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Before I start talking about Earth Day, I just want to thank absolutely everyone that attended or helped to create our fabulous Body & Sol Women’s Expo in March: our exhibitors that provided a host of wonderful experiences like olive oil tastings, ear candling, earth-grounding shoes to try on and for purchase and dream trips, to name a few; our speakers, Paul Boynton, Becky Aikman and Linda Chorney, who encouraged us all with their own story and message to move forward, no matter what, with a goal—even after a loss or setback; and our advisory team that volunteered their time over the last 14 months and onsite 24/7 to make this event a success.

Additionally, I want to thank our sponsors for believing in and supporting our vision—Perfection Plastic Surgery and Skin Care, Genesis Natural Medicine Center and Royal Automotive Group. It was a truly magic event, all under one roof over two days! We can’t wait until next year!!

During the month of April, people from communities big and small all over the world will recognize and celebrate Earth Day with events, festivities, expos and cleanups. This celebration is particularly important and special for Natural Awakenings magazine, because we are deeply connected to all things green, healthy and sustainable in this neck of the woods and to the much larger environmental movement that is so relevant and so critical at this time in our history.

Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-Wis.), the founder of Earth Day, said, “The idea for Earth Day evolved over a period of seven years, starting in 1962. For several years, it had been troubling me that the state of our environment was simply a non-issue in the politics of the country. Finally, in November 1962, an idea occurred to me that was, I thought, a virtual cinch to put the environment into the political “limelight” once and for all.

“The idea was to persuade President Kennedy to give visibility to this issue by going on a national conservation tour. I flew to Washington to discuss the proposal with Attorney General Robert Kennedy, who liked the idea. So did the president.

The president began his five-day, 11-state conservation tour in September 1963.

For many reasons, the tour did not succeed in putting the issue onto the national political agenda. However, it was the germ of the idea that ultimately flowered into Earth Day.” Let’s go out and prove that idea to be a good one.

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he fifth annual EARTHfest Arizona on April 26 in Patagonia is an opportunity to celebrate the beauty of the trails and the nature that surrounds it and to become informed about choices that can be made that will contribute to this resilient and thriving community. This year’s theme is water, and there will be plenty to learn about it. There will be music, art, children’s games, workshops, talks, walks and food to share.

The event’s organizer says, “One by one, we can all make the changes that work for each individual and result in the benchmark of local resiliency being realized so that our natural, human and financial resources are used effectively and efficiently and in a manner to co-create a thriving community, increase the awareness of regenerative actions and educate all members of the community with specific action steps, while honoring and respecting each person’s choice.”

For more information, including a full schedule of events, call 520-345-1972, email Colin.Treiber@gmail.com or visit PatagoniaAZ.com. See ad on page 21.

Stop Colds with Copper

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esearch by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, hospital tests and hundreds of studies since 2002 have shown that copper kills more than 100 different pathogens, including bacteria and viruses, swiftly on contact, and that means the common cold and flu, too. Hospitals are beginning to change “touch surfaces”, like doorknobs, faucets and bedrails to copper because tests show copper cuts hospital-acquired infections by more than 50 percent.

To attack viruses where they most often collect, multiply and make us sick—in the nose—CopperZap, made of 99.9 percent pure copper, has been developed. It just needs to be rubbed in the nose for 60 seconds at the first sign of illness. The copper kills cold and flu viruses, MRSA, staph bacteria and other dangerous germs.

CopperZap inventor Doug Cornell states, “Application within four hours of the first sign of a cold almost always stops the cold completely. Application of copper within 48 hours generally shortens and mitigates the cold.”

To order or for more information, call 520-512-5474 or visit CopperZap.com.

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See the New Coyote Healing Center

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oyote Healing Center is holding a Grand Reopening event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 26, in a space more suitable for the growth they have had over the last five years.

There will be a presentation on the role inflammation plays in chronic disease and what can be done about it. There are many things an individual can do to identify sources of inflammation, and there are also strategies that can be employed to reduce inflammation and improve health without medications.

Free demonstrations of the benefits of a pulsed magnetic field for pain and inflammation will be made, but that is just one option available in the clinic. Medical Director David Rupley, Jr. M.D. (H), and Carol Keck, RN, will be present to answer questions.

Location: 700 N. Country Club Rd., Ste. 120. For more information, call 520-722-9787 or visit PulseAdvancedMedicine.com. See ad page 23.

Grandma’s House is There for Pets on Earth Day

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randma’s House will be at Reid Park’s Earth Day Celebration April 12 and has partnered with Banfield Animal Hospital to educate pet owners about health and wellness. They are also learning about holistic animal care to enhance their services.

Grandma’s House is pleased to have been chosen to serve as the dog boarder of choice for state of Arizona employees in their Perks Connect program. Owner Lanae McDade opened Grandma’s House in 2009 and specializes in small breed dogs, where pets enjoy a clean, open home and large, garden setting playground with freedom to roam in and out.

Grandma’s House is licensed and insured. Location: 5019 E. Timrod St. Call 520-979-2539 for a free meet and greet, email lanaemcdade@hotmail.com or visit DogBoardingTucson.com and Facebook.com/houseofgrandma.

When to Use a Senior Referral Agent

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argaret Roberts states, “Adult Care Hunters, LLC, is locally owned and both owners have nearly 20 years of experience each in the area of senior care. We are a fullservice agency that helps narrow down the best independent living or assisted living options for seniors over the age of 65. We know where the best places are because we’ve been there.”

They prescreen the communities and maintain a presMargaret Roberts and ence, keep track of changes in management, availability, Maryann Prassas amenities and rates and help negotiate to get the best possible rate. They do not charge clients, but instead get a commission from the communities.

“We are not a listing agency, meaning we will not email or mail you a list of places to check out on your own,” says Roberts. “We go with you to look at the best options and make sure all of your questions are being answered. You also won’t get a hard sales pitch from the marketing team because they know you are with an agent.”

For more information, call 520-665-1033 or visit AdultCareHunters.net or Facebook.com/AdultCareHunters.

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Bike Fest Participants Are All Winners

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ike Fest 2014, a two-mile commuter challenge, is back by popular demand. Whether it’s a quick trip down the block or a work commute across town, every trip counts. This year’s grand prize is a brand-new Linus bike. Sign up today and start logging trips on April 1.

Pedal the Pueblo will be held from April 21 to 25, with perks, discounts and freebies for riding a bike to local businesses. Individuals can also enter to win a bike makeover by submitting an essay about why they need it. The winner will be announced at the Pedal the Pueblo finale on April 25.

The best thing about Bike Fest is that anyone and everyone is invited to host an event, and the sky is the limit. As long as it has something to do with the bicycle, it works, whether it’s a progressive dinner by bicycle, a bicycle art crafting circle or even a bicycle parade.

For updates, call Bike Fest 2014 Event Coordinator Jewell Anderson at 206-799-7295, email Jewell@LivingStreetsAlliance.org or visit BikeFestTucson.com, Twitter and Facebook.

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wakening Love Action Success (ALAS) will host the first Tucson Holistic Health and Healing Fair, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., May 11, with presentations on hypnotherapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Reiki, massage therapy, yoga and meditation.

Get details at TucsonHolisticFair.com.

Dr. Tomas Sepulveda opened ALAS at 6510 East 22nd Street, in Tucson, using neurolinguistic programming (NLP) and hypnosis. These two highly effective techniques, in the hands of an experienced practitioner, have a powerful ability to assist clients in accomplishing their goals and creating positive changes in their lives.

As a life coach, Sepulveda assists patients in finding their purpose in life and provides them with strategies and support to accomplish their goals. He works on breaking negative patterns and beliefs to improve quality of life in the areas of career, business, health and personal relationships.

Natural Awakenings readers that mention this article receive $25 off on their first consultation. Free assessment. Se habla Español. For more information, call 520-885-0575, email Tomas.Sepulveda@alaslifecoaching.com or visit AlasLifeCoaching.com and Facebook.

Dr. Hamilton to Speak at Unity

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he Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) Tucson presents Dr. Allen J. Hamilton, a local figure known for his neurosurgery and his spirituality, at 6:30 p.m., Dr. Allan Hamilton May 2, at Unity of Tucson. He is the author of The Scalpel and the Soul: Encounters with Surgery, the Supernatural and the Healing Power of Love, and a recently published title, Zen Mind, Zen Horse.

Hamilton will speak about his current work, The Science of Flow States.

He explains, “What happens physically when we are ‘in the zone’; in that state of such complete absorption in what we are doing, is that we lose track of everything else, including the passage of time.” He will discuss the neuroscience of flow states and what we can do to foster more of them in our lives.

Location: 3617 N. Camino Blanco.

For more information, email Info@IONSTucson.org.

Rare Opportunity to Meet Grandmaster Mingtang Xu

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he Healing Arts Qigong Center is hosting Grandmaster Mingtang Xu, lineage holder of Zhong Yuan Qigong, on his first visit Tucson from June 6 to 13, with three powerful teachings. Mingtang will lead a five-day, Shaolin-style intensive retreat, followed by a two-day Level III training and finishing with a one-day personal student training by invitation only.

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Mingtang is one of the foremost teachers and healers in Traditional Chinese Medicine today. Being with him is not about the words he speaks, it’s about feeling the intense energy he generates and how that moves in our own body. It’s a tangible healing experience.

“This is a tremendous opportunity to experience Grandmaster Mingtang’s teachings to develop your spiritual, energetic and physical being, as he comes to the U.S. only once a year,” says Mark Frighetti, a ZY Qigong practitioner at Healing Arts Qigong Center.

Location: Tanque Verde Guest Ranch, 14301 E. Speedway. For more information, call 520-404-8745, email QigongMark@yahoo.com or visit zyqigongaz.com. See ad on page 9.

Caritas Center for Healing has space available!

- enjoy independence of running your own practice - be part of a cooperative focused on natural healing - class room and treatment rooms available - flexible rates that suit YOUR needs Call 520-940-0486 or email karen@caritashealing.com See photos at caritashealing.com

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Celebrate Earth Day at New Life Health Centers

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ew Life Health Center is celebrating Earth Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 22. Local vendors will be on hand for food tasting, samples, raffles and information on how we can all make a difference.

Earth Day was founded in 1970, and so was New Life Health Centers. Since then, New Life has been blessed with wonderfully dedicated customers and long-time employees that have much knowledge and experience to share.

All four New Life locations offer excellent customer service, unique items that may be challenging to find, accommodate special order requests and offer a mail order service.

Location: 4841 E. Speedway. For more information, call 520-795-7862 or visit NewLifeHealth.com. See ad on pages 26 and 27.

Get Barefoot Benefits While Wearing Shoes From Pluggz

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ucson-based Pluggz Grounding Footwear has just introduced their new spring line of shoes, which use a technology that assists people to connect to the earth without going barefoot. New models include ballet flats, loafers and moccasins. Men’s and women’s flip-flops are also available.

All Pluggz footwear features an innovative “plug” that connects the sole of the foot with the earth, allowing electrons to flow freely through the body. Grounding, also known as earthing, has undergone much research for its health benefits and mood-elevating effects.

Pluggz footwear makes a fashion statement, as well. Sharon Whiteley, founder and CEO of Pluggz, wanted to fill the need for fashionable, feminine grounding footwear that is suitable for both office dress and casual outings.

For more information, call 1-800-771-8314 or visit Pluggz.com.

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Experience Organic Hairdressing from projekK

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ow ProjekK offers low-maintenance, UK-inspired haircuts and support, with products by organic salon systems that include the award-winning O’right and Malibu, all ethically sourced and produced.

Owner Kathie Takach provides an environment free of traditional salon odors with fresh air in an relaxed private courtyard that leaves clients of ProjekK refreshed and recharged with their natural beauty.

She states, “Ammonia-free hair color means no harm to the environment and hair, quality is improved with essential oils of chamomile and sunflower.

Organic Color Systems is a professional line developed by UK hairdressers in an effort to halt health problems in the industry 15 years ago and continues to amaze with beautiful results. There is also an ammonia-free permanent wave available now to activate volume and movement in the hair.”

Location: 204 West Grant Rd. For more information, call 520-331-9006 or email projekkhair@yahoo.com. Facebook: ProjekK.

Supreme Science of Qi Gong Workshop

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igong Breathing can help naturally resolve health issues. Transcending the physical and experiencing ourselves as pure energy is possible within a few minutes of the 9-Breath Method, a signature technique taught to over 50,000 people at Qi Revolution workshops around the country. Oxygen retention and pulsation of breath is the secret of the masters and few courses offer this level of comprehensive instruction.

Skilled Qigong Teachers Jeff Primack and Kai Van Bodhi will facilitate Qigong Moving Forms and Breathing Techniques, Strength Training, Tui Na Qigong Massage, Foot Reflexology, Food-Healing & Cooking for Wellness.

4-Days Intensive Workshop $149 June 14 to 17; Austin, Texas. Austin Convention Center June 21 to 24; Phoenix, Arizona. Phoenix Convention Center

For more information, call 800-298-8970 or visit QiRevolution.com.

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Learn the Truth About the Wine You Drink

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hot entirely on location in Sonoma County, the documentary film, Harvest, will be screened at 11 a.m., April 19, at The Loft Cinema. It reveals the blood, sweat and tears that go into every bottle of wine.

There is no swirling, no sniffing, no sipping or quaffing. This is all about back-breaking manual labor and night picks at 2 a.m. with only tiny headlamps for illumination.

Over the course of three months during the harvest of 2011, the film follows five family wineries: Robledo, Rafanelli, Foppiano, Harvest Moon and Robert Hunter, along with an amateur home winemaker and an extremely rare allfemale picking crew from Mexico. They are plagued by destructive rainstorms and widespread grape rot.

Director John Beck casts his lens on salt-of-the-earth, tight-knight family farmers and field workers that are the backbone of the wine industry. Harvest offers a rare, intimate glimpse into the making of the wine we drink that has never before been captured on film.

General admission $6/$5 members. Location: 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. For more information, call 520-322-5638 or visit LoftCinema.org. See ad on page 21.

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Get Acquainted with Sue Hannah

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ue Hannah, owner of Mountain Sky Choices, offers spiritual business and life coaching, Reiki sessions and classes, as well as psychic readings. For a limited time, she is offering a 30-minute free consultation. Services are available at the customer’s place of business via telephone and Skype.

Hannah worked in the mental health field for more than 20 years with many different people that identified themselves as having Sue Hannah addictions, mental illness, traumatic brain injuries, developmental disabilities, loss, domestic violence, chronic pain and poor work and romantic relationships. Hannah realizes that spirituality (not the same as religion) is a very important issue that needs to be addressed.

Her coaching helps people identify where they’re stuck, set realistic goals and move beyond their present circumstances to a less stressful, more satisfying place. Hannah states, “Life can be very good if someone is willing to accept some help and allow themselves connection to the Divine. There is no magic. There are wonderful possibilities for us all if we make some simple shifts.”

A love of nature and concern for wildlife are the driving forces behind Lyse Anthony’s art career. Most of her Location: 2850 E. Grant Rd. For more information, call 520-329-1402, works emerge from experiences during Susan@SusanRHannah.com or visit SusanRHannah.com. field trips, when she feels inspired to preserve and share a compelling moment. “When painting wildlife, I feel a deep sense of connection with their he second annual Body and Sol soul,” she explains. “My studio has Women’s Expo held March 8 and 9 at often doubled as a refuge for injured or the Tucson Convention Center was a huge orphaned birds, baby rabbits, frogs and success. At a VIP kick-off reception on the even bats.” evening of March 7, Tucson Mayor Jona Fascinated by the fluid properties of than Rothschild presented a proclamation watercolors, Anthony has developed an declaring 2014 The Year of the Southern artistic style that melds superb technical Arizona Woman. The Tucson Hispanic skills and rhythmic composition with a Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutkeen eye for value and color contrasts.

Barbara Peters, Holly Baker, ting ceremony and presented a certificate Her goal as an artist is to increase pubMayor Rothchild, Maria Powell of appreciation from the Hispanic business lic awareness of the natural world and community. its inhabitants.

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“So often, I feel that the lives of cotta and champagne white, unique flower arrangewild creatures are seen as being not ments and beautiful custom art pieces created by local as important as our own. Their habiartist Cindy Guare communicated the Expo’s theme of tats are violated and their misfortune Begin with Yes. A crowd-pleasing fashion show starring disregarded,” she says. “The urgent Tucson’s handsome firemen and fashions from Banana need to preserve our environment…

Republic and Maya Palace was held on Sunday to a is imperative.”

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Connections were made between exhibitors and with View the artist’s portfolio at attendees that are sure to bear fruit in the form of enhanced LyseAnthony.com. community participation in healthy, sustainable and profitable endeavors at all levels. An anonymous philanthropic donation of $5,000 each benefited signature charities: Wings For Women and Youth on Their Own.

The Expo would not have been possible without the help of all the wonderful volunteer staff and the support of premier sponsors Perfection Plastic Surgery and Skincare, Genesis Natural Medicine Center and Royal Automotive Group. Just wait until next year!

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Auricular Acupuncture Offers Portable Treatment

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n Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), many microsystems, or using one part of the body to map out the entire body, are used. The ears, hands and feet have more nerve endings than other parts of the body, making them very effective treatment points.

Although Paul Nogier is considered the father of modern auricular (ear) acupuncture, using the microsystem of the ear to diagnose and treat the body with needles was used long ago in China. Nogier was the first to map out the points in a way that is useful today. His diagram of the ear looks like an upside-down baby, with the feet at the top of the ear and the face in the lobe. With it, all parts of the body and the emotional components of the major TCM organ systems can be treated, making it the most widely used microsystem of acupuncture.

Auricular acupuncture can be a primary mode of treatment or it can be used in conjunction with other forms of treatment. Probably the most common use of auricular acupuncture is the five-needle National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) protocol, used in detox clinics and acupuncture clinics to help treat addiction.

In acupuncture clinics, this protocol is not just used for drug and alcohol addiction, but can also help with quitting cigarettes and losing weight. Unlike in a detox clinic, acupuncture clinics use acupuncture points on the body along with the auricular points. The NADA protocol is also helpful for insomnia, stress, anxiety and overall wellness, even if the patient has no addictions.

Others that may be used are the American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders (ACACD) protocol for aggressive and compulsive behaviors and post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) for not only veterans, but for anyone that has experienced a traumatic event and needs help processing and letting go of it. Pain can often be relieved using these protocols because many illnesses stem from emotional trauma.

Because the ear represents a map of the entire body, ailments that can be treated using it include back pain, neck pain, digestive issues, sinus issues and more. The number of needles in the ear will be five or six and the patient may be sent home with seeds, tacks or beads affixed on the back with tape. This allows the treatment to continue after the patient has left the clinic. The patient can press on the treated spots throughout the day to be proactive and also at times when the patient feels they are needed.

Gathering Point Community Acupuncture is located at 1927 E. Grant Rd. For more information, call 520-777-7444 or visit GpcAcupuncture.com. See ad on page 11.

Air Conditioning Cleans Up Indoor Air

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ir conditioning does more than keep us cool. A study of 300 adults and homes concludes that central air conditioning removes significant levels of volatile organic compounds and pollution particulates from indoor air. The research, published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, finds that using air conditioning with windows closed reduced indoor air pollution the most.

One caveat, however, is that the research was conducted in Taipei, China—notable for its extreme outdoor pollution.

Another recent study published in Environmental Science confirms the general premise. A research team in Zhejiang, China, found that air conditioning reduced the presence of potent atmospheric pollutants known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAC) by 23 percent. PACs contain compounds that are carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic (damaging to fetuses).

Not seeing the results you want from your antidepressant?

MindSource Centre is now offering Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) – a state-of-the-art treatment alternative to antidepressant medications.

TMS is a safe and effective FDA approved treatment with a proven success rate for those suffering from depression.

Call us at (520) 296-7766 for more information or to set up a consultation with Stephen Streitfeld, M.D. to see if TMS is right for you!

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Calm Restless Legs Naturally

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estless Legs Syndrome (RSL) can wake both sufferers and their partners at night, and more people suffer than realize it. Even when both continue to doze through a bout of restlessness, it hampers the quality of sleep and can cause them to begin the day fatigued. Some people only notice that a problem exists by its absence―when a vacation or business trip prompts sleeping in separate beds, the calmer partner will enjoy deeper, more restful sleep.

Other problems can follow if the syndrome is left untreated. A 2011 study by the Interdisciplinary Pain Centre at University Medical Centre, in Freiburg, Germany, reported that untreated RSL patients exhibited depression, anxiety, compulsivity and other impaired behaviors.

With topical application of appropriate herbs, oversensitive nerves in legs can be settled and the muscles can be made less responsive to such stimulation.

Cramp bark, St. John’s wort and wild yam have been used for centuries to relax oversensitive nerves and relieve residual tension in skeletal muscles. Sage also has a history of medicinal use, including modern-day application as an antispasmodic. Rosemary, another essential herb, is used to increase circulation and help flush toxins built up in stagnant muscle fibers. The journal International Clinical Psychopharmacology also recently reported that peppermint and lavender work to naturally relax the body.

Combining all of these plants can prove an advantageous herbal treatment for RLS. Place tablespoon of each herb in a cup of in hot (not boiling) water to produce a decoction that can be spread or rolled on the legs. The liquid will be absorbed into the skin within a few minutes and leg restlessness will subside and motion will cease.

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ne of the largest and most detailed studies of mammography ever done, involving 90,000 women and lasting 25 years, has added new doubts about the value of the screening test for women of any age, as reported in the New York Times.

Ideally, thermal images are symmetrical in color

The research found that death rates from breast cancer and from all causes were and temperature. Increase in risks is associated the same in women that got mammograms with increase in inflammation seen as yellow/ orange/red/white colors on the images. It is and those that did not. Plus, the screening typically best thermographically to see the cooler itself caused harm. It turns out that one in colors (blues/greens) within the breast tissue as five cancers found with mammography is not a threat to the woman’s health and does seen on the right side image after lifestyle changes were implemented. not need treatment such as chemotherapy, surgery or radiation.

With these findings, more confusion about mammography now permeates our culture of early detection, and it may well be the time to consider the use of screening from a paradigm of prevention instead of the paradigm of detection.

Digital infrared thermal imaging (DITI) has been around for more than 30 years and has been registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration since 1982. It is an adjunctive screening method that uses a thermal camera to detect changes in breast physiology prior to the formation of a tumor. This safe, effective, non-invasive and painless technique offers women the opportunity to determine risk factors for breast disease, lymphatic congestion, hormonal imbalances, asymmetrical thermal patterns or new patterns of vascular growth, which all play a role in the later development of a cancerous lump.

Awareness of these risk factors offers women a chance to reverse the trend through lifestyle changes and addressing the thermal findings, which can lead to better outcomes and prognoses. DITI takes a four-pronged approach to breast imaging: risk assessment; detection (not as a standalone technology), prevention/early intervention; and monitoring effects of therapy.

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Cheaper Solar Panels Spur Job Growth Solar industry jobs are up nearly 20 percent in the 14 months through November 2013 as cheaper panels and rising electricity rates spurred people to turn to solar, according to a report by the nonprofit Solar Foundation research group.

At latest count, solar companies employ nearly 143,000 solar workers, up more than 23,000 from September 2012—a job growth rate that’s 10 times faster than the national average and is helping local economies, according to the foundation. The industry is expected to create 22,000 new jobs in 2014, although at a slower pace than 2013. Cuts of 8,500 positions are projected in the sector that generates electricity from fossil fuels.

Solar firms surveyed in the report said that more than 50 percent of their business and homeowner customers turned to solar to save money, while nearly 23 percent said they invested in panels because costs are now comparable with utility rates. The report noted that the cost of solar equipment has fallen about 50 percent since the beginning of 2010, motivating more people to go green.

Porous Pavement

Widespread Use Awaits Cleaning Machines Rainwater flows through porous pavement, allowing it to quickly reach soil, which helps keep pavement clearer from ice and snow in the winter and reduces the amount of pollutants that rain washes off of streets and into bodies of surface water.

“It works about 50 percent of the time,” says David Drullinger, an environmental quality professional with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. He explains that dirt, sand and other debris get stuck inside the pavement; for it to be effective again, it must be cleaned. More machines capable of unclogging these road surfaces are needed before widespread installation is viable.

As more contractors gain experience working with the new material, the more effective it may become. Several communities in Michigan already are adopting the use of porous pavement for its benefits.

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CO2-Correct Food

Menus Minimize Greenhouse Gases Experts at the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health, at Aberdeen University, in Scotland, have created a new menu plan that is healthy and nutritious, as well as good for the environment. The researchers compiled a shopping list of 52 foods arranged in categories according to how much climate-changing greenhouse gases are produced to make and transport them (Tinyurl.com/ScottishDiet).

They then devised a weekly weight allowance for each food, which when followed, would reduce the use of greenhouse gases by about a third. Surprisingly, the list features foods such as chocolate, ice cream and red meat, but anyone wanting to reduce their carbon footprint must only eat them in relatively tiny quantities.

Some food groups, such as dairy products and meat, produce much bigger emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide than others because of the way they are manufactured and brought to market. The production of fruit, vegetables and legumes is much less likely to produce such high emissions.

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United Nations Blueprints Sustainability Goals A new publication, Trade and Environment Review: Wake Up Before it is Too Late, from the United Nations Commission on Trade and Development, declares that transformative changes are needed in current food, agriculture and trade systems to increase diversity on farms, reduce use of fertilizer and other inputs, support small-scale farmers and create strong local food systems.

Key indicators of needed transformation in agriculture include increased soil carbon content and better integration between crop and livestock production; more incorporation of agroforestry and wild vegetation; reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of livestock production; reduction of GHG through sustainable peatland, forest and grassland management; optimization of organic and inorganic fertilizer use; reduction of waste throughout the food chains; changing dietary patterns toward climate-friendly food consumption; and reform of the international trade regime for food and agriculture.

The report includes contributions from more than 60 international experts, including a commentary from the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy.

Why not expand on the spring tradition of home cleaning by appraising existing home furnishings and décor to see how rearrangements can freshen the whole presentation? Employing a few basic creative strategies will yield long-lasting beauty, cost savings, health benefits and utility, all adding up to enhanced sustainability.

Secondhand items readily spruce up interiors when they are thoughtfully selected. Look for gently used, new-to-you items—ranging from furniture and lamps to accent pieces like pottery and wall art—at antique and thrift shops, yard and estate sales or via online forums such as CraigsList.com and Freecycle.org. Seeking out fair trade items helps support a fair wage for artisans around the world.

Plants enliven and beautify any space while cleaning indoor air, according to a recent study by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Associated Landscape Contractors of America. Plants cited as especially effective in removing formaldehyde, benzene and carbon monoxide from the air include bamboo palm, Chinese evergreen, English ivy, gerbera (African) daisy, chrysanthemum and peace lily. Pot them in used jars or other repurposed containers to conserve materials and add character and more personality to home décor.

Overall balance is key. “An imbalanced room has large furniture grouped together at one end and lightweight furniture and bare walls at the other,” says professional designer Norma Lehmeier Hartie, author of Harmonious Environment: Beautify, Detoxify & Energize Your Life, Your Home & Your Planet. “The effect is like being on a tilting boat in a storm.”

Furniture arrangements are best when they allow light to flow through spaces with ample allowance for moving about the room. The ideal setup facilitates worktable projects and small-group conversations. Round tables help make everyone feel like they belong, according to green living expert Annie Bond.

Sustainable kitchen wares are often the classiest. Sturdy pots, pans and kettles, like Le Creuset and Picquot Ware, may offer replacement parts and lifetime guarantees; Bialetti and Bodum coffee makers and Littala glassware are durable and long-lasting. While some may cost more upfront, their longevity saves money over time. Then there’s always grandma’s iron skillet.

Additional sources: GreenPages.org and GreenAmerica.org

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Backyard Birds and Butterflies Native Habitats Draw Critters and Delight Kids

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reating a backyard wildlife habitat provides valuable teaching moments. With planning and care, birds, bats, butterflies and bunnies can view yards as safe havens and sources for food, water and shelter, providing endless fascination.

Josh Stasik, a father of three and owner of SweetSeed.com, in Syracuse, New York, sees firsthand how feeding winged wonders can be an inexpensive way to start a new family activity. “My mom taught me about flowers and bird feeders. I hope my kids will someday pass the information along to their children,” he says.

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available foods determine what creatures will visit.

“Native plants attract native bugs that are eaten by native birds and bats,” observes Stasik, noting that staff at extension services and garden centers can provide helpful advice.

Based on his own research, Stasik knows, “Bird species have definite tastes in food. Bluebirds love mealworms. Hummingbirds like floral nectars. Orioles look for citrus fruit. Butterflies are eclectic sippers of both floral and citrus.”

Hummingbirds pose particular appeal for kids and adults because they appear always on the move. Hummingbirds.net/ map.html follows their

migration sites.

Videographer Tom Hoebbel, owner of TH Photography, outside Ithaca, New York, builds birdhouses and nesting boxes with his kids. They also participate in the annual Christmas bird count for the Audubon Society (Birds.Audubon. org/Christmas-birdbird photos courtesy of Susan count). The Great Backyard Count, Gottlieb, Bird of Venice, Californiaa joint project between nonprofits Audubon and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, follows in February (gbbc.BirdCount.org).

“In our yard, we have five nesting boxes made from reused wood. Once or twice a week, we check to see who lives there and how many eggs there are,” says Hoebbel. “So far, we’ve seen bluebirds, chickadees and house wrens.”

He laments the rapid decline of bats in the Northeast due to pesticides killing bugs, the main course for birds and bats. “In the winter, bats live in caves, so we put one-by-one-foot boxes in the yard for their summer homes.” Warm evenings on the patio are more enjoyable when bats clean up the mosquito population; a single bat can eat as many as 1,000 in an hour.

The monarch butterfly population is another favorite species in decline, with the spectacular annual migration on the verge of disappearing due to illegal deforestation, climate change, expansion of crop acreage and imposition of genetically modified plants that reduce the growth of native species.

“You can help them by planting perennial milkweed in your garden,” advises Brande Plotnick, founder of Tomato Envy, in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania.

Milkweed is the food of choice because it makes the caterpillars and butterflies toxic to birds and other preda-

tors. Also consider planting garden phlox, coneflower and lantana. Migrating monarchs live about nine months and fly up to 30 miles per hour.

Plotnick also suggests planting an herb garden that includes parsley.

“Swallowtail butterflies will lay eggs on parsley, caterpillars hatch and feed on it, and eventually create a chrysalis,” she says. “You’ll be able to see the entire butterfly life cycle.”

Rabbits add another dimension to backyard wildlife. Just as birds and butterflies need trees, bushes and plants to land on and hide in, bunnies need ground cover. The Virginia Department of Game and Fisheries counsels that brush piles should start with a base of large limbs, logs or stones to raise the floor above ground and create tunnels and escape routes, plus a home base.

Top with smaller branches and maybe a recycled Christmas tree or dead plants.

Encourage structural density and permanence with live vines. The resulting brush pile should be igloo-shaped and about six to eight feet tall and wide.

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City ordinances or subdivision regulations might prohibit brush piles in ordinary yards. Find out how to gain certification as a wildlife habitat through the National Wildlife Federation at Tinyurl.com/CertifiedWildlifeHabitat.

Rabbits can have as many as seven babies per litter, depending on the species. Make sure their space is sufficient.

Before attracting bunnies to the yard, be aware of local predators—hawks, owls, coyote, dogs and stray cats. The brush pile may also attract other animals like

skunks, raccoons and reptiles.

A wildlife habitat is a fun, ongoing learning experience. It calls on math skills for bird counts, geography to follow migration maps and woodworking to build homesites and feeding spots. It becomes a lesson in local ecology and the roles of native plants and animals. When children comprehend they can help save wildlife, it’s also a lesson in hope.

Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

Habitat Tips Recognize the basic needs of all wildlife; food, water, cover and safe places to raise young.

4 Determine the most desirable species to attract and learn their specific needs.

4 Evaluate current yard habitat conditions for missing elements.

4 Develop a plant list; select for wildlife value, emphasizing native plants suitable for the region.

4 Realize that habitat will grow larger and mature.

4 Certify the family’s backyard wildlife habitat through the National Wildlife Federation.

Source: Education Department at Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, GA

When your values are clear to you, making decisions becomes easier. ~Roy E. Disney

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than what we originally had designs on can lead to a lifetime of savings. With less space to furnish, heat, cool, light, clean and maintain, we can enjoy greater financial freedom, less stress and more time for fun.

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very pivotal life decision, from choosing where we live to eating healthier, can support our best interests environmentally, as well. The good news is that it is possible to afford a sustainable way of life. Eco-friendly choices for housing, vehicles and food—generally perceived as expensive for the average individual or family—often are not only attainable when pursued in a thoughtful way, but can actually save us money compared to maintaining the status quo.

1. Buying a Home

When considering a move to a new place, we often find out how much house we can manage and then proceed to invest to the hilt. But if hitting our spending limit will leave a deficit in the amount of green and healthy home features and furnishings we can achieve, we could end up with a residence that makes neither financial nor ecological sense, and isn’t good for our health. A solution is to scale 22

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back on costly square footage. Spending 25 to 40 percent less than we think we can on a smaller home provides more possibilities when planning the renovation budget, enabling us to create a home that is more deeply satisfying.

Nicole Alvarez, an architectural designer with Ellen Cassilly Architect, in Durham, North Carolina, who blogs at IntentionallySmall.com, says that if we value quality over quantity, place over space and living more intentionally in every aspect of our lives, we are ready for a small home. Occupying less space has profoundly influenced her daily life and happiness.

Alvarez has found, “When space is limited, everything has a function and a purpose. Everything has to be intentional.

Over time, as you grow in the home, you make small modifications to personalize it more to adjust to your routine. You grow a strong bond with your home.”

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Urban, suburban or rural, where we live incurs long-term repercussions on the natural environment. Choosing an established community within or close to an urban center tends to be more protective of air, water and land quality than living in a distant, car-dependent suburb, yet many families feel either drawn to or resigned to the suburbs for the lower housing prices.

But as Ilana Preuss, vice president at Washington, D.C.-based Smart Growth America, explains, “There is more to housing affordability than how much rent or mortgage we pay. Transportation costs are the second-biggest budget item for most families. In locations with access to few transportation choices, the combined cost of housing and transportation can be more than 60 percent of the total household budget. For families with access to a range of transportation choices, the combined cost can be less than 40 percent.”

In most suburbs, where the only practical transportation choice is a personal vehicle, dependency on a car takes a toll on us financially and physically.

Driving a personal vehicle 15,000 miles a year can cost about $9,122 annually in ownership and operating expenses, according to AAA’s 2013 Your Driving Costs report, and hours spent daily sitting behind the wheel being sedentary is eroding our health. Lack of transportation options is a leading detriment to the nation’s collective wellness, according to the federal agency Healthy People.

Sustainable cities provide many transportation options, including public buses and trains, car-sharing services and all forms of ride sharing; and perhaps most importantly, they are bike- and pedestrian-friendly. Choosing communities that make it possible to reduce driving and even go car-free much of the time can save us money, reduce stress and improve our health.

3. Choosing a Car

We know two primary facts about cars:

Eco-friendly choices for housing, vehicles and food—generally perceived as expensive for the average individual or family—often are not only attainable when pursued in a thoughtful way, but can actually save us money compared to maintaining the status quo.

They are expensive and those with internal combustion engines pollute during operation. Still, many of us need one.

Reducing the total impact and burden of owning a car can be as simple as prioritizing fuel efficiency. It helps that fuel-sippers now come in more sizes than just small, yet small subcompacts remain a good place to start our research because of their budget-friendly prices and high fuel economy.

A subcompact that averages 32 miles per gallon (mpg) and has a sticker price below $15,000 can save us so much

money compared with a top-selling compact SUV—upwards of $16,000 over five years, according to Edmunds.com—that if we need a larger vehicle on occasion, we can more easily afford to rent one.

Hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), both small and midsized, can be an even better choice, averaging 41 mpg. Cost comparisons show that an HEV can save a heavily travelling city driver nearly $1,000 in fuel costs annually versus a comparably sized conventional gasolinepowered car. Although a 2014 midsized HEV has an average suggested retail price of $28,431, the category has been around long enough to create a market in previously owned vehicles. A used hybrid that is just two years old can cost up to 25 percent less than a new one.

4. Buying American

According to Consumer Reports, many shoppers prefer to buy products made in the USA, but with more than 60 percent of all consumer goods now produced overseas, finding American goods is not always easy.

The good news is that buying American doesn’t mean only buying American made. We back the U.S. economy and jobs when we purchase used items that have been renewed or repurposed by enterprising citizens. Creative reuse supports new and existing businesses that collect, clean, sort, recondition, refurbish, remanufacture, update, refinish,

reupholster, repair, tailor, distribute and sell used parts, materials and finished goods.

Sarah Baird, director of outreach and communications of the Center for a New American Dream, an organization working to shift consumption away from wasteful trends, loves the history of used items. She says, “An item that has already lived one life has a story to tell, and is infinitely more interesting than anything newly manufactured.” Another reward is the big savings afforded by previously owned durable goods; not even America’s big-box discount retailers can beat these genuine bargains.

Of course, not everything is available in the used marketplace, but when it makes sense, we can proudly know that our purchases support American ingenuity and workers.

5. Getting Healthy

Going green is healthy in innumerable ways. In addition to driving less, banning toxic products from our household cupboards and dinner plates is another solid place to start on the road to improved well-being for ourselves and the planet.

Toxic consumer products pollute the planet, from manufacture through use and disposal. They aren’t doing us any favors. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that the average human body now contains an estimated 700 industrial compounds, pollutants

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The newest hybrids have been around for more than a decade, and the batteries have held up extremely well, lasting 150,000 to 200,000 miles in some cases. ~ CNN.com and other chemicals due to exposure to toxic consumer products and industrial chemicals. After researching proper local disposal of such hazards, replace them on future shopping forays with safer choices.

It’s an investment in our health that can save untold pain and money and pay off big time in avoiding health problems ranging from cancer, asthma and chronic diseases to impaired fertility, birth defects and learning disabilities according to the Safer

Chemicals, Healthy Families Coalition.

To reduce exposure to the toxins that are commonly sprayed on conventional crops, select sustainable and organic versions of foods to prepare at home whenever possible. Such choices help keep both our bodies and the environment healthy and can be surprisingly affordable compared with eating out and consuming prepackaged convenience foods.

By substituting whole foods for prepared foods, cooking more meals at home and practicing good eating habits—like eating less meat and downsizing portions—the average person can enjoy high-quality food for $7 to $11 per day. This matches or falls below what the average American daily spends on food, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Considering that dietrelated diseases can cost afflicted families thousands of dollars a year, better food choices can make us not only healthier, but wealthier, too.

Crissy Trask is the author of Go Green, Spend Less, Live Better. Connect at CrissyTrask.com.

Green Housing Yields Social and Security Benefits n Large-home inhabitants may go all day without seeing one another and communication and togetherness can suffer. Family members living in small homes can more easily cultivate strong communications and cohesion. n Dense neighborhoods encourage interaction and cooperation among neighbors, nurturing a cohesive community that can reward us with social connections, collective responsibility and assistance when needed. n Urban homes give vandals and thieves fewer opportunities because neighbors are close by and passersby may be more readily noticed. n Small homes can encourage disconnecting from technology and getting outside. When the TV can be heard throughout the house, parents are more likely to urge outdoor playtime for kids. n The footprint of a small dwelling uses a fraction of the buildable lot, leaving more outdoor space for planting gardens that can nourish bodies and souls.

Source: GreenMatters.com

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By the Numbers 1 The average dollar cost to fully recharge a plug-in electric hybrid vehicle battery.

3 The factor by which occupied living space per household member has increased in the last 60 years.

8 The percentage of goods sold in the U.S. in 1960 that were foreign made.

377 The number of hours the average American needs to work each year in order to own and operate a car, equivalent to 9.4 standard work weeks.

13,000 The dollars a person requires annually to treat Type 2 diabetes, a preventable, diet-related disease.

Sources: Go Green, Spend Less, Live Better, by Crissy Trask; In Defense of Food, by Michael Pollan

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Good Riddance to Bad Vibes

Escaping Electromagnetic Exposure

by Priscilla Goudreau-Santos

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e crackle with “Just because and counter in-home energy. Natural electromagnetic activity. electromagnetic someone isn’t “The institute usually finds fields within us regulate feeling symptoms that when a patient doesn’t how our bodies work. Plus, respond to treatment by an we continually encounter from exposure energy healer, it’s because many outside energy fields to electronic of the environment. I try to from Wi-Fi, cell phones and neutralize its effect to help technology, that towers, power lines, mithe body regulate properly,” crowave ovens, computers, doesn’t mean Traver says.

TVs, security devices and While protection in radar. A growing number that it’s not having highly occupied family arof experts see these suran effect on DNA.” eas is important, providing rounding frequencies as an protection in bedrooms is increasing danger to our especially vital, due to the ~ Camilla Rees well-being. amount of time we spend

Applying modalities like acupuncthere for rest and restoration. Traver’s ture, Reiki, Touch for Health and Eden diagnoses sometimes suggest remediaEnergy Medicine can help us maintain a tion measures that involve an electrician healthy energy balance internally. They grounding currents and adding selective work to harmonize the body shielding materials to block frequencies to protect against stress, trauma and flowing from electronic devices. “Magnetassociated illness. ic fields from outside the house are hard

Phyllis Traver, owner of Safe & to control, but 98 percent of what I find Sound Home, in Boston, is certified by can be fixed,” she advises. the International Institute of Building When Terry Mollner, 69, was having Biology & Ecology to detect, measure trouble sleeping, he contacted Traver,

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who receives client referrals from energy healers. “The conclusions were stunning,” Mollner says. “The detector’s measurements went off the charts in the bedroom.

It wasn’t the flat screen TV at the foot of my bed, but how the room’s wiring was done. The electrician installed a relay so I can switch off the power on that side of the house at night. Now, I sleep six or seven hours,” which he characterizes as “a profound change.” He also suggests turning off and moving cell phones away from beds. Mollner then hardwired the computers in his home, eliminated Wi-Fi and rearranged the electronic equipment in his home office.

Kim Cook, an energy practitioner in Mission Viejo, California, specializes in Eden Energy Medicine and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Cook decided not to buy a house she was initially interested in because it was in a hot spot.

When Cook used her meter to chart frequencies at home, it also prompted her to move her bedroom clock radio to a different bureau. “It’s no longer sitting right at our heads,” she notes. Plus, “I don’t put my cell phone on my body and it bothers me that my son puts his in his pocket.”

An overarching observation from Cook’s professional practice is that increasing numbers of people in pain are interested in energy medicine because they’re so frustrated with Western medicine. She observes, “Pain is blocked energy, and people are learning how to unblock it naturally.”

The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the International EMF Project in 1996 because of rising public health concerns due to the surge in EMF sources. After reviewing extensive research and thousands of articles, the organization can’t confirm—or deny—the existence of health consequences from exposure to low-level EMFs.

But in 2011, the WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer classified the electromagnetic radiation from cell phones as possibly carcinogenic to humans, based on increased risk for glioma, a malignant brain cancer. Lloyd Morgan, a senior researcher with the nonprofit Environmental Health Trust and lead author of the internationally endorsed report, Cellphones and Brain Tumors, goes

further, unequivocally stating, “Cell phone radiation is a carcinogen.”

In our own environment, we can regulate EMF, says Iowan Camilla Rees, founder of the educational petition website ElectromagneticHealth.org and Campaign for Radiation Free Schools on Facebook; she is the co-author of Public Health SOS: The Shadow Side of the Wireless Revolution and Morgan’s cell phone report.

Says Rees, “You can buy a meter, avoid using cordless phones and baby monitors, and change your cell phone behavior. The harmful effects of cell phones decrease with distance; just by holding the cell phone six inches from your head, there is a 10,000-fold reduction of risk.”

Priscilla Goudreau-Santos is a freelance writer and owner of Priscilla Goudreau Public Relations & Marketing, in Charlotte, NC.

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4 Turn off all wireless devices before bedtime and generally minimize usage at other times.

Phones 4 Replace cordless phones with corded landlines or use cordless phones only when needed; otherwise, unplug them.

4 Never hold the cell phone directly against the head or body. Use the speaker phone function, other hands-free device or another device that meets the Environmental Health Trust guidelines at Tinyurl.com/CellPhoneUsageTips.

4 Protect children, pregnant women and men that want to become fathers.

Sperm are especially vulnerable. Children absorb twice as much radiation as adults.

4 Be wary of a weak signal. Phones work harder and emit more radiation when the signal is weak or blocked.

4 Don’t sleep with a cell phone nearby. Place it several feet away from the bed or across the room, turn it off or put it in airplane mode.

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HOMEMADE ECO-CLEANERS DIY Recipes Keep Your Home Naturally Clean

by Lane Vail

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mericans use 35 million pounds of toxic household cleaning products annually. According to the Children’s Health Environmental Coalition, in Los Angeles, traces of cleaning chemicals can be found throughout the human body within seconds of exposure, posing risks like asthma, allergies, cancer, reproductive toxicity, hormone disruption, neurotoxicity and death.

Equally sobering is the decades of research suggesting a relationship between the overuse of powerful disinfectants and the rise of antibiotic-resistant super bacteria like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), as well as concerns over these toxins entering water supplies and wildlife food chains.

Cleaning product labels lack transparency, says Johanna Congleton, Ph.D., a senior scientist for the Environmental Working Group, because “manufacturers aren’t required to specify ingredients.”

One approach to assure safe ingredients is do-it-yourself (DIY) products.

For Matt and Betsy Jabs, the authors of DIY Natural Household Cleaners who blog at DIYNatural.com, creating homemade cleaners is a rewarding exercise in sustainability and simplicity.

“We’re cutting through all the marketing and getting back to basics,” says Matt.

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Affordability is another benefit: The Jabs’ homemade laundry detergent costs five cents per load, compared with 21 cents for a store brand.

Annie B. Bond, a bestselling author and pioneering editor of the award-winning Green Guide, dispels a DIY myth: “What’s time-consuming isn’t making the cleaners; it’s making the decision to switch and figuring it all out,” she says.

Nine Basics

Find these multitasking ingredients in local groceries and health stores or online.

White vinegar effectively cleans, deodorizes, cuts grease and disinfects against bacteria, viruses and mold.

Castile soap in liquid or bar form serves as a biodegradable, vegetable-based surfactant and all-around cleaner (avoid mixing with vinegar, which neutralizes its cleansing properties).

Baking soda cleans, whitens, neutralizes odors and softens water. It’s an excellent scrubbing agent for bathrooms, refrigerators and ovens.

Borax, a natural mineral, improves the effectiveness of laundry soap. Although classified (as is salt) as a low-level health hazard that should be kept away from children and animals, borax is non-carcinogenic and isn’t absorbed through skin.

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Washing soda, a caustic chemical cousin of baking soda, softens water and removes stains. Bond advises, “It’s a heavy duty cleaner as powerful as any toxic solvent,” so wear gloves.

Hydrogen peroxide is considered an effective disinfectant and bleach alternative by the Environmental Protection Agency. Use it to whiten grout and remove stains.

Essential oils derived from plants infuse cleaners with fragrance and boost germfighting power. Tea tree, eucalyptus and lavender oils all boast antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. The Jabs advise that although they can be pricy, “The investment will pay for itself many times over.”

Lemon juice or citric acid cuts through grease, removes mold and bacteria and leaves dishes streak-free.

Coarse kosher salt helps soften dishwasher water and acts as a scouring agent.

Home Formulas

All-purpose cleaner: Homemade Cleaners: Quick-and-Easy Toxin-Free Recipes,

by Mandy O’Brien and Dionna Ford, suggests combining one cup of vinegar, one cup of water and 15 drops of lemon oil in a spray bottle. Use it anywhere, including glass and mirrors. For serious disinfecting, follow with a hydrogen peroxide spray.

Foaming hand/dish soap: Shake one cup of water, a quarter-cup of castile soap and 15 drops of essential oil in a foaming dispenser. Use in bathrooms and kitchens.

Dishwashing detergent: DIYNatural recommends mixing one cup of borax, one cup of washing soda, a half-cup of citric acid and a half-cup of coarse kosher salt. Leave it uncovered for several days, stirring often to prevent clumping. Cover and refrigerate. Use one tablespoon per load with a half-cup of citric acid in the rinse to combat streaks.

Laundry detergent: Combine one cup of borax, one cup of washing soda and one 14-ounce bar of grated castile soap.

Use one tablespoon per load, adding a half-cup of lemon juice to the rinse cycle. Prior to washing, use hydrogen peroxide as a stain remover (test first;

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it may lift color).

Bathroom soft scrub: Bond recommends creating a thick paste with liquid castile soap and a half-cup of baking soda. Scour tubs, showers and stainless steel surfaces with a sponge, and then rinse.

Toilet bowl cleaner: Sprinkle one cup of borax into the toilet at bedtime and then clean the loosened grime with a brush the next morning, advises Bond. Wipe outer surfaces with the all-purpose spray.

Wood polish: Bond recommends mixing a quarter-cup of vinegar or lemon juice with a few drops of olive and lemon oil.

Hard floor cleaner: Environmental Working Group’s DIY Cleaning Guide suggests combining a half-gallon of hot water with one cup of white vinegar in a bucket to mop.

Carpet cleaner: Freshen rugs by sprinkling baking soda at night and vacuuming in the morning, suggests Bond. For deeper cleaning, combine one cup of vinegar and two-and-a-half gallons of water in a steam cleaner.

Cloth Tools Replace Paper

by Lane Vail Americans, comprising less than 5 percent of the world’s population, use 30 percent of the world’s paper, according to the Worldwatch Institute. Some 13 billion pounds of this comes from paper towels, mostly landfilled because grime-soaked paper is non-recyclable.

Ecological and economical alternatives include cloth dishrags, towels, napkins, wipes and handkerchiefs plus washable diapers and menstrual pads.

Jean Calleja, co-owner of the Eco Laundry Company, in New York City, suggests customers buy recycled, organic, unbleached cloths and local products when possible.

In the kitchen: Use washcloths or repurpose cotton T-shirts into 10-by10-inch squares to use regularly with a homemade all-purpose cleaner on surfaces. Replace paper towels with cloth towels for drying hands.

At the table: Cloth napkins enhance mealtime. Buy or make plain napkins (by hemming cotton fabric squares) for everyday use and celebrate holidays with fancypatterned fabric rolled into napkin rings.

In the bathroom: Substitute chlorineladen disinfecting wipes with homemade reusable ones. DIYNatural.com recommends mixing three-quarters of a cup of white vinegar, three-quarters of a cup of water and 25 drops of essential oil in a glass mason jar. Stuff five to seven washcloths into the jar, seal with a lid and shake, so the solution is absorbed into each wipe. Pull out a ready-made disinfecting wipe for a quick clean.

Laundering linens: Change cleaning rags often, hang-drying them thoroughly before adding to the laundry basket. Wash kitchen and bathroom rags (added to the bathroom towel load) separately each week. According to Calleja, “Presoaking rags overnight in a non-toxic, chlorine-free, whitening solution can make a huge difference in getting them clean.” Combine a halfcup of hydrogen peroxide with two to three gallons of water, spot-testing every fabric first for colorfastness.

Calleja also likes using a white vinegar and eucalyptus oil rinse aid to dissolve soap residue, soften fabric and leave a fresh scent.

Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina. Connect at WriterLane.com.

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1-2 cups of chopped stropharia, shiitake or maitake mushrooms 1 cup crumbled tempeh or other healthful protein source ¼ cup chopped onions ½ cup sunflower seeds or chopped almonds ¼ cup sesame seeds 1 cup corn 1 chopped sweet pepper (add hot peppers if desired) 1 small handful of chopped olives 4 shakes of soy sauce 1 Tbsp spiced hot chocolate 2 Tbsp chili powder 1 Tbsp ground cumin ¼ cup nutritional yeast 2 cloves of chopped garlic 1 cup broth or water

Makes a healthy filling for tacos and enchiladas, or crumble as a topper on deluxe nachos. They taste as good as they smell, and like chili they taste almost better as leftovers.

Sauté mushrooms, protein and onions until crispy (uncrowded in the pan). Then add remaining ingredients and braise on low heat. Allow mixture to cook down to desired consistency.

Culinary Mushroom Magic

by Case Adams

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oday, fungi cuisine in the West is typically limited to Agaracus bisporus— the relatively mild button mushroom, which matures into the acclaimed portobello. But digging deeper into available options reveals chanterelle (Cantharellus sp.), oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus), morel (Morchella sp.) and shiitake (Lentinula edodes) species. These culinary mushrooms, provide a virtuosity of delicate flavors harboring nutritional and medicinal benefits according to those that study them.

University of California-Berkeley research scientist and Mycologist Christopher Hobbs, Ph.D., explains that shiitake and oyster mushrooms follow the button as the most widely cultivated around the world. “They come in many colors, variet-

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Fills 12 large tacos, or more paired with fillings such as chopped leafy lettuce or guacamole.

ies and species and are typically the most easily digested and utilized of all mushrooms,” he notes.

“Mushrooms are an amazing health food,” says Hobbs. “Most edible fungi are high in fiber, good-quality protein, key vitamins, micronutrients, phosphorous and potassium, and low in fat and calories. It’s one of nature’s perfect diet foods.”

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Hot & Sour Cauliflower Mushroom Soup

by Loni Jean Ronnebaum This rare mushroom has a unique firmness reminiscent of noodles and can be soaked and rinsed to clean, and then cut into cauliflower-like chunks. Slow cook overnight for best results.

Yields 8 servings 2-4 lb fresh cauliflower mushrooms 16 oz kimchi ½ cup peas 1 20-oz can crushed pineapple 1 32-oz vegetable broth 1 egg or ¼ cup egg substitute Chili paste, black pepper, garlic powder, ginger and soy sauce to taste Combine ingredients (except egg) in a pot and bring to a boil. Add beaten egg to the boiling soup while gently stirring. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer overnight.

Mushroom Pâté

by Andrew Lenzer Present a perfect appetizer for dinner with friends. The savory quality of mushrooms—what the Japanese call umami—make them a welcome alternative to meat-based pâtés.

Approx 4 cups whole fresh shiitake mushrooms (2 cups after chopping) Approx 4 cups whole fresh maitake mushrooms (2 cups after chopping) 12 oz cream cheese or rice-based cream cheese substitute 2 cloves garlic 2 cups dry roasted hazelnuts 2 sprigs parsley Soy sauce Olive oil Sesame oil Salt and pepper to taste

Coarsely chop the shiitake (including the stems) and maitake mushrooms in a food processor.

Coat the surface of a wok in olive oil and sauté mushrooms in 1-cup batches over medium-high-to-high heat, adding soy sauce as needed to keep the mixture from burning, for approximately 10 minutes per batch. Add a touch of sesame oil just before removing each batch.

Place hazelnuts, mushrooms, cream cheese, garlic, salt and pepper in the food processor and blend until smooth but still slightly grainy. Add parsley and blend until parsley is finely chopped and evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

Serve with crackers or fresh crusty bread.

Recipes courtesy of employees of Fungi Perfecti, LLC; photos courtesy of Paul Stamets.

Finely chop the hazelnuts in a food processor and set aside.

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Ice Chaser

James Balog’s Dramatic Images Document Climate Change

by Christine MacDonald

incredible shapes and textures. Walking the beach, you’d realize each one was a unique natural sculpture that existed only for that moment before the return of high tide stole it away. Nobody would ever see it again. That was an amazing aesthetic and metaphysical experience.

I realized that I wanted people to share this experience, to see the glaciers disappearing. This visual manifestation and evidence of climate change is here, happening right before our eyes. It is undeniable.

Why do these photos and videos help us grasp the scale of Planet Earth’s climate changes already underway?

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ational Geographic photographer James Balog says he was skeptical about climate change until he saw it happening firsthand. Watching once-towering glaciers falling into the sea inspired his most challenging assignment in a storied 30-year career—finding a way to photograph climate change.

In exploring Balog’s Extreme Ice Survey, a breathtaking photographic record of vanishing glaciers, and his award-winning documentary, Chasing Ice, Natural Awakenings asked about the challenges he faced to bring this dramatic evidence of climate change to a world audience.

How did seeing glaciers shrink “before your eyes” move you to endure sometimes lifethreatening conditions to get these images on record?

I fell in love with ice decades ago as a young mountaineer and scientist. I loved to get up before dawn and hike out on a glacier in Mount Rainier or one in the Alps, watch the light come up and hear the crunch of the frozen ice underfoot.

On a trip to Iceland early in the project, I was looking at these little diamonds of ice that were left behind on the beach after the glaciers broke up. The surf had polished them into

When people encounter Extreme Ice Survey images, their response is typically immediate and dramatic. It is the first step toward caring about a distant landscape most will never experience in person, enabling them to connect the dots between what happens far away and the rising sea levels, extreme weather events and other climaterelated issues closer to home.

What can an everyday person do to help underscore the global scientific consensus and urgency of addressing global warming?

Lobbyists and pundits seek confusion and controversy, because ignorance seeks to hide within a noise cloud of false information. As long as the public thinks climate change isn’t real or that science is still debating it, fossil fuel industries protect their profits. With-

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We will continue to keep the Extreme Ice Survey cameras alive. This project doesn’t end just because the film came out. We plan to keep observing the world indefinitely. We’ll install more cameras in Antarctica; funding permitting, we also hope to expand into South America.

I intend to continue looking at human-caused changes in the natural world, which is what I’ve been photographing for 30 years. I’m developing a couple of other big ideas for conveying innovative, artistic and compelling interpretations of the world as it’s changing around us. I will continue doing selfdirected educational projects through our new nonprofit, Earth Vision Trust.

Overall, I feel a great obligation to preserve a pictorial memory of vanishing landscapes for the people of the future.

Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science.

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Science and art seek clarity and vision. Clear perception is the key to changing the impact we’re having on our home planet. With social clarity, the policy, economic and technological solutions to wise energy use and countering climate change can be widely implemented. The path forward is being traveled by individuals committed to improving their own lives and communities; by school children who can’t stand the inaction of their elders; by innovative entrepreneurs and corporations eager to make or save money; by military generals seeking to protect their country and their soldiers; and by political leaders of courage and vision.

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Qi Whiz

Qigong Steps Up Vitality and Serenity

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A proven practice for supporting health and self-healing, qigong has been used in China for millennia to maintain and improve physical, mental and emotional well-being.

“Q

i” (pronounced chee) refers to the life force or vital energy present in all things throughout the universe while “gong” means dedicated effort or steady practice of a skill.

Qigong is the art of working intensely with this energy, cultivating life force.

Acupuncture physician and qigong instructor Walter Hayley, in Bonita Springs, Florida, became passionate about qigong while working as a stockbroker in need of stress relief. He compares qigong’s movement of energy in the body to water running through a hose: “Qi is concentrated in channels throughout the body. Think of the qi as water and those channels as a garden hose branching out to every aspect of the individual. Stress, whether physical or emotional, can kink the hose. Qigong helps get the kinks out,” he explains. “It relaxes the body, letting energy flow more efficiently, allowing the body to heal itself.”

Qigong styles vary, but Hayley remarks that most involve slow movement, focused awareness and special breathing techniques. Many describe the practice as a moving meditation.

Qigong teacher Judith Forsyth, in Mobile, Alabama, says, “It’s often described as the mother of tai chi. When the quiet, internal energy art of qigong mixed with the

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powerful external martial arts, it developed into tai chi.” She emphasizes that the focus of qigong is less on its physical mechanics and more on understanding how the vital force moves through the body and can be used to enhance health and longevity.

Inside the body, there’s an integrated network of subtle energy centers that international Qigong Master Robert Peng believes are connected to the capacity for genuine happiness. The goal is to awaken and pack these centers with qi. “By repeating slow, gentle movements over and over, you can develop the body’s capacity to draw qi from the universe. It can be stored in these centers and later channeled back through the body to empower your daily activities,” explains Peng, author of The Master Key: The Qigong Secret for Vitality, Love, and Wisdom.

He focuses on three of the body’s big energy portals: the “third eye”, located between the eyebrows; the “heart center”, at the center of the chest on the sternum and the “sea of qi”, just below the navel.

The idea is that when energy is accessed in these three centers, specific spiritual qualities are accessed: wisdom, love and vitality (respectively). Harmonizing all three is ideal.

Peng advises that when these es-

sential elements are woven together in balance, dynamic happiness is possible.

“You begin to project more wisdom, love, vitality, inspiration and peacefulness.

Conversations flow more smoothly. Your life becomes more productive, meaningful and serene,” he says. “Whatever the challenges encountered, you’ll be better equipped to deal with them, while remaining inwardly content.”

Forsyth was first guided to qigong when the prescribed rest, drugs, exercise and physical therapy following an accident left her with lingering neck and back problems. She recalls, “After eight weeks of practice, I experienced significant physical improvement, not only where I had considerable pain, but in my overall energy level, ability to sleep and the condition of my skin and hair. The peace and harmonizing meditation benefits of qigong were also affecting me positively in other ways. I became less worried, less of a perfectionist, less stressed out and began to experience more joyfulness.”

While all styles benefit overall health, specific qigong exercises may be prescribed for specialized needs, from athletic

conditioning to management of chronic conditions such as arthritis, hypertension or cancer. The gentle movements can be performed by almost anyone at any age and ability level, even those confined to a chair or bed. “Qigong speaks to the body and the body then addresses the condition,” Hayley remarks.

The experts advise that qigong is best practiced every day, even if for just five minutes. “A group class offers a synergy that a home practice lacks, but the more important practice is at home,” observes Hayley. Some personal instruction is ideal so the practitioner receives feedback, but books and videos make qigong accessible to everyone, everywhere.

Hayley reminds newbies, “Just be patient. If one form doesn’t suit you, remember there are thousands of different forms to try.”

Peng’s advice to beginners is, “Be happy! Think of the exercise as lighthearted play and remember to smile as you move.”

Meredith Montgomery is the publisher of Natural Awakenings Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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Wilderness in Sidewalk Cracks Small Nature Reaches Out to City Kids

by Greg Hanscom

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ity kids are often taught that nature is out there beyond the city limits, but one science educator and photographer shows how everyday nature has the power to transform.

You can take Molly Steinwald out of the city, but you’ll never get the city out of her. Growing up as a free-schoollunch kid on the outskirts of Manchester, New Hampshire, she notes, “I didn’t do the skiing and mountain climbing thing.”

Instead, she found solace watching ants parade across the sidewalk or tracing the intricate lines on a leaf. Yet when she graduated from high school, Steinwald traveled as far as she could from those city streets, earning a degree in biology, and then a master’s degree in ecology researching kangaroo rats in Arizona’s Chiricahua Mountains.

Still, the city always tugged at her.

“I was really excited about big nature,” Steinwald says. “But I kept coming back to small-scale, mundane nature that I knew as a kid. I felt I needed to get back to help people who never see this stuff.”

Today, Steinwald is doing just that.

She is now pursuing a Ph.D. researching human interactions with nature

in built environments. As director of science education and research at the Phipps Conservatory, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she has been charged with reimagining urban environmental education and reaching out to at-risk youth. Her basic assumption is: One doesn’t have to go to a national park, or even a city park, to connect with the natural world. It’s crawling past us on the sidewalk or drifting through the air right under our nose.

That, she says, is where city kids can forge a lasting connection with nature—if they’re paying attention. As one of the many ways to get kids to tune in, Steinwald directs programs that arm them with digital cameras and challenges them to take pictures of the fragments of nature they find on the streets.

The approach is a departure from the belief held by some that “nature” is defined as parks or green spaces—places apart from our everyday lives.

Lisa Graumlich, dean of the University of Washington School of the Environment, in Seattle, Washington, says Steinwald is making waves in environmental education circles: “She was an urban kid. She brings the voice of someone from a different economic class to the table.”

Graumlich says it makes intuitive sense that connecting with street-level nature will help build a lasting bond with the natural world. The next challenge is figuring out how to provide kids with more of these experiences: “It may be as simple as a mom walking home from the bus stop with bags of groceries and two children in tow, feeling like she has time to look at a sidewalk crack with them.”

“A lot of nature in the city is really small,” Steinwald observes. “I want to show these kids that even if their nature is small, it’s still darned good nature.”

Greg Hanscom is a senior editor for Grist. org, in Seattle, WA.

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a four-legged pal has had enough.

“Good manners at home might not translate to public manners,” Proctor notes. “Take practice runs to see how your dog handles distractions.” Day care or play dates with other dogs help hone canine social skills, while basic obedience—leave it, sit, stay, down, off, an effective recall and walking nicely on a leash—form the basis for good manners. Reward good behavior with praise, treats or a favorite activity.

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Good Manners Make a Dog Welcome

by Sandra Murphy

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t seems dogs travel just about everywhere with their humans these days.

They’re spotted at home improvement stores, happy hours, drive-through restaurants and workplaces, in addition to their usual hangouts. To get Sparky invited into even more people places, he must have good manners.

“Just like with kids, not every venue is appropriate for dogs,” advises Eileen Proctor, a pet lifestyle expert

in Denver, Colorado. “Some dogs are more introverted and want a quiet spot to relax. Others love a party. Know your dog and socialize him accordingly; never force him into an uncomfortable situation.”

Instead, help him acclimate to new locales gradually, from a distance; stop when he shows signs of stress. A yawn, averted eyes, hiding behind his owner or nervous pacing are clues that

Amy Burkert, the on-the-road owner of GoPetFriendly.com, says, “After a long day at the office or a ‘ruff’ week at work, it’s nice to include your dog when eating out. Pet-friendly restaurants with outdoor seating areas where the dog can join you are becoming more common, but always ask first.

“Dogs in dining areas should lie quietly under your table or by your chair,” she continues. “This is not the time to socialize. Diners may find it unappealing to be approached by your dog while they’re eating. Choose a table where your dog can be out of the way of customers and the wait staff.”

It will take practice. “If he acts up, apologize, leave and know that you’ll do better next time,” says Burkert.

A good process for teaching good restaurant manners begins with sitting quietly with the dog when there are few people around, and then moving on. The next time, order an appetizer.

Increase the amount of time the pet is expected to wait quietly, as well as the number of distractions.

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Christina Mendel, an international business coach with offices in Germany and Italy, adds that dogs need a safe and secure retreat from excessive activity. Her Chihuahua mix, Balu, is small enough to fit into a carry bag. He can take a nap, people watch or have a snack without fear of human interference.

“The carry bag helps when I take clients to dinner, drive or fly to onsite appointments,” she says. “Many of my clients are dog owners, so we bond because he’s well behaved and knows tricks.”

Flying presents its own challenges

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because airlines limit the number of pets on each flight. Check the company’s rules for pet size, weight and type of crate required. Dogs ride as cargo unless they are small enough to fit in a carrier under the seat. Other passengers might be fearful or allergic, so respect their boundaries.

In the car, a dog needs to be calm and wear a special seat belt, be crated or otherwise restrained to keep him safe, not distract the driver and prevent lunging out the window.

Dogs may be welcome in the workplace. Alexandra Blackstone, design director for Killer Infographics, in Seattle, Washington, takes her corgi puppy, Buster, to the office. “He was good when he was the only dog at work,” explains Blackstone. “When an older dog and another puppy were there, he barked and tried to herd them.”

He didn’t read other dogs well, so to further Buster’s dog-to-dog communication skills, Blackstone enrolled him in doggie day care twice a week.

She advises first introducing dogs outside of the office setting. “Communicate with coworkers as to what your dog is working on, so everyone is consistent in their behavior toward him,” Blackstone advises. “Be clear how to correct any inappropriate behavior if someone else shares responsibility for walking him.” She reports that with positive training techniques, Buster is learning to respond well and now splits his time between day care and the office.

“It’s your responsibility to make taking the dog along a good experience for all,” counsels Proctor. “That includes using a leash and always picking up after him, every time.”

Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy of St. Louis, MO, at StLSandy@mindspring.com.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 1 Active Meditation Series – 7:30-8:30pm. Also April 8, 15, 22. Learn tools to own and ground your space, heal your chakra system and become more embodied. Active mediation is an engaged visualization technique that allows you to move/redefine your energy with intention. $10. Caritas Healing Center, 330 E 16th St. 520-261-9385. Revzev@gmail.com.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 3 Bio-Touch Practitioner Training – 6-9:30pm.

Also April 10 & 17. Interactive, hands-on training teaches how to help family, friends alleviate pain, stress. $48 all three nights. Massage therapists receive 10 CEUs ($60). Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E. Pima St. 520-323-7951. Office@JustTouch.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4 IONS Tucson Monthly Presentation – 6:30-8pm.

Thomas Daniel Nehrer will vigorously expose religion, many popular and esoteric notions, and even science, as dualistic: separating consciousness from reality. $5 donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. Info@IonsTucson.org.

IonsTucson.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5

markyourcalendar APRIL 5 10am-2pm

OPEN HOUSE & CLIENT APPRECIATION DAY! Visit your in-town retreat. Special promotions and discounts for our valued clients and their guests.

Healthy treats and refreshments. Meet & Greet with the Practitioners. Q & A with chiropractor Dr. Lisa Orwick. Demonstrations including Erchonia Cold Laser. Food and Refreshments provided. Open to the Public. Free Admission.

Natural Life Holistic Oasis Northwest corner of Ina and Paseo del Norte (Look for Wellness Event signs and balloons)

NLHO.info 520-740-1718

Native American Flute Festival – 9am-6pm. Free.

Voyager RV Resort Ballroom, 8701 South Kolb Rd. 520-792-4297. SwrffTucson@gmail.com.

Reiki Master Teacher – 12-5pm. Reiki Master Teacher raises your frequency and deepens your knowledge of Reiki in general. $150. Highlands in Dove Mountain, 4949 W Heritage Club Blvd, Marana. 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net.

OpenPathways-EnergyAndCommunication.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 6 Ram Fest 2014 – 5:30-8pm. Celebrate with Indian Dance, Music from the Temple Bhajan Band from LA, live drama, kid’s activities, temple ceremonies and a free feast served to all guests. Free. Govinda’s Natural Foods, 711 E Blacklidge Dr. 520-792-0630.

Sandaminidd@cs.com. GovindasOfTucson.com.

Meditation Class – 10am-12:30pm. The Simple, Easy, Every Day Meditation Method introduces you to a powerful, yet simple-to-do method you can use every day. $225/$165 for seniors, students, veterans.

Scholarships are available. McLean Meditation Institute, 411 Hwy 179 Ste 8, Sedona. 928-204-0067.

McLeanMeditation.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 Codependency: A Spiritual Disease - Presentation – 7-8:30pm. Presentation will clarify how Codependency relates to personal empowerment, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, family systems, emotional health, spirituality & more. $15. Man in the Maze Room, Casas Adobes Professional Plaza, 6965 N Oracle Rd. 520797-1234. ManInTheMaze2013@gmail.com.

ManInTheMazeRoom.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 10 TIES Guest Speaker: Natalie Sudman – 6:30pm.

Natalie Sudman was a civilian contractor for the Army in Iraq when her convoy vehicle was blown up by a roadside bomb. $5. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco Pl. 520-395-2365.

TucsonAZ@iands.org. TucsonIANDS.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 11 Creative Soul: A Women’s Meditation & Writing Retreat – April 11-13. Transcend your inner critic and express yourself from the womb creativity.

Write, listen to yourself, and be heard, perhaps for the very first time. $355 + up. McLean Meditation Institute. 411 SR 17 Ste 8, Sedona. 928-204-0067.

McLeanMeditation.com.

Sacred Journey: Begin Realizing Your Dreams – 10am-12pm. Fulfill your deeper spiritual purpose by learning to raise your vibratory rate so peace, love, and inspiration are a part of your everyday experience. $25. The Man in the Maze Room, Casas Adobes Professional Plaza, 6965 N Oracle Rd. 520-797-1234. ManInTheMaze2013@gmail.com.

ManInTheMazeRoom.com.

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Angel Gong Meditation in Salt-Water Pool – 6:30-8pm. Experience deep relaxation floating in heavenly warm salt-water indoor pool while receiving the healing frequencies of the angel gong. Must RSVP. $20 in the pool; $15 pool-side. Santa Rita Springs, near intersection of Grant and Mountain Ave. 520-975-5376. Millmarcia@gmail.com.

SpiritedChangeAZ.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 12 Strategies for Overcoming Procrastination – 10am12pm. By Dr. Tomas Sepulveda. $15. ALAS, 6510 E 22nd St. 520-885-0575. AlasLifeCoaching.com.

Bruno Groening Circle of Friends – 3-4:30pm.

Circle members practice a spiritual healing technique together. Contact Evey Weissman. Free. The University of Arizona Medical Center, Cafeteria, Room E, 1501 N Campbell Ave. 520-904-4801.

Weissmae@Email.Arizona.edu.

How to Transform your Pain into Peace: Accessing your Body’s Innate Wisdom – 10am-12pm.

Experiential intensive personal and spiritual growth class. Simple techniques and practical tools to move beyond pain, stress and discomfort. $50/ session. The Man in the Maze Room, Casas Adobes Professional Plaza, 6965 N Oracle Rd. 520-797-1234. ManInTheMaze2013@gmail.com.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 13 Honoring Yourself Retreat – April 13-17. Sarah McLean facilitates this intimate retreat to discover your true essence and the peace accessible in any moment. Mii amo Spa at Enchantment Resort, Sedona. 888-749-2137 or 928-203-8500.

Info@miiamo.com.

Jesus in India Film – 1:30-4pm. The film, Jesus in India, was developed by Ed Martin who did thorough research in India. Film answers questions about the “lost years” and dispels many myths. $5. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco.

520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 17 TIES Bonus Event: Dr Eben Alexander w/ Karen Newell – 6:30-9:30pm. Eternity of Souls and Their Connections presentation plus Sound Journeys into the Beyond, a binural beats audio meditation by Sacred Acoustics. $10 early/$15 door. Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Rd. 520-395-2365. TucsonAZ@IANDS.org.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 19 Sonoran X, A Biennial Conference for the Desert Hobbyist – April 19-20. 8am-5pm. A plant, pottery and art show and auction, paid workshops, dinner. Free. Hotel City Center Conference Resort, 475 Granada Ave. 520-622-0905. MaxineGoodman17@yahoo.com.

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Harvest – 11am-12:30am. Shot entirely on location in Sonoma County, the documentary Harvest reveals the blood, sweat and tears that go into every bottle of wine. LoftCinema.com/film/harvest/. General Admission: $6. Loft Members: $5. The Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd, Vegan Bake Sale to Benefit HSSA – 11am-4pm. All proceeds from the bake sale go to the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. Free. Healthy You Network Resource Center, 3913 E Pima St. 520-861-5956.

Jamiesroach@aol.com. HealthyYouNetwork.org.

Reiki Level II – 12pm. The symbol provided in Level II allows you to heal at a distance and to access information across all time and space. $100. New Moon Haven, 16256 N Oracle Rd. 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net.

OpenPathways-EnergyandCommunication.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 21 Food Grows on Trees! – 6-8pm. Melanie Lenart of the LEAF Network (Linking Edible Arizona Forests) discusses their work creating a network of sites and people involved with planting, conserving and using edible trees in Arizona. Free. NS/S Conservation Center, 3584 E River Rd. 520-622-0830.

Belle@NativeSeeds.org. NativeSeeds.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 22 Rev. Debbie Royals – 6pm. “Earth-based knowledge, celebrating life and its mysteries” at Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation. AzIntegrative.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 TMS Education Day – 6-7pm. Learn about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and how it can help alleviate your depression. Call office to sign up.

Free. MindSource Centre, 7345 E Tanque Verde Rd. 520-296-7766. MindSourceCentre@yahoo.com.

MindSourceCentre.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 24 PSYCH-K Advanced Workshop – April 24-27.

9am-6pm. If you enjoyed the Basic workshop and want to expand your PSYCH-K repertiore, the Advanced Integration Workshop is for you. $1000.

Homewood Suites, 4750 E Cotton Center Blvd, Phoenix. 520-299-4345. ronnab@cox.net.

SATURDAY, APRIL 26 2014 Don Pooley Greens for Senior Annual Golf Tournament – 8am-1pm. 8am Registration/9am Shotgun Start. PGA golfer Don Pooley to present awards at the luncheon. Proceeds will benefit Pima Council on Aging. $150. Sewailo Golf Club at the Casino Del Sol Resort, 5655 W Valencia Rd. 520-305-3401. Dconover@pcoa.org. pcoa.org.

Tai Chi for Health Workshop – 8:30am-5pm.

April 26-27. Tai Chi for Arthritis, Fall Prevention. 2-day Workshop. Health Professionals, 14 CEs, instructor cert available. Start/ deepen personal practice/teaching skills. $250 includes training materials. Tucson Therapeutic Recreation Center, 1000 S Randolph Way. 520-780-6751. Heather@MoveIntoWellbeing.com.

MoveIntoWellbeing.com.

Coyote Healing - Grand ReOpening – 9am-1pm.

Demonstration of the benefits of Pulsed Magnetic Field for health and healing. Presentation on the role inflammation plays in chronic disease. Free.

Coyote Healing Center, 700 N Country Club Rd, Ste 120. 520-722-9787. Dcrupley@gmail.com.

PulseAdvancedMedicine.com.

5th Annual EARTHfest – 9am-5pm. An all day celebration of our biological diversity, cultural heritage and local resiliency. With guided walks, workshops, music, and youth art. Info available at Facebook: EARTHfest Patagonia AZ or PatagoniaAZ.com.

Free. Patagonia Town Park, Patagonia.

How Colors Influence Your Life: The Psychology of The Rainbow. 10am-12pm. By Dr. Tomas Sepulveda. $15. ALAS, 6510 E 22nd St. 520-885-0575.

AlasLifeCoaching.com.

Angel Gong Waves in Salt-Water Indoor Pool – 3-4:30pm. Let go of what’s no longer serving you while floating peacefully in a warm indoor-salt water pool and receive the blissful frequencies of the Angel Gong. Must RSVP. $20 in the pool; $15 pool-side. Santa Rita Springs, near Grant and Mountain Ave. 520-975-5376. Millmarcia@gmail.com.

SpiritedChangeAZ.com.

Pop Up Gallery Art Opening – 4-7pm. Featuring three talented southwest desert women artists: Mary Kreuziger, Arienne Ellis and Patricia Frederick. Free. Man in the Maze Room, Casas Adobes Professional Plaza, 6965 N Oracle Rd. 520-797-1234. ManInTheMaze2013@gmail.com.

ManInTheMazeRoom.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 27 Tucson Bonsai Society Meeting & Lecture – 12pm. Come join the fun and learn the Art and Science of Bonsai, as adapted to the horticulture of the Sonoran Desert environment. Free. Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E Speedway Blvd, Building H, Rooms 31 & 32. TucsonBonsai@yahoo.com.

TucsonBonsaiSociety.org.

THURSDAY, MAY 1 Hawaii Spiritual Retreat – May 1-6. Retreat activities: deep personal work in circle with two gifted facilitators, play in the ocean and visits to sacred sites. Beach-front accommodations, one organic meal per day, ground transportation including to and from the airport and all sessions with Lucia Maya and Zelie Duvauchelle. $1700.

Our Home on the Beach on Molokai. Puko’o.

520-204-6280. Lucia@LuminousAdventures.com.

LuminousAdventures.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 2 Ayurvedic Bodywork Intensive – 9am-6pm.

3-day training deepening an exploration of preventative health, external detox spa modalities and herbal treatments. Medical Ayurvedic massage and mindful preparation for oneself and the clients space for healing. $450. ASIS Massage Education Tucson Campus, 639 N 6th Ave. 866-334-3348.

Workshops@ASISmassage.com. ASISWorkshops.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 3 Strategies to Preserve and Boost Your Memory – 10am-12pm. By Dr. Tomas Sepulveda. $15. ALAS, 6510 E 22nd St. 520-885-0575. AlasLifeCoaching.com.

Bio-Touch Practitioner Training – Also May 4.

10am-4pm. Interactive, enjoyable, hands-on training teaches how to help family, friends relieve pain and stress. $48 both days. Massage therapists: earn 10 CEUs ($60). $48/60. Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St. 520-751-7751. Office@JustTouch.com.

JustTouch.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 8 TIES Guest Speaker - Scott Taylor, Ed.D. – 6:30pm. Near-death experience researcher, Scott Taylor. $5. Unity Church of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco Pl. 520-395-2365. TucsonAZ@IANDS.org.

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SATURDAY, MAY 10 Reiki Level I – 12-5pm. Learn to raise your frequency on the physical, emotional and mental levels. Bring wellness and balance into your life, pets, too. $100. Dove Mountain area, Tangerine and Twin Peaks. 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net.

OpenPathways-EnergyandCommunication.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 11 Tucson Holistic Health and Healing Fair – 9am1:30pm. Presentations on Hypnotherapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Reiki, Massage Therapy, Yoga & Meditation. Free by invitation. ALAS, 6510 E 22nd St. TucsonHolisticFair.com.

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Meditation Class – 10am-12:30pm. The Simple, Easy, Every Day Meditation Method introduces you to a powerful, yet simple-to-do method you can use every day. $225/$165 for seniors, students, veterans.

Scholarships are available. McLean Meditation Institute, 411 Hwy 179 Ste 8, Sedona. 928-204-0067.

McLeanMeditation.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 TMS Education Day – 6-7pm. Learn about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and how it can help alleviate your depression. Call office to sign up.

Free. MindSource Centre, 7345 E Tanque Verde Rd. 520-296-7766. MindSourceCentre@yahoo.com.

MindSourceCentre.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 17 Resistance & Release: with Deane Juhan – May 17-18. 9:30am-6:30pm. Dynamic and interactive approach for the re-coordination of extensive synergistic muscle groups. Improving strength, ease, increased range of motion and eliminating chronic restrictions and discomforts. $300. ASIS Massage Education Tucson Campus, 639 N 6th Ave. 866-334 3348. Workshops@ASISmassage.com.

ASISWorkshops.com.

Restoring Soul Fragments – 1-3pm. Learn to re-integrate those parts of ourselves we lose through trauma, grief, loss. Become whole again and free of non-beneficial holds others have on you. $30 advance/$35door. Spirits Child Metaphysical Store, SE Corner of RIver/Orange Grove. 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net.

OpenPathways-EnergyandCommunication.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 29 Infant Massage Certification – May 29-June 1. 9am-5pm. This is a parent education program based on family strengths using nurturing touch and massage to promote the physical and emotional well-being of babies and young children. $650. ASIS Massage Education, 639 N 6th Ave. 928-639-3455. Workshops@ASISmassage.com.

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MONDAY, JUNE 9 Camp Summer Experience – June 9-27 & June 30-July 18. The LifeGuard Center presents Camp Summer Experience for ages 8-16 yrs. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. Camp includes: dance, drama, arts & crafts, field trips and more. $225/ session. LifeGuard Center, 77 N Park Ave. 520-631-2710. LifeGuardCenter@gmail.com.

LifeGuardCenter.org.

ongoing events Calendar events must be received by the 15th 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. For seminar times and locations go to DaleBruder.com/taotime. 520-331-1956.

TaoTime@DaleBruder.com.

The Deeper Meaning of Jesus’ Words – 9am & 11 am. Explore the underlying ideas of our Christian heritage for your deeper understanding. Child care provided. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N. Camino Blanco. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco.

520-577-3300. UnityTus.com.

Ai Chi – 10am. With Connie Seddon. A flowing, powerful program of breath & movement in a warm saltwater pool, a safe & easy way to increase oxygen and nutritional absorbtion. Painless stretch & relaxation method, ideal for improving range of motion, balance and mobility. $15. Santa Rita Springs. 520-245-6616.

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Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Sunday Celebration Services – 10am, meditation; 10-11:30am, service. Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd, 85712. 520-319-1042, Admin@TucsonCSL.org, TucsonCSL.org.

Center of Hope – 10am-12pm. Prayer at 10am followed by worship at 10:30am. Children’s Service at 11am; Close with social time and coffee. 505 W Miracle Mile. 520-882-8132.

CenterOfHopeTucson@hotmail.com.

Advice for Life and Prayers for World Peace – 1011:15am. Learn how to put Buddha’s teaching to use in our normal busy lives. Concurrent children’s class. By donation. Kadampa Meditation Center, 1701 E Miles Street. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org.

MeditationInTucson.org.

Breathe Well - Feel Better – 11am-1pm. With Steve Ross. This fun and highly interactive class addresses the simple solution to so many health and stress-related problems – proper breathing. Fragrance free. $20/class,$25/hour for counseling or breathwork. 520-825-2009. Steve.Ross@WildBlue.net.

RelaxAndBreathe.net.

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Inspirational Sunday Service – 10am-2pm.

Guided meditation, speakings and psychic messages. Everyone receives a message. Free.

United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-4559. DianaOhoh@yahoo.com.

United-Fellowship-Chapel.com.

Science of Spirituality – 10am-2pm. New hours.

WellnessFirst!, 3861 N 1st Ave. 520-209-1755.

Celebration and Potluck – 10:30am. Last Sun. Love-based, practical spiritual teachings empower you to live your most abundant and meaningful life. Celebrate your magnificence. Child care available. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop #121.

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

Sunday Worship – 10:30-11:30am. 3rd Sun. Founded on the power of prayer, and honoring Jesus as our Master Teacher, Unity provides practical teachings to help people live healthy and meaningful lives.

Child care available. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121. 520-546-3696.

Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceAZ.com.

Community Interfaith Church – 10:45 am Visioning Meditation; 11 am Youth Church and Sunday Celebration. Solutions for living in today’s world.

Rev. George Wrigley, Senior Minister. 6265 N La Canada, south of Orange Grove Rd, on west side of road.

520-861-8734. CommunityInterfaithChurch.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: 520-884-5340. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com.

TheTempleOfUniversality.org.

Yogananda Gathering – 11am-1pm. 3rd Sun. Attune to Yogananda’s teachings through chanting, meditation affirmations, readings and the beautiful Festival of Light ceremony.” Snack and fellowship follows.

Ananda Center, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-299-9309.

ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com. AnandaArizona.org.

Aqua Yoga – 12 & 1:30pm. 3rd Sun (4th Sun in April: 4/27). Yoga poses in the comfort and support of heated water open up possibilities for improved balance, stretching, breathing and relaxation. $15.

Santa Rita Springs, 1195 E Edison. 520-370-3499.

Jebyron@yahoo.com. HealingPathYoga.net.

Church of Mankind Services – 2pm. Come to the healing chair and receive laying-on of hands or messages from your Angels and Guides during services. Church of Mankind, 1231 S Van Buren Ave. 520-461-2910, 520-790-7374.

Qi Gong And Tai Chi – 2-3:30pm. Qi gong and tai chi Master Teacher Zhao from Shao Lin China is instructing classes in Qi Gong and Tai Chi. Discount when paid by semester or $10 per class. Grace To the Nations, 6180 E Pima St. 520-318-1981. Shuping_Zhao@yahoo.com.

Chapel of Awareness Sunday Service – 4pm. Private readings after the service at approximately 5:30pm.

Guided self healing, absent healing, energy healing by Rev. Jim, Talk on life-application of skills learned in our school. Free messages from your angels, spirit teachers or friends in spirit. 931 N Fifth Avenue.

DesertAshram -– 7pm.Also Thurs, 7pm. Immerse yourself in a beautiful and peaceful monastic center. Spiritual teachings of Swami Amar Jyoti, chanting, meditation, library, bookshop, walking paths. Free. Personal retreats available. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. TruthConsciousness.org.

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Bio-Touch Sessions – 9am-5pm. For soothing arthritis and other pain, stress relief and supporting good health, as an application of the universal principle “Love Thy Neighbor”. By donation. Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St. 520-751-7751.

Qi Gong Class – 7:30-8:30am. Cleanse and harmonize the body with the breath, improve range of motion, decrease pain and improve your emotional wellbeing. $10. The Man in the Maze Room, Casas Adobes Professional Plaza, 6965 N Oracle Rd. 520-797-1234. ManInTheMaze2013@gmail.com.

ManInTheMazeRoom.com.

Green Chamber Breakfast Networking – 7:309:30am. 2nd Wed. Join SAGCC (Southern Arizona Green Chamber of Commerce) Every 2nd Wednsday of every month at our Breakfast Buffet at the Viscount Suites on Broadway and Rosemont. Network and learn what is happening in the Green Industry of our community. Starts at 7:30am to 9:30am Please RSVP at sagcc.org or call 520-777-7138 and leave a message.. $15 Members $20 non members. Viscount Suites Hotel, 4855 E Broadway, 520-870-2136.

SantanaDaniels@sagcc.org. sagcc.org.

Connected Warriors Yoga for Vets – 10-11am.

Free yoga classes for vets, current service members and their families. Free. Arizona Power Yoga, 8567 N Silverbell Rd. 520-572-7697.

Footbliss@comcast.net. ArizonaPowerYoga.com.

Tai Chi for Health – 10-11am. Inspiring setting, small class size, personalized attention. Feel the power of nature as we connect with our own true nature. Relaxation, rejuvenation, balance, inspiration. 8 weeks/$120. Tahoe Park, 2000 E Edison.

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

MoveIntoWellbeing.com.

Breathe Well - Feel Better – 11am-1pm. With Steve Ross. This fun and highly interactive class addresses the simple solution to so many health and stress-related problems – proper breathing. Fragrance free. $20/class,$25/hour for counseling or breathwork. 520-825-2009. Steve.Ross@WildBlue.net.

RelaxAndBreathe.net.

Aquatic Therapy – 11:30am-12:30pm. With Carolyn Rashti, M.S. Slow, gentle movements with guided breathing in a warm indoor pool. Relieve pain, tension, depression, improve circulation, breathing, tone, digestion, flexibility, endurance. 8 classes: $160. First class is free. 520-742-4292. AquaticTherapyTucson.com.

How to Meditate – 11:30am-12:30pm. 4-week class debunks the myth that meditation is too hard or contrary to a specific religious orientation. Learn many ways to focus and calm the mind. $35 for 4 classes pre-paid or $10/class. Central Tucson location. 520-320-5559.Steve.Ross@WildBlue.net.

RelaxAndBreathe.net.

If You Think you Can’t Do Yoga – Mondays. Floor class, 11:30-12:30. Chair class, 1:30-2:30. Modified postures to help people do yoga. Classes designed to help you improve flexibility, posture, balance, over-all health and well-being. Individual and group classes. Central Tucson. $10 per week. Lynne Wolf, 520-405-803or TiggerLilly136@gmail.com.

Back & Balance – 1-2pm. Various strides and stretches to help with back and balance issues by strengthening core and leg muscles. Improves coordination with full body movements for better flexibility, mobility and endurance. $480 for the 24 class/8 week series which meets M-W-F, 3 times a week. Call for free evaluation before March 17. Santa Rita Springs. 520-245-6616.

AquaticRelaxation.com.

Meditation for a Happy Mind – 7-8:30pm. The New Meditation Handbook is a practical guide to meditation that teaches us how to make ourselves and others happy by developing inner peace. First class free, $10/class, or 5-class card/$40. Animus Center (River Center Plaza), 5575 E River Road Ste 121. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org.

MeditationInTucson.org.

URANTIA Book Classes – 7-9pm. Taught by instructors from Global Community Communications Schools.

Suggested minimum donation $10/class. Sea Of Glass–Center For The Arts, 330 E 7 St. 520-490-2554.

Info@TheSeaOfGlass.org. TheSeaOfGlass.org.

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. Develop your body’s ability to serve you & regain youthful agility as you age by increasing body awareness. Work in 96 degree solar heated Santa Rita Springs waters, using somatic principles, breath work and relaxation techniques. $15. Santa Rita Springs. 520-977-6847.

Nitule7@hotmail.com. SantaritaSprings.com.

Qigong/Tai Chi – 10:15am-12:45pm. Back-toback classes Self Healing Qigong, Tai Chi for Health. Beginners welcome. Go deeper if you have experience. See website for cost. Tanque Verde Lutheran Church, 8625 E Tanque Verde Rd. 520-780-6751. Heather@MoveIntoWellbeing.com.

MoveIntoWellbeing.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.

Thermography – 6-7pm. 1st Tues. Interactive presentation about the benefits of using this preventative screening. RSVP required. Free. WellnessFirst, 3861 N 1st Ave. 520-235-7036. Lynda@ProactiveHealthSolutions.org.

ProactiveHealthSolutions.org.

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.

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.

Rainbow Sun Qigong – 9-10am. With Barbara EvansLevine. 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.

Qigong/Tai Chi – 9-11:30am. Back-toback classes Self Healing Qigong, Tai Chi for Health. Beginners welcome. Go deeper if you have experience. $35/mth. Casas Adobes United Congregational Church, 6801 N Oracle Rd. 520-780-6751. Heather@MoveIntoWellbeing.com.

MoveIntoWellbeing.com.

Bio-Touch Sessions – 9am-5pm. Bio-Touch is an application of the universal principle “Love thy Neighbor,” as a means to alleviate pain, stress, and support good health. By donation. Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St, Tucson. 520-751-7751.

Silent 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 Support Group – 10-11am. Meet with a group supporting lifes changes and demands.

Support with health, exercise, mental wellbeing and more. $10. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave, Bldg A. 520-668-0039. 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.

TMCSrs, 1400 N Wilmot Rd. 520-323-1805 x121.

Ctornbom@OurFamilyServices.org.

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

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 at River.

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

Aquatic Therapy – 11:30am-12:30pm. With Carolyn Rashti, M.S. Slow, gentle movements with guided breathing in a warm indoor pool. Relieve pain, tension, depression, improve circulation, breathing, tone, digestion, flexibility, endurance. 8 classes: $160. First class is free. 520-742-4292. AquaticTherapyTucson.com.

Back & Balance – 1-2pm. Various strides and stretches to help with back and balance issues by strengthening core and leg muscles. Improves coordination with full body movements for better flexibility, mobility and endurance. $480 for the 24 class/8 week series which meets M-W-F, 3 times a week. Call for free evaluation before March 17. Santa Rita Springs. 520-245-6616.

AquaticRelaxation.com.

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Acupuncture for Cancer Survivors – 12-5pm.

All survivors, family and caregivers welcome.

Relieve stress, nausea, pain and side effects of cancer treatment or improve general well being. $35.

520-877-9038 for appt. Arizona Oncology Northwest, 2070 W Rudasill Rd, Ste 100. JDarban@att.net.

DesertSandsCancerCare.com.

Lunchtime Meditation for a Happy Mind – 121pm. Class on applying Buddhism in our daily lives followed by meditation on that topic. Bring a vegetarian sack lunch if you wish. First class free, $10 or 5 for $40. Kadampa Meditation Center, 1701 E Miles. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org.

MeditationInTucson.org.

Tai Chi and Chi Kung – 2-3:30pm. Gentle, flowing movements that relaxes the body, calms the mind, improves health, increases energy and makes you feel good. Free. Church of Christ, 2848 N Mountain Ave. Contact to confirm: 520-795-8612.

Dsrtdrgn@gmail.com.

Sunset Ai Chi – 6:30pm. With Julia Barwell. Movement, relaxation and fun in warm water, with deep breathing and slow, broad movements of the arms, legs & torso to help with pain. $15. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520 360-1798.

JuliaBar@cox.net. SantaritaSprings.com.

Cosmic Family Book Classes – 7-9pm. Taught by instructors from Global Community Communications Schools. Suggested minimum donation $10/class. Sea Of Glass—Center For The Arts, 330 E 7 St. 520-490-2554.

Info@TheSeaOfGlass.org. TheSeaOfGlass.org.

thursday 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.

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.

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 520-7971234. ManInTheMaze2013@gmail.com. ManInTheMazeRoom.com.

Peace Circle – 6-7pm. 1st Thur. Focus on peace education -the causes and conditions of peace. Free will donation. Our Family Services, 3830 E Bellevue.

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

Desert Ashram – 7pm. Also Sun. Immerse yourself in a beautiful and peaceful monastic center. Spiritual teachings of Swami Amar Jyoti, chanting, meditation, library, bookshop, walking paths. Free. Personal retreats available. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384.

Meditation for a Happy Mind – 7-8:30pm.

The New Meditation Handbook is a practical guide to meditation that teaches us how to make ourselves and others happy by developing inner peace. $10/class, or 5-class card/$40. First class free. Kadampa Meditation Center, 1701 E.Miles St. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org.

MeditationInTucson.org.

ZY Qigong Level I Class – 7-8:45pm. Elevate your spiritual, emotional and physical being. Drop in $9.

Mindful Yoga, 1101 E Wilmot Rd, Ste 123. 520-4048745. QigongMark@yahoo.com. ZYQigongAZ.com.

friday Personal Retreats – Desert Ashram, a contemplative meditation center, welcomes you for a personal retreat of peace, quiet and inspiration. Free. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384.

TruthConsciousness.org.

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.

Tucson Farmers’ Market East – 9am-1pm. Organic produce, fresh baked goods, custom blended teas, fresh roasted coffees, range-fed meats, gourmet soups and sauces, tamales and more. Jesse Owens Park, south of Broadway on Sarnoff. 520-882-2157.

Women’s Group – 9:30-11:30am. A weekly group that explores personal issues through the ancient technique of intuitive drumming and guided meditation. $20.

520-405-0963. Vsuaso@comcast.net.

Catalina Farmers’ Market – 10am-2pm. Fresh produce, baked goods, salmon, range-fed beef, artisans, unique gifts, food court, more. 77 N Marketplace (Farmer’s), 16733 N Oracle Rd (opposite Eagle Crest entrance), Catalina. 520-825-4427.

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.

Aquatic Therapy – 11:30am-12:30pm. With Carolyn Rashti, M.S. Slow, gentle movements with guided breathing in a warm indoor pool. Relieve pain, tension, depression, improve circulation, breathing, tone, digestion, flexibility, endurance. 8 classes: $160. First class is free. 520-742-4292. AquaticTherapyTucson.com.

Tai Chi and Chi Kung – 6:45 to 8:15pm. 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.

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saturday Loft Cinema Farmers’ Market – 8-11am. Weekly farmers’ market on our patio featuring fresh organic food from local vendors and farmers. Free. The Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd. 520-795-0844.

LoftCinema.org.

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. 520-207-2429x2. Marketplace@MontereyCourtAZ.com.

MontereyCourtAZ.com.

Oro Valley Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Organic fruits and vegetables, breads, pastries, aromatherapy, tamales, salsa, flowers. Corner of Naranja & La Canada in the Town Hall complex. 520-882-2157.

Rincon Valley Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. Organic produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, ironworks, arts and crafts by local artisans. 12500 E Old Spanish Trail.

St. Philips Saturday Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm.

Organic produce and meats, prepared foods, baked goods, coffee/teas, cheese, eggs, honey, plants, body care, massage, green/ecological products, health conscious items, health practitioners, music. River & Campbell. 520-603-8116.

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.

Artisan Marketplace – 10am-8pm. Also Sun. Local artisans, psychic readings, and more. New vendors always welcome. Free. Monterey Court, 505 W Miracle Mile.

520-207-2429 X 2. Info@MontereyCourtAZ.com.

MontereyCourtAZ.com.

Breathe Well - Feel Better – 11am-1pm. With Steve Ross. This fun and highly interactive class addresses the simple solution to so many health and stress-related problems – proper breathing. Fragrance free. $20/class,$25/hour for counseling or breathwork. 520-825-2009. Steve.Ross@WildBlue.net.

RelaxAndBreathe.net.

Plant-Based Food Potluck Dinner – 4-6pm.

2nd Sat. Enjoy the support of other like-minded healthy eaters and learn some new recipes. Potluck guidelines found at HealthyYouNetwork.org. Free; must bring a dish to share. Healthy You Network Resource Center, 3913 E Pima St (at Alvernon).

520-207-7503. AmberAdil@HealthyYouNetwork.org.

HealthyYouNetwork.org.

classified ANIMAL COMMUNICATION AND 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.

GREENTOES MANI PEDI STUDIO is in search of a licensed nail manicurist (technician) to join our team. We’re a very busy nail salon seeking a talented professional to help with our clients.

Call Victor to set up interviews, 520-631-7398.

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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.

OFFICE BUILDING FOR SALE. Stand alone building containing + 1,720 SF, zoned CB-1, on + 18,060 SF lot. The Interior was completely remodeled in 2007 with elegant upgrades. Reception area, 6 therapy rooms, break room, storage closet and a private office. Located near Oracle and Orange Grove in Tucson, AZ. $354,000. Janine Irvin, CCIM, 520.620.1833 X2 Mark Irvin Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC

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ACUPUNCTURE 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.

UNICITY NETWORK: Research based natural products for everyday health. Lower cholesterol and slim down without side effects. rrking.myunicity.net.

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, 520-209-1755.

AHH! ACUPUNCTURE, HYPNOTHERAPY & HERBOLOGY

Lea H. Siebert MSOM, dipl. OM, L.Ac, CHT, Reiki Master Office inside Perfit Pilates 6761 E. Tanque Verde #5, 85715 520-686-4999 • AbundantQi.com Lea Siebert, Certified Hypnotherapist, Licensed Acupuncturist, is skilled and experienced in providing effective treatments with foundations of Hypnotherapy, Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal-Food Medicine, Acupressure/Bodywork, Reiki.

Calm the spirit. Boost energy. Balance hormones.

Relieve pain. Create change to achieve goals.

LIGHTWORKS ACUPUNCTURE ADD

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. She uses a unique combination of therapies, specially developed to be the most effective.

Her patients leave her care feeling strong, balanced, and vitally alive.

Accepts insurance. Call to inquire.

THE GATHERING POINT COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE

Michele Smith, M.Ac.O.M, L.Ac., Dipl, Ac. 1927 E. Grant Rd., 85719 520-777-7444 Gpcacupuncture@gmail.com Gpcacupuncture.com Licensed acupuncturist, Michele Smith, is confident and skilled in treating a wide range of health concerns, having administered thousands of acupuncture treat-ments. The clinic’s tranquil community setting and low cost allow patients to receive the quality healthcare needed. See ad page 11.

THRIVE FAMILY ACUPUNCTURE Jamie Szybala, Lac Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine WellnessFirst!

3861 N First Ave., 85719 520-955-4243 • 520-209-1755 ThriveFamilyAcupuncture.com

Jamie is a second-generation healer and practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She uses acupuncture, manual therapy, dietary counseling and herbal formulas to correct imbalances and to help people honor their bodies to achieve optimum health at any age.

See ad page 16.

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BODYWORK ARMORLESS BODY THERAPIES

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 28.

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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

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 29.

TUCSON MINDFUL MASSAGE

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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. See ad on page 29.

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 28.

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Enjoy the deeply healing benefits of therapeutic massage in the comfort 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 28.

LOTUS MASSAGE & WELLNESS CENTER 2850 E. Grant Rd., 85716 520-326-7700 LotusTucson.com

BOOKS THE EMPATHY FACTOR

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EAT BY CHOICE, NOT BY HABIT Sylvia Haskvitz 520-572-9295 Silgiraffe@aol.com EatByChoice.net

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 29.

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Using the Nonviolent Communication process, explore your inner critic’s messages that underlie your eating patterns and translate your judgments into compassion to connect with your underlying needs. Create the quality of relationship with food that you would like. Eat by Choice Adult and youth e-guidebooks available at eatbychoice.net.

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

Light-force chiropractic adjustments, Soft Tissue Release, nutritional counseling, weightloss strategies, exercise programs. Call today for a free consultation. Mention seeing us in Natural Awakenings and receive $20 off an initial physical exam! See ad on page 13.

WINTERHAVEN HEALTH CENTER Dr Nathan Conlee 3020 North 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 38.

CLASSES 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 28.

TRANSFORMATIONAL INTUITIVE GUIDANCE Lucia Maya 520-579-8844 LuminousAdventures.com

Get clear about what you want and how to achieve it, with support and guidance on your journey. Through deep listening, powerful questions, and my practical and spiritual approach you will unveil your heart’s desire and live your dreams. See ad page 29.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY SKYLINE HEALTHWORKS

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

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, MA, MFT 520-320-5559 Steve.Ross@wildblue.net

Steve Ross, M.A., M.F.T., specializes in anxiety reduction and stress management using diaphragmatic breathing, deep relaxation, mindfulness, and ways to neutralizing negative thoughts.

Steve is an experienced meditation teacher and grief counselor. He offers classes, groups, and private coaching sessions.

VERY SPECIAL ALTERNATIVES Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN Central Tucson location 520-403-1686 VerySpecialAlternatives@gmail.com

Confidentiality, privacy, and respect for your individual needs. Closed gravity system with dual-filtered, UV-purified water and disposable speculums. Probiotic reflorastation.

Also offering consultation, referral services, ear coning, phlebotomy skills, The One Command. Affordable rates & packages. By appointment including 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

SUSAN HANNAH

2850 E. Grant Rd. 85716 520-329-1402 SusanHannah.com Sue offers Reiki sessions, classes, spiritual business and life coaching as well as psychic readings. Her background includes being an intuitive, having a graduate degree in counseling and twenty years of experience helping people move beyond struggle in their lives.

ENERGY WORK 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!

LUMINOUS ADVENTURES

Lucia Maya 520-579-8844 Lucia@luminousadventures.com LuminousAdventures.com Reiki - Craniosacral - Raindrop Technique. Lucia offers a unique blend of energy work and aromatherapy which brings you to a state of profound and deep relaxation. From this place of stillness, your body can heal, coming into balance and resolving physical and emotional pain. See ad page 29.

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.

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.

The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively. ~Bob Marley April 2014

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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.

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

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.

See ad on page 25.

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

HEALTHFOOD STORES NEW LIFE HEALTH CENTERS NewLifeHealth.com

New Life Health Centers is locally owned and operated.

We have been serving Tucson since 1970 with the best products to help you live a long and healthy life.

Our motto is “New Life KNOWS Nutrition” We make it our goal to do just that…KNOW nutrition…in order to serve you better. See ad on page 26 and 27.

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 34.

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

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

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.

HEALTHY KIDS THE PUPPET LADY

Rose Mayer 520-400-0758 TheTucsonPuppetLady.com

HEALTHY EATING EAT BY CHOICE, NOT BY HABIT

Sylvia Haskvitz 520-572-9295 Silgiraffe@aol.com • EatByChoice.net Using the Nonviolent Communication process, explore your inner critic’s messages that underlie your eating patterns and translate your judgments into compassion to connect with your underlying needs. Create the quality of relationship with food that you would like.

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Have a memorable puppet making birthday party. We come to you with supplies and do cleanup.

One hour of crafty puppet making entertainment. Great for girls and boys ages 5-14. Kids love puppets!

See ad page 16.

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. See ad page 11.

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 23.

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, shamanic healing and journeys, and creates wellness plans together with her clients. She is committed to helping clients achieve health, wellness and spiritual well-being. See ad on page 43.

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 BETH ACKERLEY MD, MD(H) Board Certified Psychiatrist Homeopathic Physician 520-299-5694 MaryMD@mypassion4health.com MyPassion4Health.com

Dr. Mary Beth Ackerley, MD, MDH, is a classically-trained board-certified psychiatrist and homeopathic physician who specializes in the holistic treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, and menopause through the use of amino acid therapy, hormone replacement, nutritional support and homeopathy. She was appointed by the Governor to sit on the Arizona Board of Homeopathic and Integrated Medicine. See ad page 33.

HOME LOANS KAREN M FISHER, NMLS # 180167

Nova Home Loans 6245 E. Broadway Blvd., Ste. 400 Tucson, 85711 520-202-4108 520-977-0214 Karen.Fisher@novahomeloans.com HomeLoansForTucson.com

Karen Fisher is a mortgage originator for Nova Home Loans.

She specializes in purchase and refinance transactions with conventional, FHA, and VA financing. See ad page 3.

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 39.

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 43.

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?

FOCUSED WELLNESS SOLUTIONS Rosemary King Aprn, Bc Hn, Bc Cht 520-400-3456 Rrking52@Aol.Com FocusedWellnessSolutions.com

Could past patterns be holding you back in succeeding with your wellness goals? Rosie works with individuals in the privacy of their homes with personalized hypnosis sessions. Individuals hypnosis CDs also available as well as Health Coaching.

MENTAL HEALTH DR STEPHEN STREITFELD

MindSource Centre 7345 E Tanque Verde Rd. Tucson, 85715 520-296-7766 520-296-2301 mindsourcecentre.com facebook.com/mindsourcecentre Break free from the chains of de-pression.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy can help. FDA approved. TMS is not medication and sessions are done right in the office.Check out the www.mindsourcecentre.com to learn more about TMS or call to set up a TMS consultation.

See ad on page 15.

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 THE CRYSTAL SINGING BOWL TEMPLE Tryshe Dhevney, Bowl Master Day’s Inn (just off the lobby) 222 S. Freeway/I-10, I-10 & Congress Exit 258, Tucson 520-440-7820 • SoundShifting.com

The Crystal Singing Bowl Temple offers a life-changing and transformational experience. Crystal bowls resonate with the crystalline realm of the planet as well as the crystalline structure within our very bones, bringing about deep calm, centeredness and joy. Call for an appointment today. See ad page 16.

MYSTIC CANDLES & METAPHYSICAL

6546 E. 22nd Street, 85710 520-721-1011 mysticcandles.org Hand-Crafted Candles * Incense * Sage * Oils * Books * CDs * Tarot Cards * Jewelry * Gemstones. Psychic Readings offered at Mystic by Nancy Parsons on Thursdays and Rhodea Nicols on Saturdays.

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.

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 18.

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PHYSICAL THERAPY

Dr. Micheal Uzick Dr. Nancy Aton 3920 N. Campbell Ave., 85719 520-495-4400 GenesisNaturalMedicine.com Genesis offers superior care in: Naturopathic Oncology, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Family Practice, Primary Care, Chiropractic, Nutritional Counseling, Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Colon Hydrotherapy, Intravenous nutrient therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Massage, Far Infrared Sauna.

APPLIED PHYSICAL MEDICINE, PLLC NOAH ABRAHAMS, PT, DPT WellnessFirst!

3861 N. 1st Ave., 85719 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 10.

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.

PET SERVICES GRANDMA’S HOUSE DOG BOARDING

Lanae McDade 5019 E. Timrod St., 85711 520-979-2539 LanaeMcDade@hotmail.com Facebook.com/houseofgrandma Boarding with love not cages!

Specialized boarding and daycare of small breed dogs.

Free meet and greet by appointment. Clean home, secure yard. 24 hour indoor/ outdoor access and supervision.Affordable, loving care your dog deserves.

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.

PHOTOGRAPHY MIKE LELAND PHOTOGRAPHY 520-822-7972 MikeLeland.com TucsonRealEstatePhotography.com

Mike Leland Photography and sister company Tucson Real Estate Photography offer high quality, professional photographic services.

Based in Tucson, AZ with products and services to fit most budgets. Services include; Wedding, Portrait, Headshots, Real Estate, Interiors/Architectural.

Google Business Photos. See ad on page 7.

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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. See ad page 17.

SCHOOLS ARIZONA SCHOOL OF ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE 4646 E. Fort Lowell Rd., Ste. 103 520-795-0787 Admissions@asaom.edu • Asaom.edu

Learn to practice a full medicine— traditional Chinese thinking and diagnosis along with skills in acupuncture, herbs, and Asian bodywork therapy—the three departments in a traditional Chinese hospital. Respond competently and with confidence to whatever concerns people bring in your clinic door.

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SHAMANISM SHAMANIC OMNI INTERCOMMUNITY Peter Deane 213-880-5816 • Tanka@live.com

Offering the path of the Natural Way through Shamanism. If you are being called into the Shamanic realm or Natural Way of being or are in need of a Shaman – call or email for a consultation. All services are free.

SOUND THERAPY ANGEL GONG WAVE

Marcia Breitenbach, MA 520-975-5376 • MillMarcia@gmail.com SpiritedChangeAZ.com Experience the magic of the Angel Gong Wave frequencies. Offerings include gong meditations in home, office, conference and salt-water pool.

Participants say, “heaven on earth, “ delicious!” “best sound healing ever,” “energy boost for me and my home, “ and “transcendent deep relaxation.”

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 TEACHINGS CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING - TUCSON Rev. Donald Graves Sunday Service: 3231 N. Craycroft Rd., 85712 520-319-1042 • TucsonCSL.org

Through partnering with possibility, expanding in consciousness, compassion and connection, and by offering spiritual tools that change lives, the Center for Spiritual Living Tucson provides an environment for spiritual deepening through classes in spiritual practice, community building activities, and meaningful sharing. “It’s like coming home, in a good way.” Sunday Celebration Service 10:30am, 10am Meditation. See ad on page 31.

CHAPEL OF AWARENESS SPIRITUAL CHURCH

Rev. Jim McCaw, Pastor 931 N. Fifth Ave ChapelOfAwarenessTucson@wordpress.com

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

Learn time-tested methods for finding peace of mind - the key to happiness. Weekly classes in Buddhist meditation and philosophy, prayer services, retreats and spiritual advice with Resident teacher Gen Kelsang Lingpur and senior practitioners. Everyone welcome.

THE TEMPLE OF THE PRESENCE 11902 East Irvington Rd.

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, INC

Rev. Diana O. and Rev. Susan Wright 4718 E. Hawthorne St., 85711 520-327-0142 United-Fellowship-Chapel.com Self-Realization/Psychic-Development to know thyself, to heal, and to change is available on an individual basis. The Meta-physical Principles Course is an in-depth study of metaphysics. In the Universal Metaphysics course one learns the definitions. In the Seminary, one may become an ordained minister. See ad page 42.

(SW corner of Old Spanish Trail) 520-751-2039, ext. 100 TempleOfThePresence.org

UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER OF PEACE

Saint Germain and the Ascended Masters stand ready to assist you. In their Radiance, you will learn how to release the Light from your Individualized I AM Presence. Find Divine solutions to every challenge. Spiral upward to your Ascension.

Thursday classes, 7pm.

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 38.

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.

1551 S. Eastside Loop, Ste. 121, 85710 520-546-3696 Info@unitypeaceaz.com

T’AI CHI MOVE INTO WELL-BEING Heather Chalon, MPH T’ai Chi, Qigong, Tao Yoga 520-780-6751 MoveIntoWellBeing.com Move Into Well Being on FB

WELLNESS CENTER NATURAL HEALING CARE CENTER 2272 E Speedway Blvd.,85719

(Between Campbell & Tucson Blvd) 520-323-0069 NaturalHealingCareCenter.com Info@naturalhealingcarecenter.com Tucson’s local wellness clinic. Our team of Naturopathic Doctors and Therapists are dedicated to natural healing and individualized healthcare. We specialize in: Naturopathic Medicine (including pediatrics), Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Herbs & Nutrition, Kinesio Tape Application, Constitutional Hydrotherapy, AZ Medical Marijuana card program.

WOMEN’S HEALTH DIANE GOEDECKE, NP, MS, CNM, FNP-C 5659 E. Grant Rd. 520-751-4321 DianeGoedecke.com Dmgarizona@gmail.com

Primary Health Care for Women and Women’s Health. Annual exams, birth control, IUD’s, prescription services, sexual health, menopause, hormone replacement, general health care,allergy, blood draw in office.

Most insurances accepted, cash pay, same day appointments in most cases, Se Habla Espanol. See ad on page 11.

TULA WELLNESS

Integrative Health for Women Arianna Sholes-Douglas, MD, FACOG 2200 East River Road Suite 109, 85718 520-577-1129 TulaWellnessMD@gmail.com TulawellnessMD.com Tula Wellness is an integrative health center devoted to women’s wellness. Tula means “balance” in sanskrit. Dr. Arianna believes that the body has the innate ability to heal itself and the desire for perfect balance. She combines the principles of a traditional women’s health model with an evidenced based integrative wellness philosophy. See ads on pages 5 and 12.

Certified instructor of Taoist Healing Arts including tai chi, qigong, tao yin (yoga), therapeutic qigong. Her focus is on sharing simple, enjoyable techniques customized to your individual needs. Private healing sessions and lessons by appointment, classes, workshops, workplace wellness.

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Dr. Steve Swidler and Dr. Ken Glass Welcome You to

D E N TA L & W E L L N E S S C E N T E R

Tucson's Premiere Holistic Dental and Wellness Center

Since 1976, our office has been filled with the warmth from a family of dedicated doctors and

professionals who offer compassionate care in a safe and enriching environment. A place where each

patient can make informed decisions about their individualized dental and healthcare needs utilizing an array of alternative/integrative treatments and traditional dental approaches.

Our dental philosophy focuses on the Whole Body Connection between oral health, and overall

wellness. We invite you to experience our healing center where we provide comprehensive support for our patients and together promote continued good health.

• Conscientious General & Cosmetic Dentistry

• Specialized Protocols for Safe Mercury Removal

• Zirconia/Non-metal Dental Implants & Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry

• Biological and Biocompatible Dental Practices

• Treatment to Avoid Root Canals (ONLY available at our clinic) • Mercury and Flouride Free

• Integrative Holistic Dentistry & Medicine • Osteopathic Medicine/Cranial Osteopathy • Non-invasive TMJ Therapies

• Resolve Body Pains with a Balanced Jaw Position

“He’s my dentist, need I say more?” Andrew Weil, M.D.

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