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Love in Action Can Change the World

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by Judith Fertig

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Tasty Rituals that Deepen the Holiday Spirit

by Lane Vail

26 DIANA MADARAS

SHARES HER PRIVATE SPACES

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Gabrielle Bernstein on Creating More Happiness

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Our theme this month is Christmas. Yay, presents!

No, it’s Awakening Humanity. Yay, presents!

Yes, it is really better to give than to receive, especially to someone that doesn’t expect it.

Why do you think that is? We have a great story this issue, “Combating Compassion Fatigue at the Shelter,” written by Lee Bucyk, the executive director of the nonprofit Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter and Sanctuary, that describes just one kind of overload and even burnout that generosity sometimes engenders this time of year and how to avoid it.

I know that it’s fun for kids to give Santa a list of toys they want, but we probably overdo it and are breeding future shopaholics. We tell ourselves that the spirit is the thing, and then load up the trunk with gifts and goodies anyway.

This year, why not actually do something nice and unexpected for somebody in need? Charitable giving has been down the past few years because of the poor economy, but things are looking up; if you’ve got a few bucks to spare, donate.

Volunteering might be even better (or do both), because you can get closer to the people you’re helping and seen the reality of their situation firsthand. My favorite nonprofit here in Tucson is Eagles Wings of Grace, a Christ-centered ministry that provides women with professional, fashionable clothing so they feel confident on a job interview. Whatever the type of job or situation, the Eagles fashion consultants are passionate about blessing their clients with a fighting chance at success.

They also provide career development tools and a network of support for the purpose of restoring dignity and hope, empowering women to transition from devastation to destiny and develop economic independence, wisdom, self-esteem and practical life skills. There’s a lot more, and you can visit EaglesWingsOfGrace.com to volunteer or donate. Don’t do it just because you will feel great about yourself for being compassionate, but you will. In this spirit, be sure to read our feature story, “Sacred Activism: Love in Action Can Change the World,” by Judith Fertig.

This month, we continue our popular Artist Profile series with a spotlight on Diana Madaras. The award-winning painter has produced a new coffee table book, Private Spaces, that will give readers an insight into her muse. If that’s not enough, check out “Opening Up to Miracles: Gabrielle Bernstein on Creating more Miracles,” by April Thompson.

No, we haven’t forgotten Christmas—how could you think such a thing? In our Conscious Eating department, “Happy feasting for All: Tasty Rituals that Deepen the Holiday Spirit,” writer Lane Vail offers a new and inspiring perspective on the season.

However you celebrate the season, we at Natural Awakenings wish you well for the holidays and look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

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rtistry Academy Music & Art is holding special Winter Painting events from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8:30 p.m., December 13, including step-by-step instruction and all materials.

Director Jamee Haddorff says, “Get in the holiday spirit with our winter painting events! Kids, with or without their family, will enjoy painting an adorable penguin, and adults can have a fun evening out with a BYOB bottle (wine or beer) event while painting a winter scene.

All styles and level of experience are welcome. Gift certificates are available for art classes and private music lessons in piano, voice, violin, guitar and drums.

Location: 12112 N. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Ste. 120 Oro Valley, AZ. For more information, call 520-308-4511, email ArtistryOffice@ArtistryAcademy.net or visit ArtistryAcademy.net.

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anadu salon and spa offers true detoxification using body wraps, ion foot baths, lymphatic massage, endermology and far infrared sauna. Owner Victoria Gonzalez says, “I have been doing body sculpting for 20 years, from rustic body wraps to the most advanced body sculpting machines.

Anybody that feels a toxic body and wants to reduce cellulite and inches will feel their skin become smoother, with even coloration, lose inches, tone the body and feel amazing.”

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nity Minister Nita Strauss, of Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, states, “In the midst of the rush of the holidays, many people begin to realize that they would like less stress and more peace of mind. There are simple practices which can actually deliver both of those desired outcomes.” Unity Spiritual Center of Peace will present a series of lessons partly based on the book, Happier, by Tal Ben-Shahar, Ph.D., from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for eight Sundays, from January 4 through February 22, 2015.

The Greater Good Science Center, at the University of California, Berkeley, reports, “In addition to making people feel better, cultivating happiness reaps Nita Strauss benefits in the areas of health, relationships, productivity, generosity and society as a whole. Stress is relieved, creativity is increased and coping skills are enhanced.”

“The new year is traditionally a time to change.

While many new year’s resolutions do indeed fail after a short time, folks who are sincerely committed to transformation will find that it is a good time for first steps,” says Strauss.

Admission is free. Location: 1551 S. Eastside Loop, Ste.121. For more information, call 520-546-3696, email revnita@UnityPeaceAz.com or visit UnityPeaceAz.com.

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G. Mason Garcia, MD, a Tucson-native cardiologist, board-certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Medicine, has for more than 20 years provided patient-centered services to the Tucson community. Dr. Garcia is the quintessential small-town physician with an old-world bedside manner. He spends time with his patients, getting to know their health issues and their families.

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J’s Pantry has added many new products and great holiday gifts for the food and wine lover, the music lover or the pet lover. Owner Jennifer Janzen says, “Every product we offer is made fresh from locally grown, hand-picked fruits, veggies, herbs and nuts from southern Arizona.

“Our items, including our dog treats, are all additive- and preservative-free. We use 100 percent natural ingredients with absolutely nothing artificial; no fillers, no preservatives, no artificial flavors or colors. We offer products that are fat-free, no-salt or low-salt, sugar-free, dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan. We manufacture and distribute out of beautiful Tucson and prepare your items fresh for you when you order.”

Natural Awakenings readers can use the coupon code “allnatural” to receive 10 percent off their entire order through Dec. 15. View all products at JJsPantry.com.

For more information, contact Janzen at jjspantry@hotmail.com or find JJ’s Pantry on Facebook.

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icolas Ricardo Guillermo, instructor at Immortal Kung Fu, is offering free qigong lessons for healing as part of his effort to publish a study specifically on qigong and its relation to resolving imbalances in the spine.

Guillermo says, “Qigong will prove to be self-chiropractic care. Specific qigong practices teach ancient yogic knowledge of relaxing, lengthening and strengthening the spine, meditating on what is known as the sushumna channel, which is what yogic kundalini energy spirals around. It is located in the center of our gravity when we have a taut spine and we focus on abdominal breathing. Many precise physical and mental controls are needed to open the sushumna. It’s crucial that anyone seeking to learn rapid self-healing practices learns from a credentialed instructor.”

He states, “I am highly credentialed by Dr. G. S. Torres, a member of the Sokeship Council, the most elite and prestigious council of grandmasters in the world. I offer classes in orthodox tai ji, xing yi, ba gua, shao lin kung fu and qigong.

Location: 711 E. Blacklidge Dr. For more information, call 520-427-5811 email ImmortalKungFu@gmail.com or visit ImmortalKungFu.com.

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Pain Management, Stress Relief and Sleep Deprivation Solutions at Spa Daze

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pa Daze offers a variety of body work therapies that treat symptoms caused by sleep deprivation, injury and stress. Jennica Klemann, MMT, CKTP, owner or Spa Daze, says, “Our expert therapists are focused on results-oriented, client-centered treatment. We offer a variety of unique services in addition to traditional massage therapies from shiatsu, Thai, and ashiatsu to kinesio taping, fascia abrasion therapy and medical massage. We also offer services that are sensitive to those suffering from grief, as well as services that address posture, sports and medical issues related to youth.”

Spa Daze will soon be introducing sleep or meditation-inducing therapies such as Reiki, craniosacral, hot/cold stone and bamboo fusion, private yoga and exclusive aromatherapy body wraps. “It is our hope that through community education, Spa Daze will be a valuable and sought-after resource for quality therapy beyond the common massage and counter the damage caused by sleep deprivation, stress and injury,” says Klemann.

Location: 6812 N Oracle Rd., Ste. 100.

For more information, call 520-334-1919, email SpaDazeTucson@gmail.com or visit SpaDazeTucson.com.

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New School to Conduct Take Advantage of FoodInRoot Holiday Treats Tucsonans, nothing says “the holidays” Inspired Studies Tolikemanywalking around the St. Phillip’s Farmers’

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he Place of Healing Holistic Center is opening a school for spiritual and energy studies in January 2015.

Owner E. Jean DuBose, LCSW, LMT, states, “As the energetic vibration of the Earth is raising, more and more individuals are seeking ways to connect to this energy, to have deeper spiritual connections, to more fully remember their purpose and to more fully connect to their energetic bodies.”

There will be individual mentoring and coaching session in person and by videoconference. There will be small class sizes, with a maximum of eight students. Class offerings include Healing with Crystals and Gemstones, Learn to Connect to Your Soul Self, Reading Your Energy Field and That of Others, Healing Sounds for Deeper Spiritual Connection, Learn to Recognize and Release Blocks to Your Spiritual Opening and Assessing Where You are on Your Spiritual Path.

Location: 800 N. Swan, Ste. 118. For more information, call 520-625-9128, email ThePlaceofHealing@yahoo.com or visit ThePlaceofHealing.com and ThePlaceofHealingTherapy.com.

market on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The crisp, sunny beautiful temperatures are complemented naturally by the glorious aroma of freshly brewed coffee, a variety of delicious balsamics and olive oils, hot from the oven breads and pastries, local honey and the freshest, organic local produce.

The architecture and ambiance of the plaza are ideal elements in which to savor all the delicious tastings, experience local art and to take treasured items back home to enjoy with loved ones for the holidays and always.

Tim Keene, market manager of FoodInRoot, says, “Winter visitors are looking for quality organic, locally-grown produce, meats, eggs and prepared foods that represent the best of southern Arizona. By providing information on how to eat better, take can better care of themselves. We also create an opportunity to meet the people that grow the food, care for the animals and make and prepare great local food and personal care products.

Open weekends. Location: St. Philip’s Plaza: 4280 N. Campbell Ave. For more information, call 520-261-6982, email Tim@FoodInRoot.com or visit FoodInRoot.com.

Celebrating the Art of Life

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s a life cycle celebrant, Lynn Rae Lowe’s role is to capture the essence of her clients’ hopes, and the richness of their memories in their story. Next, a ceremony with meaningful ritual is created, turning their dream into the reality they wish to share with those they love and support them. These non-denominational ceremonies have proven to be inspirational and set intention for any threshold moment in life, from cradle to grave.

As a sculptor, Lowe knows how to give form to something that begins as an idea. As a performer, she understands Lynn Rae Lowe how flow enhances the message we want to share. As a life cycle celebrant, she has honed the ability to develop each journey into a meaningful story reflecting a unique passage.

Lowe offers a free consultation about creating a cherished ceremony. For more information, call 520-299-7900, email LynnRaeLoweCelebrant@gmail.com or visit LynnRaeLowe.com. See ad page 16.

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Combating Compassion Fatigue at the Shelter

by Lee Bucyk

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he compassion of animal caregivers knows no bounds, but compassion fatigue strikes hard during the holiday season, especially for those in animal rescue. Whether working in a municipal shelter, animal control or even a no-kill shelter, the work takes a tremendous toll on physical and psychological health.

For those that spend eight to 10 hours each day rescuing abandoned, unloved or injured animals, being quick-tempered, apathetic or tired, overeating or having difficulty focusing might seem to be the norm. These symptoms are part of what’s known as compassion fatigue, a well-documented stress disorder that affects individuals working in the animal welfare profession. It is more than emotional exhaustion or burnout however, and results from caring for animals (or humans) that are traumatized or suffering.

Many factors contribute to compassion fatigue.

In animal rescue work, key contributors are a steady stream of occurrences that accumulate day after day until we wake up one day and can’t seem to get out of bed. For example, drop off or surrender situations that include abandoned or injured animals or people that are leaving their home and simply won’t take their animals with them are very common.

There is also the struggle of dealing with a hostile or ungrateful public. There are people that drop off animals and refuse to pay an intake fee or make a donation and state they’ll “drown the cat,” or “toss the puppy into the desert.” To a shelter worker, that’s an abysmal answer to the ongoing question of, “What’s a life worth?” Remember, most animal rescue workers work for nonprofit organizations and it’s solely their compassion that keeps them employed, not the salary or perks.

The key to combating compassion fatigue is to mindfully practice self-care and strive for inner peace. Eating well, exercising daily and finding balance between work and personal life are all good steps to cultivating inner peace. Like human caregivers, animal caregivers can benefit greatly from the support of those in the healing profession. A massage therapist, naturopath, acupuncturist or energy healer might consider donating their time to an animal shelter or rescue worker as a way to give back. Animals are sentient beings, and benefit greatly from holistic healing, as well.

The human-animal bond is strong, and as we stretch to become a more awakened humanity, let us not forget to hold our intentions for animal caregivers and shelter animals in love, respect and compassion.

Lee Bucyk is the executive director of the nonprofit Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter and Sanctuary. For more information, call 520-571-7839 or visit HermitageCatShelter.org.

No Holidays from Good Dental Hygiene

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edicine Wheel Dental & Wellness Center wants to remind everyone that maintaining good oral health routines over the holidays is more important then ever. Good homecare is the most effective measure we can take to prevent dental problems of all types.

Medicine Wheel Dental recommends using a sonicare toothbrush (Diamondclean is preferred), a hydrofloss waterpic, flossing daily at minimum and finding a good natural mouth rinse, such as Tooth and Gum Tonic by Dental Heard Company, as well as a natural toothpaste. These products and more are available at Medicine Wheel Dental & Wellness Center, as are gift certificates for services and VIP packages.

While maintaining a good diet can help maintain our immune systems and keep our oral health strong, the best thing we can do for our teeth and gums is stick with proper hygiene practices.

Location: 4650 W. Jojoba Dr. For more information, call 520-743-7101 or visit MedicineWheelWellness.com. See page on back cover.

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Using Imagery for Wellness

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Exploring Spiritual Paths

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Soul Collage速 Ways of the Labyrinth Art as Spiritual Practice Sacred Dialogue

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Patricia Palmer

Suggested donation is $5; no one turned away. Location: 3617 N. Camino Blanco.

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r. Patricia Palmer, a psychological consultant and cofounder of Hekademos Mind-Body Medicine Program, will give a talk, Using Imagery for Increased Wellness: Tools and Techniques for Changing Your Mind, at 6:30 p.m., January 2 , 2015, at Unity of Tucson, sponsored by the IONS Tucson Community Group.

Since ancient times, imagery and metaphor have been essential parts of healing. Imagery involves all the senses: visual, auditory, kinesthetic, olfactory and gustatory, and serves as the language of the brain that translates directly into the ways our bodies react.

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Evolve Your Brain and Evolve Your Life

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ach of us has much greater potential for achieving what we dream of doing. We have dreams, but get stuck in trying to implement them. Often, the limiting factors are our beliefs and current perspective. We hold a major key to our health by understanding that the body’s response to stress comes from what we make it mean about us and our future, not the event itself.

To make significant changes in our life, we must shift our perBarbara J. Eisele spective of ourself, others and the world. We are not destined by our genes. We are destined by our thinking, emotions and the story of ourselves, and the world that gets hardwired in our brain by the time we are 35 years old. This perspective causes stress and stress is a major contributor to many acute and most chronic illnesses because it has us operating on autopilot much of the time. This can seriously limit our success by keeping our thinking “inside the box.” Creative expression is fueled by expanding our viewpoint beyond what we already know.

The good news is that neuroscience is showing, through specialized scans and mapping techniques, that the brain can change up until the time we die. Yes, you can “teach an old dog new tricks.” We are in a time of rapid change in our world, and we all need to raise our level of consciousness and find solutions that are outside our current thinking.

Being aware that we hold important keys to our future health, success and happiness is the first step. The placebo effect is a perfect example when it comes to health. Thoughts are so powerful that they can change our genetic destiny. It has been scientifically proven that people with Parkinson’s disease can start producing dopamine again. Knowing this is essential for us to take responsibility and awaken to our full potential in all areas of our life.

Barbara J. Eisele is the founder and chief inspiration officer of Life Transformations, Now. For more information, call 520-977-0562, email Barb@LifeTransformationsNow.com or visit LifeTransformationsNow.com.

Hospice Care Adds Months for Cancer Patients

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esearchers from Houston’s MD Anderson Cancer Center determined that hospice care significantly increases survival rates among patients with metastatic (stage IV) melanoma, a difficult-to-treat form of cancer that occurs when melanoma cells have spread through the lymph nodes to other parts of the body.

The study’s authors followed 862 metastatic melanoma cancer patients. Of these, 523 patients received one to three days of hospice care, 114 patients received four or more days and 225 people received no hospice care through their survival period. Those that received four or more days had an average survival period, which typically dates from the original diagnosis, of 10.2 months, while those that received none averaged 6.1 months. In addition, the end-of-life hospital costs for those receiving the most hospice visits were nearly half of what was incurred by patients not receiving hospice attention.

CELL PHONES AND ROUTER MICROWAVES STRESS PLANTS

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vidence of the effects of wireless technologies on human health continues to be controversial, with agreement on results remaining elusive. Now a new study published in the Journal of Plant Physiology found that humangenerated microwave pollution can potentially be stressful to plants.

Researchers from Romania’s Estonian University of Life Sciences tested three common garden plants—parsley, celery and dill weed. They exposed each to the types of microwave radiation equivalent to those produced by cell phones and wireless routers. Then these radiation-exposed plants were compared with identical plants not exposed to the radiation.

The scientists noted that the irradiated plants had thinner cell walls; smaller chloroplasts (cellular sites of photosynthesis); smaller cell mitochondria (centers of energy production); and greater emission of volatile compounds, particularly monoterpenes and green leaf volatiles, which are protective, life-promoting components of the plants’ essential oils.

The effects were stronger for the type of radiation produced by wireless routers. While essential oil production overall was increased by the frequency of the microwaves produced by cell phones, it was decreased by the frequency emitted by the routers.

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here is a natural treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS): hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). HBOT was demonstrated in a placebo-controlled, randomized double-blind study as an effective treatment for patients with longstanding MS symptoms (average of 10 years) in an article published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 1983.

Then, all funded research on HBOT for MS was shut down in the U.S. Fortunately, patients in England were made aware of the effectiveness of HBOT for MS and became activists. They developed a charity and set up treatment centers all over the country that could be accessed by MS patients at little or no cost to them.

Dr. Phillip B. James monitored a large group of these patients and found that the course of illness and relapse in those patients that received initial HBOT and continued to have intermittent HBOT resulted in fewer relapses and better long-term outcomes. His conclusion: start HBOT early after initial presentation and diagnosis and continue intermittent treatments.

HBOT is not a mysterious process: 100 percent oxygen under pressure is a very effective tool for healing. It triggers activation and release of stem cells that may become neurons or glia. At the DNA level, it triggers genes producing healing hormones to be up-regulated and genes that produce destructive degenerative and inflammatory responses to be down-regulated. The high-dose oxygen facilitates intracellular healing.

James details the history of the science and the politics of HBOT in his book, Oxygen and the Brain: The Journey of Our Lifetime, published in 2014. Testimonials and additional information can be found throughout the Internet. Explore the options and learn what HBOT can do.

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Proper Preparation Essential for Colonoscopy

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olon hydrotherapy is now being used nationally to prepare for colonoscopy, because it provides a chemical-free, gentle approach to cleansing the large intestine. As healthcare consumers, people may choose how to prepare for their colonoscopy. They may take laxatives, cleanse with colon hydrotherapy or do both. The colon, or large intestine, needs to be cleansed of waste for the doctor to get a clear view.

Sheila Shea One of the primary uses of U.S. Food and Drug Administration-registered colon hydrotherapy equipment is before colonoscopy, endoscopy, pill cam and barium X-ray. Barton Memorial is the first hospital in California to offer colon hydrotherapy for colonoscopy preparation, where authorities say, “Patients have the opportunity to use colon hydrotherapy—a process in which a gentle, warm water solution is used to cleanse the colon, while the therapist massages the patient’s abdomen.”

The protocol comprises three sessions before colonoscopy. Clients that are not thoroughly cleansed after the second colon hydrotherapy session are advised to reschedule their colonoscopy, because they need to cleanse thoroughly enough to have a successful colonoscopy.

A Hebei Medical Journal article of December 2004 found that colon hydrotherapy was 98 percent effective when used for colonoscopy preparation and colon hydrotherapy was evaluated as a successful new approach for colonoscopy preparation. Colonoscopy is an accurate screening and diagnostic device for cancers, inflammation and diverticulosis.

Sheila Shea, MA, is the director of the Intestinal Health Institute, located at 4427 E. 5 St. Contact her about colonoscopy preparation at 520-325-9686, Intestines@SheilaShea.com or IntestinalHealthInstitute.com. See ad page 7.

Calcium Supplements Raise Risk of Brain Lesions

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Duke University study published in the British Journal of Nutrition this summer found that calcium supplements taken by elderly persons may increase the risk of brain lesions that are identified as hyperintensities on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans.

The researchers studied 227 adults over the age of 60. The patients were assessed for supplemental calcium intake and received brain scans via MRI. Those taking calcium supplements had more lesions of a volume typically associated with hypertension. They noted no dose-dependent relationship between lesion size and the amount of calcium being supplemented. The scientists commented that other studies have found calcium supplementation also associated with greater risk of artery disease.

Hyperintensities are observed in normal aging, plus several neurological, psychiatric and autoimmune disorders that affect the brain. They constitute damage to brain tissue caused by restricted blood flow and have been linked to mild cognitive deficits and disturbances.

Mistletoe Extract Benefits Pancreatic Cancer Patients

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study published in the European Journal of Cancer revealed that a mistletoe extract may lengthen life for patients with severe pancreatic cancer.

German researchers tested 220 patients with advanced stage pancreatic cancer, an aggressive, often fatal disease. The patients were divided into two groups; one was given up to 10 milligrams of Viscum album (European mistletoe) three times a week for up to 12 months.

Both groups received supportive care throughout the study period.

The average length of survival for those taking the mistletoe extract, 4.8 months, was nearly twice that of the other group, 2.7 months; a survival period typically dates from the original diagnosis. Within a group considered to have a good prognosis, the survival period for those that consumed the extract, averaging 6.6 months, was more than double that of the no-extract group, which averaged 3.2 months.

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Nutritional Supplements Aid Regularity

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onstipation, a common health concern, may cause more than just discomfort. Chronic constipation can lead to problems with the epithelial lining of the intestines that secrete and absorb nutrients, and even to colon cancer, according to a 2012 study conducted by the American College of Gastroenterology. Passing overly dense fecal waste can also aggravate hemorrhoids. According to Steven Frank, founder of Nature’s Rite, an herbal remedies company, two key nutrients can contribute to a solution.

For most people, ingesting 1,000 milligrams of vitamin C per day through food sources and/or supplementation is sufficient to soften stools. In addition to oranges and a variety of citrus, good sources of vitamin C include strawberries, chili peppers, red and green bell peppers, kale, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and broccoli.

Still, many need something more to accomplish the goal. Magnesium, critical in supporting muscle movement as well as heart health, may aid with peristalsis, the involuntary contractions of the intestines and colon that move fecal matter along.

Magnesium also helps with the production of lubricating mucus. Magnesium food sources include beans and nuts, fish, avocados, bananas, yogurt, dark leafy greens and dark chocolate. A daily dose of 500 milligrams of magnesium is usually sufficient for good health and regularity.

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A Quick Guide to Rediscovering Trust

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he three key elements to trustworthiness comprise sincerity (Is the person sincere about getting done what they Use this chart to sincerity, committed to do?); capabilcapability and reliability ity (To what degree are they relating to properly capable to get it done to our completing the job or promise made to our Ronnie Kaufman satisfaction?); and reliability satisfaction. Ideally, we (Based on past history, how want all the ratings to fall reliable are they to actually get the job done?). somewhere in the number Remember, without trust, no relationship can 4 area of the intersection of thrive and grow. the three spheres.

A very large part of how much people trust us and how much we trust others is a result of these three elements. Most of the time, people don’t think about trust in this fashion, but surely the degree to which each of these elements is rated determines its validity.

Don’t forget to have the important conversation as to what the exact requirements of our satisfaction are, including time frame. Then we will have our own process to make assessments as to the trustworthiness of a person to get the job done or promise kept. Sometimes people get confused and feel if we love someone, we should then also trust them and they should trust us, but this is too often not the case.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Bye-Bye Birdie

230 Avian Species on the National Watch List Scientists from 23 organizations, including the federal government, universities and conservation groups, have spent years on the State of the Birds Study, looking at 230 species of birds from different habitats compiling its watch list. Peter Marra, a migratory bird specialist at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Zoo, in Washington, D.C., attributes the population drops of the birds in the most trouble to disappearing habitat or reduced range.

Some coastal birds are doing better, and previously endangered wetland birds are recovering due to laws that are protecting them. Marra says, “These populations come back when we create the habitat. The report emphasizes that it’s better to focus on birds that aren’t yet in decline and keep them that way.”

Ken Rosenberg, a bird biologist at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, in Ithaca, New York, and an author of the report, says that hunters, as well as conservationists, deserve credit for preserving ducks. He acknowledges, “We’ve put a tremendous amount of resources and money into wetland and waterfowl conservation because of the hunters that contribute financially.”

But lots of songbirds are in trouble, and Florida, where bird habitat is disappearing fast, is a crucial stopover for migrating birds. It’s the kind of place that birds both common and endangered urgently need to survive.

Source: National Public Radio

Cultural Roots

Status of Religious Diversity in the U.S. The United States is often described as a religiously free and diverse country, but a new Pew Research Center study reveals that 95 percent of the populace identifies itself as either Christian or unaffiliated (atheist, agnostic or having no particular religion). This ranks the U.S. 68 out of 232 countries and territories in the Pew Religious Diversity Index. Singapore is the world’s most religiously diverse country, followed by Taiwan and Vietnam.

The study treats Christian denominations as members of the same religion, which if counted separately, would increase the ranking. But Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism all have internal diversity, as well, and are considered as single religions in the study.

There’s an important distinction between religious diversity and religious freedom, which the report does not measure. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to free exercise of religion, which is not always the case in other countries.

Bamboo Bamboozle ‘Green’ Clothing Made with Toxic Chemicals

Bamboo is rapidly renewable and requires few pesticides to grow. However, bamboo fabric manufacturing is a chemically intensive process that doesn’t provide clear and legitimate product labeling. Misleadingly using the terms eco-friendly and green becomes greenwashing when applied to items such as bamboo clothing.

As the Fair Trade Commission describes the overall process, “Most bamboo textile products, if not all, are actually rayon, which typically is made using environmentally toxic chemicals.

While different plants, including bamboo, can be used as a source material to create rayon, there’s no trace of the original plant in the finished rayon product.”

This example points out the public vigilance required to secure more sustainable, environmentally friendly products. Third-party verification of all claims is recommended. Products made of the bamboo stalk itself, such as poles for furniture or planks for flooring, remain true to their naturally sustainable source.

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The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity. ~Leo Tolstoy

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Planet Power

Scientists May Harvest Energy from Earth’s Infrared Emissions Physicists at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) are developing a device described in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that would harvest energy from Earth’s infrared emissions into outer space. The power is modest, but tangible. Steven J. Byrnes, a postdoctoral fellow at SEAS, points out, “The device could be coupled with a solar cell, for example, to obtain extra power at night without extra installation costs.”

Heated by the sun, our planet is very warm compared to the frigid depths of space. Thanks to recent technological advances such as plasmonics and nanofabrication, and new materials like graphene, the researchers say this heat imbalance could soon be transformed into direct current (DC) power, taking advantage of an untapped, virtually limitless energy source.

Youth Activists

World Peace Caravan to Travel in the Middle East in 2015 The World Peace Caravan, founded by the nonprofit D. Gary Young Foundation, is a global peace movement scheduled to conduct a 12-day camel caravan from Petra, Jordan, to Jerusalem, Israel, from December 15 to 26, 2015. It will be spearheaded by a delegation of 12 youth ambassadors, ages 16 to 24, selected from a worldwide pool of candidates.

Their goal is to foster an online youth community to provide young people everywhere a platform to share ideas, voice opinions and educate and learn from their peers.

The youths intend to collaborate on solutions-centered projects to help eradicate poverty and hunger, ensure environmental sustainability and attain healthy lives for all.

Inspired by a recurring vision, D. Gary Young, CEO of Young Living Essential Oils, chose the ancient Frankincense Trail upon which the Queen of Sheba once journeyed to bring peace offerings to King Solomon. This modern-day journey for peace invites people of all cultures, faiths and backgrounds to retrace the steps of that pioneering peace movement, culminating in a blockbuster World Peace Caravan Concert for Peace in Jerusalem.

Source: ScienceDaily.com

Feeding Hope

Recognizing Restaurants that Support the Homeless Food Recovery Certified is a new program that rewards restaurants that donate their extra food to those in need with a sticker on their front door. It’s a project of The Food Recovery Network, a national system of college students that takes cafeteria leftovers to homeless people. Founder Ben Simon started the group in 2011 at the University of Maryland, and the network has saved more than 320,000 pounds of food from the dump in its first three years.

If a restaurant donates unsold food to the hungry at least once a month, it can apply for the certification. Then Food Recovery Certified verifies with local nonprofits that the donations actually occur before awarding its approval. Simon states, “Every food business should be donating its extra food.”

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ecotip Tweet Treats Trim a Tree, Feed the Birds

From December 14 through January 5, citizen scientists of all ages will participate in the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count (Tinyurl.com/AudubonChristmas Count), the country’s longest-running wildlife census. Audubon and other organizations use the data collected by volunteers to monitor population trends and guide conservation efforts.

Whether or not families plan to help Audubon volunteers keep track of feathered visitors, they might consider providing backyard birds with gifts of food during the winter, when natural food sources can be scarce. Adorning outdoor trees with edible decorations can also help brighten landscapes, reduce kitchen scraps, creatively involve children in nature and make yards more bird-friendly.

Salvage citrus rinds for feeders. Poke holes along the edge of hollowed halves of grapefruit and orange peels and run twine through them so they can hang from a branch. Fill with bird seed or suet.

Create ornaments from bread heels or stale loaves. After cutting out shapes with a cookie cutter, spread them with unsalted nut butter and cover with birdseed. Bagels, rice cakes and pinecones can be frosted and sprinkled in the same way. Avoid using anything moldy. For more colorful ornaments, hang orange and apple slices.

Drape edible garland around tree branches. Thread unsalted popcorn (stale popcorn strings more easily), fresh cranberries, citrus slices, unshelled peanuts, dried apples or grapes into a garland.

Use natural string, wool or raffia for hanging decorations. Wild Birds Unlimited suggests selecting these materials so they can be used by birds as nesting materials in the spring.

Collect seed heads and berries to tuck among the branches. According to the National Wildlife Federation, good food sources include seed heads from flowers such as goldenrod, sunflower, coneflower, sumac and mullein; seed heads from grasses such as millet, wheat, foxtail and switchgrass; and berries on sprigs of holly, juniper, cedar, hawthorn and mountain ash. Make sure decorations are hung on a tree or shrub near a window so the whole family can enjoy watching the wildlife they attract.

Contributing source: The Humane Society

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Sacred Activism Love in Action Can Change the World

by Judith Fertig

New Mexico, that’s also reflected in his book, The Hope: A Guide to Sacred Activism. Born in India, educated at England’s Oxford University and in the religious traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity, he now resides in Melbourne, Arkansas, where he’s founder and director of the Institute for Sacred Activism. The goal of his international travel is to bring concerned people together to proactively face global crises.

Says Harvey, “Sacred activism is a fusion of two of the most powerful fires of the human psyche—the mystic’s passion for God and the activist’s passion for justice.”

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“Sacred activism is the fusion of the mystic’s passion for God with the activist’s passion for justice, creating the burning sacred heart that longs to help, preserve and nurture every living thing.” ~ Andrew Harvey

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he butterfly, a universal symbol of transformation, reminds us that becoming our best selves is an ongoing process. Yet these delicate, fluttering creatures are suffering a decline, especially the vivid orange and black monarch butterflies that depend on milkweed flowers for sustenance during their migration to and from Mexico and Canada.

“When I heard about the monarch butterfly crisis, I also noticed that I had milkweed vines all along my back fence,” says Karen Adler, a Kansas City, Missouri, gardener. “In years past, I would have pulled them out because 20

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they can strangle other plants. But I talked it over with my neighbor and we agreed to let them grow. This year, we had more monarchs than ever.”

These two women might not realize it, but they had engaged in spiritual activism. They became aware of a problem, approached it with compassion, learned about the issue, realized life’s interdependence and committed themselves to positive action for a result that is good for all.

It’s a process that Andrew Harvey first described in a 2005 talk he gave at the Santuario de Guadalupe, in Santa Fe,

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The Awakening – Progressing from concerned citizen to spiritual activist is a gradual process. It may begin with an issue to which one feels called. “Our life in the world is a continual call and response,” observes Kabir Helminski, of Santa Cruz, California. He authors and translates books on the Muslim Sufi tradition, which tends to have an open relationship with other religions, and is a core faculty member of the Spiritual Paths Institute, which encourages seekers to find the sacred traditions that speak to them.

“Sometimes events are a waking dream calling for interpretation, and sometimes the heart is directly addressed from within,” says Helminski.

Compassion – Once an event moves us, prayer can be a pathway that opens our hearts to compassion, according to Jagadish Dass, of Granada Hills, California. The healer and teacher wrote The Prayer Project: The 3-Minute, 3 Times a Day Solution for World Change, which encourages involvement with something bigger than ourselves.

Dass maintains that praying for three minutes, three times a day, will help us transmute into expressing a quiet power. “As we take responsibility for our lives, a transformation occurs within,” he says. We begin to inspire others to also take up the cause of working for change and bringing more peace, joy and love to the world.

Likewise, Harvey urges each of us to make a real commitment to daily spiritual practice on the road to

“When you put spirit and activism together, you realize that all actions are connected to spirit. It makes you think about your duty in every instance—from how you treat people throughout your day to how you treat the environment. It becomes a satisfying way of living.” ~ Carla Goldstein spiritual activism. He suggests, “Start with a short prayer that aligns you with the pure deep love that is longing to use you as its instrument in the world.”

Options include prayers from many of the world’s spiritual traditions shared in Dass’ book; a free download is provided at StewardshipOfTheSoul.com.

Interconnectedness – Just as everything in the universe is connected by the simple act of being, like-minded people can connect to do good in the world. Sacred activists pursuing their own spiritual paths need to work with others, according to Harvey. “They form empowering and encouraging networks of grace—beings of like heart, brought together by passion, skill and serendipity to pool energies, triumphs, griefs, hopes and resources of all kinds. When people of like mind and heart gather together, sometimes miraculously powerful synergy can result.”

Harvey has found that groups of six to 12 people become the most efficient and productive, whether joined together through a profession (such as physicians on medical missions), a passion for animal rights or the environment, or a strong sense of social justice.

Knowledge – Knowledge, both inward- and outward-seeking, is another key to doing good for all. Carla Goldstein, JD, chief external affairs officer at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, in Rhinebeck, New York, and cofounder of its Women’s Leadership

Center, used her interest in women’s empowerment issues as a springboard to spiritual activism.

“For the first 20 years of my professional life, I focused on public policy and politics,” she says. “But something was missing in the rhetoric of taking care of each other.” Practicing yoga and meditation and receiving support during a personal health crisis prompted what she terms “an awakening understanding of a gap between personal change and systems change.” Goldstein came to question her own “rugged individualism” versus the interconnectedness she felt when people took care of her. “Can we actually move towards integrating these two ideals?” she asked herself. Knowledge about issues is readily available from experts and organizations that experts recommend; she observes, “The big question is: What is needed for us to be of help?”

Sometimes listening and understanding can be powerful. Under the auspices of the Omega Women’s Leadership Center, Goldstein invited women on both sides of the reproductive rights issue to meet in 2005. They had been part of the Public Conversations Project in the Boston suburb of Watertown, Massachusetts, begun after medical staff members were killed and wounded at an area women’s health clinic providing abortions in 1994.

“Women from the divided community initially came together to tell their

stories,” Goldstein relates. “Over time, they developed a deep love for each other. Nobody changed their positions, but they did change how they interacted with one another.” They experienced a shift from emotional and verbal turbulence to, if not agreement, feelings of peace and understanding. Since then, the project has grown to facilitate such conversations in 38 states and 15 countries (PublicConversations.org).

Positive Action – While many thorny issues take long-term, dedicated efforts to be resolved, others only need smaller individual or collaborative actions for positive outcomes. For Mark Nepo, a New York City poet, philosopher and author of the New York Times bestseller, The Book of Awakening, kindness is the force behind positive action, no matter how modest at first.

“Kindness reveals kinship. It gives us connection to everything greater than us and everything else that is kind in the universe,” he says. “I think it’s powerfully effective, yet it’s such a small thing.”

Nepo is active in Bread for the Journey, an international nonprofit that encourages community grassroots philanthropic projects that generate microgrants. One involved a small town in northern New Mexico that sought to improve the lives of local teenagers when the town’s elders wanted to open a youth center as a positive alternative to the drug scene. Just before the center was scheduled to open, the project ran out of money for required floodlights, so Bread for the Journey funded them and the center opened. “Within a few years, the whole culture shifted,” reports Nepo. This small contribution made a big difference to the whole community.

Once awakened and nurtured, spiritual activism can become an omnipresent part of our lives. Says Goldstein, “When you put spirit and activism together, you realize that all actions are connected to spirit. It makes you think about your duty in every instance—from how you treat people throughout your day to how you treat the environment. It becomes a satisfying way of living.”

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HAPPY FEASTING TO ALL

Tasty Rituals that Deepen the Holiday Spirit

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he holiday season is ripe with an array of spiritual, cultural and family rituals. We celebrate, reflect, give gifts and, of course, feast.

Fortunately, the media also teems with tips on how to avoid high-calorie holiday goodies, says Dr. Michelle May, author of Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat. For our diet-driven culture to resolve its struggle with food, she says we must learn to honor its intrinsic value. Ritualized eating can help; a recent study published in the journal Psychological Science found that engaging in food rituals evokes mindfulness that enhances the enjoyment of eating.

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Hunger, the body’s fuel gauge, manifests in physical symptoms like a growling stomach or low blood sugar, says May, citing a useful analogy. “You wouldn’t drive around and pull into every gas station you see; you’d check your fuel gauge first. Before filling up with food, pause and check your fuel gauge. Am I actually hungry, or is this desire coming from something else?”

May suggests practicing FEASTing: First, focus on physical sensations, thoughts and emotions; perhaps we’re thirsty, rather than hungry, rationalizing that holiday foods are special, or feeling stressed or lonely. Next, explore why the feelings or thoughts are present, and

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Strategize ways of satisfying the need and take a small step toward change.

Savor

Complex preparations for a major holiday can provoke anxiety and impatience, and likewise, feelings of longing or disappointment when it’s over. Sarah Ban Breathnach, bestselling author of Simple Abundance and Peace and Plenty, recommends allowing Christmastide to unfold at its own pace and celebrating all of December with a homemade Advent calendar.

Craft a tree-shaped tower of tiny boxes or a garland of burlap mini-bags clipped with clothespins. Place an almond covered in organic dark chocolate in each container and use the treat as a daily mini-meditation. “Drop into the present moment, fully savor the luxurious, small bite and experience the pleasure of eating,” suggests May. Consider it symbolic of the season’s sweetness.

Connect

“Food connects us with one another, our heritage and our culture,” says May. Heather Evans, Ph.D., a Queen’s University professor and a holiday culinary history expert in Ontario, Canada, suggests creating a food diary of traditions to reinforce a connection with the past and support a holiday food legacy for the future. Ask grandparents about their childhood culinary memories, peruse family recipe books or discover new dishes that honor everyone’s ethnic heritage. Then create an heirloom holiday cookbook with handwritten recipes arranged alongside favorite photos and stories.

“December 26 was a chance for landowners and homeowners to give back to household staff and local tradespeople,” says Evans. “It’s a tradition worth reviving to pause, reflect on our own good fortune and contribute to others’ comfort.”

Consider serving a meal at a local soup kitchen, collecting items for a food drive or offering a box of healthy culinary treats to community stewards at a fire station, post office or library. On Christmas Day, says Ban Breathnach, “Our kids have the world lying at their feet.” Boxing Day, she says, provides a natural transition to reach out in charity.

Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.

Sync

According to pagan philosophy, sharing seasonal food with loved ones during the winter solstice on December 21 symbolizes the shared trust that warmth and sunlight will return. Eating warm foods provides physical comfort and eating seasonally and locally connects us to the Earth, observes May. Sync body and spirit with the season by stewing root vegetables, baking breads, sipping hot cider and tea, and nibbling on nuts and dried fruits. “The repetition of predictable foods is reassuring,” remarks Evans, and it celebrates nature’s transitions.

Play

Stir-Up Sunday is a Victorian amusement filled with fun, mystery and mindfulness, says Ban Breathnach. Some December Sunday, have each family member help stir the batter of a special Christmas cake while stating a personal new year’s intention. Drop a clean coin, bean or trinket into the mix and bake. Serve it with a sprig of holly on Christmas Day, and the person with the piece containing the lucky charm will be rewarded with a prosperous, wholesome and positive new year, according to tradition. Evans remarks, “This is a wonderful ritual for nurturing the health and spirit of the family.”

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Boxing Day offers something far more meaningful to celebrate than postholiday sales. Originating as a tradition that thrived during the 19th century,

HEALTHY HOLIDAY TOPPERS Creating a repertoire of delicious wintery foods can help evoke health, mindfulness and delight during the holiday season. Dr. Michelle May advises approaching the entire process of eating, including the menu planning, shopping and food preparation, with a spirit of mindfulness, which adds a deeper dimension of pleasure to the experience. “Cake becomes more than just cake,” she says. “It becomes something the family creates and enjoys together.”

Savor these rituals and recipes with loved ones.

Memory-Making Christmas Cake

A Revitalizing Ritual for the New Year Start the new year with a tabula rasa (clean slate) by hosting a New Year’s Eve Good Riddance Tea Party.

Gather family and friends over warm ginger tea, spiced apple cider, hot chocolate and festive finger foods.

Guests write down on slips of paper any mistakes, disappointments, regrets, hurts or failings they wish to be forgiven or forgotten. One by one, put them into a crackling fireplace or bonfire to symbolize surrendering of the past. “This ties the heart strings in a comforting bow,” comments author Sarah Ban Breathnach.

Then, inscribe fresh intentions for the year to come and tuck them away in a special place. “This is the most mystical part, because so many prayers get answered,” Ban Breathnach says. Lastly, toast the new year with optimism and joy.

This nontraditional, healthy Christmas cake is alcohol-, sugar- and gluten-free.

It relies on fruit for sweetness, almond meal for moistness and vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and orange essences for a perfect mingling of flavors. Prepare the cake with the whole family as a Stir-Up Sunday ritual, and keep it tightly sealed in the refrigerator until Christmas Day. Serve in small portions at room temperature or warmed in the oven and alongside vanilla bean custard or plain yogurt swirled with orange blossom honey.

Yields 20 servings 2½ cups (600 grams) mixed and chopped dried fruit (raisins, prunes, figs, apricots, currants, sultanas and/ or dates) 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg 1 tsp vanilla bean extract Zest and juice from 1 organic orange 3 Tbsp olive oil 3 organic free-range eggs 2 cups (200 gm) ground almonds (almond flour) ¼ cup (50 gm) walnuts Preheat the oven to 300° F. Line the sides and base of a 7-inch round cake tin with parchment paper.

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Courtesy of Teresa Cutter, TheHealthyChef.com

After cooling, remove from the tin and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one month.

Combine the dried fruit, spices, vanilla, orange zest and juice, olive oil and eggs. Mix in the almond flour and walnuts, then spoon the batter into the baking tin.

Bake for an hour-and-a-half. Insert a skewer or toothpick to see if it comes out moist, but clean; if not, bake for up to 30 minutes more. (Cover the top if necessary to prevent overbrowning.)

Courtesy of Teresa Cutter, author of The 80/20 Diet and founder of TheHealthyChef.com.

The Perfect Custard

Yields 6 servings

A velvety-smooth custard, also called crème anglaise, may be used as a foundation of many desserts. It can be flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, chocolate, citrus, coffee or pistachio.

Pour this vanilla bean custard over a warm Christmas cake or serve it straight up as eggnog, adding a touch of brandy and dusting of nutmeg.

2 cups milk of choice (organic, almond, coconut, soy or rice) 2 organic free-range eggs 2 tsp vanilla bean extract

2 Tbsp organic maple syrup or 1 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp cornflour or kudzu Pinch nutmeg

Heat milk in a saucepan with vanilla and honey and bring to near boiling, then remove from heat.

Beat eggs and cornflour in a stainless steel mixing bowl until combined.

Pour the hot milk over the eggs and whisk in well.

Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and cook over a gentle heat, stirring with a wooden spoon until it thickens and coats the back of the spoon.

Remove from the heat quickly and pour back into the mixing bowl.

Whisk well to slightly cool and smooth it out. If any lumps appear, strain the mixture through a sieve.

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13 drops each of essences of chicory flower, beech flower and rose quartz (all available at natural grocers) In a large pot, bring the apple juice to a near boil.

Add all the other ingredients and turn off the heat.

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Serve hot or cold. To warm up cold custard, put in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water; stir and heat through gently.

NOTE: For an egg-free custard, heat 17 oz almond milk with 2 Tbsp honey or 100 percent maple syrup and 2 tsp vanilla extract until near boiling. Thicken with a slurry made from 2 Tbsp cornflour, arrowroot or kudzu. Finish with a sprinkling of nutmeg.

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Diana Madaras with Birds in the Saguaro

Artist Diana Madaras Shares Her Private Spaces

by Paula Frighetti

Diana Madaras, a talented, awardwinning artist with a generous heart, is passionate about life. Her passion is expressed in her paintings and in the way she lives her life to the fullest.

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adaras moved to Tucson in 1976 to pursue a master’s degree at the University of Arizona. After graduating, she began a career in sports marketing, working at major national events like the PGA Tour and rubbing elbows with celebrities like Joe Garagiola and President Gerald Ford.

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On a month-long painting trip to Greece in 1993, Madaras began to see the world in a different way, with “color, shapes, shadow and value.”

In Greece, she reconnected with her love of painting. Five years later, she sold her marketing company and began a second career painting fulltime. Over the next five years, she opened two galleries and established herself as one of the most recognized fine artists in the area, becoming living proof that it’s never too late to follow your dreams.

Madaras is a member of the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild and has been voted Tucson’s Best Visual Artist five times. Her paintings have been displayed in the Tucson Museum of Art, she’s been featured on television shows and dozens of

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newspapers and magazine articles have been written about her.

She describes her work as abstract realism. Her role models include the American landscape painter and printmaker Winslow Homer and American realist painter, author and teacher Richard Schmid. Once a year, she attends a workshop with an artist she admires to learn new techniques and perspectives to keep her “fresh and interested and excited about painting.”

Madaras works a set schedule that includes painting daily at her home studio. She is most productive during the day, when the light coming through the north-facing windows is at its best. Using photos as both inspiration and starting point for her art, she utilizes both watercolors and

acrylics, letting her instinct guide which medium will work best for any particular piece.

The artist has received numerous awards for her community service and philanthropy, including being named Philanthropist of the Year in 1999 by the Arthritis Foundation. Her generosity has helped more than 100 charities. She donates thousands of dollars worth of paintings and art gifts to the Boys and Girls Club’s annual auction, and her art calendar benefits animal causes.

Madaras’ father was a veterinarian, and she grew up around a veterinary hospital loving animals. She founded and serves as president of the nonprofit Art for Animals, an organization that helps abused, injured and orphaned animals. Art for Animals is funded by the proceeds from gallery events and private donations. In 2007, fulfilling a lifelong dream, she went on a photographic safari in Botswana and South Africa.

Paintings created from that journey comprised her 2008 art show, African Sojourn. The proceeds went to Art for Animals, with additional funds from other artists going to five different charities. Madaras believes that when one is fortunate in life, it is important to help others and offer a hand up to

Diana Madaras with Howard’s Sunset

those in need. She says, “If I can help animals and people through my art, there’s nothing better.”

Her newest project is a beautiful and unique coffee table art book and autobiography, Private Spaces. A collector’s set packaged in a clamshell box with an eight-by-10-inch signed and numbered limited edition giclée and certificate of authenticity is also available.

Madaras began Private Spaces in a serendipitous way. During a trip about 18 months ago, she found herself in the unusual situation of having some extra free time. She headed to Nordstrom’s to shop, only to find it closed on Easter, went back to her hotel and began writing. Five hours later, the first chapter was written. She sent the chapter to an editor friend that encouraged her to continue.

In Private Spaces, Madaras tells us what she loves. “Years ago, I came to Arizona seeking a new start. I could not have imagined the events that would unfold during the next 30 years. Tucson was nothing more than sand and cactus, they told me back home, but they didn’t know the mountains turn purple at sunset, the prickly pear bloom red and yellow in the spring and the brilliant brittle bush grows wild in the wash.

They had never seen a bobcat walk across the front porch, 10 baby quail scurry across the road or a hawk glide

Silhouette on a downdraft with the grace of God in this magnificent desert, my home.

Here I paint what I know, I paint what I love and yes, I paint to say everything.”

Private Spaces combines Madaras’ love of writing with her love of painting. Barbara McNichol, of Barbara McNichol Editorial Services, says about Private Spaces, “This story has it all: loss and pain, struggle and heartache, challenges and triumphs, intense romance and lifelong friendships, highs and lows and highs again. Feelings of love underlie every event in this artist’s life. Throughout, Private Spaces is brought to life by Diana’s intimate portraits and 152 paintings. It’s a masterpiece.” Private Spaces is indeed a masterpiece, because in it, Madaras shares her paintings, her passion and her life.

To learn more about Private Spaces and to view more than 300 paintings, visit Madaras.com.

Local contributor Paula Frighetti loves to learn, read and write about the environment, animals, people and sustainable communities. Connect at Willow5@mindspring.com.

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with this narrow approach. Anyone that has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and has to have their doses changed often should be suspicious that they have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

There is no drug in conventional medicine that will treat or cure Hashimoto’s thyroiditis other than treating the hypothyroidism with appropriate medication, but this is doing nothing to stop the immune system from ravaging the thyroid further. It is only with diet and lifestyle medicine modifications that the immune system can be tamed and the thyroid can be restored to health. A comprehensive approach to addressing

by Dr. Judy Gianni Hashimoto’s thyroiditis after complete evaluation has been done may include dietary changes, vitamin and mineral supplements, and thyroid medications when indicated. ashimoto’s thyroiditis (named may be misdiagnosed as Grave’s disease, A gluten-free diet (whether or not the after the Japanese doctor who which is an autoimmune high or hyperperson has been diagnosed with celiac first described this condition in thyroid condition. or has a gluten intolerance) may prove 1912) is an autoimmune thyroid disease Proper and thorough testing is the to be helpful in reversing positive antithat affects an estimated 14 million first place to start. The diagnosis is often bodies. One study with celiac patients people in the United States, but that missed because the only test commonly that had Hashimoto’s thyroiditis renumber may be grossly underestimated, performed via routine blood work is for duced or eliminated thyroid antibodies because so few people are tested by TSH, a pituitary hormone that usually after strictly avoiding gluten for one full their doctors. rises when the thyroid isn’t producyear. Correcting vitamin D deficiency Our immune systems are on surveiling enough thyroid hormone. In order and shooting for numbers in the mid- to lance all the time to detect viruses to diagnose Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, it upper-reference range can calm down and bacteria that need to be fought is important to check for anti-thyroid autoimmune attack in the body. off to keep us healthy. However, for antibodies and a complete a more inSelenium has been well studied in certain reasons (some of them known depth thyroid profile. A thorough battery the treatment of Hashimoto’s, and 200 and some still unknown), sometimes of thyroid tests includes TSH, thyroid micrograms a day has been shown our immune systems can turn on us peroxidase antibodies (also known as to be helpful in lowering antibodies. and attack our very own tissues. In the TPO, or anti-microsomal antibodies), Brazil nuts are wonderful source of case of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, the thyroglobulin antibodies, free T3, free selenium, with each averaging approxibody has produced certain antibodies T4, serum or urine iodine, and in some mately 93 mcg per nut. Zinc is another which destroy the thyroid, cell by cell. cases, reverse T3. important nutrient for the function of This process can go on for years, even In other parts of the world, iodine de- a healthy thyroid. Coconut oil, or pure decades, and can cause a subclinical or ficiency is the biggest cause of hypothy- medium chain triglycerides (MCT oil), overt hypothyroidism. Symptoms may roidism, however, in the United States, can be very beneficial for the thyroid include fatigue, negative mood, depres- it is felt that for the larger percentage of and can calm autoimmunity. LDN sion, dry skin, cold intolerance, puffy people that have hypothyroidism, the therapy or low-dose naltrexone, acting eyes, easy weight gain, constipation, underlying cause is autoimmunity. as an immune modulator, has shown slow thinking and poor memory, hair There are people that have elevated some promise in some patients. We loss or change in hair texture, joint and thyroid antibodies yet despite having need to be informed to be the best muscle pain, slow heart rate, infertility all or most of the symptoms mentioned self-advocate for our thyroid’s optimal and menstrual difficulties. Some people above, they have a normal TSH and they health. may present with a full and puffyare overlooked because this is the only appearing neck and others will not. test that is routinely done by their docDr. Judy Gianni is a Naturopathic PhysiSome patients will feel a constriction or tors. That is because it is the quickest, cian with NatureMedica Naturopathic tenderness in their neck. Hashimoto’s cheapest and easiest way to catch the Clinic & Detox Spa. Contact her at 520may be present (rarely, but it does hapmajority of people with hypothyroidism, 887-4287, Health@NatureMedica.net or pen) with a transient hyper phase and but sadly, too many cases are missed NatureMedica.net.

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tation or restorative yoga, work the front desk, read to preschoolers and do fundraising.

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olunteering provides rewarding satisfaction and progress for adults and children alike. Seniors stay involved and parents work alongside kids to experience the value of helping others.

Local places of worship often maintain a list of opportunities to serve a community through helping and healing ministries and special projects. The Red Cross is best known for supplying aid in emergency situations, but many needs are year-round (RedCross.org).

A call to city hall can steer willing participants to the right local organization.

Here are other examples from around the country and nearby to spark loveinspired ideas.

People

Meals on Wheels does much more than deliver lunches to those in need (mowaa.org).

In Austin, Texas, the Healthy Options Program for the Elderly program brings a bag of groceries monthly to clients most nutritionally at risk, plus Groceries to Go volunteers shop for or with clients every two weeks. Minor safetyrelated home repairs are provided through the Handy Wheels project.

In Seattle, community helpers paint classrooms, install new playground equipment and donate books and supplies at the city’s public schools.

Berkley, California, YMCA volunteers teach classes like mindful medi-

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Homeless dogs in shelters learn leash manners while participating in the Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound program at South Carolina’s Aiken County Animal Shelter. Leashes and treats are supplied to encourage volunteers to walk dogs at least once a week. It’s healthy exercise for both dogs and humans. To calculate the calorie burn, visit Tinyurl. com/WalkOffCalories. Shelter cats need socialization, too. Visits that include playtime and gentle petting make them more adoptable.

Environment

New York Cares has family projects available with no minimum age requirement (NYCares.org). Either on an ongoing or a one-day basis, volunteers improve parks, plant community gardens and refresh public spaces. Trails require refurbishing after bad weather.

Streams and waterways need a good cleanup after floods. Check with the park ranger for more information.

With a little research, volunteers can find the right activity, whatever their location, interest, age or abilities. Another good place to start is VolunteerMatch. org, which is easy to search by zip code and personal interests. A perfect opportunity to help others awaits.

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hen clients walk into New York City’s Swing Salon, they may be surprised by what they don’t smell—the range of chemicals usually wafting around hair salons. That’s because the owners have decided to use only natural and organic products.

While many people may assume that all salon hair and body treatments are regulated and safe, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has no authority to require companies to test cosmetic products for safety, due to loopholes in the Toxic Substances Control Act. So, people are being exposed to dangerous toxins through salon products like nail polish, hair color processors and hair straighteners.

Be aware that while labels of overthe-counter body care products are required by law to list ingredients, with the exception of the chemical soup often hidden under the term “fragrance”, the loophole for salon products is large.

Jamie Silberberger, with the Women’s Voices for the Earth’s National Healthy Nail & Beauty Salon Alliance, reports, “Products sold for professional use in spas and salons are not required to be labeled with ingredients.”

Fortunately, healthy alternatives are available, either by patronizing a green salon or using natural beauty treatments at home.

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Hair Straighteners One salon treatment—Brazilian Blowout hair straightening—can continue to expose customers and salon workers to toxic fumes even months after application. It’s among the conventional straightening products that contain formaldehyde, a known human carcinogen.

“Exposure to formaldehyde doesn’t end with the treatment—the fumes are reactivated every time heat is applied to the hair,” says Jennifer Arce, a San Diego, California, salon worker who became sick after applying a single Brazilian Blowout treatment. “So, when a client who’s had a Brazilian Blowout done elsewhere comes into the salon to get a haircut or color and has her hair blow-dried, flat-ironed, curled or processed under the hood dryer, the fumes that come out of her hair make me and several of my coworkers sick all over again.”

Solution: Avoid chemical hair-straightening treatments. Sign on to the Women’s Voice for the Earth letter campaign petitioning the FDA to remove Brazilian Blowout from U.S. shelves by visiting Tinyurl.com/BanBrazilianBlowout.

Hair Dyes and Extensions About two-thirds of conventional hair dyes in the U.S. contain para-phenylenediamine (PPD), a chemical banned

for use in such products in Germany, France and Sweden. Exposure to PPD can cause allergic reactions ranging from skin irritation to death by anaphylactic shock, which happened to a teenager in 2010.

When Spain’s University of Santiago de Compostela researchers conducted a metastudy examining the risk of cancer among hairdressers and related workers, all reported that employees had a higher risk of cancer than the general population.

Hair extensions also warrant attention.

Many adhesives used on extensions may contain 1,4 dioxane, listed as a probable carcinogen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and styrene, a neurotoxin and suspected endocrine disruptor.

Solution: Look for a clean, green salon that uses natural hair color treatments free from synthetic chemicals, ammonia or PPD. Individuals can also order nontoxic organic color kits direct from EcoColors.net.

Nail Polish When getting a manicure or pedicure, beware of the toxic trio of dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde and toluene.

Used to help nail products hold color, they’re linked to reproductive and development problems, plus dizziness and eye and lung irritation, according to the Environmental Working Group.

Facing pressure from consumer groups and salon workers, some polish companies are now producing so-called “nontoxic” nail polish, although their labels aren’t verifiable. California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control recently tested 25 nail polishes sold to salons, 12 of which claimed to be toluenefree, including

seven said to be free of the toxic trio.

The researchers found toluene in 10 of those, and one or more of the three ingredients in five out of the seven.

Solution: Customers should bring their own safe nail polish and only patronize well-ventilated salons.

Find a Green Salon Many conventional body products like shampoos and massage oils contain a litany of ingredients that add to our chemical exposure. Ask questions to ensure all of a salon’s products are nontoxic or as low in toxicity as possible.

For example, a large network of independently owned “concept salons” across America are connected with the Aveda Corporation (Aveda.com), a national leader in developing hair and body products that are free from the most dangerous ingredients. More than 90 percent of Aveda’s essential oils and 89 percent of its raw herbal ingredients are certified organic.

Also look for members of the Green Spa Network, a nationwide coalition of spas that pledge to be energy efficient and sustainable in all of their practices (GreenSpaNetwork.org).

If a green salon hasn’t yet arrived locally, bring nontoxic products for appointments and ask the stylist to use them. Visit the Skin Deep Database at ewg.org/skindeep to find the least-toxic products for at-home use.

Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist is a freelance writer in Tucson, Arizona.

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Opening Up to Miracles Gabrielle Bernstein on Creating More Happiness

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Although introduced to spiritual practices from an early age, she turned away from that upbringing in her 20s, pulled instead into a vortex of drugs, alcohol and unhealthy relationships while running a public relations firm promoting Manhattan nightclubs. After hitting rock bottom at age 25, Bernstein made the unwavering decision to seek spiritual help and change her life.

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Shifting your perception and choosing again is a core principle from A Course in Miracles, a metaphysical text that I study and teach from. When you choose to reorganize your belief system and align it with a loving, forgiving perspective, rather than a fear-based reality, that’s when miracles can happen.

Some people shift away from a harmful relationship with addictive drugs and alcohol The entrepreneurial young woman like you did, while others take found her groove as such unhealthy behaviors a spiritual teacher, to the grave; what makes introducing millions to the difference?

new ways of thinking and living through her books, lectures, blogs and videos. Her nononsense approach to spirituality and knack for making practices like meditation and prayer accessible to beginners and cynics have attracted a new generation of seekers. Bernstein’s latest book, Miracles Now:108 Life-Changing Tools for Less Stress, More Flow, and Finding Your True Purpose, offers simple, yet powerful tips to short-circuit unhealthy

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Why do you reframe a miracle as simply a shift in perception?

Often when we get caught in unhealthy behavior, we aren’t willing to ask for help. I think the reason I was able to leave those behaviors behind and create a new path was my willingness to live a different way. I was able to witness my life and see that it wasn’t working. It’s an ongoing process; I’ve been on my current path of turning to spiritual principles for many years, but I’m still constantly working to apply them throughout my moment-tomoment experiences.

How does meditation help create radical change?

I think meditation is a key tool for health, happiness and well-being. It can help reorganize the nervous system, lower stress levels, calm the mind and recalibrate energy. It can help us experience more synchronicity in our lives and a greater sense of interconnectedness, as well.

What do you struggle with the most and what personal miracle are you still trying to realize?

I’m in constant conversation with myself over my thoughts and beliefs about judgment and separation. People are programmed by society to believe we are separate and to judge ourselves and others. My practice suggests a reinterpretation of that general belief system in order to perceive things differently. I also try to forgive limiting thoughts I was holding onto; for example, judging myself for not performing well at a lecture.

Talking too much in conversations is a big challenge for me. A practice in

Do you have a go-to practice that you reach for first when faced with a difficult situation?

my Miracles Now book called WAIT, for “Why am I talking?” reminds me to notice when I’m saying too much, commenting unnecessarily or not supporting the greater good.

How do you think about money, and has that proven helpful in broader terms?

I believe that we have the power to attract healthier relationships in our financial circumstances in the same way that we have the power to attract healthier relationships with people in our lives. Some people think that you can’t both be spiritual and secure financial abundance; I think that’s nonsense. When you start to reorganize your beliefs around your self-worth and capacity to earn, and open up to your intuitive voice and the creative possibilities for earning, then your financial situation can change dramatically. I have lived that principle fully. I was brought up in a poverty mindset, but with a shift in perception, I was able to release my fears of financial insecurity.

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hile some people find repetitious workouts boring, others like doing predictable routines at regular locations. Ensuring that our fitness regimen jives with our “fitness personality” is integral to making exercise a consistent part of our lifestyle, a concept that has traction among exercise experts.

Jonathan Niednagel, founder and director of The Brain Type Institute, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, and an athletic consultant for professional teams, explains in his book, Your Key to Sports Success, that understanding our inborn brain type can help us to determine which sport is best suited to motivate us. In Suzanne Brue’s book, The 8 Colors of Fitness, she applies principles from the Myers-Briggs personality inventory to help readers develop a personalized exercise program. Susan Davis-Ali, Ph.D., in St. Paul, Minnesota, a professional coach for working women, created a Fitness Interest Profile survey for the Life Time Fitness health club chain.

She points to research that suggests people that engage in activities appropriate for their personalities enjoy

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their workouts more and are likely to stay with them longer.

Identifying our fitness personality can help us find a program that suits our rhythms and interests. Based on composites from growing research, here are six categories that assess and capture the way we may feel about exercise; more than one can apply to any individual.

Disciplined and driven. This is an image to which many of us may aspire, even though not everyone fits the mold.

These exercisers are self-motivated and goal-oriented. Commitment and consistency go hand-in-hand. They like to use devices to track progress, maintain a training log and/or work with a personal trainer in systematic workouts geared to measure improvement.

Disciplined types are often early risers; starting the day with regular exercise is second nature. Compatible fitness regimens include cardio workouts, interval and weight training, running, swimming and martial arts.

Relishes routine. While these folks are disciplined and driven in some ways, they tend to be more relaxed about regimens. The key to success here is consistency. They like order and familiarity in exercise settings and practice and may enjoy reading or watching a screen dur-

ing workouts. Whatever the preferred approach, whether it’s a favorite training video, Wii Fit video game, favorite teacher or memorized Pilates moves, these exercisers like to stick with it, even working out at the same time every day—often first thing in the morning or after work—finding that regularity can be habit-forming.

Conscious contemplative. Reflective individuals enjoy quiet, solo activities like long-distance running, biking, hiking and swimming, that allow opportunities to look inward, often without thinking too much about the physical details. Exercise offers a chance to clear the mind and renew the spirit while strengthening the body. These types naturally gravitate to outdoor pursuits, but some indoor practices may also

suit them, like yoga, Pilates, tai chi or even karate, which incorporate a strong mind-body component. Workouts are often soothing, rather than intense.

Plays well with others. For many people, exercise is best enjoyed with others, combining the social and fitness benefits of both. Connections and camaraderie get them off the couch, revved up and ready to go. Whether it’s a committed group of friends chatting during water aerobics or a highpowered cardio class that compares notes, motivation comes primarily from the presence—and accountability factor—of others. A lunch-hour class at a nearby studio or gym may be a fun break in the workday. On weekends, consider golf, tennis, dance or a local recreation team.

Compulsive competitor. While the communal aspect is appealing, the greater gratification for this type comes through the thrill and challenge of competition. Trying to win is the great motivator, unlike driven and disciplined types that are happy to push through to their personal best. Team sports are a natural outlet, including soccer, rugby, lacrosse, basketball or swimming, plus disc golf, tennis or racquetball matches and running events.

Avid for adventure. It’s tough for any formal exercise program to keep the attention of adventurers. They crave freshness and spontaneity in fitness venues, activities that engage their interest and animate enthusiasm. It’s crucial for adventurous types to mix things up and not rely on any one exercise practice. Outdoor endeavors such as snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, inline skating or mountain biking have appeal. They may gravitate to the variables of Nia, Zumba’s high-energy Latin dance groove, kickboxing, exercise balls or hot yoga. A midday exercise escape can break the work routine. Their key to keeping active is to keep things stimulating.

Wendy Worrall Redal blogs at Gaiam Life (Life.Gaiam.com), from which this was adapted.

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“I originally thought letting my dog sleep in my bed was a good idea,” says DeAngelis, a communications director at Westminster College. “But I realized that they can keep you up when they rustle around, wake you up if they have to go out and sometimes go to the bathroom in the bed if you don’t wake up.”

Make a Good Choice

Pet Bed-Buddies Is Sleeping Together Healthy?

by Erik J. Martin

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here was a time when Eliska, a three-pound Prague ratter, would curl up and sleep next to owner Krista DeAngelis, and most of the time, she and the dog enjoyed a peaceful night’s slumber.

Then DeAngelis married, and her husband banned the dog from the bed for fear of unintentionally squashing Eliska

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Staying in close contact makes it easier to pick up fleas, ticks or skin mites a pet may carry, and can worsen allergies. ~ Roger Valentine, holistic veterinarian

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in his sleep. After enduring a few sleepless nights of canine whining and barking, the Salt Lake City couple successfully curbed their pet’s protests by simply spraying Eliska with a misting bottle every time she acted up.

After two nights of this routine, the pocket-sized pooch was fully trained to sleep by herself in another room.

“Having your pet sleep in the bed with you is a personal choice,” says holistic Veterinarian Patrick Mahaney, of California Pet Acupuncture & Wellness, in West Hollywood. By discouraging this behavior, “Your pet will be less likely to confuse your bed with theirs, and therefore prevent potential territory-related problems.” By failing to discourage it, “You not only face the possibility of behavioral problems, you could also face adverse effects to your own sleep and health,” he notes.

According to results published in a survey of 300 sleep disorder patients conducted by Dr. John Shepard, then medical director of the Mayo Clinic Sleep Disorders Center, in Rochester, Minnesota, nearly 60 percent of the pet owners in the study slept with their pets inside the bedroom. Twenty-two percent of the patients were likely to have pets sleeping on the bed with them.

Plus, 53 percent said their sleep was disrupted to some extent every night.

Twenty-one percent and 7 percent of their dogs and cats, respectively, snored.

Yet, a British study of 420 UK cat owners conducted by the nonprofit Cats Protection revealed that 44 percent of respondents (including 51 percent of women polled) said they enjoyed a better night’s sleep with a cat in bed with them than with a human companion. Benefits listed included an absence of snoring, more space on the bed and soothing purrs.

“The advantages of letting your pet share your bed include companionship, warmth and a sense of security,” advises Mahaney. Among the drawbacks, he notes lack of space for people to sleep, interruption of normal sleep patterns and the pet’s confusion about its expected place to sleep.

Nip Problems in the Bud

To break a pet of a bed-sleeping habit, Mahaney recommends applying persistence, consistency and the following tips: n Establish a separate area or bed for the pet to sleep. A cat or dog bed can be as simple as a clean, soft blanket placed nearby. n Use positive reinforcement techniques. Offer a tiny training treat, “good-dog” clicker noise or praise when the animal is comfortably resting in its own bed, to reinforce this desirable behavior. n Immediately address any territorial aggression when co-sleeping with a pet, such as growling or nipping. First, authoritatively say, “No!” Then put the pet on the floor or into its own bed and give the command to sit and stay. n If problematic behavior persists, seek consultation with a veterinary behavior specialist.

A pet’s companionship can reduce levels of stress hormones while enabling people to deal with their emotions and stressful situations. ~ American Heart Association journal, Hypertension

should not have to get up in the middle of the night to urinate or defecate. n Allow a cat the opportunity to exit the bedroom throughout the night to play, eat, drink and use the litter box.

Cats are nocturnal animals and are more likely to be active during lights out.

Erik J. Martin regularly contributes to WebVet.com, from which this was adapted.

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

If a family member decides to share a bed with a pet, Mahaney offers the following recommendations: n Let it sleep on top of the covers, instead of under them. n Be aware of the need to remove environmental debris, including fecal material, on its coat before bedtime. n Give the dog an opportunity to void itself within a reasonable timeframe before going to sleep. A typical healthy dog

Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries.

Without them, humanity cannot survive. ~Dalai Lama

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Can-Do Kids Changing Our World at Any Age

by Ellen Sabin

n Giving to other people is important, but the planet needs us, too. You can practice giving by picking up litter, recycling and even turning off lights when you leave a room. When we pay attention to the environment around us, we can learn how to respond in a giving way.

Ellen Sabin is the founder and president of Watering Can Press (WateringCanPress. com), a publishing company committed to growing kids with character. Her series of award-winning books include The Giving Book: Open the Door to a Lifetime of Giving; The Greening Book: Being a Friend to Planet Earth; and The Healthy Body Book: Caring for the Coolest Machine You’ll Ever Own.

Fun Activity Who’s Been Giving to You?

This article is written especially for young readers eager to embrace the true spirit of the holiday season. Sharing it with them can help cultivate a lifelong practice of giving.

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ave you ever seen someone do something that changed a situation from bad to good?

Maybe your parents helped someone whose car broke down, or a teacher spent extra time after class helping you with schoolwork.

No matter your age, where you live or what you own, you have the power to do good, too. What you do can make other people happy and make the world a better place. Here are some ideas to help you figure out how. n A good place to start is to think about what’s important to you. This will help you find a way of giving back that you’ll enjoy and want to do again and again. For example, if you love taking care of animals, offer to walk an elderly person’s dog for them. If you get sad when you think about someone being lonely, visit a neighbor that lives alone

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or send a special card to a relative as a way to show your love. n It’s nice to help strangers, but you can also do little things close to home that’ll make life easier and better for your family. You can call your grandma to say hello, help your mom or dad with the dishes or play a favorite game with your little sister or brother. n You can also use your own special talents to help others. If you are a good cook, bake a healthy holiday treat to bring to someone that is feeling sick. You can read out loud a story to a younger child. If you’re strong and have lots of energy, you can help your neighbor take out the trash or do other household chores. n You can have fun and make an even bigger difference by doing good things with others. One way to get your friends excited about joining you is to plan a “Giving Party”. Ask your parents to help you download a free guide (WateringCanPress.com/html/ parents.html) that has fun ideas and activities for creating a holiday-time or birthday party or rainy day get-together.

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Whether it’s time, love or things, the people around us give to us all the time.

Sometimes we don’t stop to think about what people do for us, so we forget to say, “Thank you.” Appreciating what people give us is just as important as giving to others.

Here are some questions to ask yourself. After you have answered each question, think about what you can do to thank people for their kindness.

Who shared with you? What did they share?

Who taught you something? What did they teach you?

Who showed you love? How did they show you love?

Who made you happy? How did they make you happy?

Source: Adapted excerpt from The Giving Book: Open the Door to a Lifetime of Giving by Ellen Sabin.

travelspotlight

Healthy Holiday at Sea Set Sail on the Caribbean’s Only Holistic Love Boat

by Judith Fein

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t’s a plant-based gourmet restaurant, state-of-the-art alternative health conference, healing retreat, Caribbean vacation and love boat. This combination was impossible to find until visionary health food guru Sandy Pukel originated the Holistic Holiday at Sea concept 12 years ago. He began by operating health food stores, undertook the production of miso and seitan and organized seminars and festivals, working with many health and nutrition leaders. “So my partner John Belleme and I figured, why not put it all together and create a floating vacation for mind, body and spirit?” says Pukel.

He explains, “There are parties every night, singles events and open seating in the dining room, so you get to meet new people at almost every meal.” It’s easy to connect with likeminded folks on custom shore excursions, at yoga and fitness classes and attending exciting, informative and inspirational talks by a dream team of vegan and alternative health experts.

“Romances that lead to weddings are a common occurrence,” Pukel says, grinning. “Honeymoons are planned during our voyages.”

One of the most moving events is the recovery panel, where passengers share dramatic stories about how switching to a plant-based or macrobiotic diet literally saved their lives. Janet Vitt, a nurse and mother afflicted with metastatic cancer, weighed 72 pounds and was told that she had six weeks to live. She had run out of conventional options when she began a plant-based diet. Twelve years later, she married at sea on one of the first vegan cruises.

Another memorable panelist, Betty Hoehn, was diagnosed with lymphatic leukemia and then lymphoma. She was so disabled that she considered canceling the cruise, but changed her mind, and completely changed her lifestyle buoyed by what she learned.

Her stunned oncologist reported a few months later that she was cancer-free.

Many such testimonials can be heard onboard about what happens when people take responsibility for their health and commit to a cleansing, balancing, healing, plant-based diet.

“People love the healthy food from the cruise kitchen run by internationally renowned vegan Chef Mark Hanna,” observes Pukel. He and

Hanna co-authored Green and Grains on the Deep Blue Sea Cookbook.

Cruises also include plant-based cooking classes by prominent teachers, including Chef AJ (Abbie Jaye), who signs her emails “love and kale,” and has been vegan since 1977. “I was pre-vet when I was asked to cut the heads off of salamanders,” she says. “I always say I became vegetarian rather than veterinarian.”

The down-to-earth chef remarks, “You can make simple, uncomplicated plant-based cuisine or stretch and make it as gourmet or fancy as you like.” She considers cooking fun and wants passengers to feel the same way. Many of them return home with recipes, inspired and eager to experiment in their own kitchens.

Passengers also receive helpful, informative materials and take copious notes from talks given by medical and nutritional luminaries like Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. Michael Greger and Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. Classes cover preventive care, holistic approaches to life and health, meditation, integrative relaxation, plant-based and whole food diets, alternative treatments and other solutions to problems that plague many people and erode their quality of life.

Campbell, who will be featured in the 2015 lineup, is the author of 300plus research articles and the bestselling book, The China Study: Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and LongTerm Health. He counsels everyone, “Eat vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains and tubers, with little or no added fat, refined carbohydrates (sugar, white flour) or salt. The closer one gets to that kind of dietary lifestyle, the better.”

National Geographic Traveler has chosen Holistic Holiday at Sea as “one of the l00 best worldwide vacations to enrich your life.” It’s hard to find a reason not to sail on a voyage to well-being.

For more information on the Holistic Holiday at Sea Vegan Cruise, from Mar. 14 to 21, visit HolisticHolidayAtSea.com or call 1-800-496-0989.

Judith Fein is an award-winning international travel journalist and the author of Life is a Trip: The Transformative Magic of Travel, plus The Spoon from Minkowitz, about honoring ancestors.

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calendarofevents Calendar events must be received by the 12th of the month prior to publication and adhere to our guidelines. Visit NaturalTucson.com for guidelines and to submit listings.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 1

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6

Awakening the Dreamer: Changing the Dream Symposium – 1-5pm. Profound inquiry into a bold vision: to bring forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling and socially human presence on Earth. Donations welcome. Amity Foundation, Circle Tree Ranch, 10500 E Tanque Verde Rd. 520-749-5980. Pjay@AmityFdn.org.

Pachamama.org.

Nonviolent (Compassionate) Communication and the Enneagram: 2 Powerful Tools for SelfDiscovery – 9am-4pm. Whether you are new to NVC or the Enneagram, or have knowledge of either or both, you will come away with new insights, greater understanding and acceptance. $170. Our Family Services, 3830 E Bellevue St, 520-323-1708 X 121. SilGiraffe@aol.com.

OurFamilyServices.org/training.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2 Why Wait? Set Yourself Up For Success Before the New Year – 5:30-6pm. Learn about Chiropractic and how a gentle impulse into the nervous system can impact your mind, body and overall health.

No charge. Space limited. Be Now Chiropractic, 2122 N Craycroft Rd, Ste 104. 520-484-3471.

BeNowChiro@gmail.com. BeNowChiro.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3 Open House at NorthStar Hyperbaric – 1-3pm.

Open House Event: Learn what is new in neurorehabilitation, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), nutrient optimization, PEMF and more. Free. North Star Hyperbaric, 7598 N La Cholla Blvd. 520-2291238. ClhMaxwell@aol.com.

Heal Your Life Training Teleconference– 3-4pm.

Do you love the work of Louise Hay and use it in your life? Learn more about becoming a licensed teacher in her philosophy. Pacific time. Call-in number 760-569-7676, conference code 477417#.

800-969-4584. Patricia@HeartInspired.com.

HealYourLifeTraining.com.

The Resilience Advantage: Skills for Personal and Professional Effectiveness – 5-8 pm. With Dr. Ann Baldwin. Workshop that will give you skills developed through research at the Institute of HeartMath! Caritas Center for Healing. ABaldwin@Mind-Body-Science.com.

Mind-Body-Ccience.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 Grand Opening of Dragonfly Village – 10am-12pm.

Dragonfly Village will provide quality, affordable housing for homeless and low-income individuals and families. All are welcome. Free. Dragonfly Village Community Center, 10496 E Tanque Verde Rd. 520-447-6852. Jlosoya@AmityFdn.org.

CircleTreeRanch.org.

Blessings Empowerment of Buddha Avalokiteshvara – 9:30am-5pm. Learn special prayers to help those who are dying and the recently deceased with Gen Kelsang Lingpur, Buddhist Nun and Resident Teacher. $70/includes vegetarian lunch and retreat sessions on Sunday. Kadampa Meditation Center, 1701 E Miles St. 520-441-1617.

Info@MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org.

9am-4pm.

Free Admission. Set prices.

Double Tree Hilton, 445 Alvernon Way (Broadway and 22nd St.) MysticMessengers.com 125 W Calle de Las Tiendas, #103A, Green Valley.

520-625-3665. KdyeOakley@yahoo.com.

SpiritualSystemsThinking.com.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 Elder Circle – 1-2pm. A safe, respectful place for harvesting your life; a project of the Center for Community Dialogue. Free. Udall Senior Center, 7200 E Tanque Verde Rd. 520-405-1926.

DelJonesAZ@cox.net. OurFamilyServices.org.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9

Winter Wonderland at the Children’s Museum – 10am-2pm. Visitors may create candy cane ornaments, decorate gingerbread men, sing-a-long to their favorite holiday music and go on a scavenger hunt to find and assemble parts of a snowman. $8. Children’s Museum Tucson, 200 S 6th Ave.

Elder Circle – 2:30-3:30pm. A safe, respectful place for harvesting your life; a project of the Center for Community Dialogue. Free. Atria Campano del Rio, 1550 E River Rd. 520-405-1926.

DelJonesAZ@cox.net. OurFamilyServices.org.

Bio-Touch Practitioner Training – 10am-4pm. Also 12/7. Learn to alleviate others’ pain, stress, support their good health. Interactive, fun, hands-on. $48/ both days. Massage therapists earn 10 CEUs ($60).

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

Office@JustTouch.com. JustTouch.com.

Reiki Master Training – 12-5pm. Raise your level of intuition, spirituality, and consciousness and increase your light and capacity to channel energy. Contact Judy Ferrig, Master Teacher. $125. Highlands Activity Building, 4949 W Heritage Club Blvd, Marana. 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net.

OpenPathways-EnergyandCommunication.com.

Choosing Happiness: Art of Living Your Dreams – 3-4pm. Explore beliefs and learn how to move beyond surviving to thriving. Free intro. Paid workshop see Dec. 13 listing. Desert Wellness Nutrition,

IONS Tucson Presents “Recalibrating Your Personal GPS: Aligning Your Outer Life with Your Inner Truth” – 6:30-8pm. With Dr. David Sadker, Courage & Renewal facilitator in Tucson. $5/suggested donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco Pl. 520-577-1478. ChiRising@gmail.com.

IonsTucson.org.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 MYSTIC MESSENGERS PSYCHIC FAIR

Open House at NorthStar Hyperbaric – 10am12pm. Come and learn what is new in neurorehabilitation, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), nutrient optimization, PEMF and more. Free. NorthStar Hyperbaric, 7598 N La Cholla Blvd. 520-229-1238.

ClhMaxwell@aol.com.

Blissful Angel Gong Wave in Salt-Water Pool – 6:308pm. Float fully supported in indoor warm salt-water pool while receiving the transformative vibrations of the Angel Gong. $15/poolside, $20/in the water.

RSVP required. Santa Rita Springs Pool, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-975-5376. MillMarcia@gmail.com.

SpiritedChangeAZ.com.

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Tea & Empathy – 8:30-10am. Listen and be heard and eat a healthful breakfast. Also 10/2 and 10/16. Please RSVP. $20-$30. West side location.

520-572-9295. SilGiraffe@aol.com. EatByChoice.net.

Elder Circle – 3:30-4:30pm. A safe, respectful place for harvesting your life; a project of the Center for Community Dialogue. Free. Casa Community Center, 780 S Park Centre Ave, Green Valley. 520-405-1926. DelJonesAZ@cox.net.

OurFamilyServices.org.

Why Wait? Set Yourself Up For Success Before the New Year – 5:30-6pm. Learn about Chiropractic and how a gentle impulse into the nervous system can impact your mind, body and overall health.

No Charge. Space limited. Be Now Chiropractic, 2122 N Craycroft Rd, Ste 104. 520-484-3471.

BeNowChiro@gmail.com. BeNowChiro.com.

AIWC Holiday Mixer – 6-8:30pm. Mixer, raffle and silent auction. $20/Members, $25/Nonmembers. Radisson Suites, 6555 E Speedway.

Info@AZIntegrative.org. AZIntegrative.org.

Meditations for a Meaningful Life – 6:30-7:30pm.

Three practical meditations taught by Buddha that add meaning and purpose to our life and lead us to a state of permanent inner peace. $10/class, $40/5-class card. First class free. Transcend Massage & Wellness Spa, 7435 N Oracle Rd. Ste. #101. 520-441-1617.

Info@MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 Music for Self Enrichment, Free Music Download – Get a free music download for Christmas. Go to MusicForHealth.net or SuzanneGrosvenor.com to the Music Blog and join the mailing list. New music offered each week by pianist Suzanne Grosvenor.

Free. 520-229-6282. Suzanne@MusicForHealth.net.

MusicForHealth.net.

Discover the Key to Stress Free – 6:30-8:30pm.

Learn tools to de-stress and to use inner resources to accept what you cannot change, live in the moment and create peace within body/mind/spirit. $30. The Man in the Maze Room, 6965 N Oracle Rd. 520-877-5039. SacredJourney@earthlink.net.

ManInTheMazeRoom.com.

Accessing Your Akashic Records – 1-3pm.

Akashic Records are the energetic imprint of your soul’s journey through time, a unique vibrational registry. $30/advance, $35/door.

Caritas Center for Healing, 330 E 16th St, 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net.

OpenPathways-EnergyandCommunication.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11

Step-by-Step Winter Painting Event – 2-8:30pm.

All materials supplied and step-by-step directions to paint a masterpiece. Family fun event 2-4pm.

Adult BYOB event 6-8:30pm. $25-$35. Artistry Academy Music & Art, 12112 N Rancho Vistoso B l v d , # 1 2 0 , O r o Va l l e y. 5 2 0 - 3 0 8 - 4 5 11 .

A r t i s t r y O f f i c e @ A r t i s t r y A c a d e m y. n e t .

ArtistryAcademy.net.

TIES Guest Speaker - Dr Melinda Connor – 6:30pm. Mystical spiritual experiences have guided Melinda’s UofA post-doctoral work and practice in alternative medicine. $5. Unity Church of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-395-2365.

TucsonAZ@Iands.org. TucsonIands.org.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 Elder Circle – 10-11am. A safe, respectful place for harvesting your life; a project of the Center for Community Dialogue. Free. St. Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E River Rd. 520-405-1926. DelJonesAZ@cox.net.

OurFamilyServices.org.

Public Exhibition of The Historical Buddha’s Relics – 6-8pm. Exhibit of ancient and sacred relics of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and other great Buddhis masters. Free. Wat Buddhametta, Tucson Buddhist Meditation Center, 1133 S Swan Rd. 520-401-0526. HKGianas@comcast.net.

MaitreyAProject.org.

Message Circle: Messages from Spirit – 7-8:30pm.

Every attendee receives one message. If time permits, more than one message may be offered. Limited seating. Door closes shortly after 7pm. $8. Tamara Spiritual Center, 3002 E Ft Lowell, 520-325-0513.

Info@TamaraFoundation.com. TamaraSpiritualCenter.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 Divorce Workshop I: Understanding the Whys and the Whats – 9am-3pm. Key topics: Illusions and Relationships; Dealing with Losses; Taking Care of Your Emotional Well Being; Understanding the Grieving Process. Lunch included. $85. Williams Centre Campus, 310 S Williams Blvd, Ste 102. 520-829-0225. RonnieK@DesertRanch.com.

Endings.DesertRanch.com.

Children’s Museum Tucson $2 Admission Day – 9am-5pm. 11,000 square feet of exhibits to enjoy

fun, play-based, interactive learning experiences. Discover the place where imagination and learning connect. $2. Children’s Museum Tucson, 200 S 6th Ave. Be Pain Free Now – 10am-12am. What if it were Easy to Be Pain Free? You can have it! Free. Please register. Rocking The Body, 2450 E Speedway Ste # 6. 520-449-2128. RockingTheBody@gmail.com.

RockingTheBody.com.

Discover the Key to Stress Free – 10am-12pm.

Learn tools to de-stress and to use inner resources to accept what you cannot change, live in the moment and create peace within body/mind/spirit. $30. The Man in the Maze Room, 6965 N Oracle Rd. 520-877-5039. SacredJourney@earthlink.net.

ManInTheMazeRoom.com.

Christmas Bake Sale – 10am-2pm. Great goodies to take home to the family plus Tamara’s Gifts, free 15-minute readings. Readers and readees paired via number draw. No appointments. Free.

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

TamaraSpiritualCenter.com.

Holiday Gift Fair – 10am-5pm. Why not do your holiday shopping while supporting local artists this year? Discover unique gifts including skincare, ornaments, photography, décor, graffiti art, calendars and more. Free. Tucson Wellness Cooperative, 3208 E Fort Lowell, Ste 102.

Public Exhibition of The Historical Buddha’s Relics – 10am-7pm. Exhibit of ancient and sacred relics of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and other great Buddhis masters. Free. Wat Buddhametta, Tucson Buddhist Meditation Center, 1133 S Swan Rd. 520-401-0526. HKGianas@comcast.net.

MaitreyAProject.org.

UNITED FELLOWSHIP CHAPEL THE TEACHING CHAPEL EXPAND YOUR CONSCIOUSNESS, GO BEYOND!

SELF-REALIZATION CLASSES TUESDAYS: 3 PM - REV. DOROTHEA 7 PM - REV. SUSAN CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 7 PM SUNDAY INSPIRATIONAL SERVICES 10 AM & 2 PM 4718 E Hawthorne Street, Tucson, AZ 85711 (East on Swan Rd, Between Speedway & 5th St) 327-0142 327-4559 http://www.united-fellowship-chapel.com

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 Public Exhibition of The Historical Buddha’s Relics – 10am-5pm. Exhibit of ancient and sacred relics of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and other great Buddhis masters. Free. Wat Buddhametta, Tucson Buddhist Meditation Center, 1133 S Swan Rd. 520-401-0526. HKGianas@comcast.net.

MaitreyAProject.org.

Opening: A Gathering of Angels – An Art Exhibition of Great Beauty – 12-4pm. Exhibit: 12/14-12/26. Join sculptor Jane Stern and watercolorist Ambika Wauters for the opening featuring their spiritual works. Free.

De Grazia Gallery of the Sun, 6300 N Swan.

520-628-3709. Ambika@AmbikaWauters.com.

LifeEnergyMedicine.com.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15 Elder Circle – 10am-11am. A safe, respectful place for harvesting your life; a project of the Center for Community Dialogue. Free. Fair Winds/Desert Point, 10701 N La Reserve Dr. 520-405-1926.

DelJonesAZ@cox.net. OurFamilyServices.org.

Music for Health and Wholeness – 6:308:30pm. Enjoy live, spontaneous piano music

by Suzanne Grosvenor. Calming, rejuvenating to mind, body and spirit. $5. Reservations.

Private home, Cortaro Rd & I-10, Tucson.

520-229-6282. Suzanne@MusicForHealth.net.

MusicForHealth.net.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16 Why Wait? Set Yourself Up For Success Before the New Year – 5:30-6pm. Learn about Chiropractic and how a gentle impulse into the nervous system can impact your mind, body and overall health.

No charge. Space limited. Be Now Chiropractic, 2122 N Craycroft Rd, Ste 104. 520-484-3471.

BeNowChiro@gmail.com. BeNowChiro.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17 DIY Holiday Gifts with Essential Oils Presented

by Sprouts Farmers Market – 6-7pm. Learn to create unique holiday gifts using essential oils. Space is limited, reserve your live webinar seat by registering at the link provided. Free with advance registration.

480-814-8016. Communications@Sprouts.com. www3.gotomeeting.com/register/693300934.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 Music for Self Enrichment, Free Music Download – Get a free music download for Christmas. Go to MusicForHealth.net or SuzanneGrosvenor.com to the Music Blog and join the mailing list. New music

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Work with Divine Beings to help the planet. $25/ per session. The Temple of The Presence, 11902 E Irvingston Rd. 520-751-2039. SusanKnittel@msn.com.

TempleOfThePresence.org.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 Happy Noon Year – 9am-12pm. Ring in 2015 and learn about various traditions from around the world. $8. Children’s Museum Tucson, 200 S 6th Ave. offered each week by pianist Suzanne Grosvenor.

Free. 520-229-6282. Suzanne@MusicForHealth.net.

MusicForHealth.net.

Divorce Workshop II: Saying Good-Bye and Moving On – 9am-3pm. Key topics: Setting Boundaries; Understanding Anger; Learning the Power of Forgiveness and Acceptance; Saying Good-bye; Moving On. Lunch Included. $85. Williams Centre Campus, 310 S Williams Blvd, Ste 102.

520-829-0225. RonnieK@DesertRanch.com.

Cleanse.DesertRanch.com.

Blissful Angel Gong Wave in Salt-Water Pool – 4-5:30pm. Float fully supported in indoor warm salt-water pool while receiving the transformative vibrations of the Angel Gong. $15/poolside, $20/ in the water. RSVP required. Santa Rita Springs Pool, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-975-5376.

MillMarcia@gmail.com. SpiritedChangeAZ.com.

Lights of Love Lighting Ceremony – 5-7pm. Tribute to the memory of the pets/people lost but not forgotten.

Join us and special guest, Mayor Jonathan Rothschild.

The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter, 5278 E 21st St. 520-571-7839. Lee@HermitageCatShelter.org.

SaveTheHermitage.org.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23 The Deeper Meaning of Christmas – 8:30am12:30pm. Experience the true joy of this season.

Connect with the inner calmness through a long meditation as celebrated by Yogananda each year with his disciples. Free. Ananda Center Of Tucson, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-299-9309.

ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com. AnandaArizona.org.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24 Christmas Eve Service – 7-8pm. Annual Metaphysical service with music, candlelight ceremony and guided meditation. Everyone receives a message. All welcome. Spirit Guided Donation. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-444-3392.

Dfn1@icloud.com. United-Fellowship-Chapel.com.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – 6-7pm.

Honor the season with meaning and community. Our celebration recalls the traditional Christmas story and the deeper meaning of the Divine Presence within everyone. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop #121, 520-546-3696.

Revnita@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceAZ.com.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – 6-7:30pm.

Choir and orchestra with strings and harp give the deep feeling of Christmas. 5:30 pm. Child care available. Donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com.

UnityTucson.com.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 29 Ascended Master Conference – 11am-6pm. Sit at the feet of Ascended Masters and receive their instruction and radiance through their Anointed Representatives.

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New Years Eve Burning Bowl – 11pm-12am.

Burn the negatives of the past year out of your life.

Be ready for a fresh new start. Donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-488-8284.

Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com.

24-hr Buddha Tara Prayers and Chanting –4pm, 8pm. Bring in the New Year with a special auspiciousness, wisdom, and peace of mind. All welcome. Come to as many sessions as you wish.

Free. Kadampa Meditation Center, 1701 E Miles St. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org.

MeditationInTucson.org.

New Year’s Eve Release Ceremony – 6-7pm. Prayer, meditation, forgiveness, and intention will be our focus. Close the year in peace. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, #121. 520-546-3696. Revnita@UnityPeaceAZ.com.

UnityPeaceAZ.com.

plan ahead 24-hr Buddha Tara Prayers and Chanting – 12am, 2am, 4am, 8am. Bring in the New Year with a special auspiciousness, wisdom, and peace of mind. All welcome. Come to as many sessions as you wish.

Free. Kadampa Meditation Center, 1701 E Miles St. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org.

MeditationInTucson.org.

MONDAY, JANUARY 5 Yogananda Birthday Celebration – 7-8:30pm.

Celebrate Yogananda’s birthday. Bring a flower to honor his birthday ceremony and enjoy the sharing a story of Yogananda. Free.

Ananda Center Of Tucson, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-299-9309. ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com.

AnandaArizona.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 TIES Guest Speaker: Dr Lani Leary – 6:30pm.

Motivated by a NDE, became a psychotherapist specializing in work with chronically ill, dying and bereaved clients. $5. Unity Church of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-295-2365. TucsonAZ@Iands.org.

TucsonIands.org.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 Getting The Love You Want – A Couples Workshop – 1/16-1/8. Do you want to make your dream relationship a reality? During this weekend Karen Olson will facilitate couples in learning techniques that will help transform their relationship into one that thrives. 520-624-2743. CaritasHealing.com/Events.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 Tai Chi Skill Building Workshop – 9am-12pm. Learn tai chi principles to apply to daily life or an existing tai chi practice. Deepen tai chi skills. Preparation for instructor certification workshop. Beginners welcome.

natural awakenings

$25. River/Swan area, Details upon registration, Tucson.

520-780-6751. Heather@MoveInToWellBeing.com.

MoveIntoWellBeing.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 Bio-Touch Practitioner Training – 10am-4pm.

Also 1/25. Learn to alleviate others’ pain, stress, support their good health. $48/both days. Massage therapists earn 10 CEUs ($60). Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E. Pima St. Info: 520-323-7951, Office@ JustTouch.com. $48/$60. Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St, 520-323-7951. Office@JustTouch.com.

JustTouch.com.

Applications of Mindful Resonance to EMDR Therapy–Irene Siegel, Ph.D. – 1/24-1/25. Learn an innovative approach of using dual attention through intuitive mindful skills and resonance, enhancing the AIP model of EMDR. 520-624-2743.

CaritasHealing.com/Events.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27 TIES Sharing/Discussion Group – 6:30pm. TIES mission is to provide a safe neutral environment for presenting information on and sharing of near-death and other spiritually transformative experiences.

All welcome. Free-will offering optional. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, 520-395-2365.

Chucks@Iands.org. TucsonIands.org.

plan ahead American Indian Arts Exposition – 1/252/14: 10am-5pm. 2/16: 10am-4pm. Open to the public and wholesale buyers. Authentic crafts and art from 80 tribal nations. 520622-4900. Info@USAIndianInfo.com.

USAIndianInfo.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Ocean of Bliss Yoga Retreat in San Pancho, Mexico – 2/9-2/16. Yoga instructors Marcia Galleher & her daughter Crystal from Bisbee, AZ invite you to this eco-resort in Mexico on the Pacific Ocean. Includes yoga, lodging, meals and more. $800-$980.

Tailwind Jungle Lodge, PO 786, San Pancho. Mexico. 520-432-3726. MobiusMagic@gmail.com.

MobiusProductsAndServices.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27 The Power of Working with Emotion: Two Levels of Transformation – 2/27-2/28. Join Danish psychologist, Jette Simon for an introductory training on Susan Johnson’s Emotionally Focused Treatment (EFT) for couples. CEUs are available. Register early for discount. 520-624-2743.

CaritasHealing.com/Events.

plan ahead SATURDAY, MARCH 7 2015 PCOA Ages Stages Active Adult Lifestyle Expo – 9am-4pm. Active adult lifestyle expo with 100 exhibitors, informative seminars. Entertainment and activities for all ages. Free. Casino Del Sol Grand Ballroom, 5655 W Valencia Rd. 520-305-3401.

Khoidal@PCOA.org. PCOA.org.

ongoing events Calendar events must be received by the 12th of the month prior to publication and adhere to our guidelines. Visit NaturalTucson.com for guidelines and to submit listings.

daily Morning and Evening Meditation – 7am & 7pm, Daily. Begin and end your day with Sanskrit chanting, worship and meditation in the contemplative environment of Jyoti Mandir – Temple of Light.

Free. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr, 520-743-0384.

sunday I Ching Lunar Journaling – 1st Sun. New moon seminars engaging spiritual alchemy in a Zen Taoist way. Shojo 6, 18 days or 72 days over 2 1/2 lunar cycles. See DaleBruder.com/Taotime for seminar times and locations. 520-331-1956.

TaoTime@DaleBruder.com.

St. Philips Plaza Farmers Market – 8am-12pm.

The Sunday market has become one of the largest farmers markets in Southwestern Arizona and has a regional reputation for the number of local farmers it supports. Free. St. Philips Plaza, 4380 N. Campbell Ave. HeirloomFm.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. Free. 1551 S Eastside Loop #121.

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

UnityPeaceaAZ.com.

The Deeper Meaning of Jesus’ Words – 10-11am.

Explore the underlying ideas of our Christian heritage for your deeper understanding. Childcare provided. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-577-3300. UnityTus.com.

Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Sunday Celebration Services – 10am, meditation; 10-11:30am, service. Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd. 520-319-1042, Admin@TucsonCSL.org.

TucsonCSL.org.

Advice for Life and Prayers for World Peace – 1011:15am. Put Buddha’s teachings into practice in everyday life. Each week receive a teaching on a different practical topic. Concurrent children’s class. $10 or $40/5 class coupon, first class free.

Kadampa Meditation Center, 1701 E Miles St. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org.

MeditationInTucson.org.

United Fellowship Chapel – 10am-3pm. 10am & 2pm service. Sunday Services feature a guided meditation, healing, inspirational speakers and psychic messages. Everyone receives a message.

Free. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Haw-

thorne St. 520-327-0142. DFN1@icloud.com.

United-Fellowship-Chapel.com.

Unity Spiritual Center of Peace Sunday Celebration – 10:30-11:30am. Potluck last Sun. 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.

Center for New Thought Spirituality – 10:45am12:45pm. Formerly Community Interfaith Church.

10:45 am Meditation; 11am Celebration Service & Youth Church. 520-861-8734. Love Offering.

Metro Water Company Meeting Room, 6265 N La Canada. 520-861-8734. GWrigley@ymail.com.

CenterForNewThoughtSpirituality.com.

Sunday Service – 11am. Coffee & Conversation, 10:30am. Celebrating the Unity of God and Man, Worship, Healing, Prophesy. The Temple of Universality. Masonic Temple, 3590 N. Country Club Rd, Country Club & Prince. Founder Rev. Betty Tatalajski: 520884-5340. 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. Talk on India Pilgrimage. Snack and fellowship follows. Ananda Center, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-299-9309. ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com.

AnandaArizona.org.

Science of Spirituality – 1-2:15pm. Meditation every 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday. Free. WellnessFirst!

3861 North 1st Ave. 520-398-4266.

Elder Circles, The Wisdom Journey – 1-2pm.

1st Sunday. A safe, respectful place to harvest life.

Free. Jewish Community Center, River at Dodge.

520-323-1708. Ctornbom@OurFamilyServices.org.

Controlling Anxiety – 2-4pm. 1st & 4th Sunday.

4-week class, cognitive-behavioral exercises, relaxation and breathing techniques, mindfulness practices, discussion. Fragrance-free class.

Steve Ross, MA, LMFT (CA). $100 pre-paid or $30/class. Central Tucson location. Pre-register: 520- 825-2009. Steve.Ross@Wildblue.net.

RelaxAndBreathe.net.

Green Valley: Choosing Happiness-Art of Living your Dreams – 12/13: 3-5pm; 12/14: 2-4pm.

4-hour workshop explores your beliefs. Learn how to move beyond surviving to thriving.

Free introduction on 12/6: 3-4pm. 30% early registration via website. $120. Desert Wellness, 125 W Calle de Las Tiendas, #103A, Green Valley. 520-625-3665. KdyeOakley@yahoo.com.

SpiritualSystemsThinking.com.

Chapel of Awareness Spiritual Church, Healings & Readings – 4pm. Meditation, healings, spirit messages. Class follows at 5pm. Private

Readings available after the service at 6-7pm.

Free will donation. Chapel of Awareness, 931 N Fifth Ave. Call 520-820-0727 to reserve time.

ChapelOfAwarenessTucson.net.

Sacred Space – 4:30-6:30pm. Weekly gathering with live music, inspiration from the world’s spiritual traditions, community connection. Maker House, 283 N Stone Ave. 520-318-3557. SacredSpaceTucson@gmail.com.

SacredSpaceTucson.org.

monday Bio-Touch Sessions – 9am-5pm. Try Bio-Touch, an application of the universal principle “Love Thy Neighbor”, as a means of alleviating pain, stress and supporting good health. By donation.

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

Office@JustTouch.com. JustTouch.com.

Aquatic Therapy – 11:30am-12:30pm. With Carolyn Rashti, M.S. Have fun! Laughter promotes deep breathing and erases depression. Gentle movements in warm salt water relieve pain, tension and improves circulation, flexibility and endurance. $160/8 classes, once or twice weekly. First class free. 520-742-4292. AquaticTherapyTucson.com.

How to Meditate – 11:30am-12:30pm. This 4-week class debunks the myth that you have to “do it right” or not at all. Meditation helps with stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain. Advanced class at 12:30pm. $35 for 4 classes pre-paid or $10/class. Central Tucson location. Pre-register: 520- 825-2009. Steve.Ross@WildBlue.net.

RelaxAndBreathe.net.

Waterbabies Pool Sharing – 1-2pm. With Kathy Jendrzejewski. Work your muscles in a relaxing way in warm salt water. No instructor. Not a water aerobics class, just sharing time in the pool with others. $30/shared with all participants. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N. Santa Rita Ave. 520-577-7377.

KathyNina7377@gmail.com. SantaritaSprings.com.

Eating Disorders Recovery Group – 5:307pm. Over-eating or over-exercising, restricting or purging? Learn what fuels your behavior and tools to take back your life. $50. The Man in the Maze Room, 6965 N Oracle Rd. 520-797-1234. ManInTheMaze2013@gmail.com.

ManInTheMazeRoom.com.

Book Study-Demystifying Patanjalii – 6-8pm. Demystifying Patanjali: The Yoga Sutras. This study will give Yogananda’s take on the sutras of the wise men of ancient eastern cultures. 2nd and 4th Mondays. Free. Ananda Center Of Tucson, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-743-9481. Pvold@comcast.net.

AnandaArizona.org.

tuesday 8:30am Workout – 8:30-9:30am. Combination of yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi ending with meditation.

Bring yoga mat and water bottle. $10. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. 520-209-1755. Saberlmp@aol.com.

3861WellnessFirst.com.

Restorative Movement – 10-11am. Meet in 96 degree solar-heated Santa Rita Springs waters, using somatic principles, breath work, and relaxation techniques, exploring safe movement to maintain

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Audio Sessions: Seth Tapes – 5:30pm. Seth Tapes through 2014. Listen to Tapes made from Seth Sessions with Jane Roberts. Discussion afterwards. Spirit Guided Donation. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-444-3392. Dfn1@icloud.com.

United-Fellowship-Chapel.com.

youthful agility and increase body awareness. $60/4 classes. Santa Rita Springs. 520-977-6847.

Nitule7@hotmail.com. SantaritaSprings.com.

FoodInRoot-Carondelet St. Joseph’s Farmer’s Market – 10am-2pm. 4th Tuesday of every month.

Free. Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital, NE Corner of Carondelet Drive & Wilmot Rd. 520-261-6982.

Tim@FoodInRoot.com. FoodInRoot.com.

Self-Realization Psychic Development Classes – 3pm & 7pm. Explore Metaphysical concepts and principles in order to know thyself and awaken one’s own Authority in life through meditation and discussion. Donation. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E. 520-327-0142. Dfn1@icloud.com.

United-Fellowship-Chapel.com.

Ventana Plaza, Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. Organic produce, organic meats and eggs, prepared food, baked items, body care products, coffee, teas, jams, jellies, soaps, artisans and live music. Free. Sunrise and Kolb. 520-603-8116.

FoodInRoot-Carondelet St. Mary’s Farmers’ Market – 4-7:30pm. 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Free. Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital. 520-261-6982.

Tim@FoodInRoot.com. FoodInRoot.com.

Shape For Life – 6-8pm. Discover your optimal health! Structured eating system, Habits of health, free certified health coach. Starts promptly at 6pm, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. WellnessFirst!

3861 North 1st Ave. 714-402-7661.

A Course in Miracles x2 – 6-8:30pm. Traditional text for ACIM is offered Tuesdays at 6pm: Urtext version is Wednesday 6pm. $3-$5. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Rm 1. 520-488-8284.

Molly.Nelson@q.com.

Spiritual Development Classes – 6:30pm. Classes to nurture spiritual growth and discover inner intuitive knowledge. Topics vary. Includes group discussion and meditation. No classes 12/23 or 12/30. $8. Tamara Spiritual Center, 3002 E Ft Lowell.

520-325-0513. Info@TamaraFoundation.com.

TamaraSpiritualCenter.com.

Distance Healing Conference Calls – 6:30-7pm.

3rd Tues. Distance energy healing offers a powerful way to receive the benefits of Reiki and Deeksha, with a guided meditation first to help you relax and open. Call 805-399-1000 and enter access code: 611994. Free. Lucia@LuminousAdventures.com.

LuminousAdventures.com.

Divorce Educational Support Group – 6:458:15pm. The session begins with a short weekly educational topic. Then participants discuss the topic and also discuss their own personal issues and questions of interest. Free. 520-829-0225. 310 S. Williams Blvd, Ste 102. RonnieK@DesertRanch.com.

Meetup.DesertRanch.com.

Taize Meditation Service – 6:45-7:30pm. 1st & 3rd Tuesday. Taize is a service of prayer, song, readings, silence and meditation. Free. St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 602 N Wilmot Rd. 520-749-7950.

SJTucson@aol.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. Free. St Francis in the Foothills Church, Rm 30. 520-275-9802.

LaughingJana@gmail.com.

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wednesday Rainbow Sun Qigong – 9-10am. With Barbara Evans-Levine. This ancient Chinese mind-body-spirit healing practice lowers stress, boosts the immune system, calms the mind, creates balance and harmony within, and more. $7. Lotus Massage & Wellness Center, 2850 E Grant Rd. 520-760-0054. bjel17@yahoo.com.

Bio-Touch Sessions – 9am-5pm. Try Bio-Touch, an application of the universal principle “Love Thy Neighbor”, as a means of alleviating pain, stress and supporting good health. By donation.

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

Office@JustTouch.com. JustTouch.com.

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.

Free. 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121. 520-546-3696.

Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com.

Life’s Support Group – 10-11am. Meet with a group supporting life’s changes and demands. Support with health, exercise, mental well-being and more. $10.

WellnessFirst! 3861 N First Ave, Bldg A. 520-6680039. Saberlmp@aol.com. 3861WellnessFirst.com.

Elder Circle, The Wisdom Journey – 10:30-11:30am.

2nd Wed. A safe, respectful place to harvest your life.

Topics are about life, legacy and mentoring. Free.

TMC Srs, 1400 N Wilmot Rd. 520-323-1805 x121.

Ctornbom@OurFamilyServices.org.

Elder Circle, The Wisdom Journey – 10:3011:30am. Last Wed. A safe, respectful place to harvest your life. Topics are about life, legacy and mentoring.

Free. St. Phillips in the Foothills, 4440 N Campbell.

520-298-6542. DelJonesAZ@cox.net.

In Search of the Sacred: Oaxacan Art--11am11:30pm. Join Stevie Mack and explore the art of the indigenous peoples of Mexico’s mountainous regions.

Full of meaning and inspiration. $45/3-session class.

University of Arizona (Services Building), 888 North Euclid. 520-626-5093. Castewart@email.Arizona.edu.

CE.Arizona.edu.

Aquatic Therapy – 11:30am-12:30pm. With Carolyn Rashti, M.S. Laughter promotes deep breathing and erases depression. Gentle movements in warm salt water relieve pain, tension, and improves circulation, flexibility and endurance. $160/8 classes, once or twice weekly. First class free. 520-742-4292.

AquaticTherapyTucson.com Raising Your Vibration to 5-D series – 5-7pm. 6 month mastery program will give the skills, and steps for a profound journey of raising awareness and 3-D vibrations into 5-D oneness with new teachings, discussions and experiential practices. $45/class.

Tele-Conference class, the comfort of your own home. 520-825-4645. JourneyToHealing@msn.com.

JourneyToHealing.com.

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Tai Chi for Health – 5:45-6:45pm. Tai Chi program is medical evidence based, designed to be safe and effective. Endorsed by CDC, Arthritis Foundation, Centers on Aging. Everyone can benefit. No experience required. Free. La Encantada, 2905 E. Skyline Dr. 520-780-6751. Heather@MoveIntoWellBeing.com.

MoveIntoWellBeing.com.

A Course in Miracles x2 – 6-8:30pm. Traditional text for ACIM is offered Tuesdays at 6pm: Urtext version is Wednesday 6pm. $3-$5. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco Rm1. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com.

thursday Mold Support Meeting – Last Thurs. Free. Foothills Business Park, 10831 N Mavinee Dr, Ste 185, Oro Valley. 520-419-4668.

Drum Circle – 10-11am. Rhythm making, stress reduction, joy, fun and community building. No experience necessary. A few drums available.

Free. Rhythm Industries, 1013 S Tyndall Ave. 520-624-6110. Sinde@cox.net.

Spring Forest Qigong – 10-11am. Experience relaxation, healing, energizing. Taught by two experienced Qigong masters Steve McGeeney and Tandra Goodwin. $10. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco.

520-303-6042. Molly.Nelson@q.com.

Bodymind Refreshment – 1:30pm. with Norma Itule, Certified Biosomatic Educator. Deeply relaxing moving meditation class, we unshackle tension with somatic movements on the floor, then enhance the release in warm water. $60/4 classes.

Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. Register: 520-977-6847 or Nitule7@hotmail.com.

Maker’s Square - A Downtown Tucson Art and Farmers’ Market – 4-8pm. Monthly evening event downtown, a celebration of farmers, food, crafts, artisan goods, live music, and even brew on tap. Free.

Maker’s House, SW Corner of Stone Ave & Toole Ave. Facebook.com/events/1523913997846212/.

Yoga and Meditation – 5:15-6:45pm. As taught

by Paramahansa Yogananda. Includes energization and chanting. All levels of yoga and meditation welcome. Free. 1002 E Prince Rd. Elizabeth: 520-299-9309. ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com.

AnandaArizona.org.

Green Chamber Monthly Networking Mixer – 5:30-7:30pm. 4th Thurs. RSVP at our website sagcc. org or 520-777-7138 and leave message. $10/members. $15/non-members. Location different every month. 520-870-2136. SantanaDaniels@sagcc.org.

Eating Disorders Recovery Group for Women – 5:30-7pm. Get support for struggling food issues, including compulsive eating, restricting food or using exercise or other purging methods to control your weight. $50/session. Man in the Maze Room, 6965 N Oracle Rd. Contact: Linda Cerveny, LCSW. 520-797-1234. ManInTheMaze2013@gmail.com.

ManInTheMazeRoom.com.

Reiki Circle – 6-7:30pm. 2nd Thurs. Learn about Reiki, receive, and give. Experience its documented healing energies. $5 suggested donation. Bookman’s, 1930 E Grant Rd. 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net.

OpenPathways-EnergyandCommunication.com.

Tai Chi and Chi Kung – 6-7:30pm. Gentle, flowing movements that relax the body, calm the mind, improve health, increase energy and make you feel good. Free. Church of Christ, 2848 N Mountain Ave. Contact to confirm: 520-795-8612.

Dsrtdrgn@gmail.com.

A Course in Miracles Discussion Group – 7pm. All students welcome whether you are new or experienced in the ACIM text. Facilitated by Hollis Toal.

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

TamaraSpiritualCenter.com.

Centering Prayer – 7-8pm. 20-25 minute meditation and related reading/discussion. Beginner and experienced both welcome. We offer two Thursday sessions every week: 12-1pm in the Bride’s Room and 7-8pm in the Library. Free.

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4440 N Campbell Ave. 520-820-6537. Javani@outlook.com.

StPhilipsTucson.org/Pastoral-Care.

Ascended Masters’ Introductory Classes – 7-8:30pm. Learn about your own individual Divine Being, your I AM Presence. Find Divine solutions to every challenge. Free.

The Temple of The Presence, 11902 E Irvington Rd. 520-751-2039. SusanKnittel@msn.com.

TempleOfThePresence.org.

friday Catalina Farmers Market Artworks & More – 9am-1pm. Fresh produce, baked goods, salmon, range-fed beef, artisans, unique gifts, food court, more. 77 N Marketplace (Farmer’s). Become a vendor, $15-$20 per booth. 16733 N Oracle Rd, Catalina. 970-903-0529. MichaelisPlaza@gmail.com.

77NorthMarketPlace.com.

8:30am Workout – 8:30-9:30am. Combination of yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi ending with meditation.

Bring yoga mat and water bottle. $10. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. 520-209-1755. Saberlmp@aol.com.

3861WellnessFirst.com.

Bio-Touch Sessions – 9am-5pm. Try Bio-Touch, an application of the universal principle “Love Thy Neighbor” as a means of alleviating pain, stress and supporting good health. By donation.

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

Office@JustTouch.com. JustTouch.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.

FoodInRoot UAMC Farmers’ Market – 10am2pm. Every week at UAMC on the plaza south of the hospital. Great Food and Music. Free. UA Medical Center, NW Corner of Speedway & Campbell. 520.261.6982. Tim@FoodInRoot.com.

FoodInRoot.com.

A.C.T.- Accountable Creative Time – 1pm. Step into your creativity or project using telephone support for inspiration and momentum. Free tele-conference calls. 520-906-7542. Inspire@ArtsForTheHeart.com.

ArtsForTheHeart.com.

Healing Meditation & Message Circle – 12-1pm.

Guided healing meditation. Everyone receives a message. Donation. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-444-0142. Dfn1@icloud.com.

United-Fellowship-Chapel.com.

teractive exercises and discussion. Book-based.

Fragrance-free. Steve Ross, MA, LMFT. $65, includes book. Central Tucson location. Pre-register: 520-825-2009. Steve.Ross@Wildblue.net.

RelaxAndBreathe.net.

markyourcalendar SATURDAY VISUAL ARTS WORKSHOPS! 1:30 - 4:00 pm

Fun, nurturing, drop-in open studio workshop offers guidance for painting, mixed-media and collage explorations. All levels welcome! $20 includes materials.

520-991-0147 CarolynKingArts.com

Waterbabies Pool Sharing – 11:30am-12:30pm.

With Kathy Jendrzejewski. Work your muscles in a relaxing way in warm salt water. No instructor.

Not a water aerobics class, just sharing time in the pool with others. $30/shared with all participants. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N. Santa Rita Ave. 520-577-7377. KathyNina7377@gmail.com.

SantaritaSprings.com.

4th Ave FoodFest – 4-8pm. Great local food and music. 4th Ave & 4th St. 602-329-2766.

FoodInRoot@gmail.com. FoodInRoot.com.

saturday Miracle Marketplace: Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market – 8am-12pm. Fresh organic produce, artisans, psychic readings, and more. New vendors always welcome. Ample parking. Monterey Court, 505 W Miracle Mile at 14th Ave. 520-2072429 ext. 2 Marketplace@MontereyCourtAZ.com MontereyCourtAZ.com.

Oro Valley Farmers Market – 8am-12pm. 30 vendor stalls. Every 2nd Saturday fun events are planned to introduce more customers to this neighborhood gem. Free. Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N Oracle Rd. Heirloomfm.com.

FoodInRoot St. Philip’s Plaza Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm. St. Philip’s Farmers’ Market-Saturdays & Sundays. Great local food, music and non-profits.

Free. St. Philip’s Plaza, SE Corner of River & Campbell. 520-261-6982. Tim@FoodInRoot.com.

FoodInRoot.com.

Rincon Valley Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm.

Organic produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, ironworks, arts and crafts by local artisans. 12500 E Old Spanish Trail.

Plaza Palomino Saturday Market – 10am-2pm.

Fresh produce, breads, coffee, tea, plants, tamales, salsa and emu oil products. Live music. 2970 N Swan Rd. 520-523-1005.

How To Get Married After Forty Workshop – 12-4pm. 2nd Sat. Find your ideal mate by becoming an ideal mate. Learn how through in-

classified 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.

CELLULAR CLEANSING CAN IMPROVE HEALTH, NEUTRALIZE MEMORIES, move you toward physical and emotional wellness. Also Advanced energy medicine classes, sessions. 520-272-4290.

Amy@AmyHochreiterCoaching.com.

MEETING ROOM for presentations, groups, workshops, etc. Midtown, off-street parking.

Modest rates. Lotus Massage & Wellness Center, 2850 E Grant, 520-326-7700, LotusTucson.com.

MEETING ROOM AND PRACTITIONER ROOMS for rent at SpiritsChild Metaphysical Center, Orange Grove and Thornydale. SpiritsChild, 520-744-4402.

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.

500 + SQ FT of carpeted beautiful teaching space includes ample parking, chairs and conference tables at WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. $25 per hour. Various times and days available. Zach, 520209-1755.

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communityresourceguide ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE DEL SOUL

Nanie Carillo, 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 4.

LIGHTWORKS ACUPUNCTURE

Candice Thomas, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. Located within 5th Street Chiropractic Center 5602 E. 5th, 85711 520-390-6767 Acucandy@gmail.com • LightWorksAcu.com Candice is an Integrative Acupuncturist specializing in chronic pain conditions and prostate health. She quickly achieves remarkable results for her patients, so that they may fully enjoy their lives. Accepts insurance, call to inquire.

express, heal and celebrate through the visual arts.

Drop-in and private sessions available.Call for more information. See ad page 14.

Randy Usem, LMT Radix Practitioner Campbell & Grant 520-312-9563 • Armorless.net TucsonMassageAndBodyTherapy.com Randy has 25 years bodywork experience, providing treatments that are stress busting or for specific issues. Sometimes sessions are energetic and primal, using sound, breath and movement which access deep tension and feelings. Also, Male-Female Team facilitating a uniquely blended, nurturing massage experience. See ad page 31.

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 & Nurses receive CE Credits. See ad on page 31.

INTUITIVE HANDS MASSAGE THERAPY

Don May, LMT ART Intuitive Location: Hands Your home, business, or organization ARTISTRY ACADEMY MUSIC &Massage ART Therapy 520-730-0656 Music lessons and art classes for all ages DonMay.MassageTherapy.com LMT 12112 N. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., S​te​ 120, Don 85755May, 520-308-4511 Healing, Enjoy the deeply healing benefits of ArtistryOffice@artistryacademy.net wellness, therapeutic massage in the comfort relaxation, & ArtistryAcademy.net​ of your home or business. Relieve chronic pain, release stress, or recover from injuries with Don’s nurturing Integrative Bodywork (blending traditional massage modalities with Craniosacral and Reiki). Prenatal/pregnancy massage a specialty. See ad page 31.

voice, violin, drums, bass, ukulele, $10 discount on first session flute, and rock band classes.

Art 520-730-0656 classes in drawing, watercolors, DonMay.MassageTherapy.com oils and acrylics painting.

Painting events for children and BYOB pa​in​ ting events for adults. Private corporate events and parties available.

LOTUS MASSAGE Call now and discover your Artistry with us!​ & WELLNESS CENTER

HEART TO HAND STUDIO

Carolyn King Visual Arts classes & workshops for all levels 35 E. Toole Ave. 520-991-0147 CarolynKingArts.com Teaching-artist, Carolyn King, M.A. offers guidance and support in painting, drawing, mixed-media and collage in a nurturing studio environment designed to provide a place for community to explore,

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2850 E. Grant Rd., 85716 520-326-7700 LotusTucson.com

For massage that relieves long-held tension, alleviates pain, and brings lasting therapeutic benefits – while feeling great to receive – call Lotus Center. Enjoy deep tissue massage, specialty techniques, or combination treatments at no extra cost. You’ll appreciate our soothing setting and exceptional therapists. See ad page 30.

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Dorothy Richmond, LMT Aquatic Massage, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Cranial Sacral, Watsu 520-622-4201 520-990-1857 Watsu_Woman_Az@yahoo.com SantaRitaSprings.com

BODYWORK

ARMORLESS BODY THERAPIES

balance in the All the family is invitedcomfort to enjoyof your own home or our music lessons and art classes. business.

Music lessons in piano, guitar, I travel to you!

SANTA RITA SPRINGS

Aquatic Massage, or Watsu®, immerses the body in 96 degree warm 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 31.

TUCSON MINDFUL MASSAGE Carol Daniel 520-760-3358 TucsonMindfulMassage.com

My experience of thirty years of massage and meditation enable me to deeply listen to you and your body to provide the optimal treatment for you. $25 off first session for new clients (regular $75)! See ad on page 31.

CHIROPRACTIC BE NOW CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Lee Ann Kalaba 520-484-3471 Facebook.com/benowchiro

Light-force chiropractic adjustments, Soft Tissue Release, nutritional counseling, weight-loss strategies, exercise programs. Call today for a free consultation. See ad on page 36.

WINTERHAVEN HEALTH CENTER Dr Nathan Conlee 3020 N. Country Club Rd., 87516 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 on page 19.

CLASSES HEART TO HAND STUDIO

Carolyn King Visual Arts classes & workshops for all levels 35 E. Toole Ave. 520-991-0147 CarolynKingArts.com Teaching-artist, Carolyn King, invites you to experience painting, drawing, print-making and mixed-media as paths for exploring and expressing your authentic inner world.

Join others as you welcome colors and images of your soul to be seen and shared. Materials included in class cost. Attend a drop-in session to see if this is a ‘fit’ for you.

See ad page 14.

JOURNEY TO HEALING

Linda Johns 520-825-4645 JourneyToHealing.com Experience profound healing, self-awareness, and growth, through the Self-Mastery programs, “Awakening your Authentic Self”, “Raising your Vibration to 5-D Oneness” and “Opening to Your Soul”.

COACHING COUNSELING & GUIDANCE ARMORLESS BODY THERAPIES

Randy Usem, LMT, Radix Practitioner 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 31.

BEYOND DIVORCE & RELATIONSHIP ENDINGS Coach Ronnie Kaufman ICF Credentialed 520-829-0225 Ronniek@desertranch.com www.desertrtanch.com

Since 2005 Ronnie has facilitated 100’s of individuals through the healing process of Divorce to confidently move forward in life with an emotionally healthy awareness. Having a masterful coach guide through this difficult life journey is a wise investment in your future.

CREATING AN EXTRAORDINARY RELATIONSHIP Paul Zohav M.Ed. 520-297-3085 RelationshipLiteracy.wildapricot.org

Create a life worth loving. Learn how to have honor and respect in any relationship: at home, with teens, in public, at work. Easy to learn and implement communication and relationship strategies, insights, and best practices. Phone and Skype sessions available. First 45-minute consultation free.

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.

STEVE ROSS, M.A., L.M.F.T. (CA)

520-825-2009 • Steve.Ross@wildblue.net Honest discussion coupled, with natural techniques like diaphragmatic breathing, mindfulness, relaxation, and neutralizing negative thoughts, can help “right the boat.” Individuals, couples, kids too can benefit. Sliding scale.

Central Tucson location. Also offering three classes.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY INTESTINAL HEALTH INSTITUTE

520-325-9686 Intestines@sheilashea.com IntestinalhealthInstitute.com Sheila Shea MA has 38 years experience and is Board Certified. Her Institute offers Colon Hydrotherapy, GAPS™ Counseling & Groups and Workshops. She specializes in Colonoscopy preparation, diet and detoxification support and abdominal massage. Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Body! See ad page 7.

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SKYLINE HEALTHWORKS

TOUCH FOR HEALTH

Sandra Joy Van Hall 2230 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, 85719 520-299-5158

Adelphi Wellness Center Touch for Health Boone Emmons 520-784-9397 Adelphii06@me.com

Detoxify and improve your health with Colon Hydrotherapy. Let me be your “waste management” expert. Call today for a free phone consultation and have all your questions and concerns answered.

Making this a comfortable and “ease-ful” experience is my specialty! See ad page 19.

Explore Optimum Wellness with Touch for Health, a system of balancing posture, attitude and Energy. Personal Sessions, train to become an Instructor, learn and incorporate Touch for Health into your current practice skill set.

Complimentary 1st visit. See ad page 22.

VERY SPECIAL ALTERNATIVES Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN WellnessFirst!

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

FDA-approved system integrated with full, closed-gravity option.

Dual-filtered, UV-purified water; disposable speculums. Probiotic reflorastation. Affordable rates & packages. RN with 29 years’ experience, 18 with colon hydrotherapy. Ear coning, phlebotomy & IV therapy, The One Command. Flexible hours include weekends.

DENTISTRY MEDICINE WHEEL DENTAL

Dr. Steven A. Swidler DDS & Dr. Kenneth C. Glass DDS 4650 W. Jojoba Dr., 85745 520-743-7101 • MedicineWheelDental.com Medicine Wheel Dental is Tucson’s Premier holistic integrative dental practice. Utilizing a balanced mix of traditional dentistry with exclusive naturopathic, holistic and alternative modalities, Medicine Wheel Dental provides the highest level of personalized dental care. “With awareness we can make a choice.” See ad on back cover.

ENERGY WORK A TIME OF HEALING

Felice Di Anna Near Beautiful Armory Park 520-743-8400 Felice@ATimeOfHealing.com Felice DiAnna at A Time Of Healing gives energy healing sessions using the modalities of Reiki, Reflexology and Intuitive Life Coaching. Some benefits of this work are helping reduce pain and stress, improve sleep, and boost the immune system bringing balance and alignment to body, mind and spirit and so enhancing the quality of life at all levels. See ad page 30.

ENERGY HEALING/EFT-ADV Graduate: Barbara Brennan School of Healing (4 yr. school) EFT Practitioner, Psyche-K 520-909-3455 EnergyBalancingAz.com

Experience positive results in one appointment! Phyllis is highly Intuitive and gets directly to the root of your Health, Relationship and Career issues. Pain, depression/ anxiety, financial problems and sexual trauma resolution. Call now and get your Confident Self back!

DIAPER SERVICE SUN SPROUT

Cloth Diaper Delivery Service 520-351-2370 Ileana@sunsprout.us SunSprout.us Sun Sprout Cloth Diaper Delivery Service brings clean cotton diapers to your door every week and cleans the dirty ones for you.

Choose the ecological alternative to disposable diapers. To set up your service call us at 520-3512370 or visit www.SunSprout.us.

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OPEN PATHWAYS

Judy Ferrig, M.S., IARP Energy, Healing, and Communications 520-245-4214 OpenPathways-EnergyAndCommunication.com Energetic healing for people and animals is key to wellbeing and health. I use a variety of modalities such as Reiki, chakra and aura clearing, visualization, and balancing with stones, crystals, sound, color, and essences to work on the most effective vibrational level. Medical studies support the work I do as instrumental in healing.CE’s available for all Reiki levels.

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FARMERS’ MARKETS FOOD IN ROOT FARMERS’ MARKETS 3 Weekly Markets 520-261-6982 Info@FoodInRoot.com • FoodInRoot.com

Enjoy fresher and better tasting foods, promoting health and wellness, creating sustainability in the environment, boosting the local economy, and having fun! Find organic produce and wholesome food from local farmers at UAMC (Fri​,​ 10a-2pm)​, S ​ t. Phillip’s Farmers’ Markets​(​ Sat​and​ Sun​,​8a-1p)​,​Carondelet St. Joseph’s​(​4th Tues of each month​,​10am 2pm​and​Carondelet St. Mary’​s​ (3rd Tues of each month​, ​4-7:30pm​).

HAIR SALONS PROJEKK

Modern Organic Hairdressing Placita de la Luna 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. Haircolour is ammonia free and organic, providing beautiful professional results.

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 that’s 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 and 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 through 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 37.

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 from 7am-3pm.

Vegetarian, gluten-free and other dietary needs are easily accommodated. The gallery includes original art work, jewelry, leather goods and greeting cards.

See ad page 10.

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 on page 39.

GOVINDA’S NATURAL FOODS BUFFET CHAITANYA CULTURAL CENTER 711 E. Blacklidge Dr., 85719 520-792-0630 • GovindasOfTucson.com

Enjoy resort-like atmosphere of waterfalls, peacocks, fountains and gardens while relishing international vegetarian cuisine emphasizing healthy organic produce. Dinner under $10. Join us for weekly Sunday Festival at 5:30 pm with musical meditation, spiritual discourse and dinner at 7 pm for $3.

LOVIN’ SPOONFULS VEGETARIAN RESTARANT

JOURNEY TO WELLNESS

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

Pam McMahon, Ph.D. 520-730-0236 LifeHealer.org

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 TucsonTM and VegNews’ Best Vegetarian Restaurant.

Pam McMahon, Ph.D., offers ear candling, infra-red 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 on pages 8 and 31.

NEW GRATITUDE NUTRITION Kariman Pierce, NTP, CGP Nutritional Therapy Practitioner 520-477-6204 NewGratitudeTucson@gmail.com NewGratitudeNutrition.com

Are you ready to reclaim mastery over your health and wellness? Do you have symptoms that can no longer be ignored? Offering Function Assessment to unlock your bio-individual needs. Customized plan with a focus on nutrient-dense whole foods. Certified in: Nutritional Therapy, GAPS & Gluten Sensitivity.

HOLISTIC HEALING CARITAS CENTER FOR HEALING 330 E. 16th St., 85701 520-624-2743 • CaritasHealing.com

For comprehensive wellness, come to Caritas, where you can receive yoga therapy, acupuncture, massage, relationship counseling, EMDR, and more. Select the class/ practitioner that is the best fit for you! Rental space also available. Located in a historic neighborhood near downtown.

COYOTE HEALING CENTER David C Rupley, Jr, MD(H) 700 N Country Club Rd. Suite 110, 85716 CoyoteHealingCenter.com Dcrupley@gmail.com

Coyote Healing Center is using a new instrument that generates pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF). 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 with David Rupley, Jr., M.D.(H). See ad page 25.

LINDA CERVENY, LCSW, MSWAC, LLC 6965 N. Oracle Rd., 85704 520-797-1234 ManInTheMaze2013@gmail.com

Psychotherapist with 33 years experience. Specialities chemical dependency, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, dual diagnosis, GLBT issues, depression, women’s issues.

Weekly Eating Disorders recovery therapy group available. Man in the maze room currently open to include numerous experiential offerings by a variety of practitioners, energy workers, artists, and teachers.

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, MD, MD(H), ABIHM is a classically-trained 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 18.

SERINA FRENCH

Massage Therapist, Energy Healer, Psychic Stress Management Coach 520-615-6139 Serifren@cox.net Massage with a twist! Serina’s combined skills as a massage therapist, psychic and stress management coach provide new levels of wellbeing and insight!

25% savings for new clients. See ad page 31.

HOME SERVICES PLANET HUGGER 877-624-3326 Planet-Hugger.com

An eco-friendly home and office cleaning company & offers natural cleaning products. 877-624-3326.

See ad on page 29.

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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 on page 25.

HYPNOTHERAPY ALAS (AWAKENING LOVE ACTION SUCCESS) Dr. Tomas Sepulveda, PhD, MS, Cht 6510 E. 22nd St. 85710 520-885-0575 Tomas.Sepulveda@alaslifecoaching.com AlasLifeCoaching.com

Negative behavior patterns learned through experience can hold you back in life. Hypnosis and NLP are just two of the powerful resources that are used to create fast and lasting change.

If not NOW, when?

PAST LIFE REGRESSION

Tina Kelly, RN, CHt 4737 N. 1st Ave., 85718 520-225-0307 TucsonPastLifeRegression.com TinaKellyRN.com Tina utilizes hypnosis to unlock past life memories. Open the door to countless possibilities for healing, self-exploration, and change.

Deepen your understanding of your life purpose and soul lessons.

Recognize repetitive dramas and release negative unconscious feelings and beliefs that currently manifest in your life. Tina is fully trained in clinical hypnosis. See ad page 16.

MENTAL HEALTH DR STEPHEN STREITFELD

MindSource Centre 7345 E. Tanque Verde Rd., 85715 520-296-7766 • 520-296-2301 MindSourceCentre.com Facebook.com/mindsourcecentre Break free from the chains of depression. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy can help.

FDA approved medical treatment.

TMS is not medication and sessions are done right in the office. Check out MindSourceCentre.com to learn more about TMS or call to set up a TMS consultation. Free monthly TMS Education Day, see calendar.

Some insurances accepted. See ad on page 24.

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E. JEAN DUBOSE, LCSW

520-625-9128 ThePlaceOfHealingTherapy.com Online scheduling Insurance accepted Jean combines the best of Traditional and Non Traditional therapies -energy, crystals, essential oils , sound, shamanic journey in her counseling practice to assist her clients to achieve their goals for relief of depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and for spiritual transformation.

METAPHYSICAL GIFTS & SUPPLIES SPIRITSCHILD

A Unique Gift Shop Marana Market Pl., Ste. 120 S.E. Corner Thornydale & Orange Grove 520-744-4402 • SpiritsChild.com Your resource for one-of-akind gifts including crystals, jewelry, candles, music, books and spiritual tools for practitioners and students alike.

See the calendar section for personal and spiritual development classes, workshops and book signings. Truly a spiritual oasis awaiting your exploration. New location.

MUSIC MUSIC FOR HEALTH AND WHOLENESS

Suzanne Grosvenor Sound Portrait Music Composer, Life Coach, Piano Teacher NW Tucson 520-229-6282 MusicForHealth.net Suzanne utilizes a gift for hearing music from people she meets along with a rich background of music skills and lifelong training, combined with 25+ years supporting people’s healing and self improvement through music. Group Gatherings, workshops, Private Sessions. Also, Piano Lessons. See ad page 38.

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 your optimal health.

See ad page 53.

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NATUREMEDICA NATUROPATHIC CLINIC & DETOX SPA Judy Gianni, NMD Katie Roase, NMD Kam Tecaya, NMD 1 W. Wetmore Road Suite #101, 85705 520-887-4287 Naturemedica.net

Hormone Balancing • Bioidentical Hormones • Thyroid Issues • Gastrointestinal Complaints • Autoimmune Disorders • Skin Conditions • Allergies • Pediatrics • Weight-Loss • Acupuncture • Colon Hydrotherapy • Nutritional IVs • Well-Woman Exams • Quick Care Clinic

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

Dr. Morris treats all conditions, pediatric through geriatric, emphasizing ‘nature cure’ to heal mind, body, spirit. Developer of RST; Resonant Sound Therapy. See website for more information.

PAST LIFE REGRESSION JOURNEY TO WELLNESS Pam McMahon, Ph.D. 520-730-0236 LifeHealer.org

Pam McMahon, Ph.D., offers ear candling, infra-red 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 on pages 8 and 31.

TINA KELLY, RN, CHT

4737 N 1st Ave., 85718 520-225-0307 TucsonPastLifeRegression.com TinaKellyRN.com Tina utilizes hypnosis to unlock past life memories. Open the door to countless possibilities for healing, self-exploration, and change. Deepen your understanding of your life purpose and soul lessons. Recognize repetitive dramas and release negative unconscious feelings and beliefs that currently manifest in your life. Tina is fully trained in clinical hypnosis. See ad page 16.

PATIENT ADVOCATES

PET SERVICES

RN PATIENT ADVOCATES, PLLC

ANIMAL ALLY OF ARIZONA

...your healthcare safety net 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 AND DEVELOPMENT TAO TIME

Dale Bruder 1505 N. Alamo Pl., 85712 520-331-1956 DaleBruder.com • TaoTime@dalebruder.com New moon seminars engaging spiritual alchemy in a Zen Taoist way. Shojo 72 days over 2 ½ lunar cycles in an I Ching mandala of 12 hexagrams. Be in a time of blossoming, realize something and manifest it. Register at dalebruder.com.

PHYSICAL THERAPY APPLIED PHYSICAL MEDICINE + TYGIEL PHYSICAL THERAPY Noah Abrahams, PT, DPT 6606 E Carondelet Dr, 85710 520-591-1634 AppliedPhysicalMedicine.com Noah@appliedphysicalmedicine.com

Dr. Noah Abrahams believes that you can live without debilitating, nagging, or simply frustrating pain. His expertise in manual therapy, coupled with his intuitive Home Therapeutic exercise plans will allow the client to return to function quickly. See ad on page 9.

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 30.

SALON/SPA SERVICES INDIGO OASIS

Natural Skincare Placita de la Luna 204 West Grant Rd. 520-329-2478 • IndigoOasis.com Offering personalized and caring skincare using natural products. Choose from our wide variety of services including facials, peels, waxing and body treatments. Focused Hatha Yoga classes are held in our charming studio. See schedule on-line.

XANADU SALON AND SPA

4026 E Grant Rd., 85712 Mon-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-5pm 520-319-1116 XanaduSalonAndspa.com Xanadu Salon and Spa, located between N Sycamore and N Walnut, offers head to toe beauty treatments and wellness services that include: Facials, Cellulite solutions, Hair care, Microdermbrasion and Spa packages.

Victoria Gonzalez and her team of stylists and trained therapists are ready to serve you with all your beauty needs. See ad page 25.

SENIOR SERVICES ROSA’S CHANTE ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES Anthony Vaughn Diaz Owner/Administrator 2631 S. Blackmoon Dr., 85730 520-751-1998 RosasChanteTucson.com DiazAnthonyV66@gmail.com

Rosa’s Chante A/L/S provides provides consulting services to senior living related service businesses in Tucson and southern Arizona; as well as family and referral/placement services for seniors needing any and all levels of assisted living care.

SOUND THERAPY WHOLISTIC FAMILY MEDICINE

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, spirit. Developer of RST; Resonant Sound Therapy. See website for more information.

SPIRITUAL HEALING EXPLORING SPIRITUAL PATHS LLC 4525 E. Skyline Dr., Suite 105 85718 520-204-6866 ChloeBecca@exploringspiritualpaths.com

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. See ad on page 12.

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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 on page 19.

CHAPEL OF AWARENESS SPIRITUAL CHURCH

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THE TEMPLE OF UNIVERSALITY Founder: 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. 11:00 am Sunday service, Free Metaphysical development classes in areas of: White Eagle World Healing Meditation, Alice Bailey books, Spiritual/Metaphysical Law, and Kaballah.

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Sunday Service, 4-5pm.

Healing, Meditation followed by a Talk and Angel Messages.

Develop your own clairaudience, clairvoyance, power of thought, healing and other psychic skills. You will learn to communicate with and know your own benevolent spiritual guides, guardian angels and spirit healers. Stillness meditation, concentration and healing will be taught and practiced in all classes. Parking in back.

KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTER ARIZONA 1701 E. Miles St., 85719 520-441-1617 MeditationInTucson.org

Classes in meditation and mindfulness. Train your mind in peace, happiness, and solving life’s problems. Evening, weekend classes in modern Buddhism, meditation retreats, chanted prayers led by Western Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Lingpur. Transform your life! Meditation works! Everyone welcome!

TAMARA SPIRITUAL CENTER Pastor Karen Bock & Assoc.

Pastor Vita Balsino 3002 E. Ft. Lowell Rd. 520-325-0513 Info@TamaraFoundation.com TarmaraSpirtualCenter.com

TUCSON IANDS EXPERIENCE SHARING (TIES) Facilitators: Chuck & Susan 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, 6:30 pm at Unity Church of Tucson.

UNITED FELLOWSHIP CHAPEL

Rev. Dorothea Nobile & Rev. Susan Wright 4718 E. Hawthorne St., 85711 529-327-0142 United-Fellowship-Chapel.com Study Self-Realization/Psychic Development to know yourself, heal and change. The Metaphysical Principles Course is more in-depth. You can learn how to apply these principles in your life. In the Chapel Seminary you can become an ordained minister. See ad page 43.

Tamara Spiritual Center offers fellowship, exploration of spirituality, and a place to worship filled with the Love and Light of the Creator.

Information regarding the wide variety of spiritual cultures throughout the world is offered, including but not limited to Spiritualism, New Thought, and Metaphysics. See ad page 36.

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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 22.

UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER OF PEACE 1551 S. Eastside Loop, Ste. 121, 85710 520-546-3696 Info@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 10:30. Prayer services Sunday at 8:50am and Wednesdays at 9:45am. www.unitypeaceaz.com.

See ad page 32.

T’AI CHI HEATHER CHALON, MPH, SENIOR TRAINER

T’ai Chi, Qigong, Tao Yoga 520-780-6751 Heather@MoveIntoWellBeing.com MoveIntoWellBeing.com 25+years 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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