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Back to Nature Seeking Its Wisdom for a High-Tech World

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keenly remember how alive I felt as a child playing outside, climbing trees, rolling in grass and exploring nature’s beauties. I felt free, connected and safe. I was convinced that I could live off the land in the woods and would survive.

Nature’s pull on me was strong and one I didn’t want to resist. Although I didn’t understand the “why” of it all, and wonderingly questioned my parents about my preference for being outside over anywhere else, I knew deep inside that the draw meant something significant.

Then starting about seven years ago, for a period of two and a half years, circumstances conspired to prevent me from fueling my intimate connection with Mother Nature. I went from regularly golfing, hiking and cycling to a total lapse in doing anything active and outdoorsy. It became clear how vital communing with nature is to me.

The story is that my body had hit a tipping point due to general life stressors compounded by deep grief over the loss of my mom. It was just done and loudly proclaimed, “No more.” I’d become so disconnected from my body that I’d been neglecting to nurture its needs like I always had before.

Fear of feeling forever crippled mounted and I was desperate for a quick fix, clueless as to what to do except if would be by natural means. Lo and behold, it began with getting back into nature.

The first Mother’s Day after her passing, I ventured forth alone on a short hike. Thrilled to be the only one on the trail that day, I was enjoying myself tremendously when Spirit took hold. At one point, as the sun continued to shine and a short burst of rain fell, I tangibly felt the trees’ surrounding embrace so that not a drop touched me. It felt like every step forward was a step towards emotional release, the raindrops behind me being the tears I couldn’t cry.

From that day forward I slowly started encouraging myself to do the things that fuel spirit, mind and body, and am grateful to have overcome the limitations that were so alien to my being. I’m now back to doing all that I love.

May this issue rekindle awareness of the importance of your own connection with nature, especially if you’ve let it lapse. The deep inner craving for being with trees, flowers, waterways and wildlife is intended to overcome daily distractions and ignite a feeling of being fully alive.

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Allergies Making You Miserable?

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Seasonal allergies or hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, affects nearly 25 million people in the United States alone. These allergies occur primarily in the spring, but for many can continue into the summer and fall. The San Francisco Bay Area is one of the worst parts of the country when it comes to seasonal allergies.

A person suffering from seasonal allergies can feel completely miserable with varied symptoms that range from a runny nose to low grade headaches. Allergic reactions for hay fever may include sneezing attacks, congestion, sinus pain, runny nose and post nasal drip. The eyes may be affected as well causing swelling, puffiness, itching, watering and redness. Lower respiratory symptoms include scratchy/ itchy throat, chronic cough, wheezing and asthma flare-ups.

When all of the above symptoms are combined they can make it very difficult for a person to carry out their daily tasks and function. Spill over symptoms that include fatigue, drowsiness, depression and headaches are not uncommon.

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AAT is the ideal choice for those who are not responding positively to traditional medical treatments or for the individual who would prefer not to take drugs, use steroidal inhalers and sprays or go through years of allergy shots. Children especially appreciate the non - invasive approach over other testing methods that involve piercing the skin.

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Holistic Health Coach Offers Complimentary Evaluations

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an Ramon-based nutritionist, yoga instructor and certified health coach, Alexandra Le Ny, aims to improve her clients’ health and happiness with a holistic approach, and currently offers new clients one free 30-minute health evaluation and 10 percent off the first consultation.

Le Ny’s personal journey to wellness began in her native France, when in her twenties she transformed her own health after years of poor Alexandra Le Ny eating habits and digestive issues. “I was a sugar addict then and it destroyed my health,” says Le Ny. “I decided to take charge of my health and completely change my diet and lifestyle. It has been 20 years and I have been thriving since then.”

Today, Le Ny draws on her knowledge of nutrition, supplements, herbs, aromatherapy, homeopathy and yoga to support her clients’ healing.

Le Ny offers in-person, phone or Skype consultations, private grocery tours, cooking classes, and monthly group classes that focus on specific health topics including diet, exercise, food cravings, weight loss, digestion and gut healing, food intolerances, immunity, detox and green living, stress and sleep management, personal growth and more.

Says Le Ny, “My goal is to help my clients live healthier and happier lives by making realistic changes in their diet and lifestyle, and by balancing their body, mind and spirit.”

For more information, call 925-8582133, email AlexandraLeNy@yahoo. com, or visit AlexandraLeNy.com.

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newsbriefs The Holistic Chamber of Commerce Gets Down to Business in the East Bay

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he San Ramon Chapter of the Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) is the first of its kind in the Bay Area to represent holistic professionals, practitioners and businesses that bring healthier business-building practices to the local community and beyond. Its diverse membership includes entrepreneurs, life coaches, health coaches, and practitioners of alternative medicine, bodywork, energy healing, Shamanism and more.

Chapter President and practitioner of Chinese Medicine, Tomasa Macapinlac, is a dedicated and passionate leader who strives to see holistic practitioners and healers build wealth and health in their lives and businesses. Macapinlac organizes a convenient online Meetup group that brings together like-minded professionals from across the Bay Area, and recurring third-Thursday chapter meetings.

Green marketing is on the agenda at the next chapter meeting, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., April 16, at Anatomy Power Wellness Center, 3470 Camino Tassajara in Danville. Participants will learn to grow better business relationships using ecofriendly, budget-friendly email marketing strategies in a workshop led by Shannon Cherry. Workshop admission is free for HCC members.

Other benefits of membership with the HCC include a listing in the organization’s reference-checked online directory, promotion through social media on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, member website badges, and discounts on business-related products, services, advertising and computer software. Members also receive discounts on attendance to business-focused workshops, panels and events.

For more information, call 650-740-5336, email SanRamon@HolisticChamberOf Commerce.com or visit HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/CA-San-Ramon. See ad, page 7.

Healing Arts Chiropractic Now Open in Oakland

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octor of Chiropractic, Katie Sokolski, invites new clients to experience wellness from the inside out at Healing Arts Chiropractic, now located at 187 40th Street Way in Oakland. To mark her recent relocation to the Piedmont Avenue neighborhood, Sokolski offers 50 percent off first-time visits for chiropractic, massage or nutrition counseling during the month of April.

With her gentle techniques, Sokolski addresses the whole person, aiming to bring balance to the emotional, chemical and structural aspects of each client. Sokolski’s practice includes advanced chiropractic techniques, deep tissue massage with Acutonics, and personalized nutrition programs based on nutrition response testing and the morphogenic field technique, a non-invasive system of body analysis used to determine underlying causes of pain.

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Sokolski frequently treats digestive disturbances, sleep disorders, anxiety, skin conditions, female hormone imbalances, fibromyalgia, repetitive strain injuries, and joint, mid- and low-back pain.

For more information, call 510-356-7832 or visit HealingArtsChiro.com. See listing, page 28.

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Plant Seeds for Personal Growth with Clinical Hypnotherapy

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ypnosis is a therapeutic method used to calm the body and quiet the conscious mind. In this state of relaxed awareness the subconscious will more easily accept suggestions and visualizations for positive personal changes, says Arlene Thompson, a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist practicing in Pleasanton.

“All of your beliefs about yourself and how your life ought to be are stored in your subconscious,” says Thompson. “So it makes sense to look to the subconscious in order to change those be- Arlene Thompson liefs and habits. And the best way to do that, to access and reprogram the subconscious, is through hypnotherapy.”

In the state of relaxed awareness, often referred to as a trance state similar to meditation or daydreaming, the subconscious is fertile ground for post-hypnotic suggestions, explains Thompson, which are positive suggestions in the areas her clients want improve. Thompson likens this process to planting little seeds in the subconscious for personal growth.

Through hypnosis, Thompson helps clients pursue a variety of personal goals, including stress-reduction, increased self-confidence and motivation, weight loss, quitting smoking, habit control, eliminating fears and phobias, pain control, physical and emotional healing, and inner-child work. Says Thompson, any goal a person has is more easily achievable through the power of the subconscious, instead of merely relying on the conscious mind’s willpower.

“The subconscious is amazingly powerful, and we can harness that power in hypnotherapy to make the changes that people want in their lives,” says Thompson.

For more information, call 925-485-7997 or visit ThompsonHypnotherapy.com. See listing, page 29.

Experience the Healing Drums Beat at Unity of Tri-Valley

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xperience Native American-style drumming, chanting, movement, meditation and stillness, led by Rev. Ouida Joi Cooper-Rodriguez, from 3 to 4:15 p.m., April 12, at Unity of Tri-Valley, in Dublin. Subsequent healing drum circles take place on the second Sunday of each month.

Similar to sweat lodge drumming, healing drum participants drum in three to four rounds with the intention to release the old, embrace the new, heal and transform.

Participants are encouraged to bring drums, rattles and shakers. No prior drumming experience necessary, says Cooper-Rodriguez, only an open heart. ​ Cooper-Rodriguez is an Interfaith-New Thought Minister and a spiritual explorer. She has studied world religions, New Thought, metaphysics and mysticism for over 25 years. Cooper-Rodriguez is also an Urban Shamanic Practitioner, Reiki Master Teacher, Ritualist, Drum Circle Facilitator, Ceremonial Leader, Hypnotherapist and Certified Spiritual/Intuitive Counselor.

Location: 7567 Amador Valley Blvd., Ste. 108, Dublin. Suggested love offering: $10-$25. Adults welcome. For more information about Unity of Tri-Valley, call 925-829-2733 or visit UnityOfTriValley.com. For more information about Rev. Cooper-Rodriguez, call 510-350-6249 or visit RevOuida. wix.com/RevOuidaJoi. See listing, page 30.

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Wellness Center Seeks New Business Tenant

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wellness center located near downtown Pleasanton seeks a new business tenant to lease two spacious rooms with a separate entrance and a sink. The ideal tenant will complement the wellness center’s existing practice that includes a massage therapist, family therapist, homeopathic practitioner and esthetician. The lease is available immediately.

For more information, call Kathleen at 925-600-0503.

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Finding the Bones Workshop with Joe Goode

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ove, breathe and access the body’s creative potential in Finding the Bones, May 29 to 31, at the Joe Goode Annex. Finding the Bones is a unique movement workshop led by master teacher and choreographer, Joe Goode, of the dance theater company, Joe Goode Performance Group.

In Goode’s workshops, students are guided through movement, written and spoken word exercises that aim to bring awareness and compassion to everyday communication, honesty to a performance practice, and creativity and mindfulness to the body and mind. Finding the Bones is an opportunity to let go, explore and be with the body in a supportive environment without judgment or expectation. The workshop is open to all; no movement experience is necessary.

Goode is a San Francisco-based choreographer, writer and director who is known in the field of dance for his willingness to collide movement with spoken word, song and visual imagery.

Location: 401 Alabama Street, San Francisco. For more information and to register, visit JoeGoode.org/finding-the-bones/. See ad, page 10.

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Affordable Health Care from Mother Nature

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Memory Works Better Reading Real Books

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esearchers from Norway’s Stavanger University and France’s Aix-Marseille Université found that readers remember a story better if it’s on paper. The study tested 50 people that read the same 28-page short story.

Half of the group read the paper version and the other half read the story on a Kindle e-reader. The researchers discovered that readers of the digital version could not remember details from the story or reconstruct the plot as well as the group that read the paper copy.

The researchers found that the feedback of a Kindle doesn’t provide the same support for mental reconstruction of a story as a print pocket book does. “When you read on paper, you can sense with your fingers a pile of pages on the left growing, and shrinking on the right,” explains Stavanger University’s Anne Mangen, Ph.D.

These findings confirm a study performed a year earlier, also led by Mangen. Seventy-two 10th-graders were given text to read either on paper or on a computer screen. The students that read the paper text versions scored significantly higher in reading comprehension testing than those reading digital versions.

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nlike their Eastern counterparts, North American and some European herbalists seek to directly mitigate health issues or facilitate specific bodily functions using particular plants, roots and barks. Native Americans embraced the belief that Mother Nature provides, contending that the herbs of a local environment provide for all of the needs of the people dwelling there.

For example, snake weed is prevalent in the Southwest, where encounters with rattlesnakes are frequent. Herbs such as comfrey, arnica and sage, which are found from coast to coast, are used to heal wounds, relieve pain and get rid of parasites, maladies common to people everywhere, according to the Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine.

Every culture in the world has developed and maintained a system of healing based on their indigenous plants, relying on these natural pharmaceutical entities for thousands of years. A human that lived 5,000 years ago found preserved in ice in 1991 was carrying herbs and mushrooms to mitigate health conditions that scientists confirmed were present in his body.

Despite their effective use for millennia, many modern-day people still question the efficacy and safety of medicinal herbs. Instead of looking to pharmaceutical companies—born of an industry with less than 200 years of experience—to handle our healthcare needs, perhaps the real affordable care act can be found in the plants, roots and barks provided by Mother Nature.

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The Color Green Makes Exercise Feel Easier

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esearch from the University of Essex, in England, suggests that viewing natural green images while exercising may be better than being exposed to other colors. The researchers tested 14 people doing moderateintensity cycling while watching video footage of predominantly gray, red or green imagery.

Each of the participants underwent three cycling tests—one with each of the videos— along with a battery of physiological and mood testing.

The researchers found that when the subjects watched the green-colored video, they had better moods, with a lower relative perception of exertion than when they exercised while watching the red and grey videos. They also found those that exercised while watching the red video experienced greater feelings of anger during their exercise.

Local Toxins Increase Risk of Autism

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onfirming previous findings, a large study from the University of Chicago has found that autism is linked to toxic environmental exposure. The research examined data from nearly a third of the U.S. population, which showed that both autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities increased as exposure increased in region-by-region testing.

The research measured clusters of autism incidence together with exposure rates in different counties and states across the country. The areas with greater environmental toxin exposures had significantly increased autism rates. The correlation was significant among both boys and girls, but stronger among girls. Proximity to urban areas also increased autism incidence. For every 1 percent increase in urbanization, there was about a 3 percent rise in autism and intellectual disabilities. Influential toxins include pesticides, plasticizers, lead and pharmaceuticals.

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U.S. Recognizes Companies for Earth-Sound Policies Each year, the U.S. Department of State presents Awards for Corporate Excellence recognizing U.S.-owned businesses that play vital roles worldwide as good corporate citizens. Parameters include supporting sustainable development, respect for human and labor rights, environmental protection, open markets, transparency and other democratic values.

The 2014 winners, announced last December, include the EcoPlanet Bamboo Group, in Nicaragua, for fostering sustainable development by regenerating degraded pasturelands. The company dedicates 20 percent of its plantations as natural habitat that protects biodiversity by prohibiting illegal hunting. EcoPlanet also focuses on employing persons with disabilities and empowering women through recruitment to managerial positions.

Wagner Asia Equipment, LLC, in Mongolia, a heavy equipment dealership, is recognized for its commitment to public/private partnerships with Mongolia’s local and national governments designed to protect the environment.

Initiatives include planting more than 900 trees, conducting workshops for students on environment and ecology, implementing a project to build a community garden and rehabilitating a toxic waste site.

Other finalists include the Coca-Cola Company, in the Philippines; Chevron Corporation, in Burma; ContourGlobal, in Togo; General Electric, in South Africa; General Electric International, in Tunisia; GlassPoint Solar, in Oman; and the Linden Centre, in China.

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Vanishing Wildlife

50 Percent Gone in Under 50 years The latest World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Living Planet Report shows that the Living Planet Index (LPI), which measures more than 10,000 representative populations of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish, has declined by 52 percent since 1970. The report is widely considered the leading science-based analysis on the health of our planet and the impact of human activity (Tinyurl.com/WWF-Living-Planet-Report).

In fewer than two human generations, populations of vertebrate species—the life forms that constitute the fabric of life-sustaining ecosystems and serve as a barometer of how humans are impacting nature—have dropped by half. Nature conservation and sustainable development go hand-in-hand; it’s not only about preserving biodiversity and wild places, but about safeguarding the future of humanity.

Living Planet Report partners include the Zoological Society of London, Global Footprint Network and Water Footprint Network. Marco Lambertini, director general of WWF International, states, “We need leadership for change. Sitting on the bench waiting for someone else to make the first move, doesn’t work.

Heads of state need to start thinking globally; businesses and consumers need to stop behaving as if we live in a limitless world.”

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Thriving Eco-Towns

Malaysian Villages Model Sustainability Innovations being successfully pioneered in Malaysia offer ideas for improving the world, according to the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), including the construction of high-tech, self-sustaining ecological “smart” villages.

These villages are lifting incomes for scores of rural families while promoting environmental sustainability. Each 50-acre community consists of about 100 affordable homes, advanced educational, training and recreational facilities and an integrated, sustainable farm system that provides villagers with food and employment that on average, triples their monthly income.

Low-cost, 1,000-square-foot homes are built in 10 days and the communal farming operations include a cascading series of fish tanks, or “aquafarms”. Filtered fish tank wastewater irrigates trees, grain fields and high-value plants grown in “autopots”, a three-piece container with a valve that detects soil moisture levels and releases water as required, reducing the need for fertilizers and pesticides.

Free-range chickens feed on the fast-reproducing worms that process the plant compost.

This system optimizes nutrient absorption, minimizes waste and enables crops to be grown on previously non-arable land. The village’s solar-generated power is complemented by biomass energy and mini-hydro electricity. A community hall, resource center, places of worship, playgrounds and educational facilities equipped with 4G Internet service support e-learning and e-health services.

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The buy local movement and popularity of local farmers’ markets continue to grow, but we can do even better when it comes to sustainable shopping. A recent Greendex.com survey on environmental impacts of consumer behaviors in 18 countries reports that more Americans are eating local and organic foods and say they’re going to consume less meat and bottled water.

Nevertheless, we continue to eat the most processed and packaged foods and the fewest fruits and vegetables of all the countries surveyed. Evidently, we need to literally put our money where our mouths are.

The Greendex survey cites several basic ways to make our diets more sustainable. These include eating more vegetables and less beef and lamb (recognizing the greater environmental impact of raising animals); participating and supporting community supported agriculture and fishery initiatives; economizing meal planning; and storing food properly in the refrigerator to maximize space and freshness periods.

When grocery shopping, peruse the perimeter aisles first, where whole foods are stocked, instead of the interior shelves, which typically comprise processed foods according to Mother EarthLiving.com.

More cooperation between the public and private sectors and individual involvement can also increase sustainability in communities around the world.

Rachael Durrant, Ph.D.,

a research fellow with the UK-based Sustainable Lifestyles Research Group, cites in a recent paper the need for improved understanding of the key roles that civil society organizations play within processes of large-scale social change and warned that many communities are vulnerable to grave environmental and social risks.

Durrant lauds “greener, fairer and

healthier practices, such as community gardening or cookery classes,” plus “those that change the rules of the game through campaigns or lobbying to coordinate and facilitate activities of other groups.” Supporting food and farming management that’s independent, cooperative and welcomes volunteers, for example, is highly beneficial.

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Nature’s Wisdom Its Lessons Inspire, Heal and Sustain Us

by Christine MacDonald

The environment is not separate from ourselves; we are inside it and it is inside us; we make it and it makes us. ~ Davi Kopenawa Yanomami, Amazon shaman

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hile the idea that we humans stand apart from—or even above—nature is a prevailing theme in much of modern civilization, naturalists and other clever souls throughout the ages have observed that the opposite is true: We are part of, depend on and evolve with nature—and we ignore this vital connection at our peril.

“If one way is better than another, that you may be sure is nature’s way,” admonished the Greek philosopher Aristotle, in the third century B.C.E.

“Time destroys the speculation of men, but it confirms the judgment of nature,” Roman politician and philosopher Cicero ruminated two centuries later.

Nobel Prize-winning physicist and philosopher Albert Einstein remarked, “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.”

Today, more of us are looking to nature for ways to improve physical, mental and emotional health, develop intelligence, innovate, overhaul how

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we build homes and neighborhoods, and raise our children.

Healthful Nature

As Henry David Thoreau wrote in his classic 1854 book Walden, “We need the tonic of wildness.”

While we know firsthand how walking in the woods can elevate mood, scientists have documented that a regular dose of nature has other far-reaching benefits. It can lower stress hormone levels, blood pressure and undesirable cholesterol; help heal neurological problems; hasten fuller recovery from surgery and heart attacks; increase cancer-fighting white blood cells; and generally aid overall health (Health Promotion International research report; also Nippon Medical School study, Tokyo).

Regular playtime outdoors helps children cope with hyperactivity and attention deficit disorders, according to research published in Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care.

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Exposure to nature can help adults escape from today’s wired lives; reinvigorate, be fitter and less likely to suffer from obesity, diabetes and heart disease, as reported in studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and a University of Washington research summary. It can also unlock understanding of the spiritual essence of life.

Hours regularly spent by youth outdoors stimulate imagination and creativity and enhance cognitive development, helping them learn.

Nature also helps youngsters develop social awareness, helping them better navigate human relations (Tinyurl.com/ OutdoorHealthBenefits Research).

“It’s strange and kind of sad that we are so removed from nature that we actually have to ask why nature is good for us,” says Dr. Eva Selhub, a lecturer at Harvard Medical School, author of the new book Your Health Destiny, and coauthor of Your Brain on Nature. “The fact is our brains and bodies are wired in concert with nature.”

Recognition of nature’s positive effects has grown so much in recent years that physicians increasingly write their patients “prescriptions” to go hiking in the woods, counting on the healthy exercise and exposure to sunlight, nature and soothing views to address health problems stemming from poor diets and sedentary lifestyles. Healthcare clinics and hospitals in Washington, D.C., New York City, Chicago, Indianapolis, Albuquerque, New Mexico, California’s Bay Area and elsewhere have launched Prescription Trails programs aimed at objectives from preventing obesity in children to healthful activities for retirees (Tinyurl. com/AmericanHealthTrails).

Bestselling author Richard Louv calls the positive nature effect “vitamin N” in The Nature Principle. He contends: “Many of us, without having a name for it, are using the nature tonic.

We are, in essence, self-medicating with an inexpensive and unusually convenient drug substitute.”

Such ideas are commonly ac-

Scientific studies show that a regular dose of nature has far-reaching health benefits. More doctors now write “nature” prescriptions for their patients. cepted in many cultures. The Japanese believe in the restorative power of shinrin-yoku, which could be translated as “forest medicine” or “forest bathing”. Indigenous peoples like the Brazilian tribe led by Shaman Davi Kopenawa Yanomami, fighting to preserve their land and way of life in the Amazon, profess to be at one with the innate riches of sustainable rainforests (SurvivalInternational.org/parks).

Innovative Nature

Scientists, inventors and other innovators are increasingly inspired by nature.

Biomimicry, part social movement and part burgeoning industry, looks to how Earth’s natural systems work and solve problems. University of Utah researchers, inspired by the durable homes built by sandcastle worms, are creating a synthetic glue that one day could help repair fractured bones. Architectural components manufacturer Panelite makes energy-efficient insulated glass by mimicking the hexagonal structure that bees use in honeycombs.

(Find other precedents at Tinyurl.com/ BiomimicryCaseExamples).

The inspiration for biomimicry comes from many places, says Dayna Baumeister, Ph.D. co-founder of Biomimicry 3.8, a Missoula, Montana, company working with other companies and universities to propel biomimicry into the mainstream.

“People are recognizing that they’ve been disconnected to the natural world,” she says. “We also realize that [as a species] we are in trouble.

We don’t have all the answers, but we can look to other species for inspiration” for clearing pollutants from our bodies and environments.

Plants and fungi are now commonly used to clean up old industrial sites that resemble nature’s way of removing pollutants from water and soil.

A University of California, Berkeley, meta-study confirms that farmers currently using organic farming methods and solar power achieve roughly the same crop yields as conventional techniques with far less dependence on fossil fuels, reducing greenhouse gases and petrochemical pesticide and fertilizer pollution.

Cyclical Nature

These breakthrough technologies emulate the way nature uses the building blocks of life in an endless cycle of birth, reproduction, decay and rebirth.

It’s part of a broad rethinking of the principles behind sustainability— building, manufacturing and living in greater harmony with natural systems, perhaps eventually eliminating landfills, air and water pollution, and toxic site cleanups.

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Concepts that disengage us from other species hamper our thinking. ~Jeremy Narby McDonough, of Charlottesville, Virginia. The only individual recipient of the Presidential Award for Sustainable Development, he is co-author of Cradle-to-Cradle, a groundbreaking book that calls for re-envisioning even the nastiest waste, and The Upcycle: Beyond Sustainability—Designing for Abundance. McDonough imagines a world where waste becomes raw material for new buildings, furniture and other goods—akin to how a forest reuses every deceased tree and animal to nourish the ecosystem and spawn new life.

With 80 percent of U.S. residents currently living in urban areas, architects, builders and municipal planners are likewise pivoting toward nature, prompted by the scientific evidence of the many ways that human health and general well-being rely upon it. While this contact is preferably the kind of “stopping by woods” that inspired New England poet Robert Frost, even a walk in a city park will work.

“Urban nature, when provided as parks and walkways and incorporated into building design, provides calming and inspiring environments and encourages learning, inquisitiveness and alertness,” reports the University of Washington’s College of the Environment, in Green Cities: Good Health.

The American Planning Association stresses the importance of integrating green space into urban neighborhoods. Not only does so-called “metro nature” improve air and water quality and reduce urban heat island effects, urban wilds such as Pittsburgh’s Nine Mile Run and Charlotte, North Carolina’s Little Sugar Creek Greenway also restore natural connections in densely populated city centers.

Natural Intelligence

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sparked fresh thinking about our role and devastated quaint notions about our species’ superiority. “Single-celled slime molds solve mazes. Brainless plants make correct decisions and bees with brains the size of pinheads handle abstract concepts,” points out Anthropologist Jeremy Narby, author of the groundbreaking book Intelligence in Nature.

At a national conference of Bioneers, an organization based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and San Francisco that gathers nature-minded social and scientific innovators, Narby said: “We are nearly identical to many animals.

Many behaviors once thought to be exclusively human are shared by other species. The zone of the specifically human, as determined by science, has been shrinking.”

We haven’t lost the ability to tap that primal animal inside, even if most of us are more likely to “venture into the forest” by watching a movie or playing video games. We may feel cut off from our instincts, but studies show time in the woods can do wonders to restore the keenness of our senses to connect with the subtle changes in natural habitat, the movements of other species and the changing seasons.

The rise of huma n civilizations may have taken “survival of the fittest” in new directions, often decidedly tamer ones, but experts ranging from scientific researchers to lifestyle analysts say humankind is still hardwired by our more primitive past. Despite the ingenious ways we’ve devised to exploit other life forms, capitalize on Earth’s resources and protect ourselves from nature’s sometimes terrifying power, our fate remains linked to natural laws and limits, from nurturing our body’s immune system to resolving planet-sized problems like climate change.

“‘Nature’ is our natural environment,” according to Selhub. We don’t have to move to the country to reconnect, she says. “Even spending 20 minutes a day outside has an effect.”

Houseplants, nature photos and aromatherapy Earth scents can also help indoor environments better reflect our own nature.

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The wealth of research and common sense wisdom is aptly summed up by celebrated author Wendell Berry in The Long-Legged House. “We have lived our lives by the assumption that what was good for us would be good for the world. We have been wrong.

We must change our lives so that it’ll be possible to live by the contrary assumption, that what is good for the world will be good for us. And that requires we make the effort to know the world and learn what is good for it.”

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

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Spring Greening Easy Ways to Detox a House

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or most individuals, odorous chemicals are simply unpleasant. For those that are sensitive and susceptible, however, even common chemical exposures may evoke a toxicant-induced loss of tolerance (TILT) marked by multiplesystem symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, autoimmune disease, asthma, depression and food intolerance. Since the post-World War II expansion of petrochemicals, the incidence of TILT has increased dramatically, says Claudia Miller, a medical doctor, researcher and professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and co-author of Chemical Exposures: Low Levels and High Stakes.

“Fortunately, public awareness has also grown significantly in the last few years,” says Rick Smith, Ph.D., a Canadian environmentalist who coauthored Toxin Toxout. “Now companies and governments worldwide are moving toward making safer products.”

We can support progress by leveraging some practical tips in greening our home.

Start somewhere. Many volatile organic compounds (VOC) that

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include formaldehyde and benzene are concealed in household items such as couches, chairs, particleboard furniture, mattresses, box springs, carpeting, rugs, synthetic flooring, wallpaper and paint. Green TV host and Fresh Living author Sara Snow implores us not to become overwhelmed, disheartened or fearful. “Creating a healthy home is a gradual process that doesn’t require throwing all the furniture out,” she advises. Start by scrutinizing labels and choosing not to bring new toxins in.

For example, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is widely found to be associated with reproductive toxicity and is found in many waterproofed and flexible plastics. Select PVC-free toys, shower curtain liners and mattress covers.

In the kitchen, avoid potentially carcinogenic perfluorinated chemicals (PFC) found in nonstick coatings of pots and pans. Toss the Teflon when it scratches, says Snow, and upgrade to stainless steel or cast iron. Weed out bisphenols, the DNA-disrupting chemicals found in plastics and epoxy resin can liners. Even “BPA-free” products likely contain alternative and equally

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harmful substances, according to a recent study published in Chemosphere.

Choose clear glass instead of plastic containers.

When remodeling, look for zeroVOC items, Miller says, plus materials free of stain-resistant sprays and flame retardants whose efficacy is questionable. Consider natural fiber rugs like jute or wool. Forest Stewardship Council-certified hardwoods or alternative flooring like cork or glass tile are safer investments in long-term well-being.

Clean green. Conventional cleaners are among the worst offenders, and even some “eco-cleaners” can be deceptively unsafe, says Smith. He recommends avoiding antibacterial products containing triclosan, which proliferates antibiotic-resistant bacteria that prolong and exacerbate illnesses, as well as phthalates, a chemical oil that carries artificial aromas and has been repeatedly linked to cancer and abnormal fetal development. “Even so-called natural fragrances are often complex petrochemicals that outgas and contaminate the air,” notes Miller.

Snow advises formulating products at home using staple pantry ingredients, including distilled white vinegar for disinfecting, baking soda for scouring, liquid castile soap for sudsing, lemon juice for degreasing and olive oil for polishing.

Freshen with fresh air. Americans spend about 90 percent of their time amid indoor air pollutants that are significantly more concentrated than outdoor pollutants, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports.

“Most energy-efficient homes are well sealed with ventilation systems that recirculate indoor air, so opening the windows helps dilute accumulated airborne toxins,” says Miller. Snow further recommends bringing air-purifying plants into the home such as Gerbera daisies, bamboo palms and English ivy.

Vacuum and dust. Vacuuming with a high-efficiency particulate arrestance (HEPA) filter and dusting with a moist cloth eliminates allergens such as pet dander, mites, pollen and mold, and helps remove phthalates, flame retardants, lead and pesticides that

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~Rick Smith “latch onto house dust and accumulate in dust bunnies,” says Smith.

Weed out lawn chemicals.

“Organophosphate pesticides are profoundly neurotoxic,” says Miller, especially to the developing brains of children. Instead try integrated pest management, which involves controlling pests’ food sources and applying non-toxic deterrents. Eliminating potentially carcinogenic herbicides might mean managing more weeds, says Snow, but it’s worth it.

Eat green. “Buying produce as close to its source as possible, from a farmer or farmers’ market, provides threefold benefits,” says Snow—less wasteful packaging, reduced exposure to chemical plastics and greater concentration of health-promoting nutrients. Buy in bulk and favor glass containers or rectangular cardboard cartons.

Take tests. Radon, an invisible, odorless gas that can emanate from the ground and accumulate in homes, annually causes 21,000 U.S. lung cancer deaths, according to the U.S. EPA. Lead, a neurotoxin that may occasionally leach from home water pipes, can also hide in pre-1978 paint.

Testing for both and implementing reduction or precautionary measures is simple, advises Smith. Most hardware stores stock test kits.

Take action. Join with other concerned citizens by launching a pertinent petition at Change.org; campaigning with organizations like the Environmental Working Group (ewg.org) or Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families (SaferChemicals.org); and supporting cleaner, greener companies with family purchases.

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his month, Home Box Office (HBO), in collaboration with New York City’s American Museum of Natural History, will air the new documentary, Saving My Tomorrow. Scientists representing the museum discuss how temperature change affects life on Planet Earth, but the majority of voices are those of children. Their words cry out for universal action to prevent them from inheriting what they believe is a dying planet in desperate need of healing.

“We need to know the truth, because adults clearly aren’t doing enough to stop this.” ~Zoe, age 12 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA recently announced that last year was the hottest in 135 years of recordkeeping, with rising ocean temperatures driving the global heat index.

Nine of the 10 hottest years have occurred since 2000. The odds of this taking place randomly are about 650 million to 1, especially without an El Nino influence, according to University of South Carolina statistician John Grego.

“The globe is warmer than it has been in the last 100 years,” says climate scientist Jennifer Francis, Ph.D., of Rutgers University, in New Jersey. “Any

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wisps of doubt that human activities are at fault are now gone with the wind.”

“We do more damage to the planet than we think.” ~Peri, age 9 In the same 100 years, sea levels have risen seven inches, mostly due to expansion as the water warms. “We have over 2 million preserved fish in our collection.

We study them to see the effect of temperature change,” says Melanie Stiassny, Ph.D., curator of ichthyology at the museum. “The mummichog fish is less than an inch long. It’s a bottom feeder and that’s where pollution like mercury lies. When the water is warm, fish eat more and mercury is stored in their bodies.” The contaminants move up the food chain, bringing the effects of pollution to our dinner table.

A 2006 study by Nicola Beaumont, Ph.D., with the Plymouth Marine Laboratory UK, found that 29 percent of the oceans’ edible fish and seafood species have declined by 90 percent in the past 100 years. The international team of ecologists and economists led by Boris Worm, Ph.D., of Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, predict total saltwater fish extinction by 2048 due to overfishing, pollution, habitat loss and

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climate change. Rising ocean acidity due to absorption of increasing carbon dioxide and other emissions from burning fossil fuels impacts creatures large and small, like dissolving the shell of the tiny sea butterfly, a vital link in the ocean’s food chain.

Americans currently consume 4.5 billion pounds of seafood each year.

“Each species was put here for a reason.

We are the caretakers.” ~a youth at a climate rally Scientists look back to look ahead.

Henry David Thoreau fell in love with the wilderness around Concord, Massachusetts, 160 years ago. From his renowned journals, scientists know when flowers like the pink lady slipper (Cypripedium acaule), bird’s-foot violets (Viola pedata) or golden ragworts (Packera aurea) used to bloom. Today, with temperatures six degrees Fahrenheit warmer than in Thoreau’s time, these species now bloom two weeks earlier. The Canada lily (Lilium canadense), plentiful before, is now rare, unable to adapt to the new reality.

Paul Sweet, collections manager of the museum’s ornithology department, studies “skins” (stuffed birds). He says, “The skins show us how birds lived years ago.” In just the past 100 years, bird species that have gone extinct range from the ivory-billed woodpecker (Campephilus principalis) to the once-abundant passenger pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) and Carolina parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis).

In Colorado, 70 percent of the lodgepole pines have been lost, with pines in other states also in trouble. Pine beetles feed on the pines. Historically, winter brings death to both the beetles and weakened trees, which fall to feed a renewed forest. Due to warmer temperatures, the beetles are living longer and migrating to higher altitudes to kill more trees. Forest fires follow the dry timber line.

HBO will air all four parts of Saving My Tomorrow starting Apr. 22. Check local listings—and watch as a family. See Tinyurl.com/SavingMyTomorrow.

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Climate Ride Training | Pleasant Hill 9am-3pm. Everyone is welcome to join us on this ride. All participants need their own working bike and helmet. Don’t forget water, snacks, and sunscreen. This ride is very hilly and moderately paced, and is 53 miles long. It’s a great way to meet people, and enjoy the scenery around Mount Diablo. We meet at Pleasant Hill BART. For information on this route, go to RideWith GPS.com/Routes/6991640. For our full training ride schedule go to BikeEastBay.org/ClimateRide.

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5:30-7:30pm. The city of Concord is holding its first workshop for the entire community to gather and assist in planning the best and safest routes for cyclists and pedestrians. All are welcome to provide their input.

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2-4pm. Whether you’re an individual or a band, come out and perform in your community, to help raise money for the city of Dublin’s Youth Fee Assistance program. Shannon Community Center, 11600 Shannon Ave. For more information, or if you’re interested in an application to perform, call Henry Siu, 925-556-4500.

Farmers’ Market | Dublin

Tuesday, April 14 Green Your Spring Cleaning with Essential Oils | Walnut Creek 6:15pm. Roll up your sleeves and gather with friends and learn how to make natural, toxic-free, inexpensive cleaning products. Brought to you by Essential Wellness. Cost $35 includes class and Green Cleaning Kit. Space is limited and attendees must be pre-registered.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 16 Comedy Concert | Dublin 7pm. Award-winning humorist Greg Tamblyn brings his irreverent humor and sideways view of life to a comedy concert, “Analog Brain in a Digital World.” It will be an evening of hilarious, heartfelt musical musings and mindful mischief. Greg, who has been dubbed“a contemporary Mark Twain” by author Dr. Larry Dossey, will help us celebrate the best in ourselves and laugh at the rest of ourselves. Join us at Unity of Tri-Valley’s spiritual center, 7567 Amador Valley Blvd., suite 108.

Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Purchase online UnityOfTriValley.org

SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Teacher’s Job Fair | Walnut Creek 9-11am. It’s the perfect time to meet with the 10 school districts looking for teachers. Bring resumes, your credentials, and be prepared to interview. Free. Brandman University, 2950 Buskirk Ave. Jody Morgan, 925-9302030. TeacherJobFair.EventBrite.com

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Welcome the start of the city’s farmers’ market. A different theme every week. Everything from musical performances, family nights, community nights, and cooking nights. The city would like to thank the local businesses, and the Pacific Coast Farmer’s Market Association.

Emerald Glen Park, 4201 Central Pkwy.

Open House | Oakland 6-7:30pm. Dr Katie Sokolski of Healing Arts Chiropractic invites you to an open house/office warming event, at their new office location, just off Piedmont Ave. Come say hello, have a snack, get a free health scan, and experience the healing hands of our gifted massage therapist. Healing Arts Chiropractic, 187 40th Street Way. 510-356-7832.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Natural Solutions Class | Pleasant Hill Two-part class. Hands on experience with essential oils. Learn about optimal health and natural healing with dōTERRA CPTG essential oils. Safe, powerfully effective healthcare for every day ailments. Part 1 Easy to implement daily tips and suggested oil protocol.

Introduction to Essential Oil Kit. Part 2 - One-to-one intuitive reading to begin creating your own wellness path. Class includes Introduction to Essential Oil Kit, book with tips and recipes and a 45 minute private reading. $97/early registration, $125/after April 21 6pm.

925-997-2226. Oils@EssentialWellnessHub.com.

Earth Day Events | Fremont 11am-4pm. Come out for a day of family fun. Learn to live in an eco-friendly world. You’ll be glad you did.

Washington Hospital, Conrad E. Anderson, MD Auditoriums, 2500 Mowry Ave.

SUNDAY, APRIL 26 Coffee Ride | Oakland 10am. Come out for a relaxing ride while checking out

some of your areas best coffee hotspots! Bring your own mugs or cups to enjoy this scenic, relaxing ride.

The stops are still to be determined, so mark your calendars. Don’t forget to bring your friends and some cash.

Ride is free. Start in Oakland, and finish in Mill Valley.

RSVP on Facebook.

MONDAY, APRIL 27 Open House - Bike Plan | Berkeley 4-7pm. Come out and give us your input. If you live or work in this area, be part of the decisions made to improve the bicycle-riding experiences, whether for commuting or pleasure purposes. Every voice will counts. Downtown Berkeley Public Library, Community Room, 2090 Kittredge St. 510-981-6100.

Mind-Blowing Demo: Higher Brain Living | San Mateo 6:30-8:30pm. Higher Brain Living creates an energy surge to the Higher Brain, opening a gateway to expansive higher living like no other! Learn to activate this by attending a live, mind-blowing demonstration! Free/if pre-registered, $97/at door. HigherBrainLivingEvents. com/Ca/.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29

Registration limited. 925-997-2226. Oils@Essential WellnessHub.com.

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M-Joy Of Being (Women) | San Diego

Finding the Bones | Oakland

This course is designed for women who want to explore consciousness and its unlimited potentials. Melissa Joy Jonsson, Instructor. $450-500. Hilton San Diego Del Mar, 15575 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar. 800269-9513. MatrixEnergetics.com

SATURDAY, MAY 9 Spring Fair | Dublin Noon-5pm. What better way to enjoy the day. Shop for antiques, listen to the live music, eat delicious food, while taking in the breathtaking blooms of the spring flowers. Lots of children’s activities. The list of activities is too long to list. General admission is free.

Heritage Park & Museums, 6600 Donion Way. The city is looking for artists and vendors. If you’d like to participate in this event, please call 925-556-4508.

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A workshop for the creative body. Any body. Spend three days with master teacher and choreographer, Joe Goode in an immersive and supportive environment.

Using a teaching style developed by Joe Goode that incorporates movement, writing, and spoken word. Joe Goode Performance Group. 415-561-6565. Adriana@ JoeGoode.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Sansori Bridge Year Summer Program This intensive 2.5 month social entrepreneurial program provides career and leadership development through socially conscious experiential programs. Transformation comes from cultural immersion and online course experiences, and participation in a practicum. Application deadline is May 15. For more information go to Open@Sansori.org, or Sansori.org/Bridge-Year.

TUESDAY, MAY 12 Mood and Sleep Well-being | Pleasant Hill

Breema: Presence in Touch | Oakland 6:30-8:30pm. Learn a simple Breema bodywork sequence, do Self-Breema exercises, and receive an introduction to the Nine Principles of Harmony. You can also sign up to receive a Breema mini-session before or after the class from 6:30-7, or 8-8:30pm. The Breema Center, 6076 Claremont Ave. 510-428-0937.

Breema.com.

How to address mood and emotional issues safely and naturally with essential oils! Hands-on experience with essential oils recommended for mood management.

Receive guidelines for improving moods, balancing hormones, and a chart detailing which oils are peaceful, calming, invigorating, uplifting, relaxing and stimulating. $20/Includes mood and sleep health chart, recipes, and a gift of soaking salts and meditation affirmation.

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sunday Smiles for Life | Fremont This campaign will be running through June. All donations and teeth-whitening done during this time, goes to the campaign to help a child in need. For more information call 510-745-1800, or please go to SmilesForLife. org. FremontDentistry.com.

Soul Sanctuary Dance | Berkeley 11am-1pm. All ages are welcome to dance to the blend of funk, soul, world music, positive hip-hop, reggae, dance classics, jazz, blues, electronica and other music to free the mind, body and soul. Wheelchair accessible.

No scented products please. Shoes optional. Donations accepted. Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Ave. SoulSanctuaryDance.com.

Nia | Berkeley 12-1pm. Also Friday at 8:45am. Expand your dance, increase your joy. Give your body the gift of learning the Nia language with teacher Alexis Mulhauser.

Namaste Yoga, 2820 7th St. Info@FloraMotion.net.

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Let Love In/Dating Again | Tri-Valley 2-4pm. We meet on the last Sunday of the month.

Relationship, meet-up group. MeetUp.com/Let-LoveIn-Dating-Again-Relationship-TriValley-Meetup/.

monday Every Moment New Life/Morning Self-Breema | Oakland 10:30-11:30am. Start the morning with simple, comfortable movements that can nurture vitality and enliven your whole day. Self-Breema supports the aim to live in the present moment. $10/first class free to newcomers.

The Breema Center, 6076 Claremont Ave. 510-4280937. Breema.com.

Unifying the Heart and Mind | Oakland 7-8:30pm. Learn complete bodywork sequences to practice on friends and family, and discover principles to bring harmony to any activity. CE available. $10/ first class free to newcomers. The Breema Center, 6076 Claremont Ave. 510-428-0937. Breema.com.

East Bay Biodanza Class | Berkeley 7:30-10pm. Biodanza, which means Dance of Life, is a system that integrates music, movement and authentic interactions to provide experiences of intense perceptions, of being in the here and now. Mixed beginner/ intermediate level. Registration required. Sliding scale: $20-$25/single session; $65-$80/monthly pass. Finnish Hall, 1970 Chestnut St. Biodanza.us.

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Community Lounge Rumba | Berkeley 3:30-6pm. 1st and 3rd Sunday each month. Rumba is the word used for a group of related, community-oriented music and dance styles in Cuba. These jam sessions welcome drummers, singers and dancers who perform rumba. Free. La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave. 510-849-2568. LaPena.org.

Free Kundalini Meditation | Walnut Creek 5-6:30pm. Kundalini meditation is an ancient Tantric practice that allows each individual to deeply experience their own direct, inner connection to the divine.

Class includes shaktipat transmission, guided meditation and discussion. Scheduled appointment for introduction required for first-timers at 4pm. 2910 Camino Diablo.

510-917-2349. Ellen@TrikaShala.com.

Barefoot Boogie | Berkeley 7:30-11pm. Enjoy freestyle dancing in a casual, friendly environment. Boogie is a healthy alternative to the club scene. Smoke-, scent- and alcohol-free. The first hour is slow music for stretching and unwinding, and then the pace picks up to an aerobic, ecstatic high. Our DJs play a great mix of Latin, African, Funk, R&B, Hip-Hop, Blues, house, pop, oldies, and more. This is real music for real people. $8-$15/sliding scale; $5/first-timers. 8th Street Studios, 2525 8th St at Dwight.

SFBarefootBoogie.com.

He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe. ~Marcus Aurelius

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Yoga at Bishop Ranch 15 | San Ramon 12:05-12:50pm. Also Thursday, same time. Take a midday break to reconnect with yourself while you relax and rejuvenate with 45 minutes of Gentle Yoga. Build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Deepen your self-awareness and inner peace. Please bring a mat.

All levels are welcome. Please arrive a few minutes early. $42/5 class package, $75/10 class package, $10/ drop-in. Bishop Ranch 15, 12667 Alcosta Blvd, Ste 135.

925-895-6220. Info@EnchantedMats.com. Enchanted Mats.com.

Yoga for Kids | Walnut Creek 4-4:45pm. Ages 4-8. These engaging classes explore yoga poses, cooperative games, breath, and relaxation exercises, as well as convey lessons in self-expression, body awareness, and social skills. Non-competitive and fun, the classes help students develop strength, flexibility, concentration and confidence. Cost varies. Bloom Retreat, 1444 S Main St. 925-939-6262. BloomRetreat.com.

Teens, Come and Make Some Things | Berkeley 4-5pm. Come to the library and express yourself through arts and crafts. It’s a laid back, self-paced workshop where you can have some fun, and meet and make new friends. South Branch Library, 1901 Russell St. 510-981-6260.

Cosmic Qigong Series | Dublin 5:30-6:30pm. Want to feel more relaxed? Feel more connected to the world and others? 8-week series. Focus on exercises that cultivate your energy and show you

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how to draw energy from your environment for health, work, and relationships. Easy to learn exercises. Put a little spring back in your life! $80/pre-payment, $42/2 monthly payments, $12/drop-in per class. Checks payable to Unity of Tri-Valley. The Gathering Place, 7567 Amador Valley Blvd, 1st Flr, Ste #120. RSVP Gayle Staehle at 925-200-1765. GStaehle@Comcast.net.

Team Lemon Run Club | Walnut Creek. 6:30pm. This is a social and fun run for all levels of runners. Runs are 3 or 5 miles through downtown Walnut Creek and along local trails. Pace is moderate. Free. Lululemon, 1201-A S Main St. 925-274-1253. Lululemon.com/ WalnutCreek.

wednesday Transcendental Meditation | Berkeley Noon. Learn about transcendental meditation. Berkeley TM Center, 950 Gilman St, #100. 510-872-2287.

Berkeley@TM.org.

All Ears Reading | Lafayette 3-4pm. Designed for kids 5-11 and grades K-8. Kids read aloud for 15 minutes to Ted, a sweet lab from ARF’s Pet Hug Pack. He’s a great listener! Bring your own book or choose one from the library. Reading to dogs has a calm influence on children and gives them confidence in their reading. Sign up for a 15-minute slot at the Information Desk. Free. Lafayette Library and Learning Center, 3491 Mt Diablo Blvd. 925-385-2280.

LafayetteLib.org.

Berkeley Juggling Club | Berkeley 6-8pm. The circus arts aren’t just for clowns anymore!

Learn things; including how to juggle, unicycle, aero-balance, slackline or just about anything you’ve seen under the big tent. Free. UC Berkeley Campus, Berkeley. BerkeleyJuggling.org.

Forward Motion Group Run | Danville 6:30pm. All levels. Fall/winter routes through Danville neighborhoods available. Distances vary from a couple of miles to 8-10 miles, with approximately 30-50 runners. Free. Forward Motion Sports, 432 Hartz Ave. 925-820-9966.

Real Giving Is Real Receiving | Oakland 6:30-8pm. Breema’s natural rhythmic movements and nurturing touch create a dynamic balance and support aliveness, connection, and presence in yourself and the recipient. $10/first class free to newcomers. The Breema Center, 6076 Claremont Ave. 510-428-0937.

Breema.com.

Crystal Bowls | Dublin 6:30-8:15pm. Every 3rd Wednesday. Sound healing creates harmony of body and mind. Unity of Tri-Valley, 7567 Amador Valley Blvd, # 108. 925-829-2733.

GStaehle@comcast.net.

Turn ON San Francisco | San Francisco Preferred arrival: 7:15pm. Doors locked: 7:30pm.

Through three guided round-robin style games, you’ll express yourself and gain new (and maybe surprising) insight into yourself and others. All this in a room full of cool, fun people engaging in honest, humorous, playful conversation. Topics are based on thoughts that we only would have in our head. Singles and couples welcome. Registration preferred. Those without reser-

vations will be put on a wait list until 7:20pm. 47 Moss St. 408-390-2095. Awakening360.com/event/99#sthash. ostqQT4Y.dpuf.

East Bay Biodanza Class | Berkeley 7:30-9:30pm. Also on Thursday. Beginner level, open to new participants. Biodanza, which means Dance of Life, is a system that integrates music, movement and authentic interactions to provide experiences of intense perceptions of being in the here and now. Sliding scale: $20-$25/single session; $65-$80/monthly pass. 415717-3578 or 415-505 9482. Jeffery Bihr Studio, 5390 Miles Ave. Biodanza.us.

thursday Beginner Computer Class | Berkeley 10-11am. Learn the basics of using a computer. You will be taught to correctly use a mouse, the keyboard, how to set up email, and also to search/surf the Internet.

Free/drop-in classes. Central Library, 2090 Kittredge St. 510-981-6100.

Yoga at Bishop Ranch 15 | San Ramon 12:05-12:50pm. See Tuesday for details. Please arrive a few minutes early. $10/drop-in, $42/5 class package, $75/10 class package. 12667 Alcosta Blvd, Ste 135, (BR15). 925-895-6220. EnchantedMats.com.

Youth Yoga | Walnut Creek 3:45-4:30pm. Ages 5-8. 4:45-5:45pm. Ages 9-11.

Members and non-members welcome. This class is designed to work with pre-teens in developing a strong sense of self. Students are taught relaxation techniques, yoga postures and breathe work. Age appropriate activities are used to promote self-love, community, and an awareness of the environment. No yoga experience necessary. $12/class; $38/month. Yoga Works, 1131 Locust St, 2nd Fl. 925-478-7272. InfoNorCal@YogaWorks.com.

Homework Cafe for Teens | Berkeley 4-5:30pm. Join us on Thursday if you would like a quiet place to study and do your homework. If you are a teen, middle school, or college student, come join us. Snacks will be served. South Branch Library, 1901 Russell St. 510-981-6260.

ness Blessing is the sacred technology that advances each person’s journey into the direct experience of awakening. This gift to humanity helps to deepen our personal connection to the divine. These blessings have catapulted many people from around the globe into an awakened state and deeper awareness. The Blessing allows us to completely experience and dissolve old hurts, fears, and worries. It also silences repetitive thinking.

Suffering decreases naturally. Lake Merritt Church, 1330 Lakeshore Ave. LakeMerrittOneness.org

saturday Basement Pilates | Walnut Creek 9-10am. All levels welcome. Bring mat, towel and water for Pilates class by local instructor. Free. Sports Basement, 1881 Ygnacio Valley Rd. 925-941-6100.

Fun Run with Fleet Feet | Pleasanton 9am. Distances range from 2-8 miles, and is great for everyone with a pace from walkers on up. It’s always a fun time! 925-699-4926. EthanFalls@Comcast.net.

East Bay Biodanza Class | Berkeley 7:30-9:30pm. Beginner level, open to new participants.

See Wednesday listing for details. Sliding scale: $20$25/single session; $65-$80/monthly pass. Jeffrey Bihr Studio, 5390 Miles Ave, Oakland. LauraLouc@gmail. com. KRohnem@GalileoWeb.org. Biodanza.us.

Mama Goose Story Time | Alameda 10am. Toddlers and babies are welcome with their parents or care givers, to join us at this story time. For about 20 minutes, enjoy songs, finger-plays, and age appropriate stories. We encourage the adults to participate in the activities. Free. Main Library, 1550 Oak St. If you have any questions, please call 510-747-7705.

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Health & Awakening | Oakland 10-11:00am. Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 9th St, Suite 290. 510-637-0455. Info@ShaolinMaster.org.

Nia | Oakland 8:45am. See Monday listing for details. Namaste Rockridge, 5416 College Ave. Info@FloraMotion.net.

FloraMotion.net.

Breema and the Nine Principles of Harmony | Oakland 10-11:30am. Experience a tangible sense of wholeness and aliveness. Learn Breema to revitalize yourself and others while exploring Breema’s universal principles.

CE available. $10/first class free to newcomers. The Breema Center, 6076 Claremont Ave. 510-428-0937 Breema.com.

Black Light Art Show | Danville 7-9pm. Middle school aged kids need some fun too.

Ages 9-14. Let yours come and enjoy friends, games, food, and have a good time. Every week is a different activity. Pizza and drinks included with your registration. Release forms are available for downloading. $10.

Diablo Vista Middle School (Teen Center).DanvilleRecGuide.com. Use barcode # 38918.

Bloomin’ Belly Flow Prenatal Yoga | Walnut Creek 11am-12:15pm. See Wednesday for details. Bloom Retreat, 1444 S Main St. 925-939-6262. BloomRetreat.com.

Drop-In Volleyball | Walnut Creek 7-10pm. Open to the first 45 participants. $5. Tice Valley Community Gymnasium, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd.

925-256-3572. WalnutCreekRec.org.

Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. ~Lao Tzu

Weight Loss Class | Castro Valley 6-7 pm. Come to the Nature’s Sunshine Health Center weight loss class. $25/week. Nature’s Sunshine Health Center, 21709 Redwood Rd. 510-582-8482.

Change Your Water, Change Your Life | Walnut Creek 6:30-7:30pm. Join us for a presentation to learn how alkalized, ionic Kangan water can bring your body into a state of balance. Eliminating toxic pesticides and household chemicals from your daily life. RSVP. 925-609-4426.

Free Kundalini Meditation | Berkeley 7pm. See Sun listing for details. Free. Rudramandir, 830 Bancroft Way at 6th St. 510-486-8700. Ellen@ TrikaShala.com.

Lake Merritt Oneness Blessing and Meditation | Oakland 7-9pm. The purpose of Lake Merritt Oneness is to support the awakening of humanity; by cultivating direct experience of oneness consciousness through universal teachings, meditation and oneness blessings. The One-

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Chiropractic & Advanced Holistic Health Care 1280 Boulevard Way, Ste 211, Walnut Creek Michael@MichaelRehl.com MichaelRehl.com Offering a holistic approach to chiropractic care, Dr. Rehl incorporates nutrition, applied kinesiology and deep tissue work into his practice. By treating the whole body, Dr. Rehl’s treatment plan engages his patients so that they are an integral part of their healing process. See ad on page 19.

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3189 Danville Blvd., STE 250E Alamo 925-286-6237 TheRhythmWithin.org Craniosacral therapy encourages the body’s natural healing abilities and internal pharmacy to regain health and balance in a gentle way. CST can help with headaches, back pain, whiplash, TMJ, trauma, and sleep issues plus many more.

EDUCATION Singing Stones School 2491 San Miguel Dr. Walnut Creek, Ca 925-948-5006 SingingStones.org

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healing center MASTER LAM, KAM CHUEN AND SONS 4005 Howe St, Piedmont, CA 94611 510-666-7889 HQ@LamAssociates.org LamKamChuen.org

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At M.T.O., licensed physicians merge rigorous diagnostic training with medically recognized healing modalities such as Acupuncture, Low Intensity Laser Therapy, Chelation, IV Mineral and Vitamin Infusions. Work with our medical staff to create an effective and individual treatment program in a rejuvenating natural setting. Experience a complimentary personal 20-minute consultation and tour of our holistic medical center in beautiful Danville. See ad on page 4.

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