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Ageless Mind, Body and Spirit Forever Young The Natural Way

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The Fun of Free Play

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hen I was 7, I was blessed with a visit to my grandparents that resulted in my not returning to my former home. This was a life-, self- and soul-impacting experience that I believe saved me from becoming someone I’m not. Life seems to serve up experiences that we can’t make sense of at the moment or even for years following, but I’ve learned to understand how we can come to recognize the consequent growth and broadened perspectives as they present themselves over time.

The friends and family that surround us, especially when we’re young, have great influence in molding and forming our views and attitudes. Healthy ones nurture our trajectory. Unhealthy ones can prove to be a detriment to our path forward.

My saving grace was my grandmother. Her patience, kindness and attentiveness developed an unbreakable trust between us. Our shared days were filled with laughter and simple pleasures during walks and chats that forever connected our spirits. She taught me to look for the positive, to find the good in situations and that I could always choose to do that. It’s a tough concept to grasp as a child facing challenge after challenge, but she showed the way by example as well as precept.

Choice is an all-powerful concept for me. I’m grateful to have learned I can let go of guilt and unhealthy beliefs that are not mine, and when I do I feel empowered. Some of my happiest memories are from periods when I faced my most difficult struggles, just because I chose to be happy and positive and express gratitude. So imagine my delight with Linda Joy’s article this month on the topic, “Choose Happiness.” The steps sound simple, but sincerely taken one at a time, can break barriers of limiting habits and connect us to something bigger and brighter within ourselves.

Thinking about this month’s Agelessness theme, I feel blessed to have enjoyed another year of life. I believe I’ve become pretty good at nurturing myself and my happiness both within and without and was thinking about what it is that keeps me feeling youthful and free-spirited. It seems to come naturally. I also find that many people in my life represent and complement some aspect of my character, providing a sense of support that helps me stay true to myself in the face of life’s inevitable tussles.

My daughter Kaila and other people I love greatly contribute to my daily “happy fuel”. We have a good laugh at least once a day with bantering and wittiness always stimulating fun. Today I realize that whatever the state of candles on the cake, I rejoice in being the recipient of the best gifts of all every day, all year long.

To choosing happy,

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newsbriefs Breema Brings Balance to Busy Lives

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his fall, the Breema Center, in Oakland, offers two ways to bring more harmony and balance to everyday activities and to help counteract daily stresses and challenges: take any one of the center’s weekly Breema classes, or participate in the Breema Intensive, October 17 to 22.

Jon Schreiber, director of the Breema Center, relates how the study of Breema provides tools to become more available. Says Schreiber, “We can’t control the events of life. Even when you try to prepare yourself in advance, things never go the way you anticipate. The best way to Jon Schreiber deal with events is to create a relationship with yourself, because you have to deal with whatever affects you. When you bring yourself to a balanced state by bringing body and mind together, you see possibilities you otherwise couldn’t have seen, from a new perspective.”

Breema bodywork and self-Breema is the practice of movement and touch integrated with the application of nine universal principles in a nurturing and non-judgmental atmosphere.

All Breema classes are open to beginners, and the first class is free. The October Intensive provides an opportunity for immersion in Breema with a diverse international group of practitioners from Europe, Central and South America, the Middle East, Canada and the United States.

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Natural Solutions Workshop Explores Essential Oils

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ssential Wellness, in Walnut Creek, partners with the Oil Whisperer, Deborah Dustman, this month to present the Natural Solutions Workshop, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on September 26. Dustman is a holistic wellness and light energy healing practitioner with more than a decade of experience.

The Natural Solutions Workshop provides a hands-on training with essential oils, and presents information about natural healing with certified pure essential oils from the hearts of plants, often called nature’s remedies.

Dustman helps participants learn to incorporate nature’s remedies into everyday life with suggested oil protocols, simple tips and ideas for oil use, and an easy recipe for natural deodorant. Workshop participants receive Modern Essentials Usage Guide – A Guide to the Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils and an individual roller bottle gift.

Cost: $97 for early registration, $125 after September 16. Registration closes September 23 at 6 p.m. Space is limited and attendees must be pre-registered.

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Food Safety Advocates Shed Light on DARK Act

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n July 23, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1599, The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act, nicknamed the Deny Americans the Right-to-Know Act, or DARK Act, by food safety advocates. As the bill moves to the U.S. Senate for consideration, the grassroots community organization Food Democracy Now, urges consumers to help halt this new legislation.

The DARK Act gives the Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate distribution and labeling related to bioengineered foods, also known as genetically modified foods or GMOs. The bill’s strict federal limits on GMO labeling caters to agricultural biotech companies including Monsanto, and keeps the public guessing as to how their food is grown, according to Food Democracy Now. If enacted, the law would forbid states from labeling GMO foods or enforcing existing labeling laws passed in Connecticut, Maine and Vermont; prohibit any state, county or city oversight of GMO crops, even when the federal government has declined or failed to regulate crops; weaken already impotent federal regulations on GMO crops; and allow GMO foods to be labeled as “natural.”

Consumers are encouraged to take action today and tell the U.S. Senate and President to support GMO labeling by voting against the DARK Act. Visit FoodDemocracyNow.org to sign the petition and send comments to lawmakers.

Detox Done Right at Healing Arts Chiropractic

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ust in time for fall, Doctor of Chiropractic, Katie Sokolski, presents Detox Done Right at 6 p.m. on September 8, at Healing Arts Chiropractic, in Oakland. “Return from Labor Day with a back-to-school cleanse to rid the body of toxins so you can reach your personal goals in health and wellness,” says Sokolski.

Participants will learn to detox properly with the help of a skilled clinical nutritionist, and meet others taking the 21day journey to improved health. Class takeaways include meal plans, recommendations for supplements and water intake guidelines. Says Sokolski, participants will leave the Katie Sokolski class with the tools necessary to complete this safe and effective cleanse.

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

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

Location: 187 40th Street Way, Oakland. For more information, call 510-3567832 or visit HealingArtsChiro.com. See ad, page 23.

Breema: The Art of Being Present Workshops Oct 17-18 Come out of the mind, into this moment with touch, movement, and Breema’s transformational philosophy. Breema bodywork balances both giver & receiver.

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newsbriefs Intuitive Counselor and Holistic Therapist Offers Discounted Introductory Session

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his month, Susan Z. Rich, President of White Wings Foundation, Inc., offers an introductory half-hour Intuitive Psychic Reading or a Counseling Session, regularly $60, for a discounted price of $35. Susan is an Akashic Psychic Medium who also specializes in Holistic Therapies and carries a wide Susan Z. Rich range of naturopathic products.

Susan’s Intuitive Psychic Counseling is more than just a general reading, but an opportunity for clients to make positive changes in their lives with information shared and empowered choices made clear through emotional and holistic changes. Those changes bring about different results for a better outcome.

Susan is also a trained Reiki Master, Life Coach, Holistic Therapist and Emotional Addiction Counselor. She helps clients make positive, lasting changes to their mental, emotional, spiritual and physical health - as she did for herself eighteen years ago. Susan was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer in 1997 and chose to heal herself naturally, without chemotherapy or surgery. Susan credits her recovery to holistic healing, self empowering tools and a positive outlook.

Susan’s personal experience was inspiration for the White Wings Foundation, a nonprofit organization created to educate and encourage those who are dealing with emotional, mental and physical diseases, and offer alternative suggestions to traditional medical and pharmaceutical treatments.

NRC Could Rule Radiation Exposure Healthful, Seeks Public Comment

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he U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) opened proceedings to decide if there are health benefits associated with low-level exposure to ionizing radiation from nuclear bombs, nuclear power plants, depleted uranium and X-rays. The NRC is examining issues raised in three petitions filed to amend its Standards for Protection Against Radiation and requests public comments on these petitions by September 8.

The Federal Register states that petitions filed request a change from the NRC’s current Linear No-Threshold (LNT) model of radiation protection to the radiation hormesis model. The radiation hormesis model provides that exposure of the human body to low levels of ionizing radiation is beneficial and protects the human body against deleterious effects of high levels of radiation. Whereas the LNT model provides that radiation is always considered harmful, there is no safety threshold, and biological damage caused by ionizing radiation—the cancer risk—is directly proportional to the amount of radiation exposure to the human body (response linearity).

Radiation safety advocates argue the amendment would compromise health and safety standards for nuclear power plant workers and put the public at risk.

According to reports at HealFukushima. org, if adopted, the amendment would permit all current radioactive releases, leaks and ongoing emissions deemed low-level from nuclear power plants

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including Fukushima, Chernobyl, WIPP (New Mexico nuclear waste disposal site), Hanford, Oak Ridge, Nevada and Alaska test sites, Santa Susanna, Farallons nuclear waste dump, and others.

Radiation clean-up measures could be sharply reduced, evacuation zones decreased, and protection lifted for medical and screening personnel working around radiation-emitting equipment.

“This is horrifying!” says Jane Swanson of Mothers for Peace. “The three petitioners who started this effort to lower protective standards are all in the health field. They claim that there is no valid evidence that low doses are harmful, and find that compliance with current limits is expensive for their professions. Radiation-phobia is their favorite new term.”

The NRC encourages public comment on its Federal Rulemaking website, by email or by phone. To leave a comment, visit Regulations.gov and search for Docket ID NRC-2015-0057. Email comments to Rulemaking.Comments@ NRC.gov and include the Docket ID in the subject line. If the sender does not receive an automatic email reply, call 301-415-1677.

For more information about the petitions, contact Solomon Sahle, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, by phone, 301-415-3781 or by email, Solomon.Sahle@nrc.gov.

Wireless Association Sues Berkeley Over Cell Phone Safety Law

In May, the city of Berkeley unanimously passed a Cell Phone Right-to-Know ordinance that gives consumers easy access to important safety information at the point of sale or lease of a cell phone. The ordinance is largely supported by Berkeley residents but opposed by the CTIA Wireless Association, which filed suit against the city to stop implementation.

Harvard law professor Lawrence Lessig co-wrote the cell phone legislation and defended Berkeley in arguments heard on August 20 in San Francisco. The ordinance introduced last November requires cell phone vendors to prominently display device-specific safety standards for radio-frequency energy emissions and make customers aware of safe phone-handling guidelines.

For more information, visit CI.Berkeley.CA.us.

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Smog Increases Stroke Risk

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esearch from Germany has found that the high particulate numbers in smoggy areas increase the risk of stroke. The Heinz Nixdorf Recall study followed more than 4,400 people between the ages of 45 and 74 years old.

The researchers began the study in 2000. They compared stroke and heart attacks to air pollution particulate matter (PM) levels of PM10 (particle sizes of 10 micrometers or less) and PM2.5 (2.5 micrometers or less).

The study found that stroke incidence was more than two-and-a-half times higher among people with long-term exposure to PM10, while stroke incidence increased by more than three times among people with long-term exposure to PM2.5 smog.

Yoga Boosts Brain Gray Matter

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esearch from the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University Medical Center has found that a regular hatha yoga practice increases gray matter within the brain, reversing the loss found among those with chronic pain.

The researchers tested seven hatha yoga meditation practitioners and seven non-practitioners.

Each of the subjects underwent tests for depression, anxiety, moods and cognition levels, along with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans.

The scientists found that the brains of the yoga meditation practitioners contained significantly greater gray matter by volume in key brain regions, including the frontal, temporal and occipital cortices, plus the cerebellum and the hippocampus, compared to the non-yoga subjects.

The yoga meditation practitioners also had more gray area in the prefrontal cortex regions that are involved in decision-making, reward/consequence, control and coordination.

Plants Absorb Second-Hand Smoke, Too

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on-smokers aren’t the only ones to suffer from passive smoking. New research from the Technical University of Braunschweig, in Germany, has determined that plants can also absorb nicotine from cigarette smoke, soil and pesticide sprays.

The data showed that many plants yield higher quantities of nicotine residues from periods when pesticides used contained nicotine. Plants that were mulched with tobacco leaves also absorbed nicotine into their leaves. “Tremendously elevated nicotine levels were detected after fumigation with cigarette smoke,� says Dirk Selmar, lead author of the study.

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n a study of 1,677 Mexican-American men and women over the age of 65 from the Southwestern U.S., researchers have found that drinking chamomile tea decreases the risk of earlier mortality by an average of 29 percent.

Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch followed the study population for seven years.

Among those tested, 14 percent drank chamomile tea regularly. These were primarily women, and those women that drank chamomile tea experienced a 33 percent reduced mortality during the study period. The small group of men that drank the chamomile tea regularly did not register a significant difference in mortality.

Chamomile also has a long history of use in folk medicine and is primarily used to settle digestion and calm the mind. It is a leading natural herbal tea in many countries and contains no caffeine.

While various species may be used, chamomile tea is traditionally made by infusing the flowers of either German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) or Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) into hot water. In Spanish-speaking regions, chamomile tea is often referred to as manzanilla tea—consumed in Mexico and other Spanish cultures for centuries.

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A Third of U.S. Power May Be Wind by 2050 According to a new study by the U.S. Energy Department (Tinyurl.com/EnergyDepartmentWindReport), wind power could provide more than a third of the nation’s electricity in a few decades, while posting a net savings in energy costs. Undersecretary for Technology and Energy Lynn Orr, Ph.D., states, “With continued commitment, wind can be the cheapest, cleanest option in all 50 states by 2050.”

Wind power has tripled since 2000, and now supplies nearly 5 percent of the country’s electric power. The report says that it could dramatically reduce air pollution and go a long way toward meeting the country’s goals of slowing climate change.

Meanwhile, Spanish engineers have invented the Vortex Bladeless wind turbine, a hollow straw that sticks up 40 feet from the ground and vibrates when the wind passes through it. Instead of using a propeller, the Vortex takes advantage of an aerodynamic effect called vorticity. The result is a turbine that’s 50 percent less expensive than a bladed model and is nearly silent. It’s not as efficient as conventional turbines, but more of them can be placed in the same amount of space, for a net gain of 40 percent in efficiency. Plus, with no gears or moving parts, maintenance is much easier and they are safer for bats and birds.

Source: Wired

Bottomless Well

De-Salting Water Could Help Drought-Stricken Areas A team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Jain Irrigation Systems has devised a method of turning brackish water into drinking water using renewable energy.

This solar-powered machine is able to pull salt out of water and disinfect it with ultraviolet rays, making it suitable for both irrigation and drinking.

Electrodialysis works by passing a stream of water between two electrodes with opposite charges. Because the salt dissolved in water consists of positive and negative ions, the electrodes pull the ions out of the water, leaving fresher water at the center of the flow. A series of membranes separate the freshwater stream from increasingly salty ones.

The photovoltaic-powered electrodialysis reversal system recently won the top $140,000 Desal Prize from the U.S. Department of Interior. “This technology has the potential to bring agriculture to vast barren lands using brackish water,” says Richard Restuccia, Jain’s vice president of landscape solutions. The prize was developed to supply catalytic funding to capture and support innovative ideas and new technologies that could have a significant impact on resolving global water demand.

Among 13 desalination projects under consideration along the California coast, the Carlsbad Desalination Project will be the largest in the Western Hemisphere once it is completed in the fall.

Source: EcoWatch.com

Supreme Hope

Online Summer of Peace Program Continues Designed by The Shift Network as “the largest virtual peace event on the planet,” a free, online threemonth global movement program, The Summer of Peace, continues through September 21. It promises to inspire participants by teaching ways to heal conflicts within oneself, in relationships and in the world using peace, instead of conflict, as the new baseline.

Featured thought leaders include Deepak Chopra, Ervin Laszlo, Grandmother Agnes Pilgrim, Karen Armstrong, Lisa Garr and Congressman Tim Ryan, plus messages from the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Jane Goodall.

Programs include The Subtle Activism Summit: Inner Dimensions of Peace Building from September 8 to 10, and 11 Ways to Transform Your World from September 11 to 21, concluding on the United Nations International Day of Peace.

“You’ll discover more personal ease, joy and well-being with techniques to connect more profoundly to the deep peace within yourself and the latest in the science of compassion,” says Garr, host of The Aware Show and Being Aware and bestselling author of Becoming Aware. She also attests that participants will find the best practices for citizen engagement and conscious activism to help accelerate the shift to a world of peace.

For more information or to register, visit SummerOfPeace.net.

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Together We Can Make A Difference

ecotip Happy Eco-Birthday!

Parties that Celebrate Life and the Planet The most memorable birthday parties make us feel good, and going green makes them feel even better.

Youngsters Location matters. Consider a park or beach as a setting to promote exercise and time outdoors. Children’s museums and wildlife centers frequently host kids’ birthday parties. Other “experience parties”, as suggested at Tinyurl.com/GreenChildParty Tips, include pottery making, tiedyeing organic T-shirts or touring a local fire station.

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Be a part of our special Working Together October Issue

Forgo traditional trappings. Rather than using paper materials, consider decorating an old sheet as a festive tablecloth, utilize recycled computer or other repurposed paper to print custom placemats, and personalize cloth napkins found at estate sales or made from old clothes with guest names written with fabric pens for a unique and reusable party favor. Find details on these and other tips at Tinyurl.com/PBS-Green-Party-Ideas.

Sustainable gifts. PlanToys makes its toys from rubberwood, a sustainable byproduct of latex harvesting, and non-formaldehyde glues. For preteens, gift a subscription to the National Wildlife Federation’s Ranger Rick magazine or a birdhouse or bird feeder.

Make a maestro. Presenting a gift card for introductory music lessons can launch a young musician. A recent study by the National Association for Music Education notes that early exposure to music develops language, reading, math and memorization skills; improves hand-eye coordination; builds confidence and a sense of achievement; and promotes social interaction and teamwork when performing with others. Or, give tickets to introduce a child to classical, pops or jazz concert-going.

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Healthy drinks and eats. Serve or bring organic, locally made beer and wine and pure fruit juices. Have the party catered by a health food restaurant or store, or order organic takeout.

Do-good gifts. Antique and consignment shops are filled with items rich in culture and history. Museums, art centers and specialty gift shops offer fair trade creations handmade by overseas workers that all purchases assist.

Family ties. Work beforehand with a partner or family member of the birthday celebrant to showcase family photos at the party and spark sharing of nostalgic stories among guests.

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AGELESS BEING Staying Vibrant in Mind, Body and Spirit

by Kathleen Barnes

Agelessness: Engaging in and experiencing life without fear of falling, failing or falling apart.

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n a nutshell, that’s the philosophy of visionary women’s health expert Dr. Christiane Northrup, of Yarmouth, Maine, as explored in her latest book, Goddesses Never Age. “We’re long overdue for a paradigm shift about how we feel about growing older,” says Northrup. “You can change your future by adopting a new, ageless attitude that will help you flourish physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. We don’t have to buy into modern medicine’s promotion of the idea of the pathology of aging.”

One of Northrup’s primary admonitions: “Don’t tell anyone how old you are. Another birthday means nothing.”

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Our Western society fosters a belief system that we will become decrepit, frail and mentally feeble at a certain age. “When my mother turned 50, her mailbox suddenly filled with ads for adult diapers, walkers and longterm care insurance,” Northrup quips.

The point is well taken. Think vibrant, healthy, gorgeous and yes, sexy Sandra Bullock, Johnny Depp, Chris Rock and Brooke Shields—all 50 or older—as the targets of ads for Depend.

We’re living and working longer, and many of us are feeling, looking and staying young longer. So is 60 the new 40? Yes, say State University of New York at Stony Brook researchers, and further note that we’re generally

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leading longer and healthier lives.

Centenarians are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population. In the 2010 census, 53,364 people had surpassed their 100th year, an increase of 40 percent over the 1980 census, and more than 80 percent of them are women. The National Institute on Aging projects that this number could increase tenfold or more by 2050.

What we think of as “old” has changed. Many baby boomers refuse to buy into the mythology of aging, bristle at being called senior citizens and especially dislike being called elderly. Their position is backed by science. Stem cell biologist Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., author of Biology of Belief and currently a visiting professor at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, in Auckland, is best known for promoting the concept that DNA can be changed by belief, for good or ill.

Lipton explains that we all have billions of stem cells designed to repair or replace damaged—and aging—tissues and organs. “[These cells] are profoundly influenced by our thoughts and perceptions about the environment,” Lipton explains. “Hence our beliefs about aging can either interfere with or enhance stem cell function, causing our physiological regeneration or decline.”

“Yes, we are destined to grow older, but decrepitude and what we call aging is an optional state,” Northrup adds.

“Our genes, nutrition and environment are under our control far more than we may have thought.” More, she says, “Words are powerful. Don’t talk yourself into believing your brain is turning to mush just because you are over 40.”

Take Control of the Body

“Manage the four horsemen of the aging apocalypse,” encourages nutrition and longevity expert Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., a Los Angeles board-certified nutritionist and author of The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer. He says the aging process, including disease, loss of physical or mental function and the general breakdown of systems, is caused by one or more of four factors: oxidative damage (literally rusty cells);

inflammation; glycation (excess sugar, metabolic syndrome); and stress.

“Collectively, they damage cells and DNA, wear down organs and systems, deeply damage the vascular pathways that deliver blood and oxygen to the entire body, and even shrink brain size,” explains Bowden.

While it may seem like a tall order to make lifestyle changes that vanquish these four horsemen, Bowden says they can be broken into manageable elements by employing an arsenal of healthful weapons: whole foods, nutrients, stress-reduction techniques, exercise, detoxification and relationship improvement. “All of these actually do double duty, battling more than one of the four processes that can effectively shorten your life,” he reports, based on his 25 years of study.

Oxidative Damage

Consider what rust does to metal.

That’s what free radical oxygen molecules do to cells. Over time, they damage them and cause aging from within.

“Oxidative damage plays a major role in virtually every degenerative disease of aging, from Alzheimer’s to cancer to heart disease and diabetes, even immune dysfunction,” says Bowden.

His recommended key to destroying free radicals is a diet rich in antioxidants, including lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and healthy fats, nuts, grass-fed meats and organic dairy products. Avoid environmental free radicals that show up in toxic chemicals by eating as much organic food as possible and avidly avoiding residues of the poisonous pesticides and herbicides sprayed on crops eaten by people and livestock.

Inflammation

Long-term inflammation is a silent killer because it operates beneath the radar, often unnoticed, damaging blood vessel walls. Like oxidative damage, inflammation is a factor in all the degenerative diseases associated with aging, says Bowden.

His suggestion: First, get a Creactive protein (CRP) test to determine the levels of inflammation in our body.

sine (available in health food stores) daily to prevent glycation.

Stress

A CRP level over 3 milligrams/liter indicates a high risk of a heart attack.

Anti-inflammatory foods like onions, garlic, leafy greens, tomatoes, beans, nuts and seeds have all been widely scientifically proven to reduce chronic inflammation.

Glycation

This is the result of excessive sugar that glues itself to protein or fat molecules, leaving a sticky mess that creates advanced glycation end (AGE) products that damage all body systems and are acknowledged culprits in the dreaded diseases associated with aging.

Bowden’s basic answer is to minimize intake of sugar and simple carbs; anything made with white flour or white rice. Also avoid fried dishes and any foods cooked at high temperatures that actually skip the glycation production in the body and deliver harmful AGEs directly from the food.

He advises taking 1,000 mg of carno-

The long-term effects of physical, mental or emotional stress are tremendously damaging to the human physiology. Sustained exposure to the stress hormone cortisol can shrink parts of the brain, damage blood vessels, increase blood sugar levels, heart rate and blood pressure and contribute to chronic inflammation, according to wellestablished science recorded in the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Bowden warns, “Stress management is not a luxury.” In its many forms, including prayer, meditation and breathing exercises, it should be part of any agelessness program. Deep, restful sleep is as vital a component as ending toxic relationships, having a nurturing circle of friends and doing familiar, gentle exercise such as yoga or tai chi.

Overall, Bowden adds, “Rather than thinking of such endeavors as anti-aging, I strive to embody the concept of age independence. I admire former Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul Stevens, who resigned from the court when he reached age 90 because he wanted to play more tennis.”

Bowden recommends embracing the concept of “squaring the curve”, meaning that instead of anticipating

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Wellness guru Dr. Michael Roizen, chair of the Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute, contends that although our chronological age can’t be changed, “Your ‘real age’ [calculated from data he collected from 60 million people] is the result of a wide variety of factors that are within your control. Dietary choices alone

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Touch, pleasure and sex can be part of it, too.

Individuals that have the most fulfilling sex lives live the longest, according to researchers conducting the University of California, Riverside’s Longevity Project. “Pleasure comes in infinite forms,” says Northrup. “It can mean the exquisite taste of a pear or the sound of an angelic symphony, the kiss of sun on skin, the laughter of a child, spending time with friends or creating a pastel landscape. When you experience pleasure, God comes through and you become aware of your divine nature.

You’ll find that joy comes in ways that are unique to you.”

Connection with the natural world is an essential element of agelessness, says Northrup. “The human body evolved to walk on the Earth, drinking its water, breathing its air and basking in its sunlight.” The bottom line is, “Agelessness is all about vitality.

Taking all the right supplements and pills, or getting the right procedure isn’t the prescription for anti-aging,” says this renowned physician. “It’s ageless living that brings back a sense of vibrancy and youthfulness.”

We could live to be well over 100 years old and, as Northrup likes to paraphrase Abraham Hicks, of The Law of Attraction fame, “Wouldn’t you rather have your life end something like this: ‘Happy-healthy, happyhealthy, happy-healthy, dead.’ Isn’t that a lot better than suffering sickness, decrepitude and frailty for years?”

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Alexandra Paul on Vegan Activism

for food, so my veganism is helping the planet, as well as my own health.

Her Kind Lifestyle Honors All Living Things

My husband Ian and I go to bed early and generally get up with the sun. I’ve never consumed coffee, soda or alcohol, only water and protein shakes. I believe being a vegetarian, and now a vegan, has given me tons of energy.

I also prioritize making time for my workout routine, and that helps me feel good every day.

I didn’t always have this serenity with my lifestyle and health. For a dozen years, until my late 20s, I struggled with bulimia. Becoming vegan improved my relationship with food, aligning my diet with my values, and I have never been more at peace with myself.

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cated citizen, my mom boycotted companies that acted against her ethics. Growing up with such a role model, trying to make the world better came naturally. Walking my talk is a challenge I face daily as I choose what to buy, what to eat and how to be, and I also think it is the most effective way to encourage change in others.

What is your philosophy of life?

I became a vegetarian when I was 14, after reading Frances Moore Lappé’s Diet for a Small Planet, which taught me how eating meat was destructive to the planet. A couple of years later, I did a book report on Peter Singer’s Animal Liberation and learned the ethical reasons against eating animals. I stopped using cosmetics tested on animals when I was a teen and stopped wearing leather, wool and silk in my 20s. I finally gave up eating dairy in my late 40s, and I wish I’d done it earlier.

Although I did it to benefit animals, being vegan has enriched my life and changed the way I look at the world. The only way there will be enough food and water for Earth’s expected 10 billion people in 35 years is if humankind stops raising animals

Be kind. Being kind is different from being nice. I spent my teens and 20s anxious to be nice, and all it gave me was a boatload of acquaintances and an inauthentic self. Nice aims to be popular.

Kindness is about doing the right thing: justice, fairness, patience, respect. Kindness is at the heart of why I’m a vegan, and why I’ve been arrested 16 times for civil disobedience supporting peace, equal rights and the environment. Being kind to myself inspires me to exercise and live healthfully.

How has activism forged your identity and inspired others?

I’ve been an activist since I was 7, when I wrote to President Nixon asking him to stop pollution. As a dedi-

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t may seem odd that one of the most intensely dedicated public activists is also known for starring in one of TV’s most superficial shows of the 1990s, but Alexandra Paul overturns stereotypes.

Behind that signature Baywatch one-piece that kept David Hasselhoff on his toes beats the heart of a true soldier for animal rights and population stabilization. At 52 years young, she is extremely fit and knowledgeable about the vegan lifestyle that got her there.

What drives your commitment to a vegan diet?

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Which other aspects of your diet and lifestyle do you credit for looking and feeling vital?

Why do you enjoy working out?

For me, being active is fun—not only because I feel good moving my body, but because I am also outside with friends, reading on a stationary bike or listening to favorite podcasts while stretching.

Six days a week, I do an hour of cardio; either swimming or the stationary bike. Every other day I practice yoga for at least 45 minutes to ensure that my back stays pain-free. Once a week, I go hiking for two hours with friends, chatting the whole time, which all makes it worth getting up at 4:30 a.m. I walk whenever I’m on a conference call, either outside or at my tread desk, a simple treadmill under a standing desk; I’m walking on it when I’m reading or answering emails, too. It’s the best present I ever gave myself.

Like everyone, sometimes I don’t particularly feel like working out, but all these factors make it easier to start, and once I start, I’m always glad to be exercising.

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Whole Child Sports Free Play Earns the Winning Score

by Luis Fernando Llosa

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any parents concerned that their children are getting engulfed by social media often turn to sports to spark physical activity.

They scramble to sign their toddlers up for swimming and tennis lessons, T-ball and soccer practice, hoping these activities will teach their kids about motivation and leadership, while getting them off the couch and out the door. They hope that sports will be a conduit for their kids to learn what it takes to strive, drive toward a goal and succeed in later life.

As a result, more than 40 million kids across America are engaged in organized play. But youth sports are not a panacea; while parental intentions are good, they sometimes don’t realize the potential for negative consequences.

Those that have studied the phenomenon believe that youth sports—which on the surface, appear to provide a perfect environment for children to learn life lessons and develop critical social and physical skills—might hamper our children’s healthy physical, social, psychic and creative development.

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Too Much Too Soon

It seems that many young kids playing on teams today are over-coached by controlling, command-oriented adults.

As Jenny Levy, head coach of the University of North Carolina’s 2013 NCAA champion women’s lacrosse team at Chapel Hill puts it, “Kids are kind of like overbred dogs, mimicking the drills we run in practice. They aren’t wired to think creatively. They do what they know. What’s safe.”

This kind of behavior can start at an early age, when kids should be engaging in free play with minimal adult supervision in unstructured settings. Parenting expert Kim John Payne, author of Simplicity Parenting and The Soul of Discipline, says, “Parents are giving in to enormous societal pressure to push kids into high-performance sports settings several times a week. It’s an ‘arms race’ of sorts, with the clear victims being the kids themselves that are robbed of their childhoods.”

There’s a much more holistic way kids can experience play, including

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sports. An American Academy of Pediatrics study attests that free and unstructured play is healthy and essential for helping children reach important social, emotional and cognitive developmental milestones, plus managing stress and becoming resilient.

Payne observes, “In free play, children have to actively problem solve and take one another’s feelings into account if the play is to be successful.

In sports, the social problem solving is largely extrinsic, facilitated by coaches, referees or parents. During a child’s formative stages, between the ages of 5 and 12, having the freedom to develop, create and innovate is critical.”

Creativity isn’t limited to only younger children. How sports are taught in this country at all levels, right up through college, often inhibits athletic creativity and problem solving— as Levy has noticed year after year in the freshmen players she trains—rather than fostering these attributes.

A Better Alternative

It’s crucial to consider the whole child, not just the budding athlete.

To revive a child’s imagination and create better conditions for developing creativity, resiliency and flexibility, contemplate the option of taking a child out of organized youth sports for a while to provide the time, space and opportunity to rediscover childhood play and games. Then support them in re-entering organized athletics when they’re a bit older and more physically and emotionally ready.

Also, some kids that get heavily involved in highly structured youth sports too early may be prone to behavioral problems and serious physical injuries. The best thing a parent can do for a young child that is active and interested in sports is roll up their sleeves and join in unscripted backyard or playground family play. Kids thrive in the attention offered from mom or dad, regardless of parental athletic skill levels. Also, organize play dates with other neighborhood kids of varying ages, because they love to learn from each other, including how to work out disagreements.

Why are most American kids getting turned off by sports by the time they should be really leaping into it? ~Steve Biddulph, author, Raising Boys and Raising Girls

Once kids are socially, emotionally and physically ready, organized sports can be an amazing platform for fun-filled learning. Having already experienced healthy free play, a child will be ready for and thrive in a more focused, competitive, organized and structured play environment. Fortified by a creative foundation in earlier years, a youngster is better able to identify and express their own mind, body and spirit.

Luis Fernando Llosa is the co-author of Beyond Winning: Smart Parenting in a Toxic Sports Environment and co-founder of WholeChildSports.com.

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The Adventure of Couchsurfing

Stay with Locals and Make New Friends

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aniel Sperry, a “couchsurfer” in his late 50s, decided a few years ago to quit his day job and make a living by performing cello music and reciting poetry in living rooms across the country. “I didn’t know it would become a catalyst for bringing communities of local people together,” he says, but his first gig, a “little shotgun shack” in Elko, Nevada, became more than a once in a lifetime experience. Years later, his Elko host remains a close friend and hosts a regular (and lucrative) stop on his cross-country tours.

Not only does creating connections with strangers make us happier—as University of Chicago social scientists have proven—it leads to fun travel stories. If we choose to see the world via the decade-old organization at Couchsurfing.com, we might find ourselves sleeping on a sailboat in the Irish Sea; meeting backpackers by solar-powered light in a cave in Petra, Jordan; sharing a room with a pet bird that falls asleep listening to sappy love songs on the radio; or jamming to oldtime banjo and fiddle tunes in a North Carolina kitchen.

The global community of couchsurfers, now 10 million strong, considers strangers “friends you haven’t met yet.” They currently are hosting and organizing more than half-a-million events in more than 200,000 cities worldwide this year. The aim is to make

travel easier and more affordable, build people’s faith and trust in one another and create meaningful connections across cultures.

It’s easy to become a member by creating a profile as a host and/or a traveler, which includes verified identification.

Guests don’t need to reciprocate by hosting or leaving gifts, although lasting friendships are a common result. Hosts and guests are encouraged to leave honest reviews for each other, which helps ensure ongoing safety and good behavior all around.

Meanwhile, non-members also are welcome to explore couchsurfing events in their city. Fun opportunities to make new connections include weekly language exchanges, skill swaps, outdoor activities and potlucks.

“For me, it’s undeniably about the community, the kind of person it tends to attract,” says Joseph Abrahamson, a couchsurfer in his mid-20s. “A room full of couchsurfers is full of stories and listening and sharing and trust. It changes a person in a positive way… people that travel like this for long enough can no longer survive with closed minds.”

Lisa Rosinky is a freelance writer in Boston.

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Choose Happiness Four Tips to Flip the Joy Switch

by Linda Joy

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recent Harris Interactive poll indicates that only one in three Americans are happy. Success, education and increases in annual household income create only marginally more happiness. So what will it take to go the distance?

Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Choosing Happiness endeavors to discover just that. Its collection of intimate stories from more than two dozen women reveals telling insights—most profoundly, that happiness is a choice that anyone can make, regardless of their history or circumstances. Four tips from contributors to the book show how we all can rise up out of our troubles to the other side, shining.

Let Go of ‘Supposed To’

Family, friends and society exert pressure on us to achieve certain goals or impose their definition of success. When our soul doesn’t fit the mold, exciting things can happen.

Happiness strategist Kristi Ling seemed to have it all: a high-powered job in Hollywood, significant income and the envy of all her friends—but her success felt empty. She writes from her

home in Los Angeles, “Each morning I’d get up thinking about who I needed to please, and then prepare myself to exist for another day. I looked and felt exhausted just about all the time. The worst part was that I thought I was doing everything right!”

After a middle-of-the-night epiphany, Ling left her job and set out to discover what her heart wanted. She began following a completely different life path as a coach and healer, in which success means manifesting joy.

Be Grateful Now

While we’re striving to change our life or wishing things could have been different, we often forget to pay attention to what we have right now.

Boni Lonnsburry, a conscious creation expert and founder/CEO of Inner Art, Inc., in Boulder, Colorado, writes about the morning she decided to choose happiness, despite the enormous challenges she was facing, including divorce, foreclosure, bankruptcy and possible homelessness. “I thought to myself, ‘Yes, my life could be better, but it also could be a hell of a lot worse. I’m healthy and smart—why, I even have some wisdom. Why am I focusing on how terrible everything is?’”

Using the power of her choice to be happy right now, Lonnsburry not only found joy amidst the adversity, but created love and success beyond her wildest dreams.

Let Love In

We all want to feel loved, but when we’re afraid of getting hurt, we put up barriers to protect ourselves, even against the love we want.

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Certified Relationship Coach Stacey Martino, of Yardley, Pennsylvania, writes, “From the first day we met, I’d been waiting for [my boyfriend] Paul to end our relationship. I begged him for another chance—not for our relationship, but to be my authentic self—to figure out who I am and show up in our relationship as the real me.”

Fourteen years later, Martino and her boyfriend, now husband, are still exploring the depths of their love for one another. For them, the choice to be vulnerable was the gateway to happiness.

Look Inward Instead of to Others

If we can’t own our pain, how can we create our joy? Choosing happiness means taking full responsibility for our state of mind, with no excuses.

Lisa Marie Rosati, of Kings Park, New York, who today helps other women catalyze their own transformation, writes: “I didn’t want to accept what was going on inside [me], so I looked outside for a way to make things better. I depended on intimate relationships to complete me, and on friends and acquaintances for entertainment. My self-esteem floated on incoming compliments and I absolutely never wanted to spend a minute alone with my own thoughts, lest they erode whatever happiness I possessed at the moment. I was exhausted, frustrated and quite frankly, pissed off.”

It took a flash of insight to set Rosati free of her patterns of blame—and then realizing she could create her own fulfillment was all it took to catapult her into a place of empowerment. Look out, world!

As Los Angeles happiness expert and Positive Psychology Coach Lisa Cypers Kamen says, “Happiness is an inside job.” Joy, love and inspired living are ours for the taking—all we must do is choose.

Linda Joy is the heart of Inspired Living Publishing and Aspire magazine. Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Choosing Happiness is her third in a series of bestselling anthologies. Next up is Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Cultivating Joy. Learn more at InspiredLivingPublishing.com.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Catch the Fever at Bay Street | Emeryville

Pleasanton Ridge Ride | Dublin

7-9pm. Start your weekend early. Do you love the rhythm of the Latin beat? Everyone is invited for this fun-filled evening. Learn Cha-Cha, Rumba, Merengue, Mambo and many other of the Latin dances. Dance instruction is by a champion and a professional dancer.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned dancer, you’re sure to have a ball. Come alone or with a partner. Lessons are free. Bay Street Mall, 5616 Bay St, Emeryville.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

9am-1pm. Hosted by Greenbelt Alliance and the east Bay Regional Park District. Join us for a bicycle excursion through the beautiful Tri-Valley hills. Learn about the safeguarding of the area’s natural and agricultural landscapes as we ride 17 miles of this beautiful park. RSVP and helmets required. Bring off-road tires, lunch, and water. Event is free. Meet at the bus stop on Stoneridge Mall Rd, near entrance to the West Dublin BART Station, 6501 Golden Gate Dr, Dublin.

For more information please contact Adam Garcia at 415-543-6771 x326.

Art and Antique Fair, Relics on Railroad | Danville

Urban Cycling 101 Classroom Workshop | Oakland

9am-3pm. You will find treasures from the local antique dealers and artists. Maybe you would like a delicious meal or snack, while you’re looking for that special heirloom. You won’t want to miss this event. There’s fun for the entire family, with live music and entertainment. Free. Railroad Ave, Municipal Parking Lot at Prospect Downtown, Danville. For more information please contact Marcia Harmon from the Cottage Jewel at 925-837-2664. DiscoverDanvilleCA.com/.

10am-noon. All workshops have the same information so you only need to attend once. Learn the basics of cycling on the road with other bikes and vehicles.

Learn to properly fit your helmet, lock your bike, avoid crashes, and so much more. For teens and adults.

All who attend will receive a free reflective vest for participating. Free. Bushrod Rec Center, Multipurpose Room, 560 59th St, Oakland.

Adult Computer Class/Microsoft Word 2013 | Castro Valley

11am. Today the Square will be filled such a variety of items, you won’t know where to begin. Items are from local makers of indie designers, collectors, artists, and more from the Treasure Island Flea. Jack London Square, Embarcadero West, Oakland. For more information, you may call 510-645-9292.

12:30-2:30pm. This is a 2-part class, next class is Tuesday, September 22. This class will enable users to have a better understanding of the features that this software offers. If you are already an experienced MS Word user, you will receive a tour of the new version of Word. Castro Valley Branch, 3600 Norbridge Ave, Castro Valley. 510-667-7900.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Book Discussion Group | Dublin 12:30-2pm. If you enjoy reading, and then discussing the book with others, this is for you. Adults gather to talk about whatever the book was chosen to read.

Dublin Library, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin. For more information please contact the library at 925-803-7252.

Bike East Bay Member Organizing Meeting | Berkeley 6-8pm. Whether you’re a member or not, please attend and bring a friend. Get involved. We need boulevard crossings of busy streets fixed, protected bike lanes on busy streets, and so much more. We need your support.

Help make Berkeley a safe city for bicycling. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Free. Sports Basement Berkeley, 2727 Milvia St, Berkeley.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Patriot Day Remembered | Danville 5:50pm. Join others in a day of remembrance. Free. All Wars Memorial, Oak Hill Park, 3005 Stone Valley Rd, Danville. 925-998-8865. SRVExchangeClub.org.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Solano Avenue Stroll | Albany/Berkeley 10am-6pm. The parade begins at 10am. Join us for a fun-filled family day. So much to do, and so much to choose from. Featuring over five hundred vendors, you’ll find food booths, hand crafted items, entertainers, rides, and don’t forget our local businesses. Also offering free valet bicycle parking. For more information please go to SolanoAvenueAssn.org/Events/ Solano-Avenue-Stroll/.

Antique Autos in History Park | San Jose 11am-4pm. Enjoy this day that’s filled with a variety of antiques. If you like antique crafts, antique collectibles, fire equipment, bicycles, all of which are antique, you don’t want to miss this event. Admission is $5, free for participants and History San Jose members. History Park, 1650 Senter Rd, San Jose.

408-997-0879.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Job Search from A to Z | Dublin 1-2:30pm. If you are having a difficult time trying to find a job, come to this workshop and learn what you can do to get more interviews, for a job that is suited just for you. No appointment needed, but please arrive on time. The Dublin Library, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin.

For more information please call 925-803-7252.

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Avoid Sick Days this Cold and Flu Season 6:15pm. Discover how certified pure essential oils can help you have the upper hand when environmental threats are at their highest. Learn simple ways to support healthy immune function and protect yourself and family against germs. You will have a hands-on experience with the essential oils, and receive guidelines for natural protection against certain environmental factors, enhancing your immune system. This class will provide you with defusing blends, and powerful recipes to fill your home and wellness cabinet. $20/ includes educational oil booklet with tips and recipes.

Space is limited. Call or email today to register 925997-2226. Oils@EssentialWellnessHub.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Eat Real Festival | Oakland 1pm. Come out and join us for a celebration of great food. This festival will continue for three days, opening at 10:30am on the weekend. The whole family can enjoy the savory tastes of all the unique foods available. Jack London Square, Embarcadero West, Oakland. If you would like more information, please call 510-645-9292.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Adult Learn-to-Ride Class | Berkeley 10am-1pm. Designed for adults and teens. Do you need a refresher course on how to ride? Or perhaps you need assistance with peddling, balancing, or steering. Maybe you’ve never learned to ride a bike at all.

This class is for you. Our trained teachers are patient and friendly, and will assist in getting you started off safely. You must pre-register, and rental bikes and helmets are available for your convenience at a low cost.

Class is free. Berkeley High School parking lot, Milvia St & Bancroft Way, Berkeley.

California Sweets Festival | Pleasanton 11am-4pm. It’s sweets for the sweet! If it’s got sugar, we’ve got to have it! Don’t forget the other ingredient that you can’t leave out...chocolate! We haven’t for forgotten anybody. There will be items for vegans, and treats for those who are unable to have gluten. You won’t want to miss the cake decorating competition, we are sure of that. $10/tickets in advance, $15/at the door. Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton. 925-426-7600.

V3 Hopfest | San Ramon Noon. Whether you’re a cyclist, or are just looking for something fun to do, you won’t want to miss this event. If you are a rider, choose from a 30-, 60-, or a 100-mile ride. There will be plenty of rest stops with everything you need for a successful ride. After the ride, enjoy lunch from a food truck, and then the Hopfest for the festivities. Sample beer from 20 of Northern California’s best craft breweries, and no one can beat the Food Truck Mafia. Also for your entertainment, your feet just can’t keep still with the live music provided. $35/prior to event, $45/at door.

To register for race, or for more information, go to V3HopFest.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Danville d’Elegance | Danville 11am-4pm. This event is to benefit the Parkinson’s Institute. You’ll be able to enjoy exotic cars from the past to the present. There will be the finest of foods and

wines all throughout, the picturesque downtown. Also, you can learn how your contributions can help find a cure for Parkinson’s disease. Downtown Danville, Hartz Ave, Danville. Danville-Delegance.org/.

Bicycle Music Festival and Climate Rally Noon. For the first time ever, the Bicycle Music Festival is coming to Oakland. This is going to be the largest pedal-powered concert in the history of the world, and you can participate in it. Street closures around Lake Merritt, with lots of activities focused on bicycling and being a pedestrian. Register on Facebook. Bicycle Music Festival VIII + Climate Rally (at Love Our Lake Day).

Axis Community Health | Dublin 1-4pm. This is a community health center that can assist you if you don’t have access to health care. We’re offering help with mental health, medical care, counseling and addiction counseling. No appointment is needed. It’s informal, just stop in and talk to someone at a table that will be in the lobby of the library. For more information, please go to AxisHealth.org.

Cantonese Language, Urban Bicycling Classes | Oakland 2-4pm. Designed for adults and teens. This is an interactive course that teaches the basics of being safe on the street, with cars, other bicyclists, and pedestrians.

No bicycle is required. All who attend will receive a free reflective vest. Free. CCHC, 536 8th St, Oakland.

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Holistic Arts Fair | San Jose 10am-7pm. This is a combination event. Learn to live as a whole. You will learn spiritual, psychic, health, and visionary arts all in one. Enjoy lectures, exhibits, workshops, and so much more. Free admission. Community of Infinite Spirit (formerly the Divine Science Community Center), 1540 Hicks Ave, San Jose. (Not Hicks Rd). For detailed information, go to PhilosophersWheel.com/haf.htm.

Math for Adults | Fremont 2-3:30pm. If you are preparing to change jobs, looking for employment, or maybe you just need to brush up on your math skills. This math workshop for adults is for you. Today we will be learning The Circle and Polygons. Free. Fremont Branch, 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont. Information desk 510-745-1401.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 Fall Breema Intensive Weekend | Oakland A Breema Intensive is an opportunity to support your health and your wish to know who you really are, via practicing body-mind connection and universal principles. Beginners welcome. Many attendance options.

CE available. The Breema Center, 6076 Claremont Ave, Oakland. 510-428-0937. Breema.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 Healthy Balanced Living with Essential Oils | Pleasant Hill 6:15pm. Tailored to women who seek their own rhythm in holistic wellness, with a personalized daily regimen of essential oils. Find out how to address mood and emotional issues safely and naturally.

Participants will engage in hands-on demonstrations and receive DIY recipes and a Mood and Emotions Manual. You must register to attend. $20. Class held in Pleasant Hill. 925-997-2226.EssentialWellnessHub. com/Events.

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Urban Cycling 101 Classroom Workshop | Oakland 6-8pm. Learn the basics of cycling on the road with other bikes and vehicles. Learn to properly fit your helmet, lock your bike, avoid crashes, and so much more. No bicycle needed. For teens and adults. All who attend will receive a free reflective vest for participating. Free. Kaiser Permanente, Fabiola Building, 3801 Howe St, Room G65A/G27, Oakland.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Essential Oils Workshop | Walnut Creek 9:30-11:30am. Register by September 23rd, 6pm.

Workshop includes Modern Essentials Usage Guide, a Guide to the Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils book, and individual roller bottle gift. Registration is limited and attendees must be pre-registered. $97/early registration, $125/after September 16. For more information call 925-997-2226 or email Oils@ EssentialWellnessHub.com.

Urban Cycling 101 Classroom Workshop | Dublin 10am-noon. Learn the basics of cycling on the road with other bikes and vehicles. Learn to properly fit your helmet, lock your bike, avoid crashes, and so much more. For teens and adults. All who attend will receive a free reflective vest for participating. Free. Dublin Library, Program Room, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin.

Knit One Purl Two | Dublin 10:30am-12:30pm. We might not have lessons, but what we do have is a group of adult knitters, (some more experienced than others) to help out if you get stuck or have a question. Visit and be creative. The group meets at The Dublin Library, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin.

If you would like more information, please contact Pam Blades at 925-828-1315. PBlades@ACLibrary.org.

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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.

Soul Sanctuary Dance | Berkeley 11am-1pm. All ages are welcome to dance to the blend of funk, soul, world music, positive hip-hop, reggae, dance classics, jazz, blues, electronica and other music to free the mind, body and soul. Wheelchair accessible. No scented products please. Shoes optional. Donations accepted.

Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley. SoulSanctuary Dance.com.

Nia | Berkeley 12-1pm. Also Friday at 8:45am. Expand your dance, increase your joy. Give your body the gift of learning the Nia language with teacher Alexis Mulhauser. Namaste Yoga, 2820 7th St, Berkeley. Info@FloraMotion. net. FloraMotion.net.

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

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

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, suite 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 community-oriented music and dance styles in Cuba. These jam sessions welcome drummers, singers and dancers who perform rumba. Free. La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, 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

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monday 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 2-½ 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.

Private Grocery Tour Need help navigating your health food store? Discover new foods and create quick, easy, healthy delicious meals.

Budget and kid-friendly. The easiest 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.

Teen Art, Music & Writing Club@West | Berkeley 4:30-5:30pm. Come alone or bring your friends. Share your art, music, and writing projects that you’ve been working on in your spare time, or for school assignments. You can feel proud of your work when we put your favorite creations in the West Branch Teen Zine. Popcorn provided. Free. West Branch Berkeley Library, 1125 University Ave, Berkeley. For more information call the main number at 510-981-6270.

Laugh Together for Happiness & Health | Oakland 6:30-7:30pm. September 14 and September 28. Laughter Yoga combines playful easy laughter exercises with yogic breathing to lift your mood, reduce stress, lower blood pressure and boost your immune system while you have fun. No mats needed. Wear comfortable clothing for easier laughing. Drop-ins welcome. Free/ donations accepted. Dover Street Park, 5701 Dover St, Oakland. 415-505-7941. LaughterYoga.org. MeetUp. com/OaklandLaughterClub.

Breema Principles in Everyday Life | Oakland 7-8:30pm. Starting the 14th. Working with the Nine Principles of Harmony while practicing Breema and Self-Breema in class, creates an excellent foundation for bringing presence to our lives. $10/first class free to newcomers. The Breema Center, 6076 Claremont Ave, Oakland. 510-428-0937. Breema.com.

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

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tuesday Yoga at Bishop Ranch 15 | San Ramon 12:05-12:50pm. Also Thursday, same time. Take a midday break to reconnect with yourself while you relax and rejuvenate with 45 minutes of Gentle Yoga.

Build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination.

Deepen your self-awareness and inner peace. Please bring a mat. All levels are welcome. Please arrive a few minutes early. $42/5 class package, $75/10 class package, $10/drop-in. Bishop Ranch 15, 12667 Alcosta Blvd, Ste 135, San Ramon. 925-895-6220.

Info@EnchantedMats.com. EnchantedMats.com.

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

Bloom Retreat, 1444 S Main St, Walnut Creek. 925939-6262. BloomRetreat.com.

Teens, Come and Make Some Things | Berkeley 4-5pm. Come to the library and express yourself through arts and crafts. It’s a laid-back, self-paced workshop where you can have some fun, and meet and make new friends. South Branch Library, 1901 Russell St, 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 S Main St, Walnut Creek. 925274-1253. Lululemon.com/WalnutCreek.

Presence Through Movement and Touch | Oakland 6:30-8pm. Starting the 15th. Breema introduces you to non-judgmental touch and universal principles, that make it possible to relate to people in a completely new way. $10/first class free to newcomers. The Breema Center, 6076 Claremont Ave, Oakland. 510428-0937. Breema.com.

wednesday Code Self Study | Berkeley 10am-1pm. If you are interested in computer programming as a beginner or at an advanced level, this class is for you. Learn to build websites, study and work through programming books as a group, and meet new people who all want to help each other. Use class as a career builder, a business aid, or just for fun. Berkeley South Branch Library, 1901 Russell St, Berkeley. For more information call 510-981-6260. CodeSelfStudy.com/.

Transcendental Meditation | Berkeley Noon. Learn about transcendental meditation.

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

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

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

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

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

Through three guided round-robin style games, you’ll express yourself and gain new (and maybe surprising) insight into yourself and others. All this in a room full of cool, fun people engaging in honest, humorous, playful conversation. Topics are based on thoughts that we only would have in our head. Singles and couples welcome. Registration preferred. Those without 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. 415717-3578 or 415-505 9482. Biodanza.us.

thursday Beginner Computer Class | Berkeley 10-11am. Learn the basics of using a computer. You will be taught to correctly use a mouse, the keyboard, how to set up email, and also to search/surf the internet. Free/drop-in classes. Central Library, 2090 Kittredge St, Berkeley. 510-981-6100.

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

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

Members and non-members welcome. This class is designed to work with pre-teens in developing a strong sense of self. Students are taught relaxation techniques, yoga postures and breathe work. Age appropriate activities are used to promote self-love, community, and an awareness of the environment.

No yoga experience necessary. $12/class; $38/month.

Yoga Works, 1131 Locust St, 2nd Fl, 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.

fun-filled evening. Learn Cha Cha, Rumba, Merengue, Mambo and many other of the Latin dances. Dance instruction is by a champion and a professional dancer.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned dancer, you’re sure to have a ball. Come alone or with a partner. Lessons are free. Bay Street Mall, 5616 Bay St, Emeryville.

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 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.

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.

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

Ages 9-14. Let yours come and enjoy friends, games, food, and have a good time. Every week is a different activity. Pizza and drinks included with your registra-

tion. Release forms are available for downloading. $10. Diablo Vista Middle School (Teen Center).

DanvilleRecGuide.com. Use barcode # 38918.

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

saturday 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.

Pleasant Hill Farmers’ Market | Pleasant Hill 9am-1pm. Support your local farmers by purchasing their fresh and tasty produce. Enjoy the live music and special events that the market has to offer. Trelany Rd, (next to City Hall), Pleasant Hill. For more information go to PCFMA.com.

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

The Magic of Life is in This Moment | Oakland 10-11:30am. Starting the 12th. Breema offers us the chance to have a new posture toward life, with which we can meet the events of life from a balanced and supportive inner atmosphere. CE available. $10/ first class free to newcomers. The Breema Center, 6076 Claremont Ave, Oakland. 510-428-0937. Breema.com.

Castro Valley Farmers’ 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. 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.

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

BloomRetreat.com.

Adopt the pace of nature—her secret is patience. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

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.

Catch the Fever at Bay Street | Emeryville 7-9pm. Start your weekend early. Do you love the rhythm of the Latin beat? Everyone is invited for this

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communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Publisher@NAEastBay.com to request our media kit.

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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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. See ad, page 15.

A photographer gets people to pose for him. A yoga instructor gets people to pose for themselves. ~T. Guillemets

ALLERGY RELIEF ALLERGY RELIEF CENTERS James W. Stalker DC 5776 Stoneridge Mall Road #225 Pleasanton AllergyReliefCenters.com 925-344-5244

Live your life free of allergy symptoms! Do it without drugs, needles or shots, sprays or inhalers, herbal remedies, supplements and no need to avoid substances.

Safe and effective for adults and children. For more information on alternative allergy treatments contact us today.

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AYURVEDA & HOMEOPATHY RASHANA SHARMA (BHMS, CCH, AWP) Chetna Center for Holistic Healing 500 Bollinger Canyon Wy, Ste A15, San Ramon DrRashana@gmail.com 925-255-5375 ChetnaCenter.com

Certified practitioner of homeopathy, ayurveda 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 disorders, 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.

chiropractor JANE H. BAXLEY, D.C.

In Balance Chiropractic Certified Advanced BioStructural Correction™ (ABC™) Practitioner ML830 Cold Laser Therapy 931 Hartz Way #120, Danville 925-406-3222 JBaxleyDC@gmail.com 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 pain, knee & foot pain, sciatica, whiplash and carpal tunnel syndrome in addition to improved health, function, and sports performance. See ad, page 6.

There is a fountain of youth: It is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age. ~Sophia Loren

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HEALING ARTS CHIROPRACTIC

Katie Sokolski, D.C. 187 40th Street Way, Oakland, CA 94611 510-356-7832 Dr.Sokolski@gmail.com HealingArtsChiro.com 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 23.

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 13.

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 31.

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.

ESOTERIC HEALING GENTLE TOUCH HEALING

Bonnie K. Dysinger B.Msc., CPEH, C.Ht. 517-281-1706 GTheal.com Esoteric Healing and Reiki healing facilitator, practitioner, and teacher. Promotes health, well-being, emotional, and mental balance. Distance or inperson sessions. See website for additional information.

FLOWER ESSENCE THERAPY FOOTBRIDGE WELLNESS

Karen Rezai, MPH 140 Mayhew Way, Suite 200 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 510-821-0637 FootbridgeWellness@gmail.com FootbridgeWellness.com Looking for ways to better manage stress, elevate your mood, improve relationships, or advance toward goals? Want support in moving beyond old patterns of thinking, anxiety, or fears that are holding you back? Flower essences promote emotional harmony and can help. Footbridge Wellness is a family-friendly practice offering flower essence therapy to adults and children. Reiki, Shamanic healing practices, and SugiTouchTM movement therapy are also offered.

HEALING CENTER M.T.O. HOLISTIC MEDICAL CENTER 400 El Cerro Blvd, Ste 105, Danville 925-362-4686 Mtohmc.com

At M.T.O., licensed physicians merge rigorous diagnostic training with medically recognized healing modalities such as Acupuncture, Low Intensity Laser Therapy, Chelation, IV Mineral and Vitamin Infusions. Work with our medical staff to create an effective and individual treatment program in a rejuvenating natural setting. Experience a complimentary personal 20-minute consultation and tour of our holistic medical center in beautiful Danville. See ad, page 23.

HOMEOPATHY

HOLISTIC DENTIST

BHUVANA HIMAKUNTHALA, BHMS, CRA, CCH

NEW ERA DENTISTRY

Dr. David Partrite, DDS 520 La Gonda Way, Ste 103, Danville 925-837-3101 Info@NewEraDentistry.com NewEraDentistry.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 10.

Certified Homeopathy Practitioner Holistic Homeopathy Center 1491, Ste A, Cedar Wood Ln, Pleasanton 925-206-7350 Directory Ad for Natural Awakenings- Magazine ExpertHomeopathyCure.com

Discover your true and natural way of holistic healing for all Bhuvana Himakunthala, CCH your acuteBHMS, andCRA, chronic health conditions through Certified Homeopathy Practitioner, Holistic Homeopathy Center, A safe, effective alternative therapy Homeopathy.

1491, Ste A, Cedar Wood Ln, Pleasanton,CA-94566. www.experthomeopathycure.com for all ages children and adults. Serving the Bay 925-206-7350 Area for more than 10 years for various conditions COLIN YOSHIDA, DDS Discover your true and natural way of holistic healing for all your acute and chronic health likethrough ADHD, Frequent Ear and respiratory troubles, conditions Homeopathy.

Fremont Dentistry A safe, effective alternative therapy for all ages children and adults.

Migraine headaches, Fibromyalgia, Serving the Bay Area for more than 10yrs for variousVertigo, conditions like ADHD, Frequent Ear and 3885 Beacon Ave Suite C respiratory troubles, Migraine headaches,Vertigo, Fibromyalgia, IBS, Low back pain, Gastric IBS, Low back pain, Gastric troubles, Hormone troubles, Hormone disorders, skin and sleep issues.

Fremont Live Radio talk show on various health issues and Homeopathy scope- every thrusday 11AM disorders, skin and sleep issues. Live radio talk TO 12PM on 1550AM. 510-745-1800 show on various health issues and Homeopathy Work shop for moms -FremontDentistry.com 18thscope—every April from 11AM to 1pm.

Thursday 11a.m. to 12p.m. on Children health issues , homeopathy approach for conditions like behaviour disorders, Autism, Fremont Dentistry is a comprehensive holistic Remedies for common cold,cough., healthy eating habits and food sensitivities 1550AM. dental provider using options such as Ozone How you know whether your child is healthy-- emotional +physical Health.

For more info contact- 925-206-7350.

Therapy, safe mercury amalgam removal, HYPNOTHERAPY Laser Gum Therapy, minimally invasive restorations, and an overall bio-dental health experience.

Give us a call to schedule your next holistic dental ARLENE THOMPSON CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPIST, appointment today. See ad, page 31.

HOLISTIC HEALTH COACH ALEXANDRA LE NY HEALTH COACHING

925-858-2133 AlexandraLeNy@yahoo.com AlexandraLeNy.com

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.

HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN ALTERNATIVES FOR ANIMALS Jennifer Luna-Repose, DVM 919 Moraga Road, Lafayette 925-283-6160 AlternativesForAnimals@gmail.com Alternatives4Animals.com

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.

C.HT., M.ED.

925-485-7997 Pleasanton Arlene_Thompson@att.net ThompsonHypnotherapy.com Get rid of blocks to your personal growth, by harnessing the power of your subconscious to reach your goals. Full-service, individualized hypnotherapy, 19 years in business.

Real peace is always unshakable...

Bliss is unchanged by gain or loss. ~Yogi Bhajan

INTUITIVE WHOLE HEALTH SUSAN Z RICH

SZRich@aol.com 407-862-6902 SZRWhitewings.com Jusuru.com/szrich Learn to listen and communicate with your body, mind, emotions and spiritual insight. Changing your thought processes and belief systems to bring about self-empowerment. Take charge of your life, your health and find inner peace. A strong and compassionate approach to life’s challenges will give you an authentic long life journey with a healthy body, joyful relationships and rewarding creativity. See ad, page 3.

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nutritionist NUTRAPARTNERS

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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SOMATIC therapist 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 13.

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ROLFING/STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION MEDICINEVOLUTION

Chris Corrales 925-922-2246 Chris@MedicinEvolution.com MedicinEvolution.com 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 9.

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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.

Are you seeking a progressive, welcoming community and consider yourself spiritual but not religious? We may be the perfect fit for you.

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

If the whole world went vegan, there would be less war. How you eat determines your mood and your outlook on life. ~Alexandra Paul

PLEASANTON FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER

7567 Amador Valley Blvd, Suite 108, Dublin 925-829-2733 UnityOfTriValley.org

ESSENTIAL WELLNESS

Discover the power of dōTERRA essential oils: 100% pure Certifies Pure Therapeutic Grade (CPTG) essential oils. The safest, purest and most beneficial essential oils available today. Essential Wellness teaches informed self-care with the use of dōTERRA oils and encourages individuals to take a proactive role in medical care. Call today for your complimentary wellness session. See ad, page 10.

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SPIRITUAL HEALING HOLLY M. COOK

925-354-4508 SacredHeartAscension.com Holly@SacredHeartAscenion.com

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.

A Beautiful Light

925-997-7518 Kathleen@A-Beautiful-Light.com A-Beautiful-Light.com 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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HOLISTIC ENERGY THERAPY RECLAIM YOUR HEALTH AND VITALITY WITH TONG REN, a gentle yet powerful holistic therapy which clears blockages in the body’s natural flow of chi, bioelectricity, blood and hormones. Remote sessions and convenient healing mp3s: JOLHealing.selz.com.

Office Space and Treatment Rooms for Lease Beautiful medical offices for lease. Large office with separate entrance available as well as treatment room with sink. Shared lobby, kitchen and restroom in suite. Perfect for acupuncture, hypnotherapy, psychotherapy or psychiatrist. Healing atmosphere. Prime location in Pleasanton. Please call 925-600-0503.

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a school where childhood is nurtured - not rushed.

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