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YOUR HEALTHY FAMILYTake-Home Tips for Everyday Living

SMART EATINGNo-Fuss, Stay-Trim Strategies

IMPROVING IMMUNITYNatural Ways to Keep Kids Well

KEEPING PETS HAPPYSolutions when Families Shift

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24 bAReFootin’: it gRounDS uS ReapEarth’sEnergy forWellness by Debra Melani

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A wisemanshouldconsiderthathealthisthegreatestofhumanblessings,andlearnhowbyhisownthoughttoderivebenefit

fromhisillnesses. ~Hippoctrates

As we were preparing this issue, I learnedof the death of Stephen R. Covey, authorofThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,

apersonwhodedicatedhis life tohelpingotherstakeresponsibilityfortheirownlivesandcontroloftheirdestinies.Helivedlifetothefullest,anddiedofcomplicationsfollowingabikingaccident—stillpedalingat79,notsurrendering toFatherTime. Iwantthat!

Takeamomenttoconsideryourhealthandthehealthofyourfamily,andimagineit20yearsfromnow.Willyoubehealthier,feelingmorevibrantandalivethenthanyouaretoday?About10yearsago,mybodywasriddledwithcomplaints,likearustyautomobile.Iwassufferingarealchallengetomyhealthattheageof40!NotonlydidIfeelold,olderthanIimaginedanyoneshouldfeelatanyage,Ifeltsick!

InthatmiserablestatewhichIwouldwishonnoone,Ihadnochoicebuttotakeresponsibilityforthelifestylechoices,includingmythoughtsandbeliefs,thatallplayedapartinmybecomingill.IfIwantedtogetbetter,IknewIwouldneedtotakechargeofgettingbetter,gettingwellandstayingwell.

I soughtouta team tohelpmegeton the roadagain—an integrativeM.D,anaturopath,achiropractor, amessage therapist andanacupuncturist. I startedpracticing yoga and meditation. I explored new ways of being and thinking formyself inorder tochallengemanyof thebelief systems I inherited, suchas thatoverachievingisgood,cleanlinessisnexttogodliness,workisn’tsupposedtobefunandgrowingoldmeansbecominguseless.Overtime,Iwasabletodefineanewrealityformyself—thebroken-downclunkerbecameaCadillac!

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Functional Neurology Comes to TucsonFunctional neurology is an

exciting new breakthroughin functional medicine andneurology. As a fellow of theAmerican College of FunctionalNeurology, Dr. Nathan Conleefocusesonthefunctionalbalanceof the brain, spinal cord andreceptors of the body at theWinterHavenHealthCenter.

AFunctionalneurologistwillperform a detailed neurologicalexamination, assessing function,balance and viability in all the neurologic pathwaysto determine weakness and appropriate treatments, oractivations.

Some treatments are as simple as using music, coloror exercises to adjustments, vestibular training and more.ConditionssuchasADHD,vertigo,peripheralneuropathy,aretreatableusingthismethod.Injuries,scoliosis,fibromyalgiaandchronicconditionsthatwillnothealalsoareaddressed,aswellasathletes looking tooptimize theirpotentialandpreventinjuries.

Location: 3020 N. Country Club Rd. For more information, call 520-322-6161 or visit PerformanceNeurology.com. See ad on page 12.

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Medicine Wheel Dental Offers Cranial Sacral TherapyMedicineWheelDental,theprofessionalpracticeofDr.

StevenA. Swidler,DDS,andDr.KennethC.Glass,DDS,isconsideredbymanytobethefinestdentalfacilityin the area, with a balanced mix of traditional dentistryandnaturopathic,homeopathicandalternativemodalities,countingamongitspatientsholisticexpertDr.AndrewWeil.

AtMedicineWheel,CranialSacralTherapistMercedezLucke specializes in helping withTMJ, injuries, traumas,bodypain,fasciarestrictions,headachesfootandhandpain.Shesays,“WhatIdoisunique,Iamtold.Everydayisamazing!Igentlyworkwitheachlayerofthefascia,whichIthinkofasabodyglove.Thepainmaybeintheshoulder,butitoriginatesintheknee,forexample.ThebodydoestheworkandIfollow.”

Mercedezwasaprofessionalentertainerwhowantedanewcareer,butbeforegraduating frommassage school,was involved in two serious auto accidents.Nothingwouldtakeawayherpain,butSwidlerusedcranialsacraltherapyto,“Savemylife,”shesays.Nowshewantstosharehercallinginthismodalitywithprivateclients.

For more information, call 520-743-7101 or visit MedicineWheelDental.com. See ad on page 9.

Pam McMahon Offers Ear CandlingEarcandlingisanon-invasivetherapythatisgrowingin

popularity.Insertingalighted,hollowbeeswaxcandleintotheearcreatesavacuumintheearcanalthatdrawsoutexcessiveearwaxandimpurities.Earcandlingisverysafeandpain-free.Traditionalsyringinginvolvesshootingwaterintotheears,whichcanlodgewaxparticlesfurtherinsidetheearcanalandcauseinfection.

Benefitsofearcandlingincluderelievingringingintheears,helpingtorelievesinuspainandpressure,removingexcesswaxbuildup,assistingwithrelievingswimmer’sear,headachesandrelievingseverelyitchiness.

Natural health practitioner Pam McMahon, Ph.D., offers ear candling,hypnotherapy,herbalandnutritionalcounseling,reflexologyandcreateswellnessplanstogetherwithherclients.Sheiscommittedtohelpingclientsachievehealth,wellnessandspiritualwell-being.

For more information and appointments, call 520-730-0236 or visit LifeHealer.org. See ad on pages 10 and 20.

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Awakening Journeys Debuts Travel Adventures of Self-DiscoveryTravelingtonewdestinationsandlearningaboutdifferent

culturesignitestheimaginationandengagesthesensesinexoticways,encouragingafreshunderstandingofourplaceintheworldandourconnectionwithothers.Withthe recentcreationofAwakening Journeys, friendsandreadersofNatural Awakenings, Tucsoncanenjoyseveralopportunitiesforself-discoveryandadventure,beginninginfall2012.

Travel excursions to Peru and China, offered in aspecial10-daytourformat,willbethefirstdestinationsavailable. Sheryl Miller, a traveler from St. Petersburg,Florida,whorecentlytouredChinasays,“Thisisafabulousjourney—anunforgettable,once-in-a-lifetimeexperience.Chinawillfillupyoursensesandexpandyourheart.”Likewise,visitorstoPeru’smanyhistoricsites,suchasMachuPicchuandtheIncaruinssurroundingLakeTiticaca,speakofremarkablevistasandextraordinarymemories.

TravelerswithAwakeningJourneyswillfindthemselvesimmersedinthevariedculturesandtraditionsofeachdestinationcountry.Theseone-of-a-kind trips are intended to inspire and enrich participantsthroughpurposefultravel,camaraderieanddiverseactivities.

Local group rates are available, and local nonprofit organizations can participate and use the trip as a fundraiser. For groups and local fundraisers, contact Holly Baker at 520-760-2378 for details. For more information and trip itineraries or to register for an Awakening Journey, visit AwakeningJourneys.net. See ad on back cover.


A Courage and Renewal Retreat Livingincomplextimes,manypeople

yearn for greater simplicity andtruth.Those engaged in leadership,community service, teaching andsocialchangeknowtheimportanceofrenewingcommitmentstodeeplyheldvaluesandbeliefs.

AweekendCourageandRenewalRetreat,basedontheworkofParkerJ.Palmer,willbeheldfromSeptember21to23,duringtheautumnalequinox,toanswerthatyearningthroughtheuseofpoetry,storytelling,music,art,reflectionand mindfulness, creating a circle oftrust thatenablesparticipants togrowas individuals and as a community.Activities are designed to help renewlivesandcareersfromtheinsideoutasweeachrediscoverourinnerteacher.

Location: Redemptorist Desert Renewal Center. For more information, contact David Sadker at 520-282-3431, [email protected]. More information and registrat ion is avai lable at Eventbrite.com/event/3375049865.

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The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity WorkshopSunday, Sept 16, 2-4:30pm, presented on a love offering basis

She will speak at our 10:30am Celebration ServiceEdwene guarantees this event will change your life...if you are willing.

Are you ready to learn and practice the principles of true prosperity?This workshop will answer your questions and inspire you to act.

In the auditorium at3231 N. Craycroft Rd

just south of the Rillito Riverwww.tucsoncsl.org • 520-319-1042

Overflowing abundanceis our vision...for everyone

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Paws Cats is in a PickleThePawsitivelyCats(PawsCats)nonprofit,no-kill

cat shelter recently took in300catsanddogsfromanother shelterandmanyneededveterinarycareandmedication—acostthatPawsCatsabsorbed.

Duetolaggingsummertimedonations,thishascausedafinancialshortfallfortheorganizationandPawsCatsisincriticalneedoffinancialcontributions.PawsCatsrentstheirsanctuaryspaceandpaysforutilitybills,litter,veterinarycareandmedication.

Donationsareespeciallyneededofscoopablelitter,Friskiescannedcatfood,Kirklandbrand (Costco) adult dry cat food, laundrydetergent andbleach.Allmonetarycontributionsaretax-deductible.

ThemissionofPawsitivelyCats is toprovideaquality livingenvironmentfor their shelter to cats while they await adoption and provide education toschoolchildrenaboutresponsiblepetownership.

Supplies can be dropped off at 3255 N. Flanwill Blvd. For more information, call 520-289-2747. For more information or to donate funds, visit PawsitivelyPaws.org.

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Seed Bank and Farm ToursFor a behind-the-scenes look into a bona fide

seedbank,visitthe29-year-oldnonprofitNativeSeedsConservationCenterandConservationFarm.

Visitorswillgeta rareopportunity foraone-hourtourofthefacilityandviewtheworkthatgoesintopreservingacollectionofnearly2,000indigenousSouthwesternseeds,bothinthefieldsandinastate-of-the-artseedbank.

Discover thecolorfulhistoryof theorganiztionand theseedsitstewards,whilegettingatasteofitsdiverseeducationalprogramsinseedsavingandsustainability.TourstakeplaceonthesecondandfourthFridaysofeachmonth,beginningat10a.m.attheConservationCenterand5p.m.onthefarm.

Donations accepted. For directions and more information, visit NativeSeeds.org.


Trauma Expert Returns to Tucson

Dr. David Berceli, Ph.D.,inventoroftherevolutionary

Trauma Release Process, will beteachinghismethodonOctober6. Berceli, nominated for theBritishTempleton Prize in 2011,isalicensedclinicalsocialworker,therapist and massage therapist.Hehasappliedhisknowledgetosurvivorsofindividualtraumaandsurvivorsofwide-scaletraumaticevents such as wars, ethniccleansingsandnaturaldisasters.

Hegainedadditionalinsightsfrom his own personal recoveryfromPTSDinducedbyexperiencesin these zones. Through thisapplied research, he found thebody’sinnatesystemforreleasingtrauma and the mechanism forinducingitinthemostdirectandsimpleway.

H i s Trauma Re l ea s i ngExercises, which induce whathe calls neurogenic tremors,naturally clear trauma from thebodyand the associatedmental/neurologicalpatterns.ManyhavereportedrelieffromsymptomsofnumerousdisorderssuchasPTSD,insomnia, fibromyalgia, chronicfatiguesyndrome,irritablebowelsyndrome, migraines, joint pain,andpanicattacks.

For more information, vis i t NewGroundEvents.com.

Dr. David Berceli

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BWMuppets, Music and Magic at The LoftTheLoftCinemapresentsMuppetMonthallmonth

long,beginningAugust2.PartneringwithTheJimHensonLegacyandBrooklynAcademyofMusic,theLoftwillputonaveryspecialseriescelebratingthebestofJimHensonandtheMuppets,withsomeofthegreatest,mosthilariousmoments fromthe50-plusyearhistoryofTheMuppets,rarelyseengemsfromtheSesame StreetvaultsandevenacollectionofHenson’sexperimentalshortfilms.ClassicHensonfeaturefilmswill includeThe Muppet Movie, The Dark CrystalandLabyrinth.

Individual screening admission: $8 general; $6 Loft members and children 12 and under. Series pass: $40 general; $35 Loft members and children 12 and under. Location 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. For more information, call 520-795-0844 or visit LoftCinema.org. See ad on page 29.

Earn a Certificate in Coaching from Prescott CollegeThe Lifelong Learning Center at Prescott

College now awards one of only twoprofessionalcertificationsincoachinginthestateofArizona.Studentsmayattendjustoneintensiveweekend trainingandconferencecalleachmonthintheTucsonareatobecomea trained and certified professional, practicing coaching in a variety of areasincludingexecutivecoaching,leadershipcoaching,lifecoachingandothers.

Thecertificateprogramincludessixin-personweekendcourses,fivephonesessions in-between courses and interim self-paced experiential exercises. Bytheendofthecertificateprogram,participantswillbeeligibletoapplyfortheInternationalCoachingFederation(ICF)associatecoachcertification(ACC).

Coachingisatransformationalprocessinwhichacoachandaclientpartnertogether tosupport theclient inattaininggoals, facilitatingbreakthroughsandreaching their potential. Coaching is successfully used in a wide variety ofprofessions, including teaching,businessconsulting, training, therapy,medicalpracticeandmanagement.

Tuition for the full certificate is $2,450 (prerequisites and additional fees apply). For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/PrescottCoachingCertificate. See ad on page 13.

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Jerry Yudelson Releases ‘Water Wars’ OnlineTucsongreenbuildingexpert,author,

water crisis guru and sustainabilityplanningconsultant,JerryYudelson,hasreleasedathree-partvideoseriesentitledWater Wars, based on his book, Dry Run: Preventing the Next Urban Water Crisis,whichoutlinesthewayscitiescanprepareforacomingeraofwaterscarcitythroughout the U.S. and much of theworld,broughtaboutbyglobalclimatechange,increasingurbanpopulationsandagrowing“waterfootprint”fromhumanactivity.

Yudelson says, “What we are trying toaccomplishwiththevideomediumisanewwaytoreachlargenumbersofpeoplesotheycandevelopan understanding about how to prevent futureurban water crises that have become annualeventsinpartsoftheUnitedStates.”

Yudelsonhasbeeninvolvedwithpromotingthe LEED green building rating system andsustainabledesignformorethan15years.Heis the author of 12 books on the subject ofgreenbuildings,greenhomes,greenmarketing,waterconservationandsustainabledevelopment.In2011,theUSGreenBuildingCouncilnamedhimtothefirstclassofLEEDfellows.

For more information, call 520-243-0996, email [email protected] or visit GreenBuildConsult.com. Watch video at YouTube.com/jyudelson.

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that would liketo see their workfea tured on thecover of anationallydistributedmagaz inenowhaveanexceptionalopportunity:N a t u r a l Awakenings i s ex t end ing acall for cover art andphotography and acceptingsubmissions online via a dedicatedwebpage.Themonthlyhealthy living,franchised publication, available freeinmorethan80citiesintheU.S.andPuertoRico,isknownforeye-catchingcovers that feature original works byartistsfromaroundtheworld.

“Thisisanexcitingopportunityforartistsandphotographerstobefeaturedononeofourcoversandreachahugenewaudience,becauseourreadershipexceeds3.6million,”saysfounderandCEOSharonBruckman.Selectedartiststhatgrantpermissiontoprinttheirworkonacoverarefeaturedinaone-thirdpage, professionally written “CoverArtist/Photographer”editorial(bio)thatintroducestheartistandincludestheirwebsiteandcontactinformation.

Natural Awakeningscoversreflectmonthlyeditorialthemes,andavarietyof selections are distributed to allfranchisepublisherssotheycanchoosewhich cover they want to run. “Ourcovers celebrate creativity and ourmissionofmappingoutalternateroutestoahealthier,happier,longerlifethatfeels good all the way around,” saysBruckman. “Art andphotography thatareinspiring,upliftingandoccasionallywhimsicalcanunlockourimaginationandnurtureourspirit.”

For more information, including a list of monthly themes, submission terms and format requirements, visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com/covers. See ad, page 35.


On Earth there is no heaven, but there are pieces of it.

~Jules Renard

Find Inspiration at Tucson Village

ExperienceWiththepurposeofdeveloping

Tucson’suniqueexpressionofapositive,vibrantandcollaborativecommunity, the Tucson Villageexperienceislessofanorganizationand more of an inspirat ionalexperience.TheVillagegathersfrom6to8p.m.,everysecondandfourthThursday.Thereisnochargeandallarewelcome.

TucsonVillagejoyfullyco-createsan energetic space to assist thecultural shift from one based ondomination, separation and ego-centered values, to one based onpartnership, connectedness andspirit-centered values, where thecreativeandinnovativeeffortsofwhatis working can be showcased andconnected.

To accomplish this, activistsand organizations come togetherto share their joys and creativeprojects in a format that includessmallcirclesharingandwholegroupinteraction. Small circles are basedonthe12sectorsofastableculturalsystem,asexplainedbybothBarbaraMarxHubbardandthefilm,Thrive.Participants are given time to be inthe spotlight and join with others,sharingtheirneedsandresourcesandperhaps finding mutually satisfyingcollaborations.

Location: 510 N. Stone Ave. For more information, visit Shift-Tucson.org. See Community Calendar of ongoing events.

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Tools for Spiritual Growth

TheKnowThyselfasSoulFoundationis sponsoring freemonthlyclasses

onthesecondSaturdayofeachmonththroughNovember,atUnityofTucson,centeredonthejourneyofthesoul.ThefoundationforthethemescomesfromancientteachingsknownasSant Mat,whichtranslatesas“viewofthesaints.”

Thethemefortheclassheldfrom10to11a.m.,August11,isHowToReachYourHighestPotential.ParticipantswillreviewThe 7 Habits for Progress andhowcultivatingthemgoesalongwaytowardreachingourhighestpotential,sharingexamplesoftruth,compassion,restraint, humility, service, diet anddevotion.

“These teachings are compatiblewith all faiths,” explains SusanThompson, facilitator. “There is acommon thread uniting all the greatreligionsandpathsoftheworld.Throughthiscommonthreadoflove,servicetoothersanddevotiontoGod,webeginto experience the interconnectednessofallthings.”

Location: 3617 N. Camino Blanco. For more information call Susan at 520-603-1558 or visit SantMat.net See ad on page 13.

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Carla Woody to Speak at Unity of TucsonIONS (Institute of Noetic Sciences)

TucsonCommunityGroupwillpres-ent a talk by CarlaWoody, MA, CHT,onthe topicofQuestionsWeLiveBy,at6:30p.m.,September7,atUnityofTucson,whereshewillintroduceTheRe-MemberingProcess,amodelofspiritualevolution.

Woody is the author of Standing Stark and Calling Our Spirits Home,plusarticlesaboutnaturalhealingandadvocacyrelatedtonativeculturesex-periencing decimation. She has manyyears’directexperiencewiththeQ’ero,MayaandHopipeoplesandfoundedKenosistoservehumanpotentialanddirectthevisionof“Onetribe,oneworld.”

In2007,sheestablishedKenosisSpiritKeepers,whosemissionseekstohelppreserve indigenous wisdom traditions.Woody leads spiritual travel programsandcapturestheessenceofceremonyandplacethroughoil,mixedmediaandphotography.

Suggested donation $5. Location: 3719 N. Camino Blanco. For more information, call 520-399-8285 or visit www.ionsTucson.net.

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Yoga Practice as a Way of LifeThe Ananda Center ofTucson

offers a course,The Art andScienceofRajaYoga,usingthemostcomprehensivemanualonyogaandmeditation available today, fromSeptember10,throughApril2013.

This deeper study of yogapresentspractical tools to solve themanyproblemsofdailylife.Studentslearn how to live in ever-new joythrough all of life’s challenges andapplytheancientprinciplesofyogato every aspect of life, includingaffirmations, healing, philosophy,lifestyle,meditationanddiet.

ThisAnanda Course can alsoleadtolearningthetechniqueofKriyaYoga, a meditation technique thatquicklyacceleratesspiritualgrowth.It was first made widely known byParamhansaYogananda in his epicbook, Autobiography of a Yogi.AccordingtoYogananda,Kriyaisthemosteffectivetechniqueavailabletomankindtodayforreachingthegoalofyoga:unionwiththedivine. Location: 1002 E. Prince Rd. For more information, call 520-299-9309 or visit AnandaArizona.org.

Learn About Prosperity from Edwene GainesNationally recognized motivational

speakerandauthorEdweneGaineswillspeakaboutTheSecretofPermanentProsperity,September16,atthe10:30a.m. Sunday morning service of theCenterforSpiritualLivingTucson,attheDonald R. Nickerson PerformingArtsCenter, inTucson.A workshop basedonherbook,The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity, A Simple Guide to Unlimited Abundance,willbeconductedfrom2to4:30p.m.

An ordained Unity minister since1979,GainesisacertifiedfirewalkinginstructorandhasbeenhonoredbytheInternationalNewThoughtAlliancewiththeirTorchbearerforNewThoughtaward.Shetravels250daysayearpresentingprosperityandcommitmentworkshops.

Love offering. Location: 3231 N. Craycroft Rd. For more information, call 319-1042 or visit Tucsoncsl.org. See ad on page 9.

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Natural Solutions for Restless Legs Re s t l e s s l e g

s y n d r o m e(RLS)isadisordercharacterized byanurgeorneedtomove the legs tostopunpleasantsensations,oftendescribedasburning,tinglingor crawling feelings. RLS, which usually occurs at night inmiddle-agedandolderadults,canpreventor interrupt sleepandcontributetoinsomnia. There is no specific test for RLS, but a doctor may firstruleoutconditionssuchasperipheralnervediseaseor iron-deficiencyanemia.Treatmentrecommendationsoftenincludewarmbaths,massageandstretching;supplementationwithcalcium,magnesiumandpotassium;andprescriptionsforRequip(ropinirole)orMirapex(pramipexole),twoprescriptiondrugsusedwithParkinson’sdiseasethattheU.S.FoodandDrugAdministrationhasapprovedfortreatingRLS. HerbalistStevenFrank,ofNature’sRite,suggestsconsideringnaturaloptionsbeforeresortingtoprescriptionmedications.HenotesthatsomemedicalexpertsbelieveRLSisbroughtonbypoorbloodandlymphflow,worsenedbylyingstillatnight.Stressalsoappearstoaggravatethedisorder.“Severalherbs,includingpeppermint,sageandrosemary,havebeenusedforcenturiestoimprovebloodand lymphaticflow,”Frankadvises. “Crampbarkandwildyam relax skeletalmuscles,andSt.John’swortandlavendercalmoveractivenerves. “Decoctingtheseherbswithhotwaterandapplyingthemtotheskinoffersthebestbenefit,”hecontinues.“Don’teatthemincapsules.Applyingasprayoraroll-onofthedecoctiontothelegsandfeetmaydramaticallyimprovetheoddsofgettingagoodnight’ssleep.”

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the 25th anniversary meeting oftheAssociated Professional SleepSocieties, suggests that poorsleephygiene is associatedwithalower grade-point average, bothin high school and college.Thiscan be prevented, according totheAmericanAcademy of SleepMedicine, by cultivating habitsand behaviors that promotehealthysleep,suchasestablishinga relaxing bedtime routine andavoiding ingesting caffeine duringtheafternoonandatnight.


Why Folk Remedies RockWhat do white tea, witch hazel and

rose extract—long used as naturalaidsforpreservingyouthandwell-being—haveincommon?Theyallpossesspotentialhealthandbeautypropertiesthatcouldbesimply too good to ignore, say scientistsfrom London’s Kingston University.Theresearchers, working in collaboration withBritishbeautybrandNeal’sYardRemedies,tested21plantextractsanddiscoveredthattheirnaturallyoccurringsubstancesmayoffernewtreatmentstoblocktheprogressionofinflammation.The findings are promisingaspotentialtreatmentsforagingskin,aswellasmoreseriousillnessessuchascancer,diabetes,arthritis,neurodegenerativeconditionsandcardiovascularandpulmonaryproblems. Usinghumancells as theirmodel, the researchersapplied threedifferentconcentrationsofwhitetea(freeze-driedpowder),witchhazel(driedherb)androseextract(inamedicinaltincture)toseewhateffectthemixturesmighthaveonsuppressingtherogueenzymesandoxidants thatplaykeyroles incellularinflammationandaging.Allthreeremedieswereremarkablyeffectiveinkeepinginflammationincheck. Wheneverinflammationstarts—whetherasasimplecuttoafinger,exposuretothesun,chemicalsorpollutants,orirritationduetoanarthriticjoint—thebodybeginstoproduceaproteincompoundcalledinterleukin8thatexacerbatestheprocess.The three substances testedappear to successfully interferewith this.Whiteteadisplayedthemostmarkedresults.

Cheap Bling is Bad NewsResearch from the Ecology Center,

a nonp ro f i t env i r onmen t a lorganization, discloses that morethan half of low-cost metal adultand children’s jewelry contain largeamountsoftoxicchemicals,includinglead, cadmium, nickel, chromiumandchlorine(frompolyvinylchloride,or PVC).The report notes that thesechemicalshavebeenlinkedinanimaland some human studies to acuteallergiesandlong-termhealthimpactssuchasbirthdefects,impairedlearning,liver toxicity and cancer.Accordingto the Consumer Product SafetyCommission, young children shouldnot be given or allowed to play withcheapmetal jewelry, especiallywhenunsupervised.

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Talking on a cell phone or texting might have anunexpectedly troubling downside. Researchers at Stony

Brook University, in NewYork, studied young people thatweretextingwhilewalkinganddiscoveredthattheywalkedslower, veered off course more and experienced decreasedworkingmemory.

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Whenitcomestoimprovingbonehealthin postmenopausal women—and

peopleofallages,forthatmatter—eatingdriedplumsisasimple,proactivesolutiontohelppreventfracturesandosteoporosis,reportsaFloridaStateUniversityresearcher.“During my career, I have tested numerousfruits, including figs, dates, strawberries andraisins,andnoneofthemcomeanywhereclosetohavingtheeffectonbonedensitythatdriedplums,orprunes,have,”saysBahramH.Arjmandi,TheFloridaStateUniversity’sMargaretA.SittonProfessorandchairoftheDepartmentofNutrition,FoodandExerciseSciences. Arjmandiandhiscolleaguestestedtwogroupsofpostmenopausalwomenovera12-monthperiod.Thefirstgroupof55womenconsumed100gramsofdriedplums(about10prunes)eachday,whilethesecond,controlgroupof45womenate100gramsofdriedapples.Allparticipantsalsoreceiveddailydosesofcalcium(500milligrams)andvitaminD(400internationalunits). Thegroupthatconsumeddriedplumshadsignificantlyhigherbonemineraldensityintheulna(oneoftwolongbonesintheforearm)andspine,comparedwiththegroupthatatedriedapples.AccordingtoArjmandi, thiswasdueinparttotheabilityofdriedplumstosuppresstherateofboneresorption,orbreakdown,whichtendstoexceedtherateofnewbonegrowthaspeopleage.


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Wash & WearHow to Green Everyone’s WardrobeEveryfall,evenwithback-to-schoolsales,buyingclothescanbecostlyforfamilies.Also, new togs take a toll on the planet: Most common synthetic fabrics arepetroleum-based;andaccordingtotheSustainableCottonProject(SustainableCotton.org),25percentofallinsecticidesappliedinthiscountry,includingknowncarcinogens,areusedtogrowcotton. Perceived as a disposable commodity, garments purchased for growingchildrenaretypicallydiscardedafterservingonlyafractionoftheirusefullife,whileteensdismissoutfitswhenfashionschange.Adultsoftenhaveclosetsfullofitemsfromwhentheyweighedless. Hereare10commonsensewaystoredresstheproblemandlightenthefamily’secologicalfootprint. Wash only as needed. Avoid wastingenergyandwaterbywashingclothingonlywhenit’sdirty,ratherthanafterasinglegentlewearing;thendrip-orline-dry. Go unisex for tots. Siblingscanwearfamilyhand-me-downsandsharebasicitemslikeshirtsandpants. Share. Familymembers,friendsandneighborscanswapperfectlywearablefashionswhentheytireofthem. Help strangers. Charitable nonprofits, detailed on websites like DressForSuccess.org(women’sbusinessattire)OneWorldRunning.com(athleticgearsenttodevelopingcountries)andSalvationArmyUSA.org(caringforthehomeless),allhaveon-the-groundnetworksinplacetoredistributegoods. Give it back. Some brands take back and recycle their products. Nike(NikeReuseAShoe.com),forinstance,repurposesanybrandofworn-outathleticshoesinthemakingofnewsportsfacilities. Shop where you drop. Whendroppingoffdonatedclothingandotheritemsatathriftorresalestore,walkinsideandseewhat’sforsale. Read labels before purchasing. Someclothesrequiremoremaintenancethatisn’teco-friendly,suchasspecialdetergents,ironingorevendrycleaning,whichtypicallyusestoxicperchloroethylene(PERC)—unlessit’sagreencleaningprocess. Look for alternatives. Clothingmadefromorganic,low-impactorrecycledmaterialssuchasorganiccotton,hemp,bambooandrecycledfibers,isavailableinstoresandonline. Dress casually. Dress suits for men and women require dry cleaning, sowheneverpossible,leavesuchfineattireinthecloset. Buy the good stuff. Brandnamesoftenliveuptotheiradvertising.Prestigioustrademarksoftengetthatwaybyproducingbetter-made,moredurableclothingandalsoprotectingtheirimagebyavoidingexploitivepractices.Checkthemoutonlineviathird-partyevaluators.Source: Adapted from BigGreenPurse.com.

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globalbriefsDanger SignsMonsanto Weed Killer Causes Animal MutationsTheworld’smostpopularweedkiller,Monsanto’sRoundup,asystemic,broad-spectrumherbicide, can induce morphological changes in vertebrate skeletal animals, say U.S.biologistsstudyingitseffectonamphibians.AstudybyUniversityofPittsburghresearcherssaysthepoison,testedinenvironmentallyrelevantconcentrations,causedtheshapesoftwospeciesofamphibianstochange.Thestudyisthefirsttoshowthesedangerousconsequences. Thepresenceofpredatorscancausetadpolestochangeshapebyalteringtheirstresshormones,butsimilarshapechangesseenafterexposure toRoundupsuggest theweedkillermayinterferewiththehormonesoftadpoles,andpotentially,manyotheranimals.Thedevelopment is importantbecauseamphibiansnotonlyserveasabarometerofanecosystem’shealth,butalsoasanindicatorofpotentialdangerstootherspeciesinthefoodchain,includinghumans.

Better Doggie Bags Want Not, Waste NotThe New York Timesestimatesthat78milliondogsproducemorethan10.6milliontonsofdungannually.Totacklethegrowingproblemofunhygienicdoggiedoo-doo,aboutwhichUSA Todayreports,“Atsomebeaches,dogshelpraisebacterialevelssohighthatvisitorsmuststayoutofthewater,”operatorsofAllanH.TremanMarineStatePark,inIthaca,NewYork,startedaprojectin2009tocompostthewasteinitsdogpark. Plasticbagsthatdon’tdecomposeeasilyendupinlandfills,soparkofficialsbeganplacingcorn-based,compostablebagsindispensers.Alocalcompany,CayugaCompost,picksupthewasteweeklyforprocessinganddepositsitintoapilemixedwithyardandwoodwasteatanearbycompostingsite. In18months,thecompanycomposted12tonsofdogwastefromthepark.Labtestshaveshownthatthecompostispathogen-freeandhasahigh-nutrientprofilethatisperfectforflowers,shrubsandtrees.CayugaProgramManagerMarkWhitingcalls itagreatexampleofupcycling—takingsomething that isotherwiseconsideredworthlessandturningitintoaproductwithhighervalue.

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Fit LitLong Live Exceptional BooksWiththeavalancheofdigitalcontentavailable on a host of commondevices that include computers,tabletsandphones,someeducatorsareconcernedthat literaryclassicsaregettingshortshriftinthemixofwebsites,blogs,socialnetworksandmusic.The Great Books SummerProgram(GreatBooksSummer.com)introduces young book lovers toliterature they would not typicallyencounterintoday’sclassrooms. The unique summer camp,heldforthepast10yearsatAmherstCollege, in Massachusetts, andStanford University, in California,wascreatedformiddleschoolandhigh school students to discoverand maintain critical readingand thinking skills during theirseasonalbreakandbeyond.“GreatBooks’ faculty not only stressesthe importance of reading, butintroduces exceptional literaturethat students wouldn’t typicallydiscover on their own,” says co-founder and Academic DirectorPeterTemes,Ph.D. Primary goals of the programare to help students learn howto read and think at a collegelevel;learnhowtoengageinlively,spirited,yetdisciplineddiscussion;gain new powers of perception,criticalthinkingandself-expression;develop greater confidence withpeersandadults; and launch theirown lifelong intellectual journey.Registernowfornextsummer.

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BAREFOOTIN’:IT GROUNDS USReap Earth’s Energy for Wellness

by Debra melani

“Bytheendof theday, Icouldhardly walk. My feet wouldbe screaming,” relates Lynn

Deen,66,ofMio,Michigan,describingdealing withAchilles tendonitis andplantarfasciitisinbothheels.“Istruggledwithitforfouryears.Itriedeverything,from conventional treatments to

complementary therapies. Nothingtouchedit.” Then Deen listened to an onlineinterviewaboutearthing,atherapythatinvolves connecting with the Earth’selectrical field, either through skin-to-ground contact (barefoot strolls) orby using home grounding products

available online. Motivated by ayearningtomaintainheractivelifestyle,shedecidedtotryit.Threemonthslater,sheattested,“Myheelswerecompletelynormal.”Andbecausesheoptedtouseaspecialearthingbedsheet,Deensaysherhusbandbenefited,too.“Wehavebetter sleep, less snoringandabettersenseofwell-being,”shereports. Theoretically, because the water-abundanthumanbodyisagoodelectricalconductor, such grounding allowsnegativelychargedfreeelectrons,whichare rifeon theEarth’ssurface, toenterthebodyandscourit forfreeradicals:thosepositively chargedparticles thatmaycausediseaseandinflammation. “Most of the diseases today arerelated to chronic inflammation,”saysDr.MartinGallagher,aphysicianand chiropractor who heads MedicalWellnessAssociates,alargeintegrativemed ic ine c l in ic in Jeanne t t e ,Pennsylvania. “That inflammation isconsideredtobethebuildupofpositiveelectrons.The Earth’s free electronsneutralizethesechemicalbuzzbombs,calledfreeradicals,bringingthebodybacktohomeostasis. It is thatstateofequilibrium that allows the body toheal.” Today’s lifestyles have nearlyeliminated that natural healing effect,says James Oschman, director of theNature’sOwnResearchAssociation,inDover,NewHampshire.“WhenIwasakid,myshoescameoffinthespringanddidn’tcomebackonuntilfall,”Oschmanrecalls.Today,almosteverybodywearsplastic-soled shoes, rides in vehiclesandhangsout indoors on carpet andwoodortiledfloors,completelyblockingthese free electrons, which Oschmanmaintains are the most effective andefficientantioxidantsavailable.Hestates,“We’veexperiencedatotaldisconnect.” His claim is supported by smallstudiesthatarebeginningtoaccumulate,indicating the potential benefits ofgrounding. Here is a sampling of thefindings,fromThe Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Helped the body’s natural healing response. Researchers comparedphysiological changes during a two-hourgroundingsessionof14menand14womenandthenatwo-hourshamsession.Changesinrespirationandheart

healingways

Imagine feeling the surge of well-being that comes from strollingbarefootonamoist,sandybeachorsinkingall10toesintoacool,lush lawn on a warm summer day. Both comprise an experienceknownas“grounding”or“earthing”.Recentresearchsuggeststhatthesetemptinglifeexperiencesoffermorethanfeel-goodfrolics;theymighthelpreboothealth.


ratesplusbloodoxygenationwithin20minutesofgroundingappearedtoaidthehealingprocess,reportsleadauthorGaetanChevalier,Ph.D.,directoroftheEarthing Institute. He notes that as inprevious studies, subjects with acuteinflammationexperiencedlessswelling,redness,heatandpain. Improved sleep and reduced pain and stress. Researchers grounded 12patientslookingforthesebenefitswhilethey slept. Comparing their cortisollevels (a stress-relatedhormone) priorto the eight-week study with resultsfromperiodic retesting and follow-upinterviews, they found that groundingreduced nighttime levels of cortisolandbetteraligneditssecretionwiththebody’snatural24-hourcircadianrhythm,which is important for sleep. Subjectsreportedimprovementsinallthreeareas. D e c r e a s e d m u s c l e p a i n .Researchers looked at blood countsandchemistryineightactiveexercisers,followingroutinesthatassuredmusclesoreness. Four subjects treated withgroundingtechniquesshowedaboostedimmuneresponseandreportedreducedpain. O s ch m a n s ay s t h a t s o m eprofessional athletes swear by thepractice, including members of fourU.S.Tour de France teams (between2003 and 2007) that were groundednightlyduringthecompetitions. Gallagher,whoestimates that70percent of his patients consciouslypracticegrounding,seesimprovementin conditions includingheart disease,arthritis, chronic pain, autoimmunediseases, chronic fatigue syndrome,attention deficit disorder, allergies,asthma,menopausal symptoms, sleepapnea and jet lag. Judged safe for allages, blood-thinners present the onlyknowncomplication,soheartpatientsshouldconsulttheirdoctors. “This is like the relationship ofvitamin D from sunlight,” concludesGallagher.“Wearereceivingsomethingthatisintegraltoourdesign,partofournature. Earthing isn’t an intellectualconcept;it’sanecessityoflife.”

Freelance journalist Debra Melani writes about health, medicine and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at Debra Melani.com or [email protected].

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Childrenknowthatthewondersofcreationmaybecomprehendedthroughthefivesenses;forwhat

are the senses really, but five portals,or ways, of knowing?Watching anygroup of children for a time brings adistinct sense that they are closer tounderstandingall that the senseshavetoteachus. They don’t just smell a flower;theyinhaleit.Anantisbestobservednot from a standing position, but onone’s belly.They do not simply tastesomethinggoodandmoveon,theyrollitaroundthetongue,lickitgraduallyandmakeitlast.Childrensavortheirsenses, patiently waiting for the full storytoemerge. Achild’simaginationisembellishedbythesensestothepointofcelebration.Childrenareteachablebecausetheyarehittingonallcylindersofhumansensoryperceptionandcannevergetenough.Achildatplayisachildwithportalswideopen. Ifadultslivedthatway—hilariously,at full speed, unencumbered—how

much more might they perceive andhowmuchmoremightothersperceivein them?To that child at play, thereis something of God that is also intherain,themudandtheuntetheredlaughterthatringsoutfromthepuddle-splasher. So,howdowecomebacktooursenses?Revelinthelittlethings.Cooktogetheranddiscusshoweverysensecomesintoplay.Oneofmanypeople’sfavorite activities is to make organicpopcorn,awonderfulobjectlessoninhowallthesensesworktogethertoyieldapleasurableresult.Hearitpop,smell itsmouthwateringgoodness, see howthe kernels expand, taste the yummyresultsandfeel thedifferencebetweenpopped and unpopped corn, lightlytoppedwithnaturalsalt. “Feely”bagsarefun.Placeafruitorvegetable inasmallsackorcleansockandhavekidsguesswhat’sinsidebylisteningtothesounditmakeswhenshaken,whatitsmellslike,whatitfeelslikeandwitheyesclosed,whatasmallbite tastes like. Lastly, let them lookinside. Wedowelltokeepoureyespeeledtoo, like children, and be amazedby all the ways life is continuouslycommunicatingwithus.

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ComeBacktoYourSensesA Childlike Spirit Shows the Way

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An exhausting routine of earlymorning wakeups, soccerpractices and work deadlines

makes it understandably easy to puthealthy family eating on the backburner.Asmoretime-strappedfamiliesadopt drive-through dining, it’s nosurprisethatweightscalesnationwidearebucklingunderthepressure. According to the U.S. CentersforDiseaseControl,morethanathirdof American adults are obese. Butthe expanding-waistline epidemicimpactsfarmorethanjustthequalityof life among adults.A report in theJournal of the American Medical Association states that 16 percent

of children are either overweightor obese, with another 16 percentknockingonthedoor. According to Sally Phillips, aregistereddietitianandnutritionexpertat Ohio’sAkron Children’s Hospital,a child that has an unhealthy bodyweightnotonlyoftenhas self-esteemissues,butisalsoatincreasedriskforType2diabetes,hypertension,elevatedblood cholesterol and triglycerides,plusorthopedicchallenges; allhealthproblems that possibly could impactlifeexpectancy. More, childhood obesity thatprogressesintoadulthoodhasbeenlinkedto increased artery wall thickness—a

markerforatherosclerosis.Becausemanyoverweight children become plumpadults,lifestylemodificationatanearlyageisvital.Trytheseno-fussstrategiesfromexpertstoovercometoday’spitfallstoattainingfamilynutrition.

The un-family mealThesit-downmealisanendangeredfamilyfunction,thankstohecticschedules,timespentwithTV,videogames,theInternetandotherelectronicdevices,aswellastheperceiveduncool factorofnoshingwith the folks.Yet studies show thatfamilymealsfostercommunicationandusuallyleadtohigherintakesofcalcium-andfiber-richfruitsandvegetables,plus

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No-Fuss, Stay-Trim Strategiesby matthew kadey


loweramountsofunhealthy fats, sugarandsodium,saysKeith-ThomasAyoob,Ed.D.,aregistereddietitianandassociateclinicalprofessor in theDepartmentofPediatrics atAlbert EinsteinCollegeofMedicine,inNewYork. A supporting study published inthe Journal of the American Dietetic Associationconfirmedthattykesthattookinfewerfamilymeals(andwatchedmoreTV)weremorelikelytobeoverweight.University of Minnesota researchersfoundthatadolescentgirlsthatateoftenwiththeirfamilywerelesspronetousecigarettes,alcoholanddrugs. Try this: Commit to a sit-downmealmostdaysof theweek,suggestsRegisteredDietitianBrendaJ.Ponichtera,authorofQuick and Healthy Recipes and Ideas. Don’t overlook breakfast aspotentialfamilytimeaswell,counselsAyoob.“Kidsthateatawell-balancedbreakfast do better in school, haveimproved vitamin and mineral intakeand are more likely to maintain ahealthybodyweight.”

Liquid caloriesToday’s averageAmerican householdobtainsmorethan20percentofitsdailycalories from beverages; on average,softdrinksaloneaccountfor8percentofadolescents’calorieintake. Theriseinbeverageconsumptionhasmirroredthecountry’sslidetowardrounder body shapes. “Satiety is lesswhenyoudrinkcaloriesversuseatingthe same calories in foods, becausedrinksemptyfromthestomachquicker,”advisesPhillips.“Theextracaloriesfromliquidscaneasilyexceedwhatthebodycanuse.” The worst culprits are “liquidcandy”suchassodaandenergy,sportandsweetenedfruitdrinks. Inastudypublished in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,Harvardresearchersconfirmedthatagreaterintakeofthesebeveragesleadstoweightgaininadultsand children. “Plus, most sweeteneddrinks don’t have much nutritionalvalue,” says Ayoob. Although theycontain importantvitamins,even fruitjuices, suchasorange, cranberryandapple, stillpacka lotofconcentratedsugars. Try this: Phillips recommends

limiting empty-calorie sweetenedbeverages and replacing them withunsweetenedchoices like low-fatmilk,homemade iced teaandfilteredwaterjazzedupwithlemonorlime.Keepdailyintakeoffruitjuicebetweenfourtoeightounces,andfocusoneatingwholefruits,instead. “Youcanalso freezenatural fruitjuice in ice-cube trays,” says Phillips.“Poptheseinto[aglassof]waterforahintofsweetflavor.”Sendchildrentoschoolorcampwithareusable,BPA-free water container (stainless steelworks well) so they get in the aqua-drinkinghabit.Alsoconsiderstockingthe fridge with refreshing, potassium-richcoconutwater.

Chicken again?Never before has such a variety offoodsbeenmorereadilyavailable.Still,toomany families fall into the trapofpreparingthesamefamiliareats—likespaghetti, chicken, and peanut butterandjellysandwichesonwhitebread—weekinandweekout. When children are repeatedlypresented with the same foods, theydon’tlearntoappreciatenewflavorsandtextures,whichreinforcesapickypalateand a fear of unfamiliar dishes, saysAyoob.Fromabodyweightstandpoint,anarticlepublishedinSciencesuggeststhat when the brain isn’t gratified byfood—which can happen when thefamilyeatsroastchickenforthefourthtimeinthesameweek—peoplearemorelikelytomakemidnightkitchenraidsandaddtotheirtotalcalorieintake. Try this: Onceaweek,haveanew-food-of-the-weekmeal,featuringhealthyingredientssuchasquinoa, leanbisonorkale,pairedwithfamilyfavorites,toencouragebranchingout.“Don’tthrowinthetowelifyourchildemphaticallyrefuses it at the start. Research showsthatitcantake10ormoretimesbeforeanewfoodisacceptedbyafinickyeater,”advisesPhillips,amotheroftwo. Shealsosuggestslettingkidslooseintheproducedepartmenttopickanewfreshitemtheyarecuriousabout,andtheninvolvingtheminitspreparation,so they are more likely to try it. “Or,substitute a familiar food, like apples,withpears,”Ayoobrecommends.

Snack attacksWith so much unhealthy snack foodmarketed toward kids, it’s easy foryoungsters to graze their way to abiggerwaistline. FindingssharedbyItalianuniversityresearchers in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutr i t ion specifically link savory, energy-densesnack foods with childhood obesity.The U.S. Department ofAgriculturereportsthatthepercentageofAmericanchildreneatingthreeregularmealsadayhasdecreasedover thepast25years,while consumption of high-calorie,snack-typefoodshasgoneup. “Unhealthy snacking can havean impactonacademicperformance,energy levels and weight,” Ayoobremarks. Try this: Don’t push the panicbutton if a child looks a little heavywhileheorsheisstillgrowing,but itneverhurtstogivethehouseholdpantryandfridgeanoverhaul. First,getridofnutrient-devoidchips,cookiesand soda. “Replace themwith

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Meals in a hurryThedesireforsomethingquickmaybewhyhalfoftotalU.S.foodexpenditurestodaygotomealspreparedoutsidethehome. Studies suggest that the morewepurchasefastfood,thegreaterourgirth.“Thisshouldcomeasnosurprise,becausewhatisoftenorderedismostlyout-of-control portions, higher incalories,fat,sugarandsalt,thanwhatwouldbeservedathome,”saysAyoob. Evenshunning theall-too-familiardrive-throughforasmarteroptioncouldpackonpounds.Researchersreportedinthe Journal of Consumer Research thatanindividualislikelytounderestimatethe calories in a meal marketed by arestaurantashealthier, than those ina

meal from a perceived offender.Thismistakeoftenleadstoovereatingthroughpurchasingextraorbiggersideorders,suggestthestudy’sauthors. University of Minnesota researchsuggests that adolescent members offamilies that rely on fewer than threepurchased meals per week are morelikely to consumehealthier beveragesandvegetableswithmealsandlesspronetoindulgeinsodaandchipsathome. Try this: Skip the fast foodoutletsandopenTheJoy of Cooking.“Preparingmorehome-cookedmeals is all aboutplanningandimplementingtime-savingstrategies,” says Ponichtera.Take timeduring the weekend to create dinnermenusforthecomingweek,withinputfrom all family members, and makea detailed grocery list to facilitate anefficient visit to the health food storeandgrocery.Ponichteraalsostressesthe,“Cookonce,servetwice,”trick,wherehomechefspurposelydoubletherecipeandplantoserveleftoverslater,addingdifferentsidesforvariety. When time is at a premium,tossingingredientsforstewsorchiliesintoa slowcooker in themorning isa tasty and healthy option. “Alwayshaveafewhomemadedishesthatcanbeeasilywarmedup,suchaslasagna,soupsandcasseroles,inyourfreezer,”addsPonichtera.Italsoworkstofreezeleftovers in lunch-size containers totaketowork. On days when family membershave time to cook, make salads anddressings(servedontheside)orbean,vegetableandwhole-grainsidedishesaheadof time, so theywill be readyaccompanimentsforthecomingweek’sentrées.

“Involving children in the mealprep not only saves parents time,”reflects Ponichtera, “but also teacheskidsvaluablecookingskillstheymightotherwiselack.”Everybodywins.Canadian-based registered dietitian and nutrition writer Matthew Kadey also takes active vacations to keep trim.

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SchoolofVeterinaryMedicinein2006,shemetupwithanothernewarrival,a3-year-oldbeaglenamedDaisy.Usuallysuchdogs are acquired from researchfacilities so that students canperformphysical health exams and work tosocialize them.Crocker notes, “Daisymightneverhavebeenoutsidebefore;shewasafraidofthedoor,thestepsandbigdogs.Iwasgladtoseethatoncehernosetookover,shedecidedawalkwaskindoffun.” Tuftsdogsaretypicallyavailableforadoptionafterward, andDaisymovedinwithCrocker’sparents,untilCrockerfinishedschool. “Daisygotalongwellwithourfamilydog,Hawk.Sheadjustedtohomelife,especiallyafterweaddedlightsinthebackyard,becauseshewasafraidofthedark,”recallshermother.

Aftergraduation,thenewlymintedveterinarian married and found ahousewithaniceyardforDaisy.Thedog’s only apparent problem so farhasbeenwithahissing felinecalledGracie, whom Daisy has decided toignore. Daisy’s next adjustment willbe the arrival of a human baby; oneof Crocker’s girlfriends is aiding thepreparation by bringing her baby tovisit,soDaisycanlearnaboutbottles,diapersandcryinginfants. After JessicaAlbon’s apartmentbuildingwassold,sheandherLabradorretriever,Izzy,relocatedtoa300-square-footapartmentonherparent’sproperty,withsharedkitchenfacilities.“Itcausedsome friction,” admits thisWinston-SalemwebsitedesignerandownerofThriveYourTribe. “Two-year-old Izzywas full of energy, and our ideas oftrainingdiffered.”Alboncouldn’tfindanapartmentwillingtotakealargepet,so

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heranswerwastobuyahouse. Business travel from NewYorkalsotakesStevenRice,avicepresidentat public relations firm Harrison &Shriftman, away from his rescue dog,Samantha.Then,“Myparentsgetthefunofhavingadogaroundwithoutthefull-time commitment,” says Rice, “whileSamanthaenjoysthechangefromacityapartmenttoalargebackyard.”Thedoghasfavoritetoys,herregularfoodandherownbednearby,soshefeelsrightathome. In the case of divorce, courtsroutinely treatpetsasproperty, ratherthan family, although attitudes arechanging as judges recognize theemotionalattachmentofbothparties.Attorneysencouragecouplestodecidewherethepetwilllive. “Duringourdivorce,theissueofwhowouldgetcustodyofourbeaglealmosttookusbysurprise,”saysDavidBakke,theAtlanta-basedonlineeditorofMoney Crashers Personal Finance,headquarteredinChicago.“Wewereso involved in the issues of childcustody, alimony and child supportthatwedidn’tdiscussRockyuntillateintheprocess.” “My wife got primary custody ofourchildren.Wedecideditwouldbeinthebestinterestsofbothourdogandourkidsthattheylivetogether,”Bakkesays.“Whentheyvisitme, theybringRockywiththem.Imisshim,butIalsoknowthisisbestforeveryoneelse.” When children are not an issue,petscanbecomeaprimaryconcernindivorces.“WeneverhadchildrenandourYorkshire terrier, Clover, becameour substitute,” says Courtney Karem,marketingdirectorattheBougainvilleaClinique,inWinterPark,Florida.“Myex-husband eventually moved a fewhoursaway,butwearrangeforhimtoseeClover,wholiveswithme.” In acrimonious divorce cases,matrimonialAttorneyRachelWeisman,founder ofWeisman Law Group, inNewYork City, has dealt with petownership.Therehavebeenoccasionswhereaspousedeniesrightfulvisitationbefore custody is determinedor evengivesthepetawaywithoutconsensualagreement. If there is a possibility ofabuse,aprotectiveorderfortheanimalcanbeobtained,advisesWeisman.The

Animal companions provide entertainment, comfort andunconditional acceptance and become part of the family.Whenmajorchangesaffectthelivesofowners,theyalsoaffectpets.Whathappenstothemwhenfamilydynamicsshift?

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corequestioniswhatisthekeytothepet’shealthandhappiness? Timesofchangearestressfulforallconcerned,butcanbemadeeasierforpetsbykeeping their interests inmind,justasonewouldwithbelovedchildren.

Rebecca Ryan writes about pets and more for NaturalAwakenings.Connect at [email protected].

Helpful Tips for Shared

Custody4Visit thenew location together.Givethepetsufficienttimetoexploreandbecomecomfortable.

4 Pack a doggie suitcase withfamiliar items, including food,leash,bedding,favoritechewandother toys, yummy treats and anitemofunwashedclothingwiththeowner’sscentonit.

4 Provide written instructionsabout feeding, activities, likes,dislikes and any fears, plus thecurrentfamilyschedule,especiallyif a former spouse has a newpartner.

4 Stick to the pet’s regular dailyroutinesasmuchaspossible.

Source: Linda Michaels, dog psychologist and owner of Wholistic Dog Training, in San Diego, CA For most parents, back-to-school

seasonalsosignalsthestartofcoldseason,which forsomekids,can

stretchout formonths.Kids’ immunesystems, like their brains, need to beeducated and strengthened, whichmightexplainwhyyoungchildrenarelikelytoexperiencetwoorthreecoldsayear,saysDr.LawrenceRosen,aholisticpediatrician practicing in New JerseyandchairoftheAmericanAcademyofPediatricsSectiononComplementaryandIntegrativeMedicine. Here are some great strategiestokeepkidshealthyandbolster theirimmunesystemsthroughouttheyear. Manage stress: Stress isprobably

the biggest challenge to a child’simmune system, says Rosen. “Stressplays a big role in immune health. Itliterallyimpactsusonthecellularlevel.Studies repeatedly show that kids getsick more frequently when they arestressedout.” “Give your kids some downtime,”Rosenadvises. “Don’t scheduleeveryminuteoftheirtime.Ifyouareacompulsive scheduler, then schedulequiettime.” Sleep is a vital component ofimmunesystemhealth,hepointsout.“Mostchildrenneedeighthoursofsleepadayandsurprisingly, teenagersmayneedasmuchas10hours.”

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Eat right: Eliminating sugarcompletely from a child’s diet is ahuge step toward better health andbuildingastrongimmunesystem,saysholisticPediatricianDebbyHamilton,ofBoulder,Colorado. In California, a Loma LindaUniversity study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutritionshows that eating or drinking eighttablespoonsofsugar(abouttheamountintwo,12-ouncesoftdrinks)can:nReduce the ability of white blood cellstofightoffinfectionby40percent.nLower immune function for up to fivehours.nBlockabsorptionofvitaminC,which playsavitalroleinimmunefunction.nMake cells more permeable to the influxofbacteriaandviruses.TraceeYablon-Brenner, a registereddietitian,holistichealthcounselorandco-founder of RealFoodMoms.com,offersafewtipstogetkidsenthusiasticabouthealthyeating:nAsk kids to help prepare the food andset thetable,withtasksappro- priatetotheirages.nCut vegetables in small pieces and “hide” them in favorite foods; for example,addzucchiniandbroccoli tospaghettisauce.nGrow a garden (even a container garden)andengagechildren in the funofgrowingfood.nTake them to a farmers’ market to helppickoutmealingredients.

Any food high in vitamin Cis great for strengthening immunesystemsandimprovingoverallhealth.Sources include citrus fruits, berries,bell peppers, cruciferous vegetableslikebroccoli,cauliflowerandBrusselssprouts and all dark, green, leafyvegetables,especiallykale. Yablon-Brennerthinksthatjuiceistoohighinsugar(evennaturalsugars)and instead favors fiber-rich wholefruits. She encourages eating lots ofwild-caught fish (avoiding farmedfish,whichcanbecontaminatedwithmercury and other toxic substances)and plenty of foods rich in vitamin Eandzinc,suchaspumpkinseedsandsunflowerseeds. Probiotics are also important forkeeping the immune system strong.Forsomekids,eatingall-naturalyogurtis enough, but for others, probioticsupplementsmaybenecessary. “I’m really passionate abouteducatingandteachingfamiliesaboutthe benefits of eating real food andhelping them recognize that food isreallythebestmedicine,”saysYablon-Brenner. Exercise: Daily exercise is a keycomponentofanyhealthregimen. “Sometimes, I literally write aprescription for family exercise,” saysRosen. Outdoor exercise is beneficialbecause it also exposes children tothesun,helpingthemtomanufacturethe vitamin D that is essential for astrong immune system. Other highlyrecommended exercise programsincludeyogaforstressreduction,whichcanbeadaptedevenforsmallchildren. Supplements:RosenandHamiltonboth favor select supplements forchildren, especially during cold andfluseason. Rosenrecommendsawhole-foodmultivitaminforkidseveryday,aswellasvitaminDsupplements(ifbloodtestsconfirmadeficiency),asfollows:400IUdailyforbabies,1,000IUforyoungchildren,2,000IUfortweensand4,000IUforteensandadults. Hamilton adds 15 milligrams ofzinc daily and likes targeted herbalpreparationsforpreventingandtreatingcolds. Sanitation: Theexperts’advicehere

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maybesurprising:Theyallrecommendlettingkidsgetalittledirty. “Kids are a little too sterile,”says Hamilton. “We used to play inthe dirt, get dirt under our nails andexposeourimmunesystemstobacteriathat made them stronger. Our focuson antibacterial products today hasactuallyledtothegrowthofantibiotic-resistantsuperbugs.”Asapostscript,sherecommendsavoidinghandsanitizers;notonlyaretheylessthaneffective,buttheiralcoholcontentcancausedryskin.

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

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CLASS/SEMINAR SPACE Large room in healing center near downtown for workshops, weekly classes, full-time rental. Many rental options. Treatment space also available. Karen, 520-940-0486.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY Treat yourself to the best therapy around. A great addition to your health regimen. Free phone consultation. Sandra Joy Van Hall, 520-299-5158.

ENERGETIC BLESSINGS for your body, life, family, pets. Using profound energies, Janice works with you to shift life situations in a positive direction. 520-877-5039.

GET WELL AND STAY WELL WITH ACU-PUNCTURE A unique medical approach. Chil-dren and adults welcome. Contact Annie, Golden Mountain Acupuncture, 520-991-5614.

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PART-TIME COLON HYDROTHERAPIST wanted. Certification, communication & mar-keting skills, nutrition & detox knowledge and managerial skills required. Sheila Shea, Intestinal Health Institute. 520-325-9686 or [email protected].

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BWWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1Delectable Desserts with Chef Hila – 7pm. It’s a raw, gluten-free, vegan dessert adventure. $35 includes instruction, desserts and recipe booklet. The Tasteful Kitchen, 722 N Stone Ave. 520-250-9600.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2Habitat for Humanity Tucson Accepting Applications for Homeowners – 5:30-7pm. Attend a free informa-tion session to learn more about how to qualify for a Habitat home and a zero-interest mortgage. En español. Habitat for Humanity Tucson, 621 W Lester St. HabitatTucson.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3High School Grand Opening & Community Dinner – 5-8pm. Join the Western Institute for Leadership Development at Grand Opening Celebration of their brand new 10-acre high school campus. Free com-munity dinner, entertainment, tour of their state-of-the-art facility designed for hands-on project-based learning. 1300 S. Belvedere Rd. 85711. Lupita, 520-615-2200. TheWesternInstitute.org.

IONS Tucson presents “Finding Joe” – 6:30-8pm. An exploration of Joseph Campbell’s studies and their continuing impact on our culture. $5. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-399-8285. IonsTucson.org.

Healing and Transformation with Forgiveness and Divine Healing Hands – 6:30-9:30pm. With Master Allan Chuck. Learn and experience a powerful forgiveness practice. $20, $15 by Aug 2. Caritas Center for Healing, 330 E 16th St. RSVP, Christie: 520-203-3027.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4Geocaching for Beginners – 9:30-11am. An interac-tive presentation about geocaching. Players search for hidden containers using GPS-enabled devices. Free. Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W Naranja Dr. 520-229-5300.

Petscapes – 1-3pm. Learn about Petscapes, organic landscape solutions that provide safe surroundings for your pet. Also explore organic methods for flea control and pet-waste composting. $25, $20/member. Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N Alvernon Way. 520-326-9686. TucsonBotanical.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Sunday Celebra-tion Service – 10am, meditation; 10:30-11:30am, service. Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd, 85712. 520-319-1042, [email protected], TucsonCSL.org.

Benefits of Animal Reiki – 1-2:15pm. Join Andra’s Animal Reiki Therapy for this presentation by Andra S. Ewton. Free. The Center for Advanced Energy Therapeutics, 1976 N Kolb Rd. RSVP required: 520-882-0292, [email protected], AndraART.com.

Chakra Yoga – 1pm. Balance your mind, body and spirit with this fantastic yoga class. $4. Natural Way Wellness Spa, 329 E 7th St, 85705. 520-882-8828.

MONDAY, AUGUST 6Exploring Healthy Relationships – 6:30-8pm. A series of lectures with Sandra Larison. RSVP, seating limited. $20/class. Genesis Natural Medicine Center, 3920 N Campbell Ave. 520-495-4400.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7Eating Naturally – 9am-3pm. With Patrick Moore. 5 CE hours. $130. A Rich Experience, 7435 N Oracle Rd, Ste 101. 520-544-8086. ARichExperience.com.

The Island President/One Hit Wonders – 7:30 pm. “Powerful! Compelling and thought-provoking, the film is heartening and unsettling by turns.” - Kenneth Turan, The Los Angeles Times. Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd. LoftCinema.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8Mount Lemmon Wildflower Hike – 8am-12pm. Naturalist Meg Quinn leads an easy-to-moderate hike on a mountain trail to seek out summer wildflowers. Location given with registration: 520-615-7855, [email protected].

Veggie Tapas with Chef Hila – 6pm. Spanish inspired vegan, gluten-free and raw tapas. $35 includes instruction, several tapas and recipe booklet. The Tasteful Kitchen, 722 N Stone Ave. 520-250-9600.

Oslo, August 31st/ Loft Film Fest Showcase – 7:30 pm. “A perfectly linear story that bristles with suspense and ambiguity ... has the satisfying grav-ity of specific experience.” - A.O. Scott, The New York Times.Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd. LoftCinema.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9Meet Our Wild Neighbors – 10:30am. Representa-tives of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum bring ambassadors from the desert animal realm. $7.50, $4.50/ages 7-13, free/younger child, includes admis-sion to the park. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. 520-398-2252.

Land Birds – 6-8pm. Roadrunners, quail, doves and woodpeckers (and a few others) are the focus of this class, as we discuss their classification, identification and ecology. $23, $20/member. Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N Alvernon Way. 520-326-9686. TucsonBotanical.org.

Janmastami – 7pm-12am. Two stages with live mu-sic, Classical Indian Dance, fire acrobats, jugglers, kids’ activities, cooking demo and vegetarian food. After 9:30pm there will be Temple Ceremonies and a free feast for all. Free. 711 E Blacklidge. 520-792-0630. GovindasOfTucson.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11How to Reach Your Highest Potential – 10-11am. Will review the 7 Habits for Spiritual Progress and how cultivating these habits helps us to reach our highest potential. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Annex Room 3. 520-603-1558. Santmat.net.

Volunteer Orientation Habitat for Humanity Tucson – 10-11am. No prior experience in construc-tion necessary; we will teach you everything you need to know. Free. Habitat for Humanity Tucson, 621 W Lester St. Emily: 520-326-1217 x 210, [email protected]. HabitatTucson.org.TRE – Aug 11 & 25. 10-11:30am. Diann teaches TRE using 6 simple exercises, using your body’s healing responses. Bring a yoga mat or towel. $10. SpiritsChild, 3870 W River Rd, Ste 120. 520-744-4402. RSVP: 520-834-7698 or [email protected] Children Need Your Help –10am-12pm. See how you can become a foster family. Learn the requirements and the process in becoming a foster family. CPES Loving Hearts Foster Care, 2828 N Country Club, Ste 100. 884-7954 x 156.Workshop on Science of Reiki – 2-4pm. Present-ing up-to-date research findings on clinical and physiological effects of Reiki, and chance to ex-perience how Reiki’s effects are measured in the lab. $25. Central Tucson. Ann Baldwin, PhD: 520-795-4048. [email protected]. Mind-Body-Science.com.Vinyasa Flow Yoga – Aug 11 & 25. 4-5pm. With Bridget Bonner. Emphasizes the mind/body connec-tion. The fluid motion of poses builds strength and flexibility. All levels welcome. $10/class. Spirits Child, 3870 W River Rd, Ste 120. 520-744-4402.Flashlight Night at the International Wildlife Mu-seum – 6-8pm. Bring flashlights and explore the museum’s wildlife in the dark. $8, $3/age 4-12, free/younger child & member. International Wildlife Museum, 4800 W Gates Pass Rd. 520-629-0100.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12Mask Making – Aug 11 & 12. With Ann Ring & Kathleen Jones. Join us in the messy, but fun art of making a mask of your very own. $35 for 2 days. New Moon Haven. RSVP: 520-825-9044. Details: NewMoonHaven.com. Desert Mountain Meditation – Aug 12 & 26. 9:30-11am. Aug 12: Seeing the world as it is (and isn’t). Aug 26: Practice of centering prayer. Led by Bob Ebert. Free. SpiritsChild, 3870 W River Rd, Ste 120. 520-744-4402.Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Sunday Celebra-tion Service – 10am, meditation; 10:30-11:30am, service. Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd, 85712. 520-319-1042, [email protected], TucsonCSL.org.Couples Massage – 1pm. Bring a partner and learn basic techniques for easing tension in the neck and shoulders. $6. Natural Way Wellness Spa, 329 E 7th St, 85705. 520-882-8828.Potluck and Film – 12:15pm, potluck; 1:30pm, film. Inspired by the writings of best-selling author Louise L. Hay, Painting the Future reveals how the thoughts we choose create the life we live. $5. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N. Camino Blanco. BraveHeart Women Resonate – 1-4pm. Discover rich, gender specific tools at our monthly meet-ing. Call or email for one time free pass ($40 value), and stay for our early dinner “Connect More” for $20. Viscount Suite Hotel. 520-290-3070. [email protected].


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TUESDAY, AUGUST 14Strengthen Your Writing Hands-on Workshop – 6:30-8pm. Learn to improve everything you write. See description August 17. Same workshop, alternate format; meets two consecutive Tuesday evenings for shorter times. $49. Lotus Center, 2850 E Grant. Barbara McNichol: 520-615-7910, BarbaraMcNichol.com.

Landscaping with Legumes – 7pm. Matt Johnson, director of the UA’s Desert Legume Program, speaks on the use of legumes in landscaping. Free. Ward 6 City Council Office, 3202 E First St. 520-791-4601.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15Tucson Bird and Wildlife Festival – Aug 15-19. Din-ner programs & field trips with keynote speakers, workshops, expert-led birding and field trips. Also free natural history talks, vendors, live birds and more. For schedule of events: TucsonAudubon.org.

Preserving Arizona’s Night Skies – 12-2pm. A look at the night sky, and a discussion about its importance to the state and the problems of light pollution. Free. Western National Parks Association, 12880 N Vistoso Village Dr. Reservations required: 520-622-6014. WNPA.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16Prickly Pear Harvesting Workshop – 4-7pm. Learn how to harvest, process and cook with the desert’s most plentiful fruit. Free. Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market, 100 S Avenida del Convento. 520-882-3304.

Songbirds Part 3: Sparrows to Goldfinches – 6-8pm. Will investigate the classification and identification of these birds using sight and sound. $15, $12/member. Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N Alvernon Way. 520-326-9686. TucsonBotanical.org.

Coronary Artery Disease Can Be Reversed Pre-sentation – 7-8:30pm. Learn about how blockages are formed, and how coronary artery disease can be prevented, halted, stabilized and reversed. Learn proven relaxation techniques to calm hearts. Free. Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Rd. 520-797-2281.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17Strengthen Your Writing Hands-on Workshop – 8:30-11:30am. Learn to improve everything you write by editing your work to build credibility and present a strong, persuasive message devoid of clutter. $49. Lotus Center, 2850 E Grant. Barbara McNichol: 520-615-7910, BarbaraMcNichol.com.

Marma Massage – Aug 17-19. Fri, 4-8pm; Sat & Sun, 9am-6pm. With Christopher Sean Rice. 20 CE hours. $450. A Rich Experience, 7435 N Oracle Rd, Ste 101. 520-544-8086. ARichExperience.com.

Reiki Circle – 5:30-7pm. Receive energy in a hands-on seated Reiki session. Sessions last about 20 min-utes. No need to register. $5. SpiritsChild, 3870 W River Rd, Ste 120. 520-744-4402.

Naturopathic Doctors Meet and Greet – 6:30pm. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. Preregister, DeeAnn: 520-668-0039.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18Ventana Canyon Indoor Arts and Crafts Festival – Aug 18-19. 10am-4pm. More than three dozen artists show their work in a range of media including jewelry, furniture and paintings. Free. Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N Resort Dr. 520-299-2020. Saaca.org.

WaterSmart Landscapes for Homeowners – 9am-12pm, Hands-On Water-Wise Garden Design; 10am-12pm, Greywater Rebate Seminar. Free. Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N Campbell Ave. Registration required, SmartScape Program: 520-626-5161, [email protected]. Prickly Pear Cactus Fruit Classes – 10:30am. Author Jean Groen teaches how to harvest and cook with prickly pear fruit in season. $9, $4.50/ages 5-12, free/under 5, includes admission. Boyce Thomp-son Arboretum, Hwy 60, Superior. 520-689-2811. AZStateParks.com.Reiki for Pets – 12-5pm. Learn to balance and heal both people and animals on all levels. Bring pet photo. Specific applications for animal wellness and behaviors. $100/advance, $125/day of. SpiritsChild, 3870 W River Rd, Ste 120. To RSVP, Judy Ferrig: 520-245-4214.Letting Go into the New You Workshop – 1:00-5:00 pm. Release what’s in your way: fear, guilt, grief, being stuck. Experiential including an Angel Gong Wave. $59 earlybird. 3838 E. Ft. Lowell. Marcia Breitenbach, MA LPC, [email protected] or 520-975-5376. SpiritedChangeAz.com and TheMagnificentYou.com.Igniting Your Intentions – 2-5pm. With Mary Grav-elle. A 3-part series Aug 18, 25, Sept 1. Learn how to use writing, drawing and intention to live a better life. $200. New Moon Haven. To register, Mary: 575-956-7315. IgnitingYourIntentions.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Sunday Celebra-tion Service – 10am, meditation; 10:30-11:30am, service. Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd, 85712. 520-319-1042, [email protected], TucsonCSL.org.Angelic Healing I – 10am-5pm. Learn the healing energies of the Angels, and learn how to bring the Angels energy into your healing techniques. Led by Aitreyia. $88. SpiritsChild, 3870 W River Rd, Ste 120. RSVP: 520-744-4402.Practical, Positive Spirituality – 10:30am. Experience a different kind of Sunday morning while learning to live life more fully, peacefully, abundantly and effectively. Life lived in alignment with Spirit is bet-ter. 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121. 520-546-3696. [email protected] Stress-Free Workshop – 11:30am-1pm.Yoga poses to rejuvenate and revitalize the body, breath-ing practices and deep relaxation to calm and restore the mind, meditation and visualization to center the spirit. Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org.Balancing Skin Through Essential Oils – 1pm. Take charge of your skin with these hands on all natural methods. $6. Natural Way Wellness Spa, 329 E 7th St, 85705.


TUESDAY, AUGUST 21Volunteer Orientation Habitat for Humanity Tucson – 3-4pm. No prior experience in construc-tion necessary; we will teach you everything you need to know. Free. Habitat for Humanity Tucson, 621 W Lester St. Emily: 520-326-1217 x 210, [email protected]. HabitatTucson.org.

Art of Ayurveda: Imagine – 6:30-8pm. A forum to discuss solutions. Learn a few techniques from Ayurveda, which are utilized at The Chopra Center for Well-being, that promote health and happiness. Friendship Villas, Bldg 2, 6505 N La Cholla Blvd. 520-909-0933.

Strengthen Your Writing Hands-on Workshop – 6:30-8pm. Learn to improve everything you write. See description August 17. Same workshop, alternate format; meets two consecutive Tuesday evenings for shorter times. $49. Lotus Center, 2850 E Grant. Barbara McNichol: 520-615-7910, BarbaraMcNichol.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22Gardening for Birds and Butterflies – 12-2pm. Learn how to create an environment that will attract birds and butterflies to the home landscape. Free. Western National Parks Association, 12880 N Vistoso Village Dr. Reservations required: 520-622-6014. WNPA.org.

Delectable Desserts with Chef Hila – 7pm. It’s a raw, gluten-free, vegan dessert adventure. $35 includes instruction, desserts and recipe booklet. The Tasteful Kitchen, 722 N Stone Ave. 520-250-9600.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25Native American Wellness Day – 7am-3pm. A fun-run and walk, words from tribal leaders, activities and workshops of all age groups, health-fair booths and raffle prizes. Free. Pascua Yaqui Wellness Day, 5305 Calle Torim. 520-295-2493.

MyoThaiYoga – Aug 25-26. 9am-6pm. With Chris-topher Sean Rice. 16 CE hours. $395. A Rich Expe-rience, 7435 N Oracle Rd, Ste 101. 520-544-8086. ARichExperience.com.

Wellness Day – 12:30-5:30pm. Offers four sessions of alternative healing for $50 including, Hypnotherapy, EFT, Chinese Medicine, Soul Healing, Life Coaching, Reiki, Cranial Sacral, Massage, Nutrition Counseling, etc. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. Info: 520-303-6042, [email protected].

Release Trauma, Fear, Addictions, More – 1-3pm. Using your own healing abilities and acupressure points with TAT. $30/advance, $35/at event. New Moon Haven. Judy Ferrig, Reiki Master: 520-245-4214.

Coronary Artery Disease Can Be Reversed Presen-tation – 1:30-3pm. See Aug 16 description. Free. Northwest YMCA, Pima County Community Center, 7770 N Shannon Rd, North of the Pima College Campus. 520-797-2281.

Psychic Fair: Church Fundraiser – 2-5pm. Variety of readings: Spiritual One-on-One, Crystal ball, Abstract Art, Psychometry, Sea shells, Tarot Cards and Tea. All proceeds go to the church. $20/15-min reading. Church of Mankind, 1231 S Van Buren Ave. 520-461-2910, 520-790-7374.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26Celebration and Potluck at Unity Church of Peace – 10:30am. Our love-based, practical spiritual teachings empower you to live your most abundant and meaningful life. Celebrate your magnificence. Child care available. 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121. 520-546-3696. [email protected].

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29Veggie Tapas with Chef Hila – 6pm. Spanish inspired vegan, gluten-free and raw tapas. $35 includes instruction, several tapas and recipe booklet. The Tasteful Kitchen, 722 N Stone Ave. 520-250-9600.

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sundayBruno Groening Circle of Friends Community Hours – Aug 4, 25, Sept 15. Help, healing on the Spiritual Path. Free. University of Arizona Medical Center, 1501 N Campbell Ave, Room E, cafeteria. Evey Weissman: 520-904-4801, [email protected]. Bruno-Groening.org/English.Miracle Marketplace – 8am-5pm, Sun & Sat. Fresh organic produce at the Monterey Court Farmers’ Market. New vendors always welcome. Ample park-ing. 505 W Miracle Mile, one block west of Oracle Rd at 14th Ave. 520-207-2429 x 2, [email protected], MontereyCourtAZ.com.

Silent Prayer and Meditation – 8:50-9:30am. Enjoy the peace of shared silence in spiritual community. Unity Church of Peace welcomes all who wish to explore their innate Wholeness. 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121. 520-546-3696. [email protected] and Guilt Part of Your Life? – 9am & 11am. Unity teaches a different way of seeing yourself and your past. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N. Camino Blanco. 520-577-3300.Yogananda Gathering – 9am. 3rd Sun. Attune to Yogananda’s teachings through chanting, medita-tion affirmations, readings and the beautiful Festival of Light ceremony. Talk “Egotism and Desire: The Thieves of Happiness.” Food and fellowship fol-lows. 1002 E Prince Rd. Elizabeth: 520-299-9309. AnandaArizona.org.Community Meditation – 9-9:45am. Various styles of meditation are offered. Open to beginning medi-tators and experienced ones looking for a sangha to meditate with. Free. Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org.God Dwells Within – 9-10am: Meditation. 10-11am: Service. Inspirational services harmonize body, mind, and soul with Paramahansa Yogananda’s timeless, scientific methods of yoga meditation. Tucson Meditation Group of Self-Realization Fel-lowship, 1702 E Prince Rd, Ste 140. 520-792-6544. TucsonMeditationGroup.com.Tucson Farmers’ Market at St. Philips Plaza – 9am-1pm. Organic produce, fresh baked goods, custom blended teas, fresh roasted coffees, range-fed meats, gourmet soups and sauces, tamales and more. Inter-section of River & Campbell. 520-882-2157.

Mystic Messengers Psychic Fair – 9am-4pm. 1st Sun (2nd Sun if a holiday). Readers, healers, in-tuitives, vendors. Admission free. Readings and healings: $20 for 15 mins. Windmill Suites, St Philip’s Plaza (Campbell & River). 520-742-9905. ReadersAndHealers.com. Advice for Life and Prayers for World Peace – 10am. Everyone welcome. Free. Kadampa Meditation Cen-ter, Arizona (formerly Tara Center), 1701 E Miles St. 520-441-1617. MeditationInTucson.org.Ai Chi – 10am. With Connie Seddon. Moving medita-tion, connecting to our source. Helps relieve chronic pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, fatigue, grief, PMS, and stress. $15/class; $50/4 wks. Santa Rita Springs. Con-nie: 520-245-6616. AquaticRelaxation.com.Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Sunday Celebra-tion Services – 10am, meditation; 10:30-11:30am, service. Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd, 85712. 520-319-1042, [email protected], TucsonCSL.org.Inspirational Services – 10am-2pm. Word of in-spiration, healing, meditation, psychic messages. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. Are you “Spiritual but not religious?” – 10:30am. Join us as we explore practical, positive teachings that will transform your life. Child care available. Unity Church of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121. 520-546-3696. [email protected] Interfaith Church Services – 11am. Sunday Celebration Service, healing the planet, honoring all religions as legitimate pathways to God. Rev. George Wrigley. 6265 N La Canada, at Orange Grove, SW corner. 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 Uni-versality. Masonic Temple, 3590 N. Country Club Rd., Country Club & Prince. Founder Rev. Betty Tatalajski: 520-884-5340. [email protected]. TheTempleOfUniversality.org.BraveHeart Women Resonate – 1-4pm. 2nd Sun. Discover rich, gender specific tools at our monthly meeting. Call/email for one time Free Pass ($40 value), and stay for our early dinner “Connect More” for $20. Viscount Suite Hotel. 520-290-3070. [email protected]. Science of Spirituality – 1-4pm. 1st & 3rd Sun. Free. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. Pat or Joe: 520-398-4266.Church of Mankind Services – 2pm. Come to the healing chair and receive laying-on of hands or mes-sages from your Angels and Guides during services. Church of Mankind, 1231 S Van Buren Ave. 520-461-2910, 520-790-7374.Curves Laughter YogHA Club – 5:30pm. Free and open to the public. 2816 N Campbell Ave, Albertson’s Center, northeast corner Glenn & Campbell. Gita: 520-777-7544.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30Visions: 2012 and Beyond – Aug 30-Sept 2. Perspec-tives from Experiencers, Science and Spirituality. International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS) North American conference at the Para-dise Valley Resort, Scottsdale. Details on speakers, workshops, panels, special events: 919-383-7940 or IANDS.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2Benefits of Animal Reiki – 1-2:15pm. Join Andra’s Animal Reiki Therapy for this presentation by Andra S. Ewton. Free. The Center for Advanced Energy Therapeutics, 1976 N Kolb Rd. RSVP required: 520-882-0292, [email protected], AndraART.com.EFT Drop-in Group – Sundays, 3-4:30pm. Don’t let stress build up, be emotionally free from everyday worries, stress, anxiety, pain or negative behaviors. Maria Kingsley, EFT Practitioner: 520-780-0170.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3Prickly Pear Cactus Fruit Classes – 10:30am. Author Jean Groen teaches how to harvest and cook with prickly pear fruit in season. $9, $4.50/ages 5-12, free/under 5, includes admission. Boyce Thomp-son Arboretum, Hwy 60, Superior. 520-689-2811. AZStateParks.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4Heart Healthy Series – Tuesdays, Sept 4-Nov 20. 4-7pm. Instruction from physicians, nurses, coun-selors, and more. Includes Risk Factor evaluations; label reading; how to make healthy choices; stress reduction techniques; and much more. Information/registration, Richy Feinberg: 520-797-2281.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6Habitat for Humanity Tucson Accepting Applications for Homeowners – 5:30-7pm. Attend a free infor-mation session to learn more about how to qualify for a Habitat home and a zero-interest mortgage. Habitat for Humanity Tucson, 621 W Lester St. HabitatTucson.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7IONS Tucson presents “The Questions We Live By” – 6:30-8pm. Carla Woody, MA, CHT, author of Standing Stark and Calling Our Spirits Home: Gate-ways to Full Consciousness. $5 suggested donation. 520-399-8285. IonsTucson.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9Reiki Level 2 Attunement – 1-6pm. Learn distance healing, Byosen scanning and other advanced teach-ings of Usui Reiki. Class size is limited to four. $150 includes manual and certificate. Central Tucson. Ann Baldwin, PhD: 520-795-4048. [email protected]. Mind-Body-Science.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16Special Guest Speaker: Edwene Gaines – 10-11:30am. Workshop, 2-4:30pm. At the Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Sunday Celebration Services and afternoon workshop. Nickerson Audi-torium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd, 85712. 520-319-1042, [email protected], TucsonCSL.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25AIWC Meeting – “Trauma and the Body” with Adena Bank Lees & Dr. Marlo Archer. For details: AZIntegrative.org.

Trauma Expert Returns to Tucson - Trauma Release Process – October 6. Dr. David Berceli, Ph.D., inventor of the revolutionary, will be teaching his method for clearing trauma from the body and the as-sociated mental/neurological patterns.. Location tbd. For more information, visit NewGroundEvents.com.

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Sunday Feast and Festival – 5:30-8pm. Musical mantra chanting: 5:30pm. Spiritual discourse: 6pm. Ancient Arati ceremony consisting of music, chanting, and dancing: 6:30pm. Govinda’s leg-endary 7-course feast: 7pm. $3. Govinda’s Natu-ral Foods, 711 E Blacklidge Dr. 520-792-0630. GovindasOfTucson.com.

Self-Realization Fellowship – 6-8pm. Tucson Meditation Group. Teachings of Paramahansa Yo-gananda. 1702 E Prince Rd, Ste 140. 520-792-6544. TucsonMeditationGroup.com.

Satsang of Swami Amar Jyoti – 7:30pm. Wisdom Teachings of classical, universal spirituality, chant-ing and meditation. Library and bookshop open at 6:30pm. Aarati (worship) at 7pm. Free. Desert Ash-ram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384.

mondayAarati at Jyoti Mandir (Temple of Light) – 6:30am & 7pm, daily. You are welcome for Sanskrit Chant-ing, Worship and Meditation every day morning and evening. Free. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384.

Green Valley Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Organic produce, organic meats and eggs, prepared food, baked items, body care products, coffee, teas, jams, jellies, soaps, artisans and live music. La Posada, Con-tinental and S Park Centre Ave. Ed: 520-603-8116.

White Eagle World Healing Meditations – 10-11am. A nice way to begin the week using White Eagle channeled books of Spiritual Unfoldment. Start any time. Free. Metaphysics World, 2559 E Broadway Blvd. 520-884-5340.

Aquatic Therapy Rehabilitation – 11:30am-12:30pm. Slow, gentle movements with deep, guided breathing. Relieve pain, tension, depression, improve circulation, breathing, flexibility, tone & endurance. $160/8 classes. First class free. Santa Rita Springs. Carolyn Rashti, MS: 520-742-4292. AquaticTherapyTucson.com.

Stillness Meditation Group – 1:30-2:30pm. For patients, families, staff and community. Free. Kiewit Auditorium Room 2951, The University of Arizona Cancer Center University Campus, 1515 N Campbell. Marsha Drozdoff, ACSW: 520-694-4605. Kathleen Pickrel, LMSW: 520-694-4786.

NW Global Chant – 6:30pm. 1st & 3rd Mon. Group Chanting from all spiritual traditions. No musical experience necessary. Free. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 3601 W Cromwell Dr. 520-260-1515. 520-304-4812.

Tucson Writers Group – 6:30pm, Mon-Thurs. Preregister for new classes beginning September. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. 520-743-8214. [email protected]. WriterStudio.com.

Community Meditation – 7-8pm. Various styles of meditation are offered. Open to beginning meditators and experienced ones looking for a sangha to meditate with. Free. Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org.

tuesdayCertified Reiki Master/Life Coach – Promote healing through stress reduction and relaxation. Learn new life skills and explore the possibilities. Practitioner, Sheryl Brown. $30/hr session. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. By appt: 520-907-8983. EnrichmentLifeCoaching.com.Community Food Bank Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Fresh food from AZ farmers, demonstrations and samples. Cash, food stamp benefits, AZ FMNP checks welcome. 3003 S Country Club. 520-622-0525. CommunityFoodBank.org. Belly Dancing for Beginners – 10-11am. $10/class. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. DeeAnn: 520-668-0039.Free Energy Field Analysis Q & A – 10am-12pm. Got a nagging health concern? Call with a specific health question and receive information unique to your health. Sponsored by The Healing Clinic - Where You Heal It. Cheryl Jeffries, Certified Practitioner. 520-309-8726.Manual Lymph Drainage – 1-5pm by appt. Support lymphatic health and manage lymphedema. Justine Robbins, MEd, LMT, Certified Lymphedema Thera-pist. Affordable to community. UMC North Sup-portive Care, 3838 N Campbell Ave. 520-694-1812.Free Community Yoga – 2:30-3:30pm. Join us to begin, expand or enhance yoga practice. All levels of experience welcome. Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org.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. Sunrise and Kolb. Ed: 520-603-8116.Energization, Chanting and Meditation – 5pm, West or 6pm, East. Practice techniques taught by Parama-hansa Yogananda. Free. Two locations: West, 3009 N Gaia Place (Grant/Silverbell/Goret Rd), 520-743-1948. East, 4651 N Tierra Alta Dr (Catalina Hwy/Houghton). 520-607-7760. AnandaArizona.org.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, River & Swan, Rm 30. Loti: 520-490-5500; Jana: 520-325-9036.East Central Global Chant – 6:30pm, 4th Tues. Group chanting from all spiritual traditions. No musi-cal experience necessary. Free. Atria Valley Manor, 5549 E Lee. ActOnWisdom.com/Global-Chant.Ascended Masters’ Introductory Classes – 6:30-7:45pm. Release Light from your Individualized I AM Presence with assistance from the ascended masters. Call for dates & location: 520-795-4147 TempleOfThePresence.org.Taize Meditation Service – 6:45pm. 1st & 3rd Tues. Taize is a service of prayer, song, readings, silence and meditation. Free. St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 602 N Wilmot Rd at 5th St. 520-749-7950. [email protected].

Alice Bailey Books – 7pm. Presently reading Initia-tion, Human and Solar, channeled to Alice A. Bailey by Djwhal Khul. Facilitated by Rev. Inger Mason, followed by guided meditation. Start any time. Free. 520-331-5252.

wednesdayHealing Touch at Arizona Oncology Resource Center – A relaxing, nurturing energy therapy that assists in balancing the mind-body-spirit. Barbara Evans-Levine and other Certified Healing Touch Practitioners. Cancer Care Center, 2625 N Craycroft, Ste 100. 520-324-2840.

Downtown Farmers’ Market & Arts and Crafts Mercado – 8am-1pm. Wed & Thurs. Fresh fruits and vegetables; arts and crafts from local artists. South lawn of the Tucson-Pima Main Library, 101 N Stone Ave. 520-326-7810.

Kundalini Yoga meets Joyology – 9:30-10:30am. With Rami Katz. For all levels; humor, music, breath rhythms, movement and posture ending with relax-ation using a harmonic gong or singing bowl followed by meditation. $8/class. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N 1st Ave. 520-209-1755. Rami: 520-405-4068.

Silent Prayer and Meditation – 9:45-10:15am. Experience the healing peace of shared Silence. All welcome who wish to explore and discover their Oneness with Spirit. Unity Church of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121. 520-546-3696. [email protected].

Fun-Day Wednesday – 9:45-11:30am. Spiritualism/Metaphysical Law, using fun, food and friends. Facilitated by Rev. Betty Talalajski. Start any time. Free. 520-884-5340.

Aquatic Therapy Rehabilitation – 11:30am-12:30pm. Slow, gentle movements with deep, guided breathing. Relieve pain, tension, depression, improve circulation, breathing, flexibility, tone & endurance. $160/8 classes. First class free. Santa Rita Springs. Carolyn Rashti, MS: 520-742-4292. AquaticTherapyTucson.com.

Qigong at Arizona Oncology Resource Center – 12-1pm. Qigong is an ancient Chinese mind-body-spirit practice that boosts your immune system and brings a sense of balance and harmony. Barbara Evans-Levine, instructor. 2625 N Craycroft, NW corner of Grant/Craycroft. 520-760-0054.

Global Chant – 6-7:15pm. Group Chanting from all spiritual traditions. No musical experience necessary. Free. Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church (Koch Chapel), 1200 N Campbell. ActOnWisdom.com/Global-Chant.

Free Tai Chi and Chi Kung – 6-7:30pm. Instruc-tion in Wu Style Tai Chi Long Form and related Chi Kung; emphasis on whole-body movement. Rm 30-31, Saint Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church, 4625 E River Rd. 520-795-8612, [email protected].

Self-Realization Fellowship – 6-8pm. Tucson Medita-tion Group. Teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Free. 1702 E Prince Rd, Ste 140. 520-792-6544. TucsonMeditationGroup.com.

Oneness Blessing – 6:30pm. Experience divine love, inner peace, quieting of your mind, and grace through Deeksha, transference of intelligent energy. $10 sug-gested donation. Lucia Maya/Zelie Duvauchelle. 520-579-8844, LuminousAdventures.com, ZelieD.com.

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Life Empowerment Circle – 7-8pm. With Rev Marsha Zimmerman. Based upon Metaphysical Principles and focuses on dream logs, personal jour-naling, healing meditation, and group discussion. United Fellowship Chapel, Inc, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142.

thursdayMeditation Class – 2nd Thurs. Taught by Marcey Rosin, LAc. Teaches a fun and easy meditative prac-tice used for health enhancement and relaxation. Free, but must register. TMC Senior Services Health Enhancement. 520-324-4345.

iRest® Meditation – 8-8:45am. Introduction to the basic practice of yoga nidra. Experience profound relaxation, peace and greater sense of harmony in your daily life. Free. Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org.

Farmers’ Market Voyager RV Resort – 9am-1pm. 2nd Thurs. Organic produce, organic meats and eggs, prepared food, baked items, body care products, coffee, teas, jams, jellies, soaps, artisans and live music. Voyager RV Resort, Kolb & Interstate 10. Ed: 520-603-8116.

Free Tai Chi and Chi Kung – 11am-12:30pm. In-struction in Wu Style Tai Chi Long Form and related Chi Kung with emphasis on whole-body movement. Non-violent self-defense. Church of Christ, 2848 N Mountain Ave. 520-795-8612. [email protected].

Manual Lymph Drainage & Massage Cupping – 12-5pm by appt. Support lymphatic health and immune function. Justine Robbins, MEd, LMT, Certified Lymphedema Therapist. Available to community. Arizona Oncology Resources, 2070 W Rudasill, Ste 100. 520-877-9038.

The Desert Crones – 1-3pm. Programs and meet-ings for women over 50. Programs include guest speakers, writing workshops, and drumming circles. Free. Fellowship Square, Villa III, 210 Maguire Ave. 520-409-3357.

BraveHeart Women’s Oxy Circle – 3pm. 4th Thurs. Discover a scientific method do every-thing with more ease. Free. Oro Valley. For questions: 520-290-3070. Join our meetup: Meetup.com/Tucson-BraveHeart-Women.

Hatha Yoga Class for Women – 4pm. Personalized therapeutic yoga in the Viniyoga tradition. Heal yourself through yoga. $10/drop-in, $42/5-class card, $75/10-class card. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. Please phone ahead: 520-743-0384.

Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm. Santa Cruz River. Park on the west bank of the River (one block South of Speedway & West of the I-10). BarrioHollywood.com.

BraveHeart Women Oxy Circle – 5-7pm. 1st & 3rd Thurs. Learn to de-stress and connect soul to soul. Free. Alvernon & Grant. For address: 520-290-3070. Meetup.com/Tucson-BraveHeart-Women.Miracle Marketplace – 5-8pm. Fresh organic produce at the Monterey Court Farmers’ Market. New vendors always welcome. Ample parking. 505 W Miracle Mile, one block west of Oracle Rd at 14th Ave. 520-207-2429 x 2, [email protected], MontereyCourtAZ.com.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.Creating Breast Health – 5:30-7pm. 4th Thurs. Through reflexology, movement, breathing, energy work and self massage. Learn simple techniques that support your lymphatic system. Women only. $40. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. Jane McCutchen, Certified Reflexologist: 520-270-5020.

Tucson Village Experience – 6-8pm. 2nd & 4th Thurs. An experiment in consciously connecting, inspiring and supporting personal and group strengths into an active network of sustainable community. Free. 510 N Stone Ave. Shift-Tucson.org.Eastside Global Chant – 6:30pm. 1st & 3rd Thurs. Group chanting from all spiritual traditions. No musical experience necessary. Free. Sunrise Chapel, 8421 E Wrightstown Rd (between Pantano & Camino Seco). ActonWisdom.com/Global-Chant.TIES (Tucson IANDS Experience Sharing) – 6:30pm. 3rd Thurs. Guest speaker series 2nd Thurs; small groups sharing/discussion 3rd Thurs. Share NDE’s and other spiritual transformations. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Annex Room 3. 520-395-2365. Meetup.com/Spiritual-Explorations. Qigong for Health & Energy – 6:30-7:30pm. Relax into your body with breathing, energy movement, balance exercises and gentle self-massage. Oliver Wilson has taught since 1997. $8/class, $30/5 classes. Lotus Massage & Wellness Center, 2850 E Grant. 520-881-0723. [email protected] of Mankind Services – 7:30pm. Sun: 2pm. Come to the healing chair and receive laying-on of hands or messages from your Angels and Guides dur-ing services. Church of Mankind, 1231 S Van Buren Ave. 520-461-2910, 520-790-7374.Satsang of Swami Amar Jyoti – 7:30pm. Wisdom Teachings of classical, universal spirituality, chant-ing and meditation. Library and bookshop open at 6:30pm. Aarati (worship) at 7pm. Free. Desert Ash-ram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384.

fridayAshram Immersion Retreats – Spend time at a Center of Peace and Light, and immerse yourself in spiritual teachings and practices. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. For full info: TruthConsciousness.org.

Rainbow Sun Qigong – 9am. Qigong is an ancient Chinese mind/body/spirit practice that brings a sense of mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. $5/class. Grace St Paul Episcopal Church, 2331 E Adams at labyrinth or Healing Room. Instructor, Barbara Evans-Levine: 520-760-0054. 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.Catalina Farmers’ Market – 10am-2pm. Fresh pro-duce, 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.Healing and Psychic Messages – 12pm. United Fel-lowship Chapel, Inc, 4718 E Hawthorne St. Rev Da-vid J Miller, Pastor: 520-327-0142 or 520-603-0407.Manual Lymph Drainage – 1-5pm by appt. Support lymphatic health and manage lymphedema. Justine Robbins, MEd, LMT, Certified Lymphedema Thera-pist. Affordable to community. UMC North Sup-portive Care, 3838 N Campbell Ave. 520-694-1812.

Unity Reiki Circle – 7pm. 2nd Fri. Reiki is a Tibetan energy technique balancing energy bodies, physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, allowing the natural flow of Universal Life force to flow more abundantly. Unity Church, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-272-2819. TheReikiSource.com. Self-Realization Fellowship – 7-8:30pm. The teach-ings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Donation. Tucson Meditation Group, 1702 E Prince Rd, Ste 140. 520-792-6544. TucsonMeditationGroup.com.

saturdayOro 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.


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ACUPUNCTURE

golDen mountAin AcuPunctuReAnnie Meigs, L.Ac., RN520-991-5614

A healthcare professional for 30 years, Annie has an integrated acu-puncture practice, alleviating a va-riety of issues. Gentle and effective. Come experience greater health and wellbeing.

mARceY RoSin, l.Ac., m.A., nccAom. Acupuncture at El Dorado Health Center520-904-1460 MarceyRosinAcupuncture.com

Practicing acupuncture and Chinese herbology, Marc-ey treats many health con-ditions including special-ization in the treatment of asthma, migraines, and digestive problems. Every-

one deserves to experience the healing power of acupuncture. For this reason, Marcey offers dis-counted rates for those requiring regular follow up treatments.

thRee tReASuReS AcuPunctuRe AnD heAling ARtS Andrea Alagammai, L.Ac., M.S., M.A., R.N.Acupuncturist, Reiki Master, Energy Healer520-298-7222

Andrea’s foundation in counseling, yoga and nursing blends into her Energy Medicine practice: Psyche-spirit-physical healing through en-ergetic transformation. Sessions integrate Acupuncture, Reiki, Cra-niosacral, Lymph Drainage, EFT,

Sound and Energetic therapies. Enhancing immunity, calming the mind, relieving pain, restoring health.

BODYWORk

ARmoRleSS boDY theRAPieSRandy Usem, LMTRadix PractitionerCampbell & Grant520-312-9563Armorless.netTucsonMassageAndBodyTherapy.com

Randy has 25 years bodywork ex-perience, 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 30.

DeSeRt winD heAling ARtS Deb Kortyna7225 N. Paseo Del Norte, 85704520-360-7469DesertWindHealingArts.com

Experience the difference an inte-grative bodywork session can make for you. Deb listens to you and we decide what type of session is best for you. Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, CranioSacral Therapy and B.E.S.T can help you feel better and live better. Free phone consultation. See ad on page 30.

lAStone theRAPYMary D Nelson, LMT 6761 N Harran Dr., 85704520-400-9364 [email protected] LaStoneTherapy.com

LaStone® alternates the tempera-tures of the stones resulting in a chemical response. This “vascular gymnastics” assists in self-healing, reduced inflammation and conges-tion of body fluids. A Session with Mary is like taking a week’s vaca-tion in three hours. See ad on page 30.

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.

Kaballah – 10am-12pm. A body of knowledge en-compassing the inner esoteric teaching of Judaism. Class taught using Western Hermetic tradition com-bined with Jewish traditional information. Free. Start any time. Rev. Judy Fishman: [email protected].

Tucson Children Need Your Help – 10am-12pm. 2nd Sat. See how can become a foster family. Learn the requirements and process in becoming a foster family. CPES Loving Hearts Foster Care, 2828 N Country Club, Ste 100. 884-7954 x 156.

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.

Living Food Demo and Lunch with Chef Sigret – 11am. Italian, Southwestern or Asian inspired 3-course meal. $35 includes instruction, lunch and recipe booklet. The Tasteful Kitchen, 722 N Stone Ave. 520-250-9600.

Aqua Yoga – 11:30am. With Norma Itule. Comfort, safety, ease of movement and fun in a beautiful en-vironment. Generate more flexibility with stretches, strengthening your body, calming your nerves. $15/class, $50/month. Santa Rita Springs. 520-977-6847. SantaRitaSprings.com.

Spiritual Development for Children – 12-1pm. $15. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. Preregister, Allarah: 520-742-6393.

Tai Chi Kung/Qi Gong – 2-3pm. With Joe Pinella. Harness the power of your mind, spirit and body for personal well being. $10. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. Joe: 520-343-3523, [email protected].

Bruno Groening Circle of Friends Community Hours – 3-4:30pm. Introductions by appointment. Free. University of Arizona Medical Center, 1501 N Campbell Ave, Room E, cafeteria. Evey Weiss-man: 520-904-4801, [email protected]. Bruno-Groening.org/English.

Ramayana – 3:30pm. The great Indian epic, a world treasure of spiritual truth and wisdom, and an unfor-gettable story. DVD series. Free. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384.

Toastmasters of Unity – 4:30-5:30pm. Everyone welcome. Learn the art of public speaking in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Risky Business, 6866 E Sunrise Dr. Jeff: 520-861-7039. ToastmastersOfUnity.com.

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lotuS mASSAge & wellneSS centeR2850 E. Grant Rd.520-326-7700LotusTucson.com

For massage that relieves long-held tension, alleviates pain, and brings lasting therapeutic benefits – while feeling great to receive – call Lotus Center. Enjoy deep tissue massage, specialty techniques, or combina-

tion treatments at no extra cost. You’ll appreciate our soothing setting and exceptional therapists. See ad page 30.

luminouS ADventuReS Lucia Maya 520-579-8844 [email protected]

Reiki - Craniosacral - Raindrop Technique. Lucia offers a unique blend of energy work and aroma-therapy 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 emo-tional pain. See ad page 30.

mASSAge on the RockS Tomi Murphey, LMT [email protected]

Tomi uses a holistic approach to her integrative bodywork sessions. Experience the healing power of Aquatic Massage or Negative Pres-sure Massage (Cupping) at lovely Santa Rita Springs. Tomi has 30 yrs experience in Healing Arts, 16 years as a massage educator.

meDicine wheel DentAl & wellneSS centeR Mercedez LuckeCranioSacral, Myo Fascia, Energetic Release4650 W. Jojoba, 85745520-743-7101

Come and experience a unique bodywork session by Mercedez Lucke. She utilizes Dr. Swidler’s Percussion Table in combination with CranioSacral Therapy, Myo Fascia/energetic release and com-binations of massage and intuitive body work. Evening/wkend by appt. See ad on page 9.

Rocking the boDY Gary Olsen Massage [email protected]

Specializes in injury recovery after car accidents and helping people perform in work and sports without pain. Also offering Ethics and tech-nique CEU Massage Workshops to fit your schedule. See ad page 30.

SAntA RitA SPRingS Dorothy Richmond, LMTAquatic Massage, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Cranial Sacral, Watsu520-622-4201 • [email protected]

Aquatic Massage, or Watsu®, im-merses the body in 96 degree warm water, using flowing wavelike movement and the water’s resis-tance to stretch and free joints, muscles, connective tissue, and nerves while your therapist keeps

your nose above water. Wave patterns of energy re-lease tension into the flow and regenerate tissue. Deep relaxation frees the mind. See ad page 30.

CHIROPRACTIC

mARthA beRgneR, m.S., D.c.5929 East Pima St., 85712520-296-5899DesertMountainHealth.com

Offering Network Chiropractic, which gently but powerfully helps you dissipate spinal tension and experience ease and comfort. Also, NAET, Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Techniques, which helps remove blockages that can result in allergies, sensitivities, di-

gestive disturbances, and more. 15 years experience!” See ad on page 12.

winteRhAven heAlth centeRDr Nathan Conlee 3020 North Country Club Rd., 87516520-322-6161PerformanceNeurology.com

Dr. Conlee, Chiropractor Neurolo-gist, diagnoses and treats such conditions as Dystonia, ADHD, Peripheral Neuropathy, vertigo, migraine headaches, balance disor-ders, numbness, tingling, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other condi-tions related to neurologic function.

Also available: acupuncture, physiotherapy, kinesio-tape, nutrition and allergy testing. See ad page 12.

COACHING COUNSELING & GUIDANCE

ARmoRleSS boDY theRAPieSRandy Usem, LMT, Radix PractitionerCampbell & Grant520-312-9563TucsonEmotionalAndTraumaTherapy.comTucsonMassageAndBodyTherapy.com

Affordable alternative or addition to traditional therapy. Radix is a Neo-Reichian, Deep Feeling, Re-gressive Process similar to Bio-energetics and Primal Therapy. Exploring with breath, body aware-ness, centering and grounding to access anger, fear, grief, longing

and restore love, trust, pleasure, fulfillment and alive-ness. See ad page 30.

heAlthY couPleS Bill White, M.A., Love Coach520-319-9132TheHealthyCouple.com

Quick and dramatic results are com-mon. Bill is a master at navigating relationship challenges to restore love and play. Resolve anger, argu-ments, emotional distancing, bro-ken trust, childhood influences. Call for a free initial interview.

PAthwAY to YouR SoulliFe coAching Josie Collins MS, CPCC520-275-6085PathwayToYourSoul.com

Would it be ok with you if life got easier? Learn to identify your core values and innate gifts, overcome limiting beliefs and emotional blocks, and discover your soul’s mission. Live your life with more joy, grace, ease and fun.

tRAnSFoRmAtionAl intuitive guiDAnceLucia Maya520-579-8844LuminousAdventures.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 ap-proach you will unveil your heart’s desire and live your dreams. See ad page 30.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

inteStinAl heAlth inStitute Sheila Shea, Director 4427 E. 5th St., 85711520-325-9686IntestinalHealthInstitute.com

Sheila is an IACT member, instruc-tor and is National Board Certified in the field of Colon Hydrotherapy. With 34 years of experience, she offers sessions daily, professional trainings and public education. She guides people with dietary, detoxi-fication and liver flush programs.


SkYline heAlthwoRkSSandra Joy Van Hall3966 East Pima, 85712520-299-5158

Detoxify and improve your health with Colon Hydrotherapy. Let me be your “waste management” ex-pert. Call today for a free phone consultation and have all your ques-tions and concerns answered. Mak-ing this a comfortable and “ease-ful” experience is my specialty!

DENTISTRY

meDicine wheel DentAlDr. Steven A. Swidler DDS & Dr. Kenneth C. Glass DDs 4650 W. Jojoba Dr., 85745520-743-7101MedicineWheelDental.com

Medicine Wheel Dental is Tucson’s Premier holistic integrative dental practice. Utilizing a balanced mix of traditional dentistry with exclu-sive naturopathic, holistic and alter-native modalities, Medicine Wheel Dental provides the highest level of personalized dental care. “With awareness we can make a choice.” See ad on page 9.

ENERGY EFFICIENCYSouthweSt gAS coRPoRAtion1-800-654-2765Energyefficiency@swgas.comSwgasliving.com/efficiency

Delivering smart en-ergy solutions for your home or busi-ness. Take advantage

of our programs and incentives on residential and commercial high-efficiency equipment and learn a Smarter Greener Better® way to save money and the environment. See ad on page 6.

ENERGY WORk

eARthwoRkS oF tucSonClarice NaugleWill McCastle440-341-6155EarthworksTucson.com

Through healing, education and consultation Will & Clarice can guide you toward realizing your highest human potential. Em-power yourself and embrace a new reality. Call today and learn how their services will assist you in enhancing your Earth journey. See ad on page 7.

hAnDS tuRneD on,[email protected]

Hands Turned On creates and sells Energy Medicine T-shirts. The shirts are designed my Ann Marie Chi-asson M.D. Each shirt has Dr. Chiasson’s hand prints on it and comes with instructions on how to perform the practice the shirt demonstrates. See ad on page 17.

hAwAiiAn eneRgY meDicineZelie Duvauchelle520-579-8844ZelieD.com

Ho’oponopono is a cleansing of old memories. We are alive to the pres-ent without the filters of the past. Our passion for life returns and we see things as they truly are. Whole, complete, one with all that is.

hoPe heAling Jodi [email protected]

Awaken to your highest potential. Energy healing helps you to move beyond any issue of the mind, body and spirit. For the individual, group or business owner who is ready for life to flow. 1/2 off your first session.

oPen PAthwAYSJudy Ferrig, M.S., IARPEnergy, 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 clear-ing, 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 heal-ing. Free phone consultation.

HEALTHCARE

A new cReAtion women’S clinic3055 W. Ina Rd., Ste 195520-293-1117ANewCreationWomensClinic.com

We take time to listen, provide personal atten-tion and individualized care. Services include Primary Care/Gynecol-

ogy. Evaluation, treatment, management of common health problems including high blood pressure, cho-lesterol, diabetes, thyroid disorders, perimenopause, menopause, birth control, colposcopy, annual exams, pap/screening tests, prescription services. See ad page 24.

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HOLISTIC HEALING

cARitAS centeR FoR heAling 330 E. 16th St.520-624-2743CaritasHealing.com

For a full-service wellness experience, come to Caritas, where you can receive Imago relationship counseling, acu-puncture, massage therapy, CranioSa-cral therapy, holistic facials and facial reflexology. Select from our panel of six experienced practitioners for the fit

that’s right for you! Rental space for classes/work-shops is also available in this historic neighborhood near downtown.

eneRgY heAling/eFt – ADv Phyllis WinslowLMT, EFT Practitioner, PSYCH-KGraduate: Barbara Brennan School of Healing520-909-3455EnergyTherapyAz.com

Phyllis can help you create the life you desire. Experience rapid relief from physical pain. Get to the root cause and resolve health, relation-ship and emotional issues including depression, fears, grief and sexual trauma. Over 20 years of healing experience.

A giFt oF wellneSSReconnective Healing PractitionerDr. Gowher R. Jamshedi 520-795-9484 • 520-548-3820

Reconnective Frequencies en-able spiritual and evolutionary advance-ment, enhance the renewal functions of the body, and increase vibratory levels for healing and development. Many report healings from afflictions including depression, cancers, fibro-myalgia, autoimmune disorders and

AIDS-related diseases. Available in person or long-dis-tance. See classifieds for other services. Schedule your appointment today.

JouRneY to wellneSSPam McMahon, Ph.D., CHt, [email protected]

Devoted to optimally enhancing and improving your overall natural state of being and daily life. Ear Can-dling, Ionic Detox Foot Baths, Hypnotherapy, Reflexology, Herbal and Nutritional Counseling, Well-ness Planning and Guidance. Beau-tiful and serene practice space, open

7-days/week. Experience vibrant health today. See ad pages 10 and 20.

mARY beth AckeRleY mD, mD(h) Board Certified Psychiatrist Homeopathic Physician520-299-5694MaryMD@MyPassion4Health.comMyPassion4Health.com

Dr. Mary Beth Ackerley, MD, MDH, is a classically-trained board-certi-fied 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 re-

placement, nutritional support and homeopathy. She was appointed by the Governor to sit on the Arizona Board of Homeopathic and Integrated Medicine. See ad page 13.

Rev. JAnice thomAS, mA, cRSStress Reduction/[email protected]

Stress is our number one problem these days. There is now a machine available that combines both Photon Light Therapy and Brain Entrance-ment together to give you what feels like a restful rejuvenating sleep. Treatments can be used for: stress relief, energy renewal, sleep and mood enhancement.

the heAling clinic – wheRe You heAl itCheryl Jeffries, CCHT, CSD, Practitioner520-309-8726CJeffries@WhereYouHealIt.comWhereYouHealIt.com

Whether the issue is physical, emo-tional or spiritual, there is a healing path for you at the clinic. The en-vironment is one of support and mentoring in combination with re-sults- oriented advanced healing practices. What if? FREE consulta-tion. See ad on page 21.

HOME SERVICES

mARY’S houSe cleAning SeRvice8808 East Dexter Dr., 85715520-360-0688MarysHouseCleaning.comMary_victoria_glenn@hotmail.com

Providing chemical-free house cleaning and window washing services throughout the Metro Tuc-son, Vail, Rita Ranch, Marana since 1993. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and move out/in services. Licensed, insured, pet-friendly, reasonal rates, all natural cleaning products. Free consultation, 15% off first cleaning.

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 inside back cover.

HEALTH SCREENINGPRoActive heAlth SolutionS, llcLynda WittACCT Certified Thermographer520-235-7036ProactiveHealthSolutions.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 treat-

ment options as well as the opportunity for patients and their healthcare practitioners to intervene at an early stage with preventive treatment. See ad page 8.

HEALTHY EATING

gouRmet giRlS gluten FRee bAkeRY/biStRo5845 N Oracle Rd520-408-9000GourmetGirlsGlutenFree.comTues-Sun 7am-3pm

Do you have celiac disease or suffer from gluten intoler-ance? Visit Tucson’s only completely gluten free bak-ery/bistro where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or

freshly baked treats in a relaxed and friendly environ-ment without worrying about cross contamination. See ad on page 19.

govinDA’S nAtuRAl FooDS buFFet chAitAnYA cultuRAl centeR711 E. Blacklidge Dr., 85719520-792-0630GovindasOfTucson.com

Enjoy resort-like atmosphere of wa-terfalls, peacocks, fountains and gardens while relishing international vegetarian cuisine emphasizing healthy organic produce. Dinner un-der $10. Join us for weekly Sunday

Festival at 5:30 pm with musical meditation, spiri-tual discourse and dinner at 7 pm for $3.


HYPNOTHERAPY

FocuSeD wellneSS SolutionSRosemary R. King APRN, HN, CHt.520-400-3456FocusedWellnessSolutions.com

Rosie is dedicated to partnering with women to help them succeed in their wellness goals. She provides health coaching at convenient times over the telephone and hypnotherapy in the privacy of your home. Individualized hypnotherapy CDs are also available.

FReSh heAling eneRgY Maria Kingsley, CHt 520-780-01701636 N. Swan [email protected]

Hypnotherapy and Emotional Free-dom Technique (EFT) together with Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) provide a powerful team to put you back on track. Are you ready for a blast of Fresh Energy? Call Maria today. See ad page 22.

client centeReD hYPnotheRAPYLeslie A. Graff, CHt520-548-01437235 N Paseo Del Norte #[email protected]

Leslie Graff, teaches men and women how to reclaim and re-ac-quaint themselves with their per-sonal authority, sex appeal, sobri-ety, and super skinny through her brand of hypnotherapy and coach-ing. Call today for a free consulta-tion. Register on the website for

20% savings on all hypnotherapy packages.

JouRneY to wellneSS Pam McMahon, Ph.D., CHt, NCCBoard Certified Hypnotherapist [email protected]

One-on-one hypnotherapy treat-ments in weight loss, smoking cessation, insomnia, anxiety, and past life regression therapy. Pam’s unrelenting mission is to help others let go of limiting behaviors and beliefs, discover their power and live up to their highest potential. See ad pages 10 and 20.

motivAting minDS hYPnoSiS centeR7301 E. 22nd St.Ste 1-C, 85710520-270-0183Facebook.com/MichaelCDeSchalitCHtMotivatingMindsHypnosis@gmail.comMotivatingMindsHypnosis.com

Helping people reach their maxi-mum mental potential, using hyp-nosis and hypnotic suggestions, in order for them to achieve their goals and become successful in every area of their life.

METAPHYSICAL GIFTS & SUPPLIES

new moon hAven 16256 N. Oracle Rd., Ste 100 Catalina, 85739 520-825-9044NewMoonHaven.com

A place where Spirit Runs free. New Moon Haven offers meta-physical items that uplift the Spirit and soften the heart. We also offer workshops with the intention of supporting self-awareness, physical well-being and expanding consciousness. Room Rental available.

SPiRitSchilD A Unique Gift ShopMarana Market Pl., Ste 120S.E. Corner Thornydale & Orange Grove520-744-4402SpiritsChild.com

Your resource for one-of-a-kind gifts in-cluding crys-

tals, 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 spiri-tual oasis awaiting your exploration. New location. See ad page 27.

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

geneSiS nAtuRAl meDicine centeR 3920 N. Campbell Ave.520-495-4400GenesisNMC.com

Genesis provides a level of compassionate, personal-ized care not seen in medi-cine today. We listen to our patients. Our specialties

include: Naturopathic oncology and primary care, acupuncture, Chinese herbs, colon hydrotherapy, Intravenous nutrient therapy, lymphatic drainage, massage, pain management, FIR-Sauna. See ad on page 5.

DR. SAbeR, nmD WellnessFIRST! 3861 N. First Ave., 85729520-668-0039TransformationalMedicinePllc.com

Dr Saber NMD practices Functional Medicine. Using plant medicines, homeopathy and when necessary prescriptions. She uses tools from many arenas to diagnose the core is-sue, then she uses those tools to walk with you on your journey to optimal health. See ad page 12.

SALON/SPA SERVICES

i-ko-i SAlon AnD SPA 3161 N. Country Club Rd., Ste 101 520-881-6096. MagicBeeNutrition.com

No-toxic smell nail salon. Mani-cures $15, Pedicures $25 -featur-ing individually cleaned pipe-less jets bowl, detoxify $15. No DBP, Toluene, Formaldehyde in products. No-Ammonia hair

color and perm. Also, Organic Desert Honey. Fresh Royal Jel ly and more bee products . Call 520-881-6096.

nAtuRAl wAY wellneSS SPA329 E 7th St.520-882-8828NaturalWayWellnessSpa.com

Natural Way Wellness Spa believes in affordable and all natural whole body health. Services include mas-sage, facials, peels, waxing, body treatments, custom aromatherapy, and personal yoga instruction. Book now by phone at (520)-882-8828 or online NaturalWayWell-nessSpa.com. See ad on page 23.

PuRe AeStheticS 5110 E 5th StTucson, AZ 85711520.514.PURE(7873)PureSAestheticsTucson.com

Interested in skincare? Pure Aesthetics Nat-ural Skincare

School is the only school in Tucson dedicated exclu-sively to aesthetic education. We offer a variety of spa services including facials, waxing, and body treatments, as well a selection of truly natural skincare products.

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toolS FoR SPiRituAl gRowthSusan Thompson3617 N. Camino Blanco Annex Room 3520-603-1558Santmat.net

Know Thyself as Soul Foundation presents a free one hour class entitled “How to Reach your Highest Poten-tial” Saturday Aug 11, 10-11am at Unity of Tucson. Review the 7 Hab-its for Spiritual Progress and how cultivating these habits helps us to

reach our highest potential. We will share examples of Truth, Compassion, Restraint, Humility, Service, Diet, & Devotion. See ad on page 13.

SelF-ReAliZAtionFellowShiPTucson Meditation Group1702 E. Prince, Ste 140520-792-6544TucsonMeditationGroup.comYogananda-Srf.org

Devotional Services: Sundays 10am-11am.Meditation Services: Sunday 9am-10am & 6pm-8pm, Wednesday 6pm-8pm, Friday 7pm-8:30pm.

kADAmPA meDitAtion centeR ARiZonA 1701 E. Miles St., 85719520-441-1617 MeditationInTucson.org

Learn time-tested methods for finding peace of mind - the key to happiness. Weekly classes in Buddhist meditation and phi-losophy, prayer services, re-treats and spiritual advice with Resident teacher Gen Kelsang Lingpur and senior practitio-ners. Everyone welcome.

the temPle oF the PReSence11902 East Irvington Rd.(SW corner of Old Spanish Trail)520-751-2039, ext. 100TempleOfThePresence.org

Saint Germain and the Ascended Masters stand ready to assist you. In their Radiance, you will learn how to release the Light from your Individualized I AM Presence. Find Divine solutions to every challenge. Spiral up-ward to your Ascension. Thurs-day classes, 7pm.

the temPle oF univeRSAlitY Founder: Rev. Betty TatalajskiNEW Masonic Temple, 3590 N. Country Club Rd.520-884-5340TheTempleOfUniversality.orgTempleOfUniversality@Gmail.com

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tucSon iAnDS exPeRience ShARing (tieS)Facilitators: Chuck & Susan 520-395-2365Meetup.com/Spiritual-Explorations

Information on and sharing of NDEs and other transformative experiences. Open to public. Everyone has experiences worth sharing. Guest speaker series on 2nd Thursday, small groups on 3rd Thursday each month, 6:30pm at Unity Church of Tucson.

uniteD FellowShiP CHAPEL, INCDavid Miller4718 E. Hawthorne St., 85711520-327-0142United-Fellowship-Chapel.com

Self-Realization/Psychic-Develop-ment to know thyself, to heal, and to change is available on an indi-vidual basis. The Meta-physical Principles Course is an in-depth study of metaphysics. In the Uni-versal Metaphysics course one learns the definitions. In the Semi-

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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

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unitY chuRch oF tucSonRev. Larry and Mary Ellen Swarz3617 N. Camino Blanco, 85718520-577-3300

Ministry of love, inspiration, learn-ing, wholeness and joy empowering all people to embrace their Divine Nature. Daycare: ages 1-5. Family health clinic: free, donation or Medicare. Beautiful, low-cost wed-dings. Bookstore for spiritual think-ers. Sunday services 9am and 11am. Home to “The Daily Word.”

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coRtivA inStitute – tucSon6390 E Broadway Blvd, 85710520-407-5145 Cortiva.com

Cortiva Tucson’s massage therapy programs are comprehensive and grounded in the value of client-centered care. The student clinic offers treatments to the public 5 days a week. Visit cortiva.com/tucson for information on massage therapy treatments and careers. See ad on page 15.

SkY iSlAnDS Public high SchoolDr Shari Popen, Director 3101 N Sabino Canyon Rd., [email protected]

Sky Islands is a non-profit, tuit ion-free public high school, grades 9-12. Environ-mental studies are integrated throughout the place-based educational program. Core classes are all teacher-taught

by highly qualified educators. Sky Islands currently has open-enrollment in all grades. See ad on page 18.

SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS

centeR FoR SPiRituAl living - tucSonRev. Donald GravesSunday Service:3231 N Craycroft Rd., 85712520-319-1042TucsonCSL.org

Through partnering with possibility, expanding in consciousness, com-passion 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 pages 7 and 9.

DeSeRt AShRAm 3403 W. Sweetwater Dr., 85745520-743-0384TruthConsciousness.orgDesertAshram@TruthConsciousness.org

An oasis of peace welcomes seekers from all traditions for: Satsang of Swami Amar Jyoti (Wisdom Teach-ings of universal classical spirituality, chanting, medi-

tation) 7:30 pm Thursdays/Sundays; Aarati (Sanskrit chanting, worship/meditation) 7 am/pm daily; Women’s Hatha Yoga 4 pm Thursdays. Library, bookshop, retreats, service.


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