Thousands Of People A Simple - Truly Alive Magazine

NOV/DEC 2012 

Isha Judd has taught 

thousands of people a simple 

system that shows how to find 

the luminous state of mind 

she calls “love-consciousness,” 

in which every moment of life 

– even the most challenging 

and frustrating – can be filled 

with love, peace and selfacceptance. 

In Love Has Wings, you’ll 

learn to free yourself from 

the most common fear-based 

illusions we cling to out of 

habit; illusions such as “there 

is not enough,” “comfort is 

king,” and “being passive 

protects me from making 

mistakes.” 

You’ll feel empowered to 

permeate all of your roles 

and responsibilities with 

love-consciousness, to joyfully 

become the best you can be. 

Love Has Wings will help you 

soar above fear, boredom, 

impatience, jealousy, 

insecurity, loneliness and the 

uncertainty of a world 

in crisis. 

2 Classes and Workshops 

3 News and Events 

6 From the Publisher 

7 Stress-Free, Confident and Vibrant 

Everyday! 

by Dr. Mark L. Schwartz, D.C. 

8 We are Expanding & You are Too! 

by Bill Haggard 

9 Fluoride and Dentistry: How Much 

Fluoride is in Your Toothpaste? 

by Bill Wolfe, DDS, NMD 

10 How to Create a Joyful Life–Part II 

by Lara LaVonne Jordan, RScP 

11 The Best All Natural Pain Relief Available 

Worldwide 

by Sunil Pai, MD – Integrative Medicine 

12 REC: Owner Financing on a Real Estate 

Contract 

by Nancy Bowers, Realtor® 

13 Fascia is Alive 

by Victoria L. Magown 

14 WAKE UP NOW!!! 

by Stephen P. Weiss, MD 

16 The Solar Plexus Chakra 

by Ellen Tadd 

17 Doctor, why am I so sick? Navigating 

Through the New Paradigm of Medicine: 

Lyme Disease & Environmental Toxicity 

by Pamela Costello, MD, PhD 

18 Breast Screening & Satellite Imaging 

by Dr. Carla Carcia, DOM 

18 Feeling Alive as a Spiritual Practice 

by Jennifer McKay Vaitkus 

19 What You Can Manifest...Now! 

by Janet L. Hall, ND, CKP, CMI, CHt, CBT 

20 Understanding Men’s Issues: 

Testosterone & Andropause 

by Tom White, RPh, Phc & Frank Latino, 

RPh, MS, PhC 

23 Holidays Got You Overwhelmed? 

by Gwen Pullen, CWK, MBA & Dr. Gail Drane, 

DOM 

24 TRULY ALIVE FEATURE SECTION 

A Personal Sharing with Isha Judd and an 

Overview of her newest book Love Has 

Wings by Karen Larré with Carla Garcia & 

Mary Anne Weaver 

26 2012...Transformation and Then Some! 

by Kerry Leigh 

27 Walking the Path of Spiritual Warriorship 

by Phaeryn Sheehan 

28 For the Love of God, We Belong! 

by Rev. Kylie Renner 

29 Why Detoxify? 

by Ina Stewart & Mickey Sutton, LMT #603 

30 Holiday Digestion: Make the Connection 

for a Stress-Free Season 

by Louise Swartswalter, ND, CBS, CNHP, CALT 

32 Banish the Holiday Blues Without 

Medication 

by Regina Coffman 

33 Sustainable Albuquerque 2013+ Holiday 

Party December 22, 2012 

by Wendy Foxworth 

34 Oh, My Aching ______________! 

by Michelle Morath 

35 ‘Tis the Season to be Merry! 

by Sandi Ganshaw, RDH, BS 

36 Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Frequency and 

Pain Relief 

by Dr. Jan Jay, DOM 

37 There is Good for Me and I Ought to 

Have It! 

by Joy Lynn of Joyous Creations 

38 Burn Fat Drinking Coffee—Really! 

by Dave, Mary Anne & Bruce Weaver 

40 Defying All Odds 

by Inga Madsen 

41 EGO 

by Clint Bridges 

41 Believe, Declare, Accept—A Winning 

Formula for a New Life 

by Rev. Martha Quintana 

42 Dear Melissa – Melissa Frei Answers Your 

Questions 

43 Balanced Chakras=Balanced Body, Mind 

& Spirit 

by Charlene Lewis, CHt, CWK, CQTP 

44 Astrological Forecast for Nov/Dec 

by John Clinton 

46 Resource Directory 

48 Advertising Rates 

Additional articles online: www.trulyalive.net 

Truly Alive | November/December 2012 1

EVENTS AT: 

ABQ Natural Health Center 

Louise Swartswalter, ND, CBS, CNHP, CALT 

5341 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Ste. B 

ABQ 87109 • 505-797-0540 

www.abqnaturalhealthcenter.com 

Cyma Technology; Advanced 

Brain Technology 

December 1, 10am – noon 

$45 Holiday Special (usually $75) 

Today it is vital 

to improve the 

brain’s processing 

of sound! Music 

and sound provide a healthy environment for 

encouraging physical and mental health. In 

this mini-workshop Trudy Charlton, Sound 

Practitioner, will demonstrate how Cyma 

Technology (a method of applying sound 

frequencies to the body for wellbeing) and 

Advanced Brain Technology (an auditory 

stimulation method based on music) can 

assist you to achieve more and help with 

a broad range of challenges. Where: ABQ 

Natural Health Center. Space Limited. 

Call Trudy to RSVP: 505-565-0620. 

Experience the Power of 

Brain-Soul Balancing 

Online Healing Retreat 

November 18, noon-2pm • $22.22 

Our brain stores pictures of positive and 

negative events. When the negative events 

are cleared, your soul’s path can truly shine! 

Powerful combination of biofeedback, 

emotional clearing and neurotransmitter 

balancing—UNIQUE! Join us and feel the 

difference. Sign up today at: 

www.acoustichealth.com/louise.htm. 

EVENTS OFFERED BY: 

The Ascended Masters Foundation 

1325 Park Ave. SW, Suite 110 

Albuquerque, NM 87102 

505-401-2527 

www.ascdendedmastersfoundation.org 

Spiritual Warrior of the 

Heart Retreat 

January 17-21, 2013 

$500 + Room/Board 

Awaken your own Inner 

Warrior of Great Heart to 

empower you through these 

very difficult times. All Welcome to attend. 

Held in Taos, NM, Location TBA 

Ira Cooper: 505-247-0495 

iracooper01@gmail.com 

Ascended Masters Foundation cont’d 

Sponsored by Ascended Masters 

Foundation 

www.ascendedmastersfoundation.org 

2012: The 12-Week Series Teleconference 

Weekly Event – Fridays, 7-10pm (MDT) 

Oct 5 – Dec 21, 2012 

$100 for the 12 Week Series, or $12/week 

Are you wondering 

what is going to be 

happening between 

now and December 21, 2012, then beyond? 

Have you thought, “what if the Mayan Calendar 

is right”? Do you believe in UFOs, contactees 

or abductees? Have you thought about what 

will happen to all the children who are on the 

prescription drugs in the future? What about 

Love and self-empowerment? How is our 

health being affected by the chemtrails, or by 

the government’s attempts to take away our 

rights to get vitamins, herbs, etc? Do you think 

there are some government cover-ups going on 

right now? The answers will astound you! 2-4 

Guest Speakers each week + Q & A. Support 

the building of the School of Now with your 

registration. Sign up now for this profound 12 

week series. All proceeds go to A Child’s Miracle 

Mind, Inc. a 501-c-3 non-profit organization. 

Sponsored by: A Child’s Miracle Mind, Inc. 

& The School of Now • www.schoolofnow.org 

http://www.2012theseriesenddec21.com/ 

attendee-sign-up.php 

http://www.eventbrite.com/org/265681845?s 

=10450140 

Who is Your Advocate? 

November 4, 1-4 pm 

Love Offering Accepted 

Usually pastoral 

care starts because 

we are taking care 

of someone else. 

However, when 

we think about pastoral care our first thought 

should be for ourselves. How do I care for 

myself? What are the questions that we should 

ask? Who are my advocates? How do I advocate 

for myself? What do I advocate for? What do I 

need to know? Who do I ask? Where do I go to 

get the information? Rev. Bonny Allen Rice has 

been a chaplain for the last 30 years in hospitals 

and in hospice care. She has spoken on this 

subject to groups at churches and retirement 

communities as well as skilled living centers. 

Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living 

Event Center, 901 Rio Grande Blvd, E-130 

505-224-9405 • www.rgcsl.org 

High Tea 

November 17, 12:30-2:30pm • $25 

Come join us. 

Bring a friend. A 

nice prize for the 

best hat! Ladies 

and men welcome. 

High Desert Center for Spiritual Living 

5621 Paradise Blvd. NW, 87114 

Info: 505-922-1200 • www.hdcsl.org 

Reiki I Classes • $150 

Usui System 14-hr class 

Nov 29-Dec 2, Dec. 6-9 

Thurs & Fri: 6-8 pm 

Sat & Sun: 1-6 pm 

Taught by Reiki Master 

Elizabeth Valsala, Furumoto lineage, practicing 

Reiki for 24 years, teaching for 21 years. 

505-323-1993 • www.ReikiABQ.com 

Lemurian Choir, Pineal Toning 

Inspired by Dr. Todd Ovokaitys 

Practice Sessions $10 each 

December 21 • Event: $17 

Activate DNA & pineal gland for 

anti-aging/awakening. Last toned 

26,000 years ago in Lemuria. 

Practice toning sessions prior to 

12-21-12. 

SanRa Alworth: 505-239-2445 

Maitreya Meditation Center 

www.starlightspiritualhealing.com 

Small Group Classes 

Unlimited Monthly Attendance 

$45/Individuals, $70/Couples 

New guests: enjoy one week 

of small group classes— 

FREE. Designed to fit your 

busy schedule, most classes 

are 25 minutes long, circuit 

style. Quick, effective 

workout, 18 choices/week. Drop in for one or 

all—no limit! Ask how you can get a reduced 

membership rate. 

Michelle Morath: 505-550-8322 

New Mexico Fit Personal Training, LLC 

6001 San Mateo Blvd NE, B-3, 87109 

www.NewMexicoFIT.com/schedule 

Additional events added in between issues! Check the website often: www.trulyalive.net 

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Events 

EVENTS AT: 

819 Vassar Drive NE 


Carol Joyce Channelings 

Nov 4 & Dec 9, 6:30-8 PM 

$20 Donation 

Do you seek a message from a loved one or 

want to hear a message that will help you 

during these challenging times? Carol brings 

her heart, spirit & 40 years experience. Carol’s 

messages offer advice for our highest good. 

Info: 505-884-4533 

Self-Hypnosis Class 

Nov 15 & Dec 13, 6-7 PM • FREE 

David B Fisher, Clinical Hypnotherapist 

provides an overview of Hypnosis and a 

discussion/demonstration of Self-Hypnosis 

Techniques. Class will include Q & A. Space 

is limited. 

www.davidbfisherhypnotherapy.com 

Please RSVP: 505-463-7392 

EVENTS OFFERED BY: 

The Ascended Masters Foundation 

1325 Park Ave. SW, Suite 110 


505-401-2527 

www.ascdendedmastersfoundation.org 

Walking the Medicine Wheel Ceremony 

November 18, 10am to 1pm 

$15 per person 

Walk the Medicine Wheel to reunite with the 

nature of Earth Mother. 

Elena Gallegos Park Amphitheater 

RSVP: Marshall Estner 850-2132 

Momentous Gathering at Chaco Canyon 

December 21, 7am • $20 

At Sunrise, we will welcome the last day of 

the Mayan Calendar through sacred prayer, 

meditation and song. At 11:11am, we will 

perform a Medicine Wheel Ceremony, at the 

time of the Cosmic Alignment of our Sun 

and the Milky Way. 

Bloomfield, NM • RSVP/Info: Ira Cooper 

385-1120, Marshall Estner 850-2132 

Register: 

www. ascendedmastersfoundation.org 

Prayer and Meditation Calls 

Phaeryn - Mon at 7am & 8:45am MST 

Marie – Fri at 6am & 7:45am PST 

FREE 

Begin and end your week in Prayerful 

Community! 

Call 626-677-3000 Access code 55565# 

EVENTS AT: 


5621 Paradise Blvd NW, 87114 

505-922-1200 • www.hdcsl.org 

Healing Service 

November 12, 7-8pm • FREE 

In the high vibration of unconditional 

Love, there will be meditation, chant, and 6 

experienced healers doing spiritual healing 

for you as an individual. Healing the energy 

field, hands on (optional) healing touch, and 

of course, affirmative prayer will be offered. 

All are welcome. Call 505-922-1200. 

Holiday Cleaning and Decorating 

December 1, 9am-2pm 

Donate Your Time and Energy! 

HDCSL members will clean the church and 

decorate for the holidays. Call 505-922-1200. 

Holiday Potluck 

December 9, 1-2:30pm 

FREE 

Potluck lunch in the Social Hall will follow 

Sunday service. Call 505-922-1200. 

Candlelight Service 

December 24, 5:30-6:30pm 

Love offering 

The HDCSL 

annual special 

candlelight 

service. Call 

505-922-1200. 

EVENTS AT: 

Maitreya Meditation Center 

9910 Indian School Rd. NE • 505-239-2445 

www.starlightspiritualhealing.com 

Lemurian Choir/Pineal Toning 

Practice Sessions 

Visit: www.starlightspiritualhealing.com 

for dates/times • $10 

2 Practice Sessions (required) leading up to 

toning the message of Light to the Cosmos, 

activate DNA & Pineal Gland for anti-aging 

and awakening. Last toned 26,000 years ago 

on lost continent of Lemuria on 12-21-12, 

4pm and 7:30pm. (See Classes/Workshops for 

more info on this main event!) 

Cellular Pattern Release 

November 1, 7pm • $15 

Are you living every day from a sense of trust 

and well being? Would you like to? In this 

group, Lord Maitreya, Head of the Spiritual 

Hierarchy, helps us release old emotional, 

physical and behavioral patterns that hold us 

back. Clear karma and old emotional hurts so 

you can live the life your Soul intended! 

News & Events 

Maitreya Meditation Center cont’d 

Lemurian Priestess Group Channelling 

Nov 8, & Dec 6, 7pm • $15 

Speaking through SanRa Alworth, the 

Lemurian Priestess Circle of 13 will give us 

information about Lemuria, help us activate 

our chakras, pineal gland, DNA, and re-activate 

the Lemurian energy on the planet. 

Chakra Meditation 

November 28, 7pm • $15 

Have fun clearing and balancing chakras using 

simple sound and visual techniques to help you 

feel happier and less stressed. Recommended 

by Ascended Master Djwhal Khul, this is of 

great benefit to keep up with the changing 

energy on the planet. 

12-12-12 Channelling & Ceremony 

December 12, 6pm • $15 

Ascended Master Djwhal Khul informs us that 

this is the most potent day before 12-21-12 and 

that the Cosmos will celebrate it with us and 

energetically prepare us to move through the 

12-21-12 portals. 

EVENTS AT: 

Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living 

Offices/Event Ctr: 901 Rio Grande Blvd NW, 

Ste E-130 • 505-224-9405 • www.rgcsl.org 

Living the Science of Mind 

Weds, Nov 7 – Dec 19, 6-8pm 

Drop-In Basis 

Love Donation Accepted 

There is only Love. How do we change our 

thinking to change our lives? How do we 

decide what we want & live from that decision? 

Deep discussions on Living the Science of Mind 

by Ernest Holmes. Rev. Martha, Practitioners 

Lovater Jones, Nancy Bowers. 

Thanksgiving Day Potluck 

November 22, 1-4 pm • Free 

Bring a dish to share and join the RGCSL 

community, have fun, and share a meal. 

Holiday Party 

December 9, 5-9 pm 

Bring a dish & share in the fun at Rio 

Grande Center for Spiritual Living. Music, 

entertainment, fun & a night filled with great 

company! 

Christmas Eve Candlelight Ceremony 

December 24, 7-8 pm 

Join Rev. Martha and the Practitioners for a 

blessing as the Season of Light returns. There 

will be ceremony with candles and singing. 

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News & Events 

RGCSL cont’d 

World Peace Meditation 

December 31, 5 am 

At this moment all over the world, people 

join together to meditate for world peace. Join 

the RGCSL community for the annual world 

peace meditation. You and the world will be 

glad you did. 

EVENTS AT: 

Time To Heal, Charlene Lewis 

2601 Wyoming NE, Ste. 118, ABQ 

505-933-2938 • www.timetohealnm.com 

How to Use A Pendulum 

November 17, 11am-Noon • $10 

In this informative and fun class you will 

learn how to test your chakras, nutritional 

supplements, foods, to find the ones that are 

healthy for you. Learn how to ask questions of 

the pendulum! 

Group Chakra Balancing/ 

Aura Cleansing 

December 1, 11am - 12:30pm • $15 

Take a break from the holiday stress! Enjoy a 

group session by 2 energy healers who will be 

balancing/clearing your chakras and aura with 

energy, sound, chakra bowls, and more. You 

will feel amazingly relaxed and balanced at the 

end of this session and will also learn how to 

balance your chakras. 

EVENTS AT: 

White Horse • Info: 505-255-5217 

3420 Lomas Blvd. NE, 87106 

www.AbqWhiteHorse.com 

Psychic Readings and Energy Healing 

Every Tues through Sat 

$1.50 + tax /minute 

White Horse hosts an amazing selection of Psychics, 

Channels, & Healers available for personal 

sessions. Check our website for full information 

about our practitioners & their schedules. 

www.AbqWhiteHorse.com 

Full Chalice Friday 

Nov 9 & Dec 14, 6:30-9:30pm 

FREE Admission 

$10/each 15 minute session 

Come in to White Horse to Relax, Refill, 

Rejuvenate, and HAVE FUN! Each month we will 

have a wonderful variety of activities including 

Psychic Readings, Massage, Energy Healing, 

Entertainment, and Food. There will also be 

special store discounts available during event only. 

Light Activation with Grace Talley Bailey 

November 15, 6:30pm • $10 

Enter the Tower of Pure Divine Light, 

White Horse cont’d 

meet a Divine Guide and experience your 

energy frequency rising to your highest level 

attainable. Anger, inner turmoil, feelings of 

lack will dissolve as you ascend to your full 

energy self. Guided meditation, channeling, 

chanting, and bliss! 

Draw Your Own Healing Mandala 

November 17, 10:30am-Noon • $15 

Healing mandalas combine numerology 

and sacred geometry to focus specific 

energies for growth, balance, and inspiration. 

Numerologist and mandala artist Rachel Zuses 

will guide you through the process of drawing 

your own healing mandala. All materials will 

be provided, and no experience is necessary. 

Divine Group Healing 

Nov 28 & Dec 26, 6:15pm • $10 

After a relaxing meditation, Epi Gallegos, extremely 

gifted Healer, sends out golden light 

of Pure Divine Healing while opening the 

Third Eye. Divine Healing will be felt and 

healing will occur as the Divine light goes 

though body and chakras. 

A Common Practice of Reiki 

Nov 5, Dec 3 & 10, 6-8pm • $5 

Reiki practitioners of any level, any lineage, are 

invited to give and receive team treatments, 

following a “common practice” (practitioners 

use designated hand positions and follow 

predetermined guidelines). RSVP required: call 

the day before—leave your name and phone 

number. 

NE Heights Residence 

Elizabeth Valsala: 505-323-1993 

www.ReikiABQ.com 

Spiritual Growth Study & Meditation 

With Jan Schroeder, Author of 

Traveling at the Speed of God 

Nov 10 & Dec 8, 9:30-noon 

FREE 

We are currently discussing A New Earth by 

Eckhart Tolle. 

Leap of Faith Healing Center, Rio Rancho 

Info, Jan: 505-261-1703 

www.lofhealing.com 

New Dimensions Psychic Faire 

November 10 & 11 

Sat: 10am-5pm; Sun: 11am-5pm • $10 

“Transformation for Our Times.” A weekend 

of healing & transformation with the region’s 

finest psychics & healers. Free workshops, music, 

meditation labyrinth. 

Visit www.AbqPsychicFaire.com for $2 off 

admission and to plan your weekend at the Faire. 

Harwood Art Center 

1114 7th St. NW, ABQ 87102 

505-349-5796 • www.AbqPsychicFaire.com 

Brain Boosters Group 

Nov 14 & Dec 12, 6:30-8:00pm 

(Free informational meeting) 

Learn proven techniques to balance the brain 

and optimize memory. Understand brain waves 

and how they are related to learning, memory 

and performance. Additional topics include 

ADD/ADHD, Autism and learning, nutrition, 

supplements, brain food, organizational tips, 

life style changes and more. 

Albuquerque Natural Health Center 

5341 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Suite B 

505-797-0540 


Brainwave Optimization Seminar 

November 15, 6:30pm • FREE 

Come and learn how advanced neuro-technology 

can help you overcome brain-related barriers 

preventing you from performing at your highest 

physical, mental, spiritual and emotional levels. 

Vitamin Cottage 

4420 Wyoming Blvd. NE, 87111 

Info: Regina Coffman, 505-610-1190 

www.BrainWaveBalancing.com 

Clarifying Meditative Work – A Fresh Look 

November 17, 2-5 pm 

$2 Donation 

A workshop for people from any meditation 

tradition or no tradition at all. Explore directly 

what meditative work is and how it sheds light 

on the concerns of our lives, from a simple meditative 

listening that includes others/self. Seven 

day retreat in December. 

Contact: Jay Cutts, New Mexico Center for 

Meditative Inquiry & Retreat: 505-281-0684 

Held at: Wat Center, 145 Madison NE 

(Corner of Madison/Copper, ABQ) 

http://www.cuttsreviews.com/meditation 

Creating Organic Spa Products Class 

Nov 17 or Dec 8, 1-3pm 

$15 Includes Product 

Learn about and experience the healing benefits 

of essential oils while creating therapeutic and 

organic body butter, body wash or bath salts. 

Indulge yourself or give the gift of relaxation and 

health this holiday season with natural, handmade 

products! Space is limited; RSVP today! 

I-40 & Juan Tabo area 

RSVP/Info, Angela: 505-310-1790 

www.EmpoweringEnergyMedicine.com 

Holiday Arts & Spirit Fest 

December 9, 10am-5pm • Free Admission 

Enhance your holiday gift giving with items 

created by Local Albuquerque Artists. Enjoy a 

live performance, get a tarot reading! Or maybe 

an aura drawing will entice you? Indulge in 

a chair massage... In other words, enjoy your 

holiday shopping with us! 

The Source, 1111 Carlisle Blvd., ABQ 

Contact Connie: 505-286-4537 

conniem11@q.com 



News & Events 

Ongoing Events 

EVENTS AT: 

Dr. Judy Channels • 505-873-0606 

Dr. Judy Channels the Golden Ascension 

Mondays, 6-7pm 

$10 (Includes Free Channeled Responses) 

The more light we channel, the better we heal 

our energy body. This heals our physical, 

mental & spiritual bodies. How do we carry 

more light? By receiving the high frequencies 

channeled thru the Golden Ascension. Reduce 

stress, carry love. 616 Isleta SW, ABQ 

Pranic Healings – Non-touch energy 

system • 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm 

Donations to church appreciated 

Dr. Judy & other practitioners apply healing 

techniques on the bio-electromagnetic field 

as it contains the blueprint of the physical 

body. See Master Stephen Co heal live on 

NBC news: www.pranichealing.com. Helps 

ADHD kids, trauma, pain through proper 

cleansing of dirty energy. 

Unitarian Church • 3701 Carlisle NE, ABQ 

EVENTS AT: 


5621 Paradise Blvd NW, 87114 

505-922-1200 • www.hdcsl.org 

Spiritual Mind Treatment – 

Healing Prayer 

Sundays 11:30am-Noon • FREE 

HDCSL practitioners are available after 

services for healing prayer sessions for any 

attendees to the services. Any practitioner 

wearing a stole is available for prayer work. 

Call 922-1200. 

PSYCH-K Balances 

Sundays 11:15-11:30am • Free 

PSYCH-K facilitators provide FREE 

PSYCH-K balances after Sunday services 

at the church. Get rid of the limiting beliefs 

stuck in your subconscious and generate lifesupporting 

behaviors. Call 922-1200. 

Introduction to Science of Mind 

4 times a year on 3rd Sunday, 

After Service 

January-April-July-October • FREE 

Learn what Science of Mind is all about in this 

1½ hour class. Concepts/beliefs overview, 

plus brief description of the development of 

Science of Mind thought, and explanation of 

its power and spiritual tools. You don’t have 

to sign up – just join us! 

Pilates Style Mat Classes 

Tues & Thurs evenings, 6-7pm (ongoing) 

High Desert Center cont’d 

$5/each (Ask about monthly rate) 

Combines challenging, Pilates-type movement 

and resistance training with a meditative 

atmosphere for body and spirit. Designed 

to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and 

coordination. Most are adaptable to a wide 

range of fitness levels. Bring yoga mat/wear 

comfortable clothing. Free trial class. Call 

Elizabeth Summers 505-710-2259. 

Men’s CSL Group 

1st & 3rd Weds of the month 

4:30-6:30pm • FREE 

Safe environment for men to confidentially 

share deeply. Enables the expression of 

feelings by providing mutual support. Meets 

at ABQ Ctr on 1st Wednesday and at High 

Desert Center for Spiritual Living on 3rd 

Wednesday. 

Facilitators: Mike Loewen, 259-2803, RScP, 

Don Wismer, RScP, 505-897-0482. 

(Call Don.) 

Dancing with Spirit 

1st Friday of the month, 7-8:30pm 

Love Offering 

Explore and express your Divine connection 

through movement. Blissful for all, no dance 

experience required. All are welcome! Call 

Elizabeth Summers, 505-710-2259. 

EVENTS AT: 

Sanjevani Integrative 

Health & Lifestyle Center 

7920 Wyoming Blvd NE, Suite B, ABQ 

505-821-6300 • www.sanjevani.net 

Hatha Yoga – Asana, Pranayama, Meditation 

Tues/Thurs, 6-7:30pm 

Sat, 10:30am-12pm 

$15 drop-in 

(discount class cards available) 

Maureen Sutton, RYT leads you through 

classical Hatha Yoga techniques for greater 

flexibility & balance in your life. Establish 

your own yoga practice for greater health. 

Improve your fitness, sleep better, feel better. 

Private classes available. Need a little extra 

TLC? Ask about Chair Yoga, Yoga Nidra and 

Primordial Sound Meditation classes. 

Skin Clinic 

Fridays & Saturdays, 1-4pm • $15 

Advanced Skin Care Consultant & 

Esthetician, Cecilia Montoya will be 

providing skin analysis & giving away free 

samples of Epicuren skin care products. 

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity 

to sample this beautiful, all natural skin care 

line. NEW! Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics. 

By appt., please call to RSVP: 505-821-6300. 

Connecting with Your Angels 

Group Channeling 

1st Monday of each month • $10 

Join Betsy Morgan as she connects with 

loving spiritual energies and brings through 

an amazing channeled message. All questions 

welcomed! Classes in Beginning, Intermediate 

and Professional channeling are offered every 

month. Private readings are available by appt. 

Convenient NE Heights Location 

RSVP for directions: 505-275-4746 

Pranic Healing Clinic 

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30–8pm • FREE 

Experience no-touch clearing of congested 

energies, and energizing and balancing of the 

energy body. 

First Unitarian Church 

3701 Carlisle Blvd NE, 87110 

Contact Rita Herther: 505-298-4823 

Edgar Cayce ARE Study Groups 

Wednesdays 7-9pm, ABQ • FREE 

Contact Wanda Barrows: 505-890-0878 

Tuesdays, 3-5pm, East Mountains • FREE 

Contact Dayle Goldsmith at 505-281-3999 

www.edgarcayceabq.org 

Electro-Light Acupuncture Pain Therapy 

2nd Sat of each month, 10am-5pm • Free 

Dr. Gail Drane, DOM will be offering free pain 

treatments using microcurrent therapy. This 

non-invasive, treatment without needles can 

reduce your pain quickly, whether chronic or 

caused by trauma. No appointment necessary 

just the desire to feel better. 

Held at: Moses Kountry Health Foods 

7115 4th Street NW, 87107 

Info, Dr. Drane: 505-331-0168 

Sacred Flow Yoga 

Sundays, 9-10:15am • $15 

Deepen your practice of yoga and your 

connection to your inner self with this class 

that incorporates asana practice with other 

aspects of yoga: mudras, mantras, meditation, 

and pranayama breathing techniques. Yoga is so 

much more than poses! Come experience this 

sacred practice. All levels. 

Dragonfly Yoga • www.dflyyoga.com 

1301 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Suite #2 

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Oh, 

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especially for the November/December 

holiday issue. The book featured in this 

issue is simply exquisite. Isha Judd’s book Love Has Wings, 

helps us understand how powerful and transformational 

focusing on Love really is. Love has the power to change 

everything about our world—every painful aspect can to 

shift into experiences we can all revel in through the power of Love. Love is the 

universal language. Actions and expressions of Love can be felt and understood 

to such depths that no words need be said. We have all experienced this. 

When I opened Love Has Wings for the first time, I was struck by the number 

of endorsements she received for it… from Martha Beck (columnist for Oprah 

Magazine and author of Finding Your Way in a Wild New World —also a great 

Love book by the way) to Marci Shimoff, author of Love for No Reason (last 

November/December featured book and my favorite of all time) and Happy for 

No Reason, to Shakti Gawain, Masaru Emoto, Norman Shealy and more. While 

I was impressed with the endorsements, after reading the book I completely 

understood why there were so many, and that they were waxing so poetically 

about it. This is truly an exceptional read and I highly recommend it. 

The Truly Alive Health & Spirituality Workshop Weekend was a wonderful 

success. The social networking portion on Friday, September 21 was lovely and 

the food was amazing. Kudos to Joy Lynn of Joyous Creations for the delicious 

food and refreshments that evening. Truly Alive workshop presenters shared 

valuable information and education on a broad range of subjects; from brain 

health, to natural anti-inflammatories to chakras and manifestation. The 

feedback was the best I’ve had following any event. Many thanks go out to the 

Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living for providing the space and working with 

us to create a memorable event! 

As we wind down this year of 2012 and prepare to go into 2013 and beyond, 

let us all remember that in our hearts and souls, we are all one and in the biggest 

reality of all, LOVE IS ALL THERE IS! Let us radiate who we really are NOW! 

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We are Expanding & 

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Fluoride and Dentistry: How Much Fluoride 

is in Your Toothpaste? 

By Bill Wolfe, DDS, NMD 

The second fastest way, next to intravenous delivery, to deliver 

a drug is sublingually…under the tongue. Therefore, it is 

very important what chemicals we place in our mouths. 

Over 95% of toothpastes now contain fluoride, and many 

young children swallow over 50% of the toothpaste added to their 

brush, if they are not supervised during brushing. A single strip 

of toothpaste (covering the length of a child’s brush) contains 

between 0.75 to 1.5 mg of fluoride. This exceeds the amount of 

fluoride in most prescription fluoride supplements (0.25 to 1.0 

mg). A 2-ounce tube of prescription ControlRX contains 282 

milligrams of fluoride, a nearly-lethal dose for a 2-year old. 

At high doses, fluoride is a potent poison that is almost on 

par with arsenic. Fluoride’s potency explains why it was used 

for years as a rodenticide (to kill rodents) and why it is still 

being used as a pesticide. It also explains why the Food & Drug 

Administration now requires that all fluoride toothpastes sold 

in the United States carry the following warning: “WARNING: 

Keep out of the reach of children under 6 years of age. If more 

than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical 

help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.” 

Poisonings from Fluoride Toothpaste: Fluoride toothpastes 

carry a poison warning for good reason. A tube of fluoride 

toothpaste, including bubble-gum flavored varieties with childfriendly 

cartoon characters on the packaging, has enough 

fluoride to kill an average-weighing child under the age of 9. 

While fatalities from toothpaste ingestion are rare, poisoning 

incidents are not. A young child can receive an “acutely toxic” 

dose of fluoride (the dose capable of inducing toxic responses 

such as gastric pain, nausea, or headache) by ingesting a mere 

1 gram (1000 mg) of fluoridated paste. Each year there are over 

20,000 calls to Poison Control Centers as a result of excessive 

ingestion of fluoride toothpaste.. 

Many poisoning incidents from fluoride toothpaste, however, 

likely go unreported. Parents may not notice the symptoms 

associated with mild fluoride toxicity or may attribute them to 

colic or gastroenteritis, particularly if they did not see the child 

ingest fluoride. (Journal of Public Health Dentistry.) 

The National Institutes of Health encourages parents to call 

the American Association of Poison Control Centers (1-800-222- 

1222) anytime they have a question about poisoning. Parents are 

advised to take extra care to lock up these types of prescription 

dental products, as well as any fluoride supplements, which can 

easily contain enough fluoride to kill a child. 

My response is… “Why even have fluoride products in the house 

at all...?” 

• Fluoride is not an essential nutrient. No biological process in 

animals or humans has been shown to depend on it. On the 

contrary, it is known that fluoride can interfere with many 

important biological processes and vital cellular constituents. 

Bill Wolfe, D.D.S. 

This makes fluoride potentially toxic even at low doses. 

(International Association of Oral Medicine and Toxicology- 

IAOMT.) 

• Segments of the population are unusually susceptible to the 

toxic effects of fluoride. (USPHS,1993.) 

• “Fluorides are general protoplasmic poisons, probably 

because of their capacity to modify the metabolism of cells 

by changing the permeability of the cell membrane and by 

inhibiting certain enzyme systems. (JAMA, September, 1943.) 

• According to the Clinical Toxicology of Commercial Products, 

“fluoride is more poisonous than lead and just slightly less 

poisonous than arsenic.” 

• According to the Physicians’ Desk Reference: “In hypersensitive 

individuals, fluoride occasionally causes various skin 

eruptions, gastric distress, headaches, and weakness.” 

I am proud to say that I have never incorporated fluoride into 

any of my dental products, and I am even more proud to say 

that my practice has been Fluoride Free for 32 years, and I 

haven’t missed it at all... 

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How to Create a 

Joyful Life–Part II 

By Lara LaVonne Jordan, RScP 

Having a joyful life is really all about us as 

individuals, not about the other people or 

the circumstances of our lives. It’s about 

what’s “in here” rather than about what’s “out 

there.” The question is “Who am I being?” rather than “What’s 

happening to me?” 

It’s been said that every moment we are making a choice, 

although it may not always seem like it. Oftentimes, our 

reactions are programmed and automatic. In those cases, we 

are free to take a look at our responses and consider whether 

we want to change them. Could we re-contextualize our 

difficulties as opportunities for spiritual growth? Do we want to 

shift our outlook? Do we want to align with one of the lessons 

in the Course in Miracles: “I can choose Peace instead of this”? 

What about other people? Yes, they have an impact on our 

lives, but we can make choices about how to view them. Some 

behaviors are outright deal-breakers. In general, however, we 

can remember that everyone does the best they can, considering 

their life experience, understanding and mindset. They are just 

like us in that regard, so it’s pointless to criticize or find fault 

with them. Viewing others in a compassionate light is the first 

step toward improving relationships. It is also a big step in 

creating a more joyful life. 

The same thing can be said for the events in the world “out 

there.” As Dr. David Hawkins has pointed out, everything that 

happens is a consequence of everything else that has happened 

in the universe throughout all time. There is, however, a lot we 

can do to shape our own lives for the better. We can choose, 

always, to put our energy into positive, constructive changes. 

Ultimately, no matter how difficult it may be, we are each 

responsible for creating our own joy. 

Lara LaVonne Jordan is a Practitioner at the High Desert Center 

for Spiritual Living. 

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REC: Owner Financing on 

a Real Estate Contract 

By Nancy Bowers, Realtor® 

RECs are the perfect solution for buyers 

who can’t qualify for a loan and sellers 

having a hard time finding a buyer. 

Owner financed homes are popular on the MLS 

because for many buyers, it is the only way they will be 

able to get into a home until their credit is repaired. Often 

though, sellers resist the option. In outlining the pros and 

cons here, it is my hope that this information may help 

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PROS OF RECS FOR SELLERS: You can get a premium 

price for your home. So if you are upside down on your 

mortgage, sometimes this can work to get you the price you 

need. You obviously won’t get $200K for a home that’s worth 

half that but you will be able to charge top dollar because 

when a buyer is asking you to act as the lender, they are 

willing to pay more. Sometimes a better strategy is to offer 

the house at a slightly lower price but a higher interest rate. 

It’s a numbers game, so you have to look at the original loan 

and the terms you’re creating to make sure it will work when 

the buyers refinance. Owner financed homes usually sell 

more quickly, and they definitely take less time, energy and 

money to close. Depending on the title company, they can 

close in just a few days and the closing costs are always less 

than with bank financing. 

Also, because title is held in escrow and doesn’t change 

until the home is refinanced, foreclosing on a default is fast. 

I know many people who have sold the same house two or 

three times on an REC because they ended up getting it back 

very quickly. This worries many sellers, but usually it isn’t a 

bad thing. I’ve never heard of a house being trashed in these 

cases, and invariably they are in much better shape than if 

the home had been rented out. 

CONS OF RECS FOR SELLERS: The real seller issue 

is they may be put in a position of carrying the mortgage 

payment again until they can find a new buyer. But an REC 

can close in days so that helps tremendously. 

The other big negative (assuming there’s an underlying 

mortgage,) is the seller’s credit is tied up. The seller’s name 

remains on that mortgage so unless they make very good 

money, they generally can’t go out and get another one. 

This means that seller may now need to buy their next 

home on an REC, which means they will have fewer homes 

to choose from. 

RECs can be a wonderful option for both buyers and sellers. If 

you’d like to know more, call me. 


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“Fascia is Alive”By Victoria L Magown 

GOT PAIN? Call MyoRehab at 505-872-3100 and make an appointment today to get your pain 

under control. You can find us at www.myorehab.net and we are conveniently located at 

Granada Square, 4263 Montgomery Blvd. NE, #200, ABQ, NM 87109. 

Myofascial — Myo (muscle) and Fascia (connective 

tissue). Where is your pain coming from? Muscle 

or Fascia? 

In this issue, we will share with you, information about the 

latest research on Fascia. You’ll learn about Joyce, a patient 

at MyoRehab, who’s Plantar Fasciitis is completely gone after 

suffering for 20 years with hip, knee, ankle and foot pain. 

Fascia is Alive! The role of the connective tissue has 

traditionally been relegated to the job of deftly holding our 

‘parts’ together (as though that wasn’t enough). On October 

4-5, 2007, the First International Fascia Research Congress 

convened at Harvard University in Boston, at which the 

finest scientific minds in the world came together to tell us 

otherwise. 

George S Pellegrino, LMT, CMTPT 

Fascia is much more alive than was previously assumed. 

Fascia has the capacity to actively contract! Fascia is a sensory 

organ which is densely innervated with many sensory nerve 

endings, which can be a source for acute Myofascial Pain. 

Joyce, 53 years old, came to MyoRehab with what she 

called “plantar fasciitis”. About twenty years ago, Joyce 

decided to start power-walking — long distances, at a very 

fast pace. Shortly thereafter, she “shattered” her ankle, and 

had plates and screws on both the tibia and the fibula, on 

both sides of the ankle. 

The plantar fasciitis began around that time, and had 

persisted for the last 20 years till now, and nothing relieved 

it. She has tried custom orthotics, which didn’t help. Her foot 

pain interfered with her ability to walk, and she frequently 

had to stop walking due to the pain. She had been preparing 

to leave on a 3 week trip to Italy, which would involve lots of 

walking. Her greatest concern was that she would not be able 

to walk for long periods due to the plantar fasciitis pain. 

Joyce was evaluated with Morton’s Foot Structure (long 

second metatarsal) and fitted with Posture Control Insoles. 

Because we had previously addressed her hip/low back and 

leg pain in prior treatments, I decided to work in a detailed 

fashion, inch by inch along the top and bottom of her foot 

and ankle…searching for any possible issues that could be 

contributing in the fascia, muscle and joint pain. 

With regard to fascia restrictions, I noticed two key areas 

in particular; both of which had an interesting reflexive 

involuntary reaction/leg twitch — referring from her foot 

up through the entire leg and thigh. One area was on the 

bottom of her foot just below the first metatarsal joint (great 

toe knuckle), and under the ball of the foot (flexor hallucis 

brevis). The other area was on the top of her foot over the 

extensor hallucis brevis. Light to moderate pressure on these 

areas created a significant reflexive “twitch” of the entire leg. 

The fascia and muscles in these two key areas were treated, 

including Passive Dynamic Release (movement during 

treatment) until the twitch was gone. 

I treated progressively from the foot toward the scars on 

the ankle where the plates and screws were located. The lateral 

ankle scar was quite free. However, the medial ankle scar was 

entirely adhered to the medial malleolus (inside ankle bone), 

as well as the hardware under the tissue. The scar was treated 

with both index fingers approximating the scar, and also 

using the Deep Fascia Manipulation “S” technique. 

I palpated what felt to be migratory adhesions 

travelling posterior and inferior from the medial malleolus 

approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch. The most interesting thing 

about this part of the treatment, was while I was palpating/ 

treating/releasing the scar, I observed a distinct line of pull in 

the fascia from the scar to both areas on the top and bottom 

of the foot which caused the reflexive twitch to her leg and 

thigh. 

The scar was successfully released from the bone and 

metal hardware under the skin. I then gently tractioned and 

mobilized the ankle, mid-foot, tarsals and metatarsals. For 

the first time in 20 years, her “plantar fasciitis” pain was gone, 

even though I didn’t address the plantar fascia directly. 

For 20 years, it was adhesions in the fascia of the medial 

ankle scar that caused her “plantar fasciitis”. I’ve seen her 

twice since that treatment, and the pain still has not returned. 

She is now walking every night and her feet are pain-free! 

Joyce is a patient of Melissa Hernandez, LMT, CMTPT, 

one of MyoRehab’s therapists. All our therapists keep up-todate 

with training in the latest research in Myofascial Pain 

and Dysfunction. 

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WAKE UP NOW!!! 

By Stephen P. Weiss, M.D., Integrative Medicine and Classical Homeopathy 

Hopi EldErs’ propHEc y: 

“You have been telling people that 

this is the Eleventh Hour, now you 

must go back and tell the people that 

this is the Hour. And these are things 

to be considered…. 

Where are you living? 

What are you doing? 

What are your relationships? 

Are you in right relation? 

Where is your water? 

Know your garden. 

It is time to speak your truth. 

Create your community. 

Be good to each other. 

And do not look outside of yourself for your leader.” 

Then he clasped his hands together, smiled, and said, “This 

could be a good time!” 

There is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great and swift 

that there are those who will be afraid. They will try to hold 

on to the shore. They will feel they are being torn apart 

and will suffer greatly. Know the river has its destination. 

The elders say we must let go of the shore, push off into the 

middle of the river, keep our eyes open, and our heads above 

the water. 

And I say, see who is in there with you and celebrate. At this 

time in history, we are to take nothing personally, least of all 

ourselves. For the moment we do, our spiritual growth and 

journey come to a halt. 

The time of the one wolf is over. Gather yourselves! Banish 

the word struggle from your attitude and your vocabulary. 

All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and 

celebration. 

We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.” 

On September 13, 2012, hundreds of us gathered from 

all over the Americas, Europe and New Zealand to learn 

from a host of Wisdom Keepers and Elders, and some of 

the world’s great visionaries. Having been a speaker at both 

of SEED Graduate Institute’s previous Healing Conferences, 

as well as a former member of the SEED Advisory Board, 

I was asked to be the M.D. of the Conference in case 

any of the participants, particularly the Elders, required 

medical attention. It was a great honor and privilege which 


Mayan Calendar Crop Circle by Lucy Pringle, 

www.lucypringle.co.uk 

I immediately accepted. It really 

was THE conference of the year as 

advertised, and nothing could have 

prevented me from attending. 

Many of us find these times 

particularly challenging. The 

Hopi prophecy, which perfectly 

summarizes the Wisdom from the 

Origins Conference, invites us to 

look inside, to reevaluate the way 

we walk this Earth and the way we 

show up in our lives. Sometimes 

what we see is not pretty. We try to 

sugar coat those parts that we deny, but that is exactly the 

same as taking a drug to suppress a particular symptom— 

the disease, the rot keeps on festering. The Elders teach us 

that the root cause of our suffering is our disconnection 

from Creator/Spirit/God, as well as from each other, and the 

destruction of and alienation from Mother Earth. 

When I initially wrote this article, I described a 

frightening scenario that was shared at the Conference. 

Ironically, it did not come from the Mayan Elders—they 

do not believe that 12/21/12 is the end of the world, only 

the end of a long cycle of time lasting 5,125 years. That 

article was a Wake Up Call and a Call To Action with fear 

the primary motivator. Fear is a great motivator. Or is it? 

It definitely riveted my attention, and at the same time 

activated my reptilian brain—the primitive part of the brain 

that is concerned with survival. Is this the consciousness 

that is going to get us out of the suffering our planet and 

most of its inhabitants are experiencing? 

Lynne Forrest, author of Beyond Victim Consciousness, 

and one of my mentors, doesn’t think so. She teaches a simple, 

yet very powerful tool that can be applied to ANY situation 

that is painful. Building upon Dr. Stephen Karpman’s work 

on the “Drama Triangle” (which Lynne calls the “Victim 

Triangle”) and Byron Katie’s teachings known as “The 

Work”, Lynne shows us very precisely that the root cause of 

our suffering lies within our mind and its mental constructs, 

not in external events, however painful they may appear. 

Incested as a child, she realized that the pain she 

experienced for decades was due not so much to the events 

themselves, but to the negative thoughts and beliefs about 

herself she carried as a result of the abuse. Lynne teaches 

that humanity is, for the most part, mired in an immature

and highly dysfunctional blame 

game which keeps us stuck, disempowered 

and suffering deeply. 

Just like actors on a stage, we take 

turns playing out the roles of victim, 

persecutor and rescuer, sometimes 

quickly cycling between 2 or even 

all three points on the triangle. The 

common denominator of these roles 

is the refusal to take responsibility 

for our lives and our belief in our 

elaborate stories, which are false 

constructs of reality. Only when we 

step out of this vicious cycle into what 

she calls Observer Consciousness 

do we see Reality exactly as it is, 

without judgment or interpretation. 

Mayan Calendar Crop Circle by Lucy Pringle, 

www.lucypringle.co.uk 

In this sacred space, connected to Source/Creator/God, we 

experience the exquisite peace which is our true nature. 

We are blessed with free will, and our only choice is who 

we choose to serve: ego/blame/fear, or Reality, which is 

synonymous with God. Please visit www.lynneforrest.com 

for much more detail about The Victim Triangle and her 

blueprint for ending our self-created suffering. 

A great deal of Wisdom was shared at the Conference 

which, if put into practice, can lead us to the dawn of a 

new era, which is exactly what the Mayans believe we are 

in the midst of. On November 10 & 11 in L.A., Marianne 

Williamson is organizing Sister Giant to birth a new politics 

of the heart “in which the principles of higher consciousness 

form a new foundation for political involvement. Sister Giant 

will provide the opportunity to fuse our love, intelligence, 

decency and conscience in service to America’s future.” 

(www.sistergiant.com—a live stream will also be available). 

Additionally, Barbara Marx-Hubbard is spearheading Day 

One all over the world on December 22 to celebrate the 

birth of a new era in the evolution of our species. By joining 

together on this day we will create the most powerful field 

of resonance, creativity and love we have ever seen, and 

supercharge the noosphere, the thinking layer of the earth, 

which will support a collective awakening of consciousness. 

Contact the Center for Conscious Living in Albuquerque for 

more information: 505-514-2024. 

Practice forgiveness. Life is too short to hold on to past 

hurts. I have started a gratitude journal which is growing 

exponentially. It quickly puts me in a heart space which 

is what we need to anchor in order to make the transition 

away from ego into a recognition of the oneness of all things. 

Create a daily personal connection with God through prayer. 

Always intend for the highest good for all beings. Support 

environmental causes both financially and through volunteer 

work. The grassroots organization Protect Our Air and Water, 

where I served as a volunteer, helped stop the annual open 

burning of 80,000 pounds of hazardous waste in Albuquerque. 

Be bold. Playing small doesn’t serve anyone, as Marianne 

Williamson taught us years ago. Share 

this information with your friends 

and loved ones. Heed the guidance 

of the Hopi Elders! Love thyself as 

thy neighbor—with loving kindness. 

If you really want to be inspired, 

go to www.seedgraduateinstitute. 

org and hear many of the speakers 

from the Wisdom from the 

Origins Conference (http://www. 

regonline.com/Register/Checkin. 

aspx?EventID=1131829). I am 

happy to help you in whatever way 

I can. The healthier you are in body, 

mind, emotions and spirit, the more 

grace and ease you will experience 

during this great human and 

planetary transition. I leave you with a Mayan Salutation: In 

Lak’ech (“I am another you”) 

Dr. Stephen Weiss has been successfully treating patients of 

all ages in his Holistic Integrative Medical Practice since 1993. 

Patients deeply appreciate his genuine, heartfelt compassion 

and ability to seamlessly combine cutting-edge high tech 

medicine with numerous effective and safe alternative 

healing modalities. Please visit our new and improved website 

to learn a lot more: www.holisticmedicineheals.com. 

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The Solar Plexus Chakra 

Excerpt from “The Wisdom of the Chakras: Tools for Navigating the Complexity of Life” 

By Ellen Tadd 

Unfortunately, we are a solar plexus 

dominate culture. 

The solar plexus is the center of emotion, feeling, 

intuition, and harmony. It is located below the heart 

chakra, where you feel “butterflies in the stomach” 

and “gut reactions.” Used appropriately, the solar 

plexus is the center of personal experience 

and human emotion in the context of one’s 

spiritual evolution. 

While engaged in daily activities and 

interacting with others, often people unconsciously 

focus on the solar plexus 

chakra—that is, they let themselves be 

guided by emotions, feelings, and selfcentered 

desires. Whether done intentionally 

or not, concentrating on the solar plexus 

region without cultivating the attitude 

of acceptance, or a spiritual approach to life, 

makes this center vulnerable to emotional turmoil 

and leads it to function in an unhealthy manner. 

The solar plexus is susceptible to agitation when we do not 

have the knowledge to comprehend the meaning and purpose 

of our life circumstances. Without such understanding, we 

often feel emotional distress when situations unfold against 

our wishes and when we are not able to control events. 

Without adequate awareness of the spiritual component of 

life, the experience of being human often generates feelings of 

confusion, fear, and dissatisfaction. These reactions originate 

in the solar plexus and breed anger, sadness, and emotional 

pain. The powerful destructive imbalances, commonly 

located in this center can adversely affect all the other chakras, 

interrupting health, personal development, and the quality of 

one’s relationships. 

I often refer to people who live focused in this chakra as 

“classic solar plexus people.” Repeated attention placed on the 

solar plexus—whether conscious or unconscious–expands 

it well beyond its natural circumference. This experience 

can make us feel like a leaf battered by the wind, pulled and 

pushed by life situations and the emotions and behaviors of 

others. The auric view of this distortion looks like a lake that 

has flooded past its boundaries. This energetic spreading spills 

into the heart chakra, the heart becomes vulnerable and easily 

hurt. When the solar plexus spills into the identity chakra, it 

creates self-esteem problems as well as difficulty in developing 

an identity in the world. In both instances, the enlargement of 

the solar plexus brings with it an extreme sensitivity to stimuli. 


Drugs, alcohol, and over-eating are often used to numb 

the hypersensitivity of an enlarged solar plexus. While these 

unhealthy behaviors temporarily relieve the emotional pain 

that results from excessive focus on this chakra, they do 

not remedy problems. In fact, they eventually create more 

difficulties, including health problems and an avoidance 

of emotional issues that may need to be addressed. 

Manipulative behavior that seeks selfprotection 

and safety at all costs can 

manifest in many forms when one has an 

enlarged solar plexus chakra. This can be 

exemplified by a mother who makes all 

the decisions for her children in order 

to keep them safe, but does not allow 

them to develop their own identities. A 

successful businessman who exploits his 

employees for wealth because he believes 

that money will bring him security, is 

another example. Safety and sanctuary might 

be gained for a period of time, but the material 

world is ephemeral and ultimately the karmic lesson of 

selfishness will need to be reconciled. Needless to say, these 

patterns of manipulation neither support the spiritual growth 

of others, nor the achievement of individual potential in 

oneself. 

Another prevalent reaction to excessive focus on the solar 

plexus is the compulsion to meet the needs of everyone in 

order to create harmony and find peace. This reaction stems 

from an inability to experience harmony 

internally, which in turn leads to a 

dependence on the happiness of others 

for one’s own personal fulfillment. Since 

needs exist everywhere, this pattern 

of behavior soon leads to the feeling of 

being overwhelmed and inadequate to 

meet the desired (often impossible) task. 

The key to healing the destructive 

imbalances of the solar plexus is the third 

eye. With a simple shift of focus to the 

third eye, in the middle of the forehead, 

the solar plexus operates appropriately as the center of feeling 

and emotion within the context and understanding of being 

a spiritual identity temporarily in human form. When placed 

in this expanded framework of perception, the quality of any 

experience shifts and its positive significance becomes evident. 

Read more articles by Ellen Tadd online: www.trulyalive.net

“Doctor, why am I so sick?” 

Navigating Through the New Paradigm of Medicine: 

Lyme Disease and Environmental Toxicity 

By Pamela Costello, MD, PhD 

You should not honor men more than truth. Plato 

The question asked me by patients on a daily basis is “why 

am I so sick”....? So many people are suffering on this planet, 

unsure of what exactly is wrong with them. By the time they’ve 

seen me, they’ve usually been to a multitude of practitioners 

who’ve been unable to diagnose what has caused them to be 

ill and, consequently, have not been able to help them heal. 

However, by asking the proper questions and addressing the 

core issues underlying the patient’s neurologic and immunologic 

imbalances, a path to recovery and healing can be obtained. 

For centuries, civilization addressed illness and disease as an 

art of mysticism and the occult. With the discovery of Penicillin 

in the early part of last century, however, rapid inroads were 

created into dealing with microscopic disease, and an onslaught 

of technological advances in both medicine and surgery was 

soon to follow. What was neglected in this pursuit, however, 

was the humanity of medicine and the ability to see the 

holistic perspective of the patient’s illness. Under the intense, 

but restricted, focus of technology and the ever expanding 

pharmaceutical industry, the idea of ‘one pill for one symptom’ 

may well have narrowed our perspectives to such a degree as to 

diminish the ‘art of healing’, an approach which involves seeing 

the whole being when diagnosing an illness. 

From the battlefields of World War II, increasing numbers 

of patient’s lives were saved due to new discoveries such as 

Penicillin, whilst at the same time treating physicians began 

to lose their holistic approach to the human body. It was the 

emphasis on disease, rather than health, that widened the gap 

between modern allopathic medicine and the longstanding, yet 

relevant, more holistic homeopathic approach. 

In spite of today’s physicians’ ‘illusion of certainty’ that we 

have all of the answers due to the advances of modern technology, 

the sobering truth is that the current toxic state of the planet and 

the microbes which inhabit same, have outpaced even our best 

modern technological skills at diagnosing and treatment. This 

false sense of certainty that we know all that we need to know 

upon completing graduate medical training has offered the 

illusion to the masses that there will definitively be a diagnosis 

and curative treatment after their medical consultation. Newly 

pandemic microbial and environmental toxins, however, have 

eluded modern medicine to a great degree, leaving the patient 

without either effective treatment or diagnosis and, more than 

ever, in need of a more holistic approach. 

To keep up with the technological advances, medical 

education has become more intense and lengthy, as well as 

exorbitantly expensive. Physicians leave their training saturated 

and, when challenged with something as illusive as a diagnosis 

of modern day Lyme Disease or mercury neurotoxicity (and 

their textbooks do not hold clear answers or directions), they 

defer to traditional symptomatic treatments. Not so long ago, 

in the 1980’s, those of us in medical training at the time found 

ourselves dealing with a disease that was also not found in our 

textbooks. Thankfully, we treated those patients to the best of 

our ability whilst the HIV diagnosis was being defined. 

In conclusion, what is a patient to do in their varied attempts 

to achieve wellness? The answer seems to lie in the practitioners 

maintaining the curiosity and willingness to investigate in a 

manner required by our rapidly increasing toxic environment 

and global medical challenges, allowing them to transcend 

the oft times myopic paradigm of the medical educational 

system. Health care practitioners are employed by the patient to 

effectively diagnose and treat them. Patients therefore need to 

choose those who subscribe to similar healing philosophies and 

maintain an open mind, with sufficient investigative curiosity 

to search further for potentially non traditional answers to our 

modern day medical challenges. 

We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; The real 

tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light. Plato 

Read more articles by Pamela Costello online: www.trulyalive.net 


Breast Screening & 

Satellite Imaging 

By Dr. Carla Garcia, DOM 

What do satellite imaging and mammography 

have in common? The question 

is answered in an article entitled The 

Picture Problem – Mammography, Air Power and 

the Limits of Looking by Malcolm Gladwell. It was published 

in The New Yorker Magazine in December of 2004. http:// 

www.newyorker.com/archive/2004/12/13/041213fa_fact 

Gladwell says, “The system works only if the camera is 

pointed in the right place, and even then the pictures are not 

self-explanatory”. Mammograms image the portion of the 

breast that fits on the mammogram plate and cannot image 

under the arm or up to the collarbone. Breast tissue extends 

from the collarbone to almost the middle of the sternum and up 

into the armpit, which means that there is a large area of breast 

tissue that cannot be imaged with mammograms. 

When explaining what mammograms look for, Dr. David 

Dershaw says “You look for lumps and bumps, and you look for 

calcium.” Calcium deposits vary in density, size and shape. Most 

calcium deposits are benign but some can be due to cancer. 

Mammograms cannot differentiate the calcium deposits that 

are benign from the deposits that are cancerous. Most breast 

tumors that develop slowly are made up of calcium deposits, so 

mammograms are designed to detect slow-growing cancers. This 

explains some of the controversy surrounding mammograms. 

Is there a screening method that images the breast 

from the collarbone to the armpit? AND... Is there a breast 

imaging technique that can detect fast growing cancers, like 

inflammatory breast cancer? Yes! Breast thermography images 

the collarbone, the sternum, the entire chest region and the 

armpits. It detects heat and can image the heat changes that 

accompany early tumor growth from fast growing cancers and/ 

or inflammatory breast cancer. 

Thermography is painless and safe. There is NO radiation 

or compression of the breast tissue. The test takes minutes and 

can be done on women of all ages and is safe for breast implants. 

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Feeling Alive as a 

Spiritual Practice 

By Jennifer McKay Vaitkus 

Well it’s that time again. (No, not the 

holidays; not time to switch from 

cooling to heating.) I’m revisiting the 

idea that I just don’t know how the world works. 

It’s that time when I ask the all encompassing question, WTF? 

There is so much conflicting information about how I should 

look, how I should live, what I should eat, how I should spend 

my time. There are constant messages about positive thinking, 

manifestation, God is this, God is that, I am God. I have very 

positive thoughts and I don’t manifest what I am hoping to. I have 

horrible self-defeating thoughts and wonderful things happen. 

I eat a hamburger, fries, and a milkshake and feel fantastic and 

full of love. I sit in meditation and come out feeling sad and 

defeated. And then! vice versa for ALL of these! How does this 

confusion fit into a Spiritual practice? Can anyone relate? 

While wondering how this universe really works and what’s 

the point of it all, I am inspired by the title of this magazine, 

Truly Alive. I have a suspicion that learning what Alive is 

and feels like, and then being there as much as possible is my 

“meaning of life,” my Spiritual practice. When do I feel Alive? 

I feel Alive when I dance, when I laugh, when I am with people 

I love and when I am alone. Being in England makes me feel 

Alive. A nice meal can make me feel Alive—be it vegetarian or 

a burger. I feel Alive when I allow myself to ask WTF? But here’s 

the kicker, I am changing all of the time. My energy flows and 

changes, my mood changes, my desires change, and how I feel 

Alive changes. There is no one way for me to live, look, eat, act, 

or feel. There are no rules here. My Spiritual practice, being 

attuned with myself and feeling Alive, is ongoing and allows for 

confusion. What a relief! 

Jennifer McKay Vaitkus, a belly dancer and psychic, owns 

White Horse, a metaphysical and dancewear shop. She also 

facilitates a weekly spiritual dance gathering, Seven Point 

Dance. Jennifer leads workshops exploring the energy of 

movement and accessing Divine wisdom through dance. 

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What You Can Manifest 

...Now! By Janet L. Hall, ND, CKP, CMI, CHt, CBT 

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“Life can be what you make it; what you create it to be. Life just 

happening to me in the past led to my determination to be in 

control of my life, creating it each day. I want every day to feel like 

it is a day of great beauty, wonder, joy, humor, service, love and 

gratitude.” 

Ilove helping people reach their goals and dreams; watching 

them grow, change, transform and become who and what 

they were meant to be, do and have. 

Here are a few of my own experiences to help you know what 

integrations can bring to your life: 

TRAUMA, GRIEF AND PAIN: Years ago, my first integration 

brought me out of depression, grief and pain that I had begun 

to believe was not possible. The relief was immense and hope 

was restored. 

TRAVEL & LIFE DREAMS: Later, I had a client that would tell 

me about her wonderful travel experiences! I was so enthralled 

with her knowledge and excitement. It sounded too good to be 

true for me, but I decided to integrate for it anyway. This client 

used our clinic services to help heal her breast cancer and has 

remained cancer-free. She gave talks on cruise ships and was able 

to include a guest free to Europe. She asked if I would like to go. 

I just about fell over! I agreed, (not knowing who I would get for 

childcare or how I could possibly miss work that long) but knowing 

I could integrate for that too! It was a major dream come true 

and a wonderful trip! It was an 18 day cruise touring London, 

Paris, Belgium, Holland, the Netherlands, Scotland and Ireland! 

RELATIONSHIPS: I manifested finding a husband with an 

integration! I integrated in June and met him in September. We 

were married not long after! 

EVENTS: Lots of miracles occurred from integrating for my 

wedding, including my gown. I knew the moment I put on this 

particular gown, the gown made me feel like Cinderella and 

cry... that it was my gown. However, it was $1,600 and I had 

integrated for a steal of a price on my dress. The clerk found 

a sales tag for $1100, but after checking with another clerk, 

thought it was on sale for $680. I thought that sounded pretty 

good and decided to take it. The clerk entered the numbers 

in the computer and exclaimed, “I can’t believe this, but your 

dress is ringing up at $225!” So, I got my $1600 dress for $225!! 

I wanted to jump for joy, (however I contained it... until just 

outside the store!) 

I wanted so much to see Celine Dion with my new husband 

on our honeymoon, but all information said she would be 

performing just after our honeymoon in Las Vegas. Well, with 

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my integration, she performed a week early and we got to hear 

her amazingly beautiful voice—live in concert! 

PUBLIC SPEAKING: Years ago, the trauma I experienced 

made public speaking an ordeal for me. The stress was almost 

unbearable—just knowing that a speaking event was coming 

up. After integrating, my public speaking got better and the 

apprehension incredibly less. 

My clients have had many miracles like these as well. 

Experience an integration now, or learn to integrate yourself 

at our classes and 

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Understanding Men’s Issues: 

Testosterone & Andropause 

By Tom White, RPh, PhC and Frank Latino, RPh, MS, PhC 

Former Highland Pharmary employees Pharmacists Tom White and Frank Latino strike out on their own with 

“The Hormone & Anti-Aging Center of New Mexico”, a compounding Pharmacy and Clinic! 

TESTOSTERONE is considered to be the hormone of 

desire. This issue as well as several to follow will be 

devoted to TESTOSTERONE (T) and its incredible 

health benefits for both men and women. Historically there 

has been more research devoted to the effects of testosterone in 

women, than research on the effects of testosterone in a man’s 

body. Some of this research with women started back in the 

early 1940’s. This probably has something to do with man’s 

constant curiosity and fascination with women. It hasn’t been 

until recent years that “T” has become of worldwide interest to 

most men, especially to the aging adult male. 

For years, hormone replacement therapy for women 

has dominated the market place in both sales and research. 

Women have always seemed to possess a more conscious 

awareness about their health and take better care of 

themselves than men. But times are changing. Never before 

have we seen such an increase in the interest and sales of 

“T” and related hormone replacement therapy for men. “T” 

(the abbreviation referring to testosterone) is generally well 

understood by most men to be testosterone. Men have finally 

figured out what their female counter parts have known for 

years. Life can be much more enjoyable and fulfilling with 

some self awareness and knowledge about the changes they 

will experience with the aging process. 

This issue will be devoted to a better understanding 

about men and “Andropause” 

ANDROPAUSE is the term that is used to describe a man’s 

menopause-like condition. Andro meaning “androgen” and 

pause “to stop”. Thus, andropause refers to that time of a man’s 

life when he will experience several changes in his body—both 

dramatic and subtle, due to the drop in androgens primarily 

“TESTOSTERONE”. Androgen, also called “androgenic 

hormone” or “testoid”, is the 

generic term for any natural or 

synthetic compound, usually a 

steroid hormone, that stimulates 

or controls the development 

and maintenance of male 

characteristics in vertebrates by 

binding to androgen receptors. 

Androgens were first discovered 

in 1936. Androgens increase protein synthesis within cells 

which results in a buildup of cellular tissue especially in 

the muscle. The term “anabolic” generally refers to having a 

positive effect on growth in the body. Androgens are also the 

original anabolic steroids and precursor of, all estrogens… 

the female sex hormones. 

Testosterone is therefore the androgen precursor (or 

starting hormone) which can be metabolized (metabolically 

or chemically changed) in a man’s body to estrogen. This 

DO YOU HAVE LOW TESTOSTERONE? 

(Answer these questions and see below for indicators.) 

“ADAM” Test to Determine Androgen 

Deficiency in Aging Men 

1. Do you have a decrease in libido o Yes o No 

(sex drive)? 

2. Do you have a lack of energy? o Yes o No 

3. Do you have a decrease in strength and/ o Yes o No 

or endurance? 

4. Have you lost height? o Yes o No 

5. Have you noticed a decreased enjoyment o Yes o No 

of life? 

6. Are you sad and/or grumpy? o Yes o No 

7. Are your erections less strong? o Yes o No 

8. During sexual intercourse, has it become o Yes o No 

more difficult to maintain your erection to 

completion of intercourse? 

9. Are you falling asleep after dinner? o Yes o No 

10. Has there been a recent deterioration in o Yes o No 

your work performance? 

If you answered yes to question #1 or #7, or at least three of the 

other questions, you may have low testosterone levels. 

(Ref: Morley JE. J Gend Specif Med. 2001; 4(2): 40-53, St. Louis 

University School of Medicine.) 


conversion also occurs in a women’s body. The problem with 

this conversion in a man’s body is that estrogen is not a man’s 

primary sex hormone. Testosterone is a man’s primary sex 

hormone, not estrogen. As a man ages, typically testosterone 

levels drop while estrogen levels increase. And thus, we see 

the onset of andropause, or the symptoms of low testosterone, 

which can be accompanied with elevated estrogen levels. In 

essence a man has become less “manly”. 

The “ADAM” test is a short heads-up awareness test 

for all men to take into review. These very few symptoms 

of andropause should be a wake-up call for all men. Take 

this opportunity to contact a health care professional who 

specializes in hormone replacement for men. This might be 

the appointment that can change your life. This article and 

articles to follow will address many, many more symptoms 

and their ramifications to the health of the adult aging male. 

A Personal Note: 

When I turned 50 years of age, I had reached another decade 

or milestone in my life. It seemed that all of a sudden I was not 

sleeping very well. I was waking up with miserable night sweats, 

to extent that I would have to get out of bed and get a towel to 

dry off. What a disruptive night’s experience. At this point in time 

andropause was not well defined much less talked about. With a 

little time, some lab work, a little research and a self awareness of 

symptoms I finally figured it out. I was in andropause. Although 

my labs were in the “normal” range they were too low for me 

as an individual to control my symptoms. To my dismay with 

the aging process, I had become less “manly”. Now, after 12 years 

of “T” supplementation, I have returned to my more “youthful 

self” at 62 years of age. I believe that this personal experience has 

prepared me to be a much more effective Pharmacist Clinician, 

through my consults, to help other men with their andropause 

and related hormone imbalances 

Tom White, 10/2/12 

When a man starts into andropause, 

the symptoms can be 

very subtle and it may take years 

to manifest into issues that are 

more significant. Typically women 

are much more sensitive to the 

changes that a man is experiencing 

than the man 

himself. This is likely 

because his changes 

are having an impact 

on her life as 

well. 


It is important 

to recognize 

symptoms with any 

change in the body 

and especially as 

we age. However, 

sometimes more important 

are the silent diseases 

we are not aware of. Testosterone 

in men as their 

primary sex hormone, 

like estrogen in women, is 

what keeps a man healthy. 

More and more research 

and articles relating to 

the aging process are being 

published each year 

to substantiate the notion 

that the benefits of hormone 

replacement for the 

aging population could be 

very beneficial to preventing 

many age related problems, 

such heart disease, 

Tablet Machine 

diabetes and osteoporosis. When we look at the statistics for 

osteoporosis alone and its economic impact on our society 

the numbers are staggering. We know that the anabolic or 

body building effect of androgens can be very significant. 

Testosterone as one of the most potent androgens of the body 

plays a vital role in the aging process. As testosterone levels 

diminish, degenerative processes set in. 

In articles to follow we will talk more about: 

• Symptoms of low testosterone in both men and 

women 

• The impact of low testosterone on HDL (the good 

cholesterol) in both men and women 

• Cardio-protective effects of testosterone in men 

• Protective effects of testosterone for stroke prevention 

in men 

• Testosterone effect on blood sugar 

• Dosage forms of testosterone for men and women 

• Suggested labs necessary for testosterone 

supplementation in men 

• Metabolites of testosterone 

• How to lower estrogen levels in men 

• Suggested testosterone levels to maintain a healthy 

body 

• The negative effects of elevated estrogen levels in the 

aging male 

Announcements: 

MONICA REMPEN, DOM 

The Hormone & Anti-Aging Center of New Mexico 

(HAAC) is happy, and excited to announce that Monica 

Rempen, Doctor of Oriental Medicine has joined our 



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Monica Rempen, DOM 

clinic. She will be in the office on Tuesdays 

and Wednesdays working with patients 

through a functional medicine model. 

She utilizes nutritional and life style 

counseling, standard laboratory testing, 

manual therapies, acupuncture, nutrients 

and herbs to help patients achieve more 

optimal health and well being. 

JOANNE WILLIAMS, CNP 

HAAC is also very excited and proud to 

announce that Joanne Williams, CNP, will 

actively join HAAC’s advisory board as a 

consultant and marketing expert. Joanne 

has a career of experience in natural 

Joanne Williams, CNP healing. In the last 30 years as a Women’s 

Healthcare Certified Nurse Practitioner 

in New Mexico, she has established herself as an expert 

in menopause, women’s mid-life health and bio-identical 

hormone therapies. She has published numerous articles 

on women’s health and in 1996 was nominated New 

Mexico Nurse Practitioner of the year by the American 

Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Joanne graduated from 

UCLA Medical Center as a CNP in 1983. Now accepting 

new patients. 

Melissa Parra, CNP 

MELISSA PARRA, CNP 

Please help us also welcome Melissa 

Parra, Certified Nurse Practitioner, 

Clinical Herbalist and Bio-Identical 

Hormone Consultant for women. She 

is dedicated to providing quality health 

care; individualized for each patient to 

optimize their health. 

PHIL GRIEGO, RPH 

HAAC and Phil Griego of Phil’s Pills want 

to remind you that “our name on your 

prescription label will make us both feel 

better. 

HAAC Board of Advisors: 

George Dietrich (Chairman), Col. USAF Ret. 

Tom White RPh, PhC 

Frank Latino RPh, MS, PhC 

Joanne Williams, CNP 

Al Mateczun, MD, Cpt. USN, Ret. 

Mitchell Simson, MD 

Christopher Merchant, MD 

Daved Rosensweet, MD 

Elizabeth Medina RPh 

Christine Voliva BS, CPT 

Tom White and Frank Latino have long established 

themselves as experts in the field of Bio-Identical Hormone 

Replacement Therapy for both men and women in New 

Mexico, They have 50 years of combined experience with 

a previous pharmacy in Albuquerque. They have both 

recently become certified as Pharmacist Clinicians. We invite 

you to come see us at the Hormone & Anti-Aging Center. 

KNoWLEDGE and EXPERIENCE count. You won’t forget the 

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Holidays Got You Overwhelmed? 

By Gwen Pullen, CWK, MBA & Dr. Gail Drane , DOM 

We are offering 20% off the cost of office visits for November and December (both of our 

practices). We also have gift certificate specials so you may give the gift of health and 

happiness to the ones you love. Have a fabulous, stress-free holiday season! 

holidays get closer, many of us begin to get 

overwhelmed…thinking about everything that 

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has to be done to get meals ready, attend holiday 

parties, and purchase all those gifts for loved ones. There are 

many things that can be done to help relieve holiday stress 

and the holiday blues. Many of our clients like to schedule a 

decompression session in early November to help get ready 

themselves for a joy-filled holiday—rather than a holiday 

season in which they sit at home feeling blue. One of the 

simplest things people can do is take 3 deep abdominal 

breaths whenever they feel overwhelmed. Taking deep 

breaths actually opens up the diaphragm and enables the 

lungs to become fuller. This facilitates more efficient oxygen 

circulation throughout the body. It also opens up the solar 

plexus chakra and releases stress energy. Another simple 

remedy is to drink Tulsi Tea (any flavor). It’s a natural tonic 

for the adrenals, our stress regulator. 

We have many stress-relieving treatments offered in our 

clinics. Gwen provides Pranic Healing treatments that clear 

out old stuck energy, and then puts divine energy back in. 

She also specializes in the Emotional Freedom Technique—a 

simple tapping procedure that enables us to release old stuck 

traumas, and move forward with a joy-filled holiday season 

(and life!). Live Blood Analysis and Kinesiology can help 

lower stress levels as well. By understanding what’s going on 

at the cellular level, Gwen can recommend the supplements 

that can help balance your system and “test” using kinesiology 

for the exact brands and doses that your body is calling for. 

When your chemistry is more balanced, you naturally feel 

more revitalized and it’s easier to handle the added stress of 

the holidays. 

Gail uses acupuncture and micro-current for stress relief. 

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TRULY ALIVE FEATURE SECTION 

A Personal Sharing with 

Isha Judd 

and an Overview of 

her newest book 

Love Has Wings: 

Free Yourself from 

Limiting Beliefs and 

Fall in Love with Life 

by Karen Larré with Carla Garcia 

& Mary Anne Weaver 

Considered an “ambassador for 

peace” by international leaders, 

Isha Judd’s conferences 

and seminars are increasingly 

sought after throughout the world. Isha 

imposes no political opinions, dogmas or 

intellectual concepts, yet she is viewed as 

a modern day visionary, receiving invitations 

to speak in international forums, 

with senators, bishops and jet setters, as 

well as groups of ex guerilla soldiers and 

high security prisoners. What is it about 

her message that reaches beyond all differences, 

moving so many irrespective of 

their nationality, age or creed? 

Isha Judd talks about love-consciousness. 

She says that it is our essence; who 

we truly are. She says that consciousness 

is love: a love that is unconditional, different 

from all the kinds of “love” we are accustomed 

to, and that this love is within 

ourselves. “There is nothing more fulfilling 

than unconditional love of self, and 

when we experience it, we can extend that 

love to every aspect of creation. When we 

love ourselves unconditionally, all fear 

disappears, and we experience union 

with everything. This isn’t a subtle experience; 

it’s absolute. It is the greatest thing 

that can happen to any human.” Isha’s 

presence reaches beyond the intellect to 

touch the heart. Her dry sense of humor 

and down-to-earth personality make her 

profound wisdom all the more impacting, 

her words resonating deep within the observer. 

Truly Alive: What is the Isha System and 

how did you create it? 

Isha Judd: When I was young, I was very 

spiritual. I was very aware of everything 

that was going on around me—very 

sensitive I guess, like most spiritual 

people. When I was younger, I wanted 

to heal the world, then I shuttled that 

off and I became an excellent yuppie. I 

was very successful, because I’m strongwilled 

and I always achieve what I want 

—and then I had everything stripped 

out from under me. I lost everything 

externally – financially and socially. Then 

six people very close to me died within a 

short time, including my father, my two 

grandmothers and my boyfriend. Then 

my Mother had a stroke. I went from 

having this incredibly loving, supportive 

family to being totally alone. So, I started 

to go back to my spirituality again. But 

it wasn’t until about 6 years after that, 

when I had reconstructed my life, that 

I could see that I had fear all the time. I 

could see every aspect of my life was a 

compromise because of that fear—fear 

of abandonment—and, I couldn’t really 

embrace my own power and be the person 

I truly wanted to be. Then, I had a voice in 

my head telling me it was time to wake up. 

I listened always to my internal voice, and 

I started to open. Different teachers came, 

and I started to change dramatically. 

The more I went inside, the more came 

outward. The more knowledge, the more 

consciousness. I just kept listening to that 

voice and doing exactly what the voice 

told me, until ultimately I had a massive 

expansion in consciousness. From that 

moment on, the System came into reality. 

What I teach is exactly what I did to get to 

this point. 

TA: Can you give our readers a quick 

description of the difference between being 

a victim and being a creator? I know that’s 

a very basic question… 

IJ: You can say it’s a basic question—but, 

it’s fundamental. It’s the most important 

question that all humans have to ask 

themselves. When we are confronted 

with a situation, we can eternally blame 

the outside, or we can use the difficult 

(or even a totally unjust) situation to rise 

above and become more. So, creators take 

responsibility for everything in that they 

change with what’s happening; they don’t 

think they can just complain and blame 

the outside. I see this all the time. It’s 

really hard to break that cycle of victimism, 

because we’ve been taught since 

we’ve been really small to blame Mommy 

and Daddy or our brothers and sisters, 

but when we start to take responsibility 

for everything, we can choose who we’re 

going to be in each moment. When we 

choose who we’re going to be, we start 

evolving toward more love and more joy. 

TA: Why is it so important to “let go of the 

need to be right”? 

IJ: We always say “Oh, I just want peace!” 

We’re screaming for peace, while we’re 

killing each other for it. But in reality, 

what we want is to be right. It’s because 

we don’t really know who we are; we don’t 

know the truth of our existence that underlies 

everything. We think we are our 


ideas, and when people disqualify us or 

tell us that our idea is wrong or our belief 

system is wrong, we feel like we don’t have 

any value. Love doesn’t need a defense, 

because love is complete within itself. Allegiance 

and fear are based in duality, and 

we’re always looking to have them recognized 

externally. We have such a judgment 

about war, but we war at the dinner 

table, and we’re always in constant disagreement, 

in debates and arguing over 

silly ideas, because we feel disqualified. 

TA: In the introduction to Love Has 

Wings, why do you say “evolution is joy”? 

IJ: One of the most important things 

when we are evolving, when we are 

polishing ourselves as humans and we 

are becoming more love…is joy. Joy is 

enhanced because it’s a lot more fun 

to have a passion for life. When we’re 

stagnant and we’re stuck in the same 

situation all the time, we become bored 

and life becomes mundane, and passion 

becomes robotic. We’re doing things all 

the time, and we’re not actually being the 

joy because life is a joy. Evolution is joy! 

TA: Why is “I don’t know”, one of the most 

powerful expressions on the journey of 

inner growth”? 

IJ: It’s great to not know, because then 

your cup’s not full. The minute you say 

“I don’t know”, you’re open to receive. 

Knowing everything is a defense—a protection. 

“I know it all, so therefore I am 

not vulnerable.” To be vulnerable is another 

important aspect of growth. I teach 

that vulnerability is power. Often we just 

shut down, and we’re not open to give 

or receive because we’re afraid. I teach 

my students to embrace the victim, embrace 

the humanity, love all the aspects of 

themselves they hide and or judge, and be 

vulnerable with them. These are parts we 

don’t like about ourselves, like our neediness, 

or our jealousy. I have so many couples 

that come to my seminars, and start 

to heal their relationships very rapidly 

just by being vulnerable 

and honest 

with each other. 

TA: Why do we all 

lie, and why is “truth 

the language of loveconsciousness?” 

IJ: Truth is loving 

ourselves, because 

when we start to 

speak the truth, 

we’re making ourselves extremely 

vulnerable. A human’s biggest fear is not 

to be approved of. It’s very easy to live in 

lies. Humans lie all the time, from the 

most trivial things to the most serious 

things, because they are insecure—afraid 

of being abandoned, afraid of not being 

approved of. This absolutely destroys our 

hearts because when we start to expand 

consciousness, it actually becomes 

painful to tell lies—to not be transparent, 

to not speak your truth, to not take off all 

of the masks. The heart also has to have 

the courage to stand alone. You have to 

cultivate enough love consciousness to say, 

“Well, this is my truth. It’s not that I’m 

attached to an idea, it’s just my truth in 

this moment and I’m not compromising 

that so that you feel comfortable.” That is 

love! You know, if you speak the truth, and 

you express what is truly going on, you are 

giving to a person. If you are pretending 

and accumulating resentment, it just 

leads to more fear and more separation. 

TA: What is the first step in developing 

self-love? 

IJ: The first thing is, you have to start 

going inwards. Most people can’t be 

with themselves. We live externally all 

the time: communicating, chatting, 

facebook-ing, tweeting, all those 

things that we do. We have to firstly be 

comfortable within ourselves, be present 

with ourselves, and see what’s going on. 

We start to change very quickly when we 

start to switch toward love consciousness. 

When we start to go inside, we start to 

see what’s in us, and what’s not even ours 

—like “Oh, my Father does that,” or “Oh, 

my Mother does that.” We have all these 

behaviors that don’t even have anything 

to do with us…they’re so automatic. So, 

we keep what serves and we start to let 

go of all those things that don’t serve. We 

don’t blame, we just say “I’ve outgrown 

that.” When we don’t love ourselves, the 

most important things we have are our 

addictions. When we do love ourselves, 

they’re the last things we want. Rather, we 

want things that enhance the experience 

of love consciousness. 

TA: How can we overcome the feelings of 

separation that so many of us experience? 

IJ: It’s very important to go profoundly 

inside to heal it, because it’s always 

something internal. In our interpersonal 

relationships, it’s very important to walk 

toward the separation and be vulnerable. 

You don’t seek to change the other 

person. You walk toward the separation, 

be vulnerable and honest. You say how 

you are feeling without blaming. Feel 

it, and let it go. You’ll find that if you 

had resentment or judgments, once you 

release them, the only the thing that’s left 

is the love. 

TA: You talk about insomnia, an epidemic 

that is impacting people’s health. How does 

love-consciousness help heal this issue? 

IJ: The mind is so frantic now. The reason 

we can’t sleep is we can’t switch our 

minds off. Normal humans have 60,000 

thoughts, some people have 120,000 

thoughts, and a lot of them are based in 

fear, separation, mistrust, depression 

and other disruptive things. Once we 

start to live in—I call love consciousness 

the roaring silence—it’s so relaxing. It’s 

so profound, and it’s so easy to fall into 

that place. Once you’re there, the mind 

becomes much calmer and quieter, and 

very naturally we just drift off to sleep. 

We go into this profound level of rest 

which is love consciousness with our eyes 

closed, and sleep is easy. 

TA: In your chapter on Conscious 

Parenting you write about relationships 

between parents and children. What is a 

“universal mother”? 

IJ: TIn the book, I use the example of when 

I found out that I was adopted. I’ll never 

forget that moment because for me, it’s 

what created my separation—fear that I 

couldn’t trust my parents; they lied to me. 

All humans have had this experience on 

some level. Initially we think our parents 

are like gods, and by the time we’re 22, 

we’re off to the psychologist trying to heal 

the relationship we had with them. Even 

the most perfect parents are never perfect 

enough! It’s not as if there is anything 

wrong with our parents—our parents are 

always doing the best they possibly can. 



Isha Jud Interview cont’d from p25 

But sometimes what they do is atrocious, and sometimes it’s 

really great. Ultimately, we have to find the love and become it 

internally. 

TA: What is the best thing we can do to help our children 

overcome insecurity? 

IJ: We have to overcome it first, you know? When the parent 

is full of insecurities and fears, they are constantly projecting 

them externally, and it’s inevitable that the children pick those 

up. If you’re internally violent with yourself, you have a tendency 

to be extremely self-critical as well as extremely critical of the 

children. Of course they stop trusting in themselves, and they 

start to cultivate this feeling of “I’m not good enough” and 

“Nothing I ever do is right,” etc., etc. You have to be what you 

expect your child to be. If you want a child to express him or 

herself, you have to be a parent that expresses their emotions. 

If you want a child that’s truthful, you need to be a parent that 

speaks the truth. Kids are sharp – they see everything. They are 

the first ones to point out your inconsistencies and to judge you. 

They are the best mirrors you could possibly have. 

TA: Can you tell our readers a bit more about the Isha System? 

IJ: The system is very simple, and it’s for using in each moment. 

What I teach is a set of facets: the facets you seek in your mind 

are praise, love, gratitude, and unity. When you start to focus 

on the facets, they start to elevate your consciousness to a much 

higher vibration. Everything that’s in a low resolution like fears, 

dogmas, addictions and the compulsive behaviors that take us 

to a place of suffering, start to dissolve and disappear as we start 

to heal. 

TA: Is there anything else you would like my readers to know 

about? 

IJ: Love Has Wings has just little bits of my teaching. The 

principle teaching is found in my first book, Why Walk When 

You can Fly. I also have a movie by the same name, which 

teaches the system completely. The movie has two sections; the 

complete movie, and a section where I teach the System. Using 

the System creates powerful changes in people, so we also have 

phone lines that people can call if they start practicing with 

the movie. You call and ask questions, and get support over the 

phone. Also, I’ve got big centers in Mexico, and in Uruguay. I 

think it is so important that everything I do be accessible, so 

my centers look very luxurious and expensive, but are very, very 

cheap. I also have a 6-month course that lots of people come to. 

It expands consciousness magnificently, and changes their lives 

completely. Lastly, we’re very open to do free courses for people 

in need. If anyone out there is connected to a large group or 

a foundation, we’re very open to travel and provide upliftment 

through my programs. 

In addition to her books, movies, DVDs, music and programs, 

Isha Judd offers a new concept in vacations. Isha’s Spas for 

Consciousness offer the opportunity to explore your inner depths 

and deepen your experience of love consciousness. To learn more 

about Isha’s work, programs, Spas for Consciousness, products 

or services, visit: http://www.ishajudd.com. The website has 

options to view it in English, Spanish and Portuguese. 

2012...Transformation 

and Then Some! 

By Kerry Leigh, Actualize Your Health! 

comes to a close, it feels like 

everything is moving faster, accelerating 

As2012 

us through spiraling time and space. 

What are we moving towards? How are we traveling 

our life’s journey? Core Synchronism treatments 

assist in allowing our authentic selves to shine forth – to live with 

purpose, intention, peace, love and joy. 

LISTEN: 

Where Kerry puts her hands, my body naturally aligns. I feel like 

I am healing myself through her touch. I like this gentle way of 

healing. M.F., Carpinteria, CA 

I’ve had many sessions with Kerry. She has great intuition. Her 

work has been transformative and has allowed me to live with 

purpose by removing the many blocks that prevented me from 

living fully. I am very grateful for the opportunity to work with 

her. N.P., Williamstown, MA 

Recently, I had a restless night due to intense pain in my shoulder/ 

arm. After a traditional massage that brought no relief, I knew 

that what my body really needed was a Core Synchronism 

treatment with Kerry. Luckily I listened. :) Kerry is a powerful 

and gifted practitioner. Beyond her incredible knowledge of 

healing, her approach is gentle yet thorough—it’s like she leaves 

no stone unturned. She creates a wonderful space to support 

you in relaxing and really moving through/releasing physical, 

emotional and spiritual blocks. No matter how restless, tired or 

even pained I feel upon laying on her table - I always leave feeling 

grounded, refreshed and lighter on every level. I am so grateful to 

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Walking the Path of Spiritual 

Warriorship 

By Phaeryn Sheehan, Ascended Masters Foundation 

The first time I volunteered to help one of my first Spiritual 

Teachers, I remember it was for a Retreat weekend. I really 

enjoyed watching the volunteers run the microphones up 

and down the aisle as people were sharing. It seemed so cool to 

be right in the midst of the action of them being transformed... 

So as I was driving to the training center, I 

decided that I was going to let the assistant 

teacher and staff know what I would be 

willing to do for them. 

To make a long story short, they sized 

me up quickly as someone who was way 

too unconscious to be trusted with the 

mics and instead put me in charge of 

the kitchen!! For the first hour, I was so 

furious, I didn’t dare speak to anyone 

because of what insults might slip out of 

my mouth. For the remaining hours of the 

entire training day, I moved from feelings 

of rage, desperation, humiliation, disgust, 

self pity and finally just numbness. Given, 

however, the high opinion I had of myself 

(after all I was a runner up to A Woman Of 

the Year Award!!), who did they think they 

were working with? I was a professional, 

so I was committed to honor my promise 

Way To Heaven 

to help them out that day, but then that was it. I wasn’t going to 

return the next day (as I had previously agreed). 

Every hour felt like a day. This was the kitchen of an old 

Labor Union Hall…so it was dirty, disorganized and just plain 

dreary to spend even 5 minutes in. My assignment was to clean 

it up best as I could and make warm drinks for the Teacher as 

meticulously as possible. 

The only people who came into this kitchen were the 

Assistant Teachers. They were cheerful and had a way of being 

constantly content that bugged and inspired me all at the same 

time. 

Each hour passed painfully slow…but then around 2 o’clock 

something happened. I not only started to calm down, but 

started to see new ways I could make that kitchen better. (I know 

that sounds unreal because none of the outer circumstances 

changed. The kitchen was still smelly and old...but something 

did change inside of me.) I began to think to myself, ‘maybe 

that assistant was right when she said, “you will have a spiritual 

awakening in this kitchen if you’re open, I promise you. 

Remember soulful Epiphanies don’t happen inside of material 

space and time.’’ 

From that time on and throughout the next day, I experienced 

wave after wave of personal revelation; but most importantly, 

and above all else, I felt that I remembered one of the most 

important lessons of any lifetime…THAT MY LIFE DOESN’T 

REALLY BELONG TO ME. IT BELONGS TO THE LIGHT 

THAT WANTS TO LOVE THE WORLD THROUGH ME! 

Without that revelation, I would never have ever been able 

to hear the Call to be a Spiritual Intuitive and Channel. I simply 

couldn’t have known that My Calling was 

far bigger than I could make happen on 

my own. And often for that to happen, our 

egos have to be lovingly but firmly humbled 

(like mine in that kitchen). I share this 

personal story to motivate you to consider 

participating in our Spiritual Warrior Of 

The Heart Year Long Intensive. It will be 

channeled and hosted by Ascended and 

Angelic Realities. In Their company, you 

will not only find Yourself; the world will 

recognize You and make way for You to 

Come Forth! 

This program begins with participants 

participating in a retreat, January 17th- 

21st, 2013 in Taos, New Mexico. After 

that Retreat, a one day Symposium 

(monthly) will follow. Participants will 

receive support and resources throughout 

each month to help them integrate and 

practice the deeply valuable monthly Teachings and digest the 

extraordinary program healings. Participation in the Intensive 

is offered by video stream as well as in two physical locations. 

Please contact me or Ira Cooper for more information or to 

register. You will receive complete information regarding 

what you can expect to experience with this program (no 

coercion involved!) so that you will know if it is yours to do 

or not. Phaeryn Sheehan: 505-401-3537 or phaeryns@gmail. 

com. Ira Cooper: 505-385-1120 or iracooper01@gmail.com, 

www.ascendedmastersfoundation.org. 

Read more articles by Phaeryn Sheehan online: www.trulyalive.net 


For the Love of God, 

We Belong! By Rev. Kylie Renner 

H 

ow did we forget that we belong here? How did we 

forget that it’s no mistake that we are here, present 

at this time…that we belong on an incredibly 

deep level? We tell stories about all of the things that have 

happened in our lives. Some of them we label as accidents, 

mistakes, or things that should have gone differently. We 

talk about our lives as if they are accidents. We feel we 

should apologize and make excuses for the fact that we 

even exist. I believe that we are here 

because God so loved Itself that It 

created Us and that we have 

forgotten this. And so, 

we live our lives out of 

stories of limitation; 

out of the stories 

about everything 

that went wrong; 

about what we 

think needs to be 

different in order 

for us to be happy. 

We forget the 

creative power that 

we have; the creative 

power that created 

us…that seeks to express 

itself more fully. 

I think this story is so deep in 

us, that we actually do walk around feeling sorry for being 

here! Certainly there are things that have happened that 

we would not want to happen in the future, but we’re here 

now. And its one grand miracle we’ve made it this far. We 

need to reclaim our power about what we want our lives 

to look like now—not from a place of feeling sorry that we 

exist, but from the vantage point of knowing that we truly 

belong. It’s no mistake—no accident that we’re here…and 

so For the LOVE of GOD, can we stop acting like it’s an 

accident that our lives look the way they do? Instead, let us 

reclaim our creative power and create our lives the way we 

want them to be. 

If we are willing to recognize that we have the creative 

force to create from this place, we can change our lives from 

this momen—not needing to go backwards to fix what has 

happened, but rather be present to what we want to create 

now. There is so much power in releasing ourselves into the 

knowing that we truly do belong and that we have purpose. 

The call (I believe) in all of us is to experience something 

that is grander than anything we ever experienced before. 

How willing are we to let it be formless; ambiguous; 

something that creates itself? That’s where it gets juicy. 

That’s where life starts to transform our experience. If we 

are operating on the level of what’s happened before, we 

are going to get more of the same! Every single one of us is 

a unique creation. And so FOR the LOVE of GOD, let us 

start living like we remember that! 

We need to reclaim our power about what we 

want our lives to look like now—not from a 

place of feeling sorry that we exist, but from the 

vantage point of knowing that we truly belong. 

What I recognize in myself is that when I forget that I 

belong, the voice of fear in my head starts to get really loud. 

We don’t necessarily need to get rid of the fear, but instead 

return to the knowing deep within, that underneath all 

appearances, we belong. This is the state where we can take 

that creative energy and use it. 

What would we risk being and doing if we knew we 

couldn’t fail? Who would we show up as—beyond the 

box (we have put ourselves in) that we say defines us? We 

can ask small questions such as, “how can we control and 

manipulate conditions; how can we create a bubble that’s 

going to keep things the same; how can we maneuver and 

make things fit into the system as it is?” These questions 

have little power however, because they are operating 

in a paradigm that’s about the past and this is no longer 

satisfying. 

Or, we could ask powerful questions; those that open 

us to something more than we’ve ever experienced before. 

The deep questions being called out of us scare us; but 

that’s perfect! They are supposed to draw us out of who we 

thought we were and so we often feel trepidation. It doesn’t 

happen through what we have created in the past, because 

it would already be here. If what happened in the past 

could create where we’re going, it would already be that 

way. Something new is required of us. The power in this is 

what creates the newness. It’s what will create a world that 

works for everyone. 


Read more articles by Rev. Kylie Renner online: www.trulyalive.net

When we remind each other that we belong, all of a 

sudden, we bring a new energy to our lives and get to see 

what happens. When we say, “It’s no accident I’m here. I 

belong here and I’m going to play my role powerfully”, we 

take responsibility for our creative power. 

It doesn’t matter how old or young you are; what your 

physical or monetary condition. Let us remember the 

unique gift that we are… FOR the LOVE of GOD, we have 

come here! 

How you show up on the planet makes a difference…the 

love that you bring to your everyday life makes a difference. 

And so let us be expressions of that to one another and to 

this planet and start to see what shows up! We can change 

the world, and we will. 

Namasté. 

Rev. Kylie Renner is the Senior Minister at the Albuquerque 

Center for Spiritual Living, located at 2801 Louisiana NE, 

between Menaul & Candelaria. Call 505-881-4311 or visit 

online: www.abqcsl.org. Sunday services are at 9:15 and 

11am. The open Mind Book and Gift Store, open 10am to 

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inspirational books, music, jewelry and gifts. This is truly a 

great place to choose a unique gift for someone special. 

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As seen on KOB-TV 

Holiday Digestion: Make the 

Connection For a Stress-Free Season 

By Louise Swartswalter, ND, CBS, CNHP, CALT 

Digesting life can be challenging; particularly during 

the holiday season. While we think of digestion as 

a physical process, it also has mental, emotional 

and spiritual components. The physical aspect requires the 

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holidays. Decide this holiday 

season to accept only a limited 

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learn to say, “No.” My teacher 

reminds me to check in and ask 

myself, “If I feel obligated, then I 

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THE BRAIN-DIGESTION CORRELATION: The brain’s 

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What can you do to optimize digestion? Eat a more alkaline 

diet with a variety of vegetables and add in seaweeds (such 

as kelp) and greens. Avoid processed and packaged foods, 

especially those containing 

sugar, white flour and other 

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However, it is not meant to 

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eating challenging foods. If 

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other treats and feel acidic, drink a cup of hot lemon water 

before bed. (Lemons and limes although acidic, alkalize the 

tissues.) Make healthy food choices and you will not have to 

detox after the holidays. Be proactive! 

DIGESTING LIFE SPIRITUALLy: Digestion is spiritual 

as well as mental, emotional and physical. When you work 

on the spiritual and soul bodies you can affect change in the 

physical body. Join me for an Online Healing Retreat and 

experience a Brain–Soul Balancing on November 18th 

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Recently, I have been clearing all the bodies quickly with 

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Hi Louise, 

Thank you so much for seeing me on Wednesday. I can’t 

believe how much better I feel with only one visit and I look 

forward to our next one. I have tried everything under the 

sun, (going to a shrink, acupuncture, reiki, meditation, 

etc.) and this is the first time I feel that all my “stuff ” is 

behind me and not just a temporary fix. Thanks! 

K.K., ABQ 

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Banish the Holiday Blues 

Without Medication 

By Regina Coffman 

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Sustainable Albuquerque 2013+ 

Holiday Party December 22, 2012 

By Wendy Foxworth, Center for Conscious Living 

Consciously evolving by choice not chance! 

The Center for Conscious Living is a part of an 

international movement through the Shift Network 

and the work of Barbara Marx Hubbard’s Birth 

2012 and Beyond. We are connecting to reach a critical mass 

of people on December 22nd—1% of the world or 100 million 

people—to commit to a positive and sustainable future for earth 

and a universal humanity. 

When you COME TO THE LOCAL PARTy on Saturday, 

December 22nd, from 12 noon to 8 pm, at the Center for 

Conscious Living, 2825 Broadbent Parkway NE, Suite E, 

Albuquerque, NM 87107, you will: 

• Have fun meeting and networking with other “into-creatinga-sustainable 

world” people 

• Hear about local sustainability people, projects and possibilities 

for 2013 from 12 sectors of our community: Health, 

Infrastructure, Justice, Media, Relations, Science, Spirituality, 

Arts, Economics, Education, Environment, and Governance 

• Check-out the National Eco-Team Movement in Albuquerque 

that supports people to make changes in personal lifestyle 

practices so our environment and culture can become 

sustainable for people, planet and profit-making ventures—a 

new triple bottom line indicator for success and progress 

• Hear about the Albuquerque Transformational Leadership 

Institute and Think Tank: A progressive leadership think 

tank providing workable solutions to local challenges 

• Hear and see what is happening internationally on 12/22! 

Many world-renowned change agents will be at the party 

on the big screen: Barbara Marx Hubbard, James Canfield, 

Jean Houston, Michael Bernard Beckwith, and Neale Donald 

Walsch—just to name a few 

• Enjoy local music, dance, great food & create “sustainable 

art” 

Celebrate December 22nd, 2012 as the birthday of a New 

Era of Conscious Evolution—where we evolve by “choice not 

chance.” We will remember Dec 22nd as a day when we were 

part of the worldwide shift of collective consciousness to focus 

on increasing the quality of life for our children, reducing the 

toll we take on the environment, taking the time to get to know 

our neighbors, creating community, and doing what it takes to 

improve our city, our state, nation and world. 

Join us at THE HOLIDAy PARTy “Sustainable 

Albuquerque 2013+” on December 22nd, 2012 from 12 noon 

to 8 pm, at the Center for Conscious Living, 2825 Broadbent 

Parkway NE, Suite E, Albuquerque, 87107. 

Two New Educational Events to Make a difference in 2013: 

Sundays from 11am to 1pm, “Prosperity in These Economic 

Times: How Less is More”. Learn how you can live well and in 

alignment with what matters most to you in 2013. Prosperity is 

looked at from a four level consciousness and Ken Wilber AQAL 

perspective. A values/money alignment and budget process 

will be explored. There is enough for everyone! Scott Miller 

(CEO, Circles®), Paula Getz (Fortune 500 Executive), Wendy 

Foxworth (Relationship Coach), and Beth Brownell (Realtor) 

will co-facilitate this series. Come help give form to a conscious 

evolution perspective of prosperity here in Albuquerque! 

Wednesdays from 6:30 to 9 pm, Shift Network and Barbara 

Marx Hubbard “Evolutionary Circles”. Learn how to live in 

peaceful relationship with others from Essential Self/Essence instead 

of ego. Come and experience what an ego-free community 

can feel like! This method can be taught by anyone, anywhere; 

once one has completed one round of twelve-week sessions. We 

invite you to share a Circle in your home, at your spiritual community 

or in any group setting that is meaningful to you! 

Go to www.consciouslivingnm.com or meetup.com/centerforconsciousliving, 

for events at the Center! 

PARTy ON – DECEMBER 22ND! HELP BUILD A 

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITy IN 2013! Namaste! 

Please join us Sundays 

11am to 1pm 

Community 

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Study 

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to end poverty and 

relational violence!” 

Wendy Foxworth 

Center Director 

2825 Broadbent Pkwy NE, Suite E • ABQ 

505.343.8001 • consciouslivingnm.com 

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Oh, My Aching _____! 

By Michelle Morath, NM Fit 

Over the past 50 years, we have become more and more 

sedentary. Because of this inactive lifestyle, we have 

pain. You may think that exercise is the last thing you 

should be doing while you are in pain, when in most cases, it 

is exactly what you should be doing. Not moving causes us to 

stiffen up and become tense. Movement helps us to be more 

limber and relieves tension. 

Do you suffer from back pain? I do periodically, because of 

an old car accident injury many years ago. Did you know that 

back pain is one of the top reasons for disability? Did you know 

that you can prevent and relieve back pain by exercising? The 

old prescription for back pain was rest. The new prescription 

is movement. Personally, I can attest to inactivity causing more 

pain and movement relieving pain. One of the best things that 

prevents me from stiffening up is walking and moving around. 

Another common reason for pain is being on the computer 

for extended periods of time. When I say computer, I mean the 

computer at your desk, your laptop, your iPad, your tablet, your 

SmartPhone, your gaming device, and any other gadget you 

use for long periods with your shoulders in a permanent shrug. 

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Remember when your mom told you to stop making that face 

because you would get stuck like that? There is actually some 

truth to that. As we are one with our computer devices, our 

shoulders and necks are held in a tense position and they get 

“stuck” like that, creating muscle imbalances and, you guessed 

it, pain. 

Pain management does not have to include drugs, 

prescription or over-the-counter products. Many drugs can 

result in unwanted side effects. If you experience acute, or 

short-term, bouts of pain or have had chronic, or long-term 

pain in a particular area of your body, you can manage your 

pain with specific exercises. If you are like most people, you 

feel lost when it comes to knowing the right exercises that 

will relieve your pain. Over the past 10 years, I have learned 

several ways to relieve pain through exercise and have 

taught many people to relieve their own pain. Following a 

thorough assessment, I determine which exercises are best for 

correcting muscle imbalances and relieving pain, which may 

include strengthening exercises, stretches, myofascial release, 

core engagement, posture corrections throughout the day, 

cardiovascular exercise, and others. I can teach you simple 

exercises that you can do at home, at work, or anywhere to 

relieve pain on your own. 

Engaging in regular cardiovascular exercise, such as walking, 

jogging, hiking, bicycling, and swimming, can relieve tension 

by quieting the mind. It gets you away from your electronic 

devices, away from work and away from your life stressors. 

Following are the official recommendations for cardiovascular 

exercise from American College of Sports Medicine, 

www.acsm.org: 

• Adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity 

exercise per week. 

• Exercise recommendations can be met through 30-60 

minutes of moderate-intensity exercise (five days per week) 

or 20-60 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise (three days 

per week). 

• One continuous session and multiple shorter sessions (of at 

least 10 minutes) are both acceptable to accumulate desired 

amount of daily exercise. 

• Gradual progression of exercise time, frequency and intensity 

is recommended for best adherence and least injury risk. 

• People unable to meet these minimums can still benefit from 

some activity. 

To find out how you can learn simple exercises to relieve 

pain, contact New Mexico Fit at 505-550-8322, mmorath@ 

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‘Tis the Season to 

be Merry! 

By Sandi Ganshaw, RDH, BS 

IIt’s that time of year again and I must admit; 

I love this season…the fresh smell of leaves, 

the cool mornings, cozy evenings and 

Thanksgiving dinner, yum! Then Christmas—I 

love the carols, the lights, the food. It’s a magical time for me, 

not to mention my gratitude and love for Christ’s coming into 

the world (for which I am thankful every day)! 

While studying about Christmas traditions, (and as 

someone in the oral health profession), I was intrigued with 

the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe. The tradition is 

thought to have its origins associated with the Greek festival 

of Saturnalia. One belief is that mistletoe was thought to have 

had fertility powers. Another belief was that the plant was 

considered a plant of peace, oftentimes offered as a truce 

between enemies or a peace offering between warring spouses. 

Kissing under the mistletoe continues to this day. Even if the 

pagan rites associated with it have long been forgotten, it 

continues to be a fun tradition during the Christmas season. 

Speaking of kissing, the last thing anyone wants is to be 

concerned about bad breath as they are about to be kissed. 

Good dental hygiene can help avoid this problem. So, be sure 

to: brush your teeth after eating, floss once a day, drink at 

least 1 oz of water for every 2 lbs. of your weight per day, 

use essential peppermint oil drops (for an instant breath 

freshener). 

Also, with all the socializing going on during this season, 

we all want to look and feel our best. Having clean teeth and 

fresh breath give us the confidence we want to fully enjoy our 

family and friends. 

Schedule your teeth cleaning before the parties are in full 

swing. With it, you’ll enjoy a complimentary aromatherapy 

massage of your head and neck. My gift to you this holiday 

season. Remember “A Beautiful Smile is Always in Style!!!” 

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Pulsed Electro- 

Magnetic Frequency 

and Pain Relief 

By Dr. Jan Jay, DOM 

Earlier this year, DR. OZ aired a show 

on the pain-relieving effects of pulsed 

electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF), 

calling it the energy medicine of the future. 

The technology has been around for decades, but has only 

recently received attention. PEMF has been used to heal bone 

fractures, treat psychological disorders like depression, reduce 

swelling and pain, promote blood circulation, and stimulate 

the immune system. 

Regular tuning-up of our cells is not only feasible, 

but necessary to slow aging and to reduce the risk of cell 

dysfunction. By restoring the body’s natural energy through 

PEMF therapy, cellular metabolism is boosted, blood cells 

are regenerated, circulation is improved, and oxygen carrying 

capacity is increased. 

All energy is electromagnetic 

in nature. When your cells are 

sick, they lose energy. PEMF 

oxygenates, alkalizes and builds 

up energy within the cells, thereby 

enhancing the efficiency of the cells 

mitochondria. The results are less pain, reduction in swelling, 

and increased range of motion in the affected areas. This is 

created by the flow of electrically charged ions in and out of 

the cells, and the transmission of electric impulses through cell 

membranes. PEMF therapy regenerates damaged and diseased 

tissue, and repairs torn tendons and fractured bones by opening 

and dilating the arteries and capillaries. It also reduces edema, 

and the pain associated with lack of sufficient oxygen. 

Having healthy cells is not a passive process. When the 

electromagnetic activity of the body ceases, life ceases. PEMFs 

address impaired chemistry and thus the function of cells, 

which in turn improves health. PEMF therapy has been used 

extensively for many conditions and medical disciplines 

with excellent results. Research has proven neurological, 

physiological and psychological benefits and PEMF is approved 

by the FDA. Therapeutic PEMFs are specifically designed to 

positively support cellular energy resulting in better cellular 

health and function. The treatments are completely safe with 

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There is Good 

for Me and I 

Ought to Have It! 

By Joy Lynn of Joyous Creations 

And since we are all one, YOU ought to have it 

too. (Emma Curtis Hopkins) Over the past 

several months, I have been on a journey 

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job; a very personal journey. As a spiritual practitioner, I counsel 

people on knowing the TRUTH that we are Whole, Perfect and 

Complete spiritual beings having a human experience. So what 

does this have to do with food? EVERYTHING! We elevate 

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our daily lives. We tend to live, breathe and obsess about food. 

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wonderful people are my food clients who had never experienced 

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Burn Fat Drinking 

Coffee–REALLY! 

By Dave, Mary Anne & Bruce Weaver 

“Never in a million years did I think I would ever lose 

96 pounds of fat in a year-and-a-half and actually keep it 

off!” This statement was told to me recently as, near tears, a 

30-something year old woman shared a story of a very unhappy 

marriage, being overweight most of her young life (and gaining 

even more weight during that marriage). She was absolutely 

elated with the results she’s had since starting to drink 2-3 cups 

of the fat-burning B-Skinny Coffee every morning. From a 

size 20, she is now a slim size 6 and happily remarried to a hardworking 

young man. 

Several months before, my son dropped 

a small package of Boresha International’s 

B-Skinny Coffee on my desk and asked, 

“Dad, this coffee says it’s the ‘world’s only 

fat-burning coffee’. Can that be true?” Up 

to that point in my life, not only had I 

tried many different weight loss programs 

and products, but I had counseled and 

treated many different patients (men and 

women), who had similar experiences to 

mine - trying to lose weight and keep it 

off. I thought, “An effective fat-burning 

coffee?” This was one claim I had never 

heard associated with coffee before. 

Skeptical but intrigued (and since I had enjoyed a cup 

of coffee most mornings of my adult life), I researched the 

company and its line of products. I discovered that Boresha 

International’s various products were FDA 

certified as “safe;” that the majority of 

them had special patents allowing them to 

be called “low-glycemic” and “diabeticfriendly,” 

and several were approved 

by the Human Sports Performance 

organization to assist individuals in 

improving exercise, no matter the 

level of intensity. And most importantly, the B-Skinny Coffee 

and NuvoGene Tea® were indeed Federal Trade Commission 

approved as “fat burning” products. 

It became clear to me after this research, that my son 

knew I would be skeptical of such a claim, but like this young 

lady’s story, I had battled a strong genetic tendency for being 

overweight during my 60+ years of life. And with the military 

requirement during my 30-year Air Force career to stay below 

a certain weight, he watched his father continue an increasingly 

uphill battle to stay under a maximum 

allowable weight as the years went by. 

There were times I went over that weight 

limit, which was particularly onerous 

for a military officer and I had to resort 

to more and more drastic measures of 

weight control as I got older. I could see 

that he thought this was a product I could 

potentially use to my benefit (if the claims 

proved true). 

The claim of being the ‘world’s only 

fat burning coffee and tea’ did indeed 

turn out to be true. Over the space of five 

weeks, both my wife and I lost stubborn 

inches and pounds that we had been working hard to lose for 

at least the past five years—just by drinking one cup of coffee 

30 minutes before breakfast and one 30 minutes before lunch 

each day. It was effortless. We changed nothing else in our daily 

routines—just as a way of testing the product. We ate no special 

foods…drank no special shakes and continued to eat fresh 

fruits and vegetables (as we had done most of our adult lives). 

I kept up my brisk 3-mile walk at least every other day. (My 

wife is not an exerciser at this point in her life.) None of these 

healthful habits had changed my weight or hers by one pound 

until we started drinking the coffee twice daily. 

For my wife’s part, she lost more slowly (which is very typical 

of most females) and is ecstatic to have gone down one dress 

size already. She hadn’t been that particular dress size in over 

10 years! I have since met and heard from numerous men and 

women who have lost excess fat stores and achieved their goals 

of reaching more ideal body weights. Some individuals, women 

in particular, reported burning 50 or more pounds of fat within 

one year simply by consuming two (or more if they liked having 

their coffee throughout the morning) cups of B-Skinny Coffee 

or NuvoGene Tea® each day. This was previously unheard of in 

my clinical practice and personal life. 


About 15 years ago, I was an instructor at the Air War College 

in Montgomery, Alabama teaching senior Air Force officers 

what they needed to know about their health; and leading 

healthier lives in order to better advise and lead their troops. 

The question of coffee’s benefits often came up in my classes. 

At that time, recommendations said that 2-3 cups a day were 

okay—largely because of 

the caffeine content in 

coffee and its effects on 

humans as a very mild 

stimulant. Now there 

are 

numerous 

European and 

American studies 

within just the 

past 2-3 years that 

show a number of 

healthful benefits 

from the many antioxidants and polyphenols discovered to 

be in coffee and tea. And higher caffeine consumption has 

generally been shown to be well tolerated by the vast majority 

of individuals around the world, as evidenced by the fact that 

coffee and tea are the number two and number three beverages 

consumed by human beings—water being number one. 

During my research into Boresha International’s products, 

I discovered that the B-Skinny Coffee is unique in its class. 

Not only are the coffee beans organically grown and harvested 

by indigenous Ethiopian farmers, the coffee beans are infra-red 

roasted in small batches by Boresha International here in the U.S. 

to preserve its many healthful antioxidants. The thermogenic, 

fat-burning formula is added to the coffee during the roasting 

process. (Thermogenesis is the body’s way of generating heat 

from the calories it consumes or has stored in fat cells.) The 

B-Skinny Coffee’s most dramatic effect is on an individual’s 

ability to utilize stored fat in generating heat and energy. Under 

the thermogenic influence, fat cells release their fat stores for 

energy rather than first utilizing easier forms of energy like 

muscle cells. In essence, sitting in front of a computer during 

the work week can result in a higher rate of burning fat as an 

individual consumes the B-Skinny Coffee or NuvoGene Tea®, 

thus helping to lose unwanted inches, preserve muscle mass 

and other cells. 

This is the reason behind the many success stories of 

individuals using Boresha International products who have 

tried many, many other ways of losing fat with only temporary 

results at best. These people are now successful in reducing 

dress and pant sizes dramatically - using a habit they’ve already 

had for years—drinking a cup of coffee early in the morning 

and again later in the morning before lunch. 

The experiences I’ve mentioned above have been lifechanging 

for those drinking the B-Skinny Coffee and 

NuvoGene Tea®. By far, however, the most rewarding experience 

to date has been the satisfaction of (not only) losing inches of 

our own extra fat but seeing those that have tried the B-Skinny 

Coffee or NuvoGene Tea® achieve the same successful results 

from a simple regimen of drinking a great tasting coffee or 

refreshing ice tea each day. (Look for Dave’s article in the next 


issue for information on other Boresha products to boost 

energy and to learn more about the benefits of drinking fat 

burning coffee and tea.) 

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in management with most of the last decade as a production 

manager for a local ABQ coffee company. Mary Anne played a 

key role in the administration and expansion of the same local 

coffee company. Dave and Mary Anne understand the role coffee 

plays in the American lifestyle. Lt. Col. (ret) Bruce Weaver, MPA, 

PA-C, has been a Family Practice & Emergency Room Physician 

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Defying All Odds 

By Inga Madsen, Crystal Dove 

and Owner of Crystal Dove Healing 

Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico, I teach 

AsFounder 

healing and meditation and am a practitioner of 

healing energy work. My life philosophy is very simple: I live 

by Divine Guidance! This alone has allowed me to defy all 

conventional rules on how to create and sustain a successful 

small business. I have my customers to thank a million times. 

My Guidance brought me to America in 1987 and guided me 

to open my own business (in not exactly the best location). My 

silent business partner struck an agreement with the landlord 

(of the current location), and we were on our way. Though the 

old neighborhood was a bit run down, friends and customers 

helped “finance” a dream! And on January 1, 1993, Arts in 

Transition opened. 

In the beginning, there were just a few items for sale— 

carefully and attractively displayed—such as hand-made water 

fountains by Inga. 

The shop was supported by other sources of income, 

including healings, hand-crafted and personalized (Bachlike) 

flower remedies, and crystal and mediation classes. I was 

determined to see this dream flourish, knowing Guidance 

would always lead the way. 

The shop’s energy was (and still is!) the key! Customers said 

they could feel the healing and rejuvenating energy of the shop! 

People who came to my meditations believed the shop’s Energy 

needed to be here! I treasured my customers; they were (and 

still are) golden to me. They believed in my dream! 

Early on I discovered that flexibility was essential! I had 

ideas but remained open to Guidance. Change was a constant. 

In 1995, my silent partner and I dissolved the partnership and 

following my Guidance, big changes occurred. 

I learned that: Help is always available if you believe. 

People with special skills can and do just show up, and money 

for bills always arrives just in time! The keys to my success 

include keeping expenses (especially operational costs) low and 

CRYSTAL DOVE 

Metaphysical Books / Tapes, Jewelry / Gifts 

Singing Bowls / Water Fountains 

Inga 

Classes and Sessions 

inga.crystaldove@gmail.com 

525 Central NE / 505.842.5265 

www.crystal-dove.com 

understanding and benefitting from the power of community. 

My simple rules to stay competitive allow Crystal Dove to 

continue to grow: 

• Initially, assume no credit card “debt”; build up credit 

worthiness and always be on good terms with my banker. 

• Make bank deposits often to establish and build relationships 

with the tellers and customer service representatives. 

• Always save money for a rainy day! 

• When possible, invest in better and more interesting 

inventory. 

• Support local artists through consignments and live events 

(such as sound healer Jonathan Goldman). 

• Always follow my Guidance; initially “It” said, “grow slowly.” 

• Keep both eyes on the books. 

• Minimize losses. 

• Do only what’s comfortable. 

By about 2000, I was slowing down on consignments and 

purchasing more inventory wholesale. Additional classes and 

workshops were being offered (and attendance was up). Daily 

“Readers” began to appear and offer their services. My single 

focus was to transform the neighborhood with Intent and 

Energy. In 2000, Crystal Dove was born! As time passed, plans 

for the new Downtown Urban Conservation Corridor (EDO) 

were announced. Change is always the only constant. 

About this time, I finally got my Green card and was able 

to go back to Denmark to visit family and friends. Thanks to 

my wonderful customers and Guidance, I was eventually able 

to purchase the building in which Crystal Dove was born (and 

still resides). When the recession of 2008-2010 hit, I weathered 

the storm—thanks to my amazingly supportive customers and 

Guidance! 

By late 2011, people were more hopeful and business was 

again on the upswing. A growing momentum of positive energy 

began to grow around the planet which is now building at an 

amazing rate as we approach December 21st, 

2012. And we’ll be celebrating our 20th year 

anniversary as well. Thank you, everyone!!! 

IT’S A PARTY & YOu’RE INVITED! Dec. 29, 30 

and Monday, Dec. 31st, 2012, Crystal Dove will 

be celebrating 20 years in business! open to 

the entire community, be sure to stop by during our 20 Year 

Celebration Weekend (regular business hours, 10am–6pm 

Sat, Sun & Mon). Enjoy some refreshments, music & great 

connections. Treat yourself to some of those special items 

you’ve had on your list! Contact Inga Madsen, Crystal Dove: 

505-842-5265, www.crystal-dove.com, 525 Central NE, Abq. 



EGO 

By Clint Bridges 

We all have one. What is it? 

Why do we have one? Where does 

it come from? 

In the beginning, new life is helpless…completely dependent 

on those in its environment for care and nurturing. As a part 

of the “Life Process,” life itself provides the survival mechanism 

we know as ego. Ego begins as a caretaker; its purpose to make 

certain we receive from our environment that which we need 

to grow and survive. Alas, ego is the guardian that turns into 

the guard. 

As we develop physically and mentally from infancy to 

adulthood, acquiring the ability to feed and clothe ourselves… 

evolving our inner sense of self; our ego is also developing. By 

this time, the ego is completing its move from caretaker and 

guardian to guard. 

The ego knows that its worldview is an illusion; that it has 

been created around its emotional reaction to the events and 

people in its environment. Perhaps we grew up poor or rich. 

Perhaps someone said we were stupid or ugly, smart or pretty. It 

doesn’t matter. The ego has accepted and agreed with such ideas 

as truth and made them a part of its belief system. Therefore, 

we have become subject to that. In the bigger reality, we are not 

subject to anything; we should not believe anything our ego 

tells us is true. Ego is a false self. 

When we arrive on this planet, we greet another “Life 

Process”. As we evolve, we awaken to the tyranny of the ego. 

And I say to my ego, ‘Old friend, you have served me well and 

I love you for it. Now, come with me, leave behind the trials of 

illusion and falsehood. Fear no longer; for I will take care of 

you as you have taken care of me. I will show you the pathways 

to Truth and teach you that which is righteous. Together we 

will become as one and enter into the wellspring of Life.’ 

Believe, Declare, Accept 

– A Winning Formula 

for a New Life 

By Rev. Martha Quintana 

Return of the light is the underlying theme of 

the holidays. This return beckons a change 

for a new and better life, but how do we call 

it in? Believe, declare, and accept are the three basic 

components to changing our thinking, and changing our lives. 

Whatever is holding me back from making a shift in my 

situation usually involves a belief that I have outgrown. I know 

I have outgrown it because I feel uncomfortable, upset, or that 

there’s more that I want to do but don’t feel I can. When these 

feelings come it’s time to sit down with myself and discover the 

new idea that wants to be played out in my life. Usually the new 

idea is far bigger than the current situation. 

When I discover the new idea or belief, I declare it. If I find 

I don’t have enough money, I don’t declare that I’m not poor. I 

declare that I am abundant and prosperous. I turn my back on 

the “fact” that I don’t have enough money and turn my eyes 

toward the abundance and prosperity in my life. Sometimes 

I start by noticing the incredible number of snowflakes in 

a snow drift, the vast number of hairs on my head, or the 

uncountable grains of sand by the river. I meditate on this idea 

until I am convinced that my own place in the universe is just 

as abundant. I focus my attention on how abundance is flowing 

to me even now. I am rich beyond belief and abundant beyond 

my wildest dreams! 

Then I simply accept it. I accept my own abundance and 

place in the universe. I am part of All That Is—no less than the 

stars or any other creature. All of my needs are provided for even 

before I ask. Believe, declare, and accept is a winning formula for 

living a productive and successful life! 

Join Senior Minister Rev. Martha Quintana for inspiring 

Sunday celebrations! Pre-service music begins at 9:45 and 

the service starts at 10am. Celebrations are held at the Hotel 

Albuquerque chapel, 800 Rio Grande Blvd., NW. Classes & 

events are held at the RGCSL Event & Learning Center, 901 

Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Ste. E-130, ABQ, NM 87104. For info, 

call: 505-224-9405, office@rgcsl.org or visit www.rgcsl.org 

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Dear Melissa– 

Melissa Frei Answers Your Questions 

Dear Melissa, 

Last December, I lost someone that I loved very much and I 

miss him. I speak to him daily and often I write him letters. My 

question is, does he know I’m doing these things? Can he hear 

me? We had a problem in our relationship before he passed 

and I did not get to say good-bye. His death was sudden and 

I know that he was unhappy the day he left the earth. I need 

him to forgive me. Is this possible? I have found Jesus through 

his death however and I am studying the bible. My grief is less 

because of Jesus being in my life. 

Thank you so much. 

Is anybody out there? 

Dear Is Anybody out there?, 

Please accept my heartfelt sharing…I am so sorry for your 

loss. It is so hard when we lose someone we are close to; 

someone we cared deeply about. We all have our own way of 

processing the passing of a loved one, and it is hard to avoid 

searching for answers, but please allow yourself to feel the 

feelings of the loss. It can be hard to do, but someone once said 

to me “Melissa, your feelings can’t kill you, only your actions.” 

That was so helpful to me in a time of loss. It is OK to feel the 

feelings behind this loss (healthy and appropriate) and it is 

OK whatever your grieving process looks like for you. 

Regarding the questions, “Does he know I’m talking and 

writing to him and can he hear me?” YES! He is hearing 

everything you are saying to him, and reading what you are 

writing to him. He is all around you; surrounding you with 

love and healing. We are used to being the ones who talk to 

loved ones who have passed and it is common to wonder if 

anyone is really listening. We live in a culture that doesn’t 

teach us about these things. So yes, continue to talk and 

write to him. The exercise below can help. 

Automatic Writing Exercise, Part 1: This is a great way 

to communicate with loved ones who have crossed. Sit in 

a relaxed position, with pen and paper within reach. Take 

some deep breaths and relax… Next, write your loved one a 

letter. Say anything you want; be it something heavy on your 

mind, advice, or even something that will help you have 

closure. After your letter is complete, you have a choice. You 

can immediately start Part 2, or you can walk away until you 

feel ready to do Part 2. 

Automatic Writing Exercise, Part 2: Sit in a relaxed 

position, take some deep breaths and call upon your loved 

one to join you. Wait until you feel their presence (this can be 

subtle, but if you are quiet and sensitive, you will feel them). 

Once you feel them with you, write a letter to yourself from 

your loved one! Write whatever comes and don’t edit. Get 

the whole thing on paper before you read the letter. You may 

be surprised how accurate the information is. This is a great 

exercise which improves with practice. The key is to have 

FUN with it! 

Just remember that you are not alone. Your loved one is with 

you, so continue to remain open. I am receiving information 

that one of your symbols from him is quarters. So just know 

that when you find quarters, know they are signs from above! 

With Love, 

Melissa 

Melissa is available in person, phone or Skype for psychic, 

mediumship, pet readings and more: 505-610-7917. 

www.melissafrei.com 


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Balanced Chakras = 

Balanced Body, Mind & Spirit! 

By Charlene Lewis, CHt, CWK, CQTP 

Chakra is a Sanskrit word which means wheel. Chakras 

are wheel-like, spinning, energy vortexes in the body 

that whirl in a circular motion. Chakras are the keys 

to the operation of our being on all levels – physical, spiritual 

and emotional. The chakras draw-in coded information from 

our surroundings (and anything they encounter on an energetic 

level). They radiate energy as well as receive energy from 

the environment, including the people we are in contact with. 

That’s why we can feel the effect of other people’s moods! 

Although there may be 100’s of chakras or energy centers 

throughout our bodies, there are seven main ones. These seven 

main chakra centers are aligned along the spine and each is its 

own intelligence center. The colors and locations of the main 

chakras are shown in the ¼ page ad at the end of this article. 

The red/root chakra, when in balance, helps us to feel 

grounded, safe and secure. The orange/sacral chakra supports 

us in having healthy physical as well as emotional relationships. 

The yellow/solar plexus chakra nourishes both our life 

force energy (chi) and our self-esteem. This gives us the energy 

and confidence to be successful in this world with our career, 

sports, hobbies etc. The green/heart chakra helps us to give 

and receive love, to forgive and to heal from grief. The blue/ 

throat chakra encourages us to express our truth in this world 

naturally and easily. The indigo/third eye chakra helps us to 

be more intuitive and to hone our psychic abilities. The violet/crown 

chakra connects us to higher realms, divine wisdom 

and guidance. 

On the physical level, each chakra governs a main organ 

or gland, which is then connected to other body systems. For 

example, the heart chakra governs the thymus gland and is in 

charge of the functioning of the heart, lungs, lymph glands 

and secondary circulatory system. Due to emotional traumas 

from our past, the heart chakra is often out of balance. This 

makes it hard for us to trust and to love others without trying to 

control them. 

When one chakra center is out of balance, it is usually 

over-active or under-active. An imbalanced chakra can affect 

neighboring chakras. Imbalances can be felt on one or more 

levels—mental, emotional, spiritual and/or physical. 

The Importance of Our Chakra System 

Medical science has proven that toxins and other impurities 

(which include negative thoughts), chemical enhancements in 

our food and other poor environmental factors, influence our 

bodies. Our energy body (chakras, meridians, aura, etc.) is also 

affected by these things. If we have unhealed emotional issues/ 

blocks, the energy from these blocks is held in the energy body. By 

balancing/clearing the chakras, we can actually start to heal and 

release the emotional issues. 

We need light energy to nourish our brains, emotions and 

physical bodies; as well as our light bodies and especially our 

chakras. We receive additional color energy through various 

colored foods, herbs, vitamins, aromatherapy, sound, crystals, 

clothing, decor and color bathing. 

In these times of stress, pollution, less than optimum food 

quality and a medical system that is failing us in many ways; 

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can do this by paying attention to the health of your “whole 

being”…physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Exercise and 

diet alone cannot heal us if we have current or past emotional 

issues still affecting our body, mind and spirit. 

Learn more about your chakras and how to balance them 

yourself. There is much literature available on the internet, 

bookstores, classes etc. Don’t miss the extended, full version 

of this article! Read it online: www.trulyalive.net. Click on 

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AstrologicAl ForecAst: Nov/Dec 

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ARIES (3/21-4/19) NOVEMBER has you fired up 

and preaching truth to the world. I know how right 

feels right when you are right, but there are other 

pods of “rightness” in the world. One man’s truth may 

not fit into the other pods of truth. It is a month to practice what 

you believe. Your faith is strong as you reconnect to your higher 

mind. There is peace through your partner—they need romance. 

Changes occur at mid-month: the 17th is magical, the 23rd is 

upsetting, the 24th is for rebuilding, and the 27th gives a power to 

make new starts. DECEMBER: The Rams and Ewes are striding 

into new adventures this month. Your energy is best directed to 

the career needs, or improving your worldly image. You are once 

again morphing into a new person. This relates to recent endings 

to parts of the things you hold dear. The new Moon on the 13th 

adds a new philosophy to the soup. It’s a good time to travel if you 

get that work done. The Mayan calendar ends a “long year” that 

lasted over 5000 years. You are the perfect Sign to begin the next 

“long year”. 

TAURUS (4/20-5/20) NOVEMBER promises per- 

manent partnerships, financial successes as your sav- 

ings account grows, passionate moments, and deep 

intuition. Your dreams seem to come from another 

planet, but they have knowledge and awareness for you. The eclipse 

on the 13th brings changes to your social/relationship sphere. 

Some involvements may come to an end, or they may suffer minor 

disruptions. The 28th begins a time of possible car expenses, but 

your good fortune stands strong. DECEMBER: The planets show 

that you are seeking permanence in a relationship. If already in 

one, you want things to make sense. There could be some financial 

burdens, but by investing at this time, you will reap rewards after 

New Year’s Day. Meanwhile, it is a good time to study both academic 

and metaphysical subjects. Christmas is a time for family 

and that will put your mind at ease. Insecurities vanish over the 

last 10 days of the month. The Sun will shine a light on the secrets 

within you. You can stockpile your future good fortune. 

GEMINI (5/21-6/21) NOVEMBER contains the 

famous Mercury retrograde. You are very affected by 

these changes in your Sign ruler. You seem to always 

race outward until a long elastic band pulls you 

backwards. So, Mercury needs to go retrograde every four months 

just to bring you back to earth. It’s time to rest and redo things, 

but at a less frantic pace. Take these 3 weeks from the 6th to the 

26th to think of higher things. There is an inner place to explore. 

There you will find answers to health concerns. Consult a healer 

or a medical astrologer to resolve any problems. DECEMBER: 

Something is expanding and looming large in your social life. 

That will be clearly focused for you by the 13th. There could be an 

ancient healing ritual which could help bring health to your life. 

It’s not just physical; it can also be mental. As a Gemini, you are 

what you think. Think carefully about what you want to be. Your 

partner is ready for new and exciting things. This could be the 

start of a new romance for many of the Twins. Progress is good 

all month after last month’s delays. The 26th brings serious work 

that promises cures. 

CANCER (6/22-7/22) NOVEMBER: This can be a 

shaky month for the Moon Children. A Solar eclipse 

and a Lunar eclipse are bound to bring changes to 

your love life, but by month’s end you will be ready to 

leave the confines of any loss you feel. The 9th is a beautiful day to 

finish home projects and just enjoy the new comforts there. Then 

the 13th brings words of sadness. Be careful driving too. Fear not, 

there is love on the horizon. A work related romance is manifesting 

on and after the 17th. Someone needs your nurturing on and after 

the 21st. There is more than one choice here. DECEMBER: The 

Sun lights up your work and health sector. It’s part of preparing 

for an active social season after the 21st. There seems to be love all 

around you the first two weeks. If not love, then you are lucky at 

speculations. The new Moon on the 13th is spiked up by Uranus 

turning direct in motion. There could be sudden changes at work 

this month—something new. A recent passion will warm your 

winter—they want it to last, but do you? The end of the month 

answers that question. You are in the spotlight at month’s end. 

Your intuition is strong. 

LEO (7/23-8/22) NOVEMBER: This Scorpio season 

is best for home affairs. It’s about getting your home 

in order before the real fun starts after the 22nd. The 

13th feels like someone standing in your Sun at the 

beach—it’s annoying. While Mercury is retrograde, you may say 

the wrong thing this month. You need to interpret what others 

really mean and not slash out with your solar flares too much. 

Besides, you can get even on the 27th in your own benevolent 

way—sending love can be like dumping hot coal on their head. 

DECEMBER: The dreaded cold of winter cannot dim the light 

of a Leo. You shine bright like the Sun on snow. Many Lions are 

concerned about mysterious symptoms within them. In your case, 

it is an inner prompting to end harmful habits. A new love interest 

has you off your diet after the 15th—try to teach them good 

health. Work efforts follow your need to make things better. The 

22nd is a beautiful day; Christmas is plagued by the unexpected. 

By the 30th, you are ready for new beginnings. Perseverance is 

your strength. 

VIRGO (8/23-9/22) NOVEMBER: Your Sign ruler, 

Mercury, goes retrograde on the 6th (election day). It’s 

a good first two weeks to take care of home repairs. 

It will give you time to reflect on the meaning of life. 

There will be difficulties trying to vote. Foreign concerns can 

be distracting, but you vote dutifully as usual. The 9th brings 

financial rewards for all the good Virgoans. Keep your mind on 

what you’re doing after the 14th. No reflecting while working! 

Something is eliminated at work by month’s end. DECEMBER: 

Now that Mercury is not retrograde, you can begin making better 

progress with domestic matters. Romance and/or creativity arrive 


at your doorstep on and after the 15th. There could be an initial 

disillusionment, but excitement on the 19th dispels that attitude. 

Things move fast this month. By the sweat of your brow, you are 

barely able to keep up. You are in for a fantastic New Year’s Eve: 

love makes it lovely! It will be worth the time you invested in 

getting to know a particular person. For some of your Sign, that 

time might only be a few hours. Enjoy! 

LIBRA (9/23-10/22) NOVEMBER: It doesn’t seem 

possible that anyone would continue having these 

great aspects, but the Librans sure do. The month 

starts with every planet in a compatible Sign. Love 

is hanging round your door. Finances are vitalized; partners are 

calming down a little, and travel is on your agenda. Do it all before 

Jupiter loads you up with work, later next year. The 9th is your 

best day of the month. Travel may not be possible this month, 

but next month for sure. The 21st/22nd is dreamy, but guard 

your valuables. DECEMBER: How did you like 2012? Despite 

the added responsibilities, you’ve had some very good aspects. 

That sense of responsibility must carry over to your finances for 

the next two years. At least Saturn has left your Sign recently. 

Your load is lightened. The 13th is busy with short trips – that 

seems to continue throughout the month. The 18th and 19th are 

excitement-packed; the 22nd is eventful—don’t overdo it! The 

month ends with a new Mayan cycle and too much excitement. 

Hopefully, our minds are lifted. 

SCORPIO (10/23-11/21) NOVEMBER: Happy 

birthday to all the Scorpions I know. It seems like you 

can party a little, though you feel the pinch of financial 

worries. There are old bills to pay as you see around 

mid-month, but you are more disciplined now and next month 

looks better. Think twice before you spend even a dime. The eclipse 

on the 13th could ease a painful situation for you. You are asked 

to sacrifice something—just do it. The 23rd requires caution and 

awareness; the 27th brings words of deep passion. DECEMBER: 

Last month brought you a sense of wholeness and this month sees 

you reaching out to the world in new ways. Finances improve during 

the final week. The 22nd is active and filled with changes. You 

seem to watch from the outside. Yet, something is activated within 

your mind that day. Then, there’s money at Christmas which helps 

you to start that project you’ve tried to save for. 2013 is off to a 

great start. We all could be living in a higher consciousness and 

even you will feel calmed by the feeling. 

SAGITTARIUS (11/22-12/21) NOVEMBER: 

Delays, delays, delays. All you can do is work on 

your own betterment when everything around you is 

going to hell in a hand basket. The 13th can bring the 

beginning of some interesting subconscious adventures. Things 

and life contain some very subtle signs and omens to guide you. 

You will be attuned to that energy. An ex-partner returns like a 

rerun with promises in the dark around the 9th. It’s hard to believe 

anything you hear this month; the best choice is to go with what 

you know. DECEMBER: It’s a hard month to be feeling withdrawn. 

Jupiter retrograde has been making you feel that way, lately. Also, 

there is an inexplicable attraction to old relationships. As this 

Mayan “long year” winds down, we all seem to be aligning with 

old souls we’ve known throughout time. It’s a reunion to celebrate 

a new cycle. We can all make a new start. Maybe, this time we will 

all get it right. This stellar alignment occurs in your Sign, which 

marks the center of our galaxy. The 13th is the most pronounced 

day of the month for you. 

CAPRICORN (12/22-1/19) NOVEMBER: Are you 

out there with friends and organizations? The next 

two years make this a focus. Saturn is moving forward 

in your house of ambition and goals. What is your 

ambition? Oh yeah, success. Well, your success is tied to your 

nature of slow and steady effort. You have the help of your psychic 

sense the first two weeks. Then the final two weeks is a time to 

tweak what needs tweaking. Next month is a restart month for 

your career. Some things will end as a light shines into your 

subconscious by month’s end. DECEMBER: It’s that time of year 

when you go through lots of deep reflection. The new Moon on 

the 13th is a good time to ponder nebulous matters—find time 

to be alone. If the world were to actually end on the 21st, would 

it ruin your plans? You would just see the spirit in all matter. No 

problem; you are making your own changes lately. Parts of your 

world are ending, but it’s not the end of the world. Your whole 

month is building to the 26th—there is something really great 

about that day. Drastic change is indicated. . 

AQUARIUS (1/20-2/18) NOVEMBER: This 

Scorpio part of the month just gets on your nerves. 

It seems like people have their feet stuck in the 

mud and there is so much misinformation. Use a 

philosophical approach to get through November. The eclipse 

on the 13th is telling you to cut back on your work load this 

fall and winter. You would rather lose a lover than a friend, but 

someone close may be missing ‘til next year, or longer. While 

new avenues in your life seem to be under construction, it’s best 

to research and rethink your ideas. DECEMBER: It’s a time of 

friends, ambitions, and communications. Finally, Uranus (your 

Sign ruler) goes forward again as viewed from earth. This return 

to progress occurs on the 13th which is also the new Moon. This 

is a good sign for new beginnings—try it, if you dare. After all, 

the path you started on earlier this year was just too new. You’ve 

gained knowledge; now you can start another course of action. 

On a subtle level, the whole world is making a new start. The 

more advanced souls will thrive. 

PISCES (2/19-3/20) NOVEMBER: The Fish are used 

to being disillusioned. The water is always murky when 

Neptune is retrograde. Only the hope of a beautiful 

ending and a connection to something divine can 

get you through times of losses and times of suffering. Neptune 

finally moves forward again on the 11th. Yes, you are a veteran of 

many battles. Your wounds can now heal and new journeys begin. 

Your winter ocean is warm, like your home, where you find peace 

from months of storms. DECEMBER: Neptune has continued to 

stir the beauty within you. The weather seems to be perfect, with 

enough moisture, thus too is the feeling of emotional balance in 

your world. Just as space science brings amazing revelations, so 

too do you experience eye opening events. A slight glitch at work 

slows things on the 11th, but the 13th brings new solutions. Friday 

the 21st is a good night to get out, get altered, and celebrate life. 

The month is very friendly, active, and filled with love. It’s waiting 

for you, just outside the door! 

For a personal consultation call John at 505-489-1122 


Astrology/Tarot 

Charles: Astrology, gentlewinds7@hotmail.com, 

505- 

235-2396. Estole: Psychic 

/Tarot, Channeling, Pet 

Whispering, Palmistry, 

505-235-5550, gentlereadings25@cs.com, 

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Body/Mind 

Embody your Soul. Ensoul your 

Body. Soul retrieval, body work, 

energy healing. Madeline A. Aron, 

LMT #1456, Reiki Master, 505-265- 

7927, www.madelinearon.com 

Buddhist Meditation 

Kadampa Meditation Center 

NM, 8701 Comanche NE, ABQ 

www.meditationinnewmexico.org 

505-292-5293 

Everyone welcome! 

Channeling Teacher 

Learn to channel in a weekend 

or less! In person or by global 

tele-conference. Fun, friendly, easy. 

Betsy Morgan Coffman, “Teacher 

of Teachers”, is a psychic, author, 

medium & radio host, teaching channeling for 

over 20 years. Betsy & her teacher-guide, Orion, 

will help you connect to, & communicate with 

your guides in just one class. Easier to learn than 

other techniques, you’ll feel the bliss of Spirit! This 

is the best gift I ever gave myself! Bala Ram Dass. 

FREE downloads on Betsy’s website or YouTube: 

505-275-4746. www.AskBetsyMorgan.com 

Chiropractic 

Lee F. Purcaro, D.C. 

9004 Menaul Blvd. NE 

Reasonable Rates 

505-275-1090 

Providing gentle, yet powerful 

chiropractic care and shiatsu. Shiatsu 

frees up blocked energy and provides 

pain relief through supportive pressure 

applied to acupuncture channel points. 

Powerful chiropractic adjustments align 

your spine and skeletal system, allowing 

natural energy flow and significantly 

reducing pain. Some Insurance Accepted. 

Colon Hydrotherapy 

Cleansing/Colonics 

All About Health - Colonics 

www.allabouthealthinc.com 

Gentle • Effective • Professional 

Bill Haggard, Colon Therapist 

18+ yrs. Colon cleansing helps you 

detoxify, ease stress and can improve how 

well you feel in wonderful ways! Call for your 

appt: 505-888-5858. 

Colon Hydrotherapy cont’d 

Rio Cleansing Therapy, Jeanette Joyce, CT 

Conveniently located in Rio Rancho 

505-228-6625 • www.riocleansing.com 

FDA Approved Equipment, I-Act Certified 

Therapist. 16 years experience. Disposable 

Accessories. 

Experience Kukana’s Angel of Water: 

Albuquerque’s only private colonic 

system. Self-administer or with attendant. 

Pencil-sized nozzle provides 

spontaneous, free-flowing re-leases, 

easing gas & large matter flow. Push & assist 

the process. FDA approved hospital equipment. 

I-Act certified since 1985. Convenient NE 

Heights location. Detailed info & coupons at: 

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Deep Lymphatic Massage 

Detoxification using Deep Lymphatic 

Massage with Hot Stones 

and Far Infra Red Sauna! Deep Tissue 

and Trigger Point Therapy, Cold 

Laser for Pain, Ear Candling, doTerra® 

Essential Oils. Raquel Fontes, LMT #5620 

Gift Certificates Available! 505-463-6879. 

www.restorativemassageforhealing.com 

Eden Energy Medicine 

Empower your inner healer 

and restore balance! Energy 

Medicine focuses on energy fields 

in the body which control growth 

and repair of cells, tissue, and 

organs. Changing impaired patterns using 

energy medicine and essential oils is a very 

efficient, non-invasive and holistic way to 

improve health. Private sessions, classes, gift 

certificates. Angela Melton, Donna Eden 

Certified Energy Medicine Practitioner: 

505-310-1790; 20% off through 12/31/12!! 

www.EmpoweringEnergyMedicine.com 

Edgar Cayce Studies 

Learn about Edgar Cayce 

and how his prophecies can 

enhance your life experience 

right now and in the coming 

times. Free Study Group: 7-9pm Weds. Call 

Wanda Barrows www.edgarcayceabq.org, 

505-890-0878. 

Electro-Light Therapy 

Electro-Light Microcurrent and 

Color Light Therapy has become 

the leading edge treatment for 

pain relief, holistic healing and noninvasive 

facial rejuvenation. This is a 

non-needle, non-invasive type of acupuncture, 

and is very effective immediately. Licensed 

DOM in NM. Call Dr. Gail Drane: 505-331- 

0168. www.AcupunctureClinicABQ.com 

Emotion Code 

Do you have a Heart-Wall? Do 

you have issues you can’t get past? 

Are you unable to break unwanted 

cycles? Emotion Code Therapy 

releases trapped emotions that 

causes problems, allowing you to live your 

authentic life. Discounted rates on multiple 

sessions. Allen Braithwaite: 505-296-2887, 

www.cpmassage.com 

Empathic Healing 

Experience natural healing of your 

total being with Empathic Energy. 

Different from anything you have 

experienced before, your body, mind 

and soul’s blocked energy state is 

cleared and balanced. Besides a feeling of peace… 

after the 3rd session, my rib pain went away and 

hasn’t come back. M. A., ABQ. Holiday Special: 

1st appointment only $45 (regular price $60), 

for appointments booked 11/1/12-12/31/12. 

Jeanine Gabbei, High Level Empathic Healer, 

505-908-9266, www.holisticnm.net 

Holistic Medicine 

STEPHEN P. WEISS, M.D. 

Blending the Best of Western & 

Alternative Medicine 

VOTED ONE OF ABQ’S TOP DOCS 

2006 505-872-2611 

www.holisticmedicineheals.com 

Board Certified in Family Practice/Clinical 

Assistant Professor, UNM School of Medicine, 

Dr. Weiss effectively treats children & adults 

with a wide range of medical conditions using 

classical homeopathy, herbs, supplements, 

spiritual counseling, lab tests & when necessary, 

conventional medications. He has appeared on 

national television & radio discussing various 

topics in Alternative Medicine. 

Hot Body Wraps 

Detox, lose inches and 

feel great with a Hot Body 

Wrap. Great for relief of mold, 

heavy metals, hives, asthma, 

allergies (food, chemical or 

pollens), chemical sensitivities, Agent Orange, 

more. Pamper yourself with an Ion Detox 

Footbath, Chair Massage, Chi Machine treatment 

too. 505-898-0198, www.hotbodywraps.com 

Hypnotherapy/Reiki 

Are you emotionally abused? 

Find your Authentic Self, reprogram 

toxic thoughts, improve 

your body image and experience 

spiritual transformation through: 

Reiki, Alchemical Hypnotherapy, Past Life 

Regression, and Affirmations. Rieka Long: 

Master Hypnotist, Reiki Master: Rancho de 

Avalon, 505-263-8403. 


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Hypnotherapy/Reiki cont’d 

Go with a therapy that has a 93% 

success rate. Clear limiting ideas, 

behaviors, thoughts and patterns 

that no longer serve you. Free 

Consultation. David B Fisher, 

CMS-CHt, MBA, Clinical Hypnotherapist/ 

Reiki Master, 505.463.7392, CHT #709-287, 

www.DavidBFisherHypnotherapy.com 

Integrative Medicine 

Sanjevani Integrative 

Medicine Health & Lifestyle 

Center • NEW LOCATION: 9001 

Holly Avenue, ABQ, NM 87122 

505-821-6300 

www.sanjevani.net • www.bosmeric-sr.com 

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www.sanjevanistore.com 

Sanjevani is Albuquerque’s premier specialty 

center for your complete Integrative and 

Holistic health care and the home of Bosmeric- 

SR TM . Dr. Sunil Pai, MD and the Sanjevani 

team specialize in authentic Integrative 

Medicine using the best of Western and 

Eastern Medicine. Visit our store for Vitamin 

& Herbal Supplements, Natural Skin Care and 

Make-up, Specialty Medical Foods and more! 

Intuitive Consulting 

GALAYA – INTUITIVE RESOURCES 

Readings • Coaching • Counseling 

Animal Communication 

Relationship • Career 

Health & Business 

505-466-3764 (Santa Fe) 

888-326-0403 (toll free) 

www.consultgalaya.com 

Kinesiologist Wanted 

Massage 

Kinesiologist wanted with own 

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Join us! 

505-294-9355. 

Soothe chronic tension and 

enjoy profound pain relief with 

trigger point massage therapy. 

Holiday special: 2 treatments $99 

or free 30 minute add-on with gift 

purchase. 10 years experience. Angelle St. 

Pierre 505-440-9655, 

www.massagebyangelle.vp.web.com 

Nutritional Blood Analysis 

With a drop of blood under 

a microscope, we can identify 

digestive issues, vitamin deficiencies, 

hormone imbalances, 

viral/bacterial infections, enzyme 

deficiencies and much more. Get healthy 

NOW! Call Gwen Pullen: 507-0467 to 

schedule today! 

Nutrition by Intuition 

Sick and tired of feeling sick 

and tired? A balanced you awaits. 

Improve eating habits & self-care, 

increase overall happiness & explore 

the connection nutrition has to your body, mind 

& spirit. Gluten-free survival training a specialty. 

Dianna White-Holistic Health & Nutrition 

Coach: www.nutritionbyintuition.com 

Powerful Healing 

Blood Alkalizing & Brain 

Balancing: Works great for 

inflammatory conditions: IBS, 

Interstitial cystitis, arthritis, 

fibromyalgia, diabetes, PTSD, 

atherosclerosis, depression, chronic pain, 

ADD, anxiety, sleep disorders, carpal tunnel 

syndrome, addictions, migraines & more. 

Blood Alkalization, 505-440-4367 

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Brainwave Optimization, 505-473-9950 

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Pranic Healing 

No touch energy system removes 

congested energies, then energizes. 

Boost vitality, respiratory, 

gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, 

genitourinary, stress, phobias, grief, 

headaches/migraines, addictions & more. 

Rita Herther: 505-298-4823. 

Psychic Readings 

PSYCHIC COUNSELOR since 1987. 

Studied meditation & hypnosis 

under her mentor, Sylvia Browne. 

Full life readings will answer all your 

questions, including spirit guides, 

angels & loved ones. Trish Ann 505-896-0958. 

Reflexology = Relief 

You may be walking on the 

solution to many of your ills! 

Reflexology (using intermittent 

pressure on reflex points on feet and 

hands) has been shown clinically 

to bring deep relaxation, ease pain & relieve 

symptoms of many health concerns. A good 

value for $60. Erma Sylvester, CR, 

505-856-2275 

www.reflexologyabq.com 

Reiki 

REIKI MASTER 

ELIZABETH VALSALA 

Usui Shiki Ryoho 

Furumoto lineage 

Treatments/Classes/Groups 

www.ReikiABQ.com • 505-323-1993 

Reiki cont’d 

REIKI MASTER Charlotte Motter 

505-892-0291 

Reiki, Polarity, Reflexology 

Raindrop Therapy 

REIKI? A HEALING ART? YES! 800- 

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cleanse: Awareness Corp: 800-692-9273. 

REIKI MASTER 

JAN SCHROEDER 

Usui Shiki Ryoho 

Leap of Faith Healing Center 

RIO RANCHO, Reiki Treatments and 

Classes. FREE spiritual growth study group, 

monthly (see website). Author of Traveling at 

the Speed of God. 505-261-1703, 

www.lofhealing.com 

Reiki/Reflexology 

Are You Ready To Feel Better? 

Lynnie Naslund, Reiki Master/ 

Reflexologist, Usui Method of 

Natural Healing, 505-331-2506, 

Lynnie@ReikiInABQ.com 

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Retrieve Your Soul 

Where did you come from??? 

Where have you been??? What are 

you carrying with you, NOW? As a 

Shaman, I lead you into the underworld, 

The chamber of woundss – 

what is holding you down? The chamber of contracts 

– can this be changed? The chamber of 

Grace – & be lifted up! The chamber of rewards – 

new possibilities. You may have your own power 

animal. Experience dynamic mind-body-spirit 

transformation as you recreate your life map, 

your life story. Bob Hicks: 505-830-2274. 

Starfire Healing, Santa Fe 

Walk in Beauty-Receive 

Abundance • 413-259-5271 

Radiate Light-Be Who You Are 

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Warm Selenite Crystal Massage 

Body In Balance Therapeutic 

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Rio Rancho • 505-459-9907 

www.kayherringtonlmt.com 

You Can Channel Too 

Dr. Judy Vavrek channels 

Golden Ascension 

Mon. 6-7pm • $10 • 616 Isleta SW 

Pranic Healing: trauma, pain 

ADHD in kids. 505-873-0606 

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