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Bastyr University students learn to become practitioners who treat the roots of disease. They combine current medical research with centuries-old healing knowledge, drawing on a philosophy that nature is the best healer.

At Experience Bastyr University California, attendees can expect an introduction to naturopathic medicine; tours of the campus; presentations by alumni, faculty and staff; an overview of the application and admissions process; and a complimentary lunch.

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ust in time for Valentine’s Day, Natural Awakenings is premiering a new online dating site, NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com, in partnership with the Conscious Dating Network, the Internet’s largest and oldest conscious/spiritual/green dating site.

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r. Wolf Funfack, the founder of Metabolic Balance®; author of nine books; and a leading world authority on metabolism, nutrition and weight management will be teaching the essence of the holistic Metabolic Balance program in a 3-day certification seminar being held from February 22-24 in Marina del Rey. Attendees will receive the latest in-depth knowledge regarding the metabolism and its essential roles in energy and fat production; its effects on personal health, diseases, and the lifechanging benefits personal nutrition has in correcting metabolic disorders, hormonal imbalances, and for increasing one’s longevity. Further training in coaching methods, client management, and the steps required for developing truly personalized nutritional plans allows attendees to become certified as a Metabolic Balance coach and add this renowned German nutrition program to their practice or business.

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relatively well-kept secret among resort savvy San Diego residents is Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa in Desert Hot Springs. The 56-acre natural hot mineral springs desert oasis features 45 guestroom suites and villas as well as a California-cuisine restaurant and a world-renowned spa with a menu consisting of more than 45 treatments, including 12 varieties of massage, body wraps, facials, salt rubs, and Watsu, an exquisite form of water therapy. A natural hot springs flows through the heart of the property, landscaped with verdant gardens and preserved wilderness areas.

Although within the resort it feels like you are a million miles from nowhere, Two Bunch Palms is located only an hour east of San Diego, in the Coachella Valley, adjacent to Palm Springs. The exclusive playground for movie stars during the “Roaring Twenties” also offers private hot mineral tubs, pool, saunas, walking trails, Clay Cabana mud baths, and private tennis courts.

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serenely beautiful and relaxing setting where the favorite pastime, at any time or the day or night, is a soak or face-up float in the 104-degree mineral-rich water of the grotto. Here, where the waters of health ascend through the geological fault of Miracle Hill and feed the mineral spring, cloud watching or stargazing in sublime silence is the norm.

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 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.

For two consecutive years, Two Bunch Palms won the “Favorite Hot Springs Spa” in the annual SPA magazine Silver Sage Readers’ Choice Awards. USA Today ranked them as one of 10 great places to relax your mind and body in 2008.

had the great pleasure of being introduced to the folks at Cornerstone Automotive through our barter network program called Itex.

For me, this turned out to be a double kudos. The first kudos goes to Itex, for connecting me to clients and vendors I would not ever have known about. The second goes to Cornerstone Automotive where I developed a relationship with a mechanic who not only works on my car, but works on my daughter’s car, too. Bruce Knopp is a hand’s on shop owner who only fixes what needs fixing. It is a huge relief to know that I can drop my car, and/ or a loved one’s auto, and trust that the vehicle is being diagnosed properly. Drive in and out for a fair repair! See ad on page 9.

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Hot Peppers Help the Heart

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ebruary is Heart Health Month, and individuals that like hot peppers have another reason to continue their spicy habit, according to recent research. A study presented at the latest National Meeting and Exposition of the American Chemical Society focused on the benefits of capsaicin and its fiery-hot relatives, a piquant family of substances termed capsaicinoids, that give cayenne, jalapeños, habanero and other chili peppers their heat.

The research team discovered that these substances boost heart health in several ways: They block the action of a gene producing a substance that makes arteries contract and restrict the flow of blood to the heart and other organs; lower cholesterol by reducing its accumulation in the body and increasing its breakdown and excretion; decrease the size of cholesterol deposits already formed in blood vessels that narrow arteries and increase the risk of heart attacks or strokes; and reduce overall levels of so-called “bad” cholesterol while not affecting levels of “good” cholesterol.

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ooks stimulate the mind in more ways than previously known, and may even help reduce the risk of depression in teenagers, according to a new study published in the journal Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers report adolescents that spend more time reading books are less likely to experience a major depressive disorder than those listening to contemporary music.

Participants were called up to 60 times during five extended weekends over two months and asked if their attention was currently devoted to television, movies, music, video games, the Internet, magazines, newspapers or books. Teens that spent the most hours listening to music were 8.5 times more likely to be depressed than those that spent the least amount of time absorbed in tunes. In contrast, adolescents that read the most (primarily books) were 10 percent as likely to be depressed as those that read the least.

Major depression is thought to affect one in 12 teenagers, according to the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health. Dr. Brian Primack, the assistant professor of medicine and pediatrics who led the study, remarks, “These findings may help clinicians and parents recognize links between media and depression. This is worth emphasizing because overall in the United States, reading books is decreasing, while nearly all other forms of media use are increasing.”

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otoriously difficult to treat, chronic back pain may be behind more disability and days off from work than any other health condition. A recent study published by the British Medical Journal, involving more than 500 patients, concludes that practicing the Alexander Technique, an awareness practice to identify and correct unconscious negative physical habits related to posture and movement, breathing and tension, combined with moderate exercise, can help.

The patients were either given normal physician care, massage or six or 24 lessons of the technique, which helped them learn to align the head, neck and back muscles, release unnecessary restrictions and improve overall balance. Half the patients in each group were also assigned to walk briskly for 30 minutes a day, five days a week.

Massage provided pain relief for the corresponding group for the first three months, and then the benefit had to be reinstated. Patients trained in how to daily use knowledge acquired from practicing the Alexander Technique reported less pain and an ability to do more by the end of the year. Individuals that received six lessons and stuck to a recommended exercise routine did nearly as well as those that had 24 lessons.

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efore reaching for the saltshaker, consider that excessive dietary salt not only burdens the kidneys and increases the risk of hypertension; it may also deplete vital calcium. Research

by Canadian medical researchers at the University of Alberta recently discovered an important link between sodium and calcium, which appear to be regulated by the same molecule in the body. When sodium intake becomes too high, the body excretes it via urine, taking calcium with it and creating a risk for developing kidney stones and osteoporosis. So, pass the pepper instead.

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ag the guesswork of grocery shopping and let the American Heart Association (AHA) Heart-Check mark help identify healthy foods. The red-and-white icon, created in 1995 and now found on product packaging, is a solid first step in building a heartfriendly diet.

The AHA is now beginning to include foods with high levels of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats—the “good” fats—in the Heart-Check program. Updated requirements also covering sodium, sugar and fiber will take effect in 2014 to allow food manufacturers time to reformulate their products.

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Fracking Goes Radioactive Grassroots Environmental Education, based in New York state, where extensive underground hydraulic fracturing—known as fracking—is proposed for tapping pockets of natural gas, has issued a report exposing major radioactive impacts of the practice that’s underway in several states and planned for many more.

The Northeast’s Marcellus Shale region is coveted for its rich gas deposits trapped in a substrate far below the water aquifer. Fracking not only uses toxic chemicals under high pressure that can contaminate drinking and groundwater— it can also release substantial quantities of deadly radioactive poisons, bringing them to the surface, where they have the potential to pollute air, water, soil, food crops and animal feed. The report notes that the radioactive material includes, for instance, carcinogenic radium-226, with a half-life of 1,600 years, which remains toxic for up to 32,000 years.

E. Ivan White, a staff scientist for 30 years on the congressionally chartered National Council on Radiation Protection, observes that such radioactive material could easily bio-accumulate over time and deliver a dangerous radiation dose to potentially millions of people long after drilling is completed. He states, “Neither New York state nor the Nuclear Regulatory Commission would permit a nuclear power plant to handle radioactive material in this manner.”

Doug Wood, associate director of Grassroots Environmental Education and editor of the report, says, “Once radioactive material comes out of the ground… it is virtually impossible to eliminate or mitigate. Sooner or later, it’s going to end up in our environment and eventually, our food chain. It’s a problem with no good solution—and the [state] is unequipped to handle it.”

Wood believes that releasing radioactive radium from the ground is a moral issue. “We must not burden future generations with this. We must say ‘No.’ to fracking now,” he says, “and implement the use of sustainable forms of energy that don’t kill.”

For more details visit, Tinyurl.com/RadioactiveFracking. Join with others protesting fracking locally; find action tools at GlobalFrackdown.org.

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

Safer Cells Mobile Phones Becoming Less Toxic The Ecology Center, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in conjunction with technicians at IFixIt.com, has published a list of toxic chemicals found in 36 cell phones from a range of manufacturers. The good news is that companies are responding to consumer and regulatory pressure and these troublesome components are on the decline.

The Motorola Citrus, Apple iPhone 4S and LE Remarq were the least toxic cell phones in the analysis. Two of the bestselling models, the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S III, ranked fifth and ninth, respectively. Among earlier models, the 2007 iPhone 2G was found to contain the most toxic materials.

Jeff Gearhart, research director at the Ecology Center, concludes, “The takeaway is that mobile phones are chemically intensive and full of chemical hazards, but they’ve been getting a lot better.” The center reported that every phone sampled in the study contained lead, bromine, chlorine, mercury or cadmium.

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Parasite Protection

Animals’ Native Remedies Offer Insights We can learn much from animal species that self-medicate naturally. Some have developed the ability to alter their diets and behavior in ways that provide protection from lethal, microscopic parasites.

Chimpanzees held captive often succumb to infection by a parasitic worm, which can lead to lethal intestinal blockages or secondary bacterial infections. But chimps in the wild rarely experience such deadly ailments. More than 30 years ago, Michael Huffman, who studies evolution of social systems at the University of Kyoto, in Japan, noticed that wild chimps treated themselves by ingesting foods with special properties that fight intestinal worm infections.

Scientists recently discovered why monarch butterflies are so picky in choosing the milkweed plants on which to lay their eggs. “The females often taste a plant, reject it and fly away,” explains Jacobus de Roode, Ph.D., of Emory University, in Atlanta, Georgia. His research team found that butterflies infected with a certain protozoan parasite seek out milkweeds containing high levels of cardenolide, a plant steroid that interferes with parasite growth in monarch caterpillars.

Scientists have identified many other species that partake in self-medicating practices, including macaques and sheep. Recognition that various insects such as honey bees and fruit flies share this trait is enabling scientists to rigorously examine the phenomenon in the laboratory, with hopes of finding applications in animal husbandry and even human medicine.

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Promise of New Sustainable Power Source at Hand British engineers at Air Fuel Synthesis have succeeded in using an innovative new “air capture” technology to remove carbon dioxide greenhouse emissions from the air and transform them into synthetic gasoline.

The two-year experimental project mixes sodium hydroxide with carbon dioxide before electrolyzing the sodium carbonate that it produces to form pure carbon dioxide. Hydrogen is then produced by also electrolyzing water vapor captured with a dehumidifier. The carbon dioxide and hydrogen then produce methanol, which is passed through a gasoline fuel reactor to create the fuel. The prototype minirefinery, in Stockton-on-Tees, in Teesside, produced five liters of gas in less than three months. A larger plant might produce more than a ton of gasoline every day, and a refinery-sized operation is envisioned within 15 years.

The fuel can be used in any regular application and if renewable energy were used to provide the electricity, the system would be completely carbon neutral. While the technology has the backing of Britain’s Institution of Mechanical Engineers and private philanthropists, it has yet to capture the interest of major oil companies.

Source: The Telegraph

Peaceful Spirits Living Spiritual Laws in Prison Living the Power, an organization formed by Marie Jackson in 2010, is piloting its Living the Power Behind Bars program in the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women, in New Jersey, with encouraging results.

Jackson supplies recommended course and resource materials for workshops aimed to help guide inmates to new ways of thinking and approaching everyday decisions using kindness and self-reflection. Through understanding spiritual laws of attraction and intention, participants learn to deepen and redirect their perceptions of themselves, others, events and circumstances to live a life of increased peace, balance and personal fulfillment, while positively influencing their greater environment.

“I’ve learned as much from the women in the program as they have from me,” says Jackson. “Keeping our spirit free is at the heart of peace no matter where we are.”

Source: LivingThePower.com/EdnaMahan.html

Good Hood

Paving the Way in Sustainable Streets A one-and-one-half-mile stretch of Cermak Road, on Chicago’s West Side, will soon become one of the greenest streets in the country, and possibly the world. The historic industrial artery is shedding its smokestacks and corrugated steel warehouses for a $16 million makeover by the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) that will make the corridor a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) platinum showcase.

Improvements range from solar-paneled bus stops to native plants and pavement that absorbs rainwater. Armed with tax increment financing funds and grant money, the CDOT set to work incorporating what may be the most sustainable elements ever to go into a single stretch of road. In addition, all materials were found within a 500-mile radius of the project.

Twenty-three percent of the materials used are from recycled sources, and more than 60 percent of the redevelopment construction waste will itself be recycled.

Other cities are studying the project as a blueprint for change.

Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet. ~ Roger Miller

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Friend Me

Civic Engagement Linked to Social Media The Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project has revealed that the use of social media is becoming an important feature of political and civic engagement. Approximately 60 percent of U.S. adults use social networking sites like Facebook or Twitter, and 66 percent of those—or 39 percent in total—have participated in at least one civic or political activity using social media.

In a three-week survey conducted last summer, two-thirds of the 2,253 adult respondents ages 18 and older said they had used social media platforms to post their thoughts about civic and political issues; respond to other postings; press friends to act on issues; follow candidates and vote; “like” and link to other content; and join groups formed on social networking sites.

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hile most traditional exercise plans target a specific area of fitness—like jogging for cardiovascular health or weightlifting for strength—CrossFit focuses on all of them by combining many types of exercise.

A typical mixture might include weightlifting, gymnastics, aerobics and explosive plyometrics, energetic and fastacting movements that improve strength and speed. The goal is to enable the body to respond to many different and sometimes competing stimuli. “CrossFit training prepares the body not only for the unknown, but for the unknowable, as well,” explains Greg Glassman, founder of CrossFit.

Due to its nonspecific nature, this approach may not be best for an athlete focusing exclusively on one sport. “While it may not help you become an elite marathoner, this can be an effective training regimen for those interested in broadbased, functional fitness,” advises Bob LeFavi, Ph.D., a certified strength and conditioning specialist, senior coach for USA Weightlifting and professor of sports medicine at Armstrong Atlantic State University, in Savannah, Georgia.

The program requires disciplined workouts three to five days a week in an intense circuit format with little rest. This allows the practitioner to finish in five to 30 minutes, depending upon his or her current fitness level and the day’s plan.

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CROSSFIT WORKOUTS Expect Whole-Body Functional Fitness

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CrossFit, a strength and conditioning program used by the military over the past decade, is growing in popularity with recreational athletes.

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A free Workout of the Day (WOD) is posted daily on CrossFit. com. WODs generally involve exercises using combinations of Olympic weights, dumbbells, kettlebells, medicine balls, gymnastic rings, climbing ropes, jump ropes and rowing machines. Bodyweight-only exercises such as push-ups, situps and pull-ups are commonly included.

Most WODs are named for women or fallen military heroes. Here are a few examples.

Cindy – as many rounds as possible of five pull-ups, 10 push-ups and 15 bodyweight squats within 20 minutes Angie – 100 pull-ups, 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups and 100 bodyweight-only squats with in-between breaks Murph – a one-mile run, followed by 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 bodyweight squats and another one-mile run; advanced athletes do it all wearing a 20-pound vest

The objective is to beat one’s own overall best time with each workout.

“CrossFit training is unique in that it rarely schedules rest periods, unless specified as part of the WOD,” says Brian Kliszczewicz, a CrossFit researcher and Ph.D. student of exercise physiology at Auburn University, in Alabama. “Your fitness level will determine the length, intensity and duration of each WOD.” Kliszczewicz’ recent research found that CrossFit subjects expended more than 250 calories on average during 20 minutes of the Cindy workout.

Any WOD can be done at home with the proper equipment, a base level of physical fitness and knowing how to properly execute each exercise. Consulting with a coach can help; be sure to ask for credentials and references, including education and experience in sports science and conditioning.

Glassman also suggests visiting one of 5,000 CrossFit affiliates worldwide; warehouse-like facilities that are unlike

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traditional fitness centers in that they don’t have lots of machines. Instead, the only equipment available is what’s necessary for conducting WODs. Workouts are completed in groups, with participants usually performing the same exercises, directed by a CrossFit coach trained to observe individual technique.

Because athletes like to compete with themselves and others, they can post their personal bests for each WOD on the CrossFit website.

Injury Risk Professor Henry N. Williford, EdD, a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and department head of Physical Education and Exercise Science at Auburn University at Montgomery, cautions, “Make sure the staff at a CrossFit affiliate is appropriately trained to deal with emergencies; at a minimum, they should be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.” Let the coach know of any discomfort or pain during a workout.

As an intense workout progresses, many CrossFit exercises can be performed as one is becoming increasingly tired, increasing the risk of injury to a joint or muscle. Beginners, seniors and anyone out of shape or with a previous injury or health condition needs to take additional precautions; basic guidelines for physical activity are published by the American College of Sports Medicine at Tinyurl.com/BasicExerciseGuidelines.

It’s important to start slow and gradually increase the intensity of workouts. “Personal safety is always a major factor that must to be considered when selecting any exercise regimen,” remarks Williford.

Requirements for starting to practice CrossFit exercises include a base level of sufficient physical strength to handle the demands, which may be achieved by first following a less intense plan. Always check with a physician before starting any exercise program.

Michael R. Esco, Ph.D., is an associate professor of exercise science versed in sports medicine and director of the Human Performance Laboratory at Auburn University at Montgomery, AL. natural awakenings

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Other simple tips include: • Always use sunscreen.

• Avoid irritating synthetic clothing.

• Don’t take long, hot showers. The heat can remove important moisturizing oils creating itchy, dry skin.

Loving Your Winter Skin

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ell into the winter season, we can only hope that we have the complexion of Snow White, Princess Tiana, Princess Mulan, or even Pocahontas. Unfortunately, in this day and age the prevalence of synthetics in our products used on our skin and the pesticides or herbicides used on the crops that go into our produce is extreme. Things such as artificial colors, flavors and fragrances can wreak havoc on bodies. We are not biocompatible with these synthetics and often times the “anger” from them will come out of our biggest organ—the skin. Heat is also an issue, unless you use a radiator for heat, our heat sources can be very drying to the skin.

If you are not convinced yet that skin is permeable to environmental, topical, and food sources, think for a minute about the nicotine patch.

This is a “sticker” attached to our skin that delivers small, controlled doses of nicotine into our system. Another

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example is the birth control patch.

Again, the hormones are delivered to your body by means of a tiny patch on your skin. It is quite amazing when you really think about it.

Therefore, if the skin can absorb harmful synthetics and pharmaceuticals can be taken through the skin, then clearly nutritious topicals can also be introduced to the skin to enhance skin health and beauty.

The secret to loving your winter skin can be really simple. Looking at the ingredients that you use on your skin is the first and most important step. Make sure they are free of synthetics, pesticides, artificial color, fragrance, food and carcinogens. The best products that you can use are ones with pure, organic plant ingredients. One product line with these qualifications is called Ajara Skincare. This line is also an Ayurvedic product, an ancient natural healing lifestyle. www.na-sd.com

• Apply moisture right after you get out of the shower.

A good choice is organic coconut oil.

• Use a humidifier or cool mist to add moisture to the room.

Make sure the humidifier is clean of mold and bacteria.

• Get enough vitamin D. During the winter months, most of us do not get enough of the vitamin D that our body needs. Consider taking a supplement.

• Wear sunglasses to prevent squinting and getting wrinkles around the eye.

• Use topical antioxidants after cleansing and before moisturizing.

• Use a natural oil salve on the lips to prevent chapping.

By following these tips you can help ward off dry, sensitive skin and end up loving your winter skin.

Tanya Joy Brueckner is a licensed esthetician with Envision Personalized Health.

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Positive Ways to Promote Kindness

by Meredith Montgomery

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he National Education Association estimates that 160,000 children miss school every day due to fears of being attacked or intimidated by other students. Bullying is more than a buzzword. According to StopBullying. gov, it’s defined as unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-age children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance.

Kelly Hughes, a school counselor at Bayside Academy, in Daphne, Alabama, has noticed a dramatic shift in bullying behaviors. She observes, “Kids are not hitting or punching or pushing each other as much as they used to.

Rather, they are using in-person relational aggression such as hurtful words, glares, whispering and excluding individuals, exacerbated by social media and cell phones.”

While anti-bullying legislation exists in 49 states (Montana is the exception), approaches for addressing this problem vary. Hughes says, “In my job, I spend a lot of time saying, ‘Just be kind.’ More positive results come from promoting kind behaviors and being ‘pro-hero’ than from simply discussing why bullying is hurtful.”

Calmly Taking Charge Eric D. Dawson, president and co-founder of Boston-based Peace First (PeaceFirst.org), also believes in the power of positive language. “We need to move away from harsh language that focuses kids on what not to do and instead ignite their moral imagination—call on them to be problem solvers,” he says.

To counter bullying in society, Dawson suggests that we all need to be role models, and talk about and celebrate peacemaking. “We can’t expect

our kids to listen to us when we tell them to be peaceful and share if they then see us aggressively cut in front of others on the road or in the checkout line. We can also ask kids how they were peacemakers during their day, in addition to what they learned.”

Founded in 1992 in response to the youth violence epidemic, Peace First provides programs and free online tools to help teach students peacemaking skills.

The nonprofit is based on the premise that children have a natural aptitude for it and peacemaking can be taught, just like other subjects; their curriculum teaches and reinforces core social/emotional skills in communication, creative conflict resolution, courage, cooperation, empathy and civic engagement.

A New York City student remarks, “Peace First teaches that even if you don’t like someone, it shouldn’t affect how you work together to accomplish something... [putting] peace first makes my heart beat lovelier.”

Good for Us and Others The International Forgiveness Institute (IFI) (InternationalForgiveness.com), in Madison, Wisconsin, has added its support to the anti-bullying movement. Stemming from the research of IFI founder Robert Enright, Ph.D., and his colleagues, the institute works to forward forgiveness for personal, group and societal renewal. It attests that in forgiving a hurtful person, a personal transformation begins that can enhance self-esteem and hopefulness. Enright’s scientific studies further demonstrate that when children learn about forgiveness, feelings of anger, depression and anxiety are reduced.

“We believe that forgiveness is a

choice,” explains Enright. “When you forgive, you may benefit the person you forgive, but you benefit yourself far more.”

Enright recalls his experiences working with incarcerated men that were serving life sentences. “The first thing the assigned therapists asked the group to do was to tell me their story; tell me about the hurts that had been perpetrated on them. One man began to cry, saying that no one had ever asked for his story.” The therapists listened to a tale of the cruel disciplinary measures he had endured at home as a child and recognized a correlation with the crime he had committed. “I’m not justifying his actions, but we can see that he was an extremely wounded man. Many bullies in school have a story, and we need to take the time to hear their story.

“Because those that engage in bullying are often filled with rage from having been bullied themselves, they get to a point that they don’t care about the consequences of their actions, including detention,” Enright continues. Instead of focusing on the prevention of unwanted behaviors, he says, “Our program is meant to take the anger out of the heart of those that bully, so they bully no more.”

An elementary school-age participant in the Forgiveness Program concludes, “Sometimes it is hard to forgive someone straight away if they really hurt your feelings. It might take longer to see their worth and show them real forgiveness… but it is worth it in the end.”

Meredith Montgomery is the publisher of Natural Awakenings Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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Living Perfect Health Eating for Balance Submitted by The Chopra Center for Wellbeing

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f your intention for 2013 is to lose weight or start eating a more nurturing diet, the healing science of Ayurveda offers a balanced, practical approach. The first key is knowing that how you eat is just as important as what you eat. Do you regularly take the time to sit down in a peaceful atmosphere and enjoy a meal that delights your senses? Or do you usually eat on the run, gulping down a sandwich so that you can get on with your busy schedule?

Ayurveda teaches that the body has an innate intelligence to choose nurturing foods in just the right amounts.

However, many of us don’t hear our body’s messages because we eat unconsciously, consuming many more calories than we realize.

Body Intelligence Techniques Body Intelligence Techniques are practices for conscious eating that will help you extract the most nourishment and pleasure from your food. They rely on the natural wisdom of the body, which we all have available to us.

• Create a quiet, comfortable atmosphere for your meals.

Turn off the TV, phone and other distractions.

• Eat only when you’re hungry. When you find yourself thinking about food, ask yourself, “On a scale of 1–10, (with 1 being absolutely ravenous and 10 uncomfortably stuffed) how hungry am I?” Don’t eat until your appetite reaches a 2 or 3, and stop eating when you reach a 7.

• Leave your stomach about one-quarter to one-third empty at the end of a meal. This will make your digestive system work more efficiently and leave you feeling more energetic.

• Don’t eat when you are upset. Wait until you’ve calmed down.

• Avoid ice-cold food and beverages, which weaken the body’s digestive powers.

• Sip warm water with your meals to avoid diluting digestive acids.

• Give yourself permission to savor your food. Simply slowing down and focusing on the appearance, aroma and flavor of your food is extremely beneficial.

• Sit quietly for a few minutes after your meal. Focus your attention on the sensations in your body, and then take a short walk.

Tasting Your Way to Balance From the Ayurvedic perspective, a balanced diet isn’t just about getting the right amounts of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates—it is also about another extremely important quality: taste. Ayurveda recognizes six tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent and astringent. Including all six tastes in every meal not only ensures that all major food groups and nutrients are represented, but it also provides us with the feeling of satisfaction in eating. When we finish a meal feeling satisfied, we are much less likely to find ourselves raiding the refrigerator two hours later. Here are examples of foods containing each of the six tastes: Sweet: whole grains, starchy vegetables, dairy, meat, chicken, fish, sugar, honey, molasses Sour: citrus fruits, berries, pickled foods, vinegar, alcohol, cheese, yogurt Salty: soy sauce, seaweed, salted meats, fish Bitter: bitter and leafy greens, celery, broccoli, sprouts Pungent: peppers, chilies, onions, garlic, cayenne, cloves, ginger, mustard Astringent: lentils, dried beans, green apples, cauliflower, figs, tea

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As you practice these simple eating techniques, you will naturally become more attuned to your body’s needs and will ultimately arrive at the perfect weight for you. Cravings for unhealthy foods will evaporate and you will feel a greater sense of physical and emotional wellbeing.

Deepak Chopra, MD, and David Simon, MD, founded the Chopra Center for Wellbeing in 1996. Located on the beautiful grounds of La Costa Resort & Spa, the Chopra Center offers a variety of programs, workshops and online courses, including Perfect Health, a 6- or 10-day healing immersion that combines authentic Ayurvedic treatments and therapies, a personalized mind-body medical consultation with an integrative physician, and daily instruction in yoga, meditation and Ayurveda. To learn more about Perfect Health and the Chopra Center’s upcoming events and retreats, visit Chopra.com or call 888-736-6895.

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Which qualities do people most desire in a mate today?

Courting Marriage Success Relationship Expert Stephanie Coontz Shares Go-To Guidelines

by S. Alison Chabonais

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tephanie Coontz, professor of history and family studies at The Evergreen State College, in Olympia, Washington, shares her learned perspective in an intriguing oeuvre of books— Marriage, A History: How Love Conquered Marriage; The Way We Never Were; The Way We Really Are; and A Strange Stirring. She’s also co-chair and director of public education at the University of Miami’s research-based nonprofit Council on Contemporary Families. As a speaker, she shares good news on marriage, based on her extensive study and observations.

Is marriage becoming passé?

While marriage as an institution is less powerful than it used to be, people have higher expectations of marriage as a relationship.

Precisely because most Americans no longer feel they have to marry, they are more specific about what they want from it. When a marital relationship works today, it is fairer, more intimate, more mutually beneficial and less prone to violence than ever before. Yet, individuals are less willing to stay in a relationship that doesn’t confer these benefits.

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The old model of married love held that opposites attract. Men wanted mates that were pliable and nurturing; women wanted men that were ambitious, powerful and protective.

The new model is based on similarities of interests and talents. While some women are still attracted to men that are richer, taller, more powerful and slightly scary, and some men still want an admiring, yielding woman, the trend favors valuing more individualized traits.

In a reversal from 40 years ago, men are much less interested in a partner’s cooking and housekeeping than in her intelligence, humor and accomplishments. Women value a mate that shares household chores more than one that is a high earner. (See more results of a Pew Research Center survey at Tinyurl.com/PewTrends.)

What guidelines foster a rewarding marriage?

Be truly interested in your partner’s ideas and activities; take pride in their achievements; use endearments or offer tactile affection without being asked; have a sense of humor about differences; and never let irritation or anger slide into contempt.

How can small, daily interactions contribute to intimacy?

We all have moments when we are irritated, angry or emotionally or intellectually unresponsive. A mate will tolerate these as long as he or she trusts you to be loving and attentive most of the time. It’s an emotional line of credit—each partner needs to keep replenishing the reserves of trust and good will, rather than drawing them down.

Psychologist and researcher John Gottman, Ph.D., suggests people need about five positive interactions for every negative one in an intimate relationship. It’s less the occasional over-the-top gesture and more the regular, small deposits that count—a few words of appreciation, a loving touch, an expression of sexual attraction. If we have trouble remembering

to regularly express appreciation, we may do better by asking, “What would have been harder about this day if my partner wasn’t in my life?”

Why do the new realities of marriage emphasize play over work?

Successful marriages used to depend upon specialization. Men and women couldn’t substitute for one another in accomplishing tasks. A typical woman couldn’t support herself financially; a typical man didn’t know how to feed himself, do laundry or manage childrearing. Even if couples didn’t share many mutual interests, the partners often took pleasure in being indispensable.

Now women can support themselves and men cook and clean. Thus, shared interests and leisure activities, rather than specialized work roles, increasingly serve as the glue of marriage. Play takes people off the work-centric treadmill and introduces novelty into the relationship. Spending leisure time with others also produces higher levels of happiness than cocooning, according to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index.

So make it a double-date night.

How do current and potential partners benefit from game changers—from cell phones to the Internet?

The Internet makes it easier to meet partners. Once in a partnership, technology can help daily tasks get accomplished efficiently, leaving more leisure time. It also allows us to check in with each other while apart.

But e-devices are no substitute for face time. The best way to nurture a relationship is to unplug from the grid and plug into real life. I see many couples reinvigorated by each other’s company after a few hours together engaged in a fun outdoor recreational activity.

For relevant articles and interviews, visit StephanieCoontz.com.

S. Alison Chabonais is the national editor of Natural Awakenings magazines.

inspiration The Gift of Empathy

How to Be a Healing Presence

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by Margret Aldrich

hen someone is suffering, it can be agonizing just to listen—we feel compelled to jump in with advice or stories of our own trials, filling any awkward space or moments of silent air with word upon word. The first rule of empathy, however, is listening in silence.

Miki Kashtan, writing for the Tikkun Daily interfaith blog, points out that giving our full presence is the most important step in practicing true empathy, and it doesn’t require us to utter a thing: “There is a high correlation between one person’s listening presence and the other person’s sense of not being alone, and this is communicated without words. We can be present with someone whose language we don’t understand, who speaks about circumstances we have never experienced or whose reactions are baffling to us. It’s a soul orientation and intentionality to simply be with another.”

When we achieve full presence, empathic understanding follows, Kashtan continues. “Full empathic presence includes the breaking open of our heart to take in another’s humanity. We listen to their words and their story, and allow ourselves to be affected by the experience of what it would be like.

“Then we understand. Empathic understanding is different from empathic presence. We can have presence across any barrier, and it’s still a gift. If we also understand, even without saying anything, I believe the other person’s sense of being heard increases, and they are even less alone with the weight of their experience.”

There are signs that empathy might be on the decline, with narcissism elbowing it out of our modern lives. As reported in the Utne Reader, University of Michigan Psychologist Sara Konrath, Ph.D., found that empathy levels among college students measured on the Interpersonal Reactivity Index plummeted between 1979 and 2009. The greatest drops were in empathic concern and perspective-taking—the ability to imagine another person’s point of view.

But don’t yet lament the death of human compassion. According to scientific studies, empathy is built into us. In recent research at the University of Southern California, Professor Lisa Aziz-Zadeh, Ph.D., pinpointed where and how the brain generates empathy, regarding it as a naturally occurring emotion. “It appears that both the intuitive and rationalizing parts of the brain work in tandem to create the sensation of empathy,” Aziz-Zadeh told The Times of India. “People do it automatically.”

However we get to that utterly tuned-in, selfless state of empathy, providing a listening ear, giving our full presence and being moved by another can be gifts not only to the others, but to ourselves, as well. Concludes Kashtan, “Allowing into our heart the other person’s suffering doesn’t mean we suffer with them, because that means shifting the focus of our attention to our own experience. Rather, it means that we recognize the experience as fully human, and behold the beauty of it in all its aspects, even when difficult.”

Margret Aldrich is a former associate editor of Utne Reader.

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Reflections Upon Soul and Self An Interview with Sonia Choquette

by Linda Sechrist

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onia Choquette is an author and global leader with a singular focus: to liberate people from the limitations that come from falsely perceiving the world and themselves with only five senses, when, in fact, we have six. She awakens the sleeping giant called the human spirit and puts it back into its proper place of leadership in every person’s life she touches.

What is authentic spirited living?

Authentic spirited living means expressing and living the “you” that is separate and independent of all the influences that shaped and coerced you into abandoning yourself in order to fit in. It’s the self that you naturally express from your heart, as well as the author of your life, rather than the follower of someone else’s agenda.

The words authentic and author share the same root. This indicates to me that spirited living means returning to the true self that is not looking for definition or for approval through the eyes and influences of others.

Children come into the world knowing fully who they are. Through social conditioning and the influences of the family of origin, children abandon that knowing in order to fit in. I encourage everyone to give up the self-abandonment model of fitting in.

Simply allow yourself to belong and express as the spirited you, the source of real happiness.

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Is focusing on the self selfish?

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energy and presence, versus trying to fill our void through co-dependent and manipulative behaviors.

Christ said to love your neighbor as yourself—not instead of yourself.

Love yourself as the miracle of the beautiful spirit that you are. If you can find real affection, kindness and appreciation for yourself, then you can avail yourself to the world in the best possible way.

What part does self-love play in a relationship?

Your relationship will reflect and play out to the degree that you love yourself. The more you love yourself, the more you actually see and appreciate another person as the individual self that they are. You are no longer looking at them from the perspective of “What can you do for me?”

We are vibratory creatures. As we raise our vibration of self-love, we attract others who are also self-loving, thus we have better relationships.

How do we practice self-love?

It’s important to get a clear notion of the self as a spirit, rather than an ego identity. Anyone who has ever witnessed a newborn baby take its first breath sees that when breath animates the physical body, life begins. This breath, the essence of self, is the spirit that we want to see ourselves as.

When we begin to see the self in terms of a beautiful spirit that opens our eyes every day to look out, be present and create, we see ourselves less in terms of our experiences, our history, an education, financial accomplishments or physical appearance. We are none of these things.

Is there a simple way to learn selflove?

Put your hand on your heart. Take a breath in. As you let it out, make the sound “Ah,” which is the sound of God—Allah, Buddha, Yaweh, etc. Feel the sound resonating in your heart.

Begin to name aloud the things that you love. Tune into how you feel just thinking and naming these things.

Do this simple practice one minute every day and it will open your

When we are selfcentered in awareness and work from an appreciation, as well as a love and respect, for the self, we are no longer needy and looking for others to fill our void. heart to the divine and connect you with your authentic self. It will put a smile on your face and bring you home to you and what self-love really feels like.

Anyone who walks into your energy field after this exercise will be immediately uplifted because you’re open and happy. This is called entrainment. The dominant vibration entrains and raises the lower vibration.

Is there such a thing as soulmate?

Yes, there are soul mates. However, our culture’s idea of a soulmate is unfortunately wrapped up in the myth of Prince Charming on a white horse and happily ever after. This idea is the quintessential codependency model of, “Someone else will complete me.”

We have many soulmates. They enter our lives to help us grow our soul and complete ourself. Some soulmates cause more problems than they create joy. However, we grow, learn and expand, and are better for this.

Learn more at SoniaChoquette.com.

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Bodywork Goes MAINSTREAM Helpful Access Points to Health by linda Sechrist

still largely associated with massage, although distinct forms stand on their own, including Rolfing, structural integration, shiatsu and myofascial and craniosacral therapies. Bodywork professionals generally belong to the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), whatever their specialized modality. They may also participate in other professional organizations, such as the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals, which has some 80,000 members, many of which are also members of the International Association for Structural Integrators. These nonprofits’ websites help individuals locate practitioners in their area.

According to Maureen Moon, past president of AMTA, many massage therapists (which don’t refer to themselves as bodyworkers) are trained in various bodywork therapies and intuitively integrate them into their sessions, depending upon each client’s needs.

She notes that, “Many AMTA members are so passionate about their profession and meeting the continuing education (CEU) requirements that they go far beyond the units required to maintain their license, which can vary from state-to-state.” For example, Moon has trained in spinal reflex analysis, developed by Dr. Frank Jarrell, neuromuscular and craniosacral therapies, shiatsu and seven massage therapies. “Most AMTA members are CEU junkies,” quips Moon, who points out that national conventions provide continuing education and chapter meetings frequently introduce attendees to new techniques.

Some practitioners discover specialties while in search of pain relief for personal injuries or other conditions.

The seed holds within itself hints of its magnificent maturity. So it is with the practice of whole-person health care, which has matured in language, sophistication, credibility and acceptance. In a single generation, we’ve seen its presence grow from the outer edges of holistic and alternative wellness to complementary and integrative health care. Its latest evolution into America’s mainstream is known as functional medicine. The branch of massage therapy, the germination point for myriad therapies collectively known as bodywork, patterns Myofascial Therapy the movement’s development.

Olympia Hostler, a myofascial thera-

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nce considered a luxury for the pampered few, massage was among the first therapies to be widely recognized by physicians as a respected aspect of integrative and functional medicine. Bodywork increasingly shares this status, as it is included in conventional medicine’s more innovative healthcare models

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that embrace a body, mind and spirit approach. One of many examples is Duke Integrative Medicine, in Durham, North Carolina, where patient services include a form of integrative massage that blends Swedish massage, myofascial therapy, reflexology, energy work and somatic therapy techniques.

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pist in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, had two serious horse riding accidents during adolescence and three automobile accidents by age 40, which combined, left her so incapacitated that she could barely walk. “I couldn’t work for three years, because I was so debilitated,” relates Hostler. She found her doctor’s diagnosis of severe permanent damage to the body’s soft connective tissue, or

fascia, and the prognosis of a lifetime of living with pain unacceptable. So she began searching for something that would help restore health. Her investigation of therapies ended with myofascial release, an effective whole-body approach to the treatment of pain and dysfunction, developed by Physical Therapist John F. Barnes.

“I had several sessions and found lasting pain relief unlike anything I’d ever experienced,” advises Hostler.

Unlike massage therapies focused on improving circulation, inducing relaxation or draining lymph fluid, the myofascial treatment reached Hostler’s deepest layer of fascia to free the restrictions causing her pain. “It was amazing that a hands-on application of gentle, sustained pressure into areas of restriction in the myofascial connective tissue could begin to relieve many years of ongoing, intense pain,” says Hostler.

Rolfing As a Certified (advanced) Rolfer and Rolf Movement Practitioner, Robert McWilliams has been able to pursue his lifelong passion in the fields of movement and physical fitness, which included 25 years as a professional dancer and 14 as a professor of modern dance. He taught at both the University of Oklahoma and the University of Florida, in Gainesville.

“In the 1980s, while I was still dancing, I had an experience with Rolfing, developed by Ida P. Rolf [Ph.D.], that transformed my dancing, increased my athletic performance alignment, coordination, flexibility, balance, muscle tone, expressive power and overall sense of relaxation onstage, as well as in daily life,” relates McWilliams. He currently serves as an assistant teacher at the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration, in Boulder, Colorado, where he trained.

Although McWilliams’ clients generally see him to treat the pain and discomfort of injuries, he says that they frequently change their focus to how their body is working better overall. “This is because injuries tend to resolve themselves after a few sessions of deep tissue manipulation of the

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myofascial system,” says McWilliams.

A specialized series of 10 sessions works to systematically balance and optimize both the structure (shape) and function (movement) of the entire body. Each session focuses on freeing up a particular region of the body. The effect releases old limiting patterns and postures and restores the body’s natural alignment and sense of integration.

“Often, as freedom of physical expression increases, so does emotional expression,” comments McWilliams.

therapy and myofascial release. From her perspective, bodywork differs from massage in that it requires more involvement from the client.

“I tell my clients that with a veritable village of treatments available, there is always help for anyone that suffers with aches and pains, regardless of age,” says Roth.

Shiatsu

Shirley Scranta, owner and director of the International School of Shiatsu, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, discovered The Book of Shiatsu: The Healing Art of Finger Pressure, by Saul Goodman, in a health food store. She subsequently researched the school that Goodman founded in 1978, based on the theories of masunaga Zen shiatsu, kushi macrobiotic and his own shiatsu shin tai.

In 1996, Scranta became one of Goodman’s clients. “I drove a roundtrip of 240 miles for weekly treatments because each session made me feel better and stronger. After five sessions, I enrolled in classes and graduated later that year,” says Scranta. She believes

Structural Integration

“While Rolfers graduate from The Rolf Institute and attend certified training programs in order to maintain their trademark, and structural integrators can attend any of 14 certified U.S. schools, we are all structural integrators; our training is based on the work of Ida Rolf,” says Diane Roth, a boardcertified structural integrator who has specialized in massage and bodywork for 25 years in the Chicago area.

Roth explains that all practitioners in this field of study combine

hands-on freeing and realigning of fascial tissue with awareness and movement education, in order to structurally integrate the whole body.

Restoration of postural balance and functional ease greatly helps the body, which, she says, constantly labors against the powerful force of gravity.

Like Moon, Roth has studied and incorporated other adjunct therapies and modalities, such as craniosacral

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the widely known form of acupressure helped her body reestablish its own intelligence system, which had been distorted by childhood trauma.

“This gentle technique applies varying degrees of pressure to release tension, strengthen weak areas, facilitate circulation and balance the life energy that flows through the meridians in the body,” she explains. “In my case, it helped me connect with my body so that I could honor it and do what it needed to rejuvenate itself.”

Craniosacral Therapy Chiropractor Lisa Upledger is vice president of The Upledger Institute, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. A craniosacral therapy (CST) practitioner, educator and wife of CST developer Dr. John Upledger, she advises that tension-related problems are a growing complaint in our modern world.

Fortunately, such issues are among the myriad conditions that respond quickly to the gentle touch of this modality.

In a 2007 Massage magazine article, she advised that the positive effects of the therapy rely to a large extent on the performance of the body’s inherent self-corrective mechanisms. “CST works through the craniosacral system to facilitate this function and thereby normalize the environment in which

the central nervous system functions,” she noted. “As this is accomplished, a wide range of sensory, motor and neurological problems are improved.”

CST practitioners listen with their hands to the slow pulsations of the craniosacral system. With a soft touch, equivalent to the weight of a nickel, they explore any fascia restrictions throughout the client’s body, which rests fully clothed in a supine position.

Effects of the treatment can be wideranging, affecting the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular and immune systems as well as organs, connective tissues and energy systems. It works to release deeply held physical and psychological patterns held within the body.

A coin with different impressions on each side is still only one coin, a blend of precious metals. When the coin is tossed to reveal either heads or tails, the visible symbol is one interpretation of the whole imprint—an analogy that may best define the difference between massage and bodywork. All variations on the theme share the same goal—restoring health to the whole person.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Find other natural living articles at her website, ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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FINNED AND FASCINATING Fish Make Appealing Family Pets by randy Kambic

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notes, “Most new ish aquariums are An aquarium colorful and wonowners that want decorates the house. to take the hobby drous windows to the sea, showcasing It’s also constant seriously get 30- to continuous movement, 50-gallon tanks.” She theater, with the fish suggests once-daily yet evoking tranquility. A mainstay in many being the actors. feedings or, “If you workplaces, restaurants, want more interaction hospitals and physicians’ with the fish, half as ~ Ron Elander, owner, offices, these watery much, twice a day. If Octopuss Garden habitats weave their you feed at set times, greatest influence when the fish will quickly adopted into a home learn and be ready.” To provide a with children. relaxed environment for aquarium life The 2011and reduce algae growth, select a tank 2012 American location in a low-traffic area, away Pet Products from windows.

Association Pet According to Dobrow, a first Owner Survey reports that 11.9 million freshwater collection of colorful species U.S. households now own freshwater that usually coexist well could include fish (another 700,000 have saltwaangelfish, discus, clown loach, African ter pets). While exotic species offer cichlids and fancy goldfish. “They’re all great appeal, freshwater fish are less fun and pretty,” she comments. expensive in many cases and require Aquarium shop owner Ron less equipment in terms of pumps and Elander, of Octopuss Garden, in San power heads to create water Diego, concurs. For fresh startcurrents. Careful and ups, he recommends includthoughtful planning ing several kinds of African can start ownership off in cichlids because, “They chase fine finned fashion. each other around a good deal and are interesting to watch.” He Getting Started also likes angelfish, which he The number of fish desired should characterizes as docile and dictate the size of the tank. Hartz.com elegant. suggests one inch of fish for every 1.5 A modern water filtration to two gallons in tank size. Mindy system is needed to eliminate Dobrow, owner of Brookline Groomfish waste and uneaten food that ing & Pet Supplies, in Massachusetts, can decay and contaminate the water.

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much love by overfeeding. “Excess food settles on the bottom, decays and is eaten later; we get sick eating rotten food and so will fish.”

Make frequent partial water changes—one-third of the total every two to four weeks, depending on the number of fish and tank size, according to Dobrow—because filtering alone cannot do the job.

Have the household tap water tested for pH (a measure of acidity and alkalinity) in order to know which chemicals are needed to sustain the level between 7.7 and 8.3, again depending on the fish population and tank size. Use LED lights, energysaving water filters and a heater with built-in thermostat control (to maintain a range between 75° and 82° Fahrenheit) in order to reduce electric utility costs.

Creative decorating atop the tank’s foundational gravel base adds to the fun. Make sure anything manmade, such as a model sunken ship or treasure chest, is obtained from a pet store, so it won’t rust or degrade and contaminate the water. Shells, coral and plants also add to a maritime setting. Remember, the more plants installed, the more light (and electricity) is needed to keep them alive.

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AnimalPlanet.com attests that watching fish lowers respiration and pulse rates, relieves tension and provides relief from stresses. “Children can forge a deep connection and obtain a delayed gratification in tending fish that can be a maturing experience,” says Medical Doctor Archana Lal-Tabak, who practices integrative medicine, holistic psychiatry, Ayurveda and homeopathy at the Heart of Transformation Wellness Institute, in Evanston, Illinois.

She stresses that fish ownership should be a family experience at the

naturalpet beginning, so that children take their responsibility seriously; it also naturally leads to eagerly anticipated visits to natural waterways. Lal-Tabak particularly recommends this hobby for children with attention deficit symptoms, because, “Watching fish can slow children down and allow them to appreciate being in the present moment.”

A discreet correlation exists between witnessing the compatibility of different species and human potential.

Seeing a world of multicolored fish

represents a harmonious diversity for a discerning person of any age.

Elander further notes that some fish characteristics make them particularly well suited as pets for the older set. “They don’t bark and you don’t have to take them out for a walk on a cold morning,” he says with a grin.

Find more information in the Marine Aquarium Handbook: Beginner to Breeder, by Martin A. Moe, Jr. Animal lover Randy Kambic is an Estero, FL, freelance writer and editor and a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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If suspect behavior or appearance arises, discuss with an expert pet retailer what steps might help, including use of specific liquid medications following manufacturer’s dosage instructions.

Ammonia poisoning. High ammonia levels can accumulate when an owner sets up a new tank or adds too many new fish simultaneously. Symptoms to watch for include red or purple gills or fish gasping for breath at the surface.

Use a freshwater aquarium neutralizer solution and a 50 percent water change.

For prevention, stock the tank slowly, avoid overfeeding, remove uneaten food and conduct regular partial water changes.

Columnaris. This bacterial infection, showing as mold-like lesions, is caused by poor water quality and inadequate diet. Highly contagious among fish, a mixture of penicillin and formalin is often recommended. A complete tank cleaning can prevent re-infection.

Fin Rot. Frayed and white fin edges indicate the presence of this bacterial disease. A combination of formaldehyde, malachite green, methylene blue and/ or penicillin, plus a complete tank cleaning, should remedy the problem.

Ich. White spots or red streaks typically signify this potentially fatal skin infection of a fish stressed by poor diet or an unclean habitat. Copper sulfate or formalin can destroy all parasites and carrier cysts.

Sources: Illness descriptions, Hartz.com; medications, Ron Elander, owner, Octopuss Garden, San Diego.

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petbrief Kids Get Their Hearts Racing for Puppy Love

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elen Woodward Animal Center is hosting the 4th Annual Puppy Love 5K Run/Walk being held on February 10 along Highway 101 in Solana Beach. This family-focused event, which supports the pets and programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center, has always loved it’s “Old Dogs,” but this year’s event will pay special attention to its “Young Pups” too. Center staffers have noticed a heartwarming increase in the number of junior animal-lovers dedicating their time, their creativity and even their allowances to orphan animals. With this in mind the annual race, sponsored

by Roadrunner Sports and BMW, will dedicate new activities contests and a variety of fun events to the kid-crowd.

Junior athletes are invited out to race for fun, race competitively or just take part in all the kid-tastic festivities.

The event will include awards in new kid-ranked categories; a Best Group Kid-Costume Contest, with a winning pizza party prize-package including Helen Woodward Animal critters as special guests; as well as free puppydog face painting, make-and-take crafts, relay races, food and entertainment.

Meanwhile, the event will offer all the fun-filled, heart-friendly activities from past years including a Valentinethemed doggy costume contest, Doga Yoga, doggy agility courses, and food and canine-loving vendors in the Wagging Wellness Village.

Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the race kicks off at 8 a.m.

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Cost: $35 for adults; $15 for juniors.

For more information or to register, visit PuppyLove5k.Kintera.org or call 858-756-4117 x. 379.

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tilizing local vets, venues and volunteers, National Equine Resource Network [NERN] improved the lives of hundreds of horses by providing low cost castration services to horse owners in need. NERN hosted low cost gelding clinics in horse dense communities all over California, assisting in the castration of nearly 300 horses in 2012. This reflects a 200 percent increase over 2011 clinic numbers.

They also hosted their first out of state clinics in Nevada and Washington states.

Citing their partnership with R-VETS, NERN’s Executive Director, Shirley Puga says, “Working with Dr. Davis this year allowed us to expand our clinic offerings, with more clinics, additional procedures, and greater flexibility beyond what we could have otherwise provided.”

According to Dr. Davis, “NERN’s innovative and proactive program addresses an animal welfare and economic problem that, outside the equine community, tends to get insufficient attention. A combination of the economic downturn, increased feed costs, and indiscriminant breeding has led to a serious problem that impacts not only the lives of the horses, but animal control facilities, local governments, and public safety.”

NERN’s gelding program helps horses, horse owners, horse rescues and the equine community at large. For horses, castration provides a brighter, more secure future as many stallions face a lonely, frustrating existence filled with uncertainty, excessive breeding, harsh handling, and ultimately auction. Low cost clinics assist responsible, but financially challenged horse owners to castrate their colts and stallions at a significantly reduced rate. Fewer surplus horses means fewer added to the growing population in overburdened rescues, and fewer neglected, abandoned or sold to slaughter. The equine community is benefitted

by a reduction in the backyard breeding of unregistered or unproven horses that serve only to dilute breed genetics and decrease overall market value.

NERN’s 2013 goals are to further expand the number of clinics offered, to continue expansion into additional western states, and to provide funding to other nonprofits and/ or individuals needing low cost castration options outside NERN’s service area.

“The veterinarians, venue owners and volunteers are integral to the success of this program and we thank them for their participation,” says Puga. “Without them, this program would not have been able to provide this low cost option to so many horse owners. We hope these folks, and others, continue to join us in offering proactive solutions to the issues that face the equine community.”

To learn more about NERN, or to donate to their proactive equine welfare programs, visit NationalEquine.org.

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Denise and Brendon Clifton owners of Pupologie in Encinitas

by Erin Lehn Floresca

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e never know where cupid’s arrow will strike. It’s often in the least likely place we would have thought. For Denise and Brendon Clifton, owners of Pupologie in Encinitas, cupid planted some seeds back in 2003 when Denise was the general manager for five Pet Nutrition Center stores—and she was Brendon’s boss. But it wasn’t until she bought the Encinitas store in 2005 when cupid’s arrow actually pierced skin. And it happened in a very unusual way. “I’d just bought the store and had only one other employee working with me so I was there all the time,” says Denise. “However, I soon noticed that a gentleman, whom I didn’t know, was also appearing at my store all of the time.” This lingering shopper made her feel uncomfortable. Thankfully upon hearing Denise’s concerns Brendon decided to spend more time at her store as well, sometimes even leaving his job early to be there for her on the days the guy showed up. “I’d already known that Brendon was a laid back, very friendly and smiley guy,” she says, “but this was the first time I’d seen his protective side come out.” She liked the way his presence made her feel safe and secure. And it wasn’t long before the guy stopped coming in.

The pair began dating and in 2007 Brendon not only came to work

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at Denise’s store, they also moved in together and became engaged. And it’s been a match made in puppy heaven ever since. According to Denise, the two have a very synergistic working relationship. Brendon is in charge of supplies, deliveries and stocking inventory, while Denise orders inventory, meets with suppliers, and assumes the overall managerial position. “While I could be considered more of the authority in the store, Brendon is definitely the comic relief,” says Denise. She shares that his silliness is very much appreciated by their five staff members.

So what do they offer in their store? “It’s amazing to see how much the industry has changed since I first bought the store,” explains Denise.

“More and more consumers are reading labels and choosing better products all on their own.” Pupologie carries one of the largest selections of natural www.na-sd.com

pet foods in San Diego County. “I am focusing on offering non-GMO and locally sourced ingredients, smaller brands that make their own products, and companies that are more environmentally friendly,” says Denise.

In the holistic pet food arena, Denise and Brendon are trendsetters. “I’m not afraid to bring in the latest and the greatest pet foods in the market,” affirms Denise.

While some people can’t imagine living and working with their spouse, Denise and Brendon can’t imagine it any other way. Sure, there were a few kinks that had to be worked out in the beginning, but Denise says their relationship is on steroids compared to many other couples they know. “I feel blessed that we get to be around each other all of the time because we really enjoy being together,” she shares. “Our communication skills are great. They kind of have to be when you are running a business like ours.” She goes on to say that they learned early on not to take things personally. “Spending this much time together, we’ve become very in tune with one another and can tell when the other needs space.” The only issue is that when the busy season comes around, often they can forget to spend more “quality” time together, like going on dates, and making a point to do something fun.

Right now, Denise feels that the store is running like a very well-oiled ship. “It has taken a while to get here, and we had to make a lot of mistakes, but we feel that we’ve mastered running the store,” she says. And it shows.

Pupologie is a flourishing business, so much so that it’s hard sometimes to keep up with demand. Denise even mentioned expansion.

It’s obvious that the pair has figured out how to make their life work.

They’re shining examples of passion with a purpose. Cupid did Encinitas a huge favor when he drew back his bow and aimed it at Denise and Brendon Clifton.

Pupologie is located at 123 N. El Camino Real, Ste. G in Encinitas. For more information, call 760-436-1226 or visit Pupologie.com. See ad on page 31.

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Pet/animal events highlighted in blue.

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.

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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.

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monday Welk Certified Farmers’ Market Place – 1-5pm, Oct-Apr; 3-7:30pm, May-Sept. 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr, Escondido, 92026. Lorrie Scott: 760751-4193.

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

Marlene Salazar: 619-424-8131.

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

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 – 4-8pm (7pm, winter). 2015 Birch Rd & Eastlake Blvd, Chula Vista, 91915. 619-279-0032.

OtayRanchTownCenter.com.

wednesday Carlsbad Village Farmers’ Market – 1-5pm.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

EspressoByTheSeaCafe.com.

Del Mar Farmers’ Market and Food Court – 1-4pm. Year-round. 1050 Camino Del Mar, between 10th & 11th sts, Del Mar, 92014. DelMarFarmersMarket.org.

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

619-224-4906. OceanBeachSanDiego.com.

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

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

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

Chula Vista Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm, Nov-Mar; 3-7pm, Apr-Oct. Center St between Church & Third Ave, Chula Vista, 91910. 619422-1982 x 3. ThirdAvenueVillage.com/FarmersMarket.

UTC Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm.

CSA brings produce from several different organic farmers rather than just one. Westfield UTC Mall on Genesee near Macys

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Tool, Knife and Scissor Sharpening – 1-6pm.

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

Friday Night Liberty – 5-9pm. Evening of free open artist studios, galleries and performances throughout NTC Arts & Cultural District at Liberty Station. From 5-8pm enjoy Dance Performances from San Diego Ballet, San Diego Dance Theater and Malashock Dance. Find something special for your Valentine. NTC Command Center, 2640 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, 92106. More info, Whitney Roux: 619-573-9300, WRoux@ NTCFoundation.org.

Sierra Club Movie Night: A Fall from Freedom – 6:30pm. The Untold Story behind the Captive Whale and Dolphin Industry. Narrated by Mike Farrell, this is the first film to explore the controversial issues involved in this industry. Chapter Offices, 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Ste 101, San Diego, 92111. More info: SanDiego.SierraClub.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Falun Gong Exercise and Meditation Practice – Held every Sat & Sun weekends. Free. In parks around the county. Gisela3@cox.net. FalunDafaSD.org.

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

Help the farmers; includes hands-on activity, farm tour, potluck lunch and opportunities to learn. Tierra Miguel Farm, 14910 Pauma Valley Dr, Pauma Valley, 92061. 760-742-4213. CSA@TierraMiguelFarm.org. TierraMiguelFarm.org.

Home Composting Workshop – 10am-12pm.

Learn the basics of composting, how to compost with worms, and how to save water in the process.

Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. To register, Solana Center: 760-436-7986 x 222 or SolanaCenter.org.

Honoring The Medicine: Native American Healing – 10am-12pm. With Ken Cohen, Health Educator, author, and teacher, who was mentored by noted Native American elders. He will share cross-cultural perspectives on the principles, ethical values, and practices of Native American Medicine. Free. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. Pre-registration required: 619-660-0614 or TheGarden.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.

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

Intro to Iyengar Yoga – 1-2pm. Ideal for those new to yoga or new to the Iyengar method. Focuses on developing correct body alignment, stamina, strength and flexibility. Free. Iyengar Yoga North County, 2210 Encinitas Blvd, Ste U, Encinitas, 92024. 760-632-0040. IyengarYogaNorthCounty.com.

Ruffin Canyon Care Restoration – 9am-12pm.

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

University Heights Point Restoration – 1-3pm.

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

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

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Soul Awakening Services – 8am, Meditation; 9am, Sacred Movement Yoga; 11am, Yoga Church. Join Tom and Trisha Kelly every Sunday for all or part of your Sunday practice. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685.

SoulOfYoga.com.

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

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

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

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.

Project KEPPT: North Campus – 1-3pm. A vaccination clinic and companion animal food bank, in addition to the spay/neuter vouchers, licensing, microchipping, behavior and training advice, companion animal friendly housing referrals, and veterinary financial aid referrals available every day. $10 suggested donation. San Diego Humane Society North Campus, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. For program qualifications & details: 760757-4357 x 2907 or AHoang@SDHumane.org.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Bird Watching Monday – 8am. Discover the fascinating birds and the unique art of bird-watching.

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

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

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Consciousness Circle Book Study – Every Tuesday, 6:30-7:30pm. One Heart-One Mind Center for Spiritual Living, 11211 Sorrento Valley Rd, Ste F, San Diego, 92121. 858-453-9830.

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

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 River Rescue – Team attacks and removes smaller and harder to reach trash sites along the river. All tools and supplies provided. More info: 619-2977380 or Doug@SanDiegoRiver.org.

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Wednesday Trail Walk – 10am. Explore trails of Balboa Park with a ranger. Leisurely pace. Difficulty level varies, check trail map. Balboa Park,

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

USGBC-SD.org.

USGBC-SD Program Committee – 6-8pm.

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

San Diego Herb Club Meeting – 7pm. 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.

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

760-943-7685. SoulOfYoga.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Bhagavad Gita with Tom Kelly – 11am. Ongoing study using Yogananda’s two-volume commentary and translation, “God Talks with Arjuna,” facilitated by Tom Kelly, former monk in the SRF Monastic Order of 25 years. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685.

SoulOfYoga.com.

Free Pranic Healing Event: Twin Hearts Meditation – Feb 7 & 21. 6:45pm. Powerful meditation blesses the Earth with transformative spiritual energy; practitioner is blessed with health, wellbeing, inner calmness, greater connection to the Divine. Open to all. CIHS Campus, 741 Garden View Court, Ste 204, Encinitas, 92024. 888-2264325. PranicHealingSD.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Monthly Network Luncheon – 11am-2pm.

Speaker, introductions, shoutouts, displays, gifts.

Rancho Santa Fe. More info: WomensWisdom.net.

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The Natural Health Workshops – 9-10am.

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

NaturalHealthWorkshop.org.

Conduit for Self-Healing – 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. Limited seating; reservations required: Meetup.com/ConduitForSelfHealing.

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

Free Composting Workshop – 10am-12pm. Curious about compost? Heard about worms that eat garbage? Join us for a free composting workshop at the Crestridge Ecological Reserve, 1171 Horsemill Rd, El Cajon (Crest), 92021. SolanaCenter.org/ Free-Compost-Workshops.

Kids in the Garden: Veggie Critters and Planting – 10am-12pm. $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.

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.

Free Introduction to Pranic Healing – 3-5pm.

Learn how to use this effective no-touch, painless healing that sparks the body’s ability to repair itself and alleviate pain. Casa De Luz, 2920 University Ave, San Diego, 92104. Limited space, register in advance & receive a gift when attend: http:// conta.cc/13iz0xl.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Soul Awakening Services – 8am, Meditation; 9am, Sacred Movement Yoga; 11am, Yoga Church. Join Tom and Trisha Kelly every Sunday for all or part of your Sunday practice. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685.

SoulOfYoga.com.

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, FEBRUARY 11 Volunteer Bird Count – 7:30am-12pm. All levels of experience welcome. For more info & to receive an automatic reply with meeting location, contact Robert Patton: Birds@SanElijo.org.

San Diego Horticultural Society Meeting – 6-9pm. The Future of Roses in Today’s Gardens.

Award-winning rose hybridizer, Tom Carruth, curator of the Rose Collection at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, updates us on the many big changes taking place in the world of roses. All welcome. Free/member, $10/nonmember. Surfside Race Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, 92014. More info: 760-295-7089 or SDHort.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Access Your Intuition – 5pm. Open discussion for women guided by Intuitive Life Coach Patricia Hill takes place on the 2nd Wed each month. Each call features a different topic; first call free. For info, Patricia: 904-434-4235. AccessYourIntuition.com.

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

Promotes programs, events, and workshops to members and professional community. Kristen Victor Designs, 2305 India St, San Diego, 92101.

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

Senior Pets Lecture – 6:30-8pm. A lecture about how to make sure that our pets age gracefully as they enter the golden years of their lives. Dr. James Ransom, one of our staff veterinarians at the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA, will be discussing common geriatric concerns that are seen in older pets. Please leave pets at home. $12/person. San Diego Humane Society North Campus, 572 Airport Rd, Oceanside, 92058. Pre-register: 619-243-3424 or SDHumane.org.

Free Introduction to Pranic Healing – 6:308:30pm. Learn how to use this effective no-touch, painless healing that sparks the body’s ability to repair itself and alleviate pain. Space limited to 18.

Please register in advance and receive a gift when you attend. Please use offsite parking. Do not use Co-op parking lot. Ocean Beach People’s Co-op, 4765 Voltaire St, San Diego, 92107. Register: http:// conta.cc/VQBZaK. Soul-TV – 7pm. Join Tom and Trisha Kelly “Live” for a new interactive spiritual talk show with an exciting line-up of very special guests. Not in the Encinitas area? Check out Soul-TV online. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024.

760-943-7685. SoulOfYoga.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Bhagavad Gita with Tom Kelly – 11am. Ongoing study using Yogananda’s two-volume commentary and translation, “God Talks with Arjuna,” facilitated by Tom Kelly, former monk in the SRF Monastic Order of 25 years. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685.

SoulOfYoga.com.

Using Essential Oils with Pets Lecture – 6:308pm. Learn how minimal application of therapeutic-grade essential oils can make big changes for your animal. With Carol Komitor, Healing Touch for Animals® founder. Please leave pets at home. $12/person. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. Pre-register: 619243-3424 or SDHumane.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Guided Bird Walk – 8-10am. Join MTRP Trail Guide and resident Birder, Jeanne Raimond, for an adventure in Bird Watching. If have binoculars and/or a field guide, please bring them. For location: MTRP.org.

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

Free Garden Tour: Attracting Birds and Butterflies – 10:30-11:30am. Docent-led Garden Tour. No Reservations required. Donations greatly appreciated. Meet at the Garden’s Main Entrance Gate.

Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614.

TheGarden.org.

Free Encinitas Pranic Healing Clinic – 1-3pm.

An effective no-touch, painless healing that sparks the body’s innate ability to repair itself and alleviate pain. Complimentary 20-min session from experienced healers. CIHS Campus, 741 Garden View Court, Ste 204, Encinitas, 92024. 888-226-4325.

PranicHealingSD.com.

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

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

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

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

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Soul Awakening Services – 8am, Meditation; 9am, Sacred Movement Yoga; 11am, Yoga Church. Join Tom and Trisha Kelly every Sunday for all or part of your Sunday practice. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685.

SoulOfYoga.com.

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, FEBRUARY 18 Spiritual Awakening Conference – Feb 15-18.

Join some of today’s most influential authors and teachers to learn, transform, and celebrate our shift in consciousness. Attend lectures and workshops.

Includes dancing, singing, prayer, vendors, and amazing performances. San Diego Marriott Del Mar, 11966 El Camino Real, San Diego, 92130.

For cost, schedule & registration: 360-306-5675 or UniversalLightworkers.com.

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

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

858-509-7582. MyIntuition.net.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 River Rescue – Team attacks and removes smaller and harder to reach trash sites along the river. All tools and supplies provided. More info: 619-2977380 or Doug@SanDiegoRiver.org.

Soul-TV – 7pm. Join Tom and Trisha Kelly “Live” for a new interactive spiritual talk show with an exciting line-up of very special guests. Not in the

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760-943-7685. SoulOfYoga.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Bhagavad Gita with Tom Kelly – 11am. Ongoing study using Yogananda’s two-volume commentary and translation, “God Talks with Arjuna,” facilitated by Tom Kelly, former monk in the SRF Monastic Order of 25 years. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685.

SoulOfYoga.com.

Project KEPPT: Central Campus – 1-3pm. A vaccination clinic and companion animal food bank, in addition to the spay/neuter vouchers, licensing, microchipping, behavior and training advice, companion animal friendly housing referrals, and veterinary financial aid referrals available every day. $10 suggested donation. San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. For program qualifications & details: 619-299-7012 x 2203 or AHoang@SDHumane.org.

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

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 metabolic balance® Coach Certification Seminar – Feb 22-24. With Dr. Wolf Funfack, founder of metabolic balance®, will teach the leading weight management program in Europe today. Learn the science and methods behind this individualized nutrition program and how to effectively lead participants to naturally reach and maintain their ideal weight. Receive Certification as a metabolic balance® Coach. Marina del Rey. For more info: 619894-7893 or BeACoach.Metabolic-Balance.com. metabolic balance® Reception – 7pm. To introduce the leading European weight management program to health and wellness professionals and the public, Dr. Wolf Funfack, the European authority on natural weight loss, will present “Food is Nature’s Medicine,” latest insights into natural therapies for metabolic syndrome. Develop new relationships and enjoy complimentary refreshments and healthy hors d’oeuvres. Jamaica Bay Inn, 4175 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. Seating limited, RSVP by Feb 15, Leonard: 619-894 -7893 or Reception.Metabolic-Balance.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Herbalist Certification 1-Day Course – Become trained in herbal medicine history, science and its use in treating certain diseases and conditions.

2/23, 3/16 & 4/13. Call to register: (619) 8256078. $175ea. w/certificate. RD Alchemy Natural Products, 2040 India St., San Diego, CA 92101. www.rdalchemy.com.

Free Composting Workshop – 9-11am. Flower Fields, 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, 92008.

Register: Solana Center at 760-436-7986 x 222 or SolanaCenter.org.

4-Week Master Composter Course – Feb 23, Mar 2, 9 & 16. 9am-12pm. Through a combination of hands-on activities and in-class discus-

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sion, learn about the variety and adaptability of decomposition methods, and gain valuable insight to become a leader and local resource for our community. $20. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. Pre-registration required, Solana Center: 760-436-7986 x 222 or SolanaCenter.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.

Gardening Class: Novice Bonsai – 1-3:30pm.

John Voss will cover an introduction to bonsai and their care. Receive own bonsai starter plant, learn to prune it, and then take it home and care for it. All materials provided; bring a plant shears.

2-part class (mar date TBA): $35/members of Alta Vista Gardens or San Pu Kai Bonsai Club; $40/all others. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. Pre-registration required: AltaVistaGardens.org.

First Aid for Dogs and Cats – 1-5pm. Class includes suggested treatments for choking or breathing difficulties, possible broken bones, shock, poisoning or snakebites, carsickness or temperature illnesses, and more. Covers both dog and cat issues for $60/person and includes either a Dog or Cat Pet First Aid Handbook (choose the species want or pay $80 for both books) and Pet First Aid certification.

San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines St, San Diego, 92110. Registration required: 619- 2433424 or SDHumane.org.

CSA San Diego Support Group Meeting – 2pm.

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

GlutenFreeInSD.com.

Seed Starting and Growing Tomatoes – 2-3pm.

Home Grown Community Gardening Class with Diane Hollister, master gardener and composter.

Garden and grow food in one’s own back yard. Preregistration required. Free. El Corazon Compost Facility, 3210 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside, 92054.

800-262-4167 x 4. AgriServiceInc.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Soul Awakening Services – 8am, Meditation; 9am, Sacred Movement Yoga; 11am, Yoga Church. Join Tom and Trisha Kelly every Sunday for all or part of your Sunday practice. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685.

SoulOfYoga.com.

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.

Earth Speak: Open Circle – 2pm. Discussions on consciousness. Join us if you are intrigued with understanding more and curious about our position at this time in human history. With Craig Kessinger, Native American philosopher and researcher of the Cosmos. $10. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. RSVP: Lstrell@AltaVistaGardens.org or AltaVistaGardens.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 California Native Plant Society San Diego Chapter – 7pm. Free lectures on a variety of California native plant topics. Open to the public. Casa Del Prado, Balboa Park, Rm 101 or 104, 1800 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. CNPSSD.org.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Soul-TV – 7pm. Join Tom and Trisha Kelly “Live” for a new interactive spiritual talk show with an exciting line-up of very special guests. Not in the Encinitas area? Check out Soul-TV online. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024.

760-943-7685. SoulOfYoga.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Bhagavad Gita with Tom Kelly – 11am. Ongoing study using Yogananda’s two-volume commentary and translation, “God Talks with Arjuna,” facilitated by Tom Kelly, former monk in the SRF Monastic Order of 25 years. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685.

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plan ahead THURSDAY, MARCH 14 Journey into Healing – Mar 14-17. Balance, Heal, Transform your Life with Deepak Chopra and special guest Andrew Weil, MD. An in-depth exploration of mind-body medicine, with a special emphasis on the ancient healing system known as Ayurveda. Get the latest cutting-edge information and practical advice for incorporating this knowledge into any practice or lifestyle. La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad. More info & registration: Chopra. com/Journey/March2013.

SUNDAY, MARCH 24 Paws in the Park 2013 – 8am-12pm. Fun event for the entire family, canines included. Join us for a day of good company, contests, entertainment, shopping, food, games and much more. Help raise funding and awareness for animals in need. Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Pkwy, Escondido, 92025. More info: EscondidoHumaneSociety.org.

daily $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.

Professional Landscape Design Consultations – Spend 45 minutes one-on-one with a professional landscape designer and leave with a complete design plan, and list of suggested plants for your own drought tolerant landscape. $60/members, $75/ nonmembers. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. For appt & more info: 619-660-0614 x 10. TheGarden.org.

Donations Accepted – 9:30am-6pm, M-F; 9:30am5pm, Sat; 11am-5pm, Sun. All profits support

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

Classes and Workshops Become trained in herbal medicine history, science and its use in treating certain diseases and conditions. Call to register: (619) 825-6078. $175ea. w/certificate. RD Alchemy Natural Products, 2040 India St., San Diego, 92101. www.rdalchemy.com.

Classes & workshops with Energy Healers Kia Abilay and Dorinda Gay. CEU classes. Contact Kia at kia@rainbowheart.net, 845-679-6911.

opportunity Would you like to work in Media?

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

Services Nationally certified and State licensed massage therapist specializing in CranioSacral Therapy. $65 per hour.

Sunday Afternoons in PB. Call or Text Jarrod 619-609-7375.

Products Shop natural, organic skin care, body care and aromatherapy all made on the premises. Plus over 100 bulk herbs and extracts. RD Alchemy Natural Products, 2040 India St., San Diego, CA 92101. (619) 825-6078. www.rdalchemy.com.

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. IyengarYogaNorthCounty.com.

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

BUSINESS NETWORKING GSDbA

Matt Harding PO Box 33848, San Diego, CA 92163 619-296-4543 • Fax: 619-296-5616 Sales@GSDBA.org • GSDBA.org The Greater San Diego Business Association (GSDBA) is one of the largest specialty chambers in San Diego County and the second largest LGBT and supportive chamber in the nation. GSDBA prides itself on its outreach to other business chambers and to the community at large. We have a variety of networking opportunities for our members and special events for everyone. We produce the Annual GSDBA Business Directory which is distributed to over 30,000 consumers each year.

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COMMUNITY eNerGY PSYcholoGY exPert EFT & Energy Work Illume 621 2nd St, Encinitas, CA 92024 415-215-3456 michelleleuschen@cs.com

We all want the same things: to feel accepted, to love, be loved, and to feel valued. Let’s work together to create a more peaceful, joyful and easy life for you.

FIT BODY tAKe tiMe for Your heAlth Judi Bryan 760-822-9234 JudiB33@gmail.com VibrantLife.AmazonHerb.net

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.

PerSoNAl trAiNiNG & DietArY ProGrAMS Sandra Blackie Freedom of Fitness 858-273-4151 www.freedomoffitness.com.

Freedom of Fitness is a Personal Training & Nutrition Consulting business, located at World Gym, in Pacific Beach. Sandra Blackie’s services include; strength & endurance training, weight loss & healthy weight management, programs to change body composition, lower stress, and promote a healthy lifestyle. Sandra is also available for seminars & health fairs.

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Rori Sloane Montali, CEO 619-333-6595 rori@physicalzen.com Physical Zen 30 Day Challenge.

I’ve combined image consulting, energy clearing, creative fitness program and individualized coaching. Create Your New Image; Reveal Your New life!

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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.

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