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ur annual Women’s Wellness issue serves as a reminder to pause and reflect on how much I am actually factoring in care for my well-being in everyday life. Sustaining an optimum state of mind, body and spirit is a challenge for most of us as we’re pulled in competing directions by daily demands and distractions. We may exercise fairly regularly, but not eat well; or nurture friendships but shortcut sleep; or accomplish lots of tasks but rarely pause to connect with spiritual guidance.

Personally, I find that my most successful periods are when I have many responsibilities on my plate because it forces me to maintain a structured routine. Still, I’m aware that juggling a career, single parenting and household management has caused other priorities to fall away. It’s become clear that my old haphazard attempts at self-nurturing weren’t the best; I often placed my own needs last on the list, if at all.

Now that my daughter is a more self-sufficient adult, I’m facing a surprising void. For years I’ve yearned to take classes and participate in activities I didn’t have time for before. But I’m now discovering that while I like to think I’m good at taking care of others, I’m not clear on what taking care of myself fully means.

Recently I’ve taken steps to explore remedies for this, which has resulted in an eye-opening experience and list of doable priorities compiled by both my inner child and adult self. You may think because I publish a holistic magazine that my self-care, eating, exercise and overall healthy living habits are spot on, but everyone is a work in progress.

The articles in this year’s annual Women’s Wellness issue share insights into key factors that influence our health, from thyroid functioning and nutrition to intimacy with our partner and envisioning what we want in life. All are vital aspects of overall well-being.

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Sunshiny days seem to make everything more enjoyable, especially when we take the time to step outside and reconnect with ourselves in nature. Such fuel for the soul ignites satisfying discoveries and I for one am grateful to receive its gifts.

May we look forward to making the most of immersing ourselves in the healing growth of our life’s journey.

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12 6 newsbriefs 10 healthbriefs 1 4 globalbriefs 1 8 SPARK UP YOUR LOVE LIFE 1 7 ecotip

Natural Ways to Boost Libido 20 wisewords CHRISTIE BRINKLEY 18 14 21 consciouseating 20 SHARES HER SECRETS 22 healingways TO LASTING BEAUTY

Why She Still Looks Terrific 24 fitbody After 40 Years as a Model 26 inspiration

2 1 HOW TO REBOOT 27 greenliving 20 YOUR EATING HABITS 17 29 healthykids Small Shifts Can Drop Pounds and Gain Health 3 1 calendarofevents

33 ongoingcalendar 22 SOLUTIONS FOR A SLUGGISH THYROID 36 resourceguide

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newsbriefs Metal-Free Dental Implants Make for Healthier Smiles

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remont Natural Dentistry now offers CeraRoot dental implants made from zirconia, a biocompatible, ceramic material ideal for patients who seek a longer-lasting, safer alternative to traditional titanium implants.

While titanium is proven to corrode in the wet environment of a mouth, zirconia is made to last; resistant to chemical corrosion, electricity and heat. The bioinert material doesn’t trigger chemical reactions, migrate to nearby lymph nodes and other sites in the body, or interfere with the maintenance of optimal oral health. Metal corrosion is especially problematic if there’s more than one metal in the vicinity to trigger reactions, and if fluoride is present in the water supply, toothpaste or mouthwash.

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Monthly Meetup Group Inspires Healthier Habits

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earn new ways to build better habits and improve overall health, youthfulness, beauty and longevity at a Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart meetup group, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., every first Wednesday at Eastern Medical Center, in Pleasanton. The first meetup is free for current clients of Eastern Medical Center.

Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart meetups provide a calm and open environment aimed to educate, inspire and connect participants to new ideas and people. Participants are provided with the tools and support needed to create new routines and habits that improve health and promote spiritual growth.

Meetups are led by Ta​tyana Nikol, founder of MTH Wellness Center, and Teresa Shen LAc, a Master of Chinese Medicine, which includes a lecture, discussion and practical exercises.

Location: 5933 Coronado Ln., Ste. 100, Pleasanton. For more information, call 925-847-8889 or visit EasternMedical Center.com. See ad, page 25.

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Holistic Health Coach Hosts Essential Oils for Wellness Classes

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iscover nature’s way to wellness with Certified Holistic Health Coach/Consultant and independent distributor of Young Living Essential Oils, Leni Pratte, June 3-4, at Clayton Yoga Shala. Join Pratte to learn the benefits of therapeutic-grade, resultsdriven essential oils, supplements and body care products, as presented by Integrative Health practitioner, Marcella Vonn Harting, PhD. June 3: From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., explore essential oil therapies for animals, babies, children and pregnant women.

June 4: From 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., explore essential oil therapies for hormone balancing, aging gracefully and immune boosting.

Pratte also offers a series of holistic health coaching sessions based on one’s dosha or constitution to attain optimal health and well-being. In Ayurvedic medicine, doshas are bio-

fied Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist under Dr. Marc Halpern. Pratte is currently completing her Aromatherapy certification under David Crowe and Jade Shutes and continues to further her ayurvedic, yogic and holistic studies. She is applying her services through the newly opened Holistic Caregivers, a holistic in-home care agency. logical energies found throughout the body and mind and are influenced by the five elements and are subject to the laws of nature. To balance and manage these energies that influence the quality of our lives, Pratte draws from ayurvedic, yogic and holistic principles and helps individuals recharge and find balance through lifestyle changes, good nutrition, healthy routines, yoga poses, breathing, meditation, mudras, mantras, herbs and products.

Pratte obtained her Holistic Health Coach certification from Dr. Joshua Axe’s Institute of Nutritional Leadership program. She is also a certified Practitioner of the Hormone Cure under Dr. Sara Gottfried, and a certi-

Cost: $25 per class. Location: 5439-D Clayton Road in Clayton. For more information and to register for an essential oils class, call 925-451-5208 or email Pratte@astound.net. See listing, page 37.

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Dietary Supplement Ups Delivery of Protein

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elivering sufficient protein to the body is crucial in maintaining and improving overall health, including energy and muscle mass, yet it’s estimated that we utilize less than half of the proteins contained in regular food sources like poultry and fish.

“The majority of consumed protein that’s not used for energy gets stored as fat or eliminated as nitrogen waste,” says Dr. David Minkoff, who founded BodyHealth in 2000 in Clearwater, Florida, and concentrates on alternative and complementary approaches to detoxification and dietary and nutritional improvement.

“Without sufficient consumption of quality amino acids, the body can start to break down and become open to ill health,” he explains.

“Many people are unaware that they may be protein deficient.” A natural amino acids supplement can help.

BodyHealth’s PerfectAmino supplement is vegan-sourced, non-GMO and doesn’t contain gluten, soy, dairy, binders, fillers or coatings.

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newsbriefs Summer Series at Tassajara Taking Reservations

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he Tassajara Zen Mountain Center annual guest season begins from April 28 through September 11, where Zen and meditation seekers, yoga lovers, artisan foodies, outdoor adventurists and those seeking to unplug and rejuvenate will enjoy a truly serene environment.

Tassajara, a component of the San Francisco Zen Center, is the oldest and most remote Zen monastery in the U.S., located 25 miles southeast of Big Sur. This year, the program offers disciplinary retreats in five specialty areas: Body & Mind, Engaging Earth, Spiritual Practice, Mindful Living and Creative Expression, all led by some of today’s leading figures in their respective fields.

Headliners include Pico Iyer (Time, New York Times and Shambhala Sun), Michael Stone (University of British Columbia), Daniel Matt (kabbalah instructor and author), Perry Yung (Asian Cultural Council award), Wendy Johnson (Gardening at the Dragon’s Gate), Dale Kent (Tassajara Dinners and Desserts), Naomi Shihab Nye (Transfer) and Zoketsu Norman Fischer (Everyday Zen Foundation).

Reservations are available now. For more information and complete schedule, visit sfzc.org/tassajara.

Yoga Therapy Teacher Training Receives Distinctive Accreditation

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nanda Yoga Therapy Training, a program of the Ananda School of Yoga & Meditation located in Nevada City, is among the first yoga therapy programs accredited by the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Of the 12 programs approved, nine are in the United States and three are international.

To earn accreditation, the program successfully met a set of professional standards for yoga therapy education; standards intended to bring yoga therapy into the prevalent medical model. Doctors may now refer patients with specific health challenges to professionally trained and certified yoga therapists who provide personalized and targeted treatments that address the root causes of pain. Through the application of yoga techniques and principles, including guidelines for a healthier lifestyle, yoga therapy can provide relief from symptoms and help improve overall wellbeing.

Ananda Yoga™ Therapy Training is one of five professional teacher trainings found at the Ananda School, which also offers Meditation Teacher Training, Yoga Teacher Training, Restorative Yoga Teacher Training, Prenatal TT, and Spiritual Counseling. The Ananda school is located on the campus of The Expanding Light Retreat and is an integral part of Ananda Village, an intentional spiritual community.

For more information, call 800-346-5350 or 530-478-7518, or visit ExpandingLight.org. See ads, page 9 and 16.

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Gear Up for National Bike Month

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ome people bike to work or school; some ride to save money or time; while others pump the pedals for fun with family and friends.

May is National Bike Month—a celebration of the many reasons to ride. Sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities throughout the U.S., National Bike Month brings awareness to the healthful, social, economical and environmental benefits of bicycling.

As a national sponsor, the League of American Bicyclists provides resources to help plan bicycle events in

May, and each year the number and diversity of National Bike Month celebrations continues to grow, accelerating the momentum around bicycling.

Locally, May 12 is Bike to Work Day. Organized by Bike East Bay, Bike to Work Day supports and encourages pedal-powered commutes.

Last year, Bike East Bay organized Energizer Stations throughout the East Bay and engaged with approximately 20,000 bicyclists in only a few hours. Bike to School Day, the Team Bike Challenge, Bike Happy Hour and other Bike East Bay events have also helped build bicycle awareness in the East Bay during the month of May. For more information about National Bike Month, visit BikeLeague.org/ BikeMonth. For more information about Bike East Bay events, visit BikeEastBay.org.

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healthbriefs

Allergies Here We Come….

Here We Go!

J Legumes Keep Colorectal Cancer at Bay

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orean medical school scientists have found that those eating more legumes have a significantly reduced risk of colorectal cancer. Their research analyzed the diets of 3,740 people, including 901 colorectal cancer patients.

A total of 106 different foods were graded and calculated to establish frequency of intake among the study participants.

The group that consumed the highest amounts of legumes had more than a 50 percent drop in incidence of colorectal cancer. As legume consumption increased, colorectal cancer risk decreased.

The researchers attributed the dramatic reduction in risk to the intake of isoflavones, contained in many nuts and beans.

When intakes of total isoflavones were calculated, those with diets that contained the highest levels reduced their colorectal cancer risk, by 33 percent in men and 35 percent in women.

The researchers reported, “The reduced risks for colorectal cancer among high-intake groups were most consistent for legumes and sprouts.”

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ust like every year, the “Allergy Season” is here again!

Some of the very common allergy symptoms are runny nose; itchy eyes, nose or skin in general; sinus congestion with heaviness in the head; violent sneezes; lethargy; dullness and fatigue. All these symptoms could seem transient, yet they could be very annoying and may disrupt our normal lifestyle.

Complementary and alternative therapies provide excellent suggestions for Allergies. According to the principles of ayurveda and homeopathy, allergies are a sign of toxin accumulation which the body tries to release through natural discharges. Rashana Sharma, practitioner of ayurveda, homeopathy and reiki suggests few effective tips to manage allergies naturally­—a regular practice of pranayama, the yogic breathing exercises every morning helps to clear the upper respiratory tract. Start your day with a cup of turmeric and ginger tea. Nasal rinse by using the neti pot is also very helpful. Maintaining a healthy digestion plays a vital role in preventing allergies. A healthy gut helps manage toxin accumulation in the body, which in turn will lead to a relief from allergies. If the symptoms persist then Panchakarma is recommended. Panchakarma is a therapeutic detox through natural ayurvedic oils and herbs like neem, guduchi, kutki, patol, kirat etc. Every Panchakarma is designed according to one’s body type. Additionally, homeopathic remedies like allium cepa, belladonna, sabadilla, euphrasia, rhustox etc. come very handy. Remedy selection should be made according to the individual body constitution, as the symptoms vary.

Chetna Center for Health and Wellness offers customized therapy plan to manage allergies naturally. For more information please, visit ChetnaCenter.com or call Rashana Sharma at 925-255-5375.

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Disclaimer: The views expressed here are for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition.

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Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star. ~W. Clement Stone

The Missing Link: Inflammation and Depression in Women

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ntidepressant drug use is on the rise, particularly among women.

A report released by Medco Health Solutions analyzed prescription claims data from 2.5 million Americans between 2001 and 2010 and found that 25 percent of women take drugs for a mental health condition. Despite a mainstream medicine notion that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance, medications known by familiar names such as Zoloft and Prozac meant to counter symptoms of such an imbalance may instead be causing a host of known harmful side effects.

“In six decades, not a single study has proven that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance,” asserts Dr. Kelly Brogan, an integrative physician, women’s health advocate and pioneer in holistic psychiatry.

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“A more effective, drug-free approach is to recruit basic lifestyle changes that kick-start the body’s self-healing mechanisms, helping to curtail the symptoms of depression,” she claims.

Her suggestions include dietary modification; simple breathing and meditation techniques; minimizing exposure to biology-disrupting toxins that include common over-the-counter drugs; sufficient sleep and exercise.

“Medical literature has emphasized the role of inflammation in mental illness for more than 20 years, so if you think a chemical pill can save, cure or correct you, think again,” says Brogan. “Covering over symptoms is a missed opportunity to resolve the root cause of the problem.”

trials to assess the effectiveness of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) in adults with symptoms of depression. The researchers from Aarhus University, in Denmark, found that treating inflammation in patients helped decrease their symptoms.

Brogan asserts that this approach is the best way to treat depression in women, advocating the use of a holistic anti-inflammation strategy instead of NSAIDs or antidepressants.

For more information, visit KellyBroganMD.com.

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healthbriefs

Cotton Hygiene Items Contaminated with Monsanto’s Glyphosate

Magnesium Improves Childbirth for Mother and Newborn

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esearch presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists has found that magnesium reduces fevers during childbirth, as well as complications among newborns.

The study followed 63,000 deliveries from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, in Chicago, between 2007 and 2014. Of these, 6,163 women developed fevers of at least 100.4° F during labor. Of the women that developed fevers, 2,190 received magnesium sulfate intravenously during their labor.

Rates of fever at maternity dropped by half, to 4.3 percent, in women that received the magnesium, versus 9.9 percent in those that did not. The rate of newborn complications was also significantly lower among women given magnesium.

The study, led by Dr. Elizabeth Lange, an attending physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, is the first of its kind to investigate the effect of magnesium on childbirth. “By reducing the incidence of maternal fever, magnesium sulfate therapy may also reduce the incidence of complications in newborns,” says Lange.

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recent study by researchers at the University of La Plata, in Argentina, has found that most of the cotton hygiene products on the market contain the chemical glyphosate, widely used in agriculture as an herbicide. According to a recent World Health Organization statement, glyphosate is a probable carcinogen to humans.

The researchers purchased samples of cotton gauze, swabs, wipes and feminine care products including tampons and sanitary pads from stores in the La Plata area. Dr. Damian Marino, the study’s lead researcher, recounts the results: “Eighty-five percent of all samples tested positive for glyphosate and 62 percent for aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA), which is the environmental metabolite, but in the case of cotton and sterile cotton gauze, the figure was 100 percent.”

Marino adds, “In terms of concentrations, we saw that in raw cotton, AMPA dominates, with 39 parts per billion (PPB), followed by 13 PPB of glyphosate. While AMPA is absent in the gauze, the material contained glyphosate at 17 PPB.” The research was presented at the 2015 national Congress of Doctors of Fumigated Towns, in Buenos Aires.

Red Clover Guards against Menopausal Bone Loss

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12-week study of 60 menopausal women in Denmark has found that red clover halted bone loss and bone mineral density reduction. The randomized, doubleblind, placebo-controlled research, sponsored by the Aarhus University Medical School and Hospital, tested the women over a three-month period. Half were treated with 150 milliliters of red clover extract daily and the others were given a placebo.

The red clover plant extract was standardized to 37 milligrams of isoflavones, including 34 milligrams of aglycones.

The scientists measured changes in bone mineral density, bone mineral content and T-score, measured at the spine and femoral bone. They also monitored bone turnover markers. By the end of the study, the women in the placebo group had continued to lose bone mass and bone mineral density. Those given the red clover extract showed no such reductions during the study period. In addition, the red clover group experienced no increase in inflammation or blood pressure.

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esearch from Johns Hopkins University has found that elderly persons that engage in frequent physical activity have a reduced incidence of hearing loss. The researchers tested 706 people of age 70 or older. The subjects responded to a questionnaire about their physical activity levels over the previous 30 days and wore accelerometers to measure their level of day-to-day physical activity.

Subjects were categorized as inactive, insufficiently active or sufficiently active. After testing each participant’s hearing, the researchers found that those in the inactive category, according to the accelerometer data, were 70 percent more likely to suffer from significant hearing impairment. The data produced by the questionnaires alone suggested that individuals in the lowest category had a 59 percent increased incidence of hearing impairment.

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

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Toxic GMO Pesticides Drift Near Athletic Fields

Salmon Scam

Farmed Fish Mislabeled as Wild-Caught The nonprofit Oceana reveals that salmon, America’s favorite fish, is often mislabeled in restaurants and grocery stores. They collected 82 salmon samples from restaurants and grocery stores between December 2013 and March 2014 and found that 43 percent were mislabeled. DNA testing confirmed that the majority of the mislabeling (69 percent) consisted of farmed Atlantic salmon being sold as a wild-caught product.

“Americans might love salmon, but as our study reveals, they may be falling victim to a bait-and-switch,” says Beth Lowell, a senior campaign director with Oceana. “Not only are consumers getting ripped off, but responsible U.S. fishermen are being cheated when fraudulent products lower the price for their hard-won catch.”

Kimberly Warner, Ph.D., the report’s author and a senior scientist at Oceana, observes, “While U.S. fishermen catch enough salmon to satisfy 80 percent of our domestic demand, 70 percent of that catch is then exported, instead of going directly to American grocery stores and restaurants.”

In an Environmental Working Group (EWG) survey, more than 90 percent of athletic fields and parks in six sample states are within 1,000 feet of a corn or soybean field where two toxic weed killers, glyphosate and 2,4-D, are commonly sprayed on genetically modified (GMO) corn, soybeans and other crops, meaning that nearby athletes are likely to be exposed. More than 56 percent of the facilities in the study were within 200 feet of such farmland.

Corn and soybean farmers in at least 15 states now have the option of planting GMO crops that can withstand repeated spraying with Monsanto’s glyphosate and the 2,4-D mixture sold by Dow AgroSciences under the brand name Enlist Duo. Sprayed herbicides readily drift through the air, potentially exposing people and the nearby environment.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the use of Enlist Duo for GMO crops shortly before the World Health Organization concluded that glyphosate, the world’s most widely used herbicide, is “probably carcinogenic to humans.” Dow’s 2,4-D also possibly causes cancer, according to leading experts; exposure has also been linked to Parkinson’s disease, hypothyroidism and suppression of the human immune system.

Source: EWG.org

Source: Oceana.org

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Campbell’s Endorses GMO Labeling Campbell Soup Company recently became the first major food corporation to support the mandatory labeling of genetically modified ingredients and will support the enactment of federal legislation to establish a single mandatory labeling standard for foods derived from genetically modified organisms (GMO).

A company spokesperson says, “With 92 percent of Americans supporting the labeling of GMO foods, Campbell believes now is the time for the federal government to act quickly to implement a federal solution.” The company says that if a federal solution is not reached, it is prepared to label all of its U.S. products for the presence of ingredients derived from GMOs and seek guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and approval by the U. S. Department of Agriculture.

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Purchase organic flowers to avoid pesticides and artificial fragrances often containing toxic chemicals. Buying from local growers cuts transportation costs.

Choose a wedding gown made of organic and sustainable fibers.

ChasingGreen.org points out that organic farming reduces atmospheric carbon dioxide by using 37 percent fewer fossil fuels than conventional methods.

While releasing butterflies or doves may constitute a symbol of love, it can be fatal, especially for the birds, which possess no survival skills in the wild. Also, tossing birdseed over the happy couple, for a time viewed as an improvement on throwing rice, is just as wasteful and messy.

Instead, greet the newly hitched lovers by blowing bubbles—it’s inexpensive, childhood fun that won’t harm clothes, animals or the environment.

Guests can recycle the wands and bottles, which are available in small sizes for weddings.

Show care for other animals by abstaining from balloons. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notes that balloons that end up in nearby waters or landfills can be mistaken for food and cause stomach blockages for whales, dolphins, turtles and birds.

Rather than pay big bucks for a band that consumes electricity, go with one or two local, unplugged musicians such as an acoustic guitar player and flutist. Guests will relish hearing moving, personal renditions of love songs instead of clichéd tunes.

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SPARK UP YOUR LOVE LIFE Natural Ways to Boost Libido

by Lisa Marshall

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nderlying health issues aside, a hectic schedule packed with work deadlines, kids’ sporting events and household chores can leave little time for intimacy. Letting that pattern go on too long can become a problem. “There’s a use-it-or-lose-it phenomenon that occurs,” says Dr. Anita Clayton, a University of Virginia psychiatry professor, neurologist and author of Satisfaction: Women, Sex, and the Quest for Intimacy.

Despite what hyper-seductive female media stereotypes suggest we believe, in the real world, 39 percent of women feel they lack sex drive, and nearly half experience some kind of sexual dissatisfaction, according to a survey of 32,000 women published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology.

About one in eight women are significantly distressed about it. “The truth is, many of us don’t have great sex lives,” confirms Clayton.

Sprout Pharmaceuticals introduced Addyi, aka filbanserin, last fall; the first prescription drug to address low libido in women. Some heralded the controversial medication as “the little pink pill,” seeing it as the fe-

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male version of males’ blue Viagra pill, which a half-million men purchased in its first month on the market in 1998.

Yet several months after its launch, only about 1,000 women had tried Addyi and many doctors declined to prescribe it, due to its lack of widespread efficacy and possible adverse side effects, including low blood pressure and fainting when combined with alcohol.

“This is a complex problem that requires a complex solution,” says Honolulu-based naturopathic physician Laurie Steelsmith, author of Great Sex Naturally: Every Woman’s Guide to Enhancing Her Sexuality Through the Secrets of Natural Medicine. “For most women, drugs are not the answer.” She notes that for men, boosting libido is largely a matter of boosting circulation and blood flow to the penis. But for women, desire for lovemaking stems from an interplay of emotional, interpersonal, hormonal and anatomical drivers that make lack of desire harder to “treat”.

The truth is that many simple, effective, non-drug approaches exist. As Boulder, Colorado, marriage therapist Michele Weiner Davis puts it, “There’s no reason why a woman wanting a more robust sex life cannot have one.”

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Overall Health Check

The number one culprit for low libido in women is subpar physical health, says Steelsmith. “To be capable of fully enjoying pleasure, you need a healthy body.” Carrying excess weight can both erode self-esteem and lead to reductions in a woman’s natural circulating testosterone, a critical hormone that helps ignite pleasure circuits in the female brain and increase sensitivity in the clitoris.

Being underweight can result in fatigue and low sexual energy, diminished production of excitatory brain chemicals and low levels of estrogen, key for keeping a woman moist.

Meanwhile, Steelsmith explains, excess stress can prompt the body to “steal” from libido-boosting hormones like progesterone in order to make more of the stress-hormone cortisol. High blood sugar can drive down testosterone, while high cholesterol can clog pelvic blood vessels, dulling sensation.

Depression, diabetes and thyroid disorders are other major libido killers, says Clayton. “If you treat them effectively, you may see big improvements.”

Women seeking to improve their sexual health should first try to achieve a healthy weight via diet and exercise, Steelsmith says. She recommends an organic diet rich in complex carbohydrates (which keep blood sugar balanced), lean protein (a precursor to desire-related neurotransmitters) and good fats (which help keep vulval tissues lubricated).

Exercise—another circulation booster—is also key. Do it before a scheduled hot date for even better results. One 2014 study of 52 women found that those that worked out prior to an anticipated romantic encounter had significantly increased sexual desire.

Pamper Femaleness

Many women avoid sexual encounters for fear of sparking a urinary tract or vaginal infection. This becomes more common after age 40, as estrogen wanes and pelvic tissue thins and dries, leaving it more vulnerable to microbial invaders. Because semen is alkaline, it changes a woman’s vaginal pH, allowing unfriendly bacteria to thrive, says Steelsmith.

Her advice: Always go to the bathroom and urinate after intercourse, and use natural lubricants, like vitamin E. For some women, she also recommends low-dose, prescription estrogen cream or suppositories. If an infection occurs, try to treat it naturally, avoiding antibiotics, which can spark yeast overgrowth.

Instead, Steelsmith recommends using tea tree oil, goldenseal, or probiotic douches or suppositories, available online and at health food stores.

Kegel exercises are a famous aid, involving clamping down as if interrupting urine flow, before releasing and repeating. This not only help fends off urinary incontinence and infection, it also strengthens and firms pelvic muscles, rendering enhanced enjoyment for both partners.

Make Time for Intimacy

Research has shown that over time, frequent lovemaking actually causes structural changes in certain areas of the brain as new connections form and sex-related regions grow stronger.

Stop, and those areas atrophy, making physical intimacy feel awkward once it’s resurrected.

A sexless relationship can also be emotionally devastating for the person, often the male, that wants more contact, says Weiner Davis, author of The Sex-Starved Marriage: Boosting Your Marriage Libido. “For the spouse yearning for touch, it is a huge deal,” she says. “It’s about feeling wanted, attractive and loved.” In her practice, she often sees couples that are mismatched in how they wish to demonstrate and receive love. Often, the woman wants to feel close emotionally before she can feel close physically. For the man, physical intimacy is a conduit for opening up emotionally. When both keep waiting to get what they want, the relationship suffers.

She counsels couples to deliberately make time to address both partners’ needs. Schedule a long walk or intimate dinner to talk over feelings; also schedule sex. “Some people say, ‘Oh, but that’s not spontaneous enough,’” says Weiner Davis. “But even if you put it on the calendar, what you do with that time can still be spontaneous and playful.”

While most women assume that they need to be in the mood first, research by University of British Columbia Psychiatrist Rosemary Basson suggests that in some women, desire only comes after physical arousal, especially by a loving partner that takes the time to meet her needs. “I wish I had a dollar for each time someone said to me, ‘I’m not in the mood, but once I get into it, I surprise myself, because I have a really good time,’” says Weiner Davis. She’s not advising women to make love when they really don’t want to, but rather to be open to it even when the circumstances aren’t ideal. “A lot of women feel like the house has to be clean, with the kids asleep and free of distracting noises,” she says. “Sometimes, just do it.”

Is Sex Essential?

Clayton points out that while 42 percent of women experience either low sex drive or satisfaction, fewer than 12 percent are really bothered by it.

“Some women experience great grief and loss about this. They say, ‘It used to be a part of my life and now it’s gone.’”

For some in this subset that are unable to find relief via lifestyle changes, she would recommend Addyi, said to boost desire by changing brain chemicals. On the other hand, many women don’t need to take any action at all.

“If someone has low sex drive and it doesn’t matter to them or their partner, it’s not a problem.”

That said, the benefits of attending to an affectionate, healthy sex life can go far beyond the bedroom, improving overall health and strengthening relationships, notes Steelsmith. Sex burns calories, increases circulation, releases calming and painkilling hormones like prolactin and prompts production of the “bonding hormones” vasopressin and oxytocin.

“When you are in a loving relationship and you express that love through your body, physiological changes occur that can help you bond more deeply with your partner,” she says. “The more you make love, the more love you make.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

Five Common Libido Killers Birth Control Pills: Oral contraceptives can boost levels of sex hormone-binding globulin, which attaches to desire-promoting testosterone, making it harder for the body to access it.

Antidepressants: Numerous antidepressant medications have been shown to decrease libido, but leaving depression untreated can kill sex drive even more; consider natural alternatives.

Smoking: It impairs circulation to genitals.

Alcohol: Too much alcohol lowers sexual response.

Caffeine: Excess caffeine can erode levels of testosterone, which is vital for driving desire.

Sources: Laurie Steelsmith, ND, and research studies

Nature’s Libido-Enhancers L-arginine: Boosts blood flow to sexual organs. Can be taken in supplement form or applied topically.

Chinese ginseng (Panax ginseng): Considered a sexual tonic in Chinese medicine for its ability to stabilize sexual energy over time; also used to address vaginal dryness.

Epimedium (horny goat weed): Said to stimulate nerves in genitals, support adrenal glands and boost levels of feel-good brain chemicals.

Phenylethylamine: Sometimes referred to as the “romance chemical”, this stimulant and mood elevator is naturally released in the brain when we have an orgasm, exercise or eat chocolate; also available in supplement form.

Maca: A Peruvian root used for centuries in that country to promote sexual energy, Maca is said to boost production of libido-boosting hormones.

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consume, limiting its effects on skin and overall health as well as weight.

Christie Brinkley Shares Her Secrets to Lasting Beauty

How much of anti-aging do you believe is tied to mental and emotional health?

Why She Still Looks Terrific After 40 Years as a Model

by Gerry Strauss

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upermodel extraordinaire Christie Brinkley looks as amazing in her 60s as she did when she first graced the cover of Sports Illustrated nearly 40 years ago. In a new book, Timeless Beauty, Brinkley reveals her anti-aging secrets, many of which involve reliance on healthful foods, a positive attitude, exercise and good skin care. Much of what she’s learned is reflected in her line of Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare. Here, she shares some highlights of how she keeps her mind and body healthy.

Why did you become a vegetarian at age 14?

When I was 13, I picked up a book from the nightstand in my parents’ bedroom called Miami and the Siege of Chicago by Norman Mailer. I happened to open to a page with a highly graphic description of Midwest slaughterhouses. What I read turned my stomach because I loved animals and wanted no part in this inhumane system. I swore at that moment I would never eat another piece of meat and have not done so since. For the past 49 years I have enjoyed the resulting good karma in the form of healthful benefits from avoiding the antibiotics, growth hormones and fats associated with a carnivorous diet.

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your natural standards as your career became filled with travel and tight schedules?

After I first became a vegetarian kid living at home, I soon convinced my family to go vegetarian, too. I read a lot of books to learn how to replace meat protein with healthier choices.

Through the early years, as I continued to learn about options, I tried many kinds of vegetarian, macrobiotic and vegan approaches.

Once I started modeling in seashore locations, it seemed natural to me to add bits of fresh fish and some dairy; so for the most part I have been a lacto ichthyo variation of vegetarian.

I raised my children as vegetarians, and recently my daughter, Sailor, and I took the next step to become mostly vegan. I allow myself a little mozzarella and an occasional salmon dish when my body is craving it, because I think we need to listen to what our body needs.

After the environmental disasters of the BP oil spill in the Gulf, made worse by toxic dispersants, and the Fukushima nuclear plant meltdown that pumped radioactive isotopes into the Pacific, I am extra-cautious about the salmon I choose and don’t eat other seafood. I’m lucky that as a model, my career has naturally kept me aware of the amount of sugar I

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Growing old gracefully is all about the positive energy that you use to power through your day and project to others. Happiness is a youthful quality and a smile is always our best accessory; it’s also been proven to release feel-good endorphins.

When you take good care of yourself by eating right and exercising, you naturally feel better about yourself. If we’re feeling down, stressed or depressed, we’re tempted to eliminate exercise, which is the very thing that could lift us up and make us feel better. The more we move, the merrier we are.

Because you also recognize the importance of treating the body well from the outside as well as from the inside, what other practices do you apply?

With everything we know about how the sun can damage our skin, it’s crucial to use a moisturizer with a broad ultraviolet spectrum blocker of both UVA and UVB rays to prevent wrinkles and hyperpigmented spots. I created my own skin care line that offers an SPF 30 broad-spectrum moisturizer that also defends against infrared rays [IR], which represent more than half of the sun’s damaging rays that reach Earth. IR emissions also come from manmade objects such as computers and cell phones. Beyond that, I wanted a product that takes advantage of our body’s own circadian rhythms, using special peptides that help the body build collagen and elastin as we sleep and repair.

Using a gentle exfoliating scrub is also key, a step many people overlook; I’ve included it in my daily skin care routine for 30 years.

Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.

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How to Reboot Your Eating Habits Small Shifts Can Drop Pounds and Gain Health

Food Thought Habits

by Judith Fertig

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ur food habits are often just that—mindless, repetitious eating behaviors. Some serve us well; others, not so much. Natural Awakenings asked experts to serve up many doable small changes that can add up to big shifts.

According to Brian Wansink, Ph.D., the John S. Dyson professor of marketing at Cornell University and author of Mindless Eating, changing just one lifestyle habit can eliminate two or more pounds each week. By changing up to three habits, we may lose more weight.

At a minimum, we will likely improve the quality of the food we eat overall.

Buying Behaviors

Wansink advises that having the only food on our kitchen counter be fruit encourages healthy snacking. At work, he suggests lunching away from our desk to discourage mindless eating. At restaurants, order half-size entrees, and then add a maximum of two items, such as soup and bread, salad and side dish or an appetizer and dessert.

He recommends using a food shopping strategy to fill the cart with better food. With hunger sated first, chew on a natural gum while shopping; it discourages buying junk food. Secondly, habitually fill the front of the cart with produce.

“We eat what we see,” he says.

Food Choices

Consider starting the day with a new cof-

award-winning Main Street Vegan online radio show, has adopted in her New York City home. She fills a big bowl with leafy greens, in-season vegetables, avocado and a light dressing. “This will set you up for the rest of the day,” says Moran.

Pam Anderson, a mainstream food blogger in Darien, Connecticut, agrees.

Six years ago, she lost 50 pounds and credits having a big green salad for lunch—one of her many small food habit changes—with helping her maintain a healthy weight, despite frequently testing and sampling recipes.

fee habit. Dave Asprey, of Los Angeles, author of The Bulletproof Diet, uses organic coffee, brews with filtered water and blends the hot coffee with a pat of unsalted, grass-fed butter, a fat high in vitamins and omega-3 essential fatty acids, and a small spoonful of a coconut oil that doesn’t congeal at room temperature. Unlike a drive-through latte with sugar and carbohydrates, he maintains that this type of coffee, “makes you feel energized, focused and full for hours.”

Asprey takes a biohacker’s approach to natural biology-based ways to maximize physical and mental performance.

New York City writer Chris Gayomali tried Asprey’s recipe for two weeks. Although it didn’t curb his appetite, he says he felt more alert and “ready for life.”

Upgrading the foods we love is also possible, says David Wann, of Golden, Colorado, author of Simple Prosperity. “Too often, we economize on food when we should be buying the best quality, freshest organic food we can,” he says.

Rebecca Miller, who lives near Kansas City, Missouri, took Wann’s advice and cut costs in other ways instead. To her delight, she found that the fresher, better-tasting food prompted her to eat less, but eat better. “I lost seven pounds in two weeks,” she says, “and I didn’t feel like I was on a diet.”

Eating a big salad for lunch is a habit that author Victoria Moran, host of the

Doing too much for other people and not enough for ourselves can make our internal voice whisper, “I need comfort,” a thought that can generate overeating.

In The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great, Anderson suggests we ask ourselves what other triggers are prompting poor food habits. Upon reflection, we can prioritize emotional and physical health with planned, smaller, varied, healthy, delicious meals; it’s a habit that works for her.

Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., a psychologist in Lake Forest, Illinois, and bestselling author of Better Than Perfect, assures, “If we fall off the healthy eating wagon, it’s not failure, it’s data.”

She believes reaching for the chocolate chip cookies in the vending machine after a stressful morning should be viewed from a scientific standpoint, not via our inner finger-pointing judge.

“What are the factors that influenced our decision: stress, hunger or a desire for distraction? That’s great information,” says Lombardo. She proposes that we can then prepare to counter a future snack attack with handy healthy bites, a mindfulness break, a quick walk outside or other naturally healthful stress-relievers.

Changing our food habits, one at a time, can help us live better going forward.

Judith Fertig is the author of awardwinning cookbooks and blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot. com from Overland Park, KS. natural awakenings

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Solutions for a Sluggish Thyroid Keying in on Iodine

by Kathleen Barnes

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t seems that a common mineral supplement that costs just pennies per day can stimulate an underactive thyroid, restore metabolism to normal levels, curb excess appetite, banish fatigue and generally improve everyone’s health. Mounting scientific evidence shows that iodine may be an answer to many such health woes, especially for women.

“The thyroid acts as a throttle, the gas pedal for all metabolic functions in the human body,” says Dr. Richard Shames, of San Rafael, California, author of Thyroid Mind Power.

If the thyroid is a driving force of human physiology, then iodine is its key fuel, says Dr. Robert Thompson, of Soldotna, Alaska, author of What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine & Your Thyroid. “Every single cell in your body depends on thyroid hormone, and the thyroid depends on iodine for proper functioning.”

“Without sufficient thyroid hormone, we have low energy, slower metabolism, lower immunity to illness and impaired repair and maintenance of bones and joints,” explains Shames.

After testing thousands of patients in his practice, Thompson estimates

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that 90 percent of North Americans are iodine deficient, citing what he calls “epidemic proportions” of hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) with symptoms comprising obesity, fatigue, brain fog, irregular or absent menstrual periods, hair loss and heat and cold intolerance.

Major Culprits

Estrogen: Hypothyroidism is overwhelmingly a women’s disease, with women five to eight times more likely to suffer from it than men, according to the American Thyroid Association.

“Estrogen inhibits the body’s natural ability to absorb and utilize iodine,” says Dr. Jorge Flechas, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, who specializes in thyroid disorders. “We find three periods in life when women need more iodine: at puberty and during both pregnancy and perimenopause or menopause. It’s because estrogen levels tend to fluctuate wildly at those times, neutralizing the ability of iodine gained through select foods to balance thyroid and other hormones.” Flechas prescribes iodine supplements for most women at all three stages of life.

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Toxic halogens: Iodine belongs to a group of halogens that includes chlorine, bromine and fluorine, three chemicals that are both toxic to the human body and block its ability to absorb iodine, explains Thompson.

“They’re everywhere, in our air, water and food. It’s nearly impossible to avoid them,” reports Shames, a longtime advocate in the movement against the common practice of adding fluoride (a derivative of fluorine) and chlorine to municipal water. Fluoride is also added to many brands of toothpaste. Bromide is part of almost all commercial flour and flour products, as well as soft drinks.

Shames offers an historic insight.

“Fluoride was once used to slow down an overactive thyroid, as recommended by the physicians’ bible, the Merck Manuals. Now we’re putting it in the water supply and wondering why we have a mushrooming epidemic of low thyroid incidence.”

Food: “So-called ‘iodized’ salt doesn’t contain much usable iodine, and neither does pink Himalyan sea salt,” Shames cautions.

We’ve known that our soil is deficient in essential minerals such as iodine since at least 1936, when a special U.S. Senate report concluded that our soil was already severely depleted.

“This simply means that when we grow produce, the plants cannot extract these vital nutrients from the soil for us—including iodine—if those nutrients aren’t there in the first place,” says Thompson. If anything, he adds, U.S. soils have become even more sterile in the 80 years since the report and, “Factory farming and the use of genetically modified (GMO) crops, Roundup herbicide and synthetic chemical fertilizers have undoubtedly worsened the situation.”

Sources of Iodine

It’s difficult to include sufficient natural iodine in our daily diet unless we follow a Japanese-style diet that includes lots of seaweed and saltwater fish, says Shames. Other food sources are shellfish, turkey, cheese, yogurt, milk, eggs, legumes, cranberries and strawberries.

There is little agreement about the optimal levels of iodine people need.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture maintains that we need 150 micrograms a day, but iodine advocates are quick to point out that a person eating a typical Japanese diet (where hypothyroidism, or low thyroid activity, is rare) ingests 12.5 milligrams of iodine each day—83 times the amount recommended by the government.

Shames recommends getting an iodine lab test (available without a prescription at CanaryClub.org) to determine exact needs. Thompson recommends potassium iodide and sodium iodide supplements for thyroid health.

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FACIAL FITNESS Exercises to Tone Your Face and Neck

Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including User’s Guide to Thyroid Disorders.

Thyroid Toxins to Avoid Fluorine/fluoride n Fluoridated toothpaste n Unfiltered municipal drinking water n Some bottled teas n Teflon pans n Mechanically deboned chicken Chlorine/chloride n Virtually all municipal water n Swimming pools, spas n Poultry chilled in chlorinated water to kill bacteria n Chlorine bleaches and other conventional household cleaners Bromine/bromide n Flour and flour products, except those labeled “unbrominated” n Soft drinks n Pesticides with methyl bromide n Plastics Source: What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine & Your Thyroid,

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ravity takes its toll as years pass, and many women find themselves bemoaning crow’s feet, frown lines and turkey necks that make them look older than they feel. Experts point to the loss of “fat pads” in the cheeks, bone loss around the eye sockets and cheekbones and overall weak muscles as potential contributors to facial aging. Natural exercise programs designed to reverse these unpleasant signs of aging comprise a new fitnessfor-beauty trend.

“Face and neck muscles somehow have been left out of mainstream fitness programs,” observes Denver esthetician and massage therapist Grace Mosgeller, who addresses this void with her series of eight FaceFitnez audio and video exercises. “If you tone the muscles of your face and neck, the skin attached to those muscles firms and tones as well, creating a natural youthful look.”

Muscular stress—the good kind— is at the core of facial fitness, says Mosgeller. She cite’s Wolff’s Law, a well-known medical theory that bone grows and remodels in response to the tension or muscle engagement put on it. “Regular facial exercise works

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the muscles to correct the loss of both muscle tone and bone density and build collagen. It might be called the equivalent of push-ups, pull-ups and abdominal tucks for the face.”

Carolyn Cleaves, owner of Carolyn’s Facial Fitness, in Seabeck, Washington, near Seattle, a former college professor, developed a facial exercise program for herself upon detecting early signs of aging. With the help of two primary care physicians, she designed a routine that includes 28 basic exercises that target all 57 facial muscles. “As we get older, we lose the underlying layer of fat just beneath the skin, and as a result, we look old and tired,” says Cleaves. She agrees that exercising the face actually helps rebuild lost bone, enlarges the muscles and also builds collagen. A study from the University of Rochester, in New York, confirms that loss of bone mass can start in women as early as age 40.

It starts in men 16 to 25 years later.

Mosgeller’s facial exercises work to fade wrinkles and lines and firm up sagging flesh, yielding visible results in as little as two weeks of dedicated training. She says, “Within six to nine months, it’s possible to look five to 10

years younger than when you started.”

Her claims are verified by Dr. Carol Lipper, in Denver, who states, “I’ve done the exercises and they work.

The trouble is compliance. It’s a lot of work.” She confirms that she saw improvement in her droopy eyelids after just two or three weeks of adhering to Mosgeller’s workouts.

“It seems that every three months or so, I see another leap in results and a younger look,” adds Cleaves of those using her program. Here are a few crucial areas to target, with just a few of these experts’ recommended remedies.

Cleaves’ Crow’s Feet Eliminator: Place fingertips on top of the head, thumbs resting near the corners of the eyes. Shut eyes tightly and slide thumbs toward the temples for a count of five. Repeat 10 times.

Mosgeller’s Rx for Droopy Eyelids: Place index finger on top of a closed eyelid, and then lift fingers up and slightly to the outside. Blink hard and hold. It’s preventive, as well

as curative, says Mosgeller, so those over 45 should repeat this 100 times a day, while younger individuals should repeat 20 to 50 times a day.

Mosgeller’s Frown Line Eraser: Pull brows apart with fingers and hold for two seconds. Repeat 50 to 100 times up to six times per week. This is meant to relax and tone the muscles, not build them.

Cleaves’ Turkey Neck Buster: Tilt the head back slightly. With palm facing the neck, grasp under the chin with a wide-open hand and slowly slide hand down to the collarbone; hold there while counting to 10. Repeat five times daily.

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Picture Your Future

Creating a Vision Board Makes Dreams Real

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by Jayne Morris

ision boards, a powerful tool for transformation, comprise a collage of pictures, phrases, poems and quotes that visually represent what we would like to experience more of in life. Building one works to uncover hidden desires and inner guidance that help clarify the details of a roadmap to our future. Anyone can create one in a few hours.

The layout may be intuitive, placing pieces where feelings direct; circles within circles like a mandala; or in titled, pie-shaped segments arranged in the form of a wheel.

Board basics: Choose a large piece of poster board, corkboard or canvas the size of an unfolded newspaper.

Gather pens, scissors, glue or pins, sticky tape and a current selfie.

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Gather 10 to 20 magazines ranging from women’s and men’s fashion, health and fitness to hobbies, house and garden and travel, including animals representing specific character traits. Pick topics that resonate, uplift and inspire, energize or bring relaxation. Beauty salons, libraries and community centers like to clear out old issues; an alternative is to assemble images by using a computer.

Prepare a space: Find a quiet, relaxing spot, free of disturbances and distractions.

Mindset magic: Let go of ought-tos, shoulds and musts.

Rest assured that feeling the desire to be good, to do good or have something good in our life means we can make it happen, even if we do not yet know how.

Flick, snip and stick: Have fun seeing what jumps out and catches your attention while riffling through the magazine pages. Clip and place these images in a pile, and then sort out those that feel really right.

Arrange: Experiment with the positioning and relationships of words and images until it feels good. Take a photograph as a reference. Affix pieces either so they can be repositioned or permanent, leaving spaces to symbolize an openness to receiving more ideas.

Purpose Statement: Play with words that describe desired values and qualities to eventually shape an inspiring affirmation representing cherished personal aspirations for the year ahead. Place this next to the selfie and other key personal photos in the center of the board and reinforce its verity by daily repeating it.

Pride of place: Prominently display the board where it will be visible throughout the day. The more time we spend with our board, the more movement we’ll make toward our goals and the faster they’ll become our reality.

Activate: Sit with the board and connect with its opportunities. Visualize being, doing, having and experiencing everything shown, as if they are already an intimate part of daily life. This living, breathing idea grows with us, and a companion gratitude journal can support us in acknowledging our progress.

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Tips for the Best Yard Sale Ever How to Profitably Give Unwanted Stuff a New Life

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ach American discards an average of 4.4 pounds of personal garbage a day according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Half of what we toss can be recycled. A yard sale can both clear out the clutter and keep reusable items in circulation.

Assemble Merchandise

In assembling merchandise from all around the house, make it a family affair, with everyone contributing things to consider together. Before putting any item in the “keep” pile, ask: How long have I lived with this?

How often did I need it? How often will I use it now and in the future?

Check with neighbors and friends to see if they want to join in a multi-family sale likely to draw more potential buyers.

Advertise

Getting the word out is essential. Place a yard sale listing in a local newspaper, either for free or a small fee. Free online posting is available at Craigslist.org and GarageSaleHunter.com. Also, post

flyers (on recycled paper) seven to 10 days before the sale along busy streets in the community.

On the event day, make sure that large, bright signs in the neighborhood lead buyers to the sale. Reuse cardboard from old boxes to save money and recycle signs and flyers afterwards. Cindy Skrzynecki, of Minneapolis, who has monitored the phenomenon, notes, “Shoppers tend to equate the size of a sign with the size of a sale, so a few large, wellplaced signs may draw more people to you than several smaller signs.”

Skrzynecki says that holiday weekends or weekends that coincide with popular local events are excellent because, “You’ll provide a fun activity for people that stay in town.”

Set Up

How items are displayed is important.

Here’s how to make old stuff as attractive as possible to buyers.

The cleaner the better. Make sure all items are presentable.

Make items visible. Arrange a display that’s catchy and organized.

Use tabletops and bookcases; even improvised surfaces can work, such as plywood atop buckets.

Show clothing effectively. Hangers are better than folded piles that get messy.

Does this thing work? Have an extension cord handy so people can test electrical devices, and provide a measuring tape for furniture and other large items. Have batteries on hand for testing items like flashlights or electronic games. Label things that don’t work and price accordingly for those that know how to fix things or strip parts.

Ensure the price is right. All items should be clearly priced via a small sticker; buyers quickly tire of

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ExcessAccess.org—This service matches business and household item donations with the wish lists of nonprofits that provide pick-ups.

Goodwill Industries—Check the yellow pages or Goodwill.org to find a nearby donation site and store; 85 percent of profits support employment services.

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asking and sellers may not recall earlier answers. For multiple sellers, use a different colored sticker for each, remove the stickers as items sell, and use the totals from the stickers to divide profits at day’s end.

Use creative labeling. Provide buyers with uses for odd items.

Sunny Wicka, author of Garage Sale Shopper, says, “Sales can be made solely by suggesting a novel use.”

Also spark the shopper’s imagination

by combining art supplies—like old magazines, papers, markers, paints and knickknacks—on a table labeled “Great for Art!” or group household items, crates and blankets labeled “Going Away to College?”

Prepare for early birds. Yard sale pros arrive early to scour sales for the best deals. Be prepared to bargain or else make it clear that prices are fixed via a few friendly signs.

After the initial rush, consider accepting bargain offers. During the

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final hour, consider cutting prices in half.

Ready, Set, Sell

Summer and early fall are good times for yard sales. Make it exceptional, a place where people will have fun and want to hang around (more browsing time often means more purchases).

Play upbeat music, set up a children’s play area and maybe a kids’ lemonade stand as cool drinks help keep shoppers refreshed and cheerful.

Consider sharing the fruits of family hobbies such as homemade items, plant cuttings or herbs in hand-painted clay pots and cut flowers. Shoppers appreciate such personal touches.

Arrange for the Aftermath Arrange a charity donation pick-up beforehand to truck away leftover items. The Salvation Army and Vietnam Veterans of America regularly move still useful items into welcoming homes.

For those that enjoy throwing yard sales, consider organizing charity yard sales in the community. Engage a local place of worship, neighborhood association or school to help people recycle their old stuff while also raising funds for worthy causes.

Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist is a frequent contributor to Green American magazine (GreenAmerica.org), from which this was adapted. For more tips, visit YardSaleQueen.com/yardsale.htm.

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If you only talk to people like you, you’ll never learn anything new. ~Albert Einstein

Seniors, Teens and Tykes Enriching Programs Unite the Generations

by Linda Sechrist

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n i n t e r g e n e ra t i o n a l p r o g ra m s throughout the U.S. and in Europe, thousands of “youngers” and “elders” are building bridges that were forged naturally before family members spread out and many retirees departed for warmer climes.

Based on a U.S. adult population of 41 million people 65 years and older and 74 million youths up to the age of 17, the current generation gap is already unprecedented. By 2030, those numbers will increase to 72 million and 80 million, respectively, according to the international nonprofit Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. Along with Generation Waking Up, Wiser Together and others, it’s working to foster better social cohesion in ways that help individuals of all ages lead richer and more rewarding lives.

Two-Way Mentoring

Providing nurturing opportunities for individuals to look at life through the eyes of others with dissimilar experiences that have led them to different assumptions and perspectives on life can be helpful. Broadening everyone’s relationship scope to include “May-December” friendships creates the potential for the kind of lifechanging possibilities experienced by a troubled young man named Harold when he struck up a surprising friendship with a life-loving woman as old as his grandmother in the film Harold and Maude.

In real life, “I had the blessing of growing up in an intergenerational family,” says Yvette McGlasson, director of port revenue for the PPI Group, in Pompano, Florida. The 17year veteran of the cruise industry is

a former Holland America cruise director whose career at sea launched her into work as a director of events for age-restricted (55-plus) gated communities such as Del Webb Lake Providence, near Nashville.

“As a child, I was told I had to listen to my elders as a sign of respect. The many memorable times spent with my grandparents, my mother’s friends and a great aunt who lived to 101, soon turned my resignation into an active desire to spend time with my elders. Their experiences and wisdom were fascinating and I understood that their shared life lessons could prove invaluable to me,” says McGlasson.

The experience inspired her to develop a multigenerational “grandparents at-large” partnership with an elementary school across the street from the Del Webb community. The school principal recognized that residents would be valuable mentors, able to fill an emotional void for the latchkey kids of working parents, plus foster a deeper appreciation for their elders among the children.

“In this paradigm of mentorship, young people are mentoring their elders and elders are mentoring young people and together, we’re cocreating something new,” says Joshua Gorman, the founder of Generation Waking Up, based in Oakland, California.

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Since launching their first multigenerational initiative at the Shambhala Institute in 2004, partnering across age groups has been at the forefront of Juanita Brown and David Isaacs’ work as co-founders and hosts of the World Café global learning community. “We cultivate collaboration through conversations that matter in order to leverage the unique gifts natural awakenings

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What should young people do with their lives today?

Many things, obviously.

But the most daring thing is to create stable communities in which the terrible disease of loneliness can be cured.

program coordinator and family liaison for the SelfDesign Learning Community, in British Columbia, was working on her master’s degree from the SelfDesign Graduate Institute,

~Kurt Vonnegut of every generation in addressing humanity’s most critical issues,” says Brown.

Such conversations—in which elders and young people give up the cultural and societal norms and habits that shape so much of their thinking—offer both groups opportunities to discern the possibilities inherent in mutual insight, innovation and action.

When a young Clarissa Tufts,

she sought out mentor Anne Adams, a faculty member in her 70s who worked with Tufts for 18 months.

“Anne’s earliest statements, ‘I’m here to support you in being the best you can be’ and ‘I get energized by talking with young people and hearing their ideas,’ felt good and let me know that we were both benefitting from our relationship and building something together,” says Tufts.

Stimulating cooperation and collaboration among generations evokes the vibrancy, energy and productivity that occur when people crosspollinate ideas and perspectives. It can also provide a sense of purpose, improve confidence and social skills, create solutions to societal challenges, help resolve emotional and behavioral problems and lift depression, all enhancing productive engagement in life.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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SUNDAY, MAY 1 Run to Play | Castro Valley From beginners to distance runners, this is for you.

Take in the scenic Castro Valley with its rolling hills. Join us for a post-race award ceremony with water, fruit, and awards. $40-$45. Castro Valley High School, Redwood Rd & Mabel Ave, Castro Valley.

Go to CVHSAthleticsBoosters.org or register at Active.com.

Devil Mountain Run | Danville 8am-noon. It doesn’t matter if you’re a walker or a runner, don’t miss this event. Bring the whole family and your friends. Enjoy the scenery of downtown Danville and have some fun. Downtown Danville, Hartz Ave, Danville. Register at VisitTriValley.com, or go to Danville.CA.gov, and DevilMtnRun.com.

Berkeley Civic Center Art Exhibition | Berkeley 2pm. Join us all this month at this exhibition of local artists only. Entrants/artists live and work in our area.

They have submitted their works, and the best pieces are chosen by a jury, and then presented to this show.

Free. MLK Jr. Civic Center Building, 2180 Milvia St, Berkeley. More information is available at BerkeleyArtCenter.org or AlamedaMagazine.com.

SFCO Main Stage Concert: Revolutionaries | Oakland 3-5pm. Enjoy a few hours with a string quartet named Squid Inc. The music of Igor Stravinsky like you’ve never heard it before. An event you won’t want to miss. Free. Holy Names University/Valley Center for the Performing Arts, 3500 Mountain Blvd, Oakland. Call Kristen Steiner with questions at 415-692-3367. Info@TheSFCO.org. TheSFCO.org/ Events/MainStage.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 Cinco de Mayo Street Party | Pleasanton 6-9pm. This is the first street party of the season.

Enjoy the music of the band Ruckatan Latin Tribe.

There will be children’s attractions, wine and beer for the adults, food for everyone, and so much more.

Downtown Pleasanton, Main St, Pleasanton. 925484-2199. PleasantonDowntown.net.

THURSDAY, MAY 5 Eating for Optimal Brain Function | Walnut Creek 9:30-11am. Research is showing that you can increase your chances of maintaining a healthy brain as you age, by adding specific “smart foods” to your daily diet. Find out how your nutrition and lifestyle choices can help you achieve a focused and happy brain. Free. John Muir Health Wellness Services, California Blvd, Walnut Creek. Kathy Napoli, MA, RD, 925-941-7900 option 1.

THURSDAY, MAY 5 - SUNDAY, MAY 8 Vegetarian Cooking Retreat for Health & Vitality | Nevada City Discover that food can be a source of both nourishment and healing. Understand the difference between healthy and non-healthy food craving. Learn to prepare delicious recipes that will satisfy both body and soul. Join cookbook author Diksha McCord, in her home kitchen, at a pizza hearth, and at the Expanding Light kitchen, a rare treat. The Expanding Light Retreat. ExpandingLight.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 6 Island City Waterways | Alameda 6-9pm. This is an exhibit of three individuals. Enjoy the works of a photographer, industrial designer and a painter. You’ll be amazed how talented some people truly are. Free. Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Ave, Alameda. Contact Johnnie Rodriguez at 510-865-5060. Johnnie@Rhythmix.org.

Parent’s Friday Night Out | Emeryville 6-10:30pm. Its the parents who get the break this time, and the kids, too. Parents enjoy the quiet evening of their own date night, while the kids bounce, flip, jump, and wear themselves out. Kids are in a safe, fun environment, complete with a pizza for dinner, and an age appropriate movie. $35. Head Over Heels Athletic Arts, 4701 Doyle St, Bldg F, Emeryville. 510-655-1265. Diedra@ HOHAthleticArts.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 6 - SUNDAY, MAY 8 Enchanted April | Pleasanton 8pm. A premiere of a new musical. Story based on a novel by Elizabeth von Arnim. Tony award winner, and Oscar Nominee. Four London women meet at an Italian chateau. Looking for and finding answers to their own life problems. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton. 925-931-4848. Visit TriValley.com or FirehouseArts.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 7 Mermaid Run East Bay | Fremont 7:30am. Join us for this Mother’s Day traditional race. You decide how hard you’re going to push yourself, walk, 5K, 10K, half, or Sirena18. The course is pretty much flat, so come out and enjoy the fresh air, and don’t miss the post-race food. Fees vary from $15-$80. Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area, 2100 Isherwood Way, Fremont. Register at Active.com, or go to MermaidSeries.com.

Run to Remember | Pleasanton 7:30am. For walking, running, or those in between.

Here’s your chance to remember the peace officers who have fallen in the line of duty. The proceeds from this event will benefit charities such as California

Chapters of Concerns of Police Survivors, to assist the surviving family members of the officers killed in the line of duty. $20-$40. Shadow Cliffs Regional Park, 2500 Stanley Blvd, Pleasanton. For registration go to Active.com or OnYourMarkEvents.com.

Where in Walnut Creek 4.0 | Walnut Creek 8:45am. Join the fun and help out the Diablo View Rotary to raise funds for More Than a Game. Not only is this event a race, but also a scavenger hunt.

Don’t forget to bring a stroller, if you need one, your dog if you have one, a phone to look up clues, pen and paper to write down the winning route, running shoes, but most important, your previous Where in Walnut Creek 1.0 shirt! This is one you don’t want to miss. $30. Civic Park, 1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek.

Register at Active.com or diabloviewrotary.org/ meetings-and-events/where-in-walnut-creek.

Energy Psychology & Energy Medicine | Oakland 10am-1pm. Energize your life. Learn how to get your energies humming and keep them up throughout the day, and how to calm them down so you can sleep at night. $35. Integrative Relational Energetics Institute, Inc, 300 27th St, Oakland. Register at 510-654-1405.

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Watercolors, Three Classes | Berkeley 10am-4pm. Instructor Christopher Castle. Explore the wide variety of and possibilities of working with watercolors. Learn and experiment color layering, washes and marks, going from transparent to opaque, and more. $15/material fee, due on first day of class.

Kala Gallery & Classroom, 2990 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley. Register at Active.com.

Spring Faire | Dublin Noon-5pm. Maybe you’re a mother and would like to celebrate your special day a little early with us, or maybe you just want to shop for arts and crafts.

Joins us for an enjoyable day taking in the blossoms of spring. There will also be great food, wine and champagne, tours, wagon rides and live music. Also plenty of activities for the children. Heritage Park & Museums, 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin.

Intro to Genealogy | Oakland 1-3pm. If you are interested in your family history and family tree, this is where you need to be.

Whether you’re a beginner or a well-seasoned genealogist, you’re sure to learn something. We have volumes of hard-to-find materials which will assist you in your family search. Instructors available to assist you getting started. Free. Breuner Building, 2201 Broadway, Ste LL2, Oakland. Call 510-663-1358 for more information. CaliforniaAncestors.org.

Saturday May 7 & Sunday May 8 Dynamic Energetic Healing (DEH) Part 1 | Oakland Learn the basics of the interventions used in DEH. These skills are useful for anyone doing Energy Psychology. $300. Integrative Relational Energetics Institute, Inc, 300 27th St, Oakland. Register at 510654-1405. IReInst.com.

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SUNDAY, MAY 8 Mother’s Day Celebration | Livermore Join us in our celebration of mothers everywhere.

Share the love, laughter, and family in our vineyard.

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Mother’s Day Celebration | Oakland 11am-2:30pm. Brunch will be served at an all you can eat breakfast buffet, with a bottomless Mimosa.

Children the age of ten and under may also enjoy the breakfast. There is something tasty for everyone, even a picky eater will be impressed. Specialty cocktails will also be available. $35/includes Mimosa, $22/buffet only, $10/children 10 and under. District Oakland, 827 Washington St, Oakland. 510-2729110. DistrictOak.com.

Mindscapes | Oakland Noon-5pm. Presented by the Manna Gallery. See the recent works by Ray Holbert and Mark Lightfoot.

Holbert has had several years’ experience as an area artist an educator. Lightfoot is more known for exploring on a computer, and doing so has energized his studio practice. Free. Manna Gallery, 473 25th St, Oakland. You may call Mark Lightfoot for more information at 510-917-7466. LightfootMark53@ Gmail.com. MannaGallery.com.

Urban Wildlife Activities | Oakland 2:30-5:30pm. Kids between 5 and 15 will enjoy the hands-on interactions of wildlife and their habitats.

Many more activities, and so much more to learn as they walk through the park, being guided, and to become aware of the other animals that they share the planet with. Free. Antonio Peralta House, 2465 34th Ave, Oakland. Itzel Diaz, 510-532-9142. Info@ PeraltaHacienda.org. PeraltaHacienda.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 13 - SUNDAY, MAY 15 Livermore Valley Film Festival | Livermore Where Science Meets Art, that’s our theme this year.

This festival allows film fans of any age to see and learn how technology and science are portrayed in films, and ues in the process of making films.

Downtown Livermore. More information available at 925-373-1795. LivermoreDowntown.com or VisitTriValley.com.

Dynamic Energetic Healing (DEH) Part 2 | Oakland Learn to clear the origins of issues. Current life, ancestral, conception to birth. Pre-requisite, DEH Part 1. $550. Integrative Relational Energetics Institute, Inc, 300 27th St, Oakland. Register at 510-654-1405.

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Restorative Yoga Retreat, to Relax & Rejuvenate | Nevada City Restorative yoga is currently the most popular style of yoga in the United States, and with good reason.

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SATURDAY, MAY 14 & SUNDAY, MAY 15 Wood Engraving | Berkeley 10am-4pm. Wood engraving, a process you can complete at home. Wood engraving offers a full range of exquisite control over mark-making. Learn materials and techniques, and you’ll produce a limited edition of prints. $45/materials, paid at first day of class.

Kala Printmaking Studio, 1060 Heinz Ave, 3rd floor, Berkeley. You may register at Active.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 15 Youth Triathlon 7-8 Years | Livermore 10:30am. This is a new and very exciting event.

Encourage your children with fitness. They’ll have fun and gain confidence. Swim laps, bike, and run laps through the park. Participants receive a T-shirt.

Other races available for different age groups. Entry fees start at $36. Robert Livermore Park, 491 Loyola Way, Livermore. Information available from Livermore Area Rec & Park Dist. Register at Active.com.

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environment, complete with a pizza for dinner, and an age appropriate movie. $35. Head over Heels Athletic Arts, 4701 Doyle St, Bldg F, Emeryville. 510-6551265. Diedra@HOHAthleticArts.com.

Friday, May 20 – Sunday, May 22 ThetaHealing Advanced | Oakland Clear rejections, regrets, resentments. Pre-requisite ThetaHealing Basics. $550. Integrative Relational Energetics Institute, Inc, 300 27th St, Oakland. Register at 510-654-1405. IReInst.com.

The Ocean of Your Original Nature | Middletown 6pm. Join Michael Barnett for this full weekend seminar. He invites you to find the space of oneness, in and around us. Full weekend seminar. Four Springs, 14598 Sheveland Rd, Middletown. $325/ includes seminar and meals, $425-$510/with lodging. Information/registration at http://joy.x10host. com/index.html.

SATURDAY, MAY 21 Rugged Maniac Obstacle Race | Pleasanton

5:30-7:30pm. Presented by Dr. Katie Sokolski. Topics discussed include: Sugars in disguise, ways to balance your blood sugar naturally, and our 10-day Blood Sugar Program. Come to our talk if you have: cravings for carbs or sugar, shakiness between meals, low energy, fitful sleep, or moodiness. Healing Arts Chiropractic, 187 40th St Way, Oakland. RSVP 510356-7832. HealingArtsChiro.com.

Look out, 25 epic obstacles and one outrageous party! When you register for the race, you’ll get a chance to do a 3-mile course. Not just running. You will be climbing towers, going down a huge water slide, and crawling underground. Don’t forget the leap over fire. The description can go on. Check it out at the web site, better yet, just go to the event.

You’ll be glad you did. Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton. Alameda CountyFair.com or go to VisitTriValley.com.

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Alameda Artwalk | Alameda 7:30-9:30pm. This is a working gallery/studio, for artists of the city. Gallery is open to the public, and artists are encouraged to bring their newest projects, and/or their sketchbooks. Free, $5-$10/suggested donation. Studio 23 gallery, 2309 B, Encinal Ave, Alameda. 415-580-2309. Art@AlamedaArtists.com.

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Friday, May 20 Drumming for Rain Group | Walnut Creek 5:30-6:30pm. Come on out and join us! Bring friends, family, or come alone and make some new friends. If you can dance for rain, why not be able to drum for it? Don’t forget to bring a floor mat or pillow, drums and shakers, and any other percussion instrument. Free. Walnut Creek. For exact location and more information contact Susan K Faron, PhD at 925-932-2090.

Autism Parents Support Group | Modesto 6-7:30pm. Español. Support, information, resources for Autism Parents. Integrative Relational Energetics Institute, Inc, 300 27th St, Oakland. Register at 510654-1405. IReInst.com.

Parent’s Friday Night Out | Emeryville 6-10:30pm. Its the parents who get the break this time, and the kids, too. Parents enjoy the quiet evening of their own date night, while the kids bounce, flip, jump, and wear themselves out. Kids are in a safe, fun

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Alameda Hospital Foundation 5K Run, Walk & Kid’s Run | Alameda 9am. Another great, fun event to start off the summer season. A wide variety of races to choose from. The course is made up mostly of flat dirt and an area of paved trail that features the scenic San Francisco skyline and Bay Bridge. Ideal for a seasoned runner, also fun for a walking event. $15-$35. Harbor Bay Isle Club, 200 Packet Landing Rd, Alameda. Search Out Front Endurance. Register at Active.com.

Pleasanton Chamber Players Spring Concert | Pleasanton 2-4pm. Professional musicians whom are from this area, perform in the Arts Center for your entertainment pleasure. An enjoyable, relaxing evening. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton.

925-931-4848. FirehouseArts.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 22 - FRIDAY, MAY 27 Ananda Holistic Health Retreat, Achieve Glowing Health & Vitality | Nevada City This week-long program offers fresh, life changing information. Tools and experiences so you can be glowing health. Our guests have been delighted by this inspirational week-long retreat. It provides each guest with a personal coach, guided walks, and a very uplifting retreat campus on 700 acres at Ananda Village. The Expanding Light Retreat, Nevada City.

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Autism Parents Support Group | Oakland

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6-7:30pm. Support, information, resources for Autism parents. Integrative Relational Energetics Institute, Inc, 300 27th St, Oakland. Register at 510654-1405. IReInst.com.

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SATURDAY, MAY 28 Sunset Sage Concert | Livermore 6-8pm. Do you enjoy that funky kind of music? This is a night out for you. Tables and chairs will be set up, or you may bring your own lounge chair. Local food trucks will be selling their cuisine, and wine will also be available for purchase. Must be 21 or older. McGrail Vineyards & Winery, 5600 Greenville Rd, Livermore. 925-215-0717. For more information please go to VisitTriValley.com or Tinyurl.com/ mcgrailsummersage.

SUNDAY, MAY 29 Play or Learn the Game of Go | Oakland 10am-5pm. Learn to play in just a few minutes, we’re happy to show you how. Ancient game, but still played by thousands today. Drop-ins welcome, RSVP preferred, by Saturday. Sponsored by North Oakland Go Club. Free. Black Spring Coffee Co, 2930 Telegraph Ave, Oakland. Contact Steve Bloom with questions. SteveBloom55@gmail.com.

MeetUp.com/North-Oakland-Go-Club.

Weekends in the Wine Garden | Oakland Noon-6pm. Yes folks, it’s that time of year again!

Join us weekends for a relaxing day, while supporting local business. Soak up sunshine in the wine garden and transform the way you spend the weekend! Bring friends and family to enjoy the lawn games you can play in the garden. Free, wine is sold by the glass. Dashe Cellars, 55 4th St, Oakland.

Contact Limor Finkel with questions or for more information at 510-452-1800. Info@DasheCellars. com.DasheCellars.com.

sunday Tibetan Nyingma Meditation | Berkeley 9am. One of the best ways to take care of yourself, is through meditation. All are welcome to clear your mind, and to grow with inner tranquility. Each session has a brief instruction of Nyingma meditation, then silent sitting. Tibetan Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Place, Berkeley. For prices or more information, please contact 510-809-1000.

Play or Learn the Game of Go | Oakland 10am-5pm. Learn to play in just a few minutes, we’re happy to show you how. Ancient game, but still played by thousands today. Drop-ins welcome, RSVP preferred, by Saturday. Sponsored by North Oakland Go Club. Free. Black Spring Coffee Co, 2930 Telegraph Ave, Oakland. Contact Steve Bloom with questions. SteveBloom55@Gmail.com.

MeetUp.com/North-Oakland-Go-Club.

Community Sing & Meet Up | Oakland 11am. Meets the 4th Sunday of the month. Join in with us to sing, laugh, think, and listen, and build your community together. Speakers from local science and humanities communities typically offer a way to donate to local organizations. Free. Oakland Peace Center, 111 Fairmount Ave, Oakland.

Soul Sanctuary Dance | Berkeley

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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, Berkeley. SoulSanctuaryDance.com.

Essential Oil Seminar | Clayton

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planahead 6:30-8:30pm. Learn about essential oil therapies on pets, babies, children and pregnant women. Discover nature’s tools to wellness using pure, unadulterated essential oils. With their own farms and seed-to-seal guarantee, Young Living Essential Oils is the only therapeutic-grade essential oils that provide results. $25/donation. Clayton Yoga Shala, 5439-D Clayton Rd, Clayton. To RSVP call 925-451-5208.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Essential Oil Seminar | Clayton 3:30-5:30pm. Learn about hormone balancing, aging gracefully and immune boosting with essential oils. Discover nature’s tools to wellness using pure, unadulterated essential oils. With their own farms and seed-to-seal guarantee, Young Living Essential Oils is the only therapeutic-grade essential oils that provide results. $25/donation. Clayton Yoga Shala, 5439-D Clayton Rd, Clayton. To RSVP call 925451-5208.

Noon-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, Berkeley. Info@ FloraMotion.net. FloraMotion.net.

Crystal Singing Bowl Concert | Dublin Noon-1:30 pm. 1st Sunday of every month. A sound-healing concert played by Shala. Everyone’s experience will be unique and suited to their own specific needs. $10/suggested love offering. Unity of Tri-Valley, 7567 Amador Valley Blvd, #108, Dublin.

925-829-2733. UnityOfTriValley.org.

100+ Free-to-Play Tabletop Games | Berkeley Noon-6pm. Meet the 3rd Sunday of every month.

If you’re into board games new or old, come out and join in on the fun. Maybe you’re a designer of games, or a play tester? All are welcome here. Food and drinks are available next door. Free. Games of Berkeley, 2151 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley. 510-5407822. More information is available at Events@

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Needle Crafters | San Leandro 1:30-3:45pm. If you enjoy any type of needle crafts, such as knitting, crocheting, needle point, you’re welcome to join us. While working on our individual projects, we discuss movies, books, and everyday life. Fun and casual, so come and relax. If you are a beginner and would like to learn more, this is the place. Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro.

Shamanic Drum Circle | Dublin 3-4:15pm. Second Sunday of every month. With Ashleigh Pevey. A trained clinical certified hypnotherapist, Shamanic healer and Reiki practitioner.

Drumming helps you gain access to your inner guidance and learn to work with your helping spirits.

Enhance your relationship with yourself and spirit.

Move from just trusting that your guides are there, to knowing and working with them. Allow the mystery of life to unfold. One of the great benefits of shamanic journeying is learning that we are never alone, and are loved unconditionally. $10-25/suggested love offering.

Unity of Tri-Valley, 7567 Amador Valley Blvd, #108, Dublin. 925-829-2733. UnityOfTriValley.org.

Community Lounge Rumba | Berkeley 3:30-6pm. 1st and 3rd Sunday each month. Rumba is the word used for a group of related communityoriented 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, Berkeley. 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 direct, inner connection to the divine. Class includes shaktipat transmission, guided meditation and discussion. Scheduled appointment for introduction is required for first-timers at 4pm. 2910 Camino Diablo, Walnut Creek. 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, Berkeley. SFBarefootBoogie.com.

monday Private Grocery Tour | Eastbay Need help navigating your health food store?

Discover new foods and create quick, easy, healthy delicious meals. Budget and kid-friendly. The easiest

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investment to make you get started on your health journey. 60-minute private Grocery Tour. $125/complete grocery lists, menus and recipes. Alexandra Le Ny, CHC. 925-858-2133. AlexandraLeNy@Yahoo. com. AlexandraLeNy.com.

Burn Pilates Morning Club | Oakland 6-8am. Start your day off right. Morning exercising gets the metabolism going. If you’re willing to make a commitment, this class meets daily til the end of December, multiple days per week. $25. Burn Pilates Oakland, 2101 Webster St, Ste 160, Oakland. Call Elizabeth, 510-788-4275. BurnPilates@Gmail.com.

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Radio Show-Life Insights Live, Personal Growth Radio 7-8am. This week featuring Practical Mystic, Scout Bartlett. This will be replayed on Wednesdays from 7-8am. Various topics of self-understanding, personal growth and spiritual perception discussed. A 2 1/2 minute group meditation each Monday at 7:30am.

We are on the air broadcasting to the Bay Area on KEST, 1450AM. Simulcast and archived for later listening on IfIdKnownThen.com.

Community Healing Circle | Dublin 7-8:30pm. First Monday of every month. Individual and group healing techniques from various disciplines are demonstrated to re-align the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. Facilitated by Claudia Scott. $10/love offering. Unity of Tri-Valley, 7567 Amador Valley Blvd, #108. 925-784-5956.

JoyOfHealing@ClaudiaJ.com.

you’ll be supporting the local businesses in the area.

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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, Berkeley. 510-981-6260.

Team Lemon Run Club | Walnut Creek 6:30pm. 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 South Main St, Walnut Creek.

925-274-1253. Lululemon.com/WalnutCreek.

Korean Zen Meditation | Oakland 7-9pm. Taught by Buddhist nun Jaguang Sunim. A relaxed meditation to free yourself from life’s stress, and find your inner center of wisdom. Dharma talk.

Sitting and walking meditation, tea and discussion.

By donation. Sixth Ancestor Zen Center, 100 Monte Cresta Ave, Oakland. 510 844-4164. SixthAncestor Zen.org.

tuesday Heart-Centered Meditation 10am. Are you seeking spiritual healing and renewal?

Discover an ancient Sufi meditation practice to cleanse your heart of the blocks that keep you from living in conscious connection to divine love. Get started today with an eCourse, and join us live for guided meditation calls. Free. SufiUniversity.org/INFO. Yoga at Bishop Ranch 15 | San Ramon 12:05-12:50pm. Please arrive a few minutes early.

Take a midday break to reconnect with yourself while you relax and rejuvenate with gentle Hatha Yoga. Build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Deepen your self-awareness and inner peace.

Please bring a mat. All levels are welcome. $42/5 class package, $75/10 class package. 12667 Alcosta Blvd, Ste 135, (BR15), San Ramon. ClarityWith Susan@Gmail.com. ClarityWithSusan.com.

South Berkeley Farmers’ Market | Berkeley 2-6:30pm. Go outside the box, the big box stores that is. Enjoy fresh produce and products from the area. Not only is this a healthier way of living, but

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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 reservations will be put on a wait list until 7:20pm. 47 Moss St, San Francisco.

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. Jeffery Bihr Studio, 5390 Miles Ave, Berkeley. 415-717-3578 or 415-505 9482. Biodanza.us.

Comedy at the Layover | Oakland 8-10pm. The last Tuesday of every month. Grab your friends, your spouse, any one you choose, and head on out. Be ready for fun and laughs with comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, and Late Night TV. Must be 21 and over. RSVP is requested. Free admission. The Layover, 157 Franklin St, Oakland. For information and updates call 510-834-1517.

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, Berkeley. Biodanza.us.

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wednesday Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart | Pleasanton 7pm. First Wednesday of the month. This workshop is for people looking for a life transformation and support, to build new healthy habits and routines.

You will have the opportunity to learn about connections and dependencies between our physical, mental, and spiritual bodies. The talks are 1 1/2 hours, and include lecture, discussions, and practical exercises. Free. For more information go to TheSacredHealingWell.com, or MTHWellnessCenter.

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Transcendental Meditation | Berkeley Noon. Learn about transcendental meditation.

Berkeley TM Center, 950 Gilman St, #100, Berkeley.

510-872-2287. Berkeley@TM.org.

Gentle Yoga | Oakland 1-2pm. No experience needed. Wear comfortable clothes. Designed for women who have, or have had cancer. Class includes gentle asana practice, as well as restorative poses. Women’s Cancer Resource Center, 5741 Telegraph Ave, Oakland. 510-420-7900.

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Homework Help Center | Livermore 2-5pm. Sometimes kids just need a little help with their homework. We have an adult in the room to provide assistance and answer their questions. We also have computers, a color printer and supplies available for the students to use. All ages welcome.

Livermore Public Library, Rincon branch, 725 Rincon Ave, Livermore. For more details call 925373-5540.

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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, Berkeley. 510-981-6100.

Yoga at Bishop Ranch 15 | San Ramon 12:05-12:50pm. Please arrive a few minutes early.

Take a midday break to reconnect with yourself while you relax and rejuvenate with gentle Hatha Yoga. Build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Deepen your self-awareness and inner peace.

Please bring a mat. All levels are welcome. $42/5 class package, $75/10 class package. 12667 Alcosta Blvd, Ste 135, (BR15), San Ramon. ClarityWithSusan@Gmail.com. ClarityWithSusan.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, Walnut Creek.

925-478-7272. InfoNorCal@YogaWorks.com.

Weight Loss Class | Castro Valley 6-7 pm. Come to the Nature’s Sunshine Health Center weight loss class. We are currently working on a one-on-one basis. $25/week. Nature’s Sunshine Health Center, 21709 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley. Please call to schedule your appointment at 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, Berkeley. 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 Oneness 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, Oakland. LakeMerrittOneness.org Ballroom & Social Dance | Livermore 7:30pm. Join instructor Joallyn Bohn and learn the beginner steps to the Tango, (American style). This class if for adult students. A partner is recommended but not required. Smooth soled shoes are much better to war than rubber soled shoes. Free. Oganized by Livermore Area Rec & Park Dist, 522 South L St, Livermore. Register at Active.com.

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, Berkeley.

LauraLouc@gmail.com. KRohnem@GalileoWeb. org. Biodanza.us.

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

Mindful Meditation | Contra Costa 4pm. If you’re feeling the stress of everyday life all through the week, try removing that stress through calm, soothing, meditation. Class is for adults, 18 years and older. Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd, Pinole. 510-758-2741.

Parent’s Night Out | Emeryville 6-10:30pm. This is a great night out for everyone in the entire family. Children’s ages are 4 and up, and must be potty trained. The kids get to jump, frolic, flip, while in a safe environment. Then they can enjoy pizza and an appropriate movie. All while parents get a night out. $35. Head Over Heels Athletic Arts, 4701 Doyle St, Bldg F, Emeryville. For questions and more information please call 510-655-1265. Diedra@HohAthleticArts.com. HOHAthleticArts.com.

Concert in the Park | Pleasanton 7-8:30pm. Enjoy an eclectic mix of music from the

50’s, 60’s, rock, and soul. West Grand Boulevard has performed for a countless number of people at weddings, festivals, fund raisers, and clubs. Support your local restaurants by picking up some dinner to bring with you. Concert is free. Lions Wayside Park, 4401 First St, Pleasanton.

Castro Valley BART Station, Redwood Rd and Norbridge, Castro Valley. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call Ron Radini, 510-745-7100.

Drop-In Volleyball | Walnut Creek

11am-12:15pm. See Wednesday for details. Bloom Retreat, 1444 S Main St, Walnut Creek. 925-9396262. BloomRetreat.com.

7-10pm. Open to the first 45 participants. $5. Tice Valley Community Gymnasium, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek. 925-256-3572. WalnutCreekRec.org.

Ecstatic Dance, Dance Jam | Berkeley 8:30-11:30pm. It doesn’t get any better than this!

All ages welcome to this no-alcohol, no shoes event.

Great sound from professional DJ’s, using fantastic equipment. Dance the night away on bamboo floors, listening to Soul, Disco, Techno, Funk, Ambient, and the list goes on. You don’t want to miss this. $15.

Studio 12, 2525 8th St, Berkeley.

Bloomin’ Belly Flow Prenatal Yoga | Walnut Creek

Weekends in the Wine Garden | Oakland Noon-6pm. Yes folks, it’s that time of year again!

Join us weekends for a relaxing day, while supporting local business. Soak up sunshine in the wine garden and transform the way you spend the weekend! Bring friends and family to enjoy the lawn games you can play in the garden. Free, wine is sold by the glass. Dashe Cellars, 55 4th St, Oakland.

Contact Limor Finkel with questions or for more information at 510-452-1800. Info@DasheCellars. com.DasheCellars.com.

saturday Webinar Series: The Degrees of Woman in Sufism Join Susan Rahima Schmall to learn how spiritual connection affects illness as it manifests in the physical, emotional and mental bodies. Incorporate spiritual healing for the physical body. Gifted at creating a safe nurturing space for people with physical illness and emotional pain can find peace. She is passionate about helping students develop their own gifts as healers and human beings. SufiUniversity. org/Distance-Learning/Webinars/.

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body. It’s the only place you have to live. ~Jim Rohn

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.

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, Walnut Creek. 925-941-6100.

Farmers’ Market | Danville 9am-1pm. One of the best things about living in California is our fresh produce. Fruits and vegetables grown locally, and served on our tables. What more is there to ask for? Free admission. Railroad Ave, Municipal Parking Lot, Downtown Danville.

Farmers’ Market | Pleasanton 9am-1pm. Stop by and visit the market that offers a diversity of fresh fruits and vegetables. Open year round, every Saturday. Rain or shine, you can purchase the freshest items from the farmers that planted and harvested these crops. Downtown Pleasanton, E Angela St, Pleasanton.

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

Castro Valley Farmer’s Market | Castro Valley 10am-2pm. Join us very week for the freshest and the best produce and baked goods our state has to offer.

Many vendors to choose from. Open all year round.

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BUSINESS

acupuncture EASTERN MEDICAL CENTER

Dr. Teresa Shen, LAc, PhD China 5933 Coronado Ln, Ste 100, Pleasanton 925-847-8889 EasternMedicalCenter.com Award-winning natural family healthcare clinic brings 5,000 years of traditional Chinese healing and 4 generations of expertise including acupuncture, acupressure, cupping and herbs.

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Savvy Selling NOW! Leslie Ellis 925-338-2924 office 925-299-1920 mobile

As a healer, you love helping people! Do you enjoy the business side of your practice? I work with entrepreneurs to help them become more comfortable with all aspects of sales. If you are going to be wildly successful, you need to be good at selling!

Contact me for a free strategy session. Leslie@ SavvySellingNow.com or 925-338-2924.

ALKALINE IONIZED WATER TAP INTO HEALTH

Elon Rosenthal 925-609-4426 TAPIntoHealth.com TheNewEraOfWater.org

Change your water, change your life. Treat your body to a 21day trial of healthy alkaline Kangen water—the advanced Japanese technology. Experience deep hydration at the cellular level. Expel toxins and acidic waste.

Improve immunity, digestion and elimination.

Return the body to homeostasis. Neutralize free radicals. Improve your sleep, energy and compliment.

AYURVEDA & HOMEOPATHY RASHANA RAUNIAR SHARMA (BHMS, CCH, AWP)

Chetna Center for Health and Wellness 110 Ryan Industrial Ct, Suite #1 San Ramon, CA – 94583 925- 255- 5375 ChetnaCenter. com Certified practitioner of Ayurveda, Homeopathy and Reiki serving the Bay Area for over 15 years.

We provide safe and natural health care alternatives for all ages with concerns on digestive issues, stress, anxiety, allergies, recurrent cough and cold, constipation, insomnia and other immune related issues. Therapy is designed and customized per individual’s unique body constitution and includes Natural and Herbal remedies, Diet & Lifestyle changes and Meditation. We also provide Reiki initiation and healing. Consultation can be given in person or via Skype or phone.

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chiropractor JANE H. BAXLEY, D.C.

POSTURE PERFECT Certified Posture Expert Certified Advanced BioStructural Correction Practitioner 931 Hartz Way #120, Danville 925-406-3222 DrJaneBaxley.com Dr. Baxley combines cutting edge postural and pain management technologies with ergonomic training to provide immediate and lasting improvement. Breathe easier and stand straighter with less effort starting with your first visit. Patients report relief of issues including neck, low back, knee, and foot pain as well as increased energy, improved health, function, and sports performance.

HEALING ARTS CHIROPRACTIC

MICHAEL REHL, DC

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, page 11.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY MARCHELLE MILLIGAN, MS, CMT

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

Singing Stones School will provide an education based on the Waldorf philosophy from kindergarten through high school for children in the Tri-Valley area of Contra Costa County. It is holistic in nurturing the whole child and also in terms of its commitment to community. See ad, page 15.

Katie Sokolski, D.C. 187 40th Street Way, Oakland, CA 94611 510-356-7832 Dr.Sokolski@gmail.com HealingArtsChiro.com

University of Spiritual Healing & Sufism (USHS)

Healing Arts Chiropractic offers a whole-body approach to wellness that utilizes applied kinesiology, personalized nutrition programs and massage therapy. Our holistic treatment plans are designed to facilitate wellness from the inside -what you feed your body, as well as the outside—keeping your mind, body and spirit moving in a healthy way. See ad, page 15.

USHS offers transformational programs for those who want to be agents of divinely-guided healing.

Programs are based on establishing a deep connection with Divine Love, then opening to streams of healing light from God, transforming physical illness and emotional pain into states of greater health and spiritual wholeness.

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800-238-3060, option 5 Outreach@SufiUniversity.org SufiUniversity.org

ENERGY HEALING Sarianna Smith, RN, CHT Energy Healer Walnut Creek, CA 561-324-5344 SariannaS@gmail.com

Many modalities for healing: Acupressure, Cupping, Life Activations, Energy healing, Hypnotherapy and more.

Herbal Medicine Ancient Traditions Healing Erin Massengale 125B Town and Country Drive Danville, 94526 925-725-1067

Health reflects how one is balanced in the different expressions of ourselves; mind, body and soul and our perception of life experiences, our environment and our food. Dis-ease in any of these categories will in some degree be reflected in all others. Dis-ease healed naturally leaves a person stronger. Integrating herbs and healing modalities of the greatest healing systems and cultures in the world; Western, Ayurvedic, Chinese Traditions and Shamanism, I work with individuals to achieve and maintain vital health, wellness and longevity.

HOLISTIC CAREGIVING HOLISTIC CAREGIVERS

Leni Pratte 1-877-7800-CARE Info@HolisticCaregivers.net HolisticCaregivers.net Our holistic approach to caregiving offers wellness-oriented families a higher level of care sprinkled with holistic practices. We believe that the individual is multi-faceted with needs and wants beyond the basic standard of care in this industry. From whole food nutrition to breathing exercises to meditation, we follow a program that is client and doctor-approved, with many options for growth and stimulation.

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Dr. David Partrite, DDS 520 La Gonda Way, Ste 103, Danville 925-837-3101 Info@NewEraDentistry.com NewEraDentistry.com

Jennifer Luna-Repose, DVM 919 Moraga Road, Lafayette 925-283-6160 AlternativesForAnimals@gmail.com Alternatives4Animals.com

Whole-body dentistry approach; David Partrite, DDS, facilitates your body’s detoxification through a mercury- and fluoride-free practice, utilizing the most bio-friendly materials and a clean, safe environment through filters and ionizers. From cosmetic dentistry to safe mercury filling removal to working closely with your other holistic practitioners, every visit is a healthpromoting experience. See ad, page 13.

We are one of the few veterinary clinics in the Bay Area that is exclusively dedicated to Holistic Medicine. We offer acupuncture, chiropractic, Chinese herbal medicine, homeopathy, Bioresonance therapy, nutrition, flower essences and laser therapy.

Our treatments address the whole animal and the root cause of disease, not just the symptoms.

Colin Yoshida, DDS

Fremont Dentistry 3885 Beacon Ave Suite C Fremont 510-745-1800 FremontDentistry.com

Fremont Dentistry is a comprehensive holistic dental provider using options such as Ozone Therapy, safe mercury amalgam removal, Laser Gum Therapy, minimally invasive restorations and an overall bio-dental health experience. Give us a call to schedule your next holistic dental appointment today. See ad, page 39.

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Get rid of blocks to your personal growth, by harnessing the power of your subconscious to reach your goals. Full-service, individualized hypnotherapy, 20 years in business.

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As a certified Health Coach with the AADP, clients are guided in improving their health and happiness through dietary and lifestyle changes.

With support and direction we focus on balancing their primary foods (work, relationships, spirituality and exercise) and secondary foods (diet).

This is achieved through a holistic approach on health, taking into account diet, lifestyle, environmental toxins, and disease prevention. Healing is supported through knowledge in nutrition, supplements, herbs, aromatherapy and homeopathic options.

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Kathy Napoli, Registered Dietician 3189 Danville Blvd, Ste 260, Alamo 925-831-3900 KNapoli@NutraPartners.com NutraPartners.com Restore health and vitality through personalized nutrition and lifestyle programs, including the 8-wk program Lighten Up. Kathy’s clients achieve increased energy; improved blood sugar and lipid levels; and relief from digestive issues and food allergies. With 20 years experience as a clinical nutritionist and nutrition consultant, Kathy teaches workshops throughout the Bay Area on topics such as Age-Proof Your Skin, Get Lean and Strong and Stop Inflammation. She holds a Masters of Arts in Holistic Health Education from JFK University.

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If you wish to reach the highest, begin at the lowest. ~Publilius Syrus

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NEAL WINBLAD, MFT, SEP 780 Main St, Ste 201, Pleasanton 925-963-9786 NWinblad@NWinblad.com NWinblad.com

Somatic Experiencing is the gold standard for resolving complex trauma. In most cases trauma is quite easy to treat, doesn’t require a lot of talk and doesn’t need all the emotional catharsis so common in psychotherapy. Call me today for a free consultation and sample session. See ad, page 30.

UNITY OF TRI-VALLEY

7567 Amador Valley Blvd, Suite 108, Dublin 925-829-2733 UnityOfTriValley.org We are a welcoming spiritual community for people of all faiths and backgrounds.

Unity is a positive path for spiritual living. Whoever you are and wherever you are on your spiritual journey, YOU are welcome here!

SPIRITUAL HEALING HOLLY M. COOK

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Expand your potential! Experience greater health & empowerment in mind, body & soul with these once secret, ancient lineage classes, activations & healings. Proven for over 3,000 years, these ancient wisdoms create transformation & greater energetic flow in all areas of life. Kathleen is a Healer, Guide & Ritual Master in the Modern Mystery School from the lineage of King Salomon.

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PLEASANTON FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER Kathleen Beaulieu, CMT, IMT 1491 Cedarwood Ln, Ste A Pleasanton 925-600-0503 Kathleen@PleasantonWellness.com PleasantonWellness.com

Discover your body’s healing potential. Nutritional and diagnostic counseling for lifestyle changes including weight loss, gastrointestinal, thyroid, hormone, allergies and vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Expert massage therapy, 20 years experience specializing in pregnancy, automobile injuries and post-surgery recovery.

Change your time line to fit your spiritual desires. Clear deep beliefs and trauma that hold you from moving into your true essence.

Specializing to connect physical and emotional dis-ease with energy/ soul blockages, Holly can help you move forward and clear the past allowing you to create a desired future. Her clients have experienced shifts in their consciousness, spiritual awakening, cleared family issues and have overcome physical and emotional pain. Explore a blended session of shamanism, theta healing, Reiki, chakra clearing and more. Also available for phone sessions.

Deemed a master by his peers, Chris Corrales’ 15 years of private practice have given him a reliable reputation as one of the best massage and bodywork practitioners in the Bay Area. His ability to discern and treat the causes of injury and imbalance has proven unique and profound. Chris’ application of Rolf Structural Integration empowers clients with a rich, insightful and rewarding personal experience that permeates their entire lives. See ad, page 5.

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