Natural Awakenings San Diego ~ April 2012

HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET feel good live simply laugh more

FREE

GREEN LIVING Eco-Solutions for Home and at Work

Top 8 Reasons To

Buy Local Produce

New World

DENTISTRY

Shelters Go Green

April 2012 | San Diego Edition | www.na-sd.com natural awakenings

Aprl 2012

1

2

San Diego Edition

www.na-sd.com

The Center for Health & Wellbeing San Diego’s Premier Integrative Medicine Practice “Where we blend the very best of conventional medicine with complimentary and alternative modalities”

A Holistic Approach to Healthcare Holistic MDs & NPs, Naturopathic, Chiropractic, Massage, Acupuncture, Diet & Nutrition, Podiatry, Counseling

New ad from Christa Page 3

… and Leading-Edge Holistic Therapies • • • •

New ad from Christa

Optimal Aging & Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy IV Nutritional Therapies and Chelation HCG--Medically Supervised Weightloss Holistic Drug and Alcohol Detox-NTR

Have a girl’s night out !

Join us for a FREE Lecture on Bio-Identical Hormones with Janette Gray, MD and Chris Givant, RPh Nationally Recognized Experts in Optimal Aging

Thurs • April 19 • 6:30 pm RSVP: Events@CHWBonline.com The Center for Health & Wellbeing 3636 Fifth Avenue, San Diego

Janette Gray, MD Medical Director 3636 Fifth Ave (Hillcrest) • San Diego We accept most insurance plans.

www.IntegrativeMedicineSanDiego.com 619-814-5500 • Open Saturdays! natural awakenings NatAwakeAdMar2012.indd 1

Aprl 2012

3

2/19/12 12:57:42 PM

OWN A BUSINESS THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA NATURAL AWAKENINGS MAGAZINE IS FOR SALE

Great opportunity to own one of San Diego’s most exciting businesses.

Natural Awakenings Healthy Living/Healthy Planet free monthly magazine targets the dramatically expanding marketplace of goods and services focused on natural health, fitness, the environment, personal growth, creative expression and green/sustainable living.

Turn your passion into a business...

This is a turnkey business.

The current owners wish to transition this business to someone with similar passion, enthusiasm and vision.

• Well-established, growing business since 2009 • No experience necessary; training provided • Huge income potential and work lifestyle • 100,000 loyal readers • 750+ distribution points • Work from home & create your own schedule • Professional editorial support team • Work together with a supportive, franchised network of 90+ Natural Awakenings publishers

Call The Publisher at 760-436-2343 or 239-530-1377 Today For More Information Natural Awakenings provides thousands of people with the resources they are looking for to assist them along a path of health and transformation.

4

www.na-sd.com www.naturalawakeningsmag.com

San Diego Edition

Could you be the NEXT Hay House Author?

SPEAK, WRITE & PROMOTE Reid Tracy, Hay House President & CEO

Win a $10,000 Book Publishing Advance!

This intensive workshop is YOUR opportunity to: • • •

Cheryl Richardson, #1 New York Times best-selling author

Exclusive San Diego Workshop June 1 - 3

Absorb over 50 years of writing & publishing experience from industry experts Quickly learn how to bring your message or story to the world Help thousands of people improve their lives

Michelle Phillips, The Beauty Blueprint

Over 20 winners to date!

Michael Chase, am i being kind?

Heather Wilson, Seeds of Freedom

Act on your dream today!

Register Early – Seats are Limited - Winners are GUARANTEED! Call 800-654-5126 or visit www.hayhouse.com and click on Event Tours www.hayhouse.com®

www.healyourlife.com®

natural awakenings

April 2012

5

contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life.

In each issue, readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

23 TOP 8 ReASONS TO Buy LOcAL PRODuce

by Beverly Jo Noble

24 THe HeALING I

TOOK BIRTH FOR

23

by Ondrea Levine

26 DOING THe

HcG DIeT RIGHT Dr. Michael J. Hollis

28 GReeN cARPeT cLeANING

by Amber Lanier Nagle

30 GROWING 855-NEW-WELL (639-9355) thenewwell.com/up

Lose the weight. For good.

And save $429!

A healthy program of nutritional coaching, grocery store foods, exercise, circuit training, soothing relaxation and detox spa services.

With guaranteed results!

Call toll-free or visit thenewwell.com/up for your FREE Body Composition Analysis.

Tierrasanta 10484 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Tierra Center at Santo Rd Downtown 233 A Street, Suite 206 3rd & A Streets New clients only. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Not redeemable for cash. Additional rules and restrictions may apply.

See center for details. Exp: 4/30/12 Promo Code: na0412

uP GReeN

Lessons to Help Lighten Future Footprints

32 SHeLTeRS GO GReeN

LEED-Certified Facilities Care for Animals and the Earth

by Sandra Murphy

34 GReeN HOMe cHecKLIST

Room-by-Room Steps We Can Take, Starting Right Now

by Crissy Trask

38 ecO-MIND:

cReATING THe WORLD We WANT

by Linda Sechrist

San Diego Edition

32

by Hilary Ferrand

A Conversation with Frances Moore Lappé 6

26

www.na-sd.com

34

contents 20

10 eventspotlight 14 newsbriefs 18 community

Top right next to TOC

spotlight

27

30

20 26 27 30 32 38 40 42 47

healthbriefs healingways inspiration healthykids naturalpet wisewords farmers’markets calendars community resourceguide

advertising & submissions HOW TO ADVERTISE To advertise with Natural Awakenings or request a media kit, please contact us at 760-436-2343 or email Publisher@na-sd.com.

Deadline for ads: the 15th of the month EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS Log on to www.na-sd.com and click on “Submit Editorial” to add Editorial.

Deadline for editorial: the 5th of the month.

CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS Log on to www.na-sd.com and click on “Submit Calendar” to add Calendar Events and Community Resource Guide advertisements. Online Calendar listings are free.

Deadline for calendar: the 10th of the month.

REGIONAL MARKETS Advertise your products or services in multiple markets!

Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. is a growing franchised family of locally owned magazines serving communities since 1994. To place your ad in other markets call 760-436-2343. For franchising opportunities call 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.

www.na-sd.com SeattleAwakenings.com

RH

Diamonds Are a Girls Best Friend!

You will enjoy: • 100% organic skin care Holistic Skin Care: ingredients only used in services Natural • Transdermal • Bioenergized Elina Skin Care Representative and in products for sale.

• Quality custom regimens for all www.SkinFitnessEtc.com skin types with environmental & 5825 Avenida Encinas, Ste 107 seasonal adjustments as needed.

Carlsbad, CA 92008 • Mixed fresh at time of service.

APRIL GIFT OFFER:

Diamonds are prized for their medicinal & rejuvenating properties. Enjoy our Diamond Firming Elixir for the low price of $39 in April. Must bring this ad with you.

Call us today to discuss your skin fitness needs!

760.438.4600

natural awakenings

April 2012

7

letterfrompublisher

E contact us Publisher Elaine Russo Gregory

Marketing Director Gloria Taylor Brown

editors Theresa Archer Erin Floresca Linda Sechrist

Design & Production Patrick Floresca Account Managers Lisa Peterson

P.O. Box 230934 • Encinitas, CA 92023 760-436-2343 Customer Inquiries email: support@na-sd.com publisher@na-sd.com www.na-sd.com © 2012 by Natural Awakenings. All rights reserved.

Although some parts of this publication may be reproduced and reprinted, we require that prior permission be obtained in writing.

Natural Awakenings is a free publication distributed locally and is supported by our advertisers. It is available in selected stores, health and education centers, healing centers, public libraries and wherever free publications are generally seen. Please call to find a location near you or if you would like copies placed at your business.

We do not necessarily endorse the views expressed in the articles and advertisements, nor are we responsible for the products and services advertised.

We welcome your ideas, articles and feedback.

SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscriptions are available by sending $32 (for 12 issues) to the above address.

very day I find gratitude in all of the new green products that have become part of my life.

Because of my household water filtration system, I am able to drink pure, delicious water straight from my faucet and have eliminated the need for water bottles. Each week I receive a fresh box of organic produce delivered right to my door eliminating driving time and food going to waste.

I also am part of a barter organization which allows me to reserve some of that green money we all work so hard for in exchange for a wide variety of products and services.

We are all becoming much more resourceful lately, more so out of necessity than anything else.

Our environment and our minds have reached their capacity with the rapid overflow of technology and products. With this in mind, it’s worth our while to pay particular attention to all the green products coming at us—they are changing the way we live.

Recently, I told my marketing director, Gloria Taylor Brown, about how I love to travel and inspire people. Gloria also loves to travel and teach. During our conversation, I mentioned that I especially like motivating young people.

While Gloria understood my reasoning, she observed that teaching a fifty-yearold something new is the same as helping a child learn new skills. How true! It further reminded me how many people and businesses we have helped grow through the magazine. Natural Awakenings has helped people find their passion and set out to achieve their goals.

Many of us have reinvented ourselves due to a struggling economy, or to fulfill an uncontrollable urge to bring a product or service to others in need. One thing I firmly believe is that we are never too old and it is never too late to make a change. I was initially attracted to Natural Awakenings magazine because I saw it as a powerful force that was helping to create the change I wanted to see in the world. The endless hours we spend bringing this magazine to you each month is rewarded by the change Natural Awakenings magazines are bringing to San Diego and 90 other communities across the nation.

This seems to be a good time for me to clarify my intentions of selling my San Diego magazine.

I am thrilled that my original aim of bringing Natural Awakenings to San Diego has come to fruition with the support of all our readers and advertisers. My new intention is to have Natural Awakenings in every city in California and to increase its presence on the West Coast. I am ready to wholeheartedly step into that larger vision to spread the word of healthy living. Putting my magazine up for sale is one way of letting the universe know that I am ready for this exciting new shift. I look forward to all of the different opportunities that it brings my way.

It is inspiring to attract and encourage new ideas, services, people and products. I appreciate your being on this journey with me.

Think fresh and trust you will attract “green”. It’s just the way it works.

Smiles and salutations to all us entrepreneurs,

Natural Awakenings is printed on recycled newsprint with soy-based ink.

8

San Diego Edition

www.na-sd.com

Make this new year a healthy one at our one on one personal health, fitness and spa studio!

Personal Training Nutrition Counseling Acupuncture Pilates Yoga Massage Spa Services Ayurveda Good through the month of April 2012!

BOGO Buy one get one free offers for Personal Training, Pilates, Yoga & Acupuncture BOGO Buy one get one 1/2 off Massage or Spa Service 6 Weeks with Certified Nutritionist $159 Gift certificates available.

Not to be combined with any other offer or applied to any existing contract or package.

4620 Alvarado Canyon Road | Suite 14 | San Diego | CA 92120 619.229.9695 www.envisionpersonalizedhealth.com

natural awakenings

Aprl 2012

9

eventspotlights Become a Mover and Shaker

H

ay House’s “Speak, Write & Promote: Become a Mover & Shaker” is being held June 1-3 at The Westin Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego. Led by Cheryl Richardson and Reid Tracy, this exciting weekend was designed to give attendees a framework that will birth a successful public career. The program includes lectures, interactive exercises, and live coaching where both facilitators will work with individuals to demonstrate key points.

“Do you have a dream to write a book, build a speaking career, appear on TV, or host your own radio show?” asks Tracy. “The most successful authors, teachers and speakers know that it takes a firm commitment of time and energy to build the kind of platform that not only reaches millions, but also grabs the interest of publishers, producers, editors or speaker’s bureaus.”

Attendees will learn what to consider when building a successful personal brand, how to effectively communicate to a wide audience, the power of personal image, the ins and outs of writing and publishing, what publishers look for when it comes to choosing and developing successful authors, the truth about publicity and what you need to do to generate the right kind, and much more.

Cheryl Richardson is a New York Times best-selling author who has written five books that have sold over a million copies. Her work has been covered widely in the media including The New York Times, Good Housekeeping, CBS This Morning, The Today Show, and regular appearances on Good Morning America, as well as leading the Lifestyle Makeover Series for The Oprah Winfrey Show. She’s created a successful multimedia career that has brought her message to millions of people around the world. As a pro-

fessional coach, author, speaker, TV personality, radio host, and social media expert, Cheryl offers an unprecedented “inside view” into what it takes to build a successful brand.

Reid Tracy is President and CEO of Hay House, Inc., the largest and most influential self-empowerment publishing company in the world. Acquiring hundreds of prominent authors over the years, Reid has played a role in the strategic development of authors such as Dr. Wayne Dyer, Dr. Christiane Northrup, Jerry and Esther Hicks, Suze Orman, Ben Stein and Doreen Virtue. He has also produced more than 12 successful PBS Specials that have raised over $100 million for Public Television. Most recently, he was the executive producer of several movies, including The Shift, with Wayne Dyer and You Can Heal Your Life, a documentary about Louise Hay’s life. Reid is also directly responsible for establishing Hay House’s offices in New York, London, Sydney, Johannesburg, and New Delhi.

Cost: $995 per registrant. Location: The Pavilion, The Westin Gaslamp Quarter, 910 Broadway Circle, San Diego. To register visit HayHouse.com and click on Event Tours. See ad on page 5.

Ecopolitan Seminar-Workshop Series in association with the University of Natural Medicine Presents

Dr. T Offers New Health Lecture Series

Dr. Adiel Tel-Oren The Truth About Protein

7:00-9:00 pm Monday, 23rdTel-Oren, r.April Adiel

D

known as Dr. T, returns to the San Diego area for anMental Health other eye-opening lecture series focused on 7:00-9:00 pm Wednesday, April 25th health and well-being. He will discuss “The Dr. Adiel Tel-Oren is a licensed LotusRain Naturopathic Clinic 5210 Balboa Ave. Ste. F,Protein: The Facts May Surprise European medical doctor Truth about (trained in Europe and USA), San Diego, CA aYou,” US licensed, examining board-certified claims bywww. the meat and dairy industry that Please visit the website: nutritionist, and board certidoctorTevents.com to register or book your skinconsumers clinic fied by the American Boards of online are continuously advising to eat more protein for Functional Medicine, Oxidative appointment.

Medicine, Chelationhealth, Therapy Contact: Caroline Andrews optimal from 7 to 9 p.m., April 23, in Carlsbad. and Disability Analysis. He is Area Coordinator 760-487-8482 President Emeritus and Profes On April 25,caroline@ecopolitan.com from 7 to 9 p.m., Dr. T will present a second sor of Nutrition and Functional Medicine with the University of lecture, in San Diego, on “Mental Health: Combating Mood Natural Medicine.

2004 Subida Terrace, Carlsbad,CA 92009

http://ecopolitan.com

10

San Diego Edition

www.na-sd.com

Disorders.” Here he examines the causes of anxiety, depression and other cognitive dysfunctions and explores how they can be addressed through nutritional and scientifically based modalities that avoid the side effects of prescription drugs.

Dedicated to educating audiences to take individual ownership of their health and well-being, rather than giving away this responsibility to doctors and insurance companies, Dr. T provides lecture attendees with information about how to be discerning clients of the health care industry. He is also the founder and co-founder of several nonprofit health and sustainability programs worldwide (visit Ecopolitan.com).

In addition to his lectures, Dr. T will see local clients for his safe, gentle, non-medical, non-surgical and aesthetically pleasing method of eliminating skin tags, moles and skin lesions. Appointments for a free initial consultation can be made on his website www.doctorTevents.com.

Cost for each lecture: $10, advance tickets; $15 at the door. Locations: Monday, April 23 at 2004 Subida Terrace, Carlsbad; Wednesday, April 25 at LotusRain Naturopathic Clinic, 5210 Balboa Ave., Ste. F, San Diego. To register online or book a skin consultation, visit DoctorTEvents.com.

For more information, contact Area Coordinator Caroline Andrews at 760-487-8482 or Caroline@ecopolitan.com.

See ad this page.

Ecopolitan Seminar-Workshop Series in association with the University of Natural Medicine Presents

Dr. Adiel Tel-Oren The Truth About Protein 7:00-9:00 pm Monday, April 23rd 2004 Subida Terrace, Carlsbad,CA 92009

Mental Health

7:00-9:00 pm Wednesday, April 25th

Dr. Adiel Tel-Oren is a licensed LotusRain Naturopathic Clinic 5210 Balboa Ave. Ste. F, European medical doctor (trained in Europe and USA), San Diego, CA a US licensed, board-certified Please visit the website: www. nutritionist, and board certidoctorTevents.com to register fied by the American Boards of online or book your skin clinic Functional Medicine, Oxidative appointment.

Medicine, Chelation Therapy Contact: Caroline Andrews and Disability Analysis. He is Area Coordinator 760-487-8482 caroline@ecopolitan.com President Emeritus and Professor of Nutrition and Functional Medicine with the University of Natural Medicine. http://ecopolitan.com

Toltec Wisdom with Don Jose Ruiz

O

n April 14 and 15, Don Jose Ruiz, co-author of The Fifth Agreement: A Practical Guide to SelfMastery, will lead a series of workshops based on Toltec knowledge at Yoga Tropics West Studio in Encinitas, CA. Ruiz will be teaching a deep explanation of The Four Agreements, The Mastery of Love and now The Fifth Agreement, books that his family ancestry have put into writing.

In these workshops, Ruiz will share the experiences that helped him transform his life, including the teachings from his grandmother, father and some of the stories that inspired his book The Fifth Agreement. “Enjoy the freedom to be who you truly are, the freedom to do what you really want to do, that is the greatest gift you can give yourself,” affirms Ruiz. “Resurrect your personal freedom and let this special journey be the last judgment. The last day you judge yourself or anyone else. Let it be the day you accept yourself just the way you are. In the moment when you master faith, you live your life in love, because love is what you are.”

Cost: $175-195. Time: Saturday, April 14 from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m.; Sunday, April 15 from 9 a.m. to noon. Location: Yoga Tropics West Studio, 965 2nd St., Encinitas. To contact the studio, call 760-717-0879 or visit YogaTropics.com.

For more information on Don Jose Ruiz, visit MiguelRuiz.com.

See ad on page 45.

Please be sure dr hoppe ad is always on right hand page.

natural awakenings

April 2012

11

Become a Certified Soul Coaching Oracle Card Reader

Coaching workshop led by acclaimed healer, Elaine’s ASoul author and teacher, Denise Linn, creator of the Soul Coaching® Oracle Card Deck, is being held May 4-6 in

ick P s ’ r e Publish Nelson’s Green Clean 619-851-6675 NelsonsGreenClean.net

San Diego. Denise Linn is an internationally renowned teacher in the field of self-development. She’s the author Denise Linn, of the bestseller Sacred Space and the award-winning Feng Shui for the Soul.

Linn has appeared in numerous documentaries and television shows worldwide, and is the founder of the International Institute of Soul Coaching®.

In this certification course, Linn shares her wealth of expertise on tapping Three-day into one’s inner wisdom, activating intuition, and gaining the inner tools needed certifi • Help you cr to start a practice as a professional oracle card practitioner. “You will learn how • to use the cards to coach your clients to tune in to their own inner wisdom,”Add to you • Help explains Linn. “Additionally, you’ll learn how to use cards to gain answers to the you ta • Activate yo deeper questions in your own life.”

Over these three transformational days, Linn will demonstrate how clutterLim clearing, cleaning, space clearing and feng shui can work like alchemy to profoundly energize the space that one does their readings in. “You’ll learn how Call to create sacred space within the room,” says Linn, “but most of allwww.hayhouse.com how to create www.healyourlife.com sacred space within yourself for profound card readings for yourself, your loved ones, and for your clients.”

Upon graduation, participants receive a Certificate of Attendance and then upon successful fulfillment of the certification requirements, will be awarded with a Soul Coaching Oracle Card Reader certificate.

“You don’t need to be psychic, wise, or intuitive to attend this course,” affirms Linn. “Who you are is enough!” ®

®

Nelson’s Green Clean 619-851-6675 NelsonsGreenClean.net

D

ave Nelson, owner and operator of Nelson’s Green Clean, recently cleaned all of my carpets in my house. Before even touching one carpet, he explained all of the procedures clearly and we had a candid discussion about my options. Not only did my carpets look like new, there was no harsh chemical residue left behind. My carpets dried very quickly with the fans that he used, and he even took my red throw run with him to clean back at his office. It is obvious that Dave Nelson loves what he does for a living. His dedicated service and passion shine through his work.

12

San Diego Edition

Cost: $577. Location: Bahia Resort Hotel, San Diego. Reserve your seat today by calling 800-654-5126 or visit HayHouse.com. See ad on page 31.

New Film Explores the Nature of Perception, Imagination and Reality

A

new movie, released by Samuel Goldwyn Films, written and produced by Austin Vickers and directed by award-winning Scott Cervine is coming to town: People v. The State of Illusion debuts in San Diego this month. Reviewers for The Huffington Post and others have called the film “A Must See” and compared the feature-length film to What The Bleep Do We Know? hailing the documentary as a powerful and compelling exploration of the science and power of perception and imagination, as well as a treatise on how habitual thoughts shape our reality.

“The film addresses stress and the mental health issues that we all face, and has the potential to really change people’s lives,” advises Vickers, a former trial lawyer.

Set in the notorious New Mexico State Penitentiary Old Main prison, the film tells the story of Aaron Roberts, a single father who is arrested and tried on charges following an incident that claims a woman’s life. The movie calls as expert witnesses leading thinkers in the fields of neuroscience, biochemistry, psychology, and quantum physics, including: Thomas Moore, Candace Pert, Debbie www.na-sd.com

Ford, Joe Dispenza, and Peter Senge. Their expert testimony helps answer the film’s central questions: What is real, and can we really change?

“People v. The State of Illusion directly involves viewers by making them a part of a trial, as judge and jury, and the emotionally compelling story of transformation presented in the film,” Vickers says. “Viewers are not only challenged to question the true nature of their perceptions, imaginations and reality, but also given a way to transcend their illusions.

It’s an inspiring movie that will wake you up to the power of your imagination, encourage hope and elevate your spirit.”

For more information about the film, visit TheStateOfIllusion. com. See ad on page 20.

Energy Psychology Conference

T

he 14th Annual International Energy Psychology Conference is being held May 31 through June 3 near San Diego. The event will offer the opportunity for therapists and helping professionals to explore and practice a range of cutting-edge and evidence-supported mind-body healing approaches.

Keynote speakers include Daniel Siegel, MD, a pioneer in the field of interpersonal neurobiology; Marilyn Schlitz, PhD, president and CEO of the Institute of Noetic Sciences; Gary Schwartz, director of the Laboratory for Advances in Consciousness at the University of Arizona; Amit Goswami, author of Quantum Mechanics; and Gary Craig, founder and developer of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT).

Year after year, ACEP (The Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology) Conferences receive rave reviews and are known to help attendees increase their passion about their work and revitalize their sense of community— all the while adding cutting-edge methods to their tool belt.

“Though the field of Energy Psychology (EP) is only 30 years old, it is fast growing due to its ability to provide swift results with no abreaction in most cases,” says Emily A. Snider, ACEP Outreach Coordinator. “Because of the effectiveness of these methods, practitioners who offer them are able to increase the value of their practice by providing a service for which clients are willing to pay out-of-pocket.”

Over 60 different workshops and presentations will be available. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be included with registration.

ACEP is an international non-profit organization of licensed mental health professionals and allied energy health practitioners dedicated to developing and applying energy psychology methods. It is the world’s leading EP instructional and certifying organization.

Location: Loews Coronado Bay Resort, 4000 Loews Coronado Bay Rd., Coronado. For more information about the annual conference, CEUs for attending or about energy psychology in general, visit EnergyPsych.org. See ad on page XX of this issue for a special “Reader of Natural Awakenings” discount. See ad on page 25.

Novick Chiropractic Homeopathy Functional Integrative Medicine Specializing in:

Be Healthy, Naturally!

General, gentle chiropractic Natural allergy treatment Now Accepting Insurance Women’s health Natural hormone balancing Pediatrics Mood swings GOLD WELLNESS CENTER Cranio-Sacral Therapy 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd., Ste. A-55 Homeopathic medicine for Encinitas, CA. 92024 you and your family

760-334-3440

natural awakenings

April 2012

13

newsbriefs Costa Rican Rain Forest in San Diego

Community Grieves Loss

S

O

n Sunday, March 11 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach will be transformed into a Costa Rican style jungle for the O2 For Life non-profit charity fundraiser. Attendees will enjoy native Costa Rican cuisine, silent and live auctions, drinks and lively music with DJ Dano of Dano’s Island Sounds.

This event is possible thanks to the help of Paige Perkins of Paige’s Garden Chat. Perkins donates her time and asks local growers like Briggs Tree Nursery, Euro America Growers, Weidner’s Nursery and Evergreen Nursery to donate plants for the occasion. “What’s really amazing is that because the micro-climates of San Diego and Costa Rica are so similar, a lot of the plants can be grown here,” says Perkins. “The acacia, musa (banana), jacaranda and assorted palm trees can thrive in San Diego gardens as well as vines like dalechampia, and morning glory. San Diego gardens will grow orchids, begonias, anthiums, heliconia, birds of paradise and many different types of ferns.”

O2 For Life is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and protection of tropical nature, protecting over 500 acres of land in the Osa region of Costa Rica, one of the most bio-diverse areas in the world.

For tickets and more information email mnapier@o2forlife. net or call 858-922-6011. Visit O2ForLife.org.

heila Kaye Rogers McDonnell, prominent Del Mar businesswoman, passed away on Sunday, March 4. Born and raised in the Bay Area of Northern California, McDonnell moved to Del Mar in 1991. A true humanitarian, she was a well-respected leader in the community who advocated for women and helped others realize their goals and self-worth.

McDonnell, founder and producer of the Women in Business Symposium, was also an active member of the Del Mar Kiwanis for over 17 years. She was the creator of the “Ugly Dog Contest,” the largest event sponsored by the Del Mar Kiwanis.

Elected President of the Del Mar Chamber of Commerce in 1998, she continued to build the Chamber and was instrumental in the growth of what is now named the San Diego Coastal Chamber of Commerce. She was honored with the “Woman of the Year” in 2009 given by the San Diego Coastal Chamber of Commerce.

McDonnell was known foremost for her love and contribution to the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club for over 22 years. She served in Group Sales and was “The Boss” of the Horsemen’s lounge and was instrumental in the education and promotion of horse racing.

In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the California Equine Retirement Foundation (CERF) in her honor. Address: PO Box 295, Temecula, CA 92950. Call 951-9264190 for more information.

GOOD FOR YOU GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT During the month of April, buy any Neuma product and be automatically entered to win a Neuma gift basket valued over $150. Neuma products are natural, healthy, organic and sustainable and bring beauty and well being to your hair. They are free of synthetic fragrances and toxic ingredients, making them good for you and good for the environment.

109 south acacia avenue solana beach, ca 92075

14

San Diego Edition

•

858.792.5959

•

ubuntuhairstudio.com

www.na-sd.com

Support Future Waldorf Teachers

O

n Saturday, April 21 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. the Waldorf Institute of Southern California (WISC) invites all to spend a magical evening with them as they work towards transforming education. Come enjoy organic, local homemade food, music, drinks and a silent auction at the Kava Lounge and support the Waldorf Teachers of the future.

“Communities everywhere are recognizing the need for a shift in our education systems,” says event coordinator, Maggie Kincheloe. “Alternative methods of education, including Waldorf education, changes the way we educate our youth-our own future.

By attending this ‘Transforming Education’ event, guests will help support the tuition structure of WISC’s adult education program through ticket sales and silent auction bids.”

The immediate benefit to Natural Awakenings readers is the opportunity to mark a fun, eye-opening night out on their calendars. Many readers may have heard of Waldorf education, but do not know much about it.

“Our event is a living, breathing way to expand our community’s knowledge on alternative education and offer a chance to become part of the change.”

Each $20 ticket includes one drink from Kava Lounge, live music, food and the opportunity to bid on such things as holistic health services, gift certificates to local eateries, art work and more.

separate ad from organic to you

CLINICAL ACUPRESSURE 1 A New Understanding of Life

April 19-22, 2012

Learn powerful ways to access the vital energy flows of the meridians and chakras.

24 CEUs NCBTMB approved

Call 619-920-6294 Susan Grant, H.H.P.

Return to Health 2004 Hornblend St. Pacific Beach, CA 92109

Clinical Acupressure 2 June 6-10, 2012

Cost: $20 per ticket. Location: Kava Lounge, 2812 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, CA. For more information, call Maggie Kincheloe at 570-709-0202, email maggie.kincheloe@yahoo.com or visit WaldorfTeaching.org.

natural awakenings

April 2012

15

Get 20% Off First Order

Gourmet Raw Artisan Chocolate 150% Great Taste Guarantee!

Sugar Free No Artificial Sweeteners Only 1 Net Carb Vegan No Dairy, No Soy, No Gluten Order Online - Coupon Code SD412

    



Tessa Cason is a Life Coach, EFT Practitioner, and Intuitive Counselor.

She is the author of the EFT Workbooks. www.eftstatements.com

16

San Diego Edition

 

             





www.na-sd.com

Get Fit in the Mexican Riviera

E

nrollment is open for Be Fit for Life’s May 20 weight loss and wellness retreat being held in the Mexican Riviera. Patrick W. Crosby, Be Fit for Life’s owner, says, “Take a vacation while losing weight and gaining knowledge.”

Attendees can sign up for one or two week sessions. This one-of-a-kind weight loss program comes with many “feel good” extras like massages, facials, sight-seeing excursions and entertainment. “All while enjoying one of Mexico’s most beautiful beaches,” says Crosby.

According to Crosby, “This program is not like a fad diet or boot camp.

It is a lifechanging experience packed with wonderful weather, beautiful beaches and a friendly and well-informed staff that really cares.”

This all-inclusive trip features a wide variety of workouts available for all ages and fitness levels, stateof-the-art heart monitors, all organic and fresh foods, antioxidant drinks like Jamica and coconut water, large cooked-to-order food menu and sightseeing excursions.

“There is no place like this,” assures Crosby. “Our whole concept is to create a life-changing experience where attendees experience long-term gains. We have nine seminars per week in Awakenings our open air meeting room Natural with topics 1/4 H 4.75 xthat 3.25range from diet and exercise to how to choose food and maintain motivation. It’s a great combination of diet, education and fun.”

Pets and extra guests are welcome.



Location: Hotel Troncones in Troncones, Mexico. For more information, call 855-944-5433 or visit BeFitForLife.net. See ad on page 5.

Energetic Pollution Solution

S

ubtle Energy Solutions is proud to offer a remarkable new product for protecting one’s home and workplace from energetic pollution. The Clean Sweep Spray is a simple, cost effective way to clean any space and is suitable for use in homes, clinics, offices, hotels or anywhere negative energy accumulates.

The Clean Sweep Spray cleans any kind of negative energy. “Tangible energetic emanations linger in the environment from all kinds of sources, including distress and suffering, illness, depression, anxiety, trauma, difficult relationships and negative thinking, as well as electrical devices and equipment,” says Subtle Energy Solutions President, Shay Arave. “Few people are aware of the fact that these energetic emanations can affect everything from healing outcomes to people’s state of mind.”

According to Arave, many practitioners who have used the spray report the energy released has an almost immediate effect on many parameters of the human nervous system, as well as relieving emotional tension and creating a sense of well-being and security.

Arave explains, “Overall, the body’s entire system is more relaxed and has more energy for dealing with the rest of life’s challenges instead of trying to counteract the impact of negative energies in the environment.”

Clean Sweep is all-natural, waterbased, contains no chemicals or fragrances, and is completely safe for the environment. The energized, structured water solution comes in a convenient spray bottle.

Learn from Top Internet Marketing Experts

T

he Southern California Business Networking and Internet Marketing Expo is being held on Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, CA. The event will cover Internet marketing and its benefits to small businesses, associations, non-profits, large corporations and individuals wanting to enhance their resume.

In addition to 70 business vendors, attendees will have the opportunity to learn from seven of the top Internet marketers in the country. These speakers will share their best practices to effectively use email marketing and social media including Facebook, twitter and LinkedIn, blogging and mobile marketing.

The seven training seminars include Constant Contact presented by Ron Cates, Facebook with Kimberly Yow, LinkedIn with Rick I “The LinkedIn Guy”, Twitter with Marsha Collier, Blogging and Text Message Marketing with Captain Email’s Chris Murch and Mobile Media with Dan Smith and David Demangos.

This one stop, all day learning event is produced by Captain Email Events and sponsored by Constant Contact.

Cost: $20. Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds, Mission Tower, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. For tickets and information, call 858-442-6460 or visit CaptainEmailEvents.ws. See ad on page 38.

also in PET please don’t place on same page as naturally to your door ad>)

For more information, contact Subtle Energy Solutions at 888-301-6773 or visit SubtleEnergySolutions.com. See ad on page 21. natural awakenings

April 2012

17

communityspotlight

The New World of Dentistry The Gateway to your Overall Wellness

by LeRoy Williams

W

hen most people think of the dentist, they think of the whir of the drill, the sterile waiting room, and pain... all in the name of clean teeth. But Drs. Marvin and Godes at The Center for Natural Dentistry in Encinitas are at the forefront of a movement to alter those perceptions.

“We want people to stop thinking about clean teeth and pain when they go to the dentist and start thinking about overall health and wellness,” says Dr. Marvin, holistic dentist and founder of The Center for Natural Dentistry, who is leading a paradigm shift in dentistry.

“I want to make a difference in the lives of my patients so I am working to shift the present standard from den-

tistry as a ‘last resort’ approach to one of whole-body health that begins with healthy teeth,” explains Marvin, who credits a patient for introducing him to holistic medicine several years after graduating from Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 2000.

After college and a residency program, Marvin set up a “traditional” dental practice in San Antonio, Texas.

Like most dentists, Marvin practiced everything he was taught in dental school: mercury amalgam fillings, fluoride treatments, root canals, and lots of metal. However, as part of his personal quest for better health, he began to discover a growing body of research that revealed these traditional practices to be detrimental to the overall health,

Drs. Godes and Marvin even if they solve the dental problem.

“Everyone knows mercury is a highly toxic substance, yet we were handling it and using it on a daily basis because that’s what we were taught to do. But the more I looked at it and studied it, the more I came to realize that it just didn’t add up. Why would we use toxic materials when our goal is to get people healthy?” says Marvin while contemplating the turning point in his career.

And quite the turning 20% off first visit point it was. reveal

Organic Hair Color & No Animal Testing Just a few hilites about alternative hair color: • Prop-Glycol-Free • Ethylinamine-Free • PPD-Free • Paraben-Free • Sulfate-Free • Ammonia-Free These toxic ingredients are found in most hair colors.

Charlotte St Amour is a rarity, using products FREE of them!

Very Gentle Great for Highly on the Hair Sensitive Skin

organic facials

20% off first visit

tara carson. owner. esthetician

20% Off

for first visit for non-toxic color Charlotte St Amour

Love and Care for the hair Call for your reservation  See you soon!

760-846-1861 18

San Diego Edition

www.na-sd.com

705 north vulcan ave. encinitas, ca 92024 858.245.7236

www.sinceraskincare.com www.sinceraskincare.com

Cardiol_Natural Awakening Ad_11.15.2011_Layout 1

After selling his Texas practice, Marvin and his family eventually relocated to San Diego where he set up The Center for Natural Dentistry and began providing truly healthy dentistry.

“We use a variety of alternative treatments in our practice,” says Marvin.

“In many traditional practices, the dentist may only spend 10 minutes with you before deciding on treatment. You’re pushed out the door with an expensive appointment on the calendar and little to no knowledge of why you need it or what the possible side effects are.”

So what makes holistic dentistry different? “We just do things differently,” says Marvin. “Most new patients are at our office two hours just talking with the dentist and trying to figure out what the best options are for you, as an individual. We really need to spend a lot of time listening to our patients before we can ever start to think about proposing treatments.”

The Center for Natural Dentistry certainly does offer a different experience. It all starts with the listening first, followed by thorough biocompatibility testing to ensure that any materials used in your mouth are also good for your entire body.

“We don’t just stay away from mercury fillings,” says Godes, who joined the practice in 2011. “I’ve never worked in a dental practice that offers a greater variety of composite (white) fillings —we have a different filling for just about everyone, just to make sure we use the best possible solution for every patient. We treat everyone as an individual and it’s exciting to be a part of.”

Godes chose a career in the dental profession as a way to help people achieve their goals related to overall health and well-being. Since joining The Center for Natural Dentistry she has enjoyed the opportunity to pursue her passion for combining the art and science of dentistry with health and healing. “It was easier to join Dr. Marvin, who has long been an advocate for whole body health, than it was to transform my general practice in Arizona. We are really helping people here and it feels good—it’s what I’ve always wanted to do,” says Godes,

who spent several years studying the benefits of ozone therapy in dentistry before implementing the treatment at The Center for Natural Dentistry.

Ozone therapy is a newer form of alternative dental treatment offered in very few practices. When used properly, it has been proven effective at halting tooth decay, curing sensitivity, preventing root canals, and reversing gum disease, among other uses.

“By utilizing the different applications of ozone such as ozonized water, ozonized oils, and ozone itself, we are able to do eliminate a lot of more invasive procedures and their associated side effects,” advises Godes. “The results we get across a variety of uses are just incredible. We have even been able to completely halt tooth decay without having to use a drill.”

The differences don’t stop there.

While biocompatibility testing, 3D imaging, ceramic dental implants, ozone therapy, BPA-free fillings, and metalfree restorations are great benefits, perhaps the most important difference between The Center for Natural Dentistry and your previous dental experiences is education. Marvin and Godes relish the opportunity to educate their patients on how to not only solve their dental problems with a healthier approach, but also how to prevent those dental problems from recurring in the future.

“If all we did was fix teeth, we would doing our patients a disservice,” says Marvin. “Our goal is restore their oral health, all while educating them on the proper ways to naturally prevent dental problems in the future. The best dentistry is no dentistry—if our patients never have to come back, we did our job perfectly.”

From listening to providing safer, alternative treatments to educating patients, The Center for Natural Dentistry is not your typical dental practice... but hopefully someday their type of dentistry will be the rule, rather than the exception.

The Center for Natural Dentistry is located at 317 N. El Camino Real, Ste. 106 in Encinitas. Call 760-659-2225 or visit TryNaturalDentistry.com. See ad on back cover.

Finally, a natural way to lower cholesterol "All natural Red Yeast Rice & Omega-3 (fish oil) reduced total cholesterol 42% equal to a Statin drug..."

-Mayo Clinic Proceedings 2008

dSAFE

• FDA registered

d•EFFECTIVE Includes:

Red Yeast Rice, Omega-3, CoQ10, Resveratrol, Policosanol

FREEDAY

3stO H Pay S&

TRIAL

Ju

$8.e9C5FM1 Cod

Lower Cholesterol in 30 days guaranteed!

Order today:

www.cardiol.net or call 1-888-809-6424 A San Diego, CA Company BUY LOCAL!

natural awakenings

April 2012

19

healthbriefs

Unplug During Screen-Free Week

T

he American Academy of Pediatrics recommends zero screen time for children under 2 and less than two hours per day for older children. Yet, the Kaiser Family Foundation reports that 40 percent of 3-month-old infants are regular viewers of television and DVDs, and school-age kids spend nearly twice as many hours with screen media such as television, video games, computers and handheld devices as they spend attending school. To help kids, families, schools and communities turn off screens and turn on healthier activities, the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC) urges everyone to participate in Screen-Free Week, April 30 through May 6.

CCFC is a national coalition of health care professionals, educators, advocacy groups, parents and individuals, with a mission to reclaim childhood from corporate marketers. “The commercialization of childhood is the link between many of the most serious problems facing children and society today,” advises CCFC Director Susan Linn. “Childhood obesity, eating disorders, youth violence, sexualization, family stress, underage alcohol and tobacco use, rampant materialism and the erosion of children’s creative play are all exacerbated by advertising and marketing.”

Learn more about the week-long event, efforts to restrict marketers’ access to children and how to help, at CommercialFreeChildhood.org.

20

San Diego Edition

www.na-sd.com

Diabetes Linked to Dirty Air

H

ealth wise, the air we breathe is just as important as the foods we eat, according to a recent report published in the journal Diabetes Care.

The report is based on one of the first large-scale, population-based studies linking diabetes prevalence with air pollution. According to researchers from Children’s Hospital Boston, a strong, consistent correlation exists between adult diabetes and particulate air pollution, an association that persists after adjustment for other risk factors such as obesity and ethnicity. The relationship was seen even at exposure levels below the current U.S. Environmental Protection Agency safety limit.

Are Cell Phones Safe?

Q

uestions about how cell phones might impact our health have sparked significant controversy. The World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has now classified radio frequency electromagnetic fields as possibly carcinogenic to humans, based on an increased risk for glioma, a malignant type of brain cancer associated with wireless phone use.

Caution was also urged in an article about cell phone safety published this past October in the journal Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine.

It reported that cell phones that are switched on and carried in shirt or pants pockets can exceed U.S. Federal Communications Commission exposure guidelines, and also that adults and children absorb high levels of microwave radiation from the phones.

According to the paper, children are at greater risk than adults, absorbing up to triple the amount of microwave radiation in their brain’s hypothalamus (which links the nervous and endocrine systems) and hippocampus (vital for memory and spatial navigation) compared to adults. Absorption into their eyes was also greater, and as much as 10 times higher in their bone marrow than adults’.

The IARC concludes that these findings call for cell phone certification consistent with the “as low as reasonably achievable” approach taken in setting standards for using radiological devices. “It is important that additional research be conducted into the longterm, heavy use of mobile phones,” says IARC Director Christopher Wild.

“Pending the availability of such information, it is important to take pragmatic measures to reduce exposure [directly to the head], such as handsfree devices or texting.”

WHAT ARE

YOUR

FITNESS GOALS? SPECIAL OFFER FOR FIRST TIME CLIENTS • FREE private evaluation & goal consultation • FREE 60 minute individual session with trainer • FREE week of unlimited drop in classes

SCHEDULE TODAY! 760-944-1235 www.greenasiumfitness.com

Additional resource: Epidemiologist Devra Davis, Ph.D., reports on this topic in Disconnect: The Truth About Cell Phone Radiation. natural awakenings

April 2012

21

22

San Diego Edition

www.na-sd.com

Top

8

7

Global health. Local food is healthier for the global environment. On average, food consumed in America travels 3,000 miles from source to table. That’s a lot of jet and diesel fuels pumped into the atmosphere. One of the easiest, lowest cost ways to reduce your personal carbon footprint is to buy locally produced food.

Reasons to Buy Local Produce

by Beverly Jo Noble

8

Learning opportunity. A trip to the farmer’s market or independent grocer is also an opportunity to learn about specific fruits, get some cooking tips, and experience different cultures.

It’s also a fun family experience. If your children are reluctant to try new fruits or vegetables, take them along and let them ask questions and make their own selections, then help to prepare the meal. It’s a great learning experience as well as an antidote to picky eating habits.

O

ne of the wonderful things about living in southern California is year-round access to fresh, local produce. Here are the top eight reasons to take a little extra time and get to your favorite farmer’s market or local merchant:

1

Fresh, local fruit tastes better. This first reason is purely selfish. Most fruit does not ripen off the tree. It may be gassed in the packing shed or warehouse to imitate ripeness, but the flavor just isn’t there. Sadly, ripe fruit does not transport well. Most fruit you see in the grocery store, organic or not, was picked at least a week earlier, far before it was ripe. Buying fruit from a local source means getting riper, juicier and much more delicious fruit.

2

Better health for you and your family. Health issues exist for both organic and non-organic foods. Consider the recent news about arsenic in organic brown rice syrup; not from errors or contamination during processing, but because the plants naturally absorbed arsenic from the soil in which they grew. You are much more likely to know about environmental health concerns in your backyard than 300 or 3,000 miles away.

3

Shorter food chain. A second health issue arises from the processing itself. From spinach to mixed lettuce to bean sprouts, healthy food can become a source of disease either from employee error or poor industrial hygiene standards. The more processed a food item is, the more potential exposure to contamination exists. And

Beverly Jo Noble is the author of A Lifetime of Recipes: Fabulous Fresh Fruit now available at ALifetimeOfRecipes.com. See ad on page 10. the further it travels, the more potential threats can enter the food supply. The shorter the food chain is, the fewer opportunities for disease to enter the picture.

4

Less chemicals. Food processors also add preservatives for longer shelf life, so if you want to limit your consumption of those chemicals, buying local and minimally processed produce is crucial.

5

Sustainable practices. Small, local farms are more likely to use sustainable agricultural methods. Diversity of crops, in particular, is seldom practiced by agribusiness.

6

Support local community. Buying food from local farms supports the local economy. Many studies have shown that local businesses of all kinds tend to keep their profits in their local communities, while the profits of global businesses are returned to the corporate headquarters.

StrawberrySpinach Salad Strawberries are now available at many locations in San Diego County. Look for the Chandler variety for a real taste treat and then try this easy recipe: 1 pt. strawberries, cut in quarters 1 lb. baby spinach ½ cup sugar 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds 1 Tbsp. poppy seeds 1 ½ tsp. onion, minced ¼ tsp. paprika ¼ tsp. Worcestershire sauce ½ cup walnut oil ¼ cup raspberry vinegar Combine spinach and strawberries in a large bowl. Mix remaining ingredients together in a shaker jar; pour over spinach and gently toss. Serve immediately.

natural awakenings

April 2012

23

The Healing I Took Birth For

by Ondrea Levine

I

t seems that one of my greatest teachers or teachings came from the times in my life when illness came upon me.

I think the most outstanding insights of our years working with illness and grief in ourselves and others was the power love has to bring harmony to a place of imbalance, be it the softening of the contractions around nerve centers that often generate so much pain, or the opening/increase of the blood flow that allows greater access to the immune system to areas where our natural, and often amazing, potential for the heart/ mind to heal the body.

Learning to send love into mental imbalances and afflictive emotions such as fear, doubt and self-judgment which tend to defend illness rather than offering healing. Directing mercy and even forgiveness into our long conditioned self-rejection turns the tables on the conviction we deserve to suffer. How very unkind we can be to ourselves—love in action brings confidence in our capacity to work with areas we have long since withdrawn from.

Pain, met by mercy, breeds compassion. Pain, met by fear causing us to pull back from our responsibility, creates a pity that leaves us broken and haggard by the side of the road. As much as it may seem “anti-intuitive” we have seen many send loving kindness into their tumors and find their illness so much easier to live with.

Love connects us to our healing.

Pity reinforces our duality, our sense of hopelessness and helplessness, sepa-

24

San Diego Edition

Stephen and Ondrea Levine have combined the compassion of Buddhist teachings with modern psychology, developing original methods to help people deal with death and dying. They draw from the teachings of a variety of wisdom traditions, including Native American, Sufism, mystical Christianity, and Theravada Buddhism. Although they have not actively participated in public talks for many years, they will be speaking (via broadband), at the upcoming Inner Directions Gathering 2012 being held April 20-22 in La Jolla. rating us from the heart of the matter, weakening the body’s trust in healing.

The gift in the wound that illness seems to provide for many is to remind the heart to move toward difficulties rather than turn away from them.

It has been a lifelong teaching. I began at ten, with scarlet fever, and

www.na-sd.com

a year later was confronted with a rheumatic heart. Also a profoundly scrambled composite of what we came to call a “dervishing dyslexia” both in reading and, less recognized by many, a tumbling of speech and hearing as well which resulted in a “social dyslexia” as well. It was a laundry list of attention twisting symptoms. Also in the mix of what Stephen called my “initiation” there was included cancer in my 20’s and again at 59, and diagnosis of pancreatitis, lupus, a severe unending Meniere’s disease ringing tinnitus, and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

All had their chance at the lectern. But when love arrives we build the capacity to listen to ourselves with a merciful ear, to turn to ourselves as we would to our only child, to take our own hand, so to speak, and commit ourselves wholeheartedly to use all we have to support our healing. Love stills our tendency to hide in fear.

Oddly enough, each imbalance in the body, has just given more strength to my heart. Life is a balancing act, from which we fall, from high wire to high wire, from tight rope to tight rope, as we learn the art and spirit needed to regain our momentum, to practice the art that corrects our imbalances.

And eventually find the grace to live harmoniously.

Excerpt from the forthcoming book The Healing I Took Birth For (available April, 2012). Copyright 2012 by Ondrea and Stephen Levine. Reprinted by arrangement with Aperion Books, Vista, CA.

The Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology presents the14th Annual

International Energy Psychology Conference

Keynotes Gary Craig • Amit Goswami, PhD Marilyn Schlitz, PhD • Gary Schwartz, PhD Daniel Siegal, MD

May 31- June 3, 2012 • San Diego, CA Loews Coronado Bay Resort

InvIted PresentatIons Dan Benor, MD • Joanne Callahan Tapas Fleming, LAC • Fred Gallo, PhD David Gruder, PhD • Anodea Judith, PhD

ing May 30-31 • Two-Day Introductory EFT Workshop MID Pric th.

4 y a M s d en May 31 • 10 One-Day Seminars on main Save $40 ng the code Arenson • Connolly • Diepold • Feinstein • Jahnke • Judith si u e . c g Lammers • Look • Radomski • Altaffer • Stone conferen when registerin . ff 0 AWAKE4 tes up to 20% o June 1-3 • Main Conference: 45 Workshops in 9 Tracks Group ra CEUs Fundamentals of Energy Psychology, Spirituality and Consciousness, Up to 45 le! b a il ava Special Populations, Specific Approaches, Integrated Approaches, EP Through the Life Cycle, Peak Performance, Therapist Development, Potpourri

Info, registration, and membership at energypsych.org or call 619-861-2237

June 4th ~ Post-Conference Event: Gary Craig The Power of Mythical Marketing to Build Your Business See what others are saying: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cJp7LC1inc

Great Fresh Tasting Water from every faucet in your home for all your water needs.

Tastes clean and natural Go Green With Filtercon Eliminates Chlorine, Bad Tastes, and Odors from every Faucet, Bath and Shower in the Home No Chemicals, No Salt, No Wasted Water!

No More Plastic Bottled Water • No Constant Filter Changes Maintenance Free / Computer Controlled Conditioned Water Provides a Clean, Crisp Feeling, Not Slippery All of this for just pennies a day!

1-800-550-1995 www.filtercon.com natural awakenings

Made in USA

April 2012

25

Doing the HcG Diet Right

by Dr. Michael J. Hollis

O

besity is an epidemic in America today. And there is no shortage of diets that claim to help people lose their excess weight once and for all. One of the hottest diets available today is called the HcG Diet. The premise behind the diet is to use Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HcG) prescribed by a doctor to help comfortably navigate a very low calorie diet. Because the HcG diet relies primarily on whole foods, it is essentially a holistic diet.

The HcG Diet is so popular it has become a major entry point for patients into many holistic health clinics.

So what is it about the HcG Diet program that makes it a viable alternative to, literally, an exhaustive lineage of ineffective predecessors? And who is this program suited for? Does metabolic or body typing determine selection for this diet? And are there any important rules to consider when selecting patients for the program?

First, it’s good to know how the HcG Diet program really works in order to understand who the ideal candidates would be for the diet. Once a physician or holistic health center has a good grasp on the diet, then it’s all about spending time getting to know each patient. The physician must take an active interest in more than just the patient’s weight loss. Answering the question, “is it effective?” is not just

26

San Diego Edition

A free seminar on the HcG Diet program is held on the last Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Center for Health & Wellbeing. Attendees will learn how the HcG diet is able to help encourage healthy metabolism. The seminars are open to the public. The next seminar will be held on April 25.

about the mechanics of the HcG, but also about understanding relationships with social and emotional eating, as well as sedentary and exercise-driven lifestyles. These other things going on offer clues to help one adjust the program. For example, “...nothing has changed in my eating and exercise habits for the last 10 years. So why am I now gaining weight?” or “...work and family stress has been unusually intense this last year. I have noticed I gain weight when I’m under stress.

What can I do about this?” It is clear these are two completely different issues and will require different roads to success for each. www.na-sd.com

Second, it’s important to keep a patient’s expectations fair. Unlike many ads out there, most patients do not generally see a pound of weight loss a day. In my clinic, numerous patients helped us out by tracking numbers and sharing information with us. We were able to do the math and discover that those ads were misleading. So-called “good” patients who had only rare mishaps did better than those who erred more on the program.

Third, the HcG program has to be a practical, preventative medicine approach. It needs to address some fundamentals inherent to healthy habits, healthy lifestyle, and remission of disease. For instance, in my clinic our HcG Diet program excludes foods with cardiovascular risk factors or known issues for many health challenges like diabetes, autoimmune disease, or an under-functioning liver.

The simplicity of foods chosen for the HcG Diet program can be a great starter program for tackling other degenerative diseases. A carefully-managed, whole foods HcG Diet program can help treat overweight and chronic disease alike by:

1 2

Helping people turn off unhealthy food cravings and temptations

Reducing stress on vital organ systems and metabolic pathways that were source points for chronic, degenerative disease.

3

Correcting blood sugar irregularities, liver congestion, and adrenal and blood pressure irregularities.

One more essential component to a successful HcG Diet program is exercise. Exercise is a challenge, but a healthy challenge. And it needs to be a priority in any program that promotes healthy weight loss and longevity.

Michael J. Hollis, BSc, ND, is the owner of The Center for Health & Wellbeing located in the heart of Hillcrest at 3636 5th Ave., San Diego. For more information, call 619-814-5500 or visit CHWBOnline.com.

inspiration

DEEP BLUE CONNECTIONS Extraordinary Encounters with Dolphins

by Bill Van Arsdale

F

or the past dozen years, Amlas McLeod has been leading wild dolphin encounters in Bimini, Bahamas, enabling swimmers to experience transformative changes through encounters with this extraordinary marine mammal.

“Wild dolphins often enjoy interacting with boats, but most are not interested in being close to humans. As soon as you get into the water, they dis-

appear,” McLeod explains. “The Atlantic spotted dolphin species near Bimini is unusual in that they are comfortable connecting with people, and seem to enjoy it as much as we do. Amazingly, they actually include us in their pod activities during these encounters.”

These spotted dolphins often swim very close to the boat, jumping up or turning to get a better view of folks on McLeod’s catamaran. Once overboard,

swimmers revel in how the animals playfully move and twirl amongst them and often come within inches as they glide by slowly enough to make prolonged eye contact.

“You cannot help but get the sense that you are interacting with a highly sentient being; the feeling of direct connection is remarkable,” says McLeod. “I am most affected by my quiet connections with the elders that will just hang in the water with me. Sometimes, they will close their eyes and simply rest at my side. Their presence is one of total, unqualified acceptance.”

People who swim so intimately with these dolphins depart feeling they have “met the master,” as McLeod puts it. Comments from guests returned via TripAdvisor.com (Tinyurl.com/7n8khqf) report how the experience puts them back in touch with who they really are and empowers them to make changes in their lives. “Connecting with these special dolphins somehow brings us into the ‘here and now’ in a profound way,” says McLeod. “We drop out of the mind and into the heart. There is this feeling of expansion, connection and being one with everything. When people return home, they often report that they have started to let go of things in their lives that no longer serve them, allowing them to become more true to themselves.”

For more information, visit WildQuest. com.

Bill Van Arsdale is a contributing writer who recently swam with the dolphins near Bimini.

The inner DirecTionS direcTions gaThering GaTherinG • “The SpiriTual evenT of The Year”

T h r e e T r a n S f o r m i n g DaY S !

AprIl 20-22, 2012 • lA JollA, CA Explore Authentic Spiritual Teachings, Meditative Dialogue, Music and Silence. “i used to go to india to make ‘this’ happen.”

—R am D ass r e g I s t e r

Presenters: Jeff foster • Jackie o’Keeffe • Karl renz • francis lucille pamela Wilson • rupert Spira • peter fenner • Stephen & ondrea levine Music: Dave Stringer • Kirtana t o D A y

•

s e A t I n g

I n

l I m I t e D

Use Code AWAKE12 to Receive a 10% “Natural Awakenings” Discount • www.InnerDirections.org natural awakenings

April 2012

27

1

Before the cleaning even starts, a pre-inspection must be done on the areas that require cleaning.

It allows the cleaner to assess the soil levels and set reasonable expectations as to the outcome of the cleaning. It also allows the customer to voice their concerns and ask any questions about the cleaning process.

Lastly, it is the time when a choice must be made to use green cleaning solutions or conventional cleaning solutions.

2

Green Carpet

Cleaning

by Dave Nelson

T

here are many different myths and assumptions associated with green carpet cleaning. As homeowners, how do we make enough sense of green cleaning to realize its benefits? The definition of clean is “a condition free of unwanted matter.”

So one could reason that the act of cleaning itself is an inherently green act by definition. Green cleaning is essentially using cleaning methods and products with environmentally-friendly

28

San Diego Edition

ingredients to preserve human health and environmental quality.

Here is where the slope gets a little slippery. When most companies market green carpet cleaning, they rarely speak of the cleaning process steps.

Most of the time the focus is put on the choice of green cleaning solution, the lack or limited use of water, or even the fact that conventional solutions will make your home toxic. Let’s look at the cleaning process.

www.na-sd.com

Next we have dry soil removal— better known as vacuuming. It’s widely known in the industry that no less than 75 percent of the soil in a carpet can be removed with dry extraction. After the carpets are vacuumed they need to be prepared

Hint: If you want to reduce the cleaning frequency of your carpets by a professional, all you have to do is vacuum more. Two to three times a week is adequate. for wet cleaning and this is done with a pile lifter. Think of it as a vacuum on steroids. It does two things: It deep cleans the carpet and opens up the pile to allow the cleaning solution to penetrate better.

3

Now that our carpet has been prepared for the wet cleaning process—it’s show time! A cleaning solution is sprayed onto the carpet to break the chemical bond that the soil has to the carpet fiber. Keep in mind that although green solutions are safer and made from renewable sources, they are still chemicals. As the cleaning solution is working away at breaking the bond we help it along by the use of agitation. The use of proper and thorough agitation helps reduce the amount of cleaning solution needed during the cleaning. The less solution used without compromising cleaning effectiveness the better. That is the es-

sence of true green cleaning.

4

Once the bond between the soil and the carpet fiber is broken, the next step is to remove the soil. This is facilitated by the use of hot, purified water and some type of extraction tool.

Water helps to emulsify and carry the soil from the indoor environment to a holding tank on the cleaning machine. This is where the importance of thorough dry cleaning comes into play.

The more soil we remove dry, the less water has to be used in the cleaning.

There is simply less soil to remove.

Less water used in the cleaning means the carpets dry faster.

5

The last step is drying the areas that were cleaned. This is critical to inhibiting moisture-related problems.

This can be accomplished by the use of fans specifically designed for drying carpet, opening windows to facilitate air exchange, and in most cases using the heater in the home to provide warm filtered air for the fans to blow on the carpet.

Being truly green is not only doing

these steps but constantly reevaluating them for cleaning efficiency and effectiveness. A simple solution change is just one piece of the puzzle. Things need to make sense and be done thoughtfully, responsibly and purposefully. After all, green cleaning is sci-

ence and chemistry at work to create a healthier condition. And that is what we are all after at the end of the day.

For more information, call Nelson’s Green Clean at 619-851-6675 or visit NelsonsGreenClean.net.

RECONNECTIVE HEALING

®

SAN DIEGO

Free Yourself from Pain Individual Sessions 3 Distance Sessions 4 Healing for Animals “I invite you to experience for yourself the balance and wholeness that becomes available through this powerful work.” — Susie Prestidge, RN

You may experience • Relief from chronic pain and inflammation • Depression & Anxiety lifted • Faster recovery from injury or post surgery • Deeper sleeping patterns • An increase in energy & vitality • Overall sense of well- being • Deep peace & relaxation • RECONNECTIVE HEALING® THE RECONNECTION®

Call today to schedule your session

Susie Prestidge, RN

619.742.0727 ReconnectingSD.com

Source Code: NATURAL7 Expires January 8, 2012

Shop non-toxic & chemical free cookware, Expires 5/6/2012 bakeware, dinnerware, cook’s tools, kitchen accessories, on-the-go, & more at

20% off non-toxic products with code NA2 natural awakenings

April 2012

29

healthykids

GROWING uP

GReeN Lessons to Help Lighten Future Footprints

by Hilary Ferrand

.. .. .. .

Unsurpassed Yoga Training Asana & Anatomy Alignment & Adjustment Chakra Development Restorative Yoga Life Force Breathing Techniques Meditation Instruction & Practice Specialized Field Trips

200 Hour & 300 Hour Certified Yoga Teacher Training Programs!

National Yoga Alliance Standards Certification

Lynda Light, Master Teacher

760.390.4505

www.lightandloveyoga.com Enrich Your Yoga, Enrich Your Life

30

San Diego Edition

P

arents schooled in environmental principles strive to guide their children in like-minded directions. How can we inspire them to join in addressing larger challenges without coming across as a lecturer about yet another obligation? Thankfully, there are many ways to make green living a feel-good, even easy and fun habit.

Cutting Consumerism

The most important factor is to live as an example. Parents best teach children to buy less by buying less themselves. Discuss various considerations and ask for their opinions.

According to a recent study by Empower MediaMarketing, kids see 12 to 14 minutes of commercials for every hour of television screen time.

Talk about ads that target kids and how some retailers manipulate young audiences. Compare the advertised benefits www.na-sd.com

of a new toy with their own experiences with it; does it measure up?

Give kids attractive options and practice in making choices. “I tell them what a product contains and if it’s proven to cause health problems,” says Mary Marsh, a mother of three in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. “I also will tell them about a natural alternative.

I really want them to make these important decisions themselves. I can’t decide for them later on.”

Taming Trash

Challenge children to find reusable alternatives to disposable household items. Turn it into a game; conduct experiments to see how well the alternatives work and try their ideas.

Put a spin on recycling. Instead of rinsing milk jugs and putting them out for recycling, save some to create an igloo indoors. Unwind that old sweater

and use it in artwork. Cut apart old jeans and turn them into skirts. Decorate glass jars and repurpose them as storage for pantry foods and miscellany.

Take children to the local dump to identify items that could be recycled or reused. University of Utah research attests that half of all U.S. garbage could be recycled. In practice, we settle for about 2 percent.

Encourage youngsters to make their opinions known. When a toy’s package is much larger than it needs to be, help them write the maker a letter asking the manufacturer to green their business.

Creating Concern

Help children become experts. “Kids can inspire their friends and parents to be more environmentally conscious,” advises Dr. Moshe Lewis, chief of physical medicine and rehab at the California Pacific Medical Center, in San Francisco.

Surround the family with nature. “Kids are naturally curious. As they learn about the natural habitat of animals, their importance in the ecosystem and how beautiful they

are, they develop an appreciation for the diverse flora and fauna species on Earth,” says Lewis.

Barbara Smith started the Bow Wow Meow Kids Club at the Almost Home humane shelter, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, so that more children could visit the animals. “Volunteering at the shelter has more benefits for kids than just playing with cats and dogs,” says Smith. “It teaches how to be kind, how to earn trust and try to heal. It teaches them to be humane.”

Involve kids in choosing good food. “I like to produce some food at home so we can lessen our footprints a bit more,” says Marsh. Two of her children help care for the family’s quails and collect eggs. The third creates cartoons about the downside of factory farms.

Tough Talking

Environmental challenges can appear daunting, and may make children feel fearful or even guilty that they can’t help. A parent can help calm their nerves, offer constructive perspective and help them feel like part of the solution.

“Keep the tone of conversation on possibilities, rather than impending doom,” counsels Licensed Mental Health Counselor Brooke Randolph, of Indianapolis, Indiana. “Focus on what could happen, instead of what will.”

Look for the positives. “A single choice is not causing global warming or the extinction of a species; rather, it is a build-up of several choices, made by many people, over and over again.”

Talk about current incremental changes that are helping.

Make doable, Earth-friendly goals and act together to make a difference.

“No matter how small it is,” says Randolph, “if children feel they are doing something positive, they can feel more in control.”

Finally, encourage self-expression.

“For kids, being able to verbalize or express their feelings is critical,” says Lewis. “Sometimes, this requires more than just talk therapy. I have found that art and other creative expressions are a way to work through various emotions.”

Hilary Ferrand is a freelance writer in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Soul Coaching

®

Oracle Card Reader Certification Program

Denise Linn, Founder of International Institute of Soul Coaching San Diego, CA May 4-6 Three-day certification program that promises to: • • • •

Help you create a new career as a healer or life coach Add to your expertise as a healer or life coach Help you tap your inner wisdom Activate your intuition & “Inner Oracle”

Limited Seats Available – Register Early www.hayhouse.com® www.healyourlife.com®

Call 800-654-5126 or visit www.hayhouse.com and click on Event Tours natural awakenings

April 2012

31

naturalpet

SHELTERS GO GREEN LEED-Certified Facilities Care for Animals and the Earth

by Sandra Murphy

City managers are realizing that going green is the right thing to do. In many areas, new municipal construction is required to be Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified to reduce operating costs, conserve resources and provide a healthier work environment. Older municipal buildings slated for remodeling also can be transformed. Buildings may even quality for incentives from local utilities in some states.

As a result, animal shelters are now joining the move to green.

oped by the nonprofit U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), signifies levels of silver, gold or platinum status, based on eco-business practices. Swatt | Miers Architects chose polished concrete for the Sacramento shelter floors. “Tile is nice, but grout harbors bacteria,” says George Miers, a principal of the firm. “Concrete is a sustainable material and when sealed, can withstand a lot of mopping. We used a local quarry for materials.” At least 10 percent of the building materials were sourced within 500 miles of the site and the project contains more than 10 percent pre- and post-consumer recycled content.

Good for the Animals

“Use of natural light reduces the cost of electricity,” explains Dr. Amber Andersen, a Los Angeles-based veterinarian. “Lights can be programmed to dim gradually and provide the animals with a regular sleep cycle. It’s stressful for them to be in bright light all the time.”

In addition, strategic placement of the dog runs and decorative potted plants to block their view of one another tends to reduce canine stress and barking. “Calmer dogs are more

San Diego’s largest pet lovers event Pet Products Pet Experts Pet Services Pet Adoptions Continuous Entertainment Free Pet Food Samples Pet Celebrities and much more!

PROCEEDS BENEFIT LOCAL SHELTERS AND RESCUES

April 14 & 15, 2012 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds

32

The LEED rating system, develSan Diego Edition

For more info: www.SanDiegoPetExpo.com or call 1-800-999-5400 www.na-sd.com

likely to be adopted,” Andersen notes.

The facility operates a similar homey setup for cats with room to run around, climb carpeted furnishings and play.

In Denver, Colorado, a new LEED Platinum-certified, 36,000-square-foot shelter is twice the size of the former facility. Particular attention was paid to air circulation to help prevent the spread of canine flu, kennel cough and staph infections, and to maintain a healthy operating room while regulating temperatures throughout the facility.

“The city of Denver consistently chose the best options for the animals and the environment, while being mindful of the budget,” remarks Scott Jones, of Denver’s Air Purification Company. “This is the benchmark for future designs; on a larger scale, this model can be used for hospitals.”

Good for Business

The Plano, Texas, animal shelter, which was due for a comprehensive remodeling, is now LEED Silver certi-

fied. “We learned that the addition of a new wing could be done according to LEED standards, but we also had to make improvements to the existing structure, so that the entire building was improved,” says Melinda Haggerty, the city’s sustainability and communications coordinator. “This was a learning experience on all levels. We saw firsthand that you don’t need to sacrifice aesthetics for function. You can have a comfortable place to work while saving money.”

The USGBC reports that buildings of all types consume an average of 72 percent of the electricity generated worldwide. That can be reduced by 24 to 50 percent with green building practices. “It’s always important to emphasize the return on investment. It might cost a bit more on the front end, but the benefits far outweigh the costs,” Haggerty advises. “Reduced energy costs, better water usage and healthy air quality contribute to a comfortable work space. Employees have pride in

the facility, and that makes them more productive.”

In Middletown, Rhode Island, Christie Smith, executive director of the Potter League for Animals, remarks that after their old building was demolished, 75 per cent of the materials were recycled, repurposed or reused. Their new, LEED Gold-certified animal shelter was the first in the nation to be certified.

Bringing Benefits to Life

“There’s a conceptual moment when the dream comes together as a design idea. From that moment on, the question is: How much of the dream can you keep?” queries Myers. “These cities made LEED a priority, even when animal control projects may be at the bottom of the list. They recognize the synergy between caring for animals and caring about the planet; green design underscores the caring.”

Sandra Murphy writes about pets and more for Natural Awakenings.

natural awakenings

April 2012

33

GREEN HOME CHECKLIST Room-by-Room Steps We Can Take, Starting Right Now

by Crissy Trask

G

reen living is being embraced by more folks than ever, in ways both large and small, giving the Earth some much-needed kindness. If you’re interested in some good ideas that fall between a total home solar installation and basic recycling—with many delivering big impacts—check out Natural Awakenings’ room-by-room green checklist.

You’ll find inspired, practical changes that are doable starting right now.

Kitchen

The kitchen can be a hot spot for waste. Eileen Green, with EcoEvaluator.com, says that reducing waste, conserving water and increasing energy efficiency are all important considerations within an environmentally friendly kitchen.

34

San Diego Edition

4 Eat up food. Each year, a typical household discards an estimated 474 pounds of food waste, according to University of Arizona research—at large economic and environmental cost. Buying more fresh food than we can eat before the expiration date is up and allowing leftovers to expire in the fridge are culprits. “Drawing up menus and avoiding buying on impulse can help,” advises Green.

Compost food scraps at home or sign up for curbside composting, if it’s offered locally. Disposing of food in garbage disposals or landfills is not environmentally sound.

4 Dispense with disposables. Replace disposable paper and plastic products with durable, lasting alternatives: cloth napkins instead of paper; dishwashersafe serving ware instead of single-use

www.na-sd.com

paper or plastic; glass or recycled food storage containers in place of throwaway plastic bags and wrap; and natural fiber dishcloths to replace paper towels and plastic sponges.

4 Clean naturally. Chemical powerhouses have become the norm in household cleaning products, but they are not essential. Non-toxic cleaners are up to the task, from cleaning a sink to an oven.

4 Shop for the Energy Star logo. Appliances bearing the Energy Star logo are up to 50 percent more energy efficient than standard ones. This translates to significant savings in annual operating costs.

4 Filter water with less waste. Bottled water is expensive and wasteful. Instead, purchase a home-filtering system that uses recycled or reusable filters.

On the road, carry tasty filtered water in a reusable glass bottle.

4 Conserve water. Run dishwashers only when fully loaded and fill the sink with water, rather than running it down the drain, when washing by hand. Use water only to wet and rinse; otherwise turn it off.

4 Phase out non-stick skillets. Teflon coatings can leach toxins when damaged or overheated. Play it safe and begin assembling a set of cookware that includes properly seasoned cast iron, which is naturally non-stick.

4 Avoid cheap reusable shopping bags. Flimsy reusable bags end up as trash within a few months under normal use. Buy a set of high quality reusable bags that will give years of use.

Find more big ideas in Natural Awakenings’ article, “Spring Green Rehab,” at Tinyurl.com/3nhan6s.

Bedrooms

“Most people spend more time in the bedroom than in any other room of the house,” remarks Huffington Post Eco Etiquette columnist Jennifer Grayson.

“So it’s important to focus on making bedrooms as green and healthy as possible.” She advocates paying special attention to sleepwear, bedding and furniture people sleep on.

4 Start with a good foundation. Box springs can be constructed of plywood or particleboard, which commonly contain formaldehyde, classified as a probable human carcinogen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a toxic air contaminant by the state of California. Choose those that have been certified as formaldehyde-free or with low emissions. A platform bed made of Forest Stewardship Council-certified wood, sourced from sustainably managed forests, is a healthy alternative.

4 Don’t sleep on a cloud of chemicals. “If your face is pressed up against a conventional mattress for seven hours a night, then you’re going to be breathing in whatever chemicals are off-gassing from that mattress for seven hours a night,” warns Grayson.

Mattresses are commonly treated with fire-retardant chemicals to comply with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission rules. To avoid toxic chemicals like the hydrocarbon toluene, emitted from mattresses stuffed with polyurethane foam, instead look for untreated, wool-covered mattresses (wool is a natural fire retardant) filled with natural latex or containing a spring system wrapped with organic cotton batting.

Non-organic cotton production relies on lots of hazardous synthetic chemicals in its production. Organic cotton, linen and wool bedding are safer bets, especially when certified to meet strict environmental standards.

4 Select cold water. On average,

4 Block the afternoon sun. During the day, shut off air-conditioning vents inside bedrooms and block the afternoon sun with interior or exterior solar shades. By day’s end, even in warm climates, bedrooms should be cool enough for sleeping with the addition of a slight breeze from an open window or a slow-running floor or ceiling fan.

4 Go wireless. It’s impossible to completely avoid electromagnetic radiation from today’s technologies, so lower exposure in the bedroom by removing electronic devices and placing electrical items at least five feet away from the bed.

4 Forget fabric softeners. Most fabric softeners contain highly toxic chemicals that latch onto sheets and can be inhaled or absorbed directly into the bloodstream through skin.

Instead, add a quarter-cup of baking soda to the wash cycle to soften sheets and other laundry.

4 Leave the lights off. Motion-detecting nightlights save energy while allowing safe passage in the wee hours.

Laundry Room

much consequence, and a clothesline requires no energy other than the sun.”

Also, make sure that whatever goes into the washer or dryer with clothes is non-toxic, or else you’ll be wearing toxic chemical residues next to your skin all day, cautions MacEachern.

In a typical U.S. home, the washing machine accounts for 21 percent of home water use and combined, the washer and dryer comprise 5 to 8 percent of home energy demands.

Diane MacEachern, founder of BigGreenPurse.com and author of Big Green Purse: Use Your Spending Power to Create a Cleaner, Greener World, explains that a good way to conserve key resources is to use these appliances less—reducing the number of loads and drying items on outdoor clotheslines or indoor racks.

MacEachern says, “You can probably wash things like sweatshirts and blue jeans less frequently without

only 10 percent of the energy used by a clothes washer runs the machine; the other 90 percent goes to heat the water. The typical American household does about 400 loads of laundry each year, resulting in much energy squandered on hot water. With the exception of laundering greasy spots or stubborn stains, routinely wash in cold water, using a cold-water ecodetergent.

4 Install a clothesline. Running a dryer for just 40 minutes can use the energy equivalent of a 15-watt, compact fluorescent bulb lit for a week. Stretch out a line and hang clothes outside to dry in the fresh air to save about $100 a year on electric bills. The sun imparts a disinfectant benefit as a bonus.

4 Replace an old machine. A washer or dryer that is older than 10 years has hidden costs. EnergyStar.gov notes that an older machine uses more energy and can cost from 10 to 75 percent more to operate than a new, high-efficiency appliance.

4 Choose eco-friendly laundry products. Conventional laundry soaps contain chemicals that can be problematic for us and wreak havoc on marine ecosystems. Look for coldwater brands that are fragrance- and phosphate-free.

4 Switch to concentrates. Concentrated detergents translate to less energy used in shipping, less waste and more value.

4 Stop static cling without dryer sheets. Never over-dry clothes and always dry natural fibers separately from synthetics to prevent static cling.

Bathroom

The smallest room in the house is a disproportionately large contributor to

natural awakenings

April 2012

35

household environmental impacts. In an average non-conservation-minded American home, 38,000 gallons of water annually go down the drains and toilet. “Along with that water,” says MacEachern, “You’ll be washing lots of personal care and cleaning products down the drain, as well, where they could get into local natural water supplies and make life difficult for birds, frogs and fish.”

Sara Snow, television host and author of Sara Snow’s Fresh Living: The Essential Room-by-Room Guide to a Greener, Healthier Family and Home, cautions against personal skin care products with questionable chemical ingredients. “A good percentage of them are being absorbed right into our bloodstream, so focus on ingredients that do no harm; ones that help our bodies instead, such as nourishing and healing botanicals.”

4 Slow the flow. Ultra-efficient showerheads use as little as 1 gallon per minute (gpm); aerated types that mix air into the water stream to enhance

36

San Diego Edition

www.na-sd.com

pressure provide a good soak and rinse using less than half the water than some other low-flow showerheads. At the sink, aerators should flow between 0.5 and 1 gpm—plenty of pressure for brushing teeth and washing hands.

4 Flush responsibly. According to the EPA, the toilet alone can use 27 percent of household water. Replace older toilets (pre-1994) with new, higher efficiency models for savings of two to six gallons per flush.

4 Heat water wisely. A tankless water heater supplies instantaneous hot water only as needed. Or, install a timer on a traditional water heater to cut warming time to a few hours a day at most.

4 Shun a plastic shower curtain.

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has been called “the poison plastic” for its highly toxic lifecycle, which includes the release of dioxins into the air and water. These toxic chemicals persist in ecosystems and can cause cancer.

PVC shower curtains are also a

short-life product that cannot be recycled, so switch to a PVC-free alternative. Organic hemp is the eco-shower curtain gold standard.

GREEN UN-ROOM CHECKLIST

4 Ban antibacterial products.

Kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms earn the most attention in greening up our homes, but what about the miscellaneous spaces? Attics, garages, closets and entry halls can get overlooked, although they also yield benefits from some green-minded attention. Here are tips for the most common “un-rooms” to get the ball rolling.

Triclosan is a popular antibacterial agent found in many household cleaners, hand soaps, cosmetics and even toothpaste. It’s also a registered pesticide and probable human carcinogen that’s showing up in the environment and children’s urine.

The Mayo Clinic suggests that triclosan may contribute to the development of antibiotic-resistant germs and harm the immune system, making us more susceptible to bacteria.

4 Install a shower filter that removes chlorine. Chlorine, which is increasingly being linked to some cancers, is used by many municipalities to disinfect water supplies. People absorb more chlorine through the skin and by inhaling chlorine vapors when bathing and showering than from drinking it.

4 Use recycled and unbleached paper products. Using recycled bath tissue helps close the recycling loop on all the paper we dutifully recycle at the curb. Unbleached varieties keep chlorine byproducts like dioxins out of the environment.

4 Remove bad odors instead of covering them up. In a University of California study, chemical air fresheners were found to have higher concentrations of polluting volatile organic compounds (VOC) than any other household cleaning product. Long-term exposure to some VOCs have been linked with adverse health effects.

by Crissy Trask

Garage

4 Empty the car of extra weight and optimally inflate tires to improve gas mileage by up to 5 percent.

Entry Hall

4 Leave shoes, along with allergens and dirt, at the door for a healthier home.

4 Reduce unwanted mail by opting out of catalogs, credit card and insurance offers and Direct Marketing Association-member mailings at CatalogChoice.org, OptOutPrescreen. com and DMAChoice.org, respectively.

4 Doormats made from recycled

4 Replace poisonous windshield wiper fluid with a make-it-yourself solution that combines seven cups of distilled water, one-half-cup isopropyl alcohol and one-half-teaspoon ecodishwashing liquid. Properly dispose of old wiper fluid in a boldly labeled container at a hazardous waste center.

4 Clean with a broom instead of a hose to save water.

plastic soda bottles keep millions of them from entering landfills.

Closets

4 Get organized with bins and shelves made from recycled plastic, reclaimed wood, salvaged and repurposed items, formaldehyde-free plant-based boards or Forest Stewardship Councilcertified wood.

4 Shop for local, previously owned clothes and accessories from consignment boutiques, thrift stores or a local clothing swap.

Attic

4 Install a whole-house fan to pull warm air out of the attic, keeping rooms below cooler.

4 Slip into some vegan or Earth-

4 Blanket the attic with a reflective heat barrier to reflect heat before it has a chance to enter.

4 If the tops of floor joists above the insulation are visible, EnergyStar.gov recommends adding more insulation

until they are no longer visible when viewed at eye level.

friendly shoes; there’s a lot more to choose from than hemp sandals.

Sources: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Sierra Club, Mayo Clinic, chej.org, DrClaudiaMiller.com, DrWeil.com, ftc.gov, EnergyStar.gov

This Natural Awakenings checklist suggests steps that are possible in making any home healthier, safer and more enjoyable. Start checking off items today and begin shrinking the family’s ecological footprint right away.

Crissy Trask is the founder of Green Matters.com and author of the bestselling, It’s Easy Being Green: A Handbook for Earth-Friendly Living. Follow her at Twitter.com/greenmatters. natural awakenings

April 2012

37

wisewords

Eco-Mind: Creating the World We Want

A Conversation with Frances Moore Lappé

by Linda Sechrist

F

rances Moore Lappé, author of 18 books including Diet for a Small Planet, is the co-founder of Food First: The Institute for Food and Development Policy, and Small Planet Institute. She also serves on the board of advisors of Grassroots International.

In her most recent release, EcoMind: Changing the Way We Think, to Create the World We Want, Lappé explores the latest in climate studies, anthropology and neuroscience. She aims to dismantle the seven widely held messages, or thought traps, that undermine our responses to current eco-crises.

How can civilization think more like an eco-system to better handle environmental challenges?

Ecology is the science of relationships

among organisms and their environment. Seeing life through an ecological lens allows us to see the world and our place in it without managing quantities of limited things. The most stunning implication of this way of seeing is its endless possibilities, as we learn to align with the laws of nature. With an “eco-mind,” we see that ours is not a finished, fixed world, but rather an evolving and relational world. Through an ecological worldview, we realize that everything, including ourselves, is co-created, moment-to-moment, in relation to all else. Separateness is an illusion and notions of “fixed” or “finished” are fanciful.

With an eco-mind, we can move from fixing something outside of ourselves to realigning our relationships

within our ecological home. Making such leaps of thought can uplift us from disempowerment and despair to empowerment and hope.

How are our culture’s current stories about the causes of environmental crises disempowering us?

Current metaphors pointing to such causes of environmental crises as “insatiable consumers” and this “age of irresponsibility” fix attention on our character failings. They make us feel blameworthy and incite feelings of guilt and fear. Fear doesn’t motivate humans to be more engaged and giving; rather, it too often has the opposite effect, and leads us to objectify and dismiss the “other”, even if the other is nature.

Metaphors of contemporary environmentalism, such as “power down” and “we’ve hit the limits”, keep us locked in quantitative thinking. They don’t encourage us to see the underlying patterns of waste and destruction.

They also fail to offer emotionally compelling, alternative ways of seeing current challenges and their rich, positive possibilities. People need to see a new path, a way ahead, in order to leave the old.

Which of your seven “thought traps” do you see as most significant?

I encourage all of us to examine and reshape the stories we tell ourselves and others. “We’ve hit the limits of a

38

San Diego Edition

www.na-sd.com

finite Earth and greedy consumers that overtax the planet are to blame,” is a thought trap that engenders fear. People then think there isn’t enough to go around, so they have to grab what they can now. This thinking locks our imagination inside an inherited, unecological worldview that focuses on separateness and lack; that’s precisely the thinking that got us into this mess.

Considering the power of frame and language, we can ask ourselves: What is the one piece of my current mental map—my core assumption about life—that limits me? How could I reframe it to free myself? How do I keep my thinking from being mired in the world of separateness and lack? What are other terms I want to start using?

What “thought leap” can move us forward?

In some ways, my “thought leaps” all reflect a shift from focusing on limits to that of alignment. We’re in the mess we’re in because our economic rules are perversely unaligned with the laws of nature and with human nature itself; they bring out the worst and keep the best in check. We need the opposite.

For example, we now know how to align food production with ecological principles so that there’s enough for all, while regenerating flora and fauna. In this thought leap, we shift from fixating on quantities and focus instead on the quality of ever-changing relationships with all life. We work to replace fear with curiosity—asking why we are together creating a world that none of us as individuals would choose? We see the nature of life as connection and change—realizing, therefore, that it’s just not possible to know what’s possible.

How freeing.

When we put our eco-minds into action with the power of connection, we can reach out and spark face-toface gatherings with others that are also eager to move from feeling overwhelmed to taking rewarding action.

Everyone benefits.

Zero Waste Air Quality Species Wildlife RescueRecycling Acid Rain Clean Air Disease Energy Prevention Efficient Cars Solar Energy

ParksAgriculture Handcrafted Goods Sustainable REcycled Wilderness Protection Water Quality Water

EarthFair 2012 It’s Our Nature

Public Transit PublicAlternative Parks Animal Rights Xeriscaping Hybrid CarsZero Waste Natural Clean Water Safe Drinking Alternative Transportation Home Green Economy Solar Panels CertifiedGreen Organic Natural Resources Recycled International Peace Composting Health End Hunger Peace & Justice Reusable Goods Urban Canyons Environmental Toxins Rainforest Resources Natural Ozone Depletion Organics Clean Water Sunday, April 2 Solar 22, Water201 Heating Population Issues Endangered Species Ozone Depletion Reusable Bags Balboa San Diego andPark, Education Trees Schools Animal Rainforest Recycling Habitat Preservation Low VOC TheConservation world’s largest Political FREE environmental Marine Nature Action Alternative Energy fairClothing and Earth Day Celebration Composting Sustainable Watershed Organic Natural Animal Rescue Sustainable Wateror Yoga Massage For full info, to &volunteer, visit: Development Clean Air WiIlderness Water Quality Conservation Energy Efficiency EcoHome Green Jobs Political Action Mulch Nature Walks Urban Agriculture Global Climate Change Saving Energy Fair Trade Trees Organic Music Water Wise

www.EarthDayWeb.org

Check out our collection of bamboo kitchen towels!

Visit SmallPlanet.org.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings magazines. natural awakenings

April 2012

39

FaRMeRS’ MaRKeTS

sunday Flea Free Organically at Encinitas Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. Stop poisoning your pets.

Flea Free Organically eliminates both fleas and worms also protects against heartworm. Kills all bugs in 60 seconds. Save your pets and the planet from toxic chemicals. Paul Ecke Elementary, 185 Union St (across st Vulcan), Encinitas, 92024.

760-331-4525. JDiters@FleaFreeOrganically.com.

FleaFreeOrganically.com.

Hillcrest Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. At Hillcrest DMV Parking Lot, Lincoln & Normal St, San Diego, 92103. HillcrestFarmersMarket.com.

Seaside Bazaar Marketplace – 9:30am-5pm, Sun & Sat. Espresso by the Sea Cafe & Gifts: More than just coffee. See new 3 LED Powercaps: hands-free power to see in the dark, up to 1/2 mile.

A great gift idea for someone that has everything.

Seaside Bazaar Marketplace, 459 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, 92024. 760-579-2614. EspressoByTheSeaCafe.com.

Leucadia/Encinitas Farmers’ Market & Art Fair – 10am-2pm. Art supplies focusing on nontoxic, reusable, recycled and renewable materials.

Painting projects for kids each week. Free. $5 for painting projects. Paul Ecke Elementary, 185 Union St, Encinitas, 92024. 760-652-5194. TreePassion@ gmail.com. Nature-Of-Art-Kids.com.

North San Diego (Sikes Adobe) Certified Farmers’ Market – 10am-3pm. 12655 Sunset Dr, Escondido, 92025. Claire Winnick: 858-735-5311, Info@ NorthSDFarmersMarket.com.

Solana Beach Farmers’ Market – 1-5pm. Local and organic farm fresh produce, flowers, cheeses, packaged foods, artisans, as well as a food court with

tables for eating there. 444 S Cedros Ave, in the heart of the Cedros Ave Design District, Solana Beach.

858-755-0444. Karen@SouthCedros.com. CedrosAvenue.com.

monday Welk Certified Farmers’ Market Place – 1-5pm.

8860 Lawrence Welk Dr, Escondido, 92026. Lorrie Scott: 760-751-4193.

Chula Vista, Swiss Park Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. 2001 Main St, Chula Vista, 91911.

Marlene Salazar: 619-424-8131.

tuesday Coronado Ferry Landing Farmers’ Market – 2:30-6pm. Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First St, Coronado, 92118. CoronadoFerryLandingShops. com.

gelato, and artisan breads. Parking lot B 600 S Vulcan Ave, corner of E and Vulcan. More info: Encinitas101.com.

Ocean Beach Farmers’ Market – 5-8pm, AprDec; 4-7pm, Jan-Mar. Purchase the freshest, and most delicious locally grown produce, art, flowers, and more. 4900 block of Newport Ave between Cable & Bacon sts, Ocean Beach, 92107.

619-224-4906. OceanBeachSanDiego.com.

thursday Oceanside Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Hwy 101 at Pier view, Oceanside, 92054. 619-440-5027.

SDSU Farmers’ Market – 10am-3pm. Held during the fall and spring terms. Canceled on rainy days.

San Diego State University, Campanile Walkway, between Hepner Hall & Love Library, San Diego, 92182. Clube3.org.

Escondido Downtown Farmers’ Market – 2:306pm, Oct-Apr; 3:30-7pm, May-Sept. Downtown Escondido’s Certified Farmers’ Market, Grand Ave between Kalmia and Juniper, Escondido, 92025.

760-745-8877. DowntownEscondido.com.

UTC Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm.

CSA brings produce from several different organic farmers rather than just one. Westfield UTC Mall on Genesee near Macys 9001 Genesee Avenue, San Diego, 92122. 619-7953363. Brian@SDMarketManger.com.

wednesday

Oceanside Sunset Market – 5-9pm. Mission Blvd & Tremont St, Oceanside, 92054. 760-579-2614.

MSOceanside.com. EspressoByTheSeaCafe.com.

Carlsbad Village Farmers’ Market – 1-5pm.

Rain or shine; year-round. Public Parking Lot, 2930 Roosevelt St, between Carlsbad Village Dr & Grand Ave, Carlsbad, 92008. ExperienceCarlsbadVillage.com.

Encinitas Certified Farmers’ Market – Begins Mid-April. 4-7pm, Oct-Apr; 5-8pm, May-Sept.

Nearly 40 vendors selling local farm fresh produce and specialty items such as cheeses, meats,

friday La Mesa Certified Farmers’ Market – 2-6pm. Date Ave & University Ave, La Mesa, 91941. Suzanne Bendixen: 619-249-9395.

Mission Hills Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm.

W Washington St & Falcon St, San Diego, 92103.

Ron La Chance: 858-272-7054, RonLaChance@ gsws.com.

saturday City Heights Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Farm fresh produce, hot food vendors, live entertainment, craft vendors and more. University Ave and Fairmont Ave, San Diego, 92105. CityHeightsFarmersMarket.com.

Little Italy Mercato – 9am-1:30pm. Year-round, rain or shine. At Date & India sts, San Diego, 92101. LittleItalyMercato.com.

Seaside Bazaar Marketplace – 9:30am-4pm. See Sun listing. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace, 459 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, 92024. 760-579-2614.

EspressoByTheSeaCafe.com.

Del Mar Farmers’ Market and Food Court – 1-4pm.

Year-round. 1050 Camino Del Mar, between 10th & 11th sts, Del Mar, 92014. DelMarFarmersMarket.org.

40

San Diego Edition

www.na-sd.com

turn your passion

into a business... own a Natural Awakenings magazine!

As a Natural Awakenings publisher, you can enjoy learning about healthy and joyous living while working from your home and earn a good income doing something you love! your magazine will help thousands of readers to make positive changes in their lives, while promoting local practitioners and providers of natural, earth-friendly lifestyles. you will be creating a healthier community while building your own financial security.

No publishing experience is necessary. you’ll work for yourself but not by yourself. We offer a complete training and support system that allows you to successfully publish your own magazine.

Be part of a dynamic franchised publishing network that is helping to transform the way we live and care for ourselves.

Now available in Spanish as well.

To determine if owning a Natural Awakenings is right for you and your target community, call us for a free consultation at 239-530-1377.

For information about how to publish Natural Awakenings in your community, call

239-530-1377

Phenomenal Monthly Circulation Growth Since 1994. Now with 3.6 Million Monthly Readers in: • • • •

• • • • • •

• • • •

•

• • •

•

• • • • • • • • •

•

• •

•

• • • • • • • • • •

Birmingham, AL Huntsville, AL Mobile/Baldwin, AL Little Rock/ Hot Springs, AR Phoenix, AZ Tucson, AZ East Bay Area, CA Los Angeles, CA San Diego, CA* Santa Barbara/ Ventura, CA Denver/Boulder, CO Hartford, CT Fairfield County, CT New Haven/ Middlesex, CT Daytona/Volusia/ Flagler, FL NW FL Emerald Coast Ft. Lauderdale, FL Jacksonville/ St. Augustine, FL Melbourne/ Vero Beach, FL Miami & Florida Keys Naples/Ft. Myers, FL North Central FL* Orlando, FL Palm Beach, FL Peace River, FL Sarasota, FL Tallahassee, FL Tampa/ St. Petersburg, FL Florida’s Treasure Coast Atlanta, GA Western NC/ Northern GA Chicago North Shore, IL Indianapolis, IN Louisville-Metro, KY Lafayette, LA New Orleans, LA Middlesex Co., MA Ann Arbor, MI Grand Rapids, MI East Michigan Lansing, MI Wayne County, MI

• • •

•

• • •

• •

• • • •

•

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Asheville, NC* Charlotte, NC Raleigh/Durham/ Chapel Hill, NC Monmouth/ Ocean, NJ North NJ North Central NJ Somerset/Middlesex Counties, NJ South NJ Santa Fe/ Albuquerque, NM* Las Vegas, NV Long Island, NY Manhattan, NY Rockland/ Orange Counties, NY Westchester/ Putnam Co’s., NY Cincinnati, OH* Oklahoma City, OK Portland, OR Bucks/Montgomery Counties, PA* Harrisburg, PA Lehigh Valley, PA Northeastern PA* Rhode Island Charleston, SC Columbia, SC* Grand Strand, SC Greenville, SC Chattanooga, TN Knoxville, TN Memphis, TN Nashville, TN Austin, TX Dallas, TX Houston, TX North Texas San Antonio, TX Tyler/Longview, TX Richmond, VA Southwestern VA* Seattle, WA Madison, WI Milwaukee, WI Puerto Rico

*Existing magazines for sale

• Low Investment • Work from Home • Great Support Team • Marketing Tools • Meaningful New natural natural awakenings awakenings February Aprl career 2012 41

NaturalAwakeningsMag.com

calendarofevents NOTE: All Calendar events must be received by the 10th of each month and adhere to our guidelines. Visit na-sd.com and click on “advertise” for guidelines and to submit Calendar events.

SUNDaY, aPRIL 1 Poevolution – Apr 1-30. A month-long celebration of Edgar Allan Poe’s remarkable stories and poems with more than 30 exhibitions, readings, discussions, and performances at usual and uncommon venues. More info, contact Write Out Loud: 619-297-8953 or WriteOutLoudSD@ gmail.com.

Soul Awakening Services – 8am, Meditation; 9am, Sacred Movement Yoga; 11am, Yoga Church. Join Tom and Trisha Kelly every Sunday for all or part of your Sunday practice. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685.

SoulOfYoga.com.

Ask The Garden Staff Tour – 9:30-10:30am.

Enjoy an informative walk through the Garden with one of our professional garden staff members.

Bring questions. Free. Water Conservation Garden, front entrance, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. Pre-registration required: 619-6600614 or TheGarden.org.

Grow Getters: Propagation and a Pot Luck Lunch – 11:30am-3pm. Learn more about propagation and potting plants. Help us grow our growing area. Free.

Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. Info & sign up: LWalag@AltaVistaGardens. org. AltaVistaGardens.org.

Free Escondido Pranic Healing Clinic – 12:302:30pm. An effective no-touch, painless healing that sparks the body’s innate ability to repair itself and alleviate pain. Complimentary 20-min session from experienced healers. Questhaven Retreat, 20560 Questhaven Rd, Escondido, 92029. Directions: 760-744-1500, PranicHealingSD.com.

42

San Diego Edition

Composting Workshops – Sundays, 1-2pm.

Chula Vista Nature Center, E St & Bay Blvd.

To reserve: 619-409-5900. ChulaVistaCA.gov.

MONDaY, aPRIL 2 Bird Watching Mondays – 8am. Discover the fascinating birds and the unique art of bird-watching.

San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org.

Free Reading & Healing Clinic – 7:30-9pm. Vessa Rinehart’s Clairvoyant Class offers free aura healings and readings the 1st Mon each month. Intuitive Insights, 4455 Morena Blvd, Ste 1085, San Diego, 92117. 858-509-7582. MyIntuition.net.

TUeSDaY, aPRIL 3 Free Going Green Seminar – 6:30-8pm. Every Tuesday the Financial Freedom Team teaches how to keep your family safe, get out of debt, achieve financial freedom and achieve total wellness. Receive valuable tips for physical, financial, personal and environmental wellness. Free. Held at Rhythm City Grill, 1080 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, 92078. More info, Jeanne Knox: 858-204-3137 or JKnox@WeDeliverWellness.com.

WeDNeSDaY, aPRIL 4 River Rescue – Team attacks and removes smaller and harder to reach trash sites along the river. All tools and supplies provided. More info: 619-2977380 or Doug@SanDiegoRiver.org.

Wednesday Trail Walk – 10am. Explore trails of Balboa Park with a ranger. Leisurely pace. Difficulty level varies, check trail map. Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. 619-235-1122.

www.na-sd.com

BalboaPark.org.

USGBC-SD Education Committee – 11:40am1pm. Raise public awareness about green building, increase technical knowledge, support the accreditation of LEED professionals and accelerate the certification of LEED projects. UCSD Extension Sorrento Mesa, 6925 Lusk Blvd, San Diego, 92121.

USGBC-SD.org.

USGBC-SD Program Committee – 6-8pm.

Responsible for planning and conducting informational and educational programs. Schmidt Design, 2655 4th Ave, San Diego, 92103. USGBC-SD.org.

San Diego Herb Club Meeting – 7pm. Program: “Herbs Used in Cooking.” Round table discussions held to assemble gardening tips specific to the San Diego herbal gardener. Visitors welcome. Casa del Prado, Room 101, Balboa Park. 619-579-0222.

TheSanDiegoHerbClub.com.

Soul-TV – Every Wednesday, 7pm. Join Tom and Trisha Kelly “Live” for a new interactive spiritual talk show with an exciting line-up of very special guests. Not in the Encinitas area? Check out SoulTV online. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685. SoulOfYoga.com.

Vibrant Healing & Energy Begins with PH Balance – 7-8pm. Includes Saliva PH Balance Test and refreshments. $20. Natural Traditions Inc. 12707 High Bluff Drive # 200 San Diego, CA 92130. naturaltraditions@gmail.com. Contact Holly 760492-4274 hollym4ma@gmail.com or Jaya at 858649-09999. naturaltraditionshealth.com.

THURSDaY, aPRIL 5 Bhagavad Gita with Tom Kelly – Every Thursday, 11am. Ongoing study using Yogananda’s twovolume commentary and translation, “God Talks with Arjuna,” facilitated by Tom Kelly, former monk in the SRF Monastic Order of 25 years. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024.

760-943-7685. SoulOfYoga.com.

Free Meditation – 6:30pm. Center for Spiritual Living Carlsbad, 390 Oak Ave, Ste H, Carlsbad, 92008. 760-434-9579. CSLCarlsbad.org.

Free Pranic Healing Event: Twin Hearts Meditation – 6:45pm. Powerful meditation blesses the Earth with transformative spiritual energy; practitioner is blessed with health, well-being, inner calmness, greater connection to the Divine. Open to all. California Institute for Human Science (CIHS) Campus, 741 Garden View Court, Ste 204, Encinitas, 92024. 888-226-4325. PranicHealingSD.com.

Prayer Workshop – 7-8pm. Center for Spiritual Living Carlsbad, 390 Oak Ave, Ste H, Carlsbad, 92008. 760-434-9579. CSLCarlsbad.org.

FRIDaY, aPRIL 6 Tool, Knife and Scissor Sharpening – 1-6pm.

True Sharp will be in front of People’s Co-op, 4765 Voltaire St, San Diego, 92107. OBPeoplesFood.coop.

Soul Circle Open House – 7pm. Join Tom Kelly for an introduction to Soul Circles; intimate groups of like-minded friends that meet weekly to support one another’s effort on the spiritual path to self mastery. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685. SoulOfYoga.com.

SaTURDaY, aPRIL 7 Falun Gong Exercise and Meditation Practice – Held every Sat & Sun weekends. Free. In parks around the county. Gisela3@cox.net. FalunDafaSD.org.

Wildlife Tracking Walks – 8:30-10:30am. Learn to recognize and identify various signs left behind by resident wildlife. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281. MTRP.org.

National Library Week is april 8-14 Ruffin Canyon Care Restoration – 9am-12pm.

Bring gloves and hand tools if have, but loaners available. Wear hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, and long sleeves. Ruffin Canyon, 9298 Shawn Ave, San Diego, 92123. Bonnie Hough, Chair of FRC: 619-840-8327.

Volunteer Day at Tierra Miguel Farm – 9am-1pm.

Help the farmers; includes hands-on activity, farm tour, potluck lunch and opportunities to learn.

Tierra Miguel Farm, 14910 Pauma Valley Dr, Pauma Valley, 92061. 760-742-4213. CSA@TierraMiguelFarm.org. TierraMiguelFarm.org.

Free Garden Tour – 10:30-11:30am. Every Sat meet in the Garden’s Plaza area for a docent led tour. Water and sun protection recommended. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. Pre-registration required: 619-660-0614 or TheGarden.org.

University Heights Point Restoration – 1-3pm.

Projects range from trash pickup, non-native plant removal, planting native plants and trail maintenance. 6800 Easton Ct, San Diego, 92120.

Contact Ranger Jason: 619-235-5262 or JWallen@ SanDiego.gov.

MONDaY, aPRIL 9 Monthly Bird Counts – 7:30am-12pm. All levels of experience welcome. For more info & to receive an automatic reply with meeting location, contact

Robert Patton: Birds@SanElijo.org.

San Diego Horticultural Society Meeting – 6-9pm. All welcome. Free/member, $10/nonmember. Surfside Race Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, 92014. More info: 760-295-7089 or SDHortSoc.org.

TUeSDaY, aPRIL 10 Breathflow Wellness Free Consultation Day – Schedule a 30-minute consultation with full breathing analysis ($50 value). Learn about Transformational Breath® and its benefits to your emotional, spiritual and physical wellbeing. Encinitas. Appointment only, Christian: 760-445-4264.

BreathFlow.com.

Free Going Green Seminar – 6:30-8pm. See April 3 listing. Held at Rhythm City Grill, 1080 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, 92078. More info, Jeanne Knox: 858-204-3137 or JKnox@ WeDeliverWellness.com.

WeDNeSDaY, aPRIL 11 Access Your Intuition – 5pm. Open discussion for women guided by Intuitive Life Coach Patricia Hill takes place on the 2nd Wed each month. Each call features a different topic; first call free. For info, Patricia: 904-434-4235. AccessYourIntuition.com.

USGBC-SD Marketing Committee – 6-7:30pm.

Promotes programs, events, and workshops to

natural awakenings

April 2012

43

members and professional community. Kristen Victor Designs, 2305 India St, San Diego, 92101.

RSVP and send any agenda items to Lucia: Lucia@ Hutchenspr.com. USGBC-SD.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 12 Earthgrown Market Wellness Event – 11am1pm. Vitamin B-12 shots with Dr. Danielle Schwaderer. Benefits include enhanced energy, improved sleep, stress and weight management, mood optimization and immune boost. $20-$30. Earthgrown Market, 1820 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside, 92054.

760-754-6555.

Free Meditation – 6:30pm. Center for Spiritual Living Carlsbad, 390 Oak Ave, Ste H, Carlsbad, 92008. 760-434-9579. CSLCarlsbad.org.

Just Be: Relaxation, Breathing & Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Deepen self-awareness, learn how to relax and control your stress level. Feel stress-free, safe and peaceful. Open a soul-to-soul flow. Free.

InnerOptimal, 2210 Encinitas Blvd, Ste S, Encinitas, 92024. 760-633-3328. InnerOptimal.com.

Prayer Workshop – 7-8pm. Center for Spiritual Living Carlsbad, 390 Oak Ave, Ste H, Carlsbad, 92008. 760-434-9579. CSLCarlsbad.org.

Free Pranic Healing Study Group – 7-9pm.

Monthly study/practice group for pranic healing students at all levels. California Institute for Human Science (CIHS) Campus, 741 Garden View Court, Ste 204, Encinitas, 92024. 888-226-4325.

PranicHealingSD.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 13 Free Arhatic Yoga Meditation – 9am. Weekly arhatic yoga meditation. California Institute for Human Science (CIHS) Campus, 741 Garden View Court, Ste 204, Encinitas, 92024. 888-226-4325.

PranicHealingSD.com.

Women’s Wisdom – 11am-2pm. Rancho Santa Fe Chapter meets the 2nd Fri of each month. More info: WomensWisdom.net.

SATURDAY, APRIL 14 The Natural Health Workshops – 9-10am.

Virtually 99% of all Americans may find some solutions to their health problems by addressing four nutritional goals. Learn about these the 2nd Sat each month. No sales, free calls. Teleconference number: 218-339-4600 + Pin of 976418#.

NaturalHealthWorkshop.org.

Dog Beach Cleanup – 9-11am. You and your friendly dog are invited to join Friends of Dog Beach at our regular Beach Cleanups. All cleanup supplies provided, along with treats for you and your dog. Dog Beach, North Ocean Beach. More info: 619-523-1700. DogWash.com/html/BeachCleanup.htm.

Return to your True Light – Apr 14-15. 9am5pm, Sat; 9am-12pm, Sun. Come and join don Jose Ruiz, co-author of The Fifth Agreement: A Practical Guide to Self-Mastery, where he will offer his Toltec traditions combined with his brilliant modern expression. $175. Yoga Tropics, 965 2nd St, Encinitas. MiguelRuiz.com.

Free Garden Tour – 10:30-11:30am. Every Sat meet in the Garden’s Plaza area for a docent led tour. Water and sun protection recommended. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College

44

San Diego Edition

Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. Pre-registration required: 619-660-0614 or TheGarden.org.

Earthgrown Market Wellness Event: Health Fair – 11am-3pm. Healthy Kids Day products, demos and fun activities. In-store specials and prize giveaways. Free. Earthgrown Market, 1820 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside, 92054. 760-754-6555.

Cleanse for Life – 2-4pm. A 5-day Cleanse for Life program. Get the knowledge and skill set to be able to keep your body clean and clear of toxins for the rest of your life. The Cleanse for Life is about much more than just physical health. It understands that human beings are more than just a physical body. To be the most balanced, happy and efficient person one must cleanse each layer of their being on a regular basis. $225. Village Gate Building, 1054 2nd St, Encinitas, 92024. Modern Ayurveda: 760-815-6591 or ModernAyurvedaLiving.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 15 Free Special Access Tour – 9:30-10:30am. Offered monthly for individuals who may have difficulty navigating the terrain of the Garden. Explore the Garden from the comfort of the Verbeck Shuttle with one of the Garden’s staff members. Tour seats 4-5 people. Water Conservation Garden, front entrance, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. Reservations required: 619-660-0614 or TheGarden.org.

Poway Spring Street Fair 2012 – 10am-4pm.

Features 150 different vendors and businesses ranging from kid activities to green products for your home. Food court offers a wide variety of treats. Includes live music on stage and a fun-filled kids’ zone. More info: Poway.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 16 Women’s Healing Clinic – 7:30-9pm. 3rd Mon each month ladies receive a psychic reading and healing on any topic: relationships, careers, etc.

No appointment necessary. $10. Intuitive Insights, 4455 Morena Blvd, Ste 1085, San Diego, 92117.

858-509-7582. MyIntuition.net.

TUESDAY, APRIL 17 Breathflow Wellness Services Sliding Scale Day – Curious about the incredible benefits of Transformational Breath®, but strapped for cash?

Experience a breath session on a sliding scale basis ($70-$140 range). 1837 Stonebrook, Encinitas, 92024. Appointment only, Christian: 760-4454264. BreathFlow.com.

Free Going Green Seminar – 6:30-8pm. See April 3 listing. Held at Rhythm City Grill, 1080 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, 92078. More info, Jeanne Knox: 858-204-3137 or JKnox@ WeDeliverWellness.com.

California Native Plant Society San Diego Chapter – 7pm. Free lectures on a variety of California native plant topics. Open to the public. Casa Del Prado, Balboa Park, Rm 101 or 104, 1800 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. CNPSSD.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 River Rescue – Team attacks and removes smaller and harder to reach trash sites along the river. All tools and supplies provided. More info: 619-2977380 or Doug@SanDiegoRiver.org.

www.na-sd.com

Ayurveda in a Nutshell – 7-8pm. Join Dave Lesinski for a 90-minute presentation that will provide you the simple strategies needed to increase mental clarity, return to your usual energy level, decrease body toxicity, enjoy more peace and happiness within and much more. $25. Village Gate Building, 1054 2nd St, Encinitas, 92024. Modern Ayurveda: 760-815-6591 or ModernAyurvedaLiving.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 19 Free Meditation – 6:30pm. Center for Spiritual Living Carlsbad, 390 Oak Ave, Ste H, Carlsbad, 92008. 760-434-9579. CSLCarlsbad.org.

Prayer Workshop – 7-8pm. Center for Spiritual Living Carlsbad, 390 Oak Ave, Ste H, Carlsbad, 92008. 760-434-9579. CSLCarlsbad.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 20 Inner Directions Gathering – Apr 20-22. The “Spiritual Event of the Year.” Explore authentic spiritual teachings. Celebrate with respected teachers in a community of like-minded people. A joy-filled weekend of meditative dialogue, music, and silence. La Jolla. InnerDirections.org.

Sierra Club Monthly Program – 7:30pm. Free.

Joyce Beers Center, 3900 Vermont St, San Diego, 92103. More info: SanDiego.SierraClub.org

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 Guided Bird Walk – 8-10am. Join MTRP Trail Guide and resident Birder, Jeanne Raimond, for an adventure in Bird Watching. If have binoculars and/or a field guide, please bring them. For location: MTRP.org.

Celebrate Earth Day with your Baby – 9am.

Celebrate Earth Day, by joining the North American and International cloth diaper community as they work to set a Guinness world record for the most cloth diapers changed simultaneously in the Great Cloth Diaper Change. Pre-register for participating locations in San Diego County: SDRealDiaperCircle.weebly.com. More info: GreatClothDiaperChange.com.

San Elijo Lagoon Volunteer Work Party – 9-11am. Locations vary, and activities typically include habitat restoration, invasive plant removal, planting of new native plants, trash pickup and removal, and trail maintenance. More info: SanElijo.org.

Eco Fair - 10am-3pm. Presented by the National University Center for Cultural and Ethnic Studies.

Spectum Business Park Campus.9388 Lightwave Ave, San Diego 92123. For more information, contact Mike Maxwell at mmaxwell@nu.edu or 858.642.

Encinitas Garden Festival & Tour – 10-4:30pm.

This year the tour is in a little-traveled cor­ner of Leucadia. Enjoy beau­ti­ful gar­dens, shop for excit­ing prod­ucts in our Marketplace, and hear inter­est­ing speakers. For tickets & more info: EncinitasGardenFestival.org.

Free Garden Tour – 10:30-11:30am. Every Sat meet in the Garden’s Plaza area for a docent led tour. Water and sun protection recommended. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. Pre-registration required: 619-660-0614 or TheGarden.org.

Free Escondido Pranic Healing Clinic – 12:302:30pm. An effective no-touch, painless healing that sparks the body’s innate ability to repair itself and alleviate pain. Complimentary 20-min session from experienced healers. Questhaven Retreat, 20560 Questhaven Rd, Escondido, 92029. Directions: 760-744-1500, PranicHealingSD.com.

Friends of Famosa Slough Bird Walk – 1-3pm.

An easy walk with good views of a variety of birds and salt marsh habitat. Free. Meet at the kiosk by the corner of Famosa Blvd & W Pt Loma Blvd, San Diego, 92138. 619-224-4591. FamosaSlough.org.

Assessment Day – 2-4pm. Twenty different assessments including blood pressure, basal metabolic rate, fitness strengths and weaknesses, and more.

Vital step in creating a fitness plan to meet individual needs. $50. Pre-registration required. EZIA Human Performance, 230 Birmingham Dr, Cardiffby-the-Sea, 92007. 760-635-1200. EziaHP.com.

Spiritual Arts Foundation Course – Saturdays, Apr 21-May 26. 2:30-4pm. With Barbara Martin and Dimitri Moraitis, facilitated by Trisha Kelly.

Heal the human aura utilizing powerful meditation tools and ancient mystery school teachings. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024.

760-943-7685. SoulOfYoga.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 22 EarthFair 2012: It’s our Nature – 10am-5pm. The world’s largest free annual environmental fair and Earth Day Celebration produced by volunteers.

Over 350 exhibitors, a food pavilion, special kids’ activity area, three entertainment venues, the Children’s Earth Parade and more. Free. Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. 858-272-7370.

EarthDayWeb.org.

Earthweek 2012 – Apr 22-28. A week-long festival at SDSU called GreenFest, including e3’s EarthWeek. Various events, competitions, a business fair.

San Diego State University, Campanile Dr, San Diego, 92182. Clube3.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 24 Breathflow Wellness Free Consultation Day – Schedule a 30-minute consultation with full breathing analysis ($50 value). Learn about Transformational Breath® and its benefits to your emotional, spiritual and physical wellbeing. Encinitas. Appointment only, Christian: 760-445-4264.

BreathFlow.com.

Free Going Green Seminar – 6:30-8pm. See April 3 listing. Held at Rhythm City Grill, 1080 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, 92078. More info, Jeanne Knox: 858-204-3137 or JKnox@ WeDeliverWellness.com.

Prayer Workshop – 7-8pm. Center for Spiritual Living Carlsbad, 390 Oak Ave, Ste H, Carlsbad, 92008. 760-434-9579. CSLCarlsbad.org.

Twin Heart Meditation, and Pranic ( Energy) healing session – 7-8pm. Includes refreshments. $20. Natural Traditions Inc. 12707 High Bluff Drive # 200 San Diego, CA 92130. naturaltraditions@gmail.com. Contact Holly 760-492-4274 hollym4ma@gmail.com or Jaya at 858-649-09999. naturaltraditionshealth.com.

Monthly Inspirational Movie Night – 6:309:30pm. Come share an experience of watching an inspirational movie together and then building on that inspiration with lively discussion afterward.

Bring potluck snacks. Encinitas. RSVP for location: 760-445-4264. BreathFlow.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 Homeopathy-Repertory and Case management – 6-9pm. By very experienced homeopath from India Dr Jain. Natural Traditions Inc. 12707 High Bluff Drive # 200 San Diego, CA 92130. naturaltraditions@gmail.com. Contact Holly 760-492-4274 hollym4ma@gmail.com or Jaya at 858-649-09999. naturaltraditionshealth.com.

The Amazing HCG Fat Burning Solution – 7-9pm. A free lecture by Naturopath Michael Hollis, ND on how HCG targets fat, to produce rapid, healthy weight loss over a 6-wk period. Dr. Hollis will describe the mechanisms of weight loss and how HCG offers a solution that will not crash your metabolism like yo-yo dieting but can actually help you lose up to a pound a day. The Center for Health & Wellbeing, 3636 Fifth Ave (Hillcrest), San Diego, 92103. 619-814-5500. IntegrativeMedicineSanDiego.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 26 No Limits! Breathflow Transformational Breath® Workshop – 6:30-9:30pm. Breath will unlock the door your infinite power. Balance life, end emotional upheaval, and find sublime joy beyond everyday experience. $39/advance, $50/ door. Encinitas. RSVP for location: 760-445-4264.

BreathFlow.com.

Free Meditation – 6:30pm. Center for Spiritual Living Carlsbad, 390 Oak Ave, Ste H, Carlsbad, 92008. 760-434-9579. CSLCarlsbad.org.

The Power of Conservation – 6:30-8pm. Don’t let conversations destroy your life. Use challenging situations as opportunity to count blessings. Listen and frame conversations about your life. Expand emotional reserves. Free. InnerOptimal, 2210 Encinitas Blvd, Ste S, Encinitas, 92024. 760-6333328. InnerOptimal.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 27

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 E-Waste Collection – 9am-12pm. The 4th Sat each month the Solana Center will collect TV’s, computers, monitors, cell phones and other electronic waste. They will dispose of the materials through Recycle San Diego. Donations accepted to support the work of the Solana Center. Solana Center, 137 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, 92024. 760-4367986. Sandy@SolanaCenter.org. SolanaCenter.org.

Spring Garden Festival: “Urban Farming” – 9am4pm. Enjoy a plant sale of the year, workshops and exhibits. Other activities include animal exhibits, musical guests, dancers, kids’ activities, an international food court, and a raffle. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. Reservations required: 619-660-6841.

TheGarden.org.

Encinitas April Street Fair – Apr 28 & 29.

9am-5pm. Presented by the Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association (DEMA). 450 unique food, arts and crafts vendors, five live music stages, children’s rides, and the Beer Garden Stage. S Coast Hwy 101 between D & J sts, Encinitas, 92024.

760-943-1950. List of performances & more info: Encinitas101.com.

Special Event for Women Health & Wellness – 10am-2pm. $50. Meditation-Pranic/ energy Healing-Therapeutic Aromatherapy and more. Includes Lunch. Location 6450 Lush Blvd, San Diego 92121. Contact Holly 760-492-4274 hollym4ma@gmail.com or Jaya at 858-649-09999. naturaltraditionshealth.com.

Alta Vista Gardens Earth Day Festival – 10am3pm. A free community-wide event that seeks to promote environmental awareness and education for the whole family. Features educational booths, interactive workshops, arts and crafts, activities for children, music, and much more. 760-945-3954.

Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. AltaVistaGardens.org.

class & workshop based on Toltec Knowledge with don Jose Ruiz Join don Jose Ruiz, author of The Fifth Agreement, for a series of workshops based on The Four Agreements, The Mastery of Love and The Fifth Agreement, books that his family ancestry have beautifully put into writing.

April 14-15 & July 28-29. Return to your True Light May19th. The Four Agreements & The Fifth Agreement: A Practical Guide to Self-Mastery June 23rd. The Mastery of Love Location. Yoga Tropics: 965 2nd St. Encinitas CA

April-July, 2012

more info: www.miguelruiz.com

natural awakenings

April 2012

45

Free Garden Tour – 10:30-11:30am. Every Sat meet in the Garden’s Plaza area for a docent led tour. Water and sun protection recommended. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. Pre-registration required: 619-660-0614 or TheGarden.org.

Gathering with Spirit – 11am-12:30pm. Guided meditation and personal messages from your Spirit Guides and Angels. Space is limited, please reserve now. Suggested donation $15. Carlsbad/La Costa.

Contact Rev. Uki for reservations & directions: 800-883-2840 or UkiMacIsaac.com.

CSA San Diego Support Group Meeting – 2pm.

The Celiac Sprue Association is a national support organization that provides information and referral services for persons with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis. Rady Children’s Medical Office Bldg, 3030 Children’s Way, San Diego, 92123.

GlutenFreeInSD.com.

Home Grown Community Gardening Classes – 2-3pm. With Diane Hollister, master gardener and composter. Garden and grow food in one’s own back yard. Pre-registration required. Free. El Corazon Compost Facility, 3210 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside, 92054. 800-262-4167 x 4. AgriServiceInc.com.

plan ahead FRIDaY, MaY 4 Soul Coaching® Oracle Card Reader Certification Program – May 4-6. With Denise Linn. This three-day Certification Program promises to: Jumpstart a career as a healer or life coach; facilitate your tapping into your inner wisdom and intuition. $577.

Bahia Resort Hotel, San Diego, 92101. Register today: 800-654-5126 or HayHouse.com.

THURSDaY, MaY 10 Just Be: Relaxation, Breathing & Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Deepen self-awareness, learn how to relax and control your stress level. Feel stress-free, safe and peaceful. Open a soul-to-soul flow. Free.

InnerOptimal, 2210 Encinitas Blvd, Ste S, Encinitas, 92024. 760-633-3328. InnerOptimal.com.

SaTURDaY, MaY 19 Toltec Knowledge: The Four Agreements & The Fifth Agreement – 7-9pm. Come join don Jose Ruiz, author of The Fifth Agreement, where he will be teaching a deep explanation of the books

H E A L THY

L I V I NG

that his family ancestry have beautifully put into writing. $35. Yoga Tropics, 965 2nd St, Encinitas.

MiguelRuiz.com.

FRIDaY, JUNe 1 Speak, Write, Promote – Provides the combined writing and publishing wisdom of Cheryl Richardson, a #1 NYT best-selling author, and Hay House President/CEO Reid Tracy. One attendee is guaranteed to win a $10,000 publishing contract.

Act on your dream today. $995. The Westin Hotel Gaslamp District, 910 Broadway Cir, San Diego, 92101. 800-654-5126 or HayHouse.com.

To become part of our Classifieds please email publisher@na-sd.com or call 760-436-2343

SaTURDaY, JUNe 23

THE HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND NUTRITION BUSINESS IS BOOMING – Start parttime.

Free training. No start-up required. Call today: 970-310-4084.

Toltec Knowledge: The Mastery of Love – 7-9pm.

Come join don Jose Ruiz, author of The Fifth Agreement, where he will be teaching a deep explanation of the books that his family ancestry have beautifully put into writing. $35. Yoga Tropics, 965 2nd St, Encinitas. MiguelRuiz.com.

SaTURDaY, JULY 28 Return to your True Light – July 28-29. 9am5pm, Sat; 9am-12pm, Sun. Come and join don Jose Ruiz, co-author of The Fifth Agreement: A Practical Guide to Self-Mastery, where he will offer his Toltec traditions combined with his brilliant modern expression. $175. Yoga Tropics, 965 2nd St, Encinitas. MiguelRuiz.com.

QIVANA IS COMING TO CALIFORNIA – This is a new, scientifically proven system of healthy natural products. Get in on the ground floor. Call Glen: 619-206-1362. GB64.MyQivana.com.

CLaSSeS aND WORKSHOPS SUPPORT YOUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH – At Center for Spiritual Living, Temecula Valley, 26871 Hobie Cir. Ste A1, Murrieta, CA 92562. CSLTV.org.

FOR SaLe

daily $10 Yoga Classes – Days & times vary. Nature’s Whisper Yoga, 4205 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92103.

760-213-1110. NaturesWhisper.com.

YOU WILL BE SURPRISED HOW AFFORDABLE EDEN IS – Some owner finance available.

GarlandCompany.com.

Ask the Doctor & Screenings – At Sprouts Farmers Market. Info on times & locations: Sprouts.com.

Sprouts Tasting Events – Days & times vary. All locations. Sample some of Sprouts’ favorite items.

Info on locations & times: Sprouts.com.

Yoga Classes – Days & times vary. Iyengar for beginners and advanced practitioners. Iyengar Yoga Center of North County, 2210 Encinitas Blvd, Ste U, Encinitas, 92024. 760-632-0040. IyengarYogaNorthCounty.com.

Donations Accepted – 9:30am-6pm, M-F; 9:30am5pm, Sat; 11am-5pm, Sun. All profits support individuals with Autism and other developmental or learning disabilities. Potpourri Thrift & Resale, 1024 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, 92054. 760-7221880. Potpourri@TeriInc.org. TeriInc.org.

H E AL TH Y

PL A N ET

feel good • live simply • laugh more

Natural Awakenings Magazine • 760.436.2343 • publisher@na-sd.com • na-sd.com

San Diego Edition

bUSINeSS OPPORTUNITIeS

NEED PEOPLE TO TRY – natural remedy for persistent skin conditions. No cost, just provide feedback. 619-840-8467 or Janet@EarthsLivingClay.com.

Your Healthy Lifestyle Multimedia Resource in Print, Online and Mobile

46

classifieds

www.na-sd.com

OPPORTUNITY WOULD YOU LIKE TO WORK IN MEDIA? Can you talk to people? Are you a self-starter, that loves to get the job done? Can you work alone, unsupervised? Do you have previous sales experience? We have several openings in our advertising sales department due to the current expansion of San Diego’s leading magazine of Healthy Living on a Sustainable Planet. Email resumé to sales@ na-sd.com.

SeRvICeS OFFeReD HEAL NATURALLY WITH HOMEOPATHY – The 2nd largest system of medicine in the world.

Homeopathic Academy of Southern CA’s nationally acclaimed comprehensive program offers a diploma in Classical Homeopathy, allowing graduates to practice in California. Classes meet one weekend per month, Sept-June. Our clinic provides expert care to the public at prices affordable to all.

Call toll free for more information 877-800-4197.

Homeopathic-Academy.com.

communityresourceguide To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, visit na-sd.com for guidelines and to submit entries.

aFFORDabLe LeGaL SeRvICeS LAW OFFIce OF STeVeN M. BeNSON

619-917-6664 Steven.M.Benson@gmail.com Free consult with Attorney Benson. Family Law, Bankruptcy and General Civil Law Advice/Representation. Competent assistance at reasonable rates from a local solo practitioner. Call me to discuss your matter today. See ad on page 42.

aDULT eDUCaTION WALDORF INSTITuTe OF SOuTHeRN cALIFORNIA

San Diego and Los Angeles Campuses 877-394-1444 SanDiego@WaldorfTeaching.org WaldorfTeaching.org Become your favorite teacher.

WISC- San Diego & Los Angeles offers year-round, part-time Waldorf teacher education, one-day workshops and summer intensive courses for parents, faculty and staff. Waldorf teachers use music, movement and art to educate the whole child; hands, heart and mind. Waldorf is the largest growing non-sectarian educational movement in the world and is born out of the impulses of social understanding, spirituality of the individual, and a striving towards a peaceful future.

beaUTY BARe WAXING & SKINcARe STuDIO Leniely Wilson 285 N. El Camino Real Ste. 100 Studio #20 Encinitas, CA 92024 760-809-6598 BareWaxingStudio.com Info@BareWaxingStudio.com

Bare Waxing & Skincare Studio offers an array of beauty services ranging from full-body hair removal, facials and spray tanning to lash perms and extensions. See ad on page 18.

bUSINeSS NeTWORKING THe u.S. GReeN cHAMBeR OF cOMMeRce David Steel CEO 4542 Ruffner St. #110, San Diego, CA 92111 858-569-6263 David@usgreenchamber.com usgreenchamber.com

The U.S. Green Chamber was established San Diego County and is expanding rapidly, empowering business to grow through environmentally friendly, sustainable practices that contribute to the economy and ecology of the U.S. We help both established and emerging companies improve operational efficiencies, tap into unexplored markets and explore new opportunities. Check out our website for membership information, newsletter sign up, advocacy opportunities, and monthly networking events.

GSDBA

Matt Harding PO Box 33848, San Diego, CA 92163 619-296-4543 • Fax: 619-296-5616 Sales@GSDBA.org • GSDBA.org

eMOTIONaL WeLLNeSS BReATHFLOW WeLLNeSS

R. Christian Minson, CTBF 1837 Stonebrook Ln, Encinitas, CA 92024 760-445-4264 Christian@BreathFlow.com BreathFlow.com Breath is the prerequisite for life, and the way you breathe can have a profound impact on the quality of your life across all dimensions: physical, emotional and even spiritual. A 30-minute consultation with a breath analysis will reveal the patterns within your own breathing and how they relate to emotional issues in your daily life. You will learn how you can dramatically and positively shift the quality of your life using powerful conscious breathing techniques. Call or text 760-445-4264 today to find out how you can have this consultation for free. See ad on page 15.

FIT bODY AMIKA RyAN, MBA, cScS

Human Performance Coach Equestrian-Focused Personal Training 858-429-4049 • AmikaRyan.com Achieve your riding goals through better personal fitness.

Equestrian specific cross-training leads to increased performance and pain-free, balanced riding. Call for a complimentary fitness evaluation.

THe GReeNASIuM FITNeSS STuDIO

The Greater San Diego Business Association (GSDBA) is one of the largest specialty chambers in San Diego County and the second largest LGBT and supportive chamber in the nation. GSDBA prides itself on its outreach to other business chambers and to the community at large. We have a variety of networking opportunities for our members and special events for everyone. We produce the Annual GSDBA Business Directory which is distributed to over 30,000 consumers each year.

DUI, MISDeMeaNORS, CRIMINaL DeFeNSe LAWyeR: DuI, MISDeMeANeRS

Byron Spratt 760-944-1235 Byron@TheGreenasium.com TheGreenasium.com

The Greenasium, an eco-friendly fitness studio, offers 1-on-1 training, goal setting and fitness evaluations for all levels. Also providing daily drop-in classes: boot camps, circuit training, Zumba, yoga, and stretching.

When pedaled, our bicycles generate electricity.

Free initial fitness evaluation; no memberships or initiation fees; clean, friendly and professional setting. See ad on page 21.

TAKe TIMe FOR yOuR HeALTH

Theresa Hofmeister, Attorney At Law 760-481-8959 336 S Broadway Escondido, CA 92025 HelpAfterDUI.com

Judi Bryan 760-822-9234 JudiB33@gmail.com VibrantLife.AmazonHerb.net

“Helping good people through bad times…” If you have a DUI or other Misdemeanor case, call for a free consultation: 760-4818959. See ad on page 30.

Creating a vibrant and Sustainable lifestyle with wild-crafted, organic nutrition and skin care while sustaining a living rain forest. Rain Drop therapist, expert at ear coning and Access Consciousness Facilitator.

natural awakenings

April 2012

47

WeLLNeSS & FITNeSS ceNTeR Envision Personalized Health 619-229-9695 EnvisionPersonalizedHealth.com

Envision Personalized Health is a private center for customized health, fitness and spa services.

Specializing in Personal Training, Pilates, Yoga, Acupuncture, Nutrition, Ayurveda, Massage and Spa Services. Private by appointment. See ad on page 9.

FUNCTIONaL MeDICINe ecOPOLITAN

Dr. Adiel Tel-Oren 2409 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55405 Phone: 612-870-2974 • Fax: 530-690-8447 Clinic@Ecopolitan.com Ecopolitan.com Functional medicine is the clinical application of holistic thinking combined with rigorous scientific principles. Functional medicine combines scientific research with innovative tools for accurate diagnosis and safe and efficient medical treatment of complex and chronic conditions. See ad on page 11.

GReeN LIvING ABSOLuTeLy SMOKe FRee – 1 HOuR Dr. Ginger Marable, PhD, CHt Offices in North San Diego County 760-420-2279 DrGinger10@cox.net AbsolutelySmokeFree.com

With advanced, personalized hypnotherapy a smoker can quit in about an hour. Habits are located in the subconscious. Since all hypnosis is self-hypnosis, the highly motivated smoker is given the tools to go into their own subconscious and disconnect the smoking habit, break up all their triggers (after meals, on the phone, etc.), and reinforce with their personal motivations. Our system has a 95% success rate and we offer a lifetime guarantee. Call Dr. Ginger for a free consultation.

See ad on page 16.

FILTeRcON TecHNOLOGIeS Whole House Filtration 800-550-1995 • Filtercon.com

Great tasting water from every bath and shower in your home.

Naturally conditioned water provides a clean crisp feeling not slippery. No Salt, No Chemicals, no wasted water. Maintenance free, no more filter changes, no more plastic water bottle pollution; eliminates chlorine bad tastes and odors. Filtercon systems are time tested with many years of proven performance. We also carry many other filtration products for under the sink. See ad on page 25.

48

San Diego Edition

SHAKLee PRODucTS

Audrey Cekalski 858-720-8508 Audrey_C@mac.com AudreyC.MyShaklee.com For over 50 years, Shaklee products have been known for being safe, effective, and gentle on the planet. Shaklee offers products for nutrition, weight control, home cleaning, and beauty.

SuBTLe eNeRGy SOLuTIONS 888-301-6773 www.subtleenergysolutions.com

Developed over the last 10 years, the energy “signature” herbs, acupunctire meridians, or even chakras can be embedded into substances. Visit www.SubtleEnergySolutions.com to learn more about vibrant living. See ad on page 21.

HaIR SaLON uBuNTu HAIR STuDIO Dawn Ellinwood 109 S. Acacia Ave. Solana Beach, CA 92075 858-792-5959 UbuntuHairStudio.com

Built on a foundation of community, passion, contribution and strength, Ubuntu Hair Studio will shift the way consumers purchase beauty products and services. See ad on page 14.

HeaLINIG CeNTeR RecONNecTIVe HeALING®

Susie Prestidge, RN 333 H St, Ste 5065, Chula Vista, CA 91910 619-742-0727 Susie@ReconnectiveHealingSD.com ReconnectiveHealingSD.com Reconnective Healing is a profound, non-touch method of healing the body, mind and spirit. Many have reported transformational healing from chronic pain, depression, anxiety, arthritis and much more, even when other methods have failed.

Those not contending with a health issue often find more energy, achieve a strong spiritual connection or joy in life. Reconnective Healing works to correct imbalances underlying a particular disease, issue or life challenge in as little as 1 to 3 sessions. See ad on page 29.

NATuRAL TRADITIONS, INc

Jaya Pancholy 12707 High Bluff Dr, Ste 200 San Diego, CA 92130 858-649-0999 • NaturalTraditionsHealth.com As a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and with specialized education, I am trained in various areas of holistic healing including Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Aromatherapy, Body-Mind Medicine, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Yoga, Meditation, Pranic Healing, Kinesio tape. I use Zyto Bio communication Scan to help communicate with your body and to help me make the right recommendations for health and wellness for you and your family. Offer non invasive tests-hair analysis. See ad on page 37.

ReTuRN TO HeALTH

Susan Grant, HHP 2004 Hornblend St, Pacific Beach, CA 92109 619-920-6294 Reconnective Healing and The Reconnection bring powerful new energy to align your body, mind, and spirit. You and this healing energy become one. RH along with our Core Acupressure and Cranio/ sacral therapy assist relief from stress, anxiety, neck and back pain, headaches and insomnia. Reconnect today. See ad on page 15.

SOLANA HeALTH

1104 Camino Del Mar, Ste 10, Del Mar, CA 92014 888-809-6424 Cardiol.net Solana Health helps those with high cholesterol manage it without prescription drugs.

Try Cardiol, an all natural, one a day supplement, money back guaranteed. See ad on page 19.

yOGA & WeLLNeSS cOAcH Caroline Andrews 760-487-8482 Carkrol@gmail.com HealthyyouCA.com

My passion is to empower you to achieve your vision of optimal health and well-being. Private and group yoga classes as well as nutritional counseling.

THINK beFORe YOU bUY: make the green choice.

www.na-sd.com

HeaLTH aND WeLLNeSS DIScOVeR HyDRATION Stacey Smith-Bacon 760-390-1498 winningforall.com

The i-H2O system is the only patented technology proven to provide you with truly optimal hydration through an activation process that hydrates you 3 times more than unactivated water. Scientifically validated technology. ater. Scientifically validated technology.

DR. cAROLLe’S WeLLNeSS AND ReTReAT ceNTeR OF SAN DIeGO Dr. Carolle Jean-Murat, M.D. 619-850-5030 DrCarolle.com • Info@DrCarolle.com

As a medical intuitive, gynecologist and a holistic practitioner, I have been helping women from all walks of life for 28 years.

Thousands have trusted me as a physician, healer, confidante, and surgeon with excellent results. I offer a safe place for women to more authentically connect with self and spirit. I will provide you with the opportunity to heal. A client said, “After my consultation with Dr. Carolle I felt hopeful about myself for the first time in a long time. She is the one perfect partner for support on the journey to perfect health by making it clear that we have control and choice.” See ad on page 22.

DRAGAN GIuRIcI, HHP

Massage, Qigong, Therapeutic yoga, Holistic Counseling Part of Envision Personalized Health, 619-229-9695 Dragan: 619-675-2636 EnvisionPersonalizedHealth.com Dragan teaches private and semiprivate qigong and therapeutic classes, and offers unique therapeutic massage sessions combining different massage modalities with energy therapy (qigong, Reiki, bioenergy). See ad on page 9.

JANeTTe GRAy, MD

The Center For Health & Wellbeing 3636 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA (in Hillcrest) 619-814-5500 IntegrativeMedicineSanDiego.com Dr. Janette Gray, M.D. is a licensed physician practicing “Holistic Integrative Primary Care” specializing in Optimal Aging, Prevention, and Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy. As Medical Director of The Center For Health & Wellbeing, she has assembled a team of leading edge doctors and alternative health practitioners to address all your healthcare needs. We look forward to being your partner in great health. See ad on page 3.

RecOVeRy PuMP

SOLANA BeAcH HeALTH ceNTeR

Mark Strube 305-970-5546 www.RecoveryPump.com The Recovery Pump System (RPS) is simply the most effective, most affordable, and most practical recovery system available today. The boots massage the muscles to improve circulation during the use and help reduce swelling, soreness and fatigue, all while you rest and relax. See ad on page 17.

HeaLTH SeRvICeS PRANIc HeALING OF SAN DIeGO Mary D. Clark, PhD 741 Garden View Ct, Ste 201 Encinitas, CA 92029 888-226-4325 • 858-382-3169 Fax: 619-615-2078 Mary@iPhysics.com PranicHealingSD.com

Dr. Steven Paredes 222 N. Acacia Ave., Solana Beach, CA 92075 858-794-9454 SParedes@SolanaBeachHealthCenter.com SolanaBeachHealthCenter.com Dr. Steven Paredes utilizes an integrative approach of treatment and health maintenance that considers the diet, posture, and biomechanics of each individual. His extensive background includes chiropractic care, massage therapy, clinical nutrition, custom orthotics, hormone balancing, laser therapy, therapeutic yoga, and lab testing. His mission is to educate the patient on their own self care and create self involvement to support the success of their health. See ad on page 6.

NaTURaL HOLISTIC DeNTISTS DR. STAcy GODeS

Pranic Healing is a comprehensive energy-based healing system. Developed by Master Choa Kok Sui, it is a unique and revolutionary system of natural healing techniques that scientifically integrates the world’s best healing modalities. Pranic Healing is a no-touch, painless, healing art and science that acts as a powerful catalyst to spark the body’s inborn ability to repair itself. Many physical, emotional, and mental issues may be alleviated or prevented. Free monthly healing clinics offered.

The Center for Natural Dentistry Holistic and Biological Dental Practice 760-536-1199 TryNaturalDentistry.com Facebook.com/NaturalDentistry Providing safe, alternative dental options to the health-conscious individual. Offering ozone therapy, safe mercury removal, root canal removal, fluoride-free practice, and much more. See ad on back cover.

O’RIeLLy DeNTAL PRAcTIce

Cary O’Rielly, DDS 4403 Mandhester Ave., Ste. 206-B Encinitas, CA 92024 760-632-1304 <tel:760-632-1304> MyHolisticDentist.com HolisticDentist@gmail.com

HeaLTHCaRe NOVIcK cHIROPRAcTIc

In the Gold Wellness Center 162 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Ste A-55 Encinitas, CA 92024 760-334-3440 • Fax: 760-334-3441 DrDebNov@yahoo.com • DrDebNov.com Dr. Debbie treats with a philosophy of addressing the needs of the whole person; she uses a wide array of holistic therapies in her San Diego chiropractic practice, including: general gentle chiropractic, natural allergy treatment, women’s health care, pediatrics, mood swings, Cranio-Sacral therapy, homeopathy, Bach Flowers, NET, and functional and integrative medicine.

Now accepts insurance. See ad on page 13.

Integrative Dentist Carey O’Rielly, DDS provides holistic family dentistry for patients from 3 to 93, including cosmetic smile makeovers using bio-friendly materials, bonding and lasers. See ad on page 7.

DR. MARVIN PANTANGcO

The Center for Natural Dentistry Holistic and Biological Dental Practice 760-536-1199 TryNaturalDentistry.com Facebook.com/NaturalDentistry Holistic, natural dental practice focused on helping you achieve whole-body wellness through dentistry. Dr. Marvin is an IABDM Board Certified Biological Dentist. See ad on back cover.

natural awakenings

April 2012

49

holistic pet care DEXTER’S DELI

Tori Rosay Del Mar: 858-792-3707 Carlsbad: 760-720-7507 San Elijo Hills: 760-471-9500 DextersDeli.com Info@DextersDeli.com Dexter’s Deli offers natural, healthy solutions for many of your pet’s health issues. We are San Diego’s largest natural pet store offering the best selection of healthy foods, products and information for your pet’s well-being. See ad on page 33.

SUNNYBROOK FARM PET CARE

Rebekah Peterman, CiHOM, Herbalist Fallbrook, 760-230-0748 SunnybrookFarm@att.net SBFPet.com Exclusive In-Home Boarding and Alternative Care consultation. Helping owners take care of their pets naturally. Boarding, consultations, energy balancing treatment, energetic screening, individualized diet screening, cooking class for dogs, and more.

See ad on page 32.

marine-based supplements NUTRILYS DEL MAR

760-509-1070 Info@NutrilysDelMar.com NutrilysDelMar.com Nature made it, we bring it to you. The world’s finest unique, eco-friendly, marine-based supplements. Purity and potency guaranteed. See ad on page 2.

marketing double your sales in 2012 Gloria Taylor Brown 858-531-8289 Gloria@NA-SD.com

Take your business to a new level with the help of Natural Awakenings magazines. Gloria Taylor Brown has been helping small business double their sales for over 20 years. Call to get your free marketing consultation today.

50

San Diego Edition

EXCOVERIES

Judith Balian Encinitas, CA 92024 760-436-8848 Fax: 760-652-1632 JBalian@Excoveries.com Excoveries.com Need marketing? We offer practical, cost-conscious solutions to build your business or practice.

We’ll set you apart from the competition with results-oriented traditional and online marketing.

Whether it’s a beautiful website, a great brochure, or an eye-catching postcard you need, we can make it happen. As a Constant Contact Business Partner, we provide all setup/training. With 20+ years of experience, we also provide marketing strategy and confidencebuilding coaching to help you successfully promote yourself. Call today—it’s your next best step.

natural foods restaurant LOTUS CAFE AND JUICE BAR

skin fitness, etc.

Charlene Handel 5825 Avenida Encinas, Ste. 107 Carlsbad, CA 92008 760-438-4600 SkinFitnessEtc.com Chandel@RoadRunner.com With over 25 years in the beauty industry and having worked on all skin types, Charlene has formulated over 100 recipes to custom blend natural ingredients at the time of your facial to meet each client’s needs. She combines the best of both worlds, traditional holistic wisdom with modern, cutting edge medical technologies and equipment. The result? Dramatic effects on the skin without using toxic injections or surgical procedures; instead with the help of natural remedies based on kinesiological testing. See ad on page 7.

naturopathic medicine

Carl & Johanna Wright 2 locations: 3955 Fifth Ave, San Diego 765 S Coast Hwy 101, in the Lumberyard, Encintas, CA 92024 760-479-1977 LotusCafe@hotmail.com LotusCafeAndJuiceBar.com

VITALIA NATURAL MEDICINE

Come nurture yourself.

Lotus Cafe is dedicated to serving fresh, natural, healthy food at affordable prices, prepared with love, simplicity, and a joyful heart. Our menu is predominantly vegetarian, with many vegan items and gluten-free options.

For our non-vegetarian patrons, we also have chicken and fish items, including a turkey burger.

Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Locally owned and operated. We look forward to serving you. See ad on page 13.

Vitalia Natural Medicine is a Naturopathic medical clinic focused on treating the cause of illness in men, women, children and seniors. We specialize in hormonal balancing, supportive cancer therapies, autoimmune disease, stress and fatigue, digestive complaints, behavioral disorders, blood sugar regulation, cardiovascular disease and pediatrics. We use diet and nutritional advice, herbal medicines and homeopathic medicine to treat the cause of the problem and restore optimal health. See ad on page 39.

natural skincare SINCERA NATURAL SKINCARE

Tara Carson 705 N Vulcan Ave Encinitas, CA 92024 858-245-7236 • SinceraSkincare.com Reveal your skin’s natural radiance with Sincera Natural Skincare. Our unique treatments support the skin’s natural functions using raw, organic fruit, herb and vegetable pulps. See ad on page 18.

www.na-sd.com

Dr. Natasha Wolf, ND 2750 Roosevelt St Carlsbad, CA 92008 760-720-6288 DrWolf@VitaliaNaturalMedicine.com VitaliaNaturalMedicine.com

networking WOMEN’S WISDOM

Judy Ann Foster 760-798-4183 Judy@WomensWisdom.net WomensWisdom.net Women Empowering Women in friendship and business. Creating fabulous events for fabulous women since 1991. Join us for monthly network meetings with guest speaker.

Connect with women who are making a difference.

NUTRITIONaL CLeaNSING ISAGeNIX INTeRNATIONAL, NuTRITIONAL cLeANSING Michele Miller Encinitas, CA 760-473-4297 MicheleMiller.Isagenix.com

Nutritional Cleansing uses nutrients to help you experience incredible health: feel energized, reach and maintain a healthy weight, and perform at your peak physically and mentally.

ORGaNIC FOOD DeLIveRY

SeLF-HeLP & MOTIvaTION

DIScOVeRy ScReeNING THeRMAL IMAGING

HAy HOuSe

800-654-5126 HayHouse.com Hay House is the international leader in self-help and motivational publishing, featuring books, audios, newsletters, mobile apps, events, and movies by more than 250 authors. See ad on page 5.

SPIRITUaL CeNTeR

ORGANIc TO yOu

THe SOuL ceNTeR FOuNDATION FOR SPIRITuAL AWAKeNING

We enable people to enjoy locally grown ecofriendly and healthy foods that are reasonably priced and conveniently delivered. Let Organic to You help you to eat better, do good and skip a trip to the store, with organic produce and all-natural groceries from local farmers and producers you can trust. See ad on page 17.

The Soul Center offers inspiring and engaging classes and programs that combine the timeless Yogic Teachings of the East with the eternal Light Teachings of the West. Giving you the “Best of Both Worlds” for awakening your soul.

PRODUCe

SPIRITUaL PSYCHIC

858-366-8050 Info@OrganicToyou.org OrganicToyou.org

Tom and Trisha Kelly, Founders Home to Soul of yoga 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92009 760-943-7685 SoulCenterFoundation.org

ReV. uKI MAcISAAc, MA NATuRALLy TO yOuR DOOR

Delivery of Organic Fruits & Veggies 858-946-6882 NaturallyToyourDoor.com Naturally to your door delivers farm fresh organic or naturally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and other natural products direct from local farms to your door. See ad on page 15.

ReSTORaTIve GReeN CLeaNING NeLSON’S GReeN cLeAN

Dave Nelson 13308 Julian Ave, Lakeside, CA 92040 619-851-6675 NelsonsGC@gmail.com NelsonsGreenClean.net We use the Green Balance process on carpets, upholstery, fine fabrics, and tile/grout. Call today for a pre-inspection and estimate.

See ad on page 28.

THeRMOGRaPHY

Carlsbad, CA 800-883-2840 UkiMacIsaac.com

Feel the love of the Angels and Spirit Guides. Rev. Uki MacIsaac, an internationally acclaimed intuitive counselor, speaker and ordained, non-denominational minister, provides spiritual counseling to help you achieve positive breakthroughs in relationships, career and living a fuller, more meaningful life. Caring, professional with documented accuracy, she achieves this through readings, energy work, past life regressions, soul retrievals, hypnotherapy and more. Rev. Uki also enjoys officiating at weddings, baptisms and memorials. Call today.

Lisa Kalison, CCT 16 San Diego & Orange County Locations 760-436-8811 Discovery@DiscoveryScreening.com DiscoveryScreening.com The future of Breast Cancer prevention is here. It’s state-of-theart Thermal Imaging. Studies have shown that an abnormal thermal image is the single most important indicator of high risk for developing breast cancer. See what only a medical infrared camera can see; the earliest warning signs of the immune system, years before traditional imaging devices can see it, and years before it becomes a serious disease or cancer. Multiple San Diego locations. Save your breast friends now. Call Lisa. See ad on page 24.

WOMeN’S HeaLTHCaRe DIANA HOPPe, M.D., INc.

Diana Hoppe, M.D. 317 N El Camino Real, Ste 310 Encinitas, CA 92024 760-635-5600 • 760-815-8825 Fax: 760-635-5642 DrDianaHoppe@gmail.com DrDianaHoppe.com Dr. Diana Hoppe is a board certified Ob/Gyn providing the highest level of health care for women of all ages in a calm, comfortable setting. At her new practice, she will specialize in perimenopause/ menopause, hormone therapy and decreased libido. Call for your individualized wellness program today. See ad on page 11.

YOGa TRaINING LIGHT AND LOVe yOGA

Lynda Light, E-RyT500, Owner/Director Special 200-Hr yoga Training 858-350-5514 Lynda@LightAndLoveyoga.com LightAndLoveyoga.com A yoga training dedicated to bringing forth your best life.

Reach into your unlimited potential through Light and Love Yoga.

Special pricing available. See ad on page 30.

SPORTING GOODS ROAD RuNNeR SPORTS

5553 Copley Drive, San Diego 5617 Paseo del Norte, #100, Carlsbad 800.743.3206 RoadRunnerSports.com/retail Find us on Facebook Your friendly Fit Experts at Road Runner Sports, the World’s Largest Running & Walking Store, will help you fetch your perfect fitting shoes in just 14 minutes with a fun, thorough foot analysis. Located 15 minutes from La Jolla, you’ll find all the top brands from Asics and Nike to New Balance and Saucony. You’re guaranteed to skip out of the store feeling great!

yOGA BLeND SeVeN

Dave Lesinski 760-815-6591 Dave@yogabBendSeven.com An Ayurveda-based company dedicated to the support of individuals of all ages in living peaceful, balanced and healthy lives.

Many services offered including Ayurvedic consults and Vedic Astrology readings.

natural awakenings

April 2012

51