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pring is here, and while it’s getting more colorful outside, our food is getting more colorful as well. This is always a good season to talk more about our food and where it comes from, as farm-fresh produce is popping up on farm stands and tables everywhere.

For a local look at the food we eat and love in Tucson, check out the special Food Matters guide, beginning on page 24. You’ll read not only about the benefits of eating the most colorful vegetables, but also how to choose safe and sustainable meat options, which salts are “good salts” and how to eat to avoid inflammation. Holly Baker, publisher

We know that what we eat affects our health in all sorts of ways, and choosing the right diet can prevent or reverse illnesses, if we’re diligent. Diabetes, the third leading cause of death in America, most often has its roots in diet. Learn what diabetes is, what causes it and how to alleviate problems caused by diabetes with the proper nutrition, on page 32. There is art all around us in the spring, but for some, the best place to find inspiration is on a plate of food. Meet food photographer and blogger Jackie Alpers, who also cooks—and shares a recipe with us—on page 36. We’re always excited to share new and delicious ways to look at life in Tucson with our readers and partners, and we think you’ll enjoy the emphasis we put on good eating and living this month. I know the topic inspired me to head to the farmers’ market and strike up a conversation with my local food growers about where my food comes from and how I can continue to make healthy and informed choices.

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r. Lance J. Morris, of Wholistic Family Medicine, now offers ultra-low dose allergen immunotherapy, or LDA therapy, a natural medical treatment that can help those suffering from allergies and chronic illnesses. The treatment can neutralize sensitivities and reset the body’s immune system, preventing the massive inflammatory response caused by infections, allergens and environmental toxins. Benefiting from this new therapy are patients with autoimmune diseases, Lyme disease, chronic fatigue and pain problems, as well as those who have illness relating to exposure to mold. “LDA is a unique method of immunotherapy, different from other allergy treatments currently available,” says Morris. “Most adults with significant problems require only 16 treatments every two to four months to eliminate problems. Then, treatment may often be discontinued.” Some other issues for which Morris recommends LDA therapy include: ADD/ ADHD, indigestion, constipation, migraines, asthma, diabetes, Crohn’s disease, IBS, rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus, Meniere’s, psoriasis, hypertension, eczema, depression, insomnia, repeated ear infections, respiratory infections and more. Location: 1601 N. Tucson Blvd., Ste. 37, Tucson. For more information, call 520-322-8122, email Ljjmfour@gmail.com or visit ResonantSoundTherapy.com. See ad, page 20.

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Citizenfour Viewing and Talk with Journalist Glenn Greenwald

he Loft Cinema will host a screening of the Oscarwinning documentary Citizenfour, the 2014 film concerning Edward Snowden and the NSA spying scandal, at 7:30 p.m., March 24. The film will be followed by an onstage discussion with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and best-selling author, Glenn Greenwald. Greenwald is a journalist, constitutional lawyer and author of four New York Times best-selling books on politics and law. His most recent book, No Place to Hide, is about the U.S. surveillance state and his experiences reporting on the Snowden documents around the world. In January 2013, filmmaker Laura Poitras started receiving encrypted e-mails from someone identifying himself as “citizen four”, who was ready to blow the whistle on the massive covert surveillance programs run by the NSA and other intelligence agencies. She and reporter Greenwald flew to Hong Kong in June 2013 for the first of many meetings with the man who turned out to be Snowden. The film that resulted from this series of tense encounters is absolutely sui generis in the history of cinema: a 100 percent real-life thriller unfolding minute by minute before our eyes. Poitras is a masterful storyteller. She compresses the many days of questioning, waiting, confirming, watching the world’s reaction and agonizing over the next move, into both a great character study of Snowden and a narrative that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats. Location: 3233 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson. For more information, call 520-795-0844, email Info@LoftCinema.org or visit LoftCinema.org. See ad, page 10.

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newsbriefs Tucson Now Has a ‘Mini Med Spa’

lternatives in Health Care Detox Therapy Spa has been around for 12 years, making it one of the oldest “wellness centers” in Tucson. The idea of having one place to go for many natural health and beauty needs came about when Debbie Shaw and her husband, Dr. Noel Shaw, decided to add more diversity to their chiropractic clinic. With the thought of an alternative health care “mall” in mind, acupuncture, massage, weight loss and nutritional cleansing were the first new services to be added, followed by ionic foot baths and reflexology. The therapy spa now also offers Tucson’s only Soqi bed, chi machine and a far infrared sauna. After a couple of years, Debbie started using her certification in medicinal aromatherapy to create her own skin care line to combat using toxic chemicals on the skin. When people saw the difference in her skin and continued to ask what she was doing to look so “glowy and healthy”, the product line grew. “All of a sudden folks were asking if we did facials with these awesome products,” describes Debbie. “Ta dah, the clinic became a skin care center also. We now had a spa twist.” The newest addition to the spa is facial injectables—dermal fillers and neuro-muscular blockers. “Soon, we will yet again transform part of the inside of the building by adding on a new facial service room and another massage room. We are excited to be able to provide these new services and would love to have you come meet our new practitioner,” enthuses Debbie. Location: 1101 N. Wilmot Rd., Ste. 227, Tucson. For information, call 520-275-4510, email Debbie@DetoxTherapySpa.com or visit DetoxTherapySpa.com. See ad, page 16.

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loud Nine Flotation Center is now the only flotation tank center that offers Flotation Energy Therapy (FET), which simultaneously introduces energy healing with floating, yielding stunning results. This includes vibrational healing, light and sound therapy, crystal healing and reiki. Cloud Nine has recently returned to Tucson after a 25-year absence. A flotation tank, also known as sensory deprivation tank, is a large tank that is quiet and dark, and has 10 inches of water with 800 pounds of Epsom salts in it, making it seem gravity-free. “When you are not fighting gravity and constantly taking in sensory information, your body has a lot of extra resources at its disposal to heal. For an hour, the outside world is gone, and amazing things can happen,” says Kalyn Wolf, owner of Cloud Nine Flotation, which boasts 30 years of experience. New technology and advanced techniques make flotation tanks a resource that many can use to enhance and improve everything from sports performance, chronic pain and stress, to meditation practice. “With the constant barrage of electromagnetic fields, and an entire generation of ‘native’ computer users, people are finding the act of ‘unplugging’ from the world no longer a luxury, but a necessity to finding peace and balanced health,” says Wolf. Location: 2118 S. Avenida Planeta, Tucson. For more information, call 520-668-4017, email Info@FloatTucson.com or visit FloatTucson.com. 10

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Tama Kieves Hosted by The Center for Spiritual Living

ama Kieves, a sought-after speaker and visionary career/ success coach and author, will be at The Center for Spiritual Living’s booth (#418) at the Tucson Festival of Books, March 12. She will also be speaking at the Sunday celebration service at 10:30 a.m., and holding a workshop from 2 to 4:30 p.m., March 13. The workshop, titled Unleash Your Calling: Create the Work and Life You Love, will be held at Unity of Peace, 1551 South Eastside Loop, #121, in Tucson. “I was put on this earth to champion visionary minds, creative souls, freedom junkies, love-driven entrepreneurs and change-agents, and anyone who wants to live and work from inspiration instead of fear. I may also have been Tama Kieves put here to eat great Thai food,” smiles Kieves. She has grown her own creative empire into an international presence through inspired and unconventional means. Kieves, an honors graduate of Harvard Law School, left her job with a prestigious corporate law firm to write and help others discover and soar in their life’s work. She is the nationally best-selling author of This Time I Dance!: Creating the Work You Love, Inspired & Unstoppable: Wildly Succeeding in Your Life’s Work! and most recently, A Year Without Fear: 365 Days of Magnificence. Featured in USA Today, The Huffington Post, Forbes, as well as on ABC News, Oprah Radio and other national media, she has helped thousands worldwide discover, launch and thrive in the life, calling and businesses of their dreams. Center for Spiritual Living Sunday Celebration Service: 3231 N.Craycroft Rd. Concert: Unity of Peace, 1551 South Eastside Loop, #121. Tickets for workshop are $25 or two for $45. For tickets or more information, call 520-319-1042 or visit TucsonCSL.org. See ad, page 10.

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newsbriefs Bio-Touch Will Exhibit at the Tucson Festival of Books

io-Touch will be a first-time exhibitor at the eighth annual Tucson Festival of Books, which will be held on the campus of the University of Arizona, March 12 and 13. This will be an opportunity for the Tucson community to learn more about Bio-Touch, a simple touch-healing technique that everyone can learn and practice to alleviate pain and stress, and support good health through all stages of life. Attendees will also have an opportunity to meet Paul Bucky and Debra Schildhouse. Bucky co-founded Bio-Touch more than 25 years ago, and has been the driving force behind the International Foundation of Bio-Magnetics, the educational foundation for Bio-Touch. Schildhouse is a certified practitioner of Bio-Touch, member of the Board of Directors of the Foundation, and author of the recently published book, Bio-Touch: Healing With The Power In Our Fingertips. Along with other volunteers from the Bio-Touch organization, they will share their experiences as certified practitioners and instructors and explain how Bio-Touch helps specific health conditions, as well as outline the educational programs offered through the Foundation. While visiting the Bio-Touch booth, festival-goers can become members of the Bio-Touch organization, purchase Schildhouse’s book and enroll in training courses. The Tucson Festival of Books gathers great authors and contributors and donates all proceeds to local nonprofit organizations that support improved literacy in Southern Arizona.

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my Kalama Hochreiter, owner of Amy Hochreiter Coaching, is offering a discounted special of $149 for any appointment scheduled during March, regardless of the session date. Hochreiter now offers a trauma clearing process, which is a synthesis of several healing methods, designed to clear the emotional residues of trauma exposure, which many of us experience, from birth and throughout life. “Trauma can take various forms depending on the individual circumstance and the initial response,” explains Hochreiter. “In many ways, any reaction to trauma is a healthy attempt to respond to an unhealthy or disturbing event—whether an accident, an abusive relationship, a oneAmy Hochreiter time event whose effects linger in the body, a health-related incident with lasting effects, etc.” Using the cellular cleansing process and heart light healing, Hochreiter offers a guided meditation format while working with clients’ cellular, emotional and energetic structures to facilitate a release and shift, freeing them to develop new responses and ways to be in the world. The process, by phone, SKYPE or in person, is about three hours in length. For more information, call 520-272-4290, email Amy@AmyHochreiterCoaching.com or visit AmyHochreiterCoaching.com.

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ntegrative full body/spirit healing sessions are being offered by Dr. Pam McMahon, Natural Health Practitioner/Metaphysician at Journey to Wellness. This new healing technique is said to improve the lives of those who choose to receive the treatment. A session is done from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., broken down as such: intake from 10 to 10:30 a.m., healing from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and processing from 1:30 to 2 p.m. The integrative full body/spirit healing is done by the channeling of God/Universe/Oneness/Spirit/Source energy. During a session, the recipient lies to the right of McMahon Pam McMahon and allows the healing energy to flow into the physical and spiritual body. The energies enter through McMahon’s left (receiving side) and are directly channeled into the recipient’s left side and throughout their seven subtle bodies—the etheric, emotional, mental, astral, etheric template, celestial and casual body. “Communication will occur as each discomfort is discussed and healed. You can expect to walk away from this 4-hour session with a sense of renewal and miraculous healing results,” explains McMahon. “Prior to the session it is recommended to get eight hours of sleep and eat a light breakfast. Caffeine, sugar and meats are best avoided. You are advised to go home immediately after the session (preferable to have a ride) and allow the healing energies to continue to flow. You may resume regular activities the next day.” Location: 7555 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson. For more information, call 520-730-0236, email LifeHealer4U@aol.com or visit LifeHealer.org. See ad, page 31.

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SIS Massage Education, in Tucson, has recently launched a professional clinic, where clients can receive massages from recently licensed graduates. They are also currently booking for the professional clinic. Appointments are available with licensed professional massage therapists for $45 for 60 minutes or $65 for 90 minutes. They are available to do couples’ massages as well. ASIS will also host an upcoming open house and Introduction to Massage class on April 23. Location: ASIS Massage Education; 639 N. 6th Ave., Tucson. For more information, call 520-343-0338, email Tucson@ASISMassage.com or visit ASISMassage.com. See ad, page 15.

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fter 25 years of experience in medical practice and research, Dr. Hannah Hershoff decided to leave her lucrative medical doctor career to create stunning healing jewelry. A phone chat with a cousin who took a trip from China totally changed Hershoff’s life. She learned that the mystical stones from a remote area of Southeast China near her hometown have incredible spiritual healing properties. After extensive research, Hershoff discovered that the key element of the stones is a crystalline mineral, Kaolin, formed millions of years ago. During a long process using local water, wood and fire in a special kiln, the stones not only permanently formed their gorgeous colors and shine, but also gained their Five-Element natural energy. About 2,000 years ago, the Chinese Royal family exclusively owned the mines. This information excited Hershoff enormously. She further consulted with spiritual healers and decided to test the healing effects of the stones. Hershoff created her bracelets with these healing stones and gifted or sold to women with various levels of spirituality. A few weeks after wearing these eye-catching bracelets, three out of four women reported they gained confidence, improved their self-image, sensed more connections to loved ones, and experienced a reduction in anxiety. A year later, Hershoff and her husband started a company and named their kaolin-comprised pieces Sara Yo Healing Stones. Hershoff says, “I am so glad I have made this career change decision, as each day I learn more about how Sara Yo helps women physically and emotionally. I am so fortunate to do something I am extremely passionate about.” For more information, visit MySpiritJewel.com/Sara-Yo.html.

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rauma from early in this life or a past life may stay in the body as cellular memory. For example, deep-seated heartbreak may cause discomfort in the center of the chest and difficulty breathing. If these issues are not addressed, a serious physical disease may develop. There are ways to relieve these cellular memories and free up more healthy, loving, heart-centered energy. Simply by recognizing the issue, it is much easier to release the cell memory causing the discomfort. Hypnosis and energy healing are great tools to begin to recognize what is going on and begin the healing process—sometimes with only one or two sessions. We tend to believe that we are just a physical body with a soul and forget that we are spirit energy inhabiting this body. Therefore, we don’t connect a physical issue as being energybased. Once we experience a regression and recognize the root of an issue or pattern over many lifetimes, or an energy healing that allows us to relax into a particular energetic issue, we realize that we are much more than our physicality. Even though we have passed through many lives, an event in this life might trigger the cell memory from a previous life and cause us emotional, mental or physical pain. Rather than wasting time waiting for a serious illness to manifest or living our lives in fear or sadness, there are ways to take control and responsibility for making changes in our life today. Johanna W. Alley, the owner of Spiritual Hypnosis & Healing Hands, has 30 years of experience with hypnosis, body work and energy healing. She is trained in Reiki III, Matrix Energetics, Vortex Alignment, spiritual hypnosis and Sampoorna yoga. Connect at 520-370-1306, JWAlley@protonmail.ch or JohannaAlley.com. See ad, page 13.

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Indoor Gardening is Looking Up The world’s largest indoor farm, in Japan, covers 25,000 square feet, with 15 tiers of stacked growing trays that produce 10,000 heads of lettuce per day, or about 100 times more per square foot than traditional methods. It uses 99 percent less water and 40 percent less power than outdoor fields, while producing 80 percent less food waste. Customized LED lighting helps plants grow up to two-and-a-half times faster than normal, one of the many innovations codeveloped by Shigeharu Shimamura. He says the overall process is only half automated so far. “Machines do some work, but the picking is done manually. In the future, though, I expect an emergence of harvesting robots.” These may help transplant seedlings, harvest produce or transport product to packaging areas. Meanwhile, Singapore’s Sky Farms, the world’s first low-carbon, hydraulically driven, urban vertical farm, runs on a Sky Urban Vertical Farming System, making the most of rainwater and gravity. Using a water pulley system, 38 growing troughs rotate around a 30-foot-tall aluminum tower. A much bigger project, a 69,000-square-foot vertical indoor garden under construction at AeroFarms headquarters, in Newark, New Jersey, will be capable of producing up to 2 million pounds of vegetables and herbs annually. Source: Tinyurl.com/JapaneseIndoorFarm

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Edible Insects Can Help Feed the Planet Insect expert and bug farmer Sarah Beynon, Ph.D., a research associate for England’s University of Oxford, reports, “Two billion people eat insects every day, and not just in the West. In fact, insects are extremely good for you and eating them is good for the planet, too.” Western governments are enthusiastic about the potential of entomophagy—the human practice of eating insects—for feeding growing numbers of people sustainably. By 2050, humans will require 70 percent more food, 120 percent more water and 42 percent more cropland. Meat production is predicted to double, and conventional production consumes extraordinary volumes of land and water resources. A recent British Food and Agriculture Organisation report suggests that there are more than 1,000 known species of edible insects. Insects are extremely nutritious, containing lots of calcium, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids, and are low in cholesterol. They’re also packed with protein; by weight, crickets can contain more protein than beef. Source: TheConversation.com

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Evolve Advances PT to Coolest Place in Tucson by Marcia Detwiler Scupin

ive years ago, physical therapist Kate Warren created Evolve Physical Therapy & Sports Performance, offering traditional physical therapy (PT) and a range of other pioneering therapies. Seven months ago, she introduced to Tucson one of the hottest— and coolest—topics in athlete therapy today: whole-body cryotherapy. This subzero cold (minus 230 degrees Fahrenheit) cure, which was

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prescription is needed.” Besides cryotherapy’s use in sports recovery and injuries, Warren says it lifts depression and can be used for anti-aging, since it firms, clears and smooths the skin. It also “helps me sleep”, she says. The anti-aging virtues of extreme cold have been known for a long time in Nordic and Eastern countries for rejuvenation and as an apparent fountain of youth. “Athletes can recover faster and train harder—burning 400 to 800 calories in a three-minute session,” according to Warren. Athlete LeBron James uses this therapy to recover from athletic exertion. Other star athletes like Kobe Bryant and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. also chill out in cold chambers regularly. Celebrity Christina Aguilera is reported to use this therapy to lose weight quickly and safely. Other fans include Daniel Craig, Mandy Moore, Lindsay Lohan, Yoko Ono and the New York Knicks. Evolve’s whole-body cryotherapy chamber is the only one in Tucson. A cold-chamber session costs $75, but purchasing a package of three, for example, knocks more than $10 off the price. Other package deals are available on Evolve’s website. Beyond her PT credentials honed at her employment at Tucson Orthopedic Institute, Warren earned her doctorate in Physical Therapy and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. A graduate in the top of her class from The University of Arizona and the University of Southern California, Warren is also an expert physical therapist for tactical athletes, athletes of all ages and children. She has competed in multiple national physique competitions and state kickboxing competitions. Evolve’s director also holds a certificate from the American Dry Needling Institute. Dry needling involves multiple advances of very thin needles into muscles along neural tracks, physiological structures like a muscle belly, tendons and joint spaces. Warren says the ancient art of dry needling is a very effective therapy for muscle spasms, tendonitis, headaches, back pain, muscle strain and nerve pain, working to increase blood flow. “It’s really best for pain relief—and people really respond to it,” she says. Another page from antiquity—An-

cient Egypt, to be precise—is cupping therapy, which focuses mostly on softtissue injuries. Cupping also works by enhancing blood flow to treat muscle strain, ligament sprain and back and neck pain. “The suction works like a massage,” explains Warren. “It separates fascia layers in the muscles.” Nowadays, suction for the various sized cups is machine generated, but in ancient days, fire heated the cups. Enhanced blood flow results, leading to healing. Cupping sessions at Evolve cost $35 per body area. Cold-laser therapy involves a handheld device that increases blood flow to promote healing by penetrating deeply into the tissue. This method increases and restores cellular activity and is also used for pain control. “Cold-laser therapy helps muscular-skeletal ailments heal,” Warren says. “It is also used by body-building competitors.” When body support without restricting range of motion is necessary for healing, kinesiology taping can assist, Warren says. This taping method gently lifts the skin layer and attached tissue covering a muscle, so blood and other body fluids can move more freely

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in and around that muscle. “Tape can inhibit or facilitate muscles and joints,” Warren says. “I’ve been trained to apply it to different body parts.” The tape remains in place for 24 to 36 hours, and clients can remove it themselves. Medical doctors refer patients to Evolve, many times for work injuries. “Or people call in and want to try dry needling or cupping,” Warren says. Evolve’s specialized PT services also include many other modalities, such as post-surgical rehabilitation, sports performance programs, physique competition counseling and training, post-mastectomy/breast reconstruction rehabilitation and pediatric PT. Evolve Physical Therapy & Sports Performance is located at 1951 N. Wilmot Rd. Whole Body Cryotherapy now open at 3461 E Speedway, in Tucson. For more information, call 520-977-1516, email K8@Evolve-PT or visit Evolve-PT.com. See ad, page 9. Marcia Detwiler Scupin is a freelance writer in Tucson who enjoys writing about spiritual awareness, mind-body health approaches and ancient ways made new again. Connect at MScupin@cox.net.

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on Zavis is an accomplished executive with a successful history Don Zavis of taking private and public organizations—including small, local Tucson businesses—to new levels of sales and profitability. Zavis has a knack for hiring the highest level of sales achievers, training them to their fullest potential and consistently coaching them to perform in the top 10 percent of their industries. With his unique ability to create a “sales culture” across the entire scope of the organization, Zavis fosters an

environment of mutual achievement and reward. His professional education includes over 5,000 hours of practical, actual training. “If you ask 100 salespeople what they want most out of their sales efforts, the vast majority of them would say as many sales as possible,” says Zavis. “Although on the surface that seems like a good answer, it is unlikely to be very successful. Most salespeople don’t really know what they want. They don’t know their target prospect, nor do they know the best methods for them to run a prosperous business. They have forgotten that this is their business and they have the right to run it any way they want.”

Zavis suggests that all of his clients should write a list of the “20 Attributes of Your Perfect Client”. He explains that, “By identifying and writing down the details of your perfect clients, you can determine if the prospects that you are presently working with truly represent the type of business that you actually want, or if you should keep looking hard to find better people to work with.” Some of Zavis’ most notable accomplishments include: being responsible for the sales development of over 2,000 sales professionals; having trained/coached over $500 million dollars’ worth of revenue production; and personally purchasing and profitably selling 23 businesses in differing industries. He is ranked in the top 5 percent of sales trainers and coaches nationwide. To connect with Don Zavis, call 248-497-5869, email DonZavis@DonZavis.com or visit DonZavis.com. See ad, page 25.

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J’s Pantry has released a new line of all-natural Dessert Dip Mixes, which can be used as a dip for fruit, graham crackers, cookies or cake cubes, or used as a mousse filling or frosting. Flavors include: Chocolate Habanero, Lemon Chiffon, Mango Mai Tai, Margarita, Orangecicle, Peach Bellini, Pina Colada, Spiced Pumpkin, Very Berry and White Chocolate. “Just combine JJ’s Pantry Dessert Dip Mix and an eight-ounce block of softened cream cheese, along with one tub of whipped topping and chill for at least an hour,” explains Jennifer Janzen, owner of JJ’s Pantry. “Every product we offer is made fresh from locally grown, hand-picked ingredients from southern Arizona, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, nuts and wine,” says Janzen. Her items are made using 100 percent all-natural ingredients, and are free of additives and preservatives, with no fillers, artificial flavors or colors. They offer products that are fat-free, no-salt or low-salt, sugarfree, dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan. The mission of JJ’s Pantry is to offer healthy, affordable, great tasting alternatives to the mass produced, chemically treated products found in the local grocery store. They offer free local delivery in the Tucson area, and will ship items anywhere in the U.S. For more information, call 520-909-0118, email JJsPantry@hotmail.com or visit JJsPantry.com.

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he word “salt” can conjure up all sorts of emotions. People seem to be passionate about their salt. Either they never use it, are afraid of it, feel above it or they love salt and can’t get enough. Because of all the bad press it gets, people can’t be blamed for being afraid of salt, but let’s not throw the baby out with the salt water. Humans are made up of minerals (salt) and water. Salt is essential to our well-being and it enhances the taste of our food. The trick is using the right kind of salt. Salts like French Grey and Fleur de Sel are used widely by professional chefs and have been gathered from the same pond in France for the last 1,000 years. Pink Himalayan comes from the Primordial Sea and has 87 minerals and trace minerals needed by humans. Black Lava and Red Alaea salts are both Hawaiian salts that help with digestion and iron deficiencies. Cypress Lemon flakes, which take two years to form, are great tasting and crunchy. There are also many smoked salts. The important thing is to find salt that is 100 percent natural, without anti-caking additives, sugar and iodine. Cloud Nine Flotation is now offering 16 different International Gourmet Chef Salts both online, at FloatTucson.com/store, and onsite, at 2118 S. Avenida Planeta, in Tucson. All salts at Cloud Nine Flotation are vegan and kosher certified. For more information, call 520-668-4017 or email Info@FloatTucson.com.

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ven conventionally growing local crops raise inflammatory markers. Feeding animals GMO and conventionally grown grains causes inflammation in our guts and creates other issues in our immune system and organs. To combat inflammation—the proven root of all chronic illnesses, including cancer—it is vital we pay attention to our foods’ origins. The more we learn of our food origins—types of soil, what the soil and plants are treated with, the seed source itself, the quality of water put on the plants, how and when the plants are harvested, how far it is transported and what’s done to it before we buy it—the more we grasp how important it truly is to buy organic, fresh, in season, locally grown foods. Stores often carry organic foods, but how fresh are they? Buying at local farmers’ markets is far fresher than at the grocery store, and helps our local economy and health. Frozen foods are the exception, as they are proven to be frozen immediately upon picking and are therefore the freshest once thawed. Foods that are known to cause inflammation include: conventionally grown beef, pork and chicken; deep-fried foods; peanuts; refined flour products; most packaged or processed foods; white foods like bananas, potatoes and rice; and dried fruits. Inherently, meats aren’t all bad—it is important what the animal was fed and how it was processed. We are seeing proof that grass-fed, non-hormoneinjected meats are actually healthier for the heart. On the other hand, packaged foods are processed so much that little to no nutrient value is left in them. To avoid heart disease, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues, allergies, low energy, joint pains, endocrine disorders and even autoimmune disorders, we need to stop putting inflammatory foods in our bodies. Switching to organic, nonGMO, seasonal, locally grown fresh foods and grass-fed, free-range meats (not fed GMO corn or soy) can improve one’s health immensely. DeeAnn G. Saber, a Naturopathic Physician at Transformational Medicine PLLC, knows how to rebuild full-body health by starting at its foundation—gastrointestinal health. Connect with her at 520-209-1755, DrDeeAnnND@aol.com or 3861WellnessFirst.com. See ad, page 3.

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Guidelines are revised to reflect the latest nutritional science. In 2015, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee attempted to include the concept of sustainability. The committee, which included top nutrition scientists, defined sustainable diets as “a pattern of eating that promotes health and wellbeing and provides food security for the present population while sustaining human and natural resources for future generations.” It made the case that a diet higher in plant-based foods and lower in animal-based foods both promotes health and protects the environment—resulting in lower greenhouse gas emissions, and less energy, land and water use. But political pressure from the livestock industry prevailed, and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylby Melinda Hemmelgarn via Burwell jointly announced, “We do not believe that the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are the apn his essay The Pleasures of Eating, Chain, by Ted Genoways, describe propriate vehicle for this important Wendell Berry, a Kentucky farmer and common livestock industry practices policy conversation about sustainabilpoet, writes: “If I am going to eat meat, that mistreat animals, pollute water I want it to be from an animal that has and air, endanger workers and threaten ity.” Instead, they advised the committee to focus solely on nutritional and lived a pleasant, uncrowded life outpublic health. With increased underdietary information. doors, on bountiful pasture, with good standing of the connections between In her book Food Politics, water nearby and trees for shade.” He, diet and health, climate, environment nutritionist and author Marion Nestle like a growing number of conscious eat- and social justice, even many Ameriexplains that recommendations to ers, wants no part of the industrial meat cans that still like the taste of hamburgdecrease consumption have never system in which animals are raised in er and steak have sided with Berry; been popular with the food industry. concentrated animal feeding operations. they want sustainably raised, humane Nonetheless, Roni Neff, Ph.D., who Media coverage has helped eduand healthful red meat. directs the Center for a Livable Future’s cate consumers previously unaware of Food System Sustainability and Public how their food is produced and why it Unsustainable Health Program at the Johns Hopkins matters. The documentary film Food Corporate Lobby Bloomberg School of Public Health, Inc., as well as books like Fast Food in Baltimore, recommends consuming Every five years, the U.S. Dietary Nation, by Eric Schlosser and The

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The Omnivore’s Dilemma. Callicrate observes, “The same chemical compounds that athletes are banned from using in baseball are used to produce our food animals, which our children eat in the hot dogs at the ballgame.” According to the USDA, about 90 percent of feedlot cattle receive hormone implants to promote growth. Yet the European Union Scientific Committee on Veterinary Measures Relating to Public Health reports that the use of natural and artificial growth hormones in beef production poses a potential risk to human health, especially among children. Concerns about growth-promoting drugs led the American Academy of Pediatrics to call for studies that directly measure their impact on children through milk and meat. The President’s Cancer Panel Report on Reducing

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Rising Resistance Antibiotic resistance is now one of the world’s most critical public health problems, and it’s related to misuse of antibiotics in animal agriculture. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Antibiotic resistance—when bacteria don’t respond to the drugs designed to kill them— threatens to return us to the time when simple infections were often fatal.” Veterinarian and food safety consultant Gail Hansen, of Washington, D.C., explains that bacteria naturally

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Red and Processed Meats Targeted Dietary advice to reduce the consumption of red and processed meats, regardless of how the animals are raised, is not new. Kelay Trentham, a registered dietitian in Tacoma, Washington, who specializes in cancer prevention and treatment, points out that joint reports from the World Cancer Research Fund International and American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) since 2007 have recommended restricting consumption of red meat to less than 18 ounces a week and avoiding processed meats. In 2015, the World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified processed meat (like hot dogs, ham, sausages, corned beef and beef jerky) as “carcinogenic to humans” and red meat (beef, veal, pork, lamb, mutton, horse and goat) as “probably carcinogenic to humans.” Risk increases with amount consumed, and the evidence is strongest for the relation of processed meats to colorectal cancer. Trentham explains some factors that make red and processed meats risky. “Heating or smoking meat creates cancer-causing compounds. Processed meats contain salts, nitrates and nitrites; a chemical mélange of preservatives that can increase risk,” she says. Trentham and Karen Collins, a registered dietitian and advisor to the AICR, concur that the form of iron found in meat also contributes to cancer risk. Still, the IARC report recognizes, “Eating meat has known health benefits.” Meat is a rich source of protein and B vitamins, iron and zinc. Livestock feed further influences nutritional composition, with meat from cattle raised on pasture (grass) containing higher levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids compared to meat from animals fed grain. According to medical doctor and National Institutes of Health researcher Captain Joseph Hibbeln, consuming fewer omega-6 fatty acids and more omega-3s may be one of the most important dietary changes for cutting the risk of chronic diseases, reducing inflammation, improving mental health, enhancing children’s brain and eye development and reducing worldwide incidence of cardiovascular disease by 40 percent. When it comes to eating meat, the agricultural practices, quantity consumed, and methods of processing and cooking make a difference. It turns out that what’s good for the environment is good for animals and people, too. Melinda Hemmelgarn is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer and Food Sleuth Radio host with KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO. Connect at FoodSleuth@gmail.com. March 2016

Diabetes and Nutrition by Othon Molina

ith refined processing of foods, we’ve seen an increase in diabetes. Some races that experience diabetes in larger numbers are Hawaiians, Native American Indians and Hispanics. Their bodies have a hard time adapting to the modern foods, as they have only had four generations of eating rice and wheat products. With the proper nutrition, diabetes can be well managed by anyone.

Types and Causes of Diabetes

There are three main types of diabetes—diabetes mellitus type I, type II and gestational diabetes—and one rarer form called diabetes insipidus. Diabetes is the third leading cause of

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Experts agree that when a body carries excessive weight, a weight loss program is essential. A doctor specializing in nutrition can give specific advice, but suffice it to say that it is in a diabetic’s best interest to lose excess fat. One should always consult a doctor before starting any medical or nutritional program.

Excess fat cells create chemical messengers that block the body’s ability to actually respond to the insulin. As the fat comes off, the diabetic’s own insulin works better and the blood sugar level can improve. To help control weight, consult the following nutrition suggestions: • Eat more steamed and raw vegetables and naturally low-fat foods, enjoy complex carbohydrates in moderation, cut down on animal fats and dairy and decrease most grains. • Garlic and onion are great for healing the body. • Capsaicin, a natural, healthy derivative of hot peppers, can be added to foods. • Vegetable protein sources have high fiber and help reduce blood sugar urges. • Proteins such as beans, buffalo, salmon and tuna should be eaten two or three times a week; these fish have omega-3, which is great for the immune system. • Use raw olive oil for dressings or spread it on breads instead of butter; never use margarine. • Avoid white flour, table salt and white sugar, as they elevate blood sugar levels. • Eat more legumes, root vegetables, brown rice, quinoa and nut butters. • Avoid tobacco, since it constricts blood vessels and can be much more harmful to one’s condition. Many carbohydrates raise the glucose level of blood dramatically, like whole wheat bread, many breakfast cereals, baked potatoes, raisins, prunes and most dried fruit. Other carbohydrates such as pasta (including quinoa), pita bread, unleavened bread or bible bread, boiled potatoes, grapes, oranges, lemons and honeydew raise blood sugar only modestly. Replace any sweets with stevia—a natural herb that is very sweet and can help heal diabetes. Othon Molina, Ph.D., c LMT, is a Master Holistic Coach and owner of Molina Wellness Systems, in Tucson. Connect with him at 916-598-5525 or MolinaMassage.com. See ad, page 21.

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Jackie’s Happy Plate Tucson Food Photographer Blogs and Cooks by Suzie Agrillo

ackie Alpers is an award-winning food photographer who writes, cooks and styles recipes in her northeast-side Tucson studio. Growing up in Columbus, Ohio, she was always interested in food. One of her favorite photographers and biggest influence is Irving Penn, a Vogue magazine photographer known for his attention to detail. Alpers majored in photography

and illustration at the Columbus College of Art and Design. She evolved into her current career—creating food photo magic. “Madden Publications hired me to do a photo shoot of bakeries in Phoenix. I really loved the color and graphic design of food. It just sits there and doesn’t move. It’s easy to rearrange and manipulate,” she observes. Remaining completely true to

herself, Alpers wants her food photos to have an emotional appeal and connection, such as hunger, happiness or pleasure. “The word ‘healthy’ should not be used for describing food, because it cannot be quantified. The word ‘nutritious’ is a more accurate description, because it can be quantified,” she notes. For her health, Alpers avoids sugar and keeps carbs to a minimum, but confesses to a weakness for pizza. “I’m a sucker for pizza. I’ll eat pizza even when I know I shouldn’t,” she admits. She also has a penchant for good hot dogs and Mexican food. Her favorite drink is red wine, and her favorite cocktail is a Bloody Mary. “It used to be margaritas, but one margarita has 600 calories,” she laments. To keep her weight stable she exercises three to five days a week, primarily hill walking. Alpers does a lot of research about food photography on the Internet, including Pinterest, and subscribes to food magazines to keep up with the trends. She has tips for amateur food photographers, the most important being “practice”. “It is essential to look at what you’re photographing and to pay attention to composition. Don’t get too close. Try and make sure things are in focus,” she advises. “Don’t be afraid to zoom in or zoom out. Shooting from above is often the right angle.” Tucson is now being recognized as a foodie mecca, with its diversity of cultural and variety of cuisines. “Tucson is the first city in the United States to be recognized for its gastronomy by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. I’m happy

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to see Tucson getting the attention it deserves. I incorporate Tucson cuisine into the recipes I develop,” she comments. The author of a book, Sprinkles!: Recipes and Ideas for Rainbowlicious Desserts, Alpers concedes, “The book is a sugar rush. Let’s face it, everyone is going to eat a piece of cake at one time in their lives.” She adds, “It was written to teach people about creativity. People don’t have many opportunities to be creative, and creativity in the kitchen is an easy way for people to express themselves.” Alpers describes her book as a how-to book that “teaches you how to know your sprinkles, and gives tips for using them in recipes, like learning how to paint.”

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Jackie Alpers’ Southwest Style Grilled Chicken Recipe

here are Southwestern regional influences that vary from New Mexico to Arizona, Texas and Southern California. Here in Tucson, our regional cuisine is defined by fresh veggies, grilled meats and all of the delicacies that a mid-sized, sunshine-filled desert city/ college town, 60 miles from Mexico, has to offer. It’s summertimeeating all year round. For my Tucson-style grilled chicken, I used sweet Hungarian smoked paprika mixed with hot New Mexico chili pepper, some ground, unsweetened chocolate (inspired by molés) and a good California red wine blend. Healthy chicken is based on happy chickens. Look for free-range, organic chickens raised without added hormones.

Ingredients: 4 chicken legs For Marinade: ¼ cup red wine vinegar ½ cup good quality red wine (something you’d actually drink) ¼ cup olive oil 1 Tbsp ground hot New Mexico chili pepper 1 Tbsp sweet smoked paprika 1 Tbsp unsweetened ground chocolate

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• Secure all of the marinade ingredients in a large, re-sealable plastic bag, along with the chicken. Massage the marinade into the chicken legs until well combined and coated. Marinate for at least 4 to 6 hours or overnight. • Heat grill or grill pan to medium. Grill for 15 to 20 minutes per side, covered, until the juices run clean. Serve with fresh cilantro, sliced hot peppers and your favorite salsa.

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Going Green. Dark green and slightly peppery arugula is good with a little olive oil and lemon juice. Finely shredded Brussels sprouts bulk up a mixed salad, while adding the benefits of a cancer-fighting cruciferous vegetable. Instead of mineral-rich baby spinach, try baby Swiss chard, suggests Matthew Kadey, a registered dietician in Waterby Judith Fertig loo, Ontario. He also suggests micromericans’ vegetable habits are recommendations from 2007 through greens, the tiny shoots of radishes, in a rut. According to the U.S. 2010, a fact cited in the most recent cabbage, broccoli and kale, all rich in Department of Agriculture, Centers for Disease Control and Previtamins C and E. nearly 50 percent of the vegetables vention survey. Yet, urban supermarkets and legumes available in this country overflow with a wealth of common and Squash It. Varieties of summer and in 2013 were either tomatoes or pota- exotic vegetables, often displayed side- winter squash add color, body and flatoes. Lettuce came in third, according by-side: broccoli and broccolini, green vor to one-dish meals, with the added to new data released in 2015, advises bell and Japanese shishito peppers, and benefits of B vitamins, magnesium and Tracie McMillan, author of The Ameri- iceberg lettuce and leafy mâche, or fiber. LeAnne Campbell, Ph.D., author can Way of Eating. lamb’s lettuce. of The China Study Cookbook, sim Further, 87 percent of U.S. adults Trying one new vegetable dish a mers a mix of fresh chopped vegetaweek is a great way to increase our did not meet basic vegetable serving bles including yellow summer squash

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Eating a rich variety of plant-based foods is fast, easy and satisfying. ~LeAnne Campbell or zucchini, and flavors with coconut and curry powder. Vegan Chef Douglas McNish, of Toronto, makes an okra and squash gumbo in the slow cooker. Sneak in a Smoothie. Change up a smoothie routine by swapping out the usual baby spinach for a blend of cucumber, apple and fresh mint, or else sweet potato and carrot, suggests Sidney Fry, a registered dietitian and Cooking Light editor, in Birmingham, Alabama. Snack Attack. An array of colorful vegetables served with dips and spreads can be an easy way to experiment with veggies. Carrots in deep red, vibrant yellow, purple and orange are delicious raw and supply beta-carotene, promoting eye health. Leaves from pale green Belgian endive spears are tender and crunchy. Orange or “cheddar” cauliflower has a more creamy and sweet flavor than its pale cousin. “Colors equal health, and the more colors we eat, the better our overall health,” says Susan Bowerman, a registered dietitian, lecturer in food science and nutrition at California State Polytechnic Institute, San Luis Obispo, and co-author of What Color Is Your Diet? “We also have to be willing to try new foods or new varieties of foods, or maybe to prepare unfamiliar foods in a way that will make them taste good, so that we will be willing to add more plant foods to our diet.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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he colors found in fresh vegetables can indicate an abundance of necessary phytochemicals and nutrients. “Many people I see in my practice consume excess food, but have nutrient deficiency,” says Terri Evans, a functional medicine expert and doctor of Oriental medicine. Eating a variety of colorful vegetables can be part of the remedy. “Each color in a vegetable represents 10,000 micronutrients,” explains Evans. “The more colorful you make your diet, the happier your body will be.” She notes that supplements supply a lot of one nutrient, while vegetables gift us with tiny amounts of many requisite nutrients. According to the nonprofit Produce for Better Health Foundation, plant phytochemicals may act as antioxidants, protect and regenerate essential nutrients and work to deacti-

vate cancer-causing substances. So, the more color on our plates, the better. Yellow and orange—in squash and some tomatoes—point to higher levels of vitamins C and A. The beta-carotene behind these colors is renowned for supporting healthy eyesight. Dark green—in leafy greens and cabbages—evidences higher levels of vitamins K, B and E. Chlorophyll creates the color and indicates its welldocumented detoxifying properties. Red—in red bell peppers and tomatoes—indicates vitamin C. Lycopene, which provides the color, is widely associated with lowering the risk of prostate and breast cancers. Purple and blue—in radicchio, red cabbage and eggplant—deliver vitamins C and K. Anthocyanins that create the color are powerful antioxidants geared to keep us heart-healthy.

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tion – 6:30-8pm. With Steven Halpern, Grammy nominated recording artist. $10. Unity of Wisdom Wednesday – 6-8pm. Experience sam- Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-310-1068. ple of group coaching activities from 6-month ChiRising@gmail.com. IONSTucson.org. coaching program, Wisdom, Well-being & Wealth. Apply to your daily life to increase joy, fulfill- Yogananda Celebration Kirtan – 7-9pm. Celment and confidence. No Charge. RSVP for loc- ebrate the Mahasamadi of Yogananda. Let this ation. 520-730-9277. Info@JeanetteGibler.com. powerful kirtan take you deeper into spirit. By donation. Ananda Center Of Tucson, 1002 E Prince JeanetteGibler.com. Rd. 520-299-9309. ElmcConner@gmail.com. Freeing Yourself from the Trance of Scarcity AnandaArizona.org. – 6:30-9:30pm. With Rev Donald. Exploration of the ways we trance ourselves into thinking there is SATURDAY, MARCH 5 not enough. By donation. CSLTucson’s Office & Coyote Healing Center Open House – 9amEducation Center, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. 12pm. Demonstrations of a new PEMF device for Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org. home use as well as information on the Tower Garden. 700 N Country Club Rd, Ste 120. 520-722-9787. THURSDAY, MARCH 3 Drupley@gmail.com. CoyoteHealingCenter.com. 300-Hour Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Train- PulseAdvancedMedicine.com ing – 8am-6pm. Training and personal growth intensive. Registered Yoga School with Yoga Earth Gong Bath – 4-5:30pm. Stress Relief, Alliance. Complete your (weekend based) train- sleep problems, physical pain, busy mind, digesing in 15 months. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E tive issues and more all can be helped with this Pima. 520-323-1222. Yoga@YogaConnection.org. form of sound and vibration. $10-15. Dunbar Cultural Center, 325 W 2nd St. 847-323-9188. YogaConnection.org. Danielle@Replevyn.com. Replevyn.com. Raising Healthy Children – 1pm. Talk by Joanne Haupert, DC of Inspired Healing. Natural Grocers, SUNDAY, MARCH 6 Broadway& Kolb. No charge. 520-584-0343. Mystic Messenger’s Psychic Fair – 9am-4pm. InspiredHealing.org. Premier community of independent psychics, healWhat Are Cephalia? Are They Adaptive? – ers, and crafts people. No charge. Doubletree at 7-9pm. With Root Gorelick, associate professor at Alvernon, 445 S Alvernon Way. 520-403-4270. Carleton University. Meeting of the Tucson Cactus Pklibra@aol.com. MysticMessengers.com. & Succulent Society. No charge. Sky Islands PubChanting to Uplift Your Consciousness – lic High School, 6000 E 14th St. 520-256-2447. 9-10:45am. Ram Smith, a disciple of Yogananda Holcombew@yahoo.com. TucsonCactus.org for 40 years and long time teacher will skillfully Movie Screening: Disruption – 7:30pm. A band engage you in music. By donation. Ananda Cenof Latin American activist economists sets out ter Of Tucson, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-299-9309. to change their region, partnering with women ElMcConner@gmail.com. AnandaArizona.org. marginalized by poverty to challenge acceptConsciousness and the Origin of the Self – ed notions of how to eradicate inequality. No 11:30am-12:30pm. Ed Savard, PhD will prescharge. The Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedent the topic and then lead the discussion to way Blvd. 520-795-0844. Info@LoftCinema.org. explore the knowledge of who we are and how LoftCinema.com/Film/Disruption. we got there. By donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm 2. 520-488-8284. FRIDAY, MARCH 4 Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com. IONS Tucson Presents: Brain-Balancing Music, Sound Healing and Mindful Medita- Aqua Yoga – 12-1pm. With Jessica Byron. Yoga stretches in the comfort and support of 96 degree warm water open possibilities for better balance, breathing and relaxation. $15/class. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-370-3499. JeByron@yahoo.com. HealingPathYoga.net.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2

MONDAY, MARCH 7 Maha Shiva Ratri – 6:30-9pm. In Celebration of Lord Shiva. Indian Dance, a fire show, temple ceremonies and a free feast. No charge. Govinda’s Natural Foods, 711 E Blacklidge Dr. GovindasOfTucson.com.

markyourcalendar FOUNDATIONS OF THE SCIENCE OF MIND

6:30-9:30 Tuesdays beginning 3/8 for 13 weeks With Rev Donald. Begin your journey of self-understanding and self-empowerment through applying the Science of Mind Philosophy. $240 + books Center for Spiritual Living Tucson Education Center, 520-319-1042 Admin@TucsonCSL.org TucsonCSL.org

TUESDAY, MARCH 8 2016 Health & Wellness Expo – 8am-3:30pm. Hosted by Greater Tucson Chapter of the National Assn. of Women Business Owners. $39$50. Doubletree Hotel Reid Park, 445 S Alvernon Way. 520-401-9111. Info@NawboTucson.org. NawboTucson.org/Events/2016-HealthAnd WellnessExpo.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 Wisdom Wednesday – 6-8pm. Experience sample of group coaching activities from 6-month coaching program, Wisdom, Well-being and Wealth. Apply to your daily life to increase joy, fulfillment and confidence. No Charge. RSVP for location. 520-730-9277. Info@JeanetteGibler.com. JeanetteGibler.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 10 TIES Guest Speaker: Vincent Genna, MSW – 6:30pm. Behind the scenes glimpse of powerful transcendental experiences that launched his life as a truly gifted healer following a severely abusive childhood. $5/suggested. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, 520-395-2365. TucsonAZ@IANDS.org. TucsonIANDS.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 11 This Stuff Works! – 6-8pm. Share food (bring potluck dish) and fellowship. Learn about, and share, successful experiences in life using the tool of affirmative prayer. By donation. CSL Tucson’s Office & Education Center, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

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calendarofevents SATURDAY, MARCH 12

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16

Booth 418 at Tucson Festival of Books – 9am5pm. Meet and greet with CSL Tucson at the Tucson Festival of Books. If you’ve wondered, but didn’t want to join us Sundays, find us here. No charge. Tucson Festival of Books, U of A Greenspace. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

Wisdom Wednesday – 6-8pm. Experience sample of group coaching activities from 6-month coaching program, Wisdom, Well-being & Wealth. Apply to your daily life to increase joy, fulfillment and confidence. No Charge. RSVP for location. 520-730-9277. Info@JeanetteGibler.com. JeanetteGibler.com.

Movie Screening: The Mighty Ducks – 10am. In the beloved sports comedy The Mighty Ducks, a self-centered lawyer is sentenced to community service coaching a rag tag youth hockey team. No charge. The Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd. 520-795-0844. Info@LoftCinema.org. Loftcinema.com/Film/The-Mighty-Ducks.

THURSDAY, MARCH 17

Lecture: Nutrition For Life – 1pm. With .Molina PH.D. cMT. How to improve health, return to your ideal weight. Nutrition for athletes and busy executives. No charge. ASIS Massage School, 39 N 6th St. 916-598-5525. BackDoc.Molina@gmail.com. MolinaMassage.com. Salt Tasting Event – 1-3pm. It’s like a wine tasting, but with salt. Learn the history and origins of salt, and taste 16 Gourmet International Salts, smell 13 therapeutic bath salts and learn about Epsom Salt Therapy. No charge. ArtSeeds Boutique, 3205 N Campbell, #162. 520-449-9249. ArtSeeds.com.

markyourcalendar UNLEASH YOUR CALLING WITH AUTHOR/SPEAKER TAMA KIEVES

3/13 • 2-4:30pm Join Tama Kieves (This Time I Dance) in a life-affirming workshop. Learn to create the work and life you love. $25 Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, 1550 S Eastside Loop, #121 520-319-1042 Admin@TucsonCSL.org TucsonCSL.org

SUNDAY, MARCH 13 Group Acupuncture Heart Chakra Opening – 6-7:15pm. Come and experience the peace and synergy of a mass group Heart opening using Acupuncture. $10/by donation. The Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 520-850-8897. Jason@MysticHealingPaths.com. MysticHealingPaths.com.

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Zhong Yuan Qigong Level 1 and 2 – 7am-8:30pm. Simple exercises, meditations and visualizations, cultivate a relaxed and energized state of being. $10. 1st class no charge. Desert Milagros, 3438 N Country Club. 520-404-8745. QiGongMark@yahoo.com. Meetup.com/Tucson-ZY-Qigong-Meetup.

markyourcalendar WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP

3/19 • 1-5pm This workshop is ideal for you if you desire less stress, burnout, or a feeling of spinning your wheels to get it all done. Leave feeling re-charged and inspired, with practical practices to sustain and replenish the busy you. This is foundational for increased joy and success in life & business. Workshop held in retreat like environment. RSVP for location & details. $59.00 520-730-9277 • Info@JeanetteGibler.com JeanetteGibler.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 19 Change Your Mind Day – 10am-3pm. A day of meditation teachings in the park. Buddhist puppet show, Zen flute and teachings from a variety of Buddhist traditions. No charge. Armory Park, 221 S 6th Ave. 520-360-4144. NancyHand@cox.net. EmptyMountainSangha.org. Level 1 Workshop – 1pm. Inspired Healing. 4858 E Broadway. 520-584-0343. InspiredHealing.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 20 ThetaHealing Basic DNA Workshop – 4-5pm. Learn to heal on a deep level by releasing unconscious programming, working with Angels, doing future readings, and much more. $495, $445 before 3/10/16. Mystic Healing Paths, 1834 N Craycroft Rd. 520-850-8897. Jason@MysticHealingPaths.com. MysticHealingPaths.com. Bio-Touch Practitioner Training – 6-9pm. 3/20, 3/24, 3/27. Learn Bio-Touch’s light touch healing technique at enjoyable hands-on training. Teaches how to relieve pain, stress, support good health. $48/3 evenings. Massage therapists earn 10 CEUs ($60). Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St. 520-323-7951. Office@JustTouch.com. JustTouch.com. Vernal Equinox Earth Gong Bath – 7:30-9pm. Celebrate Vernal Equinox in an amazing energy vortex. This Paiste gong is tuned to the same frequencies as earth, including 136.1 hz and 432 hz. $10-15. The Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 520-884-0874. Kati.Astraeir@gmail.com. Facebook.com/GalacticCenter.

TUESDAY, MARCH 22 Aging Gracefully – 1pm. Talk by Joanne Haupert, DC of Inspired Healing. Natural Grocers, Broadway & Kolb. No charge. 520-584-0343. InspiredHealing.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 Wisdom Wednesday – 6-8pm. Experience sample of group coaching activities from 6-month coaching program, Wisdom, Well-being & Wealth. Apply to your daily life to increase joy, fulfillment and confidence. No Charge. RSVP for location. 520-730-9277. Info@JeanetteGibler.com. JeanetteGibler.com.

Bruno Groening Circle of Friends Community Hour – 3-4:30pm. Access healing and power and help on your spiritual path through a simple, natural technique and meet new friends. No charge. Banner UMC, 1501 N Campbell Ave. 520-904-4801. WeissMae@email.arizona.edu. Bruno-Groening.org/English.

Introduction to Meditation: Meet Your BestSelf – 6-7pm. Learn a simple technique to go within, find quietness. Q/A. No charge. 1st Ave N & Fort Lowell area. RSVP for location. 206-501-7575. SylvaineFrancine.com.

Vernal Equinox Gong Bath – 4-5:30pm. Celebrate the start of Spring by connecting to our planet and its cycles with an Earth Gong Bath. Be bathed in earth sounds and vibrations. $10-15. Dunbar Cultural Center, 325 W 2nd St. 847-323-9188. Danielle@Replevyn.com. Replevyn.com.

Group Theta Healing and Meditation – 6-7pm. Enjoy the peaceful resonance of working with the divine loving energy of the universe, as we heal one another, the country and the World. By donation. Mystic Healing Paths, 1834 N Craycroft Rd. 520-850-8897. Jason@MysticHealingPaths.com. MysticHealingPaths.com.

Clearing Stuck Energy: Meditation and Workshop – 6-8pm. Want to clear stuck Energy? Let’s release and heal. Join Simone for this meditation and workshop. $20. Caritas Center For Healing, 330 E 16th St. 520-940-5840. SimoneGers@gmail.com. SimoneGers.com.

Angel Gong Wave – 6:30-8pm. With Marcia Breitenbach, MA. Angel gong vibrational healing meditation while floating in 96 degree indoor pool. $15/poolside, $20/ floating. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-975-5376. MillMarcia@gmail.com. SpiritedChangeAZ.com.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 25

markyourcalendar HEALING TOUCH PROGRAM • LEVEL 1

3/26-3/27 • 9am-6:30pm Class for those interested in Energy Medicine Healing from an Accredited International Provider, Healing Touch Program. Learn over 25 Techniques. $365 520-591-7267 BarbHartht@gmail.com. Facebook.com/ HealingTouchTucson

SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Reiki Advanced Symbols – 12-5pm. With Judy Ferrig. You will be attuned to symbols such as love, intuition, immune system, problem solving, centeredness. $100. Highlands Activities Building Catalina, 4949 W Heritage Club Blvd, Marana. 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net. OpenPathways-EnergyAndCommunication.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 29

SUNDAY, APRIL 17

Movie Screening: Branded to Kill – 7:30pm. Anarchic send-up of B-movie cliches that transforms a standard crime drama into something outrageously bizarre and unexpectedly poetic. No charge. The Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd, 520-795-0844. Info@LoftCinema.org. LoftCinema.com/Film/Branded-to-Kill.

Michael Gott in Concert – 10:30-11:45am. Award-winning Positive Music Artist Michael Gott shares sermon-in-song during Sunday Celebration Services. By donation. Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 Wisdom Wednesday – 6-8pm. Experience sample of group coaching activities from 6-month coaching program, Wisdom, Well-being & Wealth. Apply to your daily life to increase joy, fulfillment and confidence. No Charge. RSVP for location. 520-730-9277. Info@JeanetteGibler.com. JeanetteGibler.com.

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Make-A-Mess Art – 1-4pm. With Shirley DunnPerry. Painting for fun; watercolors, crayons, colored pencil. Learn to make your marks without judgment. No experience needed. $5. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm 3. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com.

THE MIRACULOUS HEALING EXPERIENCE

Mandala Workshop – 1:30-3pm. With Rev. Ellen Kuyper. Using meditative techniques, participants will create a Mandala, used as a Centering Technique. Art supplies included. $20. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-444-3392. DFN1@icloud.com. United-Fellowship-Chapel.com.

Five amazing healers will administer powerful experiential healing work, including Dr. David Berceli, Dr. Emil Faithe, and Jennifer Hough. This event was created to provide relief for those suffering from chronic pain or illness. Healthy individuals can experience immense stress relief, gain energy and vitality, and avoid future illnesses.

Meet me at Bookmans – 2-4pm. With Sylvaine Francine. Question and answers about stress release, benefits of meditation and energy work. Come meet me. See if we are a good match. Free raffle: Meditation Class Series. Value: $149.99. No charge. Bookmans, 3733 W Ina Rd. 206-501-7575. SylvaineFrancine@gmail.com. SylvaineFrancine.com. Deepen Your Intuition When Working with Clients – 6-9pm. Awaken or deepen intuition in your practice. For all practices and abilities. $44. Caritas Center for Healing, 330 E 16th St. 520-305-5393. TucsonFeldenkrais@gmail.com. TteslaMetamorphosisPractitionersArizona.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 27 Easter Service – 10-11am. This profound and moving Easter Service carries you deeper into the meaning of the Christian Experience. Choir, soloists and harpist perform. By donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Sanctuary. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com.

April 1-3 9am-9pm, Friday and Saturday 9am-5:30pm, Sunday

Early-bird pricing through March 11 Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Rd., Tucson Register at DanHornerProductions.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Back Lecture – 1pm. With Othon Molina PH.D. c MT. Everything you wanted to know about your back. Simple things to do to keep your back on track. No charge. ASIS Massage School, 639 N 6th Ave. 916-598-5525. BackDoc.Molina@gmail.com. MolinaMassage.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 10 An Evening with Cher, Elton, Midler, and Streisand – 6:30pm. By Impressionists The Edwards Twins. A Special Charity Event at the Fox Tucson Theatre. Tickets can be purchased at the Fox Theatre Box Office, 17 W. Congress; online at FoxTucson.com, by phone 520-547-3040. ComedyForCharity.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Reiki Master Training – 12-5pm. Training increases your healing energy to people and animals, within reach or distant. $100/$30 if already attuned. Highlands Activities Building Catalina, 4949 W Heritage Club Blvd, Marana. 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net. OpenPathways-EnergyandCommunication.com.

MONDAY, MAY 9 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training – 6-5pm. Is Yoga your lifestyle? Make it your career! Materials included. $2,995. Pima Community College, Northwest Campus, 7600 Shannon Blvd, Room A207. 520-206-6354. MMRomance@pima.edu. Pima.edu/Programs-Courses/ContinuingEducation-Units.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 ASIS May Program Start Date – Full time massage therapy training program. Our full-time program takes 6-months to complete. $11,800. ASIS Massage Education, 639 N 6th Ave. 520-343-0338. Tucson@ASISMassage.com. ASISMassage.com. Diabetes Recovery Program – 1pm-11am. As featured in the movie Simply Raw Reversing Diabetes in 30 days, this program revolutionizes the treatment of diabetes. $11,799. Tree of Life Center US, 686 Harshaw Rd, Patagonia. 520-223-8185. ProgramInfo@TreeOfLife.nu. TreeOfLifeCenterUS.com/Diabetes-Recovery-Program.

MONDAY, MAY 16 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training – 8am-6pm. Complete your training in six months. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. Yoga@YogaConnection.org. YogaConnection.org

THURSDAY, MAY 26 21-Day Transformation Program – 1pm-11am. Experience a profound journey of healing on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. $7,579. Tree of Life Center US, 686 Harshaw Rd, Patagonia. 520-394-6005. ProgramInfo@TreeOfLife.nu. TreeOfLifeCenter US.com/Retreat/21-Day-Transformation-Program.

March 2016

ongoingevents daily Friends of the Library Book Sale – 9am-4pm. 3/18-3/21. Sat seniors 25% off. Sun half-price. Mon bag-day $10. Great used books/media, great prices. Book Barn, 2230 N Country Club. 520-795-3763. Info@PimaFriends.com. PimaFriends.com.

sunday I Ching Oracle Guide – First Sunday. Events applying I Ching to personal, spiritual and enterprise paths timed to lunar cycles. 6, 18 and 72 day journeys. DaleBruder.com. Silent Prayer and Meditation – 8:45-9:30am. Experience the exquisite 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 #121. 520-546-3696. RevNita@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceaAZ.com. FoodInRoot St. Philip’s Plaza Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. One of the largest farmers markets in Southwestern Arizona and has a regional reputation for the number of local farmers it supports. No charge. St. Philips Plaza, 4380 N Campbell Ave. FoodInRoot.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. Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Sunday Celebration Services – 10am, meditation; 1011:30am, service. No charge. Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.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. 520-303-6942. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnitytUS.com. Teen Support – 10-11am. Teens’ Safe Space. Unity of Tucson offers teens a program where understanding sponsors and other teens can support their journey. Ages 12 to 19. Donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco Pl, Rm 2. 520-488-8284. UnityTucson.com.

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Unity Spiritual Center of Peace Sunday Celebration – 10:30-11:30am. Potluck last Sunday. Learn to live your spiritual potential and purpose. Pray, sing and celebrate oneness in community. All welcome. Sunday school for kids. 1551 S Eastside Loop #121. 520-546-3696. Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceAZ.com. Your Journey of Transformation – 10:3011:45am. Easter can mean more than chocolate bunnies, even for those who don’t necessarily resonate with traditional Easter messages. Our Sunday lessons focus on your journey. By donation. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, #121. 520-546-3696. RevNita@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceAZ.com. 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. Yogananda Gathering – 11am-1pm. 3rd Sunday. Attune to Yogananda’s teachings through chanting, meditation affirmations, readings and Festival of Light ceremony. Snack and fellowship follows. Ananda Center, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-299-9309. ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com. AnandaArizona.org. Community of Light Sunday Services – 11am-12:30pm. Metaphysical and spiritual gathering of lightworkers for healing, prophecy, enlightenment and growth. Donations welcome. Unscrewed Theater, 3244 E Speedway Blvd. 520-304-1768. DianaoHoh@yahoo.com. CommunityOfLightTucson.com. 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. Yoga Class – 11:15am-12:45pm. Yoga is up and stretching. All levels and all styles. Individual instruction available in class. $10/per class. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm 4. 520-303-6942. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnitytUS.com. Community of Light Reiki Circle – 12:452:15pm. 4th Sunday. Meet after the service at Unscrewed Theater. All welcome. Donations welcome. Unscrewed Theater, 3244 E Speedway Blvd. 520-403-6156. YeahRightro@gmail.com. CommunityOfLightTucson.com.

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Call ahead to confirm event Elder Circle Jewish Community Center – 1-2pm. First Sunday. A safe, respectful place for harvesting your life; a project of the Center for Community Dialogue. No charge. 3800 E River Rd. 520-405-1926. LBosch@OurFamilyServices.org. OurFamilyServices.org. United Fellowship Chapel – 2pm service. Sunday Services feature a guided meditation, healing, inspirational speakers and psychic messages. Everyone receives a message. No charge. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. DFN1@icloud.com. United-Fellowship-Chapel. com. Petanque In The Park – 2-4:30pm. Learn and play the French game of petanque (boules). Detailed directions and information available online. No charge. Reid Park, near DeMeester bandshell & Rose Garden, S Concert Pl. 520-664-4133. Tucson.Petanque@gmail.com. TucsonPetanqueClub.wordpress.com. Heart Rhythm Meditation – 4-5pm. Simple method of aligning your heart and breath to carry you deeper into a meditative state. By donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm 4. 520-303-6042. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com. Sacred Space Gathering – 4:15-5:30pm. Nonfaith and interfaith gathering for live music, inspiration from the world’s spiritual traditions and community connection. Bands and teachers vary weekly. No charge. Community Room at Tucson City Council, Ward 6, 3202 E 1st St. 520-318-3557. Info@SacredSpaceTucson.org. SacredSpaceTucson.org. Chapel of Awareness Healings & Readings – 5-6pm. Meditation, healings, spirit messages, classes available. Private readings available. By donation. Chapel of Awareness, 931 N Fifth Ave. 520-820-0727. RevJim@ChapelOfAwareness.org. ChapelOfAwarenessTucson.net. Sunday Feast and Festival – 5:30pm. Bhakti yoga, chanting at 5:30pm, discussion at 6pm, dancing at 6:30pm, followed by a free feast at 7pm. No charge. Govinda’s Natural Foods, 711 E Blacklidge Dr. 503-477-3808. MoonLoveForever108@gmail.com. GovindasOfTucson.com. Tucson Heart Wisdom Meetup – 6:30-8pm. Explore connecting to the Wisdom of the Heart through discussion, sharing and guided meditation. Explore the difference between ego/mind and heart. $10 suggested donation. Wellness First, 3861 N First Ave. 520-490-4149. MarceysJourney@gmail.com. TheEssentialAlchemist.com. Desert Ashram - 7pm. Immerse yourself in a beautiful and peaceful meditation and retreat center. Spiritual teachings of Swami Amar Jyoti, chanting, meditation, library, book shop, walking paths. No charge. 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. TruthConsciousness.org.

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White Eagle World Healing Meditations – 1011am. With Frances Smith. Using White Eagle channeled books of Spiritual Unfoldment. Temple of Universality Class, held at United Fellowship Chapel. No charge. 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-885-5065. TempleofUniversality@gmail.com. TempleOfUniversality.org.

FoodInRoot-Carondelet St. Joseph’s Farmer’s Market – 10am-2pm. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. No charge. Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital, NE Corner of Carondelet Drive and Wilmot Rd. 520-261-6982. Tim@FoodInRoot.com. FoodInRoot.com.

Silent Unity Prayer Service – 10-10:30am. Led by a minister, this is a guided meditation and prayer. The center of the week is a good time to get centered. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Prayer Room. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com.

Yoga – 11:15am-12:45pm. Yoga is up and stretching with teacher Mark Lind. Group and individual instruction to increase your flexibility and energy. Bring your own mat and belt. $10. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm 3. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com.

Elder Circle TMC Seniors – 10-11am. Second Wednesday. A safe, respectful place for harvesting your life; a project of the Center for Community Dialogue. No charge. 1400 N Wilmot Rd. 520-405-1926. LBoschOurFamilyServices.org. OurFamilyServices.org.

How To Meditate – 11am-12pm. 4-week mindfulness meditation class for people who don’t believe they can meditate. Addresses myths and misunderstandings, covers all aspects of basic practice in a relaxed and comfortable way. Fragrance-free. $40. Arizona Oncology Foundation, 2625 N Craycroft, Ste 101. Alternative class Wednesdays, 12:30-1:30pm, separate location. 520-825-2009. BreathingCoachTucson.com or Marriageafter40.com. Waterbabies Free-Style Pooltime – 1pm. For women with chronic pain, healing from surgery, pain relieving movement in warm salt water, a healing atmosphere. Support, exchanging helpful information to laugh and enjoy life. $10. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-577-7377. KathyNina7377@gmail.com. SantaritaSprings.com. Elder Circle Udall Senior Center – 1-2pm. Second Monday. A safe, respectful place for harvesting your life; a project of the Center for Community Dialogue. No charge. 7200 E Tanque Verde Rd. 520-405-1926. LBosch@OurFamilyServices.org. OurFamilyServices.org. Book Study: Awaken to Superconsciousness – 4:30-6pm. Second and fourth Monday. Learn how to use meditation for innerpeace, intuitive guidance and greater awareness. No charge. Ananda Center Of Tucson, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-906-4346. Pvold@comcast.net. AnandaArizona.org. Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement – 5:15-6:15pm. Improve posture, flexibility and ease of movement. Specific verbally guided movement sequences help reprogram movement habits that interfere with your intentions. $12-13. ZUZI , 738 N 5th Ave, Historic Y. 520-305-5393. TucsonFeldenkrais@gmail.com. TucsonFeldenkrais.com. DanceStudio-Pro.com/ Online/Zuzi. Golden Pyramid Meditation – 6-7pm. 2nd Monday. Facilitated by Rev. Yazdi Contractor, Rev. Howard Milwich and Revs. Martha and Darryl Schoon. Temple of Universality class held at United Fellowship Chapel. No charge. 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-884-5340. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com. TempleOfUniversality.org. Modern /Contemporary Dance – 6:30-8pm. Intermediate modern dance (teen/adult) with Tammy Rosen. Improve placement and technique, explore personal expression with movement that is both quirky and lush. $12-13. ZUZI , 738 N 5th Ave, Historic Y. 520-629-0237. TucsonFeldenkrais@gmail.com. ZuziMoveIt.org. DanceStudio-Pro.com/Online/Zuzi. All Level Yoga - 7-10pm. Spiritual Gangsta Yoga. Sandra Turner, Monterey Court Studio Galleries and Café, 505 W Miracle Mile.Free. 619-861-9706. Meetup.com/TucsonYogi.

Qigong/Tao Meditation – 1-2pm. Everyone welcome. Giving from the heart. Followed by a Tai Chi class. By donation. St Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E River Rd. 520-780-6751. Heather@HeatherChalon.com. HeatherChalon.com. Reiki Sessions – 1-3pm. Individual appointments to experience this ancient method that brings healing, pain relief, and deep relaxation. By donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm 4. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com. Tucson Tuesday Laughter Yoga – 6-7pm. Gently through breathing and yogic exercises, we touch your heart with playful laughter designed to promote peace and healing. No charge. St Francis in the Foothills Church, Corner of River and Swan, Rm 30. 520-490-5500. LaughingJana@gmail.com. Ascended Masters’ Introductory Classes – 7pm. Learn practical keys to open your heart and connect with your Individualized I AM Presence. Lakes Apts Recreation Rm, 5666 E Hampton. 520-343-1036. Info@TheTemple.ws. TempleOfThePresence.org. Alice Bailey Books – 7pm. With Rev. Inger Mason. Reading of books channeled to Alice A. Bailey by Djwhal Khul. No charge. Temple Of Universality, 3590 N Country Club Rd. 520-331-5252. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com. TempleOfUniversality.org.

wednesday Prayer and Meditation – 9:45-10:15am. 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 class. No charge. Masonic Temple, 3590 N Country Club Rd, 520-546-3898. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com. TempleOfUniversality.org.

Elder Circle St. Philip’s in the Hills – 10:3011:30am. Third Wednesday. A safe, respectful place for harvesting your life; a project of the Center for Community Dialogue. No charge. 4440 N Campbell Rd. 520-405-1926. LBosch@OurFamilyServices.org. OurFamilyServices.org. Spiritual Education Classes – 10:30am12:30pm. This class focuses on the metaphysical meaning of the Lenten season. Hint: it’s not at all what you may have grown up with. No charge. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, #121. 520-546-3696. RevNita@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceAZ.com. Yoga/Meditation – 11am-12:30pm. Yoga and meditation as taught by Paramhansa Yogananda includes energization and chanting. All levels of yoga and meditation welcome. By donation. Ananda Center Of Tucson, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-299-9309. ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com. AnandaArizona.org. Aquatic Therapy Rehabilitation – 11:30am12:30pm. With Carolyn Rashti, M.S. Guided gentle movements with deep breathing to relieve pain, improve circulation and breathing. First class free. Limited to six participants. $200/8 classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-742-4292. AquaticTherapyTucson@gmail.com. AquaticTherapyTucson.com. Qi Gong of Unconditional Love – 12-1pm. Slow meditation movements to cultivate and create better health, vitality, a sense of inner peace and happiness. $10/day pass or JCC membership. Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Rd. 520-850-8897. Jason@MysticHealingPaths.com. MysticHealingPaths.com. How To Meditate – 12:30-1:30pm. 4-week secular class covering all aspects of basic practice. Relaxed, informal, huge benefits. No perfume, please. $28. Banner University Cancer Center, 3838 N Campbell Ave. 520-694-1855. Lynn.Barwick@BannerHealth.com. UACC.Arizona.edu/Calendar. Grief Support Group – 5pm. First and third Wednesdays. With Reverend Felicitas, Reverend Dea. Support group for grief, loss and healing. Not a therapy group. Respectful and compassionate. No charge. CODAC, 3130 E Broadway Blvd. 520-792-6222. Info@TempleOfMA.org. TempleOfMA.org. A Ta s t e o f Ta i C h i – 5 : 3 0 - 6 : 4 5 p m . 2 n d Wednesday. Dr. Paul Lam’s program. Qigong warm ups, Tai Chi for Health, Balance. Suitable for all levels. “MMLE” Meet Me At La Encantada is a weekly community gathering. No charge. La Encantada, 2905 E Skyline. 520-780-6751. Heather@HeatherChalon.com. HeatherChalon.com.

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ongoingevents Tibetan Bowl Meditation – 6pm. Led by Michael Beale. Transformative meditation to connect consciousness with the higher self. No charge. Unity in the Valley, 17630 S Camino De Las Quintas. 520-625-5687. UnityGV@yahoo.com. UnityGreenValley.org. Weekly Meditation Gatherings – 6-7pm. All welcome. No instructions. Meditation within a group allows everyone to go deeper. By donation. 1st Ave N & Fort Lowell area. Call for location, 206-501-7575. Wisdom Wednesday – 6-8pm. Come experience samples of group activities from 6-month coaching program: Wisdom, Well-being & Wealth. Apply tools now to your daily life to increase joy and fulfillment. No charge. RSVP for Location. 520-730-9277. Info@JeanetteGibler.com. JeanetteGibler.com. Ascended Masters’ Introductory Classes – 6:30pm. Learn to open your heart and connect with your individualized I AM Presence; the source of all the abundance you will ever need. No charge. Center for Integrative Psychotherapy, 6105 E Grant Rd. 520-795-4147. Info@TheTemple.ws. TempleOfThePresence.org. Family Constellations – 6:30-8pm. First and third Wednesdays. Dream Work solves problems. Jung’s vision of Psyche inspires us. The Knowing Field expands awareness. No charge. Unity Church, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-906-1768. DrJDore@gmail.com. JohnDore.com.

The Journey - 6:30-9:30pm. Year-long series of workshops and classes offering spiritual practices, experientials, expanded perceptions and inspiration to facilitate you on The Journey of your life. Drop in. By donation. Center for Spiritual Living Tucson Education Center, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org. Deeksha for You – 7:15-9:15pm. A blissful profound transpersonal energy transfer with meditation. By donation. St. Francis in the Foothills, 4625 East River Rd, Rm 30-31. 520-869-4982. LastHouseOB1@yahoo.com. Meetup: Awaken Tucson into Oneness. Spirit Lab – 7-8:30pm. Third Wednesday. A conversational potluck for 20s-50s adults. Explore aspects of different faith traditions, discuss our personal experiences of the divine, examine religion and culture, and play with progressive theological ideas. No charge. St. Philip’s in the Hills Church, 4440 N Campbell Ave. 520-342-8998. Bulldog2212@gmail.com. StPhilipsTucson.org.

thursday Zhong Yuan Qigong Level 1 and 2 – 7am-8:30pm. A complete system of self-development with roots in Shamanism, Buddhism and Taoism. Raise your internal energy and heighten your own natural ability’s. $10. 1st class no charge. Desert Milagros, 3438 N Country Club. 520-404-8745. QigongMark@yahoo.com. Meetup.com/Tucson-ZY-Qigong-Meetup. Qi Gong Class – 10-11am. Ancient healing, exercise program. Individual guidance as well as group instruction. $10/per class. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco Rm, Harmony Hall. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com. Tibetan Bowl Meditation – 12pm. Led by Michael Beale. Transformative meditation to connect consciousness with the higher self. Unity in the Valley, 17630 S Camino De Las Quintas. 520-625-5687. UnityGV@yahoo.com. UnityGreenValley.org. Self-Realization/Psychic Development Classes – 1-2pm. Explore metaphysical concepts and principles in order to know yourself and awaken your own authority in life through meditation and discussion. No charge. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-444-3392. DFN1@icloud.com. United-Fellowship-Chapel.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.

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Reiki Circle at Bookmans – 6-7:30pm. Second Thursday. Come learn about, receive or give Reiki. Studies show real results on the physical, emotional and energetic levels. $5 suggested donation; proceeds shared with Hope Animal Shelter. Bookmans, 1930 E Grant Rd. 520-638-5251. JudyFerrig@comcast.net. OpenPathways-EnergyandCommunication.com. Free Tai Chi and Chi Kung – 6-7:30pm. Gentle, flowing movements that relax the body, quiet the mind, increase energy, improve health and make you feel good. No Charge. Church of Christ, 2848 N Mountain Ave. 520-795-8612. DsrtDrgn@gmail.com.

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Metaphysical 12-Step Group – 6:30pm. Discover new ways of looking at the recovery process. Open to anyone currently or previously involved in any 12 step program. No charge. Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Office and Education Center, 4220 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. Erockhill@comcast.net. 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. Outreach Classes from The Temple of The Presence – 7pm. No charge. 11902 E Irvington Rd. 520-751-2039, ext. 100. Info@TheTemple.ws. TempleOfThePresence.org. Ascended Masters’ Introductory Classes – 7pm. 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. SusanKnittel@msn.com. TempleOfThePresence.org. Desert Ashram – 7pm. Immerse yourself in a beautiful and peaceful meditation and retreat center. Spiritual teachings of Swami Amar Jyoti, chanting, meditation, library, book shop, walking paths. Free. 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. TruthConsciousness.org. Centering Prayer – 7-8pm. 20-25 minute meditation and reading/discussion. All welcome. We offer two Thursday sessions every week: 12-1pm in the Bride’s Room and 7-8pm in the Library. No charge. St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4440 N Campbell Ave. 520-820-6537. Javani@outlook.com. StPhilipsTucson.org/Pastoral-Care.

friday 8:30am Workout – Experience an awesome workout that perks you up. A combination of Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi ending with meditation. Bring yoga mat and water bottle, plan on laughing and starting your day out with a smile. $5. WellnessFirst! 3861 N First Ave. 520-209-1755. Saberlmp@aol.com. 3861WellnessFirst.com. Catalina Farmers Market Artworks and More – 9am-1pm. Fresh produce, baked goods, salmon, range-fed beef, artisans, unique gifts, food court, more. 16733 N Oracle Rd, Catalina. 970-903-0529. MichaelisPlaza@gmail.com. 77NorthMarketPlace.com. Trail Dust Town Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. Formerly Jesse Owens Market. Bring the family and enjoy everything this premiere farmers’ market has to offer. No charge. Trail Dust Town, 6541 E Tanque Verde Rd. HeirloomFM.com.

Elder Circle St. Francis in the Foothills – 1011am. Second Friday. A safe, respectful place for harvesting your life; a project of the Center for Community Dialogue. No charge. 4625 E River Rd. 520-405-1926. LBosch@OurFamilyServices.org. OurFamilyServices.org.

FoodInRoot St. Philip’s Plaza Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. One of the largest farmers markets in Southwestern Arizona and has a regional reputation for the number of local farmers it supports. No charge. St. Philips Plaza, 4380 N Campbell Ave. FoodInRoot.com.

Friday Farmers’ Market at Broadway Village – 10am-2pm. Southern Arizona’s only indoor (A/C)/outdoor venue. Organic produce, meats, prepared foods, baked goods, coffee/teas, cheese, eggs, plants, artisans, body care, massage, music. Broadway/Country Club. 520-603-8116.

Oro Valley Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. 30 vendor stalls. Every 2nd Saturday fun events are planned to introduce more customers to this neighborhood gem. No charge. Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N Oracle Rd. Heirloomfm.com.

FoodInRoot UAMC Farmers’ Market – 10am2pm. Every week at UAMC on the plaza south of the hospital. Great Food and Music. No charge. UA Medical Center, NW Corner of Speedway and Campbell. 520-261-6982. Tim@FoodInRoot.com. FoodInRoot.com. Waterbabies Free-Style Pooltime – 11:30am. For women with chronic pain, healing from surgery, pain relieving movement in warm salt water, a healing atmosphere. Support, exchanging helpful information, to laugh and enjoy life. $10. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-577-7377. KathyNina7377@gmail.com. SantaritaSprings.com.

The Nature of Dreams – 9-10am. 1st and 3rd Saturdays. Discussions on validity of dreams, meanings of symbols, interpretations and beliefs from different cultures. Facilitator: Rev. Howard Milwich. By donation. United Fellowship Chapel, Inc, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-444-3392. DFN1@icloud.com. United-Fellowship-Chapel.com. Plaza Palomino Saturday Market – 9am-1pm. Fresh produce, breads, coffee, tea, plants, tamales, salsa and emu oil products. Live music. 2970 N Swan Rd. 520-523-1005.

AI CHI – 10am. With Connie Seddon. Delicious tai chi-like movements and stretching for all in our 96 degree saltwater indoor pool at Santa Rita Springs. Great for pain relief, arthritis, fibromyalgia, balance and stamina. $15/class. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-245-6616. Connie@AquaticRelaxation.com. AquaticRelaxation.com. Meet with the Divine: Meditation Classes – 10:30am-12pm. Learn a technique every week, practice it daily. Come back with questions and learn more. Establish a daily practice. $125/ before 3/1. $149.99/after 3/1. 3231 N 1st Ave. 206-501-7575. SylvaineFrancine@gmail.com. SylvaineFrancine.com. Simple Staging for Home Sellers – 2-4pm. 1st and 2nd Saturday. Soon-to-be home sellers! Come learn easy-to-follow staging techniques to prepare your home for the market. Taught by professional stager/realtor. $10 Donation to local pet shelter. RSVP for Address. 520-870-2108. KGeisRealtor@gmail.com. KathleenGeisRealtor.com.

Community of Light Healing and Message Circle – 12-1pm. Metaphysical and spiritual gathering for healing, prophecy, enlightenment and growth. Donations welcome. Unscrewed Theater, 3244 E Speedway Blvd. 520-403-6156. YeahRightRo@gmail.com. CommunityOfLightTucson.com. Healing Meditation & Message Circle – 121pm. Guided Healing Meditation in our peaceful sanctuary. After meditation, everyone receives a Spiritual Message. By donation. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. DFN1@icloud.com. United-Fellowship-Chapel.com.

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Healthy Happy Hour – 5:30-6:30pm. 3rd Friday. Happy hour along with a 20-30 minute presentation followed by a question/answer period. Join us for wine, lemonade, community. No charge. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. 520-209-1755. TransformMedpLLC@aol.com. 3861WellnessFirst.com.

A N I M A L C O M M U N I C AT I O N A N D ENERGY HEALING. Better understand your animal to enhance your relationship, address behavioral issues, learn what your pet needs to be healthy. Judy Ferrig, M.S., 520-245-4214, OpenPathways-EnergyandCommunication.com.

Qi Gong of Unconditional Love – 5:30-6:30pm. Slow meditation movements to help cultivate and enhance your vitality, health, create a sense of well being and inner peace. No experience necessary, everybody is welcome. $10 or donation. Palo Santo Wellness, 3045 N 1st Ave. 520-850-8897. Jason@MysticHealingPaths.com. MysticHealingPaths.com.

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Reiki Circle – 7:30-9pm. Second Friday. Reiki Circle brings Reiki Masters and receivers to share and experience this ancient healing method that brings deep relaxation, pain and stress relief. By donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm 4. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com.

saturday Rincon Valley Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm. Organic produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, ironworks, arts and crafts by local artisans. 12500 E Old Spanish Trail. 520-591-BARN. RVFM@RinconInstitute.org. RVFM.org.

IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE TOOK THE BLOOD THINNER XARELTO and had complications due to internal bleeding after January 2012, you may be due financial compensation. Injuryfone 1-800-657-9434. N AT U R A L LY H E A LT H Y W E I G H T L O S S W I T H AW E S O M E R E S U LT S , and Diabetic Friendly. I’m winning my weight loss battle without hunger or fatigue. Website: WinWin.ValentusMovie.com. Call/text Katie at 520-286-6177.

ORIENTAL FENG SHUI READINGS with Iko. Not mere entertainment, serious reading for serious mind. Receive guidance for a positive and productive life. 5 20-333-9814. RESTORE YOUR CREDIT. Lexington Law offers a free consultation with a Credit Consultant. Regain your financial health. 1-800-908-5043. STOP OVERPAYING for your prescriptions. Save up to 93%. Call our licensed Canadian and International pharmacy service to compare prices and get $15.00 off your first prescription and free shipping. 1-800-660-9935. TRY THE VIBRACUSSOR. Medical Massage Treatment Tool for deep relief of joint and muscle tissue pain and restrictions. Randy L.M.T. 520-312-9563. ZHONG YUAN QIGONG CLASS with Mark Frighetti. Thursdays 7-8:30. $10. 1st class free. Desert Milagros, 3438 N Country Club. Qigongmark@yahoo.com. ZYqigongAz.com. 520-404-8745.

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communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Holly@NaturalTucson.com to request our media kit.

ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE DEL SOUL

Nanie Carrillo, L.Ac. Dipl. O.M. Located within Caritas Center for Healing 330 E. 16th St, 85701 520-979-7078 NanieC@AcupunctureDelSoul.com AcupunctureDelSoul.com Nanie Carrillo, provides compassionate health care to all ages using acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapy, nutritional guidance, massage, Reiki and CranioSacral Therapy. She also provides Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture for facial rejuvenation. Workers Compensation and some insurance accepted. See ad, page 6.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE TIMOTHY M MARSHALL, Ph.D.

Holistic Neurospecialist/Pharmacologist Professor of Chemistry and Pharmacology 520-370-6044 Dr-Marshall.com Dr. Marshall has a passion for natural solutions that rebalance and rebuild the brain and body promoting greater health and healing. With the proper diet, guidance, and a balance of the right nutrients – you can start feeling better today. To schedule an enlightening consultation, call 520-370-6044. See ad, page 31.

ANIMAL SERVICES

MYSTIC HEALING PATH

Jason Wechs, L.Ac. Acupuncturist, ThetaHealer® 1834 N Craycroft Rd Jason@MysticHealingPaths.com 520-850-8897 • MysticHealingPaths.com Experience real change of chronic mental, emotional, physical and spiritual issues through ThetaHealing® technique. Private sessions and incorporated into unique healing classes. Offering ThetaHealing®, Acupuncture, Sheng Zhen Qi Gong instruction, Reiki, Craniosacral Therapy and more. See ad, page 14.

ANIMAL ALLY OF ARIZONA

Nancy McDonald Certified Canine Massage Therapist 520-591-2950 • AnimalAllyAZ@gmail.com Is your pet recovering from injury or illness, or just getting on in years? Animal Ally can help. Using massage, Reiki, aromatherapy and communication, Nancy guides and assists you and your pet in achieving optimum health, naturally. $20 off first appointment. Call to schedule a session today. See ad, page 8.

AROMATHERAPY

ADDICTION TREATMENT

RITUAL BY KATE’S MAGIK TRANSFORMATIONAL CONCEPTS, PLLC 215 N Court Ave, 85701

DeeAnn Saber, NMD 520-743-1486 Zach Saber, LMP RitualTucson.com Dr. Jo Ruddy, PHD Ritual by Kate’s Magik is an Jodi Hardy, MALPC intimate boutique that carries 3861 N First Ave, 85719 100% pure aromatherapy 520-209-1755 • AddictionToConnection.com An integrative approach to heal addiction through demonstrating, teaching and sharing. “Because the opposite of addiction is not sobriety, it is connection.” See ad, page 3.

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products and ceremonial supplies. Ritual also offers a variety of aromatherapy-focused massages designed to help people relieve stress, move through grief or promote love, healing and success. See ad, page 12.

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ASTROLOGY ASTRO ANSWERS

Millie Silvio 520-603-8395 MSilvio@cox.net In person, by phone or Skype Let Millie help you better understand the people in your life - family, romance, career. Readings include chart for yourself and one other person. With a greater understanding of yourself and the other person, the relationship can be enhanced. Great party entertainment. Gift certificates available.

BEDS ORGANIPEDIC BY OMI

Showing at Baker’s Distinctive Home Furnishings 2303 E Grant Rd,85719 520-300-9307 • cell: 520-419-5882 Jeff@AZBeds.net • AZBeds.net Chemically sensitive or would prefer a healthy sleeping alternative? We feature Organicpedic by OMI. These mattresses are the purest on the market and utilize eco and cruelty-free wool, organic cotton and pure organic latex. Now showing at Baker’s Distinctive Home Furnishings, 2303 E Grant Rd. 85719. See ad, page 55.

BODYWORK 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 21.

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

Voted one of Tucson’s top alternative healing centers. Sessions offered on a donation basis. Classes held monthly. Massage therapists and nurses receive continuing education credits. See ad, page 21.

INTUITIVE HANDS MOBILE MASSAGE DR. JOANNE HAUPERT, D.C. Don May, LMT Location: House Calls, Office Calls 520-730-0656 DonMay.MassageTherapy.com

Enjoy the deeply healing benefits of therapeutic massage in the comfort of your own home or office. Relieve chronic pain, release stress, or recover from injuries with Don’s nurturing Integrative Bodywork (blending traditional massage modalities with Craniosacral and Reiki). Don is known for his “groundedness” (a deeply calm presence), which allows clients to enter a state of deep relaxation with ease. See ad, page 21.

NEW LEAF MASSAGE THERAPY Stephanie Dixon, LMT, CNMT 520-775-2367 SDixonLMT@NewLeafTucson.com NewLeafTucson.com

Massage Therapy specializing in relief and treatment of pain and injuries. Stephanie has experience and training with a wide variety of massage therapy techniques. Also certified in neuromuscular therapy. A session at the New Leaf Studio is helpful for conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic back and neck pain and more.

SANTA RITA SPRINGS

Dorothy Richmond, LMT Aquatic Massage, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Craniosacral, Watsu 520-622-4201 Watsu_Woman_Az@yahoo.com SantaRitaSprings.com

Aquatic Massage, or Watsu, immerses the body in 96-degree water, using flowing, wavelike movement and the water’s resistance to stretch and free joints, muscles, connective tissue and nerves while your therapist keeps your nose above water. Wave patterns of energy release tension into the flow and regenerate tissue. Deep relaxation frees the mind. See ad, page 21.

CHIROPRACTIC ALAN D. CROSS, D.C., P.C.

AAA Accident & Injury Clinic 6700 N Oracle, #502, 85704 520-797-4177 • AlanCrossDC.com Chiropractic care for accident victims, people suffering from headaches and/or bodily pain, and those concerned with general well-being. Utilization of the gentle and highly effective Atlas Orthogonal approach. Convenient office hours. Most insurances ac/cepted. See ad, page 16.

4858 E. Broadway 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 Auto Immune diseases.

WINTERHAVEN HEALTH CENTER Dr. Nathan Conlee 3020 North 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 37.

COACHING COUNSELING & GUIDANCE ARMORLESS BODY THERAPIES

Randy Usem, LMT, Radix Practitioner Near Campbell & Grant 520-312-9563 TucsonEmotionalAndTraumaTherapy.com TucsonMassageAndBodyTherapy.com Affordable alternative or addition to traditional therapy. Radix is a neo-Reichian, deep feeling, regressive process similar to bio-energetics and primal therapy. Exploring with breath, body awareness, centering and grounding to access anger, fear, grief, longing and restore love, trust, pleasure, fulfillment and aliveness. See ad, page 21.

COUNSELING CONCEPTS Jo Ruddy and Jody Hardy 3861 N First Ave 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! See ad, page 3.

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 to restore love and play. Resolve anger, arguments, emotional distancing, broken trust, childhood influences. Free consultation. Satisfaction guaranteed.

HUMAN POTENTIAL COACH

Renee Powers, Ph.D. Certified Wellness Coach & Holistic Life Coach 520-222-9063 • GetInspired@live.com HumanPotentialCoach.com In transition or overwhelmed by stress? Seeking more balance, direction, guidance, support and fulfillment in your life? Renée coaches individuals who are ready to take their life to the next level. Goal attainment, health/wellness support, stress reduction, relationships, business and life balance. Coaching sessions are personal, professional and confidential. See ad, page 11.

INTEGRAL BUSINESS AND LIFE COACH

Jeanette Gibler, Entrepreneur Certified Awakening Excellence Coach 520-730-9277 • Info@JeanetteGibler.com JeanetteGibler.com Tired of procrastinating on your un-limited potential? Using dynamic processes, tools and intuition, Jeanette has coached hundreds of heart-based individuals & entrepreneurs. Are you ready to release doubt, fear, or struggle and began creating radical success with joy & ease? See ad, page 7.

STILLNESS, LLC

Dr. Sylvaine Francine Spiritual Counselor In person, by phone and Skype 206-501-7575 • SylvaineFrancine.com Learn how to release your stress. Have you ever wondered how your life would be without the influencing patterns from your past and future lives? Transition to a place where you function happily in the present with authenticity, newly discovered strengths and enhanced potential. See website for testimonials.

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

Sheila Shea, M.A., has 38 years of experience and is board certified. Her institute offers colon hydrotherapy, GAPS counseling and groups and workshops. She specializes in colonoscopy preparation, diet and detoxification support and abdominal massage. Heal your gut, heal your body. See ad, page 32.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY VERY SPECIAL ALTERNATIVES Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN WellnessFirst! 3861 N First Ave, Rm 3, 85719 520-403-1686 VerySpecialAlternatives@gmail.com

FDA-approved system integrated with full, closedgravity option; purified water; disposable speculums. Probiotic reflorastation. Affordable rates & packages. Ear coning also available. Flexible hours include weekends. See ad, page 3.

COMPUTER SERVICES GE COMPUTING AND INTERNET SERVICES

Don Gibbens 520-332-1485 • CompDoc@gogibbenscom Facebook: GE Computing and Internet Services One of Don’s Taglines 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 37.

DEMENTIA MEMORY CARE HELPING HANDS ELDER ENRICHMENT SERVICES

Founder and Owner, Wendy Annis 322 N Citadel Ave, 85748 520-647-6947 HelpingHandSees.com Helping Hands Elder Enrichment Services provides one-on-one memory connection activities to individuals with dementia. Our methods incorporate the arts and the five senses, along with pieces of each individual’s personal history. Caregiver training and support also offered.

3461 E Speedway Blvd, 85716 520-425-0379 Evolve-PT.com

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Susan Wright and Infinite Self Creations offers the John of God Crystal Healing Bed sessions, Reiki, Reiki attunements, Crystal Intuitive classes, and Certified Theta Healing. The JOG crystal bed is blessed by the entities giving you a high level of healing being done by the spirit beings.

LIFEFORCE RENEWAL

Reiki to raise your vibration; A centrally located biolchakra clearing with Tibetan ogic, and integrative dental bowls; aromatherapy aura office with Tucson’s only cleansing; numerology charts; International academy of shamanic medicine card Oral Medicine & Toxicreading; readings to connect ology accredited dentist. Specializing in general with your Spirit Guides. & cosmetic dentistry, mercury-free fillings, safe amalgam removal, implants, extractions, cavitation treatment, and ozone therapy. Call for OPEN PATHWAYS appointment today. See ad, page 35. Judy Ferrig, M.S., IARP Energy, Healing and Communications 520-245-4214 MEDICINE WHEEL DENTAL OpenPathways-EnergyAndCommunication.com Dr. Steven A. Swidler, DDS

Dr. Kenneth C. Glass, DDS 4650 W Jojoba Dr, 85745 520-743-7101 • MedicineWheelDental.com

Energetic healing for people and animals is key to well-being and health. I use a variety of modalities such as Reiki, Medicine Wheel Dental is Tucchakra and aura clearing, son’s premier holistic visualization and balancing integrative dental practice. with stones, crystals, sound, Utilizing a balanced mix of color and essences to work on traditional dentistry with the most effective vibrational level. Medical exclusive naturopathic, holistic studies support the work I do as instrumental in and alternative modalities, Medicine Wheel Dental provides the highest level of personalized healing. CEs available for all Reiki levels. dental care. “With awareness, we can make a choice.” See ad, back cover. SPIRITUAL HYPNOSIS

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ENERGY WORK ENERGY HEALING/EFT-ADV

Barbara Brennan, Graduate of School of Healing, EFT Practitioner, Psyche-K 520-909-3455 EnergyBalancingAZ.com

Evolve Physical Therapy provides natural healing therapies, including Whole Body Cryotherapy, Dry Needling, Ultrasound Therapy, Cold Laser Therapy, and more to promote ultimate wellness, relieve pain and inflammation, recover from injury and promote wellbeing. Call now to schedule your service. See ad, page 9.

Rev. Susan Wright Reiki Master 5343 S Civano Blvd, 85747 520-401-4486 SWrightISC.wix.com/ISelfCreations

Patrice St. Clair, Reiki Master Practitioner, ICRT Aromatherapy, Numerologist, DENTISTRY Feng Shui Consultant JEANNE ANNE KRIZMAN, DMD, MPH 949-412-5127 • StClair516@hotmail.com LifeForceRenewal.net 1601 N Tucson Blvd, Ste 35 520-326-0082 Transformation on the cellular Smile@KrizmanDental.com level with shamanic crystal

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Johanna Alley 520-370-1306 JWalley@protonmail.ch JohannaAlley.com

Are you ready to change your life? Johanna has 30 years of hypnosis and energy healing experience (and many more of Experience positive results in life!). Through Past Life one appointment. Phyllis is Regression learn the cause; highly intuitive and gets through multi-faceted energy directly to the root of your healing realign your energies to health, relationship and career manifest your authentic self-actualized life. See issues. Pain, depression/anxiety, ad, page 13. financial problems and sexual trauma resolution. Call now and get your confidence back.

TAMMY ROSEN WILBUR, GCFP

Tesla Metamorphosis Pracititoner 3079 W. Avenida Cresta, 85745 TeslaMetamorphosisPractitionersArizona.com Tammy Rosen Wilbur, Simone Gers and Karen Olsen are certified to offer Tesla Metamorphosis Healing, Light Body activations and soul communication. See ad, page 19.

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Modern Organic Hairdressing 204 W Grant Rd 520-331-9006 • ProjekkHair@yahoo.com Facebook: ProjekK In the courtyard of Placita de la Luna, enter ProjekK hair studio and notice the scents of pine, rosemary and sage. Stylist Kathie features U.K.-inspired cuts that need minimal styling. Hair color is ammonia-free and organic, providing beautiful, professional results.

CLOUD NINE FLOTATION 2118 S Avenida Planeta 520-668-4017 FloatTucson.com

Imagine an environment free from gravity, stress, tension and pain. You’ve just imagined floating in a Flotation or Sensory Deprivation Tank. Discover the world within while healing your body in a totally unique way. Ask about our Natural Awakenings specials.

LEVITY FLOAT AND WELLNESS CENTER

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GARDEN THERAPY

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Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson offers a scientifically proven two month long healing walk program that reduces anxiety, stress, and sadness and promotes joy and peacefulness. For details and start dates, visit YumeGardens.org.

HEALING TOUCH BARBARA J. HART RN, HTCP

520-591-7267 BarbHartHT@gmail.com Healing Touch Tucson on Facebook Easy to learn, anyone can use Healing Touch on themselves, others and family. Adds balance to life, encourages mindfulness and can be used immediately for bumps, bruises, broken bones, cuts and more. Contact Barbara for information on upcoming trainings.

HEALTHFOOD STORES DESERT WELLNESS NUTRITION 125 W Calle De Las Tiendas, 103A, Green Valley, 85614 520-625-3665 • DesertWN.com

Desert Wellness is a local health food store dedicated to helping the community access high quality health/nutrition products. The store’s owner, Christina Roberts, is a nutritionist and certified holistic health coach, qualified to guide customers to healthier lifestyles.

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.

HEALTHY EATING 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 19.

DOSA EXPRESS

Foothills Mall Food Court, Ste 135 7401 La Cholla Blvd, 85741 520-887-3990 An Indian restaurant featuring South Indian Cuisine. The Dosa is a crepe made from lentils and rice that is gluten free. Dosa can be filled with most anything and eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Vegan and dairy free menu items.

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. See ad, page 30.

GOVINDA’S NATURAL FOODS BUFFET & ISKCON TEMPLE 711 E Blacklidge Dr, 85719 520-792-0630 GovindasOfTucson.com

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HEALTHY EATING LOVIN’ SPOONFULS

Vegetarian Restaurant 2990 N Campbell Ave, 85719 520-325-7766 LovinSpoonfuls.com

MARY ACKERLEY MD, MD(H), ABIHM Board-Certified Psychiatrist, Doctor of Homeopathy, Certified Biotoxin Specialist 520-299-5694 MaryMD@MyPassion4Health.com MyPassion4Health.com

Mary Ackerley is a classicallytrained, board-certified psychiatrist specializing in chronic fatigue, mold sickness, anxiety and depression. Visit her website and read her articles to learn more. See ad, page 26.

Lovin’ Spoonfuls offers breakfast, lunch and dinner in a gracious atmosphere, perfect for dining with friends, family and business associates. Awards and accolades include Tucson Lifestyle magazine’s Best Vegetarian Restaurant, Tucson Weekly’s Best of Tucson and VegNews’ Best Vegetarian Restaurant.

HOLISTIC HEALTH/ ALTERNATIVE HEALING

HOME SERVICES PURMAID LLC 520-834-8040 PurMaid.com

PurMaid LLC entering their 10th year of providing professional green cleaning services to Arizona homes and businesses. See ad, page 33.

AMY KALAMA HOCHREITER 520-272-4290 877-300-1279 AmyHochreiterCoaching.com

Awakening Heart energy, Amy Kalama’s gentle hands, ACT, and whole person health coaching facilitates your body, mind, heart and soul to restore health, wellness, reinvigorate your being and allow your transformation. Cleanse your cellular and energy bodies by Awakening your HeartLight.

COYOTE HEALING CENTER

David C. Rupley, Jr, MD(H) 700 N Country Club Rd, Ste 110, 85716 DCRupley@gmail.com CoyoteHealingCenter.com Coyote Healing Center is using a new instrument that generates pulsed electromagnetic fields. Tremendous results are reported, including relief from sciatic pain, improved energy, enhanced healing, increased range of motion and relief from depression. Sessions can be scheduled with or without consultation. See ad, page 17.

JOURNEY TO WELLNESS Pam McMahon, Ph.D., CH.t Danielle McFarlin, CH.t (c) 520-730-0236 LifeHealer.org

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY NORTHSTAR HYPERBARICS

Dr. Carol Henrinks, 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 36.

HYPNOTHERAPY INTEGRATIVE HYPNOTHERAPY Jeri Mills, MD, CCH 3333 N Campbell Ave, Ste 12, 85719 520-395-0340

Pam McMahon-Vorrasi offers ear candling, infrared sauna detox, ionic detox footbath, reflexology, Reiki, hypnotherapy, herbal and nutritional counseling and creates wellness plans together with her clients. She is committed to helping clients achieve health, wellness and spiritual well-being. See ad, page 31.

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Integrative Hypnotherapy. Use this powerful tool to make lifestyle changes including: weight loss, smoking cessation, improving study habits and test taking skills, releasing fears and phobias, releasing the effects of trauma and more. First visit, 25% discount.

IRIDOLOGY DR. ANN ALENE

Iridology and Nutrition IIPA Certified 520-975-1133 HeavenlyHealings.net Dr. Ann was taught by Dr. Bernard Jensen, Father of American Iridology. A worldwide teacher of Iridology, she uses the latest in iris technology from Australia. Your eyes tell it all; they are the mirror of your soul. Call for personal consultation.

LEGAL SERVICES DECONCINI MCDONALD YETWIN & LACY, P.C.

2525 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 200, 85716 520-322-5000 DMYL.com DMYL has been providing quality legal services for individuals and businesses for 40+ years. This local, full-service law firm offers assistance with estate, retirement, and succession planning; real estate; business law, including emerging businesses/start-ups, contracts, taxation, intellectual property, and litigation. For a list of practice areas, see DMYL.com.

LIFE COACHING/ COUNSELORS VOCAL VELOCITY STUDIO

Stephanie Sikes, Founder, MA, MC, BCC Creative Life Communication Coaching 520-909-8989 SGSikes@comcast.net Stephanie’s eclectic professional 20+-year career experience is working with couples, families,addiction recovery andwomen’s challenges. Her energy, creative spirit and non-judgmental approach fosters a trusting relationship and is the key to her clients’ ability to succeed. Young adults and childrenare also a n area of specialization. See ad, page 29.

MASSAGE OTHON MOLINA PH.D. C LMT

Sports/Medical Massage and Kinesiology 916-598-5525 BackDoc.Molina@gmail.com Molina Massage.com Holistic Manual Therapist for over 45 years. Specializing in back and neck challenges. If you’ve been in pain, he can help you get your life back. Just moved to Tucson. Special introductory price: Buy two sessions at $200 and get the third free. See ad, page 21.

DOUG RUPEL LMT

Hawaiian, Deep Muscle, Sports Massage 3233 N 1st Ave 520-406-8935 Doug graduated from Desert Institute in 1985, studied under Marie Hansen in the art of intensive deep work and studied Lomi Lomi with Abraham a kahuna from Hawaii. He is certified in Body Talk Access and provider of Body Walking. Choose Breathe Wellness Studios for relaxation and rejuvenation.

METAPHYSICAL GIFTS & SUPPLIES

MUSIC VOCAL VELOCITY STUDIO

Stephanie Sikes, Founder, MA, MC, BCC 520-909-8989 SGSikes@comcast.net With proper diaphragmatic vocal (breath) placement and simple ear training practice, a novice singer can become quite proficient. Lessons are 90 minutes of fun a nd amazing training, rhythm and song. With a solid foundation, you can choose to sing any genre of music.See ad, page 29.

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.

NATUREMEDICA NATUROPATHIC CLINIC & DETOX SPA

ARIZONA LAPIDARY & GEM ROUGH Judy Gianni, NMD 4699 E Pima St, Suite 101, 85712 (NW Corner, Pima & Swan) 520-399-6641 ArizonaLapidary.com

Katie Rose, NMD Kam Tecaya, NMD 1 W. Wetmore Rd, #101, 85705 520-887-4287 • Naturemedica.net

Tucson’s cleanest, friendliest Rock Shop is open to the public year round. Minerals, Crystals, Metaphysical Stones, Cabochons, Cutting, Polishing, Jewelry Design & Repair. Come on in and see us. We love sharing our rocks with you. New location coming soon. See ad, page 29.

Hormone balancing, bioidentical hormones, thyroid issues, gastrointestinal complaints, autoimmune disorders, skin conditions, allergies, pediatrics, weightloss, acupuncture, colon hydrotherapy, nutritional IVs, well-woman exams, quick care clinic.

MYSTIC MESSENGERS PSYCHIC FAIR

Patricia Kirkman 445 S Alvernon Way at Doubletree by Hilton 520-403-4270 Patricia.Kirkman@gmail.com MysticMessengers.com Mystic Messengers Psychic Fair is Tucson’s Premier Metaphysical Community of independent psychics, healers, artists and crafts people. Everyone interested in metaphysical events is welcome, always with free admission. Event dates are listed online at MysticMessengers.com.

WHOLISTIC FAMILY MEDICINE

PAST LIFE REGRESSION JOURNEY TO WELLNESS Pam McMahon, Ph.D., CH.t Danielle McFarlin, CH.t (c) 520-730-0236 LifeHealer.org

PATIENT ADVOCATES RN PATIENT ADVOCATES, PLLC Karen Mercereau, RN, iRNPA 3212 N Anderson Dr, 85716 520-743-7008 Info@PatientAdvocates.com PatientAdvocates.com

Facing acute illness or chronic conditions or a new diagnosis? Learn more about why this is happening and explore all your treatment options. We protect and guide you in your healthcare—asking those questions you don’t know how to ask.

PERSONAL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT TAO TIME

Dale Bruder 520-331-1956 TaoTime@DaleBruder.com Three ways to access the I Ching the Tao Time Way; What time is it? 6 days, Three Currents 18 days and Twelve Branches 72 days. Each way accesses a new realization using the material of the life you are living. More at DaleBruder.com. See ad, page 26.

Dr. Lance Morris 1601 N Tucson Blvd, Ste 37, 85716 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 20.

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PET SERVICES HOLISTIC ANIMAL CARE

7334 E Broadway Blvd, 85710 520-886-1727 HolisticAnimalCareShoppes.com

REAL ESTATE KATHLEEN GEIS, REALTOR/STAGER 7330 N Oracle Rd, 85704 520-870-2108 KathleenGeisRealtor.com

Shoppe features top New AgeThe Realtor Offering quality natural products to Free Staging & Guidance ensure optimal health and

Kathleen Geis offers real estate services with a metaphysical twist. She combines practical real estate experience with Usui Reiki Training, Law of Attraction Kathleen Geis, techniques Realtor/Stager and 7330 N. Oracle Road; #280, Tucson knowledge of Feng Shui. Free 520-870-2108 light staging. See ad, page 28. KathleenGeisREALTOR.com

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pendently owned by world-renowned natural pet • FREE Light-Staging offered to sellers care pioneer, author of nine books and educator • FREE Redesign offered to buyers to veterinarians, Dr. Lisa S. Newman, Ph.D. See after moving into their new home! ad, page 11.

PRICKLY PEAR HOLISTIC VETERINARY CARE

Lauren Genow, DVM, CVA, CVSMT 520-979-7273 PricklyPearVet@gmail.com PricklyPearVet.com

MELISSA DAWN RICH

Realtor Tierra Antigua Realty 7330 N Oracle Rd, Ste #280, 85704 520-406-0689 Info@ARichExperience.com ARichExperienceRealty.com From helping you find your dream home and negotiating the best deal, to providing innovative marketing solutions to help you sell your home, I will be here as your Real Estate Professional and Consultant to help you every step of the way! See ad, page 24.

Prickly Pear Holistic Veterinary Care is a mobile, holistic veterinary practice that specializes in acupuncture, herbal medicine, chiropractic therapy and Reiki for all animals including dogs, cats and horses. See ad, page 13.

PHOTOGRAPHY ARTISTIC IMAGES STUDIO

2450 E. Speedway Blvd, Suite #7, 85719 520-977-6733 ArtisticImages347.com Facebook: Artistic Images Studio Eric Smith is a portrait photographer specializing in glamour, Quinceanera and tattoo photography. Eric Smith’s work has been published twice; the first was on the Cover of the National Tattoo Association Newsletter Volume 2009 – 2010 Issue1 and then also in Tattoos for Women Issue #107. See ad, page 13.

QIGONG MARK FRIGHETTI

ZY Qigong Teacher/Practitioner Desert Milagros, 3438 N Country Club 520-404-8745 Qigongmark@yahoo.comZyQigongAz.com Meetup.com/Tucson-ZY-Qigong-Meetup/

SALON/SPA SERVICES ALTERNATIVES IN HEALTH CARE DETOX THERAPY SPA Debbie Shaw, Owner 520-275-4510 DetoxTherapySpa.com

Where all-natural health care meets all-natural beauty solutions. Specializing in all-natural weight loss, anti-aging treatments, skin care and pain management. Unique equipment and treatments set us apart from everyone else. Look younger and be healthier naturally. See ad, page 16.

SCHOOLS/TRAINING ASIS MASSAGE EDUCATION

4 Campuses: Clarkdale, Prescott, Flagstaff, Tucson 866-334-3348 ASISMassage.com

Zhong Yuan Qigong is a simple life science. Practice an ancient qigong system to quiet the mind and relax the body while developing your physical, emotional and spiritual being to a higher level, 7pm to 8:30pm every Thursday.

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ASIS Massage School offers full and part time massage therapy training programs, continuing education workshops for body-workers, and a student clinic for the community. See ad, page 15.

SEXUALITY JOURNEY TO WELLNESS Pam McMahon, Ph.D., CH.t Danielle McFarlin, CH.t (c) 520-730-0236 LifeHealer.org

Have you lost your spark? Dr. Pam can help you have confidence in your performance, overcome feelings of inadequacy, restore joy and boost your sex appeal. See ad, page 31.

SKIN CARE GIGI70 NATURAL SKIN CARE

Gina “Gigi” Gianforti, Owner 300 E University Blvd, Ste 144, 85705 520-390-0081 • Facebook.com/Gigi70nsc Gigi70.SkincareTherapy.net Gigi is excited in helping you to feel as beautiful on the outside as you are on the inside! Specializing in Dermaplaning, also provides facials, waxing, manicures, pedicures & public workshops. Grand Opening Specials applicable.

PLEXY LABORATORIES, LLC Acne treatment Jordan Austin 520-221-1856 PlexyLabs.com

Plexy Laboratories LLC. provides an all-natural acne treatment that is unique to the market. By using Beta-Sitosterol in our topical acne lotion we can help balance and ultimately regulate your skin’s sebum production. Our ingredients are all-natural and organic based. See ad, page 22.

REFRESHED FACES

Vien Belcher Sawhney, RN, FNP-C 520-888-1183 ILoveRefreshedFaces.com Refreshed Faces is results driven using various methods to combat the signs of aging to create a younger, refreshed, and beautiful look. Acute treatment, maintenance, and prevention are key. Call today for home visits and skincare parties.

TULA WELLNESS

SPIRITUAL HEALING

Dr. Arianna Scholes-Douglas, Barbara Cooper ARNP, CNM 2404 East River Rd, Suite 251, 85718 520-577-1129 • Info@TulaWellnessMD.com TulaWellnessMD.com

EXPLORING SPIRITUAL PATHS, LLC

Tula means Balance. Integrative Gynecology, well- woman exams, help with perimenopausal and menopausal concerns, PMS and hormone balancing. health and nutrition coaching. Digestive issues and medical weight loss. Complete medspa services including botox and fillers, aesthetics. CoolSculpting, ThermiVa vaginal rejuvenation. See ad, page 8.

Exploring Spiritual Paths “holds sacred space” for people to explore, identify and deepen their unique spiritual paths. To this end, Chloe provides a myriad of practices, such as walking the labyrinth or experiencing SoulCollage, coupled with deep listening and dialogue.

SOLAR ANN GOLSETH

Senior Field Energy Consultant 520-390-1901 Mgolseth@SolarCity.com At SolarCity, we believe in a better way to power homes at a lower cost while contributing to a cleaner planet. Work with a local Tucson energy consultant and know that you are supporting Tucson jobs when you switch to cleaner cheaper solar power. To see if you qualify for free solar installation, call Ann directly at 520-390-1901.

SOUND THERAPY REPLEVYN

Danielle Dvorak 847-323-9188 Danielle@Replevyn.com Replevyn.com Antique Tibetan Singing Bowls, Gantas (Bells), Tingshas, and more are utilized by Danielle in the Tibetan Sacred Sound modality. She is certified through TibetanBowlSchool.com and combines other modalities, as is appropriate for each individual. Relax, release stress, improve health, and realize your own gifts! See ad, page 25.

PO Box 64111, 85728 520-204-6866 ChloeBecca@gmail.com

SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING - TUCSON

Rev. Donald Graves Sunday Service: 3231 N Craycroft Rd, 85712 520-319-1042 • TucsonCSL.org Through partnering with possibility, expanding in consciousness, compassion and connection, and by offering spiritual tools that change lives, the Center for Spiritual Living Tucson provides an environment for spiritual deepening through classes in spiritual practice, community building activities and meaningful sharing. “It’s like coming home, in a good way.” Sunday Celebration Service 10:30am, 10am meditation. See ad, page 10.

COMMUNITY OF LIGHT

Meeting at the Unscrewed Theater 3244 E Speedway CommunityOfLightTucson.com Metaphysical and spiritual gathering of Lightworkers for healing, enlightenment, and growth. Friday Healing Circle at Noon. Sunday Service at 11am.

THE TEMPLE OF THE PRESENCE 11902 E Irvington Rd

520-751-2039, x100 TempleOfThePresence.org Saint Germain and the Ascended Masters stand ready to assist you. In their radiance, you will learn how to release the light from your Individualized I AM Presence. Find divine solutions to every challenge. Spiral upward to your ascension. Thursday classes, 7pm.

THE TEMPLE OF UNIVERSALITY Rev. Betty Tatalajski New Masonic Temple, 3590 N Country Club Rd, 85716 520-884-5340 TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com TheTempleOfUniversality.org

Worship, healing, prophesy. Celebrating the unity of God and man. 11am Sunday service. Free metaphysical development classes in areas of White Eagle World Healing Meditation, Alice Bailey books, Spiritual/Metaphysical Law and Kaballah.

TUCSON IANDS EXPERIENCE Sharing (TIES) Chuck Swedrock 520-395-2365 TucsonIANDS.org

Information on and sharing of NDEs and other transformative experiences. Open to public; everyone has experiences worth sharing. Guest speaker series on 2nd Thursday (Oct – May); small groups on 3rd Thursday each month, 6:30pm at Unity Church of Tucson. See ad, page 9.

WHOLISTIC FAMILY MEDICINE Dr. Lance Morris 1601 N Tucson Blvd, Ste 37, 85716 520-322-8122 WFMedicine@gmail.com ResonantSoundTherapy.com

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SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS UNITED FELLOWSHIP CHAPEL

Rev. Dorothea see ad, page 53 4718 E Hawthorne St, 85711 520-327-0142 United-Fellowship-Chapel.com Facebook: United Fellowship Chapel, Inc. Sunday Service, 2pm. Open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Offering weekly classes. Self-Realization/Psychic Development classes ignite knowledge within to know thyself, heal and change one’s life. Metaphysical Principles Course is more in-depth and is the pre-requisite for the Seminary. See ad, page 34.

UNITY CHURCH OF TUCSON

Rev. Larry and Mary Ellen Swartz 3617 N Camino Blanco, 85718 520-577-3300 • UnityTucson.com Ministry of love, inspiration, learning, wholeness and joy empowering all people to embrace their divine nature. Daycare ages 1-5. Beautiful, low-cost weddings. Largest metaphysical bookstore in the Tucson valley. See ad, page 14.

UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER OF PEACE 1551 S Eastside Loop, #121, 85710 520-546-3696 • Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com UnityPeaceAZ.com

Explore your spirituality in a warm and loving community of caring friends. Learn practical tools that really work to improve your life and the world around you. Sunday service, 10:30am. Prayer services Sunday at 8:50am and Wednesdays at 9:45am. See ad, page 12.

SUPPLEMENTS FRESH VITAMINS

800-216-1412 Info@FreshStores.com FreshVites.com Fresh Vitamins offers a complete selection of vitamins, supplements, herbs, sports nutrition, and body care from the highest quality brands. For over 30 years, Fresh Vitamins has been your local source for quality natural products at the best prices. See ad, page 7.

SUSTAINABLE SHOPPING GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA

1940 E Silverlake, Ste 405, 85713 520-623-5174 • GoodwillSouthernAZ.org

If you’re

quiet, you’re not living. You’ve got to be noisy and colorful and lively. ~Mel Brooks

Selling and recycling gently-used goods enabled us to keep over 25 million pounds out of the landfill last year while fueling our operation of five youth programs, five adult programs, and over 500 full-time jobs. See ad, page 22.

T’AI CHI HEATHER CHALON, MPH

Senior Trainer, T’ai Chi, Qigong, Tao Yoga 520-780-6751 Heather@HeatherChalon.com HeatherChalon.com More than 25 years of experience. Practical solutions for relaxation, rejuvenation, harmony, balance. Inspiring healthy community by empowering people to improve wellness. Collaborative programs to serve your group’s needs. Skills workshops, instructor training, professional CEs, classes at various locations, private lessons.

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WELLNESS CENTER FOREVER ABLE WELLNESS

Amey Aubry, L.Ac., Ph.D. 205 W Giaconda Way, #135 520-219-2400 • Amey@Forever-Able.com Forever Able Wellness is an alternative wellness center with acupuncture and massage services, and classes in yoga and qigong. We are committed to providing the highest quality care, empowering patients to take an active role in their wellness.

NATURAL HEALING CARE CENTER 2272 E Speedway Blvd, 85719 520-323-0069 Info@NaturalHealingCareCenter.com NaturalHealingCareCenter.com

Tucson’s local wellness clinic. Our team of naturopathic doctors and therapists are dedicated to natural healing and individualized healthcare. We specialize in: naturopathic medicine (including pediatrics), acupuncture, massage therapy, hypnotherapy, herbs and nutrition, kinesio tape application, constitutional hydrotherapy, AZ Medical Marijuana card program.

WOMEN’S HEALTH TULA WELLNESS

Dr. Arianna Scholes-Douglas, Barbara Cooper ARNP, CNM 2404 East River Rd, Suite 251, 85718 520-577-1129 • Info@TulaWellnessMD.com TulaWellnessMD.com

WRITING SERVICES THE ACCURATE WORDSMITH

3496 N Paseo de San Agustin, 85712 520-955-2468 or 520-444-9189 TheAccurateWordsmith.com Eve Hady and Stephanie Parker are The Accurate Wordsmith. We empower your success by providing confidentiality, accuracy, excellent customer service and fair pricing in audio transcription, proofreading, and editing, including Doctoral dissertations and Master’s theses. Your success is our success.

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He’s my dentist… need I say more?

Andrew Weil, MD

Healthy Smiles, Healthy Lives Experience extraordinary Bodywork on Dr. Swidler’s patented “Percussion Table”

An Integrative, Caring and Biologic Dental Approach to Wellness • Conscientious General, Biologic, and Cosmetic Dentistry • Mercury-free dentistry with safe protocols to remove silver/mercury fillings • Natural Treatment to avoid root canals (exclusive to our office) • TMJ Body/Jaw Alignment Program – To determine the optimal bite position for balanced posture and function (exclusive to our office) • Biocompatible materials and testing and NO fluoride used • New, noninvasive laser periodontal/gum treatment

A warm welcome awaits at Medicine Wheel Dental & Wellness. Our team of professionals will guide you in choosing from an array of alternative/integrative treatments along with traditional dental approaches. With an emphasis on the connection between oral health and overall wellness, Medicine Wheel strives to help you achieve the highest level of health and well being. Call today for a comprehensive exam/consultation.

Dr. Ken Glass & Dr. Steve Swidler

Medicine Wheel Dental & Wellness Center Holistic Dentistry • High Level Wellness • Education

Tucson

520 743-7101

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4650 W JOJObA DrivE, TucsOn, AZ 85745 • www.MedicineWheelWellness.com • sincE 1976