the emotions.

Performing specified postures and exercises causes the release of layers of chronic muscular tension and defensiveness, termed “body armor”.

The unlocking of feelings creates the opportunity for understanding and integrating them.

Biofeedback: A relaxation technique that monitors internal body states. It is used especially for stress-related conditions. Such as asthma, migraines, insomnia and high blood pressure. During biofeedback, patients monitor minute metabolic changes (e.g., temperature, heart rate and muscle tension) with the aid of sensitive machines. By consciously thinking, visualizing, moving and relaxing, they learn which activities produce desirable changes in the internal processes being monitored.

Bodywork: Massage and the physical practices of yoga are perhaps the best-known types of bodywork; both have proven successful in relieving tension and stress, promoting blood flow, loosening stiff muscles, and stimulating the organs. Massage therapies encompass countless techniques, including Swedish massage, shiatsu and Rolfing. The same is true for yoga. Finding bodywork that improves mental and physical health is a highly individual process. Several types may be combined for the greatest benefit.

Chelation therapy: A safe, painless, nonsurgical medical procedure that improves metabolic and circulatory function by removing undesirable heavy metals—such as lead, mercury, cadmium and copper—from the body. A series of intravenous injections of the synthetic amino acid EDTA are administered, usually in an osteopathic or medical doctor’s office. Over time, injections may halt the progress of the underlying condition that triggers the development of various degenerative conditions, such as diabetes, arthritis, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s ‘dis-eases”, and cancer.

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BONNIE PRUDDEN MYOTHERAPY MUSCLES IN MOTION MYOTHERAPY

Andrea Johnson Master Certified Myotherapist Mobile Service Available 786-897-0789 MYO-1st@earthlink.net Myotherapy builds strength, reduces stress, relieves pain, re-educates the muscles, improves flexibility, increases range of motion, relieves Fibromyalgia symptoms and more by identifying each individual’s trigger points. 90% success rate when using Myotherapy plus corrective exercises.

No needles or drugs are employed. See ad, page 52.

BOOKSTORE UNITY CHURCH OF TUCSON BOOKSTORE

3617 N Camino Blanco, 85718 520-577-3300 • UnityTucson.com Satuday, call or ring bell Sunday, 9-10; 11-noon Largest most complete metaphysical bookstore in Tucson valley. Books, CDs, DVDs and more covering a wide spectrum of subjects.

Also available: Consanti Soleri Bells, greeting cards, and more—a rich environment for anyone interested in furthering their well-being, spiritual awareness and growth.​See ad, page 41.

BRAIN HEALTH ARIZONA VISION THERAPY CENTER

Amy Thomas OD, FCOVD 6602 E Carondelet Dr, 85710 520-886-8800 AZVisionTherapy.com Amy Thomas, OD, FCOVD, a Developmental/Neurocognitive Optometrist, diagnoses and treats visual conditions that interfere with the ability to read, learn, and pay attention.

She also does vision rehabilitation for brain injuries and offers therapeutic lenses, vision therapy, reflex integration, etc. See ad, page 31.

NORTHSTAR HYPERBARIC

Dr. Carol Henricks, MD 7598 N La Cholla Blvd, 85741 520-229-1238 • NorthStarHBOT.com Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) saturates the body with oxygen, reducing inflammation and enhancing recovery from central nervous system injury including: traumatic brain injury, post-concussion syndrome, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, birth injury, autism, spinal cord injury, near drowning, anoxic brain injury and other conditions. See ad, page 31.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY TRAVEL MIKE

Mike and Luz Sondgeroth (ID 914362) • 520-444-3628 MSondgeroth1@cox.net www.67win.com (type in address bar)

World-class, award-winning company in the travel industry. Exceptional opportunities to create significant long-term residual income with minimal time investment. Free vacations, personal growth, and business development. Free lunch and learn every month. See ad, page 12.

CANNABIS TUCSON SAINTS DISPENSARY 112 S Kolb Rd, 85715 520-886-1003 TucsonSaints@gmail.com

Welcome to SAINTS, where we take pride in providing Arizona medical marijuana patients with the best cannabis, edibles, concentrates, and CBD products in Tucson. Our goal is to offer a safe, warm, educational, and memorable patient experience. Amenities include: easy parking, security at the door, and short wait times. We offer daily specials, new patient specials, and a discount to all veterans. See ad, page 63.

CARPET CLEANING PIMA CLEANPRO L.L.C.

Carpet Cleaning, Tile & Grout, Upholstery, Area Rugs Serving Pima County & Surrounding Areas 520-954-2119 • PimaCleanPro@gmail.com PimaCleanPro.com Don’t steam your carpets, clean your carpets. Providing a low-moisture system that is: eco-friendly, unbeatable results, dries in about 1-2 hours, with no residue, longer carpet life for carpet, upholstery, area rugs, tile and grout. Reliable, on-time, answers the phone.

See ad, page 13.

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CBD NATURAL HEALING CARE CENTER 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140, 85719 520-323-0069 NaturalHealingCareCenter.com

We’re a Holistic Wellness Center that focuses on alternative medicine and specializes in Cannabis education, coaching and consulting. We help patients obtain their Medical Marijuana Card in AZ and also assist them in finding the right products to help their needs. Cannabis has been used as medicine for thousands of years and not one person has ever died from over consumption, ever! See ad, page 57.

SOS CBD

Mike Bond • 844-402-4223 (4CBD) SOSCBDCompany@gmail.com SOS-CBD.com Tucson’s SOS CBD aims to provide more than just exceptional products and service, we are on a mission to provide hemp derived CBD to everyone. Located in Tucson, AZ our high-quality CBD products are available online throughout the US. THC-free. No medical card needed. See ad, page 59.

CHILDREN’S SERVICES ARIZONA VISION THERAPY CENTER

Amy Thomas OD, FCOVD 6602 E Carondelet Dr, 85710 520-886-8800 AZVisionTherapy.com Amy Thomas, OD, FCOVD, a Developmental/Neurocognitive Optometrist, diagnoses and treats visual conditions that interfere with the ability to read, learn, and pay attention.

She also does vision rehabilitation for brain injuries and offers therapeutic lenses, vision therapy, reflex integration, etc. See ad, page 31.

CHIROPRACTIC DR. JOANNE HAUPERT, D.C. 4858 E Broadway, 85711 520-584-0343 InspiredHealing.org

Do you want to trust and increase your body’s ability to heal and regenerate? Network Chiropractic is very gentle and helps increase your brain/body connection and empower you to make healthier choices. Great for children, PTSD, depression and autoimmune diseases.

WINTERHAVEN HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Nathan Conlee 3020 N Country Club Rd, 85716 520-322-6161 •PerformanceNeurology.com Dr. Conlee, Chiropractor Neurologist, diagnoses and treats such conditions as Dystonia, ADHD, Peripheral Neuropathy, vertigo, migraine headaches, balance disorders, numbness, tingling, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other conditions related to neurologic function. Also available: acupuncture, physiotherapy, kinesiotape, nutrition and allergy testing. See ad, page 25.

CLASSES JOURNEY TO HEALING

Linda Johns Reiki Master Teacher 520-825-4645 • JourneyToHealing.com Enjoy fun, supportive, interactive one-day classes and a once-a-month series such as Animal Communication, Awakening your Intuition, Discover the Healer Within, Embracing the Sacred Self, and Raising your Vibration to 5-D. Locally held and available on teleconference worldwide.

THE TEMPLE OF THE PRESENCE 11902 E Irvington Rd, 85747 520-751-2039, x100 TempleOfThePresence.org

Acropolis Forum® is offering free classes on one’s true Divine Self on Thursday evenings at 7 pm. Learn about Saint Germain and the Ascended Masters, our elder Brothers and Sisters of Light who assist each one on their path. See ad, page 21.

natural living glossary Chinese Medicine: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the world’s oldest and most complete systems of holistic health care. It combines the use of medicinal herbs, acupuncture, food therapy, massage and therapeutic exercise, along with the recognition that wellness in mind, body and emotions depends on the harmonious flow of life-force energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”).

Chiropractic: Based on the premise that proper structural alignment permits free flow of nerve activity in the body. When spinal vertebrae are out of alignment, they put pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves radiating from it, potentially leading to diminished function and illness. Misalignment can be caused by physical trauma, poor posture and stress.

Colon therapy: An internal bath that washes away old toxic waste accumulated along the walls of the colon. It is administered with pressurized water by a professional using special equipment.

One colonic irrigation is the equivalent of approximately four to six enemas; it cleans out matter that collects in the pockets and kinks of the colon. The treatment is used as both a corrective process and for prevention of disease.

Color therapy: Color therapists believe that the vibrations of color waves can directly affect the body’s cells and organs. Thus, different hues can treat illnesses, and improve physical, emotional and spiritual health. Many practitioners also claim that the body emits an aura—or energy field—with colors reflecting a person’s state of health. Color therapists apply colored lights or apply color mentally, through suggestion, to restore the body’s physical and psychic health.

Another related sensory healing technique is light therapy, which attempts to restore wellbeing and can be successful in treating seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Counseling/Psychotherapy: These terms encompass a broad range of practitioners, from career counselors—who offer advice and

information—to psychotherapists treating depression, stress, addiction and emotional issues. Formats can vary from individual counseling to group therapy. In addition to verbal counseling techniques, some holistic therapists may use bodywork, ritual, energy healing and other alternative modalities as part of their practice.

Craniosacral therapy (CST): A manual therapeutic procedure to remedy distortions in the structure and function of the craniosacral mechanism—the brain and spinal cord, the bones of the skull, the sacrum and interconnected membranes. Craniosacral work is based upon two major premises: that the bones of the skull can be manipulated— because they never completely fuse—and that the pulse of the cerebrospinal fluid can be balanced by a practitioner trained to detect variations in that pulse. CST is used to treat chronic pain, migraine headaches, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), ear and eye problems, balance problems, learning difficulties, dyslexia, and hyperactivity.

Crystal and gem therapy: Practitioners use quartz crystals and gemstones for therapeutic and healing purposes, asserting that the substances have recognizable energy frequencies and the capacity to amplify other frequencies in the body. They also absorb and store frequencies, and can essentially be programmed to help affect healing.

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CLEANING SERVICES PURMAID LLC

520-331-2629 PurMaidTucson@gmail.com • PurMaid.com PurMaid LLC provides professional green cleaning services to Tucson homes and businesses. Locally owned and operated. Special offer: 3 labor hours of cleaning, just $65. See ad for details. See ad, page 18.

COACHING, COUNSELING & GUIDANCE COUNSELING CONCEPTS Jo Ruddy and Jody Hardy 3861 N First Ave, 85719 520-881-4237 CounselingConceptsLLC.org

Dr. Jo Ruddy, Metaphysical Life Coach and Clinical Master Hypnotherapist, along with Jodi Hardy, M.A., LPC and highly experienced psychotherapist, offer metaphysical approaches to healing and creating lasting change in your life.

Located at WellnessFIRST!

HEALTHY COUPLES

Bill White, M.A., Love Coach 520-319-9132 TheHealthyCouple.com Quick and dramatic results are common. Bill is a master at navigating relationship challenges. Resolve anger, arguments, emotional distancing, broken trust, childhood influences. Free no-obligation consultation. Call for special $1 per minute rate for unique individual listening session.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY INTESTINAL HEALTH INSTITUTE 520-325-9686 Intestines@SheilaShea.com IntestinalHealthInstitute.com

Sheila Shea MA is Board Certified with 41 years of colon hydrotherapy experience.

The Intestinal Health Institute offers intestinal nutritional support and detoxification protocols to accompany colonics. Specialties are abdominal massage, Metabolic Syndrome and sugar. Shea is an LMT in Arizona and Florida.

VERY SPECIAL ALTERNATIVES Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN WellnessFirst!

3861 N First Ave, Rm 3, 85719 520-403-1686 VerySpecialAlternatives@gmail.com

RN-delivered colonics.

FDA-approved system integrated with a full, closedgravity option. Infrared Therapy included. Probiotic reflorastation and ozone therapies available. Warm, supportive healing environment. Affordable rates & packages. By appointment, flexible hours.

Free 15-minute consult! See ads, pages 3 and 19.

COMPUTER SERVICES GE COMPUTING AND INTERNET SERVICES

Don Gibbens Office: 520-332-1485 • Cell: 520-784-1243 Don@GEComputerRepair.com GEComputerRepair.com Facebook: GE-Computing-and-Internet-Services One of Don’s tag lines is, “Computer Sick? Call the Doctor.” He has been helping people keep their computers and technology working f​ or over 30 years​. ​As one of​ Don’s customers ​said, “​You don’t make me feel stupid”. House calls and via remote.​See ad, page 39.

RISE ABOVE IT COACH

Denisse Cabrera, RN, CDE Certified Integrative Life Coach 520-979-4600 RiseAboveItCoach@gmail.com RiseAboveItCoach.com Coaching brings out your inner expert and the motivation, excitement, and desire to actually follow your best advice.

Using coaching models and intuition you can have desired results in health, relationships, career, money, life. Let your magic outsmart self-sabotage.

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CRANIAL SACRAL THERAPY MEDICINE WHEEL DENTAL AND WELLNESS CENTER

Mercedez Lucke Benedict 4650 W Jojoba Dr, 85745 520-743-7101 • MedicineWheelDental.com Experience incredible Cranial work while at Medicine Wheel Dental & Wellness Center.

Mercedez has had success in treating tinnitus, trigeminal nerve pain, migraines, TMD dysfunction, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, increasing range of motion and strain pattern releases. Call for a special introductory visit. See ad, back cover.

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CREATIVITY HEART TO HAND STUDIO

Carolyn King M.A. Teaching-Artist/Creativity Coach 1202 E Broadway Blvd, #112, 85719 520-991-0147 CKing72@cox.net • CarolynKingArts.com Yearn for companionship with like-hearted women as you embrace your creative gifts?

Classes, workshops, individual sessions and more offered in beautiful studio space by practicing artist. Carolyn brings over 30 years of skills, tools, compassion and support to her role as your ‘creativity midwife’.

CRYSTALS AND ROCKS METAPHYSICS’ WORLD

2940 East 22nd St, 85713 520-327-7449 Monday-Saturday, 10am to 7pm Metaphysics’ World carries a large range of products: crystals, rocks, meteorites, incense, oils, oil sprays, soaps, books, music, greeting cards, clothing, fossils, ear candles, tarot cards, charts, etc. Check us out Saturdays at 10am when we have our weekly silent auction. See ad, page 4.

DANCE MUSIC IN MOTION DANCE STUDIO

1980 W River Rd, Ste 140, 85704 520-447-7841 Info@MMDanceAZ.com • MMDanceAZ.com Facebook: Music in Motion Dance Studio All ages independent dance studio on the Northwest side serving Tucson and surrounding communities. Let our staff teach you a variety of dances including: Ballroom, Latin, Country, S​ alsa, Swing. Private lessons, group classes, wedding dances. Dance socials on the first, second and fourth Saturday. See Facebook for current schedule. Country socials are also starting in the New Year on the first Saturday of the month. See ad, page 12.

DENTISTRY TUCSON BIOLOGICAL DENTISTRY

Jeanne Anne Krizman, DMD, MPH 1601 N Tucson Blvd, Ste 35, 85716 520-326-0082 • Smile@KrizmanDental.com A centrally located biologic and integrative dental office with Tucson’s only International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology accredited dentist.

Specializing in general & cosmetic dentistry, mercury-free fillings, safe amalgam removal, implants, extractions, cavitation treatment, and ozone therapy.

Call for appointment today. See ads, pages 15 and 21.

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MEDICINE WHEEL DENTAL AND WELLNESS CENTER

Dr. Steven A. Swidler, DDS 4650 W Jojoba Dr, 85745 520-743-7101 MedicineWheelDental.com Rejuvenate

Dance/movement therapy: A method of expressing thoughts and feelings through movement, developed during the 1940s.

TiredParticipants, guided by trained therapists, are encouraged to move freely, sometimes to music.

Medicine Wheel Dental is Winter Skin Dance/movement therapy can be practiced by Tucson’s premier holistic people of all ages to promote self-esteem and integrative dental practice.

LIGHTWAVE gain insight into their own emotional problems; Utilizing a balanced mix of PROGRAM it is also used to help those with serious mental traditional dentistry with excluIncludes a mini sive naturopathic, holistic andfacial, and physical disabilities.

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ALTERNATIVES IN HEALTH CARE DETOX MINI MED SPADetox Therapies Skin&Care

Debbie Shaw, Owner • Anti-Aging Treatments • Nutritional Cleansing • N Wilmot Rd, Ste #227, 85712 • Far Infared Sauna • Ear CandlingDentistry •1101 Signature Facials & Peels

(Holistic): Regards the mouth (above Trader Joe’s) Body Treatments Pain Management as a microcosm of the entire body. The oral 520• Wraps 275-4510 & Scrubs • Chiropractic • Acupuncture • Massage structures and the whole body are seen as a DetoxTherapySpa.com unit. Holistic dentistry often incorporates such One of Tucson’s oldest methods as homeopathy, biocompatibility DebbieSpecialShaw, Spa Owner wellness centers. testing and nutritional counseling. Most holistic 1101treatments.

N Wilmot rd. Ste.#227 izing in unique dentists emphasize wellness and preventive Trader Joe’s) Now offering(Above plasma arc care, while avoiding and often recommending technology. If non-laser the removal of silver-mercury fillings. skin tightening is part of

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us a call. This technology can also perform non-laser tattoo removal. Contact us for more information today. See ad, page 30.

and nourishing the body from the inside out.

According to some holistic practitioners, accumulated toxins can drain the body of

energy and make it more susceptible to disease.

Detoxification techniques may include fasts, special diets, sauna sweats and colon cleansing.

Doula (Birth): A woman who supports an expectant mother through pregnancy, labor, birth and the postpartum period. Studies indicate that support in labor has profound benefits, including shorter labor, less desire for pain medication, lower rate of cesarean section delivery, and more ease in initiation of breastfeeding.

Doula (End-of-life): A person who works with a dying person and their family to create the end-of-life experience that best suits the patient and the family.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT): A self-help procedure founded by Gary Craig that combines fingertip tapping of key acupuncture meridian points while focusing on an emotional issue or health challenge. Unresolved or “stuck” negative emotions, caused by a disruption in the body’s energy system, are seen as major contributors to most physical pains and diseases. EFT is easy to memorize and portable, so it can be done anywhere.

VERY SPECIAL ALTERNATIVES Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN WellnessFirst!

3861 N First Ave, Rm 3, 85719 520-403-1686 VerySpecialAlternatives@gmail.com

Introducing AEGEA wearable health & wellness technology.

Colon hydrotherapy.

Gentle, easy detox protocols, probiotic reflorastation and ozone therapies, including home ozone therapy education! Ear coning also available. Services by appointment, flexible hours.

Free 15 minute consult! See ads, pages 3 and 19.

DREAM GROUPS DREAMCATCHER DREAM GROUPS Helen Landerman, Ph.D. DreamcatcherGroups@gmail.com

Tap into the wisdom and guidance of your dreams. Develop your powers of intuition. Dr. Landerman has 30 years of experience in dream groups and has been certified by Jeremy Taylor’s Marin Institute for Projective Dreamwork. Dream groups forming downtown.

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ELECTRO-MEDICINE ALIVE & WELL ARIZONA

2420 W Ruthrauff Rd., Ste 160, 85705 520-638-6740 TucsonPhotonGenius.com Experience the powerful electro-magnetic energy of the Photon Genius Super Sauna.

Power up your immune system, detoxify and nourish all of your body’s cells. We also offers wellness classes, support groups and natural health products.

Visit online or in person.

EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE - EFT MARIA KINGSLEY

EFT Practitioner, Certified Hypnotherapist 520-780-0170 KadaKingsley@msn.com Maria-Kingsley.com Are you emotionally overwhelmed, feeling emptiness, pain or anger running you? You can be free and choose better feelings with this energy technique. It can be combined well with hypnotherapy to reinforce positive thoughts and images in your mind. Schedule your session today.

ENERGY WORK BRIGHT WAY WELLNESS

Michelle Cardenas, RMT 520-549-4800 BrightWayWellness@outlook.com BrightWayWellness.com “Think outside the bottle.”

Find healing the natural way.

Michelle listens to your needs then creates a custom session just for you. Specializing in stress relief and pain reduction using reiki, crystal/stone healing and Bio Touch.

Additional services available.

WELLNESS ENERGETICS

Deb (Starwalker) Peterson 509-262-4685 WellnessEnergetics@gmail.com Wellness-Energetics.com Raise your vibration! Energetic positive transformation, tuning fork sound therapy, metaphysical classes, advanced sacred geometry attunement, land and home clearing dowsing, spiritual hypnotherapy, shamanic services, ascension lightworker coaching.

Energy sessions in Tucson and Green Valley.

YOUR MOOD LIFTER

Juliana Ashe 4231 E Havasu Rd, 85718 520-639-6080 • YourMoodLifter.com Juliana extends light. She connects your field of energy to expanded light frequencies, in a heart-centered meditative state. In sessions, she assists you in “holding” new patterns of intent, to relieve stress, pain, trauma, emotional grief and even depression and anxiety.

ENERGY HEALING JOURNEY TO HEALING

Linda Johns E.F.T., PSYCH-K, Energy Practitioner 520-825-4645 • JourneyToHealing.com Linda’s abilities of listening to the body, reading timelines, and intuitively blending healing modalities can quickly unravel many layers, transforming old stresses and stories into your new intention of wellness.

ENERGY THERAPIES VERY SPECIAL ALTERNATIVES Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN WellnessFirst!

3861 N First Ave, Rm 3, 85719 Or Your Space/Home 520-403-1686 VerySpecialAlternatives@gmail.com VerySpecialEnergetics.com

FELDENKRAIS AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT CLASS

David Taylor, MD, GCFP St. Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E River Rd, 85718 520-529-1913 • DavTay@aol.com Mondays 6-7pm

AEGEA quantum resonance technology – wearable energy products. Nontransdermal, holographic information your body can use! EMF protection, food freshness, mental focus, infinite energy. Detox, weight loss support and more coming soon. By appointment, flexible hours. Free consult. See ads, pages 3 and 19.

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Gentle guided movement explorations engineered to improve flawed habitual movement patterns at the root of chronic pains and limitations. Increase pleasure and ease of movement, no matter your age. Mondays 6-7 pm.

Call or email for location and more info.

FERTILITY CLEAR BLOSSOM

Melanie Tyrrell, LMT, ESTI, CMLDT Manual Lymphatic Drainage 2001 W. Orange Grove Rd, Ste #308, 85704 520-954-7784 Melanie@ClearBlossom.com ClearBlossom.com Your uterus is the home of your child and needs to be prepared and brought to optimal functionality before conception.

Mercier Therapy is deep, pelvic-organ visceral manipulation where the reproductive organs are mobilized to restore natural blood flow and mobility. 87% success rate of conception within 12 months.

FLOTATION THERAPY CLOUD NINE FLOTATION

Float & Spiritual Healing Center 2118 S Avenida Planeta, 85710 520-668-4017 • FloatTucson.com Best of Tucson Weekly’s Alternative Health Centers! Cloud Nine Flotation offers true Sensory Deprivation in a quiet neighborhood, professional setting. One hour in a float tank, without all the outside distractions, just might be the most relaxing place you’ve ever been. Allow your mind to unwind, and reset. Two tanks available. See ad, page 53.

LEVITY FLOATATION & WELLNESS CENTER

2272 E Speedway Blvd, 85719 520-339-6674 •LevityRising.com Floatation therapy gives an experience of complete weightlessness as if one was in the womb or floating in space. We offer two float tanks to choose from, one of which offers easy access, is spacious and claustrophobic-free.

Additional services offered. See ad, page 52.

GLUTEN FREE GOURMET GIRLS GLUTEN FREE BAKERY/BISTRO 5845 N Oracle Rd, 85704 520-408-9000 GourmetGirlsGlutenFree.com Tues-Sun 7am-3pm, Fri-Sat 5-8pm

Do you have celiac disease or suffer from gluten intolerance? Visit Tucson’s only completely gluten-free bakery/bistro where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or freshly baked treats in a relaxed and friendly environment, without worrying about cross contamination. Beer, wine, signature cocktails available. See ad, page 11.

GONG THERAPY REPLEVYN

Danielle Dvorak 847-323-9188 Danielle@Replevyn.com Replevyn.com Meditate, do yoga, or relax while you bathed in sound and vibration that clears your energy field. Danielle is trained and certified through TibetanBowlsChool.com in the Tibetan Sacred Sound Healing tradition.

Private sessions and group events (Gong Baths) are available.

GREEN LIVING BUNGOBOX ARIZONA

Heather Rosson - Owner Rent Reusable Moving Boxes 520-441-4020 Info@BungoBoxAZ.com •BungoBoxAZ.com BungoBox Arizona rents eco-friendly, reusable moving boxes for both residential and commercial use. Boxes are delivered to your home or office, you pack and move, when you are finished unpacking BungoBox will pick up the boxes at your new location. See ad, page 16.

PIMA CLEANPRO L.L.C.

Carpet Cleaning, Tile & Grout, Upholstery, Area Rugs Serving Pima County & Surrounding Areas 520-954-2119 PimaCleanPro@gmail.com PimaCleanPro.com Don’t steam your carpets, clean your carpets. Providing a low-moisture system that is: eco-friendly, unbeatable results, dries in about 1-2 hours, with no residue, longer carpet life for carpet, upholstery, area rugs, tile and grout. Reliable, on-time, answers the phone.

See ad, page 13.

GREEN PRODUCTS A & E RECYCLED GRANITE

520-885-8970 - Tucson Metro 480-739-0234 - Phoenix Metro ROC # 305289 • AERecycledGranite.com Arizona’s eco-friendly manufacturer of recycled granite pavers, split stone tile veneer, subway tiles and fire pits. The locally crafted products add a unique, beautiful look to your home and business while keeping our planet’s mountains out of Arizona’s waste stream.

natural living glossary Energy field work: The art and practice of realigning and re-attuning the body between the physical, and the etheric and auric fields to assist in natural healing processes. Working directly with the energy field in and around the body, the practitioner channels and directs energy into the cells, tissues and organs of the patient’s body to affect healing on physical and nonphysical levels simultaneously. Sessions may or may not involve the physical laying on of hands.

HAIR SALONS PROJEKK

UK Inspired Cuts, Organic Hair Color 204 W Grant Rd, 85705 520-331-9006 • ProjekkHair@yahoo.com Facebook: ProjekK Introducing Hnectar by O Way, the world’s first 2-in-1 holistic hair color infusion treatment.

Equal parts treatment and permanent color, the hair’s health actually improves with each use, as plant proteins and moisture are integrated into the hair’s structure.

HEALTH SCREENING PROACTIVE HEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC Lynda Witt ACCT Certified Thermographer 520-235-7036 ProactiveHealthSolutions.org

Screening thermography has the opportunity to detect changes at any stage in the development of breast cancer, from the first year to when a tumor is dense enough to be seen with mammography. This early detection of change can lead to earlier diagnosis and better treatment options, as well as the opportunity for patients and their healthcare practitioners to intervene at an early stage with preventive treatment. See ad, page 3.

Environmental medicine: Explores the role of dietary and environmental allergens in health and illness. Factors such as dust, mold, chemicals and certain foods may cause allergic reactions that can dramatically influence diseases, ranging from asthma and hay fever to headaches and depression.

Enzyme therapy: Can be an important first step in restoring health and well-being by helping to remedy digestive problems.

Plant and pancreatic enzymes are used in complementary ways to improve digestion and absorption of essential nutrients. Treatment includes enzyme supplements, coupled with a healthy diet that features whole foods.

Feldenkrais method: Helps students straighten out what founder Moshe Feldenkrais calls, “kinks in the brain.” Kinks are learned movement patterns that may have been adopted to compensate for a physical injury or to accommodate individuality in the social world.

Students unlearn unworkable movements and discover better, personalized ways to move, using mind-body principles of slowed action, breathing, awareness and thinking about their feelings.

Feng shui: The ancient Chinese system of arranging man-made spaces and elements to create or facilitate harmonious qi or chi (pronounced “chee”)—or energy flow—by tempering or enhancing the energy where necessary. Feng shui consultants can be an asset to both personal and business spaces, either before or after the spaces are created.

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HEALTHY HOME

LYDIE HORMONE YOGA

LOTUS INTERIOR DESIGNS

Lydie Vagnerova, Certified HY Teacher 520-822-7397 LydieHormoneYoga.com

Environmentally Sustainable Interior Design Michelle Gust • 520-331-6253 LotusInteriorDesigns@live.com LotusInteriorDesigns.net Offering full range of Interior Design services: floor plans, space planning, material and color selections, refurnishing furniture and upcycling current pieces. Specializing in the use of sustainable materials and methods, and eco-friendly products to minimize the impact on our planet.

See ad, page 12.

HEALTHY LIVING GLOBAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS GROUP Anne McKechnie, Exeutive Director 520-990-5268

Improving physical, environmental, financial and personal health are priorities for almost everyone. The Global Wealth and Wellness Group provides opportunities that help people balance these four aspects and thus improve a person’s overall quality of life. For a free consultation, call Anne at 520-990-5268.

HOLISTIC HEALTH/ ALTERNATIVE HEALING BALANCE IN MOTION

Sue Barrett, Zero Balance Practitioner Home Visits Available 520-240-2583 BalanceInMotion@comcast.net Zero balancing is a unique, holistic therapy going beyond soft tissue by addressing deep tension and stuck energy held within our bones. It can help to release old belief patterns, promote a sense of expanded awareness, and reduce pain and discomfort. Sue uses gentle touch to integrate and balance body structure with energy for amplified health and vitality. Call for new client special.

LEVITY FLOATATION & WELLNESS CENTER

2272 E Speedway Blvd, 85719 520-339-6674 • LevityRising.com Levity Floatation & Wellness Center offers unique treatments such as: floatation therapy, halo therapy, massage, far infrared sauna, BioScan and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (Functional Lab work). De-stress, alleviate physical pain, detox and get to the root of your aliments here at Levity. See ad, page 52.

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SOULISTIC HEALING CENTER MaritaSeen Valyan, LMT 20 Calle Iglesia, Tubac, 85646 520 398-3970 SoulisticHealingCenter.org

Arizona’s only copper-ionized chlorine-free hot and cold jacuzzis, heated lap pools, and infrared sauna. Complementary healing modalities including massage & craniosacral therapy, reflexology, reiki, acupuncture, Watsu aqua therapy, IonCleanse foot detox, and cutting-edge Spiritual Morontian Counseling and Tron Therapy services. See ad, page 29.

VERY SPECIAL ALTERNATIVES

Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN WellnessFirst!

3861 N First Ave, Rm 3, 85719 Or Your Space/Home 520-403-1686 VerySpecialAlternatives@gmail.com DaoCloud.com/Vonnie-Schultz-Albrecht What or who do you need? RN consultant ~ assessment, information, referral. Skilled nursing ~ phlebotomy, IV therapy, home services. Education ~ detox protocols, colon health, ozone therapies & resources, AEGEA quantum resonance technology – wearable energy products. By appointment, flexible hours. Free 15 minute consult. See ads, pages 3 and 19.

HOME LOANS KAREN M FISHER

Senior Loan Officer NMLS ID# 180167 AZ MLO Lic# 0911886 520-447-2279 Summit Funding, Inc. NMLS ID# 3199 An Approved Equal Housing Lender 210 E Broadway Blvd, 85701 Branch NMLS ID# 1165964 Karen Fisher has been helping people with their real estate financing needs since 1983.

She can help you with residential (1-4 units) purchase, refinance or remodeling transactions anywhere in the State of Arizona. Summit Funding is a privately owned residential mortgage company that handles all of the loan details locally. To make that dream home, vacation home or rental property a reality call for a free consultation.

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Hormone Yoga for is a natural alternative approach to regulate hormone imbalances and to decrease undesirable side effects of menopause, PMS, PCOS, infertility, stress, anxiety, and insomnia. Helps balance metabolism, boost immunity and promote well-being.

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY NORTHSTAR HYPERBARICS Dr. Carol Henricks, MD 7598 N La Cholla Blvd, 85741 520-229-1238 NorthStarHBOT.com

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) saturates the body with oxygen, reducing inflammation and enhancing recovery from central nervous system injury including: traumatic brain injury, post-concussion syndrome, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, birth injury, autism, spinal cord injury, near drowning, anoxic brain injury and other conditions. See ad, page 31.

INCENSE METAPHYSICS’ WORLD

2940 East 22nd St, 85713 520-327-7449 Open Monday-Friday, 10am to 7pm Metaphysics’ World carries over 200 different varieties of incense. If you love Nag Champa, we generally have it in stock – although it goes fast. We also have our own incense which we make that is only 10 sticks for $.77. See ad, page 4.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE INFUSION HEALTH

Dr. Kevin Wallace Dr. Zahara Sundermeyer 520-396-4866 • Info@InfusionHealth.org Integrative medicine allows each patient to be treated as an individual. We infuse conventional medicine and nature cure to obtain the best treatments. The doctors of Infusion Health specialize in environmental medicine, men’s health, women’s health and IV therapy.

TULA WELLNESS AND AESTHETICS Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas 2404 E River Rd, Ste 251, 85718 520-577-1129 Info@TulaWellnessMD.com TulaWellnessMD.com

Tula Wellness and Aesthetics is Tucson’s premier wellness center.

Dr. Arianna and her staff specialize in integrative and functional medicine in the treatment of adrenal fatigue, leaky gut, autoimmune disorders, and thyroid disease. We also offer trigger point injections, peptide, and stem cell therapies. See ad, page 2.

INTUITIVE ARTS ANGELS AMONGST US

Enza Piazza 520-576-6870 AngelsAmongUs1963@gmail.com

With the aid of Angels and guides in the heavenly realms, Enza combines her natural born abilities, knowledge and skills in her mediumship practice. She offers intuitive coaching, Spiritual Mentorship, and a variety of classes. Her purpose is to share and help others achieve peace.

JOURNEY TO HEALING Linda Johns Master Teacher 520-825-4645 JourneyToHealing.com

Learn to maintain a strong energetic foundation for self while developing your Clair-sensory perceptions and healing abilities. Practice grounding techniques, protection fields, chakras, auric fields, work with crystals, tuning forks, river stones. Group or private teaching available.

Beginning to advanced levels.

UNLEASHING YOUR TRUE SELF

Tammi Morrison 520-273-4117 TammiUnleashingYou.wixsite.com/website Facebook.com/UnleashingYourTrueSelf Tammi Morrison is an Intuitive, specializing in helping folks to get clarity and focus on their spiritual journey. She is a Reiki Master as well as a Certified Theta Healer.

She uses Intuitive Guidance, healing, and meditation to help to open your eyes to possibilities.

LYMPATHIC DRAINAGE CLEAR BLOSSOM

Melanie Tyrrell, LMT, ESTI, CMLDT Manual Lymphatic Drainage 2001 W. Orange Grove Rd, Ste #308, 85704 520-954-7784 Melanie@ClearBlossom.com ClearBlossom.com Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a light massage technique encouraging natural drainage of the lymphatic system to optimize health. Used with a variety of conditions such as Alzheimer’s Disease, autoimmune issues, concussions, lymphedema and more. Can be provided during and after pregnancy.

MASSAGE SANTA RITA SPRINGS

Dorothy Richmond, LMT since 1983 2301 N Santa Rita Ave, 85719 Aquatic Massage • Jin Shin Jyutsu Craniosacral Therapy • Watsu Integrative Massage 520-990-1857 SantaRitaSprings@gmail.com Water is life…80 minutes of Bliss.

Immersed in heavenly 96-degree saltwater inside our poolhouse, receive massage, shiatsu, energy work,great stretches, and flowing movement, and maybe Aquatic Cranial Sacral Therapy to deliciously unwind trauma and strain patterns. See ad, page 53.

MASSAGE SOULISTIC HEALING CENTER MaritaSeen Valyan, LMT 20 Calle Iglesia, Tubac, 85646 520 398-3970 SoulisticHealingCenter.org

Arizona’s only copper-ionized chlorine-free hot and cold jacuzzis, heated lap pools, and infrared sauna. Complementary healing modalities including massage & craniosacral therapy, reflexology, reiki, acupuncture, Watsu aqua therapy, IonCleanse foot detox, and cutting-edge Spiritual Morontian Counseling and Tron Therapy services. See ad, page 29.

Happiness comes only when we push our brains and hearts to the farthest reaches of which we are capable. ~Leo Rosten

natural living glossary Flower remedies: Flower essences are recognized for their ability to improve wellbeing by eliminating negative emotions. In the 1930s, English physician Edward Bach concluded that negative emotions could lead to physical illness. His research also convinced him that flowers possessed healing properties that could be used to treat emotional problems.

In the 1970s, Richard Katz completed Bach’s work and established the Flower Essence Society, which has registered some 100 essences from flowers in more than 50 countries.

Functional medicine: A personalized medicine that focuses on primary prevention and deals with underlying causes, instead of symptoms, for serious chronic diseases. Treatments are grounded in nutrition and improved lifestyle habits and may make use of medications. The discipline uses a holistic approach to analyze and treat interdependent systems of the body and to create the dynamic balance integral to good health.

Guided imagery and creative visualization: Uses positive thoughts, images and symbols to focus the mind on the workings of the body to accomplish a particular goal, desired outcome or physiological change, such as pain relief or healing of disease. This flow of thought can take many forms and, through the imagination, involve all the physical senses.

Healing touch: A non-invasive, relaxing and nurturing energy therapy that helps to restore physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance, and support self-healing. A gentle touch is used on or near the fully clothed client to influence the body’s inner energy centers and exterior energy fields. Healing touch is used to ease acute and chronic conditions, assist with pain management, encourage deep relaxation and accelerate wound healing.

Herbal medicine: This oldest form of medicine uses natural plants in a wide variety of forms for their therapeutic value. Herbs produce and contain various chemical substances that act upon the body to strengthen its natural functions without the negative side effects of synthetic drugs. They may be taken internally or applied externally via teas, tinctures, extracts, oils, ointments, compresses and poultices.

Homeopathy: A therapy that uses small doses of specially prepared plants and minerals to stimulate the body’s defense mechanisms and healing processes in order to cure illness. Homeopathy, taken from the Greek words homeos, meaning “similar”, and pathos, meaning “suffering”, employs the concept that “like cures like”. A remedy is individually chosen for a person based on its capacity to cause, if given in an overdose, physical and psychological symptoms similar to those the patient is experiencing.

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MEDICAL MARIJUANA D2 DISPENSARY

East Tucson, 7105 E 22nd St, 85710 520-214-3232 D2Dispensary.com D2 Dispensary is east Tucson’s high-end medical marijuana facility and is the sister location to Downtown Dispensary. D2 features a contemporary and modern layout and is the only other dispensary in Tucson to carry iLava & MedLava products. See ad, page 61.

THE DOWNTOWN DISPENSARY Parking Lot: 500 N 6th Ave, 85705 520-838-0492 TheDowntownDispensary.com

The Downtown Dispensary offers high-end and affordable cannabis products to Tucson’s medical marijuana patients.

Our flower and extracts are made in Tucson and are tested for safety and potency. We also carry edible products made by other AZDHS licensed facilities.

See ad, page 61.

EARTH’S HEALING DISPENSARY North • 78 W River Rd, 85704 520-395-1432 South • 2075 E Benson Hwy, 85714 520-373-5779 EarthsHealing.org

We believe in the healing power of Mother Nature to make the best medicine. Our dispensary provides safe, compliant, and reliable cannabinoid therapeutics and we strive to give our patients the most innovative and effective products available. Call today for information on how to become a medical marijuana patient. See ad, page 55.

NATURAL HEALING CARE CENTER 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140, 85719 520-323-0069 NaturalHealingCareCenter.com

We’re a Holistic Wellness Center that focuses on alternative medicine and specializes in Cannabis education, coaching and consulting. We help patients obtain their Medical Marijuana Card in AZ and also assist them in finding the right products to help their needs. Cannabis has been used as medicine for thousands of years and not one person has ever died from over consumption, ever! See ad, page 57.

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TUMBLEWEEDS HEALTH CENTER 4826 E Broadway Blvd, 85711 520-838-4430 Open: Monday-Friday, 10-6pm Saturday, 10-3pm

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MEDICAL SPA PAMPERED SKIN STUDIO

Dr. Suzanne Pear, RN, PhD, LE, COE 5160 E Glenn St, Ste 150, 85712 520-400-8109 PamperedSkinStudio.com At the Pampered Skin Studio, Dr. Suzie personally provides customized treatments including facials with microdermabrasion, microcurrent and LED, peels, microneedling, facial fillers, Botox and Novathread non-surgical facelifts. Minor skin irregularity treatment and electrolysis are also available. Specializing in adult and teen acne as well as sensitive and ethnic skin issues. See ad, page 9.

MENTAL HEALTH SERENITY FIRST COUNSELING Joan M. Silver, LMFT 170 N La Canada Dr, Ste 30C, 85614 520-398-7272 Joan@SerenityFirstCounseling.com

Joan Silver is licensed with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health since 2005. Her clinical background as an MFT is to provide counseling with a focus that is social and relationship based to individuals (adolescents, teens, adults), couples, and families. Ms. Silver works with clients on personalized treatment plans to reach the goals they set.

METAPHYSICAL STORE METAPHYSICS’ WORLD

2940 East 22nd St, 85713 520-327-7449 Monday-Saturday, 10am to 7pm Metaphysics’ World carries a large range of products: crystals, rocks, meteorites, incense, oils, oil sprays, soaps, books, music, greeting cards, clothing, fossils, ear candles, tarot cards, charts, etc. Check us out Saturdays at 10am when we have our weekly silent auction. See ad, page 4.

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MORTGAGES KAREN M FISHER

Senior Loan Officer NMLS ID# 180167 AZ MLO Lic# 0911886 520-447-2279 Summit Funding, Inc. NMLS ID# 3199 An Approved Equal Housing Lender 210 E Broadway Blxvd, 85701 Branch NMLS ID# 1165964 Karen Fisher has been helping people with their real estate financing needs since 1983.

She can help you with residential (1-4 units) purchase, refinance or remodeling transactions anywhere in the State of Arizona. Summit Funding is a privately owned residential mortgage company that handles all of the loan details locally. To make that dream home, vacation home or rental property a reality call for a free consultation.

MOVING LIFE COACH SMITH REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS Sheri Smith 520-665-3042 SheriSmith@LongRealty.com

It’s not just birds whose nesting needs change! Smith Real Estate Solutions helps clients address the stress involved in figuring out one’s housing needs. Enjoy the process with an expert guide.

Taking a holistic approach, whether buying, selling, renting, or just needing some guidance, we are here to listen.

Free informative seminars. See ad, page 6.

MOVING SERVICES BUNGOBOX ARIZONA

Heather Rosson - Owner Rent Reusable Moving Boxes BungoBoxAZ.com 520-441-4020 Info@BungoBoxAZ.com BungoBox Arizona rents eco-friendly, reusable moving boxes for both residential and commercial use. Boxes are delivered to your home or office, you pack and move, when you are finished unpacking BungoBox will pick up the boxes at your new location. See ad, page 16.

MUSIC SELF DEVELOPMENT THROUGH MUSIC

Suzanne Grosvenor Northwest Tucson 520-229-6282 MusicForHealth.net Suzanne@MusicForHealth.net Expand your Joy with music.

Develop your musical voice, creativity, intuition and confidence. Suzanne coaches instrumentalists and vocalists to hear your own music.

Beginning to advanced piano.

Composition, improvisation, theory, notation. Classical, jazz, pop, folk, meditative and therapeutic music. See website for more information.

natural living glossary Hydrotherapy: The use of water, ice, steam, and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full-body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation, and the application of hot and/ or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used at home as part of a self-care program.

Hypnotherapy: A range of hypnosis techniques that allow practitioners to bypass the conscious mind and access the subconscious. The altered state that occurs under hypnosis has been compared to a state of deep meditation or transcendence, in which the innate recuperative abilities of the psyche are allowed to flow more freely. The subject can achieve greater clarity regarding his or her own wants and needs, explore other events or periods of life that require resolution, or generally develop a more positive attitude.

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE DR. DEEANN SABER, NMD WellnessFIRST! 3861 N First Ave, 85719 520-209-1755 3861WellnessFirst.com

Dr. Saber is a primary care naturopathic physician who specializes in endocrinology and functional medicine. Using science-based information as well as your personal symptoms, we will together find the best way to optimal health. See ad, page 3.

WHOLISTIC FAMILY MEDICINE Dr. Lance Morris 2310 N Wyatt Dr, 85712 520-322-8122 WFMedicine@gmail.com ResonantSoundTherapy.com

Dr. Morris treats all conditions, pediatric through geriatric, emphasizing “nature cure” to heal mind, body and spirit.

Developer of Resonant Sound Therapy. See website for more information. See ad, page 32.

PERMANENT MAKEUP A LASTING TOUCH SALON

Yvette Dwornik 5350 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 162, 85711 520-869-5593 ALastingTouchSalon.com YDwornik@yahoo.com Artist Yvette Dwornik offers beautiful, natural looking permanent makeup. 20 years of experience. Eyebrow, eyeliner and full lip color procedures.Virtually painless, hand method technique to ensure your comfort. Physician recommended. Call to schedule a free consultation See ad, page 27.

Integrative medicine: This holistic approach combines conventional Western medicine with complementary alternative treatments in order to simultaneously treat mind, body and spirit. Geared to the promotion of health and the prevention of illness, it neither rejects conventional medicine nor accepts alternative therapies, without serious evaluation.

Intuitive arts: A general term for various methods of divination, such as numerology, psychic reading and tarot reading. Individuals may consult practitioners to seek information about the future or insights into personal concerns or their personality. Numerology emphasizes the significance of numbers derived from the spelling of names, birth dates and other significant references; psychics may claim various abilities, from finding lost objects and persons to communicating with the spirits of the dead. Tarot readers interpret a deck of cards containing archetypal symbols.

Iridology: Analysis of the delicate structure of the iris, the colored portion of the eye, to reveal information about conditions within the body.

More than 90 specific zones on each iris—for a combined total of more than 180 zones— correspond to specific areas of the body. Because body weaknesses are often noticeable in the iris long before they are discernible through blood work or other laboratory analysis, iridology can be a useful tool for preventive self-care.

Jin Shin (or Jin Shin Jyutsu): A gentle, noninvasive, energy-balancing art and philosophy that embodies a life of simplicity, calmness, patience and self-containment. Practitioners employ simple acupressure techniques, using their fingers and hands on a fully-clothed client to help eliminate stress, create emotional equilibrium, relieve pain, and alleviate acute or chronic conditions.

Kinesiology/applied kinesiology: The study of muscles and their movement. Applied kinesiology tests the relative strength and weakness of selected muscles to identify decreased function in body organs and systems, as well as imbalances and restrictions in the body’s energy flow. Some tests use acupuncture meridians and others analyze interrelationships among muscles, organs, the brain and the body’s energy field. Applied kinesiology is also used to check the body’s response to treatments that are being considered.

Magnetic field therapy: Electromagnetic energy and the human body have a vital and valid interrelationship, making it possible to use magnetic field therapy as an aid in diagnosing and treating physical and emotional disorders. This process is reported to relieve symptoms and may, in some cases, retard the cycle of new diseases. Magnets and electromagnetic therapy devices are now being used to eliminate pain, facilitate the healing of broken bones and counter the effects of stress.

Massage therapy: A general term for the manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes. Massage therapy incorporates various disciplines and involves kneading, rubbing, brushing and tapping the muscles and connective tissues by hand or using mechanical devices. Its goal is to increase circulation and detoxification in order to reduce physical and emotional stress and increase overall wellness.

Meditation: The intentional directing of attention to one’s inner self. Methods and practices to achieve a meditative state are based upon various principles using the body or mind; they may also employ control or lettinggo mechanisms. Techniques include the use of imagery, mantras, observation and the control of breathing. Research has shown that regular meditation can contribute to psychological and physiological well-being. As a spiritual practice, meditation is used to facilitate a mystical sense of oneness with a higher power or the Universe.

It can also help reduce stress and alleviate stress-related ailments, such as anxiety and high blood pressure.

Mediumship: A medium professes to mentally see, hear and/or sense persons or entities in a spiritual dimension, and convey messages from them to people in the physical world. Readings focus on evidential messages from recognizable personalities in the spirit world. The messages are delivered as guidance for one’s “highest good”.

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PERSONAL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT JOURNEY TO HEALING

Linda Johns Quantum Coach, PSYCH-K, Healing Practitioner 520-825-4645 • JourneyToHealing.com

QIGONG MARK FRIGHETTI

ZY Qigong Teacher/Practitioner Harmony Hut, 2467 N Treat Ave, 85716 520-404-8745 QigongMark@yahoo.com Meetup.com/Tucson-ZY-Qigong- Meetup The energetic system within your being is striving to keep you in optimal health.

Blockages slow this healing.

Practice qigong to have control and take an active role in your health. Balance your Qi and allow yourself to heal.

Learn to drop out of anxiety and stress to reset the hamster wheel mind by retraining body, spirit, mind to work together in partnership. Connect your innate wisdom and free yourself from subconscious patterns, habits, and illnesses while learning new tools for your own self-healing.

VERY SPECIAL ALTERNATIVES

Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN WellnessFirst!

3861 N First Ave, Rm 3, 85719 Or Your Space/Home 520-403-1686 VerySpecialAlternatives@gmail.com DaoCloud.com/Vonnie-Schultz-Albrecht Do you know where your Theta is?

Certified Facilitator and Practitioner of The One Command. Individuals, couples, or groups; privately or in circles. By appointment, flexible hours. See ads, pages 3 and 19.

PHYSICAL THERAPY JEAN READ, PT

956-566-5443 LiveYurPassion@gmail.com Jean is a physical therapist of 29 years, using a variety of manual techniques to treat conditions that have not responded well to traditional physical therapy.

Treatment may include craniosacral therapy, deep dry needling, kinesiotaping, visceral manipulation, lymphatic drainage therapy, private physical therapy, and hot stone myofascial work.

See ad, page 53.

PSYCHIC READER METAPHYSICS’ WORLD

Psychic Readers available daily in store 2940 East 22nd St, 85713 520-327-7449 Monday-Friday, 10am to 6:30pm Metaphysics’ World has one or two readers available each day. Rates: 15 mins/$20, 30 mins/$35, 60 mins/$60.

Readings available on a first-come, first-serve basis. See ad, page 4.

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REAL ESTATE SMITH REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS Sheri Smith 520-665-3042 SheriSmith@LongRealty.com

It’s not just birds whose nesting needs change! Smith Real Estate Solutions helps clients address the stress involved in figuring out one’s housing needs. Enjoy the process with an expert guide.

Taking a holistic approach, whether buying, selling, renting, or just needing some guidance, we are here to listen.

Free informative seminars. See ad, page 6.

RESTAURANTS CLAIRE’S CAFE & ART GALLERY 16140 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, 85739 520-825-2525 ClairesCafe.net

Claire’s Cafe & Art Gallery serves home-cooked breakfasts and lunches daily, 7am-3pm.

Vegetarian, gluten-free and other dietary needs are easily accommodated. The gallery includes original artwork, jewelry, leather goods and greeting cards. See ad, page 7.

GOURMET GIRLS GLUTEN FREE BAKERY/BISTRO 5845 N Oracle Rd, 85704 520-408-9000 GourmetGirlsGlutenFree.com Tues-Sun 7am-3pm, Fri-Sat 5-8pm

Do you have celiac disease or suffer from gluten intolerance? Visit Tucson’s only completely gluten-free bakery/bistro where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or freshly baked treats in a relaxed and friendly environment, without worrying about cross contamination. Now serving dinner on Friday and Saturday. Beer, wine, signature cocktails available. See ad, page 11.

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RETREATS & WORKSHOPS JOURNEY TO HEALING Linda Johns 520-825-4645 JourneyToHealing.com

Create your New Year with the Prosperity workshop, in March, fill your heart with the Grey Whales retreat in Baja Mexico, or in May, swim into joy and laughter with the wild dolphins in Bimini.

Other yearly retreats held in Sedona and Oregon.

SALES TRAINING DON ZAVIS

1846 E Innovation Park Dr, 85755 520-903-4654 DonZavis@comcast.net Don Zavis is an accomplished executive with a successful history of taking private and public organizations to new levels of sales and profitability. See ad, page 37.

SEXUAL HEALTH TULA WELLNESS AND AESTHETICS Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas 2404 E River Rd, St 251, 85718 520-577-1129 Info@TulaWellnessMD.com TulaWellnessMD.com

Tula Wellness and Aesthetics offers the most extensive services in the treatment of female and male sexual health. Dr. Arianna offers radiofrequency and C02 laser for vaginal rejuvenation. Tula now offers hormone replacement therapy for men and women and well as Gainswave, a breakthrough treatment for male ED. See ad, page 2.

SINGING SARAH’S SCHOOL FOR SPEECH IN SONG

Sarah Evans Individual and Group Lessons 520-661-6666 SpeechInSong@gmail.com Facebook.com/SchoolForSpeechInSong/ Learn gentle therapeutic exercises to release your singing voice. We open to the etheric tone with our breath and release it as sound. This service produces relaxation and begins the journey of unveiling the voice for those who have longed to sing. Sing and be happy!

SKIN CARE

natural living glossary

Midwife: A birth attendant who assists a woman through the prenatal, labor, birth and postpartum stages of pregnancy. The mother is encouraged to be involved and to feel in control of her birthing experience. Midwives are knowledgeable Rejuvenate Tired Doctor Suzie, a Registered Nurse about normal pregnancy, labor, birth and pain and Licensed Aesthetician, Winter isSkin relief options. They respect the process of birth certified in Oncology Esthetics as an innate and familiar process. Certified and specializes LIGHTWAVE in providing nurse-midwives are registered nurses who have customized skin care treatments PROGRAM received advanced training and passed a national for all skin types and skin issues. certification exam. Nurse-midwives collaborate Includes a mini facial , She especially delights in with physicians as needed, especially when a light wave treatment and educating clients about their skin a healing after treatment problems arise during pregnancy. (Also see Doula.)

PAMPERED SKIN STUDIO

Suzanne Pear, RN, PhD, LE COE 5160 E Glenn St, Ste 150, 85712 520-400-8109 • PamperedSkinStudio.com

and helping them identify affordable and manageable $100 VALUE ALL FOR $80 Naturopathy: A comprehensive and eclectic solutions for their concerns. Make an appointment system whose philosophy is based upon working and let Dr. Pear start you on the path to revealing Allown Natural Health See and Beauty Solutions in harmony with the body’s natural healing your kind of beautiful! ad, page 9.

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SOUND THERAPY REPLEVYN

Danielle Dvorak 847-323-9188 Danielle@Replevyn.com • Replevyn.com Relax and receive while you are energetically cleansed by antique Tibetan singing bowls, Gantas (bells), and more in the Tibetan Sacred Sound Healing tradition. Danielle is trained and certified through TibetanBowlSchool.com. She is a life-long, classically-trained musician, and an intuitive empath.

Dr. Lance Morris 2310 N Wyatt Dr, 85712 520-322-8122 • WFMedicine@gmail.com ResonantSoundTherapy.com Dr. Morris treats all conditions, pediatric through geriatric, emphasizing ‘”nature cure” to heal mind, body and spirit.

Developer of Resonant Sound Therapy. See website for more information. See ad, page 32.

Oxygen therapies: Alters the body’s chemistry to help overcome disease, promote repair and improve overall function. Properly applied, oxygen may be used to treat a wide variety of conditions, including infections, circulatory problems, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, allergies, cancer and multiple sclerosis. The major types of oxygen therapy used to treat illness are hyperbaric oxygen and ozone.

Hydrogen peroxide therapy (oral or intravenous) can be dangerous and should be avoided.

Past Life Regression: Past life and regression therapies operate on the assumption that many physical, mental and emotional challenges are extensions of unresolved problems from the past, either childhood traumas or experiences in previous lifetimes. The practitioner uses hypnosis or other altered states of consciousness and relaxation techniques to access the source of this “unfinished business”, and helps clients to analyze, integrate and release past traumas that are interfering with their current lives.

Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP): A systematic approach to changing the limiting patterns of thought, behavior and language.

Through conversation, practitioners observe the client’s language, eye movements, posture, breathing and gestures in order to detect and help change unconscious patterns linked to the client’s emotional state.

SOUND THERAPY WHOLISTIC FAMILY MEDICINE

Osteopathy/osteopathic physicians: Uses generally accepted physical, pharmacological and surgical methods of diagnosis and therapy— with a strong emphasis on body mechanics and manipulative methods to detect and correct faulty structure and function—in order to restore the body’s natural healing capacities. Doctors of osteopathy are fully trained and licensed according to the same standards as medical doctors; they receive additional extensive training in the body’s structure and functions.

Nutritional counseling: Embracing a wide range of approaches, nutrition-based, complementary therapies and counseling to seek to alleviate physical and psychological disorders through special diets and food supplements. These will be either macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins and fiber) or micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and trace elements that cannot be manufactured in the body). Nutritional therapy/counseling often uses dietary or food supplements, which can include tablets, capsules, powders or liquids.

Pilates: A structured system of small isolated movements that demands powerful focus on feeling every nuance of muscle action while working out on floor mats or machines.

Emphasizes development of the torso’s abdominal power center, or core. More gentle than conventional exercises, Pilates—like yoga— yields long, lean, flexible muscles with gracefully balanced movements that readily translate into everyday activities like walking, sitting and bending. Can help in overcoming injuries.

Prolotherapy: A rejuvenating therapy that uses injections of natural substances to stimulate collagen growth in order to strengthen weak or damaged joints, tendons, ligaments or muscles.

Often used as a natural alternative to drugs and/ or surgery to treat pain syndromes, including degenerative arthritis, lower back, neck and joint pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, migraine headaches, and torn ligaments and cartilage.

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natural living glossary Qigong and Tai chi: Qigong and tai chi combine movement, meditation and breathe regulation to enhance the flow of vital energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”) in the body, improve circulation and enhance immune function. Qigong traces its roots to traditional Chinese medicine. Tai chi was originally a selfdefense martial art descended from qigong and employed to promote inner peace and calm.

Real Time EEG Neurofeedback: Involves direct training of brain function. Using computer processing to capture electrical activity in the brain, an individual can reward the brain with positive feedback, changing its activity to desired, more appropriate patterns. Gradually, the brain learns and remembers how to exhibit only the good patterns.

Reflexology: A natural healing art based upon the principle that there are reflexes in the feet and hands that correspond to every part of the body. Correctly stimulating and applying pressure to the feet or hands increases circulation and promotes specifically designated bodily and muscular functions.

Reiki: Means “universal life-force energy”. A method of activating and balancing the life-force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”). Practitioners use light hand placements to channel healing energies to organs and glands or to align the body’s chakras (energy centers). Various techniques can ease emotional and mental distress, heal chronic and acute physical problems, and achieve spiritual focus and clarity. Reiki can be a valuable addition to the work of chiropractors, massage therapists, nurses and others for whom the use of touch is essential and appropriate.

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Shiatsu: The most widely known form of acupressure, shiatsu is a Japanese word meaning finger pressure. The technique applies varying degrees of pressure to balance the life energy that flows through specific pathways, or meridians, in the body. Used to release tension and strengthen weak areas in order to facilitate even circulation, cleanse cells and improve the function of vital organs.

Sound healing: Employs vocal and instrumental tones, generated internally or externally. When sounds are produced with healing intent, they can create sympathetic resonance in the physical and energy bodies.

Sound healing also is used to bring discordant energy into balance and harmony.

Thermography (thermal imaging): A diagnostic technique that uses an infrared camera to measure temperature variations on the surface of the body, producing images that reveal sites of inflammation and abnormal tissue growth. Inflammation is recognized as the earliest stage of nearly all major health challenges.

Watsu (Water Shiatsu): This uniquely nurturing therapy combines the acupressure and meridian stretches of Zen Shiatsu with yoga-like postures, all performed in water; this takes weight off the vertebrae and allows for movements not possible on land. Pioneered by multilingual author Harold Dull in 1980, watsu’s goal is to free the spine and increase the flow of energy along the body’s meridians.

Learn more at Watsu.com.

Yoga: Practical application of the ancient Indian Vedic teachings. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj which means “union” or “to join”, and refers to the joining of man’s physical, mental and spiritual elements.

Yoga focuses physical exercises called asanas (or postures), controlled breathing, relaxation, meditation, and diet and nutrition.

Zero Balancing: Developed by Fritz Smith, a doctor, osteopath and acupuncturist, zero balancing addresses the relationship between energy and structures of the body. Practitioners use moderate finger pressure and gentle traction on areas of tension in the bones, joints and soft tissue to create fulcrums, or points of balance, around which the body can relax and reorganize. The goal is to clear blocks in the body’s energy flow, amplify vitality and contribute to better postural alignment. Learn more at ZeroBalancing.com.

Please note: The contents of this Health & Wellness Glossary are for informational purposes only. The information is not intended to be used in place of a visit or consultation with a healthcare professional. Always seek out a practitioner who is licensed, certified or otherwise professionally qualified to conduct a selected treatment, as appropriate.

SOURCES: U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Journey to Healing: For People and Animals

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Self-preservation is the first law of nature. ~Samuel Butler

ourney to Healing was founded in Tucson in 1996 by Linda Johns, an animal communicator and healing practitioner whose original passions guided her into nutrition and shamanic practices.

She became a certified practitioner in the healing arts, including breath work, Barbara Brennon’s Universal Hands of Light, Reiki, Intuitive Emotional Freedom Technique and PSYCH-K, plus quantum coaching and Arcturian healing.

Johns blends her intuitive abilities, compassion and many healing modalities, depending on the client’s intention and goal, to create a unique and individualized spirit-guided session. She discovered that by empowering the person and giving them takeaway tools, many clients’ concerns are resolved in one session.

Johns uses her telepathic and intuitive skills to bridge mind to mind with animals, regardless of distance, to bring clarity into all levels of concerns. She has been the voice of animals for over 20 years, bringing clarity and insight to many concerns like emotional, behavioral, health and quality of life. Energy healing and flower essences often complement the session.

Johns offers Whale and Dolphin Healing Retreats and classes in personal growth, awakening and developing intuition, healing arts and animal communication. She is expanding her classes this year, available locally in person and worldwide through teleconference calls.

Journey to Healing can be heard on News for the Soul Broadcast, on the first Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. (pacific).

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r. George Huggins hails from the Midwest, where he earned his undergraduate and medical degrees. Upon earnGeorge Huggins ing his medical degree, he served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Huggins is a boardcertified member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Currently, he is helping people discover natural medicine at Tumbleweeds Health Center, in Tucson.

His medical interests led him to the University of Mississippi, the University of Pennsylvania, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Oxford University in England. While engaged in academic medicine, Huggins received various research grants and published many peer-reviewed articles.

Huggins established medical care programs in women’s health around the world in places such as Thailand, Indonesia, Egypt, Turkey, Syria, Jordan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Having established one of the largest multidisciplinary drug treatment programs for pregnant women and their children, Huggins learned the importance of alternative medical practices.

When Arizona voters approved medical marijuana, Huggins knew he had found a potential new relief to treat pain and other medical conditions. A voracious reader and with an interest in research, Huggins constantly reads and keeps updated on the latest trends in the use of CBD and THC to treat those in need.

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Eating the Colors of the Rainbow

by Jeffrey Green

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tarting at a young age, many people turn their noses up when it comes to eating vegetables. Perhaps it’s the memory of being fed the dull, unseasoned and unappetizing meal. Even when “open up, here comes the choo-choo train” is used, getting children to eat their vegetables is a chore. Maybe it’s the texture, smell, appearance and color of baby food that’s the reason why so many dislike eating vegetables.

Some vegetables are better than others, although they’re all good for the body in some way. Besides being the most vibrant of vegetables, red, purple, blue and orange earth-grown food is the best source of powerful body-healing compounds.

Colorful fruits and vegetables are packed full of different chemical compounds and pigments that make the edibles so bright. All natural foods with hues of red, orange, yellow, blue and purple contain anthocyanins, which have been touted as perhaps the strongest of all antioxidants.

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food its purple and blue hues. Lycopene, also an anthocyanin, is a carotenoid pigment that gives food a red color, and beta carotene is responsible for giving yellow and orange colors to foods. If fruits and vegetables have one of these vibrant colors, it is certain that they are not to be overlooked. Foods packed full of antioxidants are the best for the human body. Breaking the word down, “anti” means against and “oxidants” means any substance that initiates oxidation.

The process of oxidation is necessary in the body. Glucose is oxidized into carbon dioxide, which creates the energy needed to function. Oxidation, however, also causes serious damage to the body, and is the culprit in the aging of vital organs. The more antioxidants in our system, the more help our body is getting to stay healthy, slowing the aging process. In some cases, antioxidants can actually reverse the damage caused by free radicals—the cause of numerous damaging diseases, conditions and compromised health.

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Antioxidants are most beneficial because they combat free radicals throughout the body. These pesky radicals are molecules which are unstable because of a gain or loss of an electron. Oxidation is a normal process of any living thing. The use of oxygen in our body creates free radicals, so is a normal occurrence. Having an abundance of free radicals in the system can cause advanced aging and is responsible for initiating disease and illness in the body.

So it does make sense that we should listen to the mantra of millions of parents throughout time: “You’re not leaving the table until you eat your vegetables.” Because the most colorful vegetables are best for the body, they can be consumed in so many different ways. They make a beautiful addition to any plate, offsetting the bland color of meats and most starchy foods.

Try cooking vegetables in a different way. Add seasonings that haven’t been tried, combine a rainbow of vegetables together and create an inviting side dish.

With the ever-growing interest in juicing and making smoothies, try a few of the most vibrant foods in with homemade drinkables. Most of them are sweet, and they will probably not be recognized as a superfood but as a colorful addition.

No matter the manner of consumption, it is vital that these foods become a part of a regular diet. It makes sense that the more good food in the body means a happier and healthier one. Nature is medicine, so pick up some carrots, beets or whatever colored vegetable catches the eye.

Jeffrey Green, M.A., is a local freelance writer, reiki practitioner and staff member for Natural Awakenings Magazine.

Currently, Jeffrey’s mission is to educate as many people as possible to the benefits of natural medicine.

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Which conditions are your patients using medical cannabis for?

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ustin Sulak, D.O., opened a private osteopathic manipulation, hypnotherapy and integrative medicine practice in Hallowell, Maine, in 2009, the same year the state’s voters expanded its medical cannabis law. At that time, he was one of the few physicians in Maine willing to certify patients to use cannabis legally.

As of this writing, 33 states now allow medical marijuana, and 10 of them allow its recreational use. Cannabis initiatives continue to find their way onto state ballots with each election cycle.

Today, Sulak’s practice serves thousands of patients that use cannabis for authorized medical purposes. He educates medical professionals and patients on its safe, clinical use, while continuing to explore its therapeutic potential. Visit Healer.com to learn more.

What led you to become a national advocate for the therapeutic potential of medicinal cannabis?

After trying cannabis in my teens, I realized what I had been told about the herb was not true, and I began thinking more critically about mainstream and natural approaches to health. Cannabis helped me make deeper connections with people, nature, music and spirituality. In college, I worked with social and political activists to learn and spread the truth about cannabis— that it’s a plant that has been used by humankind for thousands of years; that it has the potential to address many of our healthcare and environmental problems; that it’s been a victim of propaganda; and that it’s safe for most people.

Then, as a first-year medical student, I attended a conference lecture on the endocannabinoid system, a powerful physiological system our bodies use to stay healthy and respond to illness and injuries, and I saw the incredible therapeutic potential of cannabis in a new light.

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My two offices in Maine currently follow approximately 8,000 patients who use medical cannabis, and of those, about 70 percent suffer from chronic pain, many of whom are able to eliminate or decrease their dependence on opioids.

Post-traumatic stress disorder is the next most common diagnosis we treat with cannabis, with excellent results where other medications fail. Medical cannabis is like a magnet for conditions that fail to respond to conventional medical approaches, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, dementia, Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, epilepsy, movement disorders, tick-borne disease, brain and spinal cord injuries and more.

How do you address concerns that cannabis is a gateway drug and can become addictive?

Research proves that medical cannabis actually serves as an exit drug, not a gateway drug. One study of 350 medical cannabis users in California found 40 percent of the subjects used cannabis as a substitute for alcohol, 26 percent as a substitute for illicit drugs, and 66 percent as a substitute for prescription drugs. Any time a person can replace a harmful substance with a safer substance like cannabis, it’s a step in the right direction.

Cannabis dependence does exist, but is uncommon. One study published in the journal Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology found that only 9 percent of those who try cannabis illicitly develop dependence, compared to 24 percent of those who try heroin. Cannabis withdrawal is mild and similar in intensity to caffeine withdrawal, and most people don’t have any trouble stopping using cannabis, when and if they need to.

Are there any side effects?

The common adverse effects of cannabis are mild, especially when compared to other drugs. A 2008 review found that in 23 randomized controlled trials, there was no higher incidence of serious adverse events following medical cannabis use compared with control.

Dizziness was the most common non-serious adverse effect. Other common adverse effects include euphoria, altered consciousness, acute panic or paranoid reaction; altered motivation; impaired attention, memory and psychomotor performance; tachycardia; orthostatic hypotension; dry mouth; and increased appetite.

If someone lives in a state that has legalized medicinal cannabis and thinks it may help a disease or condition, what should be their first step?

The ideal first step is to find a medical provider with experience in the medical cannabis field. The Society of Cannabis Clinicians (CannabisClinicians.org) is a good resource.

Amber Lanier Nagle is a freelance writer based in Northwest Georgia. Connect at AmberNagle.com.

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Downtown Dispensary

by Jeffrey Green

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itnessing his mother’s struggle with the horrible side effects of cancer treatment in 2006, Moe Asnani from Downtown Dispensary felt helpless when trying to find different therapies. He began researching alternative medicine for the answer and came across numerous anecdotal research studies regarding the medicinal properties of marijuana. There were no options available in Utah, where his mother resided. Asnani made it his personal mission to become an advocate for medical marijuana and to educate as many people as he could.

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medical use of marijuana became legal in 2010—only one of a few states at the time to do so. It was the perfect opportunity for Asnani to discover how he could help people get off of opioids by exploring the benefits of natural medicine as an alternative to traditional treatments.

The level of uncertainty about this new medicine hitting the market in 2013 was much higher than it is today, yet the business community was still supportive when the dispensary moved into the neighborhood. Located at 221 East 6th Street, Suite 105, Downtown Dispensary has a warm and welcoming interior and a staff that is accommodating in every way.

Bearing the title Patient Care Consultant, each employee goes through a rigorous training period led by their Medical Director. Every employee who has face-to-face time with patients is fluent in the educational process. The staff knows the products and discusses all aspects of the medicine with each patient, knowing

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that each person may react differently to the medicine. On the company’s website are numerous videos that will help new patients come to a better understanding of plant medicine and how it can help them.

Influenced by his personal experience with his mother, Asnani is determined to have the highest quality products on the shelves. Realizing that there are some products out there with high residual solvents, it is an absolute that Downtown’s inventory be tested for any impurities, pesticides or anything that is detrimental to the patient’s health. All the cannabis grown for their inventory is done indoor, in order to control all climate variables for optimum growth.

Focusing more on the medicinal values of the plant, he has been working diligently on product development with efficacy as the cornerstone. In August 2017, Asnani and Boyden opened their second location, D2 Dispensary, on 22nd and Kolb.

The Downtown Dispensary laboratory team (iLava) was able to isolate a new cannabinoid on the marijuana plant, Delta 8 THC (Δ8). It’s a powerful cannabinoid native to the cannabis flower. It is typically found in much smaller amounts compared to Delta 9 THC (Δ9), its common, psychoactive, cannabinoid relative. While only a few atomic bonds are different from common THC, Δ8 offers a unique, potent high that is not like traditional THCA, CBD or other common cannabinoids. Using this newly discovered cannabinoid, and after researching and testing, a new product line was developed.

The exclusive iLava products are becoming popular throughout the state and MedLava is available only at Downtown and D2 Dispensaries. iLava Touch, a topical made with a unique essential oil blend mixed with THC and CBD, is sold in over 50 dispensaries statewide, and Delta 8 Clarity has started its distribution in Phoenix. Consumers of the new product have reported experiences that include clear-headedness, soothing body sensations and relaxation, with a lower psychotropic effect. If looking for deep physical relief without feeling out of tune with the body’s senses or mentally bogged down, Δ8 Clarity is the product.

Asnani believes that rapid changes will

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be taking place in the very near future within the industry. As a newly elected board member to the Arizona Dispensaries Association, Asnani has hopes that more dispensaries throughout the state will participate and contribute to expanding patient access in Arizona and work together against any hostile legislation. Helping medical marijuana become more accepted and mainstream will take the work of all of those involved.

Downtown Dispensary is paving the way.

The Downtown Dispensary offers veterans and senior discounts and commits some of its proceeds to patient programs, as well as other nonprofit and charitable organizations that educate patients about their rights. The dispensary lobbies independently to improve patient access and is working to reduce patient registration fees to help qualifying patients. Asnani and Boyden have distinct backgrounds in regulatory compliance, finance and health information systems.

For more information, visit TheDowntownDispensary.com. See ad, page 61.

Jeffrey Green, MA, is an educator, having taught in elementary, middle and high schools and at the University of Arizona.

Currently, he is a freelance writer, reiki practitioner and a light and energy worker. On staff for Natural Awakenings, Green enjoys educating the public on all things positive, natural and metaphysical.

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ntroduced by DNA Genetics, OG #18 is commonly known as “Private Reserve”.

Delivering a long-lasting sedative and euphoric high, the indica-dominant hybrid is best for relaxation and stress relief. Let’s face it, after a family-centered holiday season, a little rest and relaxation is called for.

The taste of the flower has sour undertones and is popular worldwide. OG #18 has won numerous awards. A winner of the High Times Cannabis Cup in 2009 and 2010, it has also come away with top honors at the Europe Champions Cup in 2010, as well as the Spannabis Indoor Hydro Cup, also in 2010.

Because OG #18 is an indica-dominant strain and can bring on a deep sense of relaxation, it helps those suffering from insomnia and anxiety. The relaxed state has also been shown to lessen muscle spasms which are often experienced by individuals suffering from chronic pain. The side effects of OG #18 are dry mouth and dry eyes.

For those medicinal marijuana users who also have grow certifications, OG #18 can flower in nine weeks indoor.

OG #18 is available at Earth’s Healing Dispensary, located at 2075 E. Benson Hwy. and 78 W. River Rd., in Tucson. For more information, visit EarthsHealing.org. See ad, page 55.

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BEETS have a number of helpful vitamins and minerals than can improve a large array of health conditions. They are also packed with disease-fighting antioxidants.

Beets help the body produce nitric acid, which in turn helps the circulatory system maintain a healthy flow of blood throughout the body. This will help with high blood pressure and improve cognitive function.

Because of the long list of benefits that come from a healthy circulatory system, many men suffering from erectile dysfunction are turning to beet juice.

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Personal Patient Experience at Tucson SAINTS

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or the past 6 years, Tucson SAINTS has been providing high quality cannabis to Arizona medical marijuana patients. With a fully operational indoor cultivation facility, staffed by 15 employees, it currently occupies 18,000 square feet of warehouse. Each separate room contains plants in various stages of their grow cycle.

What makes SAINTS facility stand out from other grow houses are the employees.

“We are one big family here; we work as a team. We have a very tightknit group of growers and trimmers who work diligently to make the wonderful medicine we provide for our patients,” says Inventory Manager Katy Estrada.

Producing the absolute best flower is the mission of SAINTS. The plants are watered by hand and fed the highest quality nutrients to create the very best cannabis for the patients. By producing their own cannabis, SAINTS is able to keep their strains’ prices competitively low. Offering more than 40 strains such as SAINTS Dosidos, Cornerstone (tests as high as 27 percent), Purple Punch, Champa-Cheese (high CBD) and Blue Dream, there is a steady stream of high quality cannabis coming into the dispensary at all times.

Grower Brian Talvy’s favorite strain is Purple Punch. “It’s an incredibly beautiful and resinous plant, with vibrant purple colors. Her aroma is very sweet and reminds me of grape punch,” says Talvy. “Her yield is always fantastic, and she’s very pest- and diseaseresistant. She really is a grower’s dream plant.”

Each Budtender at SAINTS has spent time working with the plants, so they know and can explain the process required to grow the wondrous crop. This provides a continuing education and appreciation for the plant. Each staff member, both at the grow and dispensary, is trained in growing, cultivating and dispensing to the patient.

By including every employee in the whole process, from seedling to growing to educating and helping the patient, SAINTS can achieve their motto to: “Always provide the best patient experience.”

Tucson SAINTS Dispensary is located at 112 S. Kolb Rd., Tucson. Connect at 520-886-1003 or TucsonSaints@gmail.com. See ad, page 63.

Although ORANGE CARROTS are familiar today, the root vegetable originates from the Middle East and was purple, white and yellow. It was mostly harvested for the green tops and for seeds. The seeds made their way to Europe, and in the 17th century, a strain higher in beta-carotene was developed, giving it the now popular orange color.

Carrots are a great source of vitamin A, otherwise known as retinol, which helps the body synthesize the pigment in the eyes that operates at low light. So, while the carrot can help ward off macular degeneration and help see in the dark, it won’t help to develop full-fledged night vision, as once believed.

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lobal Xtracts is a new line of natural medicine derived from the hemp plant. Many people are confused when talking about the differences between hemp and marijuana. Although they are each part of the same genus, cannabis, each are grown for specific reasons.

Hemp is grown primarily for textiles, oil, topicals and construction. There are less than 3 percent of THC cannabinoids in hemp, making it neutral when it comes to the intoxicating effect. Hemp-driven medicine, then, is non-psychoactive, and can target skeletal and muscular pain without bringing on the “high” associated with marijuana and its increased THC levels.

There are over 110 identified cannabinoids in cannabis. Each of these offer a number of medicinal properties that scientists are using to create whole, natural medicine.

Identifying and isolating individual cannabinoids is helping chemists create targeted medicine for very specific conditions.

Using full-spectrum, or a comprehensive use of most of the cannabinoids available in the plant, Global Xtracts offers a proprietary strain of organically grown hemp, rich in phytocannabinoid oil. Because of the full-spectrum products, CBD is not the only beneficial cannabinoid being used. The entourage effect is where all of the cannabinoids are synthesized together. This allows for a broad-range of helping and healing qualities, rather than individually targeted symptoms.

The Global Xtracts product line is of the highest quality and purity. It’s tested through chromatography, and having a third-party batch test ensures accurate high

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levels of phytocannabinoids and confirms the absence of THC.

Currently, the new line of medicine comes in three forms: tinctures, softgels and pain relief balm. CBD Tinctures (250mg, 500mg and 1,000mg) contain cannabidiol (CBD) oil in high concentrations and are created using full spectrum hemp oil that is combined with hemp seed oil, grape seed oil or coconut oil. Tinctures are intended for sublingual application. The CBD Softgels are pharmaceutical grade and contain 10mg or 25mg per capsule.

They are available in original, melatonin and curcumin formulas. The high-potency CBD Pain Relief Balm is available in 300mg and 1,000mg and is created with beeswax and medium chain triglycerides, as well as essential oils. Balms are all-natural and are intended for topical application.

The growing popularity of alternative medicine, plant medicine in particular, ensures that new research and development of safe, healthy products will continue. As the country gains ground in the war on opioid use and addiction, it’s good to know that the options continue to increase when it comes to preventative and ongoing health care.

Because their products contain no THC, Global Xtracts ships products nationwide.

Arizona medical marijuana patients may purchase Global Xtracts from Earth’s Healing Dispensary, in Tucson. Visit GlobalXtracts.org for detailed information.

See ad, page 55.

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RED BELL PEPPERS are healthier than their sibling peppers (green, yellow and orange) because they stay on the vine longer and are given more time to absorb vitamins and minerals.

Containing more than 200 percent of the body’s recommended daily allowance of vitamin C, red bell peppers are categorized as one of the healthiest vegetables.

High amounts of vitamin C helps with the absorption of iron, which can be beneficial for those suffering from an iron deficiency.

Even though the red bell pepper is more sweet than spicy hot, it causes a thermogenesis in the body, which increases the metabolism and can therefore help with weight loss.

Also high in vitamins A and E, the pepper is full of antioxidants which neutralize the damage-causing free radicals spiraling throughout the body. The redder the fruit or vegetable, the better it is for the body.

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New Moon Gong Bath – 5:30-7pm. New moon = birth; the beginning of a new cycle. Harness this first new moon of 2019 with sound and vibration to launch you into your dreams. $20/door. The Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 847-323-9188.

Danielle@Replevyyn.com. Replevyn.com.

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markyourcalendar TAIZÉ SERVICE January 14 • 6:45pm First and third Tuesdays Third Tuesday only in January Taizé is a service of prayer, music, readings, and meditation.

No charge St. Michael’s Episcopal Church 602 N Wilmot Rd 520-749-7950 • SJTucson@aol.com

SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 Water: What’s Healthy, What’s Not – 9:45-11:30am.

The health benefits of special Kangen ionized drinking water (electrically charged)-alkaline, super hydrating, detoxifying, rich in antioxidants.RSVP. No charge. Pristine Naturopathic, 2469 N Country Club Rd. 520-869-6782.

Bill@TheHealthyCouple.com.

Healing of Mind, Body and Spirit – 3-4:30pm.

Learn a simple spiritual approach to divine healing and meet new friends during our Bruno Groening Circle of Friends Community Hour. No charge. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco.

520-904-4801. Weissmae@email.arizona.edu.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 Clarity of Mind Meditation Retreat – 2-5pm. Start the New Year by connecting to the inner stillness in your mind. Be guided through gentle meditations. $25; $20/if pre-paid. Kadampa Meditation Center AZ, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@ MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org.

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Saturday, January 5 • 8-10:30pm

Introduction to Spiritual Practices – 6:308:30pm. Five Wednesdays: 1/2-1/30. Students are introduced to a variety of spiritual practices including styles of meditation, creating affirmations that work, affirmative prayer and visioning. By donation. CSLT Office & Education Center, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org.

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Wednesday Live Radio Show – 8-9pm. Get up to date, live information about what’s happening with the medical cannabis laws of our state, the dispensary process, news, education and everything happening in our exciting little trail dust town. Visit TumbleweedsHealthCenter.com to tune in.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4 Community of Light Healing and Message Circle – 11:30am-12:30pm. Fridays. Guided healing meditation followed with messages given for enhanced healing, enlightenment and growth. No charge. Far Horizons South Clubhouse, 7570 E Speedway Blvd.

520-339-2038. TheCommunityOfLight.org.

World Hypnosis Day – 1-2pm. Free informational event to learn about hypnosis and how it can help you.

Meet members of the Tucson Chapter of the National Guild of Hypnotists. No charge. Woods Library, 3455 N First Ave. 520-888-9338. DynamicMastery@msn. com. TucsonHypnosisProfessionals.com.

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No charge Music In Motion Dance Studio 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140 520-447-7841 Chris@MMDanceAZ.com MMDanceAZ.com

MONDAY, JANUARY 7 Youth Ballet –5pm. Starting 1/7. Affordable Youth Dance Programs. Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140. 520-447-7841. Chris@ MMDanceAZ.com. MMDanceAZ.com.

Beginner’s Open House – 6:30-8pm. If you are new to Buddhism and meditation, or to Kadampa Meditation Center Arizona, and wish to find out what we are all about. No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@ MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 Hormone Yoga for Women Informative Lecture – 6-7:30pm. Hormone yoga helps to relieve many hormone related issues. Learn more in 90-minute lecture with question and answer session. $10.

Renew Body Massage Yoga and Wellness Center, 4558 E Broadway Blvd, #102. 520-822-7397. Info@ LydieHormoneYoga.com. LydieHormoneYoga.com.

Meditation is More Than You Think... – 1-4pm.

Tuesdays 1/8-3/12. 8-week exploration of at least 12 different meditation practices. Students learn to facilitate meditations as part of this program. $200/8-sessions. CSLT Office & Education Center, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@Tucson CSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9 Youth Contemporary Dance –5pm. Starting 1/9. Affordable Youth Dance Programs. Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140. 520-447-7841. Chris@MMDanceAZ.com.

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Wednesday Live Radio Show – 8-9pm. Get up to date, live information about what’s happening with the medical cannabis laws of our state, the dispensary process, news, education and everything happening in our exciting little trail dust town. Visit TumbleweedsHealthCenter.com to tune in.

Pathways to Metaphysics Classes – 7-8pm. Explore pathways to the Metaphysical world. Drop-in event is open to the public. Topics change weekly. No charge.

Far Horizons Main Clubhouse, 7570 E Speedway Blvd, 520-339-2038. TheCommunityOfLight.org.

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ECK Light and Sound Service – 10-11am. Join people from all walks of life to celebrate a life lived in harmony with Divine Spirit. Come experience spiritual growth and fellowship as you explore what could be your next spiritual step. No charge.

All Welcome. Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel, 5950 N Oracle Rd. South of Orange Grove.

Aging with Grace – 5pm. Learn how to stay flexible, supple and youthful. Know the importance of giving your gifts and knowing your purpose.

Attendees receive a gift towards initial exam. No charge. Natural Grocers, 3016 E Broadway Blvd.

520-584-0343. InspiredHealing.Tucson@gmail. com. InspiredHealing.org.

Community of Light Sunday Service – 11am-12pm.

Join us for a Metaphysical and Spiritual gathering of Light and Energy workers. You’ll enjoy healing, enlightenment and growth. We meet weekly on Sundays. No charge. Far Horizons Main Clubhouse, 7570 E Speedway Blvd. 520-339-2038.

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AZ IANDS Speaker Series: Jose Hernandez – 6:30pm. Hernandez was an engineer when a work accident resulted in a profound, transforming NDE. Upon recovery, he was compelled to create art with the living colors from his experience. By donation.

Unity Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-3952365. Info@AZIANDS.org. AZIANDS.org.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 Youth Ballroom Dance – 11am. Classes will begin 1/11. Affordable Youth Dance Programs at Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140.

520-447-7841. ChrisMMDanceAZ.com. MMDance AZ.com.

Youth Hip Hop Dance –12pm. Classes starting 1/11. Affordable Youth Dance Programs. Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140.

520-447-7841. Chris@MMDanceAZ.com. MM DanceAZ.com.

AZ IANDS Speaker Series: Jose Hernandez – 7pm.

Hernandez was an engineer when a work accident resulted in a profound, transforming NDE. Upon recovery, he was compelled to create art with the living colors from his experience. By donation.

Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 520395-2365. Info@AZIANDS.org. AZIANDS.org.

markyourcalendar INFUSING WITH CANNABIS​ January 12 • 10am-12pm Having trouble using Cannabis?

Trying to avoid the psychoactive effects?

This class will go into more detail on cannabis as medicine, while empowering you to infuse your own cannabis oil at home.

Must have AZ Medical Marijuana Card Seating is limited.​$50​ Natural Healing Care Center 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140​​.

520-323-0069 • ​NaturalHealingCareCenter.com​

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 Mercier Therapy and Manual Lymphatic Questions – 12-3pm. With Melanie Tyrrell. Question and answer sessions and free consultations for Mercier Therapy (fertility massage) and Manual Lymphatic drainage. No charge. Clear Blossom, 2001 West Orange Grove Rd, Ste 308. 520-954-7784.

Melanie31379@gmail.com. ClearBlossom.com.

Free Reiki Gathering/Share – 10-11pm. Second Saturday. Learn about what Reiki is and how it helps us heal. Short meditation followed by mini-Reiki sessions. All welcome, kid friendly. No charge.

Bright Way Wellness, 2030 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 3. 520-549-4800. BrightwayWellness@outlook. com. BrightWayWellness.com.

New Beginnings Upcycle Workshop – 10am-12pm.

Start the New Year by upcycling an item. Purchase item at the Habistore to upcycle with guidance from an interior designer. No charge. Habistore, 935 W Grant Rd. Call or email to RSVP: 520-331-6253.

LotusInteriorDesigns@live.com.

Free Beginner’s Astrology Class – 11am-12pm.

With Gael Chilson. Capricorn: a deeper look at this sign that begins with the December Solstice.

We’ll use student’s charts to discuss the sign. No charge. ASAOM & Han University, 2856 E Fort Lowell Rd, 520-216-0217. GaelChilson@gmail. com. TucsonAstrologersGuild.org.

Echoes of Love Experience – 1-2:30pm. Explore your voice, alone and with others, in unique ways in the magical environment of echo as Twinfeathers leads a small group. No singing experience required. No charge, by donation. Call for location. 520-784-4468. KTwinFeathers@gmail.com.

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The Art of Letting Go – 1-3pm. Three classes: 1/12, 1/19, 1/26. Reinvent yourself and move forward in a positive direction. Facilitated by Enza Piazza. $45/all three classes. Must be paid by 1/12.

3054 N 1st Ave. 520-576-6870.

Chakra Workshop – 4-5:30pm. Learn Conceptual Energetics, Sounds, Mudras, Life Lessons, Asanas, Affirmations and more for each Chakra. Take home tools for every day use with your Chakras. $20. The Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 847-323-9188.

Danielle@Replevyn.com. Replevyn.com.

Reduce Stress and Anxiety Through Breathing and Grounding – 7-8:30pm. Feeling stressed and/ or anxious about the new year? By using simple yet powerful, you can get it, before it gets you. No charge. Cloud Nine Flotation Center, 2118 S Avenida Planeta. 520-668-4017. Info@FloatTucson. com. FloatTucson.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 Coffee With the Author – 11:30am-12:30pm. Gail Woodard, publisher at Dudley Court Press, shares tips for aspiring authors in her latest book: Write the Book You’re Meant to Write: A Guide for FirstTime Authors. By donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-488-8284. MollyHNelson@ gmail.com. UnityTucson.com.

Save on Travel and Vacations – 2-3:30pm.

Take time off from your busy life, relax, dream, build priceless memories. Guaranteed best price on vacations, and travel. Save 50% +. Join us for lunch. No charge. Please RSVP. Far Horizons Club House, 7570 E Speedway Blvd. 520-444-3628.

MSondgeroth1@cox.net. 67win.com.

Two Biblical Parables Through the Eyes of a Baha’i – 2-4pm. The Tucson Baha’i Community invites you to hear Keith Johnson’s talk: “The Parable of the Husbandmen and the Parable of the Harvest Through the Eyes of a Baha’i.” RSVP for location.

No charge. 520-838-1293. Bahai.us.

AZ IANDS Speaker Series: Jose Hernandez – 2pm. Hernandez, was an engineer when a work accident resulted in a profound, transforming NDE. Upon recovery, he was compelled to create art with the living colors from his experience. By donation.

Advent Episcopal, 13150 W Spanish Garden Dr, Sun City West. 520-395-2365. Info@AZIANDS. org. AZIANDS.org.

Hormone Yoga for Women Workshop – 6-8pm.

Tuesdays 1/15-2/12. Hormone yoga helps to relieve many hormone related issues including PMS, infertility, hot flashes, insomnia, depression, anxiety and hypothyroidism. $200. Renew Body Massage Yoga and Wellness Center, 4558 E Broadway Blvd, #102. 520-822-7397. Info@LydieHormoneYoga. com. LydieHormoneYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 Wednesday Live Radio Show – 8-9pm. Get up to date, live information about what’s happening with the medical cannabis laws of our state, the dispensary process, news, education and everything happening in our exciting little trail dust town. Visit TumbleweedsHealthCenter.com to tune in.

Free Reiki Gathering/Share – 12-1pm. Discussion on Reiki, a short meditation and mini-Reiki sessions. All are welcome. No charge. Bright Way Wellness, 2030 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 3. 520549-4800. BrightWayWellness@outlook.com.

BrightWayWellness.com.

Mind-Body Relaxation – 6:30-8:30pm. Stress is the basic cause of more than 60% of all illness and disease. Integrating hypnosis with aromatherapy you’ll learn techniques for enhancing your health and wellbeing. No charge. 7900 N La Canada Dr. 302-598-9642. Beth@BethKeil.com.

markyourcalendar 100+ WOMEN WHO CARE BIG GIVE WOMEN’S GROUP January 17, April 11, July 18, October 17 Check-in and mingle: 5:30-6:30pm Meeting: 6:30-7:30pm Come and join the most talked about big hearted women’s group in Tucson.

Westin La Paloma Resort Sonoran Room, 3800 E Sunrise Dr 100WomenWhoCareTucson.org

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 100+ Women Who Care Women’s Group – 5:30-7:30pm. Come and join the most talked about bighearted women’s group in Tucson. Making a considerable difference in our community. Sonoran Room, Westin Palom Resort, 3800 E Sunrise Dr. Idesha@me.com.

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Free Bio-Touch Clinic – 8-11:30pm. By appt only.

Experience the healing power of Bio-Touch.

Specific points are lightly touched to promote the body to heal itself. Can help with any and all health or mental conditions. No charge. Bright Way Wellness, 2030 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 3.

520-549-4800. BrightWayWellness@outlook.com.

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Experience HU: The Sound of Soul – 6-7:30pm.

Welcome to the worlds of HU, an ancient, universal name for God. This sacred word can spiritually uplift people of any religion, culture, or walk of life. So sing HU, a love song to God, every day.

No charge. All welcome. El Pueblo Activity Center, 101 W Irvington Rd.

Eight Steps to a New You – 10am-4pm. Rather than being discouraged by obstacles to our spiritual practice, we can learn to transform them into the spiritual path by practicing training the mind. $45; $40/by 1/18. Includes lunch. Kadampa Meditation Center AZ, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@ MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org.

Tucson IONS Book Group – 6:30-8pm. Join us for discussion of Heavens on Earth: The Scientific Search for the Afterlife, Immortality, and Utopia

by Michael Shermer. No charge. Natural Grocers, 5600 E River Rd, 520-749-6682.

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markyourcalendar GUT-BRAIN AND GUT-HEART CONNECTION A Two-Part Training by Mike Shea PhD and Sheila Shea MA

Prayers for the Dying and Deceased – 4-5pm.

Prayers to help give our deceased loved ones rebirth in Buddha’s Pure Land, attain permanent liberation from suffering and experience pure and everlasting happiness. No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@Meditation InTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org.

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January 18-20 2019 • March 15-17 2019

OVERWEIGHT HEALTH CONDITION WORKSHOP

Dysfunction in the gut leads to Metabolic Syndrome, a pandemic. Students learn its cause, effect and solutions with application in gut-oriented bodywork: Chi Nei Tsang (CNT), craniosacral and abdominal massage.

Thursday, January 24 • 6-8pm Learn the Bio-Touch points to address being overweight.

38 NCBTMB CE’s $595 for both courses

$10/Members, 15/Non Members, LMTs 2CEUs +$5

Sheraton Hotel 5151 East Grant Rd Sponsored by Intestinal Health Institute Intestines@SheilaShea.com IntestinalHealthInstitute.com 520-325-9686

Bio-Touch Center 5634 E Pima St, 85712 520-323-7951

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24

Turn Up Energy and Creativity – 1-2pm. Learn how Network Spinal Analysis can help you experience more energy, flexibility, endurance and greater ability to deal with stress. Attendees receive gift towards initial exam. No charge. Inspired Healing Chiropractic, 4858 E Broadway Blvd. 520584-0343. InspiredHealing.Tucson@gmail.com.

InspiredHealing.org.

RESTART Program: 5-Week Class: Sugar Detox and Nutritional Education – 6:30-8pm.

Part nutritional education, part sugar detox, part support group. The RESTART Program is a simple, powerful way to give your body a vacation from sugar and processed foods. $395. Alive & Well Arizona LLC, 2420 W Ruthrauff Rd, Ste 160, 520-638-6740. RainbowLopez@gmail.com.

AliveAndWellAZ.com.

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ZY Qigong – 12-1:30pm. The practice of Qigong moves this energy with-in you, connects you to it and becomes you. Open and relax the body to absorb this life force. $10/suggested donation. Balanced Body Therapeutics, 6955 N Oracle Rd. 520-4048745. QigongMark@yahoo.com. Meetup.com/ Tucson-ZY-Qigong-Meetup.

Intro to Crystals, Gems and Stones – 10am-12pm.

Learn how to choose, use, cleanse and charge all your stones for personal and profession use. This class is for beginners and anyone wanting a refresher. $20. Bright Way Wellness, 2030 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 3. 520-549-4800. BrightWayWellnes@ outlook.com. BrightWayWellness.com.

Full Moon Gong Bath – 5:30-7pm. Full moon = high energy/high potency. Harness this first full moon of 2019 with sound and vibration help you release while also harvesting benefits. Don’t eat 2 hours before. Bring a blanket. $20. The Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 847-323-9188. Danielle@ Replevyn.com. Replevyn.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22

Intro to Bio-Touch for Reiki Practitioners – 12:30-5pm. Become familiar with the entire Bio-Touch technique. Finish the training knowing how to apply Bio-Touch and notice results.

Includes training manual and DVD. $89. Bright Way Wellness, 2030 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 3.

520-549-4800. BrightWayWellnes@outlook.com.

BrightWayWellness.com.

Raising Healthy Children – 3-4pm. Get tips on healthy eating habits along with how to improve behavioral issues. Attendees receive a gift towards your initial exam. No charge. Natural Grocers, 7220 E Broadway Blvd. 520-584-0343. InspiredHealing.

Tucson@gmail.com. InspiredHealing.org.

Healing of the Body, Mind and Spirit – 3-4:30pm.

Learn a simple spiritual approach to divine healing and meet new friends during our Bruno Groening Circle of Friends Community Hour. No charge. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco.

520-904-4801. Weissmae@email.arizona.edu.

Bruno-Groening.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27

Wednesday Live Radio Show – 8-9pm. Get up to date, live information about what’s happening with the medical cannabis laws of our state, the dispensary process, news, education and everything happening in our exciting little trail dust town. Visit TumbleweedsHealthCenter.com to tune in.

Aqua Yoga – 12-1:15pm. With Jessica Byron, Yoga Therapist. Yoga poses and stretches in the comfort and support of 96 degree water. Improves balance, breathing and deep relaxation. HealingPathYoga. com. $15/class, pre-register. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-370-3499. JeByron@ yahoo.com. SantaRitaSprings.com.

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Awakening through Jewish Meditation: Intro Workshop for Newcomers – 2-4pm. Experience yourself as radiant awareness, free from negativity and connected to the aliveness of the present moment. No charge. Tucson JCC, 3800 E River Rd. 510-295-7383. Byosef@TorahOfAwakening.com.

TorahOfAwakening.com.

Space Clearing Workshop – 4-5:30pm. This workshop will teach a protocol for clearing any space, anywhere. Awaken, release, purify and rebalance energies for your health, peace of mind, abundance and more. $15. The Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 847-323-9188. Danielle@Replevyn. com. Replevyn.com.

Tucson IONS Book Group – 6:30-8pm. Join us for discussion of Heavens on Earth: The Scientific Search for the Afterlife, Immortality, and Utopia,

by Michael Shermer . No charge. Natural Grocers, 5600 E River Rd. 520-749-6682.

Inter-Galactic Sound Journey: Open Acoustic Jam – 7-8:30pm. With Danielle Dvorak and Kati Astraier. After a guided meditation, we will use a variety of drums, bells, singing bowls, our voices, etc. to create and enjoy an inter-galactic, interdimensional journey of sound. $15. The Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 847-323-9188. Danielle@ Replevyn.com. Replevyn.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Film: Phenomenon of Healing – 10:30am-2:30pm.

Film about the miraculous healer Bruno Groening.

Continuing on 2/3: 2pm. Organized by Bruno Groening Circle of Friends and Circle for Spiritual Aide to Life, Inc. No charge. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm . 520-904-4801. Weissmae@ email.arizona.edu. Bruno-Groening-Film.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Water: What’s Healthy, What’s Not–9:45-11:30am.

Learn about the health benefits of Kangen special ionized drinking water (electrically charged): alkaline, super hydrating, detoxifying, rich in antioxidants. RSVP. No charge. Pristine Naturopathic, 2469 N Country Club Rd. 520-869-6782. Bill@ TheHealthyCouple.com.

markyourcalendar COMEDY FOR CHARITY Friday, March 29 • 7pm Comedy for Charity co-presents Jeanne Robertson who specializes in hilarious humor based on her life experiences. Portion of proceeds donated to the Backyard Barnyard Foundation for Gil, a Labrador shot, paralyzed and left for dead before being rescued.

Tickets $29-$64 Fox Theatre • FoxTucson.com/event

ongoing events

Call ahead to confirm event

sunday Silent Meditation – 8-8:30am. Experience the healing peace of shared Silence. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace welcomes all who wish to explore and discover their Oneness with Spirit. No charge. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, #121. 520-546-3696.

RevNita@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceAZ.com.

Religious Service – 9am. St Michael’s ECC, the other Catholic Church. Feminist? GLBTQ? Catholic? We are and more. No charge. Chapel, First Christian Church, 740 E Speedway, 520-575-8486.

StMichaelsECC@q.com. StMichaelsECC.org.

Tucson Metaphysics Fair–10am-4pm. Third and fourth Sundays. Fair includes a variety of mediums, readers, healers and vendors. Price varies. InnSuites Tucson Foothills Best Western, 6201 N Oracle Rd. 520-579-8930.

Sunday Morning Service – 10am. With Rev Ann Marie Beale. Unity in the Valley, 17630 S Camino De Las Quintas, Sahuarita. 520-625-5687.

UnityInGreenValley@icloud.com. UnityGreen Valley.org.

The Deeper Meaning of Jesus’ Words–10-11am Explore underlying ideas of our Christianity. Learn techniques to gain greater abundance and happiness Child care, youth and teen programs. No charge.

Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-3036942. UnityTucson.com.

Sunday Teachings – 10am-2pm. Deeper spiritual teachings. Gabriel of Urantia, Niánn Emerson Chase, and Elders of The University of Ascension Science and The Physics of Rebellion. Organic lunch. EcoVillage Tour by inquiry. By donation.

Avalon Organic Gardens & EcoVillage, 2074 Pendleton Dr, Rio Rico. 520-603-9932.

Awakening through Jewish Meditation with Reb Brian Yosef – 10:30-11:30am. Experience yourself as radiant awareness. Discover freedom with transformational teachings, heart opening chanting and deep silence. Check calendar online for dates. No charge. Congregation Bet Shalom, 3881 East River Rd. 510-295-7383. Byosef@TorahOfAwakening. com. TorahOfAwakening.com.

Sunday Celebration – 10:30-11:30am. Learn to live your spiritual potential and purpose. Pray, sing and celebrate Oneness in community. All welcome. Sunday school for kids. No charge. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, #121. 520-546-3696. Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com.

UnityPeaceAZ.com.

Sunday Celebration Services – 10-11:45am. Join in the celebration of this thing called life. Expand your community with like-minded spiritual-but-notreligious individuals. Enjoy an uplifting message and joyous music. By donation. The Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd. 520-319-1042.

Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

Awakening through Jewish Meditation: Iyún Ayin with Reb Brian Yosef – 10:30-11:30am.

Experience yourself as radiant awareness, free from negativity and connected to the aliveness of the present moment. No charge. Congregation Bet Shalom, 3881 E River Rd. 510-295-7383.

The Spiritual Quest – 10:30-11:45am. The Spiritual Quest: discover the Divine light within and your Higher Purpose. Teachings of Elizabeth Clare Prophet Sunday. Online: Zoom.us/j/803111520 or 646-876-9923. Meeting ID: 803 111 520#.

No charge. 520-668-8008. Wlskew@aol.com.

SummitLighthousePhoenix.org.

The Temple of Universality Sunday Service – 11am. With Founder Rev. Betty Tatalajski. Celebrating the Unity of God and Man, worship, healing, prophesy. Masonic Temple, 3590 N Country Club Rd, 520-884-5340. TempleOfUniversality@ gmail.com. TheTempleOfUniversality.org.

Community of Light Sunday Service – 11am12pm. Join us for a Metaphysical and Spiritual gathering of Light and Energy Workers. We enjoy healing, enlightenment and growth. No charge. Far Horizons Main Clubhouse, 7570 E Speedway Blvd.

520-339-2038. TheCommunityofLight.org.

Tamara Spiritual Center’s Sunday Services – 11am and 5:30pm. Third Sunday of each month at 2:30pm only. Services include a healing meditation, inspirational talk and messages. No charge.

Tamara Spiritual Center, 3002 E Ft Lowell Rd. 520-325-0513. Info@TamaraFoundation.com.

TamaraSpiritualCenter.com.

Yogananda Gathering – 12pm. First and third Sundays. Attune to Yogananda’s teachings through chanting, mediation, affirmations, readings and the Festival of Light ceremony. Discussion and fellowship will follow. Ananda Center, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-299-9309. ElmcConner@gmail.com. Ananda Arizona.org.

Aqua Chakra Yoga – 12-1:15pm. With Krysa Kobryner. Yoga in a warm indoor pool is a fun, effective low impact workout, improving strength, breathing capacity and flexibility. Call to preregister. $15; $50/4-consecutive classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-551-0651.

Krysaji@aol.com. SantaRitaSprings.com.

Flutes for Vets Class – 1:30-3:30pm. Second and fourth Sundays. Learn to play the Native American Style Flute. No music background required. After 6-classes and demonstration of minimal skills, you will be eligible for a free Flute. No charge. American Legion, Post #36, 5845 E 22nd St. 520-784-4468.

FlutesforVets@gmail.com. FlutesforVets.com.

Petanque in the Park – 2pm. Learn and play the French game of petanque (boules). No charge. Reid Park, near DeMeester bandshell. 520-664-4133.

Tucson.Petanque@gmail.com. For specific location, visit TucsonPetanqueClub.wordpress.com.

Cat Yoga – 2-3pm. Join us for a free, casual yoga class accompanied by one or two friendly cats. Please don’t bring your own cat. No charge. The Dojo, 4300 E Pima Rd. 520-881-3400. Carlos@VanishingTucson.com.

Metaphysical Spiritual Service – 2-3pm. Includes a guided healing meditation and hands on healing for anyone who wishes. Followed by an inspirational talk then personal messages for each. No charge. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. UFChapel4718@gmail. com. UnitedFellowshipChapel.org.

Sacred Space Gathering – 4-5:30pm. Sundays. All welcome. No charge. Ward 6 Office, 3202 E 1st St. 520-318-3557. Info@SacredSpaceTucson.org.

SacredSpaceTucson.org.

Sunday Love Feast: Kirtan, Bhakti Talks, 10-Course Dinner – 5:30-7:15pm. Sit down bhajan meditation, a philosophical discussion on the ancient Vedas, Traditional Arti offerings to Temple deities and Kirtan followed by a free vegetarian feast. No charge. Govinda’s, 711 E Blacklidge Dr. 520-273-2273. KrishnaCove@ gmail.com. HareKrishnaTucson.org.

Satsang at Desert Ashram – 7-8:45pm. Satsang of Swami Amar Jyoti (spiritual teaching), Sanskrit mantras, aarti, chanting and meditation. 6:30 pm, visit grounds, library, gift shop, have tea. No charge. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. Info@TruthConsciousness.org.

TruthConsciousness.org.

monday White Eagle World Healing Meditations – 10-11am. With Frances Smith. Using White Eagle channeled books of Spiritual Unfoldment.

No charge. Temple of Universality Class, held at United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-885-5065.

A Course of Love – 11am. A Course of Love facilitated by Rev. Ann Marie. No charge. Unity in the Valley, 17630 S Camino De Las Quintas, Sahuarita. UnityGreenValley.org.

Waterbabies Women’s Warm Pool Sharing – 11:30am-12:45pm. With Kathy Jendrzejewski. Start this New Year treating yourself. Weekly sessions in a 96 degree indoor saltwater pool! Laugh, learn, workout, relax in unique comfort. $15/first class; $60/month. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-577-7377. KathyNina7377@gmail.com.

SantaRitaSprings.com.

There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort. ~Jane Austen January 2019

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ongoing events On-The-House Mini Readings – 12-5pm. Join us for Metaphysical pursuits mini-readings on the house.

Aura, Chakra, Astrology, Animal Guides. By donation. Home Again Home Again, 2569 E Ft Lowell Rd. 520-321-4444. Rev.Janyce.Karen@aol.com.

Ha-Ha.fun.

Community Acupuncture Clinic–1:30-5:30pm.

With John Sowersby, Helene Gaudard-Castillo and Bianca Valencia. Cupping, acupuncture, tuina massage, gua sha, ear seeds or ear crystals.

Walk-ins welcome. $40/1st treatment; $120/package of buy 3 get one free. The Center for Healing Arts, 3300 N Campbell Ave, Ste 2. 520-205-0215.

IHC.Tucson@gmail.com.

Immune Booster Mondays - 2-4pm. Mondays in December. DeeAnn Grimes Saber, NMD. Special on Vitamin B shots or a Myers Cocktail. No appointment necessary. Location: Wellness First, 3861 N First Ave. 520-209-1755. DrDeeAnnND@aol.com.

TFMND.com.

Ha-Ha Healing Circle – 5-6pm. With Lisa Westrick, practitioner. A gathering for healing and fellowship using various modalities. All are welcome. No charge. Home Again Home Again, 2569 E Ft Lowell Rd. 520-321-4444. Rev.Janyce.

Karen@aol.com. Ha-Ha.Fun. Golden Pyramid Meditation – 6-7pm. Second Monday. With Rev. Yazdi Contractor, Rev. Howard Milwich and Revs. Martha and Darryl Schoon. No charge. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. TempleOfUniversality@ gmail.com. TempleOfUniversality.org.

Meditation at Desert Ashram – 7-8:30pm or arrive at 7pm for Aarti: Sanskrit chanting, offerings, waving of light and prasad. No charge. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. Info@ TruthConsciousness.org. TruthConsciousness.org. .

tuesday

Awakening through Jewish Meditation with Reb Brian Yosef – 10:30-11:30am. Discover freedom with transformational teachings, heart opening chanting and deep silence. Check calendar online for dates. No charge. Congregation Bet Shalom, 3881 East River Rd. 510-295-7383. Byosef@ TorahOfAwakening.com. TorahOfAwakening.com.

Book Study – 11am. Every Tuesday. Book: How to Pray Without Talking to God by Rev Linda Martella Whitsett. Unity in the Valley, 17630 S Camino De Las Quintas. Sahuarita, 85629. 520625-5687. UnityInGreenValley@icloud.com.

UnityGreenValley.org.

Newcomer Ballroom – 12:45pm. Class designed to give you the fundamentals of a variety of dances so you can start dancing right away. Check Facebook page for updates. $10. Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140. 520-447-7841.

Chris@MMDanceAZ.com. MMDanceAz.com.

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markyourcalendar TAIZÉ SERVICE First and Third Tuesdays • 6:45pm Third Tuesday only in January Taizé is a service of prayer, music, readings, and meditation.

No charge St. Michael’s Episcopal Church 602 N Wilmot Rd 520-749-7950 • SJTucson@aol.com Self-Realization Course – 5-6pm. Come get to know yourself. No charge. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. UFChapel4718@ gmail.com. UnitedFellowshipChapel.org.

The Recovery Circle – 6:30-7:30pm. Weekly breathwork meditation support group led by trained practitioners and open to anyone in recovery for addiction, mental health disorders or trauma. No charge.

St Marks Presbyterian Church, 3809 E 2nd St. 520975-3248. Amy@BreathworkForRecovery.com.

BreathworkForRecovery.com.

Newcomer Country – 7-8pm. Class designed to give you the basics of a variety of country so you can start dancing right away. Meant for beginners.

No partner needed. $10. Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140, 520-447-7841.

Chris@MMDanceAZ.com. MMDanceAZ.com.

Awakening through Jewish Meditation: Iyun Ayin with Reb Brian Yosef – 10:30-11:30am.

Experience yourself as radiant awareness, free from negativity and connected to the aliveness of the present moment. No charge. Congregation Bet Shalom, 3881 E River Rd. 510-295-7383.

Books – 7-8:30pm. With Reverend Inger Mason.

Reading of books channeled to Alice A. Bailey

by Djwhal Khul, followed by guided meditation. Temple of Universality class. Call for details. No charge. Call for details, 520-331-5252.

TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com.

Meditation at Desert Ashram – 7-8:30pm or arrive at 7pm for Aarti: Sanskrit chanting, offerings, waving of light and prasad. No charge. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. Info@ TruthConsciousness.org. TruthConsciousness.org.

wednesday Prayer and Meditation – 9:45-10:15am. Come experience the healing peace of shared Silence.

Unity Spiritual Center of Peace welcomes all who wish to explore and discover their Oneness with Spirit. No charge. 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121.

520-546-3696. Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com.

Fun-Day Wednesday Class – 9:45-11:30am. With Rev. Fred Smith. Metaphysical Law, using fun, food and friends. Temple of Universality class. No charge. Masonic Temple, 3590 N Country Club Rd. 520-546-3898. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com.

US Pain Foundation Chronic Pain Support Group – 11am-12:30pm. First Wednesday. Bring pillows, mats, ice/heat packs to make yourself comfortable. Family members are also invited.

No charge. Natural Healing Care Center, 2230 E

NaturalTucson.com

Speedway Blvd, Ste 140. 800-910-0664. Gwenn@ PainConnection.org. PainConnection.org.

Centering Prayer Group – 12pm. Method of Christian meditation with a strong emphasis on interior silence that encourages silence and deeper connection to the divine. No charge. Casas Adobes Congregational Church, UCC, Rm 1. 520-297-1181.

CasasAdobesUCC.com.

Aquacize – 12-1:15pm. With Rebecca Lennon, RN. Safe, head to toe aquatic workout, focusing on strength, balance, and joint mobility in a 96 degree warm indoor pool. Perfect for CST, Arthritis, Lupus, MD, MS and Fibromyalgia relief. $200/8-consecutive classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-444-8636.

B43Lennon@aol.com. SantaRitasprings.com.

Free Reiki Gathering/Share – 12-1:15pm. Third Wednesday. Need some mid-week stress relief?

Join us for an hour of discussion on Reiki, a short meditation & mini-Reiki sessions. Free event. All are welcome. Spirit guided donations are gratefully accepted.. No charge. Bright Way Wellness, 2030 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 3, 520-549-4800. BrightwayWellness@outlook.com. BrightwayWellness.com.

Develop Your Intuition – 12-1:30pm. With Rev. Genie Joseph, PhD. Develop your intuition using body based methods to clearly hear your intuitive voice for guidance on any area of your life. No charge. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne. 520-900-7955. Lightwave7@hotmail.com.

UnitedFellowshipChapel.org.

On-The-House Mini Readings – 12-5pm. Join us for Metaphysical pursuits mini-readings on the house.

Aura, Chakra, Astrology, Animal Guides. By donation. Home Again Home Again, 2569 E Ft Lowell Rd. 520-321-4444. Rev.Janyce.Karen@aol.com.

Ha-Ha.fun.

Buddhist Chanted Prayers: Heart Jewel – 1:302:30pm. Through these beautiful chanted prayers, we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@ MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org.

Animal Energy Healing – 2pm. With Rev. Genie Joseph, PhD. Healing sessions for animals and their people. Intuitive messages from animals and spirit animals. No charge. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne. 808-783-6290. Lightwave7@ hotmail.com. UnitedFellowshipChapel.org.

Aquatic Zumba Gold – 2-3:15pm. With Krysa Kobryner. Slower, more graceful version of Zumba.

Practicing movement in a warm pool offers the comfort, buoyancy and resistance of water. Class limit is 6 people, RSVP. $15/class. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-551-0651. Krysaji@ aol.com. SantaRitaSprings.com.

Intermediate Ballroom – 6-7pm. Intermediate class will enhance your dancing through more advanced dance elements and techniques. Learn new patterns with confidence. No partner needed. $10.

Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140. 520-447-7841. Chris@MMDanceAZ.com.

MMDanceAZ.com.

Soothe the SOUL-Gentle Yoga – 6-7pm. With Callie. Unique practice of yoga with a focus on mindful clarity as you stretch from head to toe.

Classes consist of restorative, balance, energy breath work and vinyasa. All levels welcome. $12/ drop-in; package prices available. Renew Body Wellness Center, 4625 E Broadway Blvd, 2nd Flr. 406-696-8203.

The Nature of Dreams – 6-7:30pm. With Rev Howard Milwich. Explore the meaning and message of your dreams using a variety of perspectives. Use dreams to communicate with your inner psyche. No charge. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 808-783-6290. Lightwave7@hotmail. com. UnitedFellowshipChapel.org.

Flutes for Vets Class – 6-8pm. First and third Wednesdays. Learn to play the Native American Style Flute. No music background required. After 6-classes and demonstration of minimal skills, you will be eligible for a free Flute. No charge. American Legion, Post #7, 330 W Franklin St. 520-784-4468.

FlutesforVets@gmail.com. FlutesforVets.com.

Eckankar Book Study: Those Wonderful ECK Masters, by Harold Klemp – 6:30-8pm. “You’ll learn about the wonderful ECK Masters, who they are, and what they’ve already done for others like you.” – Harold Klemp. No charge. 1001 N Swan.

Shamanic Journey-for-Healing Circle – 6:309pm. Open to everyone and is designed to help facilitate healing for yourself. You do not need to be a healer. Two guided journeys, sharing time and snacks. No charge. Temple of the Drum, LLC, 16330 N Starboard Dr. 520-870-2108. Info@ TempleOfTheDrum.com. TempleOfTheDrum.com Law of Perpetual Transmutation of Energy and Law of Polarity – 7-8pm. Weekly classes held by Community of Light. By donation. Call for location, 520-339-2038. TheCommunityOfLight.org.

Pathways to Metaphysics Classes – 7-8pm. Join us as we explore the pathways to Metaphysics Class. No class 1/2. Topics can be found on our website at TheCommunityofLight.org. No charge.

Far Horizons Main Clubhouse, 7570 E Speedway Blvd. 520-339-2038. TheCommunityofLight.org.

Silver Ballroom – 7-8pm. This no partner needed class is designed for dancers in Full Bronze & Silver I. Class includes fun pattern combos, technique and styling. $10. Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140. 520-447-7841. Chris@ MMDanceAZ.com. MMDanceAZ.com.

Meditation at Desert Ashram – 7-8:30pm or arrive at 7pm for Aarti: Sanskrit chanting, offerings, waving of light and prasad. No charge. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. Info@ TruthConsciousness.org. TruthConsciousness.org.

Wednesday Live Radio Show – 8-9pm. Get up to date, live information about what’s happening with the medical cannabis laws of our state, the dispensary process, news, education and everything happening in our exciting little trail dust town. Visit TumbleweedsHealthCenter.com to tune in.

thursday Desert Crones Celebration – 1-3pm. Older women celebrate themselves. Enjoy speakers, drumming, writing, crafts, chats and each other’s support. No charge. Fellowship Square, 210 N Maguire Ave, Villa 3. 520-730-9352. SorRizo0529@gmail.com.

Orgsites.com/AZ/DesertCrones.

Trance Healing offered by Cheryl Ann – 1-3pm.

Unique form of Mediumship where I step out of my body to allow Spirit to come in so you can communicate with Loved Ones. $40. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne. 520-327-0142.

UnitedFellowshipChapel.org.

Satsang at Desert Ashram – 7-8:45pm. Satsang of Swami Amar Jyoti (spiritual teaching), Sanskrit mantras, aarti, chanting and meditation. 6:30 pm, visit grounds, library, gift shop, have tea. No charge. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. Info@TruthConsciousness.org.

TruthConsciousness.org.

Is Cannabis For Me? – 5-6pm. Third Thursday.

We will answer any questions you have and debunk social stigmas built around cannabis prohibition for all these years. No charge. Natural Healing Care Center, 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140.

520-323-0069. TucsonMedicalMarijuanaCard.com.

A Course in Miracles – 5:30pm. With Colleen Hall. Temple of Universality class. Call for details.

No charge. Spirits Child, 3870 W River Rd, #120.

520-981-2249. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com.

TempleOfUniversality.org.

Stepping into the Light – 6-8pm. Second Thursday.

Monthly support group open to anyone in the community who has experienced grief or a recent loss. Facilitated by Enza Piazza. 3054 N 1st Ave. 520-576-6870.

Taizé Service – 6:30-7:15pm. Second Thursday.

An alternative form of worship that includes soothing music, brief readings and silent meditation in candlelight. There is no sermon. All welcome.

No charge. Casas Adobes Congregational Church, UCC, 6801 N Oracle Rd. 520-297-1181.

John@CAUCC.org. CAUCC.org/Taize.

Devotional Yoga – 6-7:30pm. Kundalini fusion exercises specifically designed for these aquarian times. A blend of postures, strong pranic breathing, stretching, mantra and moving meditations. Healing gong bath with large 60” creation gong. $12. Call for location. 520-991-4154.

AZ IANDS Guest Speaker Series – 6:30pm.

Second Thursday. AZ IANDS welcomes a different guest speaker each month to share their stories. $10, no one turned away Unity Tucson, 3617 Camino Blanco. 520-395-2365. Info@AZIANDS.org.

AZIANDS.org.

TIES Sharing and Discussion Group – 6:308:30pm. Third Thursday. TIES mission is to provide a safe neutral environment for presenting information on and sharing of near-death and other spiritually transformative experiences. Everyone is welcome. No Charge (love offering accepted). Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-395-2365.

TucsonAZ@IANDS.org. TucsonIANDS.org.

The Temple of The Presence Classes – 7pm.

Come and learn about the Ascended Masters, our elder Brothers and Sisters of Light who assist each one on their path. No charge. 11902 E Irvington Rd 520-751-2039, x100 TempleOfThePresence.org Ascended Masters Introductory Classes – 7-8pm.

Learn about your own individual divine being, your I Am Presence. Find divine solutions to every challenge. No charge. The Temple of The Presence, 11902 E Irvington Rd, 520-751-2039.

SusanKnitttel@msn.com. TempleOfThePresence.org.

ZY Qigong – 7-8:30pm. The practice of Qigong moves this energy with-in you, connects you to it and becomes you. Open and relax the body to absorb this life force. Take back control of your health. $10/ suggested donation. Harmony Hut, 2467 N Treat Ave. 520-404-8745. QigongMark@yahoo.com.

Meetup.com/Tucson-ZY-Qigong-Meetup.

friday Complimentary Sales Training – 9-10:30am.

With Don Zavis. Weekly sales training session.

Also archived via Vimeo in case you miss it. No charge. Encantada, 11177 N Oracle, Oro Valley.

520-903-4654. DonZavis@comcast.net.

Waterbabies Women’s Warm Pool Sharing – 11:30am-12:45pm. With Kathy Jendrzejewski. Start this New Year treating yourself. Weekly sessions in a 96 degree indoor saltwater pool. Laugh, learn, workout, relax in unique comfort. $15/first class; $60/month. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-577-7377. KathyNina7377@gmail.com.

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Community of Light Healing and Message Circle – 11:30am-12:30pm. New time and location. Join us every Friday for beautifully guided healing meditations. The meditations are followed by messages for enhanced healing, enlightenment and growth of the body, mind and spirit. No charge.

Far Horizons South Clubhouse, 7570 E Speedway Blvd. 520-339-2038. TheCommunityofLight.org.

World Healing and Message Circle – 12pm. All are welcome to this gathering of like minded souls.

Guided healing meditation, and a personal message for each. No charge. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. UFChapel4718@ gmail.com. UnitedFellowshipChapel.org.

Healing and Message Circle – 12-1pm. Healing for yourself and others. Personalized Intuitive Messages for each person. No charge. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 808-783-6290.

Lightwave7@hotmail.com. UnitedFellowship Chapel.org.

On-The-House Mini Readings – 12-5pm. Join us for Metaphysical pursuits mini-readings on the house. Aura, Chakra, Astrology, Animal Guides.

By donation. Home Again Home Again, 2569 E Ft Lowell Rd. 520-321-4444. Rev.Janyce.Karen@aol. com. Ha-Ha.fun.

Newcomer Social Latin – 1pm. Learn the basics of exciting Latin dances including Salsa, Merengue, and Cha-Cha. Designed to get you dancing out on the town. No dancing experience or partner needed. $10. Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140. 520-447-7841. Chris@MMDanceAZ. com. MMDanceAz.com.

Tai Chi Easy/Qigong for Health – 2pm. With Suzanne Schinkel, certified instructor. On chairs if needed. Outdoor on patio, weather permitting.

Benefits realignment of ankles, knees and hip joints.

No charge. Unity in the Valley, 17630 S Camino Del Las Quintas, Sahuarita. 520-625-5687.

Tarot Divination Class – 4-5pm. Beginning and Intermediate levels. 4 week course. Find out what the future has in store for you. Dr. Lydia provides answers to the most difficult problems in your daily life! Spirit guides will channel to you information about Love, Career, Health, Finances, Moves, Pets, Missing People, etc. Must RSVP. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. Call 424-257-7352.

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ongoing events S.M.A.R.T Recovery: Alternative to AA Group – 5-6:30pm. Weekly group for those looking for an alternative to AA, S.M.A.R.T is a non-profit, donation only, small group to deal with substance abuse issues giving us back the lives we were meant to live. No charge. Natural Healing Care Center, 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140. 520-971-6086. NonieSims@ gmail.com. SmartRecovery.org.

Newcomer Social Country – 6-7pm. Learn the basics of popular social country dances like Rhythm 2 Step, Country Swing, Polka and enjoy Line Dancing (every other week). $10. Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140. 520-447-7841.

Chris@MMDanceAZ.com. MMDanceAZ.com.

Meditation at Desert Ashram – 7-8:30pm or arrive at 7pm for Aarti: Sanskrit chanting, offerings, waving of light and prasad. No charge. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. Info@ TruthConsciousness.org. TruthConsciousness.org.

Tucson Energy Circle – 7-8:45pm. Fourth Friday.

Tucson Energy Circle is replacing IONS Energy Share.

Join us for an evening of meditation, energy sessions and networking. No experience necessary. No charge.

Unity Church of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520742-1019. Marsha@DesertReikiConnection.com.

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saturday Rincon Valley Farmers and Artisans Market – 8am-1pm. Come enjoy the country and shop local in and around the big green and white Barn.

No charge. Rincon Valley Farmers and Artisans Market, 12500 E Old Spanish Trail. 520-591-2276.

RVFM@RinconInstitute.org. RVFM.org.

Contemplative Prayer Group – 9:30-11:30am.

Silent meditation, DVD/CD, discussion. Teachings

by Richard Rohr, James Finley, John O’Donohue and others. No charge. House of Prayer, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 602 N Wilmot Rd. 520749-7950. SJTucson@aol.com.

Free Reiki Gathering/Share – 10-11am. Second Saturday. Learn about what Reiki is and how it helps us heal. Short meditation followed by mini-Reiki sessions. All are welcome. Kid friendly. No charge.

Bright Way Wellness, 2030 E Broadway Blvd, Ste

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Free Meditation Classes – 10-11:30am. All are welcome to enjoy and experience the benefits of meditation. Participants may use chairs or lay on yoga mats. No charge. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, #121. 520-546-3696.

Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceAZ.com.

Infusing with Cannabis​– 10am-12pm. Second Saturday. Having trouble using Cannabis? Trying to avoid the psychoactive effects? This class will go into more detail on cannabis as medicine, while empowering you to infuse your own cannabis oil at home. Must have AZ Medical Marijuana Card.

Seating is limited.​ $50​. Natural Healing Care Center, 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140​​.​520-323-0069.​ NaturalHealingCareCenter.com​.

Psychic Fair at Metaphysics World– 10am6:30pm. Every Saturday. $15 for 15 minutes. Everyone is welcome. 2940 East 22nd St. 520-327-7449.

Aquacize – 12-1:15pm. With Rebecca Lennon, RN. Safe, head to toe aquatic workout, focusing on strength, balance, and joint mobility in a 96 degree warm indoor pool. Perfect for CST, Arthritis, Lupus, MD, MS and Fibromyalgia relief. $200/8-consecutive classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-444-8636. B43Lennon@aol.com. SantaRitasprings.com.

Group Singing Lesson – 2-3pm. With Sarah Evans.

We create the conditions under which the voice-by its nature immaterial-manifests itself. From personal experience and a proven method of specific exercises this school ensures vast improvements in speaking and singing. Please call to confirm. No charge. Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 520-6616666. SpeechInSong@gmail.com.

Healing of Mind, Body and Spirit – 3-4:30pm.

Second Saturday. Learn a simple spiritual approach to divine healing and meet new friends during our Bruno Groening Circle of Friends Community Hour. No Charge. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-904-4801. Weissmae@email.arizona.edu.

Bruno-Groening.org.

Advanced Ballroom Techniques – 5-6pm. Class is all about advancing your dancing technique in Ballroom, Latin and Country. No partner needed in this fun technical class. $10. Music In Motion Dance Studio, 1980 W River Rd, Ste 140. 520-447-7841.

Chris@MMDanceAZ.com. MMDanceAZ.com.

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Release old patterns, clear your subconscious and heal your body with total ease. Biofeedback is a proven (and permanent) treatment for over 16+ medical conditions. Advanced Biofeedback Treatments now available in Tucson! Call for your free consultation: 520-314-6894. TucsonBiofeedback.com.

CANYON RANCH is true health and wellness. We broke ground in Tucson in 1979 and have been leading the way ever since. We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Acupuncturist. If you would like more information, call 520-749-9655 Ext. 4720.

DISCOVER YOUR AUTHENTIC MUSICAL VOICE. For a free 15-minute phone consultation, call Suzanne to discuss your music goals. Explore how you can hone your musical voice. Choose a program that works for you. Engage in intuitively led processes for exploring your music. Suzanne Grosvenor, northwest Tucson. 520-229-6282. Suzanne@ SuzanneGrosvenor.com. MusicForHealth.net.

HEALTH AND WEIGHT LOSS CONSULTANT. Board certified. The best version of you comes from a lifestyle change, not a diet. Being overweight compromises the very essence of your life. Losing weight can restore your life to vitality. Together, let’s take the first step. Contact Sherman Springfield for a complimentary consultation, 520-599-1089.

MYOTHERAPY is a highly specialized therapeutic treatment for relieving muscle pain and the swelling, weakness, and limited range of motion associated with pain. Andrea Johnson, Master Certified Bonnie Prudden Myotherapist. Mobile Service Available. 786-897-0789.

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EVERY JOURNEY BEGINS WITH A SINGLE STEP. Isn’t it our relationship to our “issues” and not the specific “issue” itself that causes us difficulties in our everyday life?

We heal in togetherness not isolation. Joan Silver, licensed psychotherapist, will walk beside you on your journey. Contact 520-3987272. SerenityFirstCounseling.com.

SOS CBD HIGH QUALITY OIL PRODUCTS are available online and through authorized retailers throughout the US. We believe people have a right to the highest quality, fairly priced hemp derived CBD. Sourced in Colorado, manufactured in Tucson. Use code NATURAL to receive 15% off first purchase. 844-402-4223.

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GAYLE FELBAIN is pleased to announce the opening of her Tucson practice in Mindfulness in Action, including sessions in the Alexander Technique and Somatic Mindfulness. Available for private and small group sessions. Learn to create freedom, ease, and comfort in your body and mind. Gayle has 35 years of experience.

SPIRITUAL ENERGY TRANSFORMATION: From the quantum field we access techniques to release old thought patterns and open space for new beginnings to assist you in being your true energy signature and higher vibration. Johanna Alley, 520-370-1306. JWalley@protonmail.ch.

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THE DOWNTOWN DISPENSARY offers delivery to medical marijuana patients in the greater Tucson area and is one of the only delivery services to accept debit cards at your doorstep. Daily specials are also available for delivery customers. Patients can place online orders at DowntownFast.com.

VISCERAL MANIPULATION is a light touch technique relieving tension in the tissues most often in the abdomen and chest. Releasing tension in the tissues around and within the organs often improves circulation, function, decreases pain. Calms the nervous system, brings one into a deep state of relaxation. Northwest Tucson. Jean Read, PT, 956-566-5443.

WOMEN WHO PAINT: Small group format for those who are looking for support and guidance to either finish unresolved pieces or to start new work in acrylics, watercolor or mixed-media. Join others in the light-filled private studio of teachingartist, Carolyn King, Located just east of downtown. Info: CKing72@cox.net or call 520-991-0147.

ZY QIGONG: Open the energy body to embrace the physical body and return it to a healthy and balanced state. Give yourself the inner calm and feel the love that surrounds you.

Mark Frighetti 520-404-8745. ZYQqigongAZ. com/index.html.

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