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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.

20 ENLIGHTENED PARENTING

Tips for Raising Confident and Loving Kids

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24 KID COOKERY

They Love Healthy Food They Make Themselves by Judith Fertig

28 JOE DISPENZA

ON THE POWER OF THOUGHT ALONE TO HEAL

by Kathleen Barnes

30 GREEN ARTS

Tips for Finding Safe Eco-Supplies

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34 SWIMMING IN NATURE

Splashing Safely in Lakes and Oceans by Lane Vail

36 SPEAKING WITH STRANGERS

The Simple Pleasures of Connecting

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contents 10 newsbriefs 12 communityspotlight 15 eventspotlight

15 eventbriefs 16 healthbriefs 18 globalbriefs 24 consciouseating 26 healthykids

28 wisewords 30 greenliving

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34 fitbody 36 inspiration 38 farmers’markets

39 calendar 42 resourceguide

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ime flies and it seems to speed up as we age—and not just in my professional arena. Often, my monthly calendar feels like a speeding train. Every 30 days, in addition to having a full and adventurous personal life, I publish a new edition of Natural Awakenings. I am grateful for my community partners who douse me with their services Old friends and young hearts. and products. I welcome the relief and the downtime to continue down the busy track of publishing and life in general. Speaking of how time flies, I just returned from my 40th high school reunion on Long Island, New York. My friend Resa, whom I’ve known since 4th grade, generously tempted me with a last minute prepaid reunion ticket. We befuddled another old friend of ours, pretending like we were in different parts of the world. Seeing the look on her face when she saw us in person was worth the journey alone. It was an absolute joy to connect with our grass roots and we created much laughter and memories. I love where I grew up; I love the Levittown spirit. Did you know that Levittown was the first planned community ever developed? It has an essence all of its own. While there, I swam laps in my old neighborhood pool in lieu of past water games like Marco Polo and creating havoc with the young lifeguards. When I was growing up, we had high and low diving boards at our community pools. Now there is only one board to accommodate today’s insurance liabilities. I loved the camaraderie that old friends brought to my soul in a New York minute. Love and laughter are my essential nutrients of life. I jumped on another spontaneous speeding train to Boston to visit my brother, who turned 70 this year. It’s been years since we got together. However, while I was at the reunion, he sent me a text photo on my iPhone. After seeing his face and realizing I was only a three-hour train ride away, it was obvious that I had to see him. Life is short and love is long. It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made and the perfect way to end my heartwarming journey back East. Upon landing in San Diego, I literally hit the pavement running. I had restored energy that fueled me through my personal and publishing tasks that awaited me. And as always, I got it all done. Isn’t it like parenting? We are busy scurrying around trying to be the best parents we can be, trying to give our children more than we had, not wanting our children to make the same mistakes we did. In the end, it’s love and nurturing that truly raises our children. Our time spent with our children is more important than any other commodity. Make time for your loved ones. It removes toxicity, initiates love and bliss, and best of all—it’s free.

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newsbriefs Illuminate Juice Now Available at Local Farmers’ Markets

ene Brunold and Sasha Treviso, owners of Illuminate Juice, San Diego’s cold-pressed juice delivery service, are excited to announce that their organic, cold-pressed juices and juice cleanses can now be found at several area farmers’ markets. “We use organic and locally sourced produce and believe that food is medicine. Raw, organic, cold-pressed juice can help heal the body and keep it healthy and happy,” says Brunold. The pair wanted to ensure that their juices were more easily available to the public at several different locations throughout San Diego and farmers’ markets were an ideal fit. Customers can now buy single “grab and go” juices at their farmers’ market locations. “You can also pre-order your juice packs and cleanses for pickup,” says Brunold. Illuminate Juice can be found at Oceanside Morning Farmers’ Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays; Pacific Beach Farmers’ Market from 2 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays; and at Del Mar Farmers’ Market from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, call 858-395-2616 or visit Illuminate Juice.com.

Nutritional Therapist Certification Training Coming to San Diego

utritional Therapy Association, Inc. (NTA), is offering a nine-month, self-paced, blended online and in-person workshop nutritional therapist certification course for the first time in this area, beginning February 22, 2016, at San Diego Marriott Mission Valley. The program is based on the teachings of Dr. Weston A. Price and Dr. Francis M. Pottenger, represented by the educational nonprofit Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation. NTA core beliefs include that everyone is a bio-individual, with no single nutritional program being appropriate for everyone, and a mission to restore properly prepared, nutrientdense whole foods to the human diet through education. “This course will unquestionably change the way proper nutrition affects your life,” says NTA Executive Director Eric Bowman. Location: 8757 Rio San Diego Dr., San Diego. For more information, call 1-800-918-9798, email NTA@NutritionalTherapy.com or visit NutritionalTherapy.com. See ad, page 17.

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New Essential Oil Company Launches

teven and Mercy Aidala are excited to announce their new company, Joya Essentials, which offers high quality, 100 percent pure essential oils and aromatherapy products at reasonable prices and with no multi-level marketing structure. “We strive to source the highest quality oils while providing our customers with excellent customer service,” says Steven. “We started this company with the mission to make this gift from nature accessible to all by selling directly from our distillers to you and helping others on their journey to natural living.” The Joya Essentials website is a great source of information which “includes recipes and information on the benefits of individual essential oils. “We also are able to customize products and give customers a personalized touch,” says Mercy, whose journey with essential oils was born out of her desire to source natural solutions for common ailments. Eager to learn more about the benefits of essential oils, she enrolled in an aromatherapy certification course to understand the oils and how to use them more effectively. “My true passion was awakened as I started to realize all the health benefits the oils had brought to not only my health, but my family’s health as well,” she explains. “As a mom of two lovely girls, it was important for me to foster their health and immune system as naturally and chemically free as possible. I launched Joya Essentials to help others on their journey to health and wellness.” For more information, call 407-8650880 or visit JoyaEssentials.com.

Drink and Eat Your Sunscreen

s a holistic esthetician, I am constantly asked, ‘Is there an alternative to wearing sunscreen’?” says Charlene Handel, owner of Skin Fitness Etc. in Carlsbad. “The answer is yes.” Handel shares that while many of us dutifully apply sunscreen to prevent the ravages of UV radiation; however, most of us do so unhappily. Thankfully, Handel says there are two alternatives—UV Protection Harmonized Water, available at Skin Fitness Etc., and food. “UV Protection Harmonized Water features a remarkable technology that imprints radio waves from nature and/or the human body onto water molecules. The water carries these ‘frequency messages’ in its proton/electron outer shell for extended periods of time. Once the water is consumed it acts as a UV radiation protection of approximately SPF 30. These frequencies will neutralize the UV radiation and not allow their absorption into the body for up to three hours,” explains Handel. According to Handle, there is also evidence that many common fruits and vegetables can protect against UV radiation. “Among them are foods rich in antioxidants including berries, beans, artichoke hearts, apples, pecans, and grapes. Bright colored veggies like tomatoes, carrots, yellow peppers and eggplant also lend a hand to sun protection,” she says. “A 2013 study, published in the Journal of Science demonstrated that taking supplements such as vitamin C, E, A and resveratrol, can reduce the amount of sunburn,” she adds. Location: 5825 Avenida Encinas, #107, Carlsbad. For more information, call 760-438-4600 or visit SkinFitnessEtc.com. See ad, page 12.

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Mural Artist Syke Walker Loving the Earth. Appreciating Art. Inspiring Community. by Erin Lehn Floresca

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ocal artist and muralist Skye Walker had an atypical upbringing. When he was in grade school, his parents—entertainers and pioneers in the sustainability movement—decided to blend their love of music, traveling and the environment and formed a family band called The EarthWalkers. For three years, Walker, his parents and his younger sister Amoris, traveled the country performing over 2,000 live shows at schools, community centers, churches and hospitals. “It was all about teaching others to save the environment,” he recalls. “On a small scale we were doing our part to influence our youth and community to protect Mother Earth.” This childhood instilled in him a deep appreciation for nature and creativity. It also inspired him to share his love of both with others. In addition to Walker’s musical talents, this California native discovered early on that he also had a flair for the visual arts. While he didn’t grow up tagging walls in the inner city, he did have an appreciation of street art and graffiti and spent a great deal of time during his high school years creating murals with his dad. “I learned a lot about art and murals from my dad and both of my parents were very supportive of my sister and me pursuing creative careers,” says Walker. Art became his strong suit, and he was awarded a four year art scholarship to Oregon State where he majored in

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graphic design. After college, he moved back to Southern California and worked in the surf industry as a graphic designer. “Becoming a mural artist didn’t cross my mind. I thought it was hard work with a big canvas to fill,” he says. That is, until he got an airbrush. “It opened up a whole new world to me. Even though large scale murals were still a lot of work, they suddenly became much more fluid and so much more fun.” Six years ago, his world unexpectedly opened up again when he lost his job as art director for a large yoga/outdoor clothing company. “They laid off a lot of people, including me. After that, I decided to start freelancing. Soon afterwards, Whole Foods in Encinitas reached out and asked me to design a mural. It awoke something in me,” he explains. “I loved that I was not behind a small desk in an office and the art I was creating was for the public eye.” Now, Walker can’t stop making murals. “Bringing murals to the public is really my passion. In fact, there has been a huge resurgence and appreciation of street art. Mural artists get a chance to express themselves artistically on a grander scale and it always brings something good to the community. Street art is inspiring; it gets people thinking.” Walker is commissioned to paint anything from small murals and installation work to massive walls spanning 100 feet by 30 feet and larger. His murals can take anywhere from one day to two weeks to create, depending on the scope of the project. When he first takes a look at his big blank canvas, he sees an endless world of possibilities, and enthusiastically dives in. “While I’m working on a mural, I’m in the zone, cranking away at it. It’s fun to get into the flow and see how it’s all going to come together. During the process there are always challenges and obstacles—walls, texture, weather, construction—but there are plenty of incredible aha moments, too. And when it’s done, I’m always stoked to share it with others.” While Walker’s artwork is not bound to any particular genre, his fans have noticed a recurring theme as a majority of his murals feature landscapes, the ocean and female figures. “A huge part of my work is paying homage to Mother Nature. To paint a landscape is beautiful enough, but adding in the human figure ties it all in. There is a story going on right now that is so important for all of us to tune into—it’s about being stewards of the planet and taking care of Mother Earth, her creatures and one another. I think it resonates with people on a subliminal level that these are the things we need to be thinking about the most.” Skye Walker is an artist, creative director and muralist. He also does graphic design, illustration, drawings and paintings. His murals can be seen all over San Diego, including all Whole Foods Market locations. For more information, visit SkyeWalkerArt.com. See ad, page 27.

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way, but simply by the virtue of being human,” says Chippendale. “To quote William James, the father of American psychology: ‘…we all have reservoirs of life to draw upon of which we do not dream.’” In the November 12, 2010, issue of Science Magazine, an article titled “A Wandering Mind is an Unhappy Mind” by Matthew A. Killingsworth and Daniel T. Gilbert states, “Unlike other animals, human beings spend a lot of time thinking about what is not going on around them, and contemplating events that happened in the past, might happen in the future, or will never happen at all. Many philosophical and religious traditions teach that happiness is to be found by living in the moment. These traditions teach that a wandering mind is an unhappy mind.” According to Chippendale, these reservoirs are “interior resources deep within ourselves innate to us as human beings such as our lifelong capacities for growing, for healing and for transforming ourselves.” It turns out, says Chippendale, that these innate internal

MINDFULNESS COURSE with Julie Chippendale Begins September 8 “What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

s a nurse in critical settings, it was clear to Julie Chippendale that there was much more involved in healing than medicine and procedures. “Patients seemed to improve more readily and experience less suffering if they felt involved in their care and connected to others,” says Chippendale. With her continued interest in helping to provide conditions for individuals to experience wellness, Chippendale became a yoga instructor. “I have assisted people in remembering their wholeness and connection to themselves and all life for 22 years,” she says. “I especially love to teach people that anyone can practice yoga if they start where they are.” In 1994, Chippendale met Jon Kabat-Zinn and completed his professional Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction instructor training. “His renowned course has been taught for 30 years all over the world,” she says. Chippendale has taught the course for 18 years in Encinitas. “It is clear that there is something about the cultivation of mindfulness that is healing, that is transformative, and that can serve to give our lives back to us, not in some romantic pie-in-the-sky

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resources all rest on our capacity for embodied awareness. “We go about this discovery and cultivation through paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally,” she says. Chippendale is excited about her upcoming Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course being held at Scripps Encinitas Hospital starting September 8. The program offers a framework for navigating unfamiliar and sometimes difficult life territory with a degree of clarity and equanimity. “Mindfulness is a skill that can be developed through practice, just like any other skill. You could think of it as a muscle,” explains Chippendale. “The muscle of mindfulness grows both stronger and suppler as you use it. And like a muscle, it grows best when working with a certain amount of resistance. “ “Our daily lives certainly provide us with plenty of resistance to work with. Life provides us with just the right conditions for developing our innate capacities for knowing our own minds and shaping its ability to stay present,” adds Chippendale. “In doing so, we can discover new dimensions of well-being and happiness.” The course fee is $495 or $800 for a couple. The 8-week course will be held on Monday evenings from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with a Day of Mindfulness from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 26 with Saturday session on December 5. To register or for more information, call 760-944-7735.

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PlantPure Nation Screening at ArcLight Cinemas La Jolla

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lantPure Nation, a documentary exploring the political and economic barriers keeping Americans from getting healthier through plant-based nutrition, is being screened in select cities across the U.S. It will be shown September 17 at ArcLight Cinemas La Jolla. The film is based on the work of renowned nutritional scientist T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., who co-authored the groundbreaking book The China Study and was featured in the documentary Forks Over Knives, in which he presents scientific evidence that a whole food, plant-based diet can prevent and even reverse deadly conditions like heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and some cancers. The idea for PlantPure Nation, directed by his son Nelson Campbell, came when the agribusiness lobby killed Kentucky legislation that would have launched a pilot program documenting those health benefits. In PlantPure Nation, Colin puts his nutritional theory to the test in his hometown in North Carolina where, as in Kentucky, rates of childhood obesity, heart attack, stroke and diabetes are high and residents typically eat meat-and-dairybased diets. The 95-minute film examines the political and economic factors that suppress information about the benefits of plant-based nutrition and connects it to larger issues such as medicine, farming and food deserts. In conjunction with the screenings, the nonprofit PlantPure Nation Foundation is establishing local PlantPure Pods across the country to promote the initiative. One tool is the 10-day Jumpstart program featured in the film. PlantPure Pods can also request a film screening in their hometown. View a preview at Tinyurl.com/PurePlantNationTrailer. For more information, visit PlantPureNation.com.

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he 7th Annual Doggie Street Festival is being held August 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 pm. at NTC Park at Liberty Station (92106) in San Diego. Don’t miss the ultimate dog lovers’ fun, family-friendly celebration of our companion animals and dog and cat adopt-a-thon. The event features fantastic pet products and services, yummy eats for pets and their people, vet tips, speakers, music, a kid’s area, auction prizes and much more. Sponsor, vendor, volunteer and auction prize provider opportunities are still available. For more information, visit Doggie StreetFestival.org or email DoggieStreetFestival@gmail.com

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rt In The Yard 7 is being held August 8 from 4:17 to 9 p.m. at Art Produce Garden in San Diego. This free family-friendly event highlights many of the wonderful talents in and around San Diego. “Natural Awakenings readers might find their next favorite artist, musician or local vendor,” says event founder Anya Hall-Flores. “I was urged to create this event by a friend who knew I wanted to show my art but was unaware of how to do it. She suggested I create my own place in the world for my art and from that statement Art In The Yard was born,” explains Hall-Flores. What started out as a tiny front yard show to exhibit her art to friends and family has grown into an annual community event showcasing several local, independent and underground artists, vendors and performers. Cost: Free. Location: 3139 University Ave., San Diego. For more information, see ad on page 13, call 619-817-5922 or visit Facebook.com/SDArtInTheYard. natural awakenings

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Call for Worldwide Protection from Wi-Fi Radiation

n May, 190 scientists from 39 nations appealed to the World Health Organization (WHO) to “exert he Interstrong leadership in fostering the development of national more protective EMF guidelines…” The letter was Professional developed by a committee that included professors School of from Columbia University, Trent University, the UniBodywork versity of Washington and the University of California, (IPSB College) is hosting its Wellness Berkeley. It was then signed by a host of university Festival and Open House from 11 a.m. professors and researchers from around the world. 800.748.6497 to 4 p.m. on August 22. The event The directive cited several key studies that have shown that radiation from features entertainment and movement FALL INTO OUR CURRICULUM electromagnetic fields—even low-frequency radiation—is a possible cause of MASSthe AGE &day classes throughout asRATIV well asTHan INTEG E HEAL cancer. The WHO adopted a classification for extremely low-frequency electroopportunity to meet IPSB faculty, staff, magnetic radiation in 2002 and in 2011 classified radiofrequency (RF) radiation students and alumni. Confirmed guests within its Group 2B—a “possible human carcinogen.” include Major Minus and La Jolla BamThe letter points out that while WHO has accepted these classifications, boo Boutique, with additional booths there have been no guidelines or standards created by the agency or in conjunction for stones and crystals, essential oils and with other agencies. It recommends a convening of the United Nations Environmenmore. In addition to light refreshments 9/28 tal Programme and the funding of an independent committee to explore practical TS R TA S R UARTE available to thoseQwho tour the school, T 10/12 ENTS STAR means of regulating the widespread and uncontrolled expansion of wireless techNEW STUD there will be food vendors on site. nologies throughout our environment. The appeal also calls for the protection u d toqualify” “This event is an opportunity sb.e specifically of children and pregnant women and a strengthening of regulations who p i e . s o w vailableand learn more about w for th bodyplaced on technology manufacturers. w massage a id a l nciaentertaining and work therapy, enjoy “Fina Berkeley, California, set a precedent on May 12 by acknowledging the informative demonstrations, experihealth risk posed by RF radiation and adopting the Right to Know Ordinance, ence different styles of manual therapy requiring electronics retailers to warn customers about the potential health risks asand connect with the IPSB commusociated with it. It reads, “If you carry or use your phone in a pants or shirt pocket nity,” says Karen Hobson, Executive or tucked into a bra when the phone is on and connected to a wireless network, Director of IPSB College. Summer Wellness Fest you may exceed the federal guidelines for exposure to RF radiation.” The ordinance 22nd, 11-4pm Founded in 1977, IPSBAug College 9025 Balboa Ave., Ste130 requires that the notice be displayed in stores that sell mobile phones. is one of the nation’s oldestSanand Diego,most CA 92123 prestigious schools of quality master education in massage and integrative health. IPSB College’s mission is to provide quality educational programs, faculty, staff and resources that present a diverse student body with a profoundly deeper understanding of somatic (body/mind) awareness. Programs prepare students for successful entry and lifelong learning in the field of therapeutic touch, massage, integrative and holistic health.

Cost: Free. For more details and to reserve a spot, visit http://bit.ly/ ipsb530. Location: 9025 Balboa Ave., San Diego. Those interested in sharing a wellness-related business or service with festival guests can call 858-5051100 or email Admissions@ipsb.edu. Visit ipsb.edu. 16

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Produce Produces Heftier Newborns

review of research from the Center for Chemical Regulation and Food Safety finds that the quantity of food consumed by pregnant women for increasing a baby’s birth weight is less important than what types of foods she eats.After systematically analyzing 11 relevant studies, the researchers found that higher birth weights—associated with better brain development during later years—are linked with the amount of fruits and vegetables a mother eats during pregnancy. Using seven studies, researchers found that low vegetable consumption during pregnancy resulted in more than three times the risk of giving birth to a child with low gestational weight. Other studies found a correlation between higher fruit consumption by expectant mothers and a higher birth weight of babies. Much of the research showing these relationships occurred in developed countries where a conventional Western diet is prevalent.

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study from Free University, in Berlin, has determined that listening to sad music may actually lift our mood. The researchers conducted a survey of 772 people, 44 percent of which were musicians, asking each subject about their emotional responses after listening to sad music. While 76 percent felt nostalgic, more than 57 percent of the respondents indicated peacefulness, more than 51 percent felt tenderness, almost 39 percent had feelings of wonder and 37 percent experienced a sense of transcendence. Fewer than half—45 percent—said they experienced sadness when listening to the morose melodies. The researchers pointed out that people often tend to listen to sad music as a source of consolation, and the music often provides a means for improving moods and emotions.

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Yeloha, a new, Boston-based, peerto-peer solar startup, allows anyone to Carbon Dioxide Levels Go Through the Roof go solar, even if The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) they live in a rented notes that as of March, the global monthly average for carbon diapartment, have a oxide, the most prevalent heat-trapping gas, crossed a threshold of roof blocked by a shady tree or don’t more than 400 parts per million (ppm), the highest in about 2 milhave the funds to buy panels. Customlion years. “It’s both disturbing and daunting from the standpoint of ers can sign up for the service either as how hard it is to slow this down,” says NOAA chief greenhouse gas a “sun host” or “sun partner”. scientist Pieter Tans. “Carbon dioxide isn’t just higher, it’s increasing Potential sun host homeowners have at a record pace, 100 times faster than natural rises in the past.” a roof suitable for solar, but can’t afford In pre-human times, it took about 6,000 years for carbon dioxide to rise panels. Yeloha will install the panels for 80 ppm, versus 61 ppm in the last 35 years, Tans says. Global carbon dioxide is free in exchange for access to the solar now 18 percent higher than it was in 1980, when NOAA first calculated a world- power the panels create. Sun hosts also wide average. get about a third of the electricity created by the panels for free, translating to lower monthly power bills. The remaining power is distributed Earthquakes Derail Dutch Gas Production to the sun partners—customers that Gas production by fracking in the Loppersum, Netherlands, area of want to go solar, but don’t have a propthe Groningen natural gas field, Europe’s largest, was suspended by a er roof or own their home. Sun partners Dutch court after a home was damaged by earthquakes linked to the can buy as many solar credits as they’d operation. Nette Kruzenga, co-founder of Groningen Centraal, one of like from Yeloha at a price that’s less two groups seeking an immediate halt in Groningen gas production, than what they’d normally pay to their says, “It is clear the judge said that the situation around Loppersum is dangerous.” utility. The service is currently operating The actions of Dutch officials are different than in the U.S., where many in Massachusetts only, but has plans for people acknowledge the same problem while others deny its existence. States that expansion across the country. tend to cite the danger are those that have experienced damaging earthquakes, including Arkansas, Oklahoma, Ohio and Virginia. Deniers include big-fracking For more information, visit Yeloha. states such as California, Colorado and Texas. com/sunhost. In states that have reduced new injections and scaled back current operations, earthquakes have abated.

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ENLIGHTENED PARENTING Tips for Raising Confident and Loving Kids

Hummingbird Parenting

by Meredith Montgomery

ueled by unconditional love, parenting with presence embraces all potential connections between parents and their children.

students around the country. In growing up, he’s seen firsthand, “If you have a connection with your kids, you can have a lot more influence on them.” Noting that sometimes Establishing children feel like their Values parents love them, but ~Casey Martin Shelly Lefkoe, co-author don’t necessarily like of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Guide them, Martin emphasizes finding ways to Effective Parenting, believes that to identify with their interests. “I love children learn what we model as imcars, and my dad used to invite me on portant values. She tells her daughters test drives when I was a kid. Both of they should treat her with dignity and my parents took time to connect with respect both because she’s their mother me, which had a huge impact on our and, “That’s how you treat people and relationship.” that’s how I treat them.” Honesty is Christine Carter, Ph.D., a socioloalso a high priority in their household. gist with the University of California Minneapolis college student Greater Good Science Center, recCasey Martin often joins his father, ognizes the importance of talking Kirk, in presenting Calm Parenting explicitly about values. When we workshops for parents, teachers and see kids doing something we value, 20

My dad always told me it was my school, my choice, my grades, my life. It made me want to take responsibility.

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ask them how it made them feel, she advises. “Teens don’t necessarily know that their parents value character over grades,” Carter says, “particularly if parents tend to monitor grades more than aspects of a child’s character. What do you talk about more—their achievements or their character? If it’s the former, consider that you unintentionally might be sending the wrong message.”

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Overprotection of children by what’s termed helicopter parenting, can cause a disabling sense of entitlement where kids begin to believe, possibly unconsciously, that they are entitled to a difficulty-free life, Carter observes. “There’s an epidemic of cheating because students don’t want to try hard, and they expect to be rescued,” she says. “Although it’s terrifying to let our kids fail, when we don’t let them experience difficulty, they see mistakes as being so awful they must be avoided at any cost. To gain mastery in any arena, we must challenge ourselves, even if that means making mistakes.” “We lose sight that we’re not raising children, we’re raising adults,” says Malibu, California, marriage, family and child therapist Susan Stiffelman, author of Parenting with Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident, Caring Kids. “Empower them to cope with ups and downs. Help them know and trust themselves by not legislating their opinions and by allowing them to experiment.” Children often struggle with transitions, especially when things don’t go as planned. Martin recommends, “When kids throw tantrums or argue to get out of a challenging situation that’s causing them anxiety, help them work through it. Tell them that you know they’re feeling anxious, that you’ve felt that way before, too, and then help by giving them something specific to do or focus on.” Independent outdoor play has been proven to help kids learn to exert self-control. America’s children aren’t allowed to roam freely outside to experience nature as previous generations did. In Last Child in the Woods,

author Richard Louv cautions against being limited by modern factors such as restrictive subdivision covenants and media-induced fear. “There are risks outdoors, but there are huge psychological, physical and spiritual risks in raising future generations under protective house arrest,” he says. Louv prefers what’s called a hummingbird approach: “Hummingbird parents don’t hover over their kids with nature flash cards; they stand back and make space for exploration and problem solving through independent play, while remaining nearby, ready to zoom in at a moment’s notice if safety becomes an issue.” Armin Brott, host of San Francisco’s Positive Parenting radio program, reminds parents to increase opportunities for independence as youngsters grow. “Test a child’s ability to handle more freedom by providing the opportunity to prove that they can. If they succeed, it’s a confidence builder. If not, it allows them to see for themselves that they’re not ready yet.”

connection and security while respectfully teaching children right from wrong. Lefkoe suggests managing parental expectations while considering what serves the child best in the moment. When a child tries to tell Mom something when she’s distracted, the child may conclude that what they say is unimportant. Instead, the mother can acknowledge the importance of what the child has to say and how she looks forward to listening once she’s freed up before eventually giving the child her full attention.

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Parents can serve as a safe haven for kids. Stiffelman says, “Allow them to speak the truth without being corrected or shamed. If they tell you they’d like to do something you don’t approve of, resist the urge to react with immediate advice and talk to them about their decision-making process. Be present enough for them to let them hear themselves think out loud.” “Children need affection, attention, acknowledgment and unconditional love, not discipline. When you punish kids, they feel absolved:

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‘I did something bad, I got punished, now we’re even,’” says Lefkoe. When they get caught doing something they shouldn’t be doing, she recommends (with children as young as 5) asking them, “What are the consequences of your actions? Do you want to live with them? Your goal with this conversation should be that your child walks away feeling like they made a mistake, but it was a great learning opportunity.” As kids mature and are faced with potentially dangerous scenarios, “You don’t want them worrying about what their friends will think; you want them thinking about the consequences,” says Lefkoe.

Navigating the Teen Years

The intense journey of adolescence is about discovering oneself and how to reach full potential. Carter says, “I had to constantly remind myself that this is their journey, not mine, and that it’s going to sometimes be dark and difficult.” “The more power you give kids, the less they feel the need to test the universe,” says Lefkoe, who reminds parents that while it’s relatively easy to control young children, rebellious teenagers are harder to handle when they feel they have something to prove to an overbearing parent. Offering calculated risk-taking opportunities that don’t involve drugs and alcohol is beneficial in the teen years. “You want

them to know how to handle freedom and be responsible once they are on their own,” she says. “When I got my driver’s license, I always came home before curfew,” says Martin. “I learned that if I could control myself, my parents didn’t feel the need to control me, which gave me a ton of power in my life.” Brott observes that as the parenting role changes, “We can offer to help, but it’s equally important to learn to let go and admire the young adults they’re becoming.” Teens desperately want to not feel like a kid, adds Stiffelman. “They may tell you to back off, but stay present

and engaged—like wallpaper. The more you ask their opinion or invite them to teach you something, the more they’ll feel your support.” With sex education, the authors of The New Puberty, Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Louise Greenspan and Adolescent Psychologist Julianna Deardorff, Ph.D., emphasize the importance of being approachable from a young age, so kids naturally turn to their parents when sensitive questions arise. “It shouldn’t be about having ‘the talk’; it’s about maintaining an ongoing conversation,” says Greenspan. “Body odor is a good starting point in talking about body issues because it’s

Conscious Parenting Resources The Body Book for Boys by Rebecca Paley, Grace Norwich and Jonathan Mar The Care and Keeping of You: the Body Book for Younger Girls by Valorie Schaefer The Care and Keeping of You 2: The Body Book for Older Girls by Cara Natterson Father for Life: A Journey of Joy, Challenge and Change by Armin Brott Holistic Mom’s Network HolisticMoms.org

Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv The New Puberty by Louise Greenspan, M.D., and Julianna Deardorff, Ph.D. Parenting the Lefkoe Way TheLefkoeWay.com Parenting with Presence by Susan Stiffelman Raising Happiness: 10 Simple Steps for More Joyful Kids and Happier Parents by Christine Carter

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not intimidating and can be comfortably addressed by either parent.” Avoid rushing into subjects they’re not ready for by focusing on answering the questions that are posed, while offering a glimpse into the near future. Deardorff says, “Pubertal changes happen over time, so be patient. Parents have a lot of anxiety and anticipation about puberty. When you start to see the first signs, you don’t have to communicate everything all at once.” Consider throwing a puberty party or a health workshop for a son or daughter and their friends. Invite a parent that is comfortable with the subject matter—a nurse, physician or teacher—to get the conversation started. “Fight the urge to emotionally or physically withdraw,” counsels Deardorff. “Sharing activities is a form of communication, too.”

10 STEPS TO FAMILY HAPPINESS

Kids as Teachers

“By paying attention, we can learn a lot of skills from our kids,” says Brott. Generally, youngsters have a greater tolerance for other people’s mistakes and opinions than adults, and tend to be more laid back. They regularly teach spiritual lessons about giving and receiving love and happiness in ways we never imagined. Through all the inevitable challenges, Stiffelman notes, “When parenting with presence, we orient ourselves with whatever good, bad or difficult moment is unfolding and bring more of our self—our heart, consciousness, understanding and compassion— to hold steady as the seas get rocky. Children offer us opportunities to confront the dark and dusty corners of our minds and hearts, creating conditions to call forth the kind of learning that can liberate us from old paradigms.” It all allows us to lead more expansive and fulfilling lives as we open ourselves to more of the love, learning and joy that the adventure of parenting can bring. When we embrace the healing and transformation that is being offered through parenting with presence, the rewards can be limitless. Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

by Christine Carter

appier kids are more likely to become successful, accomplished adults. Looking at the science can show what works in raising naturally healthy, happy kids.

feelings are okay, even though bad behavior isn’t.

Put on Your Own Oxygen Mask First. How happy parents are dramatically affects how happy and successful their kids are.

Teach Self-Discipline. Self-discipline in kids is more predictive of future success than intelligence or most anything else good. Start teaching it by helping kids learn ways to distract themselves from temptation.

Build a Village. The breadth and depth of our positive relationships with other people is the strongest predictor of human happiness. Expect Effort and Enjoyment, Not Perfection. Parents that overemphasize achievement are more likely to have kids with higher levels of depression, anxiety and substance abuse compared to others. Praise effort, not natural ability. Choose Gratitude, Forgiveness and Optimism. Optimism is so closely related to happiness that the two are practically interchangeable. Teach preteens to look on the bright side. Raise their Emotional Intelligence. It’s a skill, not an inborn trait. Parents can help by empathizing with children facing difficult emotions and helping them identify and label what they are feeling. Let them know that all

Form Happiness Habits. Turn these happiness skills, plus the positive skills parents already have, into habits.

Enjoy the Present Moment. We can be super-busy and deeply happy at the same time by deeply experiencing the present moment. Rig their Environment for Happiness. Monitor a child’s surroundings so that the family’s deliberate happiness efforts have maximum effect. Eat Dinner Together. This simple tradition helps mold better kids and makes them happier, too. Christine Carter, Ph.D., is the author of Raising Happiness: 10 Simple Steps for More Joyful Kids and Happier Parents and The Sweet Spot: How to Find Your Groove at Home and Work. She is a senior fellow at the University of California, Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center. Learn more at ChristineCarter.com.

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KID COOKERY

They Love Healthy Food They Make Themselves by Judith Fertig

n less than a generation, childhood obesity has risen substantially, most notably in the United States, according to the article “Child and Adolescent Obesity: Part of a Bigger Picture,” in a recent issue of The Lancet. The authors attest that modern culture’s promotion of junk food encourages weight gain and can exacerbate risk factors for chronic disease in our kids. When concerned parents have a picky child bent on eating only French fries, they could enroll them in healthy cooking classes that offer tastings and related hands-on experiences for youths from preschoolers through teens. Here, children are encouraged to try more foods, eat healthier and learn about meal preparation, plus sharpen some math, geography and social skills. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Leah Smith, the mother of two elementary school children, founded Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas, in 2011. She offers classes for chefs (ages 3 to 6), junior chefs NA-SD.com

(5 to 11) and senior chefs (11 to 14). Kids learn how to make dishes such as yogurt parfait popsicles with healthy grains clusters or roasted tomato soup with homemade croutons. “I’m a firm believer that teaching kids about which foods are good for us, and why, will positively influence their lifelong eating habits,” says Smith. “Start right, stay right.” Elena Marre, also the mother of two elementary school children, faced the challenge of a picky eater in her family. In 2007, she started The Kids’ Table, in Chicago, and solved her own problem along the way. Says Marre, “It’s amazing how often I hear a child complain about not liking red peppers, dark leafy greens or onions at the beginning of a class. It’s so rewarding when that same child is devouring a dish made with those three ingredients at the end.” Healthy kids cooking classes provide a fresh way to combat poverty, according to the Children’s Aid Society, in New York City. The group

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ere’s a sampling of healthy snack food recipes that kids love to make—and eat—in class and at home.

Yogurt Parfait Ice Pops with Healthy Grains Clusters Yields: 4 servings

4 ice pop molds 1 cup granola (use non-GMO, gluten-free Kind bars) in small pieces 1 cup organic fresh fruit such as raspberries, kiwi, mango and strawberries cut into small pieces 2 (6-oz) cartons organic dairy or non-dairy yogurt Layer ingredients in each ice pop mold like a parfait. Put a sprinkle of granola in first, and then layer yogurt and fresh cut fruit. Add another spoonful of granola to top it all off and freeze the pops for at least 4 to 6 hours. Adapted from a recipe by Leah Smith for Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas

Raw Banana Ice Cream Yields: about 1 quart

20 pitted dates, roughly chopped 2 Tbsp raw honey 2 Tbsp extra-virgin coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 /8 tsp ground cinnamon 4 cups sliced very ripe organic bananas ½ cup raw peanuts, coarsely chopped, optional 2 Tbsp cacao nibs

Put dates into a medium bowl, cover with lukewarm purified water and set aside to soak for 10 minutes. Drain dates and reserve soaking liquid. In a food processor, purée dates with 3 to 4 tablespoons of the soaking liquid, honey, oil, vanilla and cinnamon until smooth. (Discard the remaining liquid.) Add bananas and purée again until almost smooth.

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started Go!Chefs in 2006 at community schools and centers throughout the city and knows how to make it fun with Iron Chef-style competitions. “When offered a choice between an apple and a candy on two consecutive occasions and with most having chosen the candy the first time, 57 percent of students in the Go!Kids health and fitness program chose the apple the second time, compared to 33 percent in the control group,” says Stefania Patinella, director of the society’s food and nutrition programs. In Minnesota’s Twin Cities region, “We do a lot of outreach with Head Start, community schools and organizations like scout troops,” says Chef Ani Loizzo, Whole Foods Market’s culinary instructor at the Whole Kids Club Kitchen Camp, in Lake Calhoun. “We have many kids that know about organic and biodynamic farming and we talk about that in class. We might focus on a healthy ingredient like tomatoes in a one-hour class or explore the culture of Greece or Mexico through food in a longer session.” Loizzo loves the natural curiosity that kids bring to cooking classes. “Sparking an interest in exploring ingredients and flavors can also lead to learning how to grow a garden and interest in the environment,” she says. For children in areas where such cooking classes aren’t yet offered, there are still fun ways to involve them in healthy meal preparation. Maggie LaBarbera of San Mateo, California, started her Web-based company NourishInteractive.com in 2005 after witnessing the harmful effects of teenage obesity when she was an intensive care nurse. It offers educational articles for parents and free downloadable activities that engage children with healthy foods. “Every positive change, no matter how small, is a step to creating a healthier child,” says LaBarbera. “Together, we can give children the knowledge, facts and skills to develop healthy habits for a lifetime.”

Transfer to a stainless steel bowl and stir in peanuts and cacao nibs. Cover and freeze, stirring occasionally, until almost solid—4 to 6 hours. Let ice cream soften a bit at room temperature before serving. Adapted from a recipe from Whole Foods Market, Lake Calhoun, Minnesota

Nut Butter Granola Bars Yields: 8 bars

2¼ cups rolled oats ¼ cup shredded coconut (without added sugar) ½ cup applesauce 1 /3 cup nut butter (almond or peanut) ¼ tsp baking soda ½ cup raw honey or maple syrup 1 Tbsp milk or almond milk 3 Tbsp chocolate chips Preheat the oven to 350° F. Mix all dry ingredients in one bowl. Mix wet ingredients into a separate bowl; it may help to heat the nut butter a little first. Combine the wet and dry contents. Line a 9-by-13-inch pan with parchment paper. Bake for about 25 minutes. Let them cool completely before cutting. Store in a plastic container separated by parchment paper. They should keep for about two weeks and may be refrigerated. Adapted from a recipe by Kensey Goebel for Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas

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Think Before You Ink How to Make Body Art Safe and Reversible by April Thompson

ew things in life are more permanent than a tattoo. Yet those most likely to change their life course— in careers, relationships or fashion styles—are also most inclined to get inked. Nearly 40 percent of Americans between the ages of 18 and 25 have at least one tattoo, according to a Pew Research Center poll. “If you change your hairstyle or look often, you probably aren’t a good candidate for a tattoo, because of the limited flexibility to change that decision,” says Dr. Gregory Hall, a primary care physician in Cleveland, Ohio. Hall created the website ShouldITat-

too.com to help inform others after seeing so many patients that regretted the tattoos of their youth. Hall has also authored Teens, Tattoos, & Piercings to try to reach school-aged kids before they even consider body art.

Career Concerns

The Millennial generation, which is getting inked in record numbers, is also the leading demographic for ink removal. More than half the tattoos removed by medical professionals in 2013 were for people between 19 and 34 years old. Removal often costs many times more than being tattooed,

sometimes requiring a dozen or more sessions over several months. Beyond the likelihood of changing one’s mind about a tattoo, Hall cites employment, discrimination and health concerns in urging teens to decline getting inked or pierced. Employers have the legal right to reject a job candidate because of a tattoo—a challenging fact of life for young people to reconcile when they’re still undecided on a career path. Different branches of the military have their own restrictions on body art, which can include the tattoo’s size, placement and subject, while some companies ban tattoos and piercings altogether. The commitment of a tattoo never interested Lauren Waaland-Kreutzer, 25, of Richmond, Virginia. “I don’t know how I’m going to age and who I’ll be in five years,” she says. Two days after turning 18, however, she got her nose pierced, a decision she hasn’t regretted, even though it’s affected her employment. “While I was working my way through college, I gave up slightly better paying jobs in order to keep my piercing,” she says. Her current employer, a local nonprofit in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is piercing-friendly, but she has friends that have to cover their tattoos and piercings at work; a former classmateturned-lawyer even had to remove a small star tattoo from her wrist. While piercings are more reversible than tattoos, they are also more prone to certain health risks. Tongue and cheek piercings can accelerate tooth decay, according to Hall, and the risk of infection can be high, especially if it impacts cartilage. “Some skin

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rejects piercings, and you can end up with permanent scars,” he adds.

Healthier Alternatives

The good news is there are more natural, less permanent alternatives for young adults to adorn and express themselves, including custom-made temporary tattoos, plus magnetic and clip-on jewelry that are indistinguishable from a permanent piercing. Temporary tattoos work to try out the look before possibly committing. Henna tattoos, an import from India, are another popular alternative, although Hall has seen many patients develop allergic reactions to this plantbased ink, so it’s always best to test on a small spot first. Permanent organic inks fade more over time, a downside for someone that keeps a tattoo for life, but “come off beautifully” in a removal process compared to the standard heavy metal inks, reports Hall. Also, “We just don’t know yet what impact the heavy metals may have on people’s immune systems down the road,” he says. “Organic inks are much safer.”

Helpful Facts

State laws vary regarding age criteria, some allowing tattoos at any age with parental consent. Hall’s tattoo website has a downloadable contract to encourage kids to talk with their parents before making a decision, regardless of the need for consent. Name tattoos, even those of loved ones, are among the tattoos most likely to be removed later in life. Hall saw this with a young man that had the names of the grandparents that raised him tattooed on his hands. He said, “I still love them, but I’m tired of looking at them and I have got to get them off me.” A Harris Interactive poll revealed that a third of company managers would think twice about promoting someone with tattoos or piercings—a more critical factor than how tidy their workspace is kept or the appropriateness of their attire.

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Joe Dispenza on The Power of Thought Alone to Heal by Kathleen Barnes

ost of us are familiar with the placebo effect, when actual healing occurs after the only prescription a patient ingests is a sugar pill that the individual believes is medicine. Researcher and Chiropractor Joe Dispenza, of Olympia, Washington, knows the value of the placebo effect from personal experience. When his spine shattered during a 1986 triathlon race as his bicycle was hit by an SUV, he had a good mental picture of what had happened. Consulting doctors proclaimed a bleak prognosis and offered a risky surgical procedure as his only chance of walking again. He left the hospital against the advice of his physicians and spent the next three months mentally—and physically—reconstructing his spine. His story is one of hope for healing for others, detailed in his latest book, You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter.

How did your pivotal healing take place? For two hours twice a day, I went within and began creating a picture of my intended result: a totally healed spine. Nine-and-a-half weeks after the accident, I got up and walked back into my life fully recovered—without having had a body cast or surgeries. I resumed my chiropractic practice 10 weeks out and was training and lifting weights again while continuing my rehabilitation regimen at 12 weeks. Now, in the nearly 30 years since the accident, I can honestly say that I rarely experience any back pain. 28

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How does your approach differ from mind over matter? It’s the same. So many people have been conditioned into believing that mind and body are separate things. There is never a time when the mind isn’t influencing the body and vice versa. The combination is what I call a state of being.

How does the placebo effect work? Think about the idea of giving somebody a sugar pill, saline solution or a false surgery. A certain percentage of those people will accept, believe and surrender—without analysis—to the “thought” that they are receiving the real substance or treatment. As a result, they’ll program their autonomic nervous systems to manufacture the exact same pharmacy of drugs to match the real substance or treatment. They can make their own antidepressants and painkilling medicines. Healing is not something that takes place outside of you.

Can you cite examples of disease in which self-healing has been scientifically validated? There is amazing power in the human mind. Some people’s thoughts heal them; some have made them sick and sometimes even hastened their death. In the first chapter of You Are the Placebo, I tell a story about one man who died after being told he had cancer, even though an autopsy revealed he’d been misdiagnosed. A woman plagued by depression for decades imNA-SD.com

proved dramatically and permanently during an antidepressant drug trial, despite the fact that she was in the placebo group. A handful of veterans that participated in a Baylor University study, formerly hobbled by osteoarthritis, were miraculously cured by fake knee surgeries. Plus, scientists have seen sham coronary bypass surgeries that resulted in healing for 83 percent of participants (New England Journal of Medicine). A study of Parkinson’s disease from the University of British Columbia measured better motor coordination for half of the patients after a placebo injection. They were all healed by thought alone. The list goes on. I’ve personally witnessed many people heal themselves using the same principles of the placebo response, once they understood how, from cancers, multiple sclerosis, lupus, thyroid conditions and irritable bowel syndrome.

How can an ordinary person make that quantum leap and find healing? Many of us are now recognizing that rather than live in the past, we can create our own future. It requires changing some longstanding conditioned beliefs and the willingness to step into an unfamiliar, uncomfortable, unpredictable state that is consistent with living in the unknown. This happens to be the perfect place from which to create change. I recommend a meditation that creates physiological changes in the brain and at the cellular level, from 45 to 60 minutes a day. Changing Beliefs and Perceptions meditations are available on my website or individuals can record themselves reading the texts printed in the back of my book. As we exchange self-limiting beliefs we begin to embody new possibilities. Joe Dispenza is chairman of Life University Research Council and a faculty member for the International Quantum University for Integrative Medicine, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies and Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Visit DrJoeDispenza.com. Connect with natural health books author Kathleen Barnes at KathleenBarnes.com.

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For greeting cards, scrapbooking or mixed media, paper provides background, texture, pattern and color. Tree-free paper uses agricultural residue or fibers from bananas, coffee and tobacco, and EcoPaper.com researchers anticipate similar future use of pineapples, oranges and palm hearts. Labels can be misleading. White paper has been bleached. Processed chlorine-free (PCF) means no bleaching occurred during this incarnation of the paper. Totally chlorine-free (TCF) papers are as advertised. Paper is called recycled if it’s 100 percent postconsumer-recovered fiber—anything less is recycled content.

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reative energy is contagious,” says Kim Harris, co-owner of Yucandu, a hands-on craft studio in Webster Groves, Missouri. As one client crafter commented, “Art is cheaper than therapy and a lot more fun.” It doubles the pleasure when we trust the nature of our supplies. Arts and crafts stir the imagination, spur creativity and are relaxing. Yet, for some, allergies, chemical sensitivities and eco-consciousness can make choosing materials a challenge. Manufacturers are not required

to list heavy metals, toxic preservatives or petroleum-based ingredients, even when they’re labeled “non-toxic”. User- and environment-friendly alternatives may be difficult to locate, but are worth the effort. After working with paint, glue, chalk and modeling dough, children may lick their fingers and be reluctant to wash hands thoroughly. Retirees with newfound time for hobbies may also have weakened immune systems at risk to chemical exposure. Everyone benefits from minimizing exposure to toxins.

For most projects, purchased glues are more convenient, longer lasting and easier to use than homemade. White glue and white paste, called “library paste”, are best with porous items like wood, paper, plastic and cloth. It takes longer to dry and needs to be held in place, but there are no fumes. “Jewelry is wearable art, so for mine, I primarily use water-based, non-toxic glues and sealers that simply wash off my hands,” advises Nancy Kanter, owner and designer of Sparkling Vine Design, in Thousand Oaks, California. Examples include Elmer’s Washable and Mod Podge. Airplane glue, rubber cement, spray adhesive and epoxy all emit toxic fumes. Instant glue (cyanoacrylate) likewise bonds fast to fingers; toxic, foul-smelling acetate (used in nail polish remover) is needed to remedy the situation.

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Water-based tempera paint is easy to use; Chroma brand tempera removes some of the hazardous ingredients. “I use water-based, non-toxic acrylic paints and wine to paint recycled wine corks for my designs,” says Kanter. “This avoids harsh fumes and chemicals.” Note that acrylic paint can contain ammonia or formaldehyde. Oil paint produces fumes and requires turpentine, a petroleum-based product, to clean brushes. Aerosol spray paint is easily inhaled unless protective equipment is used.

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“Give kids great supplies and they’ll make great art,” maintains Harris. “They’ll also be respectful of how much they use.” Go for unscented, water-based markers, especially for younger children that are as apt to draw on themselves as on paper. Soy crayons are made from sustainable soybean oil, while retaining bright colors. Dustless chalk is preferred by some. Colored

If paint, glue, chalk or markers have a strong odor or the label says, “Use in a well-ventilated area,” it’s toxic. eco-pencils are another option. Beware of conventional dry erase markers, which contain the neurotoxin xylene; permanent markers emit fumes. Wax crayons are made with paraffin, a petroleum-based product.

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For knit or crochet projects, choose recycled silk and cotton or bamboo, soy silk from tofu byproducts, or natural, sustainable corn silk. Sheep’s wool, organic cotton or alpaca fibers, raw or hand-dyed with natural colors, are environmentally friendly. Rayon is recycled wood pulp treated with caustic soda, ammonia, acetone and sulfuric acid. Nylon, made from petroleum products, may have a harmful finish.

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Canvas is typically stretched on birch framing, a sustainable wood. Look for unbleached, organic cotton canvas without primer. Runoff from an organic cotton field doesn’t pollute waterways. Experiment with homemade modeling clay. Many tutorials and photos are available online. Commercial modeling clay contains wheat flour, which can cause a reaction for the glutensensitive. For papier-mâché projects, recycle newsprint and use white glue, thinned with water. Premade, packaged versions may contain asbestos fibers. Eco-beads with safe finishes vary from nuts and seeds to glass and stone. For grownups that like to create their own beads, realize that polymer clays contain vinyl/PVC. In making artistic expression safe, being conscious of the materials used is paramount. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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Animal Talk They Have Lots to Say If We’d Only Listen by Sandra Murphy

Some people talk to animals. Not many listen, though. That’s the problem. ~A. A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh

Brave New World In less than 10 years, we’ll see a universal translator for communicating with dogs and cats, predicts Con Slobodchikoff, Ph.D., professor emeritus of biological sciences at Northern Arizona University, in Flagstaff. Just like language apps change, for example, a French phrase into English, the device would translate barks into “Put on Animal Planet,” or meows to “Feed me tuna.” Computers will foster better understanding between humans and animals. David Roberts, a computer science assistant professor, and his team at North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, have received a grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a collar to send wireless instructions to dogs via vibrations. Multiple sensors return information about the dog’s heart rate and more, which is especially helpful for service dogs taught not to show stress or distress. Even without such technology, we can all enjoy improved relationships with animals, domestic and wild, by learning to listen. Veterinarian Linda Bender, an animal advocate in Charleston, South Carolina, and author of Animal Wisdom, says, “We all have the ability to understand animals. It gets trained out of us around age 7. It’s not about doing, it’s about being, a connection through the heart.” Meditation quiets the mind from daily concerns, allowing us to stay open, listen and be aware. NA-SD.com

naturalpet Everyday Examples Author Frances Hodgson Burnett captures the essence of this childlike sensibility in A Little Princess: “How it is that animals understand things I do not know, but it is certain that they do understand. Perhaps there is a language which is not made of words and everything understands it. Perhaps there is a soul hidden in everything and it can always speak, without even making a sound, to another soul.” In Portland, Oregon, intuitive Melissa Mattern relates examples supporting Burnett’s premise from her own experiences. “My newest cat, Rocket, beat up my other cats and ran amok. Nothing helped until I took a class in animal communication.” She asked her other cats what to do. “They were clear that I should have consulted them before bringing Rocket into the house,” she says. “I asked Rocket if he would like another home and the picture of a chef’s hat popped into my mind. When we found the perfect home for Rocket, the man was a chef whose only other pet is a turtle that lets Rocket sleep with him. Everyone is happy with the results.” Charli, a 14-year-old pointer, travels the world with her family. Her owner, Cynthia Bowman, shares one of her favorite stories: “As we planned our move to Spain, Charli got ill. I explained, ‘We want you to go too, but if you can’t, tell me.’ A picture of a smoked ham popped into my head. I didn’t understand, but Charli got well and went along,” she says. “In our new Gipuzkoa neighborhood, a deli sells hams, just like I pictured. I can’t explain how Charli knew.” It becomes a matter of trust. “Thoughts or mind pictures can be easy to dismiss

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or mistrust as imagination,” she comments. “Every species has something they do best. With humans, it’s problem solving and advanced thinking. We’ve separated ourselves from nature. We need to remember we’re all interconnected,” Bender says. “When we learn to tune into ourselves, be heartcentric and radiate compassionate energy, it makes us irresistible to other creatures.”

Exotic Tales Wild animals communicate with David Llewellyn. As a writer of outdoor/nature blogs, he’s traveled full time in a 30-foot RV since 2002. “They don’t understand words, but go by what’s in your soul. I’ve picked berries with black bears and met a mountain lion and her two cubs along a trail without ever being harmed,” he says. “Often, hikers are told, ‘Make yourself look big and scream.’ I say ‘Hello,’ comment on the day and thank them for letting me share their space.” Staying calm is vital. Bender agrees. Grabbed by an orangutan at a wild animal traffick-

ing rescue project, “She twisted my arm and could have easily broken it,” Bender recalls. “Fear is picked up as a threat so I tried to radiate calm. It was intense, but she gradually let go. With animals, you attract what you give. Better communication means better understanding leading to improved behavior on everyone’s part.” Communication and understanding among human, domestic and wild animals not only makes life more interesting, it can save lives. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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ostonian avid open-water swimmer Kate Radville is delighted that water constitutes 70 percent of the Earth’s surface. “The controlled environment of a swimming pool is convenient,” she says, “but splashing around outside in the beautiful summer sunshine is undeniably liberating.” Enthusiasts are both attracted by the rugged beauty of wild water and humbled by its power, but without proper skill or knowledge, swimming in natural settings can be risky. “Millions of dollars are annually spent on advertising, tourism and beach restoration projects to bring people to water,” says Dave Benjamin, executive director of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, “yet, the American Red Cross finds that 54 percent of Americans lack basic water emergency lifesaving skills.” Maximize enjoyment and safety in the open water by heeding basic guidelines. Be Weather Wise. Check the forecast before heading out and be conscious of any sudden climate changes. Leave the water or the area in the event of thunder or lightning. Tall buildings or mountains may block the view of the sky, and storms can pop up quickly, so Benjamin recommends using a battery-powered portable radio or smartphone app for weather updates. Wind and atmospheric pressure shifts can stir up waves for hours, so hesitate before returning to the water after a storm. Glean Information. “I can’t think of a time I’ve jumped into water I knew nothing about,” says Radville. “Some research prior to swimming is definitely advisable.” Renowned coach Steven Munatones, founder of the World Open Water Swimming Association, suggests walking along the beach to look for caution signs, surf conditions boards, flags, buoys, rope lines and available rescue equipment, plus emergency callboxes that pinpoint one’s location if cell phone service is weak. Even seemingly pristine waters can be contaminated by harmful

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bacteria, algal blooms or runoff pollutants after rain. “Chat with local beach-goers, swimmers, boaters or fishermen about current swimming conditions in designated areas,” counsels Munatones, and check social media sites like Facebook and area online swimming forums. Steer Clear. Be mindful of hidden underwater hazards, ranging from sharp objects to submerged construction, which can create turbulent water and strong undercurrents. Swim in lifeguard-protected areas away from windsurfers, jet skiers and boaters that may not hear or see swimmers, adds Munatones. Respect Marine Life. Munatones advises giving marine life, however beautiful, a wide berth. “I’ve swum around the world with all sorts of intriguing sea life,” he says, “and these are wild animals, not the friendly ones you see in marine parks.” Stop swimming and watch the animal until it’s moved on. Be Water Wise. Water temperature, depth and movement, which fluctuate with rain, tides and wind, can also make conditions unpredictable, so research a destination beforehand. Pockets of cold water within an otherwise tepid mountain lake could induce a gasp response or hyperventilation, says Munatones, and prolonged immersion increases risk of muscle impairment and hypothermia. Likewise, an unexpected drop in the water floor may provoke panic. “Physically, someone capable of swimming in three feet of water can also swim in 300 feet,” says Munatones. “But mentally, deep water can feel spooky.” Rip currents are powerful streams that flow along the surface away from the shoreline. They may be easily spotted from the beach, but often go unnoticed by swimmers. “A potentially fatal mistake is allowing a ‘fight-or-flight’ response to kick in and trying to swim against the current, because rips are treadmills that will exhaust your energy,” cautions Benjamin. Instead, flip, float and follow the safest path out of the water, a technique that conserves energy and alleviates stress and panic, he says. Watch for Waves. Swim facing oncoming waves and dive under the powerful white foam, coaches Munatones. “Feel the swell wash over you before coming up to the surface.” If knocked off balance by a wave, relax, hold your breath and wait for the tumbling to cease. Swim toward the light if disoriented under the water, and make sure your head is above any froth before inhaling. “Your lungs are your personal flotation device that keep the body buoyant,” says Benjamin. “Lay back and focus on your breathing.” While Coast Guard-approved flotation devices should be worn by children at all times, they are not substitutes for supervision, says Rob Rogerson, a lifeguard and ocean rescue training officer in Palm Beach County, Florida. “Parents must watch swimming and non-swimming children vigilantly.” “The power of the open water is immense,” says Munatones. “Be respectful, always.” Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.

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Speaking with Strangers The Simple Pleasures of Connecting by Violet Decker

echnology tends to isolate us from others, but science points to the real value in reaching out. On average, we come into contact with more than 100 people a day, but often may not make any real connection with them. On a typical college campus, it’s rare to see a student not plugged in while walking from class to class. Saying “Hi” to an acquaintance or complimenting someone in passing is nearly impossible. These little day-to-day interactions could provide a steady source of simple pleasures for all if we regularly made the most of such opportunities. Part of the reason we intentionally isolate ourselves might be the false belief that we’ll be happier by doing so, according to a recent University of Chicago study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology. When subway riders were asked how they thought they would feel if they spoke to a stranger, nearly all of them predicted that the ride would be “less pleasant” than if they kept to themselves. After the ride, however, the results were unanimous: Those that spoke to another person reported having a more positive experience than those that sat in silence. Parents teach children not to talk to strangers, but as adults, we miss a lot if we don’t. Even small talk can make a big difference in the quality of our day. It’s easy to try it to see if we don’t end up with a smile on our face. It’s ironic that young people spend hours each day on social networking sites, texting others and making plans with friends so they won’t sit alone at night, yet are getting worse at making such connections face-to-face. Even seated at the same table, conversational eye contact is becoming a lost art, another casualty of technology. Talking with others correlates with better communication skills, too. A 20-year study from Stanford University concluded that its most successful MBA graduates were those that showed the highest interests and skills in talking with others. So, instead of shying away from chatting with a fellow commuter or asking a cashier how her day is going, say “Hello.” It’s bound to make everyone’s day better. Violet Decker is a freelance writer in New York City. Connect at VDecker95@gmail.com.

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The Differences Between Faster EFT and EFT by Alav Soren

oth Emotional Freedom Technique and Faster Emotional Freedom Technique (FEFT) are profoundly effective techniques that help users obtain long-lasting relief from traumatic memories; difficult behaviors such as addictions; upsetting emotions; and from physical symptoms and even chronic illnesses. Both effect change far more quickly than conventional therapy, in many cases. So, what’s the difference between the two? EFT notes that the cause of negative emotions is a disruption in our body’s energy system. When we experience something that “disrupts” our body’s energy system, we have a negative emotion, and then we have a problem. We tap on the tapping meridian points while focusing on specific aspects of the problem to restore our system to balance. Problems are Successful Creations Faster EFT proposes that a problem isn’t a disruption, but a successful creation. It’s about subconscious imprints recorded in the brain in childhood and our emotional attachments to what we have perceived. According to Robert G. Smith, Faster EFT founder, we do something successfully in our heads to create a problem. Smith developed a system that integrates elements of tapping founder Gary

Craig’s original EFT, of Be Set Free Fast (BSFF), Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), spiritual understanding, science and the mind’s great ability to transform itself. Clear and easy-to-learn protocols help users discern how the unconscious is creating the problem. We then use Faster EFT tools to collapse the unwanted behavior or problem thinking. Tabletops Versus Systems With EFT, we have the global tabletops of big issues, such as anxiety or alcoholism, and then we have the table-legs holding up the tabletop. Tap enough table-legs to zero and the anxiety tabletop falls. A critical difference here is that Faster EFT aims for patterns and programs right from the start. It relies completely on the unconscious mind knowing how to eliminate the program and to get to the problem root fast. Tapping Standards Vary Widely EFT founder Craig had the best intentions when he released EFT to the world, and he has now created Gold Standard EFT, but the standards of tapping vary widely among the other credentialing organizations, trainers and practitioners. Faster EFT, however, has one trainer and one standard: Smith trains all Faster EFT practitioners and the standards are consistent.

Zero Tap Versus Flip Memory EFT taps down to zero, with the goal being whole forgiveness. Faster EFT says we are not done until we leave the past memory with a smile, and not our face, but on everyone in the memory’s face. Re-imprinting is a critical component of Faster EFT, and if the bad memory has not changed from a “bad” to a “good” one, then it’s not completely gone. This is a brief and general overview of differences of two incredibly profound and valid techniques in the healing arts world. Experience Faster EFT for yourself at the August 15-16 Transformational Weekend or weeklong training August 15-21, at Gold Coast Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information or to register contact Laura Worley at Laura.Worley@Live.com or 702-419-3927, or visit FasterEft.com.

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MONDAY Chula Vista, Swiss Park Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. 2001 Main St, Chula Vista, 91911. Marlene Salazar: 619-424-8131. Welk Certified Farmers’ Market Place – 3-7pm. Year-round, rain or shine. 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr, Escondido, 92026. 760-651-3630, no texts. FarmersMarketSD@WelkResorts.com.

TUESDAY Coronado Ferry Landing Farmers’ Market – 2:30-6pm. Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First St, Coronado, 92118. CoronadoFerryLandingShops.com. Alpine Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. Bethel Church, corner of Tavern & Arnold. 1929 Arnold Way, Alpine, 91901. AlpineFarmersMarket.com.

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Escondido Downtown Farmers’ Market – 3:30-7pm, May-Sept; 2:30-6pm, OctApr. Downtown Escondido’s Certified Farmers’ Market, Grand Ave between Kalmia & Juniper, Escondido, 92025. 760-745-8877. DowntownEscondido.com. Chula Vista-Otay Ranch Certified Farmers’ Market – 7pm, winter; 4-8pm, summer. 2015 Birch Rd & Eastlake Blvd, Chula Vista, 91915. 619-2790032. OtayRanchTownCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY State Street Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm. Rain or shine; year-round. On State St between Carlsbad Village Dr & Grand Ave, Carlsbad, 92008. Carlsbad-Village.com. Mission Hills Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. W Washington St & Falcon St, San Diego, 92103. Ron La Chance: 858-272-7054, RonLaChance@gsws.com. Santee Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm, summer; 3-6pm, winter. 9603 Carlton Hills Blvd, corner of Mast & Carlton Hill, Santee, 92071. 619-449-8427. SanteeCertifiedFarmersMarket@gmail.com. Main Street Farmers’ Market – 4-8pm. Historic Downtown Vista, 131 S Indiana Ave. Bill Westendorf: 760-224-9616. Vvba.org/FarmersMarket. html. Encinitas Certified Farmers’ Market – 5-8pm, May-Sept; 4-7pm, Oct-Apr, rain or shine. Parking lot B 600 S Vulcan Ave, corner of E & Vulcan. More info: 760-522-2053, no texts. Manager@ FarmersMarketEncinitas.com. FarmersMarketEncinitas.com. Ocean Beach Farmers’ Market – 5-8pm, AprDec; 4-7pm, Jan-Mar. 4900 block of Newport Ave between Cable & Bacon Sts, Ocean Beach, 92107. 619-224-4906. OceanBeachSanDiego.com.

THURSDAY Oceanside Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Coast Hwy at Pier View Way, Oceanside, 92054. 619440-5027. MainStreetOceanside.com. 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.

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Linda Vista Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm, summer; 2-6pm, winter. Farm fresh produce, hot food vendors, live entertainment, craft vendors and more. WIC, EBT, Debit/Credit accepted. 6939 Linda Vista Rd, Linda Vista Plaza Parking Lot, San Diego, 92111. LindaVistaFarmersMarket.com. UTC Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. Westfield UTC Mall on Genesee near Macys. 9001 Genesee Avenue, San Diego, 92122. 619-795-3363. Brian@SDMarketManger.com.

Oceanside Sunset Market – 5-9pm. Tremont St & Pier View Way, adjacent to Coast Hwy, Oceanside, 92054. 760-754-4512. MainStreetOceanside. com or SunsetMarket.com.

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

SATURDAY Vista’s Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. County Courthouse (North County Regional Center), 300 block of S Melrose Dr, Vista. 760-945-7425. VistaFarmersMarket.com. City Heights Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Farm fresh produce, hot food vendors, live entertainment, craft vendors and more. WIC, EBT, Debit/Credit accepted. Fresh Funds Matching Program offered. 4325 Wightman between 43rd & 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. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace, 459 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, 92024. 760-579-2614. EspressoByTheSeaCafe.com. Del Mar Farmers’ M a rk e t – 1 - 4 p m . Ye a r- r o u n d . 1 0 5 0 Camino Del Mar, between 10th & 11th sts, Del Mar, 92014. DelMarFarmersMarket.org. People’s Produce Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm. Certified farmers’ market just west of the Euclid Trolley Station. Fresh produce, prepared food, fitness activities, healthy living demonstrations and handmade gifts. EBT and WIC accepted. 4981 Market St (Market & Euclid). ProjectNewVillage.org.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 Beach Cleanup – 9am-1pm. Beach and street cleanup at the Oceanside Pier. Meet on the north side of the pier, on the beach. N Pacific St, Oceanside, 92054. More info: SanDiego.SurfRider.org or David@SurfSiderSD.org. Unleashed by Petco Surf Dog Competition – 9am-3pm. Enter your dog in the surf competition or just come take in all the fun under the sun. Activities include dog food garden, kid zone, free photo booth, adoptions, vendors, off-leash play area, beer garden, food trucks and more. All proceeds benefit San Diego Humane Society. Imperial Beach Pier, 2 Elder Ave, Imperial Beach, 91932. More info: SDHumane.org. Full Moon Pier Walk – 7-8:30pm. Walk along the entire 1,090-ft concrete pier and learn about life below the pier with aquarium naturalists. $22/member, $25/ nonmember. Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 8622 Kennel Way, La Jolla, 92037. Registration required: 858-534-7336 or Aquarium.UCSD.edu.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 Sierra Talks - Hiking: Surviving Essentials – 6:30pm. Speaker: Michael Golden. Learn the Ten Essentails, how to prepare for a hike and how to survive if stranded. Joyce Beers Center, 3900 Vermont St, San Diego, 92103. 760-533-2725. SanDiegoSierraClub.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 Beach Cleanup – 9-11am. Join San Diego Coastkeeper for cleanup at Cardiff State Beach. Meet in the Cardiff Seaside parking lot. More info: SanDiego.SurfRider.org or CleanUps@SDCoastKeeper.org. Succulents: Pruning, Propagation, Care – 10am. Tom Jesch, of Waterwise Botanicals, gives you the guidance necessary to choose, maintain and care for succulents that will transform your garden so it can endure long dry periods, but at the same time make your landscape look lush. Close toed shoes required. Free/Members. 32183 Old Hwy 395, Escondido, 92026. 760-728-2641. Registration required: SDHort.org/Workshops. Garden Work Party – 1-3pm. Tend the plants in the landscape at the west end of the Old Town State Historic Park. Old Town State Historic Park, 4002 Wallace St, San Diego, 92110. More info: FieldTrips@cnpssd.org. First Aid for Dogs and Cats – 1-5pm. Covers both dog and cat issues for $60/person and includes either a Dog or Cat Pet First Aid Handbook (or pay $80 for both books) and Pet First Aid certification. Limited space, registration required. San Diego Humane Society Escondido Campus, 3450 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, 92027. 619-279-5939. Register: SDHumane.org.

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Evening Bird Walk – 7-9pm. Enjoy looking for bird activity as day transitions to night with MTRP Trial Guides and expert Birders Jeanne Raimond and Millie Basden. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. Register: 619-668-3281. MTRP.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 Dog Surf & Paddleboard Lesson – Surfing with your dog is a terrific way to enjoy San Diego summers and make lasting memories. Dog Beach Del Mar, 3006 Sandy Ln, Del Mar, 92014. More info & to register: AnimalCenter.org. Cardiff Dog Days of Summer – 9:30am-6pm. San Diego County’s largest dog-centric event. Competitions, blessing of the dogs, dog parade, local bands, vendors, food, beer garden. Free. Aberdeen Dr between Newcastle Ave & San Elijo Ave, Cardiff-by-the-Sea. 760-436-0431. CardiffDogDaysOfSummer.com. Summer Jazz Concert – 5-8pm. Featuring: The Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame Orchestra. $15/ adult member, $25/adult nonmember; $5/children member (3-12 yrs), $10/children nonmember. San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-436-3036. SDBGarden.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 10 The Ecology of California Garden Bees – 6-8:30pm. Speaker: Rollin Coville, entomologist and part of the UC Berkley Urban Bee Lab. San Diego Horticultural Society Meeting. All welcome. Free/ member, $15/nonmember. Surfside Race Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, 92014. More info: 760-295-7089 or SDHort.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 Say Cheese! Making Cheese, That Is – 6-8pm. Spend a delicious summer evening with Don Axe, owner of Valley View Farms in Spring Valley, CA, making (and tasting) a variety of cheeses from locally sourced goat’s milk. Free/members, $10/ nonmembers. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619660-0614. TheGarden.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 Beach Cleanup – 9-11am. Beach and street cleanup at Moonlight Beach Encinitas. Meet next to the restrooms. More info: SanDiego.SurfRider. org or Alessandro@SurfRiderSD.org. Compost Workshop – 10am-noon. Learn the basics of backyard composting and vermicomposting (composting with worms) with Solana Center for Environmental Innovation. Free. San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-436-3036. Register: SolanaCenter.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 Socially Responsible Investing: How Has Performance Compared to Other Strategies? – 6:30pm. With Shane Yonston, principal advisor at Impact Investors. You can vote with your dollars. Sierra Club Office, 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Ste 101, San Diego, 92111. More info: SanDiego. SierraClub.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 PET Talk: Project Wildlife – 6:30-8pm. Learn about the wildlife in San Diego and why it is important to coexist with our wild neighbors. Presented by educators and volunteers from Project Wildlife. Please leave pets at home. Free. Sand Diego Humane Society San Diego Campus, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. SDHumane.org.

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Doggie Cafe – 6-8pm. Bring your friendly, on-leash dog to socialize with other dog lovers and their dogs while you practice teaching your dog to be calm around exciting distractions. One dog per human handler please. Dogs should be at least 4 months old and up-to-date on all vaccines, including rabies, to attend. $10 suggested. San Diego Humane Society, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. RSVP: 619299-7012 x 2230 or SDHumane.org.

Dog Surf & Paddleboard Lesson – Surfing with your dog is a terrific way to enjoy San Diego summers and make lasting memories. Dog Beach Del Mar, 3006 Sandy Ln, Del Mar, 92014. More info & to register: AnimalCenter.org.

Free Movie Night – 6:30-9pm. Sierra Club Office, 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Ste 101, San Diego, 92111. More info & movie selection: SanDiego. SierraClub.org.

Beach Cleanup – 9-11am. Join San Diego Coastkeeper for a cleanup at Pacific Beach Drive. Meet at the end of Pacific Beach Drive on the sand. More info: SanDiego.SurfRider.org or CleanUps@ SDCoastKeeper.org. Doggie Street Festival – 9am-4pm. Bring your friendly dog and enjoy music, treats, eats, speakers,

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 Explore Nature’s Gardens – 10am-1pm. A three hour walk along a section of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), near Mt Laguna, to see plants that flower in Aug and Sept. Meet at 10am in the USFS free parking lot off the Sunrise Highway opposite the Mount Laguna Fire Station. Rain date: Aug 30. More info: FieldTrips@cnpssd.org or cnpssd.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 Doggie Cafe – 6-8pm. Bring your friendly, on-leash dog to socialize with other dog lovers and their dogs while you practice teaching your dog to be calm around exciting distractions. One dog per human handler please. Dogs should be at least 4 months old and up-to-date on all vaccines, including rabies, to attend. $10 suggested. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. RSVP: 619299-7012 x 2230 or SDHumane.org. Full Moon Pier Walk – 7-8:30pm. Walk along the entire 1,090-ft concrete pier and learn about life below the pier with aquarium naturalists. $22/member, $25/ nonmember. Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 8622 Kennel Way, La Jolla, 92037. Registration required: 858-534-7336 or Aquarium.UCSD.edu.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 Designing Lush Landscapes with Colorful Water-Wise Plants – 10am-12pm. Learn how to achieve a lush-looking landscape even in the drought. Christiane Holmquist, owner of Christiane Holmquist Landscape Design, will introduce you to a variety of plants that use little water but offer lots of eye-popping color and lush greenery. Free/ members, $10/nonmembers. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. TheGarden.org. Full Moon Pier Walk – 7-8:30pm. Walk along the entire 1,090-ft concrete pier and learn about life below the pier with aquarium naturalists. $22/member, $25/ nonmember. Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 8622 Kennel Way, La Jolla, 92037. Registration required: 858-534-7336 or Aquarium.UCSD.edu.

upcoming SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Wah! Healing Concert – 8pm. Heal yourself. Heal Mother Nature. Wah! performs live in the planetarium, combining music, spoken word and multi-media to bring audiences into deep relaxation and renewal. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Planetarium, 1875 El Prado, San Diego.

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$15 Yoga Classes – Bring your child into class with you for Vinyasa Mama Tues & Thurs at 9:15am or childcare is available during class Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30am & Sat, 9am. Nature’s Whisper Yoga, 4205 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92103. 760-213-1110. NaturesWhisper.com.

A Gathering of Priestess Live Online Video Show – 6pm. With special guests each week. For more info: GatheringOfPriestesses.com.

Donations Accepted – 9:30am-6pm, Mon-Fri; 9:30am-5pm, 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. 760-722-1880. Potpourri@TeriInc.org. TeriInc.org. 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.

sunday Reiki Levels 1, 2, Master & Teacher – Nationally certified courses. 1 day classes. Ongoing throughout the year. Earn CE credits. More info: 760-593-4595, CULearn.net. Guided Nature Walk – 9:30-11am, Sun, Wed, Sat. Guided walk from the Visitor Center on one of 3 trails. Learn about the history, geology, plants, animals and ecology of the park. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281. MTRP.org. Spirit Dance: Ecstatic Dance and Moving Meditation – 10am-12pm. Join us for a simple yet profound ecstatic dance. $10-$20 sliding scale. Malashock Studio, 2650 Truxton Rd, Ste 200, San Diego, 92106. More info: 619-787-2389 or BodyWorldArts.com. Grow Getters: Propagation and a Pot Luck Lunch – 11:30am-3pm. 1st Sun. 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: AltaVistaGardens.org.

monday Volunteer Bird Count – 7:30am-noon. 2nd Mon. All levels of experience welcome. For more info & to receive an automatic reply with meeting location, contact Robert Patton: Birds@SanElijo.org. Bird Watching Monday – 8am. 1st Mon. 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. San Diego Horticultural Society Meeting – 6-9pm. 2nd Mon. All welcome. Free/member, $15/nonmember. Surfside Race Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, 92014. More info: 760-295-7089 or SDHort.org.

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California Native Plant Society San Diego Chapter – 7pm. 3rd Tues (except Aug & Dec). Free lectures on a variety of California native plant topics. Have an unknown plant? Bring it to be identified. Open to the public. Casa Del Prado, Balboa Park, Rm 101 or 104, 1800 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. cnpssd.org.

wednesday River Rescue – 1st & 3rd Wed. Team attacks and removes smaller and harder to reach trash sites along the river. All tools and supplies provided. More info: 619-297-7380 or Doug@ SanDiegoRiver.org. Wednesday Trail Walk – 10am. 1st Wed. Explore trails of Balboa Park with a ranger. Leisurely pace. Difficulty level varies, check trail map. Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. 619-2351122. BalboaPark.org. Dog Days of Summer – Thru Sept 9. 4-7pm. The Garden stays open late for our leashed canine friends and their companions. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. Pre-registration required: 619-6600614 or TheGarden.org. San Diego Herb Club Meeting – 7pm. 1st Wed. Monthly program topics vary. 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. FollowingSeasons.com/TheSanDiegoHerbClub.html.

thursday Shelter Island Walk and Talk Bunch – 1011:15am. Take a walk from the parking lot at Bali Hai to the end of Shelter Island and back (2.2-mile roundtrip). Some go to lunch after. Free. Bali Hai, 2230 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, 92106. Walkabout-Int.org. Balboa Park History Stroll – 11am-noon. Specially trained History Center guides lead this easypaced stroll through the Park, revealing many of the intriguing aspects of its past, present and future. Reservations requested, but walk-ups welcome. $10-$12. San Diego History Center, 1649 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. SanDiegoHistory.org. Thursday Family Fun Night – Thru Aug 27. 4:30-8pm; Entertainment 6-7pm. In the Hamilton Children’s Garden. Free with paid admission or membership. San Diego Botanical Garden, Visitor Center, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org.

friday Monthly Network Luncheon – 11am-2pm. 2nd Fri. Speaker, introductions, shoutouts, displays, gifts. Rancho Santa Fe. More info: WomensWisdom.net. Public Tours of Scripps Oceanography – 12-1pm. 2nd & 4th Fri. Learn more about the research and discovery under way at Scripps Oceanography with an outdoor walking tour. Free, but registration required. Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 8622 Kennel Way, San Diego, 92037. To register: ScrippsOceanography.eventbrite.com. San Diego River Coalition – 3-4:30pm. 3rd Fri. Meet other people interested in the river, to exchange ideas and experiences, and to learn the latest news about the San Diego River Park. Open to the public. Mission Valley Library, Community Rm, 2123 Fenton Pkwy, San Diego, 92108. SanDiegoRiver.org. Friday Night Liberty – 5-9pm. 1st Fri. Evening of free open artist studios, galleries and performances throughout NTC Arts & Cultural District at Liberty Station. NTC Command Center, 2640 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, 92106. More info, Whitney Roux: 619-573-9300, WRoux@ NTCFoundation.org.

saturday Guided Bird Walk – 8-10am. 3rd Sat. 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. Wildlife Tracking Walks – 8:30-10:30am. 1st Sat. 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. Famosa Slough Work Party – 9am. 2nd Sat of odd months. Meet along W Pt Loma Blvd about 200 ft east of the corner of Famosa Blvd & W Pt Loma Blvd. RSVP: 619-224-4591. FamosaSlough.org. Dog Beach Cleanup – 9-11am. 2nd Sat. 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. San Elijo Lagoon Volunteer Work Party – 9-11am. 3rd Sat. 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. Ruffin Canyon Care Restoration – 9am-noon. 1st Sat. 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. 619-840-8327.

Yoga in the Garden – 9:30-10:30am. Get in touch with nature, relax your body and renew your spirit. Basic yoga flow format. No prior yoga experience required. $10/drop-in. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. More info: AltaVistaGardens.org. Kids in the Garden – 10am-noon. 2nd Sat. New topic each month. $5/child (accompanied adults free); free/members. Alta Vista Gardens, Children’s Garden, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. Reserve: 760-822-6824 or FarmerJones@AltaVistaGardens.org. AltaVistaGardens.org. Docent-Led Guided Tours – 10:30am. Last Sat. Tour focuses on water-wise plants. Free with admission or membership. San Diego Botanical Garden, Visitor Center, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org. Free Garden Tour – 10:30-11:30am. Tour the lush, colorful and water-wise garden with a knowledgeable garden docent. Bring your questions and hear the secrets and stories that make our garden special. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. TheGarden.org. Friends of Famosa Slough Bird Walk – 1-3pm. 3rd Sat. 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. University Heights Point Restoration – 1-3pm. 1st Sat. Projects range from trash pickup, nonnative plant removal, planting native plants and trail maintenance. 6800 Easton Ct, San Diego, 92120. Contact Ranger Jason: 619-235-5262 or JWallen@ SanDiego.gov. CSA San Diego Support Group Meeting – 2pm. 4th Sat. 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. 4th Sat, except Dec. 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.

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