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Since I was a child, I’ve looked forward to November because of Thanksgiving. When Elaine began publishing her magazine, I added another reason to love November—visits to San Diego. Since 2010, I’ve been spending some playtime with Elaine, meeting San Diego advertisers and experiencing their services. Every year I wonder if the next trip can possibly get any better. It always does. Linda Sechrist and Elaine Russo Shortly after arriving, we had a suctoasting to another rejuvenating cessful luncheon meeting with Elizabeth experience at Two Bunch Palms resort. Kelley at Direct Marketing, Hay House, Inc. Later we immersed ourselves in an evening of learning at the Grauer School in Encinitas. Their “Great Conversations Series” focused on a San Diego-based nonprofit, Women’s Empowerment International (WEI) and a powerful film, “Girl Rising”. The film inspired gratitude for my women friends who attend the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women to promote women’s rights in political, economic, civil, social and educational fields. My annual visit to Charlotte at Amour Hair Salon is a treat for my hair while my out-of-this-world facial with Charlene Handel at Skin Fitness, Etc. makes my skin look great. I always look forward to visiting Two Bunch Palms in Hot Desert Springs. I highly recommend making a reservation right now to experience the incredible healing mineral waters that have been continuously flowing out of the earth for 600 years. Carolyn Gross’s “Your Health is Your Wealth” event, sponsored by Natural Awakenings was exceptional. Meeting the co-author of Breaking the Cancer Code and the founder of Rubio Cancer Center Clinic in Tijuana, Dr. Geronimo Rubio Sr., was a boon to my compilation of resources for “Rethinking Cancer”, an ongoing project since I wrote the feature. The presentation on stem cell therapy by Dr. Geronimo Rubio, Jr. was most informative. I was also pleased to meet Dr. Robert O. Young, research scientist and co-author of pH Miracle: Balance Your Diet, Reclaim Your Health. His alkalinizing water system and products are effective tools for prevention and wellness. I now conduct interviews not only for my articles but also for my new radio show, Rethinking Health Matters ~ What you can do for your health that your doctor can’t. Join me on Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. or download archived shows at your convenience. My interviews include Dr. Diana Hoppe, founder of “Vibrantly You”, and Dr. Carolle Jean-Murat on December 20. I plan to interview Tiffany Barsotti, clinical director of Psy-Tek because I was so impressed with her knowledge of thermograms and what they reveal. Enjoy my feature this month, Near Death Experiences: Proof of Life After Death. My intention is that you are as uplifted by the words of authors Dr. Eben Alexander, Anita Moojani and Dr. Raymond Moody as I was after each interview. At the moment, I’m anticipating today’s session with Skip Andrews to learn about social media. My web designer says that I need to take my Maserati website—ItsAllAboutWe.com—out of the garage. After I learn to use the bells and whistles, I’ll blog every day about integrative approaches to health and my fascinating writing life with Natural Awakenings. I’m celebrating 10 years in 2014 as the company celebrates its 20th Year Anniversary. Join us in our celebrations! Blessings, Linda Sechrist NA-SD.com
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indy Sanders, owner of Homeopathic Balance, has moved her office to a new location in Carlsbad. Homeopathic Balance is a homeopathic and nutrition based practice specializing in the health needs of women and children. According to Sanders, “There are currently 3,000 remedies documented to be effective for the treatment of a wide variety of human and animal illnesses. What I love about homeopathic remedies is that they are safe, non-toxic and have no known side effects. They are safe for adults and children of all ages and may be used in conjunction with traditional pharmaceutical medicines.” Sanders’s own journey with homeopathy began over 16 years ago with her own chronic and debilitating illness. “I tried many traditional as well as alternative treatments not knowing much at that time about homeopathy,” she recalls. “My health was restored in such a dramatic and profound way that I knew it was to become not just my personal path but my professional one as well.” Sanders has been practicing homeopathy for 13 years. In addition to graduating from the Homeopathic Academy of Southern California, she ran the school for five years and is currently a student mentor at the school. “I wish you a happy, healthy holiday season,” says Sanders. “Give yourself the ‘gift’ of good health!”
Since 2001, the Celebrant Foundation & Institute, based in Montclair, New Jersey, has been certifying individuals to become Life-Cycle Celebrants, skilled in officiating at such transition ceremonies. This fulfilling work of ritual and celebration flexes as part- or full-time work, as an added vocational skill or new career, recently reported by CNN and Money magazine as a top 10 profession for people changing careers. The foundation’s next live, online, seven-month learning program starts January 25, 2014. The small-group learning program covers how to lead ceremonies for children, couples, families, funerals and organizations, facilitated by trained Celebrant instructors. Participants learn ways to create personalized ceremonial events for special moments in life and career achievement for people of all beliefs and value systems that also reflect a client’s philosophy of life and personality. Lessons include assigned readings plus reviewing sample ceremonies, contracts and client interview questions. Celebrants also become part of an alumni support network. For more information or to enroll, call 973-746-1792 or visit CelebrantInstitute.org. Mention Natural Awakenings to obtain a $100 discount. See ad on page xx.
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Stay in Balance with Acupuncture An Interview with Carlsbad Family Acupuncture owner, Patricia Boultbee-Wingo by Erin Lehn Floresca
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atricia Boultbee-Wingo, owner of Carlsbad Family Acupuncture in Carlsbad, believes in integrative medicine. She uses Western medicine tests to diagnose her patients and uses Eastern medicine herbs and acupuncture to treat them. Years ago, when deciding what field of medicine to specialize in, she naturally gravitated towards acupuncture. “It’s thousands of years old and flexible enough to tailor to each individual. So many clinical trials have been done proving how much it works. Acupuncture is something I knew I could believe in,” she says. And believe in it she does. Boultbee-Wingo has witnessed acupuncture significantly improve conditions like anxiety, depression, diabetes, sports-related injuries, Parkinson’s disease and strokes, to name a few. She notes that acupuncture is also highly beneficial for cancer patients: “It helps improve
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With healthcare reform in the forefront of our news and on many people’s minds, Boultbee-Wingo maintains that prevention is where we need to focus. “Let’s keep ourselves healthy—the best insurance is the one you don’t need to use.” A natural-born educator, Boultbee-Wingo spends much of her time teaching her clients and the general public about the numerous ways to improve their health and well-being. She loves to share her knowledge on staying healthy, whether an informative article on boosting the immune system during the holidays, or a public speaking engagement on the benefits of acupuncture for digestive disorders. “I like to imagine that a healthy body is like a tree with strong branches. When illness begins, the symptoms show up in the branches but the imbalance is
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Boultbee-Wingo has seen acupuncture accomplish amazing things not only for pain but also for post-traumatic stress disorder. Her husband, an RN, is a prior corpsman who has seen combat and now works with veterans. Boultbee-Wingo is especially enthusiastic about providing acupuncture services for vets. “Acupuncture calms down the entire sympathetic nervous system and balances the body. Many of our veterans are unable to access that state of relaxation on their own. That’s where acupuncture comes in. What’s wonderful is that veterans can get referrals from the Veteran’s Administration to receive acupuncture treatments.”
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Boultbee-Wingo not only loves to work with adult patients, but as a mother herself she has a special fondness for working with children. “Acupuncture is basically a cradle-to-grave medicine,” she says, “and I love to see children getting the benefits of acupuncture and herbal formulas at an early age. It’s something they can use their entire lives to help maintain their wellbeing.” Boultbee-Wingo has helped children with a variety of conditions, including ADHD, anxiety and allergies. She is aware that some children are afraid of needles, so Carlsbad Family Acupuncture offers a needle-free
system for the kids. “It’s just one of the many ways we ensure that our patients are comfortable.”
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Speaking of children, once BoultbeeWingo realized that acupuncture has been proven to improve chances of conception after an embryo implant by as much as 40 percent, she jumped at the opportunity to help couples with fertility challenges. Carlsbad Family Acupuncture now offers a mobile acupuncturist who meets the patient at their doctor’s office and provides acupuncture immediately before and immediately after embryo transfer. “When you’re spending that much money to conceive a child, why not hedge your bet?” she says. “Acupuncture can also be beneficial for male infertility and erectile dysfunction.” Injury
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Acupuncture is a great complement to any surgical procedure according to Boultbee-Wingo. Both pre-operatively and post-operatively, acupuncture can help the body better prepare for the upcoming surgery and speed up recovery time. “Acupuncture can help you get back on your feet faster,” assures Boultbee-Wingo. Carlsbad Family Acupuncture also specializes in helping their clients strengthen their immune systems. “There are so many auto-immune disorders popping up,” she says, “and it’s not surprising—many of the foods we eat contribute to leaky gut syndrome and disrupt our immune response. Since 80 percent of our immune system is located in the gut, it’s extra important to keep the digestion system healthy and happy and the immune system balanced.” “The body doesn’t want to be sick, it wants to be well,” adds BoultbeeWingo. “Once balance is restored, the body can heal itself. Our bodies are truly amazing.”
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innamon is known as an excellent antioxidant that improves fasting blood sugar levels and prevents heart disease. Now new research offers yet another benefit and reason to add this potent spice to our daily diet. Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara, have confirmed that cinnamon helps protect against Alzheimer’s disease. They found that the cinnamon compounds cinnamaldehyde and epicatechin help stop the formation of “tangles” of tau protein in the brain, hallmarks of the memory-robbing neurodegenerative disease. The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, says these powerful antioxidants that give cinnamon its potent flavor and scent defend mental function in a unique way. “Take, for example, sunburn, a form of oxidative damage,” explains Roshni Graves, of the university’s Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology. “If you wore a hat, you could protect your face and head from oxidation. In a sense, this cinnamaldehyde is like a cap,” protecting against tau proteins. The findings suggest that sufficient cinnamon consumption might stop the progression of Alzheimer’s or even prevent it.
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ranscendental Meditation (TM) has a dramatic healing effect on people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and can also result in lower blood pressure, according to two new studies. TM—a technique to avoid distracting thoughts, decrease stress and promote a state of relaxed awareness— reduced PTSD symptoms in combat veterans by as much as 50 percent in just eight weeks, according to a study from Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C., published in the journal Military Medicine. The veterans also reported decreased depression and improved quality of life, with a greater ability to come back to their civilian lives after returning from duty. Vietnam War vets randomly assigned to TM sessions at a Denver Veterans Center also experienced greater reductions in alcohol usage, insomnia and depression than those in conventional counseling. At the conclusion of a landmark three-month study, 70 percent of the meditating veterans felt they no longer required the services of the center. A separate American Heart Association report on the general U.S. population showed that the practice of TM generally reduced systolic blood pressure in subjects by five points and diastolic by three points, enough to put many of them into normal range. Previous clinical trials have shown that lower blood pressure through TM practice is associated with significantly lower rates of death, heart attack and stroke. TM is usually practiced for 15 to 20 minutes twice a day by sitting comfortably and focusing on an individually selected word or series of words.
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n May 2011, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced its findings that non-ionizing radiation from cell phones and other microwave emitting devices have a probable carcinogenic effect. This announcement was based on research conducted by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) of peer-reviewed papers by international medical professionals. Among IARC findings: • As little as 30 minutes talking on a cell phone increased ipsilateral glioma (cancerous tumors on the same side of the brain that the cell phone is held) by 40 percent. • Whereas cancer from exposure to the radioactive fallout at Hiroshima and Nagasaki took as long as 40 years to appear, tumors related to cell phones are appearing in as little as 7 to 10 years. • Children with their higher water content and thinner skulls are up to five times more likely than adults to develop gliomas. WHO has recommended that, along with further research into non-ionizing radiation effect on other organs and systems, cell phone users should text and use non-hand held devices as much as possible.
ew can say no to a cup of hot cocoa on a cold winter’s night. “Enjoy!” say Penn State researchers. They have found that a little bit of cocoa may be a powerful diet aid in helping to control inflammation and ameliorate related diseases, including diabetes. Numerous current studies link obesity to inflammation in the body. Cocoa, although a common ingredient of chocolate, by itself has low-calorie, low-fat and high-fiber content. The researchers fed laboratory mice the human equivalent of 10 tablespoons of cocoa powder—about four or five cups of hot cocoa—along with a high-fat diet for 10 weeks. The control group ate the same diet without the cocoa. Lead researcher Joshua Lambert, Penn State associate professor of food science, says the study results surprised the team, which did not expect the “dramatic reduction of inflammation and fatty liver disease” associated with obesity. Although the animals lost no weight, the cocoa powder supplement reduced liver triglycerides by 32 percent and plasma insulin levels by 27 percent, indicating it might be a powerful obesity-fighting tool. But there is a catch: Adding sugar, an inflammatory substance in itself, to healthy cocoa will likely neutralize the benefits. Try stevia as a sweetener instead; it’s been used for decades to lower blood sugar.
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Genuinely Greenwashed Six Ploys to Avoid in Eco-Purchases
A report by TerraChoice Environmental Marketing exposes these six “greenwashing” marketing ploys to watch out for when shopping: 1. Hidden Trade Off: A refurbished plasma TV might reduce the need of buying new at first, but new or not, such TVs are energy hogs. 2. No Proof: Can a third party verify claims such as “organic” or “all-natural”? 3. Vagueness: Beware of products claiming to be “chemical-free” or “no hormones added”. 4. Irrelevance: Claims that have no relationship to the product or might be made with any other product in the same category, such as [chlorofluorocarbon] CFC-free shaving gel. 5. Fibbing: A falsehood that can’t be backed up, such as “certified organic” for products for which no such certification exists. 6. Lesser of Two Evils: An attempt to put a green twist on a product that’s inherently harmful to humans and the environment, such as organic cigarettes.
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Two Carnegie Mellon graduates, Matt Stanton and Hahna Alexander, are the founders of SolePower, a company making a shoe insert that stores the power generated by walking and running into a battery that can be instantly accessed via a USB port. Beta testing on the prototype has begun, with release expected next summer. The insert can be paired with any shoe type and feels like a regular, cushy insole, according to Stanton. The battery attaches to the ankle or the top of the shoe, and is charged after 2.5 miles of footsteps with enough power to run an iPhone. Runners needing to power heat-producing mittens in the winter could also benefit. Another application is emergency charging of cell phones and radios during power outages. People in developing nations likewise will have a reliable power source for mobile phones and other essential small electronics.
A team of scientists at the University of Grenoble, in France, have isolated ultrasonic pops 100 times faster than what a human can hear in slivers of dead pine wood bathed in a hydrogel to simulate the conditions of a living tree. They exposed the gel to an artificially dry environment and listened for the noises that occurred as air bubbles built up, blocking water uptake, similar to what occurs to trees during drought. As leaves on a tree collect carbon dioxide, they open their pores, a process that leaves them particularly vulnerable to water loss. Douglas firs and pine trees can repair this damage as frequently as every hour, says Katherine McCulloh, a plant ecophysiologist at Oregon State University. However, the bubbles are deadly for other species. Today, the typical forest in the often thirsty American West contains an unnaturally high density of 112 to 172 trees per acre. Besides intercepting rain and snow that would otherwise enter the groundwater supply, such an overabundance threatens native species. “Deprived of [the effect of] lowintensity, naturally occurring fires, aspen, lupine, sequoia and fireweed can’t reproduce,” notes Jamie Workman, of the Environmental Defense Fund. “Deer lose edge habitat. Threatened owls and raptors can’t navigate through increasingly dense thickets.” Workman argues that thinning out small trees is the answer.
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What makes people put “we” ahead of “me”? To find out, a group of Harvard University researchers enrolled thousands of people to play a “public good” game in which subjects were divided into small groups, given some money and the choice to keep it or contribute it to a common pool that would grow and benefit the entire group. Researchers discovered that those that made their decisions quickly were more likely to contribute to the common good. Taking it a step further, the researchers applied time pressure to the decisionmaking process. They then found that those faced with making a quick decision most often chose the “we” option, while those that spent more time deliberating ended up giving less money to the group kitty. The Massachusetts research team, which tested thousands of online worldwide participants, concluded that spontaneity and intuition guide people into rapid acts of kindness.
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Finland Calls for North Pole Sanctuary The Finnish government has adopted a new Arctic Strategy that calls for a global sanctuary around the North Pole as one of the key demands of the growing Save the Arctic movement, reversing its long-held position of backing corporate interests over the environment. The populace responded strongly to a series of actions taken by Greenpeace against government icebreaker ships aiding corporate oil exploration in order to heighten awareness of the issue. The new Finnish policy reflects a mounting world citizenry’s view that the Arctic deserves protection. Greenpeace points out that companies can wreck the Arctic with little penalty and the current Arctic Council oil spill agreement does nothing to protect the Arctic or impose liability in this the most vulnerable place on Earth. The hope is that the other seven Arctic Council countries will see the light, as well.
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Near-Death Experiences Proof of Life After Death by Linda Sechrist
cine to bring people back from a state that 100 years ago would have been labeled death,” observes Moody. Through his research, he has identified numerous common elements that occur in NDEs—an outof-body experience, the sensation of traveling through a tunnel, encountering a bright light (usually interpreted as God, Jesus or an angel), communicating with deceased relatives, feeling emotions such as profound peace, well-being and love, plus a flood of knowledge about life and the nature of the universe. Perhaps the most significant element he reports is the supremely conscious and superbly blissful state that exists beyond both limitations of the senses and intellect and the confines of space and time— the pure conscious form of each one’s truly real Self.
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he advice that the White Queen gave to young Alice in Lewis Carroll’s Through the LookingGlass might be some of the best to offer non-believers and skeptics that question the credibility of near-death experiences (NDE). When Alice protests, “One can’t believe impossible things,” the White Queen famously retorts, “I daresay you haven’t had much practice. When I was your age, I always did it for half-an-hour a day. Why, sometimes I believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.”
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The majority of physicians and clinical researchers in the medical community continue to consider NDEs as impossible and merely pure fantasies generated by a surge of electrical activity as a dying brain runs out of oxygen. However, according to a Gallup poll, the 8 million Americans whose transcendental NDEs freed their consciousness to leave the body and enter into a wondrous reality that exists completely free of physicality, believe them to be real, meaningful and life-changing experiences. Recently, the renowned NDE narratives of Anita Moorjani, author 16
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I was overwhelmed by the realization that God isn’t a being, but a state of being… and I am that state of being… pure consciousness. ~ Anita Moorjani of Dying to Be Me: My Journey from Cancer to Near Death, to True Healing, and Dr. Eben Alexander, author of Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife, have sparked fresh public interest in NDEs, a word coined by Raymond Moody, Ph.D., in his 1975 classic, Life After Life. Moody, a psychiatrist and professor of philosophy who has spent nearly 50 years investigating what happens when people die, has interviewed thousands of individuals that have personally experienced an NDE. “Over the past 20 years there have been enormous strides in resuscitation technology. Defibrillators and public access defibrillation programs, as well as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, are major factors that allow modern mediNA-SD.com
Rushed to the hospital in a coma, Moorjani, whose body had been devoured for four years by cancer of the lymphatic system, describes the real self that she discovered during her NDE. “There I was, without my body or any physical traits, yet my pure essence continued to exist. It was not a reduced element of my whole self; in fact, it felt far greater and more intense and expansive than my physical being. “I felt eternal, as if I’d always existed and always would, without a beginning or end. I was filled with the knowledge that I was simply magnificent,” explains Moorjani, whose cancer completely disappeared within five weeks after her release from the hospital. “Not only did I come back with a clean slate, I brought back one of my biggest lessons—to love myself and be an instrument of love. I also returned to life here with a sense of purpose—to fearlessly be as authentically me as I can be. This means,” she clarifies, “that in whatever I do, I am acting from my sense of passion and the sheer joy of doing it.” During Alexander’s seven-day coma in a hospital, brought about by antibiotic-resistant E. coli meningitis that attacked his brain, he left his mortal identity behind. “My brain wasn’t working at all,” he relates. “My
“In touch with our wholeness, illness can’t remain—in ourselves, others or the planet.” ~Anita Moorjani entire neo-cortex, the part that makes us human, was entirely shut down. I had no language, emotions, logic or memories of who I was. Such an empty slate granted me full access to the true cosmic being that I am, that we all are,” says Alexander. He further recalls that as his NDE unfolded, it occurred to him that he was being granted a grand overview of the invisible side of existence. He also had a lovely ethereal companion that floated along on a butterfly wing, telepathically teaching him to accept the universal truth that, “You are eternally loved and cherished, you have nothing to fear, and there is nothing you can do wrong.” “If I had to boil the whole message down to just one word, it would be Love—the incomprehensibly glorious truth of truths that lives and breathes at the core of everything that exists or will ever exist. No remotely accurate understanding of who we are and what we are can be achieved by anyone who does not know it and embody it in all their actions,” Alexander now understands. Prior to his life-threatening illness, this neurosurgeon’s sophisticated medical training had led him to dismiss the possibility of NDEs. Today, he works at returning to his NDE state of oneness and unconditional love by using meditation and sacred acoustics, as well as quantum mechanics, to explore the nature of consciousness and higher brain function. Like Moody, Alexander studies the ancient Greek philosophers Parmenides, Pythagoras and Plato, who took the notion of an afterlife seriously and questioned “what” survives bodily death. Alexander’s consequent nonprofit organization, Eternea, fosters cooperation between science and spirituality by sponsoring research and education about spiritually
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sked why she “I’ve become focused just my own enthought she ergy manifesting on seeing the perfection as cancer, because had cancer, Anita Moorjani, of life in this moment.” my fears weren’t author of Dying to allowing me to exBe Me, sums up press myself as the magnificent force I was meant to be,” her answer in one word: Fear. “I was advises Moorjani. killing myself, and cancer saved me,” says Moorjani, whose book documents She hopes that her presentaher near-death experience (NDE) and tions to medical professionals and the higher realm she encountered public speaking will influence how when her body shut down. Allowed the health profession views cancer to identify with her true magnificence, and other diseases and illnesses. undistorted by the fear generated “Treatment needs to be about more by her own lifelong self-judgment, than medicine, because so much of self-criticism, worry and lack of selfdisease has to do with our emotions,” forgiveness, she returned with a vital, she imparts, “especially the ones we heartfelt message. direct toward ourselves.” “Everyone is an amazing, mag Through this life-enhancing expenificent being, with great capacity for rience, Moorjani came to understand health, happiness and joy. Although why she owes it to herself, everyone we’ve been conditioned to believe that she meets and life itself to always exwe need to pursue success and learn press her own unique essence. “Trying to improve ourselves to be happy, such to be anything or anyone else doesn’t steps are unnecessary, because we make me better—it just deprives me already are all we are trying to attain,” of my true self and keeps me from she says. interacting authentically with others,” “I’d spent a lifetime feeling she explains. inadequate, beating myself up for Moorjani now knows that all life not meeting my own expectations,” in the universe is one and our core she continues. Through the clarity is love. “I was overwhelmed by the of dwelling in the NDE realm, she realization that God isn’t a being, but understood that the cancer wasn’t a state of being… and I am that state a punishment for anything. “It was of being… pure consciousness.” natural awakenings
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tion that I am—as “We need to accept—at we all are—conleast hypothetically—that nected to everything and everyone the brain itself doesn’t around us, I no produce consciousness.” longer see myself as a single, solid ~ Dr. Eben Alexander entity, separate from other human beings,” advises Taylor. “Although my left mind still thinks of me as a fragile individual, capable of losing my life, my right mind realizes the essence of my being as eternal life.” She now understands that she is part of the cosmic flow of energy, which she characterizes as a tranquil sea of euphoria.
transformative experiences and holistic consciousness beyond conventional definitions. “I had to learn a whole lot more about consciousness than I had to know about neuroscience,” quips Alexander, who now believes that the brain blocks access to knowledge of higher worlds. “We need to accept—at least hypothetically—that the brain itself doesn’t produce consciousness. That it is, instead, a kind of reducing valve or filter that dumbs down consciousness for the duration of our human experience. “Neuroscience can’t give you the first sentence about how the physical brain creates consciousness,” he states, while many are finding how science and spirituality strengthen each other. At age 37, a blood vessel exploded in the left hemisphere of Jill Bolte Taylor’s brain. A Ph.D. Harvard-trained scientist specializing in anatomy of the brain, she was fascinated to observe the breakdown of her brain-related functions. As described in her book, My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey, she became the witness to her stroke, which initially left her unable to talk, walk, read, write or remember anything prior to that occurrence. As her left brain shut down, Taylor lost her ability to process all language; with her mind suspended in newfound silence, she experienced an unprecedented sense of deep peace. She also experienced an inability to visually distinguish edges and boundaries between herself and the outer world. Absent conventional orientation, “I could actually see that my skin was not my physical boundary. “As a result of such a glorious state of blissful realiza-
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In The Hidden Face of God: Science Reveals the Ultimate Truth, author Gerald L. Schroeder, Ph.D., suggests that each of us is a part of the universe seeking and finding itself. Could it be that without the mental filter and self-limiting beliefs, we are free to consciously know our higher state of wholeness and the truth of our magnificence? Upwards of 8 million people that have experienced their own NDE are trending the world toward a tipping point into the comforting awareness that anything is possible. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for the recorded interviews.
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Ceremony Honors Elders Transforming the Rest of Life into the Best of Life by Denise Neumann-Fuhr
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find meaning in the aging experience this rite of passage opens a door to past traditions in which each of life’s passages is respected and celebrated. It serves to guide newcomers into this later life stage in a societal milieu that reveres youth and fears aging. It marks passage into the second half of life. While a growing body of contemporary work exists for rituals, no single guiding template exists. Formulating a ceremony reflective of the needs of an aging woman can require time, research and reflection on ancient practices.
Prompts and Blocks Although unchanged in heart and soul, as our body ages and others respond to its outward appearance, we can be left feeling uncertain, self-conscious and even invisible. A ceremony recalling powerful ancient practices can launch a creative quest of self-discovery into something deeper and larger. The connection with the feminine principle present all along is never-ending and can be delicately massaged to see how it will fit the contemporary world. It is challenging to live amidst a culture where being old is often equated with being less. While youth is generally equated with vibrancy and productivity, the irony is that aging gives birth to the possibilities inherent in vital wisdom and practical insight. It is aging, not youth, that helps soften the rough edges of the self and effectively reframe hard-earned lessons into a tapestry of better understanding our purpose in life. This is the value of aging and just some of the richness harvested later in life.
crucial members of families, communities and nations. Through ceremony, our connection to ourselves and others is re-established in a restored paradigm of dignity, value and contribution, and we begin to see our place in the world differently. Whether spiritual or secular, a ceremony helps ease the burden of the unknowns of change and guides us through existential queries in order to ground us in rediscovering our purpose. Like a spiritual midwife, ceremony lovingly births us into our wisdom years as crones, sages and elders. It reframes our place in this world and treasures the value of experience. In reality, everyone is always on the cusp of change and in a place of transition. The celebration of aging is developing as we lean in to help define it, culling knowledge from countless generations that have come before us. We don’t have to figure it out for ourselves; we need only open ourselves up to its exploration. How wonderful that we find ourselves gathered in spirit, ready and eager to contribute to such wholeness. Denise Neumann-Fuhr is the owner and creator of Blue Door Ceremonies, a division of In-Sight Consulting. She is a transformational coach and Reiki master, and a graduate of the Celebrant Institute & Foundation, in Montclair, NJ. She provides customized ceremonies that focus on times of transition, healing and aging. For more information, email Info@In-SightConsulting.ca or visit In-SightConsulting.ca.
Re-emerging Paradigm The world is in an extreme state of flux, perhaps due to natural evolutionary momentum or the growing number of people now experiencing a later life phase. We find ourselves longing to see aging in a new way and adjust our navigation of this important period. To harvest, one must age. But aging reminds us of our mortality, and we have been socialized to fear death; we need to reset this cultural programming and find ways to honor every life stage. We accomplish this in part through ceremony, in a way that not only makes room for, but welcomes the elderly as
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n the truly inspirational memoir, Dying To Be Me: My Journey from Cancer, to Near Death, to True Healing, author Anita Moorjani relates how, after fighting cancer for almost four years, her body—overwhelmed by the malignant cells spreading throughout her system—began shutting down. As her organs failed, she entered into an extraordinary near-death experience where she realized her inherent worth…and the actual cause of her disease. Upon regaining consciousness, Moorjani found that her condition had improved so rapidly that she was able to be released from the hospital within weeks…without a trace of cancer in her body. Within these pages, the author recounts stories of her childhood in Hong Kong, her challenge to establish her career and find true love, as well as how she eventually ended up in that hospital bed where she defied all medical knowledge. In Dying to Be Me, Moorjani freely shares all she has learned about illness, healing, fear, “being love” and the true magnificence of each and every human being. This is a book that definitely makes the case that we are spiritual beings having a human experience…and that we are all One. For more details and to purchase the book, visit HayHouse.com and AnitaMoorjani.com.
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ne of the fastest-growing healing modalities in the West, traditional Thai massage, is a balanced blend of physical, energetic and spiritual healing techniques and concepts. It is the skillful combination of applying broad and targeted acupressure, finding and dissolving blockages in the body’s network of energy lines, opening and toning the body with yoga-like stretches, and allowing and encouraging the receiver to engage in a process of self healing, relaxation and renewal. Findhorn Press has just released Thai Massage & Thai Healing Arts by Bob Haddad, a Registered Thai Therapist and director of Thai Healing Alliance International. Haddad’s book presents information about spiritual, cultural and practical aspects of traditional Thai massage that have never before been available in print. It also includes essays on breath and body mechanics, acupressure concepts and techniques, ways to use the feet creatively, herbal compress therapy, self-protection techniques, body language and Thai element theory. Additionally, it presents essays on traditional Thai healers, magic incantations and sacred tattoos, Buddhist influence in Thai massage, and accessory modalities such as tok sen (hammering therapy) and reusi dat ton (traditional Thai selfstretching exercises). There are also accounts from Thai therapists and teachers around the world who offer unique perspectives on their study, experiences and work in traditional Thai massage and Thai healing arts. For more information, visit FindhornPress.com.
This groundbreaking book provides a wealth of previously unavailable information on the historical, spiritual and cultural connections of Thai massage. Topics include breathwork and body dynamics, how to read body language, acupressure concepts, energy work, and herbal compress therapy. 336 pages, 7½” by 10”, full color paperback ISBN 978-1-84409-616-9 available from bookstores and online retailers F I N D H O RN P RES S www.findhornpress.com natural awakenings
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AWAKENING IS CONTAGIOUS by Alana McGuire
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eople everywhere are talking about awakening and oneness. They may not be talking about exactly the same thing. But like any idea whose time has come, it appears to be contagious. After announcing her candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives, famed author and teacher Marianne Williamson wrote: “We need a sustained movement in the direction of a fundamental awakening—in politics as well as in everything else.” In October, many leading spiritual teachers came together online to celebrate Global Oneness Day. Keynote speaker, Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith, Agape minister in the movie The Secret, said, “Lasting peace requires that we awaken humanity to our un-
derlying oneness.” In a September interview in America, Pope Francis said, “We must walk together with our differences. There is no other way to become one.”
But what exactly is awakening into oneness?
The answers vary. Oneness University founder, Sri Bhagavan, says, “If there are seven billion people on the planet, there will be seven billion different kinds of awakening.” In his bestseller A New Earth, Eckhart Tolle writes that most ancient religions and spiritual teachings speak of a radical transformation of human consciousness. “In Hindu teachings this transformation is called enlightenment. In the teachings of Jesus, it is sal-
vation, and in Buddhism, it is the end of suffering. Liberation and awakening are other terms. Santa Barbara psychologist, author and spiritual teacher, Stuart Mooney, conducted one of the landmark clinical studies on meditation and its effects on the brain. In his book American Buddha, he writes, “Awakening is being awake to the sum total of all your experiences in a given moment.” Bhagavan distinguishes between awakening and enlightenment. He defines awakening as a neurobiological change in the brain resulting in the ability to effortlessly experience the present moment without mental commentary. When this ability eventually becomes natural 24 hours a day, Bhagavan calls it enlightenment.
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Oceanside author of Awakened Leadership, Alan Shelton, writes of his experience, “In an instant, the world turned itself on its head…I could clearly see that the moment itself was bigger than I was; my attempts to control it had always been futile.” Brenda Pareja is a mother, businesswoman, and Oneness Meditator from Orange County. She says, “After awakening there is such a love present. Everyone wants to be loved and after awakening you are love.”
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Most stories of awakening involve years of spiritual study followed by “a moment of grace” in which the spiritual teachings are suddenly realized in actual experience. But for some, awakening appears to be a “spontaneous” event. Shelton writes that his moment of awakening occurred while he was driving on the 405 freeway to a business meeting in LA. There are many prescriptions for awakening. Tolle recommends becoming aware of the sensation of the “inner body”. Many recommend “witnessing” the stream of thoughts. But there seems to be universal agreement that effort can only get you so far. At some point, grace has to kick in. Mooney writes that the “universal technique for awakening is the Oneness Blessing. Oneness Blessing provides the missing component, Divine Grace. When there is enough Grace, you awaken.” Oneness University monk, Doug Bentley says, “The Oneness phenomenon will simply flow through each person, starting an irreversible chain reaction. That person will turn around and help the next person.” Contagious!
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freedom very few realize until they no longer have it. I wish I hadn’t worked so hard. Every male patient that I nursed felt they had missed their children’s youth and their partner’s companionship. They deeply regretted spending so much of their lives on the treadmill of a work existence. Women also spoke of this regret, but because most were from an older generation, many had not been breadwinners.
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eople grow a lot when faced with their own mortality. As a palliative caregiver for many years, I learned never to underestimate someone’s capacity for personal growth. After wrestling with a variety of intense emotions, every patient I saw found their peace before they departed. When questioned about regrets or what they would have done differently, five themes emerged.
I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me. This was the most common regret of all. When people realize that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled. Most people had not honored even half of their dreams and died knowing that it was due to choices they had made or not made. Health brings a
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I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings. Many people suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace with others. As a result, they settled for a mediocre existence and never became who they were truly capable of becoming. As a result, many developed illnesses apparently related to the bitterness and resentment they carried. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends. Many were disappointed they had not truly realized the full benefits of old friends until their dying weeks, and it was not always possible to track them down. Many had become so caught up in their own lives that they had let golden friendships slip away. Many deeply regretted not giving important friendships the time and effort that they deserved. I wish that I had let myself be happier. Many did not understand until the end that happiness is a choice. They had stayed stuck in old patterns and habits. The so-called comfort of familiarity overflowed into their emotions, as well as their physical lives. Fear of change had them pretending to others and to themselves that they were content, when deep within, they longed to laugh with gusto and cultivate some silliness in their life. Bronnie Ware is the author of The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing, a memoir of how people she cared for changed the way she lives. She blogs at InspirationAndChai.com.
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Peace on Our Plates Mindful Eating for a More Peaceful World by Judith Fertig
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s Earth’s population grows to a projected 9 billion people by 2050, can our global community keep eating flesh like we’ve been doing for centuries? No, according to a 2010 report by the United Nations Environment Programme, an international panel of sustainable resource management experts. Examining the food demands of a growing population and associated environmental and sustainability issues, Assessing the Environmental Impacts of Consumption and Production recommends “substantial worldwide diet change away from animal products.” Making the case for a holistic view, Will Tuttle, Ph.D., suggests in World Peace Diet: Eating for Spiritual Health and Social Harmony that we start to see the connections between our food choices and the health and well-being of ourselves, our families, communities and the world.
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us to literally incorporate what we create. It is also the only art that fully involves all five senses,” he says. We honor this wonderful activity most by sharing our cooking efforts with others, blessing the food and eating mindfully. The problem at the center of life, maintains Tuttle, is that we involve animals in our food chain, an act that “introduces suffering, whether physical, mental or emotional.” This is a truth we try to hide from, what he calls the ”cultural shadow”. “The worst examples include factory farming, but even the best methods ultimately involve killing other animals for food,” he says. One of Tuttle’s more controversial claims is that the herding culture—raising, dominating, selling, killing and owning animals—sets up a harmful physical, emotional and cultural dynamic, extolling domineering and aggressive behavior. “The herding
culture requires male dominance and a mentality that might makes right,” observes Tuttle. “It also sees females as primarily breeders, not beings.” Based on contemporary research in anthropology, sociology and psychopathology, he maintains that the actions required to both dominate animals and eat their meat can lead to more aggressive and violent behavior. One recent study seems to support his claim. Dr. Neil Barnard, in his book, Foods That Fight Pain, remarks that, “Plant-based diets also help tame testosterone’s activity.” Barnard cites a Massachusetts male aging study of 1,552 men ages 40 to 70, which indicated that men eating more fruits and vegetables than meat were less domineering and aggressive, because the increased sex hormone-binding globulin produced by plants helps keep testosterone in check. “If we continue the meat-centric way of eating, we’re going to continue to have the problems that come with it,” says Tuttle. “The way forward is plant-based agriculture.”
Practicing a World Peace Diet The Tuttles shop for fresh, organic and non-GMO (genetically modified organism) foods and favor what they call “blueprint recipes”, that vary from day to day. Each outlines the makings of a dish and encourages cooks to be intuitive in how they fill in the details. For a typical breakfast, for example, Tuttle and his wife, Madeleine, will make a green smoothie that includes kale, banana, apple, grapes, ground flax, chia seeds, cinnamon and fresh ginger. “It’s a flexible drink,” says Tuttle. “We will swap out whatever organic fruits and vegetables we have so that we vary the flavor from time to time.” For example, they might
Tip: Cook whole-grain or spinach pasta, potatoes, rice or another recommended grain in a large quantity to store in the refrigerator for use in stir-fries, salads and other meals later in the week. NA-SD.com
use parsley, spinach, or chard leaves in place of kale, or citrus in place of grapes. Lunch is usually a wrap-type sandwich, sometimes using fresh leaf lettuce or a whole-wheat tortilla. One recent example of such a wrap combined tomatoes, peppers, sprouts, walnuts, tempeh and avocado. A dinnertime blueprint recipe involves a base of cooked rice, quinoa, pasta, mashed potatoes or polenta, topped with a vegetable ragout, cooked or raw. “You could live the rest of your life mixing and matching these ingredients and never have the same meal twice,” notes Tuttle. “We have been doing it for 30 years. If we all choose to eat like this, the world could feed everybody on a fraction of the land now consumed by agriculture.” Learn more at WorldPeaceDiet.org/ articles.htm. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
Peace Blueprint Recipe When sitting down to eat, look at what’s been created to nourish all those gathered. Enjoy the colors, smells, tastes and love that blesses the food. May the principle of Oneness govern all beings.
Green Smoothie
To start the day, use a high-powered Vitamix-type blender to reduce whole fruits and vegetables to a smooth juice. If using a regular blender, cut the fruits and vegetables into small pieces and strain the purée after blending. Yields two servings 1 banana, sliced 1 large apple, peeled, cored and chopped
Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Stir in the rice, reduce the heat and simmer covered until tender, about 40 minutes. While the rice is cooking, combine the red bell pepper, celery, Kalamata olives, Italian parsley and walnuts in a medium-sized bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and salt. Pour the dressing over the vegetables, stir until well blended, and then let rest until the rice is done. To serve, spoon the cooked rice onto each plate and top with the raw vegetable ragout. Source: Adapted from Intuitive Cooking, by Madeleine Tuttle (WorldPeaceDiet.org).
½ cup seedless green grapes 1 cup chopped kale leaves 1 cup baby spinach leaves 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger 1 Tbsp ground flax seeds ¼ cup ground chia seeds ¼ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground cloves 1 cup purified water
Whole Wheat and Vegetable Wrap
For lunch, a simple wrap can provide a daily change-up mixing in different fresh ingredients plus a plant-based flavoring like dried herbs, spices or Place all ingredients in the blender garlic stirred into the Vegenaise or and blend until smooth. Strain, if neces- homemade eggless mayonnaise. sary, to remove larger pieces; pour into two glasses and serve. Yields two servings
Raw Vegetable Ragout with Brown Rice Start dinner with a base of cooked rice, potatoes, quinoa or polenta and top it with a vegetable medley. Yields two servings Rice: 1 cup brown rice 2¼ cups water Raw Vegetable Ragout: 1 cup red bell pepper, cut into strips ½ cup finely chopped celery ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped ¼ cup finely chopped Italian parsley ¼ cup toasted, chopped walnuts 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp coarse kosher or sea salt
2 10-inch whole-wheat tortillas 2 Tbsp Vegenaise 1 tsp prepared horseradish, or to taste 1 cup fresh lettuce, torn into pieces ½ cup sprouts ½ cup chopped fresh tomatoes ½ cup shredded fresh carrots ½ cup diced fresh cucumber 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced ¼ cup toasted walnuts Toast walnuts by placing them on a baking sheet in a 350-degree oven for 15 minutes. Cool, and then chop. Place the tortillas on a flat surface. In a small bowl, mix the Vegenaise and horseradish together. Spread the mixture on the tortillas. Top each tortilla with half the lettuce, sprouts, tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, avocado and walnuts. Roll each tortilla into a wrap and serve.
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Spiritual insights aren’t the least bit ethereal
Humanity’s Eternal Quest Eckhart Tolle on the Kingdom of Heaven Within by Eric Nelson
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o listen to Eckwith no more future hart Tolle is to be to escape into menreminded that tally. The result is a anything is possible—for lot less suffering. anyone. “That is the We’re not talking real spiritual awakabout living a life of leiening, when somesure, filled with expenthing emerges from sive cars, beach homes within you that is and extravagant vacadeeper than who tions, but an experience you thought you brimming with the kind were,” says Tolle. of spiritual insights that “So, the person make this life not only is still there, but worth living, but decidone could almost edly more fulfilling. say that something Eckhart Tolle The problem is more powerful that when people hear the words shines through the person.” “spiritual insight”, there’s often an asThe good news, according to sumption that it’s about something too Tolle, is that in order to experience ethereal to be practical or too elusive this awakening, “You don’t have to to be achieved in this lifetime. wait for the diagnosis by the doctor or This is exactly the point that Tolle, to be put in prison… nor do you have one of the world’s most well-known to do 30,000 hours of meditation or spiritual teachers and authors, rebuffed live in an ashram for 20 years. Once during a talk earlier this year at Califor- you get a glimpse of it, you can invite nia’s Stanford University. it into your daily life.” “Some people awaken spiritu For a growing number of people, ally without ever coming into contact it’s this understanding of the alwith any meditation technique or any ways present “spiritual you” shining spiritual teaching,” he said. “They may through that has led to significant imawaken simply because they can’t provements in their lives, not the least stand the suffering anymore.” of which is better health. This would He went on to cite examples of seem to indicate that these kinds of those that have either been told they spiritual insights aren’t the least bit have a short time to live or have been ethereal or elusive, but decidedly given an exceptionally long prison practical. sentence. In both cases, any thought of “Spirituality and religion belong a future has been effectively dashed, in the healing paradigm,” writes Airdre forcing these individuals into what Grant, Ph.D., of Australia’s Southern Tolle describes as an intense awareness Cross University, in a study pubthat there is only the present moment, lished in the Journal of the Australian 30
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Traditional-Medicine Society. “They are determinants of health and they are factors in recovery, well-being and longevity.” So where do these insights come from? Is it simply a matter of wishful thinking? Or is it perhaps something more reliable, more effective than that? “Jesus said, ‘The kingdom of heaven is within you,’” observes Tolle, implying that this health-inducing understanding may be a lot closer than we thought. “I think if he lived nowadays, instead of ‘kingdom’, he would have said, ‘dimension’. And ‘heaven’ refers to a sense of vastness or spaciousness. So if we retranslate the words of Jesus into modern terms, [it would be] ‘the dimension of spaciousness is within you.’” “And then Jesus said—when they asked him, ‘Where is the kingdom of heaven and when is it going to come?’— he said, ‘The kingdom of heaven does not come with signs to be perceived. You cannot say, ah, it’s over there or look, it’s over there, for I tell you the kingdom of heaven is within you.’” How comforting it is to be reminded that the proverbial “kingdom of heaven” we’ve been hearing about for at least two millennia—this “dimension of spaciousness”, or what might be characterized as the understanding of our true spiritual identity—is “within you.” It’s within us all, here and now. All that remains is the willingness—and the humility—to put this insight into practice. Eric Nelson is a Christian Science healing practitioner from Los Altos, CA, whose articles on the link between spiritual consciousness and health appear regularly in national online publications. Connect at norcalcs.org.
Sublime silence, cloud watching and stargazing are the norm while floating face up in the healing waters that for centuries were believed to hold curative powers. restores and strengthens the body and inspires the heart, but also lingers long after leaving the oasis.
Two Bunch Palms A Blissful Adult Sanctuary for Restoration and Rejuvenation by Linda Sechrist
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relatively well-kept secret among resort savvy San Diego residents is the legendary Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa in Desert Hot Springs. The 56-acre hot mineral springs is a true desert oasis where the sacred and mystical converge in the form of artesian healing mineral waters, the beauty of the desert and its mountainous backdrop, restorative and rejuvenating spa therapies as well as the miraculous healing power of silence, from which the sound of your life can softly emerge.
Healing Waters
The artesian natural hot springs, as reported in an archeological study, have been flowing up from the aquifers of Mother Earth for more than 600 years. Heated by ancient geothermal forces thousands of feet below the earth’s surface, the therapeutic mineral waters, which ascend through the geologi-
cal fault of Miracle Hill, are directed through the heart of the property and run through verdant gardens and preserved wilderness areas before flowing in the grotto at 104 degrees. Sublime silence, cloud watching and stargazing are the norm while floating face up in the healing waters that for centuries were believed to hold curative powers. A scientific analysis performed in 1937, affirmed the therapeutic value of the storied waters, which have won multiple awards in the past eight years at the International Water Tasting Competition at Berkeley Springs, West Virginia.
Therapies
The ritual of “taking the waters” before and after any of the12 varieties of massage, body wraps, facials, salt rubs, and Watsu, an exquisite form of water therapy, is intended to take you home to a sense of place that not only
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Guest rooms and suites are set amid the natural beauty of the resort. Elegant details enhance amenities that are designed to complement the contemplative experience of the resort’s longstanding community of guests who understand that tranquil behavior enriches the experience of the natural. In fact, soft conversations and whispered voices are the norm at this adults-only sanctuary. Now under a new ownership group, TBP Bliss, LLC, the resort launched a new restaurant with a healthier gourmet menu and an adjunct espresso bar that converts into a cocktail bar in the evening. They also updated their 3,000 square foot earthmound Yoga Dome with passive solar kiva. This natural centerpiece is now the space for yoga and Tai Chi classes. Letting go of the outside world and holiday stress is inevitable after slipping into a luxurious Two Bunch robe, which is the spa’s typical guest attire. This symbol for the freedom to simply “be,” in a transformative place that possesses a magical ambiance, is an expression of the resort’s commitment and devotion to serenity, restoration and rejuvenation: the perfect holiday retreat and gift for anyone. Two Bunch Palms, 67-425 Two Bunch Palms Trail, Desert Hot Springs. Call 800-472-4334 or visit TwoBunchPalms.com.
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very young mammal on Earth sleeps in close contact with its mother and other family members. They’ve been co-sleeping for security, warmth, comfort and protection for millions of years of evolution. Although it is generally frowned upon in the United States, many human cultures, including most in East Asia, the Pacific islands, South America, Africa and much of southern Europe, have a rich tradition of co-sleeping. In At Home: A Short History of Private Life, Bill Bryson relates that until very recently, most domiciles centered around a central room, or hall, where everyone slept together. Even today, adults and children almost always sleep together in the same beds in non-industrialized, traditional societies worldwide. The modern practice of placing babies in separate rooms at night, often to cry themselves to sleep, appears to be a historical aberration. Co-sleeping, conversely, is the age-old norm because it offers so many benefits to both parents and children.
Co-sleeping makes breastfeeding easier. Studies published by the Acta Paediatrica, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics confirm a consistent link between co-sleeping and breastfeeding in countries as disparate as Brazil, Britain, Malaysia and Sweden. Breast milk provides immunological benefits, transfers symbiotic gut bacteria and promotes bonding between mother and child. It’s especially nutritious if the mother’s diet is healthy, and breast milk is the only food experts agree the human body is unquestionably designed to consume. NA-SD.com
Co-sleeping improves sleep. A mother that can breast-
feed without leaving the bed will get more sleep. Also, more research from the American Academy of Pediatrics shows a lower incidence of sudden infant death syndrome when breastfeeding is practiced. In the clinical experience of James McKenna, Ph.D., a University of Notre Dame professor and leading anthropologist in the field, “Breastfeeding mothers typically keep their babies away from pillows, positioning their infants on their backs, while placing them below the parents’ shoulders and raising their arms above them.” Plus, the adults “lay on their sides in ways that can prevent accidental overlays.”
Co-sleeping builds parent-child bonds. Research
Safe Co-Sleeping Habits by Mark Sisson
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4 Don’t drink alcohol or take drugs that affect awareness and judgment, especially before bed. 4 Don’t smoke tobacco. The tars and toxins cling to an adult’s body, hair and clothes, exposing the baby to dangerous chemicals that increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). 4 Don’t co-sleep if the parent is sleep-deprived, a heavy sleeper, has sleep apnea or is obese.
published by the Sleep Research Society shows that mothers that co-sleep with their babies are more attuned to their sleep/wake habits and can respond quicker to their needs. According to the journal Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, skin-to-skin touch increases the secretion of oxytocin, a bond-building hormone.
4 Don’t allow pets or other children to sleep next to babies.
Co-sleeping fosters maturation. Studies in the Infant
4 Don’t use thick bedding, which can cause rapid overheating or lead to smothering.
and Child Development journal show that kids that share a bed or sleep in the same room with their parents grow up to be more self-reliant and socially independent, better behaved, less anxious about intimacy as adults and more likely to be happy. Parents that are nervous about sharing beds can try room sharing, where the baby sleeps in an adjoining crib or cot; family members will experience many of the same benefits. Mark Sisson is a former marathon runner and triathlete. He is the author of the bestselling health and fitness book, The Primal Blueprint, and publisher of the health blog, MarksDailyApple.com.
4 Don’t co-sleep on a sofa, loveseat or reclining chair. The cushions create crevices for infant heads to slip into and the elevation creates a fall risk. 4 Don’t use overly soft mattresses that babies can sink into. Think firm.
4 Don’t co-sleep unless everyone is on board. If a spouse isn’t agreeable, try a room share instead.
DO:
4 Provide a big enough bed to afford ample space for all co-sleepers. 4 Keep the mattress low or place it on the floor. 4 Eliminate all crevices that a baby might be able to fall into; push the mattress snug against one or more walls. 4 Use a firm mattress, a tight-fitting sheet and light bedding. 4 Place the baby on its back to sleep.
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and cutlery. “Use the real thing,” Eisenberg recommends, “and recruit guests to help wash up afterwards.” She recalls that while growing up, her mother supplemented her silverware with grandmother’s for large holiday dinners. Save your own energy (and sanity) by asking family and friends to bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert. The hostess can assign a dish and corresponding recipe or use a potluck approach, says Eisenberg. Leftovers go home in non-plastic, reusable containers.
GREEN Merry Making Retro-Fresh Family Traditions by Claire O’Neil
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hroughout the year, Santa’s good girls and boys of all ages make every effort to buy only what’s needed, plus recycle, reuse and repurpose. Then the holidays hit and discipline often gives way to indulgences. The season seems consumed by uptempo decorating, feasting, shopping, gift-giving and merrymaking at any cost. Yet, creative green living experts show us how easy it is to tweak timehonored family traditions to align with the green way we wish to live and feel even more satisfied with festivities.
Decking the Halls
For Danny Seo, author of Upcycling Celebrations: A Use-What-You-Have Guide to Decorating, Gift-Giving & Entertaining, “Upcycling is basically a form of recycling that elevates something to a better level than before.” Based in New York City and Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Seo always has an eye out for green possibilities. “Opt for vintage pieces and re-imagine them in new and interesting ways,” he advises. For example, he likes to upcycle a vintage glass cake stand with a collection of bright ornaments for a unique holiday focal point. Michele Johansen, a lifestyle writer in Bellevue, Washington, suggests bringing in the outdoors. Instead of decorating the tree with tinsel and the home with plastic faux greenery, she suggests stringing popcorn and cranberries on the tree and decking the halls with fresh wreaths and garlands accented with boughs of holly. “Local 34
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nurseries are good sources for holiday décor that you can later mulch or put in yard waste bins,” she says. “The smells are much more authentic and festive.” Save energy by using LED lights whenever possible, suggests Sheryl Eisenberg, a writer for the National Resources Defense Council. Plug lights and electronics into a power strip, and then unplug it when not in use to save “ghost” energy pulled by electronics that are plugged in, but not activated. Buy a live tree to later plant or recycle, Seo suggests. This supports regional Christmas tree farmers while retaining the integrity of local forests. Many communities offer recycling of holiday trees to provide mulch or habitat for aquatic life in local lakes.
Keeping the Feast
Organize a cookie exchange to get together and save time and energy on holiday baking, suggests Sara Novak, a food policy and health writer at SereneKitchen.com, from Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina. Generally, a hostess asks guests to bring several dozen of their favorite cookies. Once gathered, attendees share the treats and recipes, taking home several of each variety. To “green it up”, Novak recommends emailing the recipes rather than printing them, encouraging invitees to use fresh and local ingredients and bring favorite reusable containers from home, like a colorful, time-honored cookie tin. For the holiday table, mix and match settings of plates, glasses, linens NA-SD.com
Many families enjoy giving traditional gifts to children at certain ages, like dollhouses or train sets. Re-imagine these and, when possible, buy local to save energy and support area businesses, suggests Eisenberg. Cintia Gonzalez, an Australian mom, crafted a dollhouse from an old suitcase, inventively using black chalkboard paint for the exterior, wooden shelves as floors and fast food ketchup cups as lampshades (Tinyurl.com/ UpcycleDollhouse). Another mom transformed a discarded coffee table into a painted train table for her boys. Upcycle paint chip cards into colorful gift tags, suggests Seo. Plus, use gift wraps that become part of the gift itself, such as placemats swaddling a bottle of wine, fabric to encase quilting supplies or sheet music enveloping concert tickets. As a general rule, “Give experiences, not gifts,” counsels Eisenberg. “Giving loved ones experiences reduces wrapping paper, ribbon and packaging and is an easy way to be a bit more personal over the holidays. Your teenage niece may love a spa day, complete with hair styling, while your favorite aunt and uncle may be thrilled to attend a local wine tasting. If you think a young child can tolerate a few less presents in exchange for a pass to an ice show or dance class, go for it.” “It’s the holiday experience that counts,” counsels Seo. “It’s what makes memories.” Claire O’Neil is a freelance writer from Kansas City, MO.
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Too Much Togetherness?
Exercise Helps Keep Family Holidays Merry by Sarah Todd
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iven family hopes and often unrealistic expectations that everything will go perfectly, holiday gatherings can sometimes be a recipe for untoward stress. One of the best ways to keep potential ’tisthe-season tensions under control is to carve out some time for exercise, a move supported by research findings at Princeton University. Other experts suggest that from practicing a favorite Eastern modality to taking a natural spin around the neighborhood, we all have instant access to foolproof tactics for staying relaxed, healthy and more even-keeled among kin this winter. To mend nerves frayed by debates at the dinner table, slip into a nearby bedroom for a calming yoga workout. Yoga’s emphasis on controlled breathing makes it ideal for treating family dynamics straight out of Silver Linings Playbook. The Mayo Clinic reports that deep breathing increases the flow of oxygen into the bloodstream, easing headaches, muscular tension and chest tightness. Yogic breathing patterns also are shown to lower resting heart rates, which helps practitioners
stay composed in the face of any intrafamily disagreements or other stressors. For a quick, relaxing yoga routine, begin with a few breathing exercises before moving into a sun salutation—a sequence of fullbody poses, or asanas, performed in a smooth, continuous flow. Begin standing, palms pressed together in the tadasana, or mountain, pose. Then move through a series of motions that sweep the arms over the head, expanding the chest, before dipping into downward dog and plank poses, which help increase flexibility and strength. End lying down in the shavasana, or resting, pose with eyes closed and let the quiet settle in. Resistance-training exercises are another option. Release pent up tension by pushing against a wall. Stand about three feet away, lean in and push. Position feet at an angle so that a straight body line forms the hypotenuse of a triangle with the wall and floor. This activity drains the limbs of tightness and stretches out hamstrings and calf
muscles, enabling us to walk away feeling light and limber. While some people can happily greet and maintain cheerfulness throughout holiday family times, others may feel a bit anxious. For a sure-fire endorphin boost, try a cardiovascular workout like running, which German researchers published in Cerebral Cortex confirm produces a flood of euphoria on cue. A quick jog or spirited walk outside helps elevate mood while strengthening the immune system, helping to keep feelings of melancholy at bay. Before heading for the door, those stretching their legs outside in colder climates need to dress as if it’s 20 degrees warmer than the thermometer reads. This helps prevent the body from overheating, especially after being sedentary for an extended period. To get the blood flowing beforehand, do some simple stretching or take a few trips up and down the stairs. Exercisers that prefer to stay sheltered from wintry weather entirely have a solid alternative; an indoor cardiovascular workout can mimic jogging’s mood-lifting effects. Try alternating 12 reps of jumping jacks, lunges, squats and crunches to get the heart pumping. Consider a second series for a higher intensity workout. All of it will give muscles that often go slack during holiday loafing a chance to flex. Because these moves don’t require any equipment, such electives are as portable as a travel hair dryer during holiday visits anywhere. After one or more of these solo workouts, many revelers may be ready to up the ante on family togetherness. For a healthy dose of quality time, round up the gang and enlist them in a high-energy outdoor activity like hiking, sledding or even Ultimate Frisbee. Participating in friendly family competition is healthy fun and gives everyone something else to talk about later. Sarah Todd is a freelance writer in Brooklyn, NY. Connect at SarahToddInk.com.
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Pet First-Aid Kits All-Natural Home Health Care by Sandra Murphy
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irst-aid is the first thing you can do to help an injured animal if you are prepared,” says Dr. Jason Nicholas, owner of The Preventive Vet, in Portland, Oregon. Attention in cases of injury or sudden illness can help a dog or cat stay more comfortable, stop bleeding and provide temporary relief. A pet first-aid kit can resemble a pantry more than a medicine cabinet. Natural components include: Cool water. Purified water kept in a spray bottle can cool overheated pets. For the fastest results, spray near the pulse points, the “armpits” and where fur is the thinnest. Further, a vet will assess if clinical hydration is needed beyond the water bowl. Saline solution. Versatile saline is available at the vet’s office or any
pharmacy, and also easy and inexpensive to make at home. Use it to flush debris from eyes, clean wounds and promote healing from incisions. Two teaspoons of non-iodized salt in four cups of boiled water mimics body fluids. The Ohio State University Medical Center website provides a recipe for normal saline solution at Tinyurl.com/SalineRecipe. Vinegar. It acts as a drying agent, especially for floppy-eared dogs taking a dip in a pool or natural waterway, which can leave the inner ear moist. “Don’t use vinegar if the skin is red or broken because it will be painful,” says Dr. Jules Benson, vice president of veterinary services at Petplan Pet Insurance, in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Never use it more than twice a week. Honey. Apply this sweet unguent to gums to help counteract low blood sugar and shock, particularly when a diabetic pet’s insulin levels are off. Maple syrup is a good substitute. Sugar. Although not recommended in a regular pet diet, sugar can be a topical antibacterial for the short term. Sugar draws water from the wound and dehydrates bacteria, supporting growth of new tissue.
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Plain yogurt. Adding this healthy refrigerated topping to dry food will activate a sluggish appetite and supply needed cultures to help balance the digestive system. Cornstarch. This non-toxic remedy helps stop minor bleeding from cuts, scrapes and pedicure accidents. Calendula. Also known as pot marigold, calendula cream may be used as an anti-inflammatory. Bug bites, scrapes, sunburn and itching from allergies also benefit from its application. Aloe. Easily grown in a garden or pot and available in gel form, aloe sooths burns, prevents blisters and speeds healing. It also serves as canine Chapstick. “Older dogs often have cracked skin on their noses,” notes Benson. “Aloe helps to heal the skin and keeps the dog comfortable.” Rescue Remedy. Illness or injury brings stress, and one common solution is Rescue Remedy. To relieve fear or anxiety, rub it onto a paw, nose or ears or add the recommended number of drops to water, a treat or food. It helps dogs, cats, horses, birds, fish and even iguanas. Dosage relies on the extent of stress rather than weight or species. Clean cloths. For bee stings or insect bites on the body, cool compresses can reduce swelling and itching. Wet a washcloth with cold water or for larger welts, wrap an ice pack in a towel and apply for a few minutes at a time. For stings on the face or mouth, it’s best to go to the vet’s office immediately, so that airways don’t swell up and hinder breathing. Miscellaneous supplies. Keep on hand gauze, tape, small scissors, tweezers (for removing objects from the roof of the mouth
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D or splinters), a small flashlight, clean socks to cover a bandage and disposable gloves to keep human germs out of open wounds. A dog in pain may bite without realizing it. Nicholas recommends a basket muzzle, so the dog can easily breathe and pant. When a pet eats or drinks non-food items or foods they shouldn’t, such as chocolate, grapes or onions, head to the local vet. Veterinarian Jeff Levy, in New York City, who is also a certified veterinary acupuncturist, counsels, “Always keep contact information for your vet, an emergency hospital and animal poison control center handy.” Also, find out where emergency services are located when traveling. Pets can go into shock just like humans. To prevent or reduce the impact, keep the animal warm and provide a deep massage of the ears, at the base, where ears meet the head. A couple of drops of lavender oil on a collar or bandana will help everyone relax. Do not put essential oils directly on the pet, especially cats, as it can be toxic. Just like children, pets may have accidents or get sick after office hours. Stay calm, head for the natural pet pantry and then call the family’s holistic veterinarian.
o you have an empty spot in your home that can be filled with an adoring pooch or kitty this season? Every day, orphan pets are taken off the streets and filtered into shelters. The lucky ones get adopted or rescued by local foster groups. The unlucky ones, about 3.5 million according to The American Humane Society, are euthanized due to over crowding. If you are considering bringing home a new furry family member, selecting an orphan is the only way to go. There are countless breed specific rescue groups in southern California if you are in love with a specific breed. The hard working foster groups many times even have hand raised puppies and kittens that lost their mothers. By opening your heart and home to an orphan pet, you are saving a life and reducing those horrible statistics. You can start your search at petfinder. com as well as visit your local shelter.
Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLSandyM@yahoo.com. www.pncpets.com natural awakenings
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SUNDAY Flea Free Organically at Encinitas Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. Stop poisoning your pets. Flea Free Organically eliminates both fleas and worms also protects against heartworm. Kills all bugs in 60 seconds. Save your pets and the planet from toxic chemicals. Paul Ecke Elementary, 185 Union St (across st Vulcan), Encinitas, 92024. 760-331-4525. JDiters@FleaFreeOrganically.com. FleaFreeOrganically.com. Hillcrest Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. At Hillcrest DMV Parking Lot, Lincoln & Normal St, San Diego, 92103. HillcrestFarmersMarket.com. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace – 9:30am-5pm, Sun & Sat. Espresso by the Sea Cafe & Gifts: More than just coffee. See new 3 LED Powercaps: hands-free power to see in the dark, up to 1/2 mile. A great gift idea for someone that has everything. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace, 459 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, 92024. 760-579-2614. EspressoByTheSeaCafe.com. Leucadia/Encinitas Farmers’ Market & Art Fair – 10am-2pm. Art supplies focusing on nontoxic, reusable, recycled and renewable materials. Painting projects for kids each week. Free. $5 for painting projects. Paul Ecke Elementary, 185 Union St, Encinitas, 92024. 760-652-5194. TreePassion@ gmail.com. Nature-Of-Art-Kids.com. North San Diego (Sikes Adobe) Certified Farmers’ Market – 10am-3pm. 12655 Sunset Dr, Escondido, 92025. Claire Winnick: 858-735-5311, Info@ NorthSDFarmersMarket.com. Solana Beach Farmers’ Market – 1-5pm. Local and organic farm fresh produce, flowers, cheeses, packaged foods, artisans, as well as a food court with tables for eating there. 444 S Cedros Ave, in the heart of the Cedros Ave Design District, Solana Beach. 858-755-0444. Karen@SouthCedros.com. CedrosAvenue.com.
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Escondido Downtown Farmers’ Market – 2:306pm, Oct-Apr; 3:30-7pm, May-Sept. Downtown Escondido’s Certified Farmers’ Market, Grand Ave between Kalmia & Juniper, Escondido, 92025. 760745-8877. 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. State StreetMarket.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 – 3-6pm, winter; 3-7pm, summer. Abandoned School Parking Lot, 10445 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, 92071. 619-449-8427. SanteeCertifiedFarmersMarket@gmail.com. Main Street Farmers’ Market – 4-8pm. Features organic-certified fresh produce, seafood, variety of nuts, honey, arts & crafts, live music and more. Historic Downtown Vista, 131 S Indiana Ave. Bill Westendorf: 760-224-9616. Vvba.org/FarmersMarket.html. Encinitas Certified Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm, Oct-Apr; 5-8pm, May-Sept. Nearly 40 vendors selling local farm fresh produce and specialty items such as cheeses, meats, gelato and artisan breads. Parking lot B, 600 S Vulcan, Ave, corner of E and Vulcan. More info: Encinitas101.com. Ocean Beach Farmers’ Market – 5-8pm, AprDec; 4-7pm, Jan-Mar. Purchase the freshest, and most delicious locally grown produce, art, flowers, and more. 4900 block of Newport Ave between Cable & Bacon sts, Ocean Beach, 92107. 619-224-4906. OceanBeachSanDiego.com.
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. Chula Vista Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm, Nov-Mar; 3-7pm, Apr-Oct. Center St between Church & Third Ave, Chula Vista, 91910. 619-4221982 x 3. ThirdAvenueVillage.com/Farmers-Market. UTC Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. CSA brings produce from several different organic farmers rather than just one. Westfield UTC Mall on Genesee near Macy’s 9001 Genesee Avenue, San Diego, 92122. 619-7953363. Brian@SDMarketManger.com. Oceanside Sunset Market – 5-9pm. Mission Blvd & Tremont St, Oceanside, 92054. 760-579-2614. MSOceanside.com. EspressoByTheSeaCafe.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. Features fruit, vegetables, food items, plants and other specialized products. Generally has 50-60 vendors, of which more than 40 are certified organic farmers who sell a wide variety of locally-grown produce. County Courthouse (North County Regional Center), 300 block of S Melrose Dr, Vista, 98021. 760-945-7425. VistaFarmersMarket.com. City Heights Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Farm fresh produce, hot food vendors, live entertainment, craft vendors and more. University Ave and Fairmont Ave, San Diego, 92105. CityHeightsFarmersMarket.com.
Seaside Bazaar Marketplace – 9:30am-4pm. See Sun listing. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace, 459 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, 92024. 760-579-2614. EspressoByTheSeaCafe.com.
Chula Vista, Swiss Park Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. 2001 Main St, Chula Vista, 91911. Marlene Salazar: 619-424-8131.
Del Mar Farmers’ Market and Food Court – 1-4pm. Year-round. 1050 Camino Del Mar, between 10th & 11th sts, Del Mar, 92014. DelMarFarmersMarket.org.
TUESDAY Coronado Ferry Landing Farmers’ Market – 2:30-6pm. Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First St, Coronado, 92118. CoronadoFerryLandingShops.com.
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Oceanside Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Hwy 101 at Pier view, Oceanside, 92054. 619-440-5027.
Little Italy Mercato – 9am-1:30pm. Year-round; rain or shine. At Date & India sts, San Diego, 92101. LittleItalyMercato.com.
Welk Certified Farmers’ Market Place – 1-5pm, Oct-Apr; 3-7:30pm, May-Sept. 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr, Escondido, 92026. Lorrie Scott: 760751-4193.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 Cathy Carey Studio Garden Tour – 10am4pm. Suggested $10 admission will benefit the Escondido Humane Society. 2048 Ridgecrest Pl, Escondido, 92029. EscondidoHumaneSociety.org. Project KEPPT: North Campus – 1-3pm. A vaccination clinic, companion animal food bank, also spay/neuter vouchers, licensing, microchipping, behavior/training advice, companion animal friendly housing referrals and veterinary financial aid referrals. $10 suggested donation. San Diego Humane Society North Campus, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. For program qualifications & details: 760-757-4357 x 2907 or AHoang@ SDHumane.org.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 Harvest Colors Live – 9:30-11am. Enjoy seasonal blooms in the sunflower family, acorn-laden oaks, and other fall favorites on a trail guide-led walk. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park, Visitor Center, One Father Junípero Serra Trail, San Carlos, 92119. 619-688-3281. MTRP.org.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 Balboa Park December Nights – Dec 6 & 7. 3-11pm, Fri; 12-11pm, Sat. Participating Balboa Park museums open their doors free of charge from 5-9pm both evenings. Enjoy food, music and entertainment from around the world. Free. Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. More info: BalboaPark.org/DecemberNights. Winter Holiday Doggie Cafe – 6-8pm. Have fun socializing with other dog lovers and their dogs while practice teaching your dog how to be calm around exciting distractions like people, other dogs and food. Behavior and Training specialists “on-paw” to answer training questions. Winterthemed photos available. $10 suggested donation. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. RSVP: 619-299-7012 x 2230 or SDHumane.org. Movie Night: Take Back Your Power: Investigating the “Smart” Grid – 6:30pm. Film investigates the benefits and risks of this fast-growing “smart” grid program, as transparency advocate Josh del Sol takes us on a journey of revelation and discovery. 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Ste 101, San Diego, 92111. More info: SanDiego.SierraClub.org.
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Valley Pkwy, Escondido, 92025. EscondidoHumaneSociety.org. Galaxy Garden Workshop – 10am-4pm. The Galaxy Garden, located in Kona, HI, is an outdoor scale model of the Milky Way Galaxy created with living plants. Workshop will explain the concept of the garden, outline how it is used to encourage science education, and demonstrate hands-on teaching activities that can be done indoors or outdoors. UCSD, Price Center East Ballroom. More info & registration: Imagination.UCSD.edu/ GalaxyGarden Pet Photos with Santa and Holiday Boutique – 10am-4pm. Escondido Humane Society, 3450 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, 92027. EscondidoHumaneSociety.org. Holiday Cheers – 4:30-7pm. Alta Vista Gardens, Garden House, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. More info: AltaVistaGardens.org. Encinitas Holiday Parade – 5-7:30pm. This year’s Parade theme is “Growing Holiday Cheer” – celebrating Encinitas’ rich agricultural history, from flowers to fruit trees, and everything in between. Come on out and cheer as the nearly 100 parade floats and entries make their way down the Parade route on Historic Coast Highway 101. More info: EncinitasCA.gov. Garden of Lights 2013 – Dec 7-23 & 26-30. 5-9pm. A dazzling winter wonderland filled with over 100,000 sparkling lights illuminating the Garden for a magical holiday experience. Live music nightly from 6-8pm. $8/members; Nonmembers: $14/adults, $10/seniors, Active Military & students; $6/children 3-12, free/children 2 & under. San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 Gaslamp Pet Parade and Expo – 1-5pm. Celebrate the holidays with your pet. Pet (all species welcome) parade, costume contests, pet expo, prizes, and adoptable dogs. Gaslamp District, 401 K St, San Diego, 92101. More info: Gaslamp.org/ Pet-Parade. San Diego Bay Parade of Lights – Dec 8 & 15. 5:30-7:30pm. Theme “The Big Bay Toy Parade.” Enjoy about 80 lavishly decorated boats; has become one of the most iconic holiday events of the region. Free. San Diego Bay. SDParadeOfLights.org.
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Holiday Gift Shop Sale – 9am-4pm. All gift shop items discounted. Members receive an extra 10% off. Warm/cold cider and cookies served. Features local artists and fair trade items. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. TheGarden.org.
San Diego Horticultural Society Meeting – 6-9pm. 2nd Mon. Amy Stewart, talks about her latest book, The Drunken Botanist, a spirited look at plants turned into alcohol. 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.
Escondido Humane Society’s Adoptable Dogs and Cats – 10am-1pm. Petco Escondido, 1000 W
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 Project KEPPT: North Campus – 1-3pm. See Dec 1 listing. San Diego Humane Society North Campus, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. For program qualifications & details: 760-757-4357 x 2907 or AHoang@SDHumane.org. Pets with Allergies Lecture – 6:30-8pm. Boardcertified veterinary dermatologist Jennifer Aniya talks about the types of allergies pets are susceptible to, the signs and symptoms of allergies, the available treatments and more. Please leave pets at home. $12/ person. San Diego Humane Society North Campus, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. Pre-register: 619-243-3490 or SDHumane.org.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 Winter Holiday Doggie Cafe – 6-8pm. See Dec 6 description. San Diego Humane Society, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. RSVP: 619-299-7012 x 2311 or SDHumane.org.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 Free Composting Workshop – 10am-12pm. Barrels & Branches Nursery, 1452 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, 92024. Register: 760-436-7986 x 222 or SolanaCenter.org. Escondido Humane Society’s Adoptable Dogs and Cats – 10am-1pm. PetSmart Escondido, 415 N Escondido Blvd. EscondidoHumaneSociety.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. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. Pre-register: 619-243-3490 or SDHumane.org.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 Pacific Beach Holiday Parade – 2-3pm. Pacific Beach businesses, community groups, and performers parade along Garnet Avenue. Free. PacificBeach.org. Make Ornaments from Natural Material – 2:304:30pm. Ages 6-12. Use all sorts of dried plant materials, glitter, glue, ribbons and paint to create seasonal decorations. Materials provided. $15/ member, $18/nonmember. San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org. San Diego Bay Parade of Lights – 5:30-7:30pm. Theme “The Big Bay Toy Parade.” Enjoy about 80 lavishly decorated boats; has become one of the most iconic holiday events of the region. Free. San Diego Bay. SDParadeOfLights.org.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 Project KEPPT: Central Campus – 1-3pm. See Dec 1 description. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. For program qualifications & details: 619-299-7012 x 2203 or AHoang@SDHumane.org. Intro to Reiki for Pets – 6:30-8pm. Reiki is used to accelerate the natural healing process and provide relaxation. It can also help enhance your pet’s positive behaviors while also relieving pain and stress. Please leave pets at home. $12/person. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. Pre-register: 619-243-3490 or SDHumane.org.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 Project KEPPT: Central Campus – 1-3pm. See Dec 1 description. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. For program qualifications & details: 619-299-7012 x 2203 or AHoang@SDHumane.org.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26 Garden of Lights 2013 – Dec 26-30. 5-9pm. See Dec 7 listing. San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 Yoga in the Garden – 9-10am. Come and 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.
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$15 Yoga Classes – Bring your child into class with you for Vinyasa Mama T & Th at 9:15am or childcare is available during class MWF 9:30am & Sat, 9am. Nature’s Whisper Yoga, 4205 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92103. 760-213-1110. NaturesWhisper.com. Ask the Doctor & Screenings – At Sprouts Farmers’ Market. Info on times & locations: Sprouts.com. Donations Accepted – 9:30am-6pm, M-F; 9:30am5pm, Sat; 11am-5pm, Sun. All profits support individuals with Autism and other developmental or learning disabilities. Potpourri Thrift & Resale, 1024 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, 92054. 760-7221880. Potpourri@TeriInc.org. TeriInc.org. Sprouts Tasting Events – Days & times vary. All locations. Sample some of Sprouts’ favorite items. Info on locations & times: Sprouts.com. Yoga Classes – Days & times vary. Iyengar for beginners and advanced practitioners. Iyengar Yoga Center of North County, 2210 Encinitas Blvd, Ste U, Encinitas, 92024. 760-632-0040. Iyengar YogaNorthCounty.com.
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upcoming WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1 Labyrinth Walk – 1-4pm. Release 2013 and welcome 2014. Donation. Beautiful North County location. To register: 760-728-8783 or Patricia@ HeartInspired.com.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 Revitalize Your Life – Jan 18-23. Holistic Health Retreat Sedona, Arizona. Lodging, meals, classes, workshops, excursions and personalized health assessments included. LimeAndLotus.com.
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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: LWalag@ AltaVistaGardens.org. AltaVistaGardens.org. C o m p o s t i n g Wo r k s h o p s – 1 - 2 p m . C h ula Vista Nature Center, E St & Bay Blvd. To reserve: 619-409-5900. ChulaVistaCA.gov.
monday Volunteer Bird Count – 7:30am-12pm. 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.
tuesday Conduit for Self-Healing – Thru Dec. 6:30-8pm. Every month, on the 2nd Tues, we bring in experts from a wide range of holistic health arenas to share their knowledge with you. $10. 3910 Normal St, Ste A, San Diego, 92103. 619-756-2741. Limited seating; reservations required: Meetup.com/ ConduitForSelfHealing. California Native Plant Society San Diego Chapter – 7pm. 3rd Tues (except Aug & Dec). Free lectures on a variety of California native plant topics. Open to the public. Casa Del Prado, Balboa Park, Rm 101 or 104, 1800 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. CNPSSD.org. Certified Nutritionist Consultant (CNC)™ – 7-9:50pm. Introductory or full certification. Special discounts. Most comprehensive training from nationally honored nutritionists. Revised. Natural Healing Institute, 515 Encinitas Blvd, Ste 201, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-8485. NHICollege.com.
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. 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. TheSanDiegoHerbClub.com. Certified Clinical Master Herbalist (CCMH)™ – 7–9:50pm. Introductory or full certification. Special discounts. Most comprehensive training from nationally honored Master Herbalists. Revised. Natural Healing Institute, 515 Encinitas Blvd, Ste 201, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-8485. NHICollege.com.
friday Monthly Network Luncheon – 11am-2pm. 2nd Fri. Speaker, introductions, shoutouts, displays, gifts. Rancho Santa Fe. More info: Womens Wisdom.net. 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-12pm. 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. Kids in the Garden – 10am-12pm. 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.
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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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Creating a vibrant and Sustainable lifestyle with wild-crafted, organic nutrition and skin care while sustaining a living rain forest. Rain Drop therapist, expert at ear coning and Access Consciousness Facilitator.
WELLNESS & FITNESS CENTER Envision Personalized Health 619-229-9695 EnvisionPersonalizedHealth.com
Envision Personalized Health is a private center for customized health, fitness and spa services. Specializing in Personal Training, Pilates, Yoga, Acupuncture, Nutrition, Ayurveda, Massage and Spa Services. Private by appointment.
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The best thing about our products is what we leave out - No Ammonia, No Fumes, No Damage. Experience Beautiful, Longer Lasting Color Results - people and planet friendly.
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Dr. Adiel Tel-Oren 2409 Lyndale Ave. S Minneapolis, MN 55405 Phone: 612-870-2974 • F ax: 530-690-8447 Clinic@Ecopolitan.com Ecopolitan.com Functional medicine is the clinical application of holistic thinking combined with rigorous scientific principles. Functional medicine combines scientific research with innovative tools for accurate diagnosis and safe and efficient medical treatment of complex and chronic conditions.
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With advanced, personalized hypnotherapy a smoker can quit in about an hour. Habits are located in the subconscious. Since all hypnosis is self-hypnosis, the highly motivated smoker is given the tools to go into their own subconscious and disconnect the smoking habit, break up all their triggers (after meals, on the phone, etc.), and reinforce with their personal motivations. Our system has a 95% success rate and we offer a lifetime guarantee. Call Dr. Ginger for a free consultation.
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Green Professional Solutions was founded by like-minded individuals with one goal, to enhance lives. We assist people achieve Total Wellness; Personal, Physical, Environmental and Financial.
UBUNTU HAIR STUDIO Dawn Ellinwood 109 S. Acacia Ave. Solana Beach, CA 92075 858-792-5959 UbuntuHairStudio.com
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Known as the Transition Therapist, Dr. Patricia Ariadne uses dreams and “cutting the ties” work to help clients heal and move forward in life. If you need an ally during a difficult time, call Dr. Ariadne.
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Modern Ayurveda assesses your current imbalances to develop a customized health plan that restores balance within your mind, body and spirit, while considering your lifestyle and needs. Our favorite words are radiance, power and peace of mind!
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Pranic Healing is a comprehensive energy-based healing system. Developed by Master Choa Kok Sui, it is a unique and revolutionary system of natural healing techniques that scientifically integrates the world’s best healing modalities. Pranic Healing is a no-touch, painless, healing art and science that acts as a powerful catalyst to spark the body’s inborn ability to repair itself. Many physical, emotional, and mental issues may be alleviated or prevented. Free monthly healing clinics offered.
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In the Gold Wellness Center 162 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Ste A-55 Encinitas, CA 92024 760-334-3440 • Fax: 760-334-3441 DrDebNov@Yahoo.com • DrDebNov.com Dr. Debbie treats with a philosophy of addressing the needs of the whole person; she uses a wide array of holistic therapies in her San Diego chiropractic practice, including: general gentle chiropractic, natural allergy treatment, women’s health care, pediatrics, mood swings, Cranio-Sacral therapy, homeopathy, Bach Flowers, NET, and functional and integrative medicine. Now accepts insurance.
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Cary O’Rielly, DDS 4403 Mandhester Ave., Ste. 206-B Encinitas, CA 92024 760-632-1304 HolisticDentist@gmail.com MyHolisticDentist.com Integrative Dentist Carey O’Rielly, DDS provides holistic family dentistry for patients from 3 to 93, including cosmetic smile makeovers using bio-friendly materials, bonding and lasers.
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Charlene Handel 5825 Avenida Encinas, Ste. 107 Carlsbad, CA 92008 760-438-4600 Chandel@RoadRunner.com SkinFitnessEtc.com With over 25 years in the beauty industry and having worked on all skin types, Charlene has formulated over 100 recipes to custom blend natural ingredients at the time of your facial to meet each client’s needs. She combines the best of both worlds, traditional holistic wisdom with modern, cutting edge medical technologies and equipment. The result? Dramatic effects on the skin without using toxic injections or surgical procedures; instead with the help of natural remedies based on kinesiological testing.
NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE BASTYR UNIVERSITY CLINIC
4106 Sorrento Valley Blvd. San Diego, CA 92121 858-246-9730 Bastyr.edu/California/Bastyr-University-Clinic The licensed naturopathic doctors at the teaching clinic of Bastyr University California offer comprehensive health care that focuses on the body’s natural ability to heal.
SELF-HELP & MOTIVATION EXCOVERIES
Judith Balian Encinitas, CA 92024 760-436-8848 Fax: 760-652-1632 JBalian@Excoveries.com Excoveries.com Need some support or inspiration? Feeling stuck? Take the Artist’s Way and rediscover your creativity! Private sessions and other expressive arts workshops also available.
DOCTOR OF NATUROPATHY
Dr. Robert O Young, PhD, D.SC, MS 760-751-8321 Info@PHMiracleLiving.com PHMiracle.com Dr. Young is a nationally renowned cellular microbiologist who speaks to audiences around the world on health and wellness. He is the coauthor of The pH Miracle book series.
WELLNESS CENTERS PH MIRACLE RETREAT CENTER Dr. Robert O Young, PhD, MS, D.Sc. 760-751-8321 Info@PHMiracleLiving.com PHMiracleLiving.com
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NETWORKING WOMEN’S WISDOM
Judy Ann Foster 760-798-4183 Judy@WomensWisdom.net WomensWisdom.net Women Empowering Women in friendship and business. Creating fabulous events for fabulous women since 1991. Join us for monthly network meetings with guest speaker. Connect with women who are making a difference.
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Delivery of Organic Fruits & Veggies 858-946-6882 NaturallyToYourDoor.com Naturally to your door delivers farm fresh organic or naturally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and other natural products direct from local farms to your door.
RESTAURANTS LOTUS CAFE & JUICE BAR
(in the Lumberyard) 765 South Coast Highway 101, Suite H-101 Encinitas, CA 92024 760-479-1977 LotusCafeAndJuiceBar.com Lotus Cafe is dedicated to serving fresh, natural, healthy food at affordable prices, prepared with love, simplicity, and a joyful heart. Our ingredients are sourced with care and are always natural.
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NATURAL PET PET NUTRITION CENTER CARLSBAD 6949 El Camino Real, Ste 104 760-804-7387 PNCPets.com
We specialize in matching appropriate products for your pets’ needs. Want to try it? We have samples of dry and raw for dogs and cats.
PUPOLOGIE
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